Chapter 59

If you are not a sage, you can't help being selfish.

Li Yuanqing cherishes his life more than anyone else.

The officers and soldiers around him are also Li Yuanqing's brothers. They are the flesh and blood of Li Yuanqing. Even if one person is killed, Li Yuanqing will be heartbroken.

The most important thing is that it is still raining at this time. The straw piles in Houjin camp should be very wet. If the children can't pass the sulfur and other combustible materials on their bodies, the fire will be difficult to ignite and achieve the desired effect.

And the reason why he risked his life to do this was almost a fatal night attack, and Li Yuanqing also made a big gamble.

Wealth can only be found in danger.

In the battle of Zhenjiang City, although Mao Wenlong had done a lot of work, the congenital defects were doomed. It was very difficult for human resources to change such congenital things, even the Emperor himself.

Therefore, before that, when things can still be controlled, Li Yuanqing must determine his position as a brave general in Mao Wenlong's heart and in Mao Wenlong's headquarters, even if it costs a lot.

Shang Laoliu and Xu Heizi had already arrived at Li Yuanqing's side. However, at this time, they did not have much to do. They could quietly sneak into the Houjin camp, put down the sulfur and ignite the straw pile.

"My Lord, if you want to know nothing, there is only one way, that is to make a hole in the ground. Let's go underground. "

Shang Laoliu said in a low voice: "if it takes a lot of time to dig a hole in the ground, if it's better at dawn, then we can't go back."

Xu sunspot was also a little worried, and said in a low voice, "your honor, your humble duty can speed up your speed. You should be able to get close to the straw pile in two hours at most."

Li Yuanqing took a look at the sky. At this time, it was about 1:30 in the morning. If it was two hours, it would be 5:30, and the sky would be almost bright. Even if the fire could be ignited by then, there were more than 100 men under his command who were afraid that many people would be accounted for here.

This is a pain that Li Yuanqing can hardly bear.

But if you don't do it, the team will die here, and there won't be too many opportunities.

Thinking for a moment, Li Yuanqing has made a decision, "you two can hit the tunnel quickly. It doesn't need to be close to the straw pile, just about the same distance as to get the sulfur through. "

The two immediately understood what Li Yuanqing meant. Li Yuanqing chose a compromise, which would certainly reduce a lot of time.

Shang Laoliu and Xu Heizi nodded in a hurry. Shang Laoliu said, "my Lord, Xu sunspot has a good eye. I'll do it this time. We'll be there in a minute

The low attitude of Shang Laoliu greatly increased Xu Heizi's confidence. They nodded at Li Yuanqing and quickly came to the back of a collapsed tree trunk nearby and began to work.

At this time, although there was no engineer shovel, they both had their own tools. When they dug up the soil, there was no sound.

They also knew that the matter was urgent. They almost fought for their lives and dug the underground hole from under the tree trunk.

Li Yuanqing ordered Wang Hai and shunzi to take people on guard on both sides. Once the situation is wrong, the team will not have any nostalgia and withdraw immediately.

Fortunately, the intermittent rain has no sign of stopping. Silk like raindrops hit the muddy ground with rhythmic "Hua Hua Hua". If you don't listen carefully, you can't hear any underground movement.

This is also different from the previous work, the hole will not play so secretive, do not need to pay attention to the depth of the soil, is a race against time.

At the entrance of the cave, soldiers throw the leftover soil from the two men behind at any time, which greatly enhances their work efficiency.

About half an hour later, it was about 3 o'clock. In front of the Houjin camp, a head suddenly appeared between a straw pile and a tent. It was Xu sunspot.

He glanced at the haystack and the tent, and quickly sank into the ground.

A moment later, he came to Li Yuanqing and said in a low voice, "your honor, you can start."

Li Yuanqing nodded, "can go down a few more brothers, hand in hand, carry things over."

Xu Heizi understood Li Yuanqing's meaning in an instant. Hand to hand transmission between people is like flowing water, and the efficiency is much faster.

Soon, more than a dozen soldiers drilled into the hole, and the burden of sulfur, like the flowing water of mechanical production, quickly piled up towards the entrance of the cave.

Xu Heizi and Shang Laoliu led the battle in person. They cooperated at the entrance of the Houjin camp. They quickly threw a bag by the straw pile. In a moment, there were dozens of them.

See almost, Li Yuanqing also no longer greedy, quickly ordered people to return.

The crowd quickly retreated from the hole behind the tree trunk.

Li Yuanqing waved his hand, and shunzi behind him brought a bow. Wang Hai took out the flint and quickly lit the arrow.

Li Yuanqing bent his bow and set up his arrow. The rocket was like a meteor, shooting directly at the package pile filled with sulfur.

For a moment, the flame of "zizilala" was burning like the industry fire seeping from hell.Li Yuanqing, who dares to hesitate, waved his hand to signal the retreat of the crowd.

In an instant, more than 100 figures, like mole ants, quickly retreated.

At this time, as the sulfur burden team burned more and more vigorously, it had already ignited the nearby straw pile. The grass was "squeaking" by the fire, and the smoke was rising all over the sky. Only then did Houjin camp react.

"Out of the water."

"Water."

The soldiers with the Han Army Flag yelled desperately.

For a moment, the whole camp quickly responded, but it was already a scene of flying birds and dogs.

Li Yuanqing's team of night raids had already passed the rope bridge. Looking at the fire burning in the direction of Houjin camp, everyone was overjoyed.

Mr. Xu sent someone to clean up the rope bridge. Li Yuanqing patted him heavily on the shoulder, "brother Xu, you and brother Shang are the first feats of the night."

