The Prosperous Era of Longwan

"Rusong, unfold the map."

Li Chengliang gave the order, and Li Rusong and Li Ruzhang naturally obeyed, each holding one end and displaying the huge southwest map safely.

"Master Luo, this is the map of southwest China, and this is Baoshan."

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After quickly locating the place, Li Chengliang pointed dots on the map and named the place.

There was about to be a decisive battle with the Burmese army. Naturally, they could no longer hide their previous arrangements. They had to inform Mu Changzuo and Luo Rufang of his plan for the war against Burma in detail so that they could fully cooperate with his plan.

"What, 50,000 troops have already entered Meng Ding Mansion?"

When Li Chengliang told about his troop formations, especially when he said that there were only more than 80,000 Ming troops gathered in Baoshan and Shidian, but there were still 50,000 in Mengding, Luo Rufang couldn't help but screamed. .

Mu Changzuo, on the other hand, was very calm. He actually already knew about the mobilization of troops and horses and the allocation of food and grass, but he just didn't know the role of this army and the timing of its launch.

Now, Li Chengliang is finally going to reveal the truth.

"Originally, I planned to attract the Burmese army to the front line of Baoshan and Shidian. After the enemy's main force crossed the Lujiang River, Mengding would send out surprise troops to attack Mubang, Mengmi, and Mengyang, and complete the east-west encirclement of the Burmese army. Encircled and annihilated them in one fell swoop.

But now that the navy has launched, there is no time to complete such a layout. "

Li Chengliang said with regret.

"Captain Li, are our troops capable of completing such an encirclement and annihilation campaign?"

It sounds encouraging, but Luo Rufang is familiar with the Ming army's fighting temperament, so she is naturally worried and suspicious.

“In fact, there is no need for encirclement and annihilation. As long as we take advantage of the geographical advantages and seize key hills, we can block the Burmese army in the mountains of western Yunnan.

How can an army of two to three hundred thousand people sustain themselves by eating, drinking, and eating every day? "

Li Chengliang could see Luo Rufang's worries, but he had already calculated them, so he replied calmly.

“Weide, you don’t know that the military supplies of the Burmese army are firstly plundered in our territory of Ming Dynasty, and secondly, they are shipped from Myanmar.

As long as the governor's surprise troops block this passage, the Burmese army in the encirclement will be in chaos due to lack of food and grass. When the time comes, they will completely collapse without us attacking. "

Mu Changzuo on the side understood Li Chengliang's plan to have them kill each other for food and grass.

Well, for food, the Burmese army would do anything at that time.

Li Chengliang had done this kind of surprise tactics in Liaodong in the past, and he was very familiar with it now.

"As long as the attack is quick, there is still much to be done."

Finally, Mu Changzuo analyzed it, but Mu Changzuo didn't say everything, that is, the plan was very bold, and Mu Changzuo himself did not dare to carry it out.

Once the left hook fails, you will be trapped in an army.

Don't encircle and fail to break out, but instead let your army be divided and surrounded into two pieces.

"So, I just asked my father-in-law to contact those businessmen some time ago. They should have many guides who are familiar with the terrain."

Li Chengliang said with a slight smile.

Hearing this, Mu Changzuo nodded slightly, knowing that Li Chengliang had made up his mind, so he had nothing to say and just did it himself.

"What to do now?"

Knowing that the plan had changed due to the navy, Luo Rufang just wanted to know Li Chengliang's plan now.

"Start early. We originally planned to let Xian Gui resist in Lujiang City for a month. Now we can only let him abandon the city in advance and return to Baoshan City."

Li Chengliang said, "Calculating, it will take half a month for the news to spread. We can attract as many Burmese troops as we can to cross the river, and we have to prepare some boats for them."

Mu Changzuo nodded slightly, but he also felt it was a bit difficult.

It won’t work if you don’t do it, and it won’t work if you do it too obviously.

"Does Jingcheng know?"

Just when Mu Changzuo was thinking about the feasibility of the plan, Luo Rufang suddenly asked.

"Capital?"

Mu Changzuo suddenly raised his head and looked at Luo Rufang, and then looked at Li Chengliang.

He also wanted to know the answer. It would be fine if such a bold tactic succeeded, but if something went wrong.

I don’t dare to think about it, I don’t dare to think about it at all.

Mu Changzuo only felt that Li Chengliang was too courageous to make such a plan. Little did he know that Li Chengliang often did this in Liaodong, and that the Li family army had actually accomplished such surprise tactics for him.

The saying that there must be a brave man under a heavy reward has been true in all eras. In order to get the reward after victory, the Li family's servant team was really desperate to fight.

It is an exaggeration to say that one can defeat a hundred, but the charging cavalry is really invincible.

At this time, Li Chengliang just glanced at Luo Rufang and said calmly: "The capital will not object."

