Updated: 2012-09-29

Haixi County is where Xuzhou hoarded grain. There were more than 7,000 Wei troops stationed. The generals led by the infantry captain Cao Gen and Diannong Duwei Cang Shou, plus the magistrate of Shanghai Xi County Baoz, and the county magistrate Pan Sheng led more than 2,000 county soldiers, with a total force of about 10,000.

Because it relies on the coast and the waterways are crisscrossed, Haixi is not only rich in salt and iron, but also has rich food. There are more than 40,000 civilians in Haixi. These people usually use official cattle to farm, and they can also defend their country if they have war.

When Huaiyin came, the commander of Haixi County Bao Zi was shocked and quickly summoned Cao Gen, Cang Shou and Pan Sheng to discuss.

Cao Gen was about forty years old, with a slender figure, but thin bones. After asking about the military situation carefully, Cao Gen tapped the table with his fingers and pondered: "In the past, the Shu army was all in the Huai River. This time, the arrival of Guangling was not good."

Baoz looked at the finger that was broken at the moment of breaking, and he felt helpless. Cao Gen's bravery was famous for Guan Guangling. Unfortunately, this person didn't know what disease he was. He ate more than anyone else, but he didn't grow one or two meats. As he got older, his appetite increased day by day, but he became thinner again, which was amazing.

"Huaiyin is the gateway of Sikou, so there must be no mistakes. I am willing to lead troops to support me!" County Magistrate Pan Sheng was big and round, and he was very burly. He spoke with a very energetic look.

Boz nodded and said, "It's so good. I wonder how many soldiers General Pan uses?"

The general is naturally not used to describe a small county lieutenant, but because Pan Sheng's name is "General". It is said to be a descendant of Pan Feng, a warrior in the late Han Dynasty. Pan Sheng's hand is a mountain axe weighing forty pounds, dancing like the wind, and can open mountains and crack stones, which has a bit of a ancestral style.

"Three thousand men are enough!" Pan Sheng stood up and stretched out three fat and strong fingers, which formed a sharp contrast with Cao Gen's black and thinness.

Haixi is a place that is very nurturing. If it is a coolie who works, it will only cry. But if it is an official, the rich family will be different. The wealth of Haixi makes Haixi officials not only rich, but also not far apart. The food is a piece of fat meat, and the private salt is a great treasure that makes people feel excited.

The imperial court naturally banned private salt. This thing is very precious and falls within the scope of national control. However, domestic extravagance has become popular today, and private salt has long been put on the table. Which of the aristocratic families in various places, the princes and nobles in the capital, doesn’t make a move in Haixi? Get a share of the pie?

Pan Sheng has a burly skeleton, and he was even more fat and strong in Haixi for several years. As the county magistrate, Baoz was so fat that he couldn't move. At this time, when Pan Sheng opened his mouth and wanted three thousand people, he suddenly lost his mind.

There were 2,400 soldiers in the county, so where did the three thousand soldiers come from?

"Uh... So, I can draw two thousand county soldiers to you, how about it?" Baoz said, but he secretly went to see Cao Geng and Kurasu.

The more than 7,000 Wei soldiers stationed in Haixi were under Cao Gen's command and did not belong to Haixi County. The 40,000 soldiers outside were responsible for the Mind Shou, and it had nothing to do with Haixi County. The division belonged to different systems, and Baoz was powerless and could only look at him with inquisitive eyes.

Although Pan Sheng has a big waist and a round waist, big and thick waist, and is so fat that it makes people wonder if he can ride a horse. But he has some tricks and tricks. If he doesn’t have that little thought, how can he get the fat man of the Xixian County lieutenant in Shanghai?

Even if you are a county magistrate, you may not be as good as the Haixi County Magistrate.

"The thief army suddenly arrived, and it will inevitably have a big momentum. How can two thousand troops resist the enemy?" Pan Sheng knew that this was difficult when he saw Baoz's attitude, but he also coveted the regular army under Cao Gen, so he said toughly.

Seeing this, Baoz rubbed his hands quickly, and his eyes frequently signaled Cao Geng and Cang Shou, waiting for the two men with heavy troops to express their opinions.

Kurasu is a strong man, over thirty years old, with his beard covering his lips, and he looks like a smart character. He said with a hint of embarrassment at this time: "Since the Shu army has arrived, the fields in the suburbs must be processed, and the dams need to be paid attention to. When the business is busy, he will leave first."

Pan Sheng stared at Kurasu with big eyes. If his eyes could open his mouth, Kurasu would have been drunk long ago...

