At the end of May, Dengzhou was still uncaptured.

The main reason is that the crotch-pulling soldiers led by Deng Xi and Chen Hongfan did not have decent siege weapons, and the soldiers were also demoralized.

Not because of anything else, but because they saw the food of the Liaodong Army, they were depressed.

Since taking Huangxian, Geng Zhongming has cleared the rebel sailors at sea.

The ships responsible for transporting supplies departed from Laizhou to the port of Jinzhou. Or from Port Arthur and transported to Laizhou.

Then 20,000 people, under the protection of soldiers, transported the supplies from Laizhou to Huang County.

Later, when the situation stabilized, the ships were transported directly to Longkou Port outside Huangxian.

Supplies transported, including but not limited to grain, pork, mutton, rabbit meat...... Chinese cabbage, flatbread, etc. There are also fruits, such as cherries from the Golden State and watermelons from Texas.

Cherries are well worth mentioning.

This is thanks to one person, Shen Shikui. During his time in Golden State, he noticed the consumption needs of the wealthy people, so he planted cherries on a large scale.

He also cooperated with Geng Zhongyu, who also has business acumen, to build a large ice cellar in Lushun District, specializing in selling fresh fruits to merchants.

Relying on this, the city and Jinzhouwei made a lot of money.

By wartime, this ice cellar served the army. The cherries are picked in the early hours of the morning, then taken from the ice cellar and transported to Camp Perak.

Later, it was transported directly to the 1st Division in Huangxian.

Meng Qiaofang and others distributed these fresh cherries, which only the rich could afford, to the soldiers who were injured in battle, or the warriors who had made meritorious achievements.

Of course, a high dive is indispensable.

Lu Zhi also followed and got a copy.

Compared with the other Lu Ming troops, this treatment is simply day by day, and the morale is even lower.

The rebels living in the city of Dengju were also very uncomfortable.

They knew very well that it was impossible to break through when the retreat route at sea was cut off and there was the Liaodong Army on land.

The reason why it has not been defeated is because the general soldiers of the Ming army from all walks of life are fighting and want to get the first credit, resulting in the most elite Liaodong Army ranking last.

"At present, I have reached the most dangerous time for the Tianxing Dao Army, and the Liaodong Army may attack us at any time, and the sea is blocked by Geng Zhongming."

Li Jiucheng sighed and said: "But there is no hope for our survival, as long as we support it hard and wait until the Tartars invade."

When the time comes, the Liaodong Army will definitely withdraw its troops from King Qin, and we will live. ”

Even though everyone knows that there is little hope, they can only think about it.

Surrender is impossible.

They all came out of the Guan Ning Army, and no one likes people who have been traitors twice.

What's more, they had heard the news that the leaders had been beheaded for public display, and they were more and more discouraged from the idea of surrendering.

"I propose that everyone stay on the road in case something changes."

Liu Zeqing said: "I sit in the main city and defend the south of the city. ”

"I'll guard the West City." Xie Shangzheng got up and said.

"Okay, I'll stick to the East City."

Li Jiucheng said: "Beicheng is close to the sea, and Geng Zhongming does not seem to have any intention of attacking us from the sea. ”

"I guess it was Yang Chengying's idea not to attack. The generals of all walks of life quarreled with each other, and he generously gave them the credit. ”

Liu Zeqing guessed.

"We can't take it lightly, I think General Mao Chenglu is asked to guard the northern city."

Li Jiucheng looked at the young Mao Chenglu.

Mao Chenglu regrets it now.

I couldn't think about it for a while, so I followed the rebels. I was a little afraid afterwards, and I was afraid that I would be blackened by Xie Shangzheng, so I had to stay.

In this situation, the rebels are unable to fly.

He still followed, just waiting for death.

can look at everyone's faces, if they don't agree, they will probably be cut at the beginning, so they nodded.

"That's it. As long as you unite as one, you will definitely be able to overcome the difficulties and raise my prestige for the Tianxingdao Army. ”

Li Jiucheng's impassioned remarks did not have the desired effect.

Big and small leaders have a sharp sword hanging in their hearts, when will the Liaodong Army be dispatched!

