Nanming Engineer

Chapter 126 Attack Again
But how to find another shortcut, Zeng Ying was troubled, she had exhausted all the ways she could think of to make money, except to increase taxes to profit from the poor people, there was no other way, and the food and drink expenses of more than 3 people were a day. Big numbers, if we add another [-] troops, unless we catch some civilians like the thieves, as long as we don’t starve to death every day, one person can use a wooden stick as cannon fodder when the war starts, and we can pull up a large army in a short time. How about the strength, you can use your toes to know everything.

Tan Wen was very aware of Zeng Ying's worries. He grabbed Wang Xiang, cleared his throat, stood up and said in a deep voice: "Junmen, a war is coming. Our army has limited strength, so it is inevitable to expand the army. It is indeed difficult to spend money and food. Solve it, I have a method, which can relieve the worries of the army."

When Zeng Ying heard this, his brows were filled with joy and he hurriedly asked: "General Tan has always been full of schemes. I think he must have a clever plan. Please tell me in detail quickly."

Tan Wen walked slowly to the middle of the hall, with one hand behind his back and the other in front of his body, he stroked his chest and said, "Nowadays, the territory of the military gate is a land of lofty mountains and steep mountains. The area is narrow, with many mountains and few plains. It is not enough to support the army to stay for a long time. If we want to make a big splash and strengthen our momentum, the only way is to open up the territory and expand the territory of the military gate."

Everyone in the hall, including Zeng Ying, all listened carefully, with a thoughtful look on their faces.

Tan Wen continued: "Shuzhong was called the Land of Abundance in ancient times, but it actually refers to the Chengdu Plain. The terrain there is flat, the land is fertile, and the industry and commerce flourish. The middle threshold, but Chengdu has already been occupied by the thieves, and the thieves are too powerful to be shaken by our army at the moment, so the sights of the military gate should be placed elsewhere."

Hearing this, Wang Xiang couldn't bear it anymore, stood up and shouted straight at the waist: "Tan Xiucai, you have been talking for a long time, but you are making it clear. How are we going to get the money? Why are we talking about Kaijiang?" ?”

Zeng Ying glared at Wang Xiang with a sharp look, and stared back at the reckless man on his chair, then said softly to Tan Wen: "General Tan, continue."

"We can't go to the west of Sichuan. We can only look at the east of Sichuan. The east of Sichuan is all mountainous. The further east we go, the poorer we get. The Zunhua and Guizhou areas are even barren and barren. But there is only one place, which has recently emerged. A place of wealth."

Tan Wen stopped walking back and forth, paused in front of Zeng Ying, and said with a stern look: "Junmen, this place is a stone pillar, and the army gate of Tubaozhai Silver Mine must be taken, whether it is for the immediate military supplies or for the future. Development, silver mines are a cornucopia for starting a business. How many of my Daming silver mines can produce a thousand pieces of gold every day? I’m afraid there is not one? Such a source of income, the military gate, can’t be cheap for others. If Governor He knows this If you march from Huguang along the waterway and occupy the stone pillars first, it will be too late for the army to regret!"

All the generals present were a little surprised, Yang Zhan had just suffered a defeat at Shizhu, and even the official road was blocked, now Zhang Xianzhong is watching, and Tan Wen has said that he wants to march, is this appropriate?

Everyone's eyes were on Zeng Ying, and it was up to the Chief Soldier to decide whether to fight or not.

Zeng Ying closed her eyes and leaned on the back of the chair, touching her chin with one hand, and resting the other hand on the long case, thinking about a tiger-shaped copper paperweight, she was silent, as if she was deep in thought.

Tan Wen didn't take it seriously, he just stood in front of the long case, raised his eyes with confidence, looked at Zeng Ying respectfully, and waited quietly.

Tan Wen knew that Zeng Ying had already made up his mind to hit the stone pillars again, and now he asked everyone to find a way to solve the financial resources in front of the generals, but it was just a pretense for the sake of face.

