Ordinary observers in fast time travel

Chapter 362 The Little Beggar’s Counterattack (38)
"General Qian, have you gained something again?" The patrolling soldiers were envious when they saw Qian Tongguang riding a horse and carrying a cart full of belongings into the military camp.

General Qian was a woman. When she first entered the army, she caused chaos. However, within two days, all those who were unconvinced were suppressed by her with one hand.

Moreover, General Qian is not only powerful in force, but also unparalleled in resourcefulness.In the past six months, he had successfully captured several cities with his extraordinary strategies and methods.Let the whole army admire him.

Because of this, General Qian was promoted unusually after joining the army for less than half a year.

Two days ago, General Qian came to open a military camp with a hundred people. It was said that he went to suppress bandits.The soldiers were all looking forward to how many things General Qian would bring back.

You must know that General Qian never returns empty-handed.

"Well, go and inform the quartermaster to count the supplies. These bandits have looted grain from several nearby counties, tens of thousands of dan, enough to feed the entire army for two months."

Qian Tongguang dismounted from his horse, handed the reins to the soldier, and then waved for others to place the prisoners. Not many prisoners were brought back this time, and those who had committed evil deeds had already been sent to see the King of Hell.

But I brought back hundreds of women!These women are all good-natured women who were taken away by the bandits.Most of them come from miserable backgrounds, and only a small number of them are girls from several surrounding counties.

"Go and ask the aunts and ladies from the military families to help settle these girls. Let them wash up, change clothes, and eat something. Then let people count their life experiences. If there are still people in the family, send them home if they want to. go back."

After Qian Tongguang finished his instructions, he went straight to the main account.

When she arrived at the main tent, the Lord and several other generals were discussing battle matters.

"My lord, I think this is a good time to attack the Daliang Palace." A general said in an excited tone.

"Look, this is the rear of our army." The general pointed to the sand table where the flags of the Qing side were planted. "This large area is the boundary of our army, and among the existing forces, there are only Xiao Qi's refugee army and Da Liang Wang Ting’s old Qishan troops can compete with our army.”

"Xiao Qi went all the way south, busy collecting gold and silver treasures. I don't think he will go north so soon. Our army just took this opportunity to reward the old Qishan troops and occupied the royal court. Then the lord will be free to capture Xiao Qi!"

"My subordinates do not agree with General He's statement. I think we should capture Xiao Qi's army first. Xiao Qi's army is famous for its weak strength and strong financial resources!" Another general said, "After integrating Xiao Qi's army, we can make up for our army's lack of food and grass. .”

"General Feng is right. The last general also agrees to collect Xiao's army first and then go north." General Jin agreed.

"Lord!" Qian Tongguang walked into the tent and interrupted the quarreling generals.

"Tongguang, you're back, how are you?" Zhou Chen breathed a sigh of relief and asked Qian Tongguang with a smile.Alas, my niece came back just in time.

"As expected, the grain collected by Baihu Village last year has not been eaten up. There are still tens of thousands of stones hidden in the secret granary. My subordinates have ordered people to transport the grain back."

"Okay, okay! This solves my urgent need." Zhou Chen laughed loudly, saying that tens of thousands of shi would be enough for two months.But... Zhou Chen was happy for only two seconds, and his heart became heavy again. The soldiers had enough to eat, but what about the common people?

Qian Tongguang saw this and said, "Baihu Village not only has a lot of food, but also a lot of gold and silver. My lord used the money to send caravans to the Jiangnan area to buy food."

"This is the only way." Zhou Chen sighed. Although the disaster situation in various places has improved this year, it is not easy to recover from the three years of food shortage in Daliang.If I go shopping in Jiangnan now, I’m afraid I won’t be able to buy anything.

"Actually, I have another way." Qian Tongguang thought for a while and said.

"What method?" Zhou Chen asked expectantly.

"Destroy Xiao Qi!" Zhou Chen was a little disappointed when he heard this. Wasn't this General Feng's idea? "Tongguang, although Xiao Qi's army lacks combat power, it has strong financial resources. I'm afraid it will be difficult to destroy it!"

"Coupled with the fact that our army has insufficient food and grass and limited troops, it may be difficult to carry out a protracted war with them!"

"A quick victory over there!" Qian Tongguang said firmly.

"Haha, niece, you think Uncle Feng's idea is a good one, right?"

General Feng is actually Feng Baifu's father. When he first knew that his son had been defeated by a woman, he still hated the iron. Later, he learned that Qian Tongguang had entered the military camp with his lord's consent and even asked for money for a time. Tong Guang's troubles.

However, after Qian Tongguang showed his super fighting power and extraordinary strategy, he regarded him as his niece.

And he often hates his own son.

Although the others disagreed, they did not immediately refute. Instead, they looked at Qian Tongguang, waiting for her explanation.

"I do agree with General Feng's strategy, but I also have a different view." Qian Tongguang glanced at everyone, picked up the bamboo stick next to the sand table, and pointed at the territory captured by the Qing side army.

"Generals, what do you think our side is most lacking?"

Several people looked at each other in confusion, not understanding what Qian Tongguang wanted to say. Aren't they most lacking in food and grass?As long as they have enough food and grass, they can take down the entire beam within half a year!
"You might say that what is most lacking is food and grass, which is not wrong, but I think what is most lacking is people, and time to cultivate and recuperate."

"In the past three years, natural disasters have broken out in Daliang, or wars have broken out. People have been displaced and starved to death everywhere." Qian Tongguang pointed to the dozen or so cities with a bamboo stick. "The fundamental reason why these cities have been unable to resume production in the past six months is still lack of people!"

"As for Xiao Qi's army, in addition to having a lot of money and food, the most famous thing is the hundreds of thousands of refugees." Qian Tongguang looked at Zhou Chen, "Lord, if we can take over these hundreds of thousands of refugees, then we will be unable to produce and supply food." The problem will be solved.”

"Niece, are you taking things too naturally?" General Feng was the first to question, "Those refugees are unorganized and predatory! Will they let us settle down and grow food for us? "

"Yes, Xiao Qi has been using the refugees to burn, kill, and loot over the years. It's possible that no one has thought about subduing the refugees, but which one has succeeded?"

"Yes!"

Zhou Chen also looked at her doubtfully.

"Why not? We give them land and food, so that they can live a stable life in the future. They don't have to worry about dying under the sword or being trampled by their companions. Why don't you agree?"

"Huh? Give them food? Where can we get food?"

"Why not? Wouldn't it be enough to kill Xiao Qi?" Qian Tongguang raised the corners of his mouth and showed malice in his eyes. "Which grain of grain in Xiao Qi's hands was not snatched from the hands of the people? Now let's snatch it back and return it to the people. Why don't the people accept it?"

"Ah? Then we won't attack the royal court?"

"There is no rush to attack the Royal Court. Wait half a year for a good harvest of food and a strong army and horses. It will be easy to capture it in one fell swoop." To be honest, Qian Tongguang had never taken the decaying Royal Court seriously.

Everyone looked at each other again, and Zhou Chen made a final decision, "Then let's discuss a strategy to defeat Xiao!"

(End of this chapter)