The officers and soldiers quickly rushed into the Pucheng government office. It was time to go to the hall when they got up the pole. The officers and soldiers came in without taking a breath and reported: "Sir, we are in urgent need of Xiagui."
"Please come quickly." Lang Shilong knew that Xia Guicheng was in trouble, so he quickly called the messenger from Xia Gui City to come in.
The messenger was dirty and messy, with his hair disheveled and an embarrassment that could not be concealed. He took out the urgent document from his arms and presented it to Lang Shilong.
Lang Shilong took it in his hand and felt that the letter was soaked by the messenger's sweat. Lang Shilong frowned and took it apart. When he opened it, he found that the writing on the letter was a bit sloppy, but the final signature and printing But there was no mistake. Lang Shilong put the letter on the case and said: "What was the situation in the city like when you left?"
"When the villain left, the Green Forest Army was about to attack the city. Master Wu led the soldiers from Xiaguang City to recapture it with all their might, and barely suppressed the wave. The Green Forest Army suffered some hardships and somehow did not come to attack. The city was over, and I didn’t know what kind of trick I was playing, so I took the opportunity to escape, hoping that Mr. Lang would come to my rescue quickly." As he said that, the messenger fell to the ground.
Lang Shilong said: "You get up first, I will send troops and people to send him to the inn to rest first." As soon as Lang Shilong said this, two officers and soldiers came up and took the messenger to the inn.
As soon as the messenger left, Lang Shilong said: "Please thank General Qianqiu for coming out."
It turned out that Xie Qianqiu took fifty or sixty soldiers and horses all the way to Jingyao Town. However, the Yaozhou guard there did not want to let Xie Qianqiu in. He knew how powerful Xie Qianqiu was and was afraid that he would guard him as soon as he came. The general's limelight was overshadowed, and the result was that he was the guest of honor, so he pushed Xie Qianqiu out of the city on the grounds that there were only 500 soldiers and horses in the city, which was not enough for Xie Qianqiu to display his skills. Xie Qianqiu had no choice but to go north overnight, all the way to Pucheng, where Lang Shilong is here, and the general guarding the city is called Ma Hongfei. He was sent from Tongzhou in response to the order of Master Cai. He brought 4,000 troops and horses. Outside the city, there were 2,500 troops and horses from Yaozhou, and a total of 6,500 troops. The rest of the people were guarding, and Lang Shilong stood up with a heavy army. Originally, he wanted to continue the chaos and gain some military exploits, so that he could follow Cai Taishi's wishes and take up the post of the Ministry of War. That night, Lang Shilong heard that Xie Qianqiu was defeated and surrendered to Pucheng, so he verified his identity. Just come into the city.
That night Xie Qianqiu gave a general summary of the battle situation on the front line, and even went into detail about Wu Rongguang's difficult situation guarding the city alone. He also asked Lang Shilong to send troops to rescue as soon as possible. Lang Shilong did not make a decision that night, not because he felt that things were not going well. Urgent, I just feel that there are some things here that are very incomprehensible. Why Wu Rongguang and Xie Qianqiu don't trust each other? Could it be as simple as a military and cultural incompatibility? Lang Shilong couldn't believe it when he heard Xie Qianqiu's words. He just waited. What was left was an urgent letter from Xiagui City.
An urgent letter arrived early, but it didn't mention a word about Xie Qianqiu. It just said that the Green Forest Army had assassinated the guard. The city was in turmoil and urgently needed rescue. Lang Shilong felt that he couldn't wait any longer. He understands best that if the last barrier of Xia Guicheng is breached, how can the small Jingyao town in front of Pucheng stop the iron hoofs of the Green Forest Army? It will be a matter of time before the army reaches the city. It must be He held off the Green Forest Army in Xiagui City. After all, Xiagui City did not belong to Lang Shilong. Before leaving, Taishi Cai also made it very clear that he made great achievements in Xiagui City. If he helped defend it, it would be a lot of merit, even if he didn't. Guard, Grand Master Cai could also transfer him back to the court on the grounds that he accidentally contracted a stubborn illness. Although it was useless, he could still gain a good reputation for bravery for his heroic rescue.
In fact, Lang Shilong had already made up his mind to go to the rescue when he received the emergency document. At this time, he invited Xie Qianqiu out just to listen to Xie Qianqiu's methods, because Lang Shilong was good at regulating chaos and calming the people. However, in During the marching formation, he did not dare to dance with his spear or stick in front of Xie Qianqiu. He was an expert, and Lang Shilong couldn't understand it better.
Less than a moment later, Xie Qianqiu, who was resting in the tea pavilion at the back, was invited to the lobby in front.
Lang Shilong asked: "Can General Xie recognize Master Wu's pen and ink?"
"Master Wu and I are not familiar with each other. I'm afraid I can't recognize his handwriting," Xie Qianqiu said. "However, when I came to garrison in Xiagui City, I asked him to sign documents, so I can recognize a pair of them." ," Xie Qianqiu said as he dug out a routine document from his briefcase.
Lang Shilong took it in his hand and compared it with the urgent document. Although there was no reference for the scrawled handwriting, the brushstrokes and strokes were roughly similar, especially the three characters "Wu Rongguang" signed at the end. They were carved from the same mold. , Lang Shilong immediately confirmed that the urgent document was genuine, and handed it to Xie Qianqiu to read.
Xie Qianqiu frowned, and Lang Shilong asked, "What do you think, General Xie?"
