Long Zhen came back from the banquet with a very complicated mood. There was no big problem with the carts. Even if the eight hundred carts were missing, they would not be short of much. However, the bandits mentioned by President Tang were like a sharp thorn.
It feels uncomfortable in the throat.
Long Zhen can be regarded as someone who has seen battles, and has participated in the suppression of bandits several times. The imperial court has sent imperial troops to assist the local Xiang army in encircling and suppressing bandits in Fangzhou on Jingxi Road and Yun'an in Kuizhou Road. Although they all ended in victory.
It ended, but I have a deep understanding of the bravery of the gangsters.
In Luming Mountain, Fangzhou, there were only 400 bandits, but they killed nearly 800 officers and soldiers. The bandit leader Li Laoshun was hit by 13 arrows and still killed four people in a row and died of exhaustion. Long Zhen was still a young man at that time.
On the battlefield, the Forbidden Army only huddled back to embolden the local troops, but the sharp clicking sound of the bandit leader's sword swung into the soldiers' bones was still frightening.
The imperial court's attitude towards the bandits was very clear, either to recruit them or to kill them all. Even if they were coerced into joining the bandits, they would not tolerate them. All family members and relatives would join together. This strategy created the characteristics of the bandits to fight to the death.
, do one to earn enough, do two to earn one.
When Long Zhen thought of this, his eyelids twitched wildly. President Tang spoke vaguely, but from his meaning, Long Zhen could tell that these bandits were definitely not good people; the Xiang soldiers on Huainan Road and the Luzhou Mansion
The soldiers joined forces to encircle and suppress them several times without success, which shows how powerful these bandits are.
After several rounds of encirclement and suppression, the number of bandits may be very small as Tang Jiyuan said, but even if there are only three to five hundred people left, they are probably the most brave three to five hundred people. Otherwise, why didn't the imperial court wipe them out in one go?
Woolen cloth?
Long Zhen didn't dare to take it lightly. After returning to the barracks, he immediately summoned the two captains and several small soldier leaders to discuss the matter. He would not risk his life for an errand, but it would not be wrong to not do the errand if he was scared by the bandits.
This was a matter of fact, especially since we still didn’t know whether the bandits would go out to rob them. So the robbers were the first to act as a coward, and the court would definitely not spare them if they found out.
Long Zhen explained the situation to everyone and asked for everyone's opinions. Zhao Dutou shouted: "The bandit is just a bird. We have an army of 200 horses. Even if there are thousands of people and 800 people, we will not be afraid of him."
Fang Du glanced sideways at Zhao Du and said: "Old Zhao, you have to fight with all your strength. I will not work for this ruthless envoy. He is ruthless when he deducts our salary. Who is willing to do it now?"
Is he working hard?"
Zhao Dutou said in astonishment: "What should we do? Is it possible that we don't want to leave? We will spend our time here?"
Long Zhen waved his hand and said: "Then what can we do? We have been delayed in Luzhou for five or six days. It would be excusable if we could not rent a car the previous time. Now the Chamber of Commerce and the car dealer will give us the big car at once."
Once we get it together, it won’t make sense if we don’t start again.”
Fang Dutou said: "But what should we do if we really encounter bandits?"
Long Zhen frowned and said, "That's why I invite you all to discuss this. If I can make the decision, why should I ask you for anything?"
Zhao Dutou said: "The Bagong Mountain is far away from the official road, so the bandits will not be so arrogant."
Long Zhen glared at him and said, "You guarantee it? If you dare to guarantee it, I will immediately give the order and load the car and set off early tomorrow morning."
Zhao Dutou quickly lowered his head and thought to himself: How dare I fight against this guarantee? Aren't you harming me?
Seeing that Zhao Du was speechless, Long Zhen withdrew his fierce gaze and said to everyone: "How can I think of a way that will not delay the mission and ensure everyone's safety? Everyone followed me out on errands, but I didn't make much money.
If I risk my life again, how can I survive in the future?"
A more mature team leader saw that Long Zhen actually had a solution, so he said: "Commander Long, you make up your mind. Brothers all listen to you. Just do whatever you say. If there is one who talks too much, I will
Ma Dapeng was the first one not to spare him."
Everyone hurriedly agreed: "Yes, Lao Ma is right. Commander Long makes his own decision. You are doing it for everyone's benefit. Everyone knows that if there is that blind bully who talks nonsense, we will chop him alive."
