Chapter 109 Enemy Intelligence
With gusts of autumn wind, many trees in Qiu County began to fall and fall.
On Qiuxia Mountain, not far from Qiu County, the maple leaves are burning. From afar, it is spectacular.
In the county government of Qiu County, the climbing tigers full of walls also began to wither gradually wither, revealing the white gray wall, which appeared in the county government, adding a desolation.
In Song Qingming's room, a furnace of charcoal was burning vigorously.
In the tea stove on the charcoal fire, the boiling water rolled and sprayed out a stream of white water vapor, which made the room particularly warm.
Today, Song Qingming, dressed in casual clothes, sat on a bamboo chair, picked up the teapot, poured boiling water into the purple gold pot in front of him, and watched the tea inside fly up and down in the water. A strong fragrance of tea floated quietly.
"Far mountains, come to this tea often. The taste is very different from what you drink in the royal palace.
Song Qingming said with a sincere smile.
Sitting opposite him, Song Yuanshan, wearing a deep white coat and a purple and gold crown, he looked very neat.
He picked up the teacup and took a sip. He nodded and said, "Good tea, with a strong taste and a little sweetness, it's really good."
Speaking of this, Song Yuanshan put the teacup on the teahouse and said loudly, "Uncle, this time I came to Qiu County. In addition to helping Prince Weiyuan suppress bandits, my father also asked me to bring you a sentence."
"Oh? What's the owner's order?
Song Qingming asked with a little astonishment.
"My father asked me to tell you that you must fully cooperate with Prince Weiyuan in suppressing bandits this time."
Song Yuanshan said with a faint smile.
"Ha ha, this is certain."
Song Qingming said with a smile.
"More than that, my father also said that I hope you can get rid of all the relationship with this group of mountain thieves. He asked me to tell you that our Song family will not go to this muddy water. Let you stop here. I hope you can take care of yourself."
Song Yuanshan's words were not polite at all. Song Qingming couldn't help frowning slightly, but he still said with a smile on his face, "You go back and tell the owner and let them rest assured. I will live up to their instructions.
"That's good. Uncle, I'm leaving now. You're busy with business, so you don't need to send it.
Speaking of this, Song Yuanshan got up and walked to the door.
Song Qingming sent him to the door. Looking at Song Yuanshan moving away, the expression on his face showed a little anger.
"Huh! Song Tianyou, do you treat me, Song Qingming as a dog?
Song Qingming said angrily.
"What's the good thing? It's all your Song family. If there is a danger, you want me to be your scapegoat. Your good calculation is really good. Unfortunately, I, Song Qingming, will not give up this time. It's time to come to an end when you have a good time. As long as I succeed, I will be the head of the Song family. At that time, I will watch you die in my hands one by one.
Thinking of this, Song Qingming slammed the door hard.
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Liu Xia and others are discussing in the hall of the post station.
What is placed in front of everyone is a huge sand table.
On the sand table, the location and models of almost all the gangster's cottages are marked, which are almost reproduced according to the real scene.
The huge Yuntianling occupies more than 500 kilometers, of which Wuwang Peak is the highest peak.
The whole Yuntianling is wrapped in a dense primitive jungle. In addition to these mountain thieves, there are more beasts.
There are almost no wide roads leading to Yuntianling. Most of them are rugged mountain roads. Most of the bandits on it live near the foot of Yuntianling, which is convenient for them to get in and out.
However, three large-scale cottages are built in the depths of Yuntianling.
If the army wants to go in, I'm afraid it will take a lot of effort.
Among them, in Yuntianling, there are 70 or 80 cottages of mountain thieves, the number of smaller cottages is less than 100, and the larger ones are often tens of thousands.
Among them, Heifengzhai, Tianlongzhai and Juyi Gang have the greatest power.
Heifeng Village has the longest history. Tianlong Village has only developed in recent years, with less than 10,000 people, and the Juyi Gang is more complicated. It is an association. It is composed of 37 small cottages around Yunlongling, and now there are more than 10,000 people.
The total number of these three cottages is more than 30,000. If you include these small and medium-sized cottages, there are at least 40,000 to 50,000 mountain thieves in Yunlong Mountains.
"Your Majesty, this sand table was drawn by my Song family according to the dictation of the exiles on the mountain, and made with reference to the operation of several large armies and bandits. Although some places may not be in line with the actual situation, it should be similar."
Song Yuanshan stood on the edge of the sand table at this time and said.
Liu Xia looked at this sand table carefully. It was the same as the map given to him by Wu Jiajun. It was not much different.
"Liu Dusi, you have been in Wuzhou for many years. You should know more about these cottages and tell me your opinion."
Liu Xia said with a smile.
