Everyone in the hall, with Wen Chou's words, changed their expressions many times, and they also had a basic understanding of the cause of the incident.

"In this way, it is the county magistrate and county lieutenant of Gaoyi who are responsible for a lot?" County Lieutenant Liu Jun said.

It stands to reason that this is true. However, the thieves are strong, and our coalition forces are weak, and they cannot hold their positions under the onslaught of the thieves, which is also one thing. Wen Chou added.

"In this case, Wen Jun came here this time to borrow soldiers again to defend against the thieves!" The county gentleman Zhang Chi said.

"Exactly, since the thieves have captured Gaoyi County, they must not be allowed to gain a firm foothold here, otherwise our county will be their next target. Don't be left unguarded. Wen Chou said simply.

"The first thing Wen Jun should consider is the safety of Shahe Township! It is rushing in Gaoyi County and Pingjian County. It is the only way for thieves to expand. A county official said.

"Honestly, it's true, but don't you know that 'lips and teeth are cold'? Besides, this is a state affair, and the monarchs have any reason to ignore it? Wen Chou said solemnly.

"Haha, Wen Jun is reasonable, and we haven't said anything about it, don't send troops to defend against the thieves! This is a national affair, and everyone has their own needs to contribute. The county gentleman Zhang Chi said. He also knows this inevitability. Besides, Shahe Township is still subordinate to Pingjian County, and with this alone, he can't sit idly by.

It's just that the number of troops to send is a debatable question. It is also the people who are most concerned about it. In the same way, they also thought that they could really get some credit and qualifications after defeating Guo Daxian's department, so that they could go further in their careers.

"In that case, then I'll discuss it first, and how many troops will be sent!" Liu Jun, the county lieutenant, saw Zhang Chiyan and said, and hurriedly proposed. After all, the sooner this happens, the better.

"Okay, since Wen Jun came in person, he naturally has a case on how to resist the thieves, so you might as well tell me how many soldiers are needed, and let's hear about it, and see if I can make it up?" The county monarch Zhang Chi said to Wen Chou.

"There are as many as 40,000 or 50,000 people in the county, but there are tens of thousands of human beings who are strong, and the thieves are all soldiers, and if the number is small, there will definitely be no effect. Just like my coalition some time ago. Therefore, I think that we should gather as many men as possible to fight a war of the 'people' against the bandits. In this way, there is no so-called numerical disadvantage. Wen Chou had already thought about this matter and said at the moment.

"Fight a war of the 'people'." Zhang Chi asked with a frown. Not only him, but also the county lieutenant Liu Jun and Yiying county officials did not understand the so-called Wen Chou.

"Exactly, the people, the heads of the counties and townships! Only by fully mobilizing them can they unite as one and hate the same enemy! Fight the thieves together, and we can win it. Of course, it doesn't have to be that all the thieves in the capital of Qiandu are fighting hand-to-hand with swords. I just need them to be on my side! Wen Chou explained.

As soon as Wen Chou said this, it was clear and clear, and everyone was stunned. This is indeed a method, although it is a bit stupid, but it is indeed a fundamental method, and it will definitely work. It's just that this mobilization of the leaders is not easy to do.

"In that case, how should we mobilize the leaders to defend against the thieves?" Zhang Chi then asked. With his prestige in the county, it was not enough to make these tens of thousands of leaders die for it. That's why I asked.

"What people tend to do is nothing more than the word 'profit'. First, it is understood by reason and moved by emotion, so that it has a personal feeling, and if you don't know it, you have no place to live; second, to promise benefits, a certain amount of rice grain, and a certain amount of money; Third, since you are a county citizen and are blessed by the county, you should also contribute to the county! Otherwise, they should be driven into the wilderness and left to fend for themselves. This is the last resort. Wen Chou said three things at the moment.

When Zhang Chi heard this, he pondered for a long time, frowning: "The first policy is indeed a good law, but I am afraid that it will have little effect; The second strategy was barely feasible, but the county treasury was empty and did not dare to act rashly; The third policy is to force the people into danger, how can it be done? ”

"The first strategy is to show the benefits and harms to people, if you can't drive away the thieves, the harvest of the near season will be wiped out, and the distant ones will be exiled to other places, which is for the thieves; The second policy, although the township is small, there is still a military department, and some grain is stored, and 100,000 stone grain can be temporarily raised as a reward; The third policy is really a last resort. I hope that the leaders of the Qianqian will be interested and will not let us use the thunderbolt method!" Wen Chou didn't know that this county monarch Zhang Chi wanted to make a name for himself but was unwilling to "bleed", so he pondered for a long time before he spoke.

"Well, with Wenjun's words, then it will be much easier for us to mobilize the head of the Qianqian to resist the thieves!" When Zhang Chi heard this, he looked at everyone in the hall with a smile and said.

"Wenjun has such great virtue and righteousness, he will definitely be rewarded by the county dynasty, and the matter of moving to the left is not far away!" A county official complimented.

"Wenjun is willing to contribute food and help the militia, which is really a blessing for the county!" A county official said

Since they don't have to pay out of their own pockets, the people in the hall are naturally happy. They complimented Wen Chou, as if the shackle army had been repelled by them. made Wen Chou smile bitterly, the corners of his mouth twitched, and he reluctantly responded to them one by one with a smile.

