During the reign of Lao Nun Erhaci, the Jurchen Tatars did not rely on artillery when fighting. In addition to risking their lives, the success of conquering the city mainly relied on surrender and internal response.

However, during the Huang Taiji period, the Ming army recruited a large number of surrendered generals and rebel generals. On the one hand, they had a large number of artillery and firearms, which greatly improved their ability to conquer fortified cities. On the other hand, they also developed a combat habit of relying on artillery and firearms.

Especially when facing a castle fortress with complete fortifications, if a large number of heavy artillery assists in the battle, they are no longer willing to take human lives to fill it.

This is the case for Jierhalang now. His Lanlan Banner was inherited from his elder brother Amin. Although his strength has increased in the past few years since it came into his hands, it is still one of the weaker ones among the Eight Banners of Qingqing.

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He didn't want his subordinates to attack the fortified city without the help of a large number of heavy artillery, and die in vain under the sharp firearms of the Ming army in Jinhai Town.

For him, such a desperate strategy can only be adopted as a last resort. But now that he has a perfect way to win, it is naturally impossible for him to send his own people to attack the fortified city.

"Humph, you have to use your brains to fight. You, Wu Dahai, are also from the clan. In terms of seniority, you are the same generation as me. Why are you just a third-class auxiliary general now? It's because you are motivated and only know how to use force and act recklessly. You don't know how to do it.

A little impatience messes up the principles of a big plan!"

Jirhalang tapped his temple with one finger, and pointed at his cousin Wudahai thoughtfully and meaningfully.

Jierhalang is the son of Shuerhaqi, the second brother of Lao Nuerhachi, and Wudahai is the son of Mulhaqi, the third brother of Lao Nuerhaci.

Under such circumstances, Jierhalang naturally cannot regard Wu Dahai as a slave who can be beaten, scolded, and killed at every turn, but it is impossible to say how close the two people are.

Therefore, after Jierhalang finished speaking these words, he looked at Wudahai who was embarrassed and ashamed, and then said:

"How can you and Shuo Erhui capture the Nanman castle without any heavy artillery? After you go south to the East Goryeo city, if there is a fighting opportunity, you should seize it, but you must not attack the Nanman strong city.

"You can put up a posture to surround the Yellow Bone Island Castle. As long as you can mobilize the Nanman troops on the nearby sea or the rear to the front, I will count you as a great achievement!"

Jierhalang said what he said, Wudahai was convinced and quickly bowed his head and gave the order.

"Hey! Your Majesty taught you a lesson, Wudahai understands."

After arranging the candidates and tactics for going south to wrap up the mess, Jilharang's mood improved slightly, and his thoughts that had been overwhelmed by anger gradually became clearer. That night he made a series of arrangements.

First, order Jingjin Berenikan to immediately send people to the court to urge the court to speed up the transfer of grain and grass. The deadline is September 18 for delivery. Failure to do so will result in death.

Secondly, he ordered Gushan Ezhen Aixili to collect a few heavy artillery for city defense from nearby forts such as Xiuyan Fort, Tangzhan Fort, Jiulian City, Phoenix City, etc., which were garrisoned by Xianglan Banner.

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Third, he ordered King Zhishun Shang Kexi to select a group of Han army gunners with blue flags on standby, and let them follow the ship south to serve as gunners.

Fourth, they sent troops to cross the river the next day, and asked a few Chao traitors who were serving the Qing Dynasty to lead them to the cities along the Ping An Road to deliver orders. Once the Chao troops arrived, they must immediately report to Zhenjiang Fort.

, those who are late will be punished.

Fifth, they sent Xianglan Banner Assistant Banner Minister Gong Pengpiangu, who was from the royal family of the state, to rush to Gaizhou City with a handwritten letter the next day, informing Dorgon of his plan and inviting Dorgon to

Send troops south as soon as possible, and then prepare to attack Fuzhou City.

After issuing such a series of orders, Jierhalang's mentality became somewhat more balanced.

At the same time, what he did was equivalent to starting a general mobilization to go south for a roundabout operation. Then everything was ready, and all he needed was the east wind, and he was waiting for the arrival of the Korean soldiers, horses, food, fodder, and a large number of warships.