"Your Majesty, most of these mountain thieves are not strong in combat effectiveness, and many of them have not received any strict training. The combat effectiveness is average, but they occupy the location, which has a great impact on us. However, the prince doesn't have to worry. Our troops are more than twice as many as theirs. It is difficult for these mob to get things done. In fact, it is not too difficult to eliminate them. What is difficult is that we can't completely destroy them.
Liu Hongtao said here with an embarrassed face, and whispered, "Your Majesty, the court has also sent troops to encircle and suppress it many times before, but this Yuntianling is surrounded by the primitive jungle. These mountain thieves are surrounded in the mountains and forests all year round and have a good understanding of the terrain there. As soon as our army arrived, they fled in a hurry and hid in the mountains to fight guerrillas with us. As soon as the army withdrew, they continued to occupy the mountain as king. In addition, in addition to fighting guerrillas, they will also hide in Yuntianling, otherwise they will directly withdraw to Yuntianling and hide their makeup among the people. In a word, it is difficult for our tactics to play a role in them. Even if they burn their cottages, it won't take much time for them to rekindle. It's really a headache."
"I guessed this, so we must take it this time. In addition to encirclement and suppression, I also plan to completely disintegrate these mountain thieves through edicts and pensions. I don't know what you think?"
Liu Xia said lightly.
"Your Majesty, I have no objection to Zhao'an. After all, surrendering this part of the mountain thieves can reduce our losses and completely disintegrate them. But I don't know what the pension the prince said is?
Song Yuanshan asked curiously.
"When I came here, I heard a lot of stories about these mountain thieves. Many of them were forced to make a living to become mountain thieves. I mean, issue a notice that all mountain thieves who are willing to lay down their weapons and surrender will give him a chance to reform. And distribute a certain amount of land to them so that they have a way to live. In this way, more mountain thieves can turn to us. Zhao'an is mainly for the leaders of those mountain thieves, and Zhaofu is more ordinary mountain thieves.
Liu Xia explained.
"Your Majesty is wise. In this way, we will attack the mountain thieves inside and outside. Presumably, it won't be long before these mountain thieves will disintegrate."
Song Yuanshan said.
"I hope so, but what should we do if these mountain thieves enter the mountains and forests again after our army leave?"
Liu Hongtao said worriedly.
"So, the most important thing is to suppress the bandits. Liu Dusi, how did we deal with the mountain thieves we caught before?
Liu Xia asked.
"Well, according to their criminal conclusion, most of them will be imprisoned or exiled, or charged with troops. If the crime is serious, they will be dragged out and beheaded."
Liu Hongtao said.
"Just like this, the punishment is too light. The so-called kindness and power, Zhao'an and Zhaofu are kindness. As for power, anyone who does not surrender to the resistance will be beheaded and whipped this time. No charge."
Liu Xia said lightly.
Song Yuanshan and Liu Hongtao couldn't help fighting a cold war.
Many mountain thieves are not guilty of death, but if Liu Xia doesn't surrender, it will be a death penalty, which is a thunderous means.
"Your Royal Highness, although your plan is good, aren't you afraid of being criticized after returning to Longdu? After all, many mountain thieves are not guilty of death. I'm afraid someone will kill innocent people after the operation. At that time, if you are holy..."
Song Yuanshan said worriedly.
"This is not what you think about. What you have to think about is how to completely kill those mountain thieves. As for any charges, let me recite them. This mountain thief is being suppressed year after year. If it goes on like this, will the people here still have a way to live? Since it is stubborn, there is no need to think about it. In addition, I will also rectify the officials here and restore the former Pingzhou to its former atmosphere. My determination is firm. Please cooperate with me with all my strength.
Liu Xia got up and said.
"We are willing to follow the prince, even if we don't want to kill this group of mountain thieves, and we will not give up."
Song Yuanshan and Liu Hongtao hurriedly knelt down and said.
"Okay, you two, get up. I asked you to come today, and there is one more thing to entrust to you.
Liu Xia said lightly.
"Please ask the prince to order."
"In a moment, I will go to the point general. After the general, I will follow the plan we have made now. The army is divided into three routes, stationed near the main road down the mountain in Yuntianling, and I will personally go to Yuntianling first to explore the enemy. Before I come back, all you have to do is to defend with all your strength and surround Yuntianling. When I completely figure out the above situation, we will discuss the specific details of the siege.
Liu Xia said.
"Well, my lord, it's so inappropriate. If you want to find out the above situation, we can send someone there. There is really no need for you to take risks.
Liu Hongtao said.
"It doesn't matter. I have heard about the situation on the mountain. Before the army officially suppresses the bandits, as the commander of the three armies, I must know the above situation. Otherwise, once the army enters blindly, it will make the same mistake again. After all, the life of these things is also life. It is extremely important to have a family, young and to sacrifice one less. All right, you go and prepare early. We will meet in a while.
Liu Xia said with a smile.
"No!"