There were already four sets of candles lit in the study, but after all, they couldn't be as brilliant as in modern times, so the study was still a little dim. Wu Shigong almost lay on the desk in the study, carefully looking at the map of Henan that had been spread out by heart, and repeatedly considered the further movements of the peasant rebel army.

Today is the 10th day of November in the seventh year of Chongzhen, and at dusk, the messenger of Xuanmo, the governor of Henan, arrived. And this time, Xuan Mo did not simply send a junior colonel to deliver the letter, but sent a senator named Zhou Junwu from the governor's yamen.

This Senator Zhou is also in his early twenties, and he is famous, and like Xuan Mo, he is also a person from Beizhili. According to the rules of the Ming Dynasty government, that Senator Zhou must also be Xuan Mo's nephew and disciple, and he is definitely Xuan Mo's cronies, just to let him get acquainted with the affairs of the yamen for a while, and then go to Beijing to try to go further.

And Wu Shigong also read Xuan Mo's handwritten letter. The politeness of that tone simply made Wu Shigong a little flattered. The central idea of the letter was that Wu Shigong's Runing Army should send troops north to resist the peasant rebels re-entering Henan.

However, when Senator Zhou walked halfway to the road, he had already heard the news that the peasant rebel army had entered Henan for the second time, so when he saw Wu Shigong, he immediately demanded that the Runing army immediately send troops in an ordered tone to save the crisis in Henan.

As soon as he saw Zhou Junwu's arrogant face, Wu Shigong was a little impatient. Did he think he could really represent the governor? Does he think he can really command the Runing Army? Does he think that with the soldiers and horses of the Runing Army, he can really stop these hundreds of thousands of peasant rebels?

But Wu Shigong also had a city government after all, and he politely arranged Zhou Junwu to live on the surface, and promised Zhou Junwu to send people to spread the news, and gather the officials of Runing Mansion and Ye Zhong and others tomorrow to discuss the military situation.

In fact, Wu Shigong knew that the news of the second entry of the peasant rebel army into Henan was only one day later than Xuan Mo. In order to get the news in time, the secret sentinel points set up by the Shanchuan Division along the border with Henan have been further strengthened.

But the news came quickly and timely. But it's also true that there is not much information. It is only known that the total number of peasant rebels exceeded 300,000, and they were now united in one place, ready to come to the hinterland of Henan.

And now those high-ranking officers of the Runing Army are also in their respective units, and there are only Deng Qifan, Xue Yongli and other high-ranking officials in the headquarters of the Runing Army, so there are very few opinions that can come up with ideas for Wu Shigong's reference.

In the face of the threat of the peasant rebels, the only response that can be made is to block it with soldiers and cover it with water. But how? Now it's almost Wu Shigong's decision. But in case his decision deviated, resulting in a heavy loss of the foundation of the Runing Army, then Wu Shigong was also guilty. So the pressure on Wu Shigong now is quite large.

And the focus is nothing more than the movement of the peasant rebels. The best result, of course, is that both sides are at peace. But Wu Shigong also knew that this result was impossible, and the current control area of the Runing Army was too large. Too much has been invested in the interests in the controlled area, and the slightest movement of the peasant rebel army in Henan will threaten the Runing army, so it is impossible for the two sides to avoid friction.

Then the second result was to beat the peasant rebels and make them remember this lesson. Dare not approach the control area of the Runing Army again.

The worst possible outcome is an all-out war. However, this is also a next policy, because even if the Zuihou Runing Army wins. That would also be a loss of nerves and bones. It will definitely be extremely unfavorable for the future development of the Runing Army.

But it's easy to say, but it's not easy to do. First of all, Wu Shigong didn't know about the possible actions of the peasant rebels, so how could Wu Shigong deal with the problem?

So there is only one guess that Wu Shigong can do now. If you guess correctly, it is wise and martial, and you will be the first to anticipate the enemy. Guessed wrong? Then pick up the pieces and go!

And now Wu Shigong can't drag it out, the troops have been assembled, and the officials are also waiting for orders. After Wu Shigong made a decision, he would issue an order tomorrow to launch the war machine of the Runing Army.

The door to the study was gently pushed open. Qiongniang walked in with a food box in her hand.

Wu Shigong raised his head after hearing the voice, and saw Qiongniang smiling at Wu Shigong: "The slave family made a bowl of snacks for the master, and the master quickly drank it to warm his stomach!" ”

After all that's said. Qiongniang put the food box on the small table next to it, and took out a bowl of steaming white fungus soup from it.

After overusing his brain, Wu Shigong also felt a little tired, and he also took the opportunity to rest, so he straightened up, walked to the edge of the small table, picked up the white fungus soup and took a sip.

A warm current flowed from the mouth down the esophagus to the stomach, stretching the numb body again. The white fungus soup is very sweet, and those ladies also know that Wu Shigong likes to eat sweets, so Wu Shigong feels that it is particularly sweet to drink.

Wu Shigong smiled gratefully at Qiong Niang and asked, "Has the child slept?" ”

Qiong Niang suddenly replied with a smile: "I said that I would wait for the master, but I couldn't support it and fell asleep on my stomach." ”

At that time, three children of Qi County were captured by the Tartars, and one of the sons was born to Qiongniang. But so far, the whereabouts of the three children are unknown. So Qiongniang is very fond of this son now.

"Alas——!" Wu Shigong sighed with some regret, "I'm leaving tomorrow morning, and I don't have time to play with him for a while, maybe I can't stay at home during the Chinese New Year, I'm really sorry for you!" ”

"It's nothing, sir!" As long as Wu Shigong has this heart, Qiongniang also likes it very much, "The master is a person who does great things, and the slave family will not drag the master down." After finishing speaking, Qiongniang packed up the empty bowl and prepared to leave the study.

Wu Shigong gently ran his fingers across Qiongniang's waist, and said with a smile: "Wait for me for a while, and when I'm done with everything, we'll go back to the room together." ”

"Hmm!" Qiong Niang immediately nodded with a smile. But he immediately realized that his behavior was a little anxious, and his face immediately turned slightly red, and he lowered his head to Wu Shigong and stopped making a sound, but the corners of his mouth couldn't hide the slight hook.

Wu Shigong walked to the map again, and began to constantly place chess pieces on the map again, judging the possible actions of the peasant rebels and the response of the Runing army.

And Qiongniang, who had finished cleaning up, also sat down on the chair next to the small table, she held her head with one hand, looking at Wu Shigong who was bowing her head and contemplating, and gradually, Wu Shigong's serious expression made her intoxicated.

The candles burst into some lights from time to time, and the study was a quiet and warm scene! (To be continued......)