Han Zuo Gaomen

Chapter 337
During the two days waiting for news in the suburbs of Beijing, Shen Zhezi was not idle.

Although the situation in Taicheng is unclear, it does not prevent Shen Zhezi from observing the layout around Gyeonggi.If you want to launch an action, there is no doubt that Longdu Ferry is the preferred breakthrough point.As for Stone City, there is no need to think about it. When Su Jun's troops attacked Gyeonggi, they were so brave that they had to avoid Stone City.

Although he knew the terrain of Longdu Ferry well, he had to take another look to feel at ease.So in the evening of the second day, Shen Zhezi led a dozen of his entourage to leave the abandoned garden where they temporarily lived, and headed south to Longdu.

The terrain around Longdu is not complicated, and it can be seen through at a glance from a distance. What Shen Zhezi cares most about is the armament situation of the Liyang Army nearby.It's a pity that the large reed marshes around the original ferry had been burned long ago, and there was no shelter in the vicinity. It was really difficult to get close, so we could only wait and see from a distance.

The original water network around Longdu was intricate, and the streams and streams intertwined like spider webs.However, after Shen Zhezi's conscious dredging and repairing in the past two years, these water flows have merged into several main roads, which seems much more orderly.There is a camp near the wharf, including the originally built houses and warehouses. The garrison here should be at least 2000 people.Behind the barracks is the place where grain and grass are piled up, with tall grain stacks stacked on top of each other, and next to it is piled up rice grain.The boats shuttle back and forth on the water surface, and the draft is very heavy. It can be seen that they are full of rice and grain supplies.

Shen Zhezi squatted in the reeds in the distance, watching the soldiers from all sides entering and leaving the camp to extract supplies, while thinking in his heart how to set fire to get a miraculous effect.

Thanks to the classic battles in the memory of later generations, Shen Zhezi has always had a dream of going deep behind enemy lines and raiding to burn food.In his opinion, it is difficult to be called a surprise soldier without playing with fire.There was no chance before, but now that the opportunity is in front of you, your heart is full of thoughts that are eager to try.

Ji You squatted beside Shen Zhezi with a sad face. He was one of the few people who knew that Shen Zhezi had no specific plan until now.But it has come to this point, even if Shen Zhezi really wants to make up his mind to risk his life, he can only grit his teeth and follow along, one can imagine the depression in his mood.

The other people in the same group couldn't help being a little excited. Xie Yi, who had one foot in the mud, put one hand on his hip, and pointed to the tall grain stacks in the distance with the other, with a bit of pride in pointing the country: "It turns out that the general planned It is really a clever plan to set fire to the food and grass of the rebel army. If the food and grass in this area are burned, the rebel army will suffer from food shortages, and the capital will be newly attached to the central guard, and then they will be in chaos and collapse without a fight!"

While talking, Xie Yi looked at Shen Zhezi with admiration.

It has to be said that Xie Yi's attitude greatly satisfied Shen Zhezi's sense of accomplishment.Because of some bad tastes in his heart, he had taken special care of Xie Yi's training in the big business camp earlier, but unexpectedly, Xie Yi survived, and even developed a little respect for Shen Zhezi, with a tendency to be a little bit masochistic.It's just that he doesn't know if his children have inherited his father's talent. Xie Yi is married and has no children right now, but it shouldn't be far away.

After looking at the enemy camp for a while, the group returned along the same road. After two consecutive days, Xu Su came again at night and brought back the news sent by Shen Ke from Taichung.

The situation in Taichung was more complicated than Shen Zhezi imagined, but Shen Zhezi also agreed with Shen Ke's views and practices.Many things are determined by people and God, no matter how thorough the arrangements are made before the launch, once the plan starts, there will inevitably be changes.Where history develops, there is its general trend and irreversible inevitability, and of course there is also chance.

If you want to be safe and secure in everything, then you really don’t need to do anything. Sitting at home and worrying about choking to death with your breath is already exhausting.

Among these Taichung information, Shen Zhezi was more moved by the death of Wang Changyu. Although he did not have much contact with Wang Dao, the eldest son, he also felt that Wang Changyu did have the demeanor of a father. Can't succeed Wang Dao as Langya Wang's political chess player.

