After a long time, Gu Heng said: "Xianzhou, since Huang Taiji has personally led an army from Shengjing to come to the rescue, stationed between Songshan and Xingshan, and deployed to the south of the imperial officers and soldiers, Jierharang's army has also attacked

It reached the outer city of Jinzhou, cut off the connection between the Ming army in the pines and apricots, cut off the Ming army's food route, and cut off Hong Chengchou's way back."

"Hong Chengchou advocated a decisive battle, but the general officers of the various departments advocated retreating south. So in the dangerous situation of being besieged, for Hong Chengchou, he was already isolated and helpless outside, but the officers inside could not work together and had different aspirations.

Hong Chengchou’s troops will be defeated! But we must save them!”

"As far as I know, these local officers and soldiers in Liaodong usually receive generous salaries from the imperial court, but do not want to serve the imperial court. They obey and disobey the governor's orders sent by the imperial court, and even directly refuse to take orders. Why should we save such imperial officers and soldiers?

"Meng Xianzhou said doubtfully.

"We are not trying to save the officers and soldiers of Liaodong, but we are trying to rescue Hong Chengchou and the Ming Dynasty. Otherwise, the world will fall into the hands of the Jianlu, and the consequences will never be something we Han people can bear!" Gu Heng explained.

"Well, Miss, Miss always has a deep meaning. But Miss, how to save them? It's almost a dead end at the moment." Meng Xianzhou said.

"Xianzhou, send someone to investigate again near Songshan. Be careful to avoid Jianlu. Then dig a tunnel into Songshan City in a remote place where there are no Jianlu. Find a way to contact Hong Chengchou and the others and send them food.

and weapons to defend the city." Gu Hengdao.

"But..." Meng Xianzhou hesitated before speaking.

"What's the matter? Xianzhou, it's okay if you have anything to say." Seeing this, Gu Heng asked directly.

"Miss, you don't know something. The area near Songshan has been surrounded by the Jianlu, so that even a fly can't fly in. Moreover, the Jianlu also dug tunnels to invade Songshan City. How should we deal with it?" Meng Xianzhou decided to talk about the difficulty.

After all, he hasn't thought of a good solution yet, so he hopes Gu Heng can come up with one.

"We can dig in a remote place farther away from Jianlu." Gu Heng said.

"But that requires a lot of manpower, and it is best to have enough tools suitable for digging tunnels, and someone needs to be on the ground to guard it to prevent the invaders from arriving and we are not aware of it in time. Otherwise, not only will we not be able to save people, but we will suffer heavy losses."

Meng Xianzhou said.

"Don't worry, I will arrange manpower and tools for you. Come with me."

After Gu Heng said that, he took Meng Xianzhou to the place where Gu Heng temporarily lived on the top of this mountain.

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In a thatched house, the wooden furniture is complete, clean and tidy, and the charcoal in the stove is red, making the house very warm. There are several people sitting in the house.

Gu Heng took a sip of hot tea and said, "I have just told everyone about the problem of Xianzhou. Now, who of you can prepare tools and dry food for Xianzhou?"

"I can prepare all the dry food and tools for Mr. Meng," Gu Yanwu said.

Hearing this, Gu Heng couldn't help but said: "Brother Gu, has the Industrial Villa produced a large number of the tools I told them about before?"

"Yes, the Luoyang shovels, shovels, hoes and other tools you mentioned have been manufactured in large quantities by Industrial Villa. I have brought them all here. In addition, I have also brought some craftsmen with special skills that you mentioned before." Gu Yan

Martial arts.

Hearing this, Gu Heng was very happy. They were more confident about digging tunnels to rescue Hong Chengchou this time! Because these craftsmen with special skills were actually tomb robbers, and they were good at digging tunnels! But they couldn't say it openly.

To avoid being sprayed.

However, in order to be more confident in rescuing Hong Chengchou and others during the Songshan Battle, Gu Heng looked at Li Qingshan, who had been undergoing new training before, and said: "How is the training of you and your brothers?"

"The training is pretty good. Sister Gu, please feel free to arrange tasks for us!" Li Qingshan said.

"Well, you and your brothers have about 10,000 people. In this way, you arrange for 5,000 people to follow Xianzhou and the others to dig tunnels. You yourself will lead 5,000 people to be responsible for the safety on the ground and to dig tunnels.

Someone will bring water, food and other things." Gu Heng ordered.

Li Qingshan quickly stood up, patted his chest and said, "Don't worry! Sister Gu, my brothers and I will definitely be able to handle this matter!"

"Okay, Brother Li, there's no need to be like this, sit down quickly." Gu Heng motioned for Li Qingshan to sit down.

After Li Qingshan sat down, Shi Lang, who was sitting silently beside him, suddenly stood up and said, "Miss, what should I do?"

Hearing what Shi Lang said, Gu Heng knew that Shi Lang couldn't wait to take advantage of this opportunity to make a contribution, so he said: "Shi Lang, don't be anxious. I can make arrangements for you after I ask Xianzhou something."

"Miss, what do you want to ask me?" Meng Xianzhou spoke first without waiting for Gu Heng to ask.

"Xianzhou, I want to ask you, was there an ambush by Jianlu on his escape route from Songshan to the coast?" Gu Heng asked.

"Yes, and Jianlu had ambushes at various dangerous places such as Tashan, Xingshan, Xiaolinghe, Gaoqiao, and Sanggeqibao. These places are the only places where the imperial officers and soldiers must pass when they return to the pass. Emperor Jianlu Huang Taiji

We have already commanded the main force to stand ready and pay close attention to the movements of the imperial officers and soldiers." Meng Xianzhou said.

"Shi Lang, although the Jianlu have ambushes along the coast, they have no boats and are not good at water warfare. You lead four thousand people to the sea. Make sure that the distance from the shore is within our shooting range." Gu Heng said.

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"With so many places along the coast, we only have three large ships with cannons, and the rest are ordinary ships. How should we arrange them?" Shi Lang asked.

"Xianzhou, what are the places along the coast?" Gu Heng asked Meng Xianzhou.

"Beijia Mountain, Baisha Bay, and Longxi Bay are only a few dozen miles away from Jinzhou and Songshan. In addition, Jianlu seems to be heavily guarded near Bijia Mountain." Meng Xianzhou replied.

Hearing this, Gu Hengheng ordered Shi Lang: "Shi Lang, please order the two thousand people who perform best in training to take three boats with cannons and go to the sea near Beacon Mountain. Remember, do not go ashore unless necessary!"

"In addition, Shi Lang, you can send a few of your capable men to lead a thousand people each on ordinary merchant ships to wander on the waters of Longxi Bay and Baisha Bay. If you encounter imperial officers and soldiers fleeing to the coast, you can give them a helping hand."

After Gu Heng finished speaking, Shi Lang said with some confusion: "Miss, why do we put all the ships with cannons in places where they are guarded by heavy soldiers?"

"I guess there are food and fodder for the Jianlu near Bijia Mountain, otherwise there wouldn't be many more Jianlu soldiers guarding it than in other coastal areas." Gu Heng explained.

"So, I understand how to do it! Thank you, Miss." Shi Lang said.

"Now that you all know what you are going to do, go and prepare quickly. In addition, everyone must select a few trustworthy subordinates to keep in touch with others at all times. Remember to give me the list of people who will participate in keeping in touch tomorrow.

Share." Gu Hengdao.

"I obey the young lady's instructions." Everyone said in unison.
Chapter completed!