Outside the castle of the Daimyo's Mansion, the summit of the West Mountain.

At the top of the rocky mountain, in the early winter of December, there was already a little chill, and a cold wind blew, blowing the big tent of the Chinese army not far away.

At the end of the night, it was the darkest time before dawn.

In the big tent, Dong Ping stood on the edge of the sand table in the center, his hands propped up on the edge, and his calm gaze swept over the entire tabletop one by one.

Soon, his gaze stopped at a place on the sand table, the corners of Dong Ping's eyes only trembled slightly, and under the reflection of the oil lamp in the room, his figure was even taller.

At this time, the corners of Dong Ping's mouth already brought a hint of a smile.

However, when he stood up straight and raised his head to look at the dozen or so people gathered in the tent nearby, Dong Ping suddenly felt a sour feeling flash in his eyes.

This time, if it weren't for the fact that a dozen or so of his brothers who had died could always be loyal to him and lead the troops to meet him on time, he might not be so easy to break through.

They could have chosen to be officials in the imperial court in peace and stability, but now they have chosen to be loyal to themselves, Dong Ping sighed in his heart, no matter what, he has to win this battle!

"Big brother, how can you act better now?" Liu Yun walked over from the side, frowned and said.

"We have been attacking with artillery for more than an hour, but the walls of the Daimyo's Mansion are too thick, and the casualties of the brothers are not small.

"Brother Liu Yun is right." Shi Bao was also on the side, pointing to the terrain in the sand table, and then looked at the howling wind outside, and said in a heavy tone.

"Look at this weather, it won't be long before the wind and snow are coming, this daimyo's mansion is the northern frontier, and our troops are not well prepared for warm clothing, if it is delayed, it will have an impact on the battle."

After Shi Bao finished speaking, he just looked at Dong Ping's reaction calmly, he believed that he had said so much, Dong Ping had to consider a new way to attack the city no matter what.

After all, artillery is only an auxiliary means, and no matter how powerful the artillery is, it is impossible to determine the outcome of such a large-scale siege battle.

Moreover, now that Lu Junyi has been rescued, I believe that Dong Ping will choose to fight for a few more days as a false attack, and then gradually withdraw the main force.

At least, that's what everyone thinks now.

Dong Ping dragged his chin with his right hand, turned around the sand table, walked to the place he had just found, and stopped.

Soon, he just said in a calm tone: "Inform Brother Ling Zhen, first withdraw the artillery, let the brothers surround the city, and wind up the strong bow and crossbow, but you are not allowed to attack!"

Although the others had doubts in their hearts, they still notified Ling Zhen first, and as soon as Ling Zhen learned of the military order, he immediately asked the crossbowmen to suppress the formation, and took the opportunity to withdraw the nine artillery pieces.

The only artillery that had been blown up and had its gun mount destroyed, Ling Zhen directly ordered it to be blown up first, and then burned, no matter what, these techniques could not be known to others.

This is also what Dong Ping has explained, after all, no one knows better than Dong Ping that once an advanced invention falls into the hands of the enemy, it will be imitated sooner or later.

The officers and soldiers in the city were also relieved to see that the Liangshan army had stopped attacking the city, and immediately withdrew a batch.

At this time, in the big tent, all the generals had gathered, Dong Ping looked at all the people, and said loudly: "Everyone, the current situation has completely met the best expectations!"

"The task of the next stage is to break the Daimyo's Mansion, kill the dog official Cai Jiu and Liang Zhongshu Li Gu, and avenge the Liu Yun brothers, Lu Yuan, and the innocent people who died!"

Everyone was suddenly shocked in their hearts, they couldn't have imagined that Lu Junyi had been rescued, and Dong Ping had to decide to fight the Daimyo Mansion again!

The corners of Liu Yun's mouth twitched slightly, and he said in an excited tone: "Big brother, you don't need to remember my hatred, there are many officers and soldiers this time, and it is not impossible to deal with Cai Jiu in the future."

Others also responded, Shi Bao persuaded: "Now there are only 10,000 horses and horses of Mr. Ma and me, we can't have an advantage over the officers and soldiers, the art of war is cloud: multiple is divided, and the enemy army is defending the fortified city, and the officers and soldiers may come to the aid from other cities at any time!"

