Chapter 29: Contradictions within the rebels
Cheng Lei couldn't help but laugh when he heard this, this Duke of Duozan is really treacherous, this is obviously provoking the relationship between the rebel leaders. Even if Sikong didn't have any dissenting intentions at all, but in this way, the others had to guard against him, and they must be afraid that Sikong would harm them for the position of heir.
Encountering such a brother can be regarded as the misfortune of Sikong, according to Cheng Lei's understanding, Sikong is a dou who can't be helped. He was the heir that Duke Dozan had designated before, but he didn't have much ability but wanted to become the ruler of Silver Tower City as soon as possible, and was fooled into becoming a traitor by Ligg.
Ligg and the others are just using his name and bloodline, so that this rebellion is just a struggle for power between brothers to outsiders, and the federal government has no reason to interfere.
Otherwise, if it is a rebellion in the capacity of Lige, the governor of the city, then the federal government has the duty to send troops to help Duke Dozan put down the rebellion. In that case, the rebels have no chance of success at all, and Sikong is really not an ordinary fool if he is used by others and works for others.
Cheng Lei pondered the mess of these people in Yinta City, and went to Zheng Bin while smoking a cigarette. Now Cheng Lei doesn't have a good impression of these people in Silver Tower City, and he is happy when he stays with his brothers.
At night, in the secret room of the rebel base camp.
Wearing a straight military uniform, Baili sat on a chair with Erlang's legs crossed, looked at the three people in front of him and said: "Lord Lige, we used all kinds of tricks before, but you see now, our people are fighting less and less, and the military spirit is becoming more and more negative. Dozan's side was full of momentum, especially their mercenary guards, which made one of our attempts to block and a sneak attack fail. With so many people lost, how should we fight this battle! ”
Sikong also said at this time: "Not only is the morale of our soldiers low, but our gold coins are also spent on mercenaries and supplies. If there is no new financial resources, we can't afford to pay the soldiers, after all, our main force is still our own soldiers, how can we rely on those mercenaries alone! ”
After listening to the two of them, Lige nodded to indicate that he knew, and then asked Fei Bodao, "Do you have any news there?" ”
Fei Bo said very frustratedly: "Those hooligans in Nancheng are very slippery, and they will help whoever is powerful. The gentry in the northern city are also silent, but the people in the western city seem to have loosened up a little in the past few days, and I am working hard. ”
Lig asked with concern, "How is the one in Dongcheng, have you seen him?" ”
"No, Lord Ligg, I'm going to say something I shouldn't have said. The heart of the one in Dongcheng is not in our Silver Tower City at all, and the people we call back and forth may seem like children playing at home, and they are all in contact with the nobles of the Western Empire, how can they take us seriously? ”
Baili frowned, and said resentfully: "After all, he is also a person from Silver Tower City, and his nest is also in our Silver Tower City!" Promise him enough benefits, and I don't believe he will be indifferent! ”
Fei Bo said: "The one in Dongcheng is the most face-saving person in the west of several states and cities near us, and his oil mines have made him rich and rival the country, how can he take a fancy to our little profits." And we're just verbally making promises, it's just empty promises, even if I say it again, will he listen? Besides, people don't meet us at all now. ”
"Then cut off his wealth, pretend to be a bandit and rob his horse team, and see if he will be in a hurry, and then he will be in a hurry to see us, not us in a hurry to see him." Byry seemed to be quite proud of his approach.
Lig waved his hand and said: "Don't be whimsical there, that person is a character who would rather bend than bend, if you annoy him, he would rather fight to kill you than make money!" If that happens, it will be troublesome...... Forget it, let's talk about Dongcheng's affairs, as long as he is impartial, staying neutral is the best result! ”
Sikong interjected at this time: "He doesn't look like he is impartial, I'm afraid the two cannons over there in Dozan were brought back from the west!" If we don't pay attention to it, I think we will suffer a big loss sooner or later, and now as soon as they open fire, our soldiers will be scared! If Dongcheng really joins forces with Duozan, we don't have to fight. ”
"What do you say? Do you regret being a traitor with us, and do you make you tempted by the words you shouted over there? Let me tell you, no matter what time it is, you and we are grasshoppers on the same rope, and no one can escape! Can't you hear the words of praise and shouting? Baili shouted.
