"That's true."

Gongsun Ce said: "Those who achieve great things should not be informal." Anyone who has the heart to reform the world will bear infamy. Once this insurance plan is implemented, the soldiers will definitely lose more than 50% or 60%, and there is no way. If there is no sacrifice of soldiers, where can it be so easy to succeed?

Your Excellency, most of the world's heroes are now focused on this place, and they are extremely worried about you taking prestige from the people. After all, the people are the foundation of the country, and no one can ignore the hearts of the people in their own jurisdiction. If you are defeated and retreat, the heroes will surely cause trouble, and take the opportunity to spread rumors and confuse the people.

The people will be disheartened when they see that you have been defeated with a heart of great benevolence and righteousness. Even, the heroes will take advantage of the defeat of your adults to besiege Yuzhou. At that time, General Huwei will also be difficult to resist the enemy.

Therefore, in the current situation, we can only take the initiative to attack and give the people confidence. Let them know that we have been fighting bloody battles against the heroes, never flinching, and swearing to defend the hearts and minds of the people and benevolence. ”

"That being said, it's hard to sustain your perils for long. Once the time drags on, it still doesn't help. Wang Mang frowned.

Gongsun Ce said with a smile: "This conspiracy is just to temporarily delay time, confuse Pi Tong, and keep the hearts of the people." Pi Tong saw that you were constantly challenged, and he would think that you were resisting in the corner. ”

Speaking of this, Gongsun Ce did not continue, but attached it to Wang Mang's ear and whispered the most important arrangement.

When Wang Mang heard this, he was immediately shocked, and his brows furrowed and wrinkled: "Is it feasible to march thousands of miles to other places in a hurry, without a guide, and to keep it secret?" ”

"It must work!" Gongsun Ce said in a deep voice: "In addition to borrowing external forces, we are really helpless Pi Tong at present. I have worked under Li Zhong's account for many years, and Li Zhong has a very secret relationship with Pi Tong. Therefore, I know the Shangqiu boundary well.

I have a few close friends in Shangqiu County at the moment, and I will repair a book, and you can forward it. When you invite someone to come, you can follow the instructions in the letter, and my friends will be there to help. In this way, we can get out of danger. ”

"Okay, let's do it according to the plan." Wang Mang nodded and whispered a few words to Wang Jingyan.

After Wang Jingyan heard about it, he didn't ask much, picked up paper and pen and wrote.

Similarly, Gongsun Ce also picked up a pen, ink, paper and inkstone on the side and wrote many secret things.

After both sides had finished writing, Wang Mang said to the outside of the tent: "Where is Yuan Qing'an?" ”

After a while, Yuan Qing came to the tent, hugged his fists and said: "The last general, I don't know what the adults command." ”

Wang Mang handed the letter to Yuan Qing, whispered a few words, and instructed: "You must be cautious when you go, and don't let outsiders know the secrets." Also, you should be sure to arrive as quickly as possible. If there is a delay, our army will not be able to protect it. ”

"Yes, my lordship, I promise that the letter will be delivered within three to five days." Yuan Qing replied.

"It's all good, it's all up to you. If it goes well, our army will have no doubts. Wang Mang said with a smile.

"The last general will not fail in his mission!"

Yuan Qing took off his armor, changed into civilian clothes, hid the letter, and rode on a fast horse. In the blink of an eye, it had disappeared without a trace.

Things were properly arranged, and Wang Mang could be regarded as calming down a little.

"Mr. Gongsun, if you don't come to help, even if I use this method, it will still be useless, and it will definitely alarm the Quartet. Now with your friend as a guide and avoiding the eyes and ears, this plan is seamless. ”

"Hahaha...."Gongsun Ce said with a smile: "The trick also needs to be used against the strange person, and my plan will be useful to you, Lord Wang." For others, it is of no use. ”

There was nothing to say for a while, and they rested in peace.

On the second day, Gongsun Ce commanded the army, came to the tent camp, and asked Chen Chong: "Lord Chen, I don't know if the strategy agreed on yesterday has been properly arranged?" ”

Chen Chong replied: "Mr. Gongsun, everything is properly arranged, a total of one hundred and twenty-eight people, you can set off immediately." ”

"Who is in charge of the Odd Soldiers?" Gongsun Ce asked again.

"The leader of the army is General Dong Wu, who is well versed in battle formations and is good at improvising. Now that he is in charge, it is expected that nothing will happen. In addition, this strange soldier is also responsible for destroying the enemy's baggage and grass, so most of them are generals in the army. Such as Zhang Gen, Li Sheng, Yan You, Chen Shou, Yan Yang, etc., all went in person. ”

Gongsun Ce frowned and said: "If the generals are all in person, then what other generals in our army can lead the troops?" Lord Chen, you can let a few generals stay. so that there will be no generals in our army. ”

Chen Chong replied: "Mr. Gongsun, I have also considered this matter. At present, among our army, there are two generals, Gao Ming and Ziliang. ”

Gongsun Ce pondered for a moment, and said in a deep voice: "Since this is the case, you can quickly send an order to Dong Wu, so that he can lead the army lightly and march along the mountain." Be sure not to expose your tracks before approaching Pi Tong's army, otherwise it will be difficult to have a surprise effect. ”

"Yes, sir!" Chen Chong nodded, took the general's order, and walked out of the camp.

Gongsun Ce said to Wang Mang again: "Lord Wang, you can go to the rear of our army and move forward slowly with the people, without retreating to the Tiger Prison." I think that the people will be relieved to see you walking with them. ”

Wang Mang followed the plan, stepped on his horse, and galloped towards the rear of the army.

At the moment, after Gongsun Ce completed the order, he led the whole army and still advanced rapidly.

Three days passed in a flash, and Dong Wu and the others were already close to Tianlong Mountain, hiding in the shadows, just waiting for the dark action.

On the side of Tianlong Mountain, Pi Tong's army was in strict formation, and the military discipline was strict. Officers and men orderly patrolled, gave orders, arranged troops, arranged formations, and drilled. Put on a posture of being a husband and a man, and you can't open it.

At this moment, Pi Tong sat in the camp and asked the generals below: "Generals, what is the movement of Wang Mang'er?" ”

As soon as the words landed, a general got up and said, "Lord Qiyu, Wang Mang's army has arrived in Fengxia Town at this moment, and it is only about twenty miles away from here. And according to the report from the sentry, Wang Mang does not seem to have the intention of retreating from the tiger prison. ”

"Oh? They arrived in Fengxia Town? ”

Pi Tong was a little surprised, and said with a light smile: "Could it be that Wang Mang'er is planning to fight with us?" General Sun Yang, where are the people led by Wang Mang? ”

General Sun Yang replied: "These people have no sign of retreating, but they are marching very slowly, and they are still fifty miles away from here. It seems that they are a little hesitant, not wanting to get too close to the army, for fear that they will not be able to evacuate after losing the battle. ”

"It's a way to ask for directions."

Pi Tong nodded and said: "Wang Mang is also a genius, he actually saw through the true intention of my army to deploy Tianlong Mountain, and refused to retreat to defend the Tiger Pass. Now he separated the people from the army, just to fight to the death, looking for an opportunity to lead the people out of the siege. ”

(End of chapter)