On the ninth day of the first month of June, at the suggestion of Zhang Jing, Huang Ben, Gao Chun, and Ma Gai tried to storm the main village of Black Tiger Village again.

This time, the thieves once again dispatched a thousand soldiers to attack the west, east and front of the main village of the Black Tiger Village in three ways, but due to the dangerous terrain, the thieves launched several attacks, but they were all repelled by the bandits.

During this period, Zhang Jing secretly observed the bandits opposite.

According to his observations, the morale of the bandits on the opposite side was not weak, and their energy was quite high, and some people even shouted slogans to avenge everyone, which made these bandits even more powerful.

At that time, Zhang Jing realized that his tired tactics did not work at all.

No, to be exact, his tired tactics were 'neutralized' by the conspirator in the Black Tiger Village opposite.

During these days, as long as he Zhang Jing sent people to implement the strategy of exhausting the troops, the plotters of the Black Tiger Village would also send people accordingly, if they could not catch the officers and soldiers who harassed them, the other party would arrest their patrol officers and soldiers, which could not only be used to exchange prisoners, exchange their captured brothers, but also to disgust the officers and soldiers.

Yes, disgusting, deliberately blocking, this is how Zhang Jing understood it.

In the case that Ma Gai has most likely connected with the Black Tiger Village, the matter of the Black Tiger Village continuing to exchange prisoners is purely disgusting for the officers and soldiers, when the officers and soldiers have to spend huge energy to monitor the group of companions who were released back by the bandits, to prevent them from being forced by the bandits to set fire to their camp.

From a rational point of view, Zhang Jing felt that nine out of ten of the officers and soldiers who were released would not really help the Black Tiger Village, but he could not eliminate the prejudice of most of the people in the camp against these people.

And these officers and soldiers who were released by the bandits are also a trouble in themselves, neither can they be separated from the team of thieves and sent them back to the county seat, nor can they be used to a great extent, and they are appointed to do too important things, and they must also send people to keep an eye on these people - what is this not disgusting people?

Although his plan was cracked by the other side, which did make Zhang Jing a little depressed, he was also very happy because he had also learned a hand.

If he has the opportunity to lead an army to fight against the rebels in the future, he can also use the methods of the Black Tiger Village plotters on the opposite side to disgust that group of rebels, creating discord among the rebels little by little, and breaking their internal unity.

But what should the bandits do in front of them?

Zhang Jing raised his hands and scratched his hair, feeling a little anxious in his heart.

Of course, he didn't have no way to deal with this group of bandits, he had a way.

From afar, if you bring in tens of thousands of troops under his command, let alone kill them, then each person will spit on them, and it will be enough to drown those bandits.

And as far as the nearest one is concerned, he can also find Wang Shangde to borrow troops, no more, five hundred soldiers are enough, although he has a bad relationship with Wang Shangde, but for such a trivial matter, he believes that Wang Shangde will still agree.

But the problem is that the army under his command will definitely be questioned by the imperial court, and if Wang Shangde asks for help, Wang Shangde will definitely take the opportunity to laugh at him, laughing at him for being dignified and the five tigers of Chenmen, and he can't even deal with a group of bandits.

It is precisely out of self-esteem that Zhang Jing wants to use the group of officers and soldiers in front of him to break through the Black Tiger Village - after all, the number of officers and soldiers in these three counties is almost three times that of the Black Tiger Village group, and then he asks for reinforcements, so where will he Zhang Jing's face go?

What's more, although it is unfavorable to attack the main village of Black Tiger Village, as far as the overall situation is concerned, his officers and soldiers still have an advantage, and there is really no need to transfer any reinforcements.

The only embarrassment is that the Black Tiger Village group on the opposite side seems to be determined to defend it, can he really only besiege this gang of bandits and spend months on it?

As the chief general of an army, it is not good to stay in the army to train the soldiers, and wait for the orders of the imperial court at any time, but go to a county to help the county encircle and suppress the bandits, is this not a bad job, not a dereliction of duty, and what is it?

Although the court looked at the face of his stepfather, Taishi Chen, it would not condemn him for Zhang Jing's short period of leaving his post without permission, but he must at least have a sense of proportion, he will not be in the army for three or five months, is this like a word?

"I have to find a way to ......

He thought to himself.

After returning to the camp that day, Zhang Jing did not immediately discuss countermeasures with Huang Ben, Gao Chun, and Ma Gai, but lay in his military tent and thought carefully.

As far as I can see today, no matter what the reason, his identity as Zhang Jing did not scare the Black Tiger Village group, and the other party put on a stubborn posture.

Of course, this is just the appearance, does Zhang Jing think that the other party will sit still and wait - stick to the cottage? Is there enough food to hold onto?

Although it was not Zhang Jing's original intention, during this time, Zhang Jing also suggested that Huang Ben, Gao Chun and others besiege the Black Tiger Village, so it was almost impossible for the Black Tiger Village to go down the mountain to loot and harvest grain.

In this case, it is just a dead end, Zhang Jing doesn't believe that the conspirator in the Black Tiger Village on the other side doesn't know about it.

But knowing this, the other party still put on a posture of stubborn defense, so there must be something strange in it.

Thinking of this, Zhang Jing put himself in the shoes of the Black Tiger Village's 'way of life'.

At present, the Black Tiger Village group of Kou to the north and south to break through, it is a dead end, not to mention to the east, the main force of the thieves and soldiers is in the east.

The only way for them to survive is to flee westward, fleeing into the depths of Yingshan Mountain, which spans hundreds of miles, once the Black Tiger Village group escapes into the deep mountains, not to mention the current number of officers and soldiers, even if Zhang Jing transfers tens of thousands of troops under his command, it is impossible to catch these people again.

