Zhong Niangzi Wanfu

Chapter 71 Changes before the account
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The expedition marched quickly and soon arrived in Danzhou. They set up camp fifty miles south of Tanlin in Danzhou and purged the Danzhou army.

Wen Yi, wearing silver armor, pointed at the map and said sternly: "Danzhou Nanguan has been broken. According to the current offensive of the southern bandits, they will surely reach Qin Lin in less than half a month."

"Qin Lin is the first important place in the southern border of Danzhou. If Qin Lin is defeated, it is easy to capture Taiming, and then directly attacks Yong'an, then Danzhou will be in danger. So we must defend Qin Lin." Zhang Yan frowned slightly. , also staring at Tan Lin's position on the map.

"Nowadays, Nan'an's offensive is as fast and violent as a torrent. If you want to intercept its momentum, it is not enough to just confront its sharp edge. You must also find a way to intercept and kill those who are behind it." Shen Feng said thoughtfully.

You Hanting saw the three of them meditating and interrupted: "I have a plan that may solve the crisis in Danzhou."

Zhang Yan cast his gaze on You Hanting, with a hint of suspicion in his eyes. He picked up the tea cup and took a sip: "Tell me and listen."

You Hanting smiled, nodded and saluted: "It is better to divide the troops into three groups. The main force will be left to fight against the southern thieves, and the other two groups will enter from the east and west to intercept the enemy's rear."

"We don't have enough troops now to send out three people." Wen Yi stared.

You Hanting remained silent and glanced at Shen Feng: "It can be used as a water attack."

Shen Feng understood instantly and felt a panic in his heart.

When Shen Feng was the governor of Danzhou, in order to improve farmland and resist floods, he built a dam and water diversion canals in the southwest of Danzhou. The fortifications were completed in a few months.

In order to save man-hours, craftsmen have already injected as much water as the dam can bear into the dam from the Western Canal for experiments.

Now that something happened in Nan'an, the dam construction has been put on hold for the time being. The dam has not yet been completed. If we try to break the embankment at this time, its overwhelming momentum will inevitably destroy the embankment.

Several people present were all smart people, and they all understood You Hanting's idea instantly.

"The construction of the dam is a waste of time and money. Now it is just around the corner. But now the flood suddenly releases and the dam soil cannot bear it. It is a pity that it is destroyed overnight. And with such a huge flood, in addition to damaging the enemy troops, the surrounding farmers and fields will also be affected. I hope you will think twice." Shen Feng looked at Zhang Yan and frowned.

"With the enemy in front of us, this loss is nothing at all. Mr. Shen can't even grasp this, right?" You Hanting squinted at Shen Feng.

Shen Yan frowned and looked at You Hanting: "It's not clear whether you can carry it or not. The people are water, and a boat can be carried and it can also capsize. If the sky is angry and people complain, Lord You must not be able to bear it alone."

"Then Mr. Shen, do you have any other suggestions?" You Hanting raised his eyebrows, "I am also an official of the common people. If there is no other way, I will not gamble with the people's livelihood. Now the dam is destroyed to release the flood, blocking the torrent of thieves in the south. The situation is right at the right time and the right place, but Mr. Shen is not happy about it. This morning, I suspected that the disaster in Nan'an was not a coincidence, but that there were internal thieves in Danzhou. What Mr. Shen said is true."

"That's enough." Zhang Yan whispered to stop You Hanting.

Several people's eyes fell on Zhang Yan.

Zhang Yan pondered for a while and sighed softly: "The troops carrying the decree are divided into three groups: I and Deputy Commander Wen will lead the main force to stay in Qin Lin. They must resist the vanguard offensive before the enemy's reserves are intercepted and killed; You Jian's army will lead The troops detoured from the east to the rear of the enemy to intercept and kill them; Shen Feng went west to destroy the dam and divert water to the east."

"This is a military aircraft and must not be leaked."

"Sir!" Shen Feng wanted to argue again.

"I'll take your orders." You Hanting intercepted Shen Feng's words and resigned.

"I understand what you are going to say." Zhang Yan glanced at Shen Feng, who was reluctant to leave, and Wen Yi, who was hesitant to speak.

"My lord, even if you want to destroy the dam to release the flood, you must first consider the people affected." Shen Yan couldn't bear it.

"Women's benevolence is the most taboo in wartime. Master Shen's benevolence should be tempered." Zhang Yan's eyes turned cold.

