The Soldier of the Red Mansion

Chapter 163: Absolute Plan
On the green grass, military flags fluttered, and the soldiers were on high alert, exuding a murderous aura.

The Hu people in the distance were talking about it.

Inspector Zhai Wen went to negotiate, and Wang Xin led a large army to support the battle, guarding against any unexpected events. The entire army was fully prepared and ready to attack or defend at a single command. However, the Hu leaders, both large and small, gathered around Mo Bisheng to welcome the Zhou people. They had always adhered to this custom to demonstrate the unity of the great people to the Zhou people.

Everyone already knows what happened in the past few days.

The Zhou army in the distance had only two thousand troops. Although not many, they easily defeated Ning Longxiong. Ning Longxiong had hundreds of horse thieves under his command and had been roaming the grassland for more than ten years. Even Mo Bisheng was afraid of him.

Wang Xin saw Zhai Wen talking to the other party. Not long after, more than ten Hu people were tied up and pushed out. Zhai Wen turned his head as if to look at him because the distance was too far.

I'll go back to the Xue family to see if they can make a monocular telescope, Wang Xin thought distractedly.

After a while, Zhai Wen came back with a complicated expression, approached the Zhou army formation, and came in front of Wang Xin. He said strangely, "Mo Bisheng said that Ning Longxiong harassed us because someone assigned him."

"Who did they say it was?" Wang Xin remained noncommittal.

Zhai Wen smiled bitterly: "Jiedu Feng."

"Where's the evidence?"

"Those Hu people are Ning Longxiong's subordinates. One of their leaders heard Ning Longxiong say so."

"This is not enough."

Wang Xin shook his head.

Zhai Wen also knew this. Who could believe empty words? "Mo Taiji also said that they didn't let us go to Dabansheng because they heard rumors that Ning Longxiong was going to attack us. They were worried that if something happened to us in Dabansheng, they would be blamed. That's why they sent people to stop us from going to Dabansheng. And they even told us that."

If Ning Longxiong is still alive, this person is the best evidence.

Now that he is dead, his so-called subordinates are only heard, and they were pushed forward by Mo Bisheng. Who knows whether it is true or false, or what if Mo Bisheng deliberately guided them.

"First, bring the Hu leader here and we will interrogate him ourselves." Wang Xin said.

Either insist on being Feng Yong's assignment, or change your words.

If he changed his words, it would prove that Mo Bisheng was lying and had not made arrangements for the chief. If the chief insisted on having Feng Yong killed, it would only prove that Feng Yong was a suspect. Feng Yong was the governor of Datong. Without solid evidence, the court would not listen to his words based on a single encounter.

Zhai Wen also felt that this was the only way, "General, please stay in the barracks and be ready at all times."

"As it should be."

The inspection task was, of course, assigned to Zhai Wen, as it was within his responsibilities. Wang Xin brought the army to provide support.

Two thousand troops are enough to intimidate the Dabansheng area. Most tribes cannot deal with these two thousand troops, and the strongest tribes also have to consider that their population is small, and it is difficult to make up for the death of a young and strong man.

There is the Datong military town behind them. As for the discord between Wang Xin and Feng Yong, that is two different matters. Like the tribes in the Dabansheng area, they are also fighting each other.

Whoever occupies more grassland can give birth to more people. With more people, the family will have more young and strong people and the stronger it will be. No one will be willing to give it up.

"Crackling."

There were occasional noises coming from the campfire.

The Zhou army camp a few miles away was silent but full of threats. The officials of the Great Zhou had already eaten and drunk their fill and went to the tent prepared by Mo Bisheng. The best women in the tribe entertained them.

"You have seen General Zhou's attitude. He is very wary of us." said a sturdy Hu man beside the campfire.

"Ou Yanhu, just tell me what you want to do."

The fierce Hu man sneered and said, "I'm not afraid of you leaking the secret. I want to eat up this Zhou army."

Everyone was shocked.

One of them was a portly man with a frown on his face, his mouth trembling as he opened it, his saliva splattering onto the roasted lamb. "No one's going out to snitch. It's always been the rule to stand side by side with the Great Zhou. But why attack that Zhou army? Not to mention that the Zhou army is very well-trained. What will happen if the Great Zhou retaliates in the future?"

"Da Taiji is right, and Mo Taiji may not agree." A leader of a small tribe retorted. His tribe had only two hundred tents and they did not dare to offend the Zhou soldiers. Only the big leaders like Ou Yanhu and Darong dared to act recklessly.

Ou Yanhu said calmly, "Feng Yong's appetite is getting bigger and bigger. In a few years, we will not be able to satisfy his appetite. Sooner or later, we will have to face it."

Every year, each of their tribes had to provide Fatty Feng with two hundred horses. On weekdays, they also needed to trade cattle, sheep, and horses with the border guards to obtain the daily necessities they needed through trade. The merchants would lower the prices harshly, but they had no choice but to accept it.

There are only a few thousand tents in the entire Dabansheng. It is no wonder that life has become increasingly difficult as disasters have often hit the grassland in recent years.

"Da Rong." Ou Yanhu looked at the fat man, "I heard something. Tell me if it's true."

"what's up?"

"I heard that a long time ago there was a country called the Song Dynasty. They traded with the border and a horse could be exchanged for 200 kilograms of tea. Is that true?" As Ou Yanhu asked the question, the people around him couldn't help but exclaimed.