"What's more, there is Wen Huanzhang in the Central Plains in the city, in case the situation changes, we will only be divided and attacked by him, and it will definitely be unfavorable to our army at that time!" Ma Kuo also said on the side.

Dong Ping clasped his hands in front of his chest, and just sneered: "Don't worry, it's not that I'm arrogant, now, it's not certain who is in the open and who is in the dark!"

Wang Yin frowned, and said in a low tone: "Big brother, what do you mean ......?"

"Not bad!" Dong Ping's firm tone echoed in everyone's ears: "No matter what, the battle situation will definitely be in our hands, please believe me!"

Everyone was silent for a moment, and then everyone clasped their hands into fists, knelt down on one knee and said, "I'll wait for the dispatch, nothing else to say!"

"Brothers, get up and speak!" Dong Ping stepped forward with a smile and helped everyone up, and said, "When Brother Xu Ning brings the troops from Texas, we can start to act!"

Everyone nodded slightly, and it was no longer anything.

Dong Ping looked at Lin Chong and the others, and said with a smile: "Senior brother, don't you want to come and leave in a hurry?"

"I owe you a favor this time." Lin Chong laughed: "Now that you are the boss, just give the order."

Lu Junyi, Yan Qing, Wu Song and others also nodded, and they all had no opinions.

"Senior Brother Dong, I really don't know what to say this time." Lu Junyi sighed heavily and said, "I don't want us to be in Liao last time, since I didn't recognize you, anyway, this time I want to thank you for saving your life."

"Senior brother, where are you talking about this?" Dong Ping smiled and said: "Senior brother, your reputation is shocking to the world, and everyone in the rivers and lakes knows it, if I don't even come to save my own senior brother, won't I make the world laugh at the ruthless and unrighteous people?"

"Alas, it has come to this, and it is all my fault that I am obsessed with wealth." Lu Junyi sighed again and said, "So much so that Li Gu was harmed."

Speaking of this, Lu Junyi's tone suddenly became excited: "Governor Dong, as long as you can break the city and help Lu avenge this big revenge, I, Lu Junyi, will be a pawn in front of the tent from now on, and I have nothing to say!"

After speaking, Lu Junyi bent one knee and was about to kneel down.

Dong Ping's eyes were quick, and he had already supported Lu Junyi, and said loudly: "Senior brother, don't say that, no matter when it comes, we are also senior brothers, and even more brothers in life and death, no matter what you say this time, I will also help you avenge this revenge!"

Lu Junyi was full of emotion in his heart, but he sighed again and again, but he couldn't say anything.

Dong Ping called two guards and asked them to take Lu Junyi down to recuperate from his injuries, and then asked Yan Qing about some details about the Daimyo's mansion.

Yan Qing told Dong Ping one by one, including the location of the Lu Mansion and the location of important buildings in the city.

"It's just...... Xiao Gongzi him. Yan Qing sighed slightly.

Dong Ping said with a smile: "Xiao Gongzi is also tired, let him rest and rest, and think about the next future, I think we won't bother him."

"By the way, Brother Yang Lin, Brother Xue Yong, why are you here?" Dong Ping looked at the two of them and asked with a smile.

Yang Lin said with a smile: "Brother Xue and I are petty officials in this famous mansion, and we have always been dissatisfied with the oppression of the imperial court, so we naturally have to help Brother Dong Ping."

"The two of us have heard the name of Liangshan Blazing Cloud Eagle Dong Shuang for a long time." Xue Yong also smiled: "But I don't want to be the dignified Nanhou of Song Town, the two of us should naturally abandon the secret and turn to the light, brothers say yes, haha!"

Everyone laughed for a while, and Dong Ping also smiled: "The two brothers don't want to be famous, since you are willing to follow me Dong Ping, I will definitely lead you out of a new road, play a peaceful world, so that those dog officials dare not underestimate us!"

"Big brother, what should they do?" Liu Yun lowered his voice on the side and said: "Those two Huaixi boys have been staying in the tent since they came back, and we will not show up when we discuss the military aircraft, isn't it too unpleasant."

"Hehe, don't worry about them." Dong Ping waved his hand, and said loudly to everyone: "Brothers, in the past few days, we must only defend and not attack, and when the army arrives, we will solve the soldiers and horses in the city in one battle!"

"Do as you are told!"

At the same time, inside the Daimyo's house.

Liang Zhongshu and Cai Jiu had already been fished up from the dung pit, and the two of them changed their clothes, but the anger in their eyes could not be concealed at all.

