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In the evening, Li Yuanqing and the main force of Chen Zhong successfully arrived at the flat wilderness four miles west of Tashanpu, and quickly began to set up camp with the support of a small river more than ten steps wide.

All around, the many sentinels of the Hou Jin Army were like flies gathered in a ball, buzzing around in all directions, but they never dared to step forward.

Jilharang was more cautious.

In front, under the earthen wall of Tashanpu, there are already various overlapping fortifications. Thousands of people, the main force of the elite cavalry with blue flags, also detoured back to the north and south wings of Tashanpu, carefully hiding behind the encirclement of the fortifications.

, never dare to step forward rashly, for fear of triggering Li Yuanqing's anger and triggering a war.

The weather is so dry and hot.

There was no air conditioning at this time, so people were so hot that they stuck out their tongues like dogs, let alone fighting.

But even in such an extreme environment, the men of Changsheng Camp and Chen Zhongbu were never allowed to drink raw water. No matter how thirsty they were, they could only drink boiled water.

Fortunately, at this time, the equipment of both the Changsheng Camp and Chen Zhong's men was very advanced. Each person was equipped with at least two large kettles, which could hold ten liters of water. Even if the hot water was not boiled at this time, the men were.

There is no need to endure it.

After an extremely difficult and tiring march under the scorching sun all day long, Li Yuanqing was also a little tired at this time.

However, Changsheng Island's developed fur animal slaughtering system allowed Li Yuanqing to reserve a large amount of animal fat.

After these animal fats are boiled, cooled and solidified, they are then applied on the face and body. Although the sun protection effect is not as good as the various sunscreens of later generations, the effect is pretty good. At least it can ensure that the exposed skin of the children will not be exposed to the sun.

, and even exposed the wounds.

Especially with badger oil mixed inside and a layer of toilet water applied outside, the effect of preventing mosquitoes and flies is also very good.

Otherwise, once a wound is exposed and then bitten by a disease-carrying mosquito or fly, it would be unimaginable according to the medical standards of this era.

Even in the Changsheng camp, the food at this time is all kinds of bacon and salted fish cooked in a large fire. Each person also has two taels of spirits per day, and they will never eat any stale food.

"Yuan Qing, the weather is so hot today, it's not going to be easy for us to fight this battle!"

Chen Zhong had already taken off his armor, put on a short shirt, and ran into the river to wash his face several times. There were still a lot of water stains on his body.

Li Yuanqing smiled and asked Yang Lei to help him take off his armor, knocked out a cigar, and threw another one to Chen Zhong. He said with a smile: "Brother, it's not easy for us, and it's not easy for the Tatars either. Jierharang is cautious and tight."

Of course Chen Zhong understood what Li Yuanqing meant. At this time, even if the material supply line of the Changsheng Battalion was difficult, the Jin Army would never have it.

Compared with mules, horses, and ordinary horses, war horses are very delicate.

Although the Later Jin Army had its back to the mainland, the transportation of its supplies from the Liaozhong Plain was much farther than the Ming Army's transportation from the Sancha River.

This is also the history of world military affairs. Even in later generations, when big bosses choose to launch wars, they rarely choose to do so in the summer.

Because there are too many uncertain factors.

Even if there is a slight change, it is likely to trigger a chain reaction, leading to a series of unpredictable consequences. It is difficult to distinguish between strong and weak!

Chen Zhong had a lot of theoretical knowledge to supplement him, and he already understood this aspect very well, but Li Yuanqing was very careful about everything and gave him a reassurance.

"Yuanqing, Jierhalang is so careful, we are afraid that it will take a long time. The men in the baggage team are afraid that it will be extremely hard."

Li Yuanqing smiled: "Brother, even if things are difficult, we must persevere. However, as long as we stay here, the subsequent affairs will be much easier."

Li Yuanqing's push from Sanchahe to Tashanpu was basically a stronghold-style push. Although the supply points behind were not large, they were more numerous. There were already more than a dozen, and the smallest one had more than a hundred people.

With the guidance of these strongholds, stacked layer by layer and connected end to end, it would not be too difficult even if the two teams of trains marched at night.

If Jierhalang wanted to launch a sneak attack on Li Yuanqing's supply line, it would be almost difficult to bypass Li Yuanqing's eyes and ears.

Even if he can get around it, this stronghold-like connection structure can mobilize troops to support him in the shortest possible time.

In particular, Tashanpu is only over a hundred miles away from Li Yuanqing's Sanchahe stronghold, and the cavalry mobility of Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong's headquarters can be reached almost instantly.

This is doomed. If Jierhalang wants to chew hard bones, he must be careful with his teeth.

At this time, Chen Zhong also understood what Li Yuanqing meant, and he felt a lot more relaxed. He smiled and said, "You should rest for a while, and I'll go see how the meals are being prepared."

After Chen Zhong left, Li Yuanqing narrowed his eyes slightly and scanned the wilderness at dusk.

