The next day.

After Wang Mang prepared the gifts for Chen Li, he prepared to go out.

Before arriving at the gate of his house, Wang Mang saw many people coming and going in front of his house, carrying various furniture and entering a mansion next door to his house.

Wang Mang asked: "Who is the master of this mansion?"

When the servant heard this, he immediately replied: "Master, wait a moment, I will go and ask immediately."

Wang Mang stretched out his hand to stop him, "No, I still have business to do, and this matter is not a big deal. I will prepare another big gift, and when I come back, I will go and congratulate my new neighbor on their move!"

The servant said hello, and then went to prepare new gifts according to Wang Mang's order.

Wang Mang got on the carriage with the gift for Chen Li and headed towards Chen Li's house.

Now Chen Li is no longer serving in the local area, and has gone to Chang'an to become General Zuo Cao Wei and Captain of the Guards.

It’s the same position as Wang Mang’s current position, but it’s not as powerful as Wang Mang’s.

However, as a junior, Wang Mang still would not stand up to Chen Li.

Wang Mang still brought his unique humility and courtesy to Chen Li's house. He followed the etiquette of a junior and waited in front of Chen Li's house, waiting for the servants in Chen Li's house to report to Chen Li.

When Chen Li heard a report from his subordinates that Wang Mang, the commander of Shesheng School, was asking to see him in front of his house, Chen Li was stunned for a moment. He really couldn't figure out why Wang Mang came to ask for an audience.

However, Chen Li did not hesitate in his actions. He immediately ordered his servants to welcome Wang Mang into the mansion, and at the same time he went to the atrium to greet him.

Wang Mang was led by Chen Li's servants to the Chen Mansion. When he saw Chen Li greeting him in the atrium, Wang Mang immediately saluted: "Mang pays homage to the general."

Chen Li smiled heartily, walked up to Wang Mang, held up Wang Mang's arm, and said with a smile: "Colonel, there is no need to be polite. You and I are of equal rank, so we should treat each other as equals."

Wang Mang said: "The general has defeated the younger generation. The general is older than Mang and can be regarded as an uncle. How dare Mang discuss friendship with the general's peers?"

Chen Li was touched by Wang Mang's humility. He did not expect that Wang Mang would be so humble and polite. His status was obviously higher than his, but he was so humble and polite that he could not feel alienated at all.

Chen Li sighed, "If that's the case, then I'm in trouble."

Wang Mang smiled and said: "That's right! Mang thanks you, General."

Chen Li warmly received Wang Mang into the front hall and sat down in order of priority.

After Wang Mang sat down, he looked at Chen Li and said: "General, please forgive me for coming to the door rashly. I hope General will show his respect."

Chen Lidao said: "The captain's words are serious. I am old and have nothing to do. I am idle at home. I am really lucky to have a talented person like the captain come to visit me!"

Wang Mang laughed and said: "If a general is too modest, his reputation will spread far and wide, frightening the southwest and destroying Yelang; guarding the northwest and revitalizing Tianshui, this is really Mang's example!"

When Chen Li heard Wang Mang boasting about his achievements, he couldn't help but raise his lips. The most dazzling achievements in his life were to shock the southwest and destroy the Yelang Kingdom! Guard Tianshui County, encourage people to farm mulberry, and prosper the northwest! These two things

Things.

Now that these two things were mentioned by Wang Mang, the joy in his heart naturally couldn't help but show on his face.

Chen Li chuckled and said modestly: "I am old, and these old things have long been forgotten."

Wang Mang said: "General, you will always get stronger! Besides, the general's heroic deed of suppressing the southwest and annihilating Yelang is a legend through the ages. How can we not forget it? Mang himself is so excited after hearing about the general's heroic deeds. He wishes he could have followed the general and his entourage into Yelang.

, see the general in a romantic mood!"

Chen Li was so happy to be praised by Wang Mang. When a person reaches his age, what he likes most is recalling the past.

