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The news of the approach of the Houjin army was like a dense dark cloud covering the sky, shrouding the entire Zhenjiang City in a haze that could be seen but could not be touched.

Although Mao Wenlong decided to defend Zhenjiang, he would never sit still.

In the ensuing military discussion, Mao Wenlong strictly ordered Chen Jisheng and Mao Chenglu's troops to return to Longchuan as the fulcrum behind Zhenjiang City.

Although Chen Jisheng and Mao Chenglu were helpless, they had no choice but to follow Mao Wenlong's order and set off overnight to rush to Longchuan.

In terms of the defense of the city, Chen Zhong, Zhang Pan, You Jinghe, Wang Fu, Li Yuanqing, and other officers were given practical tasks, which were basically the same content, to fortify the walls and clear the wilderness, and strengthen the defense.

On the other hand, Mao Wenlong also took out his already small savings, and ordered the gentry in the city to donate their money, so that Chen Jisheng bought a large amount of grain, grass and materials from the Chao~Xian area, and vowed to fight to the death with Jiannu.

At the same time, Mao Wenlong also issued a call to the surrounding armed forces and 'guerrillas', hoping that these stragglers and small forces would strengthen the harassment of the Houjin army on its march and create more time for the defense of the main force of Zhenjiang City.

The entire Zhenjiang City is like a huge military machine, running slowly and rapidly.

Li Yuanqing's headquarters arrived at Zhenjiang City at noon the next day.

The task given to Li Yuanqing by Mao Wenlong was to build a defense line at the north gate of Zhenjiang, and together with Li Yuanqing, there was also the main force of Chen Zhong's army.

At this time, according to the latest information from the front, the main force of the Chinese army of Lao Nu's raid, more than 10,000 troops led by Amin, Huang Taiji, and Li Yongfang, had approached the direction of the dangerous mountain fort, but it was only a stone's throw away from Zhenjiang.

The direction of the north gate will also be the main direction of the Jin army's attack on Zhenjiang City in the future.

Mao Wenlong handed over the defense of the northern front to Chen Zhong and Li Yuanqing, just to put the two sharpest knives under his command against the throat of the Houjin army.

After Li Yuanqing's headquarters arrived, he didn't have a moment to rest at all, and was directly pulled by Li Yuanqing to the construction site of the North Gate Defense Line.

Regarding Mao Wenlong's policy of 'clearing the wilderness', Li Yuanqing resolutely supported it and unconditionally implemented it to the end.

At this time, a large area outside the north gate has been completely transformed into a large-scale construction site.

Countless soldiers and civilians were busy like crazy, rejecting horses, trenches, traps, and basically all the weapons that they could think of at the moment that could kill and injure the enemy, Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong took them out.

However, even so, Li Yuanqing is still not at ease.

At the head of the city, Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong stood side by side.

Chen Zhong was very satisfied with the current defensive work, he looked at the soldiers and men who were busy proudly, and said to Li Yuanqing: "Yuanqing, my Zhenjiang City is by no means different from Shenyang and Liaoyang, the people's hearts are attached, and the army's hearts are excited. As long as Jiannu dares to come, Lao Tzu will definitely let these dog crumbs come and go. ”

Li Yuanqing is far less optimistic than Chen Zhong, and although Mao Wenlong is fully prepared, the balance of strength between the two sides is too great.

It's like a strong baby, against an adult who is in the prime of life, how can this be on a level?

The most important thing is that although Mao Wenlong's headquarters now has a lot of manpower, almost nearly 10,000 people, but the supply of various ordnance, equipment, and the imperial court has not yet arrived, and the Chao ~ Xianhe Zhenjiang headquarters area, pig iron and other strategic materials are in short supply, although the morale of the troops is high, but there is no completely unified combat force.

In addition, the old slave shot too fast.

Since Zhenjiang was laid down in mid-July, Mao Wenlong's department has not rested for two months, and his pig-killing knife has been stabbed.

