The world of counterfeit magistrates competes in the world

Chapter 83

Fan Renxin's order immediately caused a backlash from the people in the city. At this time, the army was besieging the city, and food from outside could not come in at all.All the grain merchants and rice stores in the city closed their doors to stock up on exotic goods, and the price of grain soared three times in a short period of time.

Now the common people can only live frugally to survive the siege period, but they didn't expect that the state herdsman ordered his small common people to pay a bucket of grain for each household, and those who disobeyed the order would be thrown into prison.

The ferocious patrolling yamen servants kicked in from door to door, robbing food if they disagreed.If you dare to resist, you will immediately beat down with the killing stick.All of a sudden, the whole city of Jing'an was filled with wailing and cursing, and Fan Renxin's reputation was rotten.

The head of the Zhang family leaned on the stove in the study while reading a book, and said to the eldest son who came in to report the situation: "Oh, the people are so innocent, Mr. Zhou Mu has done a little too much. Our Zhang family is a family of good deeds, and we must not let the people live Add fuel to the fire when it is difficult. Let’s see, after the forced requisition of grain and grass this time, the food shortage in the city will be even worse. Other families will definitely take the opportunity to raise the price of food. Our Zhang family must not be the first bird. Others are less than half. Do you know?"

"My son understands that my father is really kind-hearted." The eldest son Zhang said respectfully.

"Hehe! If you want the family to continue for a long time, you must try your best not to offend all parties. It is the kingly way to make a fortune in silence. My son! In the future, when the Zhang family is in your hands, you must run the family accordingly This is the experience that our ancestors have summed up through all the hardships, and it must be passed on from generation to generation. Do you know?"

Zhang's parents raised their eyes excitedly to look at their father, and quickly replied solemnly: "My son knows. Thank you father for reminding me. My son is very grateful."

"Well. Go down, keep watching the situation outside, and report at any time."

In the State Shepherd's Mansion, Fan Renxin's face was ashen, but his eyes were red. "How much food and grass has been collected?"

"My lord, we have collected five thousand shi of grain and grass, which is enough for the army for a month." Looking at the haggard face of his lord, the steward could only sigh in his heart.

"Okay, that's good. The reinforcements will arrive in about ten days. Our Jing'an City will be saved." Fan Renxin nodded in relief, but there was still no smile on his face.

"These are all thanks to the adults. If the adults did not collect enough food and grass, it would be impossible for us to survive until the arrival of the reinforcements."

"Hehehe!" Fan Renxin smiled miserably, looked at the butler and shook his head, "I know, the people in the city must be cursing me now, my fame in this life is considered ruined. Even if the city is rescued in the future, I am afraid that my position as the state shepherd will be destroyed. It's over."

"My lord." The butler didn't know how to comfort Fan Renxin, so he sighed slightly and bowed his head in silence.

As time passed day by day, the Golden Werewolves were still hovering under Jing'an City and continued to attack the city.The number of people captured by them has risen to nearly 10, and the pressure on the defenders is also increasing.

Li Hong hadn't had a sound sleep for more than ten days, and his eyes were bloodshot.At this time, the defenders suffered tens of thousands of casualties, and there were only less than [-] exhausted soldiers left.

After more than ten days of fierce fighting, everyone's morale fell to the bottom. If it was not for the sake of defending the city and protecting the family, the city would have been breached by a group of coerced people.

"When will the reinforcements come?" Li Hong slammed his fist on the wall, looking to the south, his heart was burning with anxiety.Although there was no shortage of food and grass for the time being, the Golden Werewolf's offensive became more and more fierce.Using the people as cover, he once boarded the city wall.If the defenders hadn't tried their best to drive him down the city, Jing'an City would have been in danger.

It is on the south bank of Sangshui, more than a hundred miles south of Jing'an City.There are many big camps and dense banners.Fifty thousand reinforcements from Huazhou are stationed here, preparing to build a pontoon bridge to cross the water to the north.

General Wei Yuanxiang, who was ordered to lead the reinforcements from Huazhou to the north to aid Anzhou, stood in the main account, looking at the map of the entire territory of Anzhou, and discussing the route and tactics of the march with the generals.

Wei Yuanxiang pointed to the location of Jing'an City, and said confidently: "According to the report from the scouts, about [-] golden werewolves gathered under Jing'an City, and the Golden Wolf Howling Moon Banner belonging to King You Xian also appeared under the city. It has been explained that the Youxian King of the Golden Werewolf is also here. If we can eat the fat of Youxian King, the danger of Anzhou will be solved. Everyone, don’t miss this opportunity and don’t come again. In my opinion, we The [-] army should set off immediately, and before the Golden Werewolf has noticed us, quickly encircle the Golden Werewolf in Jing'an City. At that time, our army and the Jing'an defenders will attack from both sides, and with [-] people, less than [-] will be surrounded and wiped out. There is no reason for the enemy to be invincible. What do you think?"

