EBE Chapter 162 Preparing to rob food
Chapter 162 Preparing to rob food
The moonlight was like a stream of silk, shining on the walls of Songshan County, coating the ancient bricks and stones with a layer of silver. Chen Zhong's brows were tightly knitted, like fallen leaves swept by the autumn wind, piling up on his forehead. His eyes were as sharp as torches, staring directly at the middle-aged man named Tang Hai in front of him, and those eyes seemed to be able to see through people's hearts.
Chen Zhong bowed slightly, his movements showing some scrutiny and doubt, as if he was evaluating the weight of Tang Hai's words. He asked in a deep voice, "Your conditions, why not tell me in detail?" There was a hint of unquestionable majesty in his voice.
Hearing this, Tang Hai's mouth curled up slightly, as if everything was within his expectations. He cleared his throat and said in a sonorous voice: "It's very simple. Our general is a leader in the army, and he should have a formal position that matches him, at least not lower than your General Zhou. Moreover, we have followed the general for many years, and have been dependent on each other for life and death. We must not be separated and must all be under the command of our general. In addition, in order to boost morale, all brothers should have sufficient financial subsidies." His words revealed an unquestionable firmness, as if he had already thought these conditions through.
After hearing this, Chen Zhong's face suddenly changed, as if he was hit by a heavy hammer, and he froze in place. He widened his eyes and said in a trembling voice: "What?! You...you are asking for too much! There is only one general title in the entire Northwest County, how can we fight for you? Moreover, if you surrender, you will naturally be a member of our government army. At that time, adjustments in the army will be common. How can I make such a promise?" His voice was full of anger and helplessness.
Seeing Chen Zhong's reaction, Tang Hai couldn't help but sneer and said, "Brother Chen, you underestimate us too much. Now the situation is clear, and we have the advantage. If we really want to take action with only the thousands of troops outside your city, what can you do? If you can't make the decision, go back and discuss it with your General Zhou. If you want to fight, we will fight to the end!" There was a hint of provocation and disdain in his voice.
Chen Zhong was speechless after hearing what Tang Hai said, and his face flushed red. He stared at Tang Hai with his eyes wide open, his eyes flashing with anger and unwillingness. However, facing Tang Hai's strength and provocation, he was speechless and could only clench his fist tightly, as if he wanted to concentrate all his anger on this fist.
Seeing this, Yuan Quan, who was standing by, could not help but feel a little puzzled. He stepped forward and asked softly, "Uncle Tang, aren't we trying to hold them back? Why are you putting forward such harsh conditions? If General Zhou really wants to surrender, I'm afraid he won't be able to meet these requirements." There was a hint of confusion and worry in his voice.
Hearing this, Tang Hai laughed, with a sly light in his eyes. He patted Yuan Quan on the shoulder and said, "Nephew Yuan, you don't know. This is our strategy. We deliberately put forward these harsh conditions to make them too busy and unable to take care of other things. Their reinforcements are about to arrive, and we can take this opportunity to attract all their attention to this negotiation. Then, we can act secretly and snatch the food and grass they use for aid. In this way, they will have no choice but to surrender." There was a hint of pride and confidence in his voice.
After that, Tang Hai turned around and shouted to the outside: "Come on! Send this General Chen out!" As soon as he finished speaking, two soldiers came forward and escorted Chen Zhong out of the city. Yuan Quan stood there, secretly admiring Tang Hai's wisdom and courage.
The walls of Songshan County looked even older and heavier in the moonlight. Chen Zhong was escorted out of the city, but his heart was in turmoil. He didn't expect Tang Hai to make such an unreasonable request, and he didn't expect that he would fall into his trap so easily. He looked back at the swaying lights on the wall, and his heart couldn't help but think of General Zhou's serious and determined face. He knew that he had to tell General Zhou all this as soon as possible, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous.
At the same time, in another secret place in the city, Tang Hai and Yuan Quan were plotting their next move. Tang Hai's eyes flashed with cunning, and he whispered to Yuan Quan, "Young Marshal, our plan is already halfway successful. Someone outside the city has just sent in the news that the city has sent a reinforcement force of 2,000 people and 3,000 civilians to escort the grain. Next, we have to wait for the grain to arrive. Go and arrange the personnel quickly, and make sure to make all preparations before the grain arrives."
Yuan Quan nodded, a hint of determination flashed in his eyes. He turned and left, but he couldn't help but feel deeply moved. This war has gone as they expected, and the next battle will determine their future fate.
"Okay then, I will personally lead a thousand people to provide support!" Yuan Quan said, but then he frowned again, because he knew that the military strength in the city was already very tight.
"Young Marshal, it's better to stay in the city! This way we can stabilize the morale of the army!" Tie Feng stood up at this time. He was an old subordinate of Yuan Quan's father and was loyal to Yuan Quan.
"Young Marshal! You are the hope of our army! You still need to overturn the old marshal's verdict, so let me go!" Tang Hai also advised. He knew that Tie Feng and Du Chong were very experienced in this kind of ambush.
Yuan Quan saw that the others all had the same idea, so he had no choice but to give up. He bowed with both hands and bowed to them: "Then I'll have to trouble you uncles!"
"This is what we should do!" Tie Feng immediately returned the gift, and then took a thousand people and sneaked out under the cover of night.
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Chen Zhong returned to the barracks at this time. Zhou Kai immediately asked him to meet him in the central army tent.
"How is it! Are they ready to surrender?" Zhou Kai asked anxiously. If he could win without fighting this time, he could redeem his reputation and continue his father's achievements here!
"General! I have not completed the task!" Chen Zhong said with some shame at this time!
"Don't these people fear death? As far as I know, they don't have much food left. Even if we can't capture the city, they can't stand being surrounded!" Zhou Kai couldn't believe it when he heard the news. You know, how could these people who rebelled because of hunger be abandoned? Such an opportunity.
"They have put forward conditions! They want the same position as the general! And their people are not allowed to be disrupted! And a large amount of money must be given to settle them!" Chen Zhong's voice became lower and lower as he heard this.
"What? Are you going to give them a general position?" Zhou Kai was stunned for a moment. He couldn't believe his ears. He found it a little unbelievable.
"General, after I entered the city, I saw that they didn't seem to be ordinary rioters! Those people are very well-trained!" Chen Zhong said.
Zhou Kai pondered for a moment, finally gritted his teeth, nodded, and said: "Okay! When the reinforcements arrive, we will blockade their county! When they have no food, we will see if those people will listen to us! If they resist, we will wipe them out!" Zhou Kai said with gritted teeth. He really couldn't figure out what these people wanted to do!
After hearing this, Chen Zhong nodded and said, "Don't worry, General! I will make sure that none of the rebels can escape!"