In the end, Li Changshui was pulled apart by other Qing soldiers.

He bit the Qing soldier who whipped him hard in the ear, and actually bit his right ear down.

The scene was once very bloody. Li Changshui's mouth was covered in blood, like a beast.

He just wanted to survive, but the Qing soldiers wanted to beat him to death, so he had no choice but to resist.

After Li Changshui was pulled apart, Qing soldiers immediately went to report to the generals and a man who committed the crime.

According to the military's prescribed rules, this kind of behavior is a serious crime.

The specific conviction depends entirely on the general's personal wishes.

The highest sentence can be sentenced to death, and the lowest is also a punishment for beating a military stick.

Li Changshui was a good dish, so the Qing generals didn't want to kill him just like that.

After the defeat, the Qing army generals chose to pass Li Changshui into the camp and beat forty military sticks.

The so-called "ear-piercing camp" refers to the use of arrows passing through the ears and being driven to walk in the camp and showing public display. This is no different from driving away livestock.

But for Li Changshui, saving his life is the best result.

As for the pain caused by beating forty military sticks, it is nothing compared to life and death.

Li Changshui accepted all this calmly.

As long as he can survive.

I believe that after this, the Qing soldiers dare not humiliate and bully him like this again.

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The Ming army arrived at Wuchang Prefecture, docked by the Yangtze River Han River, and entered the Xunsi River mouth catfish condom.

According to Wang Henian's previous statement, Nancheng was the most suitable place for the Ming army to attack.

First, there are plenty of places to dock ships here, and second, Nancheng is also Wuchang New City, which will have a greater impact on the Qing army if it is defeated.

If you want to attack from Xicheng, the ships can only be lined up along the river and are easily attacked by Qing arms.

Once you get caught in a big fire, you will likely be burned in a series. Zhu Youlang cannot take this risk.

Moreover, when attacking the West City, you must face the inner city, outer city, new city, and old city at the same time.

Choice will become very difficult. If you attack everywhere, you may be subject to restraint everywhere.

Overall, although the army was larger than the Qing army, it did not have the advantage of overwhelming crushing.

In this case, it is better not to dispose of soldiers everywhere.

Gathering troops to attack Nancheng is the best choice.

At this moment, Nanshi is no longer as prosperous as before. The shops are closed, and there are no merchant ships on the pier. The entire Nanshi pier is very deserted, just like there is no people in a long time.

As a market extending from Wuchang City, this kind of scene is very abnormal.

It is obvious that after Hu Quancai learned that the Ming army was about to lead his troops to attack Wuchang, he withdrew all the ships outside Wuchang and merchants to the city.

As for those shops that cannot be removed, there is nothing to do.

You can't take off the door panels and take them away, right?

Overall, the Qing army did not leave anything useful to the Ming army. But this dock still solved the major problem of the Ming army's naval division docking.

Zhu Youlang issued an order for the entire army to camp along the dock. It was too late today to attack the city, so I would make plans tomorrow morning.

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...

It was late at night, but Zhu Youlang did not rest.

He was looking at the Wuchang map drawn by Wang Henian.

This map is drawn very finely, with granaries, armories and even various yamen marked in any location in the city.

Knowing yourself and your enemy, you will win every battle. With this map, the Ming army is well aware of the Qing army's defense.

Hot air balloons must be used, and the effect was very good before.

However, Zhu Youlang does not intend to use it from the beginning, and must be used on the blade at the most critical moment.

As for the Prussian artillery, they also had to provide frontal fire cover during the Ming army's siege.

Zhu Youlang kept the ammunition until now to attack Wuchang.

This is the most critical battle in the entire battle against Huguang.

If Wuchang can be conquered, the Ming army will control the entire northern part of Huguang.

If you meet Zheng Chenggong again, the form of the Ming Dynasty will undergo earth-shaking changes.

Huguang and Jiangnan are the richest places in the world. The financial resources of the Ming Dynasty will be significantly improved after controlling these provinces. They can not only afford to support more troops but also build more weapons. These will be of great help to the Ming army's future choices.

After all, the war is about financial resources, and the battle between the Ming and Qing dynasties was a protracted war!

"Your Majesty, I must report to you if you have something!"

Wang Henian hurried to Zhu Youlang's tent and bowed his hands to salute.

"What's the point of Wang Qing coming so late?"

"Your Majesty, I forgot an important thing. Wuchang City is built based on the terrain of Sheshan. The terrain in the south of the city is lower and the terrain in the north of the city is higher."

Zhu Youlang said in confusion: "I naturally know this, what does your dear intention?"

"Your Majesty, if you dig a waterway to lure the Yangtze River back into the city, you may be able to directly submerge the southern city."

Zhu Youlang gasped when he heard this.

Is this Wang Henian a little too cruel?

Although the Qing soldiers were extremely guilty, the method of luring rivers back into flooding the city was too cruel.

Moreover, the people in the city are so innocent, why should they pay the price of their lives because of the sins of the Qing army?

"I don't think it's necessary."

Zhu Youlang said without hesitation.

"His Majesty?"

Seeing Zhu Youlang's flattery rejection, Wang Henian said in confusion: "Is there any problem with his suggestion?"

"Wang Qing, I just think this is too cruel and the people are innocent."

If the new city was flooded in order to capture Wuchang, wouldn’t Zhu Youlang be the same as the brutal Qing Dynasty?

He absolutely cannot do such a thing.

"Your Majesty, this is a common method in the army. If it were the Donglu who had this opportunity to attack the city, they would definitely do this."

Zhu Youlang was shocked and his chin was dropped.

This is actually the mainstream tactic of this era?

In this era, human life is so humble?

"Your Majesty, I will say something that should not be said, and those who accomplish great things will not be careful of minorities."

Wang Henian wanted to persuade him again, but Zhu Youlang waved his hand and refused and said: "No need to say it anymore, I have decided. I will not do such a violent thing. I will not hurt the common people."

Zhu Youlang was not the kindness of Duke Xiang of Song, but believed that the reason why people are human is that they have a bottom line.

Zhu Youlang's bottom line is that he cannot attack the common people.

"Is Your Majesty worried about being infatuated? I can bear it for Your Majesty."

Wang Henian still refused to give up and continued to emphasize.

"No need to say anything more, just step back!"

Zhu Youlang said solemnly.

Wang Henian was stunned for a moment and said helplessly: "I obey the order."

After saying that, he stepped out in embarrassment.

After Wang Henian left, Zhu Youlang sighed sadly.

He really didn't expect that people in this era would be so indifferent to life.

Perhaps in their opinion, there is no difference between the lives of ordinary people and livestock?

In their eyes, the success of the king and the defeat of the enemy can do anything to win.

But Zhu Youlang is not such a person after all.

His soul comes from later generations, has his own set of value principles, and has bottom lines and Taos that need to be adhered to.

He has to keep this bottom line.

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Chapter completed!