"I hope the central government of the empire can see through this conspiracy. Otherwise, if we really pull back the army from the Principality of Jerok, the situation in the Jerok war will definitely be reversed. By then, I am afraid that the tiger will be rejected at the front door and the wolf will be admitted at the back door. The threat of the Kaman people will Maybe even bigger than the Taiping Cult!" Fielding said worriedly.
"This strategy is not too secretive, and it is not very clever for the people in the military department. There is no doubt that they will be able to see through what is hidden behind it, but the problem is whether they can convince His Majesty the Emperor not to follow Jerok What about drawing out troops?" Ling Tianfang shook his head slightly, "Although Jerok is important, it is a foreign country after all. Compared with the disasters that arise in the most important places in the country, I think there may be no ministers in the court who can withstand such pressure! What's more, those ministers who have a sense of luck will also wonder, will the Kaman people just want to occupy Jerok? Or maybe their army will need a period of rest after occupying it? Then the empire can first extinguish the flames in the country, and then Go think about other things."
"If all the ministers in the court really think about it, then the empire of Guanxi, Beiyuan and even Heshuo will be really extremely dangerous!" Hearing Ling Tianfang's analysis, Fielding was even more chilled. Isn't it true that we are together in Taixuan Mansion? Fortunately, he joined Mr. Li's command, otherwise even if he was lucky enough to escape the murderous hands of the supervision department and the military police headquarters, he would inevitably become a prisoner of the Kaman people in the end.
"I judge that the empire will take this step sooner or later. Your Excellency has sent information today. Two divisions of the Imperial Army that were marching day and night to Kansai were attacked. Almost all the chief officers of the two divisions were killed. Now these two The division is still paralyzed in Tianshui Mansion, waiting for the Imperial Army to be re-appointed. This is obviously a trick of the Taiping Cult group, deliberately delaying the advance of the Imperial Army and buying them more time. Their intentions are cruel. !" Ling Tianfang told Fielding the shocking news in a low voice.
Fielding was obviously shocked by this sudden news. How could two regular army divisions of the majestic empire be attacked at the same time? This was simply an unheard of news, and it was still Tianshui City, which was located in the inland of the empire! But when he learned about the situation, he realized that this method could have such a great effect.
"Brother Ling, how should we deal with it? The pressure on Mr. Li's side must be even greater." Fielding was determined to follow Li Wufeng, so Ling Tianfang did not hide anything from Fielding, including Li Wufeng's The preliminary plan was included, so Fielding asked this question.
"I also hope to have more power to support Mr. Li's plan, but now our troops here must not be moved. If we can redeem the prisoners of the two divisions currently controlled by the Kaman people that were originally stationed in Jiayuguan, That'll be fine." Ling Tianfang sighed quietly.
Fielding's face also darkened. Why didn't he want to redeem those brothers? It was all forged by his own hard work for more than ten years. It can be said to be the elite of the army, no less than any regular army, but it ended up like this.
"Brother Ling, let's not talk about whether he can be redeemed. Even if he can, I'm afraid the Kaman people will not let him go at this critical moment, but it is at this time that we need him the most!" A trace of pain flashed across Fielding's face. He looked like he had negotiated many times with the special envoys from the Kaman people who came to negotiate, but the Kaman people were demanding high prices. From their own perspective, there was simply no trace of sincerity, but it happened that the other party took the initiative to come to the door.
"However, since Brother Ling mentioned it, I remembered something." There was some hesitation, but Fielding still said it.
"Oh? You and I are already one family, why do we need to be so separate? Just say whatever you want." Ling Tianfang's eyes also lit up, and he should make good use of anything that is beneficial at the moment.
"Mi Feng, the commander of the Lulong Mansion Guard Division, has a good relationship with me, and his subordinates are also quite effective in combat. However, the city guard Qiao Xia is a confidant of His Highness. I used to get along with him, but now..." `I’m afraid we have different ways of thinking.” Fielding smiled bitterly at first, and then his face straightened.
"Well," Ling Tianfang was also moved, "I wonder how much control Mifeng has over his subordinates?"
"Although Mifeng leads the troops harshly, he leads by example and has always been clean. He is very prestigious among middle and lower-level officers, but his deputy and the other two chief officers are not necessarily so." Fielding hesitated before saying.
"That's very good. Why don't you please send someone to contact Mi Feng immediately? It would be best if he can get us on our side. If not, I hope he can see the situation clearly and make early preparations to deal with the upcoming Taiping Rebellion. I I heard that the director of the Internal Affairs Department of Lulong Mansion has an extraordinary relationship with the local Taiping believers." Ling Tianfang nodded.
"Then I will send someone to contact him right away, but Mi Feng has a weird temper, and few people can get along well with him." Fielding took the order and left.
The news of the assassination of the commanders of the 3rd and 4th Divisions of the Fourth Army was like a bolt from the blue, hitting the Imperial Minister of State He Zhiqiu and the Minister of Interior Lu Wenfu in the head, who were discussing matters in their official offices. The two of them looked at me across the desk, I look at you, pale and dumbfounded.
