The terrain in the vicinity of Luanguguan is special.

The eastern part of the country is full of low mountains, with continuous peaks, turbulent rivers and narrow valleys; The western hills are gentle, with short streams and open valleys.

Unless you are willing to seek the near and far like Yang Chengying and lead a brigade of elite divisions to take the mountain road, you must pass through Luangu Pass to reach the boundary of Jinzhou.

If the Luangu Pass is broken, the Houjin army can continue to move south, and the troops will go straight to Jinzhou City.

At that time, even if the city of Jinzhou cannot be captured, it will cause great damage to the local area.

This is the reason why Nurhachi suddenly sent troops south, and Yang Chengying was determined to defend Luangu Pass and deal with Houjin.

Yang Chengying was still arranging plans against the enemy, and Yuan Keli, who had just returned to the Yamen of Denglai Governor from the local area, received the news that Yang Chengying planned to defend Luangu Pass.

"What are you talking about, Fang Xun is seriously injured and unconscious! Fuzhou was actually lost, and Jiang Chaodong obeyed orders under Yang Chengying. ”

Yuan Keli was taken aback when he heard Shen Yourong's report: "Yang Chengying wants to lead three thousand soldiers and horses to guard Luangu Pass, this is not a joke." ”

There was a major earthquake in the Denglai area, countless houses collapsed, and the people were killed and injured.

I didn't expect to hear this bad news as soon as I came back.

"Lord Governor, how dare I talk nonsense about such a thing."

Shen Yourong, the chief soldier of Denglai, hurriedly took a letter from the table: "This is a letter written by an official staying in Jinzhou City to the governor Yamen. ”

"Isn't this nonsense?"

Yuan Keli glanced at the letter and slapped it on the table: "The slave chieftain is pressing the border, he should preside over the overall situation in Jinzhou City, how can he lead a partial division to garrison Luangu Pass!" ”

"I also thought that even if I had to fight against the slaves, I should defend with all my might, rather than just using a part of my troops."

Shen Yourong agreed.

They all know that Yang Chengying has tens of thousands of elites under his command. And it's not a fiction, but a real tens of thousands.

As for why Yang Cheng was only more than 8,000 soldiers and horses when he ordered troops.

Naturally, some of the entourage they planted in Jinzhou City and stayed by Fang Zhenru's side, in order to exaggerate Yang Chengying's threat, they wrote brilliantly.

"No, Fuzhou has fallen, and there can be no more accidents in Jinzhou."

Yuan Keli paced back and forth in front of the table, stood up, and said to Shen Yourong: "Chief soldier, I can only bother you to go to Jinzhou in person." ”

"Me, it doesn't seem right." Shen Yourong was a little embarrassed.

"According to the will of the imperial court and the arrangement of Xiong Jingluo, Jinzhou is controlled by me Denglai. Besides, Yang Chengying is an unruly guy, and the weight of the people who go is light, so it's useless. ”

"Alright, I'll go pack up and board the ship immediately."

"I'm tired of Mr. Shen, if it weren't for a natural disaster, I wouldn't let you keep running this way."

"Share worries for the country and work tirelessly."

Shen Yourong took his entourage and left Denglai on the same day and took a boat to Jinzhou.

Then ride a horse from Jinzhou to Luangu Pass.

Along the way, you can see the people of Jinzhou working in the fields, and there are soldiers maintaining law and order.

Everything is well organized.

The prejudice against Yang Chengying in his heart has weakened a little.

During this time, Amin did not immediately lead his troops south. He learned the lesson of the last time, put away his attitude of underestimating the enemy, and while transporting a large amount of supplies to the army, he let the soldiers rest and recuperate.

As a result, Shen Yourong arrived at Luangu Pass one step ahead of the Houjin army.

Yang Chengying and Shen Yourong knew each other, and when they saw him coming, they immediately went out of the city to greet him.

After the two exchanged pleasantries, Yang Chengying invited Shen Yourong into the city.

Shen Yourong said as he walked: "General Yang, with all due respect to the old man, it is not a good idea for you to lead a small number of soldiers to stay in Luangu Pass. ”

"Lord Commander, what do you think should be done?" Yang Chengying asked rhetorically.

"Do you need to ask? Naturally, he led the main force to the north and had a chance of winning against the slave chieftain. ”

"Luangu Pass is not a big fortress, I lead a large army to defend it, in case the supply is cut off, what will I eat?"

"You won't lead an army to repel the slaves who cut off your supply lines!"

"That's not a return to the old way of fighting in the field with the slave chief, although I have a lot of soldiers and horses, it is not enough to fight the slave soldiers in the field."

"Huh...... Who doesn't know that your men are strong and strong, and the slave chiefs have fought against you several times, and they have suffered a big loss at your hands. ”

Yang Chengying was speechless for an instant.

These gang don't do anything, and they are better than the other in terms of bragging.

In order to make the record look good, the number of captures alone is in the four digits, and the number of beheadings is also falsely reported.

People who don't know what to do think think that Yang Chengying has won all battles here, and the slave soldiers are vulnerable.

In fact, Yang Chengying attacked with absolutely superior forces in several battles, and when the troops were inferior, he stuck to the city, or simply retreated.

Moreover, Nurhachi's mind has always been on the head of the main Ming army, and only one brigade of partial divisions was sent to deal with Yang Chengying.

Therefore, although the battle loss ratio is gorgeous, it cannot be said to be much stronger.

As he spoke, he saw a group of soldiers carrying shovels, hoes and other things towards the flat ground in front of Luangu Pass.

"What are they doing here?"

Shen Yourong frowned, "Is it to build a road?" ”

"Lord Commander, you have been tired all the way, it is better to go and rest first."

Yang Chengying didn't answer him directly, "Or go to visit Fang Xun, his condition has stabilized." ”

Shen Yourong's eyes widened, it was the first time he encountered this kind of kid who had no manners, he was not good at getting angry at this time, snorted coldly, and took his entourage to visit Fang Zhenru.

Su Xiaojing heard the conversation between the two just now.

After Shen Yourong left, he reminded: "General Shen is a person sent by the governor of Denglai, and he is also the general's top boss, and his subordinates think it's better not to collide with him too much." ”

Yang Chengying sneered: "It's okay." The old man is just too old to accept new things. ”

The two of them continued to set up the facilities and waited for the Jin soldiers to call.

Houjin has also driven into the area south of Deliying City and set up camp here.

Amin did the final pre-war mobilization.

"Soldiers, not far ahead is Luangu Pass, and the guard Yang Chengying inside is the guy who caused us to be scolded by the old Khan King, tell me, what should we do?"

Amin asked loudly.

"Revenge! Avenge! ”

The Houjin soldiers shouted in unison.

"Yes, revenge."

Amin continued in Jurchen language, "If you don't take revenge, are you still an old man!" I will also tell you one thing, that is, a large number of people in Liaodong fled to Jinzhou. ”

"There are so many beautiful women in here! When we enter Jinzhou, we will take everyone to loot for three days, so that the brothers can live comfortably for the rest of their lives. ”

Hearing this, all the soldiers became excited.

Revenge and generous rewards made them excited one by one like chickens.

"Turg!"

"The subordinates are here."

"A man's shame must be washed away by himself, let's appoint you as the forward officer and lead the army to storm Luangu Pass."

"I will definitely cut Yang Chengying's head back and hang it on the gate."

"Well, a man must have this ambition. Go ahead! ”

"Huh."