Chapter 074 Before the Expedition
More than 300 mountain thieves were killed under the supervision of Zhao Wenxuan. He fulfilled his promise to Lin Zimo and did not let a breathing mountain thief leave his barracks alive. Cautiously, he did not forget to tell the soldiers to repair the mountain thieves lying on the ground. Since then, the myth that has been unquenched on Erlong Mountain for more than 30 years has come to an end.
Two days later, Lin Zimo received an emergency official document from Han Yong, the provincial capital, ordering him to lead 3,000 officers from Guiping City out of the city to encircle and suppress the rebels of the remaining marquis. Instead of repeating his old skills, he immediately sent people to recruit Zhao Wenxuan, Fang Qianhu and Qianhu to his government office to discuss the march. Three thousand households did not dare to neglect when they got the news and arrived as soon as possible.
Lin Zimo, sitting on the chair, picked up the tea on the desk and took a sip. He said slowly, "It's important for Lord Zhongcheng to order me to go out of the city to suppress thieves, and marching and fighting is not a child's play. Therefore, you can say whatever you want. One of the principles of this house is to go out of the city this time and vow to return triumphantly.
Fang Qianhu, who stood up, held his fists in his hands and said loudly, "Since Han Zhongcheng ordered us to be restrained by you, we must be the leader of Lin Zhifu. How to arrange it, someone on our side will do it.
Qianhu, who did not dare to lag behind, suddenly got up and said with both hands in his fist: "I firmly believe that under the planning of the Lin magistrate, we will definitely be able to capture the rest of the marquis alive and completely eliminate the rebels he led."
Lin Zimo nodded slightly and showed a kind of appreciation. After all, it is still necessary to have unity of mind and command in advance. I know that Fang Qianhu and Qianqian are not fools. Their purpose is nothing more than two things: first, if they want to be unfavorable, the main person responsible person is naturally Lin Zimo, and the two of them just follow orders; second, they have long known that Lin Zimo's wisdom to take the Erlong Mountain thief, and believe that he has the real ability and will not lead thousands of people into a dead end. If the remaining thieves and soldiers are really wiped out, then they are also meritorious people. Lin Zimo had his own calculations. He didn't expect the two of them to do much, but only used their 2,000 horses as "cannon fodder" in his heart.
Zhao Wenxuan, who knew that there was no need to say this, saw that two thousand households had already made a statement, and I'm afraid it would not be good if he didn't show an attitude. Xu stood up, still holding his fists and passionately talking about his determination before the expedition. Zhao Wenxuan, who had begun to be slightly excited, seemed to be looking forward to the stars and the moon, and finally waited for the arrival of this day.
Lin Zimo, who suddenly stood up, issued an order with a serious expression: "You wait for the three of you to go back and make all the preparations before the expedition. Order all the troops and horses to leave Guiping City with our house tomorrow morning and go to the area where the incident occurred to eliminate the rebels of the remaining marquis. If anyone dares to disobey the orders of the government, they will do everything in accordance with the military law. Do you understand?
Three thousand households knew that this was not gossip, but the general order before the expedition, and said with one voice, "The last general will obey."
Lin Zimo, who nodded, ordered the three of them to go down and get ready, and he had to arrange the relevant matters before the expedition. After all, he didn't know when he would come back. Lin Zimo once again sent someone to pass Wang Pengfei and Chu Erlang to his government office, and then detailed the two of them to lead 800 righteous and bravely guarding the city. They knew that they had a great responsibility on their shoulders, so they listened carefully to Lin Zimo's confession before turning around and leaving.
Lin Zimo leaned his back on the chair and crossed his hands in front of his chest to think. This expedition is to fight against the rebels, so the casualties will certainly be much greater than defending with the help of the city wall. I know that there will definitely be casualties in the war, but it must be controlled within a certain number, otherwise it will be to die. He has no bottom in his heart, and he really can't guarantee that he can completely eliminate the other party when he goes out of the city this time. However, Lin Zimo's bottom line is that he can't be defeated, otherwise potential troubles will emerge. After thinking about it, after some weighing, he decided to take his Langya Guards to join the army.
Lin Zimo thought that the 160,000 troops of the imperial court should have been surrounded from all sides. Even if they have one idea or another, it can't be 160,000 pigs. Even if the rebels knew that they had led 3,000 officers out of the city, it was unwise to choose to attack their own Guiping City. After all, there are still 800 brave defenses in the city. Although they are not as good as the combat effectiveness of the officers and soldiers, there should be no problem resisting for a while, and Wang Pengfei and Chu Erlang, who lead them, are not greedy and afraid of death. They will definitely defend Pingnan City to the death.
