On the afternoon of the next day, the rebel coalition army of Gao Yingxiang and others was stationed outside the county seat of Puxian, only five miles away from the west gate.

Obviously, before attacking the county seat of Puxian, it was necessary to hold a military meeting, not only to repeatedly tell each other about their tasks, but also to warn each other. After all, no one wants their troops to be plotted by villains and become cannon fodder.

At this moment, in Gao Yingxiang's big tent, the leaders of the reinforcements from all walks of life gathered here, sitting on both sides, and Wang Ziyong was the first to sit on the left side, which can be said to have given Gao Yingxiang enough face.

After all, in terms of position, Wang Zi's use of the false title of the leader of the alliance is the highest existence, if it is investigated and asked to be the first, no one can refute it, and no one will refute it.

It seems that there has been a discussion for a long time, and there was a meeting before coming, and Wang Ziyong took the lead in speaking, and expressed the common aspirations of the other leaders.

"Leader Gao, let's talk about the ugly things ahead, although Wang and the other leaders don't care about this position of commander, but for some considerations, for the sake of fairness, cut off some people's careful thinking, before attacking the county seat of Puxian, either all teams will go hand in hand and attack the county seat of Puxian together; Either the vanguard units of each unit will be mixed together, each with the same number of people, as the first echelon to attack the county seat. ”

"Hehe, of course. In order to ensure fairness, and also to capture the county seat of Puxian as soon as possible, it is better to adopt the second plan. After all, if you fight on your own, the siege will be much less effective. ”

The corners of Gao Yingxiang's mouth twitched, and the smile was far-fetched, but the others didn't care, but Zhang Xianzhong said at this time: "Hey, by the way, Leader Gao, I heard that in the past half a year, you have gained a lot, not only has the strength expanded several times, but even the tiger squat cannon has captured a lot, there are forty or fifty guns." At this time, everyone is helping you attack Pu County, can't you hide your secrets? ”

As soon as these words came out, they immediately reminded everyone, and Luo Rucai immediately echoed: "Yes, Leader Gao, you can't hide your secrets?" If you can use the Tiger Squat Cannon during the siege, it can not only increase the probability of success in breaking the city, but also reduce the casualties of your soldiers. ”

Not only the Hui people, but also the old Hui Hui Ma Shouying was born in the military, and he spoke more frankly and directly.

"Leader Gao, we Mingren don't say secret words, we all know very well in our hearts that this time we use troops to attack the county seat of Puxian, and it is very easy to be careful and protect our soldiers. With just a few moves on the siege mission and assigning different tasks, you can successfully avoid or reduce the casualties of your own subordinates. ”

Hearing this, Gao Yingxiang's face twitched, and he only felt that he was very faceless, but Lao Huihui didn't care, he still stared at the other party, waiting for a satisfactory answer, but Wang Ziyong made a mud at this time, which seemed to be relieving Gao Yingxiang, but in fact, he was biased towards Lao Hui Hui Ma Shouying.

"Hehe, Leader Ma, you are too careful, how could Leader Gao do this? Not to mention that doing so will offend the leaders, and it will not be able to mix in the thirty-six battalions. If there is really such a plan, Leader Gao will not choose the second option, and mix the vanguard troops of all personnel together to attack the county seat of Puxian County. ”

"Hmph... I hope so! Ma Shouying snorted coldly, and then withdrew his aggressive gaze, no longer staring at Gao Yingxiang.

For a while, there was some embarrassment in the big tent, and Gao Yingxiang seemed to be a little unable to get off the stage.

Seeing this situation, Luo Rucai, known as Cao Cao, stood up again, was good at reconciling the contradictions between the leaders of the rebel armies, and quickly changed the topic.

"Alright, alright, chiefs, let's not talk about these unhappy things. The big war is coming, let's discuss how to attack the city? How to arrange the troops? After all, knowing how to use troops before the war, everyone is relieved, isn't it? There will be no such scruples and worries, High Chief, don't you say? ”

Gao Yingxiang felt very uncomfortable, as if he had eaten a fly, and some regretted pulling these leaders into the gang. Since Luo Rucai gave himself a step, it was impossible for Gao Yingxiang not to give face, so he immediately smiled, nodded lightly, and replied loudly: "What Leader Luo said is right, it is exactly this truth. ”

Gao Yingxiang's words paused, although he knew that Zhang Xianzhong and Luo Rucai were singing a double reed, and the others also had bad intentions, but they also had to answer the question just now to sweep away or alleviate everyone's suspicions.

Otherwise, once the operation is not done properly, it will not be able to appease these leaders, and they will be constrained by each other, which will not be conducive to the operation of attacking the county seat of Puxian County.

