Inside the Jinzhou defense line, Leng Tianbing and Xu Tianbin tightly grabbed Han Wantao and Xu Lang's hands: "You came back in time, the Jinzhou defense line almost couldn't hold it." ”

Wang Zhaoxing didn't speak, and sat aside coldly. Xu Lang noticed Wang Zhaoxing's expression: "Old Wang, are you okay?" ”

"Xu Tianbin." Wang Zhaoxing suddenly asked sharply, "Who told you to send out the student army, how can you let these children go to death." ”

"Sir." Xu Tianbin didn't explain a word, "I know it's my fault, I will explain it to the Military Commission and ask for punishment." ”

"That's it for the sanction?" Wang Zhaoxing still didn't give up, "How do you explain the lives of more than 100 children, can a punishment be exchanged for more than 100 lives?" ”

Leng Tianbing said on the side: "Lao Wang, Xu Tianbin is not to blame for this, it was my order, and I was also in a hurry at that time." ”

"Don't talk about it." Han Wantao stopped everyone, "This matter will be handled at home." But since they're soldiers, they should go to war, not just sit in school. ”

"Alright, alright, that's it." Xu Lang said, "Let's talk about what to do next." ”

Wang Zhaoxing's anger disappeared a little: "Tian Bing, Tian Bin, I'm a straight temper, don't take it to heart if you have anything to say." ”

The two sides exchanged information with each other, and the only thing that everyone didn't know was how Jiang Beiming was fighting now, whether he had defeated Falklands or annihilated Tao Min's fleet.

While everyone was discussing, a second lieutenant ran in and reported: "Sir, General Zhang Shujie asked the commanders to come over, and 10,000 reinforcements from Tianjin have arrived." ”

"I'm in a fucking hurry." Wang Zhaoxing scolded, "They came just after the fight." ”

Tianjin Wei's 10,000 horses and horses finally arrived in Lushun under the leadership of a deputy general, plus Han Wantao's more than 10,000 people and the soldiers and horses who originally stayed in Lushun, the total strength of the Jinzhou defense line has reached nearly 60,000 people, and the number has exceeded the eight banners of Huang Taiji.

Zhang Shujie's heart was secretly happy, now with 7,000 Yulin troops and rifled guns, even if he couldn't win Huang Taiji, it would be no problem to hold the Jinzhou defense line. Judging from today's battle, there are probably no more shells on Huang Taiji's side, and the gap that has been blasted open has been blocked.

Zhang Shujie and Han Wantao and others briefly negotiated and decided to let the 7,000 Yulin Army equipped with rifled guns and the 5,000 Shenji Battalion garrison the Long Wall; Wang Zhaoxing and Xu Tianbin withdrew with more than 4,000 reinforcements of the Yulin Army and the Quick Gun Team to rest first; Tianjin's 10,000 horses were temporarily on standby as reserves. As for those Shandong soldiers, they withdrew to Lushun and held on to Lushun. After this battle, the fighting passion of these Shandong soldiers was also stimulated.

"Your Majesty, you've found out." In Huang Taiji's big tent, Fan Wencheng was reporting, "More than 10,000 people who appeared on the battlefield yesterday were the Yulin Army withdrawn from Korea, and they were armed with no less than 7,000 rifled guns. Marshal Kong already had no shells there. ”

Huang Taiji heard what Fan Wencheng meant, and this battle couldn't be fought anymore: "Fan Aiqing, is there any news from Prince Rui and Tao Min?" ”

"Your Majesty." Fan Wencheng replied, "There is no news about Prince Rui and King Taomin yet. ”

Huang Taiji was silent, more than 10,000 Ming troops withdrew from Korea, could it be that Dolgon and Tao Min won in Korea? If that's the case, if you fight to the death with the Ming army here, the biggest benefit will definitely be those two people, who have an army of 90,000 in their hands.

Fan Wencheng saw what Huang Taiji meant: "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that he can't fight with the Ming army anymore." The minister is not talented, and he is willing to talk to them again. ”

Huang Taiji nodded slightly: "It's up to Aiqing." ”

Fan Wencheng stood under the long wall with a white flag again, and this time opposite him were Zhang Shujie, Han Wantao and Xu Lang.

Fan Wencheng arched his hand: "Several generals, my emperor got a false report and had a slight misunderstanding of Daming, so he fought a fierce battle with you." Our emperor now understands the truth of the matter, so he sent this official to explain the situation, our original agreement is still the same, and I hope that the generals can forgive me. ”

Zhang Shujie's confidence is very strong: "Traitor, you have invaded my Ming territory several times in order to commit rebellion, and now you are deceiving the public with this demon, how can I believe you." ”

"General." Fan Wencheng replied, "In the battle the day before yesterday, both you and I suffered heavy casualties. Our emperor has promised to return Lushun to the Ming Dynasty, but does the general have any other requirements? ”

Xu Lang pulled the stretch technique, and immediately stepped forward and said, "Master Fan, I think you should also know where we came back. Ben will not hide from you, in Korea we were held back by Dolgon and Tao Min, and they won a great victory. Now that Tao Min's new Korean army was 100,000 strong, they had set up two strong defensive lines south of Seoul, and Tao Min's next step was to conquer Dong Ying and train Dong Ying's army. Master Fan is an understanding person, so there is no need to say the following words. However, I also asked Master Fan to go back and tell Huang Taiji, since we have talked about peace and dismissal, then who should be our common enemy, and please think about it. ”

Fan Wencheng said to Xu Lang: "General Lao reminded you, has the general agreed to a truce?" ”

Xu Lang said with a smile: "As long as you don't come to fight Lushun, we will naturally have a truce." ”

Fan Wencheng went back after receiving a positive answer, Han Wantao and Xu Lang invited Zhang Shujie to the camp of the Yulin Army, and the rights and wrongs of this still had to be clarified with him.

