On the occasion of rebirth Zhou Sui

Chapter 216 Detecting the Enemy Camp at Night
Although this wheat iron staff is tall and mighty, but it walks vigorously, can run faster than a horse, and can climb over the city wall, even if it is discovered, it can escape. Maybe it is really a suitable candidate.

Knowing his ability, Cui Che didn't worry about whether his appearance or figure was attractive, so he made a decision on the spot and crossed the river with Mai Tiezhang to find out the enemy's situation for himself.

Because Wang Shao, who had previously guarded the stone city north of Jiankang, was transferred back to Daxing at the beginning of the year, Jiangnan is now almost completely trapped, and there are not many strongholds left in the Sui Dynasty.

Mai Tiezhang had no choice but to swim across the river at night with a straw hat on his head.

Not only can he walk like flying on land, but he also has excellent water skills. He has the physical strength to travel five hundred miles a day, so how can he not swim a mere Yangtze River.

Under the dim moonlight, Mai Tieshang quietly touched the shore.

In spring, on the south bank of the Yangtze River, vegetation grows, and wheat and iron sticks are hidden in it. I found a farmhouse and stole clean clothes over the wall. I didn't dare to stay for a long time, lest people would find out.

It's not that he didn't have the guts to kill people, but he just stole a set of clothes, which is not the same as committing two murders and attracting arrests.

Mai Tiezhang changed his clothes, walked quickly through the jungle, and headed for Jingkou.

He is very familiar with Jingkou. The South Xuzhou that he frequented back then was ruled by Jingkou, so he was a frequent visitor.

Regardless of the towering city walls of Jingkou, there are plenty of ways for Mai Tieshang to climb over.

However, today he is not here to resume his old business, but to investigate the enemy's situation. He did not choose to enter Jingkou City at night, but discredited the military camp outside the city that was close to the burning bonfire.

Not even the walls of the city could stop the Mai Tieshang, let alone the fence of the barracks.

He easily mixed into the camp, how strict discipline can a newly formed peasant army have.

I don't know where Mai Tiezhang stole another set of military uniforms. He hunched over and tried his best to hide his burly, but he was able to pass through the rebel camp without hindrance.

When Mai Tiezhang saw a lone rebel soldier, he was the first to be puzzled and said:
"Brother is a new face."

The young soldier subconsciously explained:

"I only recently came to join the Zhu governor."

Although Mai Tiezhang is from Shixing in Lingnan, he has stayed in Jiankang for many years, and when others meet him, they can't detect the difference from his accent.

The young soldier didn't have the slightest doubt after hearing Mai Tiezhang's Jiankang accent.

Mai Tiezhang laughed and said:
"That's a coincidence, I also just came here not long ago."

After that, he sighed again:
"Hey! We didn't catch up with the good time, so we joined the gang, and the Hulu from the north sent a large army."

Seeing his depression, the young soldiers cheered him up and said:

"Inspector Zhu has 3 to [-] people, which is enough to last for a period of time. When the emperor captures Wu County, he will send his troops to the north and lead us to fight against the northern captives."

The so-called Son of Heaven, a young soldier, is attacking Wu County in Suzhou Prefecture. Mai Tiezhang guessed that it should be Shen Xuanzhang, a Suzhou native who pretended to be the Son of Heaven, which also cheered him up. At least Suzhou Zhouzhi has not yet fallen.

As for the 3 or 3 people under the Zhu governor's command, Mai Tiezhang also believed it. He had already counted the tents just now, and it could indeed accommodate [-] people.

But he still wondered how this young soldier could understand the battle in Suzhou.

While Mai Tiezhang asked, he was also ready to kill the young soldiers violently once they noticed something strange.

But the soldier didn't become suspicious, he smiled and said:

"I'm from Suzhou. I came to Jingkou to escape from the war, but I couldn't stand the hunger. That's why I joined the rebel army and went to the governor Zhu's command."

