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() It was finally time to leave Liaodong. Qu Qingze tried his best to let the information pass through Tan Haitao and Kangtai, and then flowed to Houjin and Fan Wencheng. He could only do this. Sometimes, in order for Fan Wencheng to believe the information, some real information must be mixed in, such as the deployment of the Datong Frontier Army. After Lu went out, it would make Huang Taiji and Fan Wencheng more cautious and more hesitant.

After coming to Liaodong for such a long time, Qu Qingze has never left the governor's mansion. He used to be in the governor's office, but after he really started to work, there were too many people coming and going in the governor's office, which was very inconvenient, so he moved to the governor's office. The Mansion has become much cleaner. Ever since Su Tiancheng left Liaodong, the Governor’s Mansion has been cleaned up, and most people dare not enter it. After Lu Xiangsheng took office, he sent special soldiers to guard the Governor’s Mansion day and night. This is for Su Tiancheng. respect.

Qu Qingze and Lu Xiangsheng had very frequent contacts, meeting each other almost every day. During the day, they were both busy. After dark, Lu Xiangsheng rushed to the Governor's Mansion to discuss with Qu Qingze and the two, including the transfer of some troops. Lu Xiangsheng also sought Qu Qingze's opinion, which was impossible to imagine before.

In fact, Lu Xiangsheng is also a proud person. In the past, when the imperial court was fighting against Liaodong, including when fighting against bandits, he always boasted that he was good, but Lu Xiangsheng was really convinced by Su Tiancheng. Su Tiancheng was much younger than him, and he won His record is unprecedented, especially in just a few years, he completely wiped out the rogues, captured all the important leaders of the rogues, and when he was an official in the local area, he managed the local government in an orderly manner. Such ability, Lu Xiangsheng felt ashamed.

Hearing is believing, seeing is believing. Lu Xiangsheng followed Su Tiancheng and fought against the Houjin Tartars. He personally witnessed it. In the ninth year of Chongzhen, Azig led [-] Houjin Tartars into the pass to plunder. At this time, Su Tiancheng led the soldiers of the Jiangning Battalion to fight against the Houjin Tartars and inflicted heavy losses on the Houjin Tartars. Lu Xiangsheng led the Datong Frontier Army to participate in this battle. Since then From then on, Lu Xiangsheng completely believed that the great cause of revitalizing Daming and completely eradicating the Later Golden Tartars was none other than Su Tiancheng.

Qu Qingze is one of Su Tiancheng's most trusted officials. If he didn't have extraordinary abilities, he would not be able to follow Su Tiancheng for a long time. Therefore, Lu Xiangsheng was very polite in front of Qu Qingze. Many important things were asked for. According to Qu Qingze's opinion, after nearly a month of contact, Lu Xiangsheng discovered to his surprise that Qu Qingze's ability is indeed extraordinary.

Regarding matters related to the defense of Liaodong, Qu Qingze directly put forward suggestions. He believed that after the attack, the main attack direction of the Golden Tartars would be in Haizhou. The pressure will definitely increase. After the Jin Tartars are unable to resist in the direction of Haizhou, they will increase their offensive against Liaodong. Once the defense of Liaodong is in danger, the entire offensive will suffer heavy losses. Huang Taiji has always been like this Yes, no matter how many ways the opponent has to attack, Huang Taiji decided to launch an attack at any cost, so Liaodong must defend firmly.

The key areas for defense are two places, the first is Dalinghe City, and the second is Shanhaiguan. As long as these two places are defended, the Houjin Tatars will not be able to use them, even if the Houjin Tatars take down Ningyuan City If Haizhou falls, the Jiangning Battalion will rush from Haizhou to Liaodong quickly, and the Houjin Tartars will be surrounded heavily and face the fate of being annihilated. Therefore, the focus of troops should still be on Dalinghe City and Shanhaiguan must also send elite troops to guard these two places.

As for the attack on Guangning and Xiping Fort, there is no need to be too anxious. Once the Jiangning Battalion wins in the direction of Haizhou, the combat deployment of the Houjin Tartars will suffer heavy losses. It is impossible for Ningyuan and Xiping Fort to continue to deploy heavy troops. The Tartars continued to stick to Guangning and Xiping Fort, and the Jiangning Battalion occupied Liaohe, flanking the Liaodong frontier army. The Houjin Tartars stationed in Ningyuan and Xiping Fort were unable to escape. Huang Taiji could not bear such a loss.

Qu Qingze's suggestion was approved by Lu Xiangsheng. From Qu Qingze's suggestion, Lu Xiangsheng finally understood Su Tiancheng's general idea. The attack was mainly on the Jiangning camp, and the direction of Haizhou, Gaizhou and Yaozhou. Supplemented by Liaodong and Datong, the Jiangning Battalion's attack on Haizhou not only wiped out the viable forces of the Houjin Tartars, but also was responsible for destroying the overall deployment of the Houjin Tartars. Once there is a problem with the overall deployment of the Houjin Tartars, I am afraid that Liaodong The frontier army and the Datong frontier army are about to unite and launch a general attack on the Houjin Tartars. At present, if the Liaodong Frontier Army can hold on to Liaodong and hold back the Houjin Tartars in Ningyuan and Xipingbao, it will be regarded as a successful completion of the task. .

