"Grab the west?"

Pang Yu looked at the telegram that had just been sent back from the front line, and his face showed a look of thought. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info

"If I'm not mistaken, when Chongzhen was in the seventh year, it seems that the Houjin soldiers entered the customs on a large scale again?"

"Well, according to the content of our gold finger historical record, it seems that Huang Taiji led the army to the west to conquer Har, and on the way back to the army, he grabbed the Xuanfu Datong area, but it was not close to Beijing, of course, the losses of the Ming Dynasty are still very heavy."

Although Xiao Lang next to him finally decided to stay in the industrial mouth, he was also quite familiar with historical events, so he answered casually at this time, and said with a smile at the same time:

"During the Chongzhen period, Houjin had four large-scale customs operations, and this is the second time. We didn't catch up with the change last time, should we plug in this time? ”

Seeing Xiao Lang's eager face, Pang Yu knew that this guy still couldn't get rid of his "little hobby" of always wanting to meddle in military and politics after all, but he spread his hands and said:

"Xuanda's side, no matter what, it doesn't match the 'defense area' assigned to us by the Ming Empire, and I am afraid that entering rashly will not be regarded as help by the Ming Dynasty. Besides, our army has always relied on the power of the sea to operate, and the place is too far inland, and the supply line is too difficult to secure. ”

Seeing that Pang Yu was not interested at all, Xiao Lang's face flashed with disappointment, and he had to smile:

"Yes, so I'm just saying it casually...... Hehe, it's a pity, I really want to see how the Manchu and Mongolian cavalry in the rising stage behave in front of Makqin. ”

After chatting a few words, the two went back to their respective "business" -- Xiao Lang was in charge of assisting in sorting out internal affairs and making final preparations for the evacuation of the whole army. And Pang Yu had to use crutches and drag his injured leg to visit their "neighbor" - Huang Long, the chief soldier of the Dongjiang Army.

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"How's it going? Mr. Huang, we'll be gone in a few days. ”

When he met with Huang Long again, Pang Yu did not hide anything, and asked straightforwardly -- what should be said and what should be persuaded, he had already said in the exchange a few days ago, and he came today just to hear the final result.

And Huang Long still looked hesitant, and the bitter gourd face wrinkled and became even more ugly.

"This ...... Master Pang Junshi, the imperial court really can't tolerate the last general? The last general has always been loyal to the court! ”

Pang Yu sighed secretly in his heart - poor fellow, he still hasn't figured out the situation yet, or he still has illusions. The last time he came, he had actually shown Huang Long all kinds of evidence - the Ming Center had already decided to use Huang Long as a scapegoat to appease the Qiong Navy, and if it weren't for the Qiong Navy itself's clear objection, the relevant punishment would have been made long ago.

Through Qian Qianyi's relationship, Chen Tao even inquired about the handling opinions of several bigwigs in the Ministry of War, and even copied out the impeachment chapter prepared by his subordinate Yushi in advance. Pang Yu also showed it to Huang Long last time, including Huang Long's own news channels in Jingshi, which also sent the same message, but he was still so hesitant......

Pang Yu shook his head secretly - in history, Shang Kexi encountered a similar situation, even if he was against the revenge of killing his father, he also surrendered to Houjin straightforwardly. And in this time and space, once he found that there was another thigh to hug - the short-haired army, he immediately took refuge in it without hesitation. Where is as slimy as Huang Long - this person is either really loyal to the Ming Dynasty to the end, or he really lacks decisiveness, but no matter which one of them, it shows that his character is completely incompatible with the consistent atmosphere of Dongjiang Town, no wonder Huang Long can't control the Dongjiang Army.

The current Huang Long is no longer able to persuade with reason, he just can't make up his mind, so Pang Yu simply increased his tone and "forced" him all at once:

"How the Ming Imperial Court decides, it's not up to us in Qionghai Town to decide, speaking of which, Mr. Huang, you are the real Ming general. What we can call the shots is nothing more than the affairs of Qiongtai and Lu. At present, we can talk to Lushun for the time being, so we can keep you safe for the time being. ”

"Today, Mr. Huang, I believe you should be able to understand that we have good intentions towards you. We will do our best to help you within our means. But in a few days, we will be leaving, if you don't take this opportunity to go with us, Mr. Huang, no matter what the court does with you, including your subordinates, cronies, family members and children, whether they are alive or dead, we will no longer be able to interfere. ”

-- The ups and downs of a high-ranking general in these years have never only involved himself, but there must have been a large group of people behind him. Hearing Pang Yu mention his family and subordinates, Huang Long's face finally changed.

