Chapter 039: The Chief's Arbitrary
In the evening, Miao Gui and his friends came back. Zhao Yulin asked them to work on the map and draw a topographic map of Yunding Mountain using the contour line method.
A group of brothers immediately got busy at the table.
He told Lei Man, who was laughing, that we should fight scientifically, didn't we? We still have iron barrel cannons and catapults, and to make full use of them, we must understand the terrain.
At this time, the chief of Juexi Field, Qiu Qian, arrived. He was in his forties, with a hint of cunning and wildness on his honest and strong face. Zhao Yulin met him as the chief of the northern villages.
When Qiu Qian saw that the commander of the Divine Power Army was actually a boy who was not even twenty years old, he immediately smiled with contempt. Although he quickly restrained himself, Zhao Yulin had already seen it and kept it in mind.
Qiu Qian said insincerely, "Thank you, Lord Zhao, for your hard work," and asked if there was anything else he needed.
Zhao Yulin said that after the government troops left, the food left behind was not enough for one day, so he asked him to send 3,000 kilograms of food across the river tomorrow. Qiu Qian agreed and said goodbye.
Lei Manzi could see Qiu Qian's contempt and said that the guy must not be a good person.
Zhao Yulin said with a smile that it is too arbitrary to say that you are not a good person just by looking at you casually.
Lei Man said he just disliked him.
At this time, Wu Yuqi came in and said it was time for dinner, and several people ran to have dinner with the soldiers.
Just as it got dark, Lu Youpeng, dressed as a beggar, arrived.
While watching him eat, Zhao Yulin said that since General Lu was personally disguising himself to investigate, he must have gained a lot, right?
Lei Man asked him curiously, what was the matter that required Manager Lu to go back to his old job and take action personally?
Lu Youpeng put down his chopsticks, wiped his mouth and said, "It's the important matter that the third young master told me." Then he told the situation of Juexi Field in detail: the government troops were disloyal in suppressing the bandits at Yunding Mountain, which led to the loose blockade at the foot of the mountain. More than 200 bandits should have starved to death on the mountain long ago. What does it mean that they are still alive and kicking?
The second is that Juexi Dubao Qiu Qian was secretly colluding with the bandits, eating the bandits on the left, the imperial court on the right, and trampling on the common people under his feet.
Zhao Yulin glanced at Lei Man and picked up the teacup to drink tea.
Lei Manzi said angrily, "So that's why. It was Mag's fault. I'm going to kill that guy right away."
He waved his hands and said there was no rush, as the three thousand kilograms of food had not yet been obtained. He said that if Qiu Qian came again tomorrow, the brothers must keep a close eye on him and must not let him see any of our strengths and weaknesses again.
Lei Man nodded and went out. After Zhao Yulin gave some instructions, he asked Lu Youpeng to go find Zhou Ping and Wu Yuqi to discuss the matter.
At night, he was sleeping soundly when Zhou Ping rushed in to report that the river had suddenly risen, with waves rising higher and higher. The river suddenly became one mile wider.
Immortal Banban, Zhao Yulin even suspected that he was the one with the bad mouth.
How come the water level rises just like that?
He asked if a signal had been sent to Yibin?
Lu Youpeng said that his message has been sent out, but I don’t know if it can catch up?
At daybreak, Zhao Yulin ran to the riverside to check. The river was twice as wide as it was yesterday. The flood was rushing down with trees and debris. Occasionally, he could see an overturned boat floating downstream with its bottom facing the sky.
Back at the military tent, Miao Gui said that the water level had risen and the military rations would definitely not be delivered. Without food, the soldiers would starve.
Zhao Yulin said to reduce the rice servings by half at noon, as everyone was equally hungry. Lei Man laughed and said that he had a big appetite , and even if he shared some with the Third Young Master, he would still not be hungry.
Zhao Yulin said that if we were to starve, we should all starve together.
Hao Xiaoming came in to report that the soldiers on guard saw that the bandits on the mountain seemed to be watching the flood in the river.
Zhao Yulin asked Xia Dingtian to take out his treasure. He put on the 800 million pole, took the telescope and said let's go and take a look together.
At this time, Sanjiangkou in Yibin had already started flood control, and Lu Youpeng's downwind position played a key role. Sanjiangkou rushed to transport the supplies left at the dock and passed the news to the other side.
Zhao Yulin's mother, Si Niang and Xiao Min worked hard to complete the cargo transfer and ship transfer before the flood peak arrived.
Seeing the flood rushing down and the dock being completely submerged, Liu Yuru said with emotion that the construction of the dock was possible thanks to the young master's reminder. The underwater part was made entirely of earth and cement, and had already merged with the rock, otherwise it would have been destroyed.
Jiangbei was not so lucky. Zhao Yulin's people helped the Zhao family transport the storage materials, and then went to help other merchants move the materials, but they ignored the Wang family.
Seeing the river water rising higher and higher, quickly submerging the Wang family’s wharf and destroying the Wang family’s warehouse, Master Wang was furious on the shore.
The dock manager Jin Jiu comforted him, saying that it was fortunate that the master left the authentic Litchi Green Wine in the city, and the wine that entered the water was fake, which was just helping to add some weight to the wine.
Mr. Wang jumped up and slapped him, howling, "What are you talking about? Isn't that money? It's all pure silver, wuwu."
Mr. Wang, a man of high status and prominent appearance, actually burst into tears.
He regretted it when he saw the dock workers coordinating their actions in the distance. Damn, why didn't they take Zhao Yulin in at the beginning?
Why didn’t you let Dehui deliver the goods to my door and tie that guy up for me?
Ouch, I'm so pissed off.
Mr. Wang sighed as he looked at the river, staggering back to the city. The people on the dock were beyond help, watching the roar of this once-in-a-century flood.
