In Jeju Mansion, after the Jeju Magistrate left, Guan Sheng was worried. The Liangshan bandits were not weak. How could they defeat the enemy? If Liangshan could not be eliminated, how could he return to the imperial court?
Guan Sheng is now representing the imperial court to conquer Liangshan, which represents the dignity of the official family, as well as the dignity of Grand Master Cai Jing and Grand Lieutenant Gao Qiu who recommended him behind the scenes. Once he fails to win, the imperial court will be humiliated.
From the officials to Cai Jing and other ministers, they definitely need someone to take the blame. It's not that the court can't do it, it's not that they don't have vision, it's that you, Guan Sheng, can't do it.
What's more, if you lead an army to defeat, the court will definitely hold you accountable. It's easy to assassinate Salmon Island, but it's not an exaggeration to kill him.
How could this not make Guan Sheng anxious?
"General Guan, the last general also has a special skill that can be used to deal with Liangshan bandits."
After hesitating for a moment, Wei Dingguo saw Guan Sheng frowning, so he still approached Guan Sheng and used his own ability to press the bottom of the box.
"General Guan, the last general also has a method that can be used to deal with the Liangshan bandits, but it will hurt Tianhe, so he won't use it unless he is desperate."
Shan Tinggui saw that his old partner was preparing to use that move, so he was not to be outdone, so he joined in and fought for the last time.
"Oh, these two wise brothers have a way to defeat the enemy. Please tell me quickly." Guan Sheng was overjoyed. He couldn't defeat Wang Lun in terms of military skills, and he couldn't kill Han Qinhu in terms of force. Now the two lieutenants still have means, like
It is the drowning man who grasps the last straw.
"The last general has received advice from an expert. He knows a formula that can be used to mix a medicine. When it burns, it emits poisonous smoke, which can make people cry and unable to open their eyes." Wei Dingguo, the general of divine fire, lowered his voice and was a little proud. We
The name of General Shenhuo is not for nothing. In addition to the crimson-clad fire soldiers, we also have poisonous smoke.
"You also need the guidance of an expert. You can also prepare a portion of the poison and mix it into the water. After spraying the water, if some of it gets on your skin, it will be extremely itchy."
Holy Water General Shan Tinggui scratched the back of his hand, feeling an itch as he spoke.
"If you are not poisonous and have no husband, then you will have to work hard for the two generals. You can ask the Jeju Prefect to cooperate and recruit all the herbal medicine shops in Jeju City."
Guan Sheng punched the Eight Immortals table, and a plate of fish flew up.
"However, each of our recipes requires a special medicinal primer. I don't know if there is one in the city."
Shan Tinggui glanced at Wei Dingguo. They had been partners with each other for many years and knew their respective methods quite well.
Guan Sheng clenched his fists and said firmly: "Let's try it first. Even if we turn the entire Jeju City upside down, we still need to find and prepare the poisonous smoke holy water. This is our last chance to make a comeback."
"promise!"
Shan Tinggui and Wei Dingguo took the order, immediately went to the prefect of Jeju, and began to search all the medicine shops in the city to prepare poisonous smoke and holy water.
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"Officials in Jeju City, listen, I think you are all Jeju officials, and you all have a sense of local affection. I, Wang Lun, will give you a chance and immediately tie up Guan Sheng, Wei Dingguo, and Shan Tinggui and send them away.
Come to the city."
"Listen, people of Jeju, I, Wang Lun, have sent troops to Jeju City this time not to attack the city, but to capture the generals who attacked Liangshan."
"As long as General Guan, Wei, and Shan are sent out of the city for me, I, Wang Lun, will immediately withdraw my troops and return to the mountain."
"I'll give you one day to think about whether you will send Guan Sheng out to me at three o'clock tomorrow afternoon. That means your Jeju City is our enemy in Liangshan, so don't worry about Liangshan attacking the city."
Wang Lun came on horseback and stood outside the east city gate to inform the people in the city.
