On the Jinju side, King Qin's army has all pulled out the camp and left. Lu Xiangsheng was a little regretful that the mule and horse carts collected in the surrounding state cities could only transport about 3,500 troops.

If you only rely on this little force, no matter how elite the selected foot soldiers are, they will not be able to snatch food from the tiger's mouth and save the people of the Ming Dynasty.

What worries Lu Xiangsheng and others is that judging from the news that they did not receive back at night, the leader of Jianyu seemed to expect that the Ming army would pursue, so even if they were carrying more than 400,000 people and animals, their marching speed was about the same as if they were not coerced.

From following the Jianyu march route at night without receiving returns, the Jianyu Tartars were very ruthless to those Ming people, whipped with leather whips, backward, really unable to walk, sick, lame, etc., all of them were killed with a knife and shocked other Ming people who had to grit their teeth and hurry.

Judging from the comparison of the marching speed of the two sides, whether it was Lu Xiangsheng, Hong Chengchou, Sun Chuanting and others, they couldn't help but have doubts about the previously formulated countermeasures. The army could not get in front of the Jianyu army, and everything was empty talk. How good is that?

Looking at Lu Xiangsheng's worried appearance, Hong Chengchou sighed and said, "This is also something that can't be helped, it's really beyond my power!" We can only do our best and watch the destiny of heaven! ”

Sun Chuanting also nodded and said: "It's a pity that I don't have enough Ming cavalry, otherwise, there would be no such problem!" ”

"Alas, it's all because the official was impulsive before!" When Lu Xiangsheng heard this, he also sighed and said, "In the past, the official and Jianyu fought to the death, and later they defended Jiajiazhuang, and the more than 5,000 war horses under their command were almost lost. Otherwise, there will be 5,000 more people, and if they are pulled by carts, they will be able to transport a little more foot soldiers. ”

Seeing that these three coaches were helpless, Wang Chengen suddenly interjected and said, "Why don't you report to the Beijing division in a hurry and let the emperor think of a way?" ”

As soon as they heard what he said, the three coaches shook their heads in unison, obviously feeling useless.

I heard Sun Chuanting explain to him: "Jianyu is heading north, even if we report to Jingshi quickly and then react, from the perspective of time, it will be too late!" ”

"yes!" Hong Chengchou also nodded and echoed, "Besides, to solve the current problem, the first is to send troops to block Jianyu in front. This is impossible, there is no army to shoot in the north at the moment! The second is to mobilize enough animal power to transport troops, but even if enough animal power can be raised, it is impossible in time! ”

Hearing the words of the two of them, Lu Jiude and the other prison soldiers who followed on the side also shook their heads one by one and sighed silently.

They all thought in their hearts that Jian Yu had obviously plundered the experience, and even if his side had the intention to chase the enemy, he would not be able to rob people.

"Whatever!" Lu Xiangsheng suddenly strengthened himself a little, clasped his fists and saluted in the direction of Jingshi, "The emperor's trust, we can only do our best." Now the plan is to continue to pursue the Jianyu army and see if we can bite and drag their tails! ”

This method is actually useless. Judging from the return of not collecting at night, Jianyu obviously expected this again, so he arranged heavy troops in the second half of the team, and they were all cavalry, scattering far away, and there was no chance for the Ming army to sneak attack, even if it was a strong attack, it was basically impossible.

However, as Lu Xiangsheng said, knowing that there is no chance, he still has to keep up, otherwise the emperor will not be able to explain.

Therefore, after Lu Xiangsheng finished speaking, Hong Chengchou and the others all agreed, and they prepared to return to their respective armies.

But at this moment, suddenly a fast horse galloped in. Looking at it from a distance, he immediately recognized it as a brocade guard wearing a black flying fish suit. Needless to say, it must have come by order.

When Wang Chengen saw it, he couldn't help but be overjoyed and said: "Everyone, I don't know if the emperor has good news again!" ”

He has experience, and every time the emperor's will comes, it brings good news.

The most impressive time was that after the Gao Qi Diving Station received Lu Xiangsheng, the morale of the army was low and there was no combat power. At that time, he had exactly the same idea as everyone else, the court had no money, and there were too many casualties here. In this case, there is really no solution. As now, I feel that there is no way.

However, that time, the emperor sent someone to deliver the decree, that is, to send money. The money was raised by the emperor's idea, and it also included Wang Chengen's own share. From this, he was not unimpressed. Because of this, he has more confidence in the emperor than others. In the eyes of some people, it can even be said that it is a bit of blind trust.

