"Brother, do you understand? If you don't understand, I can draw it with a pen and paper to make it easier to understand." Fang Zian said.

"I understand, I understand. Oh, brother-in-law, you are really capable. After just a few rounds, you have already thought of so many ways. It's amazing. But... you said so much, then

But it will take a lot of effort and a lot of manpower to complete it. How much time will it take to complete it?" Zhang Diwan said.

Fang Zian said: "It depends on how many people you can mobilize to participate. If there are a few thousand people to start, I estimate that it will take three months to see initial results. But no matter how long it takes, you just need to persist for a long time.

In the Taihang Mountains, these things are worth doing and must be done."

Zhang Diwan said in a deep voice: "Okay, I will do as you say. As long as my loyal army can take root here and avoid being trapped to death, it is worth doing. I am just worried that my brothers will have objections. My name is

If they go to kill the enemy, they have nothing to say. If they are asked to dig the ground and dig ditches, they may not be happy."

Fang Zian smiled and said: "If you explain the truth clearly, no one will object. Don't you all know the current situation of the Zhongyi Army? They have endured hardships, but what they are most afraid of is that you can't make up your mind and are confused about the future.

There is no hope. Just explain the truth clearly and let them know that this is for the long-term survival of the loyal army and the people in the mountains. They are not afraid of the Jin people's blockade, so how can they object?"

Zhang Ruomei nodded and said: "Yes, brother, don't worry so much. We have reached this point and there is no way out. We must find a way to survive. Besides, we not only have brothers from the Zhongyi Army, but also

There are thousands of people in the valley. When men, women, old and young go into battle, there are thousands of people. We have a lot of people, it is better than sitting at home doing nothing and waiting to die."

Zhang Diwan nodded in agreement, clenched his fists and said, "That's right. I will mobilize tomorrow."

Fang Zian smiled and said: "Don't be busy. If you want to do your job well, you must first sharpen your tools. These things I mentioned are all things that cannot temporarily relieve your dilemma in the army. Even if you do as I say, it is just for the sake of success.

Plans for next year. What to do about the current predicament? Your food reserves are simply not enough. I heard that the soldiers of the Loyalty Army only eat one dry meal and one thin meal a day. In this weather, it is impossible to survive on such a small amount of food, let alone

I still have to do physical work. I have to solve the immediate problem first and improve the problem of a full stomach immediately."

Zhang Diwan spread his hands and said: "How to solve it? If we just stay like this, we may not survive until the ice melts and the snow melts."

Fang Zian said: "Find a way, people are alive. First of all, organize people to go out of the camp to hunt in the mountains. There should be a lot of wild beasts in the Taihang Mountains. Bears, wolves, deer, wild boars, rabbits, wild sheep, even crows, mice, etc.

Anything with meat on the body can be used as food. There are also wild cassava, yams, and pine nuts in the wild, which are all edible. There are fish and otters in the big lakes in the mountain streams. These things can be obtained online. Why not organize manpower to hunt?

Are you gathering, but are you starving here? Send out dozens of hunting teams and, among other things, bring back dozens of big game animals, which will be enough for seven or eight days to have meat to eat and bone soup to drink.

That would be very inspiring and alleviate the dilemma.”

Zhang Diwan patted his thigh and said: "Yes, yes, we need to organize people to go hunting. In fact, I have always wanted to do this, but I am worried that something will happen if we let people out."

Fang Zian smiled bitterly and said: "What can happen? Are you afraid that they will run away? Are you running away because there is no hope? Or as I said, if the truth is made clear, who will run away? Can you insist on staying in Zhongyi under such circumstances?

Who among the people in the army has not reached the level of practicality?

Do you think of deserting when you have no other choice? Besides, wouldn’t you send people you trust to do these things? For example, those people with tattoos on their faces, they have tattoos on their faces, and if they run away, they will die. Besides,

For example, the Yue Family Army soldiers you originally brought out are your brothers in life and death, so naturally they will not run away."

Zhang Diwan nodded solemnly and said: "My brother-in-law is right. I am worried about gains and losses, but I have no rules. I am too stupid."

Fang Zian waved his hands and said: "Let's not talk about that. After all, the harvest of hunting and gathering is not stable enough. It may be a full harvest, but it may not be a good harvest. Therefore, you have to go out to buy food. Use all your money.

, going out to buy food into the mountains, this is the second thing I want to tell you that must be done at this moment."

Zhang Diwan said in astonishment: "Buy grain? How to buy it? Our army has tens of thousands taels of silver, but the Jin people have a total blockade, how can we buy food? This is the territory of the Jin people."

Fang Zian smiled bitterly and said: "Are you still planning to buy from the Jin people? Buy from the people outside the mountains. Buy the chickens, ducks, pigs, sheep and excess grain they raise, and buy them from them at a high price. Or buy them from the city through their hands.

Buy grain. You can't buy it from the Jin people, but ordinary people can buy it. With a lot of money, there must be brave men. Not to mention the common people who are willing to buy grain for you, it is the Jin merchants. As long as you pay a high price, those

Merchants don’t care who you are. Merchants pursue profit first. The money in your hands is trash that cannot be eaten or drunk, but in their hands it is money. Take all the money in your army.

Buy. I have to buy tens of thousands of stones of grain and thousands of pigs, sheep, chickens and ducks."

Zhang Diwan gritted his teeth and nodded: "Okay, okay. That's right. Yes, let's do it. We have to send people out to buy grain, pigs, sheep, chickens and ducks from the villages on the mountainside."

Fang Zian said: "Remember, you bought it at a high price, and it was voluntary. You can't force them, let alone rob them. You know, whether the Zhongyi Army can survive depends largely on them."

