Because it is surrounded by canal water and Yangtze River water, many river houses have appeared in Yangzhou City. The river houses are very exquisite and elegant. It is said that the people who live in them are all of extraordinary status.

Of course, there are also many famous prostitutes who choose to live next to each other here.

Qin Hu and Wang Shichong had just walked all the way from the noisy Fireworks Street. They took a look at what Yangzhou Road is called, ten miles of spring breeze, and the rowboats and boats on the lake. They thought to themselves that the scenery is indeed very different from the scenery in the north.

It's a pity that it's daytime now, so he can't see the red lanterns stretching for ten miles, let alone the singing and dancing birds in the lantern shadows. He can only occasionally catch a glimpse of a thin and pretty Jiangnan woman, leaning on a bamboo building, rolling up the bamboo curtain, holding a small light fan.

, looking at the noisy crowd with bright eyes, he also felt that it was very poetic.

After turning another corner, Wang Shichong stopped, pointed to a huge mansion next to the river, and said with a smile: "Little Marquis, this is a humble house. It makes you laugh."

Qin Hu didn't laugh. Qin Hu was very surprised.

He had already guessed that Wang Shichong might have made a lot of money from his engineering projects in the past few years, but he did not expect that he would be so rich. At least on the surface, this house was no worse than his champion palace.

But what is the existence of the Champion Marquis Mansion, and what is the size of Wang Shichong? These are completely different, and they are not the same. But they are so luxurious.

"Brother Wang, you are so humble. Your family makes me a little envious."

Qin Hu said nonchalantly, then raised his head and walked inside. Wang Shichong hurriedly led the way, and even ordered his family to come out to greet the noble man from the capital.

Finally, Wang Shichong welcomed Qin Hu into his main living room, and ordered his servants to quickly prepare the best banquet. He wanted to entertain Qin Xiaohou, who came from the capital.

"Brother Wang is very good at building things. Did you design this home too?" Qin Hu asked jokingly.

"Ashamed, I only know a little bit about it." Wang Shichong suddenly coughed: "Oh, by the way, Mr. Marquis, what are your thoughts on what I told you just now? Well, I might as well tell you directly.

I have always wanted to serve the country, but unfortunately I have no way to do so."

"Actually, I just want to show off what I have learned in my life. However, my military philosophy is incompatible with Tuwanxuyujuluo, so I have been ostracized by them. Please help me with this matter."

"Let's talk about it later." Qin Hu picked up a glass of wine and drank it all in one go.

"This..." Wang Shichong was stunned for a moment, then suddenly handed over his hand: "Little Marquis, I'm going to change some clothes and I'll be back soon."

Wang Shichong went away for a while before he came back. The food and wine were all served. After he sat down, he ordered all the servants to leave quickly, saying that there was no need to wait here.

After everyone left, he quickly took out a few banknotes from his sleeves and slapped them directly on the table: "Little Marquis, if the emperor gives me a chance to lead troops to suppress the rebellion, Shichong promises that he will definitely fulfill his mission.

, but you still have to deal with all this, little Marquis, and any trivial matter is not respectful."

"One million taels, Brother Wang, this is too small a deal." Qin Hu looked at it and saw that there were ten in total, all of which were one hundred thousand taels.

"As long as Shichong can have the opportunity to serve the country, it will be worth it even if he loses everything." Wang Shichong patted the table and spoke impassionedly.

Qin Hu directly pocketed the money: "Let's do this. You will be my vanguard and send troops to Danyang County the day after tomorrow. We will first lift the siege of Liu Yuanjin."

"Ah, this..."

Wang Shichong was indeed familiar with the art of war, but precisely because he was familiar with the art of war, after many deductions and considerations, he found that there was a huge disparity in strength between the enemy and us, whether in terms of military strength, morale, or officers and soldiers.

Of course, the biggest gap is in troop strength and morale. The advantages of the army are equipment and food and fodder. But the rebels have solved the food and fodder problem. They cannibalize people. What can you do?

As for the equipment, everyone under his command is afraid of death, and he himself is also afraid of death, so this battle cannot be fought.

What he wanted from Qin Hu was definitely not this kind of vanguard.

The opportunity Wang Shichong wanted was actually to have a large number of troops at his disposal first, and then he could show what he had learned in his life. Otherwise, it would be like a clever woman can't make a meal without straw!

But he didn't refuse, then he wouldn't be the cunning Wang Shichong.

Wang Shichong coughed and said: "Little Marquis, you are so kind! I have a sentence that I almost hurt internally if I hold it in my heart. I won't be happy if I don't spit it out now."

Qin Hu waved his fan: "I even took the money. From now on, we are our brothers. If you have anything to say, just say it."

Wang Shichong looked around and saw no one around, and said in a low voice: "Little Marquis, the officialdom is like a battlefield. You cannot be merciful on the battlefield, let alone in the officialdom. If you listen to me, this soldier must not be sent out. It will take another ten and a half months at most."

When Tuwanxu Yujuluo and the bandits are both defeated, Liu Yuanjin's exhausted army will definitely flee as soon as the young marquis's army arrives."

"At that time, there will be thousands of threads and fish everywhere, no food and grass outside, no elite soldiers inside, and exhausted. If they dare not listen to you, you will starve them to death!"

"If it were me, I would have Tu Wanxu and Yu Juluo immediately pursue Liu Yuanjin's main force and exhaust them all, and also lay the foundation for your final general attack."

"And the two of them no longer have the strength to compete with you. No matter how unruly they are, they rely on their old age and sell themselves off. In order to get food and grass, they have to be your pawns. This is killing two birds with one stone!"

So poisonous!

Qin Hu thought to himself, what kind of person can be so bad? Damn it, even though I was mentally prepared, I was still shocked by you.

Qin Hu touched his chin: "Well, what if they sue the court? And my army has already arrived in Jiangdu, how can we just sit back and watch the success or failure?"

"This is not a problem. Shichong has already planned it for you." Wang Shichong said: "You have never been to Jiangdu and don't understand the situation here. This place is adjacent to Yangzi Ferry, and canal thieves have always been rampant here. Let me put it bluntly.

, almost every day, water thieves attack military camps and rob warships of food.”

"Then if they come in large numbers this time, and in the dark night, a hundred people can become a thousand or ten thousand, then it is normal for the young marquis to send his army to pursue north, delaying the effort for a few days." Wang Shichong smiled darkly.

He said: "When the time comes, you will write to the court and say that Liu Yuanjin personally led the troops in a sneak attack and was defeated by you."

"And those who surrounded Danyang County and Liyang County were only Liu Yuanjin's left and right prime ministers, Zhu Xie and Guan Chong. You defeated Liu Yuanjin, but General Tu and Yu were defeated. You not only have no responsibility but also credit."

Qin Hu immediately understood that Wang Shichong had colluded with the canal water thieves. They robbed military supplies and equipment and resold them to make money. They also captured the water thieves and claimed credit from the court.

Specifically, the officers and soldiers knew that the canal water thieves were coming, so they threw a few boats to them. After suffering losses, the court wanted to blame the water thieves, so the water thieves handed over a few plundered common people to kill them to make up for the loss.

In short, this transaction is a guaranteed profit without loss.


Chapter completed!