"Robbing the west?"

Pang Yu looked at the telegram just sent back from the front line, with a thoughtful look on his face.

"If I remember correctly, in the seventh year of Chongzhen's reign, there seemed to be another large-scale invasion of Hou Jin soldiers?"

"Hmm, according to the contents of our golden finger historical records, it seems that Huang Taiji led his army to conquer Chahar in the west, and on the way back, they captured the Datong area of ​​Xuanfu, but they did not get close to Beijing. Of course, the losses of the Ming Dynasty were great

It’s still very tragic.”

Although Xiao Lang next to him finally decided to stay at Gongyekou, he was quite familiar with historical events. At this time, he casually answered the question and said with a smile:

"During the Chongzhen period, the Hou Jin Dynasty had four large-scale invasion operations. This is considered the second time. The changes happened last time and we failed to catch up. Do you want to get involved this time?"

Seeing the eagerness on Xiao Lang's face, Pang Yu knew that this guy still couldn't get rid of his "little hobby" of always wanting to get involved in military affairs, but he spread his hands and said:

"The side of Xuanda does not border with the 'defense zone' assigned to us by the Ming Empire anyway. If we enter rashly, I am afraid that the Ming Dynasty will not regard it as a help. Besides, our army has always relied on sea power to operate, and that place is too far inland.

, the supply line is too difficult to guarantee."

Seeing that Pang Yu was not interested at all, a look of disappointment flashed across Xiao Lang's face and he could only smile:

"Yes, so I just said it casually... Hehe, it's a pity. I really want to see how the Manchu and Mongolian cavalry in the rising stage will perform in front of Maxim."

The two chatted for a while, and then went to Xiao Lang to help sort out internal affairs and make final preparations for the evacuation of the entire army. Pang Yu, on the other hand, had to use a cane and drag his injured leg to visit them.

That "neighbor" Huang Long, the commander-in-chief of the Dongjiang Army.

…………

"How are you thinking about it? Mr. Huang, we will be leaving in a few days."

When he met Huang Long again, Pang Yu didn't hide anything. He straightforwardly asked what he should say and what he should persuade. He had already said it in the exchanges in the past few days. He came today just to hear the final result.

But Huang Long still seemed hesitant, his bitter face wrinkled and became even more ugly.

"This... Military Advisor Pang, is it true that the imperial court cannot tolerate the general? The general has always been loyal to the imperial court!"

Pang Yu secretly sighed in his heart. Poor guy, he hasn't figured out the situation yet, or he still has illusions. He actually showed Huang Long all kinds of evidence when he came last time. The Ming Central Committee had already decided to put Huang Long

As a scapegoat to appease Qiong Haijun, if Qiong Haijun himself had not expressed his clear opposition, the relevant punishments would have been imposed long ago.

Through Qian Qianyi's relationship, Chen Tao even found out the opinions of several senior officials in the Ministry of War, and even copied the impeachment memorial prepared by his censor in advance. Pang Yu also showed it to Huang Long last time.

, including Huang Long's own news channels in the capital, also sent the same message, but he was still so hesitant...

Pang Yu secretly shook his head. Fortunately, in history, he encountered a similar situation. Even with the hatred of killing his father, he surrendered directly to Hou Jin. But in this time and space, once he found that there was another thigh that could hold the short-haired army, he immediately

He came over without hesitation. A slimy person like Huang Long was either really loyal to the Ming Dynasty, or he really lacked the ability to make decisions, but no matter which one, it shows that his character is basically consistent with that of Dongjiang Town.

The atmosphere is out of tune, no wonder Huang Long cannot control the Dongjiang Army.

Now Huang Long can no longer be persuaded by reasoning, he just can't make up his mind, so Pang Yu simply increased his tone and "forced" him:

"What the Ming court decides is not something we in Qionghai Town can decide. Speaking of which, Mr. Huang, you are the real general of the Ming Dynasty. What we can decide is nothing more than the affairs of Qiongtai and Lu. At the moment, we in Lushun can't decide.

I can talk for the time being, so I can keep you safe for the time being."

"To this day, Mr. Huang, I believe you should be able to realize that we have good intentions towards you. We will try our best to help you within our ability. But in a few days, we will withdraw. If

Mr. Huang, if you don’t take this opportunity to come with us, no matter what the court does to you, including your subordinates, cronies, family members and children, whether they are alive or dead, we will no longer be able to interfere."

The ups and downs of a senior general these days never involve just himself, there must be a large group of people behind him. When Pang Yu mentioned his family and subordinates, Huang Long's expression finally changed.

After thinking for a moment, he suddenly asked again:

"This... Military Advisor Pang, can you really protect me from going to the south and still lead the troops?"