Obviously, Luo Rufang might have some talent for fighting. Although Mu Changzuo didn't mention it, he still thought of the risks of fighting like this.

Although Li Chengliang's words could not be said to reassure the two of them, they at least gave them reassurance.

Someone in the capital should know about this, otherwise he would not say that the capital has no objection.

There are only a few people who can make such a decision.

First Assistant, Second Assistant and Minister of War.

Naturally, they could roughly guess who Li Chengliang was going to be.

"Mr. Mu."

At this time, Li Chengliang suddenly said to Mu Changzuo.

"Master Governor, please give me your instructions."

Mu Changzuo raised his hands consciously.

"For the grain and grass over there in Mengding, please ask Mr. Mu to collect and deliver it within three days. Is it possible?"

Because there was no plan to implement the surprise attack plan so soon, Meng Ding Mansion did not transport much food and grass.

Now to launch a surprise attack plan, it is a prerequisite to bring at least half a month's worth of food and grass with the army, and this depends on Mu Changzuo.

The food consumption of an army of 50,000 for half a month was not small, so Mu Changzuo did not reply immediately, but nodded after thinking for a moment. Meng Ding and Zhenkang should be able to get enough of this food in their treasuries.

"As much as they have, if there is not enough, let them enter Mubang and Mengyang to collect food on the spot."

Li Chengliang didn't care about anything else and directly stated his decision.

In fact, everyone knows that collecting food on the spot is not much different from sending troops to grab food.

However, Luo Rufang, who was the censor, did not speak. It was meaningless to say this at this time. Winning the battle was the most important thing.

"Within three days, Xiangui must give up Lujiang City and lead his troops back."

Having said this, Li Chengliang looked at Mu Changzuo.

Western Yunnan is under his command, and many orders are issued by him and executed more smoothly.

"this"

Mu Changzuo had been thinking about this before. It was actually very difficult to do, but after only hesitating for a moment, he nodded and agreed.

Anyway, just leave the matter to Xian Gui and let him act as he sees fit.

If he does well, he deserves credit; if he doesn't, the fault lies with him.

However, Li Chengliang was obviously more ruthless than they knew. At this time, he suddenly said: "I heard that Xian Gui's family is still in the city."

"Um?"

Mu Changzuo's eyes immediately widened and he looked over in disbelief.

Yes, Li Chengliang had already thought of a way to ensure that the loss of Lujiang City went smoothly.

Directly move the line to Gui's family in Baoshan City, forcing the line to rebel.

The city and the ship naturally fell into the hands of Mang Yinglong without arousing their suspicion.

"Ahem, Governor Li, Xiaoxian Gui's family has left the city and gone to Kunming today."

At this time, an inappropriate sound appeared, breaking the tranquility in the room.

"What?"

Li Chengliang narrowed his eyes slightly when he heard this.

This is what he just thought of. Although it is a bit poisonous, it is really useful.

Such bad things happen frequently in northern border towns, and everyone is used to it.

Therefore, when he proposed his idea here, Li Chengliang didn't think too much at first.

They don't have to do it, the Li family has to bear the responsibility.

As long as the battle is won, no one will dare to pursue it.

But it was a bit difficult to hear that people had left the city and ran away.

It's easy to stir up trouble. You can stir up trouble by bumping into a family member on the road. It's easy to kill someone, but it's hard to hold them accountable.

Because as long as the parties involved are taken care of, no one will seek justice for the dead.

But the man is gone. If he is pursued, it will be difficult to find a reason whether the news can reach Lujiang City.

Li Chengliang felt very unhappy because he had become a bad person in vain.

"Then leave this matter to Mr. Mu."

So, Li Chengliang had no choice but to say.

As a result, the three of them discussed the future war openly and honestly. Li Rusong rushed the horse to Meng Ding and led the troops to carry out the mission.

Li Chengliang is worried about others.

Li Ruzhang will follow Mu Changzuo to Shidian to direct the counterattack plan of the Burmese army. Only Qi Jimei and some other generals will be left with him.

The guard team will also be divided into two, and Li Rusong will take half to Mengding.

Li Chengliang trusts his servants more. These people have followed him through life and death, and they are obviously more trustworthy.

The discussion lasted for three hours, and we studied the route of the troops and the preparations for the food, grass and baggage before making a complete plan.

During this period, military orders began to be issued one after another.

By the time Luo Rufang dragged her tired steps out of the governor's quarters, the sky was already dark.

However, before he even got on his sedan chair, he was stopped by Chang Sui in a low voice.

"Master, there is news."

"What's going on? Bring someone here."

Soon, a servant was called from behind the sedan. When he came to him, he immediately knelt down and reported: "Sir, the younger one was ordered to leave with the line's family, but they turned around at Xiaoxigou less than twenty miles from the east gate. , took the small road towards Lujiang City."