Da Rong heard the sounds of shock around him and knew that Ou Yanhu did it on purpose. He had the deepest trade within the pass, and now was the time to make a choice.

Trade is for living well, while alliance with surrounding tribes is for survival.

Da Rong knew exactly what was important and said honestly, "Indeed."

"How cunning." "Damn it."

"The Zhou people can exchange twenty kilograms of tea for a good horse!"

"The Zhou people never lacked tea, they pushed people too far."

"But this group of Zhou troops defeated Ning Longxiong." The little leader still didn't dare to speak, with a look of surprise and doubt on his face.

Ou Yanhu finally revealed a fierce look, staring fiercely at the small leader. The small leader lowered his head, not daring to look at him, and had already surrendered. Ou Yanhu then withdrew his gaze and explained, "How many people does Ning Longxiong have? How many people do we have combined?"

Everyone nodded. Ning Longxiong was just a horse thief after all, although his strength was a bit greater.

"Unless Mo Taiji agrees." Darong was the only one present who was qualified to raise objections, and Darong pointed out the key point.

If we have to fight, no one is afraid of death.

This Zhou army is a tough nut to crack. How to defeat it requires long-term planning, and it also requires Mo Bisheng's consent. Everyone should go all out, even if there are certain casualties, it is acceptable.

Moreover, Ou Yanhu had a hot temper. He wanted to mobilize troops, but he himself did not want to. Darong believed that some people present were also unwilling to fight.

The weather is bad, but maybe you can get through it if you endure it for a few years.

Although Feng Yong's demands were excessive, the herdsmen below suffered, and everyone was still able to survive.

As for trade, there was no other solution. Would they attack the Great Zhou and force it to open up trade? How could they dare to go against the Great Zhou? Da Rong was terrified when he thought of the territory and population of the Great Zhou.

Only a reckless person like Ou Yanhu would dare to act recklessly. Mo Taiji would definitely not agree.

Datong.

Zhao Tao secretly rushed back and informed Feng Yong immediately.

Feng Yong was a broad and portly figure, the huanghuali wood bench he sat on being specially crafted took up half the area of ​​the desk. He wore a formal official uniform, which only accentuated his imposing presence. Many people called him Fatty Feng, but those who called him that were only qualified; his subordinates wouldn't dare address their own governor that way.

Zhao Tao said in a deep voice, "He rejected the Jiedu's proposal."

"So you contacted Ning Longxiong and asked him to attack Wang Xin?" Feng Yong's face was gloomy.

Ning Longxiong was his dog. He had many dogs, and Ning Longxiong was undoubtedly a very useful dog, specially designed to deal with those disobedient generals whom he could not touch openly.

This is the biggest dog among the puppies, and he also has a big dog.

Now that he no longer has the dog, Feng Yong is heartbroken, a little angry, and a little suspicious. He wonders if the secret he has kept for many years will be exposed.

"I didn't contact him." Zhao Tao quickly explained, "Ning Longxiong might have wanted to test Wang Xin, but he didn't expect Wang Xin's army to be different. Neither did I."

Zhao Tao gave a detailed account of what had happened. After listening, Feng Yong was speechless for a long time.

"Ning Longxiong's death was sudden. From what I know, Wang Xin didn't know who was behind Ning Longxiong's death. Furthermore, given the situation in Dabansheng, I fanned the flames and led the charge towards Dabansheng. Even if Wang Xin suspected something, he had no evidence."

Feng Yong had no doubt about Zhao Tao's ability and couldn't help but knock on the table.

Knowing that the governor was in deep thought, Zhao Tao said no more.

"This kid is a problem." Feng Yong thought of what Zhao Tao had just said about the war, and he felt apprehensive. "If Wang Ziteng is no longer viable, they will definitely train this guy. He's already a guerrilla general at such a young age, and he's being carefully trained by the four great families."

Feng Yong narrowed his eyes. Zhao Tao understood the governor's intention and asked, "What should we do?"

"If he's obedient, I can keep him. That's why I sent you to test him. After all, I don't want to cause trouble. I've done a lot of things over the years, and the court is somewhat dissatisfied with me."

Feng Yong sighed, "It seems this guy relies on his fighting ability, so he rejected you and doesn't take me seriously."

"That must be the case." Thinking of the confidence on Wang Xin's face, Zhao Tao agreed.

"No matter how capable they are, they only have two thousand men. Since they don't obey me, you can't blame me." Feng Yong stopped banging on the table. "Go to the Shanyu tribe, and I will also send Yang Yu's troops out of the pass. We must eat him."

Zhao Tao was slightly surprised.

No one knows that the Chanyu tribe is the biggest dog in the Jiedu's hands.

The people that Ning Longxiong couldn't get rid of were taken over by the Shanyu tribe. Without the support of the Jiedu, the Shanyu tribe would have been annexed by Dabansheng long ago. It was precisely because of the threat from Dabansheng that the Shanyu tribe never dared to disobey the Jiedu's orders.

Zhao Tao was about to leave.

"Wait a minute."

Feng Yong stopped Zhao Tao, a smile on his face, "Let Wang Xin eliminate Mo Bisheng's troops first."

"Ah?" Zhao Tao was surprised.

Feng Yong smirked and said, "Tell him we've captured Dabansheng's spy. The mastermind behind the attack on the Zhou army is Mo Bisheng. He's planning a rebellion. Let him strike first to intimidate the other tribes. Reinforcements from Datong will arrive shortly."

Zhao Tao was full of admiration for his own governor's flawless work.

(End of this chapter)