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"this……"
Luo Anbang hurriedly raised his hand to Liu Ruyi, "My lord, the thief is so insidious and cunning that he comes and goes without a trace. Although he was still around Xingshan County yesterday, at this time, I really don't know what he is doing."
His specific movements! It’s difficult for our spies to get in around him!"
"That's okay!" Liu Ruyi nodded and smiled slightly, "General Luo, let me ask you, based on your understanding of Xian Thief, since he has entered the hinterland of Huguang, where will he go next?
where?"
Luo Anbang didn't expect that Duke Qi would ask him this. After thinking for a moment, he said carefully: "My lord, judging from the information I have obtained so far, it seems that the traitor Xian has intentions for Xiangyang City! However, I can't say anything about this."
Not good! Xian Thief is very familiar with the mountainous areas of Yunyang Prefecture and Guizhou Prefecture. In addition, the terrain is dangerous, which is more suitable for his situation at this time. And Xiangyang City is a big city after all. With Xian Thief's ability, I'm afraid it won't be too easy.
Take it! The humble position concluded that he is likely to choose the former! After all, Xian Thief is known for his cunning, and he will definitely not attack Xiangyang City easily without enough confidence!"
Liu Ruyi nodded, "Has anyone else known about our Colored Stone Army's entry into Huguang this time besides you?"
Luo Anbang hurriedly said: "My lord, this matter is of great importance. Even my mother-in-law was not informed by my humble position. Only a few of my brothers and close confidants knew about it! However, my lord, you are marching all the way..."
Liu Ruyi smiled and said, "I know this well, so you don't have to worry! However, now, I really have a few things that I want you to do!"
"I am willing to die for the Lord!" Luo Anbang hurriedly knelt on the ground.
In the land of Huguang, the military and bravery are inherently weak, and Luo Anbang himself is not very talented. Faced with the current environment, only he himself knows the suffering of the local generals in Huguang.
Although he is a general, there are less than a thousand people in his headquarters, and his combat strength is even more precarious. He basically belongs to a role that can only "make soy sauce" in Huguang.
Fortunately, Luo Anbang was lucky. He had a good relationship with Liu Ruyi in his early years. By selling some information and exchanging some money from Liu Ruyi, he was able to support his family.
But with the rise of Liu Ruyi, the Colored Stone Army gradually became famous all over the world. Luo Anbang's thoughts were all focused on Liu Ruyi. He only hoped that Liu Ruyi would come to Huguang as soon as possible and save him from the 'sea of fire!'
At this time, Liu Ruyi had arrived and personally gave him the task. How could he not be overjoyed?
"It's very simple!"
Liu Ruyi glanced at Luo Anbang and said solemnly: "In the Huguang situation, I am an outsider after all! Therefore, I don't want too many people to know about my arrival! You are a native of this place, and I leave the relations in Xiangyang to you.
Take care! You need to remember this!"
Liu Ruyi waved to Luo Anbang to come closer.
Luo Anbang hurriedly came over and nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes!"
After saying that, Liu Ruyi waved his hand, "You should handle this matter as soon as possible! Don't be afraid of spending money! Don't miss any of the generals that can be managed in Xiangyang City! But this matter must be solved by asking! Caishi Army
We will not camp outside Xiangyang City, so General Luo, you have a heavy responsibility!"
"Yes! I despise my position and swear to the death to complete the tasks assigned by the Duke!" Luo Anbang kowtowed hurriedly.
"Well! Go down! Go to the camp to withdraw 200,000 taels first. Be sure to get this done!"
"yes!"
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Luo Anbang left, but Liu Ruyi slowly fell into deep thought.
In fact, the most critical thing about Huguang's situation at this time is one person - the thief!
However, in the past few years, Liu Ruyi has fought against him several times, defeated him, and defeated him. There is no pressure on the Caishi Army!
But it is really difficult to kill it!
The key is that this guy can run so well!
Western Huguang is the deepest mountainous area in China. It would be really difficult for him to find a nook and cranny at the foot of the mountain and find him out again!
Moreover, his subordinates, Li Dingguo, Sun Kewang, Ai Nengqi, Liu Wenxiu, etc., are all the best generals in the world, and they are all among the best!
If you want to eliminate the problem of traitors, the most important thing is to start from the root!
This is actually the most helpless situation for Ming Dynasty to fight against the refugee army!
It is not that the official army had no victories against the refugee army. On the contrary, at the beginning, the official army had only a few victories. However, the thieves could not be eliminated and the weeds could not be eradicated. This resulted in the official army becoming weaker and weaker as they fought, but the refugee army became weaker and weaker.
The more you fight, the stronger you become!
After all, although the official army won, they failed to capture the bandit leader of the refugee army. The court will inevitably hold him accountable. As a result, the position of the coach will definitely not be guaranteed, and he will be replaced by a new coach!
Repeating this process over and over again, allowing civil servants who have no idea about soldiers and the situation to lead the army, how can this possibly lead to good results?
After all, people's abilities are limited, so they can't imagine that being a civil servant has Yu Qian and Zhang Juzheng's ability to turn the tide, right?
This is actually the sadness of Emperor Chongzhen!
I actually met Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong, two famous invincible Xiaoqiang in Chinese history!
