Chapter 40: The Red Lady

Jining has now become the lair of the White Lotus Sect.

The White Lotus Sect has a long history, and Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, was born as a White Lotus Sect, and later felt that the White Lotus Sect was too dangerous after sitting in the world, so he banned it, but the White Lotus Sect never really died, but incarnated into various names and survived tenaciously.

But no matter how the name changes, the White Lotus Sect will always be the White Lotus Sect.

There is a leader in the White Lotus Sect, and the leaders are all female surnames, also called the White Lotus Virgin, or the unborn old mother, and there is the White Lotus Holy Aunt below, the White Lotus Envoy on the left and right, and then there are the incense masters of the Thirty-six Incense Hall, and then there are the disciples.

Jining Mansion.

The white lotus left envoy Li Qingshan entered Yaxuan under the guidance of two maids, Yaxuan was divided into two rooms inside and outside by the bead curtain, and there was a slender figure sitting behind the curtain, Li Qingshan quickly knelt down, bowed and said: "The subordinate white lotus left envoy knocked to see the sect leader, and wished the sect leader eternal happiness and longevity." ”

"Get up."

A languid and soft voice came from behind the curtain.

"Thank you, Sect Master."

Only then did Li Qingshan dare to get up and stand respectfully to one side, not even daring to take a breath.

A lazy and soft voice asked, "White Lotus Left Envoy, I heard that there is a good man named Liu Badao who wants to join the gang?" ”

"My subordinates are preparing to report this to the sect leader." Li Qingshan hurriedly responded, "My subordinates also have to report to the sect leader, and this Liu Badao brother has also brought great news." ”

"Oh, I don't know what the good news is?"

"Brother Liu Badao said that a large number of officers and soldiers with a large amount of ginseng, Dongzhu, gold and silver have arrived in Luqiao Town, and they will soon arrive in Jining."

"Looks like it's true." The White Lotus Sect Leader said, "Two days ago, I also received news from Nanjing, saying that Wang Pu, the general soldier of Datong, had escorted a large number of ginseng, Dongzhu and gold and silver to set off for the north, and I would be able to arrive in Jining in a few days, so that I could prepare in advance." ”

Li Qingshan said: "Sect Master, Wang Pu has taken a lot of gold, silver and jewelry from Liaodong, and he can't let it go easily." ”

"Of course you can't let it go, but Wang Pu is not easy to mess with." The White Lotus Sect Master said, "Come, I invite the right envoy of the White Lotus and General Li and his wife to come over to the mansion for discussion." ”

"Slaves and maids obey the law."

The two maids took the order.

In less than a cup of tea, Yuan Shizhong, the right envoy of the White Lotus, and a pair of young men and women entered Yaxuan under the guidance of the maids.

Especially the young woman, not only has a beautiful face, but also a fiery figure! The convex place is convex enough, the thin place is fine enough, the warped place is warped enough, and the fiery red power suit seems to be tailor-made for her, outlining the perfect curve to the fullest.

And those big watery eyes, as if they can speak, can really hook people's souls.

This young man and woman were none other than Li Yan and the Red Lady who were sent by King Li Zicheng to help the White Lotus Sect, and there were 3,000 elite soldiers who came with them.

"The subordinate White Lotus's right envoy Yuan Shizhong knocked to see the sect leader."

"See Master."

Yuan Shizhong knelt on the ground as usual to pay respects, but Li Yan and the red lady just hugged their fists.

"General Li and his wife are exempt from courtesy, and the right envoy of Bailian is exempt from courtesy." The White Lotus Sect Master's lazy and soft voice sounded from behind the curtain, "This seat has someone to invite you here, because there is a big matter I want to discuss with you. ”

Li Yan said: "Sect Master, please speak." ”

The White Lotus Sect Master said: "I got the news that Wang Pu, the chief soldier of Datong in the Ming Dynasty, led a large number of officers and soldiers from the waterway to Luqiao Town, and the warships of the Ming army also carried a large number of ginseng, Dongzhu, gold and silver. ”

Li Qingshan and Yuan Shizhong responded respectfully: "The subordinates are at the mercy of the sect leader. ”

Li Yan thought for a while and asked, "Sect Master, I don't know how many officials and soldiers Wang Pu brought here?" ”

The White Lotus Sect Leader replied in a flattering voice: "Not much, only two thousand people. ”

Li Yan asked, "I don't know how the sect leader plans to do it?" ”

The White Lotus Sect Master said: "This seat is expected to be stationed in Luqiao Town tonight, in order to avoid a long night dream, I would like to ask General Li and his wife to lead the army to a sneak attack overnight, of course, this seat will also let the White Lotus Left Envoy lead 5,000 elite soldiers to cooperate with your actions." ”

Li Yan frowned and said nothing, he knew best how much combat strength the White Lotus Sect's army had, as far as the more than 5,000 people under Li Qingshan were concerned, it was more appropriate to be a mob than an army! In fact, the White Lotus thieves were able to capture Jining, not by relying on the 3,000 elite soldiers under Li Yan and the Red Lady?