It can be seen that fleeing to the west is the only way for the Black Tiger Village group to survive.

And at this point, Zhang Jing had been prepared before, and he transferred Ma Gai's head catcher Ishihara to the west side early.

However, can the more than 250 people under Ishihara's command block the breakthrough of Black Tiger Village?

It can be stopped, but it can't be stopped.

How to explain it?

In fact, it is very simple, if the main force of the officers and soldiers is still there, even if the more than 250 people under Ishihara cannot be completely blocked, they can still hold back most of the people in the Black Tiger Village, and when the main force of the officers and soldiers receives the message and rushes to support, they will be able to wipe it out, although it is inevitable that a few small fish will escape.

On the other hand, if the main force of officers and soldiers was severely damaged and could not support Ishihara, then with more than 250 people under Ishihara alone, it would almost be impossible to stop the breakthrough of the Black Tiger Village group.

Therefore, as long as the Black Tiger Village wants to escape, they will most likely sneak attack his officers and soldiers' camp.

I have to say that Zhang Jing, as the righteous son of Taishi Chen and one of the famous Five Tigers of Chenmen, is really not simple, and he immediately saw Zhao Yu's strategic intentions.

After realizing this, Zhang Jing immediately instructed Huang Ben, Gao Chun and others to strengthen their vigilance.

However, after waiting for several days, they didn't see the Black Tiger Village group sneaking up on them, which made Zhang Jing fall into contemplation again.

"Why don't you sneak attack?" Is it because you are aware of our defense?'

He thought to himself.

As Zhang Jing guessed, Zhao Yu did indeed plan to sneak attack the main village of the officers and soldiers.

He thought very well, not only to get rid of Yang Tong by the hands of the officers and soldiers, but also to severely damage the officers and soldiers, when Yang Tong died, he led the rest of the village to evacuate to the west, and the officers and soldiers were not able to pursue them, isn't it beautiful?

However, just as he was preparing to act, he suddenly found that the officers and soldiers had somehow strengthened their vigilance, especially at night.

"It's broken!"

Zhao Yu realized at that time that his intentions were seen through by Zhang Jing on the other side.

He deliberately put on the illusion of defending the fortress, but failed to deceive the general, who saw at a glance that he intended to attack the camp of officers and soldiers in turn, so he immediately strengthened his vigilance.

In this case, Zhao Yu naturally did not dare to act rashly.

Zhao Yu was worried that Zhongji would not dare to go down the mountain to sneak attack the officers and soldiers, Zhang Jing saw that the strong attack was unsuccessful, and waited for the Black Tiger Village to come down the mountain by itself, and no one on either side dared to act rashly, which led to a strange stalemate between the Black Tiger Village group and the thieves and soldiers for several days.

After realizing this, Zhang Jing was also a little depressed.

Don't be vigilant, for fear of being succeeded by the other party, be vigilant, scare the other party and dare not come.

That's a ......

"You have to find a way to make the other party think you can get it."

Zhang Jing thought for a moment, and finally came up with a plan.

On the same day, he invited Huang Ben, Gao Chun, and Ma Gai to his tent.

Considering that Ma Gai was the internal response of Heihu Village, and reported to Heihu Village from time to time during this time, Zhang Jing did not expose Heihu Village's judgment that it was "preparing to evacuate to the west", lest Ma Gai report to Heihu Village and alarm the conspirator of Black Tiger Village.

He just used the 'lack of food' as the basis for his judgment: "During this time, we besieged the Black Tiger Village, and the food in the Black Tiger Village must be becoming increasingly insufficient, but because of the strong defense of our military camp, they dare not act rashly, in this case, we might as well set up a bait......

As he spoke, he ordered Li Cheng to take a map of Kunyang County, pointed to a location on the south side of Heihu Village, and said: "There is a village in this area, I heard that it is called Xiang Village, right?" We might as well ask the county for a batch of grain and grass, and pile it up here as a bait to lure the Black Tiger Village to go down the mountain to grab grain. As long as the Black Tiger Village goes down the mountain to grab food, then we will take the opportunity to defeat it in one fell swoop, and then take advantage of the victory to pursue,"

"This General Zhang's stratagem unexpectedly ...... It's shallow.'"

Huang Ben and Gao Chun glanced at each other, and the latter said cautiously: "This plan...... Although it is good, will the Black Tiger Village be tricked? ”

As if he had guessed the thoughts of Huang Ben and Gao Chun, Zhang Jing said with a smile: "The plan does not distinguish between deep and shallow, it can be effective, countless grains and grasses are piled up in this village, how can Black Tiger Village turn a blind eye?" They're going to be able to do it, trust me. ”

Seeing Zhang Jing swearing like this, Huang Ben, Gao Chun, and Ma Gai naturally didn't dare to refute, nodded and agreed to Zhang Jing's suggestion.

When Huang Ben, Gao Chun, and Ma Gai left, Zhang Jing glanced at Ma Gai's back meaningfully, and a little smile appeared on his face.

A few days later, under the instruction of Zhang Jing, a batch of grain and grass was transported from Kunyang County, which was piled up in the Xiang village south of the hillside south of Heihu Village, and 500 soldiers were sent to garrison it.

At this time, Ma Gai had also found an opportunity to report the inside story to the Black Tiger Village, so that Zhao Yu could confirm the trap in time.

That night, Zhao Yu drew a map by hand, marked Zhang Jing's layout on it, and then looked at the map and fell into contemplation.

Regardless of anything else, the bait in Xiangcun was too obvious, and the news sent by Ma Gai confirmed that it was indeed a trap, but ......

After a while, Zhao Yu's frowning brows slowly relaxed, and he slowly exhaled in his mouth.

"Ma Gai, I was seen through by that Zhang Jing......"

He muttered to himself.