Nanming Engineer

Chapter 227
Fighting was raging in the north, and people in the middle of Sichuan were panicked. Ma Xintian was resting his sword in Jiange, but in Shehong, there was a peaceful and peaceful atmosphere.

The 6000 troops of the Fengzi Camp and Linzi Camp of the Kuizhou Army have already set up camp in this small town, and have been leisurely for many days. Apart from practicing according to the rules, eating and sleeping three times a day, they actually have nothing to do. Compared with the Daxi Army in the bloody battle When I got up, it was like a cloud of mud.

At the end of April, spring is in full bloom, and all things are blooming with pear blossoms. In a pear grove on the outskirts of the city, among the pear blossom bushes, a young man in green clothes and white scarves is concentrating on burning a bonfire with a A fat sheep was bubbling with oil, and it was roasted until it was browned with a "squeak" sound, and the aroma was overflowing, making people mouth watering.

The boy used a small pig hair brush to dip some condiment powder and oil juice from the small plates, and carefully brushed it on the mutton with a focused attitude.

Zu Bian and Ma Wannian swallowed their saliva, sat on the side with bright eyes, sniffed their noses and sniffed the free fragrance in the air, licked their faces and stretched their necks, bringing their mouths closer and closer.

Li Tingyu is reserved and Ma Long is stable. At this time, he can still sit on the side with dignity and indifference to the roast sheep, but the constantly moving Adam's apple and the eyes pretending to glance at the roast sheep have already betrayed both of them. In fact, people's hearts are full of appetite.

"My lord, who did you learn this barbecue skill from? Why is it so delicious?" Ma Wannian swallowed hard, but a new one popped up immediately: "Why do you sprinkle so much powder and brush with oil?" , the taste of the ordinary roasted lamb has changed drastically?"

Wang Huan asked, "Does it smell good?"

Everyone present nodded their heads loudly, acting in unison like a chicken pecking at rice.

Wang Huan smiled and said nothing, just brushing the seasoning on the meat over and over again. As an outdoor barbecue master of later generations, he is very confident in his craftsmanship. With fine salt, cumin, soy sauce and other ingredients, he can also grill delicious barbecue.

As for cumin, which is rare in the mainland, of course, it was brought back by the guys from the Zhangjia fur goods shop who went out to buy it outside the Great Wall.

When the air was filled with a strong aroma that lingered, Wang Huan picked up a knife, cut the mutton into small pieces, distributed it to everyone in the wooden bowls that had been in their hands for a long time, and ate it happily.

There was a sound of rough chewing, and the "creak" sound made by the rubbing of the teeth and the barbecue could be heard even by the guards standing in the distance. The corners of everyone's mouths were dripping with oil, and everyone didn't even use chopsticks and knives, and started directly , holding the barbecue like a bear and eating it with relish. Of course, there are endless flattery and flattery words, just for Mr. Wang to continue to carry forward in the future and roast better meat for everyone.

"After this meal, we should go." Wang Huan wiped his hands with a white towel, picked up a bowl of water and wine and said slowly: "The secret letter of Chen Xiang has been in the hands of this general for about ten days. Calculating the schedule, there should be a winner or loser between the Tartars and the Thieves, so it's time for us to play."

"Okay, Daxian, I've been thinking about the ball for a long time, and I can get birds out of it just by staying here!" Zu Bian's mouth was full of meat, and he raised his hand inarticulately and shouted: "But Daxian wants to Get all the ingredients away."

"As long as you do a good job, you can't do without the barbecue." Wang Huan was a little displeased with the word "big lewdness" and frowned slightly: "Also, clean your mouth before speaking."

He clapped his hands and continued: "I have laid out the detailed situation for you in the military tent yesterday, so I won't repeat it here, but there are some details that I have to say again."

Everyone put down their wooden bowls, put away their laughing and joking faces, and their faces became serious. Wang Huan was a man who had fun with the people when he was resting, and was ruthless when he was serious. ear.

"Jiang Li has already contacted the internal response in the city, and secretly reported the general's current situation in the city. According to his information, although the city of Chengdu is strong and deep, and there are 2 bandits guarding the city, the people are already panicked and the army has no fighting spirit. Zhang Xianzhong killed The news of the death of the wife and son has caused panic among the soldiers and civilians in the city, and now the shops in the city are closed and the market is empty, the hearts of the people are already scattered, and this is a good opportunity to win the city."