It was Zeng Ying's idea to hit the stone pillars for the first time. It was also his decision to send Yang Zhan there. Even Niu Sicheng's appointment as a vanguard officer was his acquiescence. What he thought was a light victory turned out to be a complete defeat. This made Zeng How can Ying keep his face?Although Yang Zhan was flogged, the face he lost could not be recovered. Now that the enemy is facing the enemy, if he still clings to the stone pillar, he has no idea of ​​the overall situation. Therefore, the proposal to beat the stone pillar again must be made by his generals. Proposed, in order to have a step down.

Sure enough, Zeng Ying pretended to think about it for a long time, then she sat up straight, slapped the tiger-shaped copper paperweight in her hand, and said loudly: "Okay! Everything General Tan said makes sense. The old woman Shizhu Qin killed my sergeant and ruined it." I'm official, even if it's going to the court, I'm justified! Now that the emperor is hunting eastward, he has no time to look around. As the commander-in-chief of one side, he has the duty of protecting the country and the people. This stone pillar is about to be decided!"

All the generals looked at each other, all with constipated expressions, and said in their hearts: How can this be done in reverse?The brazen kung fu of the military sect is beyond our reach!
Tan Wencheng's mansion is profound, and after hearing Zeng Ying's words, he showed a passionate attitude, and he clasped his fists awe-inspiringly and said: "The military gate has the community in mind, and the people are hidden in the heart, and the general will admire it!"

Only then did everyone in the hall wake up, everyone flattered, how could they fall behind Tan Wen?So everyone stood up and chanted loudly. For a while, the flattering words were flooding, and the sound of flattery hit the ears, and the lingering sound lingered.

Tan Wen waited for the generals to pause for a moment, then bowed to Zeng Ying who looked satisfied and said: "Junmen, the three brothers of the last general are guarding the Fuzhou area, facing Shizhu across the Yangtze River. They know its terrain very well. The last general Boldly, dare to lead our troops and horses, and ask the military gate for the task of attacking the stone pillar, and ask the military gate for permission."

When all the generals heard this, they were all suffocated in their chests, and they almost shouted and cursed in unison. This Tan Wen really deserves the nickname of Tan Xiucai, and he has a lot of troubles in his heart. He wants to snatch this lucrative job while talking and laughing, but Since he opened his mouth, before Zeng Ying denied him, it was inconvenient for others to speak again, otherwise it would be like tearing their face apart.

Zeng Ying squinted his eyes and calculated for a moment, then nodded and said: "General Tan is an officer, and both brothers are governors. The three of your brothers have 4000 soldiers and horses, plus the tribal soldiers of the local leader, to deal with the Shizhu barbarians. We have more than enough men and horses, okay! I’m going to get it right.”

The generals were at a loss, but Tan Wen was ecstatic in his heart. He had heard the news of Shizhu's mining of silver mines for a long time, but because Zeng Ying sent Yang Zhan, he couldn't do it himself. How can you not like this opportunity?
I saw Tan Wen's white face flushed red, and he responded loudly with an agitated expression: "Thank you Junmen! Don't worry, Junmen, the final general will present the stone pillar chieftain's seal to Junmen within this month."

Zeng Ying is in a good mood, and he is quite at ease with Tan Wen. Although this person is not a direct descendant he brought from Huguang, he is a very capable person. The next two brothers can also be called titans, let him take it Shizhu should not make the same mistake as Yang Zhan. He could harvest the Shizhu silver mine while sitting firmly in Chongqing City.

He smiled and uttered the word "Okay!", signaling everyone to return to their seats, sat down again, and began to arrange various matters to deal with Zhang Xianzhong.

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There was a commotion in Chongqing City over the attack on the stone pillars. In Wanshou City, in the flower hall at the back of the government office, Wang Huan was holding a captured bird weapon and studying it carefully.

(End of this chapter)