Finally, on the afternoon of September 16, the 13th year of Chongzhen in the Ming Dynasty, that is, the afternoon of September 16, the fifth year of Chongde in the Puppet Qing Dynasty, Jierhalang waited eagerly in Zhenjiang Fort to see the Korean soldiers and horses escorting a large number of grain trucks.

, arrived at Uiju City, the imperial capital on the east bank of the Yalu River.

This Uiju Castle was not the so-called Shin Uiju Castle opposite Andong in later generations, but the former Uiju Castle of the Joseon Dynasty across the river from Gulien Castle - the seat of the Uiju Prefecture of Pyongan Province.

Later, because the Zhenjiang Fort south of Jiulian City became an important military center west of the Yalu River, the imperialists built the so-called Sinuiju opposite the Zhenjiang Fort.

But the distance between the two places is actually not too far.

However, in September of the 13th year of Chongzhen, Xinyizhou had not yet been built. The Mantazi government office that managed the affairs of the vassals of the court was still located in Jiuliancheng, and the government office that connected the court people with it was still located in the original Yizhou.

Governance by the state capital.

However, after the news of the arrival of the Korean food and grass was sent to Zhenjiang Castle, Jierhalang was overjoyed when he heard the news and immediately sent several elite Baya La Niulu out of the city to the north to meet and take over the Korean food team.

At the same time, Jierhalang, who was a little excited, once again sent a team of sentinels across the river, asking them to follow the Ping'an Road east of the Yalu River along the coast to inquire about the Korean fleet and look for the shadow of the Korean warships.

Of course, the sentinel team sent by Jilharang is destined to bring no good news.

At least on September 16, the 13th year of Chongzhen, they could not find traces of Lin Qingye's naval fleet on the southern coast of Pingan Road.

Because Lin Qingye's navy fleet did not follow the normal route and sailed along the coast of Huanghai Road and Ping'an Road.

Under the leadership or escort of Yu Liangtai's fleet and Yuan Jin's fleet, Lin Qingye's naval fleet set sail from Ganghwa Island and boldly crossed the Blackwater Ocean and headed straight for Shicheng Island.

It was also in the afternoon of September 16th. Almost at the same time that Prince Zheng Jierhalang of the Manchu Tatars received the good news of the arrival of grain and fodder escorted by soldiers and horses from the imperial court, Yang Zhen, who was in Zhuanghe Fort City, also received the good news.

Yu Liangtai and Yuan Jin returned to the waters of Shicheng Island with a huge fleet.

Yang Zhen was overjoyed when he heard the news. He immediately led several generals around him out of the city, rushed to the seaside pier, boarded the warship in the third camp of Yan Province, and rushed to Shicheng Island to greet him.

In recent days, the weather in the sea area where Shicheng Island is located has been gloomy and the sea breeze is blowing. However, on the afternoon of the 16th, it was a rare good weather. The sun was bright and warm, and the sea breeze was gentle and warm.

When Yang Zhen arrived at the sea outside Beizuizi of Shicheng Island by boat, there were a forest of masts inside and outside the harbor, and there was a crowd of warships, large and small.

The mast of the 200-material war patrol ship that Yang Zhen was riding carried Yang Zhen's flag of recognition as General Zhengdong. Therefore, as soon as his war ship appeared, the war ships in the outer harbor of Beizuizi Port immediately cheered and moved out of the way of a waterway.

, let him enter the harbor directly.

When Yang Zhen arrived at the pier by boat, the pier was already filled with people waiting to greet him.

This scene does not look like Yang Zhen came to greet the returning fleet, but rather like the entire fleet came to greet him.

When he got off the boat, he saw Yuan Jin, Yu Liangtai and the Dubu monk he had seen before, leading a tall and imposing black-armored general walking towards him quickly.

Yang Zhen didn't need to think too much to know that that person must be Lin Qingye.

"Ah, ah, ah, ah! General Lin, General Lin, you are a distinguished guest of Mr. Yang, a distinguished guest of my Jinhai Town, and one of the most trustworthy friends of our Ming army in the Li Dynasty. You and I have met for the first time today, how can we do this?

Big gift? Please get up quickly, please get up quickly!"

