Chapter 386 Soldiers Are Not Expensive, but Expensive

At the end of September, there is a slight temperature difference between morning and evening in Taizhou, but the daytime is fine and the temperature is suitable.

In Linhai City, the prefect, He Xiong, the magistrate, has already woken up under the service of the latest concubine.

After putting on the official uniform, the little concubine Xiying dressed him in unlined clothes, then took a step back and said with a sweet smile: "Master is really a man who can make my daughter's family fascinated."

Hosozakura was short in stature, but plump. He Xiong fell in love with her petiteness and sweet voice, and couldn't help touching the tower when he heard the words, and said with a smile: "Stay well at home, and I will take care of you when I come back at night! Hahahaha!"

He Xiong is considered a diligent official, so when he arrived at the front office, the sky was only about to light up.

"My lord, there were Japanese pirates in Zhapu yesterday."

He Xiongcai sat down in the lobby, and was furious when he heard the words: "Where's Zhang Jin? Is he dead?"

The person who came was Yue Zhuang, the general judge of Taizhou Prefecture. He smiled wryly: "My lord, Commander Zhang said that the troops are insufficient, and everyone needs to be vigilant. It is inevitable that we will lose sight of the other."

He Xiong said dejectedly: "Those pirates are really cunning!"

Yue Zhuang comforted: "Fortunately, there are not many Japanese pirates. They just entered the village to grab some things and left. But my lord, didn't Jinling say that they would send reinforcements?"

He Xiong sighed: "Even if those reinforcements have set off, most of them are procrastinating. It will be considered good if they arrive at the end of the year."

"Wait until the end of the year?" Yue Zhuang said with a headache: "But for some reason, Japanese pirates seem to be wandering around the sea outside my Taizhou mansion recently. This is a posture to invade the pirates on a large scale!"

"Why!"

He Xiong also had a headache. Originally, his future was in the north. But the former Taizhou magistrate caught up with the great victory of the Southern Expedition, and he was promoted because of his meritorious service in driving the enemy away. Then the Ministry of Officials transferred him who was going to the north to Taizhou Prefecture.

There are many mountains in Taizhou Prefecture, and there is little arable land. If it is not close to the sea, life will be impossible.

But while the sea brought wealth, it also brought Japanese pirates, making the villages living along the coast miserable.

So He Xiong was really reluctant to work here from the bottom of his heart, but since he came here, he also has the mentality of making some achievements, and he is also conscientious.

"My lord, an army has come to the Lingjiang River, it's so scary!"

He Xiong was overjoyed when he heard that, "Most likely they are reinforcements, let's go meet them."

Yue Zhuang frowned and said: "My lord, there are different ways of civil and military affairs. Besides, at most one commander will come. Let's just sit back and wait."

He Xiong hesitated for a moment, nodded and said, "It's fortunate that you reminded me, otherwise..."

"grown ups!"

At this time, the second person who came to report the letter arrived, and he said with a happy face: "My lord, the one who is leading the army is Xing Hebo."

"It's him?"

He Xiong was taken aback, and hurried out.

"Go, go! That's a murderer, and he's the grandson's teacher, hurry up..."

Yue Zhuang had never heard of Fang Xing's 'deeds', so he was still a little hesitant, but finally followed.

"This river is naturally a barrier to the sea, taking into account both directions in the southwest. The site selection at that time was really good."

Fang Xing's face was a little tanned, but his energy improved. He looked at the city wall in front of him and praised: "If the enemy army comes here, they can only fight with their backs. If they win, they won't say anything. Once they lose, they will have nowhere to escape."

Huang Zhong was wearing a green robe, and said with a smile: "I heard that there is an East Lake on the opposite side, which can also be used as a barrier. It is really a good place!"

The city wall in front of me is not too high, but its area is not small. When Fang woke up, he estimated that it would take at least five or six kilometers to go around the city.

Looking back at the more than 2,000 soldiers standing in line like statues, Fang Xing called for a knife.

"Go around and have a look around, and by the way, ask those people about the situation of Japanese pirates this year."

