Li Zhen said: "To prevent Yang Xiuqing from coming to Longtan Town, we must first arouse Yang Xiuqing's suspicion. Only when Yang Xiuqing starts to doubt will he hesitate, and finally choose to wait and see what happens. Therefore, the first thing we have to do is to arouse Yang Xiuqing's suspicion. , this is the top priority, only on this basis can we continue to do it.”
Lu Shaochuan said: "Commander, just finish it in one breath and don't make me lose my appetite."
Huang Qiang and Long Ao also looked at Li Zhen with expectant expressions on their faces.
Li Zhen said slowly: "Currently, the county magistrate of Longtan Town cannot hide the dismissal of the people from Yang Xiuqing. He will definitely get the news that the people have left, and he will think that we are going to attack Longtan Town..."
Li Zhen spoke out all his thoughts, and said with a wise expression: "Given Yang Xiuqing's defeat once, he must not dare to take risks, and he must not dare to act rashly."
Long Ao praised: "The commander-in-chief is wise. According to this method, Yang Xiuqing can only wait to be buried in the urn."
Lu Shaochuan was gearing up, with an excited look on his face, and said with a smile: "I'll prepare immediately. I will make sure the performance is realistic so that boy Yang Xiuqing doesn't dare to act rashly."
Huang Qiang also turned around and left, taking the soldiers from the Sharp Knife Battalion to prepare for what was to come.
…
A day flies by in a blink of an eye.
The county magistrate of Longtan Town asked the government officials to post notices to evacuate the people everywhere, tell them that Li Zhen was going to attack Longtan Town, and let the people take refuge temporarily, and then return to Longtan Town to live after Li Zhen's incident was over. This suggestion was received Most of the people agreed, and the people left in twos and threes.
The large group of people left, and Longtan Town gradually became empty.
In the backyard of the county government office, the magistrate of Longtan Town was lying on the bed. His breathing was a little short and his body was a little weak. He had dark circles in his eyes, his eyes were dim, his face was pale, and he was weak.
A policeman stood respectfully in front of the bed and said respectfully: "Sir, the people have left the county one after another. Within three days, we should be able to complete the task of clearing out the people in Longtan Town."
The county magistrate said: "Okay, well done."
After a pause, the county magistrate said: "Please tell the soldiers guarding the city at the city gate to pay attention. If the Dongwang's messenger comes, they must delay the time temporarily and give me some time to prepare. I am weak now and I will go to see people like this. I am so shameless, I am so unlucky, how could something like this happen at this time."
The county magistrate wanted to achieve the purpose of delaying the incident, but he changed the story so that he had no face to meet the messenger. Moreover, the county magistrate did not dare to announce the news that he had turned to Li Zhen, so he could only remain a figure hiding in secret.
The head catcher glanced at the depressed magistrate, understood the magistrate's thoughts very well, and said loudly: "Please don't worry, sir. I will pass on the order even though I am humble. Sir, if you are not feeling well, please ask the doctor to take a look."
The county magistrate shook his head like a rattle and said quickly: "I know my illness well, there is no need to look at it."
The catcher said again: "Sir, I have humbled myself to perform my mission."
"Well, you go ahead."
The county magistrate waved his hand and signaled the catcher to leave. When the catcher left the bedroom, the county magistrate lay weakly on the bed, closed his eyes, and had a completely depressed expression on his face.
…
Southwest of Longtan Town, Taiping Army Camp.
At this moment, Yang Xiuqing was staring at the map. Up to now, Yang Xiuqing had sent hundreds of scouts and used a large number of manpower to find out the news about Li Zhen. However, so many soldiers went to find out, but they found nothing. Yang Xiuqing concentrated on He looked at the map around Longtan Town and kept thinking about which direction Li Zhen would be hiding.
"call."
The tent door curtain was lifted, and dazzling light shone in.
Yang Xiuqing looked up, but his most trusted general, Jiang Mu, walked in.
Jiang Mu looked excited and said: "Your Majesty, the scouts have discovered the movements of Li Zhen's army. The latest news from the scouts is that Li Zhen is already preparing to attack Longtan Town, and the county magistrate of Longtan Town has obtained After hearing the news, we have begun to evacuate the people in the city to prepare for what's next. We want to protect Longtan Town and whether we need to send troops to rescue."
Jiang Mu clenched his fists with fighting intent on his face.
The Taiping Army failed every time, which made Jiang Mu feel very uncomfortable.
However, he has no ability to change.
After hearing this, Yang Xiuqing did not answer immediately and said: "Li Zhen disappeared and we couldn't find him. Now he suddenly wants to attack Longtan Town. It's really weird. He hid his traces and now takes the initiative to expose him. I'm afraid there is something wrong with him." What a premeditated plan, but the Longtan County magistrate’s response was correct, leaving an empty city for Li Zhen to see what use Li Zhen would have if he took it.”
Jiang Mu said: "Your Majesty, no matter what, if Longtan Town is in danger, why don't we rescue it?"
"want."
Yang Xiuqing said decisively: "We must rescue Longtan Town, but we must consider the overall situation, focus on the overall situation, and take a comprehensive view of the overall situation. Only then can we successfully defeat Li Zhen. If we rush there in a hurry, I am afraid it will still be as Lars mentioned." Following Li Zhen and being passive is not the result we want to get."
Jiang Mu nodded and said, "Your Majesty is wise."
"Report."
Suddenly, there was another loud roar outside.
Immediately, Lars walked in quickly, raised his hands and said: "Your Majesty, our soldiers went out to investigate for news, and suddenly found traces of Li Zhen's army. According to the reported news, a group of Li Zhen's soldiers sneaked up. , carefully bypassing the official road and rushing towards Dongyang Town from the trail, probably to go to Dongyang Town."
"Longtan Town, Dongyang Town."
Yang Xiuqing murmured, with a solemn look in her eyes.
Both towns are very important.
Yang Xiuqing pondered for a moment and continued: "Now both Longtan Town and Dongyang Town are involved. Li Zhen has a big plot. On the one hand, Li Zhen put on a posture to attack Longtan Town, but on the other hand, he took a detour to Dongyang Town. This person has ulterior motives. He is too good at building momentum and too good at spreading false news. Mr. Lars, what do you think?"
Lars said: "Your Majesty, I think this matter is not simple."
"Why." Yang Xiuqing asked.
Lars explained: "Your Excellency Dongwang, I think Li Zhen must be hiding around Longtan Town. If Li Zhen takes the trail to Dongyang Town, it will take a long time, and the trail is not conducive to marching, so I speculate that Li Zhen The strategy of attacking Dongyang Town may be false and a deliberate bluff."
"ah."
Yang Xiuqing's face was full of surprise.
Yang Xiuqing carefully considered Lars's opinion, then looked at Lars and asked: "Mr. Lars, you are a flexible person who can see the overall situation. Now Li Zhen has made plans to attack Longtan Town and Dongyang Town." It’s difficult to tell the authenticity of the gesture, what does Mr. Lars think we should do.”
Lars said slowly: "Your Excellency Dong Wang, I don't think we can judge Li Zhen's situation now. No matter how we rescue, the effect will be insignificant. We can continue to brake quietly and inquire about Li Zhen's situation to determine Li Zhen's condition." We will find out the real trends and then decide what we should do next.”