Wang Mang stood on a high place, looking in all directions, inspecting the terrain and landforms.

After watching it for a long time, under the predicament of being outnumbered, he didn't have much to deal with, and his heart became slightly anxious.

In the original information, there were only 5,000 enemy soldiers and horses here, and the person in command of the troops and horses was not a super general.

Wang Mang didn't have any worries at first, he was still able to defeat the other party if he engaged in sneak attacks and guerrillas.

But now it is different, Li Zhong suddenly personally led a large army to help, and those sneak attacks and guerrilla trails are basically useless.

Li Zhong's name is one of the twenty-eight star reincarnations in the storyteller's mouth, and Wang Mang knows this very well. knows that this person is not only like a god in soldiers, but also a good hand in politics, and he is really a rare all-round talent in civil and military affairs.

Now he personally commands 10,000 soldiers and horses to attack, which should not be underestimated.

Wang Jingyan saw Wang Mang's face embarrassed, and comforted: "Xianggong, don't worry, the so-called soldiers will block, and the water will flood." Although the other party is powerful, they are chaotic ministers and thieves after all, and their teachers are unknown. We occupy the righteousness, defend the villagers, and return the soldiers to their hearts, and we will be able to break him. ”

Wang Mang smiled bitterly: "Jingyan, having said that, but Li Zhong's soldiers are many generals, and the horses are full of food, so it is not easy to restrain them." And there is no natural danger here, and it is even more difficult to arrange troops. In addition, it is said that most of Li Zhong's subordinates are brave and good at fighting, and this place tends to be close to the plain. If he had rushed in with thousands of horsemen, we would have been unstoppable. ”

"Lord Wang, don't worry!"

The guard Xiang Wei stepped forward and said: "Lord Wang, the last general is not talented, I am willing to be the vanguard, lead a thousand men and horses to fight with that Li Zhong first, and let him see how powerful I am." ”

"The last general is willing to go!" Yuan Qing also said: "Lord Wang, the last general does not understand political affairs and the art of war, and only has a body of force. At this moment, since Li Zhong has the advantage, I am willing to fight to the death, delay time, and ensure the success of the master's plan. ”

"This is absolutely impossible!"

Wang Mang shook his head and said: "If Li Zhong does not come with additional troops, we will take advantage of the morale of the generals to force them out, and there will still be a few chances of victory." But now that he is coming with more troops, if we are reckless and confronting him, we will definitely lose our troops and return in defeat, which will be unbeautiful. ”

Chen Chong also knew that the other party was powerful, and secretly thought about countermeasures in his heart, so it was not good to speak indiscriminately.

After thinking about it for a long time, he had an idea, and said: "Lord Wang, although Li Zhong uses soldiers like a god, his generals are just like that. I can lead 1,000 troops, take the road from the right side of Qiyang Mountain, and find a forest to detour behind it. In just a few days, you can reach the other party's baggage place.

I found out that the name of the person who escorted the heavy grain and grass was Han Feng. Although this person is somewhat alert, he likes beauty. At that time, I will tempt them with beauty and confuse their minds, and then I can find an opportunity to burn their baggage.

When there is chaos in the rear of the other army, Li Zhong must lead the army back, otherwise the army will be unstable. In this way, we can take advantage of the victory and pursue the pursuit and cover the past with all our might. ”

Wang Mang pondered for a moment, still shook his head and said, "This is to abandon the original and chase the end." This plan of yours will take a long time, and by the time it works, then Li Zhong is afraid that he will have already broken through our Qiyang Mountain and killed the people in our rear.

Also, if you deceive the other party to escort the person who carries heavy grain and grass, it is easy to deceive, if someone comes forward at that time, come up with a plan and ambush him to kill him. Not only a thousand will suffer, but all the remaining soldiers and horses will be destroyed. ”

The strategy was rejected, and Chen Chong immediately looked embarrassed and could not speak.

Behind Chen Chong, there was a small soldier entourage who could hear the words and wanted to stop.

After half a ring, he gritted his teeth violently, bullied forward, half-knelt on the ground, and said to Wang Mangjin: "Lord Wang, the small one has a plan, I don't know if it's feasible?" ”

"Who are you?" Wang Mangqi said.

"The little one's name is Wang Xun, who joined the army three years ago, and was originally an archer under the previous capital. Later, the capital was beheaded by General Li Sheng, so General Li Sheng arranged for a small one to come to protect Lord Wang. The soldier replied.

Wang Mang nodded, and then asked, "What is your plan?" Listen to it, and if it is possible, then do what you want, and if it is not possible, then it will be fine. ”

The little soldier Wang Xun replied: "Lord Wang, there is a valley in the east of Qiyang Mountain, called Xieyang Valley. There are quite obstacles here, and you can ambush the troops. It is expected that Li Zhong must have thought that we had set up an ambush there, so he must arrange for a heavy defense.