After Wang Chengen's voice, everyone couldn't help but lift their spirits a little, but thinking about it, it seemed that it was impossible to solve the current predicament, so the mood dropped a little.

Lu Xiangsheng's face was grim, and he said to the left and right: "Let's go and greet us!" ”

In fact, they had only walked a short distance before the knight of the brocade guard had already galloped in. The army on the side of the road was still advancing, and the soldiers turned their heads to look at the Jinyi guards who were flying towards as they walked, and they were all curious, not knowing what they were here for.

I saw that the Jinyi guard headed by him was a general banner, and under the banner of the boss, after seeing the officials in the big red scarlet robes, Le Ma stopped, and then shouted loudly: "The emperor has decreed that Wen'an, Baoding, Bazhou and Gu'an in front have all collected mules and carriages from the whole city to go south." In addition, more than 8,000 horses were collected from Jingshi, and they were also being sent along the way. Lu Shangshu looks at it, and if there are other needs, he can also put it forward as soon as possible. ”

......Hearing this, this large group of civil officials and military supervisors were immediately stupid, they never imagined that the will conveyed by the Jinyi Guard was actually a problem of animal power that they urgently needed.

"Haha!" Wang Chengen was the first to come back to his senses, and he simply got carried away and said, "Look, let's just say it, the emperor must have a way!" See, does the emperor have a way? Isn't that okay? Haha......"

"The emperor is wise!" As soon as Lu Jiude and the others heard this, they subconsciously began to agree, but after they quickly came back to their senses, they said sincerely, "The emperor's clever plan is really just looking up!" ”

Hearing that this group of eunuchs was praising the emperor there, Lu Xiangsheng and the others finally came back to their senses from the shock, and they were all overjoyed. Lu Xiangsheng didn't have time to follow the exclamation, but immediately asked the Jinyi Wei General Banner some detailed questions, and then immediately held an emergency military meeting on horseback.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the emperor has helped us solve the problem of animal power, and it has far exceeded our expectations." Lu Xiangsheng's voice was full of excitement, and he said loudly, "In this way, this official thinks about slightly modifying our previous strategy against prisoners!" ”

"Yes, you must make good use of this opportunity, you can't waste it!" Sun Chuanting also keenly seized the opportunity and immediately agreed.

Hong Chengchou stroked his beard excitedly, shook his head and said: "False and real, real and false, the leader of Jianyu would never have imagined that there would be such a thing, hehe, even we can't think of it, they will definitely miscalculate!" ”

"Hey, my lords, don't play dumb riddles!" When Wang Chengen heard this, he was a little anxious, and hurriedly said, "Our family doesn't understand, what should our army do next?" ”

Lu Xiangsheng actually had a rough draft at this time, so he immediately began to introduce it, after all, the battle plan had to be approved by the supervising army.

So, soon, from the commander's side, military orders began to spread one after another.

The generals of the various armies, including the general soldiers, deputy generals, guerrillas, etc., were all in a hurry to rush back to the side of the commander of the Chinese army. Then the generals became excited, and immediately returned to their respective armies, and immediately ordered the whole army to begin a rapid march.

In this regard, those low-level generals who did not go couldn't help but be very worried, and hurriedly reminded the commander-in-chief: "General, if you march in such a hurry, even if you catch up with Jianlu, how can you have the spare strength to fight with Jianlu?" General, think twice! ”

"You think Ben doesn't know?" The reply of the chief general is basically the same, "Shangshu and the governor will not know?" Although you can rest assured, just follow the military order, and there will be no problem! ”

Regarding the battle plan, it is still necessary to keep it secret from the bottom, so after reaching the level of the main general, the others do not know the things that Emperor Chongzhen has prepared for them.

On the side of the Yongwei Battalion, it was even more depressing. The order passed down from above turned out to be that about 3,000 troops should take off their armor and robes, exchange them with the mandarin duck robes of ordinary soldiers, and then be hurried on the road.

These soldiers could not disobey the military order, and while scolding their mothers in their hearts, they complied, and then they were urged to march in a hurry.

And the surrounding state capitals also received a military order from Lu Xiangsheng, asking the local guard to report immediately, no matter how many troops there are. Even the military order also mentions that if the number is too small, or there are too many old and weak, let the ordinary people wear mandarin duck battle robes to rush there, and if there is a violation of the order, the local generals will not be pardoned.

