The army of the Barn was only 5,000 men, plus the 2,000 men he brought with him from the Akiyama Peninsula. There were more than 2,000 people in the five ports, more than 2,000 people from the Yudao Sect in Dayan Port, more than 3,000 people from Dongyuefeng in Shangshan Port, more than 3,000 people from Qubi Awu in Qingliu Port, more than 3,000 people from Bai Jingting in Daming Port, and more than 4,000 people in Tuyue in Chaotou Port, adding up to 23,000 people in total, and the coastline he wanted to defend was more than 800 kilometers long, which could be described as a drop in the bucket. Most of the coastal defenses had been in disrepair for many years and were difficult to use again, and it was simply unrealistic to use them to resist the fierce artillery fire of the Kangle people, so as soon as Ba Niu set up his position, he immediately sent envoys to gather the guards of the five ports to discuss the strategy against the enemy.

These people are all famous generals, they have been outside for a long time, and they are used to acting autocratic and alone, and the day before yesterday Lu Xinghe came, they respected him as a hero of the country, and his prestige was well-known, so they listened to him moderation. Now there is a young man in his twenties who is not well known, which makes them unconvinced. Although he was ordered to come, he was forced by the order of the state, and when he met, he had to be a little sarcastic.

"Receive the favor of the state, guard this side, and work together with the kings to resist foreign aggression. However, I am afraid that it will be difficult to take on a big responsibility, and I will be disappointed by God's grace, so I ask you to help me a lot."

The men sat up straight, like clay sculptures carved from wood, their eyes blazing, but they did not say a word. Ba Niu had already expected it, so he was not in a hurry, and continued: "You know more about the coastal affairs than me, but you coordinate the defense, advance and retreat in a certain way, so that there is no loss, I expect that you may not be like me, so this country is the will of my order, the heart of trust." -- I think you can understand it."

As soon as he said this, several people looked angry, but they were also smart people, and they knew that he was going to provoke them and make them speak, so they all held back, but they were already scolding in their hearts.

Ba Niu observed his words and looks, knew that his method had worked, smiled slightly, and said: "In the new arrival, there are many people who don't know, but in the coastal area, there are many defenses. There is neither heavy artillery nor a fortified city, and once the enemy comes to attack, it may be difficult to meet the enemy with the strength of the navy alone. In particular, the area around Qingliu Harbor has an open water surface, which is conducive to the infestation of large ships, and it is difficult for small boats of our army to be useful."

"What about the general's opinion? Do you want to build a city on the sea? Or an anmen cannon at sea"? Qu Bi Awu is a fierce person, with his original meaning, he was going to give Ba Niu a dismount when they met, but Dong Yuefeng stopped him, and several people discussed that they wanted to turn this meeting into a one-man show. Now seeing that he couldn't hold his breath, he took the lead in opening his mouth, and hurriedly pulled the corner of his clothes secretly, and he also knew that he was speechless, but he still sat up straight and stared ahead.

Ba Niu saw it in his eyes and knew that Dong Yuefeng was the mastermind here, so he began to pay attention to him. However, the breakthrough is still here in Qubiawu, so he continued to add to the fire: "The old general has lived in a clear stream for a long time, and he has been lying in danger for decades, and he still hasn't thought about making up for it, and today the catastrophe is coming, who can remedy it?" Or does the general think he is brave and can stand alone against the 100,000 people who are happy? If so, the general doesn't have to be here, I will hear about the saint today, but in cooperation with the four ports, how can the general stand alone"?

Qubiawu was blushing by him, but he was powerless to refute it. He knew very well in his heart that this invasion of the Kangle people, unlike Wu Shixun's time, was likely to be a full-scale war, and with his own strength, it was tantamount to hitting a stone with an egg, so he had to reply: "It's the last general who lost his word, and the general doesn't have to care."

Seeing that he was weak, Ba Niu stopped chasing him, turned his face, and said to Dong Yuefeng: "General Dong, how is the situation in Shangshan Port?"

How smart is Dongyue Maple? When Ba Niu looked at him, he knew that he would inevitably make things difficult for himself, and he had already thought about thousands of situations in his heart, and now when he saw him speak, he naturally could catch it: "Although there are no strong ships and guns in Shangshan Port, the morale is high, and the subordinates and all the soldiers are willing to die and are willing to serve the country."

He easily brushed over the weak points of the defense, and did not forget to be impassioned.

Ba Niu smiled secretly in his heart, but he didn't demolish him, and then asked Yu Daozong: "When Wu Shixun invaded, the coast had been destroyed, and although eighteen enemy ships were captured, it was of little use. Now that the general is building a city in Qujiayu, he thinks he can stabilize his foothold and not be defeated."

Seeing that Qu Bi Awu and Dong Yuefeng were making trouble, Yu Daozong didn't dare to be ambiguous, so he listened to his question, and hurriedly replied: "Qujiayu City Defense was originally built by the chief of the guard, and he once said that after it was completed, it would be safe to protect this line."

