Xu Lang and Gao Chen hurried to Beijing, Jiang Beiming had already set off for Ningyuan for more than half a month, and Zhang Hai briefly introduced the news of Beijing to Xu Lang.

"Didn't you tell them about the current situation?" Xu Lang asked, "Don't they know that Huang Taiji will break through soon?" ”

"I said it, and I won't do it again." Zhang Hai complained and said, "Wen Tiren doesn't care about anything now, and Wang Chengen can't help if he wants to." ”

"Didn't you go looking for Cao Huachun or Yang Sichang?"

"I've been there, and I've eaten behind closed doors. I don't know what method Gao Qiqian used, Cao Huachun and Yang Sichang didn't see me. ”

"You can't see them." Xu Lang said anxiously, "Tao Min's five-way parallel advance may start at any time, and the safety of Beijing can only depend on the Ming Dynasty itself." You go and arrange it again, I want to see Wang Chengen immediately. ”

"Yes, sir." Zhang Hai saluted.

The next day, Xu Lang and Zhang Hai met Wang Chengen.

"General Xu, don't come unharmed." Wang Chengen looked at Xu Lang and said with a smile, "It's been a long time since our family has seen General Xu." ”

"I'm tired of the princes." Xu Lang said politely, and took out a letter from his arms, "The two nephews are all fine in Yulin Bay, this is the letter that the nephews brought to their father-in-law." The two nephews are diligent and studious, and now they are able to write family letters by themselves. ”

"Yes." A satisfied smile appeared on Wang Chengen's face, "Thank you General Xu for taking care of you." ”

"The lower officials don't dare to be the thank you word of the father-in-law." Xu Lang politely finished his decision or went straight to the point, "Xia Guan came to visit his father-in-law this time because he had something important to report to his father-in-law." ”

"General Xu." Wang Chengen put the letter aside, "General Zhang has also looked for our family several times, but now it is difficult for our family to see the saint, so I'm afraid it won't be of much help." ”

"Xia Guan understands." Xu Lang said, "It's just that the prince and the princess, the matter of Huang Taiji breaking the pass is not trivial, and it is imperative to break the Huang Taiji this time." According to the information we have received, the Tartars have now united with the Rogues and have also contacted the Hongyi people of the South Seas. They may be divided into five ways this time, wanting to take down Daming in one go. ”

After listening to Xu Lang's account of the Manchu Qing Dynasty's five-way attack on the Ming Dynasty, Wang Chengen fell into deep contemplation: "General Xu, if the Tartars really do what you said, then I am in danger." ”

Xu Lang stood up and gave a deep salute: "Prince, the lower officials are not talented, meditated and thought of a plan to repel the Tartars." However, many things in this still need the help of my father-in-law, and we are dedicated to the saint and the Ming Dynasty. ”

Xu Lang explained the plan of dividing troops to resist the enemy to Wang Chengenhe, Wang Chengen said: "Our family knows the loyalty of your Yulin Bay, and our family really wants to help you, but our family is now speechless in front of the saint." As you all know, Wen Ge Lao is also saying that he is sick at home, and he is probably helpless. ”

"We understand my father-in-law's intentions, and the lower officials will not embarrass my father-in-law." Xu Lang said, "The lower official has a request, I don't know if the father-in-law can introduce the father-in-law Cao and Yang Sichang Yang to the lower official, and the lower official is grateful." ”

Wang Chengen looked at Xu Lang: "General Xu, do you think Gonggong Cao and Lord Yang can help you, it is Gonggong Gao who is favored now." ”

"Huh." Xu Lang laughed contemptuously, "Xiaguan will never ask for Gonggong Gao in the future, even if he dies on the battlefield for the sake of the Holy Lord, for the sake of the Ming Dynasty." ”

Xu Lang's words obviously released a signal to Wang Chengen, reciprocating the peach, since you can send your two nephews to Yulin Bay, then Yulin Bay will naturally stand firmly on your side.