And looking at Wang Changyu's work experience, Director Wang is indeed cultivating the eldest son in this regard.It's a pity that Wang Changyu still couldn't escape his fate after all. Although his younger brother Wang Jingyu was quite famous, but the kind of simplicity and celebrity style that came out from the bottom of his bones would make people sick to his stomach even ten miles away, and it was not enough to be a qualified political figure. .

Now that the situation in Taichung has become clear, the most important part of Shen Zhezi's conception has also been filled in, and each idea and the variables that will be encountered emerge in his mind.

Sitting in the room, Xu Su said with shame on his face: "My servant's management in the capital is too shallow, and there is really no good way to enter Taicheng in a hurry, so I can only..."

As he said that, he recounted how to lure Chen, the soldier. Although it was an expedient measure, Xu Su still felt guilty for being suspected of being a house thief.

"Nanyuan is still safe?"

Shen Zhezi was also a little surprised when he heard the news. You must know that before Liyang invaded the capital, rioters in Jiankang City had already attacked Nanyuan.After going through the turmoil, it can still be preserved intact. From this, it can be seen that Su Jun's attitude towards the northern and southern families is indeed not lacking in gentleness.Although there is no lack of feelings in his heart, Shen Zhezi can only apologize because of their different positions.

After thinking about it for a while, he comforted Xu Su with a smile: "Wealth and goods are all belongings outside the body. Since my family can build Nanyuan, we can also build a second one. It's not a pity. Xu Wei, your idea has inspired me a lot." ..."

He motioned Xu Su to come closer, and whispered his thoughts on this. After hearing this, Xu Su pondered a little, and said: "Nowadays, people's hearts are in turmoil, and Su Wei is even more so. If you think about it well, sir Guidance may not be impossible to achieve miraculous results. It's just, it's just a pity..."

"A major event is imminent, so I can't take care of so much."

Shen Zhezi told Xu Su all his thoughts and arrangements, and asked this person who is familiar with the situation in Gyeonggi to see if it is feasible.After hearing Shen Zhezi's overall plan, Xu Su couldn't help but gasped. He thought that Lang Jun sneaked into Jiankang just to do some small tricks, but he didn't expect such a big plan.It's just that this idea sounds absurd at first, but when you think about it carefully, it's all intertwined, but it seems reasonable.

"Your Majesty wants to burn the food in Longdu, and the current manpower may not be sufficient. Why don't you wait until the servants finish the work in the capital, and then lead the people out of the city to join you?"

When Shen Zhezi heard Xu Su's proposal, he couldn't help but ponder in his heart. Among the many links, the only thing he was not sure about was the sneak attack on Longdu Ferry.If it is a strong attack, with his manpower, even though the Longxi pawns are not weak in terms of combat power, they do not have much advantage in confronting them on the bright side. Compared with ordinary people, they are all flesh and blood. human life.

"Take care of both sides, exhausted, and may not be able to make it in time. Xu Wei, you return to the capital for a few days, you might as well inquire about the regulations of the capital's food distribution. If you can familiarize yourself with this process and disguise it, you will be sure."

After pondering for a while, Shen Zhezi spoke again.

Xu Su nodded to accept the order, and then he couldn't help but reminded: "For such a risky thing, you must remember not to fight in person. If you have an accident, even if you get a good record in the future, it will be a great loss!"

After Shen Zhezi heard the words, he smiled and did not answer. He led the crowd here to take risks. If the situation came to an end, he would retreat and put his life as the top priority.There are so many dangers in the world, burning food is dangerous, is the Northern Expedition dangerous?Many things cannot be considered in terms of danger or danger. Although he is not a man of destiny, he is not afraid to fight side by side with a group of loyal family members!If you don't even have the courage to do this, how can you persuade others to gamble their lives and the fate of the country to follow him across the river to the north?

After sending Xu Su away, Shen Zhezi summoned a few Longxi soldiers, wrote a letter at the desk, and asked them to set off for Qu'a overnight, and inform the clan uncle who was still leading the Dongyang army to confront Zhang Jian's troops, to silently make an early decision. Prepare.

