HCB Chapter 371: Peeling off the cocoon
Chapter 371: Peeling off the cocoon
Wang Jinyi remembered what Chen Zhiyuan said, that war is nothing more than a contest in different forms, which can be divided into: intelligence, strength and ability.
The so-called strength refers to the absolute crushing of weapons or numbers, and the so-called ability refers to mobilization, control and deployment, which are basically at the national or military level.
Military fans are mostly more interested in the use of weapons or strategies.
Chen Zhiyuan once told Wang Jinyi in his previous life about how to apply what he had learned to conceal the truth, and he also carefully analyzed the Trojan Horse strategy and the camouflage tactics of internal and external cooperation in war.
For some reason, Wang Jinyi couldn't help but think of this story.
This strategy is very useful to both the enemy and us, it just depends on who can use it best.
Seeing that everyone's eyes were focused on him, he thought for a moment and then made a reasonable adaptation of the story of the Trojan Horse, and said slowly:
“I read a story in a book called Breaking Through the Pass with Cleverness.
It tells the story of two cities, and the East City has been coveting the West City for a long time.
The West City was tall and solid, with sufficient food and grass. The East City had been attacked many times but all ended in failure. The counselor offered a plan, which was to pretend to retreat in panic during the attack, leaving behind a huge war drum cart.
The soldiers of West City were curious and greedy for merit, so they dragged the war drum cart back to the city. When night fell, the elite soldiers of East City quietly walked out from the war drum cart and moved towards the city gate.
Finally, the city was successfully breached with the help of both insiders and outsiders.”
After telling a story in just a few words, everyone didn't understand the meaning of the story and looked at Wang Jinyi in confusion.
The wife asked:
"Jin'er, why are you telling us this story...?"
The confusion was obvious, and she stretched out the last word. Wang Jinyi smiled and explained:
"I mean, now that we are defending the city, someone wants to take over Bac Ninh City, but they can't storm it by force, so they will use this strategy or make good use of it."
This time everyone asked curiously:
"is it?"
"How else can this strategy be used?"
My cousin and the clan wife stretched their necks curiously, with a look of anticipation on their faces.
Even Jade Purity Zhenren came over and sat next to the young lady, waiting to hear what was to come.
Wang Jinyi looked at everyone seriously, "We all play a role in this plan. Tomorrow..."
The next evening, when they gathered again in the flower hall, Wang Jinyi listened to the news everyone had received, glanced at Yuqing, and saw that she had already started recording with her pen flying.
Wang Wenbin went to a teahouse and heard an old man whisper to the young man next to him:
"I heard that the barbarian army is fierce, with hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses, and they are gathering their troops. I'm afraid that Beining City cannot be defended. The barbarians may attack the city soon. Let's run away before the battle starts..."
Many people interrupted and talked about the possible shortage of food and supplies. After a while, most of the people in the teahouse left, most of them went to stock up on supplies and food.
Mrs. Zong took her people to several markets and saw that all the merchants and customers were talking about was closing down their businesses and hoarding supplies.
People were in panic on the streets. A large number of people wanted to leave the city to seek refuge, and some people blocked the city gates for a long time.
The Feng sisters volunteered to learn about the city's defense situation.
“On the city wall, soldiers began to change shifts and patrol regularly, and it seemed that they were in a state of combat readiness.
I heard from the people living under the city wall that the number of patrol soldiers has doubled, and the four city gates have been taken over by the patrol officers. "
Wang Jinyi seemed exceptionally calm and asked Zhu Yu:
"What news do you have today?"
"Miss, it's true that many rice shops are closed. The street where Tai Sheng Rice Shop is located is the largest rice shop street in the city. Business is booming on weekdays. Today, I think most of the shops are closed."
Wang Jinyi picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said slowly:
"What do you think?"
Several cousins all frowned as if thinking, and the clan wife asked back:
"Jinyi, people in the city are in a panic and business has stopped. What do you think about this?"
Wang Jinyi said to Yuqing:
"Sort out the information everyone just got and have my cousin hand it over to the head of the Beining family."
Zhu Yu informed the shopkeeper of Taisheng Rice Shop to come tomorrow and not to open the shop for the time being. He should count the stored grain and accounts and bring them back tomorrow."
Yuqing nodded in agreement and sorted out the records. Zhu Yu bowed and went out first.
The four cousins, led by Wang Wenbin, were at a loss and frightened. They looked at each other and waited for instructions.
The clan woman looked around, sighed softly, and observed Wang Jinyi in silence.
Seeing that she was reading the note written by Yuqing, she walked up to the four cousins and said solemnly: "Give it to the head of the family as soon as possible, and come back quickly after listening to something. We will decide what to do tomorrow."
Wang Wenbin took the lead and stood up to leave, but then stopped and asked:
"Cousin, is our workshop still open? Tomorrow, are we going to stop working tomorrow too?!"
"We will resume work as normal. Don't ask the workers about anything. Everything remains unchanged."
Wang Wenbin was full of doubts, but he still took his cousins to find the head of the family.
The woman couldn't help but ask:
"Jinyi, the people in the city are in a panic now. Do you think there is a problem? You told everyone the story of the siege. Is that a plan?"
Wang Jinyi shook his head, but his eyes were shining. After pondering for a while, he said slowly:
"I need the government and the City Defense Department to make their stance clear before I can decide how to proceed!"
The head of Beining came so quickly that Wang Jinyi was surprised. After standing up and greeting each other, they sat down. No one had the time to exchange pleasantries at this time. The head of Beining asked:
"Second Miss Xunyang, I have read the news sent by his brothers. Do you think someone is deliberately fanning the flames to create the illusion that a large army is approaching the border in order to disturb the people's hearts?"
"Grandfather, do you think there is any other possibility?"
"Do you think someone is trying to take advantage of the situation?"
"Great-uncle, is there anything else?"
"What? What else?"
At this moment, even Zongfu and Yuqing were surprised. With the limited information they had, what else could this child see?
Wang Jinyi took a deep breath, sorted out his thoughts and said:
"Grandfather, considering the importance of the city, if it were you, and you wanted to open a store in Beiyukou, would you not place an eye in Beining Prefecture?"
"what?"
"Miss, do you think there are spies in Beining City?"
Sister Feng blurted out.
The wife of the clan also asked curiously: "Why do you say that?"
Yuqing said leisurely, "Miss, do you think someone is fanning the flames and deliberately inciting the people to leave the city and cause panic?"
"It's possible! I just feel that if I were the commander of the Northern Barbarians, I would definitely not give up Beining City. Besides, there are precedents."
Sister Feng said in a low voice:
"Miss, are you talking about the time we went AWOL and you were injured?"
"No! I mean, ever since we entered the North, we have encountered assassinations, burning inns, and the dens you led to destroy. All of these show that the Northern Barbarians have long-term strategic goals here and have ambushed spies..."
"You mean..."
"There are northern barbarians in the city?"
Amidst the questions, the head of the Beining family pondered for a moment and then nodded silently.