Zhao Yulin's father was very happy. The workers and guards at the dock moved all the supplies to higher places before the flood submerged his warehouse. Although his warehouse was destroyed, every family's property is ruined.
He returned to the city, drank tea leisurely, and asked his servant to call his eldest son.
When his eldest son arrived, he said, "Big bro, when the flood recedes, we will treat those beggars well."
His eldest son happily said, "Okay, let's arrange it right away."
Mr. Zhao looked up at the sky and said, "What can we arrange? Let's go to Chen Zhugan's restaurant and eat his Wu Gu Feng."
His eldest son said that the dock was flooded and Chengyi Restaurant might have difficulty recovering for a while.
Mr. Zhao said confidently, "Then let's go to the Beggar's Chicken in the Bamboo Forest and treat them to beggar's chicken and Wu Gu Feng wine. As much as they want."
His eldest son was happy at first, but soon frowned again. His father had always been a miser who , so why would he be willing to spend money to treat the beggars to a meal today?
Business in the city is getting worse and worse. This month's revenue has dropped by another 10%.
Seeing his bitter face, Mr. Zhao said, "What are you worried about? No money? Just go ahead and do it. Just eat and leave."
His eldest son looked at him in surprise and said, "You're leaving after eating without paying? That's the business of Ma Ling'er, the captain of the wharf, and the Huazi Labor Society."
Mr. Zhao said proudly: "Beggars are rich now. Ma Ling is your third brother's wife. It's no big deal if we eat her. Eating her is like eating ourselves." He waved his hand and told his eldest son to make arrangements.
The county magistrate and the chief clerk were also drinking tea in the county government office. The county magistrate said that after the flood, the wharf would definitely be gone. The chief clerk said that it was because it was built too low back then. No one could protect it from such a big flood. It was a natural disaster.
The county magistrate said worriedly that the Shenwei Army had just arrived and he didn't know what was happening with them.
The chief clerk said that it was impossible to sail in such a severe flood, and we could only leave it to fate...
At the foot of Yunding Mountain, Zhao Yulin and his men were secretly observing the mountain.
Hao Xiaoming pointed to the distance and asked him to look. There seemed to be a group of people looking at the river on a protrusion on the mountain.
Zhao Yulin raised the telescope and adjusted the focus, then immediately pulled them all to his side for a clear look. After he handed the telescope to Lu Youpeng and taught him how to use it, Old Lu held the telescope in his hand as if he was holding a monster, and then excitedly said that the one-eyed man was the bandit leader, who was very cruel and had killed more than ten people. The thin man next to him was called Ba Chi Qing, and everyone said he was more sinister and difficult to deal with than a snake.
Lei Manzi grabbed the telescope from Lu Youpeng's hand and tried to look like him. The bandits on the mountain suddenly came to his face. He was startled and muttered something.
Zhao Yulin said with a smile, "Let's see it for ourselves. This is called a magic mirror."
He asked Miao Gui what to do?
Miao Gui said that the river was flooded and the surrounding streams were also flooded, and Yunding Mountain had become an isolated island. If they defended it, they would be trapped to death.
The only way to fight is to attack from the front. At present, our army can set up catapults from the right side to attack their position halfway up the mountain. After defeating them, shrinking the encirclement will be more conducive to defense.
Zhao Yulin nodded and said that they should prepare like this, but they still had to investigate the back mountain. Those bandits needed food and drink, and it was impossible for them to be surrounded and killed by the government troops.
Turning around, he asked Wu Yuqi if she was ready.
The girl excitedly told him that she was ready. She had selected ten women, all of whom were capable and brave enough to take action.
Zhao Yulin looked at her with concern, smoothed the hair off her forehead, and took out a new type of thunder bomb from his pocket, saying, "This is a new one made by Master Chen, with a thicker shell and greater power, so be careful."
The woman took it with great joy, turned around and took out the wine bottle filled with perfume, carefully dipped it in the perfume and smeared it on the lumps on his body. She also said that the girls were reluctant to part with it, it was too precious.
Zhao Yulin said, "It's just a bottle of perfume, use it as you like. But don't let the spies have it, otherwise it will cause trouble when they go out to investigate."
Wu Yuqi nodded repeatedly.
In the evening, Zhou Ping came in to report that the flood was beginning to subside and the water was gradually receding.
Zhao Yulin asked for close observation and discussed with Wu Yuqi to act according to the plan.
At midnight, the flood had receded by half, and Zhou Ping reported that it was possible to cross the river.
Zhao Yulin summoned all the generals to discuss the matter.
He said that the key to suppressing the bandits in Yunding Mountain this time was to occupy Yunding Mountain and not leave. If the Shenwei Army wanted to gain a foothold in Juexichang, they had to first eliminate the local bullies. However, Juexichang was too close to the riverside wharf, and they had set up a gate guard , which made it inconvenient to attack.
In order to reduce unnecessary casualties, he decided to use strategy and sent a special service squadron of ten people to cross the river with a boat. He tricked the gate of the village into opening under the pretext of demanding grain, killed Qiu Qian and seized Juexi Field.
Miao Gui then woke up and said that he had got the direction wrong.
Zhao Yulin smiled and said that the direction was correct, but in order to eliminate the bandits' support, they must first eliminate those who helped them.
Don’t the bandits think that we have no food and it is inconvenient to attack them?
Well then, we will launch a surprise attack on them and take over Fern Creek Field first. At dawn, we will act according to the plan we discussed yesterday, destroy their defense line on the mountainside, and drive the bandits to the top of the mountain.
Zhao Yulin asked them, "Brothers, after eating porridge for a whole day, can you still run?"
Lei Man said it was okay, and immediately started cooking, letting his brothers have a meal before they started working again.
Everyone took action immediately.
