Chapter 11 Ning Ze's Suggestions
Pang Li thief attacked the official army at night and won a great victory.
The night attack killed more than a thousand officers and soldiers, captured more than 3,000 people, and countless injured people.
About 4,000 officers and soldiers fled back to Huajun City, and more than a thousand people were free of worries. They simply fled into the mountains or left in other directions, not wanting to return to Huajun to serve in the army.
After all, the morale of this Huajun army was low, and after the defeat, it fell to the bottom.
"It's so satisfying!" Pang Lishan Mountain Village, Qu Qin Dalala, who returned from victory, sat in the middle with a smile on her face, "Thanks to Mr. You's brilliant plan, you can win a great victory!"
"We lost 341 people in this battle, nearly half of which fell off the cliff. Fortunately, it was acceptable. More than 3,000 prisoners, countless military rations and equipment were obtained, and the military strength was increased several times. The only regret was that Liang Chun ran away!" Zhang Chang showed a regretful expression on his face.
"Yes!" Qu Qin's smile was restrained, "This old guy actually kept a move and ambushed the troops in advance. Could it be that he had expected this defeat?"
"Impossible!" The literati thought for a moment, shook his head and replied, "If Liang Chun had expected this defeat, how could his army win a great victory?"
"What Mr. You mean..." Qu Qin turned to look at him.
"It should be that Liang Chun's visionary man, who expected that this battle would be defeated, so he sent someone to respond."
"Since there is such a person, can Liang Chun still be defeated?"
"Liang Chun is too proud of being too arrogant and does not accept others' words." The literati smiled, "I guess that person is also a slight person and is not favored by Liang Chun."
"It's also his luck! If the ambush hadn't appeared, he would have died at my hands!" Qu Qin said in a muffled voice.
The literati looked at him and felt a little regretful: "Actually, the two generals had a great opportunity yesterday, which is a pity!"
"If it weren't for the opponent's ambushing all out..." Zhang Chang sighed.
"The two generals really think that was an ambush? How could they know how many troops they received in the darkness?" The literati shook his head.
"What does Mr. You mean?" Qu Qin and Zhang Chang looked at each other, and at the same time showed a puzzled look.
"Liang Chun led the army out of the city, but left Liu Bao, the commander of the cavalry, because Liu Bao had a second heart. He left the troops that just happened to clamp Liu Bao, and he didn't dare to lead one soldier or another. How could he set up an ambush in advance to respond? On the one hand, he had to deal with us, and on the other hand, he had to be on guard against Liu Bao stabbed the knife in the back..."
"But all the ambushes did appear last night!" Qu Qin frowned.
"In the dark night, heavy rain covered my eyes, and the thunder sounded across the world. The two generals witnessed the number of enemy ambushers in person? Since there were ambushers, why no one chased the two generals?" asked the literati.
"This..." Qu Qin and Zhang Chang thought at the same time, and then his face changed.
Zhang Chang said in surprise: "In the darkness last night, I could only hear the sound of gongs and drums, and there was a sound of killing. Think about it carefully, after we turned around, no one of us chased us!"
"Yes! If there were really soldiers and horses lying on the bridgehead, how could I let me go safely?" Qu Qin was very angry after thinking it through, "Liang Chun is cheating me!"
"Liang Chun is not as capable as this, so he should be the one who arranged the support." Zhang Chang sighed, "What a pity, he should have tried his best at that time."
"What's the use of saying this now?" Qu Qin looked at the literary man, "Mr. You, in your opinion, what will we do next?"
"Did the two generals send someone to replace them with the armor of the government army last night and flee to Hua County together?"
"Of course! We will send a hundred confidants into the team according to Mr. You's plan, and we must have been on standby in Nahua County." Qu Qin nodded.
"Very good! Liang Chun is old and has been wet for a night of rain after defeat in this battle. After returning to the city, he will be at least half a month old. Otherwise, his body will not be able to bear it." The literati narrowed his eyes, "After this defeat, the morale of the soldiers and horses of Huajun was even lower. It was just right to take advantage of the situation to attack the city, so that his confidants could open the city gate and take down the city in one fell swoop. Reorganize the troops immediately and attack Huajun quickly!"
"Mr. You's brilliant plan!" Qu Qin Zhangchang couldn't wait to stand up, "We will raise our troops immediately and will never let Liang Chun recover."
Not to mention that the bandits of Pang Lishan were preparing to send troops to attack Huajun, Liang Chun returned to the city safely with the support of his grandson Liang Kai.
As the literati named You said, after returning to the city, he was unable to get sick and was very weak.
On the one hand, I am older and my physical strength is not as good as when I was young. I have been struggling this night and I can't stand it. On the other hand, it's because I've been in heavy rain all night, and no matter how strong I am, I can't hold on.
Of course, mental factors are also very important. After all, Liang Chun, a person with a conceited and self-confidenced personality, did not believe that he would lose. As a result, he was not only praised by Ning Ze, but also defeated so miserably, which was very ugly in terms of face. With a lot of psychological pressure, and his body could not hold on, he naturally fell down.
Liang Teng quickly sent someone to invite Dr. Yan to treat his father.
Doctor Yan prescribed medicine, saying that the prefect was weak and had to rest for more than a month, which was exactly the same as Mr. You's judgment.
The Liang family was very busy, especially Liang Teng and his five sons, who didn't close their eyes until dawn and stayed by Liang Chun's side.
After dawn, the cavalry commander Liu Bao brought civil and military officials to visit him. While asking the prefect to take care of his illness, he ensured that everything in the city would operate normally.