"Even so, the things for the defense of the city must be prepared, and although the location is advantageous, people are still needed."

Yu Daozong nodded yes, and then sat down. Ba Niu asked Tu Yueyue and Bai Jingting again, and the situation was about the same. So he said: "The 100,000 people of Kangle will not be able to come all the way, and if they are divided into three routes, they will land at the three ports of Chaotou, Qingliu, and Daimyo." The water surface of these three places is open, which is conducive to the entry and exit of the large boats of the recreational people. In addition, the three ports are not far apart, which is conducive to support, and after landing, it is also convenient for assembly. Therefore, the fortification of the three places is very important."

Chaotou Port Tu Yue frowned slightly, and said: "We have already seen the cannons of the Kangle people, with the current defense of Chaotou Port, I believe that it will not last for two hours, and Qingliu and Daimyo should be about the same." Facing each other, there is no chance of winning. With all due respect, even if the general is there in person, it will be difficult to ensure that it is safe. If we attack in advance and fight a decisive battle at sea, we only have the eighteen captured warships that can still be used, but there is not enough ammunition, and it is estimated that we will not be able to hold out for half a day. From every point of view, it is extremely difficult to hold."

Bai Jingting, Qu Biawu and others also said yes again and again, this time they didn't want to make things difficult for him, but just talked about the actual situation.

Ba Niu had a countermeasure before he came here, he was not worried about the problem of guarding, he was worried about whether they could listen to his dispatch, and now seeing that they were poor, he knew that the time had come, so he asked: "You all think you can't hold it"?

A few people didn't know what kind of medicine he was selling in his gourd, and they frowned at each other, but no one dared to stand up and speak. Seeing that they didn't say anything, Ba Niu immediately asked again, but this time, he changed the question: "Can you keep it?"

Qu Biawu hurriedly said: "How can this be kept? -- Qingliu Harbor can't be defended, and I don't know about them." Bai Jingting and Tu Yueyue also hurriedly said that they couldn't hold it.

Ba Niu Zheng said: "If anyone can defend it, I will give full support to someone, I don't know who can take on such a heavy responsibility"?

They know that their abilities are limited, and who dares to take risks? One by one, they bowed their heads and were silent, like frosted eggplants and lamps with oil off.

"So who has the best idea to solve today's crisis"?

He was still silent.

"Since you can't do anything, then you have to listen to me." After completely dispelling their arrogance, Ba Niu finally fully grasped the initiative.

"Now, Dayan Harbor Guards will listen to the order"!

Yu Daozong hurriedly knelt down on one knee: "The last general will listen to the order"!

"Qujiayu natural barrier, the so-called dangerous place where a husband should be closed, the general has been stationed here, except for my secret order, it must not be moved." Then he called out to his subordinates, and immediately a pro-soldier came in, he asked the pro-soldier to step forward, and then said to the Yudao Sect: "You can recognize this person, once something happens, I will send him to contact you, except for him, you can't be trusted."

The Rain Dao Sect recognized it, and then stood aside.

"Dongyue Feng, Tu Yueyue, Bai Jingting, Qu Bi Awu listen to the order"!

The four of them knelt down together: "The last general listens to the order"!

"The four of you can pull out the village and bring men and horses to my tent, and destroy all the facilities except the defensive facilities, and not a single wall or a complete ship will be left behind."

When the four of them heard this order, they were horrified, and although they thought that the port could not be defended, they could not understand that they had retreated before a battle and destroyed the garrison facilities that they had painstakingly managed over the years. Therefore, they all knelt down and refused to accept orders.

"Do you have anything to say about the generals?" He was afraid of this situation, but he had to face it.

"General, I can't wait as much as you in terms of talent, but in terms of courage, I can't wait too much. I have waited until this for 30 years, although I have not made any achievements, I have not lost. Now the enemy wants to abandon it before it arrives, and it will be defeated before fighting, which is really a failure to live up to the holy entrustment and the hope of the ancestors. Forgive your subordinates for not obeying orders."

"In this way, the general has a strategy to retreat"?

"No, but the subordinates should fight to the death and never retreat half a step"! He said it righteously and solemnly, sonorously and powerfully, so that Ba Niu couldn't help but be moved when he heard it. But at the moment of the event, there was no room for personal feelings, so he asked coldly: "How many generals do you mean this?"

Several people were silent, but the expressions on their faces were unusually determined.

"Then the 10,000 horses in your hands will also be buried with you"?

A few remained silent.

Ba Niu couldn't help but be furious, slapped the crime, and shouted: "You wait but have the courage of blood and spirit, you can't take the overall situation into account, and you want to make more than 10,000 people die tragically for no reason, how foolish is it?" I am ordered by the state to put the country first, and if you are determined to do so, you can return, I should replace you with others, and I will never let more than 10,000 people die in vain"!