Inside Pandu County.
Bennett had been paying attention to the news from the outside world.
After all, if Du Qi came, Pandu County would be in trouble. Only Zheng Sanduo's troops from Mount Fuyang could join the battle and attack together with him. This was the safest way.
Unfortunately, Bennett had received news that Zheng Sanduo did not come to Pandu County after sending out his troops. Instead, he went to Yongye County.
Bennett also knew Zheng Sanduo's intentions.
Attack when he was unprepared.
As long as Zheng Sanduo took Yongye County, Du Qi's army would lose its support. In the end, Du Qi could neither advance nor retreat. It would be difficult for him to fight.
However, Benito was not satisfied with this.
In Bennett's opinion, it would be difficult for Zheng Sanduo to take Yongye County. Once Du Qi withdrew his troops, Zheng Sanduo's army would be surrounded immediately. At that time, Zheng Sanduo would be in a difficult situation.
Normally, if Zheng Sanduo wanted to attack Yongye County, Bennett would be more than happy.
In fact, he would be happy to see it happen.
In fact, if Zheng Sanduo was in trouble, Bennett would be happy. This was because Bennett himself was the governor of Songyang County. If a bandit like Zheng Sanduo died, it would be much easier for him to sweep through Songyang County in the future.
However, it was impossible now.
Zheng Sanduo was Bennett's ally. With Zheng Sanduo, Bennett's Pandu County would be stable. Once Zheng Sanduo was defeated, Du Qi's next target would still be him.
For this reason, Bennett had sent people out of the city to persuade Zheng Sanduo.
At the moment, there was no news back.
Bennett sat in the study, reading a book. However, his expression was a little absent-minded.
This was Bennett's normal behavior recently.
It was always like this.
Bang! Bang!
Someone knocked on the door outside the study.
Soon after, the door was pushed open with a creak, and Wang Jian strode in. He was Bennett's confidant, so he could enter easily. However, there was a hint of panic on Wang Jian's face.
After Wang Jian stood still, he bowed and said, "Wang Jian greets the governor."
Bennett waved his hand and said, "There's no need to salute. Mr. Wang, is there any news now?"
Wang Jian reported, "County Governor, we just received news. Zheng Sanduo led his army to attack Yongye County and was ambushed by Du Qi's army. Zheng Sanduo has already been defeated. "
Shua!
Benito's expression changed greatly.
Right now, Zheng Sanduo was his reinforcements, his only hope to contend against Du Qi.
Yet, Zheng Sanduo was actually defeated.
The situation was not good.
Although Benelo was flustered, at the moment, Benelo needed to consider a strategy to deal with it, so he quickly suppressed his inner emotions and asked, "Mr. Wang, did Zheng Sanduo escape?"
Wang Jian shook his head and said, "He didn't escape. Zheng Sanduo was killed on the spot. Now, Du Qi has changed his direction and is heading towards Pandu County. The current situation is very unfavorable. "
Bennelo swallowed his saliva.
What to do?
What should he do now?
Benito let out a long breath and calmed his mind. He said in a deep voice, "Mr. Wang, how are we going to resist now? Du Qi's army is coming. We must consider a strategy to deal with it in advance. "
Wang Jian said, "County Governor, Zheng Sanduo is no longer enough to be a foreign aid, so the only way left for us is to resist head-on."
Benito said, "It won't be easy to resist!"
Wang Jian said, "But there's nothing we can do about it. If we don't resist, we can only surrender. We can't just abandon Pandu County and directly evacuate. "
Benito said, "It's absolutely impossible to evacuate!"
It was not easy for Benito to have today's foundation and everything he had today. Letting him abandon everything and escape Pandu County was worse than killing him.
Benito said, "Mr. Wang, I need a way to resist Du Qi."
Wang Jian opened his mouth and wanted to say that there was no way.
But seeing Benito's cold expression and the killing intent in his eyes, he swallowed the words that were about to come out of his mouth.
He couldn't say that there was no way.
Otherwise, it would be terrible if Benito took his anger out on him.
Wang Jian also quickly thought about it, but the problem was that Pandu County was in such a state. It would not be easy to resist Du Qi's attack, so to stabilize the situation, they had to find another way.
Wang Jian suddenly thought of an idea. He said, "County Governor, I have an idea."
Benito immediately became spirited. He leaned forward and asked, "What is it?"
Wang Jian said, "If we ask Jingyang County for help, the County Governor will say that Du Qi rebelled in Songyang County and took control of Fushan County and Yongye County. Now, Du Qi wants to rebel and attack Pandu County. Considering that Du Qi's rear, Fushan County, is now empty, we ask Jingyang County to arrange soldiers to launch a surprise attack on Du Qi's rear. "
Benito frowned and said, "Mr. Wang, such an arrangement is tantamount to letting a wolf into the house. Once Jingyang County's soldiers enter Fushan County and take it down, it will be impossible to expel them. "
Wang Jian said, "County Governor, Jingyang County entering Songyang County is a matter for the future. If we can't even survive now, we won't be able to survive in the future. Therefore, our first task now is to stop Du Qi. Only by stopping Du Qi will we have time to think about the future. "
Benito nodded.