"Father, you haven't closed your eyes for a day, hurry up and go back to rest." Although you have dark circles and are very tired, Liang Kai still said, "I'm here to take care of my grandfather, so you and your brothers go back to your room first."
After taking a look at the five children who were here all night, who were so tired but were forced to hold on, Liang Teng sighed softly: "I'm not tired for my father, you can go back and rest first."
"But......"
"Go down!" Liang Teng waved his hand.
The five brothers looked at me, and I looked at you. Each of them was very tired and their eyelids kept fighting. So they didn't say much, and then bowed to their father one after another, and then left the room.
Liang Teng sat by the bed, looking at his father Liang Chun who fell asleep after taking the medicine and seemed particularly weak, and thought that this time it was thanks to Brother Ning. If it weren't for his proposal, the consequences would be unimaginable. Although his father was defeated and at least saved his life, thousands of soldiers would have fled back to the city.
If my father could listen to the advice, he might not have suffered a defeat today! Just thinking about it again, my father had such a personality and would never listen to the advice no matter what.
Just as he was thinking, his wife Cai entered the house and half-squatted and saluted: "Husband!"
"Madam, why are you here?" Liang Teng stood up and asked.
"I haven't slept all night, I'm really worried." Cai said softly, "Doctor Yan said that my father-in-law is fine, he just needs to rest. There are still important things in the city waiting for my husband to make a decision. How can I stay here? I bring a caring maid and let them take care of him here. My father-in-law is sick, so be careful of that guy Liu Bao!"
Hearing this, Liang Teng nodded slightly.
Indeed, after his father fell ill, Liu Bao might take the opportunity to seize power and cannot let him succeed.
Fortunately, most of the civil and military officials in the city were from the Liang family. Although his father fell ill, he could suppress Liu Bao even if he had his own place.
Then he stood up and said, "Then please trouble Madam!"
After coming out of his father's room, Liang Teng didn't care about not sleeping all night, as if he wanted to go directly to the prefect's office.
But before he left the mansion, he saw Liang Wu pushing his wheelchair over. Ning Ze was on the wheelchair: "Where is Mr. Inspector?"
"Little brother!" Liang Teng stepped forward and bowed, "Fortunately you are here this time..."
"Mr. Inspector has saved me, and should be rewarded." Ning Ze stood up and saluted with Liang Wu's support.
"Now that the Mansion Master is ill, I have to go to the yamen to take care of him first." Liang Teng said, "I will thank my little brother myself after the official business is completed."
Seeing Liang Teng leaving, Ning Ze hurriedly said, "Let's wait!"
"Is there anything else to do with my little brother?" Liang Teng turned around.
"Is Master Inspector Liu Bao?"
"That's right! Now that the Mansion Master is ill, Liu Bao has two hearts and may take advantage of the situation to make trouble." Liang Teng replied.
"The supervisor should be careful of Liu Bao at this time, but someone else!" Ning Ze said seriously.
"What does this mean?"
"Yesterday, the Duke Zun returned from a great defeat, and thousands of deserters entered the city in chaos," Ning Ze looked straight at him, "If there are thieves wearing the armor of the official army, it will be a disaster! The bandits in Pang Lishan won a great victory, their morale is strong, and they have received countless military rations. Now the Duke Zun is sick and will definitely lead troops to attack Hua County. If the Supervisor does not find the thieves in time, then the internal and external cooperation will be in danger!"
Hearing this, Liang Teng's face changed: "It makes sense! It's just that Liu Baoruo took the opportunity..."
"If Master Inspector does not dislike him, I would like to offer a suggestion!" Ning Ze bowed.
"Speak quickly!" Liang Teng passed through the previous incident and believed that Ning Ze was good at abilities.
"Now the bandits of Pang Lishan must come, it's a disaster!" Ning Ze said seriously, "Liu Bao may take advantage of the situation to cause trouble, and it's another disaster! The Inspector of the Post cannot defend against the bandits of Pang Lishan. If he deals with the bandits, he will not have time to deal with Liu Bao. This is a dilemma."
Liang Teng nodded slightly. He agreed with Ning Ze's words. Now he really does not have enough power to deal with both internal and external forces at the same time, so he hurriedly asked, "What can I do?"
"It's better to use a knife to kill someone, which can break the dilemma!" Ning Ze replied.
"What is killing someone with a knife?" Liang Teng looked confused.
"Since Liu Bao has two hearts, the servant is seriously ill and unable to take charge, this is the best opportunity." Ning Ze replied, "I must have contacted the civil servants and generals who are in the city and agreed to seize power. The first thing is military power! The Supervisor can use military power as bait to lure him out of the city. At that time, the bandits of Pang Lishan attacked, and Liu Bao led his troops to fight with him, and both sides were injured!"
"What?" Liang Teng's face changed drastically when he heard this. "I'm not too late to prevent him from transferring the military power? Besides, once the military power is handed over, Liu Bao will definitely turn against him. At that time, the Liang family's heads are not guaranteed!"
"The General Administrator needs no worries," Ning Ze waved gently, "Get closer and listen to me in detail."
Liang Teng approached Ning Ze with a puzzled expression, and the latter whispered in his ear, this, this, this.
After hearing this, his eyes widened and he was surprised: "Is this possible?"
"If you want to break the deadlock and even eliminate the threat from Hua County, Master Inspector might as well give it a try!" Ning Ze nodded confidently, "As long as you succeed, you can ensure that there will be no worries inside and outside Hua County!"
Chapter completed!