"Why are these refugees so far away from my city?"
The county prince observed carefully for a moment, then looked at the general next to him with doubts and asked: "Is this probably within a stone's throw?"
When he thought about it, the refugees traveled long distances from Qingzhou just for food and property. Whether it was begging or looting, you couldn't get close to the city.
"Go back to the county." Zhuge Chan, the highest officer of Linyi city defense, also knew that his county prince was a genuine scholar and had no knowledge of military affairs. He quickly explained: "It doesn't stop. At this time, the area occupied by refugees has exceeded my equipment in Linyi."
Out of range."
"They have grasped this distance very well. It can be said that no matter whether it is bows and arrows or crossbows, whether they are accurate or powerful, they no longer pose a threat?"
"Oh?" The county monarch turned his head and asked again: "Is this intentional?"
"It seems like this." Zhuge Chan nodded: "Based on my guess, they must have suffered a big loss before, so they had the memory to do this."
"Have you ever suffered a loss?" The county prince's expression changed: "The implication is that this group of refugees has surrounded and even attacked cities like ours in Linyi, so they know the range of bows and arrows and crossbows?"
"It must be like this." Zhuge Chan nodded and agreed with the county prince's judgment.
That’s why they want to obtain food through robbery!
After confirming the opponent's plan, the county monarch looked cold and said with disgust: "Those mobs should be punished for what they are!"
"It is extremely easy to defeat these homeless bandits." Zhuge Chan glanced at the crowd outside the city and assessed the number: "At the end of the general inspection, the number of people on the opposite side is up to a thousand, with lack of equipment and low morale. They can be described as a mob, but...
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After saying this, Zhuge Chan said with some confusion: "There are only two things that are very different from the refugees the general has seen before."
"Oh?" The county gentleman asked in surprise: "What two points?"
"First, I didn't see any women, children, old or young in the team." Zhuge explained: "Refugees love the crowd the most, and they often bring their families with them. I have been observing this group of refugees for a long time, but I have not found this.
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"The second point is even weirder."
"There are quite a few young and strong people, and they are all taller..."
Hearing this, the meritorious officer on the side laughed and explained: "Captain, these two points are easy to explain."
"The mob is so ignorant that they choose to travel long distances in the severe cold of winter. I'm afraid it's not that they don't have children with them, but those who are infirm may freeze to death on the road."
"As for the second point, since you are from Qingzhou, what's so strange about being taller?"
"It is more reasonable for young people to be strong. If they are not strong, how can they survive the hunger and cold and come to Linyi alive?"
This eloquent talk made everyone who heard it nod their heads in agreement.
That makes sense.
Zhuge Chan felt that his only doubt was solved, and he immediately felt relieved. Just as he was about to take the initiative to challenge, he glanced at the county magistrate, thought for a while, and still wanted to ask for instructions: "County Lord, how should we deal with the thieves?"
"There are more than a thousand people." The county prince pondered for a while, but decided to proceed safely: "Close the city gate tightly and hold on for a few days first."
Although he despised this mob like Zhuge Chan in his heart, the county magistrate was afraid that a large number of refugees would come from behind.
Therefore, although he also felt disgusted and murderous towards this group of people, the county king still chose to defend.
Judging from the appearance of these mud-legged people, wearing ragged clothes, straw sandals and tattered coats, and coming from such a long distance from Qingzhou, it is estimated that they have reached the limit of reaching here.
Although it was early spring, it had become increasingly colder in the past few years. With such a lack of food and clothing, they must not be able to survive for a long time.
It just disperses on its own...
Or if you are forced to take the initiative to attack the city, that would be even better!
Linyi, as the Lin County of Langya County that governs Kaiyang, also has the meaning of defending, and there is no shortage of equipment and soldiers.
Relying on the defense of the city wall, we will definitely give this group of mobs a head-on attack!
After hearing the county monarch's analysis, all the officials and noble families agreed, but only the captain and his subordinates had a strange look in their eyes.
Waiting for the refugees to attack the city?
Defense?
What if he ran away?
In their hearts, they did not agree with the county monarch's approach.
Langya, it’s so stable.
For the common people and civil servants, this is a good thing, but for generals, it is a very difficult situation.
Military generals are different from civil servants. If you want to be promoted to the rank of nobility, you can only rely on martial arts. I also like these troubled times the most.
The highest military attache in Linyi also had his own plans in mind.
Last year, Tao Qian's Xuzhou Army was defeated by Cao Cao, and his vitality was severely damaged. At this time, he must be working hard to make a comeback. If he performs well and wins Tao Qian's favor, then the future will be bright.
