Chapter 598: Osmanthus Brewing and Xinting Knife
The summer heat is gone, and the autumn is deepening.
Nanhai Province, outside Kexian County.
The endless crops seem to be a sea of gold. The plump ears of wheat made the farmers smile.
This year is another bumper year.
On the ridge. A large number of guards surrounded Wu Jing and Xiong Wuself walking among the fields. Wu Jing bent down from time to time, took a closer look at the wheat, stretched out his hand and pinched the ears of wheat, and his smile never broke.
"This year, the wheat in Nanhai Mansion is ripe, and the grain harvested can feed a lot of soldiers. There was no need to transport grain from the Guannai, which reduced a lot of trouble for the imperial court. ”
Wu Jing stood up, turned back to Xiong Wuself and said.
"That's right." Xiong Wuwu nodded. When it comes to food, he has a headache. The insects and pigs in the imperial court are also dragging their feet on his grain, and the officials are exploiting it up and down, and it is normal for the grain to be transported to him to be short of two catties.
Now that Wu Jing is the governor of Liaodong, it is great that he can transfer the grain from Nanhai Mansion to him on the spot.
"Speaking of this. I don't know what's going on. Since the Mengyuan people went south, Liaodong has been exceptionally smooth. ”
Xiong Wuself said a little depressed again.
"yes. In recent years, the east wind and rain have been smooth, and almost every year has been a bumper harvest. But it's not Meng Yuanren who helps, but Wu Nian. ”
"He occupies Yingqing Mansion, not a grain-producing mansion. However, because of the bumper harvest every year, the army was rapidly expanded. Wu Jingchang let out a long breath, shook his head and said.
He is not a superstitious person. But sometimes I have to admit that in the dark, there seems to be a big hand helping Wu Nian.
Of course, he also admitted that everything Wu Nian got now was seized with the steel knife in his hand. It is obtained by the indomitable spirit and desperate fighting.
But if it weren't for the wind and rain, Wu Nian might not be able to.
Wu Nian himself is strong enough, and with a little luck, he has the current scale. became a thief of the country.
And thinking of Wu Nian, Wu Jing's good mood was completely destroyed. He looked around, waved his hand, and said, "Disperse." ”
"Yes." The guards answered, and immediately dispersed far away.
"The autumn harvest is over, and the food is gone. It's time for us to do it. Wu Jing leaned closer to Xiong Wume's side and said in a deep voice.
"Hmm."
Xiong Wuwu nodded without any hesitation. Immediately, the two of them immediately returned to the avenue, rode their horses, and galloped back to the city's general military mansion.
Then.
Xiong Wu's own soldiers, with letters, galloped towards the two county towns of Guangchuan Prefecture.
The topography of Gwangcheon Province is like a pass.
Wu Nian occupied Wanghai Mountain, and with only one million elite soldiers, he could stop Xiong Wuwu's 80,000 horse infantry army.
On the other hand, the two county towns occupied by Xiong Wuself are facing the embarrassment of having no danger to defend.
In order to prevent Wu Nian from snatching the county seat, Xiong Wuwu dispatched two guerrilla generals, each leading 10,000 elite soldiers, to defend the county seat.
Huping County.
It is close to the sea and surrounded by large plains, which is a large grain-producing county. The city was tall and strong, with a population of 40,000 or 50,000 people.
On the tower of the city gate of the great shore, there is a flag with the word "Chu", with teeth and claws, like a flying dragon. There were many people coming and going, and occasionally you could see caravans, as well as the sons of large families who traveled in carriages with beautiful maidservants.
City.
Guerrilla General's Mansion, inside the hall.
The guerrilla general Guan Jinhan sat on the main seat, holding Xiong Wuwu's letter in his hand, bowing his head and groaning.
He is Chinese New Year's Eve and 2 years old, young and strong, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, a majestic figure, and a formidable momentum. Make a horse lance, the horse can shoot, can open the bow left and right, and the strength is outstanding.
Among the generals under Xiong Wume, he is one of the best fierce generals.
And he is not only brave, but also wise and brave.
"The plan of the general and the governor is very well planned. Mental calculation without intention. Our 20,000 elite soldiers joined up with the 10,000 soldiers and horses of Long and attacked Wu Nian. Won in one battle. ”
"But there is no 100% success rate in marching battles. It is said that ninety percent depends on people's plans, and one percent depends on heaven. ”
"What if it fails? How do I get it back? ”
Guan Jinhan shook his head slightly, and then let the soldiers hold the lamp. Put the epistle on an oil lamp and watch it turn to ashes.
"General. General Huang is here. A soldier suddenly walked in and reported.
"Huh?" Guan Jinhan was stunned for a moment, Huang Hu? How did he come.
Huang Hu was a guerrilla general who guarded the remaining city in Guangchuan Province, and was known for his bravery. After this guy got the news, he came to see me quickly?
"Guan Jinhan, I'm here."
Without waiting for Guan Jinhan to say anything, Huang Hu walked in from outside and said.
He is tall and strong, and his arms are particularly thick and long, like ape arms, and his tiger eyes are shining and majestic.
"Let's go down. Close the door. Men were sent to guard outside, and no one was allowed to come in without my orders. Guan Jinhan looked at Huang Hu, with a helpless look on his face, and waved towards his own soldiers.
"Yes." The soldier answered, immediately turned around and went down, and closed the door by the way.
"How? This time, General Xiong entrusted everything to us. As soon as I thought that I had the opportunity to slay the Liaodong Tigers, I couldn't help but tremble, and I couldn't stop at all. So I'm hurrying up and coming to you. Huang Hu's face was flushed, and he strode to the Taishi chair next to Guan Jinhan and sat down, and said excitedly.
At this time, of course, you can't say anything discouraged.
Guan Jinhan's eyes burst with essence, nodded heavily, and said categorically: "Of course." An opponent like the Liaodong Tigers is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. This battle will surely go down in history. Gu Pan shoots the tiger, is the big husband. ”
"Hahahaha. We wanted to go together. However, Wu Nian only has one head. What is mine is not yours, and what is yours is not mine. How about we take a gamble? ”
Huang Hu laughed, and his laughter was heroic and hearty. After putting away his laughter, he said with great interest.
"Not necessarily. What if Wu Nian was cut down by the dragon? Guan Jinhan shook his head and said.
"If Wu Nian's head is cut off by the dragon. Then it can only be bad luck. We're tied. What do you think. To bet or not to bet? Huang Hu rolled his eyes first, and then said with still interest.
"Bet on what?" Guan Jinhan asked.
"If I lose. I took out my jar of osmanthus brew that I had treasured for thirty years. To you. Huang Hu laughed.
"Really?" Guan Jinhan's eyes lit up suddenly. There are too many osmanthus brewed here, and the osmanthus in the hands of Huang Hu is produced in Shanxi, which is a famous wine.
For drunkards, it's priceless.
"Of course. The husband's words are a quick whip. Huang Hu felt insulted, raised his head, patted his chest and said. Then he looked at Guan Jinhan and asked, "What about you?" You lose. What to give me? ”
"My new Pavilion knife." After Guan Jinhan thought for a while, he gritted his teeth, took out the treasured treasure knife, and said.
"Good. Readily. Osmanthus stuffed with Xinting knife, half a catty and eight taels. Wu Nian's head must be mine. The new pavilion knife is also mine. Huang Hu clapped his hands and said happily.
"Not necessarily." Guan Jinhan shook his head, smiled and raised his head, revealing a look of confidence.
If we don't succeed, there's no way. If we succeed, Wu Nian's head must be mine.
Hum.