Strange Tale of Qingluan

Two days later, the city guards of Jinghongdu sent the box to Miyagi, so Chao Sheng was able to know the news that the Li family army was defeated and would not return. He was furious, and hurriedly ordered Chen Taiwei, who had won several victories in the court, at the court meeting He dispatched troops and generals, vowing to wipe out Su Zhongming and others outside Jinghongdu.

However, at this time, Su Zhongming and others were no longer in Ming'an Mountain. The day after they took back the Li Family Army, they led their troops to leave Ming'an Mountain and arrived at Yange City. After capturing Yange City, they occupied this city and lived in this The people in the city let go of their panic when they learned that the lord is the former King Wen.

Su Zhongming lived in the prefect's mansion. Because he was the former King Wen, the prefect Wang treated him respectfully, entertained him with delicacies from mountains and seas, and tidied up an elegant courtyard for Su Zhongming and others to rest.

In the middle of the night, Chen Taiwei led his troops to raid Yange City, but because Yi Yeqing strengthened the security in the city every night, after the raid came, only a dozen or so people who were on guard were killed, and the raiding enemy soldiers had not yet entered the city. Ye Qing led the troops to arrive, and after fighting for a while at the gate of the city, repelled the enemy soldiers.

Li Xuan learned that the night raid was ordered by Chen Taiwei, and in the past, Chen Taiwei and Li Xuan's adoptive father had a very good friendship, so Li Xuan thought about Chen Taiwei for a while to eliminate the hostility and win Chen Taiwei over.

Taiwei Chen didn't want to fight this battle at first, he had already sent his family members out of Jinghongdu before going out, and sent his family members to a very secret place to settle down under the pretext of letting them go back to their hometown to attend the funeral for his 97-year-old grandma.After receiving Li Xuan's appointment letter, he generously accepted the appointment and met at Yanxi near Yange City.

After talking for half an hour, Chen Taiwei happily led more than 20 troops into Su Zhongming's barracks. After that, as a help, he and Su Zhongming and others attacked ten cities from Yange City all the way to Wumiao Mountain City. Only more than [-] soldiers.

In order to disperse the troops of the Wen Kingdom and reduce the loss of soldiers and generals, Su Zhongming and others made a decision after discussion. The troops were divided into three routes: west, middle, and southeast, and went deep into the Wen Kingdom, and finally arrived at the capital of Jinghong City.The next day after the decision was made, Yi Yeqing led 13 troops to the west road, Chen Taiwei led 16 troops to the southeast road, and the main force led by Su Zhongming and Li Xuan entered the central part.

A month later, the main force occupied Duode City, using Duode Temple as a stronghold, and absorbed another 30 soldiers in this attack, and then divided the troops to march to the southwest road, a total of four groups, and slowly marched towards Jinghongdu.

During this period, Su Zhongming received a letter from Huang Yuan Wang Pingxuan, and learned that Pingxuan wanted to send troops to help, but Su Zhongming thought that this way could absorb troops, so he wrote back and declined.

Another month later, Yi Yeqing sent someone to send a letter, from which Su Zhongming learned that the troops marching towards the West Road had broken through Yuezhou and were heading for Gujun City.

This ancient Juncheng is where the Yan Family Fort is located. After Yan Tao captured the Yan Family Fort that day, he helped Chao Sheng usurp the throne. Su Zhongming still remembered this incident, so he couldn't help worrying that Yi Yeqing would meet Yan during this trip. Tao, even caught Yan Tao's tricks, so he decided without authorization, changed the marching plan, and quietly led 15 troops to Lianxiang Mountain adjacent to Gujun City.

It was night, when Yi Yeqing heard that reinforcements were coming, he went out of the tent to look around. In the light of the fire, he saw that it was Su Zhongming who came, and he couldn't help being stunned: "Master?!"

Su Zhongming went up to meet him, and exchanged greetings: "I haven't seen you recently, how are you doing?"

Yi Yeqing didn't answer the question, but hurriedly asked: "Why did the lord lead the troops here alone? Does Marquis Li know?"

