Chapter 520: No last resort
It's just that it's showing strength at the moment, and I don't know if it's a good thing or a bad thing. But after all, it was the county keeper who came to the door in person, so why not push the boat down the river? Xie Ge Lao looked at the blue wolf who fell to the ground like a dead dog, and the sneer in his eyes gradually disappeared, turning into an emotionless indifference.
At this time, there were no outsiders in the hall, and the little girl in his hand was also unconscious, Xie Ge Lao retreated to the chair, put the little girl flat on his knees, and tilted his head to think. After a long time, he raised his hand and ordered: "Put the blue wolf into the black prison to fend for itself, and it will not be released without my order." In addition, take a few astute people to follow up, and report any situation at any time. ”
The warrior who delivered the food box clenched his fists and was about to leave, when he heard Xie Ge's old words, "Wait, there is another thing you can arrange." Without hesitation, the warrior immediately turned around and knelt on the ground. Elder Xie Ge didn't say it directly, but stepped forward and whispered, and then let the person leave.
When there was no one else here, Old Xie Ge showed a sly smile and said to himself: "Since you want to help, then give a gift, Lord County Shou, the old man is very sincere." As he spoke, he quickly stepped forward to pick up Tong Hatzhu, turned around and walked into the inner courtyard.
At this time, the four people who had already walked out of Xie Ge's old mansion were hurrying towards their residence in Yuen Long. Ran Junshou knew that there might be changes when he returned to the county guard's mansion at this time, so he explained the situation to the other three when he went out, which led to this one. And it was this step that made the person sent by Xie Ge Lao to spy on him pounce, but he threw off his eyeliner.
The four of them did not delay much, but they came to Yuen Long's residence with half a stick of incense. It's not too far away, but they still act separately, in order to hide people's eyes. At this time, the moon was dark and the wind was high, and the people on the long street were empty, so Ran Jun stood guard outside Yuen Long's residence and looked for a moment, and quietly got in.
This place, where he had been staying for decades, seemed so strange at this time. If you can't hold it this time, I don't know how the people in this city will survive? And how should he shoulder the responsibility on his shoulders?
After thinking about it, Ran Qi stepped in a few steps, and behind the door was Yuen Long, who had been waiting for a long time, and there were two people in the room, Gu Xing and Chen Fusheng. This place was originally inconspicuous, but it was a place where Ran Qi usually communicated and talked about the situation in the world during the day, and Yuen Long was familiar with it, so he naturally had a lot of experience.
When the four of them gathered, it seemed that Gu Xing and Yuen Long still couldn't calm down about the "abnormal" behavior of Ran Junshou just now, and they didn't realize that there was still a faint anger on their faces. Chen Fusheng picked up a cup of steaming strong tea, put it under his nose and sniffed it gently, and then said lightly, "Those who know the times are Junjie......
The two of them, who had tense faces, were stunned, but Ran Qi, who had a sad face, suddenly laughed out loud. This laughter made Gu Xing and Yuen Long even more puzzled, Gu Xing still couldn't hold back after all, and asked, "Uncle Ran, what did you do just now?" ”
Although Yuen Long did not speak, it cast an inquiring gaze. In his eyes, Ran Qi is not only a county guard, but also a parent official, a superior, a family member, and a comrade, so he has never doubted what he has done. But at this moment, the sudden change of Ran Junshou made him a little confused. It seems that the person in front of him is becoming more and more unfamiliar, and he is a little unable to see through and figure it out.
Ran Qi motioned for Yuen Long to bring him a hot cup of tea to warm his hands, and Yuen Long immediately got up, although there was still a dissatisfied look on his face, but his movements were not muddy. Ran Junshou took the teacup handed by Yuen Long, gently rubbed the edge of the teacup with his thumb, felt the familiar roughness, looked at the three of them through the rising heat, and said softly: "Expedient measures are also decisions that have to be made. ”
Gu Xing jumped up when he heard this, but was knocked down by Chen Fusheng and sat back, only to hear Chen Fusheng sigh with emotion, "Lord County Shou is so open-minded and so decisive, I admire it." ”
Yuen Long looked at the two people in front of him, and finally couldn't help but say: "The current situation is critical, and the county guard still has the heart to play dumb riddles with Chen Gongzi?" Aren't you in a hurry at all? ”
Chen Fusheng put down the teacup in a hurry, blocked the eager Gu Xing with his elbow and smiled lightly: "Presumably, among the people present, only Ran Junshou is the most anxious." Don't look at him as calm as water on the surface, his heart must be full of sugar and clouds. ”
Gu Xing couldn't resist Chen Fusheng, and finally gave up the idea of standing up, but his mouth was unrelenting, "Then Fusheng, tell me, what kind of hurry is Uncle Ran?" ”
Chen Fusheng picked up the teacup again and raised his hand to wipe the rising heat, and asked unhurriedly: "Dare to ask Captain Yuan, how many troops are still in the city at this time?" Gu Xing didn't know why Chen Fusheng asked this, but he still obediently closed his mouth and waited for Yuen Long's answer.
Yuen Long, who was listening quietly, suddenly realized that he was asking him, and then said urgently: "If you count the city defense and patrol brothers at this time, there are less than 10,000 people. And among the less than 10,000 people, there are countless small works sent by foreign forces, and it is fortunate that they can exert thirty percent of their forces. ”
When Chen Fusheng heard this, the teacup in his hand stiffened in mid-air. The situation at this time was far more "tragic" than he imagined. When Chen Fusheng's gaze met Ran Junshou, there were a few more wisps of melancholy and desperateness between the latter's eyebrows, as if he wanted to live and die with Longshou County.
