"Lord Hui, exactly." Cao Bianjiao presented Sun Chuanting's letter, "The Great Heavenly King, the Mixed Heavenly King, the Military Management King and several other rogues are now in a family and are advancing to the area of Lixian. My lord asked the last adult to report to Lord Yang and Lord Hong, and asked the two adults to make a decision as soon as possible. ”

Yang Sichang opened the letter and read it for a while, and then handed the letter to Hong Chengchou. After reading it, Hong Chengchou whispered a few words to Yang Sichang in a low voice, Yang Sichang raised his head and said: "General Cao is hard, go down to rest first, and this official will have a decision." Generals, continue the attack on the thieves tomorrow. ”

When everyone dispersed, Cao Bianjiao did not leave, but pulled Wang Qianxiang to talk.

"I haven't seen General Wang for many days, and the general is unharmed. If it hadn't been for the general's help that day, the general might not have been able to be this chief officer. ”

"General Cao is polite." Wang Qianxiang said with a smile, "It was also a coincidence that the lower official was still a brave general. ”

Jiang Beiming had never seen Cao Bianjiao, so he stepped forward to talk: "It turns out that General Cao and General Wang are old friends, how about the subordinate invite the general to my camp tent?" ”

Cao Bianjiao followed Jiang Beiming and Wang Qianxiang to the camp of the Yulin army. Jiang Beiming first expressed his regret and condolences to Cao Wenzhao, and then asked Sun Chuanting about the situation. Cao Bianjiao didn't hide it, and introduced the situation of the rogue in the east to Jiang Beiming.

Cao Bianjiao and Jiang Beiming and others chatted for a while, but because they wanted to go back to restore their lives, they didn't stay long.

Not long after Cao Bianjiao left, Jiang Beiming suddenly received a letter from Yulin Bay Kuaima, and Jiang Beiming's expression was a little heavy after reading it.

"Beiming, is something wrong?" Zhang Hai and the others didn't know what the letter said.

"Something happened." Jiang Beiming handed the letter to Zhang Hai, "The family said that Phi Dao was captured by Tao Min, let us prepare, don't die with Li Zicheng here, and look for an opportunity to withdraw to Beijing." ”

"How can we retreat to Beijing." Zhou Lei shouted, "We can't go back without an order from the imperial court." ”

"Don't shout." After reading the letter, Zhang Hai said, "The family said that they would find a way to get the imperial court to transfer us back." ”

"What can the family think of?" Wang Qianxiang asked, "There is no one of our own in Beijing, who can go to Wang Chengen." ”

"Don't make a noise yet, all of you." Jiang Beiming thought for a while, "I wrote two letters to my family and Beijing to find someone to send them back." Chongzhen will definitely know about Tao Min's attack on Phi Dao, let's make some moves in Beijing, that is, Huang Taiji is going south again, maybe Chongzhen will transfer us back. ”

"Will this work?" Zhou Lei felt a little unreliable.

"If it doesn't work, let's try it first." Jiang Beiming finally ordered, "Let's make all preparations, once the imperial court has an order, we will leave immediately." ”

Xu Lang and Gao Chen had secretly arrived at Jinpu, and Li Fuqiang had also returned to Jinpu from Puliange, preparing for the mutual transfer of the Yulin Army and the Vietnamese New Army.

After years of development, Jinpu has become a small seaport city with a population of more than 30,000. In addition to serving as a transit point for transporting goods to Yulin Bay, various non-governmental trades also developed.

Xu Lang stayed in Jinpu for a few days, and took Gao Chen around every day to watch. Gao Chen came to Vietnam for the first time, and everything was very fresh, especially the first time he saw a Vietnamese woman in a four-body dress, Gao Chen was very interested in studying it for a long time.

On this day, the two of them wore casual clothes and walked around Jinpu for a long time, and when they were tired of walking at noon, they found a wine shop and asked for some wine and food to rest.

Xu Lang saw that Gao Chen had been very interested in Vietnamese girls these days, and couldn't help but think of his marriage: "Gao Chen, how is your marriage handled now?" ”

Gao Chen heard Xu Lang ask about this matter, and his mood was a little low: "Mr. Xu, I haven't dealt with it much, and I've been dragging it out." ”

"Then the woman's side doesn't have any opinions?"

Gao Chen poured Xu Lang a cup of tea: "I originally thought that it would be delayed for a few years, but the last time I went home, I listened to my father and my mother, and there was also a message over there, as long as our family does not withdraw from the marriage, they are willing to wait forever." ”

"Huh." Xu Lang laughed lightly, he understood why the other party would do this. Now that Gao Chen has been promoted quickly in the Yulin Army, Xu Lang has already submitted an application to the Military Commission to send several staff officers of the General Staff to the New First Army to serve as chief of staff at the regimental and battalion level, and Gao Chen is likely to serve as the chief of staff of a major at the regimental level. And Gao Chen has been following Xu Lang now, although the military rank is still captain, but he is basically qualified to participate in any high-level meeting, and everyone in Yulin Bay knows Gao Chen's status in the army, so it is understandable that he is unwilling to withdraw from the marriage.

