Liu Hong gradually folded the fan and said with a smile: "That's it." Knowing his own strength and knowing what to do when and when, General Meng is really wise and wise! As for the Liu family, although they were born in business, they have always valued faith and righteousness, so how could they lie and deceive each other? With the current trend, cooperation is beneficial to both sides, and division is two defeats. If General Meng joins forces with the Liu family, the entire county will be sure, and maybe it will be able to develop outward! ”

"It is the best policy to see more and move less, and we will discuss it in the future!" Mu Yi interjected on the side: "My own one-third of an acre of land has not been stabilized, how can I have the energy to say anything else?" ”

"Isn't it stable yet?" Meng Jiucheng seemed puzzled, but he didn't say anything, just looked at Mr. Huang from Mu Yi.

Liu Hong gradually felt that Meng Jiucheng seemed to be just a signboard, but it might be Mu Yi or Mr. Huang who wanted to call the shots. Of course, precautions are necessary, and no one will believe in empty words.

In fact, it was not that Liu Wenzheng did not want to send troops to get rid of this sudden rise of the scourge, but that Zhou Gui was defeated too quickly, he did not know the details of the Red Turban Army, and it would take time to deploy troops. Therefore, he sent his son to come, both as a delay and as a temptation. At the same time, the town of Lingyang has strengthened its defenses and increased its troops.

Of course, if the situation can become clear soon, Liu Wenzheng also hopes to temporarily stop the sword soldiers. This is also what Liu Tingyu meant, it is best to wait for the Red Jacket Army and the Jin Army to divide the victory and defeat, and then decide to stop.

Speaking of the present, Liu Hong gradually felt that although prevention was inevitable, it was unlikely that the Red Turban Army would attack again in the short term. In other words, the contradiction between the Liu family and Meng Jiucheng has not yet broken out. In this way, the Liu family can be calmly arranged, and get Liu Tingyu's support.

And Meng Jiucheng also had the idea of delaying, waiting for the reorganization and training of the troops to be completed, and when all local government affairs were taken over smoothly, he would take action against the Liu family.

At that time, the number of troops will still be less than Liu Wenzheng. However, there will be abundant materials, a large increase in weapons and equipment, and a great increase in the combat strength of the troops, and there is still a great certainty of victory in battle.

At the same time, Meng Jiucheng is also waiting for the changes in the general situation, waiting for his own strong soldiers and horses, and the availability of civil and military talents.

In three or four months at most, Yang An'er will be defeated and killed, the main force of the Jin army will attack Li Quan, and the entire Juzhou will also fall apart. Scattered Red Jacket Army, a small number of local Jin Army garrisons, landlords and local tyrants who strive to protect themselves, and men and horses who rebelled and surrendered. In the chaotic situation, it is a good opportunity for the united Red Turban Army to sweep and expand.

Wait until next year or the year after, the Jin army will defeat Li Quan and attack Liu Erzu again. Meng Jiucheng hoped that the Red Turban Army at that time had already occupied several counties, with tens of thousands of horses, relying on the mountainous areas to open up the sea mouth; He even has the strength to go to support Liu Erzu, so that Liu Erzu's headquarters can continue to play the role of barrier Maji Mountain base in Tai'an and Yizhou.

Under the premise that they have their own thoughts, but they don't want to take big action in the short term, Meng Jiucheng and Liu Hong gradually talked happily and were harmonious.

After the talk, Meng Jiucheng set up a banquet to entertain Liu Hongjian and sent gifts back, agreeing not to invade each other and unite with the outside world. As for whether this is the Jin Army or the Red Jacket Army, the two sides are vague, and they can only be determined after the situation is clear.

When Liu Hongjian was sent away, Meng Jiucheng had already cooled his face, and repeatedly ordered Mu Yi and Han Shouzhong to lead 800 men and horses, and set out tomorrow to eliminate the various armed forces that were like separatism.

Although Han Shouzhong still needs to be observed, he also has the intention of ordering him as the main general. After all, the soldiers and generals he brought were all men and horses of the Red Turban Army, and even the personal guards were temporarily selected from the battalion, so how could he dare to have anything else in mind?

This operation will take three or two days at most, and even if Liu Wenzheng makes some changes, Meng Jiucheng will be able to resist some time with more than 1,000 people in Crossroads Town. And the two troops are not far away, and it is too late for Wenxin'er to return.

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Both sides of the road are already paved with green, and the occasional wildflower is red or yellow, brightening up the monotonous vision.

Xuanqing took a deep breath, it was the fresh and gentle smell of earth and plants. The breeze blew like a happy sigh, and occasionally the chirping of feathered birds in the woods could be heard.

That's right, he's back. After a few months, his change was that he had a few more injuries on his body, and the changes he saw when he returned made him surprised and unbelievable.

"Lao Wang, I see that your apprentice is good, and you have to look like you." The donkey cart jolted, and the middle-aged man sitting next to him seemed to wake up from his contemplation, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, this will be seen soon, how is it still not clear?" ”

Xuan Qing exhaled a long breath lightly and said slowly: "If it is his own ability, I am not very worried, but I am afraid that someone with ulterior motives is using him, and he is in danger but he does not know it." ”

"Then you are not kind enough to take us there." Another person in the car had a bloodstained cloth on his head, and seemed to be dissatisfied: "I just picked up a life, I'm afraid I'm going to return it to you again!" ”

Snorted, Xuan Qing didn't argue with him, knowing that he didn't mean that, he was just joking. Their own brothers, live and die together, if they don't come, they won't back down.

"I don't think it's that serious." The middle-aged man stroked his sparse beard and said thoughtfully: "I heard from the people in the Taoist temple, your apprentice still has some skills. The villages and towns passed along the way, mentioning Meng Jiucheng, are also praised. ”

Xuanqing thought for a moment and said in a deep voice, "I hope so." It's just that this change is too big, and a certain family, well, is difficult to accept for a while. ”

"Don't pretend to be a monk!" The injured man yawned and said with contempt: "The Taoist priest who kills people like hemp, I'm afraid you're the only one in the world, right?" ”

"To kill the wicked is to do good." Xuanqing rolled his eyes and said, "You are a Khitan, do you know a fart?" ”

"You two, the boss is not small, and it is uncomfortable to be together without quarrel." The middle-aged man hurriedly interjected to stop it and said, "Stop it, but it's almost there." ”

Hmph, hum! The two men glared at each other and closed their mouths for a moment.

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The size of the territory means the size of the population and resources, and it also means the number of troops that can support it.

Of course, if you're going to feed your army by raiding, you don't have to think about it that much. But that is the rogue bandits, there is no logistics base, there is no fixed supply of grain, just like a swarm of locusts, where they can eat, and after eating, it will be a waste.

Therefore, a base area in the true sense of the word should be able to be self-sufficient, able to stand firm in the stormy seas, and persist for a long time.

The two groups of people went out to fight, Meng Jiucheng was in charge, but he had no leisure, and the military industry and government affairs were so busy that he hit the back of his head.