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June 19.

After ups and downs, Xu Changqing finally got in touch with the main force of Ding Qirui's department on the Western Front.

Ding Qirui and the others had already crossed Heyin at this time, and it was expected that they would definitely arrive at the battlefield within ten days, and Ding Qirui also informed Xu Changqing of the news of Sun Chuanting's department at the same time.

Sun Chuanting and the others first entered the Central Plains from Shaanxi, but later encountered harassment by the branch of the Wandering People's Army, Sun Chuanting immediately changed his strategy and retreated to Shanxi, preparing to insert himself into the hinterland of Kaifeng from Weihui's mansion.

"!"

Xu Changqing suddenly couldn't hold back his spit.

I thought that Sun Chuanting was a bright and upright husband, but he was no different from Zuo Liangyu, and he wanted to use others to go to thunder.

Fortunately, Xu Changqing contacted Yang Wenyue's department yesterday, and Yang Wenyue's department was already preparing to cross the Yellow River in Yifeng at this time, and it would take five or six days to arrive.

For this, Xu Changqing was really helpless.

For Ding Qirui, including Sun Chuanting and Yang Wenyue, the Displaced People's Army may still be a minor trouble at this time, and they don't realize the seriousness of the matter at all.

Truly.

In the past, it was common for a few hundred officers and soldiers to run away after tens of thousands of displaced people, and the combat strength and equipment of the two sides were not on the same level at all.

However, time has changed!

At this time, the exile army had already really grown up through countless combat experiences with the officers and soldiers.

Historically, the battle of Zhuxian Town was the turning point of the core!

After Zhu Xianzhen, the official army no longer had the strength to take the initiative to encircle and suppress the exile army, so they could only be pressed on the ground by the exile army and rubbed and exploded.

Until Sun Chuanting Tongguan was defeated, the Ming Dynasty was completely finished.

At this time, the Wandering Army had already built a large number of fortifications around the model army camp, including the vicinity of Zhuxian Town.

Xu Changqing's strength is limited at this time, even if he has the heart, he is powerless to stop it.

According to this state of affairs, it will take ten days and eight days to wait for the main force of the Ming army to come over and fill in and rest these fortifications alone.

But Li Zicheng and Liu Zongmin are as good as monkeys, will they give the main force of the Ming army so much time?

The answer, of course, is no!

At this time, the situation of the imperial court regarding the battle of Zhu Xianzhen was actually on the verge of defeat.

The only fortunate thing is that the wandering army does not have many cavalry at this time, and it is difficult to run too far.

Otherwise, if they do it directly on the road and 'attack halfway', it will really explode."

Although things are helpless, life still has to go on.

Xu Changqing could only increase his efforts to emphasize the danger of this battle in his reply to them, and let them be more careful and face up to the exiled army.

……

In the evening, a light rain fell in the sky.

The rain fluttered one after another, dispersing the hot and dry heat, and the slightest coolness reflected in the world.

On the viewing platform, a solid roof had been erected at this time, and Xu Changqing stood here, quietly looking at the camp of the Wandering People's Army in the rain.

Li Yan is still quite capable.

Although Xu Changqing has not launched a surprise attack on them in the past few days, his defense is still meticulous, layer upon layer, and there are many people on duty on each floor, as well as old battalion soldiers patrolling.

In this state, Xu Changqing has no good way to sneak attack.

In the direction of Zhuxian Town on the west side, they have dug out several huge trenches and piled up several large earthen walls.

They didn't garrison in Zhuxian Town, but this-stirring stick-like isolation was already revealed.

At this time, there were almost no residents in Zhuxian Town, except for a few old people who really couldn't walk and were unwilling to leave, but all those who had the ability had already left this land of right and wrong.

Judging from the current situation, the confrontation is almost a foregone conclusion!

Although this is more in line with Xu Changqing's interests, it is obviously extremely detrimental to the overall situation.

"Whew."

Xu Changqing let out a long breath, and didn't bother to think about it again.

Good words can't convince damned ghosts!

If it is really because of Ding Qirui's mistakes that the overall situation changes, even if the imperial court does not pursue their responsibilities, Xu Changqing will never let them go!

Back in the tent, Chu Xue had already prepared dinner and waited for Xu Changqing for a long time.

Whether it is an expedition or not, even if it is Xu Changqing's food, it is just a general situation.

The staple food is steamed bread, of course, just coarse steamed bread.

