The inverted spring cold is a common weather phenomenon.

As the saying goes: "A child's face changes three times a day in spring." This refers to the climate of spring, especially the cold of spring.

Hence the epidemic of respiratory infectious diseases.

The first division was composed of the displaced people of Jizhen and the Mongolian herdsmen.

Changyi and other places are close to the Bohai Sea, and the humidity is much higher than these places.

They were ill-prepared for the cold spring.

Some of the soldiers fell ill and had chills.

Meng Qiaofang said that the situation of the troops is not suitable for fighting, and it is not all a pretext.

1st Division, Military Medical Service.

Everyone wears a mask made of cloth on their face to reduce the spread of breathing.

The same is true for Meng Qiaofang.

"General Meng doesn't need to worry too much, the marshal has already taken precautions against this."

Zhang Jingyue's descendant disciple Zhao Xianke was transferred by Yang Chengying to the first division as the chief doctor.

"Oh, Dashuai has already taken precautions, why didn't he mention it to me?"

Meng Qiaofang was surprised and delighted, and there was a little doubt.

"The marshal said, you are a general, and commanding the war is the main job."

Zhao Xianke said with a smile: "I am the chief physician, this kind of thing should be left to me." ”

"Yes, yes, that's right."

Meng Qiaofang hurriedly asked: "How should I be governed?" ”

"The first is to wear more clothes, the second is to eat some food that is easy to digest, the third is to ensure indoor ventilation, the fourth is to exercise diligently, and the fifth is to drink more hot water.

The above is a precautionary measure. As for the treatment, there is a prescription taught by the teacher to ensure that the medicine is cured. ”

"Doctor Zhao is really a miracle doctor, with you, I can rest assured."

"General Meng, in my opinion, not gathering too much is also a way to prevent it."

"Yes, I know it."

Meng Qiaofang hugged her fists and turned to leave.

Zhao Xianke had something to say, implying that Meng Qiaofang would not move, but it would make it easier for coughs and other illnesses to spread.

How to do it, there is no need for Zhao Xian to say much, Meng Qiaofang has his own measure.

When he returned to the main hall, he saw Xie Sanbin looking around the map, looking curious.

"When did Lord Xie come?" Meng Qiaofang said.

"Oh, just here." Xie Sanbin turned around and saw Meng Qiaofang with a piece of cloth on his face, and immediately became curious: "General Meng, what are you doing with this cloth?" ”

Meng Qiaofang took off the cloth, handed it to the soldiers, and replied: "Doctor Zhao said that coughs are transmitted through the air, so let me wear them to avoid getting sick." ”

"What does air mean?"

"It's what we breathe, and I don't know very well."

Meng Qiaofang's words changed: "I haven't asked yet, why did Master Xie come to the house?" ”

"Ming people don't say secret words, I am here to hope that General Meng will send troops as soon as possible."

Xie Sanbin said: "At present, the lives of Shandong are in misery, and the people are all hopeful, looking forward to the Liaodong Army sending troops to exterminate the rebels and restore peace to the world." ”

"Since Lord Xie said it so bluntly, I might as well tell you."

Meng Qiaofang said: "It is true that my official position is humble, but it represents Yang Dashuai, and you treat us like this, which is a loss of hospitality." ”

"Ahem, ahem, ahem......"

Xie Sanbin was a little embarrassed.

He and Zhu Dadian originally wanted to kill the prestige of the Liaodong Army, but seeing that Gao Qiqian did not object, he thought that he had succeeded.

I didn't expect to shoot myself in the foot.

"This, this is indeed our lack of consideration, and I still hope that General Meng Haihan."

Xie Sanbin blushed and reluctantly apologized.

It's really rare for a civilian official to apologize to a military general.

If it weren't for the fact that Yang Chengying behind Meng Qiaofang had too much face, and he needed to rely on the Liaodong Army to quell the Shandong rebellion, they would not have apologized.

