Chapter 68: Preparing for War

The situation has become more serious, and a large number of Houjin spies have been discovered in the Hunhe valley east of Fushun. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

Shen Jia felt the severity of the description, and immediately ordered the city to implement a strict system of separate camps for men and women. In order to dispel everyone's doubts, Shen Jia chose a respected old man to preside over the plan in front of the homeless group. At the same time, while wielding a big stick, Shen Jia did not forget to give some benefits to those who actively implemented the policy, such as providing free two catties of food for each female family every day.

Even so, there are still many family members who are worried about this or that problem, and Shen Jia, who can't bear it, has to advance food in advance to the family members and daughters who obey the order in front of everyone, so as to barely convince everyone. If two catties of food are saved, they can already solve the food and clothing of half a family, and most people are still very concerned.

The deterioration of the situation in the surrounding area has reduced the number of jobs outside the city, making it impossible for displaced people to work and thus to obtain food. As a result, survival has become the most important and headache for the homeless. Shen Jia took the opportunity to launch two catties of food, which became a great temptation for many families.

Under such double persecution, most men reluctantly chose to obey. Of course, the men are also gradually discovering the benefits, such as the militia standing guard outside for the female dependents, and the women organizers providing some simple treatment and even free food inside. From this point of view, most men think that their daughters are not only not dangerous, but also able to solve the difficulties of survival, which makes many people suddenly free from worries.

In addition, Shen Jia announced the family visit system in a timely manner. Shen Jia made woodcut tokens to use as a voucher for men to visit relatives. Through a strict token censorship system, Shen Jia allowed men to visit their families in the independent camp on a regular basis. Through all kinds of immoral and forbidden freedom methods, Shen Jia completely eliminated the resistance of the displaced people to the sub-camp system. At the same time, the strong laborers in this group of displaced people were also tightly pinched in Shen Jia's hands.

Next, a hundred recruits with excellent performance were drawn from the training camp by Shen Jia and used as a mass training for the militia. Of course, this kind of training is very rudimentary, and it only requires these militiamen to be able to understand orders and follow discipline. Discipline can only be demonstrated through the basic queue training of the militia, and Shen Jia has spent a lot of energy on this.

Chen Ce, He Shixian, and others unanimously agreed to use Shen Jia's proposed policy of "clearing the wilderness". Therefore, for several days in a row, Zhang Shigong and You Shigong each led a thousand cavalry to gallop through the surrounding villages and towns of Fushun, informing the locals that the Tartars were coming, and at the same time asking them to evacuate to Fushun City or the mountains for refuge, and at the same time asking them to take all the grain and livestock.

A considerable number of people do not appreciate it, and it is not easy to get the deep-rooted peasants to leave their homeland because of the local complex for thousands of years, but Zhang Shihe and You Shigong still tried their best to dissuade and order them to be carried out.

On 29 April, the militia, having completed five days of basic training, finally showed great energy. They not only assisted Fushun Tongzhi in pacifying and managing the homeless people, but also worked with Jinyi Wei to detect spies in the city. What is even more gratifying is that the activists of the militia group have organized street patrols to patrol day and night. For a while, since the recovery of Fushun, the chaotic order in the city suddenly became orderly.

The people, who were still worried about the Tartars, gradually calmed down at this time. Entertainment venues such as teahouses and green houses have also adapted to the heavily guarded patrols on the streets, and people have become accustomed to complaining. Even some people listened to the slogans on the street while listening to the commentary, and there was an unprecedented sense of security in their hearts.

Fushun Tongzhi Xiao Ji fully carried forward the fine revolutionary tradition of "fighting rich households". For several days, he tirelessly ran to the homes of various wealthy families in Fushun City. Xiao Ji is not as superficial as Yuan Yingtai, he has a deep understanding of the rich in Fushun. The long-term work of the military department, coupled with the grim atmosphere of the situation, made Xiao Ji decisive in killing.

Xiao Ji used the bad history of the rich to intimidate, and at the same time promised them benefits, and at the same time said that Fushun needs everyone to work together. In addition, Xiao Ji also took out Gu Hongxi's example to explain and analyze it to everyone in detail, and in the trembling eyes of the rich people, Xiao Ji pinched his beard to show his intention.

