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Zhang Biao is nearly 40 years old and was also a soldier of Zhang Pan.

Yesterday at noon, intelligence came from Jinzhou that the main force of Houjin had approached Jinzhou City, which gave Zhang Biao some inexplicable premonitions.

But Zhang Biao never dreamed that things would happen so quickly. In just one day, Jinzhou could no longer hold on.

Niu Gensheng didn't have time to explain more, so he hurriedly reported the Jinzhou intelligence to Zhang Biao briefly.

Zhang Biao was shocked, but looking at the size of Houjin's scouts under the city, he already understood that Niu Gensheng's move was by no means untargeted.

"Brother Niu, look, what should we do now? What does the general mean?"

Zhang Biao is a mature and prudent person. Although he lacks enterprising spirit, he is more reliable than others. This is the most important reason why Zhang Pan left him to guard Lushun's home base.

Niu Gensheng said hurriedly: "Master Zhang, the Houjin Tartars will be here soon. We don't have much time anymore and must evacuate immediately."

"Evacuate? This..."

Zhang Biao couldn't help but be stunned, "Brother Niu, there are many assets in the city..."

Niu Gensheng couldn't help but be speechless.

He really couldn't imagine that at this time, Zhang Biao still cared about these properties?

If Hou Jin had captured Port Arthur, wouldn't all these properties have become the Tatars'?

Niu Gensheng had no choice but to endure his temper and said: "Master Zhang, only when there are people there is wealth. In less than an hour at most, the main force of the Tatars will come over. We must make a decision as soon as possible."

Zhang Biao had no choice but to nod his head and said to the soldiers around him: "Quick, go and inform the city that everyone will gather at the South Gate Pier."

Seeing that Zhang Biao was finally willing to take action, Niu Gensheng breathed a sigh of relief.

He also understood at this time why~~ Zhang Pan could not defend Jinzhou. Compared with the high efficiency of Changsheng Camp, Lushun was ten times slower than Changsheng Camp.

He suddenly began to doubt, was it right for him to come to Port Arthur? Is it worth risking the lives of these men?

Most of the fighting soldiers, auxiliary soldiers, and young men in Lushun City went to Jinzhou, and the rest were women, old, weak, and children.

The efficiency of this assembly is simply outrageous.

From the time Niu Gensheng arrived at Lushun to report, more than half an hour passed before more than a thousand women, old and weak got on the boat. On the dock, there was chaos everywhere, with people squeezing people and livestock mixed in. Children were crying and women were screaming.

, it’s like the end of the world.

But at this time, the main force of Houjin had arrived at the city and was ready to attack the city at any time.

Zhang Biao also had no idea and hurriedly asked Niu Gensheng for advice, "Brother Niu, this, this, what should we do?"

Niu Gensheng was speechless.

Zhang Biao's thousands of households are about to be promoted to guerrillas. At this time, they still have to consult with his hundreds of households...

But now that the matter has come to this, Niu Gensheng cannot leave this side alone and hurriedly said: "Master Zhang, we can't drag it on like this any longer. Once the Tatars enter the city, none of us can escape. How about gathering all the troops at the South Pier?

, temporarily hindering the Tatars and allowing the large group of people to board the ship first. Once we board the ship, we will be safe."

Zhang Biao nodded quickly, "Brother Niu is right, let's do it like this."

Soon, under the joint action of Niu Gensheng and Zhang Biao, the remaining few hundred combat soldiers and more than a thousand auxiliary soldiers, young and strong, in Lushun City quickly gathered at the South Pier and set up simple obstacle fortifications to cover the large troops on board the ship.

Seeing these people still struggling with this little property, Niu Gensheng became anxious and said directly to Zhang Biao: "Master Zhang, when is this happening? What's the use of carrying these chickens, ducks and sheep? Let's get people on board first."

At this time, the main force of the Lushun fleet had already gone to Jinzhou, and there were not many ships at the dock. If this situation continued, these ships would not be able to accommodate the size of these people and livestock.

Only then did Zhang Biao react and shouted: "Quick, just let people get on the boat. Throw away all the livestock and poultry."

His soldiers also shouted loudly, and the efficiency of the large army barely improved.

About two thousand people had just boarded the ship. At this time, the Hou Jin pioneers had already chased them to the south pier.

Hearing the shouts of the Tatars here, the pier suddenly became more chaotic. Women were crying and children were screaming. It was like people were trampling on others. Many old and weak children were even pushed directly under the pier and fell into the sea. It was like

If the world ends.

Niu Gensheng also realized that in all aspects, Lushun and Changsheng Island were not on the same level at all.

The general is hesitant, and there is chaos below. How can such a team win the battle?

Fortunately, there are "explosive packs" to help with the defense here, and the terrain at the South Pier is very favorable. Even if the Tatars surge, they will not be able to rush up for a while.

At this point, Niu Gensheng didn't care too much. He could take one person away, and that was one person. He hurriedly shouted loudly for everyone to get on the boat.

But soon, the front position was broken through by the Tatars, and the soldiers and auxiliary soldiers hurriedly retreated. Niu Gensheng had no choice but to get on the boat with Zhang Biao to cover the soldiers, auxiliary soldiers, and young men.

Rush over and get on the boat first.

Fortunately, there was a seawater barrier, and there were many "explosive packets" here. We managed to hold on for about another half an hour, and finally everyone who was supposed to get on the boat got on board.