"Nowadays, the masters in the city are ordered by the left and right prime ministers Wang Zhaolin and Yan Xi, and the troops are led by the puppet governor. We will assign eight gates to one pass in Chengdu, and we will be in the center, and the forces between each other will be scattered and not compact. As long as we can enter through one gate and make a noise in the city, there will be chaos in the city. , and unable to gather a crowd to fight back, then Chengdu is at your fingertips."

He stroked his chin, as if there was a non-existent beard, and said with a sly smile: "Besides, we still have Jiang Li, who has already bribed and persuaded Zhang Guangcai, a duplicitous guy. Zhang Guangcai is guarding the southwest corner gate. Allow us to enter the city, and after entering the city, we will go straight to the target we set yesterday in units of hundreds of people, and wipe out the defenders within three hours. We will let go of the north gate and let them have a way to escape."

"Of course, after they escape, Ma Long, it's up to you." Wang Huan looked at Ma Long meaningfully and said.

Ma Long clasped his fists and replied in a deep voice: "In the end, we will set up an ambush at Zilongpo outside the north gate, and wipe out all the thieves who escaped from the city!"

"Don't kill people. Those who can surrender, try to recruit them. After all, there are only a few soldiers who cannot be taught. Most of them can be used as strong laborers in the future." Wang Huan warned, and he asked Ma Long to go. Doing this is to see that he is calm and not bloodthirsty, and can save lives to the greatest extent. If it is someone else, the effect may be different.

Ma Long nodded, and Wang Huan smiled at Ma Wannian who was eager to try again: "Master Ma, how about it, are you ready this time?"

The square-faced boy blushed, and he quickly paused and said, "My lord, don't call me that general, you're going to kill me. Don't worry, my lord, the general is ready. General Li gave me his best centurion, and they will help me." , there must be no problem!"

Wang Huan said in a deep voice: "When you entered the city, the city was in chaos. There must be remnants of the royal camp guarding the palace. You must be careful. After meeting Jiang Li, act according to the situation. If something cannot be done, don't If you rush forward rashly, you can turn back and ask for help."

Ma Wannian clasped his fists excitedly and said in a loud voice: "The last general will write it down!"

He was very excited, because Wang Huan entrusted him with an extremely secret mission. Compared with obtaining Chengdu, it may be more important whether his mission was completed well or not, because what Wang Huan asked him to do was to find The legendary Zhang Xianzhong Secret Treasure!

It is rumored in later generations that Zhang Xianzhong ruled in central Sichuan, searched the property of Ming royal officials and folks, obtained countless gold and silver, and was rich enough to rival a country. It is deeply hidden in a secret place. After the founding of Daxi, the property was transferred to the basement of the palace. No one outsiders knew about it. Later, Zhang Xianzhong was defeated, and the property was shipped away. He was chased by Qing soldiers on the Yangtze River. , In a hurry, the ship sank into the river, and has since disappeared.

This amount of gold and silver is at least worth the output of the Shizhu Silver Mine for several years. Wang Huan is determined to get it. Of course, it is easy to do things with money. Regardless of military pay and private funds, it can greatly relieve financial pressure.

Wang Huan originally wanted to do this by himself, but he had to control the overall situation, and he couldn't get away. The other generals had the task of fighting against the enemy. After thinking about it, only Ma Wannian was free, so he sent him went.

After the order was over, Wang Huan picked up the wine bowl and said in a vibrating voice: "This battle is certain, and the whole Sichuan is in my hands. Since then, the Kuizhou army has a greater foundation, and it will be a solid step for me to restore the Han family and stabilize the world. , everyone, work hard!"

Everyone stood up at the same time, hung the wine bowls in their hands, and said in unison: "I am willing to die for my lord!"

He tilted his neck and drank the wine.

There was nothing to say all night, and at dawn the next day, the Kuizhou army set off and walked quietly. When the residents of Shehong who got up early went out to collect firewood, they were surprised to find that the huge camp had turned into a piece of white space, empty. It's like the thousands of people who were stationed here yesterday never came at all.

Shehong went to Chengdu, four hundred miles away from the official road, and the Kuizhou army traveled day and night, fully displaying the strength of recharging their energy at the foot of Longquan Mountain these days. In addition, the Chengdu Plain is flat, and it is very smooth to walk. In just five days, , Wang Huan saw the tall tower standing on the horizon in the distance.

The Fuhe River is quiet and smooth, meandering through the edge of the city, Wang Huan Lema River, looking at Jinguan City in the distance, I can only feel that the city is surrounded by peach blossoms in spring, and the city is full of flowers, full of colors, which is a spring city landscape.

(End of this chapter)