We can follow this strategy, and only make a noise in the valley of the sloping sun, light a bonfire, and raise smoke and dust, without sending a large number of soldiers and horses. Seeing the situation, Li Zhong must have thought that we had really set up an ambush over there. Then we took the opportunity to march from the main road due south, and the left and right flanks were staggered, so that the other side could be caught off guard.

Thinking about it, Li Zhong probably didn't think that we would attack the strong with the weak, but we would have to fight him from the front. The morale of our army was high, and while it was unprepared, it rushed into the camp of the iron cavalry of other troops. In this way, the opponent's iron cavalry will naturally be self-defeating.

The only danger of this plan is to rush into the camp of the opponent's Chinese army, which must be done quickly, and it is necessary to break through the opponent's Chinese defense in one fell swoop with lightning speed and accurate grasp of the time of impact. Otherwise, when the other side reacts, our army will suffer heavy losses. ”

"Huh? This is a bit of a trick. ”

Wang Mang's eyes lit up, and he exclaimed: "Attract the opponent's attention and distract the opponent's energy in Xieyang Valley, and then we will attack the strong with the weak, surprise and break through the defense of the Chinese army." Wonderful, really wonderful. As long as the opponent's iron cavalry is broken, under the infantry fighting, it is not known who will win and who will lose. ”

Wang Mang pondered for a while, and felt that this plan was the most reliable strategy at present, and ordered: "Chen Chong, you personally lead 500 soldiers and 1,000 strong men, and together with Zhang Gen and Li Sheng, set up an ambush in Xieyang Valley to lure the other party.

Thinking that the other party's generals saw that you and Zhang Gen and Li Sheng both appeared in Xieyang Valley, they must have thought that we were going to fight them in Xieyang Valley. When there is a disturbance and the other party marches in a big way, you break into pieces, hide in Yilin, and wait for the opportunity to attack and hold the other party.

By the time I am in the middle of the army, those Li Zhong's troops who attacked Xieyang Valley will definitely return to the rescue. At that time, you can lead the 500 soldiers and 1,000 strong men to kill from the rear at the same time. ”

Chen Chong commanded: "Yes, my lord, the lower officials must live up to their mission." ”

"Okay, this suspicious movement should be more powerful, so that the other party can't see the reality on our side." Wang Mang instructed.

Chen Chong nodded, turned around and went down the high ground, and ordered Zhang Gen and Li Sheng to lead the army to arrange.

Wang Mang said to Yuan Qing again: "In our army, there are 800 cavalry, you can cut half of them, vacate 400 horses, and tie hay and other things at the end of the horses."

When the time comes, light the hay. The horse must have been alarmed, and must have rushed forward at full speed. In this way, 400 crazy horses rushed into the position of the opponent's Chinese army without fear of death, and they will definitely be able to inflict heavy losses on the opponent's Chinese army. Then our remaining 400 cavalry will fight together with more than 1,000 infantry and 4,000 strong men, and we can fight a bloody battle with them. ”

"Horse's tail end ignition?" Yuan Qing was stunned for a moment, but then he also laughed, hugged his fists and ordered him to go down to make arrangements.

The plan was complete, and Wang Mang returned to the big tent with Wang Jingyan, and he didn't mention it.

After about an hour, Wang Mang suddenly felt a little tired. After saying a few words to Wang Jingyan, he walked out of the big tent and bent over to move his legs.

At this time, suddenly two soldiers hurriedly came carrying a sixteen or seventeen-year-old girl.

When Wang Mang saw it, he was amazed.

Because this girl was tied up with five flowers, and she was still covered in mud and her clothes were in tatters.

Just as he was about to ask, one of the soldiers said: "Lord Qiqi Wang, this woman is sneaky and close to Qiyang Mountain, and she has just been captured by us. General Li Sheng suspected that she was an enemy spy. After some questioning, the woman only said that she was a refugee, not a spy. The general was about to detain her and wait for the war to be over. But she said she wanted to see you, my lord. ”

"Oh? She wants to see me? Wang Mang was stunned for a moment, and then looked at the girl again, looking puzzled.

He didn't know this woman at all, he hadn't even taken a face-to-face shot, and he really didn't know why this woman wanted to see him.

Another soldier shouted at the girl: "This lord is Lord Wang Mang, what do you say, who arranged it, is it that Li Zhong sent to inquire about the military situation?" Now I can say it in 1510. The king has a lot of opportunities every day, and you must not delay the time and affect the hearts and minds of the adults. ”

Wang Mang waved at the soldiers, signaling them not to frighten the girl, and asked, "What is your name?" Where did it come from? ”

The girl heard the soldier's introduction and knew that the young man in front of her was Wang Mang, so she immediately cried with red eyes, and said on the ground: "Lord Wang, my name is Qiutong, and I am from Anyang, Zhuzhou." My lord, I'm not a spy, I'm really not a spy, and I hope your adult will see it. ”

"Get up first!"

