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When Li Yuanqing rushed to the subjective battle stage, Chen Zhong, Duan Xiliang, Xu Heizi, Kong Youde, Shunzi, Huang Guoshan, and Li Sansheng had all arrived.

Seeing Li Yuanqing coming, all the generals saluted.

Li Yuanqing waved his hand, "Brother, what's going on?"

Chen Zhong pointed to the front and whispered: "Yuan Qing, look, the dog tartars in front have piled up many mounds, nearly a hundred of them. The brothers couldn't figure out what they wanted to do."

The moonlight is nice tonight.

Although the north wind was howling and the 'swish-swish' was ringing, the moonlight was very clear. Even though there were no torches burning in the Jin army's fortifications ahead, the visibility was pretty good.

In the front, the Hou Jin army obviously wanted to cover these mounds. They sprinkled the top and surrounding areas with leaves, sand and the like, so that these mounds would not be too conspicuous.

It's a pity that the Ming army's subjective battle platform is very high, already above twenty meters at this time. In addition, the moonlight tonight is a big help. Standing on the subjective battle platform, you can clearly see these things that the Jin army wants to hide.

But there are some abrupt mounds.

Li Yuanqing's brows also frowned tightly.

No wind, no wave.

In such a decisive battle, it is impossible for these dog Tatars to be aimless. Since they did so and spent manpower and material resources to pile up these mounds at night, there is no way it will be ineffective.

But Li Yuanqing couldn't figure out what the hell these mounds were for.

Chen Zhong whispered from the side: "Yuan Qing, at noon today, the Tatars changed their defenses and allowed Abatai, a bastard, to come forward. I had a bad premonition in my heart. Sure enough, this bastard is very evil.

There are so many.”

Li Yuanqing smiled, handed Chen Zhong a cigar, and threw the cigar box to Duan Xiliang, asking him to share it with the brothers, "Brother, let's not scare ourselves. These dog Tatars have an advantage over us at this time except for the cavalry.

It’s completely under our control. But it’s impossible not to abandon Anshan Fort Huang Taiji, and Liaoyang is fifty or sixty miles away. Relax, there are so many of us brothers, let’s do the math together.”

"Um...."

Of course Chen Zhong understood what Li Yuanqing meant and nodded heavily.

Soon, a group of generals were puffing away in the earthen shed on the viewing platform while discussing carefully.

Throughout the ages, in the military, both generals and soldiers, more or less, have some habits, or hobbies.

Including sailors who go to sea all year round.

This is because once a certain kind of single life lasts for a long time, people will need something to vent, or in other words, to divert their attention.

It’s like the first sentence in the Declaration of Human Rights: “Private property is sacred and inviolable.”

This is human nature.

Li Yuanqing did not ban smoking or drinking in the military, but he has been guiding and controlling them.

If this were placed in certain specific situations, I'm afraid it would be unimaginable.

But at this time, the outdoor temperature is probably going to reach -17 or 20 degrees below zero. Outside Anshan Fort, on the high watchtower, the cold wind is howling. Without the support of these two old friends, tobacco and alcohol, who can survive?

Where to live?

At this time, Xu Heizi suddenly said: "Commander, Commander Chen, brothers, have you seen that this mound is round and high, does it look like... does it look like an earthen chimney? Is it possible, Abatai?

This dog Tatar wants to burn smoke and use the smoke to stop our bulldozing?"

"Yeah!"

Jin Shiqi couldn't help being extremely excited and said hurriedly: "Master Xu is right. I also remembered it. In our hometown of Juehua Island, people like to make this kind of earthen chimney to keep warm in winter. This thing looks thick on the surface, but in fact,

The opening inside is very small, just for better heat preservation. In the depth of winter, add a basket of firewood, and the fire pit will be warm all night. However, look at this, the curved openings on the inside of these dog tart chimneys, including the outside

I still don’t want to take it out yet.”

Yao Yu also said hurriedly: "That's right. With this thing, you only need to connect another port on the outside, or directly open a port, and you can directly control the wind direction of the smoke inside."

The generals were all experienced in many battles, and most of them were from Liao. They also knew the customs and customs of Liao very well. Soon, the generals understood what Jin Shiqi and Yao Yu meant.

Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong looked at each other, and Chen Zhong couldn't help but whisper: "Damn it. I just said something was wrong. It was indeed a trick of Abatai, the son of a bitch! Yuan Qing, why don't we send a surprise attack tonight?

What a mess!"

Li Yuanqing slowly shook his head: "Brother, since Abatai dares to put up this formation, he must have made a comprehensive plan. We must not underestimate this person. He is very accomplished in war.

Let’s think about it tonight, I’m afraid it will be difficult.”

Chen Zhong certainly understood what Li Yuanqing meant. What he just said was just "angry talk". To a certain extent, it was also to boost the morale of the army.

By this time, his red-faced and white-faced cooperation with Li Yuanqing had already penetrated deep into his bones.

