Anti-Qing: Starting from the Reincarnation of the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 59 cover the lid

In fact, Li Xiancheng did not know the casualties of the Ming army in this battle. The reason why he said this was just to exaggerate the results of the battle to reduce his own responsibility for the defeat.

Hearing this, Fang Kun got up from the bed, pushed open the bedroom door, walked out with a dark face, glared at the maid at the door, and said.

"Master, I will settle the score with you later for this nonsense!"

When the maid heard this, she knew she had made a mistake and immediately collapsed on the ground, her little face full of fear.

However, Fang Kunzheng didn't even look at her, and turned to Master Luo.

"Let's go to the county government hall!"

"I would like to hear what else Prime Minister Li wants to say to me after he lost his army and was defeated and allowed the bandits to grow bigger."

Accompanied by Master Luo, Fang Kun strode towards the county government lobby.

In the lobby, everyone gathered, and Li County Cheng's head was wrapped in gauze into a big rice dumpling.

There was still faint blood oozing out from under the gauze. It was obvious that he had fallen badly just at the city gate.

Fang Kunzheng strode into the lobby of the county government office. When he saw Li Xian Cheng with his head wrapped in a rice dumpling, he was shocked and suspicious.

But he still strode forward and asked.

"What's going on, Magistrate? Is this battle really so fierce?"

"Even you were injured like this!"

Hearing this, Li Xian Cheng couldn't help but feel ashamed.

bowed his head.

"My lord, my army was defeated in this battle. The soldiers suffered heavy casualties. It is really terrible."

"But the lower official's injury was not sustained on the battlefield..."

Fang Kunzheng didn't want to listen to Li Xiancheng's explanation of how he was injured, so he just asked.

"What's the situation like in this battle?"

"Is the bandit army really so ferocious? A team of more than 1000 people can't defeat such a bandit army?"

Upon hearing this, Li Xian Cheng quietly looked at each other and the others, and began to exaggerate the results of the battle in a tacit understanding.

"Sir, the combat effectiveness of the bandit army is nothing more than this. They only rely on the strength of their numbers to carry out their evil deeds."

"This time I led the troops to fight against the thieves. Although I was unfortunately defeated, it also caused the thieves to suffer heavy losses."

"In this battle, our officers and men worked hard and united, and displayed a very strong combat effectiveness, which greatly damaged the effective strength of the bandit army. They killed no less than a thousand bandit soldiers and dozens of bandit generals before and after."

"Even though many soldiers were trapped in a heavy siege and their uniforms were stained with blood, they still fought fiercely to kill the enemy, serving the country with their lives, shouting for the sake of the Qing Dynasty, long live the emperor, and calmly went to death. It can be said to be heroic."

"It's really disappointing!"

When Fang Kunzheng heard this, his face showed visible emotion and emotion, but his heart was full of doubts.

Why the hell are you leaving it here? Why are you leaving it here with me?
He couldn't help but want to complain, Li County Prime Minister really dares to brag, don't talk about me, if you say this now, do you believe it?

However, no matter how much he complained in his heart, Fang Kunzheng could not show it on his face.

Because, although what Li Xiancheng said was trumped up, the brave soldiers and militia fought desperately to defeat the thieves and served the Qing Dynasty, but they echoed the political correctness of the Qing Dynasty.

Fang Kunzheng could express doubts after Li Xiancheng finished speaking, but he could not show disdain when Li Xiancheng spoke.

This is called political correctness!

After Li Xian Cheng finished speaking, Fang Kunzheng asked immediately.

"What are the losses of our army in this battle?"

Li Xian Cheng opened his mouth and said.

"Nearly all the soldiers died on the battlefield in order to serve the Qing Dynasty."

Fang Kunzheng quickly extracted effective information from Li Xiancheng's words.

In this battle, the entire army is wiped out!
he asked next.

"Do the bandits intend to invade the county?" Li Xian Cheng asked.

"Although the rebel army was severely damaged by our loyal and brave men of the Qing Dynasty, their soldiers have many soldiers and generals, and they are good at deceiving people's hearts, coercing the people, and may have the intention to invade the county..."

A brief summary of the effective information is that the rebels did not suffer many casualties and the main force was not damaged. They may attack the county next.

Fang Kunzheng's entire face darkened.

asked in a deep voice.

"Everyone, tell me, what should this county do next?"

When everyone heard the words, they all lowered their heads.

They were all frightened by the Ming army's attack at Pangwo Ridge.

When it comes to the Ming army, their legs and feet are weakening, their hearts are trembling, and they can't come up with any feasible solution...

Seeing that everyone was like this, Fang Kunzheng could only look at his master.

Seeing this, Master Luo stroked his beard and said.

"Sir, don't panic. Things are not that critical right now."

"What we need to do now is to ensure the safety of Wuxuan County first."

"The first is to recruit regiments to train civilian men and county soldiers again to defend Wuxuan County."

"The second is to give an order to the big gentry families in the county and ask them to send out militia groups again to assist in the defense of Wuxuan City."

"Third, we need to find out what the thieves are going to do next."

"If the thieves are determined to attack Wuxuan County, it is best for you to report it to the government immediately and request the government to dispatch reinforcements to defeat the thieves."

"If the thieves have no intention of attacking the county, then the student suggests that you try to appease the thieves to ensure the stability of Wuxuan County."

"Until you have no choice, it's best not to bring the matter to the government. In this case, it will be good for all of us."

To put it bluntly, it means covering the lid as much as possible!

Master Luo knew that once Fang Kunzheng brought up the issue of rebels in Wuxuan County, it would not be far before Fang Kunzheng would be dismissed from office.

By then, Master Luo will also be unemployed!

But if the Ming army really comes to attack the county town and the situation deteriorates to a certain extent, then for Fang Kunzheng, reporting the matter will be the last option.

Our Qing Dynasty has always had a rule of beheading those who lose cities and lands.

It would be okay if the Ming army did not attack the county seat. It would be better to keep the lid closed for now and solve it slowly in the future.

But once the Ming army made up its mind to attack the county town, and the situation was really critical, even at the risk of losing his official title, Fang Kunzheng could only ask the government for help.

After all, it's better to lose your hat than your head.

But if possible, it is best not to report the matter.

The county should try its best to suppress it and not let the matter escalate.

Fang Kunzheng heard this and nodded approvingly.

"What the master said makes sense. Do you have any other opinions? If not, then let's deal with it according to what the master said."

When everyone heard the words, they all spoke.

"I'll just leave it to the arrangements of the county magistrate!"

Fang Kunzheng heard the words, nodded slightly, and then waved his hand in annoyance.

"Okay, let's all back down!"

After hearing this, everyone clasped their fists and resigned. Li Xian Cheng also bowed and left after saluting.

Fang Kunzheng looked at the departing back of Li Xian Cheng with a faint look in his eyes, full of complex expressions.

But in the end he did nothing!
(End of this chapter)