~~~~~~~

Setting up a temporary camp in summer is much simpler than in winter. The most straightforward thing is that there is no need to consider complicated thermal factors.

But summer also has one of the biggest disadvantages, that is, there are many mosquitoes, which can easily spread diseases.

Therefore, the first major event in setting up the camp was that Li Yuanqing ordered the construction of toilets. Both combat soldiers and auxiliary soldiers, including Li Yuanqing himself, must go to the toilet at designated locations.

After having breakfast and resting for half an hour, the temporary camp has basically been set up, but the most important dock construction work is much more complicated and will take a lot of time.

At this time, some of the sentinels who had been dispersed before had found the Changsheng Camp headquarters and reported to Li Yuanqing the latest battle report in the Fuzhou area at this time.

Fuzhou is a large city in southern Liaoning, not far from the coast. At this time, Fuzhou was ruled by Yue Tuo, the leader of the Hou Jin Xianghong Banner. The military strength did not exceed a thousand people, and there were only a few hundred real slaves.

Because of the existence of Lushunkou, the main force of Liaonan's Xianghong Banner and the main force of Zhenglan Banner focused their attention on the Jinzhou Defense Line, and the defense of Fuzhou City itself was not so tight.

But in Yongning, not far from Fuzhou City, because of the salt fields and several mines, there are more than 400 Zhenglan Banner Zhennu Cavalry, which will be the biggest threat to Li Yuanqing's Changsheng Camp headquarters.

Yangguan Fort, which was only more than twenty miles away from the temporary camp, also had a defense force of about a hundred people, but there were very few real slaves among them, but there were dozens of horses, and their combat power was almost negligible.

Based on the available intelligence, Li Yuanqing summoned several major military officers and held an impromptu military meeting to explain his intention to invade Fuzhou.

The officers did not expect that Li Yuanqing had such a big appetite this time, and they were all very excited.

Duan Xiliang said: "General, if we attack Zhoucheng, I and the 1,000th Corps are willing to be the vanguard."

Xu Heizi also hurriedly expressed his position, "General, the 3000th Corps is also willing to be the vanguard."

Li Yuanqing was very satisfied with the attitude of the officers. He waved his hand with a smile and looked at the most steady Guan Canghai, "Canghai, what do you think?"

Guan Canghai smiled and said, "I really want to conquer Fuzhou now. However, before we take action against Fuzhou, we must first remove its wings and turn it into an isolated city. General, Yangguan Fort is close at hand, let them stay

Isn’t this eye-catching?”

Li Yuanqing couldn't help but smile, "That's what I mean too. However, we can't be too anxious about this matter. Now, pass on my military order. The men will rest for a day during the day and march at night."

"yes."

…………

Although the temporary camp is simple and crude, it is land after all and is always more comfortable than on a ship. In addition, the Changsheng Camp has sufficient supplies, so the soldiers can eat and drink enough, and they are particularly energetic.

Night fell quickly, and Li Yuanqing gave an order, and the main force of the Changsheng Battalion quietly sailed toward Yangguan Fort in the southeast.

At this time, many soldiers in the Ming army suffered from night blindness. The main reason was that the nutritional conditions were too poor at this time and people lacked many necessary microbial elements. However, the Changsheng Camp, including the Dongjiang Headquarters, due to its innate geographical advantages and being close to the seaside, could often

After eating some fresh fish and shrimp, this factor will no longer be affected too much.

In midsummer, the weather is clear, the moonlight is very bright, and the visibility is very high at night.

The team had no torches, and was like a long dark red dragon, moving quickly and compactly toward the southeast.

Before, Li Yuanqing had the experience of marching dozens of miles at night. However, at that time, Li Yuanqing's headquarters had very few troops, only a few hundred people, and they were all veterans, so they were easy to control. But at this time, 000 people

The team has expanded nearly 10 times than before. This kind of control will inevitably weaken due to the limitations of communication conditions and the fact that officers cannot shout loudly at night.

During the day, it is not too difficult for the team to travel 0, 40, even 50 or 60 miles a day, but at night, various factors converge, which naturally adds a lot of difficulties.

Especially when summer comes, the ground is overgrown with grass, making it difficult to find the original road, and the soldiers have a hard time walking.

Li Yuanqing's ankles were also scratched several times by unknown plants. They were itchy and painful, which was very annoying.

However, the somewhat complicated terrain here gave Li Yuanqing a lot of confidence.

Hou Jin's policy of banning the sea gradually formed wastelands in these areas by the sea. Nature began to take root crazily here, gradually erasing the traces left by humans, such as this deep grass, Hou Jin's cavalry,

You will never dare to enter rashly.

This leaves more space for Li Yuanqing and the main force of the Changsheng Camp.

The team set off at dusk and only traveled less than 10 miles until midnight. The march was quite difficult.

But the further inland we go, the more obvious the signs of human habitation are. After walking for about twelve or three miles, we can already see fields and a few sparse small villages. The morale of the soldiers is also boosted.

.

At dawn, the team successfully arrived at Yangguan Fort. Li Yuanqing immediately sent out several general forces to guard several key intersections around the fort. He allowed the main force to rest in a patch of grass two miles away while he took a few troops with him.

