vrcanaries Chapter 183 Discovered
Chapter 183 Discovered
Although General Liu was not an experienced general, he knew that if a large-scale rebellion broke out in the area under his jurisdiction, the destruction of his entire family might be waiting for him. The current Emperor Chongming was never soft-hearted when it came to killing people. How many ministers who helped him to ascend to the throne ended up having their property confiscated.
Even Yuan Chong, who established a joint defense system in the northeast to resist the barbarians, ended up with his family destroyed and his people dead. Therefore, most of the things below were kept secret. This is also why Emperor Chongming thought the drought in the west was not serious. Because the officials below would try to make the disaster sound lighter.
"Damn it! How come these refugees have united together? It looks like they are going to attack that county town!" General Liu frowned and muttered to himself.
He didn't know the purpose of those refugees. Because the bandits and rebels in the southwest were not from the same side, it was impossible for these people to get too close. However, now that they were gathered together, he felt a sense of danger!
At this time, a scout walked into the hall and said, "General, I found many people coming in and out of Kaoshan Village. It is very likely that they are one of the rebel groups!"
The scout finished speaking!
Chen Xiancheng, who was standing next to him, couldn't help but change his expression! Of course he knew who belonged to Kaoshan Village!
"County Magistrate Chen! I wonder who controls this Kaoshan Village!" General Liu asked at this time!
"To answer your question, General! There is a man named Sun Ying in Kaoshan Village! He used to make a living by cheating people! He has a group of guys under him! But it would be a bit far-fetched to say that they are rebels."
After listening to the scout's report and Chen Xiancheng's explanation, General Liu became more and more uneasy. He understood that even if Sun Ying's men were just a mob, in the current tense situation, any force could become the fuse that triggered chaos.
"Although Sun Ying has a bad reputation, we cannot let our guard down now." General Liu said in a deep voice, "Mr. Chen, you should immediately send someone to secretly investigate the situation in Kaoshan Village, especially their contact with refugees and rebels."
County Magistrate Chen nodded and immediately ordered his men to do it. General Liu continued to ponder over countermeasures. He knew that in the face of possible crises, he must be prepared in advance.
"In addition, strengthen the city defense to ensure the safety of the county." General Liu added, "At the same time, send people to appease the people who are still in the county, try to understand their needs, and prevent them from being used by the rebels."
County Magistrate Chen agreed to all of their requests. Both of them knew that the days ahead would not be peaceful. They had to remain vigilant at all times to ensure the safety of the county and its people.
As night fell, General Liu sat in front of the map. At this time, the moonlight just shone through the window onto the map. The spot of moonlight was exactly Lengshui County!
When General Liu saw this, he couldn't help but stand up excitedly. He finally figured out where the rebels might be. It should be this Lengshui County!
"Hurry up and report to the governor! Tell him that the rebels are preparing to attack Lengshui County! I will take people to rescue Lengshui County immediately! I hope the governor will send people to support us as soon as possible?" After General Liu thought it through, he felt cold sweat on his forehead.
General Liu's tense and decisive decision-making reflected his keen judgment of the situation and his sense of responsibility as a general. He realized the danger that Lengshui County might face and took immediate action, preparing to go to the rescue and request support from the governor.
General Liu quickly summoned his trusted generals and conveyed his judgment and plan to them. He knew that time was running out and that he had to act quickly to save Lengshui County from the crisis. He ordered the troops to assemble immediately and prepare to set off, and arranged for someone to notify the governor and request emergency support.
While waiting for the governor's reply, General Liu was not idle. He carefully studied the map and analyzed the possible marching routes and attack strategies of the rebels. He also sent scouts to investigate near Lengshui County to better understand the local situation.
"What's so special about General Liu's Lengshui County?" At this time, a deputy general asked with some confusion.
"Think about those rebels! What do they need most right now!"
General Liu said.
The man's eyes lit up: "Food! They must be going for the food. I suspect their main purpose is to plunder food!"
"Very good!" General Liu nodded with satisfaction after hearing this. "What we have to do now is to stop them. We must not allow them to take away the food. Lengshui. The geographical location is very unique. Its location is higher than other southwestern counties! This way, floods and the like can be prevented. This is also the reason why the granary was built there. The food there is managed by people sent by the court! So if there is any food in the entire southwest now, Lengshui County definitely has the most, even more than the food in the warehouse of the prefectural city! So these rebels may have heard the news there!" General Liu's analysis was very accurate. With his keen insight into the situation and rich strategic knowledge, he successfully deduced the main target of the rebels. Lengshui County became the main target of the rebels because of its unique geographical location and sufficient food reserves. This is not only related to the safety of the county, but also directly affects the stability and food security of the entire southwest region.
"Now that we have a clear goal, the next step is to act quickly." General Liu took a deep breath and said with a firm look, "We must rush to Lengshui County as soon as possible to strengthen the city defense and ensure the safety of food. At the same time, we must try to delay the rebels' attack and wait for the support of the governor."
General Liu quickly formulated a detailed action plan, including marching routes, troop deployment, and food and grass transportation. He personally selected a group of elite soldiers and prepared to set out first and rush to Lengshui County as quickly as possible. At the same time, he also sent several scout teams to different directions to investigate the movements of the rebels and ensure the smooth progress of the march.
During the march, General Liu constantly encouraged the soldiers to maintain high morale and strict discipline. He was fully aware of the importance of this operation and his own responsibilities. He believed that as long as everyone worked together and moved forward courageously, they would be able to successfully stop the rebels' attack and safeguard the peace of Lengshui County and the entire southwest region.
As the team advanced rapidly, General Liu gradually approached Lengshui County. He was fully aware of the heavy responsibility on his shoulders and dared not relax at all. He constantly reminded himself and the soldiers to stay alert and be prepared for various emergencies.