Xu Lang analyzed all aspects of things with Zhang Shujie. At present, it is not known whether Jiang Beiming prevented Tao Min from going to Dongying, nearly 60,000 Ming troops were stationed in Lushun, even if he could block Huang Taiji, I am afraid that the transportation of military rations would be extremely troublesome. In case there is any mistake on Jiang Beiming's side, tens of thousands of new Korean troops come to reinforce Lushun, and Lushun will definitely not be able to hold it. Now the truce with Huang Taiji can buy time to arrange Lushun's defense, and wait for Jiang Beiming's news to make an overall plan.

Xu Lang's last few words touched Zhang Shujie, and the fierce battle a few days ago had two thousand Tartar heads, and now the truce can be reported to the imperial court Lushun victory. Once the fighting subsides, the Shenji Battalion and the Quick Gun Team will definitely be transferred back to Beijing, and Zhang Shujie may be rewarded. As long as Zhang Shujie returns to Beijing, what happens in Lushun will have nothing to do with him at all.

Zhang Shujie finally understood that the truce now would be of great benefit to him. The news of Lushun's victory and the 2,000 Tartar heads were quickly sent back to Yang Wenyue, the governor of Dengzhou. Wang Zhaoxing sent two warships to return the bodies of the wounded and martyrs of the Yulin Army to Yulin Bay, and Han Wantao personally wrote a letter to make a detailed report on the situation in Lushun and North Korea.

On Tsushima Island, Tao Min sat opposite Tao Gong with his head down. The plan to capture Japan was in vain, and none of the nine battleships returned.

"Brother, don't be too discouraged." Tao Gong was cheering up his brother, "After all, Han Wantao and they have already retreated from North Korea, and our new Korean army has not suffered much loss." ”

Tao Min pointed to the information on the table: "It was just transmitted from Shengjing, Huang Taiji did not capture Lushun and made peace with the Yulin army. ”

"Can the Yulin Army make peace with Huang Taiji?" Tao Gong was a little unconvinced.

"I'm going back to Shengjing with Dolgon to see Huang Taiji." Tao Min blurted out this sentence that scared Tao Gong, "Brother, you are going back to Shengjing now, aren't you afraid that Huang Taiji will be angry with you?" ”

"It's the right time to go back now." Tao Min explained, "Huang Taiji is without Lushun, he only has 70,000 soldiers and horses, and he needs our new Korean army the most now, and he will never do anything to me." And we can't go to Japan, so we can't turn against Huang Taiji. ”

"Then how many people do you take to Shengjing?" Tao Gong is still not very reassured.

"It doesn't take too many people, and Dolgon will keep some people in North Korea." Tao Min instructed, "Brother, you and I go with me to Nanpu." There's only one thing you can do now, move the shipyard and arsenal in Nampo to Busan, it's not safe. I will ask Xie Tian to do everything possible to recruit Western craftsmen, and we will rebuild the shipyard in Busan. ”

"Brother, do you still want to go to Japan?"

"It's not just about Japan." Tao Min looked at the roof, "The Ming Dynasty has more than three million square kilometers of land and a population of nearly 100 million. Even if we replace Huang Taiji, we only have North Korea and Northeast China. Now Yulin Bay and Zheng Zhilong's fleet can control the entire southeast coast, and even the South Sea, and they can go wherever they want. Brother, the Age of Discovery has begun more than a hundred years, and it will be the age of the ocean, and whoever controls the ocean will be the victor. ”

Tao Gong looked at his brother silently: "Brother, then you must be very careful." ”

Jiang Beiming's battleship finally returned to Lushun, which made Han Wantao and others finally fall into their stomachs with a hanging heart. Especially knowing that the combined fleet had completely annihilated Tao Min's fleet, Han Wantao even danced with Jiang Beiming in his arms.

The traversers in Lushun held a temporary meeting to analyze the current situation. There are two things that are certain, Tao Min has not been able to go to Japan in recent years, and Huang Taiji will not attack Lushun again in the near future, and the Jinzhou defense line should be stable.

Leng Tianbing raised a question, whether Tao Min would send the new Korean army to reinforce Huang Taiji and then fight Lushun.

Xu Lang felt that it was unlikely. Both Huang Taiji and Tao Min were defeated, Huang Taiji lost Lushun and Tao Min lost the fleet. Both of them need time to rest, although they shouldn't turn their faces, but they are also on guard against each other, and there is basically no possibility of a joint attack on Lushun.

The news of Lushun's victory had been reported to Yang Wenyue, and Lushun's 60,000 Ming troops were also stationed separately, and Zeng Guangxian had already returned to Yulin Bay. The traversers finally decided to wait for the court's will in Lushun first, and then decide what to do when Chongzhen's will arrived.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Lushun is a great victory." A little eunuch held the song high above his head, "Governor Denglai played, Lushun won a great victory, and won the head of Zhenyi with two thousand, and Zhang Shujie stuck to the Jinzhou defense line without losing." ”

A smile appeared on Chongzhen's gloomy face: "It's hard for them." ”

Wang Chengen took the fold and presented it to Chongzhen, Chongzhen opened it and looked at it: "Wang Chengen, you can also take a look." Lushun now has 60,000 horses, but Yang Sichang is there。。。。。。 ”

The reason why Chongzhen's face was gloomy just now was because of another twist. The Ming army and Li Zicheng have been facing each other in Shaanxi for more than a year, and last year there was another severe drought in Shaanxi and Henan, and the land was thousands of miles away. Li Zicheng's strength increased a lot, and Yang Sichang gradually struggled, so he asked for reinforcements from the imperial court.