The Ai River (Dongliao River) flows quietly, with flat terrain on both sides and a wide field of vision.

Yang Chengying held the telescope and looked through the telescope, and he was very emotional.

The river bears a magnificent history – the Yaksa self-defense counterattack.

Historically, in order to deal with the invasion of Tsarist Russia, Kangxi organized the army and the people, launched two battles of Yaksa, and signed the Treaty of Nebuchu.

The logistics behind this have been obscure.

In the twenty-second year of Kangxi (1683), Kangxi pioneered the water transportation from the Liao River to the Songhua River. The grain produced in the Liaohe River valley will be transported to the Songhua River valley by means of combined water and land transportation to meet the needs of the officers and men stationed in Jilin and other places.

The Qing court set up a granary and a water transport wharf in Kaecheng (20 miles east of Xinmin Tun). The grain ship entered the Dongliao River, unloaded its goods at Dengzi Village (Manchu "Isosetun", now Jizijie Village), and transported it by horse-drawn cart to Yitongmen (Yitunmen, now south of Changchun City), and then loaded onto the ship.

It was transported by the Yitong River to Aihui City (now Weixiaoleyi Village) in Heilongjiang Province to provide grain and baggage for the front line.

Yang Chengying sent Sun Dingliao to garrison Xinmintun, and his intention was also here.

Due to limited technical and financial resources, it was impossible to build a railway from Kaiyuan to Acheng in a short period of time.

Therefore, it has become the best choice to transport grain to the Heilongjiang area with the help of water transportation.

The location of Yang Chengying's army is the historical Dengzi Village - in the northwest direction of Changchun Fort, a straight-line distance of only more than 100 miles.

But Yang Chengying stayed here for several days.

He's waiting for someone.

Wait for the boat from Xinmintun to arrive here.

The ships were loaded with grain, about 60 stone of grain per ship, and one stone in the Ming Dynasty was equal to about 150 catties.

"King, it's so cold, let's go back and bake the fire and wait."

Sonny said, rubbing his hands.

Duoduo was still the same, not saying a word.

Yang Chengying said: "I'm not only waiting for the ship here, but also watching them!" As he spoke, he pointed to Cao Bianjiao and Wang Fuchen.

The two men held their guns, and the stones hung from under them, and they did not move.

After standing for about half an hour, the two of them were already tired and had back pain.

Sony was puzzled: "King, what are they practicing?" ”

"This is basic training in firearms, and when holding a gun, pay attention to a 'steady'!"

Yang Chengying said: "They are just because they are unstable, so the bullets are crooked a lot." ”

When he examined the wound, he found several shots to the heart, but none of them were fatal.

Judging from this, it should be the moment the gun is released, and the hand shook slightly, resulting in a deviation in the trajectory.

If the wind speed and breathing are not accurate, you can't even hit the heart.

"Put down the gun!"

Yang Chengying came to them.

Cao Bianjiao and Wang Fuchen threw stones and stood straight, with the gun attached to the center line of the leg vertically.

"Well, the military posture is well practiced."

Yang Chengying took the gun in Cao Bianjiao's hand, loaded the ammunition, and said, "You haven't practiced enough, I'll let you see the level after practice." ”

After loading the ammunition, Yang Chengying held the gun and aimed at a bird in the distance.

Bang!

A gunshot rang out, and the bird fell.

The speed of aiming and the high accuracy of shooting made everyone present jaw-dropping.

"Striking moving objects takes into account wind speed, wind direction and breathing, and at the moment of shooting, the posture should not deviate at all."

Yang Chengying said: "This requires careful observation and long-term training, you two should practice well for me." When I have a new gun, I'll be the first to equip you. ”

"Yes, the subordinates must practice hard."

Cao Bianjiao and Wang Fuchen's mouths cracked with laughter.

"Okay, rest for a while, and then continue practicing."

Yang Chengying said goodbye and returned to the high slope.

Duoduo couldn't hold back at this time and asked, "Are you...... Can you teach me this marksmanship? ”

"Absolutely."

Yang Chengying turned his head to look at Duoduo and said, "It's just that the practice process is very hard, I'm afraid you won't be able to persevere." ”

"When they practice, I watched it too."

Duoduo patted his chest, "If you practice well, hunting will be interesting." ”

Yang Chengying was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help laughing.

To this day, Duoduo is still out of tune.

"King!"

Li Dingguo, who was standing on a higher hillside, shouted while waving his hand.

Yang Chengying looked up.

Seeing the king's view, Li Dingguo pointed not far away: "Look! Over there are boats. ”

Yang Chengying looked in the direction pointed by Li Dingguo, and something was faintly moving on the surface of the river in the distance.

Hurriedly picked up the binoculars and took a closer look, and sure enough, it was Sun Dingliao's subordinates.

After counting again, Yang Chengying was overjoyed: "There are thirteen boats in total!" ”

At the time of departure, it was also thirteen boats.

Yang Chengying put down the binoculars and led everyone to greet him.

At the bow of the ship was Sun Dingliao, who had been promoted to commander of the Second Cavalry Division.

Sun Dingliao was also very happy when he saw Yang Chengying, and jumped ashore before the boat was stable.

"Subordinate Sun Dingliao, meet the king!"

Sun Dingliao said with his fists clenched.

Yang Cheng replied: "I asked you to send someone, why did you come in person." Can you be at the helm as a cavalry division commander? ”

"The king, of course my subordinates won't be at the helm, but there is an old man."

Sun Dingliao said and invited the old boatman to come, "The old man used to sell mountain goods, and he took this waterway, and with him, his subordinates were very relieved." ”

The old man's skin is tanned, but he is full of muscles.

Yang Chengying looked at it and nodded: "Old man, I thank you for helping us train more brothers who support boats in the future." As he spoke, he gave a salute.

was so frightened that the old man retreated again and again, and said "don't dare to be" in his mouth.

"Dare to be, dare to be. In the future, thousands of people in the Northeast will rely on you and your ship. ”

Yang Chengying held him up and said with a smile.

The old man did not retreat, and said shyly: "My old man has been sailing all his life, and it is the first time that someone has saluted my old man." ”

"After that, more people will salute you. Their food and clothing depend on you! Yang Chengying said with a smile.

"Don't dare to be, my old man will be cautious and ensure that there are no mistakes."

The old man said, "Young man, I think you are very suitable for sailing, and you are covered in meat. ”

Hearing this, everyone around him covered their stomachs and laughed.

Sun Dingliao said with a smile: "Old man Kunyiwu, don't talk nonsense, this is my master, the sky above the head of Shenyang, His Royal Highness the King of Zhou." ”

This old man named "Kun Yiwu" understood what "king" meant, and hurriedly knelt down and begged Yang Chengying to forgive his guilt.

Yang Chengying held him up and said with a smile: "Those who don't know are not guilty, if you can really drive the boat on the river idly in the future, it is also a great joy in life." ”

"Oh, the world must have been peaceful then!" The old man said.

Yang Chengying listened and nodded violently: "Yes!" The world is peaceful. ”

"The world is peaceful......" Yang Chengying whispered again, and he was quite emotional in his heart.

After the greetings, Sun Dingliao instructed the captain to unload the grain on the ship.

This time, not only grain was brought, but also pork, vegetables, etc.

Because of the cold weather, it is better to preserve.

Having obtained these things, the soldiers who participated in the patrol, the morale was high.