Chen Fusheng restrained his leisurely movements and instructed Yuen Long: "Hurry up and get a topographic map of Longshou County." ”
Yuen Long did not dare to delay and looked at Ran Junshou. The latter nodded slightly, and he immediately took it out of his bosom and spread it out on the table. Yuen Long saw that everyone was speechless, so he hurriedly said: "This thing is related to the safety of Longshou County, so naturally it must be kept closely, if it is lost, isn't it a felony?" ”
All three of them looked suddenly realized, but they quickly converged and looked at the map. I saw Chen Fusheng lightly touch his hand in the tea cup, raised his hand and pointed to the pass where Longshou County is located, and said: "This is where the natural danger is, it is easy to defend and difficult to attack, if the enemy attacks from here, there is still a way to deal with it." ”
"But beyond the west gate and south gate of Longshou County, there is a flat river, if the enemy comes around from here, wouldn't it be effortless?" Yuen Long immediately seized the loophole in Chen Fusheng's words and hurriedly asked.
Chen Fusheng did not refute it, but continued: "But there are four cities surrounding Longshou County, and it will take a certain amount of time to break through. ”
Yuen Long nodded silently when he heard this, and did not continue to ask questions. Chen Fusheng dipped the water in the teacup again, and drew a circle around Longshou County at the pass, "The reason why Luoyang wants to take Longshou County is because this is where the gateway to the northwest is located. However, Longshou County has become a place of contention between the two parties. In addition, the military position here is very important, and the rest of the forces will inevitably be involved, which is the most urgent situation at the moment. ”
Ran Qi nodded when he heard this, and said: "And the army in my city has rushed to the aid of Jincheng, and the people of Chu once said that Hezhong Mansion may have fallen, and one of the four cities has gone." The other three cities of Longshou County are far apart, if the enemy army in Luoyang has the intention to raid, I am afraid that Longshou County will be powerless. ”
Chen Fusheng pointed his finger at the river next to Longshou County again, "What is the current situation of the waterway here?" ”
Ran Junshou pondered for a moment, and then spoke, "In order to prevent the enemy army from attacking Jincheng suddenly, people have been sent to station along the river and guard it strictly, and the place where the river passes has also been soldiers of the three cities. Chen Gongzi meant ......"
"Exactly! In the next step, he wanted to take risks and move the people in the city to the three cities by water, so as to come up with an empty city plan of 'Zhuge Liang retreating Sima Yi'. Chen Fusheng's last point was on Longshou County, and he seemed to have a bamboo in his chest.
But the three guards of Ran County were embarrassed, and Yuen Long was even more sad, "At this time, the situation in the city is unclear, if the people are forcibly relocated, the project is huge, how can it be completed overnight?" Besides, the enemy army in Luoyang will attack at any time, if we are moving the people, what should we do if we are caught off guard? ”
Hearing this, Ran Qi nodded and continued to add: "There are more than 10,000 people in the city, and the forces of all parties are complicated, Chen Gongzi's plan is very good, but it is laborious and laborious, I don't know if there is a more convenient strategy to implement?" ”
Chen Fusheng's eyebrows moved, and he looked at Yuen Long. Yuen Long has been mentioned countless times by Chen Fusheng in this short period of time, and he has already become vigilant. But this time, he still didn't feel a sigh, hurriedly restrained his expression, and sat upright. Chen Fusheng didn't pay attention to Yuen Long, but asked casually; "The soldiers and horses that can be mobilized at the moment, roughly speaking, can there be geometry?"
After thinking about it carefully, Yuen Long said tentatively: "If there is no accident, there can be 5,000 soldiers and horses to be dispatched immediately." I don't know what Chen Gongzi wants to use it for? ”
Ran Junshou and Gu Xing also cast puzzled glances, you must know that this is the last elite and defensive force in the city, if the slightest accident buries the lives of these five thousand people, Longshou County will inevitably be weak. At that time, not to mention external enemies, even internal troubles will be difficult to suppress.
Chen Fusheng looked around at everyone, and a faint smile slowly appeared on the corner of his mouth, "It's enough, if it's inconvenient to move the people in the city to the other three cities, then gather them together, guard the remaining three sects, and wait for the enemy to attack." It's just ......" Chen Fusheng said this, showing doubts for the first time.
"It's just what, you say it quickly!" Gu Xing was an anxious person, urging Chen Fusheng to say.
Chen Fusheng's mind turned, and he suddenly suddenly realized, "Lord County Shou, if you guess well, the current crisis will be solved." ”
Hearing this, the three of them asked in unison, "What's the explanation?" ”
Chen Fusheng pointed to the old mansion of Xie Ge in Longshou County, and said firmly: "According to the observation, this man is scheming. The words just now have put the county keeper in the same boat as him. And this person is eager to win over the county guard, so he will make an extraordinary move. Now the situation is no longer divided into countries, and if he can really do this, the chaos in the city will be gone. ”
Hearing this, Ran Jun Shou suddenly said: "Chen Gongzi's intention, does it mean that this person will eradicate other forces in the city for us, so as to show his heart?" ”