Seeing that Li Yuanqing didn't speak for a long time, just stared blankly at a forest not far away, Chen Zhong said, "Yuanqing, what are you thinking?" Don't worry, although Jiannu is powerful, but we have the strength of the city at this time, as long as the military and the people work together, Jiannu will definitely not be able to get any benefits from us. ”

Li Yuanqing suddenly exhaled a long breath of turbidity, "Brother Chen, look, look at that forest." Don't you think they're a bit of an eyesore? ”

Chen Zhong was stunned, he didn't expect Li Yuanqing to be unable to get along with this forest, and he couldn't keep up with Li Yuanqing's thinking rhythm, "Yuanqing, what's wrong with this forest?" It's almost five miles away from us, and it won't affect us. ”

Li Yuanqing shook his head slowly, "This forest can't stay. Straight ~~~. ”

"Humble duty." Junzi hurriedly trotted to Li Yuanqing's side and knelt on one knee.

Li Yuanqing said: "You immediately take people to dig a trench in front of this forest, at least 10 steps wide, the deeper the better." ”

Although Shunzi didn't understand Li Yuanqing's order, he didn't dare to say much, and hurriedly said, "Yes." Let's do it. ”

"Wait."

Li Yuanqing suddenly grabbed the placket on Shunzi's chest, turned his head to Chen Zhong and said: "Brother Chen, this matter is now the top priority in all defenses, and the strength under your command is also with Shunzi, this trench must be dug as soon as possible, the sooner the better." I'm going to meet the general right now. ”

"Huh?" Chen Zhong was stunned for a moment, he didn't understand what he meant, and was about to ask, but saw that Li Yuanqing had already quickly rushed towards the direction of the official hall.

Chen Zhong didn't think much about Li Yuanqing's trust like a brother, and immediately called a close officer next to him, and led someone to quickly carry out the trench work explained by Li Yuanqing with Shunzi.

At this time, Li Yuanqing had already come to Mao Wenlong's official hall.

In the official hall, Mao Wenlong stood with his hands in his hands, looking at the map on the wall, his eyes were full of bloodshots, and it could be seen that he had not rested well in the past few days.

"I've seen the general." Li Yuanqing hurriedly saluted.

Mao Wenlong turned his head and glanced at Li Yuanqing, his expression was a little gentler, "Yuanqing, why did you come here?" Something? ”

Li Yuanqing hurriedly knelt down on one knee and said: "General, there is an important military matter, and I want to be a general." ”

As he spoke, Li Yuanqing quickly recounted the worries and plans in his heart to Mao Wenlong.

Mao Wenlong's face became more and more solemn when he heard this, and after a moment, he let out a long sigh, "In doing this, there are too many killings." However, Yuanqing, your idea is very good, as long as we can defend Zhenjiang City, our seeds and roots will still be there. Once you can't hold it, there's nothing. I agree with your suggestion and immediately send someone to implement it. ”

Seeing that Mao Wenlong nodded, Li Yuanqing breathed a sigh of relief, no poison is not a husband, as long as he can hold Zhenjiang City, where can he take care of the name behind him?

Mao Wenlong accepted Li Yuanqing's suggestion, and Li Yuanqing's heart was also a little relaxed.

Do your best, ask for the destiny of heaven.

In this current state, this is already the limit of what Li Yuanqing can do.

Soon, there was a boom in digging ditches around Zhenjiang, and along the dense forests around Zhenjiang City, countless soldiers and people were digging deep trenches day and night.

As the days and nights passed, the vast fortifications had begun to bear fruit, and the trenches were ten paces wide and seven or eight paces deep, and the aquifers had been dug out.

Outside the city gate, Mao Wenlong, accompanied by Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong, inspected the fortifications of the north gate defense line.

At this time, outside the entire north gate, it was like a potted lunar surface, completely turned into a ruin-like existence, not to mention cavalry, even if it was infantry, it was not realistic to go to the city to battle, let alone attack the city.