Su Zhongming was silent for a moment, and then said: "He should know by now..."

Yi Yeqing persuaded: "My lord should stay in the main force to boost the morale of the main force."

Su Zhongming said generously: "It's too late, I'm already here."

Yi Yeqing asked: "Why did the lord come here? There is no danger here."

Su Zhongming replied: "Come here for the Yanjiabao! I always feel that Gujun City will be difficult to capture."

Yi Yeqing said calmly: "Before, I led an army to attack once, and the guards there were heavily guarded, and there seemed to be many masters hidden there, and there was no way to defeat them, and Mr. Yan family did not show his face."

Su Zhongming continued: "Yan Tao is the key to defeating Gujun City. Capturing Yan Tao will not only destroy Gujun City, but also remove the resistance that hinders our attack on Jinghong City!"

The prestige of the Yan family castle is not small in the Wen country, and the Yan family has many friends on the road. When Yan Ying escaped from the Yan family castle, she left part of the seal of military power in the Yan family castle.

Su Zhongming guessed that Yan Tao's ability to help Chaosheng usurp the throne was mostly due to the masters in the rivers and lakes and the military power left by his sister, and now relying on these two to help stabilize the defense of Gujun City.

Yi Yeqing invited Su Zhongming into the army tent, and said: "What the lord said is exactly what I think." After a pause, he said with great regret: "It would be great if Yan Ying was here at this time, I will definitely know Therefore, the weakness of Juncheng and Mr. Yan's family."

Su Zhongming sat down and replied: "Since sending troops can't break it, then stop using troops."

Yi Yeqing was puzzled: "If you don't use soldiers, how should you attack?"

Su Zhongming replied: "It must be outsmarted." Then he ordered, "Give me the map."

As he ordered, Yi Yeqing took out an old map and put it on the ground.

Su Zhongming pointed to the meandering curve in the picture, and suggested: "Look, there is a moat outside Gujun City. This season, there should be a lot of fish in the river, enough for the soldiers to have a full meal!"

Yi Yeqing was stunned when he heard the words: "Ah...?"

Su Zhongming ordered: "Starting tomorrow, we will send [-] soldiers to fish in this moat every day, and then fry the fish oil on the bank. If the fish is not burnt after frying, dry it, and the fish porridge is free of military pay." If there is still ten barrels of fried fish oil left, let the soldiers grill the fish on the shore to eat."

After hearing this, Yi Yeqing stared wide-eyed: "My lord..., this doesn't look like a war..."

Su Zhongming smiled, but only said: "Just pass on the order."

Yi Yeqing hesitated: "Master...!"

Su Zhongming had no choice but to reveal a little: "The fried fish oil is ignited, and who can tolerate others with weapons to catch their own fish at the door of their own house?"

When Yi Ye heard it, he seemed to understand. With a look of understanding, he immediately agreed: "I'll deliver the order right away!"

In the early morning of the next day, about [-] soldiers came to the moat of Gujun City full of energy. On the bank, they used a long halberd as a fishing rod, threw out a hook, and started fishing leisurely. When a big fish arrives, it is thrown into a bamboo basket.

At noon, all the baskets were almost full, and the soldiers used long halberds as poles to carry the baskets back home, like a lively market in a good season.However, the enemy soldiers defending Gujun City were dumbfounded and stared at Noon in a daze.

Su Zhongming heard that all the fishing soldiers had returned safely, so he left the army tent and went to the barracks pass with Yi Yeqing.Seeing the almost overflowing baskets of fresh fish being carried past one after another, Su Zhongming couldn't help showing joy, rubbed his palms, and said to himself: "There are so many fish... If only I had one."

The speaker has no heart, but the listener has heart.

This self-talk happened to be heard by a soldier, and there was a big fish lying in the basket, so the soldier picked up the big fish and presented it in front of Su Zhongming: "My lord! This big fish is dedicated to the lord!"

Su Zhongming was overjoyed, quickly grabbed the fish mouth, and accepted it generously.

In the afternoon, the soldiers were frying fish oil in a pan in a spacious place, while Su Zhongming was grilling the fish, and coated the fish with cumin powder, pepper powder, honey, etc. Spilled, mixed with the oily smell of fried fish.