With the 3,000 elite soldiers under Li Yan and the Red Lady, it is not a problem to defeat the 2,000 officers and soldiers, but the problem is that the main general of this group of officers and troops is none other than Wang Pu, the general of Datong in the Ming Court!

Wang Pu led a lone army deep into the hinterland of Liaodong, smashed the old nest of Jiannu Shengjing in one fell swoop and captured the deeds of the slave chieftain Taiji is now known to the world, Li Yan and the Red Lady couple have naturally heard of it, and such a powerful opponent has to be careful all the time.

What's more, Wang Pu's officers and soldiers still came by water, and the artillery on the official warships was not vegetarian.

Seeing that Li Yan was silent for a long time, the White Lotus Sect Master asked in a coquettish voice, "What, does General Li have any difficulties?" ”

Li Yan said: "Sect Master, this Wang Pu is a powerful person, and there are extremely powerful artillery on the warships of the official army, my army is afraid that it will be difficult to succeed in the sneak attack, and the young general thinks that if you want to seize this huge wealth in the hands of Wang Pu, you can't do it brute force but can only outwit it." ”

The White Lotus Sect Leader said, "I don't know what General Li plans to outwit?" ”

Li Yan said: "The sect leader can send people to secretly place barrage iron cables in the north and south water gates of Jining, just wait for the officials and soldiers to enter the city, and then twist the barrage iron cable, Wang Pu and the huge wealth in his hands will not be able to fly away even if they have wings." ”

"Well, General Li really deserves his reputation." The White Lotus Sect Leader said in a flattering voice, "White Lotus's left envoy, White Lotus's right envoy, have you all heard, just do what General Li said, and immediately place a barrage in the north and south water gates!" ”

"The subordinates must obey the law of the Lord."

Li Qingshan and Yuan Shizhong complied and took the order.

The next time.

When Li Qingshan and Yuan Shizhong were leading people to set up a barrage iron cable, there was a detailed report that Wang Pu led the official army to go ashore in Luqiao Town, and went to Qingzhou by land, Li Qingshan and Yuan Shizhong did not dare to slack off, and hurriedly came to report to the White Lotus Sect Master, and the White Lotus Sect Master urgently summoned Li Yan and the Red Lady couple.

Li Yan asked, "Is something wrong with the sect leader being summoned in such a hurry?" ”

The White Lotus Sect Leader said: "General Li, I just made a detailed report that Wang Pu took the official army to take the land route and went to Qingzhou Mansion. ”

"What?" Li Yan lost his voice and said, "The official army has changed to the land route?" ”

The White Lotus Sect Leader said: "It seems that Wang Pu already knows the news of the Sect's capture of Jining, and Wang Pu must have abandoned the ship and went ashore to avoid the Sect's soldiers. ”

Li Yan said: "Is this news reliable? ”

"This information is absolutely reliable." Li Qingshan patted his chest and said, "The brother sent to Luqiao Town to inquire about the news said that the officers and soldiers removed dozens of heavy and heavy boxes from the ship, and two of them accidentally overturned, and all the real money poured out of them was not wrong. ”

Li Yan thought about it and was still not at ease, and asked again: "What about the fleet of sailors who sent Wang Pu to Shandong?" ”

Li Qingshan said: "After Wang Pu's officers and soldiers escorted the prisoner cart and the silver cart ashore, they turned back to Jiangsu. ”

Li Yan frowned and said, "So the official army really plans to change the route?" ”

The White Lotus Sect Leader said: "The fat that is delivered to your mouth must not fly like this, this seat has decided to pursue with a large army, and also asked General Li to send troops to help." ”

Li Yan hugged his fists and said: "The young general came to help on the order of the king, and he should serve." ”

"Okay." The White Lotus Sect Leader said in a flattering voice, "That seat is waiting for good news in Jijing." ”

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