Still a few steps away, Yuan Jin and Yu Liangtai took the lead in kneeling down on one knee, saluted Yang Zhen, and reported the return situation.

When they were about to introduce Lin Qingye's situation, Yang Zhen caught a glimpse of Lin Qingye next to him who had changed from kneeling on one knee to kneeling on both knees at some point. He no longer waited for Yuan Jin's introduction and immediately stepped forward.

He held Lin Qingye with both hands and lifted him up forcefully.

For Yang Zhen, Lin Qingye's historical deeds deserve his respect, and his experiences in history also make him regretful.

Now, this person is on Yang Zhen's side and plays a vital role in Yang Zhen's next arrangements. Of course, he must seize every opportunity to show his respect and win over him.

Yang Zhen's extraordinary enthusiasm and courtesy towards Lin Qingye certainly had an immediate effect.

Lin Qingye, who was originally a little apprehensive and uneasy about coming to meet Yang Zhen and didn't know what kind of person Yang Zhen was, immediately felt at ease when he heard what Yang Zhen said and saw Yang Zhen's face.

Lin Qingye is already in his fifties or sixties, and can be regarded as a veteran of the Li Dynasty east of the Yalu River.

Several years ago, he met Shen Shikui, the former commander-in-chief of Dongjiang Town. Later, he also met Chen Hongfan, the commander-in-chief of Denglai who sent troops to rescue the Li Dynasty when Bingzi was in chaos. However, the impression these two people left on him

All very bad.

Shen Shikui was so arrogant that he did not take Li Chao's ministers seriously. When faced with Lin Qingye who came to visit him, he did not understand what it meant to treat him with courtesy.

Although Chen Hongfan was easier to talk to, he was indecisive and extremely timid. He did not dare to go ashore to fight the Mantars. The final battle was not fought and the entire army withdrew to Denglai.

In the original history, when Lin Qingye heard that the Ming Dynasty had sent Hong Chengchou to lead an army out of the customs and sit in Ningyuan to supervise Pingliao, he quickly sent Monk Dubu to contact Hong Chengchou and agreed to act as an internal agent for the Ming army.

Willing to raid the Manchu and Tatar hinterland from the rear and cooperate with the Ming army to conquer the Qing Dynasty.

Unfortunately, the cautious Hong Chengchou also rejected his proposal.

In the end, after Hong Chengchou surrendered to Wei Qing, he remembered this matter and reported Lin Qingye's behavior to Wei Qing.

Therefore, Lin Qingye's behavior of being loyal to the Ming Dynasty ended up being arrested and executed.

Of course, in this life, such a thing is destined not to happen.

Because of Yang Zhen's trip to Ganghwa Island, Lin Qingye knew about Yang Zhen and the Ming Dynasty's actions in establishing Jinhai Town in the former Dongjiang land.

Now that Jinhai Town is within easy reach this year, Lin Qingye will naturally no longer send people to cross the sea and take a long way to Ningyuan City to find Hong Chengchou to contact him and act as an internal agent to plot an army to rebel against the Qing Dynasty.

He locked his eyes on Yang Zhen.

And this was the reason why he sent his trusted aide Monk Dubu across the sea to Jinhai Town to visit Yang Zhen.

After Monk Dubu returned from Lushunkou, he told Lin Qingye about his journey there and back, the situation in Jinhai Town, and Yang Zhen's character and plans.

Lin Qingye felt very excited about this. After meeting Yuan Jin and Yu Liangtai, he led the fleet to Shicheng Island as promised.

However, despite being excited, and making promises, after all, he had never met Yang Zhen with his own eyes. He was still a little worried and confused about conspiring to deal with such a big event with someone he had never met before.

But at this time, when he saw that Jin Haibo, Yang Zhen, the general of the Ming Dynasty who was marching to the east, was so young and brave, and treated him so warmly, courteously, and openly, the anxiety and confusion in his heart instantly dissipated.

At that moment, Lin Qingye stood up with the support of Yang Zhen, then bowed and clasped his fists, and said in a deep voice to Yang Zhen: "Lin Qingye, the commander of the three naval forces in the South of Korea in the Ming Dynasty, has met the Zuo Jun, the general of the Ming Dynasty in the Eastern Expedition.
Chapter completed!