Yi Yeqing stood aside and supervised. After sniffing the fragrance, he wiped his nose within a few moments, with an expression of intolerance.Su Zhongming turned his head, glanced at him, and said generously: "Standing here, are you hungry too? Do you want me to share half of the grilled fish with you?"

Yi Yeqing glanced at the already astringent and delicious delicacy on the campfire, swallowed the saliva flowing between his teeth, and replied stubbornly: "Thank you, my lord, but Ah Qing is not greedy."

Su Zhongming turned his head, and while continuing to turn the grilled fish, he said: "For the sake of the army's majesty, you have to endure even delicious food. You are a man. However, sometimes there are delicious things but you don't eat them. Wait until you want to eat them." Then you won’t be able to eat it.”

After hearing this, Yi Yeqing felt that it made sense, but she still chose to be patient and stubborn: "If I can't eat it, I won't regret it."

Su Zhongming was helpless: "You are very strong, but how will you talk about love with girls in the future?"

An unintentional sentence made Yi Yeqing blush, and hurriedly blurted out: "My lord! The affair between the children...!"

Su Zhongming turned back with a smile: "I said, do you have any girls you like so far?"

Yi Yeqing couldn't help feeling embarrassed, so she had to turn her face away: "In the barracks, it's not good to mention such a thing..."

Su Zhongming smiled: "Okay then, let's talk about it after the war." Then he picked up the grilled fish, lightly tore off a piece of crispy fish, tasted it, and said with satisfaction: "It tastes good!" Ask: "You really don't want to eat?"

Yi Yeqing remained unmoved, and said: "Don't eat." After saying that, he turned around and went elsewhere.

Su Zhongming sat down cross-legged on the spot, and slowly tasted the delicious grilled fish in his hand.

The next day, another [-] soldiers also went to the bank of Gujun City's moat to fish for half a day, and then returned with a full load.

Three days later, seventy wine jars were filled with fried fish oil, so Su Zhongming gave another order to lead his troops to the bank of the moat early in the morning to hold a tug-of-war competition, start cooking again at noon, and start again in the afternoon wrestling match.

The wrestling soldiers were shirtless and fighting vigorously, while the watching soldiers clapped their hands and applauded. The scene was like a festival.However, when everyone was in high spirits, suddenly a sharp knife flew over from the other side of the moat and hit the center of the wrestling field. The wrestling soldiers were startled and retreated hastily.

Su Zhongming and Yi Yeqing were happy to see this scene, but when they saw this scene, they knew something was wrong, but Su Zhongming slightly raised the corners of his lips, as if the expected thing was about to come.

The soldiers hurriedly reined in their joy, gripped their weapons tightly, and faced the direction where the sharp blade was coming, they saw a man wearing a black gauze hat standing on the opposite bank.

"Which one is your lord?" The man raised his voice and his voice was thick and powerful.

"It's me!" Su Zhongming walked out from the crowd, followed by Yi Yeqing.

"Young Castle Master of the Yan family welcomes you!" the man said again.

"That's good! Please let the suspension bridge over so that I can get over it too." Su Zhongming replied.

After the words fell, the chain twitched, and the straight and thick suspension bridge slowly stretched to Su Zhongming's side, across the moat.

As soon as Su Zhongming took the first step, Yi Yeqing opened his lips: "My lord! Ah Qing is going with my lord!"

Su Zhongming turned his head and only persuaded: "You will lead the army. You entered Gujun City with me. Who will command the army? Or stay here and wait for my news."

Yi Yeqing blurted out worriedly: "But my lord...!"

Su Zhongming replied: "I'll just bring a few soldiers in. If anything happens, I can use those fish oil to attack the city."

Yi Yeqing had no choice but to call out three strong soldiers, and could only watch Su Zhongming lead the three soldiers across the suspension bridge to the other side and enter Gujun City.

The author has something to say:

These chapters are all about war

It sucks to update...

But in order not to look so plain

I still have to pretend to be X for this kind of plot...orz