The shopkeeper served the wine and food, Xu Lang picked up the wine jug and poured a glass for Gao Chen first: "How about I give you an idea." ”

"Mr. Xu, what do you have a good idea?" Gao Chen became interested.

"It's not a good idea." Xu Lang smiled, "But that's what I'll say about it, don't let your sister Yiyi know that I told you when I go back, otherwise she will have to scold me to death." ”

"Mr. Xu, just say it, I promise not to let others know."

"Actually, it's easy to say." Xu Lang said, "I heard that our Yulin Bay may have to revise the "Marriage Law" to implement monogamy, and no more concubines are allowed. Tan Jing's Women's Federation is currently working on the Federation and hopes that the Federation will be able to legislate. So you have to hurry, if you have someone you like now, marry it back immediately, and then marry the girl you are engaged to. While there are no revisions yet, this matter is done. ”

"But Mr. Xu." Gao Chen had a sad face, "I don't like it yet, and I don't have time to think about these things." ”

"Actually, Gao Chen." Xu Lang raised his glass, "It's hard to say such a thing as feelings, you haven't seen that girl all the time now, how dare you say that you won't like her." I think you might as well meet her the next time you go home, and if you do, you really know whether you like it or not. ”

Gao Chen felt that Xu Lang's two suggestions were not very reliable, but he didn't say: "Mr. Xu, I will think about it, let's think about Annan first." ”

Xu Lang and Li Fuqiang made a plan together, Jinpu needed to expand the barracks and set up a new defense system so that it could accommodate the 20,000 people of the new First Army.

At the same time, the two men also made a general idea of the route of the march. Advance by land and water, along the line of the Red River, and push straight to Shenglongfu. The distance from Jinpu to Thang Long Mansion is more than 300 miles, and according to Xu Lang's estimate, the Yulin Army can advance to Thang Long Mansion in seven or eight days at most, and Zheng Jie should not be able to gather troops during this time. In order to prevent accidents, Xu Lang gave Li Fuqiang another idea, asking him to suggest to Zheng Jie to attack South Vietnam again, hoping to transfer Zheng Jie's main force to the south.

But there is one problem that neither of them has come up with a good solution, and that is the Daming Chamber of Commerce in Thang Long Mansion. What should these Ming merchants, including Mu Suide, do, if Yulin Bay attacks Shenglong Mansion with all its might, will Zheng Jie take them hostage, this Xu Lang and Li Fuqiang have no bottom in their hearts.

Li Fuqiang suggested that when Xu Lang went to Thang Long Mansion, he should properly disclose the news that Yulin Bay was going to attack North Vietnam, hoping that he could prepare early. But Xu Lang felt that it was inappropriate, once the Ming merchants of Thang Long Mansion withdrew one after another, especially Mu Suide, the chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, also left Thang Long Mansion, it would inevitably arouse Zheng Jie's vigilance.

Xu Lang came up with an idea in his heart, to see the location of the Daming Chamber of Commerce and the current situation of the Chamber of Commerce's security team before making a decision. If the conditions permit, let Mu Suide learn from the Dongjiaomin Lane of the year, and wait for the arrival of the Yulin Army by the Daming Chamber of Commerce. As for Yulin Bay's attack on Vietnam, it seems that it is not possible not to tell Mu Suide, but he must be kept secret.

After all the planning on Jinpu's side was completed, Xu Lang wrote a letter to the Military Commission and asked Li Fuqiang to find someone to send it back first, and then threw Jinpu's matter to Li Fuqiang, and took Gao Chen to Shenglong Mansion by himself.

Xu Lang and Gao Chen did not take a boat this time, but rode a horse by land, and Xu Lang wanted to investigate the route of the army's march.

In the Daming Chamber of Commerce in Thang Long Mansion, Xu Lang met Mu Suide. Xu Lang has not been to Vietnam for several years, and he has a feeling of reunion after a long absence.

Mu Suide was quite surprised by Xu Lang's sudden arrival, because in the past few years, Li Fuqiang has basically come to look for him, and Xu Lang's visit this time is secret, and he has repeatedly told himself not to leak the news of his arrival in Thang Long Mansion.

Mu Suide hosted a banquet for Xu Lang at his home: "Brother Xu, I haven't seen Brother Xu in the next few years, and I miss it very much." ”

"I miss Brother Mu just as much below." Xu Lang said politely, "Brother Mu's business has been very prosperous in the past few years, and Brother Mu can support half of the country in the shops in the entire Shenglong Mansion." ”

"Brother Xu is polite, it's not all up to you Yulin Bay."

