After Li Laiheng and other Kuidong generals returned victoriously, Zhu Youlang immediately issued an order to fight eastward.

This is also to ensure that the defenders in Nanjing remain at a reasonable level.

After all, Nanjing’s economic and political status are very important, and there must be no loss.

With Li Laiheng and other Kuidong generals stationed, Zhu Youlang could go to the expedition with confidence.

As for Zheng Chenggong, let him stay in Zhejiang for the time being.

After all, Zhejiang is adjacent to Fujian, Geng Jimao is not a good person and has always coveted Zhejiang.

Zhu Youlang does not want to touch Geng Jimao for the time being, but he also has to ensure that the territory he has already captured is not threatened by Geng Jimao.

When a large army goes to war, food and grass are the most important.

Previously, Zhang Huangyan had prepared the food and grass needed by the army, which was enough for two or three months to use.

Before, Kuidong Zhuxun and Zheng Chenggong had the opportunity to show their chances to go on the expedition. Li Dingguo has been holding his breath. Now it seems that the emperor attaches most importance to him, Li Dingguo.

He is very confident in attacking Li Dingguo, Yangzhou. This time he must perform well in front of the emperor.

Of course, in addition to Li Dingguo's subordinates, Zhu Youlang's Hu Ben Army was also one of the main forces.

After more than two years of training, the Hu Ben Army can now stand on its own.

As the emperor's most trusted general, Zhao Xu's role in the war is becoming more and more obvious.

Zhu Youlang also intends to launch some new generals.

After all, the future of the Ming Dynasty belongs to these newcomers.

If Zhu Youlang wants the Hu Ben Army to have a better inheritance, he must promote more newcomers.

They may not be required to develop as perfect as Zhao Xu, but at least they must be independent.

Zhu Youlang was still a little excited when he embarked on the journey again.

To be honest, he doesn't like to live a life of being trapped in the palace, wearing clothes and food.

This kind of life is so intoxicating that Zhu Youlang feels a little lost.

In comparison, he prefers military life, and eating and living with the soldiers made Zhu Youlang feel very real.

Yangzhou, I'm here!

Zhu Youlang secretly cheered himself up in his heart.

After taking over five prefectures including Yangzhou, the entire Jiangnan region will be basically in control

After Zhou Yuji left, the atmosphere in Yangzhou City immediately became tense.

Because of the news, the Ming army was about to attack Yangzhou.

Yangzhou is a place of luxury and wealthy people. When they heard this news, the rich and powerful businessmen were all frightened. Those who had a way wanted to arrange a transfer, but the prefect Wen ordered martial law in the whole city. These merchants were stunned.

Yangzhou City is not allowed to enter and exit, and strict curfew management is implemented. For a time, the wind and people are in panic.

In the government office, the prefect Wen Muan was in a very heavy mood.

Although he knew that this day would come sooner or later, Wen Muan still felt a little panicked after it really arrived.

How many soldiers and horses did the Ming army come? How many firearms are brought? How many guns and cannons are there in total?

These are unknowns.

Although there are 50,000 troops in Yangzhou City, it looks like a lot, can it really be defended?

Wuchang and Nanchang have far more troops than Yangzhou, but aren’t they all not guarding them?

And that's Hu Quancai and Hong Chengchou.

Both of them were the pillars of the Qing court, and they were all cut to death by the Ming army like chopping melons and vegetables.

Wen Muan felt that he was definitely not as good as these two people. How long can he stay?

People always say that there must be a road before the car reaches the mountain, but in Wen Muan's opinion, this is simply a dead end.

The Qing court must be unable to rely on it now, and Wen Muan can only rely on himself!

After thinking about it, Wen Muan still wanted to invite all the generals in Yangzhou City to discuss and discuss.

Wen Muan's status is far inferior to Hong Chengchou and Hu Quancai.

Therefore, he could not call the generals around.

Now he was anxious to ask the generals, so he could only invite them.

Although it is a little humble, it can only be done in order to survive.

After a stick of incense, all the generals of all sizes and big and small in Yangzhou City arrived.

Wen Muan said in a deep voice: "Since you have arrived, I will just say it. I believe you all know that the Ming thieves are about to attack Yangzhou. I ask you to come here to discuss how to defend the enemy."

"Wenfu Zun, defending the city is nothing more than guns, ammunition, arrows, food, etc. As long as these are sufficient, the city will be able to defend it."

Qian Liang took the lead in clasping his fists.

Wen Muan frowned when he heard this.

Qian Liang is really a talk on paper. If he listens to this, he might as well work behind closed doors.

"The Lord of the Mansion, there will be a plan to ensure that Yangzhou is worry-free."

"Please speak with General Zhao."

Wen Muan turned to Zhao Lian and said in harmony.

"What Ming army wants is nothing more than money and food. Yangzhou is rich, and there is some money. If Ming army wants money, we can give it to him. Spend money to buy peace."

Wen Muan originally thought Qian Liang was a fool, but compared with Qian Liang, Zhao Liang was even more stupid and was simply a fool who couldn't get on the table.

Spend money to buy peace?

It doesn't mean whether the army would be willing to withdraw after taking the money. Even if the Ming army withdrew, once this matter was spread to the court, Wen Mu'an would definitely not be able to take it.

With the temper of Emperor Shunzhi, he was held off with a hat that was stolen from the enemy and stolen the country, and he would not be able to cut his head directly.

No, this mistake must not be made.

"Is there any other way?"

Wen Muan glanced at everyone and seemed very helpless.

"Wen Fu Zun, what if we pretend to surrender?"

Wang Fude took the initiative to offer advice.

"Failed to surrender?"

Wen Muan was frightened when he heard this. This was a technical job.

If you don't do it well, you may be taken directly.

"The Ming thief is extremely inflated now, and this is normal. He will win battles in a row. Finally, he will think that we can take advantage of this and make a big fuss."

Wang Fude swallowed his mouth and said, "When the Ming thieves come to attack the city, they will inevitably persuade them to surrender as usual. At that time, we just need to open the city gate and wait for the Ming thief generals to put down the Qianjin Gate when they enter the city, and they can cut them into two halves with their men and horses."

Wang Fude made a behead gesture and seemed very excited.

Wen Muan seemed a little hesitant.

"What if the Ming thieves let us leave the city and receive surrender after we surrender?"

Wen Muan’s concerns are not unreasonable. Since he surrendered, he naturally has no bargaining power.

The Ming army's request to leave the city and accept surrender was not an unreasonable request. If they really made it, they had no reason not to agree.

Doesn’t it mean that there is a ghost in your heart?

"Let me think about it again"

After thinking for a while, Wen Muan sighed, "I still have to think of a backup plan. If the Ming thief does not agree, we can have a response."

"Then it's okay to go out of the city to surrender. We'll ambush the swords and axes in the government office in the city. After the Ming thieves enter the city, they will definitely be stationed in the government office. Then we will kill them in one fell swoop and catch them off guard."

Wen Muan was frightened when he heard this. This was too exciting.

If this is the case, wouldn't it be a bet?

If the enemy's chief general cannot be killed to shake his morale, it is basically impossible to win this battle.
Chapter completed!