Just as Wang Mang and Wang Jingyan were talking, there was a burst of laughter.

After a while, many soldiers came with a happy face.

Wang Mang and Wang Jingyan looked over with laughter, only to see that the people who came were Chen Chong, Li Sheng, Wang Xun, Zhang Gen and others.

And behind them, there were a hundred or so soldiers.

"Congratulations to Lord Wang, congratulations to Lord Wang!"

They came to Wang Mang and congratulated them again and again, beaming with joy.

"Lord Wang, I waited until I heard the news last night that my wife was pregnant. This is truly a great joy and a blessing to all people. Chen Chong laughed and said: "Nowadays, the wind and snow are blowing, the road is difficult, and the people are suffering. is about to have a great joy to rush the depression in the hearts of the people. I don't want Mrs. Wang to be pregnant at this moment, so it can be seen that this child must be a blessing from God. ”

"That's true!" The strategist Wang Xun stroked his beard and said: "Since the people heard the news, they were all pleasantly surprised, congratulating each other, and the atmosphere was very lively. Lord Wang, this time we go to Yuzhou, there must be no more problems. Even the people said that the child in Mrs. Wang's womb was a blessing given by God, and it could keep everyone safe all the way. ”

"Hehe, the generals are serious, serious. Jingyan is pregnant, this is a coincidence, and it is not a blessing from God. ”

Wang Mang led everyone into the big tent and sat down one by one.

"You've just arrived, and I'm about to discuss things with you. Now the snow is falling heavily, and the roads are difficult to navigate. It stands to reason that we will stay here for a while, and then move after the storm and snow have passed, so that the people will not suffer. It's just that Li Zhong is eyeing the rear, and you can't help but take precautions, do you have any countermeasures? ”

"That's what my subordinates are here for."

Chen Chong replied, "Lord Wang, I just got a secret report that Daniel Zhang, the guard of the Tiger Prison in Kaifeng County, eighty miles ahead, was entrusted by Li Zhong and wanted to embarrass me. And also dispatched troops, heavy troops to guard the pass, and did not let me wait to move forward. If we take a detour through Zhoukou County, I am afraid that the time will be even longer. Lord Wang, how do you think this matter should be handled? ”

"How many soldiers and horses are there in the Tiger Prison Pass? Who is that Daniel Zhang? What about the capabilities? Wang Mang asked.

Chen Chong replied: "According to the report, there are about three or four thousand guards in the Tiger Prison Pass. As for Daniel Zhang, this person has courage and no strategy, but it is not a climate. Only he has a few tiger generals under him, all of whom are brave and good at fighting and leading troops, but they are difficult to deal with. If we force the siege, it will be very difficult. ”

"Is that so?"

Wang Mang frowned and said: "Although we have a few soldiers, it is not good to send them all out to attack the city. If they close the gates and hold the gates, it will be difficult for us to cross them. ”

"That's why I didn't let the people march, lest they be misprepared and the people would be thrown into flames." Chen Chong replied.

Just when everyone was puzzled, there was a burst of laughter outside.

Not long after, the thieves Yan You, Sun Jiao, and Chen Shou came in arms.

When he came to the tent, Yan Youlang said: "Lord Wang, a certain family committed a big crime before, and now although it is under the adult's account, it is still guilty in my heart. This tiger prison matter, a certain family can solve the problems for adults. ”

"Oh? What's your plan? You can come quickly. Wang Mang said happily.

Yan You replied, "Lord Wang, although there are many tiger generals under the account of Daniel Zhang, the tiger prison guard, who can fight well. However, there are also many people who disagree with him. It just so happened that a certain family knew several of them. After a certain family goes to the Tiger Prison Pass first, and secretly arranges it, they will definitely be able to successfully remove Daniel Zhang's head. In this way, the adults will be able to pass through the Tiger Prison Pass smoothly. ”

"My eldest brother is right!" Chen Shou also said at the right time: "Lord Wang, that day, I was afraid of your tiger might, and escaped from Yingchuan City overnight, lest you lead the army to exterminate me. At that time, I escaped with me, and Situ Lang, the "Tianmingpo Mountain".

