Chapter 58 Zhizhou Asking for Help

The sea werewolves of these two companies are led by an army lieutenant surnamed Wu and assisted by a marine second lieutenant. One of the half of the companies is from the army, and the other three platoons are a temporarily stationed navy in Shidao Bay, with a total of about 530 people.

Among these people, there are two military doctors, four rescuers, 23 scouts, one artillery platoon, and the rest are infantry and marines. Most of them are equipped with wolf tooth rifles and southern Japanese phoenade guns. In addition, they have brought three 12-pound howitzers, and a six-pound long cannon, which can greatly strengthen the Xishan Village and maintenance. The firepower strength of Ma Island.

And although Lieutenant Wu and Liu were at different levels, before he came here, he was ordered to listen to Liu's different commands, so Liu was still responsible for the overall situation.

And after they set out, they received a new order from Fujian. After arriving here, the military command was mainly handed over to Lieutenant Wu. Other things were also specifically responsible by Liu Di. The two coordinated. In case of conflicts, Liu did not listen to Lieutenant Wu in the military, and other matters were under Liu. Different arrangements.

This Lieutenant Wu is an old man in the Sea Wolf Army. He has participated in many wars and has rich combat experience. This time, Fang An and Lin Yiyang considered it and thought that Lieutenant Wu was a good candidate. He did not transfer other people to rush here, so he let Lieutenant Wu shoulder the military operational command here. This also saves a lot of trouble.

In addition to these 500 infantry, they also received dozens of local Shandong people along the way. Some of these people are horse thieves caught by them, and some of them are single-gang salts. They all have some kung fu and can ride horses and fight on horseback.

When these people saw that the sea wolf group were so fierce, they felt that it was quite good to hang out with these people in troubled times. Although they could not be completely trusted, they could also be used, so they were temporarily compiled by Lieutenant Wu and brought them together.

In this way, they not only got a large number of infantry reinforcements, but also got a small group of cavalry. These people are probably not good at charging in battle, but there is no problem in using them as scouts. If necessary, they can also temporarily use them to chase the enemy's defeated soldiers, which is very important for improving the combat effectiveness of Xishan Village. Benefits.

Coincidently, on the third morning of Lieutenant Wu led his troops to Xishan Village, the scout sent out to explore the news and flew back to Xishan Village and reported a bad news to Liu Di and Wu Shengtian (Lieutenant Wu).

A group of about 2,000 rebels, wrapped in about 2,000 refugees, appeared on the official road from Dengzhou in the west of Muping County, less than 20 miles away from Muping County.

Muping County has also learned the news at this time. Suddenly, the city exploded and became chaotic. He hurriedly caught up with hundreds of defenders and nearly 1,000 young men who had just been recruited in the city to catch up with the city wall and prepare to defend the city.

And not long after LiuDi received the news, Zhizhou, Ninghai sent several servants, rode a fast horse, and rushed to Xishan Village to ask to see Liu differently.

Liu Di doesn't need to see them and also know what Lord Zhizhou is thinking at this moment. It must be that Zhizhou wants to ask Liu Di to send some villagers to practice, or familymen to assist in defense. Because during this period, the government of Ninghai Prefecture has found Liu's different strengths. Does Liu Di has it in Xishan Village? Weak strength.

So Zhao Zhizhou here heard that the rebels were coming, so he thought of asking Liu to reinforce Mouping County.

Liu Di and Wu Shengtian hurried together and discussed whether they should help Hainingzhou, but in the end, Liu Di thought that this favor still needed to be helped, because at present, his high-scale reception of refugees here has attracted official attention and has aroused official concerns.

If the rebels invade this time and let the rebels take down Mouping County, I'm afraid it will not be of much benefit to them in addition to offending the local government. After all, as mentioned above, although the rebels are not small, they will definitely not be a big deal in the end and will be eliminated sooner or later.

Once the rebels attack Muping County, Ninghai Prefecture at this time, and they sit back and are not saved, they will be remembered by the government. Sooner or later, they will have to turn around to find them trouble, so now is an opportunity to eliminate the government's worries about him. As long as they can help the government block the siege of these rebels this time, then The Haining state government will definitely not interfere too much with them in this area in the future.

So after some discussion, LiuDi still promised to meet the people sent by Zhizhou. After several messengers were brought into Zhuangzi, LiuDi welcomed them out of the door of the mansion and brought them into the guest hall of the mansion.

Just as people were about to serve tea, the leader stopped Liu different and said with burning eyebrows, "Mr. Liu, there is no need for tea. When is it now? How can you have time to drink tea?" Let's get to business!

