Praying to Buddha to ward off the Japanese pirates, the county magistrate was shot dead... Tiantai County was already in the hands of the Japanese pirates, how could he be spared!
Tan Lun and others knew that Tiantai County had been conquered by Japanese pirates without having to listen to what the scouts said.
Although he had no hope, Taizhou prefect Tan Lun was extremely disappointed and in a terrible mood at this moment.
I knew that Tiantai County would be conquered by the Japanese pirates, but I didn't expect that Tiantai County would be conquered by the Japanese pirates in such a cowardly way! The magistrate of a county actually worshipped Buddha and performed rituals to resist the Japanese pirates. It was really ridiculous! If he had not been shot and killed by the Japanese pirates, he would have died in the line of duty. How could this government let him off so easily!
"The magistrate of Tiantai County was shot dead by a Japanese pirate. The Japanese pirates took the opportunity to attack the city and attacked the South Gate in one fell swoop..."
The scout soldier then reported to Tan Lun, Yu Dayou and others.
really!
Just as expected, the Japanese pirates attacked the South Gate, so Tiantai County naturally fell without a doubt.
Taizhou prefect Tan Lun sighed slightly in his heart.
"When Tiantai County was about to be captured by the Japanese pirates, a group of Shaolin monks suddenly rushed to the city wall to rescue. These monks were holding iron sticks eight feet long and were all highly skilled in martial arts. They saved Tiantai County at the critical moment and have been helping to defend Tiantai County until today when the Japanese pirates retreated."
When everyone thought that Tiantai County had undoubtedly fallen, the scout soldier continued to report to everyone.
What?!
The monks came to the rescue?! Tiantai County was actually held?! It was not conquered by the Japanese pirates?!
How... is this possible? !
After hearing that Tiantai County was rescued at the critical moment by a team of Shaolin monks, Taizhou prefect Tan Lun and others opened their mouths in surprise, their faces full of disbelief.
"I have been investigating in the county. These monks come from two temples in Tiantai County, one is called Wolong Temple and the other is called Wuzutan Temple. It is said that the magistrate of Tiantai County usually takes good care of the temples and is very generous. Therefore, when the abbots of the two temples heard that the Japanese pirates were besieging Tiantai County, they spontaneously organized nearly a hundred monks to go to the rescue."
The scout soldier continued to report, telling Taizhou prefect Tan Lun and others more of the inside information he had discovered.
It turned out to be like this...
After hearing the inside story, the corners of Taizhou prefect Tan Lun's mouth twitched a little, and he really didn't know what to say. The magistrate of Tiantai County had been fasting and chanting Buddha all year round, worshiping Buddha and performing rituals to resist the Japanese, and he was really "worshipped" by him... ...
The fact that Tiantai County had not been captured by the Japanese pirates was a pleasant surprise to Tan Lun. He was able to defend Tiantai County, which had no strategic location, no one to defend it, and no hope. What about the other counties? This made him have more ambitions.
The news that Tiantai County had been defended added another delicious dish to the banquet, making the atmosphere lively again.
After another cup of tea, the sound of horse hooves was heard outside again, followed by footsteps coming from afar, and soon a dusty scout was seen walking into the banquet.
"Report... ... Ninghai County's Japanese invasion report... ... Report to the governor and general..."
The scout soldier walked into the banquet scene, exhausted, and half-knelt to salute Tan Lun, Yu Dayou and others.
Ninghai County battle report!
Hearing the scout talking about Ninghai County, Taizhou prefect Tan Lun put down the wine glass in his hand, leaned forward slightly, and looked fully focused and listening carefully, with anticipation in his eyes.