Pang Yu shrugged and responded in a very relaxed tone:

"The imperial court has always wanted to mix sand into the three places of Luzon, Taiwan and Qiongzhou. As long as we don't object, the imperial court is of course eager to send as many officials there as possible. Mr. Huang, you are a thorn in the imperial court's side here. Here we are.

The south side will become a fragrant steamed bun."

After pondering for a long time, Huang Long finally let out a long sigh and bowed to Pang Yu:

"That's alright...then I'll leave this body to all the gentlemen of Qiongzhen!"

Pang Yu nodded:

"Smart decision. Then make preparations as soon as possible. We will leave in a few days."

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After Huang Long was taken care of, Pang Yu went to find Shang Keyi to hand over supplies to him.

Since Huang Long left, he also went to the south to continue as a general, and the position of Dongjiang Commander-in-Chief was given to Shang Kexi. The deputy Commander-in-Chief Li Weiluan must also follow. These people's cronies will naturally follow. In addition, they

Families, soldiers and civilians... etc., Lushunkou is almost empty.

By then, it is estimated that there will only be one or two thousand people left at most, and according to the promise made by Jie Xi to Shang Kexi: Qiong Haijun will help Dongjiang Town establish a trade route that can support itself. And the first batch of immediate support is Qiong Haijun

All remaining supplies after the retreat will be handed over to Shang Keyi and his men.

"This is a granary. There are currently about... well, about 450,000 kilograms of grain in storage, which can feed 15,000 people for a month. We don't plan to take it back, we will hand it all over to you."

"In front is the tool warehouse. There are about 2,400 axes in it. Half of them require you to match the ax handles yourself. They can be of any length. They are very good as weapons or tools. By the way: We know that there is a shortage of iron in Lushun, and

These axes are made of fine iron, but it is recommended that you do not make them into other weapons. Because we have adopted carburizing and hardening technology on the blade, it is equivalent to a steel ax in use. But once it is modified, it will not be like this.

It has an effect.”

"In addition, there are about 3,100 hacksaw blades in the tool warehouse, which are made of pure steel. There are also 900 hoes, 850 military shovels, and 570 sickles to cut vines in summer and autumn.

Of course, you can also use it for farming. Similarly, the cutting edges have been processed, so it is recommended not to modify them randomly."

"At the end of the road is the clothing warehouse. There are about 2,300 blankets, more than 600 tents, some white cotton and canvas... Our chief planner will give you the specific quantity. You can check it when the time comes.

Just sign for it after it’s correct.”

Taking Shang Keyi for a walk in the munitions warehouse area, Pang Yu's introduction made Shang feel like a mouse that suddenly fell into a rice barn. Everything was so unbelievable.

"These...are they all given to us?"

Shang Keyi opened his eyes and asked, while Pang Yu smiled:

"We promise to help General Shang Kexi take charge of Dongjiang. Of course we will support him in terms of actual materials, but it will not be given away for free. If it is given away for free, I am afraid you will not cherish it and waste it indiscriminately."

"No! Absolutely not!"

Shang Keyi promised repeatedly, and Pang Yu ignored him, waving his arms and drawing a circle around the warehouse area:

"We'll discount all these things to 10,000 taels of silver and lend them to you on credit. How about allowing you to repay them with wood year by year in the next two to three years without charging interest?"

"Yes! Of course!"

Shang Keyi is very clever. He knew immediately after hearing this that the bargain was huge. What was Liaodong lacking? It was a lack of food, a lack of iron, and a lack of cloth. All the short hair left for them this time was hard currency! Just the two thousand and seventeen in the warehouse

According to the local market price, more than a hundred stones of grain would cost far more than ten thousand taels of silver, not to mention so many ironware and cloth.

Moreover, Shorthair actually allowed to use the wood all over the mountains and fields outside to repay the debt, and it could be divided for several years. This was no different from giving it away for free. Although Shang Keyi was not as decisive as his brother, he always knew that if he did not take advantage of this,

I will definitely not be able to sleep at night after that.

Pang Yu took him around the camp, and Shang Keyi couldn't close his mouth. After the Qiong Navy retreated, this camp will be handed over to them. Shorthair will not be stationed here for a long time, but its deployment,

The layout and equipment were an eye-opener for him, an old soldier. Shang Keyi decided to wait for Short Hair to leave and immediately move the Dongjiang Army's Lushun camp here. Anyway, there weren't many people left, so it would be absolutely crowded.

Gotta get it.

The only thing that made him feel a slight flaw was that the short-haired army arsenal had no intention of being handed over. When Pang Yu took him to visit, the artillery team of the Qiong Navy was being transferred. After the shiny bronze cannons were disassembled, they were handed over by the soldiers.

They pushed them by hand and shouldered them and moved them onto the ship. From the time they were brought here to the time they were moved out, the Qiong Navy’s artillery had not been used in actual combat, but they had conducted several artillery drills, and the earth-shattering power was really impressive.

Yi was intoxicated.
Chapter completed!