Zhang Chun, whose courtesy name was Jinghe and his pseudonym was Taiyu. He was from Tongzhou, Shaanxi (now Dali). He was a juren. He served as a juren. He served as a military officer and was a Shaoqing of Taipu Temple in Jin. In the fourth year of Chongzhen, he was ordered to lead his troops to western Liaoning with military supervision. The reason why he was ordered by Sun Chengzong was not only because he was a member of the Donglin Party, but more importantly, he had followed Sun Chengzong and conquered the four cities of Yongping after he was following Sun Chengzong. He was a rare military talent under Sun Chengzong, and it was common for literati in the Ming Dynasty to control the army. Therefore, Sun Chengzong did not choose Wu Xiang and others, but Zhang Chun.

Zhang Chun agreed very readily, but unfortunately, he did not see the sarcastic look in Qiu Hejia's eyes. He also forgot where his own shortcomings were. Although his ability to conquer the four cities of Yongping was related to his military talents, more importantly, the troops he led were not cheap and were under his unified command, but this time it was different. According to Sun Chengzong's decision, all the soldiers and horses in Liaodong were dispatched. Although there were many soldiers and horses, they were different. Zhang Chun, a literati, could command these people?

"By the way, Lord Qiu, I heard that your nephew is still in Dalinghe City?" Sun Chengzong suddenly said, "This person is brave, I don't know if it's true?"

"It's a pity that I have some strength." Qiu Hejia said lightly. There was no expression in his expression, as if what Sun Chengzong said was just an extremely ordinary thing.

"Don't worry, as long as our reinforcements set out, we will definitely save your nephew from danger." Sun Chengzong was also a little embarrassed. After all, Li Xin forced Qiu Hejia to send him to Dalinghe. If something unexpected happened, Sun Chengzong's face would be unreasonable.

"Since ancient times, most soldiers were covered with horses and corpses. If they could serve the court, what would they be afraid of even if they died in battle?" A young voice came into the ears of everyone.

"Changbo, don't be so arrogant." Wu Xiang's face changed in the crowd and he glared at the man with a humming huff. It turned out that the person who was talking just now was not someone else, but his son Wu Sangui.

"Major General Wu is really extraordinary!" Qiu Hejia said disdainfully: "It's just such a person, why do you want to bully women and children? When did my niece become the target of bullying by others?"

"Mr. Qiu, are you wrong?" Wu Xiang's expression changed. Although he married Zu Dashou's sister, backed by Zu Dashou, and became a local tyrant, Qiu Hejia was a court official, and he could not offend him. Even Zu Dashou was still here, he would not dare to neglect it. What's more, Zu Dashou is trapped in Dalinghe City now, and the situation in the future is really possible?

"It would be great if it was a misunderstanding." Qiu Hejia said lightly: "It is said that the son is a general, but in fact, what's going on? Humph, it's hard to say about other aspects, but it's hard to say about this character."

"Mr. Qiu is serious." Wu Sangui lowered his head, his eyes full of murderous intent. He had never been so humiliated, but Qiu Hejia's official position was far above him. Even if he was angry in his heart, there was no way at this moment.

"Okay, let's talk about it today! I will write to the emperor now, asking the emperor to order the capital to raise food and grass. Wu Sangui, don't go back to Shanhaiguan for the time being and wait for the dispatch in Jinzhou." Sun Chengzong still valued Wu Sangui very much, not only because Wu Sangui was the son of Wu Xiang, but more importantly, Wu Sangui's martial spirit.

"The young general takes the order." Wu Sangui didn't dare to be angry and had to retreat.

"Okay, I'll prepare some food and grass, too." Qiu Hejia seemed to have thought of something, and shook his sleeves, turned around and left. He didn't really settle the score with Wu Sangui, otherwise he would have looked for it long ago and wouldn't have waited until now.

Just when Jinzhou City was still dispatching troops to rescue Zu Dashou, and when Sun Chengzong did not dare to make decisions without authorization and sent people to the capital to report the news, Dalinghe City, not far from Jinzhou, was already shocked three times a day. Even Zu Dashou, who had originally planned to cooperate with reinforcements, was also full of sorrow on his face.

Because they found that the Jiannu army did not have the assault as they imagined, nor did they siege like in tradition, but instead built trenches. After a closer look, tens of thousands of troops dug four deep trenches around the city, one about a meter deep and wide, and one trenches around the front road, digging another trenches, laying straw and other objects, then covering the soil, and then building walls several meters away from the trenches. They almost surrounded the entire Dalinghe City, and there was no chance to break through. Although Zu Dashou knew that this was extremely unfavorable to Dalinghe City, he had no way to do so.

