At this time, Li Zicheng waved his hand, his expression returned to normal, and at the same time solemnly turned to say: "Okay, now that you all know my plans and future plans." Then, it should be understood that our main task at present is to gain a firm foothold in the 36th Battalion and create a certain name, so as to gain a place among the rebel armies from all walks of life and be fully prepared for the next move. ”

As if thinking of something, Tian Jianxiu showed hesitation, and finally said in a deep voice: "Boss, the brothers all understand this. Half a month ago, you offered advice to the high chief, analyzed the general situation of the world, and told you about the difficult situation that the rebel army might face."

"Yes, Jianxiu, what's wrong? Any questions? Li Zicheng asked a few words in a timely manner, and said with relief: "If you have something to say, you don't have to beat around the bush so much." ”

"Boss, that's right, as expected, the high leader did tell those opinions and methods in public, and the leader of the Wang Alliance also listened to it and put it into practice. However, judging from the current situation, Wang Mengzhu ordered Luo Rucai and Zhang Xianzhong to join forces with the Gao chieftain to attack Ningxiang in the southwest of Taiyuan Prefecture and Shilou in the north of Pingyang Prefecture, and some rebel armies were responsible for attacking Jishan, Wenxi and other prefectures and counties in the south of Pingyang Prefecture, while he led other rebel armies to the east and attacked Hejian, which is located in the border area of northeast Henan Province and has long been out of Lu'an Mansion in Shanxi. ”

"Fang Liang, after saying so much, what do you want to say?" Everyone else smelled a trace of something unusual, but Li Zicheng asked calmly, as if what Tian Jianxiu said had nothing to do with him.

Hearing this, Tian Jianxiu was anxious, and his tone couldn't help but increase a little.

"Boss, the other rebel leaders may not be able to see it, don't you really notice something?"

As a geography master, traveling all over the world, when Tian Jianxiu just finished speaking, a picture appeared in Xu Xiake's mind, and he couldn't help but answer: "Boss, Captain Tian's meaning is already very clear, the reason why Wang Ziyong has such a layout is that he wants us and other rebel armies to block the disaster for him, and block Cao Wenzhao's possible attack at any time, so that he can take the opportunity to break away from Shanxi, a place of right and wrong, and use the river as a springboard, so as to enter the hinterland of Henan." ”

Wu Ruyi took the lead and began to express his opinion, and his words were full of irony.

"The leader of the 36th Battalion is really good at calculating, and he is quite good at picking places. Hejian Town is located in the middle of the Zhejiang River, which is the place where the upstream Qinglongji and the downstream Dadianji and other business travelers converge and open, and the businessmen gather, the day into the gold, and it is the material distribution center of Shanxi and Lin County. The 'Shanxi Hall' at the west end of Nandi Street is even more famous all over the world. If the king captures this place with his own use, let's not talk about the expansion of troops? The seized gold, silver, jewelry, oil, grain, rice and cloth alone were enough for him and his subordinates to have enough food and clothing, and within a year, they no longer had to worry about material things. ”

Among the crowd, Liu Fangliang was the most sluggish to react, and when he heard this, he suddenly realized something, and even scolded and said: "Made, Wang Ziyong, this old guy is really insidious enough, let us fight in front and block the attack of Cao Wenzhao and other officials and soldiers, but this old boy is making a fortune in the back, damn!" ”

Li Guo's expression was very solemn, and he nodded again and again when he heard it, and then added: "Looking back now, Wang Zi's use of this thirty-six battalion alliance leader is really insidious. From the meandering wharf of the Yellow River in the north, all the way south, passing through Ningxiang, Shilou, Jishan, and Wenxi County in the south of Pingyang Prefecture, it is just the westernmost part of Shanxi Province to establish a defensive line. Even if Cao Wenzhao, Hong Chengchou and others eliminated all the rebellions in Shaanxi and entered Shanxi, it was us who faced the first wave of impact from the official army. Once the big thing is bad, you can escape. ”

After everyone was complaining and complaining, Li Zicheng said lightly: "It's not surprising that Wang Ziyong would do this." What's more, before we came, we knew that the 36th Battalion was formed temporarily, so as to weaken the impact of Wang Jiayin's death. Moreover, as we all know, the king's use of this alliance leader is nothing more than a fictitious title, and he cannot give orders to other rebel armies. Since it is not his own army, it is not difficult to understand that the king is doing this for his own use. If it were me, I would do the same. Why not do it at the expense of others and for self-interest? ”

"But it's too inauthentic for the king to do it for his own use." Gao Yigong suddenly broke in, seemed to hear the words behind everyone, and said with a disappointed face.