Looking at the 5,000-year history of China, even the 'leader' Zhang Jiao and the murderous salt dealer Huang Chao probably don't have the energy of these two people!
If it had been more than 200 years in the morning, Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang would have had a huge headache if he had met these two people, right?
But having reached this point, Liu Ruyi will never allow the thief to continue to be 'unpunished' like this!
The Little Ice Age was already extremely difficult and the people were in dire straits. The Ming Dynasty could no longer continue to be in civil strife like this!
However, it is not easy to kill the traitor?
This guy is slipperier than a loach. If you want to get him to take the bait, you must first draw a huge and tempting pie!
Liu Ruyi gently played with a delicate dagger, but a smile suddenly appeared at the corner of her mouth!
This matter may be said to be difficult, but it may be said to be simple, but it is also extremely simple!
Isn't the Xiangyang City in front of me the most suitable piece of pie?
At this time, Dong Xiaowan walked up to Liu Ruyi in fur clothes and said pitifully: "Husband, it's so cold here! Why don't we go to the city to rest? His body can't hold on any longer!"
Liu Ruyi couldn't help but shook her head, women are really troublesome!
However, in order to lay out the layout in Huguang, the Colored Stone Chamber of Commerce represented by Dong Xiaowan was also an extremely important part, so Liu Ruyi had no choice but to abandon the rules and keep her by his side.
"Haha! Xiaowan, I've told you before! Marching is too hard, you'll realize it now! Bear with it a little, and we'll set up camp immediately!" Liu Ruyi smiled and held Dong Xiaowan in her arms, waved her hand to the soldiers and said:
"Send my military order to retreat ten miles and camp in the mountains to the west!"
"yes!"
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Baokang County, Changping Fort!
Surrounded by mountains and converging with rivers, it has entered the hinterland of Xiangyang Prefecture.
At this time, Zhang Xianzhong's army of more than 10,000 people set up camp in an open space beside a large river!
"The great hermit hides in the court, the middle hermit hides in the city, the small hermit hides in the wild!" This has always been Zhang Xianzhong's most fundamental belief in life.
This was what a fortune teller taught him when he was still serving as a top soldier in northern Shaanxi. Zhang Xianzhong believed in the truth!
Although he defeated the fierce tiger Liu Shijie, Zhang Xianzhong didn't feel much joy in his heart. To him, the two of them were just like weeds on the roadside, which he could easily step on with a casual kick!
What he cares about right now is Xiangyang City, which is far away in the horizon but right in front of him!
However, when Yang Sichang left Sichuan, although he took some of his soldiers with him, Zuo Liangyu and He Renlong were in Yicheng, not far from Xiangyang.
Zhang Xianzhong was not sure whether he could defeat Xiangyang City in one battle!
When he was a child, he followed others to do some small business. Although he was now a 'lord', the shrewdness of a small businessman has never been lost in him!
He would never do anything that would result in a loss!
He won't do anything that doesn't give him an advantage!
Although Xiangyang City is beautiful, if he is not completely sure, he will never try it rashly!
However, I heard that this year's tax money from the five southwestern provinces had just arrived in Xiangyang City. He was really reluctant to give up like this.
After looking at the two fair-looking women around him, Zhang Xianzhong lost the slightest interest!
Yesterday's bloodbath at Changping Fort resulted in a lot of food, supplies and women, but it did not excite Zhang Xianzhong at all.
What do these rural women mean?
If we can really capture Xiangyang City, the women in the palace there will be so delicious!
Why should the most beautiful woman in the world let their surname Zhu sleep with me, but I can’t sleep with her?
At this time, an excited report came from the soldiers outside the door, "Commander, Commander, good news, good news! The brothers in front just sent news! They, they caught a man who just came out of Xiangyang City and were ready to go
An official and military messenger from Sichuan delivering a message to Yang Sichang!"
"What?" Zhang Xianzhong suddenly became energetic, "Where is he? Bring him to me quickly!"
"yes!"
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After a while, seven or eight officers and soldiers, who were tied like rice dumplings, were brought to Zhang Xianzhong.
"Are you coming from Xiangyang City?" Zhang Xianzhong stared at several people with his eagle-like gaze.
Speaking of which, these people were extremely unlucky. They had no idea that Changping Fort had been captured by the Xian bandits. Passing by, they just wanted to ask for a drink of water, but they didn't want to fall into a trap!
The leading officer hurriedly said: "Grandpa, please forgive me! The younger ones are indeed coming from Xiangyang City and are going to Chongqing to deliver a message to Mr. Ge! The letters and fuses are all here! Grandpa, please look after us.
For your own sake, go around me and wait for a cheap life!"
Zhang Xianzhong was overjoyed in his heart, but showed no expression on his face, "Do you want to survive? It's not impossible! I am also from a poor family, and I know the suffering of you people! However, I want to ask you a few questions first! If you
If you give me a good answer, I will be satisfied. Not only will I not kill you, I will also give you a sum of money so that you can have enough food and clothing! But if you cannot satisfy me, then..."
Zhang Xianzhong took out the saber from his waist!
These official and military messengers couldn't help but be surprised and angry. The leading officer hurriedly said: "Grandpa, if you have anything to say, just ask me! The younger ones will tell you everything they know!"
"Very good!" Zhang Xianzhong smiled, "Let me ask you, what is the strength of Xiangyang City at this time..."