"General, the werewolves are invincible in field battles. We only have less than [-] cavalry, and the rest are infantry. How can we surround the werewolves?" A general immediately stood up and questioned.

Wei Yuanxiang glanced at the general, and said with a smile: "What you said is not unreasonable. We really don't have any cavalry, but because we are all infantry, this will inevitably make the golden werewolves despise us and will not retreat immediately. According to the Looking at the terrain around Jing'an City, there is a small river to the north of it. Although it has frozen, it is still not enough for people to cross. There is only one shoal to pass through. As long as we send out a team of surprise soldiers to detour to the shoal of the river and clear it Stand firm. There is no hope for the Golden Werewolf to go north, and there is a side of farmland in the southwest of Jing'an City, which is not conducive to the cavalry charge. If the werewolves attack any side, the other two sides will attack together, which will definitely make the golden werewolves be in a hurry and have nothing to do. When the golden werewolves are exhausted and the army's morale is in chaos, the whole army will come out, capture the enemy chieftain with one blow, and sacrifice it to the Taimiao of the imperial city It can be expected."

"This strategy seems to be subtle, but the Golden Werewolf is not a fool, how can he fail to see our intentions. What if I destroy the surprise army that I turned around first, and then turn back to face the exhausted army that is heading north? What should I do? Infantry If we want to face the cavalry, we must build a line of defense to prevent the cavalry from charging, do we have that time then?" The general retorted again.

"Zheng Han, what do you mean? If I say something to the general, you should say it. I have tolerated you for a long time. Since you feel that what I said is wrong, then tell me, what clever plan do you have?" Wei Yuanxiang couldn't bear it anymore, staring That part will drink.He is the newly appointed General Dangkou by the imperial court, and he went to Huazhou to command the reinforcements.

These generals at the moment are the local state and county garrisons in Huazhou. When they saw that the imperial court had sent a boy over to lead them, they were very dissatisfied. They did some nasty things to disgust themselves on weekdays. In my heart, I don't pay attention to him at all.Especially this Zheng Han, whose grade is about the same as his own, loves to contradict him the most.

Zheng Han's face changed slightly, and he quickly lowered his head and cupped his fists and said, "Forgive me, General. The last general didn't mean to contradict the general, but just discussing the matter."

"Let's talk about the facts? Okay, since you are so powerful, let's talk about how you will deal with the enemy?" Wei Yuanxiang said with a gloomy face and gritted his teeth.

"This?" Zheng Han glanced at Wei Yuanxiang, saw that his expression was unkind, obviously harboring a grudge against him, so he couldn't help smiling wryly.But for the sake of the lives of tens of thousands of brothers, there are some things that must be said, "Since the general asked me to say it, then the general will be blunt. The general has no clever tricks, only one word, steady! There are less than [-] golden wolves , we have an army of [-], as long as we can advance steadily and slowly. In front of the well-organized infantry phalanx, the Golden Werewolf has nothing to do with us. As long as we can reach Jing'an City smoothly, the siege of Jing'an City will be lifted. At that time, the two armies will become one, and the Golden Werewolf can only retreat. Our army can continue to go north and regain the lost ground. This is a foolish trick at the end, please correct me, general."

"Hmph!" Wei Yuanxiang snorted angrily, but he had to admit that this method was indeed a surefire way to win.However, why did I come all the way?Nature is the merit of establishing immortality.If it is just to expel the golden werewolves away, it can only be a small credit, but if they can wipe out all the golden werewolves, the situation in the world will immediately reverse, and the merit that can affect the overall situation of the world is the unworldly merit. .

"This is your strategy? Our army came all the way to Anzhou just to drive away the golden werewolves? Now there is an opportunity to make a great contribution. If we don't grasp it well, we will definitely regret it in the future All my life. All the seniors are veterans who have experienced many battles. You should know that to win on the battlefield, you always need to take risks. You should also know that opportunities are fleeting and will slip away if you don’t pay attention. It is willing to take risks, It’s an incomparable feat; it’s better to hold back and let the golden werewolf slip away. Please think twice.”

"This?" All the generals looked at each other with different expressions, and stood up to express their opinions.

"We are willing to obey the general's order, kill the enemy and capture the king, and make great achievements!" Most of the generals chose to take risks, and only a small number were led by Zheng Han.

"Okay!" Wei Yuanxiang was overjoyed, and gave Zheng Han a smug look. "Since everyone agrees, let's use my general's plan to face the golden wolf bandits!"

(End of this chapter)