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Staring at the Houjin camp in the south amid the swaying snow and fog, Li Yuanqing's eyes narrowed slightly.

In fact, Li Yuanqing had considered this method before, but due to the influence of many factors, especially on the frontal battlefield, it is difficult for this kind of smoke offensive to have the greatest effect, but it is easy for one's own side to be affected as well.

, the gain outweighs the loss.

Smoke bombs and gray bombs have long been used in the Ming army. Especially during the war against Japanese aggression and aid to Korea, the Ming army had a large number of equipment in the army.

It's a pity that after the fall of Guangning, all the treasury was pocketed by Hou Jin, and many war preparation materials, weapons, armors, including these smoke bombs and gray bombs, all fell into the hands of the Tatars.

This caused the Liao region, especially Dongjiang, and Li Yuanqing's Changsheng Battalion, to be greatly reduced in terms of strategic equipment.

With Sun Chengzong in charge in western Liaoning, it was incomparable. For example, Changshengying and Dongjiang, if they wanted to obtain equipment and materials, the imperial court was obviously not able to obtain equipment and supplies. Apart from building these two units themselves, they could only seize them from the Tatars.

Due to the continuous improvement and progress of productivity, Changsheng Camp was better, but on the Dongjiang side, it is no exaggeration to say that compared with the equipment of the Ming army before the Battle of Guangning, Dongjiang was at least ten years behind.

The so-called ‘adapt to local conditions’.

This also makes the combat methods of the two groups somewhat different from those of the traditional Ming army, especially the Changsheng Battalion, which has basically completely abandoned the backward combat methods of the Ming army.

But at this time, Chen Zhong formally raised this issue, which seemed to open a "small skylight" for Li Yuanqing's already somewhat solidified thinking.

According to the current state of affairs, if the stalemate between the two sides continues, it does not seem to be too detrimental to the Ming army, but it is very detrimental to Li Yuanqing's migration plan.

Once we wait for the spring of next year and it is the spring plowing season, it will undoubtedly be much more difficult to migrate these people.

In addition, even if Li Yuanqing succeeded in migrating with bloody methods, he would undoubtedly have to spend a lot of money to feed these people by wasting a year of spring plowing time.

This is like eating a big fat man in one bite. If you eat well, you can digest it smoothly and your strength will increase a lot. But if you eat poorly and even stretch yourself, then things will not be pretty.

Already.

At this time, although Chen Zhong's approach was just a 'clumsy method', but having been in Zhenjiang for such a long time, Li Yuanqing knew very well that the winds in Zhenjiang were basically northerly, except for the occasional east wind blowing from the river in the evening, which lasted for at least 4 hours a day.

For more than 0 hours, the wind will be from the north.

As a result, this smoke offensive will be greatly facilitated.

"Brother, you have made a great contribution to this matter. I also have an idea in my mind. Let's go and find the commander to discuss it."

Chen Zhong couldn't help but be overjoyed. This was the first time he had put forward constructive suggestions in a positive way, and they were accepted by Li Yuanqing. He laughed quickly and said, "Let's go, Yuan Qing."

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The two quickly arrived at the official hall. Li Yuanqing briefly described Chen Zhong's thoughts to Mao Wenlong, and added some of his own opinions.

How smart is Mao Wenlong? He quickly understood what Li Yuanqing meant and was overjoyed, "Yuanqing, this method is very good. If the Hou Jin Army is allowed to inhale the smoke unconsciously, then we can win this battle without fighting."

ah."

Li Yuanqing smiled and said: "Commander, I also want to do this. But I'm afraid it will be difficult to achieve. But even so, if we can cause enough harassment to them, we will not lose."

Mao Wenlong smiled and nodded, "Yes. This is exactly the truth. However, Yuan Qing, we'd better discuss this matter with a few supervisors."

How come Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong still don’t understand what Mao Wenlong means? Let’s all earn the merit together.

