In view of the upcoming war with the Later Jin, Sun Chengzong further suggested in the recital that Liaodong must prepare for war from now on, and everywhere needs to be fortified and cleared.

Sun Chengzong believed that those strongholds that did not have the conditions to hold on must be abandoned as soon as possible. Evacuate people and materials into those fortified cities on the Ningyuan defensive line, and be fully prepared to hold on.

In Sun Chengzong's view, although Nurhachi's Eight Banners Army was strong in field battles, siege was their weakness.

What's more, the old slave will only send troops and horses after the autumn harvest. With the weather in Liaodong, as long as the Ming army held out for a period of time and held out until it snowed, Houjin would definitely retreat.

Sun Chengzong believed that only after the baptism of blood in the defensive battle could the Guan Ning army give up the illusion of peaceful coexistence with the Houjin, force the Guan Ning army to recover the lost blood, and become a predatory tiger again.

In this battle, as long as the work of clearing the field is done, and then the Ningyuan defense line is guarded, so that Houjin cannot grab the materials, and Nurha will work in vain, then everything in Liaodong will still be within Sun Chengzong's strategic concept.

For this reason, Sun Chengzong would rather give up all his titles and return to his hometown by himself.

Sun Chengzong only hoped that his resignation would restore the unity of the imperial court and Liaodong and fight the battle against Houjin.

Daming really can't afford to lose anymore.

If you lose again, you can really only give up Liaodong and retreat to Shanhaiguan.

In the recital, Sun Chengzong wrote his plan clearly and clearly. The reasons for doing various things and the steps to do them are also clear at a glance.

The whole plan seems to be very feasible and the success rate seems to be extremely high.

However, Wei Zhongxian knew very well in his heart.

All of this that Sun Chengzong envisioned was only a written plan.

There is still a hurdle in the real Liaodong that cannot be bypassed.

That's - Liaodong Guanning Army!

Sun Chengzong's plan was to clear the wilderness, withdraw all the small strongholds that could not be held, and withdraw all the men and materials into the Ningyuan defense line.

How could Guan Ningjun agree to this plan. How could they agree!

According to this plan, all the estates of the Guanning Army are being evacuated, and this is bound to directly affect the fundamental interests of the Guanning Army.

Isn't it because of these that Guan Ningjun turned his face with Sun Chengzong?

Wei Zhongxian didn't think that those military leaders would listen to him honestly.

If Guan Ningjun can't be settled, Sun Chengzong's plan will be a piece of waste paper, which is useless at all.

But this plan has been put on the list in front of the Emperor of the Apocalypse, how dare Wei Zhongxian not use it.

What's more, Wei Zhongxian couldn't come up with a better plan than this.

Father-in-law Wei was in turmoil for a while.

Zhu Youzhen and his entourage were led by Xu Guangqi, followed the bumpy and rugged road, passed through the tattered city gate, and walked into Dong'an County.

Looking at the momentum of their group, several old guards guarding the door in Dong'an County didn't even get up, and still hid lazily in the shade.

Gate tax? It seems that this kind of car fat and strong is not something they can provoke.

Zhu Youzhen glanced at the lazy old men from the car window.

Hehe, those are really old soldiers, all with long beards, and they look like they are in their 50s.

Seeing them, Zhu Youzhen remembered a joke in his previous life: said that the security guard who watched the gate was 70 years old, so how old was the thief who could be caught by him?

Shaking his head with a smile, Zhu Youzhen was even more disappointed in Dong'an County.

It is a good thing that such weapons can withstand bandits.

The county seat of Dong'an is really small, and there is only one street in the city. Fortunately, although the sparrow is small, the five organs are complete. There are a variety of shops on the street.

Seeing the signboard of the ready-to-wear shop on the street, Zhu Youzhen called Wang Chengen.

"Wang Mixan, you take them to the ready-to-wear store to buy clothes, and each of them buys a suit. Don't feel sorry for the money. Zhu Youzhen pointed at Zhang Zhidu and those guards.

"After buying, take them to the restaurant to eat some good local food." Looking at the sky, Zhu Youzhen added: "After eating, let's find a place to stay, I guess we won't be able to leave today." ”

Turning around, Zhu Youzhen began to pry Zhang Zhidu: "Go and go, go and change your clothes with Wang, don't swagger in front of Lonely, Lonely's eyes are dizzy." You can rest assured, Lone will not run. ”

Looking carefully into the distance, this small county town that can be seen at a glance, Zhang Zhidu followed Wang Chengen with confidence.

After sending away those guards, Xu Guangqi took Zhu Youzhen to a mansion with a familiar way.

"Your Highness, this is where I lived when I was in Dong'an. The owner of this family is surnamed Huang, and he is a talented person. Xu Guangqi introduced Zhu Youzhen and stepped forward to call the door.

When he arrived at the door, Xu Guangqi was stunned.

The gate turned out to be the iron general's door, and there was no one at home.

"Go, ask around and ask what's going on in this house?" Seeing Xu Guangqi stunned in front of the door, Zhu Youzhen casually ordered Chu Tianxing.

"Don't stay long, sir, maybe Huang Xiucai went out." Seeing that Xu Guangqi's face was a little unswerving, Zhu Youzhen comforted him and said.

"Your Highness doesn't know. This Huang Xiucai has an old mother and a pair of children in his family, and there are 7 or 8 people in the whole family plus slaves.

His mother had inconvenient legs and never went out. Even if Huang Xiucai goes out, his wife will definitely take care of his mother-in-law and children at home, and there will never be no one at home. Xu Guangqi explained to Zhu Youzhen in annoyance.

"Maybe their whole family has gone to visit relatives." Zhu Youzhen guessed irresponsibly.

Without waiting for Xu Guangqi to speak again, Chu Tianxing ran back.

"Your Highness, my subordinates have inquired clearly. Something happened to this one. I heard that Huang Xiucai borrowed someone else's Yinzi money, but he couldn't pay it back later, so he could only go out of the house. Now the whole family is back in the countryside. Chu Tianxing quickly told the news he had found.

"Country?" Zhu Youzhen looked at Xu Guangqi, "Sir, do you know Huang Xiucai's home in the countryside?" ”

"Huang Xiucai's home in the countryside? Know, know. Xu Guangqi showed a clear look, "Huang Xiucai has 5 or 60 acres of land in the countryside, and several tenants cultivate it for him. His fields are the same experimental fields in which I grow sweet potatoes. ”

Hehe, there is such a relationship, no wonder Mr. knows his address in the countryside.

Zhu Youzhen asked with interest: "Sir, how many experimental fields have you done in this Dong'an County?" ”

"How many in total?" Xu Guangqi is full of happy memories.

"Haha, just 5 or 60 acres of land in Huang Xiucai's house. Here in Dong'an, except for his family, everyone else is skeptical of new crops. I didn't dare to accept the cultivation of sweet potatoes at all. ”

"At that time, the court did not give me a will, and everything was just done by me. If it weren't for Huang Xiucai's help, I'm afraid I wouldn't even have a foothold. Looking back on that year, Xu Guangqi showed a little embarrassment on his face.

In this way, this Huang Xiucai and Mr. have a good relationship. Then let's just go to the countryside and see him! Zhu Youzhen's interest in Huang Xiucai has greatly increased.

"Your Highness, the roads in the countryside are rugged and difficult to navigate, and the countryside is even more filthy." Xu Guangqi looked at Zhu Youzhen's exquisite civilian clothes, and said with difficulty: "If Your Highness goes, I'm afraid it will be inconvenient, right?" ”