In front of the huge sand table, Xu Changqing slowly inserted small red flags in all directions.

If you consider it from a purely military point of view, Haicheng is actually not the best defensive location in the territory of Shandong Left Association.

Although the Daqing River is wide, there are about 300 meters, but the surrounding terrain is too flat, and this width is not consistent, except for the width of the estuary, just walk in, the narrow place may be only a few tens of meters, and you can easily cross the river.

Compared with the Yangtze River and the Yellow River, there is no comparison at all.

Moreover, this kind of flat land, the surrounding forests are almost cut down by the common people, and there is no room for hiding at all, which is extremely conducive to the charge of cavalry.

Other words.

Once the Qing army was trapped in Haicheng, Haicheng basically had no room to go out of the city to fight, and could only fight the Qing army in the city.

And at this time, Haicheng is much larger than before.

Fengguo Town has been included in the urban area, plus many surrounding factories, salt farms, livestock farms, the entire geographical location, is not much smaller than Jingshi, and even surpassed.

This means that the defensive pressure of the model army at this time is several times greater than when the Qing army attacked before!

Even Haicheng did not have a real blue brick city wall at this time......

The biggest advantage that Haicheng has at this time is that it is close to the sea, and there is oil underground, especially Xu Changqing has been operating here for a long time.

And even if there is no stronger blue brick city wall, the simplified version of the 'concrete' city wall of Haicheng is not weak in defense, and the design is more reasonable.

Especially Haicheng has a large number of materials and strategic materials stored at this time, even if it does not rely on sea transportation to last for half a year, the problem is not too big.

At this time, with the great victory of the captive slave chief Fulin, the queen mother Bumu Butai and so on, the morale of the sons and daughters was not said!

There is still a lot to be done.

However, a stalemate is certainly not the way to go.

This is also Xu Changqing's biggest headache at this time.

The main force of the Qing army, Haicheng still has a lot of leeway, but if he really wants to hit the Qing army hard, especially to make the Qing army cold, Xu Changqing is not too sure.

It takes not only strength, but also a little luck.

As long as this battle can hurt the Qing army, not to mention more, the stability of one or two years can still be guaranteed.

Carefully reviewing the overall situation again, Xu Changqing directly ordered Ergou to hold a military meeting, and these configurations and transfers must be implemented immediately.

……

The military discussion proceeded very quickly, and in more than half an hour, Xu Changqing had already assigned all the tasks, and the only thing left was to carry it out.

Xu Changqing also began to take his own soldiers to inspect the layout of the city defense.

In the west of Haicheng, on the periphery of Fengguo Town, there are already tens of thousands of laborers digging in the wilderness.

Starting from the outermost earthen wall of Fengguo Town, which stretches out for more than a mile, three huge trenches have been dug out, plus the moat, which is the four lines of defense.

In the interior of Fengguo Town behind him, many facilities are also being renovated, and two huge trenches have been dug in the city.

No way.

Whether the Qing army is the power of a country and the operation of several generations, even if Xu Changqing has a way out, he must also be prepared for the worst.

However, at this time, the difference from before is that because of the continuous expansion of the scale of the city, the main battlefield has been moved to the south, and the west is mainly used as a flank, and the Qing army may surprise the army, but the possibility of the main attack is not very likely.

After inspecting this side, Xu Changqing and his family followed to the plain area in the south, and the momentum here was even greater.

As far as the eye can see, there are at least 40,000 or 50,000 laborers working hard, and there are many women shuttling around, doing small jobs, including serving them tea and pouring water.

This also allows the laborers to work at the same time, but also from time to time there are laughter, as the so-called 'men and women match, work is not tired'.

And this area is the defense range of the red ladies, she was originally dispatching her sons to arm, and when she saw Xu Changqing coming, she handed over all the work to Feng San, and walked quickly towards Xu Changqing.

"How? Is there any pressure? ”

Xu Changqing smiled and handed the red lady a pack of dried meat.

The red lady took it and glanced at Xu Changqing, but her pretty face quickly became solemn: "I'm afraid Tartar won't give up this time!" Changqing, although we have a geographical advantage at this time, but the situation in Haicheng is different from Shanhaiguan, the weather will soon be warmer, it is not too difficult for us to defend it, but if we want to win, it is not so simple. ”

After all, she is a general, and the red lady's eyesight at this time is no longer the same as before, and she is also aware of this core problem.

Xu Changqing nodded slowly, and suddenly smiled: "Sister Hong, do you know how to play chess?" ”

"Playing chess?"

The red lady was stunned for a moment, a little unable to keep up with Xu Changqing's rhythm, and after a moment, she said, "Is it Go or chess?" ”

Xu Changqing said with a smile: "Whether it's Go or Xiangqi, it's actually the same thing. We're all going to go one, then two, and then three. If you only go one, you have to go three, which is definitely not good. ”

"Huh?"

The red lady also understood what Xu Changqing meant at this time, and hurriedly said: "Changqing, what do you mean, spend it with them first?" Then take your time to find an opportunity. ”

Xu Changqing smiled and nodded: "So to speak." However, Sister Hong, if you stand in Dolgon's position at this time, think about it, are you in a hurry, or are we in a hurry? ”

"Forehead ......"

The red lady suddenly came back to her senses, and her beautiful eyes couldn't help but brighten: "Changqing, this must be Dolgon's anxiety!" Perhaps, we can also contact Li Zicheng's side! ”

……

Xu Changqing inspected until dusk, basically walked through all the areas, and then returned to the city.

If it weren't for the fact that the queen was going to invite guests to dinner last week tonight, she really couldn't push it, and Xu Changqing probably had to stay here tonight.

As the old saying goes: "If you don't keep secrets, you will lose your ministers, and if you don't keep secrets, you will lose your body!" ”

At this juncture, Xu Changqing didn't dare to slack off at all!