After thinking for a moment, he suddenly asked:

"This ...... Master Pang, can you really ensure that I still lead troops when I go to the south? ”

Pang Yu shrugged his shoulders and responded in a very relaxed tone:

"In Luzon, Taiwan, and Qiongzhou, the imperial court has always wanted to mix sand into it. As long as we don't object, of course the imperial court would like to send as many officials there as possible. Mr. Huang, you are a thorn in the side of the imperial court here, and when you get to the south, you will become a fragrant bun. ”

After pondering for a long time, Huang Long finally let out a long sigh and bowed to Pang Yu:

"Well...... Then I will entrust this body to the princes of Qiongzhen! ”

Pang Yu nodded:

"Clever decision. Then you should prepare as soon as possible, and we will leave in a few days. ”

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After getting rid of Huanglong, Pang Yu went to find Shang Keyi again - to hand over the materials to him.

Huang Long left, but also went to the south to continue as a general, and the position of the Dongjiang general was promised to Shang Kexi, and the deputy chief soldier Li Weiluan must also follow. Naturally, the cronies of these people will follow. Plus their families, military and civilian...... Wait, this side of Lushun is almost empty.

At that time, it is estimated that there will only be one or two thousand people left, and according to the promise given to Shang Kexi, they will help Dongjiang Town establish a trade route that can support itself. And the first immediate support is the remaining supplies after the retreat of the Qiong navy, which will be handed over to Shang Keyi and his subordinates.

"This is the granary, and there are still about ...... Well, about 450,000 catties of grain can meet the needs of 15,000 people for a month. We're not going to take it back, it's all handed over to you. ”

"In front of you is the tool warehouse, and there are about two thousand four hundred axes in it, half of which you need to have your own axe handles, of any length or short. It's good as a weapon or as a tool - by the way: we know that there is a shortage of iron here in Arthur, and these axes are fine iron, but we recommend that you don't make them into other weapons. Because we have adopted carburizing and hardening technology on the blade, it is equivalent to a steel axe. And once it is transformed, it has no such effect. ”

"In addition, there are about 3,100 hacksaw blades in the tool compartment, pure steel. And nine hundred hoes, eight hundred and five shovels, and five hundred and seventy sickles for cutting rattan in summer and autumn, and of course you can also use them for farming. Again, the cutting edges are all treated, and it is recommended not to modify them indiscriminately. ”

"At the end of the road was a storehouse of blankets, in which there were about 2,300 blankets, more than 600 tents, and a few pieces of calico and canvas...... The specific quantity will be given to you by our chief auditor and staff officer, and you can sign for it after you check that it is correct. ”

――Walking in the munitions warehouse area with Shang Keyi, Pang Yu's introduction made Shang feel like a mouse that suddenly fell into the rice warehouse, everything was so unbelievable.

"These ...... All for us? ”

Shang Keyi asked with wide eyes, and Pang Yu smiled:

"We promise to help General Shang Kexi take charge of the Dongjiang River, and of course we will support it in terms of actual materials - but it is not for nothing, if it is given for nothing, I am afraid you will not cherish it and waste it indiscriminately."

"Nope! Absolutely not! ”

Shang Keyi reassured, Pang Yu ignored him, waved his arm, and drew a circle in the entire warehouse area:

"All these things, we have lent you on credit at a discount of ten thousand taels of silver. How about allowing you to repay annually with timber for the next two to three years without interest? ”

"Yes! Of course! ”

Shang Keyi is very clever, and as soon as he hears it, he knows that this is cheap and profitable - what is lacking in Liaodong? It is a lack of food, iron, and cloth. All the shorthair left them this time was hard currency! The more than 2,700 stone of grain in the warehouse alone is far more than 10,000 taels of silver at the local market price, not to mention that there are so many iron tools and cloth.

And Shorthair was allowed to pay off the debt with the wood that covered the mountains outside, and it could be divided for several years—it was no different from giving it away for nothing. Although Shang Keyi was not as decisive as his brother, he always knew that if he didn't take advantage of it, he would definitely not be able to sleep at night in the future.

Pang Yu took him around the camp, and Shang Keyi's mouth couldn't close - this camp will also be handed over to them after the retreat of the Qiong navy, and the short hair has not been stationed here for a long time, but the deployment, layout, and equipment have opened the eyes of his old army. Shang Keyi decided to wait for the short hair to leave, and immediately move the Lushun battalion of the Dongjiang Army to this side, anyway, there are not many people left, and it will definitely be stuffed.

The only thing that made him feel a little fly in the ointment was that the arsenal of the short-haired army had no intention of handing over at all - when Pang Yu took him on a tour, the artillery team of the Qiong Navy was being transferred, and the shiny bronze cannon was dismantled and carried onto the ship by the soldiers. These guns of the Qiong Navy have not been in actual combat since they were transported to the present, but they have conducted several artillery drills, and the earth-shattering power can really make Shang Keyi intoxicated.

"Master Pang, I wonder if your artillery can also ...... We can pay for it, as much as we want! ”