The main course is a salted fish stew with wild vegetable soup, a plate of scrambled eggs, and a sautéed bamboo shoot.

Salted fish stewed wild vegetable soup This is the standard configuration, and all the sons and daughters of the model army, including auxiliary soldiers and people, are basically the same recipe, the difference is only in the amount.

But scrambled eggs are Xu Changqing's prerogative.

As for the fried bamboo shoots, it was the first snow to add vegetables to Xu Changqing, and she specially asked people to dig in the bamboo forest in the back mountain today.

No way.

The foundation is shallow, the foundation is thin, and the only thing Xu Changqing can handle at this time is salted fish.

However, at this time, listening to the crackling rain in the tent, coupled with the graceful Yiren in front of him, Xu Changqing's mood soon became clearer.

While teasing Chu Xue and admiring her red face, he was also thinking about how to improve the army's recipes.

In the future, there will definitely be no shortage of such expeditions.

But apart from food, other dishes are simply not guaranteed.

This also reminded Xu Changqing of a specialty of his hometown in later generations: crispy fish!

It is to steam the fish and then season it with various seasonings, not to mention the deliciousness, and it can also be stored in cans.

Xu Changqing definitely didn't have a tin can.

Even if there is iron, it can't reach the level of vacuum packaging.

But if it is sealed with a porcelain jar, it is not difficult to do.

Moreover, it is definitely a good deal, and it can be considered an ironclad supplier of munitions.

Thinking about it, Xu Changqing smiled: "Sister, do you want to make money?" ”

"Make money?"

Chu Xue was stunned, a little unable to keep up with Xu Changqing's train of thought, Xu Changqing's brain circuit was a little too fast.

Fortunately, in these days of intimate contact, Chu Xue got to know Xu Changqing more and more, and suddenly glanced at Xu Changqing with disgust: "Changqing, you, do you have any ghost ideas again?" ”

Xu Changqing smiled and told Chu Xue about the canned crispy fish, "Sister, you haven't thought about what business you will do in the future in order to accompany me these days, right?" How about I give you all this business? ”

Chu Xue's pretty face suddenly turned red, happy and shy, she had been learning business with the Yang family for several years, and naturally knew that the crispy fish as a supply for military supplies would definitely be indispensable to profit at that time.

After a while, he nodded and said, "Changqing, I, I'm afraid that I won't be able to do it well." ”

Xu Changqing laughed: "Sister, how can you not do well?" Did you know that when I was a kid, I loved to eat your pastries. It's a pity, at that time, some people didn't look down on us, and they didn't hesitate to make it for us to eat. ”

Chu Xueqiao's face couldn't help but turn redder, and she glanced at Xu Changqing angrily, "Who told you to always tease me at that time!" ”

As she spoke, her gaze at Xu Changqing became more and more gentle: "Changqing, do you like to eat the pastries I made?" ”

Xu Changqing smiled and grabbed Chu Xue's jade hand: "Of course, sister." I can't get enough food in my life. ”

As he spoke, the atmosphere between the two became more subtle, and the temperature in the air began to change somewhat.

Xu Changqing also realized at this time that the time was almost ripe, even if she couldn't really do anything, she could already study hard......

Xu Changqing hugged Chu Xue's slender waist, and was about to give her a detailed explanation of the method of crispy fish first, so that this girl was more relaxed, at this time, there was a personal soldier outside the door to report: "Marshal, Zuo Menggeng, the son of the general of the Ping Thief, is here." Their vanguard had already crossed the river, and there were two or three hundred of them. ”

"Huh?"

Xu Changqing's brows suddenly furrowed.

Before, Xu Changqing already knew the news of Zuo Mengeng's northward trip, and he stayed on the south bank for a lot of nights, but they only arrived in Xihua last night, and Xu Changqing didn't expect Zuo Mengeng to come so quickly!

What's going on?

Next to him, Chu Xue's relaxed mind couldn't help but lift it all at once, but he didn't expect something to happen again at this time.

However, Chu Xue understood her position very well, and she would definitely not be pampered, but she just looked at Xu Changqing worriedly and did not speak.

Xu Changqing also came back to his senses at this time, and said with a smile: "First rest in the big tent arranged for Zuo Gongzi, and I'll see him later!" ”

"Yes!"