However, having dinner with Queen Zhou is also a top priority at the moment.

The matter of the new emperor's accession to the throne must be implemented as soon as possible.

Xu Changqing came to the new official hall, Li Youwei and Wu Sanmei had already arrived, and Zhu Yujiao was like a butterfly wearing flowers, smiling and shuttling among the women, as if she had begun to integrate into the Xu family.

Looking at the past, there were warblers and Yanyan everywhere who were dressed up, and Xu Changqing's mood couldn't help but brighten.

No one can destroy this scene!

"Minister Xu Changqing, I have seen His Royal Highness the Prince!"

As soon as Xu Changqing entered the door, Zhu Cihong greeted him with Zhu Cijiong, and Xu Changqing smiled and saluted.

Zhu Cihong hurriedly smiled and said: "Uncle Zhongyi, you don't have to be polite, you have worked hard in military affairs today, please come in quickly." ”

Saying that, he was busy leading the way for Xu Changqing in front, without the slightest shelf.

Looking at Zhu Cihong's fat body, Xu Changqing sighed slightly in his heart.

Some destined gifts, really not good.

Zhu Cihong's temperament is still very good, a bit like Renzong, and a bit of Hongzhiye's demeanor, if it is placed in the peaceful era, it is not a model for the ministers to sing praises and virtues.

It's a pity that he was born in this era and is destined to have no choice......

Xu Changqing can only protect some of his interests to the greatest extent.

On the contrary, Zhu Cijiong is obviously more scheming, although he has been laughing with him and looking extremely humble, but he is too young, and that uncomfortable rash feeling will be revealed inadvertently, how can he escape Xu Changqing's eyes?

However, Xu Changqing was not rash.

Catch thieves and stolen goods, catch traitors and catch doubles!

In the future, if the third prince is sensible, Xu Changqing will not be rash, but if he is not sensible and has to be alive, then Xu Changqing will not be ruthless!

"I've seen the master."

"I've seen the old man......"

"Minister Xu Changqing, I have seen the queen mother, I have seen Her Royal Highness the princess......"

The main owner, Xu Changqing, came over, and the banquet soon officially began.

Xu Changqing's wives and concubines came over one after another to salute. Xu Changqing also gave gifts to Queen Zhou, Zhang Baozhu, Li Xuanshi, Zhu Yujiao and others, and the atmosphere gradually became lively.

Maybe it's because of 'following the locals'.

Tonight's experience is not a traditional big table, but a buffet format.

Empress Zhou, Zhu Yujiao, Zhang Baozhu and others had already chatted with Xu Changqing's wives and concubines for a while, and Xu Changqing simply went through the motions and came to a private room with Queen Zhou.

Zhu Yujiao originally wanted to accompany her, but after thinking about it for a while, she also understood that at this time, it was not the place for her to speak.

After Zhu Yujiao left, Queen Zhou Yingying smiled and poured Xu Changqing a glass of wine, filled herself with a glass, and said with a smile: "I have always wanted to respect Zhongyi Bo, but I didn't expect that I would only have a chance now." ”

Xu Changqing hurriedly took the wine glass respectfully and said with a smile: "Queen Mother, you are too polite." This cup, I salute you. ”

The two drank a few glasses of wine, and the atmosphere gradually became lively and relaxed.

It's just that, looking at Queen Zhou's obviously well-dressed delicate red lips, Xu Changqing always had some strange feelings in his heart......

Fortunately, as long as Zhu Yujiao doesn't say it, Queen Zhou should never know it for the rest of her life......

Empress Zhou also noticed that Xu Changqing was slightly wrong, and her pretty face was slightly red, but she also let go of the wine as a cover, poured Xu Changqing another glass of wine, and said with a smile: "Uncle Zhongyi, speaking of which, this palace also wants to thank you for saving your life before." ”

Seeing that Queen Zhou put her attitude so low, Xu Changqing touched the wine glass with her with a smile and said, "Queen Mother, the minister is just doing the duty that the minister should do." I don't know what arrangements the queen has for the crown prince's accession to the throne? ”

"Boom!"

Queen Zhou's heart jumped violently, but she didn't expect that before she could go deeper, Xu Changqing actually threw out this important event.

However, looking at Xu Changqing's pure eyes, Queen Zhou also understood that Xu Changqing didn't want her to be too uncomfortable, so she had to promise her.

This also made Queen Zhou's chest and abdomen churn a little inexplicably.

In terms of means, her husband, really, ten can't compare to Xu Changqing in front of him......

But this matter is too big, Queen Zhou definitely didn't dare to express her position easily, bit her red lip, and said cautiously: "Uncle Zhongyi, this matter, this matter is also a bit messy in this palace, I don't know, Uncle Zhongyi, what do you think?" ”

Xu Changqing was about to make a promise to Queen Zhou, but at this time, Ergou knocked on the door outside, and said a little anxiously: "Dashuai, the latest battle report on the southern front!" ”

"The Southern Front?"

Xu Changqing's brows suddenly furrowed.

What are the battle reports on the Southern Front?

Now the battlefield is all in the north.

But Ergou is not a reckless person, Xu Changqing thought for a while, and said directly: "Come in and report!" ”

"Yes!"

After a while, Ergou came in cautiously and hurriedly saluted Queen Zhou first.

Queen Zhou's heart also rose to her throat, and she looked at Ergou extremely nervously, there is a problem in the south, which is a big disadvantage.

Ergou's face was also a little complicated, and he hurriedly said: "Dashuai, it's Shi Butang's side." Shi Butang used means to detain Cheng Guogong and others before, and we just received information that the vanguard of Shi Butang has entered the territory of Qingzhou. ”