"Master Kurakura is busy with official duties, so I will not send him off." Baoz adapted quickly and saw that Kurakushou was helpless, but he was not angry, but looked at Cao Geng.

It is not necessarily a pity that the 40,000 troops were gone. After all, the soldiers and generals pulled out from the military and civilian troops may not be much better than the county soldiers.

Cao Gen's subordinates were genuine elite soldiers of the court, among which the Thousand Five Tigers and Celestial Soldiers were even more unstoppable!

The dark and thin Cao Geng raised his head and thought, "There are several walls in the east of the city that are quite dilapidated. Before it gets dark, the county magistrate will organize the military and civilians to repair them properly."

Cao Gen was an infantry captain with an official position above the county magistrate and also a member of the central government. Baoz dared not disobey and followed the order: "Don't worry, Lord Cao, the subordinate will organize manpower to repair it later."

"Well, from now on, any material exported and outflowed within the county is prohibited from coming to the city. This should be received as soon as possible." Cao Gen ordered clearly.

After ordering one by one, Baoz nodded and agreed, he waved his hand and ordered his servants to send orders. Don’t look at Baoz’s fat fat, he can handle official duties in an orderly manner. While listening, he will give instructions at the same time!

Pan Sheng, who was angry, had already sat on the stool. Thinking about the neat armor and shiny weapons, if he had such an army to command, it would be so majestic!

This is a dream I had since childhood...

But he only has county soldiers under his command, and there is no comparison with the majestic and powerful regular army. Whenever he thinks of this, he feels like a cat's claws.

Cang Shou ignored him, Pan Sheng was still dissatisfied with his beard and staring at him. Facing Cao Gen, Pan Sheng did not have the courage.

It has been more than a year since Cao Gen came to Haixi. He has been fighting for Cao Gen in private, and he always goes home with a bruised nose and a swollen face. Recently, Pan Sheng has stopped competing for Cao Gen because he is convinced and convinced!

After Cao Gen left, Baoz stood up and said to Pan Sheng: "General, go and call all the wealthy families in the county. Every household will take out the manpower for me. If you don't take it, you will leave it to Lord Cao for disposal."

After listening to the two of them discussing for a while, Pan Sheng also understood: "I'll go here! But... will the Shu army really come to Haixi?!"

When entering Haixi, the Shu army did not cover up its whereabouts, and the army of 18,000 people was difficult to cover up its purpose no matter what.

In the past, when the northern expeditions were all attacking Huai, the Shu army had no special thoughts about Guangling. While stationing troops in the two Huai Rivers, they also distributed troops to attack Guangling, which was an unexpected move!

The main general of the Shu army along this route was Teng Xiu, and the deputy generals were Luo Xiu, Gu Shen and Zhang Tong. Teng Xiu led Gu Shen to lead the navy. Luo Xiu was on the land and Zhang Tong was responsible.

Another 14 or 15-year-old young counselor, military aircraft, was also a veteran general, and Zhang Tong was a general of the Zhang family of four surnames in Jiangnan. Both of them admired and praised this child very much.

The child's surname is Lu and his name is Ji, and his courtesy name is Shiheng. He is the son of Lu Kang, a famous general in Jiangnan.

The design to get rid of Tang Bin, who was hated by the scholars and people in Jiangnan, was based on Lu Ji's plan. After this matter was made public, even the major families were admired.

Do you think you have the courage and intelligence when you are eleven or twelve years old?

To seek Guangling, you must first gain a foothold in Haixi and think it is the foundation. This is Lu Ji's strategy and is even more appreciated by Liu Chan. Talented people should be appointed. This is Liu Chan's principle, not to mention that Lu Ji's talent is definitely not limited to this!

It is said that before sending troops, Liu Chan issued a secret order to the chief general Teng Xiu. This time, Lu Ji was called joining the army, but he was actually the commander. No one would like to say this to anyone, but Teng Xiu was not dissatisfied with it, but instead he was very excited and happy.

The descendants of General Lu Anti-Japanese and the hopes of the scholars and people in Jiangnan were fortunate to support and cultivate Lu Ji. Teng Xiu felt that this was his responsibility and even more fortunate.

Because of this, almost all the soldiers and generals from Jiangnan were all deliberately made by Liu Chan. Is Lu Ji's good intentions a gambling or reward?

After 18,000 Shu troops entered the territory of Haixi, their speed was very slow. The Huaiyin people behind them had been killed and ran away long ago, but the Haixi defenders unexpectedly did not make any noise, and even did not respond to Huaiyin's request for help.

Lu Ji raised his eyebrows and smiled loudly. He didn't expect that there was a capable person hidden in this Haixi!
Chapter completed!