Zhang Diwan nodded and said: "Of course, the Zhongyi Army relied on the strong support of the people of the Central Plains before to thrive. Now it still needs to rely on the people. Brother-in-law, you can give me so many ideas,

It shows that you sincerely care about the Zhongyi Army and treat me as a family member. On behalf of everyone in the Zhongyi Army, I would like to express my gratitude to you. People who have read books have a higher level of knowledge. I used to be quite prejudiced against scholars.

After listening to Mr. Shi and your words these past two days, I seem to feel that my knowledge is too short. I even feel like I have been awakened."

Fang Zian smiled and said: "We are all a family, why are you saying these things? Besides, even if you are not Ruomei's brother, I will help you come up with ideas. After all, our enemies are the Jinren and the traitors in the court.

Sir, that is our common enemy."

Zhang Diwan nodded and said: "Hey, I am short of someone like you here who can help me think of ways to make decisions. Our brothers here are all experts at fighting and killing enemies, but they are all rough people and are confused about many things. If

Brother-in-law, it would be great if you could stay and help me."

Fang Zian smiled and said: "Brother, I'm afraid it's impossible to stay. I shoulder responsibilities and must complete them. Brother, as long as you stabilize the morale of the army, solve practical difficulties, and overcome the current difficulties, you can be invincible.

After the soldiers and horses are strong and the hearts of the people are united, you can then detect the weaknesses of the Jin soldiers outside the mountains and launch a sudden attack. Find the right opportunity to bite them a few times and adopt elusive guerrilla tactics. You can still show the majesty of the loyal army. But remember, you cannot

In a head-on battle, you should not overestimate your own strength and engage in head-to-head confrontation. The Jin people can afford it, but the loyal army cannot afford it."

Zhang Diwan nodded and said

: "Heroes have the same idea. The reason why I retreated to the mountains is to reorganize my troops and adopt the surprise attack tactics you mentioned. Alas, it's a pity that you can't stay and help me. Do you really not think about it?

I can make you the leader of the loyal army, and it’s okay for me to listen to you.”

Zhang Ruomei said from the side: "Brother, Zian has his own mission, don't force him."

Zhang Diwan smacked his lips and said: "That's right. My brother-in-law is the court's beauty scout, and now he has been re-employed by the court as an envoy to the Kingdom of Jin. How can I stay here and suffer hardship? I'm overthinking it."

Fang Zian shook his head and said: "Brother, it's not because I'm reluctant to give up my official position and status, nor am I afraid of hardship. The reason... I might as well tell my brother frankly, lest he misunderstands me. Here's the thing."

At that time, Fang Zian briefly told Zhang Diwan the story of his mission and the purpose of his visit to the Kingdom of Jin. Up to now, he had nothing to hide from Zhang Diwan, and Zhang Diwan was absolutely trustworthy.

After Zhang Diwan listened to Fang Zian's narration, he exclaimed in shock: "Brother-in-law, why didn't you tell me earlier? It turns out that you and Mr. Shi were harmed by the old thieves, and they deliberately sent you to the Kingdom of Jin to die. You just took advantage of his plan and simply

You came here to take risks to collect evidence of old thieves collaborating with the enemy. Oh my, I was wrong to blame you. I scolded Mr. Shi before for being a slave to beg for mercy, but I was wrong to blame him. I have to apologize to him later."

Fang Zian waved his hand and said, "There's no need to apologize. There's no need to make the whole city a storm. My true intentions are kept secret, and not many people know about it."

Zhang Ruomei also said: "Brother, don't make so much noise. Zian's trip is extremely dangerous, so don't make it public."

Zhang Diwan said hurriedly: "Yes, yes, I just pretended not to know. Oh, it turned out to be like this. It really surprised me. But brother-in-law, can this be done? Where can I go?

Are you looking for evidence that Qin Hui is collaborating with the enemy? Since Qin Hui and the Jin people colluded to harm you, aren't you going to Yanjing to seek death on your own?"

Fang Zian smiled and said: "If you don't enter the tiger's den, you won't catch the tiger's cubs. Although it is dangerous, you have to go. Brother, you don't have to worry about us. If I dare to come, I will not be afraid of the danger. If I succeed, the end of the old thief Qin Hui will be

We're here. If it doesn't work, I may not be able to escape alive. In short, everything has been considered, so don't worry. Let's talk about things here now."

Zhang Diwan lamented for a long time, and in his heart he had a deeper admiration for his brother-in-law. When he was complaining about everything, there were people like his brother-in-law in the Song Dynasty court who sacrificed their lives to bring down Qin Hui. Compared with this, he should be ashamed.

Might as well be.

"Brother, although I can't stay to help you, these suggestions are made by me, and I will also spend some time here to help you. Tomorrow is the Little New Year, and there are only a few days until the New Year. So,

After I went back, I reported to Mr. Shi and asked to stay here to rest until after the New Year. In this way, I can stay here for a few more days and help my brother arrange all the things we talked about before. Everything is difficult at the beginning, as long as it is started

If you give me a head, things can move forward and I can leave with peace of mind." Fang Zian said.

"Really? That's great. That's simply great." Zhang Diwan exclaimed with great joy.

Zhang Ruomei was also overjoyed and said to Fang Zian: "Thank you very much, husband. I thank you on behalf of my brother and the officers and soldiers of the Zhongyi Army."

Fang Zian smiled and said: "You brothers and sisters thank me, do you treat me as an outsider? I have already said that there is no need to be so polite. Brother, we are just talking and have stopped drinking. Drink and drink, let's discuss what to do by the way.
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