That was indeed the case.
Benito said in a low voice, "However, I have some doubts about whether Jingyang County will send troops."
Wang Jian said with certainty, "Jingyang County has always been eyeing Songyang County covetously. Songyang County is in chaos, but Jingyang County has never been in turmoil. They are quite powerful. "
"Previously, Jingyang County had arranged for people to hide in Fushan County with the intention of dealing with Du Qi there. Now that Du Qi has left Fushan County, it is indeed Jingyang County's opportunity. "
"I believe that Jingyang County will send troops," Wang Jian said in a low voice.
"Don't worry, County Governor. We will feign civility with Jingyang County first. After taking down Du Qi and stabilizing the situation, we will deal with Jingyang County's soldiers."
Benito said, "That's the only thing we can do now."
After a pause, Benito said, "Zheng Sanduo is finished. Then, try to rope in the people he arranged in the city and make them work for me. Since they can become Zheng Sanduo's informants, they must have some ability and strength. "
Wang Jian said, "I will go see Zhang Shigui right now."
Benito said, "Arrange for people to go to Jingyang County first. This is the most urgent matter."
"I understand!"
Wang Jian replied and turned to leave.
He first wrote a letter, then called for his confidant and handed it to him. He told him to immediately go to Jingyang County and ask the county governor to send troops to deal with Fushan County.
After everything was arranged, Wang Jian left the county office and went to Zhang Shigui's residence.
Wang Jian suddenly came to visit. Zhang Shigui said, "Wang Jian, why are you here this time?"
Wang Jian sat down and said, "Zhang Shigui, do you have any news about Zheng Sanduo?"
Zhang Shigui said, "What's wrong?"
At this moment, Zhang Shigui had a bad premonition in his heart. Wang Jian had come too suddenly. As the saying went, one does not visit a temple without a cause. Wang Jian's arrival meant that something must have happened.
Wang Jian sighed and said, "Sigh, it's a pity for Zheng Sanduo."
Zhang Shigui said, "What's going on? Don't beat around the bush. Tell me directly."
Wang Jian said in a low voice, "I just received news that Zheng Sanduo received our request for help. When he sent troops to attack Du Qi, he did not attack Du Qi directly. Instead, he turned around and attacked Yongye County, which is behind Du Qi."
"This plan was originally not bad."
"After all, it caught him off guard."
"The problem is that Zheng Sanduo had thought it through quite well, but he didn't expect Du Qi to go back first and ambush him. He gave Zheng Sanduo a head-on blow and killed him directly. Mount Fuyang has been destroyed. "
Wang Jian's eyes were sharp as he said in a deep voice, "Mount Fuyang is gone, Zhang Shigui. Don't tell me you still want to continue working for the dead Zheng Sanduo? "
Zhang Shigui's face twitched.
The situation was too bad.
Zheng Sanduo was actually killed directly.
One must know that Zheng Sanduo had been entrenched in Mount Fuyang for many years and his fighting strength was very tyrannical.
Who would have thought that he would be defeated?
Zhang Shigui took a deep breath and said, "What do you mean by this, Wang Jian?"
Wang Jian slightly leaned forward and slowly said, "The reason I'm here is actually very simple. It's because you're very good. Especially since you've been rooted in Pan Du County for many years and have some influence and connections. So this time, I'm here on behalf of the Prefectural Governor. I hope you can work for him. This is your chance, Zhang Shigui. "
Zhang Shigui sneered with a look of disdain, "Wang Jian, Bennett can't even protect himself. What future does he have? Isn't following him the same as sending yourself to death? "
Wang Jian shook his head and said, "That's where you're wrong."
Zhang Shigui said, "What do you mean?"
Wang Jian said in a deep voice, "Don't be fooled by Du Qi's ferocity. The Prefectural Governor has already arranged for someone to send a letter to Jingyang County, asking them to attack Mount Fuyang. Do you think Mount Fuyang can hold on if Jingyang County sends troops? In fact, Du Qi could even survive. Du Qi might be ferocious now, but he won't be able to jump around for long. "
After hearing this, Zhang Shigui's eyes turned and he quickly thought about it.
It seemed to make sense.
But thinking about it carefully, Bennett was actually still very weak.
Zhang Shigui knew that if he refused, it would be equivalent to offending Wang Jian and Bennett. Zheng Sanduo's army was destroyed and Mount Fuyang was gone. He was now a rootless duckweed and couldn't put on airs.
He had to appease Wang Jian first.
Zhang Shigui said, "I can work for Bennett, but what about the benefits?"
Wang Jian said, "Zhang Shigui, your status will be different if you work for the Prefectural Governor. And after we take down Du Qi, I can promise to let you enter the county office as an assistant official. "
"Okay, I agree."
Zhang Shigui said, "This time, when dealing with Du Qi, I will also mobilize the spies under my command. We will do our best to help the county governor so that he can defeat Du Qi."
"Good, that's what I wanted."
Wang Jian stroked his beard and smiled. He stood up and said, "Okay, time is of the essence. I'll return to the county office first. If there's anything, just contact me. "
Zhang Shigui said, "Got it."
Wang Jian didn't stay any longer and turned to leave.
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