After the soldiers left, Chu Xue said: "Changqing, don't be weird, hurry up and eat." ”

Seeing that Chu Xue put out her sister's shelf, Xu Changqing was in high spirits, but obviously refused to let her go, and said with a smile: "Sister, you feed me." ”

“……”

Chu Xue suddenly glanced at Xu Changqing helplessly, but she didn't want to delay Xu Changqing's time, so she could only do it.

……

A quarter of an hour later, Xu Changqing saw Zuo Mengeng again.

Zuo Mengeng, who is dressed in military uniform, is much more powerful than when he was in Qingzhou, quite capable, and has a calm momentum.

Seeing Xu Changqing coming, Zuo Mengeng hurriedly knelt down on one knee respectfully and saluted: "I've seen uncle." ”

Xu Changqing smiled: "Brother Zuo, we are old acquaintances, no need to be polite, please get up quickly." ”

Seeing Xu Changqing's soft attitude, Zuo Mengeng also relaxed a little, and got up with a smile.

The two exchanged a few words, recalled their acquaintance in Qingzhou, and sprayed the uninteresting Kong Gongzi for a while, and Zuo Mengeng paused slightly.

Xu Changqing smiled and said, "Brother Zuo, between you and my brothers, politeness is different." What happened to the main side of the general of the thief, and when will it reach the battlefield? ”

Zuo Mengeng came back to his senses and said with a smile: "Uncle, my father has passed the True Yang, and he is about to arrive at Runing Mansion, and within ten days, he will almost be able to reach the battlefield." However, there are more than 100,000 of us, and when the time comes, we will have to worry about the affairs of the river boat. ”

"Hehe, it's nature. General Ping Thief is the pillar of my Ming Dynasty, and it is also my honor to be able to work with General Ping Thief. ”

After laughing for a while, he reached some simple agreements, seeing that Xu Changqing's attitude had been very soft, Zuo Mengeng also relaxed a lot, and said with a smile: "Uncle, I don't know, what are your prospects for this battle?" ”

Xu Changqing also came to the spirit in an instant, Zuo Mengeng's attitude is a bit interesting.

After a moment, he was also a lot more solemn, and said: "Although the thieves used to suffer from scabies, but before I fought against the thieves, I found that their combat power was not weak. This does not bode well! Brother Zuo, you have to talk to General Ping Thief about this matter, you must make more preparations, this battle is not easy to fight! ”

Zuo Mengeng didn't expect Xu Changqing to value thieves so much, originally, he thought that this was all a merit and could help him be knighted.

But Xu Changqing said this, Zuo Mengeng didn't dare to slack off, and nodded and smiled: "Uncle, my father sent a lowly post here this time, mainly because there is a big event, and I want to discuss with you, uncle." ”

Xu Changqing faintly felt some of Zuo Menggeng's meaning, and said quietly: "Brother Zuo, please speak." ”

Zuo Mengeng hurriedly smiled: "That's the case, uncle, you also know that in our Daming, all aspects of the factions are complicated, and many times the reason why there are various problems in the army is because of internal bites." You are famous all over the world, and your pride is known all over the world, what my father means, can we form an alliance? ”

Saying that, Zuo Mengeng hurriedly smiled again: "Of course, you can rest assured that you are loyal and righteous." If we form an alliance, it is equal and mutually beneficial, and we will never do anything that makes Zhongyi Bo embarrassed, I only hope that we can jointly exterminate the plague of thieves and return my name Lang Lang Heshan. ”

Looking at Zuo Menggeng's humble appearance, Xu Changqing had completely understood the meaning of this guy.

These two men want to use this battle to ask for a noble body.

Although Xu Changqing is very disdainful of Zuo Liangyu's father and son, this is by no means a bad thing, at least at this time.

If Zuo Liangyu is willing to die in this battle of Zhuxian Town, he still has a lot of hope of winning.

Even if you can't completely annihilate Li Zicheng, at least you can hit him hard!

After a while, Xu Changqing said: "Brother Zuo, with all due respect, it's okay to form an alliance, but what can General Ping Thief give me?" ”

Zuo Mengeng said confidently: "Uncle, the lowly father and son can't give you an accurate promise at this time, but there is a sister in the lowly position, whose name is Mengmei." Although she is not from my left family, my father has always regarded her as his own, and he has always regarded her as his own sister. In order to show the sincerity of my father and son, I can be the master of Mengmei Xu to my uncle! ”

"Huh...?"

Xu Changqing was stunned.