Through intimidation and brazen exploitation, Xiao Ji snatched nearly 10,000 catties of saltpeter, 50,000 stone of grain and a large amount of timber, oilseeds, livestock, and 50,000 taels of silver.

When these materials were pinched in his hands, Xiao Ji was full of energy, and suddenly had a feeling of being a new person. Xiao Ji felt that he would never have to look at the faces of these ruffians again, and finally had the capital to suppress them.

Xiao Ji's idea was good, less than two hours, after hearing that Xiao Ji had a large amount of saltpeter in his hand, Shen Jia was the first to jump out and ask to meet Master Tongzhi.

When Shen Jia was thinking carefully at the gate of the yamen with longing, the official who came back to reply rolled his eyes and said, "My lord said that he was not there. ”

Nima's, deliberately fix me, Shen Jia kicked on the official and said, "Damn, you say it again, believe it or not, Lao Tzu beat you flat." ”

The official looked embarrassed, he knew that the person in front of him had just smoked a person in front of the gate not long ago, and that person had not yet recovered from his injuries, and the plague god in front of him could not be provoked.

"Lord Shen, you listen to the little one's explanation, how dare the little one entertain you."

Shen Jia glared at the official and let the official lead the way. Before Shen Jia could take a step, several fierce and vicious soldiers suddenly came out of the yamen, threw Shen Jiati out of the door, and then slammed the door shut.

Shen Jia's face twitched, and he had no choice but to leave.

Back at the training camp, Shen Jia sighed. During this time, due to the use of the thermothermal method to make explosives, saltpeter was quickly depleted. In addition, the location provided by Qu Xiaojia before was too far away and had to be kept secret, so it was difficult for the saltpeter supply to keep up with the production. There is not much saltpeter left in the city, and it is necessary to find a way to do it as soon as possible.

While he was thinking about it, Chen Ce reported that Zou Tai, the eunuch guarding the town, had returned and asked him to discuss the matter. Zou Tai brought a reward to Shen Jia, namely a royal gift of fifty taels of silver, as well as a number of documents and titles. Looking at these rewards that were not in the eyes of the law, Shen Jia couldn't smile bitterly.

Shen Jia kowtowed under He Shixian's coercion to thank him, and then Zou Tai said: "When I came back, the eunuch Wei Gonggong asked me to bring some armor and weapons to Lord Shen, and Gonggong Wei was also optimistic about Lord Shen's performance, and hoped that Lord Shen would make persistent efforts. ”

After Zou Tai finished speaking, there was silence in the room, Xiao Ji snorted softly, don't ignore it.

Shen Jia was a little embarrassed, but he still accepted it. Shen Jia said to Zou Tai: "My subordinates thank Grandpa Wei for his kindness. ”

After finishing speaking, Shen Jia stepped aside and said no more.

Zou Tai saw that Shen Jia was more upright, so he smiled slightly.

Zou Tai did not tell Shen Jiajing about the matter of Miss Liwen as a concubine, and there was already a lot of noise. Before Zou Tailai came, some officials in the DPRK and China did not hesitate to refute each other with the identity of Wen Qing and the twists and turns of Yang Xiong. In the end, everyone agreed that Wen Qing was a country woman who did not know etiquette, and the establishment of a concubine would damage the prestige of the Ming Dynasty.

Zou Tai came to Fushun this time to see if Shen Jia had entered the Tao. If he could, Zou Tai would consider proposing to give Wen Qing a county lord with a different surname, presumably no one in the court would object.

"Lord Chen, the Tartars are attacking now, I don't know how Fushun is going to prepare?"

Chen Ce responded: "Father-in-law Zou, the fortifications of Fushun City have been repaired, and the people are being evacuated and supplies are being stockpiled in recent days. ”

"Well, in that case, it's not in vain for our family to come this time."

After speaking, Zou Tai covered his sleeves and smiled, and took the opportunity to sneak a glance at Shen Jia.

Shen Jiana didn't know what the old fox was thinking. During the last battle of Shenyang, he used the excuse of going back to Liaoyang to move rescue troops, and this time I am afraid that the old trick will be repeated.

