As early as before preparing to leave the city, Xu Changqing had already perfected the strategic plan, and as the model army formation opened, Xu Changqing waved his big hand, and the red torrent soon moved towards the northeast.

It is mainly in the northeast direction, and there are no buildings, which is more suitable for such large-scale main operations.

The only thing Xu Changqing didn't expect was ......

He just wanted to have a good exchange with the Shi Cabinet Department, after all, the Shi Pavilion Department was also standing in line just now, but he suddenly found that a small and familiar figure was mixed in with the pro-soldiers.

It's not Chunni, who is this stinky girl?

After a while, Xu Changqing informed the Shi Pavilion Department, and hurriedly rode a horse to Chunni's side, and whispered: "You stinky girl, why did you get out of the city?" ”

Chunni is a bit vain.

After all, she still owes Xu Changqing something......

But soon the Lord grew up again, and said in a low voice: "I just want to come out, and I won't hold you back!" ”

Looking at her arrogant and coquettish appearance, Xu Changqing couldn't help but feel a little warm in his heart.

That's the difference between a woman and a woman.

Like Chen Siyin, she can only be regarded as a delicate canary, which is used to pass the time occasionally, but Chunni is like Chunni, who dares to accompany herself all the way to the dark even if she is in a bad situation.

Let Chunni stay in the team of pro-soldiers, not too far away from him, Xu Changqing quickly returned to the side of the Shi Pavilion Department.

At this time, the surrounding Qing army rangers were scattered several miles away, and they only dared to carry it far away, and never dared to come forward.

Xu Changqing's mood couldn't help but feel comfortable, and he said to Shi Kefa with a smile: "How does the cabinet feel?" ”

"Huh."

Shi Kefa smiled bitterly, and he didn't know how to answer this conversation for a while.

The sons and daughters of the model army in front of them have obviously adapted to this rhythm, even if they go out of the city to fight, for them, there is nothing, just ordinary.

But for Shi Kefa, including Stilwell and the miscellaneous cavalry he personally led, it was a little emotional.

It was the old fritters from Liaodi among these cavalrymen, who were indescribable for a while.

What else can be said?

In this whole world, in addition to the mighty Haichenghou, in addition to this model army, who else dares to go out of the city with the Tartars to fight?

Seeing that Shi Kefa felt a lot of emotion, Xu Changqing would not embarrass him, and smiled and introduced to him the layout of the Qing army in the northeast of Yangzhou at this time.

This is the precious news that the night guards of the model army have spent a lot of effort to find out.

At this time, in the northeast of Yangzhou, there were about 70,000 or 80,000 people in each department of the Han Army Banner, mainly Ma Guangyuan, Shi Tingzhu, Zu Zerun and other veteran Han Army Banner minions.

Their deployment was all attached to the northeast section of the canal, and the core was a small village about forty miles to the northeast.

Behind them is the king of Wuyingjun, Azig.

And in the west direction of this direction, there are Liu Liangzuo and Tang Tong, and behind them is a worship map with yellow flags.

To the east was Bai Guangen's main force, and Duoduo himself sat in the back.

The main forces of Kong Youde and Wu Sangui were both west-leaning.

The reason why Xu Changqing chose this direction is like the result of meticulous and meticulous care.

Shi Kefa heard that Xu Changqing had found out all these details, and his heart was also a little relaxed, and he praised: "Master Hou, compared to you, a certain person knows how shallow he is." But how many miles are we going to travel today? If you run into the Qing army early, I'm afraid it won't be good......"

Xu Changqing smiled: "The cabinet doesn't need to worry. It is enough for us to travel twenty or thirty miles today, and if nothing else, the Tartars should not dare to come out. ”

……

Talking and laughing with the Shi Pavilion Department all the way, the atmosphere gradually relaxed a lot, but the efficiency of the model army was not delayed.

By the time of Shen, the main force of the model army had already left the city for about twenty-five miles, almost to the edge of the bottom line of the Qing army.

At this level, Xu Changqing would no longer be rash, and immediately ordered the army to set up camp.

Seeing that the model army was finally encamped, many Qing army rangers who had been firmly staring at the model army around them were a little relieved, put their hearts back in their stomachs, and hurriedly reported to all parties.

At this time, Dolgon, Duoduo, Zilharang, Azig and others also quietly came to the main force of the model army several miles away, watching from a distance.

"Xu Changqing, what do you want to do? Does he not want to live and have to play with us?! That's not his style. Or is this dog haggard already aware of our intentions? ”

Duoduo frowned, carefully examining the battle formation of the Model Army over and over again.

"It's not exposed, is it? The places where we store water are hundreds of miles away, and their hot air balloons are at most near our camp, how can they be so far away? ”

Azig said calmly, and then sneered: "I received the news in the morning, and many people from Nanjing went to Yangzhou early this morning, I'm afraid it caused some pressure on Xu Changqing." ”

"I don't rule it out."

Zilharang nodded: "In this state, if we can not conflict with the model army, let's try not to conflict with the model army." Looking at the camping site chosen by Xu Changqing, he still has a lot of ideas, and it is very likely to be a good look. ”

Everyone said a word, although they were still quite nervous, but they were far from being as panicked as before, after all, they had a 'killer weapon' in hand.

After more than half an hour, seeing that the camp of the model army had been completely stabilized and a number of fortifications had been built, Dolgon concluded: "If the model army does not break through, the status quo will be maintained." If the Model Army wants to break through, trap them in front of this line! If they want to go over, they have to trade their lives! ”

……

As the model army camp stabilized and piled up the viewing platform, Xu Changqing and Shi Kefa came to the viewing platform, retreated left and right, and told Shi Kefa about the Qing army's flood storage.