Sikong's face immediately turned pale when he heard this, and he hurriedly distinguished: "When did I say that I was tempted!" I mean, we have to reconnoiter clearly, if they really join forces, we can't fight at all, we have to find a way out in advance! Don't slander me, or I'll be done with you! ”
Byry said disdainfully, "A way out? Are you talking about going back to Duozan's side, and when he dies, you will inherit his position? I tell you, don't dream, wake up! ”
Sikong roared: "Baili, don't put on my head, I've always been a bright and upright person, if you think it's not pleasing to my eyes, I'll leave now!" ”
"Let's go? Are you going back to the arms of Dozan? ”
"That's it! Baili, you don't have to say a word, what kind of person Sikong is, how many of us still don't know? As long as we can sit here, we must trust each other, Sikong, don't go to your heart, Baili is a little short-tempered, in fact, there is no bad heart. Lig was busy playing a round game for the two of them, and he was afraid that these two people would really pinch each other, and it would not be good for anyone. In this situation, the four of them must unite in order to defeat Duke Dozan and seize control of Silver Tower City.
Sikong got angry, glared at Baili fiercely, and then stood up and walked away in a huff. Bailly was still muttering something, and Lig knew that he didn't say anything good, but Bailly was the one who controlled the military among them, and he couldn't offend him too much.
Lige thought in his heart: Sikong, this guy, will definitely be moved after hearing Duozan's shouting, and he will also be moved by him, but if he is moved, it depends on the situation. But Sikong definitely wouldn't think like that, although his personality was softer, but he had a tendon in his brain, maybe he would be angry and go to Duozan, so his plan would be completely ruined.
"Bairi, you send two people to follow Sikong day and night, don't let him out of sight, if you encounter any special circumstances, you can arrest him back without asking for instructions! Arrange it now. Lig said as he thought about it.
Baili nodded: "I think there will be something wrong with this kid, don't worry, I'll do it." What else is commanded? ”
Lig rubbed his forehead and said, "No, you go!" ”
After Baili left, Fei Bo persuaded Lig and said, "Don't worry, Lord Lig, I will definitely do what I have to do." Sikong actually doesn't have any dissenting intentions, I don't think this time it's a bit of a fuss? If we fall out with Sikong, that's the real conspiracy of Duozan! ”
Lig closed his eyes and said slowly: "I naturally know this in my heart, I just take precautions, if you do your own thing, you can go too!" ”
After Fei Bo left, the back door of the secret room opened, and a person entered, a beauty to be exact. This beauty wore a light blue dress, and her graceful figure loomed in the dress. She looks innocent at the age of seventeen or eighteen, and charming at the age of twenty or thirty, and she can't tell the age of this beauty from her appearance.
"Rika, it's time for us to think about retreat...... Alas! I originally wanted to take down the Silver Tower City and make you the lady who said everything in the Silver Tower City. It seems impossible now......" Lig said, looking at her a little tiredly.
Pear Blossom naturally walked behind Lig with gentle steps, and said while squeezing his shoulders: "Lig, maybe we are this kind of fate, you tried everything to save me from Duozan's hands, to be honest, I am very happy to follow you." Maybe I'm really an ominous person, and I'm really sorry for you to make you go from being a city manager to a rebel leader for me, and now you're running away for me......"
Lig touched her delicate little hand, and said with some intoxication: "With such a red face, what more can a husband ask for?" Ewha is worth everything I do for you! Even if it's a run, I'm ready for anything. You've seen those mercenaries, the twenty or so mercenaries of the tyrannical mercenaries actually only obey my orders. ”
"Moreover, I still have more than 3,000 gold victors in my hand, and this is the last chip in my hand. If it really fails, I'll take you to find a place to slowly develop your power, and I'll come back then! ”
Rika was a little surprised when she heard his words: "More than three thousand golden victors? Oh my God, how did you get all this money behind their backs? ”
Lige sneered: "Hmph, how can those three guys who are as stupid as pigs know that I have done something on the accounts!" I'll just tell you about it, they are not worth mentioning in my heart! ”
Rika smiled and said coquettishly, "I knew you were the best for me, so when are we leaving?" ”
"Look at the development of the war, if there is no turnaround, we will leave in three days! When the time comes, with the protection of those twenty mercenaries, we won't have to be afraid of anything! Lig said confidently.
Rika was a little strange: "Aren't those mercenaries all the most money-loving?" Why do they listen to you so much? ”
"Because they came to help us in the war and were paid fifteen hundred gold vik, but now that half of them are dead, it stands to reason that they can withdraw from the battle. But I gave them another 2,000 gold to keep us safe, knowing that the dogs hired have reputation as the most important thing in their eyes, besides money, and they won't break their word! ”