Songshan City is located on the southeast side of Jinzhou City, on the south bank of Xiaoling River, close to the estuary of Xiaoling River, and only less than ten miles away from the vast Bohai Bay!
Due to its unique location advantage, Songshan City will not be attacked by the Qing army in the first time. Therefore, it has also become a very critical transit station in the Ningjin defense line!
At this time, the headquarters of Hong Chengchou, the new governor of Jiliao, was located in Songshan City!
At night, it rained heavily in the sky. The cool sea breeze picked up pea-like raindrops, which quickly dissipated the heat of the day, causing the temperature to drop sharply, making people feel a faint chill!
However, despite this, Hong Chengchou's temporary residence located in the center of Songshan City was still brightly lit at this time!
Because, tonight, Hong Chengchou is hosting a banquet for the imperial reinforcements generals!
In order to deal with this crisis in Jinzhou, Emperor Chongzhen and the imperial court have spent a lot of money!
There are nine total soldiers in total!
It is almost all the military power that the imperial court can mobilize at the moment!
"Haha! Brother Liu, long time no see, long time no see! Do you still remember brother?" Liu Ruyi and Wang Pu had just stepped into the door of Hong Chengchou's official residence when they saw a short and fat man wearing a military uniform.
A man in a robe came up to him, but it was Ma Ke, the commander-in-chief of Shanhaiguan who had met Liu Ruyi once outside the capital city!
"Ma, Marshal Ma? How can I ask you to come out to greet me in person? This is really embarrassing for me!" Liu Ruyi was calmed down, and then she realized what she was doing. She quickly stepped forward and held her hand affectionately.
Marco's fat hand!
"Hahaha!" Ma Ke didn't expect Liu Ruyi to give him such face, and his fat round face was full of smiles, "Brother Liu, what is your name, Ma Shuai? This, this is not treating his brother as one of his own!
Our brothers have a life-long friendship!"
After Ma Ke finished speaking, he blinked hard at Liu Ruyi!
Liu Ruyi couldn't help but smile. What Ma Ke said was true. Back then, he and He Renlong almost performed a full martial arts show under Yang Sichang's nose. If Liu Ruyi hadn't pulled him, maybe they would have done it.
Cause death!
"Haha! This is really my fault! Brother Ma, I'm sorry! Later, I will definitely punish myself with three cups. Brother Ma should be satisfied!" Liu Ruyi smiled and walked affectionately with Ma Ke.
Together.
Ma Ke couldn't help laughing, "I've known for a long time that you, brother Liu, are a happy person! Hehe! Of course I can't treat you badly! I have two jars of apricot blossom aged wine, but I keep them just for you, brother Liu!"
"Brother Ma is very kind, but you're welcome, little brother!" Liu Ruyi smiled hurriedly and held her hands, hugging Ma Ke affectionately, as if they were brothers they hadn't seen for many years!
The two exchanged pleasantries, and Liu Ruyi hurriedly introduced Ma Ke: "Brother Ma, this is the Datong General Soldier. My brother Wang Pu, you two should have known each other before, right?"
Wang Pu smiled, hurriedly cupped his hands and said: "Ma Shuai, I have admired you for a long time, I have admired you for a long time!"
Ma Ke and Wang Pu were both nine-sided generals, so how could they not know each other? However, in the past, the two were just acquaintances and had never had any contact at all!
But at this time, after hearing Liu Ruyi's solemn introduction to Wang Pu, Ma Ke did not dare to neglect, hurriedly cupped his hands and said with a smile: "Brother Wang Pu of Datong! We have been friends with Ma for a long time! Haha, come on, they are all from my own family.
Brothers, it’s not easy to get together! Today, we must have a good drink! Brother Liu, Brother Wang, please~~~!”
After Marco finished speaking, he took the lead and walked to the front, like the waiter greeting guests in a restaurant, and made a "please" gesture enthusiastically!
Liu Ruyi didn't expect Ma Ke to be so open-minded, so she hurriedly stepped forward, pulled Ma Ke, and walked together towards the official hall in front!
Wang Pu also felt that he was very dignified. He never expected that Ma Ke, who was usually as cold-faced as a tiger, could serve people so diligently. This was a courtesy that he had never enjoyed before!
‘It’s better to follow Brother Liu!’ Wang Pu couldn’t help but praise in his heart, and then quickly followed behind the two of them!
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Since it was still early and Hong Chengchou had come over, there were only a few soldiers placing tableware in the hall, which was a little deserted!
Ma Ke was not polite, pulled Liu Ruyi and sat at the table in the middle!
Liu Ruyi frowned slightly, but Ma Ke didn't care at all and said with a smile: "Brother Liu, I heard that you have arrived in Tashan a few days ago, why are you here now! Brother, I wanted to treat you to a meal in private, so it's okay
Thank you Brother Liu for rescuing me last time! It's better this time, brother can only treat public affairs with private affairs!"
"Haha! The army is traveling all the way, and the brothers are really working hard. In addition, the general soldiers behind have not arrived yet, so I asked my subordinates to rest in Tashan for a few days!" Liu Ruyi explained with a smile.
In fact, Liu Ruyi originally wanted to come to Songshan in advance, hoping to hear Hong Chengchou's views on this battle! But Wang Tingchen reminded Liu Ruyi that the main reinforcements from the imperial court had not arrived yet, so you should go and see Governor Hong first.