Seeing that Shen Feng still wanted to argue, Wen Yi grabbed Shen Feng's arm and shook his head.

Shen Feng had no choice but to give up.

The two of them walked out of the tent one after the other.

"Today's war is so urgent. What's more important is the people's livelihood and the military situation. When you and I were classmates, you learned the tactics better than me. There is no need to say more about the priorities here." Wen Yi advised.

"I understand." Shen Feng stopped Wen Yi, "I will do it." But he couldn't accept it.

Seeing that Shen Feng knew the importance of things and would not let slip in important matters, Wen Yi was relieved and left Shen Feng to hesitate outside the tent while he went to prepare the troops.

Three days later, Shen Feng ordered [-] light cavalry and headed westward via the trail at night.

On the same day, You Hanting led his troops eastward, but fell off his horse after walking five miles, broke his leg, and was forced to return to the camp.

Zhang Yan looked at You Hanting, who was sweating in pain, and said in a deep voice for a long time: "Since Mr. You has injured his leg and is unable to move, I will let this commander go to intercept him."

"No. Heading eastward to intercept and kill is not a foolproof strategy. This trip is very dangerous. Sir, you must not be involved in danger." Wen Yi said hurriedly, "Master Kuang is the marshal. It will really damage the morale of the army if the marshal leaves the tent."

Zhang Yan waved his hand to several soldiers to carry You Hanting out of the tent. He looked at the map and said slowly: "The supervisory army had to march less than five miles before something happened. This trip is indeed dangerous. However, the tiger talisman is in your hands, and you are the most important." There can be no accidents.”

"Then I'll give the tiger talisman to you!" Wen Yi blurted out, worried about Zhang Yan.

Zhang Yan's eyes looked a little pleased: "Nonsense, are you just kidding about fighting?"

"Sir." Wen Yi frowned tightly and wanted to persuade him.

"This is just my guess. I don't want you to live in peace and happiness by leaving you in the big tent." Zhang Yan stopped Wen Yi's words, "The accident that happened to the supervisory army further proves that there is a traitor in the army. I want you to While resisting the main force of the southern thieves in the big tent, we will get rid of the traitors."

Wen Yi pursed his thin lips, looked away for a long time and said unwillingly: "I'm an official, take your orders."

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Zhang Yan took hundreds of people east for You Hanting and handed over full power to Wen Yi.

Wen Yi spent the whole day handling military affairs in the big tent, responding to the orders of the king's capital Qi Cheng, and asked Yunlang Yunchi to pay attention to what was going on in the military camp.

A few days later, Yun Lang came to report that a copy of the military map had been borrowed by You Hanting.

The largest and clearest map in the army is in the big tent. The supervisory army naturally has the right to enter and exit the big tent. Moreover, the supervisory army's military tent is close to the big tent, so there is really no need to borrow the map.

Wen Yi felt something was strange and ordered Yun Lang to send a message to You Hanting to find out. But after thinking about it, he stopped Yun Lang again: "He has inconvenient legs and feet now, so I'd better go find him."

After that, he led the people out of the big tent.

Before he arrived at the prison camp, Wen Yi saw You Hanting walking toward him on his legs with the help of a servant.

"Deputy Marshal! I am ashamed to have committed a capital crime by disobeying my superior and the marshal's instructions!" You Hanting was about to kneel down on one knee.

Wen Yi supported You Hanting suspiciously: "What happened?"

"The map I borrowed from the official is lost."

"Lost?" Wen Yi asked in silence.

You Hanting nodded seriously: "It must be the young man in the camp, or a spy from the South!"

Wen Yi helped You Hanting up, and the two of them entered the tent.

You Hanting told Wen Yi that he borrowed the map to review the military aircraft overnight and went to the back tent to rest. However, when he woke up the next day, the map was missing and he burst into tears. It's perfect.

Whether this was the case, You Hanting was eager to get away with it, or he was guarding and committing theft, he came prepared. Wen Yi stared at You Hanting with a look of scrutiny: "The prison guard's tent is in the main tent. Next to it, the defense is not lax. Since the map was lost in the supervisor's tent, it is difficult for the supervisor to escape suspicion. I can only confine the supervisor in the tent first. After I find out, I will clear the supervisor's innocence. .”

You Hanting looked as usual, lowered his head and nodded in response.

(End of this chapter)