Then, he invited Tao Hong over again, and without making any false greetings, he said directly: "After we have infiltrated the enemy, we aim to recover Gyeonggi and make great achievements! However, even if we are lucky enough to recover Gyeonggi, with our current strength, it may not be possible. Can stick to it. The most powerful military force around Gyeonggi is Shixiong Zunfu Maharaja. I hope Shixiong can go to the location of the Western Army to inform the governor. I hope the governor can launch a strong attack. Even if Liyang cannot be defeated, Duke Shao Ling must not return to the army quickly. Jiankang. If the capital is gained and then lost again, not only we will be punished by cutting every inch of our body, but His Majesty the Emperor may also be in danger!"

When Tao Hong heard what Shen Zhezi said, he couldn't help feeling a little regretful that he couldn't personally participate in the battle to recover Jiankang.But seeing Shen Zhezi's serious demeanor, he also knew that the task in his line of work was not light. It could be said that the lives of Shen Zhezi and his team, including the future gains and losses of Jiankang City, were all on his shoulders.

After taking a deep breath, Tao Hong said solemnly: "Don't worry, General, Hongding will live up to your trust! Unless I die, I will never sit back and watch Liyang's soldiers march eastward!"

"Why bother to say death, I'm in the prime of my life, I will praise Jiangdong in the future, and underestimate my peers!"

Shen Zhezi got up and patted Tao Hong on the shoulder, sent him out, personally selected seven or eight Longxi soldiers, and told them to deliver Tao Hong safely to Tao Kan's camp.Tao Kan's Jingzhou Army is a very important part of Shen Zhezi's plan. If Su Jun cannot be trapped, no matter what the situation in Jiankang is, once Su Jun returns to the army, it will be reversed in an instant!

However, the reason why he dared to do this was not because he was gambling and put his life in Tao Kan's hands, but because he took Tao Kan's life, honor, disgrace, authority, and even the life of his family into his own hands. and fight.Earlier when Gyeonggi fell, Tao Kanyuan could still shirk in Jingzhou, but now he is about to approach the city. If he still sits on Jiankang's gains and loses them again, he will replace Yu Liang as the biggest sinner!
The Jingzhou army has now passed Wuhu and approached Gushu, not far from Jiankang.Tao Hong and the others galloped through the night, bypassing Xiaodanyang and approaching the periphery of Gushu's battlefield.

By the evening of the second day, the sound of military orders and drums could already be heard from the front.In order to avoid the Liyang army's scout rangers, Tao Hong and the others had to detour from Xuancheng to Wuhu before approaching Dajiang.When the horsepower failed, the Longxi soldiers would trap and kill several Liyang Rangers and replace them with horses, without stopping all the way.

At dawn the next day, I finally saw the camps of the Jingzhou Army stretching for dozens of miles, and Tao Hong and the others were also discovered by Jingzhou Army scouts and surrounded.

"I'm Tao Hong, the grandson of the governor, and I'm here by order. Quickly lead me to see the governor!"

After galloping without sleep for two days and three nights, Tao Hong couldn't ride stably on the horse, and fell down after shouting these words.

The scouts of the Jingzhou army couldn't help being surprised when they heard the words, they escorted Tao Hong and the others to the army to verify the seal, and then passed the news to the inside layer by layer.It was not until noon that Tao Hong finally arrived in front of his elder father Tao Kan.

"How did Anu come here?"

Tao Kan is over seventy this year, wearing a military armor inside and a plain robe outside. Although his hair is gray, his spirit is still hale and hearty.Tao Zhan is one of his sons who is highly valued by him, so he naturally loves this grandson.When we met at this time, I was half happy and half surprised.

"Father, Shen Zhaowu, the son-in-law captain, has made great achievements in recovering Jiankang! Father, please attack Liyang by force so that he cannot return to Gyeonggi..." Tao Hong had already insisted on running around for several days and turning around in the camp for a long time. Stop, after saying this, he fell headlong and passed out.

At this time Tao Kan was surrounded by warriors, and after hearing this, his face changed suddenly.Seeing Tao Hong fell to the ground unconscious, it was difficult for Tao Kan to ask any more questions. However, he is also a veteran who has gone through many battles. He weighed the pros and cons quickly in his mind. Standing up and laughing at the generals, he said: "Haha, the children have made great achievements, and the sky will never end, and I will be Jinzuo! How can Liyang Xiaoni be rampant again, beat the drums! Let's fight!"

　In two days and six shifts, I was hollowed out again. . .Alas, forcing a recommendation ticket for next week. . .

　　


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