Knowing oneself and the enemy, Fang Xing had already started preparing for work before entering the city.

After Xiao Dao led the people to the right, the city gate that was closed because of the discovery of Fang Xingbu also opened.

"Uncle, the magistrate is here to welcome you."

Fang Xing lowered his head, and saw a group of people walking out of the city gate. The leader, a man in a fourth-rank civil official uniform, waved his hands and greeted them from afar.

"Xinghe Boyuan came. He Xiong, the magistrate of Taizhou, is the next official. If you are far away, please make atonement."

He Xiong smiled elegantly, Fang Xing cupped his hands and said, "Prefect He is so polite."

While introducing their subordinates, He Xiong secretly looked at Fang Xing.

very young!

This is He Xiong's first impression.

After exchanging pleasantries, Fang Xing said, "Can we arrange the board and lodging for our army?"

He Xiong hurriedly said: "It's already there, Xinghebo, please come with me as an official."

After entering the city, the houses are densely populated, and the roads and alleys are full of people.

Seeing the army entering the city, those pedestrians leaned on both sides, silently watching the silent soldiers.

The camp is on the east side, and the East Lake is just outside the city.

After arranging to stay, He Xiong invited Fang Xing to a banquet in the government office.

During the dinner, He Xiong asked worriedly: "Uncle Xinghe, these Japanese pirates are cruel and cunning. If they don't have enough manpower, they will easily be transferred away from the mountain!"

It was suspected that Fang Xing had brought too few reinforcements.

Fang Xing waved his hands, suppressing the anger of Lin Qun'an and the two Qianhu officials, and said indifferently: "There are not many soldiers, but the quality. Fang's expeditions to the north and south relied on these soldiers. Could it be that the pirates are more powerful than the grassland aliens?" Still great? Then Fang really wants to weigh it up."

Yue Zhuang, who was accompanying him, heard Fang Xing's serious tone, and said: "This is near the sea, and the Japanese pirates come and go without a trace. How dare you ask Xing and Bo how to find the enemy?"

Fang Xing glanced at Yuezhuang, "Benbo came to the wrong place today, and he will leave tomorrow."

He Xiong was shocked, and hurriedly persuaded him: "Uncle Xinghe, the lower officials don't mean that!"

Seeing Fang Xing go crazy, Yue Zhuang secretly regretted it, and hurriedly toasted to apologize.

Fang Xing frowned and said: "Fang looked at the invasion routes of the Japanese pirates in recent years, and found that most of them were in Jiantiao and Taozhu, and the frequent attacks recently were in the Haimen area. Our army is stationed here. Once the Japanese pirates raid , the far water will not quench the near thirst!"

Without waiting for He Xiong to object, Fang Xing got up and said: "Fang has already drank the wind wine, thank you for the kindness of the Taizhou government, but our army is about to set off and go to Haimenwei, so we won't stay any longer, goodbye!"

After Fang Xing took the people away, He Xiong sighed: "This kind of people, even if they are in Haimen Guard, what can they do!"

Yue Zhuang was soaked in cold sweat by Fang Xing's stare just now, and he agreed after hearing the words: "Your Excellency's words are correct, this Xinghe Bo has actually received this little soldier, my officer, it is likely that he was not allowed in the court. Go for it!"

He Xiong was taken aback when he heard the words, and murmured: "It's possible! Otherwise, a commander is enough, why send an uncle?"

Back at the camp, it didn't take long for the knife to come back.

"Master, the pirates have not been here recently."

"But my lord, those people said that the Japanese pirates were so cruel that even unborn children were singled out and burned to death!"

Fang Xing was taken aback for a moment, then frowned and asked, "But really?"

"The little one couldn't understand the local language, so he paid for an interpreter, and even the interpreter said it was true."

"Boom!"

Fang Xing slapped the wall pillar with his palm, and said in a cold voice, "It's true that dogs can't change eating shit, it's been passed down from generation to generation!"

"Send the order, set off to the sea gate guard immediately." Sir Dybala said that there will be another update later!