"Yuanqing, Abatai placed these pieces of shit under the foundation of the city wall, so our artillery can't reach them. This matter is really a bit tricky."

Chen Zhong frowned rather gloomily.

He has already experienced battlefield smoke several times, and he understands that if Abate is more ruthless, this battle can completely turn into a biological and chemical battle.

This was also an unfavorable reason why it was difficult for the Ming army to control the Ming army as it marched north.

In winter, especially in late winter, northerly winds prevail in Liaoning.

Due to the limited mobility of the Ming army, facing the elite main force of the Hou Jin Dynasty, which was almost the entire nation, it was difficult for the Ming army to form an encirclement. They launched attacks on the Hou Jin army from the east, west, and north, which were more favorable directions.

Not to mention, at this time, the Jin army's defense line under Anshan Fort was almost like a straight line. It was impossible for the Ming army to pass through, and they could only go frontally.

The generals around him also whispered for a while, but for a while there was no good solution.

As long as the Tatars are good at using this innate advantage, the Ming army will easily fall into passivity.

"Damn it! Heizi, you are smart and a master at this, do you have any good ideas?" Chen Zhong paced back and forth, thinking of Xu Heizi, and looked at Xu Heizi hurriedly.

Xu Heizi nodded, but then shook his head, "Commander, Marshal Chen, brothers, I don't know what to say at the moment. It's not impossible to dig a tunnel, but it's obviously too late to make the trip. Abatai again

If we place this thing so close to the hinterland of the city, we can't fly over. I'm afraid we have to focus on defense first and stabilize the position."

Changsheng Camp has been equipped with simple gas masks at this time.

However, it can only protect the mouth and nose, but not the eyes, and the equipment is not large. It is just the Changsheng Battalion soldiers and auxiliary equipment. The soldiers on Chen Zhong's side did not have it.

The principle of gas masks is actually very simple. As long as it is mainly made of charcoal and dry seabed mud, the cost is not high.

It's just that even Li Yuanqing didn't think ahead about this matter.

The key is that no one knows what kind of tricks Abatai is going to play at this time.

Even Xu Heizi had no good solution for the moment. Chen Zhong gritted his teeth and said: "Yuan Qing, if not, let's step back a few miles first and think of a solution first."

Li Yuanqing certainly understood Chen Zhong's concerns.

Although the Ming army seemed to have control at this time, it would take time and opportunity to turn this control into victory.

On the battlefield, everything is changing rapidly.

The main forces of Huang Taiji and the Hou Jin Army were intact. They were not lambs to be manipulated.

Once they get the chance, no one dares to bear the consequences...

Li Yuanqing slowly shook his head: "Brother, we can't retreat. Once we take a step back and try to push forward, it will be difficult. Don't worry, everyone. It's just the beginning of Haishi. If we don't bulldoze, they will

We won’t do it rashly. We still have plenty of time.”

All the generals understood what Li Yuanqing meant, and their impatience gradually eased.

At this time, Li Sansheng said: "Commander, Marshal Chen, brothers, can we, can we build an earth wall along the ravine in front? Pile the earth wall higher to block the smoke and let these dog Tatars reap their consequences.

?”

"Um?"

Chen Zhong's eyes lit up, and for a moment, he smiled and shook his head, "Sansheng, you are right. But how high do you have to build this earth wall to block the smoke? Besides, how high do you want to build this earth wall?"

Wall, we still don’t know how much manpower and material resources it will cost, and it is impossible for the dog Tatars to make it so easy for us.”

"hey-hey."

Li Sansheng smiled and said, "Chen Shuai, I just got excited and said this. Let's see if the brothers can come up with any better ideas."

Chen Zhong couldn't help but smile bitterly: "You kid, you are making me happy in vain."

Li Yuanqing smiled at this time and said: "Though Sansheng's method is crude, it is still a good way. Brothers, think about it carefully, even if we have to withstand the smoke offensive of the Dog Tartars, we will never let them feel comfortable!"

"

Jin Shiqi said at this time: "Uncle, Marshal Chen, and generals, after hearing what you say, my humble position has... I have a thought that is useless."

Chen Zhong said: "Xiao Jin, if you have any ideas, tell me immediately. When the Tatars are defeated, I will personally select some good girls for you."

"Hey, thank you Chen Shuai."

At this time, Jin Shiqi also adapted to the rhythm of the conversation, and his body relaxed a little, and he hurriedly said: "Uncle, Chen Shuai, generals, although this rustic chimney is easy to use, there is a problem. That is, the chimney is very easy to use.

Ashes can easily clog the chimney. Even if it is a straight chimney, if people make the mouth smaller, it will easily blow up! It only took these dog Tatars an hour or two to pile up these chimneys.

I’m afraid this chimney isn’t too strong?”

"I think we don't have to worry too much. We can bulldoze the soil along both sides of the ravine first. If they cover those two sides with the chimney, it won't be too late for us to find a way."

Jin Shiqi's words caused another discussion among the generals.
To be continued...