On the afternoon of February 24, the 13th year of Chongzhen, that is, around noon on the third day after Yang Zhen led his troops to retake Xiping Mountain, Pan Xi, a grenadier guerrilla stationed on Camel Mountain, sent a team of troops to Xiping Mountain.

Delivering letters on Pingshan Mountain.

It is said that Qiu Zhenhai and Yu Liangtai's fleet has arrived on the sea west of Luotuo Mountain with a large amount of grain, grass, ammunition and other military supplies.

Accompanying Qiu Zhenhai and Yu Liangtai's fleet to the waters of Luotuoshan were Fang Guangchen, the counselor of the Jinhai General Town Office, and two sentry artillerymen brought by Yang Shen and Ma Zhuang.

Yang Zhen, who was in the Xiping Mountain camp, had been waiting for the Manchu Tatar army to attack for two days, but he did not see even a Manchu Tatar.

Now that he heard the news, he suddenly had an idea in his mind.

In the evening of that day, when night fell and the sky dimmed, Yang Zhen, Zhang Chen and others led a team and took Li Shutai, an important prisoner, out of the West Gate on Xiping Mountain quietly.

The group of them followed the path they had taken three days ago, traveled through the mountains and forests under the cover of night, and returned to the mountain col camp west of Luotuo Mountain.

"Thank God. Fortunately, the Commander-in-Chief was wise and left the city early. If the Commander-in-Chief was trapped in Fuzhou City at this moment, we, Jinhai Town, would be in big trouble!"

When Yang Zhen returned to the camp at the western foot of Luotuo Mountain under the cover of night, Fang Guangchen, Qiu Zhenhai, Yu Liangtai, Yang Shen, including Gao Chengyou who followed them from Beixunkou, had already docked the fleet and arrived at the camp.

As soon as Fang Guangchen saw Yang Zhen's face, he immediately yelled and told Yang Zhen how they felt when they first heard about the siege of Fuzhou City in Lushunkou.

"Yes, yes, indeed!"

"If the governor hadn't been wise and left the city at the critical moment, then the brothers from all walks of life at Lushunkou in Jinzhou City, even if they knew there was a trap outside Fuzhou City, would have had no choice but to jump in!"

Qiu Zhenhai, Yu Liangtai, and Yang Shen, who greeted Yang Zhen with Fang Guangchen, saluted Yang Zhen together, and said this to Yang Zhen half thankfully and half excitedly.

"Haha, you are worrying too much, I am fine, and you arrived here at the right time!"

Yang Zhen had not seen everyone for many days, and after exchanging a few words of greetings, he was surrounded by everyone and arrived at a newly erected tent in the middle of the camp.

The large amount of thick wool felt used in this large tent was captured from Li Shutai's camp at the foot of Camel Mountain.

The crowd gathered around Yang Zhen and entered the brightly lit tent. They first sat down in order of priority, and then asked about the situation on Xiping Mountain.

Yang Zhen asked Zhang Chen to tell everyone one by one. At the same time, he also told the generals who were sitting with him in the tent the secrets of the Tatar army that he had learned from Li Shutai's interrogation.

After hearing the information obtained from these interrogations, the generals were overjoyed and stood up to congratulate Yang Zhen again.

Fang Guangchen and Yuan Jin both had smiles on their faces. One after another, they said to Yang Zhenjin: "With these gains, no matter how the governor is beaten this time, we will be able to express our sincerity to the capital."

The Gong Gong ministers in the court have taken your place!"

"That's right, as long as the governor sends someone to send Li Shutai to the capital, report to the court and confirm the news of the death of Prince Mantatar Li Daishan and Prince Su Hauge, it will be another immortal death.

Great work!"

Listening to their praises and congratulations, Yang Zhen nodded, looked at Fang Guangchen with a smile, and said to him: "Brother Tingxian, what you said reminded me of two important things! And this

Two important things will still happen to you!"

Just three days ago, Fang Guangchen and Qiu Zhenhai purchased a large amount of saltpetre, sulfur, coal and iron materials from the Yongping Mansion area. As soon as they arrived at Lushunkou, they received a letter sent by Yang Zhen from Beixunkou.

and commands.

Then, they hurriedly unloaded the large quantities of nitrate, coal, iron and other raw materials they had bought from Yongping Mansion, quickly loaded the ammunition and grain Yang Zhen needed, and headed north along the coast.

As a result, Yang Zhen had just met Yang Zhen, and before he even sat down on his buttocks, Yang Zhen called his name again and asked him to give him a new errand.

This situation made Fang Guangchen feel a little surprised, but at the same time it made him feel that he finally had a heavy weight in Yang Zhen's heart, so he struck while the iron was hot and asked:

"Oh?! Commander, please just give me your orders. No matter what you have to do here, leave it to Guangchen. Guangchen will do his best!"

Yang Zhen saw that although he looked tired, he was excited after hearing his words and did not resist, so he smiled and said to him:

"Haha, it stands to reason that my dear brother, you have been tired from traveling to and from the sea. You should be allowed to rest for a few days before we start. However, the military situation is so fierce right now that some things cannot be delayed."

Having said this, Yang Zhending looked at Fang Guangchen and said solemnly: "Besides, apart from you, brother Ting Xianxian, I really can't find any other more suitable candidate for the matter I plan to entrust to you this time!"

Seeing Yang Zhen's serious words, Fang Guangchen sat up straight, raised his fists at Yang Zhen, and said, "It's Guangchen's duty to share the governor's worries! Please give me the governor's orders!"