Xu Heizi was overjoyed. He was born in a grass-roots society. Although he had high means, he could never see the light. At this time, under Li Yuanqing's command, he seemed to have found a second life, and he was busy on one knee and knelt down, "willing to die for the adults."

Li Yuanqing did not dare to write, "come back to the city, I'll buy you a drink."

Soon, the team had returned to Zhenjiang city. Chen Zhong could not wait. He opened the door to Li Yuanqing in person. Seeing Li Yuanqing safe and sound, he couldn't help crying with joy.

But Li Yuanqing here, except for the brothers who suffered from a bit of cold and rain tonight, there was no casualties.

"Brother Chen, this is not a place to talk. Ha ha, come on, go into the city, brothers, and drink some hot wine to warm up

Chen Zhong is also very happy, "I have already prepared it for the brothers."

……

The fire in Houjin camp was not put out until daybreak.

Although Zhenjiang didn't know the damage of the later Jin Dynasty at this time, they lost so much forage at dusk. These proud Mongolian horses must be hungry.

The chaos caused by the fire and its subsequent impact on the soldiers of the later Jin Dynasty is more difficult to estimate.

Mao Wenlong had received the news. Li Yuanqing had just entered the city, and he came to the head of the north gate. At this time, looking at the thick black smoke of the fire extinguished in the direction of the rear Jin army camp, he could not help but show a smile on his old face, "Yuanqing, a good man. Good man

Li Yuanqing laughed, "it's my duty to die for a general."

Mao Wenlong laughed, "this fire will certainly affect the attack pace of Houjin. Yuanqing, you have made great achievements. I don't have much to say. You worked hard last night. Go and have a rest. In the daytime, I will guard the city for you at the head of the north gate. "

Li Yuanqing did not deliberately shirk, "general Xie." Leave quickly.

Mao Wenlong looked at Li Yuanqing's back and nodded his head.

This child is a good man.

……

When Li Yuanqing woke up, it was already noon. The sun had set in the West. The warm sunshine dispelled the cold and overcast the rain. The whole world became bright.

At the head of the city, Mao Wenlong was discussing the military situation with several officers. Seeing Li Yuanqing coming, Mao Wenlong couldn't help laughing, "Yuanqing, how was your sleep?"

Li Yuanqing said with a smile, "general, very good. I've never been so sure about my humble job. "

Mao Wenlong laughed, and so did all the officers around him.

Li Yuanqing's brave action last night has been known to them. Although they don't know the process, it's like taking the head of a general in a crowd of thousands of troops. How many people can easily achieve this kind of courage, courage and determination?

How can they not be convinced by the soldiers?

After the exchange of greetings, Mao Wenlong said with a smile: "according to the report from the front sentry, the fire last night burned at least three big straw heaps of Houjin army, accounting for almost half of them. There are still dozens of tents damaged. Although we don't know their casualties, it is absolutely certain that Tartars No. 110 have been burned. "

Looking at Mao Wenlong's contribution to himself, Li Yuanqing was also very happy. He knelt down on one knee and said, "thank you for your help."

Mao Wenlong nodded with a smile, but his face was dignified. He said to the officers, "although Yuanqing succeeded in the night attack last night, the strength of the later Jin army was huge and did not hurt his muscles and bones. The shortage of fodder means that they will certainly speed up the offensive, and we must not take it lightly. "

Li Yuanqing's face was dignified.

After the Jin army burned these fodder, the supply of horses would be insufficient. If they wanted to collect forage again, it would take time. Zhenjiang was at least several hundred miles away from the hinterland of western Liaoning. This time, it would take at least 10 days and a half months.

During this period of time, if they can't capture Zhenjiang City and the fodder is exhausted, they will have to kill their horses.

This is almost impossible for the people on horseback.

In order to avoid this situation, they must launch a vicious offensive.

"General, Yuanqing has made a good start for us, and we are ready. If JianNu dares to come, he just let me have a good drink of blood. "

Zhang pan took the lead.Chen Zhong also said, "general, we are fully prepared. JianNu is also a man, a mule is a horse. We have to pull it out to find out."

All the officers expressed their attitude in succession, and their intention of fighting was high.

Mao Wenlong nodded happily and looked at Li Yuanqing beside him. His morale was so excited that Yuanqing should be the first merit.

As a result, the situation was much better than he had expected.

Maybe, it's still unknown who will win.

……

Different from the morale of the Ming army, Li Yuanqing's fire has made the high-level of the Jin army explode.

"The mud of dog day, these humble scum! I must eat Mao Wenlong alive and clear my heart of Hatred --! "

In the big tent of Daishan, the head of the four Bailes, manggutai is like a mad lion, and can't help but roar up to the sky.

And this kind of state has lasted for most of the day.

The straw pile ignited by Li Yuanqing is the defensive area of his red flag.

Li Yuanqing's fire was like a slap in the face of him. How could manggutai, who was arrogant and ambitious, and even ignored Daishan and Amin, could accept it?

Ever since he was born in his mother's womb, he has never been the only one to slap other people's faces?

Dai Shan's face is expressionless, and his fingers gently tap on his knee. He doesn't know what he is thinking about.

Amin's face is not good-looking. Although he is not good with manggurtai, the fire of Zhenjiang Mingjun makes him very angry. His chest and abdomen are full of boiling flames.

Li Yongfang didn't dare to speak out at this time. He just listened and looked at this kind of thing. How dare he talk a little more? Don't want to live?

Only Huang Taiji, without too many waves on his face, handed mang gultai a glass of wine. "Five elder brother, you should calm down first. This matter may not be as troublesome as you think..."

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