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Chapter 122 Liaoyang Defense (please subscribe)

"I didn't expect His Majesty to know General Qi!"

Seeing Yang Lian treat Qi Jin like this, Chen Ce also joked from the side.

Seeing that Chen Ce was confused, Yang Lian explained:
"When I was in the capital, I saw that His Majesty was determined to reform and wanted to transform the capital camp. He had appointed Taining Marquis Chen Liangbi to form a new camp, and he used Qi Jiguang's method to train troops."

"So I mentioned this matter to me when I came here. I felt that General Qi was concerned about national affairs, but he was still loyal and serving the country despite his age. He specifically asked me to pay more condolences when I came to Liaodong."

Only then did Qi Jin have the chance to speak. He was originally depressed, but when he saw Yang Lian treating him so well, he also said that the emperor had specifically asked Yang Lian to express condolences to him.

Immediately I burst into tears, feeling that all the grievances I had suffered were not in vain.

"Your Majesty can remember the general. I am very grateful. I will do my best for the country and live up to your majesty's grace."

After saying this, he immediately stood up and bowed to the west to show his determination.

Yang Lian looked at it and nodded.

"Before I came here, I knew that the Zhejiang troops led by General Qi used the chariot-camp battle formation method, which required a lot of firearms, cannons and cannons. I also inspected Liaoyang during this period and found that many muskets were old and unusable. So he went to the court to ask for the fire weapon.

A month ago, we received a report from the Ministry of War, saying that the imperial court had ordered 24 muskets, [-] new Krupp cannons, and supplies such as the Krupp-killing cannon and gunpowder were on the way. Now, it is estimated that it will be ready in more than ten days. Go here.

Governor Xiong has already ordered that as soon as he arrives, he will have three thousand muskets, ten Krupp cannons, gunpowder and other materials sent to the Zhejiang camp for military use. "

Qi Jin thought to himself that Envoy Yang really knew what he needed. With so many guns, artillery and other supplies, his combat power would definitely be improved by a level. It really solved his urgent need, and he immediately thanked him again.

Yang Lian waved his hand and said no need, as long as he can serve the country.

After giving instructions to Qi Jin, Yang Lian didn't want it to end yet. Then he looked around, held the cup in both hands and said to the west:

"In addition to General Qi Jin, before coming here, His Majesty also mentioned several people to me, saying that their families have been loyal to the country for generations. He has heard about them for a long time and deeply admires them."

When everyone present heard this, they straightened their chests, hoping that Yang Lian was talking about him.

"Where are Qin Bangping, Ma Xianglin, and Ran Tianyin?"

Three generals on the left and right of Yang Lian stood up and answered with their hands raised:

"The end is here!"

Yang Lian nodded, then returned with his hands in hand:
"Before coming here, Your Majesty told me that he had always heard that the chieftains of Shizhu and Youyang of Sichuan were loyal to the country and had done their best for the country from generation to generation. In particular, Qin Liangyu, the temporary consolation envoy of Shizhu, was a hero among women. He served as a heroine on the battlefield. In ancient times, There are no traces of his loyalty and military strategy, which is a shame."

Qin Bangping and Ma Xianglin were Qin Liangyu's brother and Qin Liangyu's son. Hearing that the emperor valued them so much, they felt that their years of loyalty were finally recognized.

You must know that Qin Liangyu's husband and Ma Xianglin's father offended Qiu Chengyun, the eunuch sent by the Ming Dynasty to supervise the army, and was eventually framed and died in prison.

But even so, Qin Liangyu was still loyal to the court, and it must be said that he had a righteous heart.

"Your Majesty still remembers my sister (mother), and it is not in vain for me to die for the imperial court."

"Hahaha, of course your Majesty remembers it. He also said that he had long heard that Shizhu and Youyang chieftains were good at fighting. They traveled thousands of miles to the Liao Dynasty and stationed in Hupi, Huangshan and other places for two years. They had no complaints and had long wanted to be rewarded. So I still want you all. If you put in a lot of effort, as long as you have military exploits, I'm afraid you won't be rewarded with a title."

As he spoke, he began to look around and said to the generals present:
"The same is true for you all. Your Majesty is extremely concerned about the war in Liaodong and worries about it every day. Therefore, as long as you have military exploits, the imperial court will not be stingy with rewards, and I will also ask for rewards for you."

When the generals heard this, they all stood up, picked up their wine cups, and bowed.

"I am willing to die for Your Majesty!"

Qin Bangping, Ma Xianglin and others also shouted:
"What Yang Qinchen said is absolutely true. We have wanted to fight for a long time. When the time comes, Jianlu will never come back."

As soon as this was said, everyone laughed, and the atmosphere became more relaxed. For a while, the guests and the host were enjoying themselves, drinking and drinking, and having a great time.

Yang Lian and his party rested for a day in Hupiyi, and on the third day they set off with others. They left Hupiyi and continued north, traveling eighty miles to Shenyang Wei.

Shenyang is located on the north bank of the Hun River. It is the largest city among the nine acropolises in Liaodong Town in the Ming Dynasty. Since the acropolis of Fushun, Puhe and other cities were lost one after another, Shenyang has become the northernmost point of the Ming army in Liaodong.

After years of operation, this acropolis can be said to be heavily guarded and unprepared, and Yang Lian has heard about it for a long time.

But until he crossed the frozen Hun River and arrived in the south of Shenyang City, he had mixed feelings after seeing Shenyang's defense.

Fortunately, the external defense is perfect.

In order to prevent Jianlu from attacking the city, He Shixian ordered people to dig ten layers of trenches outside Shenyang City. Each layer was about one person deep, and sharp wood was inserted at the bottom of the trench.Within a stone's throw of the trench, another level of trench was dug, and a large log that could only be lifted by 20 people was used as a fence on both sides of the trench.