Looking outside the city again, the captain's gaze became even hotter.
In his eyes, each of the thousand heads of Qingzhou refugees represents fame and gold and silver.
Even though everyone knows that the refugees are vulnerable...
But the achievements that will be recorded in the future may only be the shining words of beheading a thousand people, defeating a thousand enemies, and annihilating a thousand thieves.
We can't just sit back and take credit for these achievements! No, it's the thief who got away!
"Your Majesty, I'm afraid this is inappropriate." Having made the decision in his mind, the captain thought for a moment, organized his speech, and then slowly said: "These thieves are best at coercing and inciting the otherwise peaceful people to gather together to cause chaos.
If they have no choice but to attack Linyi and turn to nearby villages and towns to drive them away and turn them into refugees, I'm afraid...
"County Lord, I heard that Linzi was conquered by hundreds of thousands of refugees last year!"
The last sentence shocked the county gentleman and he immediately hesitated.
He knew that the captain's words were selfish, but he had to admit it.
That makes sense.
Refugees...especially those from Qingzhou, the base camp of the Yellow Turbans, must be very good at inciting people, right?
He also knew that the entire Han Dynasty was now like a leaky house with constant natural disasters and military disasters. Because of this, the taxes collected by all the princes and prominent families in counties and counties were getting heavier year by year. After all, they were doing it for
To survive in troubled times, we must continue to recruit troops and expand our strength.
As a result, the lives of the grassroots people at the lowest level have become increasingly difficult. Even though Langya is a relatively stable and prosperous place today, public resentment is actually secretly growing, but it has not yet boiled over.
It was a matter of local people and his own future. The county prince thought about it for a moment and asked: "In your opinion, what should we do?"
That’s what I’ve been waiting for!
The captain said resolutely, almost without thinking: "What's the point of a group of refugees with no more than a thousand people?"
"The general is willing to issue a military order. Only five hundred officers and soldiers are needed to defeat him in one blow!"
If he hadn't thought about annihilating them all and gaining a lot of lives, the captain would have even wanted to have a hundred soldiers.
After all, since the purpose is to achieve meritorious service, leading a hundred people to defeat thieves ten times as many as oneself is much more prestigious than having twice as many people.
"Five hundred?" Hearing the full confidence in the captain's words, he looked outside the city. The county prince also felt that there was no problem, but he still added cautiously: "This is already half of my men in Linyi.
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"What if you lose? Have you thought about the consequences?"
Stand tall!
The captain's face turned a little ugly when he heard this.
Facing a group of idiots, you actually said that your general might lose?
It's just that the other party has a higher position than him after all. Even though he was extremely unhappy, he still laughed dryly and replied: "Respect the county!"
"Then let's do this. The remaining five hundred officers will be divided into two groups. One group will be led by the county king personally and sit at the top of the city, and the other group will have the deputy of the general stationed at the gate to respond at any time."
"If there is a defeat... a sudden change, the general can lead the army and fight while retreating. With the protection of the equipment at the top of the city and the support of the men at the city gate, we should be able to successfully retreat into the city."
The county prince thought for a while and finally agreed.
In fact, he also felt that there was no possibility of failure.
Just in case... these more than a thousand refugees can still prevent more than five hundred officers and soldiers from breaking through the encirclement?
After saying that the job was done, the county king nodded and signaled the captain to prepare for battle.
Under the excited shouts of the captain and a group of uncles, Linyi's officers and soldiers quickly assembled with staggering efficiency.
Many people also heard the commander's promise, and everyone's morale was high and their morale was high.
After all, the desire to get promoted and make a fortune is not limited to generals. Soldiers also want to take the opportunity to make some money and receive rewards.
Worst of all, after winning a battle and bragging to the little wives in the street, you can straighten your back a little bit.
...
When he heard the muffled creaking sound reaching his ears, Wang Zheng, who was discussing how to attack the city with Wu Sheng, raised his head in surprise and followed the sound.
Immediately, a look of ecstasy appeared on his face.
Damn it!
Did you come out on your own initiative?
Wang Zheng almost fainted with joy when he saw the suspension bridge lowered, the city gates wide open, and hundreds of people coming towards the place with murderous cries.
He just wanted to show his weakness to the enemy and seize the opportunity to occupy the city in one fell swoop. As for the good thing that Linyi's officers and soldiers took the initiative to fight...
It's not that he hasn't thought about it, but he doesn't have high expectations.
result...
I can only say that happiness came too suddenly.
He looked at Wu Sheng, who was also grinning beside him, and couldn't help but slap him on the shoulder.