Lin Yu's life of traveling through time

Chapter 146: Survival in the Ancient World (5)

After arranging everything, Lin Yu finally breathed a sigh of relief. He sat in the study of the prefectural mansion and began to think about the next layout.

Lin Yu thought that the Ju Kingdom was currently fighting the Wu Kingdom fiercely and had no time to care about him. The Mo Nan Kingdom was also in civil strife. Judging from the governor's attitude, the eighth prince's throne was also unstable. Since everyone was so unreliable, he would go and kill the Mo Nan Kingdom court by surprise so that he could have no worries.

As for the cavalry, there is no need to worry too much. If things really don't work out, he still has explosives. He thought that the artillerymen trained before could be pulled out for practice. Several cannons in the treasure bag have been equipped to the team long ago, and the craftsmen can also make explosives independently. It would be unreasonable if he couldn't win. Although in this era of cold weapons, the average general can lift 100 to 200 kilograms and have extraordinary martial arts skills, he still doesn't believe that he can't win with a cannonball.

However, Lin Yu did not want to use artillery unless it was absolutely necessary. After all, the more they used, the less they were needed, and the supplies were still scarce. Thinking of this, Lin Yu remembered a story he had read before. If he faced cavalry, his men would pack some black beans boiled in salt water and some croton seeds, and he didn't believe that the enemy's horses would not eat them.

In short, Lin Yu had to deal with the Monan Kingdom first. After all, the Monan Kingdom was more like a tribal kingdom than a country. They had imitated the Central Plains countries and established their own country, intending to use Fangcheng as a breakthrough point to enter the Central Plains and compete with those people for world domination. This was the biggest threat to Lin Yu at the moment. The Ju Kingdom was just a fool, so he could deal with it later.

The next morning, the people of Fangcheng gathered in the square in the city. Everyone knew what happened last night. Some people walked out of the cells, and some were injured and unable to move, so they were carried out by their families. In short, everyone who could breathe was there, and they wanted to see what happened to the thieves.

Even the three girls who had followed Lin Yu and the others were standing in front waiting for the enemy who killed their relatives and friends to appear.

Lin Yu directly ordered his men to be taken to the execution platform so that the people could vent their anger.

The people were outraged, accusing the invaders of Mo Nan of their brutality. Some, with tears streaming down their cheeks, recounted the tragic stories of their loved ones being murdered; others angrily accused the governor of betrayal and cruelty.

"Kill them..."

"Yes, kill them, sir, please do it for us."

……

Lin Yu pressed his hand, and the people below immediately quieted down. They were very convinced of the person who rescued them.

"I understand the resentment in everyone's hearts, but I'm afraid we'll have to wait a few days before we can kill them."

"why?"

"That's right, they deserve to die. They even didn't spare the children. We are just ordinary people. Why do they treat us like this?"

"Be quiet for a moment. I believe you all know where I come from. Daliang City, a place abandoned by the Ju Kingdom and despised by the Mo Nan Kingdom.

Some time ago, there was famine and people were eating each other, there was plague and the whole town was wiped out, there were bandits and no one dared to enter, and there were starving people who fled the famine and were driven to Mantou Mountain to die.

So I, Lin Yu, rebelled and now I have come to our Fangcheng. Naturally, I also want to bring Fangcheng under my control. I didn’t expect that the Mo Nan Kingdom would occupy Fangcheng and plan to massacre the people.

Now I want to ask you, are you willing to fight with me, Lin, for a piece of the world and a place to settle down? I promise you a future. If you succeed, we will live in a world without oppression, without constant taxes, without having to worry about your children or husband being taken away in the middle of the night to be forced into labor, without being abandoned for so-called benefits, with enough food and clothing, a place for the elderly to rely on, children to be raised, and the ability to afford education. Women will not be oppressed. Do you want this?"

Listening to Lin Yu's description, the people below were buzzing, but the clerk Han who survived the mass grave responded loudly.

"If you can keep your word, Han will recognize you as his master. Anyway, it doesn't matter if this Ju State is not needed."

Perhaps it was because Han Shuo had a good reputation in Fangcheng, and the people also recognized this military officer who would never surrender until his death, so they all responded.

"Okay, in that case, what I want to say is that I'm keeping them here so that I can march on the Monan Kingdom in a few days. I want to sacrifice their heads as a sacrifice. Do you have any objections?"

"Really? Sacrificing the flag is fine, sir, we have no objection."

"Yes, no problem. As long as we can get revenge, we have no objection. Sir, can we join the army?"

"Yes, as long as it meets the requirements."

"Okay, I want to join the army. I want to avenge my parents and little sister."

"Sir, can we women do this? I see you have a female general."

"Okay, you've already passed the test by following us all the way here without complaining. Go report to Wei Liangyu at the Frost and Snow Guards later!"

"Yes, thank you sir."

In the days that followed, Lin Yu led his soldiers in an effort to restore order in Fangcheng. They repaired houses, cleared the streets, and rescued the wounded, gradually restoring Fangcheng's former vitality. At the same time, Lin Yu also sent troops to strengthen the city's defenses to prevent another attack from the Mo Nan Kingdom.

On the other side, Daliang City received Lin Yu's letter, and Mr. Ji had already made detailed arrangements.

Bai Sili's caravan also arrived at the surrounding major towns and began to lurk and collect information. Lin Yu's requirement was that each town must have its own stronghold, no matter how big or small, and all kinds of people who were not extremely evil would be utilized. The information network must be connected, and this kind of vague information must not appear.

The clever person selected by Zhang Chenglong also successfully infiltrated the Monan Kingdom. He collected intelligence through various channels and continuously transmitted the information back to Fangcheng.

Lin Yu had few soldiers and horses, and this was a battle where the majority would win, so he summoned his generals to carefully formulate a battle plan.

"My Lord, our troops are far less numerous than those of the Mo Nan Kingdom. If we declare war head-on, we will suffer great losses."

"Yes, my lord, I think a surprise attack is more appropriate. The Mo Nan Kingdom is currently in the midst of a struggle for imperial power, and taking the enemy by surprise will maximize our benefits."

"If we, with 10,000 men, really declare war on the Mo Nan Kingdom, we'll be facing 80,000 soldiers, including 10,000 cavalry. It's still too hasty for us."

"Yes, I know, but if we don't have time, if we really wait until the internal power struggle in Mo Nan is over, not only Fangcheng but also Daliangcheng will be in danger. By then, we will be powerless to resist. We really have too little time to develop."

"Zhang Chenglong, Zhang Chenghu, Li Feng, Wei Liangyu, the four of you will follow me and lead a thousand men in a surprise attack on the royal court. The rest of you will follow the orders of Lieutenant General Guo Qi and act accordingly. Carry out the plan. If you encounter cavalry, you can use the salted black bean tactic I mentioned earlier. The soldiers of the artillery battalion are on standby to bombard the city if necessary. Securing our town, we must establish traps and fortifications. We must also continue to cultivate crops within the city."

"My lord, what about the food for your thousand men?"

"Grab it! Isn't there something in Mo Nan Country? Okay, proceed according to the plan and set out for the battle tomorrow morning."

"Yes."