Ninghai County is the largest of the seven counties under the jurisdiction of Taizhou Prefecture. It is also the county with the highest and largest city. It is backed by mountains and surrounded by a moat, making the city easy to defend and difficult to attack. In addition, Ninghai County is located at the northernmost end of Tiantai County. The Japanese pirates came from the southeast and attacked the county town in the south first. Ninghai County is at the northernmost end and has enough time to react. The most crucial thing is that there is a garrison stationed near Linhai County with nearly a thousand soldiers. Guan Yao, the captain of the garrison, is a descendant of Guan Gong. Like Guan Gong, he loves to read "The Spring and Autumn Annals" and is known for his bravery. People at that time often called him "Little Martial Saint."
Ninghai County has it all: the right time, the right place, and the right people. If we talk about security, who else can do it except Ninghai County?!
Tan Lun has high expectations for Ninghai County.
Nearly a hundred Shaolin monks rescued Tiantai County, which had no strategic locations and no people to defend it, and they were able to preserve the county. Then wouldn't Ninghai County, which had the support of a garrison, high walls and deep moats, and was easy to defend but difficult to attack, be even more likely to be preserved
Under Tan Lun's expectant gaze, the scout soldier continued to report: "Three days ago, Ninghai County had received news of the invasion of Japanese pirates, and immediately strengthened its defense. At the same time, it sent people to ask for help from the nearby garrison. After receiving the request for help from Ninghai County, Guan Yao, the captain of the garrison, led 800 soldiers from the garrison to station in Ninghai County to assist in the defense of Ninghai County. Not long after Guan Yao led his troops to station in Ninghai County, the Japanese pirate leader Tie Jin Gang led more than 2,000 Japanese pirates to invade Ning County and went straight to the city of Ninghai County."
After hearing this, Tan Lun nodded slightly. The magistrate of Ninghai County reacted well and handled the situation well. The commander of the garrison also provided timely support and arrived at the county town before the Japanese pirates surrounded the county town.
good... ...
Ninghai County was easy to defend but difficult to attack, and there were 800 soldiers from the garrison to assist in the defense. The regular defense force was more than 1,000 people, not counting the conscription of civilians. The Japanese pirates, Tie Jin Gang, had only more than 2,000 people.
Sun Tzu said: If your force is ten, surround it; if your force is five, attack it; if your force is twice as great, divide it; if your force is equal, you can defeat it.
More than 2,000 Japanese pirates wanted to capture the Ninghai County City which was easy to defend but difficult to attack and guarded by more than 1,000 defenders... ... Haha, it's difficult...
Taizhou prefect Tan Lun nodded slightly, relaxed a little, and picked up the teacup.
Not only Taizhou prefect Tan Lun, but also Yu Dayou and others nodded slightly. The situation in Ninghai County is good and the battle report is worth looking forward to.
Under the expectant gaze of the crowd, the scout soldier continued to report: "Ninghai County City strengthened its defense while preparing wine and food to entertain the rescue troops of Guan Qianhu. Guan Qianhu did not take the Japanese pirates outside the city seriously, and regarded them as a mob. He said proudly, 'My ancestor, the Martial Saint Guan Yu, killed Hua Xiong with warm wine. I am the descendant of the Martial Saint, and I cannot compare with my ancestor. However, I do not take the Japanese pirates seriously. Leave the wine and food for now, and eat them after I kill the Japanese pirates.' After that, Guan Qianhu He led 800 soldiers, recruited more than 200 yamen runners and more than 300 civilians guarding the city, a total of more than 1,300 people, and took the initiative to go out of the city to fight the Japanese pirates, vowing to wipe out the Japanese pirates in one battle. Unexpectedly, as soon as the two armies met, Guan Qianhu's army was defeated, and Guan Qianhu himself was smashed in the head by the bandit leader Tie Jin Gang with a stick. The guards and horses led out of the city by Guan Qianhu, as well as the yamen runners and civilians of Ninghai County, were all wiped out, and Ninghai County was also seized by Tie Jin Gang... "
Cough cough cough...
Suddenly, Taizhou prefect Tan Lun choked on a mouthful of tea, his face flushed, and he coughed continuously...