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14. Be sure to count

The results of the interrogation of these Tatars were almost consistent with the original idea. Because people said that there were two Great Walls in the north of the Ming Dynasty, one was the Great Wall of bricks and stones, and the other was the Great Wall of Governor Qi. Since Governor Qi was transferred to the north to guard the border, the Great Wall from Shanhaiguan to Beiping was built with a magnificent momentum. In addition, the military was extremely strict and able to conquer and fight, which really made the tribes on the grassland frightened.

When the Tatars had been seriously blocked from their desire to go south, they had to try their best to destroy the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty. The link they most wanted to destroy was Qi Jiguang, who existed as a soul. However, the Tatars were rough by nature, and except for some delicate corners, others were not suitable for doing these technical things. According to spies, the Tatars Tumote tribe recently gathered a large army to invade, and the troops had arrived around Jinzhou. Governor Qi instructed the Liaodong General Li Chengliang to take strict precautions, and the Guangning tribe where I was and the Jizhou headquarters in the rear also strengthened prevention accordingly.

On the morning of the second day of the Lunar New Year, Governor Qi held an annual meeting in the Central Army's tent. I took the general and the above to attend. As the chief officer, Governor Qi said his New Year greetings first, and everyone was very happy and congratulated each other. After the meeting, Governor Qi's personal soldiers came to me and asked me to come to the back tent for a discussion. I thought to myself that the Governor must have an important matter, so I asked Sand, who had been guarding her, to go back first and go to Governor Qi's barracks alone.

When I arrived at the door, the guards saw that it was me and knew that although I had no real position, it was a popular person around Governor Qi, so they put it in directly. When I entered the house, I saw that there were many people in the house, but the atmosphere was solemn, not as relaxed and pleasant as the previous annual meeting. I glanced at him and found that they were all Governor Qi's confidants. Except for the Liaodong General Li Chengliang, who was not familiar with others, were all old acquaintances. When I sat down, Governor Qi said, "Cheng Liang, tell me the situation."

Li Chengliang was about forty years old, tall and burly, with wide eyes, a beard, and a full-faced northern general. He was a little surprised and his expression was very unhappy when he saw me coming. So when I was observing him, he was also observing me.

Hearing the speech of Governor Qi, he bowed and said: "The Tumertes of the Tatars gathered a hundred thousand troops and stationed in a mountain a hundred miles away from Jinzhou. The snow has been heavy recently, which is not conducive to the advance of the cavalry. It is estimated that when the snow stops, it will launch a large-scale attack. Our generals swear to meet the enemy to the death! Just ask the Governor to send out rescue troops early and give him the best support in the future!"

Governor Qi nodded without commenting, and asked again, "What do you think of the generals?" Everyone spoke for a while, but it was nothing more than opinions such as deep trenches and high trenches, stocking up food and grass, and sending rescue soldiers early. Governor Qi nodded in agreement, but did not express his opinion. After listening to the crowd, he still didn't say a word. After pondering for a long time, Governor Qi suddenly looked at me and asked with a smile: "Qi Lan, what suggestions do you have?"

I glanced at Governor Qi and was still silent. I really didn't know what to say. In fact, it was not that I was at a loss, but that I didn't know whether I should talk too much at this time. After all, I was not determined to do so. In history, Li Chengliang finally won this battle, but the casualties were also extremely heavy. But if I talked too much at this time, the winner was unpredictable, and it was easy to offend this powerful general and make an enemy for me out of thin air. So after Governor Qi called me, I could only pretend to be deaf and dumb and not speak.

When Governor Qi saw that I didn't speak, he probably knew what I was thinking, but he just smiled slightly and waited for me to speak.

I looked, oh, this... this attitude seems to be unable to escape. Do you really want to stand out? If it really doesn't work, just talk. Before I could speak, Li Chengliang snorted coldly and said in a muffled voice: "The governor has always been cautious. Why should he ask Huangkouruzi today? I think the governor is too worried. What can such a boy have to make a plan? It's just a clever word that makes people confused. I wonder what you think?"

After hearing this, everyone in the tent looked at Li Chengliang with strange expressions. In fact, many people had this idea before, but since the battle at our school, no one dared to underestimate me, Huangkouru, and even if he had complaints in his heart, he would not say it in person. So after Li Chengliang said this, the tent was silent, which surprised Li Chengliang.

When I arrived at this scene, I became a little pretentious if I didn't speak anymore, so I asked, "My fellow comrades, what is the situation of the Tumot tribe among the Tatar tribes?" As soon as these words came out, everyone began to think about it. I asked what this sentence meant.

A moment later, Ye Sizhong smiled and replied: "The Tatars lived in the grassland for generations, and the people were not fully intelligent. Except for the group's outstanding talents (Temujin's old translation) they were outstanding, the rest were not good at wisdom. However, in the fifth year of Longqing, the Tumote tribe was divided into Shunyi King by the court, but the Tumote tribe did not want to be grateful, but took the opportunity to grow bigger and bigger, and was quite tolerant in dealing with things, which was really a great enemy of our side! This division would not be eliminated for a day, and the north would be unstable for a day."