Sure enough, Wang Chengen smiled slightly after listening to Xu Lang's words: "General Xu's words are serious, all for the sake of the saint and the Ming Dynasty." Let's pull down this face and ask for Gonggong Cao and Lord Yang, the two generals just wait for news from our family. ”

Two days later, Xu Lang and Zhang Hai finally met Cao Huachun.

"The lower official pays a visit to Gonggong Cao." Xu Lang and Zhang Hai bowed together.

Cao Huachun nodded slightly: "Look at the seat." ”

This was the first time Xu Lang had sat face-to-face with Cao Huachun, and he had only seen him from a distance by Chongzhen's side before. Xu Lang knew that the current Cao Huachun was still a celebrity in front of Chongzhen, serving as the eunuch of the ceremonial supervisor Bingbi, the governor of Dongchang, and the governor of Jingying Rongzheng. Moreover, when Wang Chengen first entered the palace, he belonged to Cao Huachun's name, and Cao Huachun's relationship with the Donglin Party was also very good, and he might also be used to use the Donglin Party to oppose Chongzhen and make peace with Huang Taiji in the future, so Xu Lang felt that Cao Huachun's role was greater than Wang Chengen's. In fact, from the very beginning, Jiang Beiming and Han Wantao have always wanted to get through the relationship between Cao Huachun when they first entered Beijing, but he rarely interacts with Yulin Bay, and always seems so unattainable. I don't know what method Wang Chengen used this time, so Cao Huachun agreed to meet Xu Lang and Zhang Hai.

"Grandpa Cao." As soon as Xu Lang opened his mouth, he was interrupted by Cao Huachun, "General Xu, General Zhang, your intention to come has already been told to our family, and our family also understands your plans." It's just that this matter is not trivial, according to your intentions, almost half of my Ming sergeants will be mobilized, which is very important, there is no exact news, and it is not easy for our family to open this mouth to the saint. ”

"Xia Guan understands what Gonggong Cao means." Xu Lang secretly pondered Cao Huachun's words in his heart, "These news from the lower officials are true, and the Tartars are likely to attack my Daming within a month or two, and please don't be suspicious." ”

"General Xu's loyalty to the imperial court is also known to our family, but General Xu is still too young. Maybe you are all in this temper in the Song Dynasty, and so is General Chiang. ”

Xu Lang and Zhang Hai glanced at each other, and neither of them understood the meaning of Cao Huachun's words: "The lower official is dull." ”

"Alas, General Xu, we might as well talk to the two of you." Cao Huachun sighed, "The Tartars are divided into five ways to break the pass, and our family believes this." But why is such important news only available to you in Yulin Bay, and how did you get it? Mobilize half of my Ming sergeants to fight in a divided army, this method is also very good, but your General Zhang is only a general, and General Xu is a guerrilla, and he is soft-spoken, how can you two mobilize the general army and the governor, not to mention Lord Hong and Lord Lu. Besides, if you want to transfer more than 10,000 Yulin troops to Tianjin for defense, and more than 10,000 people are stationed in Tianjin, which is close to Beijing, will the imperial court agree? ”

Xu Lang broke out in a cold sweat on his back when he was reminded of Cao Huachun's words, and he really didn't consider these things when he was thinking about the strategy of retreating from the army: "Father-in-law Cao, I am dedicated to the court, and I have no two hearts, and my father-in-law knows everything." ”

"One more thing." Cao Huachun's expression became serious, "The prince and our family said that you want to visit Lord Yang Sichang Yang, I don't know if there is such a thing?" ”

Xu Lang's heart was even more confused, but he didn't hide it: "Back to my father-in-law, we have this intention." ”

"How did you hear about this?"

Xu Lang was asked: "I don't know what news my father-in-law said?" ”

"General Xu." Cao Huachun lowered his face, "You are also a smart person, our family can see you today, I think General Xu should also know what our family means." But if you still hide it from our family, then our family may really not be able to help. ”

Xu Lang was silent for a while, he didn't understand what Cao Huachun meant by saying these words, but he could clearly hear from Cao Huachun's words that he supported his plan, and Yang Sichang might have some changes, otherwise Cao Huachun wouldn't have asked how he knew the news.