"How's the thieves?"

Cai Jiu clenched his fists tightly, his brows were almost twisted into a line, and he asked impatiently: "Since they have stopped shelling, why don't they send someone out to kill Dong Shuang!"

Wang Ding's expression was obviously a little embarrassed, and he said, "This ...... Wen Shangshu said that he would hold the whole army and use the plan of encircling Wei to save Zhao. ”

"What is Wei Wei to save Zhao!" Liang Zhongshu scolded angrily: "I didn't see Cai Gongzi like this, why don't you hurry up and ask him to lead the troops out to destroy those thieves!"

"Why, two adults, it's not good to be so motivated."

Liang Zhongshu and Cai Jiu looked ahead, Wen Huanzhang had already walked over, he just sneered: "What, don't you believe in your ability?"

"I have already called the two generals, Shan Tinggui and Wei Dingguo, to attack the bandits' nest in Liangshan."

Wen Huanzhang smiled disdainfully: "The Liangshan thief army is coming from the main force more than 10,000 miles away, and the rear must be empty, I only need a partial division, plus reinforcements from nearby states and counties, I will definitely be able to destroy the thieves' den in one fell swoop!"

"The task now is to hold on, drag the main force of the Liangshan bandits, I have asked the imperial court to ambush the reinforcements in the middle of the road, if the Liangshan thieves come back to help, we will pursue all the way and ambush the people, we will definitely be able to make Dong Shuang captured!"

After Wen Huanzhang finished speaking, he just shook his hand and walked back.

"Two, this is also the meaning of the imperial court, I don't hear the words of a certain family, I advise you not to think about framing them, or go back to your home, so that you can take care of the defense in the city and settle the affected people!"

Listening to Wen Huanzhang's voice coming from a distance, Liang Zhongshu was furious and wanted to attack, but was persuaded by Cai Jiu, and the three of them finally broke up.

When Cai Jiu arrived at the Taishou Mansion, he was still angry, and asked someone to behead Wang Qing to vent his anger.

And Cai Qing and Cai Fu dotted up and down for a while, and finally fooled last night's incident.

In the evening, the 4,500 soldiers and horses led by Xu Ning had already arrived at the Daimyo's Mansion.

At this time, the officers and soldiers in the city have not been killed, and Dong Ping also ordered everyone to stand by, and the two sides just kept facing each other like this.

Everyone gathered in the big tent of the Chinese army to discuss the battle plan, and Ma Kuoxian asked: "Big brother, you have moved such a big formation, have you ever thought about what if the imperial court comes to attack Liangshan, or directly comes to make dumplings for us?"

Wang Yin also said: "Yes, big brother, although the old thief and we have an agreement, the court will always know about it."

The others were also a little uneasy, and indeed, the truth was that they were not nervous.

What if the imperial court found out about this, and the army rushed to surround it on all sides, or cut off the grain route on its side?

You know, due to the pursuit of speed, each person only carries enough grain and grass for five days now.

The rest was transported by water by the naval reserves of Chao Gai and the San Nguyen brothers, and transported by civilian merchant ships as needed at that time.

"Everyone, don't worry about this." Dong Ping clasped his hands in front of his chest, and just smiled slightly: "I can assure you that he can't send troops because of the old thief."

"I've already gotten angry with him, with the current waste emperor's skills, he doesn't send troops, and the court is just a decoration."

After Dong Ping finished speaking, his expression gradually became solemn.

At that time, if Gao Yu wants to conquer Liangshan, he will report to Gao Yu in advance, use the soldiers and horses of Dongping City to deal with Liangshan, and then let Shi Bao, who has been garrisoning Liangshan, stop for a while.

Thinking of this, the corners of Dong Ping's mouth suddenly rose slightly, and he couldn't help but look outside the camp tent, where the military flag in the distance was fluttering wantonly under the howling wind on the top of the mountain.

Hehe, this big game of chess has not yet started the first step.

"Order, Yang Zaixing and Shi Bao, Wang Yin, and Xu Ning will lead 8,000 troops, follow me to Liangshan, and the rest of the men and horses will be garrisoned here by Ma Kuan, thinking that it is a suspicious soldier, remember, you must not fight with the enemy, just drag the officers and soldiers of the Daimyo Mansion for five days, it is the first merit of this battle!"

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