Chapter 15 There is no food for following the king
Seven days ago, Lintao County
After a heavy snowfall, all the animals have taken refuge in burrows early, and only humans, a species with "heartless eyes", are still outside.
A patrolling soldier held his hand and a spear, and his elbow smacked the other person next to him, and he exhaled a breath of heat: "It's so cold! Second brother, second brother? Do you think Cao Cao (Luo Rucai) really has food over there? ”
The soldier, who was called the second brother, said impatiently: "What do you ask? Is there anything he can give us? Sixth son, isn't it better to have that kung fu than anything else? ”
The sixth son was also very unhappy after hearing this, and said with a pout: "What are you afraid of, those big people are in the tent." On this day, talents will not come out! Hmph, it's really no food to follow King Chuang! ”
The "second brother" came out of the old eighth team, and he was affectionate to King Chuang, and he was a little angry in his heart after listening to the tone of the sixth son. But he couldn't do anything because he was so hungry.
Things have to start a month ago, when Li Zicheng's troops were besieging Kaifeng, but the demon wind met unexpectedly, and nearly 10,000 people disappeared in place.
By the time they woke up, they had already arrived in Lintao, Longxi. In fact, this originally had little impact on a rogue like Li Zicheng, after all, where is the robbery not robbing?
As a result, the people here welcomed them as if they should support King Chuang...... At this time, Niu Jinxing, Li Yan and others have advised that they should not loot and protect Longxi as the basic plate.
Li Zicheng also felt that what the military advisors said was right, and Longxi was really poor. Therefore he ordered to love the people, exempt from taxes, reduce forced labor, and not give food.
This order was originally a good thing, and the people supported it, but the only problem was that the army was really short of food! The consumption of a team of tens of thousands of people in a day is very staggering!
So Luo Rucai, who already has a bad relationship with Li Zicheng, is not happy, everyone is a thief, why did you order not to rob it, and we have to starve?
So the day after the order was issued, Luo Rucai left Lintao with more than 1,000 elites and went east to see the opportunity.
The result was naturally that when they met the Qin people, after some tossing, they had never seen this kind of horsemanship, and the Qin army, which was backward in technology and scattered, was naturally defeated.
Luo Rucai, known as Cao Cao, looted a lot of things and came back, but he didn't dare to enter Lintao again, so he could only camp next to it.
This is a big problem, the original "franchisee" did not tell him, and he already greatly offended Li Zicheng. Now that Luo Rucai, who has food and clothing, is showing off again, digging into Li Zicheng's corner, making the hearts of the entire old camp float.
Li Zicheng, who originally had an absolute advantage in numbers, didn't dare to do it easily, he was afraid that Luo Rucai would shout "surrender and be full" on the battlefield, then he would not be far from death.
Finally, Li Zicheng gave an order, saying that Luo Ru was a traitor, and he had already surrendered to the Ming Dynasty, and deliberately used false news about food to lure the intruding army, and whoever was a deserter would be killed!
At this time, the entire army is in danger, and they can only starve every day to watch Luo Rucai show off, but fortunately, Luo Rucai also knows how many catties and taels he has, and he does not dare to take the initiative because of the absolute disadvantage in numbers.
So there was a conversation between the two soldiers patrolling today, the second child was skeptical of Luo Rucai's news, and the "new soldier" Xiao Liu had already believed it and was greedy......
"Okay, in front of you is General Tiger's camp, don't talk nonsense!" The second reminded him.
Xiao Liu also shuddered when he heard it, General Tiger was none other than Li Guo, the general of Li Zicheng's nephew nicknamed "A Tiger"! That's a fierce lord, and his six sons can't afford to mess with him.
However, Xiao Liuzi's broken mouth still couldn't be changed, and as soon as the two of them passed through Li Guo's camp with trepidation, he asked in a low voice:
"Second brother, can't King Chuang give birth to a son? Then General Tiger is the next King Chuang? ”
The second child frowned when he heard this, and he didn't explain that Li Zicheng was actually younger than Li Guo, so he scolded directly:
"Why are there so many words? If it weren't for you and me in our village, I would have beaten you to death! ”
As he spoke, the second child gestured his fist, and before he could do anything, he heard a sudden roar from the tent: "The two outside? In! ”
The two of them were frightened, thinking that Li Guo had heard it? It's a big sin to arrange a king!
