Chapter 53 Bet

These news were continuously transmitted to Dengzhou City by the detailed work of sea wolves, and Liu Datong is a transit station for intelligence in Xishan Village.

These news were sent back to Yu Xiaotian in Fujian in the form of a relay.

Shortly after the Spring Festival of Chongzhen's fourth year, when the time entered the first month of the fifth year of Chongzhen and had not yet passed the Shangyuan Festival, Yu Xiaotian received first-hand news about the Denglai Rebellion in the newly built General Mansion in Weitouwan. These news were at least nearly a month faster than the official news transmitted to Fujian. Time.

Yu Xiaotian sat behind the desk and listened to Lin Yiyang report the information from Denglai and other places summarized during this period to him. He indifferently tapped the red sandalwood desk in front of him with his fingers and said:

"Lord Sun made a big mistake this time, and the situation in Denglai is out of control! His efforts to care him this time were a failure and pushed him to an eternal place!"

Lin Yiyang frowned slightly. He had always wondered why Yu Xiaotian could predict and guess that there would be such chaos in Deng Lai, let alone why Yu Xiaotian developed the situation on Deng Lai's side, which seemed to be earlier than he knew.

Now Yu Xiaotian said that Sun Yuanhua had made a big mistake, and he didn't quite understand where Sun Yuanhua's mistake was. Even Yu Lin Yiyang himself thought that Sun Yuanhua's caressed was not a big mistake at this time, so he asked, "What did you say?"

Yu Xiaotian stood up and walked to a huge detailed map of Shandong hanging on the wall with his back. After looking at the land of Denglai on the map, he said, "On the surface, it seems that there is no big mistake, but he miscalculated the situation and his control ability of Denglai's soldiers and horses.

Although it is undeniable that after he became the governor of Denglai, he did be grateful to Kong Youde and many old Dongjiang troops, he overestimated his position in the eyes of these old Dongjiang troops!

He gave these old troops of the Dongjiang Army far from fully subduing their hearts. Obviously, he overestimated himself to follow him to death and serve him!

The old headquarters of the Dongjiang Army and those Liao people who fled to Shandong must have a hard time living in Shandong. The Shandong people and the main army of Shandong have always regarded these guest troops and the Liao people as their enemies. Over the years, they have embarrased these old Dongjiang troops and the Liao people.

So these Liaodong people will definitely share the enemy at this time. Since Kong Youde and Li Jiucheng have made such trouble, they will certainly not sit idly by. As I expected, they will definitely respond to Kong Li's rebels.

The main force of Sun Yuanhua's soldiers and horses now is the old part of the Dongjiang Army, and the old part of the Dongjiang Army is mainly guarding Dengzhou City. Among them, Geng Zhongming and others have entrusted them with heavy responsibilities to guard Dengzhou City, which is simply a joke.

So although I don't know how the situation has developed there now, I can almost guess that Dengzhou City should have fallen into the hands of the rebels at this time.

Sun Yuanhua's Lord Sun completely failed this time!"

"Oh? Does the lord really think that Dengzhou City can't even be defended for several months? Lin Yiyang was still a little suspicious and asked.

"Absolutely can't keep it! If we don't believe it, we can bet that if we can't get out of the first month, Dengzhou City will inevitably be captured by the rebels! Sun Yuanhua will definitely fall into the hands of the rebels!" Yu Xiaotian nodded firmly and said.

Lin Yiyang smiled dryly and shook his head slightly and said, "Master, I'm afraid the students will not agree with this. Lord Sun is a member of a party. As the governor of Denglai, if Dengzhou City is defeated by the rebels, how can he be spared as the commander-in-chief?

Even if the rebels don't kill him, I'm afraid he knows that he has made such a big mistake. The court certainly can't forgive him. Even if he can't stop the rebels, can't he even commit suicide? If he committed suicide, he will finally keep his reputation. At most, he will get an unnoticed reputation, and this loyal king's reputation will still be preserved.

The student thought that he could not even commit suicide?

Yu Xiaotian laughed and nodded and said, "It's actually reasonable for you to say so, but you forgot one thing. Sun Yuanhua still has a layer of identity!"

Lin Yiyang was stunned for a moment. After thinking for a while, he suddenly said, "Yes! How did the students forget that Lord Sun is said to be a foreign religious! It is said that in the teachings of foreign religion, believers are required not to commit suicide! Alas! However, the students think that Lord Sun is the important minister of the Ming Dynasty after all. How can he abide by the rules of foreign religion in this matter?

Yu Xiaotian shook his head and said, "You don't have to doubt that Governor Sun is a very devout Catholic. Even if he wants to commit suicide, I'm afraid he will hesitate because of the limitations of doctrine! As long as he hesitates a little, it will be too late. Even if he finally makes up his mind, I'm afraid it's too late! So I dare to bet with you that as long as the rebels capture Dengzhou, Lord Sun will definitely fall into the hands of the rebels!"