With the issuance of this order, the state capitals also jumped up. They are a little confused, what is the use of these patchwork guards, going to the battlefield, giving away heads? But although they couldn't figure it out, they could still feel the murderous aura in the military order. In particular, Lu Xiangsheng holds the sword of Shang Fang in his hand, commands the army of the king of Qin, and is fighting against the captives, if he kills a few people who disobey the military order, he will not have any scruples at all.

On the side of King Qin's army, Lu Xiangsheng was saying goodbye to Hong Chengchou and Sun Chuanting. Seeing that he said to Hong Chengchou and Sun Chuanting with a very serious attitude: "The two are the main force in this war, how many Ming people can be rescued, and live up to the emperor's holy will, everything will be entrusted to the two!" ”

At this moment, although Hong Chengchou and Sun Chuanting had different personalities, they both had serious faces, and replied in unison: "Don't worry, this soldier can't live up to the holy will, take care!" ”

"Take care!" Lu Xiangsheng nodded, sincerely wished, and then watched the two of them turn over and get on their horses without hesitation, and quickly whip away.

After seeing them disappear from view, Lu Xiangsheng sighed in his heart. In fact, he is more suitable to go to the front, as a soldier, to lead the Ming army and Jianyu to fight. However, he is the coach after all, and if he goes to the front and does not show up for a long time, Jianyu should be suspicious.

As a result, Lu Xiangsheng, Hong Chengchou and Sun Chuanting worked together to start an unprecedented war with the support of Emperor Chongzhen.

During this time, it can be said that the Ming army was very busy. On the official road to the north, countless Ming troops were running forward, and their equipment was transported by mule and horse-drawn carts. The speed of the march was unprecedented. The animal power of the army was used as much as possible, and it was not cherished at all. When they arrived at the next city, the Ming soldiers would be surprised to find that there were more mule and horse-drawn carts ready to be here. Then he replaced the mule and horse-drawn cart, which was no longer able to walk, and continued north.

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On the east side of the road for hundreds of miles, there is also a large team marching, along the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, and one is heading north.

The canal is frozen and cannot be navigated, but it just happens to be a natural signpost, as long as you keep walking along the riverbank. The flow of people one by one, most of them were Ming people, and in the middle of their ranks, it was the Jianyu infantry army watching. If the people of the Ming Dynasty can't walk, they will be whipped over, shouting and scolding to drive the people of the Ming Dynasty to continue walking. If you can't walk anymore, and the whip is useless, then you can cut it with a knife or a shot, and it doesn't matter whether the person is dead or not, you drag it and throw it on the ice of the canal, and after struggling for a while, you don't move again.

At this time, the lives of the people of the Ming Dynasty were not worth anything at all, and they were not even as good as the animals that pulled the materials and property. As soon as the animals found that they could no longer pull, the tartars would lighten the contents of the cart, or let the animals pull aside and feed them something to eat.

Jianzhong Army, Dolgon and others rode forward on horseback, and did not hide in the caravan carriage. This cold is nothing to these robbers who were born in Liaodong.

They rode on horses and watched the Ming people being thrown into the canal ice like garbage, but they didn't seem to see it, or they didn't care about it as if it was a normal thing. Between them, they were talking.

I heard Dolgon say to Hauge: "Listen to Yue Tuo's report, there are more and more Ming troops following behind, and you are also ready to lead the cavalry of the headquarters to the rear to defend the point." ”

"What's there to guard against?" When Hauge heard this, he said with a little dissatisfaction, "Now that he has 10,000 cavalry in his hands, can the Ming army still climb to the sky?" ”

Hearing this, Dolgon squinted at him and said, "Don't forget, the boss is that Lu Xiangsheng." Haven't you learned about his bravery? ”

As soon as he heard this, Hauge's face suddenly turned the color of pig liver, and he couldn't help but curse in his heart: You didn't order to leave, or Lao Tzu would have kicked Lu Xiangsheng's head as a ball!

Dolgon didn't care what he thought in his heart, and continued: "The Yongwei battalion is now under the command of Lu Xiangsheng, plus the Qin soldiers, not to be underestimated, be careful to sail the ship of ten thousand years, and bring these animals back to Liaodong, it is a great achievement, don't be sloppy!" ”

Having said that, even if Hauge didn't want to, he had to carry out the order of General Mukden, so he had to leave.

At this moment, a fast horse came galloping in front of him, apparently reporting something from the striker's side.