Li Zhen said that he had a plan. Everyone looked at Li Zhen with a look of anticipation in their eyes. The interests of these gentry were damaged, but they could not be saved, so they could only pin their hopes on Li Zhen. However, Li Zhen did not directly say the way, but asked: "Everyone, if you are asked to make up 300,000 catties of grain within three days, is there a problem?" ”

Guo Jiacheng asked, "My lord, what are you doing with the grain?" ”

Sun Youcheng thought about it in his heart, and before he could speak, he was preempted by Guo Jiacheng. He listened to Guo Jiacheng's words, glared at Guo Jiacheng, and said respectfully: "Lord Li, if you make up 300,000 catties of grain, it won't take three days, it will only take two days to get it all together." As long as Master Li can send troops to exterminate the bandits, we will fully cooperate. ”

When these words are spoken, the effect is completely different from that of Guo Jiacheng.

Guo Jiacheng's tone contained a questioning meaning, and he had to get to the bottom of it. The tone was like being afraid that Li Zhen had swallowed 300,000 catties of grain, and he didn't even believe Li Zhen. However, Sun Youcheng's words were different, he first shortened the time to gather food, and showed that he fully cooperated with Li Zhen. Then, Sun Youcheng mentioned that Li Zhen sent troops to suppress bandits, including the matter of letting Li Zhen suppress bandits, as long as it was related to the bandits, he would fully cooperate.

Two kinds of speech, naturally produce two different effects.

Jiacheng is a smart person and immediately understood.

He took a step back, not daring to speak again.

Li Zhen smiled and said, "Don't worry, I don't look down on your 300,000 catties of grain." There are about 10,000 people in the army, and if each soldier has one pound of rice a day, 300,000 pounds of grain will only support one month, which is just a drop in the bucket, which is far from it. After a pause, Li Zhen continued: "The 300,000 catties of grain are not for me, but for you to use. The faster you put it together, the better it will work. ”

Sun Youcheng nodded slightly, and then said solemnly: "Lord Li, we are all businessmen who don't know how to march and fight. If you have any clever ideas, just let us know and we will fully cooperate. Old decay is still a sentence, as long as Master Li can use it, we will fully cooperate. ”

Li Zhen said: "Hurry up, I'll tell you the overall plan." ”

At this moment, Sun Youcheng and the others were excited.

However, Li Zhen said: "I believe in you, but I don't know if your tone is rigorous?" In case of intimacy with the concubine, it was revealed to the concubine, and then the news leaked; Or if you drink with a friend and tell the story when you are drunk, it will also lead to the news being exposed. In this way, Mr. Sun stays, and the rest go out. I told Mr. Sun about the plan, and Mr. Sun arranged it in a unified manner, and then I will send troops to cooperate, what do you think? ”

Guo Jiacheng learned smartly this time, and immediately said: "I agree!" "Anyway, he takes Sun Youcheng as the leader, as long as Sun Youcheng knows what to do, he doesn't care.

Li Zhen glanced at Guo Jiacheng appreciatively and waved his hand.

However, there were also a small number of gentry who were indignant, but they still obediently followed Guo Jiacheng out.

In the big tent, only Li Zhen and Sun Sun Youcheng were left, and Sun Youcheng said respectfully: "Master Li, please don't hesitate to teach!" ”

Li Zhen waved his hand and said, "It's easy to say, it's easy to say!" After a pause, Li Zhen said solemnly: "Hong Xiuquan urgently needs food, so we will start with food and make a fuss about food,......, as long as the strategy is implemented, Hong Xiuquan will definitely take the bait." Li Zhen had endless confidence in his eyes, as if Hong Xiuquan was already in the palm of his hand.

After hearing this, Sun Youcheng's eyes widened and he muttered, "Master Li, you are playing a little too big." So much food, I'm afraid it's a big problem! If you miss, wouldn't it be ......"

Li Zhen smiled and said, "Mr. Sun, you misunderstood what I meant. What we use next is 300,000 catties of grain, which is not much, and it doesn't matter if we lose it. But the food used in the future, who said it must be true? I'll tell you, the follow-up thing is ......" Next, Li Zhen carefully told Sun Youcheng about the follow-up arrangements.

The entire plan, from arrangement to implementation, is fully prepared.

Sun Youcheng's eyes lit up and said: "It's really clever, Master Li is like a god, and he is old." ”

At this moment, he really obeyed Li Zhen. According to Li Zhen's plan, once the plan succeeds, it will definitely deal a fatal blow to the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. At that time, Nanjing will be in the palm of Li Zhen's hands, and the danger faced by the gentry will be lifted. However, even if Li Zhen's plan is not successful, the impact is not great.

Li Zhen said: "Mr. Sun, next, it's up to you. ”

"Yes, the old man will go immediately."

Sun You sincerely withdrew from the Chinese army's tent, and he was still emotionally moved in his heart. Guo Jiacheng and the others, who were waiting outside, immediately greeted them and asked, "Old Sun, how is the situation?" ”

Sun Youcheng said: "Everything is ready, you go back with me and act immediately." ”

Everyone was confused and didn't understand what news Sun Youcheng had gotten. In particular, Sun Youcheng's face showed a bamboo in his chest, which made everyone even more curious. The group left the camp and went to Sun Youcheng's residence near the camp in Jiangbei. Everyone deliberated behind closed doors, gave specific tasks, and then carried out their own tasks.

……

Nanjing, Tianwang's Mansion.

After Yang Xiuqing and Wei Changhui were killed, there was a lack of important figures in the DPRK and China to preside over the overall situation, and Shi Dakai went away, Hong Xiuquan's strength was greatly weakened. Although Fu Wang Hong Renda and An Wang Hong Renfa are also taking care of the government, the two are two pustules, and it is difficult to deal with things, and many things are personally taken care of by Hong Xiuquan.

In the study, Hong Xiuquan looked at his henchman Xu Yuan and asked, "Prime Minister, the current situation is internal and external difficulties. There are countless Qing troops eyeing you outside, and there is a shortage of food inside, what do you suggest? Xu Yuan has come to the forefront, replacing Hong Xiuquan to deal with things, and the position of prime minister, but he is still suppressed by King Fu and King An.

Xu Yuanlang looked respectful and said loudly: "Heavenly King, the influence of the external Qing army is not great. Your newly promoted Chen Xiucheng and other strong generals have worked hard and stabilized the situation. The problem of grain is what needs to be solved, and the minister got the news that another batch of grain will be sent to Yangzhou. It is said that there are 300,000 catties of grain, and the minister thinks that we can rob this batch of grain to replenish ourselves. ”

Hong Xiuquan was also very concerned about the food problem, and immediately said: "You can do this matter, and you must get more food." ”

"Yes!"

Xu Yuan turned around and left, leaving Hong Xiuquan to sit alone in the study.

Hong Xiuquan took out a book from the desk and took out a letter from the book. The envelope of this letter is 'Shi Dakai', which was given to Hong Xiuquan by Shi Dakai. When Shi Dakai left Nanjing, the momentum was huge. After Hong Xiuquan saw this, he wrote a letter to save the situation, hoping that Shi Dakai would return to Nanjing, but Shi Dakai found an excuse and did not come back.

A letter in Hong Xiuquan's hand is Shi Dakai's letter rejecting Hong Xiuquan.

"O Wing King, your departure from Tianjing has caused the prestige of this king to plummet, and it has also affected the great cause of this king. You're damned! Hmph, you wait, after this king takes care of the country's affairs and trains the soldiers, he will definitely take you. ”

He muttered to himself, but there was murder in his eyes.

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