Especially when he heard that someone could remember his original achievements, he was even happier, and Chen Li could not help but feel more comfortable with Wang Mang, a junior.

Chen Li sighed with emotion: "The captain still remembers my bravery back then. I have no regrets!"

Wang Mang then flattered Chen Li a few more times, and when the two of them had reached the end of their conversation, Wang Mang finally brought the topic to the Yingchuan Rebellion.

Wang Mang said: "General, Mang has something to ask of me, and I hope the general can help Mang clear up his doubts."

Chen Li was in a very good mood at the moment and replied directly: "Feel free to speak out!"

Wang Mang said: "Now there is a turmoil in Yingchuan. The leader of the bandits, Shentu Sheng, has gathered people to cause chaos and wreak havoc in the nine counties. Mang is not talented, but I hope to contribute to the court and put down this bandit! Now Mang has invited troops to go to war, but Mangkong is full of enthusiasm, but has no talent.

I want to know the strategy of leading the army, so I went to ask the general for advice. If I want to destroy this thief, what should I do?"

Chen Li stroked his beard and thought, he had also heard about the Yingchuan Rebellion, but he did not know the details, and he did not know that the Yingchuan Rebellion had spread to nine counties.

This really surprised Chen Li.

Chen Li asked: "How many troops do the thieves have? How many places are they attacking the city? Who are the good warriors under them?"

After Chen Li thought for a moment, he asked these three questions.

Wang Mang replied in a deep voice: "According to Yingchuan's report, the bandit leader's army has reached 300,000. However, there is no record of siege. As for those who are good at fighting, we don't know."

After Chen Li heard Wang Mang's answer, he stroked his beard and smiled, "There is nothing to fear from this thief."

Wang Mang couldn't help but become curious and confused about Chen Li's judgment, "General, that's the land of nine counties, with 300,000 thieves!"

Chen Li said with a smile: "I often work in the local government and know the mentality of local officials. Yingchuan reported that there were 300,000 thieves, but in fact it was never 30,000. Although it is true that the thieves are poisoning the nine counties, it is not true.

The next county town shows that this thief has no real military strategy!"

"The chaos in the nine counties is just a result of the bandit being at a loss and acting like a headless fly, wreaking havoc everywhere without a fixed location. It can be seen that the bandit has no ambition, no general strategy, and no elite soldiers and generals. He is nothing more than a first-rate bandit.

You!"

After hearing Chen Li's analysis of the Yingchuan Rebellion, Wang Mang felt certain, and then asked: "How should we arrange this if we want to quell this traitor?"

Chen Li stroked his beard and thought deeply, then said: "Since this thief is a rogue, there is a way to kill him quickly."

Wang Mang asked anxiously: "What method?"

Chen Li smiled slightly: "Show the enemy weakness, inflate hostility, then lure the enemy into a trap, and annihilate them in groups!"

After Wang Mang heard Chen Li's words, he took a deep breath. Is it that simple?

Wang Mang couldn't help but look at Chen Li. After Chen Li sensed Wang Mang's doubts, he patiently explained: "It's late winter, and the thieves are so large that they must be short of food and clothing. However, the prefectures and counties are heavily guarded, and thieves cannot do it."

Yes, only by wreaking havoc on the place can we get some supplies. But the place is barren and cannot support the continued expansion of this thief."

"However, the imperial court must not give this thief a chance to spend the winter, otherwise this thief will become a big trend! Now the plan is to quickly destroy this thief, we must lure this thief into attacking the city, and give him a thunderous blow to make him die quickly!"

Wang Mang suddenly understood. He understood what Chen Li meant. It was the depth of winter, and Shentu Sheng and his followers were in an extremely greedy state. If he could take advantage of Shentu Sheng's weakness and seduce him to attack the city and seize food, he would

It can attract the main force of Shentu Sheng's rebellion in one fell swoop, so that the imperial army can use this to surround and annihilate them to avoid future troubles!

Wang Mang stood up and bowed to Chen Li, "Mang, thank you, General, for your advice!"

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