The Beacon of Kyushu

Chapter 116 Determining a good strategy

Wan Jianfeng saw that the spy had entered the Houya for a long time but still hadn't come out, so he pouted at Cui Yanjin and said, "Master Cui, you are also an official, and everyone discusses the war in there, why don't you go in and get a piece of the sum?" Woolen cloth?"

Cui Yanjin sighed, and murmured in a low voice: "Oh, whether I can get in or not, they will arrange formations according to the official's will. What's the difference? The official has been doing things more and more recklessly recently. I don't know that he was bewitched by traitors. Still confused!"

While the two were talking, a majestic general walked out of the back yamen. He came out in a hurry, gave a slight salute to Cui Yanjin, and then walked quickly towards the city wall.Wan Jianfeng glanced at the general and asked, "Master Cui, who is this man?"

Cui Yanjin said intentionally or unintentionally: "This man's name is Liu Yanhan. He originally led troops in Dingzhou. Recently, he came to Mancheng to help in the battle under the imperial edict of the official family. He is now stationed on the bank of the Xu River." After he finished speaking, he came to his senses and squinted at Wan Jian Feng glanced at him, "Master Dao, I'm not going to be lucky today, and the person you want to release will not be discussed until after the Battle of Mancheng is over. It's nothing to worry about, you can go back!"

Wan Jianfeng shook his head, and said: "Master Cui, not only can I tell fortunes and fortune tellers, but I'm also a half-assed when it comes to leading troops to fight. If you really want to defeat the Liao army, take me in with you, and I'll give you some advice. .”

Cui Yanjin looked Wan Jianfeng up and down, and asked: "Is this true? You are not a spy sent by the Liao Kingdom to spy on the military situation, are you?"

Wan Jianfeng turned his head and said coldly: "Guess right! I am a spy sent by the Liao Kingdom. You can arrest me at any time, whether you want to kill the head or crack the car is up to you!"

Cui Yanjin smiled when he saw this, "You're right, even if you are a spy, I have ten thousand ways to deal with you. Let's go, let's go to the back hall to see, if you dare to play tricks, next year today will be your memorial day!" Wan Jianfeng nodded without fear, and followed Cui Yanjin quickly towards the Houya.

The two hurried all the way through the yamen, and came to the third hall behind the county yamen.This was originally the place where the county magistrate tried cases in secret, but at this moment, under the command of several generals, everything in the way was cleared away, leaving only a long table, a few chairs, and a very realistic sand table.

At this time, the door of the room was ajar, and the light in the room was still bright.Cui Yanjin pushed the door and walked in. Wan Jianfeng followed closely behind him, observing the surrounding scene with his eyes.At this time, there were four generals sitting in the room, all in military uniform, although they looked different, they had the same look on their brows as if they were facing a formidable enemy.

Li Hanqiong, who was sitting on the left, took the lead and said, "My lords, you should say something! Now the Liao army is only a dozen miles away from here, how can our [-] scattered troops compete with the tough and brave ten men?" The Wan Liao army resisting?"

Cui Han, who was sitting in the middle, pointed to the formation diagram on the table, and said: "The official formation diagram is here, we can only arrange the formation according to the official's will, otherwise it will be disrespectful, not only will we be beheaded, I'm afraid that the whole family will suffer as well!"

Li Hanqiong shook his head and said: "Master Cui, this formation seems mysterious, but it may not be feasible in practice. The eight square formations are separated by more than one mile. Once the Liao army is not divided into eight formations, but they all come together, we Isn't it sure to lose?"

Liu Yanhan insisted: "General Li, do you dare to resist the government's order at this time?"

Li Hanqiong sighed helplessly, "Oh, the officials attacked Yanyun for no reason before, and now they are awarding such absurd formations. I really don't know what he thinks!"

After hearing Li Hanqiong's words, Cui Han couldn't help but glared at him, "General Li, you're talking about officials like this. Could it be that you're tired of work?"

Li Hanqiong said coldly: "It's all about dying. Isn't it okay to have a good time before dying? Don't think that you are the prince of Yu in front of the palace, and the officials will always favor you. If the officials really miss you, How could you be sent to accompany us to die together?"

Cui Han hammered heavily on the table, and shouted: "Li Hanqiong, you are so courageous! Now that the enemy is at hand, I will not quarrel with you. After this battle is over, I will definitely sue you in front of the officials! "

Li Jilong, who had been silent all this time, gave a wry smile, "You two generals, do you still know that the enemy is at hand? This has been discussed for a long time, and there is not even a single useful suggestion. If you keep fighting like this, what else is there to do besides delaying time? Useful, can you say that the death of the Liao army is not enough?"

Cui Han and Li Hanqiong sighed and closed their mouths.Cui Yanjin also moved a chair at this time, sat next to the three of them, and said, "You three, you have been discussing here for an hour, why haven't you reached a conclusion yet?"

Liu Yanhan pointed at the formation map helplessly, and said: "General Cui, the formation map is here now, can't you see the crux of it? If we set up the formation according to the map, I'm afraid we may not be able to defeat the Liao army, but we will reap the consequences .If you don’t follow this map, you will be accused of resisting the decree, and everyone will die!”

Cui Yankou moaned, and said: "Oh, this general wanted to come here to make meritorious deeds. If I knew this, I should have said that I was sick and continued to guard Guannan."

Cui Han smiled wryly, and said, "Who says it's not? I'm not waiting in Beijing. I have nothing to do but to do such drudgery. If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have come!"

The four talked to each other and complained repeatedly, as if they didn't see Wan Jianfeng at the door at all.Wan Jianfeng cleared his throat, and was about to step forward to say a few words, when Zhao Yanjin walked into the room quickly, pretending to be calm and said: "The Liao army is about to approach the city, and I have ordered the soldiers to line up as Master Liu said. The tutu array is ready to meet the enemy, but..."

Cui Yanjin hurriedly asked with luck in his heart: "General Liu, what formation is the Liao army? Did they really come in eight formations?"

Zhao Yanjin shook his head and said: "The Liao army formed a long snake formation, stretching across the east and west, boundless. I didn't see it clearly from the top of the city, but I heard a lot of horseshoes vaguely. I think the Liao army dispatched the most elite cavalry this time. .”

When Cui Yanjin heard this, he hurriedly said with a bitter face: "General Liu, since the Liao army came here in a long snake formation and there are a large number of cavalry, why did you still order to arrange the formation according to the picture? We will definitely lose now. The general doesn’t want to die yet, so I’ll take my leave!” As he spoke, his legs trembled, and he staggered towards the outside of the house.

Wan Jianfeng hurriedly followed him out of the room, grabbed his arm, and whispered something in Cui Yanjin's ear.After hearing this, Cui Yanjin's eyes lit up, showing a smug smile, he cupped his hands at Wan Jianfeng, and quickly ran out of the county office.

(End of this chapter)