As for the safety of his family, Lin Zimo considered it and decided to let Mao Yong and Wang Xiaoliu shoulder the inspection of the inner house. Although their martial arts skills are mediocre, killing a few little thieves will not be a problem. In fact, he knew that he had some filters. After all, ordinary thieves did not dare to hit the magistrate's family at all. What's more, Lin Zimo's nickname is so loud? It must be able to exorcise ghosts and ward off evil spirits like the door god.
Lin Zimo called Wang Qiang and Gao Xiang to the government office to explain what was going on the expedition. The two people standing in the hall listened silently and carefully, and then received the order of their master before going out. After all, there was still a lot to prepare for the march. In less than half a day, he arranged everything that should be handed over.
The most painful thing about Lin Zimo sitting in the chair is not to arrange these tedious things, but to face his wife Yang Mengqi. In his eyes, this little girl is definitely a chaste woman. Naturally, it doesn't make sense if you don't talk to her. After all, this time the movement is so big. If he tells her the truth, it will make him feel sad.
Lin Zimo, who did not continue to think alone, slowly stood up and walked out of the government office. Yang Mengqi will know about his childhood. It's better to say it earlier, so as not to make her feel like what happened? He made up his mind and went to find her in the back hall. At this moment, Yang Mengqi habitually splashed ink in the study, and he knew it without asking.
Lin Zimo, who walked into the study, did not send out the picking moon first, but stood still for five seconds without speaking, which could make her ingenious and understand his mind. Uncommon sense, she bent her knees and saluted him, walked out a little faster, and then closed the door of the study to facilitate her two masters to talk. Without going far, he stood not far from the corridor outside the door and quietly waited for the master's next summons.
Lin Zimo, who began to move his steps, came over to face his wife, and sat down in front of a circle chair, showing a light look and said, "Tomorrow, I will lead 3,000 officers and soldiers out of the city as a husband."
As soon as he exited, the brush in Yang Mengqi's right hand slipped on the rice paper, and a good pine and cypress map was completely ruined. The moment my father-in-law entered the study, I felt something was wrong. Although he didn't say it clearly, she was brilliant and understood it at once. Yang Mengqi, who would not ask his man what to do, understood that he was going to lead the army.
Lin Zimo, who raised his legs, smiled and said, "Madam, don't worry about it. After destroying this rebel, he will definitely come back early.
Yang Mengqi walked with some heavy steps. He walked to him and said with a smile, "What the father-in-law said is light, and this sword is eyeless. The slave family will not stop you from reporting to the court, but worry about your safety.
Lin Zimo, who doesn't want to make the atmosphere like a funeral, joked, "If you don't care about your husband's personal safety, then you can send Yang Yu to follow me. In case a cold arrow is shot somewhere, he can help me block it.
When Yang Mengqi saw him say such improper words, he was not angry or laughed. He imitated an ordinary lady and said three times, "Don't talk nonsense. Don't say such unlucky words again.
Lin Zimo, who seemed disapprovingly, leaned his back on the chair, stroked the handle of the circle chair with both hands, and continued to laugh, "Are you worried that I will be shot by a cold arrow, or is your cousin Yang Yu being shot?"
Looking at his unscrupulous Yang Mengqi, he knew what he meant and pouted and asked, "What do you think?"
Lin Zimo replied with a smile, "According to what I mean, you obviously care about Yang Yu, not me. So, my position in my mother's mind is far less than your cousin's.
"Nonsense. The father-in-law falsely slandered Lai Nu's family. Yang Mengqi, who suddenly stamped his feet in a hurry, pouted and said in panic.
Lin Zimo, who stretched out his right hand, suddenly pulled her into his arms, so as not to "lightly" her. Yang Mengqi, who sat on his legs and leaned against his arms, became more and more rosy. After Lin Zimo is well tempered with her, he still needs to take a look at Chu Hanlu. Although this little girl is often out of tune, she is not in tune with her cuteness. Lin Zimo, who left the study, saw Chu Hanlu, who was greedy in the pavilion in the garden, and when she saw his appearance, she suddenly hid her mouth.
"Don't hide it. I've seen it." Lin Zimo laughed as he walked towards the pavilion.
Chu Hanlu, who pretended to be serious, quickly defended himself: "They are not greedy. That's what I kept for picking lotus.
Lin Zimo, who shook his head with a smile, sat on the marble stool next to her and said, "Well, you are not greedy, but I misread it."
"Brother Zimo, I'll recite the Tang poetry taught by my sister today." Chu Hanlu, who smiled, nodded, stood up and said, "The moonlight in front of the bed is suspected to be frost on the ground. Raise your head to look at the moon and bow your head to miss your hometown.