Liu Xingming can be regarded as a wake-up call to Zhu Youlang, why didn't he think of the granary.

If it can be harnessed, the benefits will be enormous.

Once the Qing army runs out of food, the morale of the army will collapse in an instant.

No matter how many soldiers there are, it won't help.

On the contrary, the more soldiers there are, the more the harm of food shortages will be magnified, and the collapse of the army's morale will be certain.

It's just that the granary is often in the heart of the city, if it was in the past, it would be almost impossible to destroy the granary, but now that Zhu Youlang has a hot air balloon, it is not difficult to turn decay into magic.

"I've decided to give you an important mission."

Zhu Youlang thought about it again and again and made a decision.

"Please command Your Majesty, and the ministers are willing to serve Your Majesty!"

"The task of destroying the granary of Dongyu is entrusted to you. I want it to be burned to ashes, and no particles will be left! ”

Zhu Youlang's eyes were full of murderous aura, and he said loudly.

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In Baling City, Zhou Peigong personally ascended to the top of the city surrounded by a group of officials.

He glanced at it and wondered, "What do the thieves mean by besieging but not attacking?" ”

It is said that the grain stored in Baling City is enough to eat for a year.

Fighting with the Qing army, thinking too much, right?

Even if the Ming army took Yiling and Xiangyang, it would be impossible to move all the grain in the city as food for the marching army.

According to Zhou Peigong's estimate, the Ming army's grain and grass were only enough for three months, and at least one month for consumption.

Long-term attrition is obviously a loss for the Ming army.

Siege for reinforcements?

It's not like that.

First of all, the Qing army in Huguang was basically concentrated in the north, and the troops in Wuchang accounted for about half.

This time, Zhou Peigong reinforced Baling, and brought a lot of troops from Wuchang.

The Governor probably won't be sending any more reinforcements anytime soon.

So this article can also be excluded.

It seems that the actions of the Ming army are really a bit unpredictable.

When things go wrong, there must be demons, and Zhou Peigong is the best at thinking about people's hearts.

In his opinion, this is very unusual.

"Mr. Zhou, this official thinks that the thief is bluffing, so don't be afraid!"

Wei Xiannian smiled and said: "Isn't it good to consume it like this, if the thief doesn't attack, we won't take the initiative to attack." That's it! Let's see who can't bear it first! ”

Zhou Peigong frowned and said, "The more this is the case, the more unsteady I am in my heart." I always feel that the thief is going to make a big move. ”

Although he didn't know what the purpose of the Ming army was, Zhou Peigong just had an intuition that the Ming army would definitely do something.

This feeling of uncertainty made him fidget.

"Patrol vigilance! I've heard that thieves like to dig tunnels, and I'm afraid they want to hide from the world. ”

After thinking about it, Zhou Peigong could only think of this one reason.

It takes time to dig tunnels, often more than half a month.

The Ming army besieged but did not attack, most likely to cover the excavation of tunnels.

However, Zhou Peigong would not give the Ming army this opportunity.

It was wishful thinking to dig a tunnel under his nose.

"There's no need for Mr. Zhou to spend here all the time. You might as well go back and rest first, and I'll inform Mr. Zhou as soon as there is any movement. ”

Wei Xiannian said flatteringly.

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The Ming army was indeed digging the ground, but not to dig tunnels, but to blow up the city walls.

Zhu Youlang has always wanted to perfect the set of tactics of the coffin bombing the city. But the Gangneung defender surrendered outright, frustrating his plan.

Finally, the Baling Qing army decided to hold on, and Zhu Youlang certainly would not miss such a good opportunity.

As for the plan of the hot air balloon surprise attack to destroy the granary, it can be parallel, and it does not affect each other.

Now Zhu Youlang has a complete set of coffins in his hands, and if he doesn't give it a try, he will be too sorry for himself.

"Your Majesty, is the tunnel still dug like last time?"

Li Dingguo obviously didn't have much confidence in the coffin bombing the city, and asked with a little weakness.

"Well, the tunnel is still so digg, it's not the tunnel that the problem is the coffin."

Zhu Youlang still had a clear understanding of the essence of the problem, and he said in a deep voice: "Don't be in a hurry, it's best to wait until the backyard of Dongyu catches fire." ”

Compared to when they first set out, the Ming army is now confident from top to bottom.

This is, of course, because the Ming army won successive battles and conquered the city all the way.

Confidence is accumulated, and now in the eyes of the soldiers of the Ming army, Donglu is nothing more than that.

The combat power is average, greedy for life and afraid of death, and even surrenders without a fight.

I really don't know how Dongyu's combat power is blown out.

What impressed them the most about this crusade was His Majesty the Emperor.

The Son of Heaven's grasp of the overall situation is perfect, and the just right layout allows Dongyu to fall into the trap without knowing it.

It was too late for Dongyu to react.

This feeling of pressing step by step is secretly refreshing.

"Your Majesty, I heard that Dongyu has a sailor in Dongting Lake. If defeated, will they flee by boat? ”

The Dongting Lake Water Division can be described as the elite of the Guangqing Army in the whole lake.

Baling is next to Dongting Lake, and if the Qing army is defeated, it can indeed be transferred in time.

With the scale of the Dongting Lake Water Division, it can even transfer all the tens of thousands of Qing troops in the city.

"King Jin is right, this is a hidden danger."

Dongting Lake is not as good as the Yangtze River, and blocking the river bank can lock the retreat of the Qing army.

Dongting Lake was so large that the Qing army could flee in all directions.

If you wait until the Qing army runs away, the Ming army will definitely not be able to catch up if you pursue it.

If you want to put an end to this hidden danger, you must plan ahead of the rainy day.

"I think we can send a detachment to destroy the Dongyu Water Division in a two-pronged manner."

"Your Majesty is wise, but I don't know if Your Majesty has any ideas about the selection of this commander?"

"I think Linguo Gong is very suitable."

Hao Shaoqi, He Zhen, Liu Tichun, Yuan Zongdi and other generals were left by Zhu Youlang in Yunyang, Xiangyang, Yiling, Jiangling and other important towns to garrison.

Now the generals around Zhu Youlang, except for Li Dingguo, only Li Laiheng remains. As for Dang Shousu, although he is a fierce general, he is not very suitable for leading troops alone, and is more suitable for playing the role of a vanguard.

Tiger Benjun Zhu Youlang is absolutely going to stay by his side, and Li Laiheng seems to be the only choice.

"Your Majesty is wise, and the Duke of Linguo is brave and good at fighting. It's just that... It's just that he's really good at water warfare? ”

Li Dingguo's worries are not unreasonable.

Li Laiheng's station in Kuidong is Xingshan County.

Xingshan is not near the water, but deep in the mountains.

Compared with Wushan Liu Tichun, Dachang Yuan Zongdi, Daning He Zhen, etc., Li Laiheng's experience in water warfare is indeed not so rich.

But in fact, if you think about it carefully, in the previous several sieges of Chongqing organized by the coalition forces organized by Wen'an, Li Laiheng participated in them, and Xingshan sent the most troops among the thirteen.

Therefore, Li Laiheng has experience in water warfare, but he is not as rich as Yuan Zongdi and Liu Tichun.

"At the moment, only Linguo Gong is suitable for commanding troops. I still believe in Master Wen's vision. ”

Zhu Youlang mentioned Wen Anzhi's old post to remind Li Dingguo.

How could Li Dingguo not understand?

"Your Majesty is wise, but the minister is too worried."

Li Dingguo said with some shame.

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