Hearing an abrupt voice, everyone was startled at first, but when they saw the person who came, they returned to their usual colors. Although they have only been together for more than half a month, everyone has already fallen in love with Gao Yigong's temperament, and he has a thorough understanding of him, and he trusts him very much.

After all, compared to other rebel armies from all walks of life, this is his brother-in-law's troops, how could he betray their boss Li Zicheng and leak the talk here?

However, hearing Gao Yigong's emotion and a look of righteous indignation, Li Zicheng laughed it off and said calmly: "Yigong, this is a rebellion, this is a battle for territory, not the rivers and lakes between chivalrous warriors, it is impossible to talk about benevolence, righteousness, morality, and rules of the rivers and lakes." Otherwise, how can we rebel? ”

"Well, brother-in-law, I see."

Gao Yigong answered honestly, which seemed very decent and unexpected to everyone. According to the past few days of getting along and understanding each other, Gao Yigong is not such a good talker, but now he is so obedient.

This alone shows how clever the boss is in controlling people!

Li Zicheng didn't care what everyone was thinking, but he looked at Gao Yigong again and asked, "Yigong, aren't you accompanying your sister to teach those soldiers in the army to recognize some common herbs?" How did you get here? ”

As soon as these words came out, Gao Yigong was immediately reminded, and hurriedly said: "Brother-in-law, it's like this, it's already winter now, and it's impossible to take those brothers into the mountains to identify herbs and collect some medicine for knife wounds and fever." My sister said that if she wanted to have every brother have those standing medicines on their bodies to treat knife wounds, fever, and cough, they had to go into the city and buy them, but that was impossible. Brother-in-law, you just arrived here with the troops, the problem of eating is barely solved, and you are still worried about getting dressed, how can you have extra money to buy those bruises? ”

Li Zicheng nodded, looking deeply appreciative, and didn't say anything, but turned his head to look at Li Guo and asked, "Guo'er, how is the situation in Yueyang?" There is no suitable object of action. Moreover, winter is about to begin, and the brothers can't wait long, and they must get a batch of winter clothes as soon as possible. Otherwise, the morale of the army will be unstable. ”

Almost as soon as he finished asking, Li Guo answered.

"Uncle, everything has been investigated. Considering the situation in all aspects, after some discussion with the captains, it was most appropriate to attack Hechuan Town in Yueyang County. This city is located twenty miles north of Yueyang, and it happens to be the only place for us and the high leader to go and attack the stone tower. Although Hechuan City is not very rich, it can also supplement some of our food, grass and clothing. Especially herbal medicine, Hechuan Town is famous for its abundance of herbs, and we can just purchase some ointments for bruises. ”

Hearing that there was a fight, Gao Yigong was excited at first, and seemed to think of something again, so he turned suspicious and asked puzzledly: "Procurement?" If you don't have money, what can you procure? ”

Everyone looked at each other and smiled, and they had a common understanding. Among the people, except for Li Zicheng, Li Guo has the best relationship with Gao Yigong, and he deservedly explained: "Hehe Yigong, since you have heard of Li Jiajun's prestige and what he did in Shaanxi. Then you should know that Li Jiajun not only robbed homes and houses, killed corrupt officials and corrupt officials, but also took care of robbing the rich and helping the poor. ”

Li Guo paused, winked at Gao Yigong, and looked full of deep meaning before continuing: "As long as there are people, as large as a city inhabited by 10,000 households, and as small as a village with less than a hundred people, there is a difference between rich and poor, let alone a city like Hechuan City?" As long as he is taken, will there be a shortage of silver? ”

Hearing this, Gao Yigong's eyes lit up, and he regained his excitement again, and hurriedly said, "That's right! In the small county town, perhaps there is not much silver and grain in the treasury of the Yamen Mansion. However, there will definitely be no shortage of rich people and rich people in the city. After the capture of Hechuan City, we left some silver and grain, and the rest of the confiscated things were given to the people. Anyway, too much stuff is a drag, not conducive to the march. ”

"That's good, it's a good job, and the reaction is pretty fast!" Liu Fangliang walked up and touched Gao Yigong's head, as if he was praising him, but in that posture, it was as if the elders were talking to the juniors.

"Go to Liu's head, you still need to say it." Gao Yigong pushed Liu Fangliang's big hand away and said dissatisfiedly.

