The Song Dynasty on the Sand Table

Chapter 59
Yue Wenxuan's eyes swept across a long row of figures.

It is not difficult to deal with Zheng Hao and Zhang Jiaozi. They will only leave half of the newly recruited refugees on the island to plot against Gong Erniang and Qian Zhuoqun. It seems that this group of people will not form a spear formation.

Yue Wenxuan only needs to wait for them to take action, then pick up Guan Yu, Zhang Fei or the like and put them down on the sand table, and it will be easy to kill two traitors in the midst of the chaos.

But if you think about it carefully, this is not the optimal solution to deal with the rebellion.

The half of the old subordinates who were sent away by them did not see what happened with their own eyes. Afterwards, Gong Erniang and Qian Zhuoqun would have to go to great lengths to explain to them why they killed Zheng Qi and Zhang Jiu. Those old subordinates might become alienated because of this.

There are also newly recruited refugees on the island. They are not familiar with Madam Gong Er and only recognize Zheng Qi and Zhang Jiu. They are likely to be lost in vain in this rebellion.

There is no need to make it like this!
What's the best way to handle this situation, preserving the rebels' strength for the fight against the Jin? In other words, what's the best way to do it? When should I do it? How do I do it?

Suddenly, the story his father told him a few days ago about the "Shandong Region in the Late Northern Song Dynasty" flashed through his mind. He mentioned a famous person, Xin Qiji.

Xin Qiji was born in Licheng County, Jinan, Shandong Province in 1140 (the current time in the book is February 1128). In his youth, he joined the anti-Jin army led by Geng Jing.

Soon after, a monk named Yiduan betrayed the rebels, stole the commander's seal, and attempted to defect to the Jin Kingdom. Xin Qiji caught up with him and killed him. Later, another monk named Zhang Anguo betrayed the rebels, killed their leader Geng Jing, and surrendered to the Jin Kingdom.

Xin Qiji was furious. When he heard that Zhang Anguo was drinking in the Jin army camp, he led 50 cavalrymen into the camp where 5 Jin soldiers were stationed, and dragged Zhang Anguo out like a chicken.

50 cavalrymen charging a camp of 5 people, just treat this as a storytelling, just laugh it off and forget about it, no need to delve into it.

But there is no doubt that Xin Qiji is good at dealing with traitors.

It’s decided, let’s go with Xin Qiji!
He reached out and grabbed the Xin Qiji figurine and placed it in the corner of the sand table.

Then, Yue Wenxuan put his own figurine in as well, standing next to Xin Qiji's figurine.

He became aware of everything and entered the body of his own figurine.

A living Xin Qiji stood in front of Yue Wenxuan, but he looked a little dazed because he had not received any orders.

Yue Wenxuan quickly recounted the current situation of the rebel army and ordered, "This is the situation. I now order you to find the best solution based on the current situation, to maximize the strength of the rebel army and minimize the losses caused by the civil unrest."

After Xin Qiji heard this, he clasped his fists and said, "I understand. I'll go."

He turned over and mounted the horse Yue Wenxuan had given him, galloping towards the south...

Dawang Village was right in front of him, but he did not enter the village. Instead, he went towards Dongmiaozi Village. Yue Wenxuan couldn't guess what he was thinking, so he simply went back to the outside of the sand table to take in the overall situation.

Xin Qiji ran a mile or two south, then stopped, sat down under a tree by the roadside, and waited quietly.

No, it wasn't quiet! As Xin Qiji waited, a line of poetry suddenly came out of his mouth: "Drunk in the lamplight, I look at the sword, and dream of blowing the horn in the camp..."
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Dawang Village!
Madam Gong Er and Qian Zhuoqun rested for a while when they heard footsteps. Zheng Hao and Zhang Jiaozi walked into the house. "Madam Er, we've been living on the island for a month or two, and we've left behind a lot of belongings. Especially the subordinates we recruited on the island. Their wives, children, and families are still on the island. We have to think of a way to deal with them."

Madam Gong Er nodded and said, "The families of the new brothers are also my family. Life on the island is difficult, so of course we have to bring them to Dongmiaozi Village to live with us."

Zheng Hao said, "I think so too! In my opinion, Second Madam, why not send a few scouts to lead my old brothers to Dongmiaozi Village first? Second Madam and Second Brother, you and I will go with us to the island to pick up the elderly and the weak. When they see Second Madam personally coming to pick them up, they will definitely be grateful to you." Second Madam Gong did not doubt him and said, "Let's do it."

Soon, Madam Gong Er sent four scouts, bringing more than a hundred volunteer brothers under Zheng Hao and Zhang Jiaozi, back to Dongmiaozi Village first.

She, Qian Zhuoqun, and eight other scouts prepared to take a walk around the island.

Zheng Hao and Zhang Jiaozi saw that Gong Erniang and Qian Zhuoqun were not at all on guard, and could not help but sneer: "What a young girl, plus a stinky businessman who knows nothing about military affairs. The rebel army should not have fallen into the hands of people like you. Don't blame us if you die here."

The two men pretended to be attentive and led the team towards the northeast coast.

At this point, the newly recruited soldiers on the island still thought they were really returning to the island to pick up their families, and they had no idea that their leader would soon order them to kill...
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Four scouts, leading more than one hundred veteran volunteer brothers, advanced towards Dongmiaozi Village.

These old brothers were recruited by Gong Yi when he was leading the rebel army. They didn't have many bad intentions. They chatted with the four scouts as they walked.

"Four old brothers, you're doing pretty well now. You're wearing the leather armor of the Jin thieves, riding the Jin thieves' warhorses, and carrying the Jin thieves' bows. Where did you get all this good stuff?"

The scouts said proudly: "This was taken away by Guan Erye after he killed the Jin bandit cavalry."

The old brothers were all confused: "What? Master Guan?"

The scout was even more proud: "Hehe, we have the protection of Wenxuan Zhenjun. He is the prime minister of heaven and often sends heavenly soldiers and generals to help us. It was he who sent Guan Erye to help us."

The old brothers refused to believe it and laughed and scolded: "You are just talking nonsense."

The scout was anxious: "I'm not talking nonsense, you will know when you get to Dongmiaozi Village."

Old brother: "I can't wait to get to Dongmiaozi Village. Call out the Prime Minister and the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals so we can see them! Ha!"

More than a hundred old brothers laughed and scolded in unison: "That's right, quickly call the heavenly soldiers and generals to come out and take a look, they are just talking nonsense."

The scout's face flushed with anxiety: "I'm not bragging, no! I'm telling the truth."

He was so anxious that his face turned red and he didn't know how to explain. Suddenly he saw two people sitting under a tree on the side of the road ahead. One of them was waving and smiling at them. Who else could it be but the True Lord?
The scout was overjoyed and instantly fell off his horse, kowtowed to the ground with a thud, and said, "Your humble servant pays homage to the True Lord."

The more than one hundred old brothers behind were stunned for a moment: "Huh?"

What they saw was a graceful and elegant young man, but how could he look like a god? They didn't know whether to worship him or to doubt him.

Yue Wenxuan pointed at Xin Qiji beside him and said, "This general has something to say to you. Please listen to what he says."

After saying that, he didn't say any more nonsense and took off from the ground, rising into the sky and disappearing in an instant.

(End of this chapter)