Meng Qiaofang also knew, so she didn't care about it. Neither moved nor sighed.

He hinted: "These years, I pay attention to getting money to do things, just like working for a big family, do you know what I mean? ”

"What do you mean?" Xie Sanbin blurted out, and immediately regretted it.

Doesn't that make you look stupid?

Meng Qiaofang smiled slightly, but did not speak.

Xie Sanbin reacted at this time, so he had to say: "Don't hide it, Your Majesty did give Governor Zhu a sum of silver, not much, 60,000 taels." ”

Hearing this, the staff officers who were working according to the intelligence map raised their heads with disgust.

This made Xie Sanbin even more embarrassed.

I had heard that the Liaodong Army was rich, so I naturally didn't take 60,000 taels in my eyes.

Holding the mentality that the meat on the mosquito's legs is also meat, Meng Qiaofang asked, "How do you plan to divide the 60,000 taels?" ”

"Uh...... The first merit of the siege of Laizhou was solved, and 20,000 taels of silver were rewarded; Recovering the rebel-controlled Huangxian and Dengzhou, each received 20,000 taels. As for the beheading reward, there is really no money, and I hope that General Meng and all the soldiers Haihan. ”

"I hope Lord Xie counts when he speaks. When our army relieves the siege of Laizhou, you will give 20,000 taels to the guardian eunuch Gao Gonggong. ”

"Ahh This ......" Xie Sanbin stammered.

I didn't say that I would give this money to the Liaodong Army! There are other road soldiers, what to do?

Meng Qiaofang ignored Xie Sanbin and got up and came to the map.

Huo Weihua then said: "The rebels gathered under the city with the aim of lengthening our army's supply line, and taking advantage of the flaws in our army's march to reveal their flaws, and then sneak attack our army. And lo and behold! ”

He marked on the map the locations of the enemy sentry and the ministries that he had found in the past few days, as well as the possible routes back.

"Then our army will advance in a combat formation, cross the Shahe River, and reach the city of Laizhou."

Meng Qiaofang said: "I call it unchanged to respond to all changes. ”

Huo Weihua nodded in agreement.

Meng Qiaofang called the herald and said to him: "Inform all regiments to have a good meal today and leave early tomorrow morning." ”

"Yes." The herald straightened his back and turned away.

Only then did Meng Qiaofang find Xie Sanbin: "Lord Xie, if you don't mind, you can set off with our army, how about it?" ”

"Okay, no problem." Xie Sanbin's heart was more bitter than eating Coptis chinensis at this time, and he didn't know how to explain to Governor Zhu.

Early the next morning, the Liaodong Army completed its formation and then set out for the battle.

Leave some of the doctors and sick soldiers behind, and wait until the battle is over to pick them up.

According to the marching guidelines, Meng Qiaofang scattered sentinels and lean work in the four directions of the southeast, northwest, and north.

The army marched quickly in a state where it could fight at any time.

Soon crossed the Sand River and got closer and closer to Laizhou.

At this moment, a sentinel rode a pegasus to report: "Report ......!" A large number of enemy cavalry was found in the front and killed our troops. ”

"Order, meet the enemy with a stacked array!" Meng Qiaofang quickly ordered.

The flag bearer quickly waved the flag and conveyed the order to the battalions through the flag.

The Liaodong Army spread out rapidly, with cavalry as the flanks, with firearms in front, followed by artillery, then spearmen and rattan soldiers.

Meng Qiaofang led people to occupy the commanding heights, climbed the heights and looked, and commanded the army.

Xie Sanbin was blindsided, how could he arrange his troops like this, and actually put the infantry or firearms at the forefront, didn't he send them to death?

Meng Qiaofang was very calm, and saw through the monoculars the cavalry of the rebels, all wearing red turbans, and they were all overwhelmed.

"The rebels are out of the way, put together what they can muster, and prepare to fight more and less, first defeat our infantry, and then break our cavalry."

Meng Qiaofang analyzed with a smile.