"What?"

Shi Kefa, who was about to relax, was about to fly out of the sky when he heard this, and the whole person was instantly bad, and he was trembling and couldn't say anything for a while.

Xu Changqing smiled bitterly: "Cabinet Department, now you know why Changqing insists on going out of the city, right?" At this time, in such a situation, if we can't make a choice as soon as possible and achieve results, Yangzhou City will be in danger, and the consequences will be even more unimaginable! ”

"Bang, bang, bang, bang......"

Shi Kefa kept patting his head hard, and finally eased up, shook his head again and again and smiled bitterly: "Master Hou, what can I say, what can I say, no wonder the Tartars have stopped so much these days, it turns out that the root is actually here...... If it weren't for Master Hou that you found out about this matter in advance, then ......"

Shi Kefa didn't dare to say any more.

Xu Changqing smiled and said, "Cabinet Department, this matter cannot be disclosed to the public for the time being, so as not to cause fluctuations." We still have to find a way to break the game. ”

"Whew."

Shi Kefa let out a long breath, a layer of fine sweat had oozed out of his head, and he actually bowed deeply to Xu Changqing, and said with a wry smile: "Master Hou, actually, in fact, in the past, you also had some prejudice against Master Hou, but at this time, you understand, what is it, what is it, what is ......."

He was about to say something, but Xu Changqing interrupted with a smile: "Ministries, we Han people have an old saying, called brothers work together, and their profits are golden. Although Changqing's words are a big deal, Changqing has always treated the cabinet as a brother in his heart. What was before, in the past, is in the past. After all, it is impossible for Changqing to do everything and explain it to everyone. Let's deal with this crisis together! ”

In the face of Xu Changqing's heavy 'Jianghu flavor', Shi Kefa not only did not have any disgust at this time, but his eyes were a little red with emotion.

What is the hardest thing between people?

Trust!

The best part?

It's also trust!

Even though he is a scholar and a martial artist, there are some irreconcilable things between him Shi Kefa and Xu Changqing, but at this moment, Shi Kefa really admires Xu Changqing's courage.

Busy is to clench his fists and say: "Master Hou, a certain ...... I didn't know what to say for a while. But there is still a perception of the ability of a certain to a certain one. Hou Ye has a calling, and he will do his best! ”

"Good!"

Xu Changqing was waiting for Shi Kefa's words, and laughed heartily: "With the words of the cabinet, Changqing is relieved." In this battle, we must open a breakthrough and teach the Tartars to be a good man! ”

……

Xu Changqing and Shi Kefa reached an agreement, and the next thing went much smoother.

Shi Kefa was actually right.

At this time, he really couldn't help Xu Changqing, after all, he wanted no people, no food, and no money.

But after all, Shi Kefa has the name of Shoufu, and this kind of political effect is still very strong.

Not to mention the outside world and the imperial court at this time, Shi Kefa is just standing here, and the model army has a strong sense of justice!

Next, Xu Changqing began to discuss a detailed battle plan with Shi Kefa.

To put it simply, it is to use the guise of this offensive to first build some drainage facilities that are beneficial to Yangzhou.

There are mostly rice fields here in Yangzhou, and there is still a lot of place to do hands and feet.

For example, the large battalion of the model army at this time looked at the front of the construction of a part of the fortifications, which was relatively neat.

However, if you look closely, you will find that the frontal fortifications of the model army are actually mostly 'tofu scum' projects, which can only play a slight role in slowing down, and it is difficult to stop the real frontal offensive of the Qing army.

But the side is different!

The trenches are almost as good as the drains.

Of course, when Xu Changqing was busy with the war in Yangzhou, he did not forget the old nest in Shandong.

At this time, Xu Changqing's order should have arrived in Shandong as long ago, and all cities, villages and towns must double the drainage facilities.

In addition, the dredging of rivers, dredging, and drainage will be designed and implemented as soon as possible.

However, to do so, it seems that there is a huge price to pay.

At this time, if it is normal, the grain and grass of the model army can last for more than a month, but the workload of this intensity can only last for twenty days, or even only half a month.

Xu Changqing must find a solution as soon as possible!

……

Two days later, the fortifications on this side had been raised, and the model army had dug more than a dozen huge trenches in the huge space in the north-south direction.

In addition, many sappers skillfully connected the trench with the surrounding small rivers, including some small ditches, and the drainage capacity was partially enhanced.

But from the perspective of the Qing army, they didn't see much abnormality, and they only wanted to use this place as a base camp and become the fulcrum of their attack.

And Xu Changqing seems to have done this according to their thinking.

On the tenth day of the fifth month of the fourth year of Hongguang in the Ming Dynasty, the model army continued to advance early in the morning, approaching the distant positions of Shi Tingzhu and Ma Guang, which were already less than ten miles away.

At this time, the cavalry of the Qing army was not easy to use.

They also built a large number of fortifications around their position, almost like a small Great Wall, enclosing this front.

In this way, they can now only use infantry to solve problems in the front.

However, they also have their dependence!

In their camp, they have taken sufficient precautions against the hot air balloons of the model army, not only are there many air defense fortifications and densely packed, but also many waterways have been introduced in the camp, and they are not afraid of the model army releasing incendiary bombs.

As Dorgon said, 'If the Model Army wants to break through their defenses, it must trade human lives!' ’

And with Xu Changqing's temperament, Xu Changqing is afraid that he will not be able to bear this price.

In this state, near noon, the vanguard of the Model Army finally approached the battle formation of the Shi Tingzhu Department at the forefront.