After a long time, He Zhiqiu fell back on his seat weakly and murmured to himself: "It's over, it's over, is God going to kill me, Tang He?"
Lu Wenfu, who was stroking his forehead with his hand, also had dull eyes and looked out the window blankly, unable to say a word for a long time. The action plan of his internal affairs department had already been hindered by the interference of local forces. He placed all his hopes on the army that was about to return to the garrison. He did not expect that his opponent would use such a vicious move and lose the army of the chief officer. Daily operations are also difficult to maintain, and various hidden contradictions will immediately emerge. How can there be energy to assist the internal affairs department in suppressing and exterminating the rebel party? And since the other party dares to act in this way, it means that their preparations have reached the last moment. This delay is difficult for anyone to stop. Maybe tomorrow the sky will be filled with beacon fire. Can the empire's rule be maintained? At this moment, Lu Wenfu, who was as calm as a mountain, couldn't help but tremble in his heart.
At this moment, the two most powerful people in the Tanghe Empire felt a sense of powerlessness in their hearts at the same time, as if a broken ship full of holes was slowly sinking, and the two captains steering the boat were sinking slowly. No matter how hard we try, we can't reverse the sinking trend.
He Zhiqiu's heart kept sinking, his eyes were a little floating, and finally settled on the place where Lu Wenfu's eyes landed. It was his favorite pot of golden chrysanthemums. The light yellow stamens exuded a faint fragrance, and he usually I often entertain myself with this, but today, why is it that the most gorgeous and largest flower on the branch of this golden chrysanthemum has wilted for no reason, but instead, several small flowers next to it that used to be inconspicuous are blooming in the wind today. , as if absorbing the nutrients of the largest flower, the two contrasted to form a strange beauty.
Could this be a sign of something? An invisible pressure fell on the two of them and lingered.
"Brother Lu, what do you think we should do now?" He Zhiqiu's weak voice was low and hoarse, as if he was a different person from before.
"Brother He, at this critical moment, you must not be discouraged!" Lu Wenfu calmed down and cheered.
"Well, this news is too hard to accept. The Taiping Cult people are definitely going to start an uprising soon, but we can only sit here and watch them do nothing. How can we accept this reality? !" He Zhiqiu cheered up and said reluctantly.
"How long will it take to restore those two divisions to their original state?" Lu Wenfu went straight to the point.
"I'm afraid it will be difficult if it doesn't last for a year and a half. They are the entire division commanders who have been dismissed at once, not just a few. Now they can only be re-appointed immediately. They can return to whatever state they can. The situation waits for no one, and we can only That's it, I'm afraid the other party won't be able to wait for us to take this step." He Zhiqiu gradually recovered from the shadow of the huge blow, and his mind gradually became clearer.
"The boat will be straight when it reaches the bridge. Let's do our best." Lu Wenfu felt an unspeakable bitterness in his mouth. If the army could arrive earlier as planned to cooperate with the internal affairs personnel, there might still be a glimmer of hope. Now we only have to I can beg God for blessing.
Just when almost everyone's eyes were focused on the Kansai prefectures, no one expected that a beacon would be lit first as far away as the westernmost tip of Northern Luzon.
October is a harvest season. Whether you are a herdsman raising cattle and sheep, a farmer cultivating the fields, or a fisherman hunting and fishing, this is a season worth celebrating. In particular, the people of the five ethnic groups living by the Green Sea Swamp have placed their most solemn festival in this season, which is their grandest harvest festival. They will use the most enthusiastic way to dedicate to the greatest in their hearts. The God of Harvest. This festival is also the best time for the traditional young men and women of the five ethnic groups to seek mates and find love. Young men and women who have undergone the coming-of-age ceremony can freely express their love to their beloved ones during these days. Once the two parties are in love, they often The marriage can be formed with the consent of the elders of the clan and the parents of both parties.
Of course, profit-seeking businessmen will not let go of this rare opportunity. Businessmen from Luzon, Comini, Liberty City, India, and the Western Regions came here a few days in advance to purchase the rich products here. Local specialties, on the other hand, also brought various goods, including luxury goods, needed by the people of the five ethnic groups from their respective hometowns. Pearl Town became the center of this trade.
The town has long prepared a spacious venue and provided various services to meet the needs of merchants from all over the world who come to trade. Since there will be a large influx of people before and after the festival, in addition to the five ethnic groups’ self-defense forces patrolling , In addition, a regiment of security forces stationed here also patrols day and night to prevent accidents.
In this joyful and peaceful atmosphere, there are also some strange situations that are incompatible with the festival. Sixty miles west of Pearl Town is the border of the Indian Kingdom. At this time, a dark group of armed soldiers have gathered there and are ready to go. They are all masked in black scarves, with the cavalry in front and the infantry behind, waiting for the commander's order. .
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