At this time, Tian Jianxiu walked up and suddenly said: "Boss, there is a Huo Mountain near Hechuan City, do you think we should stay there for a short time, and store the materials that can't be taken away there?" ”

Hearing this proposal, Li Guo, Wu Ruyi, Xu Xiake and others all looked moved, looking at Li Zicheng with hope, but Gao Yigong was full of doubts, I don't know why, Li Zicheng replied lightly: "No"

"Why? Huoshan is one of the five major towns and mountains in the Guannai, which is enough to echo the standards for establishing cottages. Before Li Zicheng finished speaking, Tian Jianxiu didn't have time to ask rhetorically, but Liu Fangliang couldn't help but preemptively question.

It seems that he had expected it for a long time, perhaps because he had long been used to it, Li Zicheng did not pay attention to Liu Fangliang's doubts, but continued to take care of himself: "Let's not talk about whether Huo Shan adheres to the standards of the base area. That's all, we just came to Yueyang, and we haven't gained a firm foothold yet, so we are simply weak to build a cottage in Huoshan. Besides, surrounded by spies from the leaders of the 36th Battalion, there are many people mixed together, in this small Yueyang County, as long as there is such a small action, there is no secret at all? How to build a secret cottage? What's more, Hechuan City is a small county town, how many things can be seized? ”

Except for Gao Yigong, everyone else nodded abruptly, soberly realizing that now is not the time to establish a new basis. Especially there is a key factor in it, the boss has not yet pointed it out, Xu Xiake said: "Moreover, the most important thing is that we can't stay long in Yue**, and we can only stop in Hechuan City for ten days and half a month, and then we have to follow Leader Gao and them to the stone tower and take it down." In such a short period of time, not to mention the factors mentioned by the boss, even if there is not, it is impossible to establish a cottage in Huoshan. ”

At this time, Li Zicheng said calmly again: "Okay, don't have other ideas." It is already a great luck to be able to gain a firm foothold among the many rebel armies and solve the matter of eating, drinking and clothing as soon as possible. Let's discuss here today, and in two days, we will take action and take Hechuan City as our foothold. ”

However, the crowd did not disperse immediately, but Li Guo asked on behalf of everyone: "Boss, before you act, do you want to report to the general alliance leader of the 36th battalion, Wang Ziyong?" Or tell the high chief? After all, on the bright side, we are still under the control of the high leader. Although this operation is not big, it is not small, and it is only a little more than twenty miles from here. ”

Li Zicheng did not answer immediately, but frowned, thought for a moment, and then replied decisively: "Whether the operation can go smoothly or not, confidentiality is the most important. Before the operation, if the news leaked, not only would the plan change, which would cause the fortification of Hechuan Castle to be strengthened, but also the cost of the siege would increase. Moreover, although Hechuan City is not a fertile place, no matter how small the mosquito is, it is still meat, and it is difficult to guarantee that others will not be greedy. Once the other rebels join in, we will have a lot less money and food. ”

"The boss is right. Once the news leaks out, it is a small matter to divide the money and food, and the casualties of the brothers are to increase the big thing. Moreover, this is our first battle in Shanxi, if we can't fight beautifully, if we are inserted for a while, even if we successfully take Hechuan City, we will make jokes in the 36th battalion, thinking that we are easy to bully, and anyone can come so suddenly. Tian Jianxiu touched his chin, his eyes lit up inexplicably, and he said so contemptuously.

"Jianxiu is right, you can't pin your fate on others." Li Zicheng said indifferently, and then turned to say: "As for the thirty-six battalion alliance leader Wang Ziyong, there is no need to report anything. There is still a need to talk about it, Leader Gao. However, it will not be until after the action and the occupation of Hechuan City that the high leader can be told. ”

"Well, uncle, I see." Li Guo responded, as if he had thought of something, and added: "Since we want to ensure the secrecy of the attack on Hechuan City, we will not leak the news. Then, either in the second half of the night, I quietly left with five hundred brothers; Or, under some pretext, go out five hundred people during the day, go directly to Hechuan City, launch a surprise attack, and take it down like lightning. ”

Wu Ruyi thought for a moment, and then suggested: "I think it's better to use the latter method. Because, taking advantage of the dawn, the gate of Hechuan City was opened, and some brothers could enter the city in disguise, suddenly attack at the city gate, and capture Hechuan City in one fell swoop. If the former method is adopted, it will either be stormed that night, or it will be delayed until dawn the next day, when the gates will be opened."

"No, no, if you attack strongly, the casualties will increase greatly, it's not our Li family's fighting style. If it is delayed until dawn the next day, the longer it takes, the more likely it is that something unexpected will happen. Without waiting for Wu Ruyi to finish speaking, Liu Fangliang retorted first, showing rare wisdom and calmness.

No one argued anymore, but they set their eyes on Li Zicheng, and everyone behaved so naturally and tacitly.