To put it bluntly, Su Tiancheng disapproved of the Liaodong frontier army's initiative to attack.

If it were any other commander in chief to arrange such a combat mission, Lu Xiangsheng would definitely not be convinced. Why should the Liaodong frontier army stick to it? Lu Xiangsheng was convinced that the fighting power of the Liaodong Frontier Army was not at the same level as that of the Jiangning Battalion. Even if they tried their best to attack Guangning City, they might not be able to take it down. Thinking about it, the Houjin Tartars seized the opportunity and stormed the key points There may be problems with the Ningjin defense line and the entire combat deployment.

For more than half a month, Lu Xiangsheng talked with Qu Qingze many times. Every time the two discussed, they could reach a consensus. This made Lu Xiangsheng very emotional. What kind of superiors can be followed, what kind of skills can be learned , in fact, if you want to know how powerful Su Tiancheng is, just look at Qu Qingze and others.

Qu Qingze was about to leave Liaodong, so Lu Xiangsheng specially arranged a banquet.

There were only three people participating in the banquet, apart from Lu Xiangsheng and Qu Qingze, there was also the commander-in-chief Zu Dale.

Zu Dale's status has also improved, especially after Zu Dashou and Liu Ji went to Datong, all the frontier troops in Liaodong were under the command of Zu Dale. Big, Zu Dale is also much more mature and stable.

The so-called banquet is actually about the arrangement of the battle.

Lu Xiangsheng raised his wine glass and spoke unceremoniously.

"Brother Qu, I'm leaving Liaodong soon. During these days, my brother followed you and learned a lot. The battle is about to begin. If you have any other suggestions, don't hold back."

"Lord Lu, you are being polite. I have learned a lot from my lord. I am about to leave Liaodong. I am really reluctant. After thinking about it, there is one more thing to remind. Master Su did not specifically emphasize the wharf outside Jinzhou City, but my younger brother has thought about it carefully, and there is a certain deep meaning in arranging the navy to be stationed here, Lord Lu and General Zu, please take a look, my younger brother has specially drawn a map."

Qu Qingze took out the drawn map from his pocket and spread it on the table.

"Jinzhou is not far from Lianyun Island. At critical moments, it is better to use water for reinforcements. Moreover, the transfer of Liaodong frontier troops, including the transfer of soldiers from the Jiangning Battalion, is more convenient through water and will not be blocked by any means. The artillery of the navy is It is very sharp and can become a strong support for Jinzhou. My younger brother estimates that Mr. Su has already considered this point. Once the attack from the direction of Haizhou starts, the Hou Jin Tartars are likely to launch a crazy attack in the direction of Liaodong. Liaodong The pressure to bear is very great. If the waterway is guaranteed, Jinzhou can be guaranteed to be invincible. If Jinzhou can hold on, Dalinghe City can hold on. City and Jinzhou, directly to attack Ningyuan and Shanhaiguan."

Lu Xiangsheng looked at the map carefully and nodded frequently.

Zu Dale couldn't bear it any longer. He had long been looking forward to the general attack on the Houjin Tartars. Unfortunately, the main task of the Liaodong frontier army was to defend, and the main direction of attack was in the direction of Haizhou. For Zu Dale, he was a little frustrated.

"Lord Lu, Lord Qu, since the main direction of the attack is in the direction of Haizhou, there will be an unfeeling request at the end, so I dare to say it..."

Before Zu Dale could speak, Qu Qingze spoke with a smile.

"General Zu, needless to say, I know that you want to go to Dengzhou to participate in the attack on Haizhou. I heard it several times. You mentioned He Renlong in front of Master Lu. Your nicknames are similar. , He Renlong is known as the madman He, and you are known as the second madman. The intersection between the two of you is also unusual. You want to fight with He Renlong, but this time I want to persuade you. According to the arrangement and deployment of the adults, the pressure on Liaodong is far greater than that in Haizhou. At that time, the Houjin Tatars may launch a crazy attack. I am sure that the Houjin Tatars will not be able to defeat Jiangning in the direction of Haizhou. battalion, no matter in terms of deployment or combat effectiveness, but Liaodong is not necessarily the case. Dorgon is the most valiant general in Houjin, and Zhengbaiqi is famous for his ability to conquer. Therefore, the task of General Zu is very important. Importantly, we must assist Master Lu to garrison Liaodong and take down Guangning and Xiping Fort."

Lu Xiangsheng also spoke with a smile.

"General Zu, I have known your thoughts for a long time. In fact, Mr. Qu also thought of it. He once wrote a letter to Mr. Su. Mr. Su thinks that the mission in Liaodong is not ordinary, so you must use all your strength to garrison well. Liaodong, once Lord Su leads the Jiangning battalion and takes Haizhou and other places, we will no longer be able to defend Montenegro, we must launch a large-scale attack, and Liaodong will face a fierce battle."

Zu Dale scratched his scalp in embarrassment, and stopped talking.

At this time, Qu Qingze also raised his wine glass.

"Lord Lu, General Zu, this glass of wine is for you, my younger brother. I wish Master Lu and General Zu a great victory, take down Guangning and Xiping Fort, and make great achievements." rs! .