"Okay, since you said so, brother Ting Xian, please trouble me, brother Xian, to go to Shanhaiguan or even Liaoxi to do two things for me.

"First, send Li Shutai to the Shanhaiguan Military Department and ask Fang Shishu to write a memorial to tell the Holy Spirit the latest situation there in Donglu and the current situation in our Jinhai Town.

"Second, please ask Chen Benbing from the Ministry of War to advise the Holy One and urge the Jiliao Governor's Mansion to direct the Liaoxi soldiers and horses to go north to relieve the pressure on Jinhai Town."

Yang Zhen finished what he wanted Fang Guangchen to do in one breath, and then looked at him steadily, waiting for his reaction.

At this time, Fang Guangchen, after listening to Yang Zhen's words, seemed to have a sudden realization and kept nodding his head, obviously understanding Yang Zhen's intention.

Seeing that Yang Zhen was waiting for his answer, Fang Guangchen thought for a moment and said, "The two things the governor said are indeed very important. Since the governor trusted Chong Guangchen and handed over these two matters to Guangchen, some words,

Guangchen had to inform the governor in advance."

"That's exactly what it should be. Dear brother Ting Xian, if you have any questions, there's no harm in speaking up!"

At this time, Fang Guangchen touched a short beard on his chin, pondered for a moment, and said: "The first thing the governor said is very easy to handle. There is a monsoon current on the sea at this time. From here we can go to Shanhaiguan."

, brave the wind and waves, and arrive in two days, and my father has longed for news from the Governor, just as he longs for the rain during a severe drought, and the report will be delivered to the capital within three to five days!

"But the second thing is, the commander-in-chief knows the virtues of soldiers and horses in Western Liaoning. They are all unprofitable and can't afford to be young. Guangchen suggested to the commander-in-chief that preparations should be made early, but Jinhai Town cannot be driven away from the enemy.

Hope rests on the soldiers and horses of western Liaoning."

When Fang Guangchen said this, the other generals present also nodded in agreement.

Yang Zhen certainly understood what Fang Guangchen and the generals present meant.

Zu Dashou and his troops lacked the courage and enterprising spirit to go north, so they were indeed not reliable.

However, Yang Zhenzi had his own plans, and he would never place his hopes of Jinhai Town's retreat on the soldiers and horses of Western Liaoning.

At that moment, he looked at the generals present, stopped everyone's discussion, and then turned to Fang Guangchen and said: "Brother Xian, I understand what you mean. But you don't have to pay attention to how the Liaoxi Soldiers and Horses Association will act. Just take care of it."

Just do what I say!"

Seeing what Yang Zhen said, Fang Guangchen naturally couldn't persuade him anymore, so he asked again: "So, Commander, where do you plan to urge the soldiers and horses of western Liaoning to go north?"

"Go and take a look first, or ask around to see if Wu Sangui has already marched into Yizhou City. If he has not done so yet, then urge the troops in western Liaoning to seize the opportunity, march in troops as soon as possible, and build the city as soon as possible."

Yang Zhen's hope for the soldiers and horses in western Liaoning does not lie in how much pressure they can help him share, but only in asking them to seize the opportunity of the main force of the Manchu Tatars heading south to the Liaodong Peninsula to strengthen their own strength in Yizhou City.

In the original history, March of the 13th year of Chongzhen was the time when Huang Taiji ordered Dorgon, Abatai and others to lead the army westward to the upper reaches of the Daling River, renovate Yizhou City, and colonize the Yizhou City area.

And in this life, such a thing is obviously impossible to happen again.

Because Dorgon, Prince Rui of the Manchu Tatars, and Abatai, King of Raoyu County, are currently stationing troops outside Fuzhou City.

With such a change, Huang Taiji is unlikely to send people to manage the west, and is likely to take a defensive position on the western front.

It would be a pity if Zu Dashou and his troops in western Liaoning missed such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

"Go and take a look. If Wu Sangui, the commander-in-chief of Yizhou, has led his troops to move to Yizhou City, then please ask Ji Liao Governor's Office to increase troops to Yizhou City as soon as possible!

"Of course, it would be better if Wu Sangui's soldiers and horses in Yizhou City could leave the city and cross the Daling River to the north to pose a threat to Guangning City!"

"The Governor requested——, that's all?!"

After hearing what Yang Zhen said, Fang Guangchen was a little confused and thought to himself, what kind of rescue was this? It was clearly allowing the Liaoxi soldiers and horses to take advantage of it!

"That's all! If the soldiers and horses of Western Liao can do this, after our Jinhai Town defeats the Donglu in the future, I am willing to ask them for a helping hand!"

It is estimated that no one in this life knows better than Yang Zhen what kind of virtues Zu Dashou and his Liaoxi soldiers and horses, or the Zu Family Army, have.

But are such people useless?

Of course not.

For a gentleman, there is a way to use it for a gentleman, and for a villain, of course there is also a way to use it for a villain.

For a gentleman, you can bully him, and for a villain, you can drive him to your advantage.

Since the troops and horses in western Liaoning are not willing to do anything early, it is best to use them to their advantage.

"I understand. If this is the case, then the Liaoxi soldiers and horses have no reason to shirk and perfunctory, so this matter will not be difficult to accomplish!"

"Okay! Since my dear brother, you are willing to make another trip, then this matter should be done sooner rather than later. Early tomorrow morning, you will pick a few ships to accompany them, escort Li Shutai, and cross the sea to Shanhaiguan as soon as possible!"
Chapter completed!