After Chen Li returned to the city and discussed with several major generals, he began to dispatch troops.

He organized the strong soldiers in Chen Zhongquan, Li Kecheng and Zhao Long's men, and combined with the more than 5,000 people brought back by Zhang Dingbian, totaling nearly 30,000 people. Zhang Dingbian led the army and was stationed outside the city to practice first.

The remaining old, weak, sick and disabled were arranged to defend at the top of the city, led by Zhao Long, Luo Gang's "Iron Cavalry in the Cloud" and Hua Xiaoyun's people remained still.

Chen Li checked the armament warehouse and felt a little cold. The good muskets were rusted and the gunpowder was damp. No one knew how to use dozens of cannons.

He called Zhao Long angrily and asked, "General Zhao, why didn't this firearm be used in the army?"

Zhao Long said: "The King of Han didn't know that this thing was not as long as a bow and arrow, and it was loaded slowly. After launching once, the cavalry of the enemy soldiers crossed the defense line. The soldiers holding firearms could only be massacred, so they were rarely used. Furthermore, the raw materials used to make gunpowder are mostly in the north and the production areas in the south, so they cannot be equipped on a large scale."

When Chen Li heard this, he turned out to be like this.

By the way, Qi Jiguang's "three-line exchange" strategy has not been invented in this era. After resuming, this firearm must not only be vigorously developed, but also organize a special firearm research and development workshop to hire talents to manufacture firearms for development at a high price. Once the manufacturing technology of this thing is mature, the combat power of the army will be improved by several levels.

Now I can only make do with it. It’s better to have it than not.

Chen Li said: "General Zhao, move all the firearms you can use to the city and gather experienced people to teach. Can't the elderly, weak, sick and disabled be used?"

When Zhao Long heard this, he quickly asked someone to transport these firearms and dry the damp gunpowder outside, as much as possible.

Under Chen Li's urging, Jiangzhou City became busy all day and night.

In order to prevent Zhu Yuanzhang's spies from sabotaging the news, Chen Li sent three times more personnel at the city gate, and secretly placed hundreds of capable soldiers in important places, dressed up as ordinary people, and investigated those suspicious people.

The horse tent reported to Chen Li every other hour.

Three hundred miles, two hundred miles, one hundred fifty miles, as Zhu Yuanzhang's vanguard approached, everyone was nervous and kept their swords away, and armor was not untied.

Chen Li convened all the generals to hold a combat meeting.

He opened the military map and pointed to the open area ten miles outside the city and said to Zhang Dingbian: "Uncle Second, you lead the 30,000 troops to be stationed in this place, lined up in thirty square formations, into arrow shapes, the front base of the team is like a tripping horse stake..."

When Zhang Dingbian heard this, he became anxious and said, "King of Han, what are you doing? We should put our troops in the city and carry out raids again and again. If we put our troops outside the city and the enemy surrounds them, wouldn't that be the end?"

Chen Li said: "Uncle Second is reasonable, but have you ever thought about it? When Fu Youde's vanguard army saw this posture, they couldn't figure out what we were going to do, and even suspected that there were ambushes in other places. He would definitely set up camp and find out the situation. He would definitely get the instructions from Zhu Yuanzhang and would never rashly attack."

Zhang Dingbian said: "Why are you so sure?"

Chen Li said: "They are too strong and we are too weak. Since they are sure to win, there is no need to take risks, right?"

Zhang Dingbian said: "Although you make sense, this is a dangerous chess. If you lose a battle, you will definitely lose our morale."

Chen Li said: "We decided to fight a battle, which is a risk in itself. As long as we have a five-point chance of winning, it is worth taking risks. If we add one more point of luck, it is even more worth taking risks. The master calculated for me and said that I will always be lucky and live a hundred years old."

Zhang Dingbian sighed and said, "Since I came, you can always convince me, okay, I agree."

Chen Li smiled and said, "Uncle Second is known as the world's number one general, and only such a formation can suit your taste."

Zhang Dingbian punched Chen Li in the chest and said with a smile: "You will compliment me, okay, even if I am torn to pieces, I will pull Zhu Yuanzhang off the horse."