After this person and I left Yingchuan with the crowd, I defected to my eldest brother. But he went to the Tiger Prison Pass and went to one of his sworn brothers. His sworn brother is a thousand households in the Tiger Prison, named Dong Wu, who is quite righteous. My eldest brother and I went to negotiate with Situ Lang, which will definitely make Dong Wu rebel and add to the calculation. ”

"Oh? And what's going on? Wang Mang's eyes lit up, and he nodded: "I have found out that although there are many gangs in Yingchuan City, there are two places that are quite chivalrous. One is your Luoyang Mountain, and the other is Tianmingpo Mountain. Since Situ Lang of Tianmingpo Mountain is in the Tiger Prison, it is up to you to speak. Moving with affection and knowing with reason, he will surely be able to help us. ”

"Yan You, Chen Shou, the two of you can quickly go to the Tiger Prison Pass to handle this matter. If it is done, it will be a great success. In this way, in the future, you and other leaders may serve the people. lest you have no skills, but you don't have a suitable merit and reputation, and it is not good to lead the army into battle. ”

"Yes, my lordship, the general will not fail in his mission. Daniel Zhang's head, when the adults lead the crowd to the Tiger Prison Pass, they will definitely be able to see it at the pass. ”

"Good!"

Wang Mang was stunned, got up in response, and laughed: "Then I'll wait and see the two of you act." ”

"We will never fail in our mission!" Yan You and Chen Shou also laughed, straightened their hats, turned around with their heads held high, and strode towards the outside of the account.

At this time, Wang Jingyan, who had not spoken, spoke.

She whispered in a natural voice: "The two generals are slow, I have something that may help the two generals succeed." ”

As she spoke, she took out an object from her bosom, a jade bottle.

"Two generals, this is the Shangguan family's unique secret medicine, and this thing may be able to help the general. The general can bring this item with him, and add one or two percent. ”

Wang Mang was slightly surprised and asked, "Jingyan, where did you get this thing?" How did I not know? ”

"This is what my sister-in-law gave me before, saying that I was trying to defend myself. But with you by my side, what do I need this thing for? It's been a long time since I got it, but it hasn't come in handy. Now I can put it to use, so that I don't waste it. Wang Jingyan said with a smile.

"Sister-in-law gave you this thing for self-defense? There's really hers. Wang Mang rolled his eyes and thought secretly: "Isn't it that my sister-in-law planned to let you murder your husband before?" It's not good to send something to defend yourself, but to send this thing to defend yourself, it's really worthy of a sword to seal your throat. ”

Yan You also knew Shangguan Ningxuan's name, and now he saw Wang Jingyan take out the Shangguan family's unique secret medicine, and said with great joy: "The last general is asking for this thing to help." ”

Then he took the jade bottle, hid it in his arms, stepped out of the big tent, turned over his horse, and galloped to the tiger prison.

Seeing this, Chen Chong and the others were a lot more relieved, and the worries in their hearts suddenly disappeared.

Wang Mang said to everyone: "Everyone, now that the temperature has plummeted and the snow has closed the mountain, you must be sympathetic to the people." If you have a shortage of winter clothes, you can send clothes as soon as possible to help keep them warm. The people are our foundation, and we must not be careless. ”

"Yes, my lordship, we will personally inspect the situation of every one of the people, and keep their food and clothing without worrying about their lives." Chen Chong and the others said in unison.

"Well, in that case, you can go quickly, and I will visit you later. Also, explain to the people why you are not staying here, so that they may not be worried. Yan You and the two of them worked quickly, and it only took one or two days to reach the Tiger Prison Pass. And we marched slowly, at least for more than ten days, and we could not delay too long. Wang Mang instructed.

(End of chapter)