I secretly cheered Ye Sizhong in my heart, which was exactly the answer I wanted. So I said leisurely: "I don't know how many enemy troops are?"

Ye Sizhong replied again: "It is said to be 100,000. In fact, it is no less than 70,000 or 80,000."

I turned my head and looked at Li Chengliang and said, "How many soldiers are the general? I don't know how to defeat the enemy?"

Li Chengliang was furious and said, "Although my military strength is not as strong as others, I swear to fight to the death and will never let down the court's trust!"

Hearing this, I couldn't help but laugh and said: "The general's loyalty and righteousness can reveal the sun and the moon, but the grassland tribes come and go like the wind. If you fight to the death, you can destroy them. What's the use of building the Great Wall in all dynasties since the Qin Dynasty? Please tell me!"

Li Chengliang was furious, but he really couldn't refute my words, so he could only say hatefully: "Then what do you think?"

I turned around and looked at Governor Qi and said loudly: "In the past, when the governor first arrived in Jizhou, the Tatar tribes did not agree. The governor twice, and they defeated tens of thousands of enemies with eight thousand heroes, which shocked the north! Now that they have been resisting each other for many years, the Tatar tribes are all afraid of the governor's power, so they dare not attack Jizhou, but instead attack Jinzhou."

This sentence hit Qi Jiguang a big flatterer, and also hurt Li Chengliang with a fierce blow. My principle: If anyone does not offend me, I will not offend others. If someone offends me, I will teach you how to be a human being. Li Chengliang was so angry that he wanted to vomit blood, but he could not attack due to the face of Governor Qi. But I pretended not to see it and continued: "Tumot's tribe is like a group of wolves, and my brightness is like a tiger. If a tiger fights with a group of wolves, the tiger will be injured. His leader must be captured and defeated with one blow! At this moment, God gave me a good opportunity. If he does not take the opportunity to act, he will be disrespectful to heaven and will be punished by God!"

Qi Jiguang's eyes shone out and asked loudly: "Where is the opportunity?"

I smiled and said, "The opportunity is the governor. You were stabbed and seriously injured yesterday!"

After hearing what I said, all the officers in the camp were in an uproar! Someone shouted, "How can you curse the governor?" Someone pointed at me and shouted. At this moment, Governor Qi suddenly slapped the table hard, and everyone immediately calmed down, saying that the governor was going to be angry and punish me. However, Governor Qi laughed and said, "That's right! Last night, the Tatar assassin attacked my tent at night, causing me serious injuries. The army did not inform me secretly, but sought famous doctors everywhere. In order to prevent changes in the army, the troops will change their defenses today and do not make any mistakes!"

Everyone looked at each other, not knowing what Governor Qi meant. I glanced at Ye Sizhong. The general, who was both civil and military, thought for a moment, then said: "Is the Governor trying to use the plan? The last general thought it was feasible! You can also send a team of people to spread rumors along the way, saying that the Governor was not governed, General Li could not support himself, and he would not be able to defend Jinzhou! The Tumote tribe must surround him and attack him, and give me a chance to break the enemy!"

I interjected: "When Guangning and Jizhou tribes all used the excuse of refusing to detour, and took advantage of the opportunity of Tumote's tribe sticking to Jinzhou to cut off its retreat. When the Tatars are tired and besieged from three sides, they will definitely be able to break it! At that time, the three are surrounded by one, and then they will chase them with light cavalry, and they will win a great victory!"

Governor Qi stood up and shouted, "This will lead to a complete victory! I hope you will do your best to defeat the enemy without hesitation! All the generals obey orders!"

At noon, a sudden turmoil in the camp was vaguely disturbed, and many troops were sent out. Somehow, they scattered around to find famous doctors. The troops began to make preparations for the change of defense, and no one knew what was going on. There were rumors in the army that Governor Qi was stabbed and seriously injured... At the banquet the day before yesterday, everyone saw Governor Qi was fine, so although the rumors were rumored, it did not affect morale much. This is also thanks to the founder of military exercises, the Governor Qi, who was good at training in daily life and established a high prestige in the camp!

In the afternoon, the large army set out and marched towards each other's new defense zone. They just left the camp gate, but no one knew where they had gone.

In the evening, Li Chengliang returned to Jinzhou and ordered the deep trench and high trench to stay.

The news that Governor Qi was stabbed and seriously injured was like wings. It was rumored throughout North China day and night. Governor Qi was not treated, and the Tatars would launch a large-scale attack! The people were startled three times a day, and they saw the troops being at a loss, which further increased the power of the rumors. According to the Detective News, smoke and dust at the Tumot tribe's garrison gradually arose. It seems that the fish are about to bite and hook!
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