Chen Li hugged Zhang Dingbian and said with a smile: "I love the heroic spirit of the second uncle."

Although the two of them spoke very easily, everyone knew how dangerous it was. It was a life-threatening death.

Chen Li looked at Hua Xiaoyun and said, "Guard Hua, you led the Lu brothers and sisters and five thousand elite soldiers to ambush in the reeds of Lijiahe. After three cannons, you quietly touched the enemy's right wing. After three red flags were raised on the top of the city, you started to rush. It should not be late for a moment, nor should you be early for a moment, do you know?"

Hua Xiaoyun's body was as erect as a javelin and said loudly: "A moment ago, the master would chop Hua Xiaoyun's left leg, and a moment later, the master would chop Hua Xiaoyun's right leg. If the master did not withdraw his troops, Hua Xiaoyun would fight to the point where he would never take a step back."

Chen Li said: "Okay, go down and prepare. After this battle, I will give you a drink of wine."

Zhang Dingbian secretly praised him. It was not easy for this kid to train his subordinates so loyally.

Zhang Dingbian didn't know that Hua Xiaoyun was trembling all over whenever she remembered the seventh day of the sixth lunar month at night.

Chen Li looked at Luo Gang and said, "General Luo took your cavalry to ambush at Qilishan fifty miles away. After five cannons, he quietly touched the enemy's left wing. Three black flags were used as digits during the day, and three fires were used as digits at night. Any signal was sent, and you could fight out with all your strength. Without orders, you are never allowed to retreat. Violators were beheaded."

Luo Gang shouted: "The last general understands that if you win, you will return; if you lose, you will die."

Chen Li looked at Zhao Long and said, "General Zhao defended the city. If there is an accident in the battle, escort General Zhang into the city. If a soldier does not enter the city, you will not be allowed to close the city gate. You must guard the city gate even if you die."

Zhao Long said: "Don't worry, King Han, I will obey the orders and defend the city to the death."

Chen Li said: "Okay, after success, I will have a great reward."

He turned his eyes to Lu Shui and said seriously: "General Lu Shui obeys the order. You can ride the best fast horse and patrol the way to Nanchang to see if there are Zhu Yuanzhang's ambush in those dangerous places. If there are, record their troops and equipment in detail, can you hear clearly?"

Lu Shui was confused and said, "Don't he have to face the enemy head-on? No matter whether he is ambushing or not, we will not withdraw our troops anyway."

Chen Li said with a dark face: "Just follow the order, don't ask too much. If you have done things well, you will be rewarded. If you can't do it well, you will strip your clothes and parade in the streets."

Lu Shui was so angry that his chest bulged, stomped his feet, and left with a red face.

Chen Li looked at Lu Shui's back and smiled secretly, "Beauty, why are you willing to rush forward? If you die, wouldn't you lose a good toy?"

Chen Li looked at Zou Pusheng and said, "The Grand Tutor has a great responsibility."

Zou Pusheng said: "The King of Han has left me idle, what other important responsibilities can I have?"

Chen Li said: "This matter is the Grand Master."

Zou Pusheng said: "Please speak with the King of Han, I will do it with all my might."

Chen Li said: "I know that the Grand Master has always been calm and calm, and can see the importance of the matter. When I lead the soldiers to fight, if it is not for the juncture of life and death, I must not let the guard Hua and General Luo take action. They are my trump card, and even if I am trapped in a heavy siege, I cannot issue orders."

"The Taishi is also a person who comes out of life and death. You must know that we have a backhand, and the enemy also has a backhand. If our trump card is shown before the enemy, then we will definitely lose. The Taishi must not be compassionate. If the enemy's trump card is not fully displayed, we must not use ambush. This Taishi must remember."

Master Zou said heavily: "The King of Han entrusted me with the second-class responsibility. I will definitely live up to my entrustedness, firmly grasp the situation on the battlefield, win by surprise, and promote the power of my King of Han."

Chen Li looked at Zou Pusheng and said sincerely: "Prince, please believe me, this time I will definitely give everyone a big surprise."
Chapter completed!