That night, Sun Chengzong invited Yang Feng and Jiangning generals who came from afar at Xiping Fort.

Yang Feng was not stingy. He was very wealthy and asked the baggage battalion to send 1,000 pigs and 300 sheep to the Liaodong Army, which was called the whole army's fun. This action also allowed the generals of the Liaodong Army to see what a big deal is.

Although the Liaodong Army was also one of the strong troops of the Ming Dynasty, the imperial court has never had a shortage of money and equipment for them in the past two years, but that's all.

In this era of low productivity, even small landlords in the countryside could not eat meat every meal, let alone ordinary big-headed soldiers. Therefore, when the Liaodong Army learned that they could have a tooth sacrifice tonight, they were all cheering.

That night, the entire military camp was in a bustle. Although it was limited to military rules, from generals to soldiers, the atmosphere was still very warm.

In a hall in Xiping Fort, Sun Chengzong and Yang Feng sat side by side in the first seat, and under them were hundreds of generals sitting densely.

At this moment, both the generals of the Liaodong Army and the generals of the Jiangning Army were harmonious and everyone was having a good time. After all, everyone knew that in the next days they would go to the battlefield to kill the enemy. At this time, they would make more friends, and maybe they could save their lives by then.

After eating a few pieces of braised pork and drinking a large bowl of mutton soup, Sun Chengzong felt warm all over. He put down the bowl and smiled and said to Yang Feng: "Marty Jiangning, I have presented your love this time. I will be wronged for a while in the next few days."

Yang Feng nodded, of course he knew what Sun Chengzong meant.

Although Yang Feng's title and official position are indeed above Sun Chengzong, since he has voluntarily been the deputy, he will have to obey Sun Chengzong's dispatch in the next battle.

"What is the matter with the governor? Everyone is for the Ming Dynasty and His Majesty. As long as we can completely defeat the Tartars this time, we will give me a bright world in the Ming Dynasty. Not to mention a deputy, even if I let this marquis go down to be a soldier, I will never complain."

"Well said!"

Sun Chengzong was very happy and picked up the teacup on the table.

"It is rare that the Marquis of Jiangning is so wise that I toast you with tea instead of wine."

"Thank you!"

Yang Feng also picked up the teacup and took a sip. The two of them looked at each other and laughed at the same time.

At this time, Sun Chengzong was truly relieved.

To be honest, although Yang Feng had voluntarily been his deputy in the letter, Sun Chengzong was very clear in his heart that Yang Feng, who held a strong army of 25,000 in his hand, had willful capital. If he was unwilling to obey his command during the war, there would be a big problem.

Now that Yang Feng has made this promise in person, the problem he has always worried about no longer exists. For people with status like Sun Chengzong and Yang Feng, as long as they make a promise, they must do it. People who are untrustworthy cannot gain a foothold in the circle.

After picking up a piece of mutton and chewing it in his mouth for a while, Sun Chengzong said: "Marquis Jiangning, you proposed this decisive battle against the Qing Dynasty. I wonder what regulations do you have for this war?"

"Article?"

Yang Feng shook his head slightly: "In my opinion, Shengjing is not only the old nest of the Qing Tartars, but also their lifeblood. Huang Taiji could not give up, so I predict that the Tartars will inevitably block and delay our army layer by layer on the necessary path of our army, and do their best to consume our army's agility and strength, and finally fight to the decisive battle under the city of Shengjing.

This battle is related to life and death for the Qing Dynasty, so they will definitely fight with us. Therefore, we must not take this battle lightly, otherwise if we lose, the great situation that has been fought hard over the years will be ruined."

Sun Chengzong nodded with a serious expression. Although Yang Feng did not say anything, he understood some things without saying them.

If they were defeated in this battle, not to mention the corruption of the situation in Liaodong, he and Yang Feng would not be able to escape responsibility.

He, the governor who was in charge of the military and political power in Liaodong, would probably be replaced immediately. What's more serious is that the invincible halo of Yang Feng and Jiangning Army would immediately fade, which would also have a huge blow to the Ming Dynasty.

On the other hand, once the Qing Tartars defeated them, their strength would immediately surge. If they could seize a large number of muskets, cannons and a large number of gunners, the strength of Manchus would inevitably increase leapfrogly.

When Sun Chengzong immediately felt chilling when he thought that Manchu, who had always been known for his bravery and barbarity, had obtained a large number of well-made muskets and cannons. If that were the case, the situation in Liaodong would be at risk of collapse and erosion.

Thinking of this, Sun Chengzong said to Yang Feng with a solemn expression: "I can die in this decisive battle, but we must not be defeated!"

Seeing Sun Chengzong with a serious expression, Yang Feng knew what he was worried about, so he patted his hand and comforted him: "Don't worry, the things you are worried about will not happen. This battle of the Ming Dynasty will surely win, and it will surely win!"

Early the next morning, with the endless horns of the Jiangning Army and the Liaodong Army began to set off one after another, and teams began to advance towards the north.

Last night, Yang Feng, Sun Chengzong and the generals were not just having a meal. After the meal, they also held a meeting to discuss how to march.

Some people suggested dividing the 80,000 army into two or even three or four routes, and advancing towards Shengjing.

But in the end, it was rejected. In Yang Feng's words, since our strength is strong enough, we can just crush them all the way, so why bother to go hand in hand?

Besides, several armies advance in unison seem to be huge, but they are easily defeated by the Tartars. The Battle of Sarhu is the best example.

At that time, Yang Hao, the left assistant minister of the Ministry of War and Liaodong, commanded the 110,000 army to divide the troops into four groups. As a result, Nurhaci defeated three troops within five days, and finally defeated the entire army. The lessons of the past must be taken.

Yang Feng's words were approved by Sun Chengzong and most generals. In the end, everyone unanimously decided to march towards Shengjing together, and the divisions could not be separated by more than five miles. If there was anything, they would whistle and warn.

If everyone still has controversy over the issue of division of troops, then no one can beat Jiangning Army if it is the vanguard.

As the strongest army of the Ming Dynasty, Jiangning Army, a powerful brigade, naturally, was to serve as a pioneer in siege to capture cities and villages for the army.

As the commander of the First Cavalry Battalion, Yang Daniu led 3,000 cavalry to the front of the team, and followed them with more than 20,000 mighty army.

At some point, singing sounded in the Jiangning Army's team, and soon the song echoed everywhere.

"You don't see you, the Han army is over, the weak captains are requesting long tassels, but you don't see you, Ban Dingyuan, the light cavalry in the world urges to fight against the clouds..."

As the commander of the entire army, Sun Chengzong stood beside the road surrounded by the generals, watching the soldiers wearing armor patted the neat team and sang military songs, and couldn't help but murmur.
Chapter completed!