When Li Jiucheng saw it, he felt a little uncomfortable and thought about how to break the situation.

Meng Qiaofang sat firmly on Diaoyutai, and at this time he discussed one thing with Ma Guangyuan, Liu Zhilun and others.

"The marshal's letter said that when our army returned triumphantly, he asked me to select soldiers from the army who had won combat merits to participate in the military parade together."

Meng Qiaofang smiled and gave the letter to Liu Zhilun who was next.

After Liu Zhilun saw it, he said with a smile: "The marshal wants to combine the sports meeting with the ancient review soldiers and have a grand triumph ceremony." ”

"What is a sports day?" Ma Guangyuan was preoccupied with artillery and didn't know much about these things.

It is a general meeting that the people can participate in to celebrate the birth of the eldest son. The first session was only a race, and this one there are many projects. ”

Liu Zhilun read out all the items written in the letter.

And they were all happy.

There's a good show to watch now, a good show in the literal sense.

"It's kind of interesting that the marshal divides the participants into a soldier group and a civilian group."

Huo Weihua also saw the letter, "The marshal himself wants to participate in the long-distance run of the soldier group!" ”

"Haha...... Who can be the opponent of the handsome. Meng Qiaofang laughed.

The crowd laughed too.

Suddenly there was a sound of footsteps outside the door.

"General!" It was the soldiers who came in, "The cavalry reconnaissance platoon captured a rebel soldier who came out of the city and got urgent military information. ”

"Make it clear!" Meng Qiaofang's face sank.

"The rebel soldier's name is Hong Chengxun, and he told the scouts that the rebel leader Li Jiucheng and his son Li Yingyuan will lead the cavalry and will break through from Dongcheng."

Pro-soldier report.

"Chengdong ......," Meng Qiaofang thought.

"To the east of the city is Mu Wenshou's Miyun soldiers, all of whom are infantry, and they can't withstand the cavalry charge!"

Huo Weihua said.

Meng Qiaofang's eyes lit up: "Chataiji!" You immediately return to the cavalry regiment and support Miyun's general soldier Mu Wenshou. ”

"Understood!" Chataiji stood up and walked away quickly.

"General Ma mobilized artillery and took advantage of the chaos in the east of the enemy to attack the eastern wall of Dengzhou."

"Okay, I'll do it right away." Ma Guangyuan got up and left.

"Liu Jianjun and Mr. Huo are in the camp."

Meng Qiaofang got up: "I'll go to report to Father-in-law Gao." ”

"The military situation is urgent, how can the Liaodong Army be separated from the main general."

Huo Weihua hurriedly got up and persuaded: "General Meng and Liu Jianjun stay, and I will report to Gonggong Gao." ”

"Okay, that's it." Meng Qiaofang thought about it for a while and felt that this was indeed more reasonable.

The Liaodong Army once again showed an "uncontrolled" style, without informing Zhu Dadian and Xie Sanbin in advance, and reporting that Gao Qiqian was all something to do after the decision was made.

When Zhu Dadian and Xie Sanbin heard the news of the sudden dispatch of the Liaodong Army, they were so frightened that they broke out in a cold sweat.

They hurriedly dressed and went to see Gao Qiqian.

I saw that Gao Qiqian was already dressed and sitting in the main hall.

Standing beside him was Huo Weihua, the former secretary of the military department and now the chief of staff of the First Division.

"Gonggong Gao, why did the Liaodong Army suddenly dispatch?" Zhu Dadian asked boldly.

"The military situation has changed, and the rebels are planning to break through."

Huo Weihua replied on behalf of Gao Qiqian: "My Liaodong Army plans to take advantage of this opportunity to attack Dengzhou in one fell swoop. ”

"This ......" Zhu Dadian wanted to say, how could we not know.

Gao Qiqian said: "This matter was agreed by our family, and the most important thing in the battle is the decision of the camera." ”

Zhu Dadian and Xie Sanbin had no choice but to shut up.

Shandong guardian eunuch Lu Zhi looked confused, he knew the inside story. I thought, is the Liaodong Army so bold?

At the same time, there was a fight outside Dengzhou City!