At the same time, the stone bullets of the ship-borne trebuchets were also changed to mud bullets. They were made of mud into balls and then dried in the sun to become ammunition.

The mud ball is fragile and can be ignited when soaked in kerosene. When it hits the target, it will break into small pieces and fly around, making it even more lethal.

The spy leader Gao Hongzhi, who could not be found in the pile, rushed to the workshop and reported to Huang Li the progress of the rumor spreading work.

"We already have a script, we have many actors, and our acting skills are getting more and more mature. Will we soon be able to moisturize things silently and deceive people without leaving a trace?!"

Huang Li looked at Gao Hongzhi with admiration and admiration, "Who on earth came from time travel? How do you feel that you are the professional and expert?"

"It takes time now. After it is spread, there will be more and more bizarre versions, which may have unexpected effects." Gao Hongzhi didn't know that Huang Li was a little jealous, so he calmly continued the report.

Huang Li nodded in appreciation and said slowly: "I recently had another idea, which is to treat those Manchu and Qing Han officials and generals who were captured or killed. I think that in the future, whether they are dead or alive, they will be described as surrenders.

Or anyway..."

Before the Qing army entered the Pass, they adopted the policy of "joining the army at their own convenience" and acting as a "pioneer" for the returning Ming soldiers.

Wu Sangui's department is an example. He was "divided into 20,000 infantry and cavalry, and he was the first to attack the thieves." There was also Dong Xueli, the general of the Huaiqing army in Henan Province, who after he surrendered to the Qing Dynasty, "explored the troops" and marched into Guanshan.

Using surrendered troops and generals as the vanguard to fight against the peasant army and the Southern Ming Dynasty, the Qing army easily digested the original Ming army. The survivors were incorporated into the Qing army and became the earliest green camp soldiers in the Qing Dynasty.

The Qing Dynasty took "Supporting Manchuria first" as its basic national policy, so it was natural that the Eight Banners were treated better than the Green Camp. However, in the early Qing Dynasty, the Green Camp generals found it difficult to accept, and the successive surrenders of generals were mostly caused by this.

People like Jin Shenghuan, Li Chengdong, Jiang Xiang, Wang Yongqiang and others raised troops to fight against the Qing Dynasty, forming the second national upsurge against the Qing Dynasty.

Although now only the Ming army in Kuidong is still insisting on resisting the Qing, in Huang Li's view, the Qing government's rule is far from stable, and the wariness and distrust of surrendering troops and generals are still widespread.

From the number of Han officials and generals who surrendered to the wind during the San Francisco Rebellion, we can see that many Han officials and generals were just grassroots, ready to die with the wind.

"If they were killed by our army, they would still be praised by the Qing court as heroic martyrs, and their families would not be affected. On the contrary, they would be severely punished and their families would be blamed."

"In the name of these guys, some letters urging surrender were prepared and widely distributed. The Qing government did not distinguish the true from the false and could not tell the difference. In order to set an example to others, the crimes and punishments would inevitably be reduced."

Gao Hongzhi nodded repeatedly and said: "Sir, I understand what I mean. First, it is to use the hands of the Qing court to punish these traitors; secondly, it is to make those Han officials who work for the Qing court feel chilled by them, and they will not feel rebellious.

Accident."

Huang Li smiled and said: "General Gao is wise and can be revealed at a glance."

Gao Hongzhi cupped his hands and said: "I will go back to my humble position and write down detailed regulations, submit them to my husband for review, and then implement them accordingly."

Huang Li nodded and said: "I've added a lot of work to you, thank you for your hard work. If you need manpower, please ask Duke Linguo for permission to transfer!"

"Yes, I understand my humble position." Gao Hongzhi bowed and bowed, then left.

Walking outside, Gao Hongzhi's face returned to a half-smiling look, and anyone who saw it would think it was a harmless person.

"If you have a job, do it well. With more functions, you can expand your manpower." Gao Hongzhi walked down the hillside and thought to himself: "These jobs should be the errands of Jin Yiwei, right? Well, that's what the third prince may think."

Jinyiwei, Zhenfusi, is the emperor's close minister and the emperor's eyes and ears. Gao Hongzhi feels that he is gaining the trust of the third prince, and his future is bright, and his steps are becoming more and more brisk.

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The mountains are undulating, and the walls are as tall as a stone. Tongliang Mountain blocks the key pass in and out of Maolu Mountain, making it a battleground for military strategists.

"The terrain of Tongliang Village is dangerous, and it is the throat of Maolu Mountain. I left three thousand soldiers to guard it."

Li Laixiang pointed with his finger and said confidently: "There are now dozens of trebuchets, with enough stone bullets. And the Zhentian Lei captured by Yiling, it can be said to be impregnable."

Yuan Zongdi sighed in admiration: "One man is in charge of the pass, and ten thousand men cannot open it. With two thousand men and horses relying on danger to defend, it can stop ten times the enemy."

Hao Yaoqi echoed: "Dozens of the artillery captured in Yiling can also be moved here. From a high position, it will be difficult for the enemy to even approach the village."

Li Laiheng nodded in agreement, and then continued: "The soldiers arranged by a certain arrangement are all elites who participated in the Battle of Yiling. They have strong morale and high fighting spirit."

Yuan Zongdi and Hao Yaoqi looked at each other, and both felt that Li Laiheng had other motives behind taking them to inspect dangerous passes.

"The two uncles have looked carefully at all the dangerous places, so I can rest assured." Li Laiheng laughed and said: "This time we attack Wushan, we also ask Uncle Yuan and Uncle Hao to take charge, and I will lead the army."

Oh, that’s what it means.

Yuan Zongdi and Hao Yaoqi looked at each other and smiled, finally understanding.

"You are the most familiar with the topography of Xingshan, as well as the generals and soldiers who stayed behind." Yuan Zongdi pondered for a moment and said, "You are also the best candidate to stay and take charge."

Hao Yaoqi smiled and said: "That's true. The prosperity of the mountains is the foundation of our army. All the families of the soldiers and soldiers are here. Only when you are in charge can people feel at ease."

Li Laiheng shook his head and said: "Uncles must also know that there is no threat from the Qing army in Huguang for the time being. The Qing army on the north route is separated by high mountains and ridges, so basically they will not attack alone."

"Besides, Uncle Liu and Uncle Hao are just sitting in to stabilize the morale of the army. The few generals I left behind are familiar with geography and will have no problem resisting the Qing army."

"Besides, if something happens, just send a ship to report it urgently, and I will lead the army back quickly. If the Qing army really comes to attack, the attack on Wushan must be suspended."

It’s not surprising that Li Laiheng has such thoughts. It’s not just for military exploits. The most important thing is to follow Huang Li, get close to him, and master new tactics.

"In the battle of Yiling, I felt that I was already behind the times and could not keep up with Mr. Huang's ideas and style of play."

Li Laiheng sighed softly and said: "The Eight Banners soldiers will almost arrive in more than a month. Attacking Wushan is probably my only chance to go out."

Yuan Zongdi and Hao Yaoqi nodded in unison, understanding Li Laiheng's mood.

As the most stable base that cannot be lost, it is most suitable for Li Laiheng to guard it. This is his hometown, which has been in business for the longest time, has the most familiar terrain, and the most loyal soldiers.
Chapter completed!