, If it were cavalry, the opponent's cavalry was above Guanning Iron Cavalry in terms of quantity and quality. Once the cavalry left the city, it was unknown whether they could come back. At this time, he felt that the situation was a little bad, and even felt a little regretful. He should have followed Li Xin to break out of the city earlier, at least he would not be so passive. But now it is much worse. If he fights out at this moment, he will not say whether he can break out of the siege. Zu Dashou has no confidence in whether he can break out of the siege, because he knows that he is not as brave as Li Xin.

"Military Gate, just now, the food and grass can be used for only ten days." At this time, He Kegang walked to Zu Dashou with sorrow and said carefully.

"Ten days? It should be almost done!" Zu Dashou sighed when he heard this.

"The general thinks that the military is better to be prepared." He Kegang thought about it and said softly: "The general thinks that these ten days may not work?"

"It's only been a long way from Jinzhou here, why can't it be ten days?" Zu Dashou said in a silence.

"Everyone knows the last generals of the military gate, but don't forget, can there be such a large army in Jinzhou City now come?" He Kegang said disdainfully: "Not to mention that there are not so many troops in Jinzhou City, even if there are, they still need the emperor's imperial edict. Those equipment, money and food must be transferred from the capital to the front line. I don't know when this will happen? The masters of the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of War have been arrogant and do their best. As for the life and death of the soldiers on the front line, they will not care about the life and death of the soldiers on the front line. Moreover, I heard that the court has been in constant struggles recently, so whether they can take care of Jinzhou or not."

"If this is true, then it will be the destruction of my Guanning Army." Zu Dashou's expression changed when he heard this, and he became extremely pale. Finally, he sighed: "On that day, I will kill the horse and attack. Humph, this Jiannu clearly wants my Zu Dashou to surrender. My Zu Dashou would rather die in battle than surrender to his Jiannu."

"It is naturally the best thing for the military to have this heart." He Kegang said loudly: "I think I am a dignified Han family, how can I surrender to Jiannu? Even if I die, I have to die standing up. Otherwise, what will the historical books say about us in a thousand years? I, He Kegang, would rather die in battle than have a bad reputation after death."

"Okay, the military rations will depend on the general in the future." Zu Dashou said as he patted He Kegang's shoulder.

"The military order is in place, so the last general will naturally obey it." He Kegang nodded and said, "General, the last general will go to inspect the military rations."

"General, please." Zu Dashou nodded and made a gesture of inviting him. He Kegang also bowed and said goodbye and left.

"Father, this Jiannu is probably here this time." He Kegang's back had just disappeared, and someone came out of the darkness. It was Zu Zerun.

"Once they didn't do this," Zu Dashou said disdainfully.

"Master-in-chief, now our army is surrounded by Jiannu, and the city is short of food and grass, so what should we do?" Zu Zerun said softly with his head down.

"You?" What a person Zu Dashou is? He suddenly heard what Zu Zerun's words meant, and snorted coldly, saying, "My ancestor family eats the salary of the court. How can I betray the court? How do you ask me to meet the ancestors and ancestors in the future? What's more, do you think Jiannu is so easy to talk to? I don't know how many Han people died in their hands? I don't know how many robes died in their hands? They will not let us go, especially our Guanning Iron Cavalry. Don't forget how Nurhaci died back then. He died in the artillery fire of our Guanning Iron Cavalry. Do you think Jiannu will spare our father and son? I don't think about this idea, and it's better to be dispelled early." Zu Zerun lowered his head by Zu Dashou, and didn't even dare to breathe.

"But, Father, will they come to save us?" Zu Zerun asked nervously.

"We will definitely come to save us. Who are we? The Iron Cavalry of the Guanning. If we don't come to save us, what should we do in Liaodong? Who will come to take charge of Liaodong?" Zu Dashou said proudly. Only Zu Dashou can say this sentence, and only he has the capital to say it.

"But it may take a certain amount of time to mobilize the army, and the city's food and grass will not last long. What should we do?" Zu Zerun said nervously.

"After using food and grass, you can kill horses. With these war horses, it is enough to claim to be for dozens of days." Zu Dashou said without thinking: "Although Jiannu surrounded Dalinghe City, it is still difficult to capture Dalinghe City. Supervisor Sun would not let this happen. The imperial army will arrive soon. At that time, our Guanning Iron Cavalry rushed out of the city, defeated Jiannu in one fell swoop, and quelled the dynasty's decades of turmoil. You and I are the heroes of the court. At that time, the imperial court will definitely have rewards, and it is not impossible to be a marquis and prime minister."

"I'm afraid that other generals in the army will not agree." Zu Zerun's thoughts suddenly came to life.

"No, Jiannu killed people, no matter the military and civilians, they would be killed as long as they resisted a little." Zu Dashou said without thinking.

"But I heard that Tong Yangxing, who had surrendered in the past, is now living a good life." Zu Zerun said in a low voice.
Chapter completed!