Wang Mang asked again: "Are you a spy, this matter still needs to be investigated." If you weren't a spy, I'd let you go. What are you saying about seeing me? ”

Qiu Tong replied: "Back to the adult, I came here to see the adult, I really hope that the adult will help me." Due to the constant war in Anyang, my family had to leave their hometown and take refuge in other places. Two months ago, I was separated from my cousin's family.

Then, half a month ago, we met my cousin's family in Makino County. At that time, my cousin and uncle also received a financial aid from your silver and cloth.

After we met, my father followed my uncle's advice and went to Yuzhou as well. Unexpectedly, on the way, he met a bandit. My seven-year-old nephew and I were not present at the time, and we narrowly escaped. By the time I arrived, my father, mother, and others had all been killed by the bandits, and my uncle was dying.

My cousin often told me, "Your Excellency, you have a great heart and will help those who are suffering." Therefore, before he died, my cousin asked me to look for my adult and hope that he would give him protection.

I didn't want to trouble adults, but in the midst of the chaos, it was really difficult for me to ensure the life of my young nephew throughout the year. Then I took my nephew all the way to inquire and learned that you were here, so I came to ask for help..."

While speaking, the woman took out a piece of cloth scraps from her arms, the whole body was golden, and there was a hundred phoenix patterns on it, which she knew at a glance that it was a rich family.

"My lord, this piece of cloth was given to my uncle's family that day. This thing can testify, my lord, I am really not a spy, I hope your lord will see it. ”

Wang Mang took the cloth and looked at it, and then took a deep look at Qiu Tong without saying a word.

Wang Jingyan, who was in the big tent, heard the movement and walked out.

After inquiring about the reason, he glanced at the cloth and said to Wang Mang: "Xianggong, this cloth is my sister-in-law's thing." When we came from Qingzhou that day and passed through Muye County, we did give this thing to an old man for him to avoid the cold. ”

After receiving the confirmation, Wang Mang said to the two soldiers: "I have my own plans for this matter, you can go down first, don't worry too much." ”

"Yes, sir!" The two minions untied Qiu Tong and stepped back.

Wang Mang asked, "Qiu Tong, you just said that you fled with your nephew, where is your nephew now?" ”

"Back to my lord, he is in a cave at the bottom of the mountain. I didn't dare to take my nephew up the mountain with me, for fear that the road would slip and make a mistake, so I came to see the situation first. Qiu Tong replied.

"You're suffering!" Wang Jingyan was distressed and asked the little girl to go to the cave at the bottom of the mountain to bring the child.

When Wang Mang saw what had happened, he didn't delve too deeply, turned around and walked towards the tent.

At this time, Wang Jingyan grabbed Wang Mang and said with a smile: "You wait first." Qiu Tong's clothes are not neat, and he needs to change his clothes. When she's done, you go in. ”

"This..." Wang Mang frowned, squinted his gaze, and once again looked deeply at Qiu Tong.

After half a ring, his brows loosened, and he smiled lightly: "This is my negligence, you guys go in first." ”

Wang Jingyan smiled faintly and pulled Qiu Tong into the big tent first.

After Qiu Tong and Wang Jingyan entered the big tent, Wang Jingyan took out a set of clothes of her own and asked her to change them.

After a while, Qiu Tong had already been changed, and he was grateful to Dai De: "Thank you, Miss!" ”

Wang Jingyan pulled her to sit down and said slowly: "This matter is just a gesture. Qiu Tong, it is not easy for you to take your young nephew to work hard. Now that you're here, rest assured. When the things here are done, you can go to Yuzhou with us, so that you can take care of it. ”

After talking for a while, Wang Mang also walked in, said a few words of comfort to Qiu Tong, and then practiced writing again.

Qiu Tong saw that Wang Mang had his back to him, defenseless, and his eyes inadvertently showed a trace of essence. The sole of his right foot moved forward slightly, and he put on a martial arts attack, as if he was about to burst out.

But then, she glanced around, stopped again, retracted her movements, and continued to talk to Wang Jingyan.

"That's it, Niangniang sent an order, only saying that I would capture Wang Mang alive and kill Shangguan Ningxuan. Killing Wang Mang at this moment, I'm afraid it's not good, so as not to alarm Shangguan Ning Xuan, who doesn't know where to hide. Let's observe one or two first, see if this person is real or false, and look for Shangguan Ningxuan's flaws. Qiu Tong muttered twice in his heart, put down the task in his heart, and played the role of a person who fled and suffered his life.

Shangguan Ningxuan is not here at this moment, Qiu Tong doesn't know the specific reason, thinking that Shangguan Ningxuan is hiding in the dark, and it is not good to act rashly, so as not to startle the snake.

(End of chapter)