Niu Gensheng did not dare to hesitate, and hurriedly called Zhang Biao to let the sailors sail the boat, and quickly left Lushun, a place where things were right and wrong.

However, there were no less than 1,000 corpses left on the pier and in the sea.

According to Niu Gensheng's original intention, he directly burned the city and quickly led the people to retreat. How could so many people die?

There is no need to leave food and grass for the Tatars.

But unfortunately, he is not in charge here. This is the best result right now.

The fleet left the dock and sailed towards the deep sea. Zhang Biao breathed a sigh of relief, but tears came out, "Brother Niu, how should I explain this to the general? Where should we go now?

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Niu Gensheng originally wanted to let Zhang Biao and others go to Changsheng Island first, but when the words came to his lips, he swallowed them back.

Letting these people go to Changsheng Island and cry may directly affect the morale of the soldiers on Changsheng Island, which is not good for the current overall situation.

After thinking for a moment, he hurriedly said: "Master Zhang, Guanglu Island is not far away. Why don't we go to Guanglu Island for temporary refuge first. I must return to Fuzhou as soon as possible and report to the general. I'm afraid we won't be able to share Zhang's story with him."

Sir, we are traveling together."

When Zhang Biao heard that Niu Gensheng was leaving, he panicked again, "Brother Niu, you, if you leave, this way..."

Niu Gensheng was even more grateful for his decision just now, "Master Zhang, Guanglu Island is the territory of General Chen. You should go and take shelter first. Nothing will happen. Otherwise, Master Zhang will send these Dingkou to Guanglu Island first and directly

Go to Fuzhou to meet General Zhang."

When Zhang Biao heard this, he immediately calmed down and said, "This is the best, this is the best."

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Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong met Zhang Pan later in the evening.

Compared with the past, Zhang Pan now seems to have aged twenty years suddenly.

In the past two days, Fuzhou has not been idle. Houjin's fortifications outside the city have been bulldozed by the Ming army. The 1,000th Corps of Changsheng Battalion and the 1,000th Corps of Chen Zhongjia's General Corps are both stationed outside the North Gate City.

, directly compressing the living space of the 4,000-year-old golden miscellaneous cavalry left behind.

At this time, although the motley cavalry of the Hou Jin Army could not be annihilated, they had completely lost the initiative. They only dared to harass the Ming Army's position from a distance, and never dared to come forward even half a step.

Seeing Zhang Pan again, Chen Zhong was filled with emotion and shook Zhang Pan's hand hard, "Old Zhang, just be fine. We can do everything again."

How can Zhang Pan still have the face at this moment? He smiled bitterly and said: "Old Chen, my life is over."

Li Yuanqing shook Zhang Pan's hand tightly and said, "Brother Zhang, I also have a big responsibility for all this. As long as everything is fine, even if Lushun is lost, we will just fight back."

Zhang Pan's eyes suddenly lit up, but then dimmed again for a moment, "Yuan Qing, it's too late. If I were not in a hurry to capture Jinzhou, but instead defended Lushun, the Tatars would have no chance at all."

Li Yuanqing said: "Brother Zhang, what happened in Jinzhou City was really an accident. Brother Chen and I didn't expect that Huang Taiji was so anxious that he rushed to Jinzhou overnight. Even if we went to steal the camp overnight, unfortunately, it would still be too late.

Damn it."

Zhang Pan understood what Li Yuanqing meant.

In this matter, he can only blame himself for not being tenacious enough and failing to defend Jinzhou. Otherwise, the situation in southern Liaoning would be completely controlled by the Ming army, and the Jin army would have no chance at all.

But at this point, it's too late to say anything.

Seeing Zhang Pan so decadent, Chen Zhong said: "Old Zhang, don't think so much first. As for Lushun, aren't Niu Gensheng and the others gone? The situation may not be as bad as imagined. You go and have a good rest for a few days first. Tatar

After leaving Lushun, we will come to Fuzhou soon. As long as we hold Fuzhou, defeat the Tatars, and then bring Lushun back."

Zhang Pan also knew that this was the only way to go now, so he no longer struggled with Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong, and went directly back to the temporary camp to rest. He also needed time to calm down.

Zhang Pan left, and Chen Zhong shook his head feebly and said to Li Yuanqing: "Yuan Qing, I never expected that this would end like this in the end."

Li Yuanqing slowly exhaled a long breath.

Historically, Zhang Pan was betrayed by the newly attached Han banner soldiers because of his irritability and arrogance, and died tragically in the rebel army.

At this time, although Lushun could not be saved, Zhang Pan and his main force were wiped out, but Zhang Pan saved his life, which was a blessing among misfortunes.

The supervisor Ma Qiu also disappeared in the melee in Jinzhou. As a result, even with Mao Wenlong protecting him, I am afraid that it will not be so easy for Zhang Pan to restore his previous glory.

To a certain extent, Zhang Pan's impatience kicked him out of the game first.

As a result, the position of deputy general of the Dongjiang Left Association belongs to Li Yuanqing.

But Zhang Pan was his brother after all. Li Yuanqing couldn't express the feeling in his heart. He sighed and said: "Brother, I always feel that I am sorry for him."

Chen Zhong also sighed, "Yuan Qing, this has nothing to do with you. Zhang Pan's path was his own. You didn't force him, and the commander didn't force him either. It's just that he was too impatient.

The lives of so many men have been ruined in vain. Alas!"
To be continued...