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Li Yuanqing looked at Yang Miaocai with a smile, "After breakfast, it will be the end of the day. Brother Miaocai, if you don't adapt, remember to tell me clearly at any time."

Yang Miaocai hurriedly and respectfully bowed his hands to Li Yuanqing, "Thank you very much, Li Shuai, for your concern. I think I can still hold on."

Li Yuanqing smiled, patted Yang Miaocai on the shoulder and said nothing more.

After breakfast, the men began to clean up the camp and feed the horses.

Because the war horses have to run a long distance today, they must increase their nutrition, not only by eating forage, but also by adding some beans.

Although these tasks are already familiar to the sentries who live on horseback all year round, for most generals, this is still a process that requires new learning.

Yang Miaocai soon discovered this.

He suddenly realized that this trip seemed to be an extremely difficult challenge for the world-famous Changsheng Camp.

However, although the generals were unskilled, they were all very calm. A sentry was constantly explaining the essentials of feeding the war horses, and Yang Miaocai was also listening carefully.

In fact, there is nothing clever about this thing. The key is a process of familiarity. People need to be familiar with war horses, and war horses need to be familiar with people.

In addition, Li Yuanqing left plenty of time here. Although the pace was a bit tight, everything was not rushed.

At the end of the day, the entire camp had been packed up. Li Yuanqing waved his hand and the team set off all the way to the northeast.

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Time flies so fast, five or six days have passed in the blink of an eye.

In the evening, the team came to a relatively wide river to rest.

As these days passed, Yang Miaocai had basically adapted to the extremely compact marching life in the military camp.

His skin was drier than before and he was tanned a lot. Although he was still very handsome, a vague masculinity had begun to spread on his body and gradually appeared outwards.

At this time, the team had reached the upper reaches of the Shaozi River. A dozen miles away in the northeast direction was Qingtaiyu Fort, a relatively important fort in Houjin in this area.

This is also the first fort that the Ming army must capture during this trip.

Not long ago, the forward sentry came back with news that it was the autumn harvest near Qingtai Valley Fort, and many Tatars were guarding the newly harvested crops outside the fort. Their defense line was not complete, which was just suitable for a cavalry raid.

After arriving at the river to rest, this was the first time that Li Yuanqing did not order his sons to collect firewood, boil hot water and eat hot meals. Instead, he asked his sons to eat dry biscuits with canned crispy fish and pickles, and never drink raw water.

You can only drink cold water filled from your own kettle.

Previously, Yang Miaocai was not very concerned about Li Yuanqing's demanding and detailed requirements in the team, thinking that Li Yuanqing was unnecessary.

But as Yang Miaocai stayed in the team for longer and longer, and became more and more familiar with Li Yuanqing's behavior, he realized that although it was just some simple small details, Li Yuanqing had already opened up the relationship with Daming Nine.

The difference between generals and generals is 90% or above.

Drinking raw water in such weather can make people easily sick, especially diarrhea.

In ordinary times, diarrhea can make people feel ecstasy, let alone during an expedition at this time.

Drinking hot water is a good way to avoid this trouble.

It has been seven or eight days since the expedition, but almost no one in the entire team has fallen ill.

Even if someone is sick, if they drink a few bowls of hot broth, sweat a little, and have a good sleep, they will basically be fine in the morning.

For Yang Miaocai, although he is still a little uncomfortable with this kind of life, his bones are telling him that he has faintly fallen in love with this kind of life.

Especially today, Li Yuanqing is about to launch an offensive against the post-Jin army's camp. Yang Miaocai can't wait to see what Li Yuanqing, who is so powerful in the world, should do?

After a simple dinner, Li Yuanqing held a "general-level" combat meeting.

Of course, these officers at the general level only have the rank in the military academy and are placed in the army. Almost all of them are the commanders of the army.

Although Yang Miaocai's performance these days is not too outstanding, he finally did not hold back everyone, he was quite satisfactory, and he also won the respect of the generals.

This time, he was also invited to participate in the most critical combat meeting before the war.

Li Yuanqing, Chen Zhong, Yang Miaocai, plus nine generals and about twenty generals and deputy generals, a total of less than thirty people, formed a circle and were listening carefully to Chen Zhong holding a map and analyzing his battle intentions.

"Everyone, the surrounding terrain of Qingtai Yu Fort is very flat, with almost no obstacles. In the morning, we have captured the two sentry posts here. Our next task is to cut off the Qingtai Yu Fort.

