Borrow the day to change the day

Under the cover of night, Phi Island is almost completely dark.Relying on the dim light of a crescent moon, the outlines of some buildings can be vaguely seen.

There are still lights in only a few buildings, especially the two lanterns at the gate of the former Zongbing Yamen, which are even more eye-catching.

Suddenly there was a sound of hoofbeats, and soon they arrived at the place where the light was.The two soldiers guarding the gate went up to have a look and recognized the person. Just as they were about to speak, the leader spoke first: "Is Zhong Cheng there? I have something urgent to see you."

A soldier opened his mouth and replied: "I just came back from patrolling the camp, and the Zhongcheng has an order that the commander-in-chief can enter directly without notification."

When Chen Jisheng heard this, he didn't bother to thank Lu Xiangsheng in front of the guards. He turned his head and told the two people who followed him: "You go to the lobby of the front office and wait. I will report to Zhongcheng immediately."

After finishing speaking, he hurried inside to find Lu Xiangsheng.Those two people will be led by the guards, so he doesn't need to worry about it.

"Bao Zhongcheng, the Ye Bu who was sent to North Korea has not been taken back." Chen Jisheng clasped his fists as soon as he saw Lu Xiangsheng.

When Lu Xiangsheng saw Chen Jisheng's serious face when he spoke, he couldn't help but "thump" in his heart, and quickly asked, "Where is the person and what is the situation?"

"Already waiting in the front hall."

As soon as Chen Jisheng finished answering, Lu Xiangsheng stood up and walked to the front office.He hurriedly followed, and continued behind Lu Xiangsheng: "Jianlu seems to be on guard, and only two people came back from the batches sent out by Yebu."

When Lu Xiangsheng heard this, he walked even faster.For more details, you'll have to ask that night in person.

After a while, he arrived at the front office, and when he saw the two nights in the hall, he asked: "What's the situation?"

The two Yebushou had a lot of blood on their bodies, and one of them had a bandage on his arm, obviously injured.

As soon as Zhong Cheng transferred out of the Yamen, he immediately asked about the situation, and immediately knelt down on one knee, and Ye Bushou, who was headed by You, replied: "Zhong Cheng, Jianlu has suddenly imposed martial law on the coast of North Korea. If you have any doubts, don't He was killed after asking indiscriminately. The other comrades were killed by Jian captives, and we escaped because of the desperate protection of North Korean righteous people."

The two Yebushou had expressions of grief and indignation on their faces, they were sad for their comrades, for the righteous people of North Korea, and angry for the brutality of Jianlu.

When Lu Xiangsheng saw it, he took a step forward, stretched out his hands to help them both up, and said: "You have worked hard, Jianlu's blood debts are countless, I will definitely pay them back for you."

The two Yebushou were helped up by Lu Xiangsheng, and after hearing what he said, there was a hint of gratitude in their eyes, and they stared at the highest official in Denglai.

It is said that this Zhongcheng is very good to the soldiers, can share joys and sorrows, and has no airs.I didn't believe it before, but now I can see from the details of Zhongcheng that the other colleagues are probably right, we have a good official in Denglai.

"Have you figured out the situation of Jianlu?" Lu Xiangsheng asked Ye Bushou, the leader. He guessed that Jianlu's sudden blockade of the coast must be to start transporting food.

"Returning to Zhongcheng, I only broke through Jianlu's blockade and came back after I figured it out. Jianlu is scheduled to start transporting grain the next day, and the number of Jianlu who escorted food has reached 500 people, and there are also [-] North Korean troops. Follow me." Knowing that Lu Xiangsheng was anxious about this matter, Ye Bushou quickly replied.

"Then do you know the route in North Korea?" Lu Xiangsheng heard that it was indeed time to transport food.So, he asked further, he thought it would be best if he could rob the food in North Korea.

"Zhongcheng, no one knows the route Jianlu took. Those North Korean officials who provided information concluded that only the slave chief Mang Gurtai knew that route." Ye Bushou replied a little ashamed.

When Lu Xiangsheng heard this, his brows frowned. The route was not clear, and Jianlu completely blocked the coast.It is unrealistic to lead an army to rob food.

But then his brows stretched again. The Ming army he sent was so active during this period of time, and he had robbed food again beforehand, and this food was so important to Jianlu. If it is so strict, then there is a problem.

It seems that Jieliang still has to go back to Liaodong to start. At least the coastline there is uninhabited, which is conducive to the army's sneak pursuit and ambush.

Thinking of this, he said to the two Yebushou: "The military information you brought back is very important. I will record the merits for you and the comrades who died in battle. Now you go back to rest and recuperate well, and you will kill the Tartars in the future to take revenge. .”

The two Yebufu greeted Lu Xiangsheng again gratefully, and then they went out of the lobby and returned to their camp.

"Zhongcheng, what should we do?" Chen Jisheng on the side also heard the specific situation, and asked Lu Xiangsheng a little worriedly.

Lu Xiangsheng turned his head to look at him and said, "It's okay, this just shows that Jianlu is afraid of us robbing grain, and that these grains are too important to Jianlu."

Having said that, he asked Lu Dao Dao, the guard on duty, "Has there been any latest military news from Zhangzi Island?"

Lu Da shook his head and replied: "I haven't received any more military information yet."

After hearing this, Lu Xiangsheng turned his head to Chen Jisheng and said, "Last night, General Zu Shen's military emergency report mentioned that Liaodong Jianlu sent 1000 people to North Korea. In this way, the number of soldiers escorting food will reach [-]. Jianlu and [-] North Korean troops. This officer has assembled so many troops, enough to rob this batch of food."

Chen Jisheng also nodded when he heard this. The disparity in military strength is indeed enough.With Lu Xiangsheng as an officer who is a soldier, he is not afraid that the whole army will not be careful.

He thought for a while, and tentatively asked Lu Xiangsheng, "Zhongcheng, then we still want to rob this batch of grain in Dandong?"

Lu Xiangsheng nodded and said: "In the current situation, it is impossible in North Korea. The only way is Dandong. No matter how far away, I am afraid that such a large-scale war will alarm the Jianlu in Phoenix City. It is reported that the strength of Jianlu there has recently increased. A lot."

When Lu Xiangsheng said this, he thought about the time in his mind, and said to Chen Jisheng: "Go back and mobilize well. We will set off for Zhangzi Island tomorrow afternoon, and prepare to rob grain in Dandong."

"Yes, Zhongcheng." Chen Jisheng clasped his fists in reply, then strode out of the office and went back to make preparations.

In this battle, Lu Xiangsheng had high expectations, and Chen Jisheng and the others were no exception.Because they knew that Jianlu had no food, so they had to be beaten.

In the afternoon of the second day, the densely packed boats moored at the port of Phi Island started to move, carrying the Ming troops queuing up to board the boats one by one, and then headed for Zhangzi Island in the northwest direction in the shape of a long snake.

It was not until late in the evening that the boats in the port of Phi Island were empty.In addition to the basic defense force on the island, there are no redundant soldiers.

The Dongjiang soldiers who stayed behind watched their comrades embark on the journey, and prayed silently for them in their hearts, hoping that they would be victorious and come back victorious after robbing the food.