The two of them exchanged pleasantries for a while, and Mu Suide decided to ask Xu Lang what the real purpose of this visit was: "Brother Xu, I take the liberty of asking why Brother Xu doesn't want others to know that he came to Shenglong Mansion this time." ”

Xu Lang did not answer, but asked rhetorically: "Brother Mu, can Brother Mu forget about Jinpu to transport 2,000 tons of rice by the end of the year?" ”

This is the ration of 20,000 men of the new army for three months. Mu Suide thought for a while: "There is no problem, there are still nearly three months before the end of the year, and it can be guaranteed below." ”

Xu Lang asked again: "How many people and how many guns are there in the security team of the Chamber of Commerce?" ”

Mu Suide was a little confused, but still replied: "More than 300 people, 200 long guns, more than 100 short guns." ”

"Is the location of the Chamber of Commerce still in the original place, how many people can it accommodate, and how many Ming people are there in the Shenglong Mansion now?"

The more Mu Suide listened, the more confused he became: "It's still in the same place, and this hasn't changed." The Chamber of Commerce can accommodate more than 100 people at most, and as for the Ming people in Thang Long Mansion, there are almost more than 1,000 people. ”

Xu Lang didn't speak again, he lowered his head and thought about his thoughts silently.

Mu Suide couldn't help but ask, "Brother Xu, why are you asking these things, but is there anything going to happen in Shenglong Mansion?" ”

Xu Lang said: "Brother Mu, don't worry, nothing is going to happen. It's just that Brother Mu would better change the Daming Chamber of Commerce to a different place, a larger and stronger place. ”

Mu Suide waved his hand, and the maids and servants serving next to him all went out, and there were only three people in the room: Xu Lang, Gao Chen, and Mu Suide.

Mu Suide arched his hand and said: "Brother Xu, what will happen, please let Brother Xu know clearly, and prepare early." ”

Xu Lang replied: "I don't mean to hide Brother Mu from here, it's just that this matter is not trivial, and Brother Mu must not let others know." If you take the liberty of going down, don't let your sister-in-law know. ”

Mu Suide nodded, and Xu Lang said: "At the end of the year, we will attack Shenglong Mansion in Yulin Bay, and we will re-sign a treaty with Zheng Jie, so that Annan can submit to my Ming Dynasty with all his heart." ”

Mu Suide was a little surprised and a little excited after hearing this: "So I want to control Annan?" ”

"Exactly." Xu Lang said with a smile, "I'm worried that Annan will have any unfavorable actions against the Ming people in the Thang Long Mansion, so I asked Brother Mu so many questions just now. ”

"Just." Mu Suide hesitated, "Even if the Daming Chamber of Commerce changes places, we have very few guns, and I am afraid that we will not be able to stop the offensive of the Annan people." ”

"This Brother Mu doesn't have to worry." Xu Lang said, "As long as Brother Mu can hold out for five days, my Yulin army will reach Thang Long Mansion." ”

Seeing Mu Suide, he was still a little uneasy, Gao Chen said: "President Mu, please rest assured, once the war starts, the Annan side will definitely focus on stopping the Yulin Army from entering, and will not pay too much attention to the Daming Chamber of Commerce." Mr. Xu said this just to let President Mu prepare early, and he had no other intention. ”

"I understand this."

Xu Lang and Gao Chen put on makeup, walked around the Thang Long Mansion for a few days, helped Mu Suide find a place that was still strong, and repeatedly warned Mu Suide that the attack on Vietnam in Yulin Bay must not be leaked. Although Mu Suide had some worries in his heart, he also agreed again and again.

Xu Lang explained everything to Mu Suide about what the Ming Chamber of Commerce had to prepare in the past few months, and told him that Li Fuqiang would also come to Shenglong Mansion soon, and if there were any questions, he could go directly to him.

Everything was arranged, Xu Lang and Gao Chen left Thang Long Mansion and returned to Jinpu. Xu Lang briefly told Li Fuqiang about the situation in Shenglong Mansion, explained a few more words, and then returned to Yulin Bay with Gao Chen.

It was already late October since Xu Lang returned to Yulin Bay, and the exhibition hall of the Qiong Fair had now been built and was making the final arrangements. There were suddenly a lot of merchants in Yulin Bay, and more and more merchants came from the mainland, Vietnam, and Southeast Asia, and ships arrived almost every few days. Zheng Zhilong also sent people to transport several boatloads of Japanese goods, Sun Tianhao looked at the endless stream of merchants and commodities and was secretly happy in his heart, the first shot of the Qiong Fair was fired.

On the third day of Xu Lang's return, he was dragged away by Shi Xianyang and others, and he had to let him go to see the exhibition hall of the Qiong Fair. Xu Lang had already reported the situation in Vietnam to the Military Commission, so he did not refrain any more, and followed Shi Xianyang and others to the Qiong Fair venue outside Yulin Bay. 18110