"Hey, Wang Lun, we are the army and you are the grass bandits. All the people in the city are good people of the Song Dynasty, how can they be scared by you. The 180,000 people in Jeju are all soldiers and horses of the imperial court. You are just a few thousand people.
To come and besiege my 180,000-strong army is simply asking for death."
"Retreat quickly, otherwise the 180,000 people of Jeju will flood your Yangshan Mountains with just a spit of spit."
Guan Sheng stood on top of the city with the Qinglong Yanyue Sword, threatening Wang Lun.
Shan Tingsi and Wei Dingguo were already seizing the time to prepare the poisonous smoke holy water.
"Hahaha~ Ask the people in the city, are they really willing to follow you?"
“Who is killing the people of Jeju?”
"I think you will be drowned one by one by the saliva of the 180,000 people in Jeju."
Wang Lun chuckled. Ever since he traveled through time, he had established rules. Liangshan would not plunder poor people, but would also protect passing merchants and vigorously develop industrial and agricultural commerce. It was also famous in Jeju.
Although the common people did not want everyone to join Liangshan, they did not hate Liangshan.
The landowners and gentry in the city often colluded with the government to prey on the people, plunder and levy heavy taxes.
Looking back at Liangshan, Wang Lun often sent people down the mountain to do justice for heaven and get rid of some local tyrants and bullies in and around Jeju. Sometimes when some poor people had no way to appeal, Wang Lun took action to seek justice for them and punish corrupt officials.
official.
One by one, one by one, the common people will vote with their feet. Wang Lun is the uncrowned king in Jeju.
Therefore, Wang Lun was not worried that the people in Jeju City would fight to the death with him, but it was possible for them to be forcibly conscripted by the government. As long as the offensive here was stronger, those people would not risk their lives for the court.
"Wang Lun, just wash your neck and wait. The imperial reinforcements will arrive soon."
Guan Sheng closed his eyes and rested his mind, and sat on the stool brought by the soldiers. The Qinglong Yanyue Sword was placed on the top of the city. Don't be angry, don't be angry.
"Ling Zhen, prepare your artillery, I will attack the city tomorrow."
Wang Lun was not in a hurry. He only gave Ling Zhen time in the city for one day.
Artillery is not easy to transport. It is very troublesome to go back and forth, which also puts a pressure on the city.
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In the city of Tokyo, there is a great meeting.
"Your Majesty, the world is not at peace now. There are wars everywhere and bandits are rampant. There are Tianhu in the north, Fangla in the south, Wang Qing in the west, and now Wang Lun in Liangshan in the east is also very powerful. The previous imperial court sent Hu Yanzhuo to conquer, but now he sent another
Guan Sheng has led his troops on a campaign for many days, but no good news has been received, so the court cannot ignore it."
Taiwei Su Yuanjing went out to play. When he was in Huazhou, he had received a lot of gold, silver and jewelry from Song Jiang. Later, Song Jiang sent a lot of money many times, and wrote letters one after another urging him.
Su Yuanjing couldn't sit still anymore. After waiting for a long time, he finally felt that the time was ripe and immediately reported it to the officials.
"Ah~Ai Qing, do you have any suggestions?"
Zhao Guanjia yawned and said, "I took the secret passage to see Master Li last night, but it was too late. I didn't even want to go to court this morning."
"We should use bandits to control bandits. There is a giant bandit in Qingzhou named Song Jiang who roars in the mountains and forests and causes trouble in Qingzhou. However, this man was once a small official in Yuncheng County and wanted to be an official. Your Majesty can issue an edict and grant him a title at will.
As a small official, he can order Song Jiang to lead troops to conquer the Liangshan bandits."
"In this way, no matter who wins or loses, it will reduce the number of thieves in the court. If Song Jiang wins, let Song Jiang go south to conquer Fangla, or go north to attack Tian Hu. Your Majesty only needs an imperial edict and an official title.
It can save soldiers, horses, and money for the imperial court, which can be said to be a plan that kills two birds with one stone."
Su Yuanjing strongly recommended Song Jiang and hoped that the officials could order Song Jiang to be safe and let Song Jiang deal with Wang Lun.