The rest of the matter was simple, everyone discussed it for a while, and then mobilized the leaders of the Qianqian in all directions of the county town in front to participate in the defense against the thieves. Wen Chou and the county monarch Zhang Chi went to the armory to take a look and temporarily borrowed weapons from the county. also accompanied the county lieutenant Liu Jun and patrolled more than 2,000 heavily armed county guards. These county officials are what Wen Chou really relies on. It is also the main force of its return to attack the thieves.

The reinforcements in Pingjian County have made outstanding substantial progress, and they will be able to assemble and go to Taolinsai in less than one day.

Of course, it is not only Pingjian County that has made progress, but also the other three townships in the county, which are also going smoothly, as if they have been waiting for Wenchou to send someone to come, which can be said to be a hit. I think that the defense strength of these three townships is much weaker than that of Shahe Township and Pingjian County. If Guo Daxian's thieves stabilize, the next target of the attack will be them. Naturally, they are much more active!

In addition, Jiang Xuan and others in Luancheng County were also relatively smooth, and after hearing Jiang Xuan's intentions, Du Yi, the county magistrate of Luancheng County, immediately overrode public opinion and ordered the county lieutenant to lead two thousand heavily armed county guards to rush towards Taolinsai. Shahe Township is his home, how can it make thieves get involved? If so, where can it be?

However, a day later, the personnel assigned to various places completed Wen Chou's task relatively smoothly. began to lead the people back to Taolinsai to make final preparations for the return of the thieves. There are different numbers of people from near and far, but there is an equally tense and exciting atmosphere.

Two days later, in the fifth year of Zhongping, the fourth day of the first month of March. Outside the peach forest.

The gathering of more than 30,000 people is exactly all the troops that Wen Chou gathered this time to return to attack the thieves. Among them, 10,000 people in this township, 5,000 people in the other three townships, 15,000 people in Pingjian County, and 2,000 people in Luancheng County are all strong and strong, and all have blades in hand.

Among them, there are 2,000 elite people in Taolin, 1,000 elite people in Sanxiang, 2,000 elite county soldiers in the county seat, and 2,000 elite soldiers in Luancheng County! So far, the 7,000 elite army is far superior to the elite of the thieves. Even the other strong ones are better than ordinary thieves. How can this battle not be won!

This is all the strength that Wen Chou can muster! If it can't be defeated again, it will be the end of the day.

The army is out! An army of more than 30,000 people marched towards Gaoyi County. The sword is pointed at Gaoyi!

Wen Chou here actively gathered people to prepare to return to Gaoyi County, and in Gaoyi County and Guansi, the thieves never rested. They are also discussing the future development path.

After all, they have already occupied Gaoyi County, and their power has further developed and grown! The person in charge between the two counties must also be determined! The commander-in-chief doesn't need to say much about Guo Daxian, but he can't be separated into two to be in charge of the affairs of the two counties! There must be a general on top, and this is what his generals are concerned about.

"Dashuai, do you think I'm going to take advantage of the morale to break through the Taolin Fortress in one fell swoop?" Liu Min took the lead in speaking. Compared with the people in the upper position that others care about, Liu Min cares about the life and death of Taolin Sewen.

"Taolinsai is adjacent to Shahe Township, and there are tens of thousands of people gathered among them, heavily guarded, and all of them are united, even the morale is not comparable to the people of Gaoyi County, if you don't prepare well, it will not be easy to attack!" When Guo Daxian heard this, he pondered for a moment before he spoke. That's a very pertinent point.

"It's just that if we can't take this opportunity to pull out the thief, I'm afraid he will have a chance to breathe and make a comeback!" Liu Min saw whether Guo Daxian had the intention of sending troops, and said eagerly.

"No, I don't send troops to pull out the thieves, but we just need to make some preparations, and when the prisoners in the county are naturalized into our people, then our army will pour 50,000 people, how can we be invincible?" Guo Daxian comforted Liu Minyan and said.

Since Guo Daxian has said so, what else can he, Liu Min, a person who defected to the guest house, say. said: "It's still handsome and thoughtful, and it's too late to go down." ”

"Dashuai, this Gaoyi county is much bigger than that house county, I don't know how you want to run this place, Dashuai?" A rugged-looking mighty man asked.

When Guo Daxian heard this, he said proudly: "Since this city is taken by our army, it naturally cannot be easily lost, so we should manage it well, and use it as a base to affect the surrounding counties!" I can't say that our army can be like Zhang Yan, the marshal of Daqu, and sit on the land of three or four counties! ”

"With the leadership of the commander, our army will definitely be able to develop and grow! Not to mention three or four counties, even three or four counties are not a problem! The man complimented.

"Yes, yes"

All of a sudden, the people in the hall continued to compliment. Guo Daxian is naturally happy, after he sits in the two counties, his mentality has also changed slightly, perhaps he doesn't know that the sense of pride and expansion has already appeared.

"If I own several counties, you will be the county guards!" Guo Daxian laughed loudly. Then he said, "In that case, what do you think about running this county?" Despite the word. ”

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