This time, I came here at the request of Lord Zhao to ask Liu to send some villagers to cooperate in the city. I don't know if Liu can help us with this at this time!

Before asking me to come, Lord Zhao specially told me that as long as Liu agreed to be someone, then everything else is easy to say, and Master Liu just mention it!

But for everyone who goes to the county, Lord Zhao promised that as long as he arrives in the county, he will pay two taels of silver first, have enough food and esophagus every day, and give wine and meat! After the incident, the rebels retreated, and everyone was rewarded with ten taels of silver! If Master Liu doesn't think it's enough, everything can be negotiated!"

Liu pretended to be difficult, rubbed his hands around the room a few times, looked up and said, "If you want to say Lord Zhao and his brother, you have really been here these days! This busy little man should not be able to say that he can't help!

But as you know, my family has a great career. If the rebels come here and can't get the county town for a day or two, they will definitely get food everywhere nearby. My Xishan Village must be the first to bear the brunt. If I send people to the county, in case the rebels come to attack the village, I'm afraid I won't be able to defend this place. !

Look at this..."

Although Liu Di and Wu Shengtian have decided to send someone to help Hainingzhou with this just now, they can't agree too quickly at this time. Otherwise, how can these officials easily accept their feelings, so when it's time to pinch it, they still have to pinch it.

As soon as he heard Liu Yuanwai's words, the person who came to invite him was anxious, and his face immediately sank and said unhungrately, "Is Liu Yuanwai going to refuse? Lord Zhao was sent down, but he said that there was no end under the nest. If the county is not guaranteed, can your Xishan Village be preserved? When the rebels know that you have hoarded a lot of food and gathered so many people, how can they send heavy troops to attack your village fort?

At this time, let's not talk nonsense. What are the requirements outside Liu? You might as well just put it out in person. As long as you can make the decision, try to satisfy Master Liu. After I go back, I will definitely explain it to the adults!"

At this point, Liu did not pretend to be difficult, thought about it for a while, pretended to bite his teeth, and clapped his hands and said, "That's all right! Lord Zhao is right. There is no end under the nest. Since Lord Zhao looks up on me, Mr. Liu, and Lord Zhao is useful this time, so I will not refuse. In this way, I will transfer 200 braves and familymen in the afternoon, and I will guarantee that they are all strong young men, all good men, and let them rush to the city! But I have several conditions, and I hope you can agree!"

This came to invite Liu's different messengers. As soon as he heard Liu Di's promise, he sent 200 families and Xiang Yong to the city to assist in defense, and he was immediately happy! These days, Zhizhou has constantly sent people to various villages to transfer them into the city to cooperate with defense, but the large gentry in each township can send 30 to 40 people in the city at best, even if it is quite face-proof! And most of the people sent to the city are old, weak, sick and disabled, which are useless at all!

However, Liu did not agree to send 200 people at once this time, and guaranteed that each of them were young and strong men, which was too face-threate. If there were 200 such new troops in the city at this time, then the certainty of defending the city would be a little more.

As for LiuDi wants to put forward some conditions, he can't care about it at this time. As long as he can take people back to the city, even if LiuDi puts forward some excessive requirements, he can only meet him! Guarding the city now is more important than anything else!

So the messenger immediately intervened with great joy, saluted Liu differently, and shouted, "Liu Shanren is really righteous! I thanked Mr. Zhao on behalf of Mr. Zhao! As for the conditions, Mr. Liu has only raised it. As long as it is not too much, I think Lord Zhao will definitely agree!"

After ponding for a moment, Liu Di said, "My conditions are not too much. First, I sent these familymen and villagers. I hope they can guard the North Gate, and I don't want others to interfere in the matter of leading the army. I want my family to take care of it in the future. I can't disband and transfer these 200 people. This is very important, such as If the Lord can agree, I can guarantee that as long as they have another alive, the North Gate will never be lost. Otherwise, please forgive me and can't send them there!"

After listening to Liu Di's request, in fact, this sent messenger is not an ordinary messenger. This sent man is actually a patrol. He has been a patrol officer before and has also received bribes from Liu Difference. He is an old acquaintance.

After he hesitated for a moment, he was somewhat embarrassed by Liu Di's proposed condition, because Zhao Zhizhou was personally responsible for the deployment of defense in the city, but all the villagers who were transferred to the city were unified and dispatched. However, Liu did not require him to put his people at the north gate and ask their own people to lead it. This matter is true. It's really not easy to do.