However, the two did not dare to escape, so they could only enter the camp tent, only to see that the three people in the camp were guarding the fire and looking at the map, not like they were going to kill them.
The second child calmed down a little, and hurriedly spoke: "I've seen General Tiger, Little General, Li Gongzi, I don't know what to order?" ”
Li Guo didn't see what the two of them were thinking, and said directly: "General Ben asks you, do you have any old battalions coming out?" Do you remember the road back home? Is it literate? ”
The second child was stunned for a moment, and then hurriedly said: "General Tiger, both of us are Mizhi people, and the road to our hometown will naturally not be forgotten, and as for the words, it will only be a little ......."
Immediately, Li Guo nodded and raised his hand towards Li Yanyi: "Well, show them!" ”
Li Yan immediately handed the map in his hand to the second child. Don't look at the second child is a rogue now, when he had land in the village, he was one of the few people who knew how to read, and now looking at a map is so-so.
The second child looked at it carefully and said: "General, there is something wrong with this map, the mountains and rivers are fine, but many of these places are written incorrectly." ”
Li Guo frowned, waved his hand to let the two soldiers retreat, and glanced at Li Yan again, Li Yan also shook his head, his brows tightened.
However, the young and vigorous Li Laiheng next to him couldn't sit still, he didn't want to see his father-in-law fighting with Li Yan.
Li Laiheng got up violently and said: "Father-in-law, Li Gongzi, according to my opinion, we will kill him directly, no matter what is wrong with his map!" This is going back to my hometown, even Cao Cao can do it, why can't we do it? ”
In fact, Li Guo also supported his idea, but now that the heavy snow covers the mountains and the food is not enough, if the attack fails, there will be no return.
Therefore, his uncle Li Zicheng did not hesitate to let him go hungry, and he didn't dare to attack easily, because he couldn't hold on, so he asked Li Guo and them to discuss the feasibility.
Li Yan is a cultural person, and he has also been promoted to others, so his mind is much more delicate, and then he said: "The little general is a little restless, in fact, Yan still has an idea, but it is not very glorious." ”
Li Guo became interested as soon as he heard it, after all, he didn't need any brilliance as a first-class coward. Then he asked, clenching his fists; "Please speak up, sir!"
As soon as Li Yan heard that his husband was called, he hurriedly replied: "Actually, it's very simple, as far as I know, Cao Cao has been out several times, going to his hometown in the north and Longshan in the east.
It looks like they have gained a lot, and there is nothing to lose, but after all, they have few people, and they have to guard against us, so they can't bring back too many things.
But we can wait for the Luo army to leave, and send troops similar to him to quietly follow them.
First, they can know the familiar road they have walked, second, they can avoid the officers and soldiers, and third, they can ......"
Speaking of this, Li Yan smiled darkly, and Li Guo's father and son immediately understood, they can catch cicadas with praying mantises, and the yellow finch is behind!
Li Guohu was dumbfounded: "King Chuang is benevolent and righteous, and he doesn't rob the people, but Luo Rucai actually ignored King Chuang's military orders many times and looted the township, he should be taught a lesson!" ”
In fact, what he meant was to rob Luo Rucai, everyone here knew it, anyway, Luo Rucai killed people after robbing it, and the main owner of these things was probably gone, so there was no need to return it.
"Okay, this plan is good, I will go to King Chuang's tent tonight, report to King Chuang, and then wait for Luo Ru to attack again, and we will quietly follow.
Wait for him to return, and then catch him off guard! Hahaha! Li Guo raised his head and smiled, this plan is simply a small risk, high return, and can solve Luo Rucai with one stone, his uncle Chuang Wang will definitely agree!
"Father-in-law, the kid is willing to take the front to annihilate Luo Rucai's troops in one fell swoop for Grandpa Chuang and you, and bring back rations for the army!" Lee Rae-hyung was also excited.
Li Guo also smiled and agreed: "Okay, good, go into battle, father and son, when the time comes, we will go together, Li Gongzi, you will also come, how can you have a share of this great achievement." ”
Li Yan's face changed when he heard this, but he immediately returned to normal, and responded with a fist: "That's really thanks to General Hu!" ”
"Well said! Say! Hahaha! There is also food with King Chuang! Li Guo waved his hand happily, as if they had already won......
The entire camp was filled with a joyful atmosphere, but no one knew what Li Yan was worried about......