, what is this called?
Shoot the first bird!
Although these general soldiers are not very good in combat, they are all masters in making trouble behind their backs!
Liu Ruyi thought so, so she notified Hong Chengchou in advance, and ordered the army to rest in Tashan for a few days, which was exactly what he wanted!
Ma Ke glanced at Liu Ruyi, then at Wang Pu beside him, but he hesitated to speak!
How could Wang Pu still not understand what Ma Ke meant? He quickly raised his hand and said, "Oh, I can't stand the wind in the north! Ma Shuai, brother Liu, you guys chat first, I'll go out to get some fresh air and take a look at Yang
Shuai, Hu Shuai and the others have arrived!"
"Haha! That's fine, that's fine! Brother Wang, be careful, don't catch a cold!" Marco smiled sarcastically, and it wasn't until Wang Pu walked out of the door that he turned around and looked a little embarrassed.
He glanced at Liu Ruyi and said coquettishly: "Brother Liu, this time, this time, brother came here early to wait for you. Actually, there is something that I want to ask you for help with!"
"Oh?" Liu Ruyi's eyelids twitched slightly, and then said: "Brother Ma, we are all our brothers. If you have anything to say, just say it!"
"Haha! Brother Liu is really a cheerful person!" Ma Ke flattered him without blushing, and then said: "Brother Liu, you also know that this siege of Jinzhou will not be easy to fight!
Brother, I heard that your Colored Stone Army has some precious weapons called ‘Mountain Thunder’! Brother Liu, can you give me some of these treasures? I’m willing to pay double the price!”
Liu Ruyi glanced at Ma Ke in surprise. Unexpectedly, even Ma Ke was thinking about his 'Mountain Thunder'. This matter was quite difficult to handle!
After all, the war is about to begin. The mountain-opening mines Liu Ruyi carried this time were evenly given to Yang Guozhu, Hu Dawei and Wang Pu. After some, they didn't leave much behind. This place is Liaodong, thousands of miles away from Shandong. Even if it is a lottery,
The craftsmen in Shizhen are working overtime, and it is extremely difficult to replenish them to the front line!
Ma Ke seemed to have noticed Liu Ruyi's doubts and said hurriedly: "Brother Liu, brother, I'm not greedy. Really, I don't want any more! I only want a hundred pills, ten thousand taels, how about it?"
"A hundred pills, it's not impossible, it's just..." Liu Ruyi thought for a moment, and was about to continue, when she heard a burst of hearty laughter from the door. A moment later, a handsome man with a medium build walked into the room.
Inside, "Haha, Mr. Liu, Mr. Ma, how did you two get together today! Haha!"
Ma Ke couldn't help but his face changed, and he stood up subconsciously, "Haha, it's the eldest uncle! Why are you here so early today?"
"Haha, is it early? Why didn't I notice? Didn't Mr. Liu come earlier than me?" After he finished speaking, he smiled and sat next to Liu Ruyi and Ma Ke with a smile, quite like a master!
Liu Ruyi couldn't help but frown slightly, feeling, this is the real master's appearance!
"Haha, Wu Junmen! I have long admired your name!" Liu Ruyi smiled, cupped her hands to the man, and gently pointed out his identity!
This person turned out to be Ningyuan Commander-in-Chief Wu Sangui, who was famous in various movies and novels in later generations, and the largest warlord leader in the Guan Ning Army!
Wu Sangui is about in his early thirties, not tall, quite well-proportioned, with fair skin and quite handsome appearance. He is worthy of being from a family, and there is an indescribable nobility in every move he makes!
But Liu Ruyi could clearly feel that although Wu Sangui seemed to be affectionate towards him on the surface, in his heart, he was reserved and kept a distance. Obviously, he was not really interested in establishing friendship with her!
"Haha, Mr. Liu, I have heard about his name for a long time, and today I finally got to see him. Wu is also very happy! In fact, since the Battle of Pinggu last year, Wu wanted to go to Shandong to visit Mr. Liu in person, but unfortunately he has never been able to.
You need time! Fortunately, we still met here, which can be regarded as settling one of Wu's worries in his life!" Wu Sangui glanced at Liu Ruyi with a smile and said lightly.
"Wu Junmen has received the award! Wu Junmen is brave enough to win the three armies, and his reputation as a filial piety makes Ruyi more than admirable! Ruyi is very lucky to see the true appearance of Wu Junmen today!" Liu Ruyi also smiled and glanced at Wu Sangui.
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"Hahaha!" Wu Sangui suddenly laughed!
While he was interested in Liu Ruyi, Liu Ruyi was also interested in him!
In fact, Liu Ruyi's interest in him is probably much greater than his interest in Liu Ruyi!
After all, the man in front of me is one of the keys to changing China's three hundred years of history!
‘A rage for beauty!’ This is the real master!
"Brother Liu, you are indeed a wonderful man! Haha! I like it!" Wu Sangui laughed and patted Liu Ruyi on the shoulder, as if he was a big brother educating others!
Liu Ruyi's eyelids twitched inadvertently, but suddenly there was a hint of evil in her heart, and she seemed to say unintentionally: "Wu Junmen, I heard that there is a concubine named Chen in your family who is as beautiful as a fairy. I don't know her.