Therefore, Gao Yingxiang sorted out his emotions, groaned for a while, and after a while, he looked at everyone one by one, his eyes finally stayed on Zhang Xianzhong's body, and said in a calm tone: "What Leader Zhang said is right, there are indeed more than forty tiger squatting cannons below. Of course, in order to successfully take the county seat of Puxian County and take it as soon as possible, I, Gao Yingxiang, will definitely take out all my family resources and use all the tiger squat artillery to attack the county seat of Puxian. ”

Suddenly, Zhang Xianzhong and Luo Rucai glanced at each other, smiled slightly, and had a taste of successful schemes.

Not only that, but the other leaders were also bright-eyed, and they all felt a sense of sudden relaxation, and they were all happy and surprised by Gao Yingxiang's decision.

After all, whether it is in the official army of the imperial court or among the rebel armies of all walks of life, the tiger squat cannon is a rare thing, and one more thing represents an increase in strength. Storing more shells not only means that the 36th Battalion can gain a firm foothold, but also means that once it confronts the officers and soldiers head-on, or faces the encirclement and pursuit of the officers and soldiers, they are more sure.

Therefore, among the rebel armies of the 36th Battalion, there is a latent consensus that in normal times, whether it is a siege or a small and medium-sized battle with the official army, the tiger squat cannon is rarely used.

However, Gao Yingxiang agreed so easily and very refreshingly, how could he let go of the other leaders?

"However, ladies and gentlemen, although Puxian is surrounded by mountains on three sides, only the West Gate is suitable for a large-scale military attack. However, for the sake of safety, to take the county seat of Puxian more smoothly, and to reduce unnecessary casualties as much as possible, when attacking tomorrow, I hope that everyone will do their best, and also take out their own tiger squat cannons, and contain the officers and troops defending the city from the other three city gates. ”

At this time, there was going to be a leader to postpone and find a reason not to use the tiger squatting cannon to prevaricate, but Gao Yingxiang didn't give them this opportunity, and the speed of his speech accelerated a little, not only raised his voice, but also full of threat.

"Leaders, we are all out of the mix, we are rebelling with our heads, what are the tiger squat cannons and shells? If everyone is dead and no one operates the Tiger Squat Cannon, then it is a dead thing? Moreover, those brothers who came to defect are not as important as tiger squatting cannons and cannonballs? If those brothers knew that their leaders did not hesitate to use precious tiger cannons and shells for their own safety to save their lives, would they not be more loyal to fight for you and me, and charge into battle? ”

As soon as these words came out, everyone immediately blocked what they wanted to say.

None of the people present were fools, they were all smart, and they knew deep that once the news spread, their leaders would not hesitate to sacrifice their lives for a few shells, even if there would be no large-scale exodus, it would shake the morale of the army, and it would be difficult to recruit soldiers and horses in the future.

As soon as they thought of this, almost everyone cursed Gao Yingxiang in their hearts: "Made, old fox, you are really cunning and insidious, all of them are cheap to you." ”

Without any accidents, in the process of Gao Yingxiang's secretly complacent, sparse voices sounded in the hall one after another, and they all agreed to Gao Yingxiang's request.

After all, as long as you are not a fool, everyone understands a truth, once the news spreads, and then through the promotion of people with good intentions, exaggeration and demagogy, those of your subordinates are easy to be instigated, especially the lowest soldiers.

Gradually, although there was a harmonious atmosphere in the camp on the surface, there was a tense atmosphere in the secret, and the leaders were gritting their teeth at Gao Yingxiang, and they were put on a table by the latter, and everyone's hearts were very unhappy, and a feeling of hatred and hatred was brewing.

At this moment, Li Zicheng suddenly broke in from the outside, breaking this strange atmosphere, and instantly attracted everyone's attention, and couldn't help but look sideways.

I saw that Li Zicheng's expression was very unpleasant, his face was sallow, his lips were white, his legs were weak, his body was swaying, and he said in a weak voice: "Uncle, my nephew has asked you for help, I hope you can send some doctors over to heal my brothers." ”

In an instant, there was silence in the tent, a deathly silence.

Gao Yingxiang's expression was even more stiff, and some of the original relaxed and happy expressions disappeared, turning into a heavy color, which was very ugly, his brows were slightly furrowed, and he asked in a deep voice: "Hongji, what's wrong with you?" What's wrong with your Li Jiajun? ”

The other leaders were either expressionless, or had a warm smile on their faces, and some of them looked thoughtful, curious about what happened to Li Zicheng? However, without exception, all of them are in a posture of watching a good show, waiting to see jokes, looking at the excitement, nothing to do with themselves, hanging high.

