Wang Geng thought about it for a long time before asking Zhang Shumo: "I don't know how much grain the virtuous nephew is going to borrow?" ”

Although Zhang Shumo came to borrow money and food, he didn't know how much a soldier would have for a year, and how much food and equipment he needed to consume. After thinking about it, Zhang Shumo had no choice but to say: "I don't have specific needs, I can only say that the more the better!" ”

Wang Geng's face was very embarrassed when he heard this, this chapter of Shumo is cutting his own flesh. Wang Geng thought about it again and again, and said cautiously: "Now that the situation is unstable, I don't have much surplus grain here, I don't know if two thousand stone of grain plus one thousand taels of silver is enough?" ”

Who knew that Wang Chen was not happy when he heard it: "Dad, Zhang Shumo is my eldest brother, although the two of us didn't have any rituals, but they are similar to sworn brothers." Besides, Zhang Shumo is a person who does big things, how can you be so stingy! I don't know about food, but I have to give at least two thousand taels of money! ”

Wang Geng was embarrassed by Wang Chen's words, he thought about it and said to Zhang Shumo: "The virtuous nephew is his own person, so I will have something to say." Presumably the matter of the rebellion of the prime minister, the virtuous nephew already knows, right? If he does this, Huaiguo will inevitably be in chaos, and our business will not be good. As you can see, my family needs to eat and drink, and I also need capital to do business in the future, so I really can't get much food. ”

Zhang Shumo arched his hand at Wang Geng: "It's okay, Uncle Wang's willingness to lend me money and food has already helped me a lot, just follow what Uncle Wang said." When I go back, I will say hello to the county magistrate, and the money and grain will be used to offset the royal family's taxes. ”

Wang Geng also hurriedly arched his hand: "Then I will arrange someone to send the money and grain to Lou Mansion!" ”

As soon as Zhang Shumo left, Wang Chen asked Wang Geng dissatisfiedly, "Dad, why are you so stingy?" Zhang Shumo is my eldest brother, if he makes achievements in the future, will the benefits of our Wang family be less? Besides, didn't he let the new county order deduct our taxes? ”

Wang Geng said earnestly: "Chen'er, many things in this world are not as simple as imagined. Even the money and food given to Zhang Shumo today is already in your face, they say that if it sounds good, it is to do great things, and if it is not good, it is to lick blood on the tip of the knife, and if it is not, it will be gone! Zhang Shumo is just the son-in-law of the Lou family, that is, he has no identity and no status, and he still thinks that he has made achievements? In my opinion, it won't be long before this Thanh Hoa City changes hands. ”

Leaving the Wang family, Zhang Shumo went directly to Shang Lei. handed over the conscription to Shang Lei to preside, and instructed him to make sure that the number of rural soldiers in Qinghua City was increased to 2,000.

After the explanation was completed, Zhang Shumo transferred Lei Zi's Yitun of men and horses to Lu Li's command. Lu Li took these people to fight with the Northern Route Army in the city for a long time yesterday, everyone was already familiar with each other, and Lu Li also had some means, which was quickly accepted by this team. In the afternoon of the same day, Lu Li divided the team into 4 teams and went out of the city to find out the news.

After Zhang Shumo did all this, he went to the county office to explain all the situation to Liang Jia. Liang Jia was very dissatisfied with Zhang Shumo's practice of cutting first and then playing, but at present, almost all the soldiers in the city obeyed Zhang Shumo's command, and Liang Jia was not easy to attack, so he could only wait for the support of the Western Route Army to arrive before dealing with it.

Twenty miles west of Xu Liangcheng, the army of the West Road set up camp here.

That day, after Su Chang received Su Han's distress letter, he summoned 20,000 horses to kill Xu Liang non-stop, and the army drove here just to meet Liang Qi, and learned that the North Route Army had an ambush in Shilipo, Su Chang decisively chose to detour, but the result was delayed, so that Liu Ye had captured Xu Liangcheng first.

At this time, everyone in the Western Route Army was gathered in a big tent, and a servant of the Su family was standing under the hall.

After reading the letter, Su Chang slapped the table angrily: "Peng Mao, I will take your dog's life!" ”

Seeing this, an old man hurriedly asked, "I don't know what the second prince said in the letter that made General Su so angry?" ”

Su Chang handed the letter to the old man respectfully, and then said indignantly: "The reason why Xu Liangcheng was broken by Liu Ye so quickly is because Peng Mao, the old thief, rebelled, and he secretly opened the city gate to let the enemy army enter the city!" When the second brother and they fled, my father was surrounded by Liu Ye's people, and I am afraid that he was already more than lucky. ”

"The matter has come to this, General Su does not need to be too sad. Now that Liu Ye has taken the lead, let's quickly capture Qinghua City! The old man said as he put away the letter and went to the sand table.

Seeing this, the generals of the Western Route Army also surrounded one after another, and the old man spoke: "General Su came to see that Xu Liang and the two cities of Qinghua just formed a line to block our Western Route Army. Liu Yeyi occupied Xu Liang, believing that he would attack Thanh Hoa as soon as he stabilized Xu Liang's situation. Therefore, we must seize Thanh Hoa before him and keep the road to the east, otherwise we will be trapped in this desperate situation in the west. ”

Su Chang nodded after listening: "It's still General Pan's vicious eyes, and he can see through Liu Ye's purpose at a glance, then let's send troops to attack Qinghua City, just bring my mother and second brother to the camp." ”

"The last general, Pan Feng, is willing to lead the troops to Thanh Hoa!" As soon as Su Chang finished speaking, the young general in his twenties took the initiative to ask for battle.

After hearing this, Su Chang thought about it: Is this Pan Feng the person who was installed by the second brother in our army? The second brother is currently near Qinghua City, and Pan Feng is very suspicious of taking the initiative to ask for help.

Just thinking about it, the old man said, "General Su, don't let Pan Feng go alone." Qinghua City is located between Xu Liang and the next city, once Liu Ye sends troops to attack at the same time, Qinghua is bound to suffer from the enemy, and Pan Feng is afraid that it will be difficult to deal with it alone. It's better to let Pan Yu go with Pan Feng. ”

Su Chang was even more hesitant after hearing this. This old man's name is Pan Yang, he is an old minister in the army, both wise and brave, Su Han deliberately left Pan Yang in the Western Route Army to assist Su Chang. Pan Yu and Pan Feng are his two sons, and the reason why Su Chang hesitated was precisely because Pan Yang sent both sons to Qinghua this time, worried that he was deliberately showing favor to Su Yi?

After thinking for a long time, Su Chang said: "Pan Yu and Pan Feng are both old generals' children, if they are allowed to leave the generals, I can't bear it." Just let them stay in the camp. Speaking of this, Su Chang looked at a black-faced man again: "Cao Lu obeys orders!" I will give you 5,000 soldiers and horses, and I will order you to set off to capture Thanh Hoa City! Take this domestic servant and bring my mother and second brother back safely! ”

"Cao Lu takes the order!" After speaking, Cao Lu took the token and walked out of the big tent.

As the sun set, a scout hurried into Xu Liangcheng, and he rode all the way to Liu Ye's residence.

"Report to the general, a detachment of men and horses from the Western Route Army has gone in the direction of Qinghua City, and the number is about five thousand!"

Liu Ye couldn't help but laugh when he heard this: "This fish is finally going to be bait!" ”