Thinking of this, Shen Jia said: "Father-in-law Zou, there is still a lack of a large amount of saltpeter in the city, and if the Tartars attack on a large scale, the troops are still a little stretched." If Gonggong Zou can go to Liaoshen to urge Lord Jingliu to send troops to rescue as soon as possible, and at the same time support a batch of saltpeter, we will be invincible. ”

"Okay, listen to what Shen Shoubei said, our family also thinks so, Fushun only has 30,000 garrisons at the moment, and the defense is indeed a little insufficient, Lord Chen, what do you think?"

Chen Ce is an old fox, so he didn't understand the meaning of his words, so he said lightly: "The old man also thinks so, since my father-in-law is not afraid of the fatigue of traveling, of course we will support it." ”

Xiao Ji glanced at Chen Ce and the generals with dissatisfaction, but at this time he was alone, and he had no absolute political advantage in front of the eunuchs, so he had no choice but to nod silently.

He Shixian agreed with Chen Ce's plan, defending the city was a meticulous job, and Gonggong Zou would inevitably be hindered here. It is a military taboo to order many people, and if you can send Zou Gonggong to Liaoshen safely, then this defensive battle has already won three points.

So, under the congratulations of everyone, Zou Tai worked hard for the country, and rushed to Shenyang again.

In the evening, Shen Jia, who had been busy all day, was about to go home, but suddenly received news that You Shigong was outside the city to meet the Tartar vanguard and was unfortunately injured. Shen Jia was shocked, the heart of the Tartar was so fast.

Shen Jia didn't care about eating, so he hurriedly rushed to the camp to see He Shixian. When they arrived at the camp, they found that Chen Ce, He Shixian, Zhang Shi and Qi Jin had all come over, and everyone was discussing the movement of the Tartars outside the city today.

"Boss, the Tartar vanguard has arrived twenty miles away from Fushun, we must take action, otherwise it will be too late."

It was Zhang Shi who spoke, he and You Shigong divided his troops out of the city at the same time today, he went to the west of the city, and did not meet the Tartars.

"Chief He, how is Deputy Chief You's injury? Are you worried about your life? ”

"It's out of the way, I was hit by an arrow in my right arm, just rest for a few days."

When everyone heard that You Shigong's injuries were not serious, they all breathed a sigh of relief. In a few days, it will be a big battle, and at this time, one less general will have less strength, and everyone understands this truth.

"That's good, let Deputy General You recuperate from his injuries in peace these days, and we will carry more things in the city."

Chen Ce lowered his head and pondered for a while, then turned his head and asked Shen Jiadao, "Have the labor and equipment outside the city been relocated?" ”

"Only the quarry and the coal mine are left, these two are a little farther away, and they will all be back to the city early tomorrow morning."

"Okay, in that case, tomorrow the city gate will be on guard, and the suspicious people will be closely checked, and the city gates of the four cities will be closed at noon. Now I assign the city gate to guard, Qi Jin to guard the north gate, He Shixian to guard the east gate, Zhang Shigong to guard the west gate, You Shigong and Shen Jia to guard the south gate, and the old man to command in the center, do you have any opinions? ”

There was silence in the tent, and everyone said in unison: "Obey the orders of the boss!" ”

That night, Shen Jia organized the militia and laborers to prepare for the four cities to roll wood and stones, and was busy until about ten o'clock in the evening before dragging his tired body back home.

Looking at Shen Jia with a tired face, Qu Xiaoyi, who had been waiting at the gate for a long time, couldn't help but feel a little sad. In the past 20 days, in addition to being busy in the training camp, Shen Jia went to the construction site to inspect, and occasionally returned home, but also fell asleep.

When hunting in the mountains before, for a month or two in a row, Qu Xiaoyi and his brother walked in a deserted mountain stream, occasionally saying a few words, which made Qu Xiaoyi unbearable. In order to survive, Qu Xiaoyi gradually adapted to this life. However, when Shen Jiayi inadvertently broke into Qu Xiaoyi's hazy heart, her heart suddenly regained her vitality, she hoped that life would be full of happiness and laughter, and she was afraid of loneliness and silence.

Even if there are Wen Qing, Wu Shihan and a few girls accompanying Qu Xiaoyi at home, Qu Xiaoyi is still desperate to chat with Shen Jia every day, even if it is a boring conversation.

Qu Xiaoyi saw Shen Jia, a force suddenly surged in her heart, she rushed over desperately, at that moment, she forgot the world's eyes and the astonishment of pedestrians, and her scorching delicate body threw herself into Shen Jia's arms.