"Sir Lang, the crisis in Xiagui City is unsolved, and you are in trouble day and night in Pucheng. I would like to lead my troops back to Xiagui City and defeat the Green Forest Army in one fell swoop. Please be kind to Sir Lang and lend me two thousand soldiers and horses." Xie Qianqiu said and bowed to the ground.
Lang Shilong didn't help him. He had long been accustomed to others asking for help. Lang Shilong pursed his lips and said, "Why did he not allow you to enter the city when you led the troops back to the city?"
"Perhaps I didn't explain it clearly last night," Xie Qianqiu explained: "The remaining fifty or sixty people I brought with me were all heavily armored soldiers. They were covered in heavy armor and were invulnerable. I took these soldiers and horses to fight to the death with the Green Forest Army. However, I was outnumbered. Three generals from the Green Forest Army fought with me, but I couldn't resist it. I fought my way out and escaped. At that time, the sun was already setting on the west mountain. When I arrived at the foot of Xiagui City, it was already dark. Mr. Wu and I both speculated that the other party had defected to the enemy. He tested me and I tested him. Alas, a misunderstanding was inevitable in the end. I heard that he sounded like he had defected to the Green Forest Army, so I tried to trick him by pretending that he had defected to the Green Forest Army too. The city gate allowed me to go in and kill him, but I didn’t expect Mr. Wu to really be dedicated to the imperial court, so he threw down the rolling stone and wood without saying a word, saying that we would live and die with the city. I tried to explain again, but it was getting more and more confusing. Hei, he had no choice but to come to Pucheng,"
When Lang Shilong heard this, he couldn't help but feel more wary. Just now he wanted Xie Qianqiu to lead the troops. Now he had to think more about whether what Xie Qianqiu said was true, or whether he had really defected to the Green Forest Army. Lang Shilong's hesitation was immediately noticed by Xie Qianqiu.
Lang Shilong said: "General Xie, all the Xie Jiajun under your command are dead, and you are the only one who escaped, which really makes people a little suspicious. Mr. Wu doesn't believe you, how can you make me believe you?"
Xie Qianqiu said: "If I had defected to the Green Forest Army, how could Master Nalang still be sitting here peacefully this morning?" As he said this, Xie Qianqiu pulled out a dagger from his waist and stopped it at Li Lang Shilong's throat. There are three inches away.
Lang Shilong was startled by this sudden "change". Looking at the cold blade, he swallowed and said, "What are you..."
Xie Qianqiu put away the dagger, apologized, and said: "I just want Mr. Lang to believe me, and I hope Haihan,"
"Hahaha," Lang Shilong laughed and said, "What a Xie Qianqiu, so domineering." Lang Shilong laughed and shouted loudly.
Then a man who looked like a sergeant came up, and Lang Shilong said: "General Ma Hongfei is here." Lang Shilong was not only the prefect in Pucheng, but in order to facilitate Lang Shilong's meritorious service, Cai Taishi also delegated the position of military commander to him. Therefore, Lang Shilong He has the right to mobilize troops and horses, and even the garrison sent by the same state is also at his disposal.
Not long after, there was a horse's neigh, and a young man ran in quickly, bowed his head to Lang Shilong, and Lang Shilong let him sit down.
Lang Shilong said: "General Xie, if you want to defend Xiagui, how many troops and horses will be enough?"
Xie Qianqiu thought for a moment and said, "Two thousand soldiers and horses are enough."
"What if you are asked to defeat the Green Forest Army?"
Xie Qianqiu was stunned for a moment. Shen Xin thought about it carefully and said cautiously: "At least this number is required," as he said, he made a gesture of eight thousand men and horses.
Lang Shilong knew something in his mind and said: "I will give you two thousand soldiers and horses, and you must defend Xiagui City. In addition, I will also send General Ma Hongfei with a thousand soldiers and horses to help you. Everything is at your disposal. You know what I mean,"
Xie Qianqiu nodded. How could he not know that this meant that Lang Shilong just wanted him to defend Xiagui City. The extra thousand soldiers and horses were to prevent accidents and also to supervise the battle. In addition, if the situation was good, We could also take the opportunity to defeat several soldiers and horses of the Green Forest Army. At that time, Lang Shilong's people were there, and Lang Shilong's achievements were naturally indispensable.
Lang Shilong immediately handed over the military talisman, Xie Qianqiu ordered three thousand soldiers and horses, and took Ma Hongfei out of the city together, surrendering to Gui City.
【Xiaguocheng·Fuyamen】
Wu Song quickly walked into the government office, where Shi Jin, Zhu Wu and Wu Yong were sitting.
Shi Jin looked at Wu Song's happy face and brisk walking. He must have gotten a new clue. He immediately asked: "Brother Wu, is there any clue to the matter?"
Wu Song came to the front happily and said: "More than just a clue, I have finally found brother Shi Qian."
"Seriously," Shi Jin stood up suddenly and asked quickly: "Where is the other person?"
"Xie Qianqiu, the old thief, was hiding with Snakehead in Xiaguang City, and that person was exactly the person I knew. I went to look for him. When he heard about it, he immediately knew it and took me back with brother Shi Qian."
"Brother Shi is asking where Shi Qian is now," Wu Yong corrected with a smile.
"Oh," Wu Song said with a smile: "Brother Shi Qian, because of some injuries from a fall, I sent him to Li Baicao. Now he is with brother Lin Chong."
"Let's go and have a look," Shi Jin said, patting Wu Song on the shoulder and leading everyone there.