On the way back, take down the fort and replenish supplies. By the way, the sentinel in front has just returned the news. There are probably no less than a hundred war horses in this fort. These are treasures. We must not let them escape.

Got it!"

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Chen Zhong added: "According to the discussion between Yuan Qing and I, the time of this assault is set at the middle of Hai hour. However, by then, we must first climb through several dense forests and small slopes here.

You must make thorough preparations!”

"Yes." No one dared to neglect.

After Chen Zhong finished speaking, Li Yuanqing glanced at everyone and said, "Let's start assigning tasks now."

"yes."

Li Yuanqing spread out the map and drew a line in the northern part of Qingtai Yubao with charcoal, "Kong Youde, Chen Changyou."

"The humble duty is here."

Kong Youde and Chen Changyou hurried out of the queue.

"You two are the vanguard. Cut in from behind first and cut off the connection between the Tatars and the people behind you. Remember, focus on driving them away, don't be wary, drive them away, and then converge in the direction of Baozi."

"yes."

"Duan Xiliang, Xun Meng!"

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After the tasks were assigned, each department quickly began to operate.

Although Yang Miaocai really wanted to participate in the battle, he also understood that with his status, this was almost impossible.

He hesitated several times and wanted to speak to Li Yuanqing, but he never mustered up the courage.

However, during these days of military life, Yang Miaocai learned well.

He understood very well that in Li Yuanqing's army, military orders were overwhelming. Li Yuanqing's military orders could not be questioned at all. Although he, Yang Miaocai, could not resist, he could follow Li Yuanqing closely.

Yang Miaocai believed that this was just the beginning. As long as he could show qualified strength, one day, Li Yuanqing would definitely let him go to the battlefield in person.

Because they had to prepare for war, the soldiers ate very simply, but they fed the war horses very carefully.

As the generals of various ministries began to perform their tasks, the Ming army camp quickly began to operate.

But except for the shouts of the generals, few others spoke. It seemed a bit chaotic, but in fact, it was orderly.

Soon, the night had darkened.

Yang Miaocai was also clasping his fingers, quietly waiting for the battle time to arrive.

Just after entering Haishi, around nine o'clock, Li Yuanqing waved to Yang Miaocai and the Chinese troops staying nearby, "Let's set off too."

Yang Miaocai did not dare to neglect, and hurriedly led his horse and followed Li Yuanqing quickly.

At this time, it was early autumn, and the surrounding woods were dense, lush, and extremely full of life. However, the sentry in front had already cleared the path, and it was not necessary to waste much effort to lead the horse through it.

However, Yang Miaocai was still slightly uncomfortable with leading a horse for a walk at night without being able to light a fire.

Fortunately, there are people in front and behind him, so as long as you follow him, you won't go wrong.

Soon, the group passed through the dense forest and came to a wilderness.

This is a small hillside and the terrain is relatively high.

Standing here, you can already vaguely see scattered firelights shining five or six miles ahead.

Li Yuanqing smiled and said to Yang Miaocai: "Brother Miaocai, beyond the fire is the stronghold where the Tatars are guarding the crops."

Yang Miaocai's heart almost rose to his throat. He never dreamed that one day, he would be so close to the battlefield.

His throat was a little dry and he said: "Li Shuai, then, when will we start charging? If we charge, the distance is five or six miles, isn't it a little far?"

Li Yuanqing smiled.

After all, Yang Miaocai was a talented man who had read books and received "higher education". His understanding was much higher than that of most officers.

To some extent, Li Yuanqing was also happy to mention him.

He smiled and said: "It's better to charge in the dark for three to four miles. However, there is no final conclusion. The key depends on the terrain. If the terrain is flat, we can rush over quickly here. But at this time, the Chinese army is here.

We only have more than a hundred people and we are not responsible for the main attack mission. Brother Miaocai can just watch it with peace of mind."

"Ah? Li Shuai, let's, let's not charge?"

Yang Miaocai was a little disappointed for a moment, but after a moment, he came back to his senses. He could stand next to Li Yuanqing, stand from Li Yuanqing's perspective, and look down on the entire battlefield. There are not many people in the world with this qualification, right?

Yang Miaocai hurriedly raised his hands and said respectfully: "Li Shuai, I will do everything you ask me."

Li Yuanqing smiled without saying much. He took out his pocket watch from the bag on his waist and played with it quietly.

All around, except for the occasional snoring of war horses and the chirping of insects, there seemed to be no human sound.

Soon, the time has reached the middle of Hai hour.

Li Yuanqing waved his hand, "Send the signal."
To be continued...