Wu Zheng's brows furrowed slightly, Zhang Guowei was right.

Whether it was the Ming army or the Qing army, the occupation of Shaoxing Province was a rule, and there was no difference in this point.

Therefore, even if the Qing soldiers wanted to plunder, they would be ordered by their superiors to go to the countryside or a slightly remote place.

In particular, the Qing army has occupied most of the world, and has long had the idea of being the master of the house, it is not a special situation, there is no need to disgust yourself under the eyes and nose of Fucheng.

The defeat of more than 20,000 Qing troops, not to mention whether it is certain or not, just say that it is really defeated, the consequence is that like scattered Qing soldiers, they will flee in all directions, causing a man-made disaster around the small Shaoxing Mansion.

This is indeed a very serious problem, at least for a "native" like Wu Zheng, it is unacceptable in his heart.

"What is the best way for Gong Zhang?"

Zhang Guowei shook his head, "What can I do?" But there is one point, the chief general of the Qing army in Shaoxing Mansion is Jin Shengheng after all, if he surrenders, even if the Qing soldiers don't listen to him, at least most of the routs can be avoided. ”

Wu Zheng asked: "What does Zhang Gong mean, or is he inclined to persuade Jin Shengheng to surrender?" ”

Zhang Guowei nodded and said: "Change a word, not to persuade surrender, but to force surrender." You are right, you should not create a precedent for the generals to be too arrogant and domineering, and to coerce the people and gain self-respect. Therefore, the old man thought that it was still necessary to fight, but it was better to fight a big fight than a small fight, and to fight a small-scale, but deterrent small battle, forcing the sound of gold to fall. ”

Wu Zheng couldn't figure out Zhang Guowei's thinking anymore, "How to fight?" Please also ask Zhang Gong to give advice. ”

Zhang Guowei said: "Wang Deren privately talked to the old man that there are two supply granaries for the Qing army in Shaoxing Prefecture, one is the official warehouse of Shaoxing City, which can't be done at this time, so I won't talk about it, and there is another place, between Shaoxing City and Shangyu, there is a town called Daoxu. ”

Wu Zheng nodded, "I know that place, not far north of the official road from Shaoxing to Shangyu. ”

"Yes, Wang Deren said, the terrain of Daoxu is flat, and it is around the official road, the transportation is convenient, and the military rations hoarded are far more than that of Shaoxing City, mainly to provide supplies for the Qing army besieging Lihai. Jin Shengheng pinned his hopes on the Lihai Qing army, so if he occupied the granary of Daoxu, the morale of the Lihai Qing army would be weakened, which was equivalent to cutting off Jin Shengheng's hope. ”

Wu Zheng thought for a while and said: "But the road market and Lihai are not far away, only the Cao'e River is separated by a river, although it is said that in Shaoxing City on three sides are surrounded by our army, but in fact, Zhang Gong also knows that this force is overstretched, and there are more people sent, Jin Shengheng is not sure which gate to break through, but there are fewer people sent, and the Qing army in Lihai crosses the river with a blow, but it loses troops and loses generals, and once the Qing army is alert, it will be more difficult to attack." ”

Zhang Guowei smiled and said: "Then you have to rely on your cavalry." As long as the Jiangbei Qing army reacts and occupies the granary, the big thing can be decided. ”

Wu Zheng pondered: "The granary that can supply more than 20,000 Qing troops is not a small number, with only 3,000 cavalry, I am afraid it will not be able to be transported, even if it is occupied, it will not be able to hold it." ”

"Then set it on fire."

Wu Zheng was dumbfounded, opened his mouth wide, God knows, how much financial pressure he has, now that the New Year has just passed, the spring ploughing has not yet arrived, these more than 30,000 troops, that is, more than 30,000 mouths, no, that is the mouths of more than 30,000 people.

Coupled with the fact that 30,000 new troops are now recruited, this money is spent like a ......, and the pit generated is all filled by the Mo family.

can take people with short hands and eat people softly, the generosity of the Mo family needs to be reciprocated, not now, but in the future.

The more you take them now, the more you will get in return in the future, which is something that both sides know.

Wu Zheng has avoided the Mo family's interference in military affairs as much as possible, but he can't stand the fact that others have money, and he has no money.

This is a hidden worry in Wu Zheng's heart, but he can't declare it.

Now that I heard that there is a huge amount of grain, how could Wu Zheng want to burn it, and how could he be willing to burn it?

Zhang Guowei's sentence of arson made Wu Zheng feel guilty in his heart, it is really a cub who sells his field and is not distressed, and he doesn't know the cost of firewood, rice, oil and salt.

Think about it, you can't say it.

Wu Zheng ordered people to pass on Wang Deren and asked for a map.

"General Wang, can you go to the granary of the aisle ruins?"

"The last general has been there twice."

"Do you think you know the way?"

"Yes."

Wu Zheng nodded, pointed to the location of the Dao Ruins on the map and asked, "How much grain is there in the granary now?" ”

Wang Deren estimated and said: "The specific general is not clear, but after reinforcing Shaoxing Mansion with General Jin's army, he went to receive grain and grass for his own troops twice, and learned from the mouth of the Qingbing soldiers that this granary was originally for the supply of the Prince of Yu Duoduo and Robelle Lekdehun to the southward Fujian army, so thinking about it, there should be a lot, but now the army of Duoduo and Lekedehun has gone south, and there should not be much grain and grass, right?" ”

Wu Zheng was a little disappointed, and said with an "oh": "Then how much time does your department have to replenish once according to the usual rule?" ”

Wang Deren replied: "Half a month, ten days are indefinite. ”

"How many days have it been since the last replenishment?"

"Hmm...... Eight days, no, nine days today. ”

Wu Zheng turned his head to look at Zhang Guowei.

Zhang Guowei had already guessed Wu Zheng's intention from Wu Zheng's questioning of Wang Deren, nodded and said, "This plan is feasible." ”

Only then did Wu Zheng say to Wang Deren: "I'll give you a task, and I hope that General Wang can share the worries of this family." ”

Wang Deren arched his hand and said: "The last general is worried that he has not dedicated himself to the merits of the Guogong and the imperial court, and now that he has the opportunity to serve the Guogong, he must go all out." ”

"Good. The Daoxu granary is related to the battle situation in Shaoxing Mansion, and it is also related to whether your old Shangguan can agree to surrender, as long as you can lead your troops to take the granary and transport the grain back. Can you be confident that all problems can be solved? ”

Wang Deren responded: "The last general will definitely live up to the trust of the country." It's just that....... ”

"Just what?"

"It is not difficult to occupy the granary, the garrison of the granary is no more than 2,000 people. Occupy and burn it, but it has to be shipped out...... In case the Lihai Qing army turns around to block the attack, I am afraid that it will be ...... Zhenguo Gong should know that the Cao'e River has a turn between Daoxu and Lihai, the river is not wide here, and if it is frozen in the north today, it is in the dry period, and the narrowest place is only a few zhang wide, the Qing army only needs a pillar of incense time, it can complete the crossing of the river, from the river bank to the granary of Daoxu, it is only thirty or forty miles, so calculated, once the Qing army knows, within half an hour, it can rush to the granary, but half an hour, how to move the grain? ”

Wu Zheng smiled: "You can move as much as you can." ”

Wang Deren also smiled, "In this way, the last general will feel at ease, and the last general will immediately lead his troops and horses to set off." ”

"Nope." Wu Zheng stopped.

"Dare to ask Zhen Guogong, what else do you command?"

"You're not leading your men."

"Huh? Is that......? ”

"The three thousand cavalry that this duke brought on this trip!"