An officer walked a few hundred steps forward to carefully examine the situation at Yangguan Fort.

Yangguan Fort is a large fort. However, after the Jin army occupied it, it obviously did not undergo very effective repairs. The fort looks a bit dilapidated, and there are still many clear traces of the war.

However, there are several sandstone mountains near Yangguan Fort. The fort walls are made of sandstone and are almost 8 meters high. It is not easy to attack by force.

Li Yuanqing turned to look at several officers, "What do you think?"

Duan Xiliang said: "This small fort is quite tough. The terrain is really good. General, if we want to attack by force, I can definitely win it within an hour."

Li Yuanqing nodded, but then shook his head, "There's no need to rush to attack by force. What about you? What do you think?"

Li Yuanqing looked at Guan Canghai and Xu Heizi again.

Xu Heizi also understood what Li Yuanqing meant at this time. He glanced at the continuous wheat fields under the castle and said with a smile: "General, although the wheat here does not grow well, it is not too bad. I think we are not as good as

Take it away for these dog Tatars."

Guan Canghai couldn't help but smile, "This is a good idea."

Duan Xiliang also reacted and said happily: "Let's harvest the wheat first, so we don't have to worry about nothing coming out."

Li Yuanqing smiled and nodded, "Very good. Let's do it this way. It would be even better if we could also lure out the Tatars from Fuzhou City."

…………

As the sun rose and the sky gradually became brighter, Wang Sanwa yawned in great displeasure, stretched hard, and got up from the turret on the south side of Yangguan Fort.

He was born into a local military household in Yangguanpu. After the Tatars came, his family did not flee in panic like most military households, but became obedient citizens.

Mindful of their loyalty, the Tatars took Wang Sanwa and his wife into the Han Army Banner. Although their monthly rations were not much, they were given a few more acres of land, making their lives much better than in the Ming Dynasty.

Therefore, the two men were extremely loyal to their Tatar master.

"Hehe. This year's wheat is not bad. I have more than ten acres of fields, and the harvest will definitely be the same. After harvesting the wheat and selling some surplus grain, it's time to open up and open up my shabby house. Then, I'll find a better one.

Matchmaker, please come up with a good marriage. These days, I really wouldn’t change my life for a god. My father is still wise. He didn’t run away with those idiots. I heard that the original Qianhu Master is now a deputy in Lushun.

Take the boss."

Wang Sanwa thought happily as she washed her face with cold water from the bucket, "After today's night shift, I have to go home quickly and tell my father. Ximen, the fifth aunt of Prince Mu Zhen, is pregnant again, so she has to give birth in advance.

Master, please prepare a generous gift."

He heard this news from one of the subordinates of Emperor Mu Zhen last night.

Although Wang Sanwa and her family have become obedient citizens of the Hou Jin Dynasty and have received a lot of "benefiting the people" treatment, in fact, compared with the so-called "entitlement", they are still far behind.

Not to mention anything else, the Han Baoyi who came from Liaozhong only went to Daijin a few months earlier than them, and were able to get more than 10 acres of fertile land. Although they had to work for the master's family, they could still hire people like them.

Hard work.

Wang Sanwa has already made up her mind. This year, he will have to work as a bachelor. Maybe if he does well, his master will reward him with a small official, and then his old Wang family will really become prosperous.

"Ah, bah-----" After gargling her mouth vigorously and spraying the water into the turret, Wang Sanwa moved her body and prepared to climb down from the turret to do business.

But at this time, he suddenly saw that something was wrong with the direction of his field.

Wang Sanwa hurriedly rubbed her eyes vigorously and looked over carefully. She was instantly shocked. Unexpectedly, someone was harvesting their wheat.

Who gives these cowards the courage? Do they not want to live anymore?

Wait. Wang Sanwa was suddenly startled, this, this doesn't seem right.

Looking at a few small red dots in the field, Wang Sanwa suddenly remembered something. Looking carefully again, it was crazy that there were these red dots in the surrounding fields.

Especially in the field not far from the fort, dozens of red dots were talking and laughing about something. The distance was only two miles away, and Wang Sanwa could see it clearly.

After a moment, he finally realized, "Mom~~ It's the Ming Army. No, it's Ming Gou, it's Ming Gou. Ming Gou Zi is here. Master, they, they are harvesting our wheat."

"

Wang Sanwa shouted like a pig.

…………

Yangguanbao's response was more than half an hour later than Li Yuanqing expected.

This also made Li Yuanqing understand that, to a large extent, Hou Jin's defense of the hinterland of southern Liaoning was not as tight as he imagined.

At this time, when we are weak and we are strong, how can Li Yuanqing save face for these Tatars?

Except for the 600 people who were stuck at several intersections and the personal barracks left behind to guard the Chinese army, all other soldiers and auxiliary soldiers, under Li Yuanqing's order, all joined the team to harvest wheat.

Li Yuanqing also wanted to see whether the invincible Houjin Army would dare to fight under such circumstances.

***************************************************
Chapter completed!