It is surrounded by flat fields and fields, crisscrossed by several small rivers and ditches. If it were to be placed in the pass, it must be a fertile farmland. It would have been covered with green crops by now.

Unfortunately, where Li Yuanqing saw it, there was indeed a lot of green, but most of it was weeds. He finally saw some crop seedlings, but they were very thin. Even if they could bear fruit after some time, how could they expect to have any?

Too much gain?

For example, in Guan Nei, many people suffer from the lack of fertile land to grow crops, and can only endure the days of not having enough to eat and not wearing warm clothes. However, in Liaodi, such fertile land has not been rationally utilized by Houjin...

This also caused some kind of surge in Li Yuanqing's calm heart.

Political struggle is indeed the first factor he faces, but if he really wants to change and make rational use of Ming's resources, he still needs a larger platform.

And if this platform arrives one day earlier, more people will benefit.

However, in front of him, Li Yuanqing had to find a way to deal with Jierhalang first.

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Night falls quietly, the air that has been hot all day cools down slightly, and the cool breeze blows from the river, making people feel relaxed.

On the south side of Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong's main battle formation, Jin Shiqi and Yao Yu also finished the final defense work and returned to their shared tent to rest tiredly.

This was a suggestion Jin Guan told Jin Shiqi before leaving.

After all, when the army goes on an expedition, it needs to carry a lot of supplies. Jin Shiqi and Yao Yu are just low-level guerrillas. Although they are the bosses on Juehua Island, they are not important in the battle formations of Changsheng Camp and Chen Zhongbu.

What?

Instead of having to do some showy things, how about actually doing something practical?

Not to mention, when two people are together, they can only stay warm by hugging each other.

Although Yao Yu is dull and hard to talk, how can he not understand the benefits of this? It seems that he and Jin Shiqi hit it off immediately, talking less and doing more.

With Li Yuanqing's shrewdness, how could he not see their efforts.

"Grandma's legs are weak. I've been exhausted today. Lao Yao, how are you? Can you still hold on?" Jin Shiqi lay on the camp bed tiredly, knocked out a cigar and put it in his mouth, and then

Throw one to Yao Yu.

The two of them lit up the clouds and smoke respectively. Yao Yu took out a long breath and smiled: "Lao Jin, I am a little tired these days, but do you feel that our time is much more practical? Did you see today?

Even the main force of Jierhalang will never dare to show up easily, they only dare to look at us from a distance."

As soon as he said this, Jin Shiqi was no longer tired. He immediately sat up as if he was lying, "Old Yao, I, Old Jin, have eyes like these. Mosquitoes can't escape. Why didn't I see them? How many years have passed?

I have never been so proud as today! The main force of the Dog Tatars actually wants to go around us! Hehehehe. Uncle, you really can’t live up to your reputation."

Yao Yu also became excited. The fatigue from today's journey had already dissipated without a trace. He hurriedly smiled and said: "Lao Jin, do you think we can attack the city? By then, the two of us will have to work hard. We must.

You have to let your uncle see it."

"When will we attack the city?"

Jin Shiqi couldn't help but frown tightly, and for a moment he said: "Old Jin, how can we talk about this matter? That is a matter that can only be decided by the uncle. However, in my estimation, with the current situation, at least

It will take five or six days."

Yao Yu nodded deeply, "Actually, slowing down may not be a bad thing. We also need more time to make good adjustments."

"Hey. Lao Yao, do you know what I admire most about you?"

Jin Shiqi suddenly said something.

"Uh? What?"

Yao Yu couldn't help but be stunned and looked at Jin Shiqi in confusion.

"Hehe. Lao Yao, brother, I like how confused you are, but you still look like a coward who knows everything. Hey, let's not talk anymore. Go to bed early tonight, we have a lot of work tomorrow.

"

"Fuck your sister Lao Jin."

Yao Yu couldn't help but give Jin Shiqi a middle finger, but he also quickly put out his cigar and lay down on the camp bed.

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Unlike the Ming army who had eaten and drank enough and went to bed early to rest, at this time, on the earth wall of Tashan Pavilion opposite, Jierhalang stood with his hands behind his hands, carefully staring at the Ming army's battle formation not far away, for a long time

Silent.

At this point, Li Yuanqing's marching route, arrival time, and even the camping location were all within his expectations.

pity.

Even so, he still couldn't do anything.

Because he was unable to step forward to stop Li Yuanqing's actions or slow down Li Yuanqing's pace.

If he attacks rashly, it's easy to win, but once he is defeated, the consequences...

Jierhalang simply didn’t dare to think about it.

At this time, Daikin was already on the passive side. Once his main force was damaged...

"Why."

Jierhalang suddenly shook his head and sighed deeply, "Li Yuanqing is really a devil. I only regret that I didn't treat him when I was in Zhenjiang..."
To be continued...