Mai Tiezhang also relaxed. He and the young soldiers complained about the "Five Religions", which resonated with each other, and the two became closer because of this. Mai Tiezhang suddenly said with emotion:
"Zhu Inspector can lead 3 to [-] people and defend the northern captives along the river, which is enough to show the trust of the emperor."

"Isn't it? Then Zhu Mo asked"

The young soldier subconsciously agreed, and said the real name of Governor Zhu, and quickly changed his words:
"The governor of Zhu followed the emperor before the incident. The emperor gathered together and set up a hundred officials, so he was appointed as the governor of South Xuzhou, and he was allowed to recruit soldiers locally."

As he spoke, he repented:
"Why didn't I have this vision back then, otherwise I might be able to get a governor now."

The young soldier is also from Suzhou, so he knows the details of Shen Xuanzhang, who pretended to be the emperor, and Zhu Mowen, the so-called governor of Southern Xuzhou.

That night, Mai Tiezhang extracted a lot of information from the talkative young soldiers, and almost got a clear idea of ​​Shen Xuanzhang's influence.

Worried about arousing alarm, Mai Tiezhang did not kill anyone. He climbed over the fence without a sound, retreated to the river bank along the original road, stripped himself naked, and crossed the Yangtze River again.

Jiangbei had already received sentry cavalry, handed Mai Tieshang clean clothes, and specially prepared a horse for him to ride.

But the south is no better than the north, and there are only a few people who are good at riding. Mai Tiezhang waved his hand and said:

"I just ran back to the camp, no slower than riding a horse."

The sentry rider also followed Mai Tiezhang's wishes, but in his heart he still felt that Mai Tiezhang was bragging.

It's just that the sentry cavalry didn't dare to gallop all the way. In the absence of danger, people are no more valuable than war horses.

If they are usually exhausted, they are really in danger, and their horsepower is not good enough, and they will lose their lives.

When the sentinel straddled his war horse, he trotted all the way to the outside of the camp, and when he looked back, he saw that Mai Tiezhang was closely following him not far away.

It's just that when the manpower is exhausted, tonight between Guangling and Jingkou, crossing the river twice, even Mai Tiezhang is out of breath.

At this time, the night was dark, and it was Kong Yingda, who was in charge of military Chinese books, who met him.

Since Cui Che stayed overnight in Guangling City, Kong Yingda gave Mai Tiezhang a pen and paper to write down what he got tonight.

But Mai Tiezhang was born in poverty, had never read a book since he was a child, and was illiterate. He grabbed the brush for a long time, but he didn't write a single word.

Kong Yingda took the pen and paper from him, and said helplessly:
"Since you are illiterate, change to dictate and let me record."

Mai Tiezhang was unwilling, claiming:
"I was ordered by Duke Yan to cross the river, so naturally I have to face Duke Yan."

Kong Yingda secretly laughed in her heart: Could it be that I can still take credit for your achievements.

But Mai Tiezhu insisted on seeing Cui Che, Kong Yingda had no choice but to send someone to send Mai Tiezhu to Guangling City.

Mai Tiezhang came to Cui Che's temporary residence, but he couldn't get in. The doorman had to ask Cui Che's entourage, Zhao Wen, to make a decision on whether to disturb Cui Che's rest.

Zhao Wen heard that the spies who had crossed the river came back to report the military situation, so he didn't dare to neglect, so he hurried to Cui Che's bedroom and knocked on the door.

The rustling sound in the room stopped suddenly.

Cui Che, who was lying on the couch, signaled Yuchi Chifan to get dressed, he sat up and said dissatisfiedly:
"If you have anything to report late at night!"

Zhao Wen replied outside the door:
"Someone claims to be Mai Tiezhang, and there are military reports."

Cui Che let out a long sigh, stretched out his hand to wipe away the drool dripping from the corner of Yuchi Chifan's mouth, and said to the outside of the room:

"Take Mai Tieshang to the main hall, and call for some cold water."

After finishing speaking, he told Yuchi Chifan again:

"Wash your mouth later, go to bed earlier, don't wait for me."

(End of this chapter)