Lin Yiyang saw that Yu Xiaotian was so sure that he would no longer be entangled in this matter, but he secretly made up his mind that as long as Yu Xiaotian expected this matter again this time, then Lin Yiyang will sell all his flesh to Yu Xiaotian in the future, and he will never have two hearts from now on!

"Okay, that's all for this matter! Now let's talk about what we need to do next!

Liu Di's situation in Haining Prefecture seems to be quite good at present, but his strength is obviously too thin. Although it seems that the food he has on hand, if he saves some food, it should be enough for tens of thousands of people to persist until the beginning of next spring!

However, the number of troops he controls is only those two platoons, plus those brave families trained in the local area. It is not a big problem for him to guard Xishan Village and Yangma Island for the time being, but once Dengzhou is lost, then the number of troops at hand is not enough.

In addition, it is far from enough for them to guard Xishan Village. At that time, because the army is everywhere, there will definitely be a large number of refugees in Dengzhou.

It is obvious that we can't see these refugees being slaughtered by the rebels. We must order Liu to find a way to save as many refugees as possible and arrange them in Yangma Island and Xishan Village first.

But if there are too many refugees, Liu's force at hand is too weak. On the one hand, it is necessary to prevent the invasion of the army, and on the other hand, it is necessary to prevent some of these refugees from taking the opportunity to make trouble.

So it is necessary to add more troops to Liu, at least two companies at hand, and add some light artillery to him.

Once Dengzhou City is lost, there will be a lot of Hongyi cannons in the hands of the rebels. Sun Yuanhua is a standard artillery expert. It is said that he also recruited some French planes from the side of Jing'ao to serve as artillery instructors. At least 100 heavy guns such as Hongyi cannons and big guns. Once used by the rebels, he will attack the strong The ability will be very strong.

Among the defenders of Dengzhou, the firearm equipment is also very large, and the number of bird guns is more than 2,000. In addition, there are a large number of three-eyed guns and single-eyed guns. Many soldiers are also good at using these firearms. They even heard that he also has a batch of more sophisticated Lumi guns and muskets from the hands of Flang machine people.

Therefore, the rebels have a strong ability to attack. In addition, Xishan Village is too close to Mouping County. Xishan Village has stored a large amount of food, which will certainly be noticed by the rebels.

Therefore, if it is not expected, the rebels will definitely send heavy troops to attack Xishan Village. Liu will definitely fight with the rebels. This battle must not be lost, and he must also fight his prestige. He must let the rebels suffer great losses. In the future, they will never dare to provoke Xishan Village easily, so as to ensure that Xishan Village can be there. A large number of refugees are accepted.

So the key now is to quickly replenish troops, weapons and ammunition to ensure that he has the power to protect himself and has a certain ability to fight. If the two companies are not enough, give him four companies. Anyway, Dengzhou is in chaos now, and sending more troops may not attract attention!

In addition, I didn't hear your report about the situation in Shidao Bay. I don't know what's going on in Shidao Bay! In addition to Shidao Bay, I don't know if the relationship on the other side of Fushan has been opened. Jiaozhou Bay is a place we must control. It is the largest natural port in the north. As a transit place, it is more suitable than Shidao Bay.

At present, Shidao Bay is not safe. The weather this year seems to be colder than previous years. If it is not, Shidao Bay will also be frozen. Once Shidao Bay is frozen, our plan will be greatly affected!"

Lin Yiyang nodded repeatedly, wrote down Yu Xiaotian's orders, and replied with a shameful face: "It was the student's negligence. The master expected it to be really good. Shidao Bay was indeed frozen this year. Fortunately, the master had arrangements in advance. The students had sent people to the Fushan Institute half a year ago.

Now Li Shoubei of Fushan Institute has taken our money and promised us to act conveniently on the land he is in charge of. In addition, he also knows that we dare not fight against us.

So the students arranged a village on the north bank of Jiaozhou Bay, used some means to force away a large dilapidated family, took his land and Zhuangzi, and built a temporary wharf on the shore for many ships to berth.

Now that they can accept transit refugees, hundreds of students have been sent to arrange this matter. As for Shidao Bay, because the sea water in the bay has been frozen this year, it has no effect, so the students have sent people to send letters last month to get the news, except for the left-behind people. In addition, the three companies stationed there, dressed up as caravans in batches, rushed to Liu's different side, and waited for Liu's different deployment and arrangements.

After listening to this, Yu Xiaotian nodded and said to Lin Yiyang, " Everything should be prepared with two hands. This time you chose Shidao Bay. I felt that it was not safe enough at the beginning, so I asked you to consider setting up a point in Jiaozhou Bay. You have to learn a lesson in the future! Such a thing can't happen again!"

Lin Yiyang quickly bowed and nodded: "Students have been taught! Students must think more carefully in the future!"