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Chapter 129 News from Shandong
The trajectory of Li Zicheng's activities changed. He did not go south to Xiangyang, but went directly to Guanzhong. Now the situation in Shandong has also changed, which made the second brother vigilant.

At this time, the second brother still couldn't judge how the situation in Shandong would be and how it would evolve, but Linqing Prefecture was a small Jiangnan in the north, so he was not captured by the Qing army, so it was a good thing.

Second Brother Gao pondered for a moment, then asked, "How is Jiannu doing in Linqing? Can Linqing hold it?"

Gao Yicheng shook his head, "I'm not sure about this, it is said that Linqing has sent people to ask for help, but right now all the cities are closed to protect themselves, no one dares to rescue, even if they go, I'm afraid they won't reach the city of Linqing , was defeated by the Tartar cavalry."

Brother Gao's heart sank, now Daming is already quite powerless in the face of the Qing army.

Jianu is like a hungry wolf rushing into the sheep pen. The sheep in the sheep pen can't do anything to him. Occasionally, a sheep in the sheep pen resists the hungry wolf with its horns, and other sheep dare not come forward to help , Watching the wolf eat the sheep, they just avoided it from a distance, letting it eat and leave by itself.

Second brother Gao also felt powerless in his heart, not knowing how to drive away these hungry wolves.

At this time, Gao Yicheng continued: "However, I heard that the Tartars are not focusing on Linqing now, but are dividing their troops to fight Denglai. Linqing is probably fine now, but I don't know what will happen in the future."

At the beginning, Second Brother Gao caught the Tartars in Fengqiu and learned that the Qing army was investigating the shipbuilding in Shandong. The Tartars who went to Denglai must have done this for this purpose.

Gao Yicheng hadn't gone deep into Shandong, and he didn't have a deep understanding of the situation there. It is already good to be able to detect so much news.

Second Brother Gao nodded, "Let's not mention the Shandong matter for now. Yicheng, when you come back, take a good rest for a few days and leave after the Chinese New Year. Watch Shandong for me. In addition, you should also pay attention to Li Zicheng's situation. "

Gao Yicheng cupped his fists and took the order first, but then he said: "Second brother, I don't have much experience in finding out the news, most of them are just hearsay. If I want to find out the news clearly, then the second brother still has to send me more people. Otherwise, the inquiring news may be of little value."

Second brother Gao nodded slightly. Gao Yicheng didn’t come from a meticulous background. He was trying to find out information. He knew that he was not up to the task, but second brother didn’t have the talent in this area, so for the time being, he had to do it while exploring. up.

"After the Chinese New Year, I'll allocate some people and money to you. You distribute the money first. When I recruit people, I'll send them to you." Standing up, he patted his shoulder and said with a smile: "You have worked hard all the way, go back and rest. By the way, my aunt and the others just arrived today, so go and have a look."

When Gao Yicheng heard that his mother was coming, he was overjoyed and said goodbye immediately with fists cupped, and left in a hurry.

In a blink of an eye, the 16th year of Chongzhen came quietly, and the city of Runing was full of joy.Gao Yihuan still used the method used in Luyi to stimulate the business of Runing by paying the soldiers and quickly restore the local economy. Rather than rising prices, it is actually cheating the people.

Brother Gao didn't expect this, and quickly took out the materials seized from the treasury, especially the grain, and urgently ordered Yu Yinglong to bring some cotton cloth and other materials from Luyi, and asked Gao Xinghao to contact Yuanwai Ma and let him Open a commercial road south to Runing to provide Runing with sufficient sources of goods.

Brother Gao stabilized the price of food and salt, which are related to people's livelihood, and people's hearts will be at ease. As for the price rise of other materials, it may not be a bad thing, but it will attract materials from other places to enter Runing.

Although there is such a small episode, in the long run, it is still more beneficial to Runing. The rising price will make merchants feel profitable. Naturally, there will be a steady stream of materials shipped to Runing. After the supplies are abundant, the price will inevitably increase. It will gradually fall, and some people take advantage of the rising prices to sell their own chickens, ducks, and woven homespun cloth, and they still make a little money.

This year in Runing, although there are a lot of good things to talk about, it is definitely not worse than before. With the policy of abolishing the three rates and dividing the land, the people are full of hope for the future life, and there is hope and vitality. Spring Before it arrived, the ice and snow had not yet melted, and the land of Runing was full of vitality.

Linqing City in Shandong Province was another scene. The icy cold wind howled and blew the ground, and the more than [-] elite soldiers under Abatai's personal command were all stationed outside the city.

On New Year's Eve, it was supposed to be a family reunion, sitting together to have a good meal, summarizing last year's harvest, and imagining the moments of the coming year, but it was broken by a group of beasts outside the city.

On the snow-covered wilderness, a large group of Mongolian soldiers and soldiers of the Han army banner are gathering outside the camp. The Tartar soldiers in armor and holding knives spit out white mist from their mouths. Dozens of healthy soldiers form a team and embrace the attack. The city ladder approaches the city pool.

The trumpets sounded loudly outside the city, and the defenders on the top of the city poked their heads out. A small officer spit on the ground and cursed: "You son of a bitch, a bald beast, you still attack during the Chinese New Year!" city."

"Li Ponu, what are you muttering, check your equipment quickly, and prepare to kill the Tartars." A small banner officer saw the Tartar soldiers outside the city and kicked Li Ponu.

The Tartars broke through the Great Wall and killed Li Ponu's Uncle Liu. He fled all the way to Linqing, but the Tartars also killed him.At this time, the city was recruiting soldiers, so he joined the army to defend the city and avenge his uncle.

Outside the city wall, with the sound of trumpets and drums, thousands of Tartars moved and began to form an array under the city. More than 40 shield chariots were placed in the front, and a large number of Mongolian soldiers holding longbows and quiver hanging from their waists stood behind the shield chariots. Under the protection of the shield chariots, they would advance to the city and then suppress the city with bows and arrows.

Behind them, there are a large number of Han Banner troops with swords and shields and long ladders. They are the main force in attacking the city.The Qing army under the city formed their formation in a short while, and the outside of the city was full of chills.

The officers and men on the top of the city and Min Zhuang all picked up their weapons. The soldiers rushed to the wall and took their positions. in it.

At this time, there was a commotion on the steps to the city. Wang Yan led a large number of women and hurried up the city wall. Each of them carried a box filled with white flour steamed buns, and quickly distributed them to the soldiers.

"Soldiers, when you're full, fight with the Tartars."

Wang Yan watched the wounded soldiers take the steamed buns and stuffed them into their mouths, thinking that on New Year's Eve, the soldiers would not be able to have a good meal, and after eating the steamed buns, they would have to fight with the Tartars. Fighting hard, many people can't live for 16 years of Chongzhen, and their eyes can't help blurring~
"Tartars come up!" Suddenly a thousand household officials hissed and shouted, then turned his head and urged: "Prince Wang, quickly take them down to the city~"

"The Tartars are attacking the city! Defend!~" The shouts on the city wall suddenly rang one after another.

(End of this chapter)