Thinking of this, Xu Lang replied: "The lower officials are stupid, I really don't know what the news is that Gonggong Cao said. Xia Guan only heard that Lord Yang was loyal to the monarch and served the country, and he also wanted to exterminate the Liukou Wei and my Ming Dynasty, so Xia Guan wanted to visit Lord Yang to ask for advice. The lower officials did not hide it from Father-in-law Cao, and we now have a close relationship with Lord Lu Xiangsheng Lu, and we have nothing else to ask for, just to admire Lord Lu's sincere heart for our Yulin Bay. ”

Cao Huachun's face gradually became normal: "General Xu, don't think about it, our family just asked casually." We might as well tell you that the emperor summoned Lord Yang alone. The emperor was very appreciative of Lord Yang's proposal of 'four positive and six corners, ten sides of the net', and the emperor was interested in Lord Yang for the post of secretary of the Ministry of War. ”

Xu Lang said: "I see. ”

Cao Huachun looked at the two of them and continued: "You can go and visit Lord Yang and tell him all these situations, if these words come out of Lord Yang's mouth, then our family will be able to talk to the emperor." ”

Xu Lang was overjoyed, stood up and bowed: "Xiaguan thanked Gonggong Cao for mentioning it." ”

Cao Huachun smiled and picked up the teacup: "Two of you, please make tea." ”

Xu Lang and Zhang Hai returned to the officer training corps: "Zhang Hai, arrange for me to meet Yang Sichang immediately." ”

Zhang Hai took out a cigarette and lit it: "Seeing that Yang Sichang is fine, Cao Huachun agreed." But I was a little unconvinced, and the good solution we came up with turned out to be his idea in the end. ”

Xu Lang smiled: "What's the matter, it's uncomfortable for people to rob the credit?" ”

"It's just uncomfortable." Zhang Hai said angrily, "How much effort did you spend on this plan to divide your troops to resist the enemy, and in the end, Yang Sichang's upper lip touched his lower lip, and we won't get any benefits." ”

"Who said we have no benefit, we have the biggest benefit." Xu Lang said and stretched out his hand to Zhang Hai, "Don't just smoke yourself, give me a root." ”

Zhang Hai handed over a cigarette: "What benefits, tell me about it." ”

Xu Lang took the cigarette and said with a smile: "Don't you think that I missed a force in this plan and didn't move?" ”

"One is missing." Zhang Hai thought it in his heart, "You didn't miss anything, the forces we can mobilize are counted, what can we miss?" ”

"I didn't count Han Wantao's independent second division."

"But his independent second division is going to be stationed on Hainan Island, and now it is not recruited at all, how can you count it in."

"That's what I'm keeping behind, and it's also our biggest benefit." Xu Lang looked out the door, "Wang Zhaoxing has withdrawn to Yulin Bay, and Dengzhou is empty, so Tao Min wants to take this opportunity to storm Tianjin." This is indeed our negligence, and there is no time to change it, so I will take care of it. Even if Zheng Zhilong doesn't go north to help us, our independent first division can also hold Tao Min and Tao Gong in Tianjin. As long as the family can do all their best to defeat the attack of the Westerners, or make peace with the Westerners, we can transfer our fleet back to the north. I estimate that the 2nd Independent Division should be fully equipped at that time, and the Pearl and two 1,000-ton ships, plus the 2nd Independent Division, can directly attack Lushun. Tao Min would never have thought that we still have the strength to attack Lushun, even if we can't recover Yanchang County, but the significance of recovering Lushun is much more than Yanchang County. ”

"Okay, you Xu Lang, you really have yours." Zhang Hai punched Xu Lang excitedly, "You can think of such a long-term plan." ”

"Shh Xu Lang smiled, "Don't make any noise, I didn't say anything about this idea, so I told you." ”

"I understand, I understand." Zhang Hai stood up, "I'll go and arrange to see Yang Sichang immediately." ”[.]