Next to the fence, a two-story trench was dug, five feet wide and two feet deep, with sharp wood inserted at the bottom.

The shield chariots are arranged inside the trench, and each chariot is equipped with two cannons and four small cannons. Each chariot is spaced one foot apart. Earth barriers are built as high as the navel, and five cannons are installed between the barriers.If Jianlu came to attack, they could only fill up the trenches bit by bit, but if they did, they would inevitably be attacked by Ming artillery fire from inside the fence and on the city wall, and they would pay a heavy price.

But this was only external defense. When he passed by these trenches and saw the city walls, his expression darkened.

The city walls of Shenyang City were in great disrepair and were exposed to wind and rain for a long time. The walls suffered great damage. They looked crumbling and dilapidated. In some places, they were not even one foot high. All they could do was to build fortifications on the city walls to prevent them from being breached. .

This is inconsistent with the situation in the report. Didn’t the report say that the city was fortified and the walls were thick? Why is the actual situation like this?

He couldn't help but sweat, and understood why trenches were built outside the city like that. It was because the current city wall couldn't be defended at all.

Seeing this, he also applauded Zhu Youxiao's investigation of the spy, and understood why Xiong Tingbi was so afraid of He Shixian's provocation.

If Jianlu attacks the city from the outside, as long as the city works together, there is still a chance to defend it. However, if Jianlu lures the defenders to go out for a decisive battle, or opens the city gates from inside and outside, then the city wall of Shenyang will never be able to withstand the attack. It's so fast that it's like a mantis trying to use its arms as a chariot.

But seeing the situation, he could only do this. He also knew that building the city wall would not be accomplished overnight.They could only lead the team to Yongning Gate, the south gate of Shenyang. Shenyang Guards Commander He Shixian and Deputy Commander You Shigong were already waiting here for the thunderous Qin Envoy Yang.

The two of them didn't like Yang Lian, but they were afraid that Yang Lian would come over and give random orders.

It's just that after all, he brought 30 taels of reward money with him when he came. He didn't want to hit the smiling person. The imperial envoy had brought money, so he naturally had to greet him with a good face.

"The last generals He Shixian and You Shigong were the civil and military officials of Shenyang Guard who met with the Imperial Censor."

Yang Lian knew that these two men were the few brave generals under Xiong Tingbi who dared to fight in the field. They had to work together during this period, so naturally they would not be as harsh as other civil servants. He immediately said with a smile:

"I have admired his name for a long time. In the battle of Kuoyang, he was decapitated with a hundred and fifty first-level merits. He greatly defeated the prestige of the rebels. I have heard about it in the capital. Now it seems that he is a heroic general. He is really a fierce general."

I originally thought that Yang Lian would be difficult to serve and put on airs for them, but I didn't expect that Yang Lian would shower him with compliments as soon as he came up, which made He Shixian and others a little shocked.

However, these words were also very useful. You must know that Yang Lian was the censor of Zuo Fudu, and he would treat him differently. He Shixian's attitude immediately became better.

After the greetings, He Shixian asked someone to escort the money, food and grass into the city, while he introduced Yang Lian to the current situation in the city.

"Yang Yushi, there are currently 3 defenders in Shenyang City, and the number of those who can fight is less than 7000. The rest can be left to defend the city, and the attack is insufficient.

However, I have fought against the Jianlu several times, and they are not as good at fighting as rumored. If the Jianlu come to fight, we and our servants, with more than [-] people, are well-equipped, and supplemented by other soldiers, it is more than enough to hold the city and defend it. "

He Shixian is still very confident in defending the city. Yang Lian nodded after hearing this. It is easy to defend the city but difficult to attack the city. As long as there is enough food and grass and the defense is good, I believe there is no fear of attacking the city if there are troops to help.

Thinking of this, he also began to ask He Shixian and others about the situation of the Shenyang garrison. He Shixian naturally told him everything, and the group walked to the Shenyang garrison mansion.

The road to the garrison had been cleared long ago, lest someone disturb the imperial envoy, the people around him either knelt down and lowered their heads, or secretly looked at He Shixian and his party, waiting for them to pass before daring to go on the road.

In a fur shop by the road, four people were quietly watching Yang Lian and his party through the windows.

"squeak!"

The store door opened, and a man in his 30s came in. He said in fluent Chinese
"I heard that he is an imperial envoy. He is a high-ranking official from the capital of the Ming Dynasty. He also brought salary and money. It seems that he wants to reward the army."

"No wonder He Shixian went out of the city to greet him."

An older man in the room, who looked like a shopkeeper, responded.

"Alinbao, do you want to report this to the Great Khan?"

Although he is the shopkeeper, the person who calls the shots in the house is this shrewd-looking man disguised as his subordinate, wearing a leather robe.

"The Han officials are here. It seems that the Ming Dynasty still attaches great importance to this place, so it is natural to report it to the Great Khan. But this is not the most important thing. What happened to the Liao people and Mongols you contacted."

Arimpao was most concerned about the last thing.

Seeing him asking, the big man who just entered the room thought for a moment and said with a troubled expression.

"It's okay for the Mongolians. It's just that since the Zhang family was raided last time, the Liao families connected to Zhang Shaojie have also been raided one after another. In the past month or two, the Liao people have been panicked and they don't dare to see me at all. Wait, even with Li Yongfang’s letter.”

Alinbao looked dissatisfied upon hearing this.

"Before coming here, Li Yongfang still swore that his letter would work, but he didn't expect it to be worse than a piece of waste paper."

Having failed to meet the Liao people, now we can only place our hope on the Mongols.

"What do the Mongols say?"

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