Kai Fu Han

Chapter 92 Uprising 4
None of the islands of the Long Island Archipelago have running water or surface freshwater rivers.In addition to using the eaves to collect rainwater, the only option is to dig wells to draw groundwater.However, because the islands are not very big, the underground rock formations do not filter the seawater thoroughly enough, so the water in the wells is "brackish water." ,

Moreover, there is not much land available for farming on the island, so most of the people living on the island are fishermen who make a living by fishing. And because of the difficult living environment on the island, the population is not large. The entire archipelago has a registered population of 150 households. , with a population of more than [-] people.

Penglai County does not have a garrison on the Changdao Islands, but only some villagers' self-protection organizations.

Facing Gaoyuan's more than 500 regular troops, the Long Island Islands were all brought under control within a day.

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On March [-], Liu Xinqi came to the Liu Family Courtyard early. After giving two classes, he stayed with Zhou Yue in the teacher's office and explained the mathematical formulas on the manuscript to Zhou Yue in detail.

However, due to many worries, there was always a break during the explanation.

"Brother Qi, I feel like you have something on your mind and are absent-minded." Zhou Yue blinked his big, bright eyes, looking forward.

Liu Xinqi felt that his heart had been taken away, as if under magic, and unconsciously began to confide in his heart.

"I made a decision before, without consulting other people. This decision may lead more than 2000 people in Liujiabao into the abyss. Now that I have calmed down, I don't know if my decision is right or not." Liu Xinqi said .

"Brother Qi, do you regret making this decision?" Zhou Yue asked, his eyes filled with distress.

Liu Xinqi thought about it for a while and asked himself that he had no regrets. If time went back, he would still make this decision.

"No regrets." Liu Xinqi said.

"Then you will do your best to complete your decision, and Yue'er will always support you." Zhou Yue said, taking the initiative to hold Liu Xinqi's hand for the first time.

Liu Xinqi held Zhou Yue's little hand instead.

"Perhaps after this time, Liujiabao will officially come to the forefront and face all kinds of stormy tests. I may spend less and less time with you in the future..."

Before Liu Xinqi finished speaking, Zhou Yue reached out and blocked Liu Xinqi's mouth and said, "Don't say this. You are a man. You should go out and start a career. I will take care of you at home, so you don't have to worry."

"As long as you miss me, you can write me a letter, send me a letter, and I will be satisfied."

Liu Xinqi stepped forward and hugged Zhou Yue, silently.

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On March [-], Liu Xinqi transferred back [-] members of the clan who had participated in preliminary military training from Baishiwan, and arranged for Liu Lizhen to conduct restorative training on these people to improve their condition.

There are only a few Liujiabao people left in Baishiwan, and they continue the construction with the laborers previously recruited in Laizhou.

Liu Zhimu was arranged to take out the weapons and equipment from the warehouse and reluctantly equipped the 300 people.

These 300 people are divided into crossbowmen, sword and shield bearers and spearmen based on the weapons they use.

There are 130 crossbowmen, 30 equipped with repeating crossbows, and 100 longbows. In addition to their respective bows and arrows, they are also equipped with leather armor and short swords.There are 70 sword and shield bearers, equipped with rattan armor, long swords and foreskin wooden shields.

There are 80 pikemen, equipped with rattan armor, long spears, short swords and 2 short spears.

Liu Xinqi lectured these 300 people and 33 soldiers, telling them that Liujiabao had entered a critical moment of life and death. If they could survive, they would be reborn, and if they could not survive, they would have no choice but to go into exile again.

Through the lectures, the spirits of these militiamen were raised, and they were psychologically prepared.

On the evening of March 1000, I received news from people watching on the pier that the naval officers and soldiers supported by Laizhou Prefecture were in place. There were a total of fourteen large and small warships, four of which were sailing boats, four thousand-stone sand ships, and four There are two sand ships of two thousand stone class and two sand ships of more than two thousand five hundred stone, and it is estimated that there are more than [-] naval officers and soldiers.

Wei Dou, who stayed in Qianhusuo, reported that the 150 people left behind did not gain Guo Zhizhou's trust.Guo Zhizhou did not equip these people with equipment again, but only arranged for them to do logistical work for the naval officers and soldiers from Laizhou. It seemed that they would not even be allowed to board the ship.

Guo Zhizhou's nephew Guo Qianhu received support from the gentry and landlords around Penglai County and quickly assembled a militia team of 1000 people. However, he did not go directly to Jinan to respond to the order, but led his people to the Dengzhou Infantry Battalion. Conduct preliminary training and weapons and equipment preparation.

In the evening, Liu Xinqi, Liu Lizhen, Zhou Xinyuan, Zhu Lang and the three warrior team captains, who were responsible for leading the strongest members of the clan (each leading a hundred people), gathered together for a meeting.

"...According to the current situation, the military strength of Zhizhou Prefecture is 1000 Laizhou Navy, 1000 militiamen, and 500 infantrymen of the original Dengzhou Battalion. Counting nearly 800 Yamen agents, the number of participants in the war is close to 300. And We have 33 Gaoyuan naval officers, [-] strong men, and [-] soldiers here, but there are less than [-] people participating in the war." Liu Xinqi analyzed the current situation to everyone.

"In addition to our advantages in high-end combat power, we have serious disadvantages in terms of personnel." Liu Lizhen said.

"Another point is that some of our people are in the dark, which will be a great advantage for us. So we cannot confront Dengzhou head-on this time." Liu Xinqi said.

"Then what should we do? Send soldiers to directly arrest the magistrates of Dengzhou and Penglai counties?" Liu Lizhen said.

The method Liu Lizhen mentioned is also feasible. This method of combat can be called a "decapitation war." Through precise strikes, the opponent's leader and command structure are first eliminated, and the opponent's will to resist is completely destroyed.

However, one thing was not taken into account.

"What you said is a way. But we should understand that our enemies this time are not just the 3000 officers and soldiers militiamen participating in the war. These [-] people are just on the surface. Our enemies are the vested interests who want to be the obedient people of the Jin Kingdom. , they are civil and military officials from Dengzhou and Penglai, the landowners and gentry." Liu Xinqi said.

"Just arresting the prefect and county magistrate will not solve the problem. Unless we kill all those people, we will not be able to completely solve the resistance."

"But if we kill all these people, it will have two undesirable consequences. One is to make all the gentry and landlords outside Dengzhou clearly realize that we are absolute enemies and irreconcilable. The other is to make us Liujiabao There is no one available to effectively manage the large number of civilians obtained by killing these classes.”

"Because knowledge is controlled by this class. Apart from this class, [-]% of poor farmers cannot read a single word."

"The most important thing is, if we do this, what is the difference between us and the Jurchen Tatars of the Jin Kingdom? After all, not all those gentry and landowners deserve to die."

"Then according to what you say, why should we fight?" Liu Lizhen asked.

"We have different positions from them, so we need this war. Through an upright victory, we can prove that Liujiabao is more convincing and can make an option. It is to use force to convince them, rather than killing opposition voices." Liu Xinqi said .

(End of this chapter)