Soon, Wei Liang, Zhang Qiliang, and Eunuch Ma were also called into the official hall. When Mao Wenlong explained his intention, the three of them couldn't help but be overjoyed.

To them, this is pie in the sky.

To a certain extent, even if Mao Wenlong, Li Yuanqing, and Chen Zhong did not inform them, as long as they could win, their achievements would be indispensable, but how could this compare to their personal participation?

You know, Wei Liang and Zhang Qiliang are both labeled as 'knowing soldiers' in the palace now.

Eunuch Ma was also very excited, and he also realized that this would be a great opportunity for him to make a comeback. He glanced at Li Yuanqing gratefully, which meant that he would thank Li Yuanqing privately.

All the leaders in Zhenjiang City have reached a compromise, and all that remains is implementation.

Soon, all the arsenic, frost and other poisons in the major medicine stores in Zhenjiang City were sold out by the Ming army.

Just after noon, the wind and snow were still blowing, and dozens of chicken buses suddenly poured out outside the south gate of Zhenjiang. Groups of more than a dozen people headed straight for a hundred steps outside the city.

They quickly spread out, lined up in a straight line, took various charcoal fires from the car, and worked hard to light a fire.

On the top of the city, Mao Wenlong, Li Yuanqing, Chen Zhong, Wei Liang, Zhang Qiliang, Ma Gonggong, Zhang Pan, Chen Jisheng, and Mao Chenglu all stood at the top of the city, closely observing the situation.

However, just in case, Li Yuanqing ordered everyone to prepare a wet cloth.

Although it is difficult to make a fire in this weather, it is not a problem if there are many people. They use their bodies to build wind walls, use flints to light the fire poles, and there are also a lot of burning transparent charcoal. Soon, each fire will be full of fire.

Smoke rose.

When the fire became more and more intense, each soldier poured buckets of viscous liquid onto the fire. Then more than a dozen people took fans and fanned southward as hard as they could.

For a moment, only pieces of continuous smoke visible to the naked eye were seen drifting towards the south.

Although there was a north wind to help, an unpleasant stench began to fill the air.

"Quick, cover your mouth and nose." Li Yuanqing hurriedly called on everyone around him to take action, and took the lead in covering his mouth and nose with a wet cloth.

Everyone hurriedly followed suit, covering their mouths and noses with wet cloths and staring south.

Soon, the sentinels of the Hou Jin Army in the distance also discovered the anomaly of the Ming Army here, and swarmed around them.

But Li Yuanqing controlled the distance very well. These people and the chicken bus were all a hundred steps outside the city. After the Jin army sent out to detect the threat of the Ming army's bird cannons, they did not dare to get too far forward. They only dared to stay within two hundred steps.

Left and right, to inquire about the situation here.

It's a pity that the wind and snow are blowing southward, and the smoke and smoke make it hard to see what the Qingming Army is doing.

As time went by, the pungent smell in the air became more and more unpleasant, and even on the top of the city with the wind, everyone began to feel a little unbearable.

But with Li Yuanqing's strict order, no one dared to remove the wet cloth covering their mouth and nose.

Looking at the continuous smoke drifting towards the Jin Army camp in the south, Li Yuanqing couldn't help but reveal a cold smile at the corner of his mouth.

In fact, his 'recipe' is not complicated. He just adds a little arsenic to the stool juice. It is simple and affordable.

Although this would not put the Hou Jin Army in immediate danger of death, in such a terrain and environment, it would not be difficult for their mouths and respiratory tracts to be affected, and they would suffer from some epidemic cold or the like.

According to the medical conditions of Hou Jinjun at this time, as long as the epidemic spreads, hehe...

On the other side of the city, Li Yuanqing had already made preparations. He had already prepared a large amount of hot ginger soup, and also added some spirits, isatis root and other disinfectant items into it.

It's hard to say whether this simple disinfectant works, but with a wet cloth covering the mouth and nose, it's definitely a hundred times more powerful than the unsuspecting Hou Jinjun.