Of course, Mao Wenlong understood that Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong didn't know how much effort they had put into these jobs, and he patted the shoulders of the two of them heavily, "Chen Zhong, Yuanqing, you have worked hard." ”

Chen Zhong hurriedly knelt on one knee, "It is the duty of a humble duty to serve the general." ”

Li Yuanqing didn't have much politeness at this time, he let out a long sigh and said to Mao Wenlong: "General, it's almost time." ”

Mao Wenlong let out a long sigh, Li Yuanqing's plan is really a bit vicious, but in order to survive, he can only choose this, "Yuanqing, you can arrange this matter." ”

"Yes."

Li Yuanqing didn't say much, waved his hand and beckoned Shang Lao Liu, "Let all the soldiers and people be withdrawn." Set------. ”

"Yes." Shang Lao Liu hurriedly left.

In a moment, the men and soldiers who were working in the outer trench quickly retreated towards the city like ants moving, and dozens of soldiers had already lit torches and frantically threw them into the forest on the opposite side of the trench.

In a short time, the entire forest was ignited by the fire, and the raging flames soared into the sky, and the smoke rose and the heavens and the earth changed color.

Mao Wenlong's eyes were also a little complicated, he understood that Li Yuanqing had no selfish intentions, he was wholeheartedly thinking about his headquarters, but like this, it was really ......

The red firelight reflected Li Yuanqing's cold face red, even on the city wall five miles away, you can still feel the thick ~ heat of the forest burning.

If in the future generations, it is simply a heinous crime to set fire to the forest, and at this time, I am afraid that it will not be tolerated by most people, but for the sake of Mao Wenlong's headquarters, for the future Dongjiang Army, and for the sons and daughters under his command to survive, Li Yuanqing can't care about anything else.

History will only be written by the victors.

Don't say that it's just a forest now, it's a sword with a neck, and an axe with a body, so what's the matter?

A man's husband and broad shoulders have always been used to stand up to the sky.

Otherwise, this continuous forest remains, and sooner or later it will become the raw material for the Houjin army to build siege equipment, even if there are continuous forests around him, but if it is burned here, there will be at least a dozen miles in depth, which can be delayed for a while, that is, for a while, as long as it is delayed long enough, the court and the governor's side, more or less, will probably have a little indication, as long as it can be delayed until then, the Houjin offensive may collapse.

The raging fire was getting stronger and stronger, and the soldiers and civilians had already withdrawn into the city, and they were trying their best to build the fortifications in the city.

From noon to evening, the fire showed no signs of stopping, and it was unknown where it had gone.

At this time, Mao Wenlong got the latest battle report from the front, and the vanguard of the Houjin army had approached the periphery of Zhenjiang City.

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At this time, by a small river fifty miles north of Zhenjiang City, more than 5,000 real slaves of Huang Taiji and Amin, the main force of the Houjin Chinese Army, had already arrived at the predetermined position.

The fire set by Li Yuanqing not only burned out the forests around Zhenjiang City, but also extended to dozens of miles away from the northern line, and if it were not blocked by this small river about 20 meters wide, I am afraid that it would have spread even farther.

Amin looked at the thick firelight not far away, and on his gloomy face, he couldn't help but reveal a touch of ferocity, "Whose idea is this?" What a ruthless heart. This person~~, must not stay. ”

Huang Taiji's face was not too unusual, and his somewhat fat face was not shocked.

Originally, Huang Taiji's evaluation of Mao Wenlong was not high.

In the face of the attack of Dakin's main force, he didn't know how to retreat, this kind of behavior of hitting stones with eggs is not self-defeating?

If there is no one under his command, even if the court makes him a big official, what use can he be?

However, at this time, Huang Taiji changed his opinion.

Such a devastating practice of setting fire to the forest, frankly speaking, if it were Huang Taiji himself, he might not have been so decisive.

For this Zhenjiang offensive, Huang Taiji suddenly began to look forward to it.

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