"Uncle, it's like this, I don't know if it's a problem with food, or because of the climate, more than 1,000 people under my nephew's command suddenly vomited and had constant diarrhea. There are more than 1,000 people who have a high fever and are in a coma, and their nephews have also been hit, so they ask you for help. ”

As soon as the words fell, the four were startled, and everyone had an expression of disbelief.

The war was approaching, and before the attack on the county seat of Puxian began, Li Zicheng lost more than 3,000 people, accounting for almost eighty or ninety percent of the total army, and the rest of the people were even more unlikely to participate in the war.

After all, the more than 3,000 people who were sick still needed to be cared for, and someone needed to patrol and guard the camp. The war had not yet started, but it was impossible for Li Zicheng's 5,000 men to participate in the war.

The shock only lasted for a moment, not everyone believed it, and before Gao Yingxiang could wear it, someone stood up, and Wang Ziyong pretended to be concerned and said, "Oh... Li Xian's nephew actually happened to such an unfortunate thing, so what are you waiting for? Human life is at stake, and it just so happens that there are still some doctors in my army, so I'll send them to you now!" ”

The others reacted one after another, showing a sudden look, more like ill intentions, knowing what Wang Ziyong had in mind, and immediately reached out to help, more enthusiastic than Gao Yingxiang, who was an uncle, and cared a little more.

"Oh...? How could this happen? Leader Li, although rest assured, although my strength is not strong and I don't have many supplies, there are still some doctors in the army, as well as common herbs for treating typhoid fever and diarrhea, which may be able to solve the urgent need. ”

"And I, Luo Rucai, there are also some herbs in the army, as well as doctors, send someone back now, and let the doctors in the army go to Chief Li's camp to treat those brothers."

"Leader Li, although we have had some unhappiness, I, Zhang Xianzhong, can't see death without help, so I will immediately order someone to send the herbs over, as well as Lang Zhong in the army. What can help, just ask! ”

......

All of a sudden, the big tent was very warm, full of all kinds of caring words, as if his brother was sick, and they were generous and enthusiastic.

At this moment, Li Zicheng knew very well in his heart that under the smiling faces, there were hidden ill-intentioned hearts, wanting to spy on his own reality and the truth of the matter?

Of course, the deeper reason is that I am watching my uncle Gao Yingxiang's good show!

At the same time, Gao Yingxiang reacted and realized that he was a little too sluggish. Whether it is out of the relationship between superiors and subordinates, or that level of kinship, he should not be indifferent, and he should be the first to voice concern when he falls behind.

However, it is too late to be late, and it is useless to say too much, and it is impossible to say anything without any expression. Otherwise, you will not only become the laughing stock of everyone, but you will also be criticized by others, saying that you are unkind!

"Hongji, don't worry, I'll let people go over and take a look, send a doctor to diagnose and treat the condition, and issue medicine. If the treatment is not good, don't forget, the front is the county seat of Puxian, and there must be no shortage of good Langzhong, you can rest assured and recuperate with peace of mind. ”

As soon as Gao Yingxiang's voice fell, Zhang Xianzhong's eyes on the side were rolling for a while, and then he answered: "Yes, what Leader Gao said is that although Brother Li can recuperate with peace of mind, he doesn't have to worry about the war ahead." ”

Zhang Xianzhong's tone paused, turned to look at Gao Yingxiang with a smile, and said aloud with deep meaning: "Moreover, Brother Li, there are so many sick people in your army, presumably Leader Gao will not let you and your subordinates participate in the war again." High Chief, don't you say? ”

For a moment, Gao Yingxiang instinctively resisted Zhang Xianzhong's suggestion, and the other leaders were just stunned for a moment, and then understood Zhang Xianzhong's intentions, how could this person, who was very bad with Li Zicheng, suddenly make it clear for the other party?

At the same time, without waiting for Gao Yingxiang to answer, the leaders became active again, and pleaded for Li Zicheng one after another, showing a word of public opinion that had never been heard before, and the attitude was the same!

"Yes, Leader Gao, my nephew is so sick, and there are so many people under him who can't afford to be seriously ill, so don't let them go to war. When you're well, let's go to war again......"

"Yes, yes, let Leader Li rest and recuperate well. After his condition improves, he will participate in the war, which can be regarded as a new force for us, a backup force."

"High Chief, you can't be so ruthless, right? made his nephew so sick, it can be seen how heavy his subordinates are, and the high leader should not let these people go to the battlefield, right? ”

......

The words have been said to this, Gao Yingxiang will not agree, no longer express his position, and give a positive answer, even if he does not become the target of public criticism, he will be drowned by the spittle of others.

"Hongji, if you listen to the words of the leader, don't go to war, and take good care of your subordinates, which is the greatest support for your uncle......"