Long Zhen chuckled and said: "Brothers, I have nothing to say to Long Zhen. I do have an idea, but I do have some concerns. Originally, I couldn't even think about it, let alone bring it up, but since the brothers are like this
He values us, so we won’t be pretentious. If you say it, if you think it’s good, it’s everyone’s decision. If you think it’s far-fetched, just turn a deaf ear to it.”
Zhao Dutou said: "I haven't said anything, just listen to Long's command." Others nodded.
Long Zhen suppressed his voice and whispered: "This guy Su Jin is anxiously waiting for our food in Yangzhou now. I estimate that he will send someone to urge us in a few days, so we can't delay any longer. Tomorrow
So he gathered the carts together, loaded them with grain, and set off, telling Su Jin that he had no excuse to arrange for us."
Everyone nodded and said: "Exactly, it's really wrong to have a car but not transport food."
Fang Dutou was surprised and said: "But we just transport the grain to Yangzhou obediently? This guy is so unreasonable. We agreed last time that his mission would be ruined and he would be in bad luck. Doesn't it count now?"
Long Zhen smiled and said, "Why are you so anxious? Haven't we talked about this yet?"
Zhao Dutou quickly avenged Fang Dutou for scolding him just now, and teased: "Old Fang is so impatient. If you were so impatient earlier, you might even have your grandson in your arms. But now, even a wife can't bear it."
Didn’t get it right."
Fang Dutou scolded: "It's none of your business. There is a little bastard in your family. I don't know who your wife is responsible for. My facial features don't look like yours, but they look a bit like me."
"Fuck you..." Zhao Du was so angry that he clenched his fists and struck. Fang Du was not willing to be outdone, and the two of them started to fight each other at the first sight.
Long Zhenlian seyin shouted in a deep voice: "How rude are you to pretend that I don't exist? If you two keep arguing, I will turn my back on you!"
Although Zhao and Fang seemed indifferent to Long Zhen on the surface, everyone knew that Long Zhen was a smiling tiger with very sinister methods. If they really offended him, it would be more dangerous than offending the high-ranking officials.
The two straightened their crooked clothes and hats, glared at each other and sat down again. Long Zhen snorted and continued: "Tomorrow we set out to transport food. The road after the snow will definitely be difficult. If the bandits don't come, we will slow down."
After ten days and a half of walking, they would say that the roads were muddy after the snow and it was really difficult to walk on the official road. This would not only make excuses, but also make it impossible for Su Jin to do anything in Yangzhou; it is best that we haven't done it yet.
By now, the people of Yangzhou City have kicked out this useless food envoy, which has made everyone feel bad."
The squad leader praised: "Okay, kill two birds with one stone. Commander Long really has a way. Su Jin will definitely be in bad luck in front of the emperor. But what if there are really bandits stealing food?"
Long Zhen said with a smile: "It's very simple. The bandits were powerful, we were defeated, and the food was robbed. Fortunately, the bandits were determined to seize the food, and we were favored by the emperor, so we were able to survive."
The squad leader's eyes lit up and he said, "You mean, let's give up..."
"Shut up, I didn't say anything. We can't defeat the bandits, so are we dying in vain?" Long Zhen shouted.
Everyone looked at each other in silence. Long Zhen was so ruthless that he gave half a million stones of food to the bandits. However, Su Jin was still in bad luck. Without food, he was waiting in Yangzhou; but this was true.
It's big enough. Five hundred thousand shi of food was lost. It would be nice if the court blamed it, so no one dared to express their agreement.
Long Zhen saw through everyone's thoughts and said with a smile: "The bandit robbed our food and stored it in his village for the time being. Afterwards, we can go to the transfer envoy on Huainan Road to report the crime. It is within his jurisdiction.
For such a big thing, do you think he will send troops to take back this batch of food at all costs? And with our help, can these bandits keep this batch of food? Go back and forth, wait for the food to be taken back, Daylily
It’s all gone, so it won’t be a big deal if we make up for it, but some people may lose their official titles, hahaha.”
Long Zhen's analysis was very thorough and completely dispelled everyone's doubts. If he didn't express his position at this time, it was equivalent to pushing himself against Long Zhen. So everyone raised their fingers and praised Long's wise command. They all expressed their opinions.
Agree to do this.
Long Zhen was still not at ease, so he explained the details, and even threatened and coaxed everyone to keep the matter in mind. Then he ordered everyone to go back and make arrangements, and load the trucks and transport food early tomorrow morning.dd