Seeing that the situation was under control, Li Yuanqing couldn't help but smile, "We don't have to waste time here anymore. Let's go and drink some hot soup to warm ourselves up."

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At this time, the wind and snow were confusing, and with the continuous howling of the wind, the entire Houjin camp was enveloped in this foul-smelling smoke.

"Ahem...what the fuck does this dog smell like? Why does it smell so bad? Who the fuck went to the north to poop outside the camp?"

A general of the Han Army Banner was about to come out to urinate when he was suddenly choked by the smoke and couldn't open his eyes. He coughed repeatedly and couldn't help but curse.

Not far away, a real slave who was on patrol also choked his eyes from the smoke. He couldn't help but rub his eyes desperately, "Bitch! What the hell is going on? Who is so fucking cheap? I caught him

, I must crush him to death! Cough cough cough..."

At first, only the people outside the tent were affected, but soon, the people in the tent were almost breathless from the smoke, and they rushed out of the tent one after another, shouting and cursing.

Chinese Army.

In Daishan's big tent, Daishan, Amin, Mang Gurtai, Huang Taiji, Yue Tuo, Dudu and other royal palace belles were drinking and discussing the next plan of the Hou Jin Army. At this time, they were also affected by the smoke.

Impact.

"Cough cough cough!"

A Min was coughing repeatedly due to the smoke, and couldn't help but yell, "What's wrong, you bastard? Why does it stink so much?"

Mang Gurtai's face turned red due to the smoke, "I'll go out and take a look."

Yue Tuo also reacted and hurriedly said: "I'll go too."

Huang Taiji also realized that something was wrong, and hurriedly said: "Let's go and have a look."

Soon, all the princes and Baylor rushed out of the tent, but they saw the smoke filling the sky above their heads.

Amin reacted instantly and couldn't help but became furious: "It's Li Yuanqing who's doing something stupid, it's Ming Gouzi! It must be Li Yuanqing's hands and feet."

Daishan's expression also changed drastically, "No. This smoke must be poisonous. It is not advisable to stay in the camp for a long time. Quick, notify the warriors and evacuate to the river! Quick! Quick!"

Huang Taiji also reacted and hurriedly shouted: "Why the hell are you standing there in a daze? Get out, get out!"

Only then did everyone come back to their senses and rushed toward the riverside.

For a time, the Houjin camp was buzzing with people and chaos.

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At this time, due to the influence of wind and snow, although the movement of Houjin camp could not be seen clearly, the sounds from there could be faintly heard.

Everyone in the Ming army couldn't help but be overjoyed. Moreover, as the north wind became stronger and stronger in the afternoon, the smell of smoke became less and less scattered on the top of the city, and everyone no longer felt much discomfort.

"Hahaha! Poison these dog Tatars! Look how arrogant they are!" Zhang Pan couldn't help but laugh loudly. The resentment he felt at being suppressed and beaten by the Hou Jin army in the last fierce battle out of the city also dissipated a lot.

Chen Jisheng was also overjoyed, "Yuan Qing, how come you have such a brain? Brother, I'm convinced."

Li Yuanqing smiled and said: "Brother Zhang, Brother Chen, this method is not what I thought of. It was Brother Chen who thought of it."

Li Yuanqing smiled and pushed Chen Zhong out.

Everyone couldn't help but be even more surprised. They never thought that Chen Zhong could come up with such a good idea.

Sure enough, it is in line with the old saying, 'If you are close to vermillion, you will be red; if you are close to ink, you will be black.'

After staying with Li Yuanqing all year round, Chen Zhong can actually come up with such brilliant ideas now.

Chen Zhong chuckled, "Don't look at me, everyone. I just provided an idea. The actual implementation depends on the commander-in-chief, Yuan Qing, and a few military supervisors. Hehe. This smoke looks good,

But whether the effect is good or not, we are afraid we have to wait for some time."

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Chapter completed!