"Well, what."

At first, Luo Rufang didn't react yet and was still nodding. But then she realized that Xian Gui's family had returned to Lujiang City, which was weird.

Lujiang will soon become a battlefield. Why will his family go back?

In an instant, two words appeared in Luo Rufang's mind, "rebellion."

Yes, this is the only reason that can explain the strange behavior of the line family at this time.

"You come with me."

Luo Rufang grabbed the officer's hand and walked towards the gate of the governor's office.

Mu Changzuo happened to come out at this time. Luo Rufang was a civil servant after all, so Mu Changzuo was a step late and said a few words to Li Chengliang before he came out.

As soon as he went out, he saw Luo Rufang pulling someone back. He was surprised and stopped.

"Master, go back immediately, there is important news in Lujiang City."

Luo Rufang immediately said to Mu Changzuo, but after getting closer, she whispered in Mu Changzuo's ear, "I'm afraid there will be a rebellion because of the high city line of Lujiang."

"What?"

Luo Rufang's words startled Mu Changzuo, and he immediately turned around and followed Luo Rufang back.

Li Chengliang was naturally surprised when the two people he had just sent away came back, but he quickly let them in.

"Tell me the situation again."

Luo Rufang asked the guard to recount what he had discovered, and both people in the room were shocked.

They are not stupid and can naturally guess the news revealed in this matter.

"What exactly is this line expensive for?"

Before Li Chengliang could speak, Mu Changzuo exploded first.

In any case, Xian Gui, the Lujiang City garrison officer, is an official under him, and he is also a Han. He has actually connected with the Burmese side. Where can he put his face?

"Labour and management are going to kill him."

Although Li Chengliang wanted to trick Xian Gui before, Mu Changzuo finally changed his mind and said that he would pass on the plan and let Xian Gui figure it out.

It is better that the military order has not been issued, but is planned to be issued early tomorrow morning.

After all, this kind of thing does not need to be rushed at the moment. Being too hasty can easily lead to accidents.

But Mu Changzuo never expected that Xian Gui would actually vote for Myanmar.

"When Rusong came back before, he said he would guard Lujiang City for a month, haha."

A meaningful smile appeared on the corner of Li Chengliang's mouth. He thought that the connection between Xiangui and Burma had been established for a long time. In his eyes, their purpose was to pretend to be an honest person first.

The main force of the Burmese army arrived at Lujiang City, suddenly surrendered, and led the Burmese army to sneak attack Baoshan.

Well, copy Lu Liang's tactics in Baoshan City.

What a good plan.

Li Chengliang was still sighing in his heart. If that were the case, he would have tricked them.

Fortunately, Luo Rufang found the clue.

"Here, call Ru Zhang."

Li Rusong would lead his troops south early tomorrow morning. He had already gone back to rest. Naturally, Li Chengliang did not ask his eldest son to come over to carry out this task.

Soon, Li Ruzhang came to the house.

After entering and saluting Mu Changzuo and Luo Rufang, they heard Li Chengliang order: "Lead the troops out of the city immediately."

As he spoke, he took off a gold medal from his waist and threw it into Li Ruzhang's hand.

"You lead the way and take Zhang'er to chase Guijiaxiao. Set off immediately. Drive the people to the Lujiang River and come back immediately."

These words were spoken not only to the guard, but also to Li Ruzhang.

"father?"

Li Ruzhang had many questions in his mind, but he only asked one question before Li Chengliang kicked them out.

"He'll tell you on the way, do as I say."

Li Chengliang ordered.

"Captain Li, this"

Luo Rufang heard Li Chengliang's order just now, but he didn't interrupt. Now that he was gone, he spoke.

"Kick him out, and Xian Gui will know that he has been exposed, so naturally he can only take action immediately."

Li Chengliang said casually.

"Um."

Mu Changzuo actually didn't understand, but now he understands after listening to Li Chengliang's words.

He knew the order Li Chengliang gave Xian Gui to guard Lujiang City for a month.

If Xianggui surrenders to the enemy, the Burmese army will have two possibilities for the next step. One is to directly raise troops and sneak attack Baoshan.

The second is to delay for a month, and then return to Baoshan City according to Li Chengliang's instructions, and wait for the Burmese army to approach the city to respond internally and open the city gate.

Well, now they don't have time to delay, so naturally they can only force Xiangui and chase them.

At this time, in a forest outside Lujiang City, Xian Laosan and Hanba gathered together, discussing what to do next.

Li Chengliang's plan had already been fully informed to Hanba by Xian Lao San.

"A month? Is that Li Manzi waiting for reinforcements?"

Xian Gui didn't know Li Chengliang's follow-up plan, so he only knew that he had to fight for a month for Baoshan City, and it was naturally considered that they would have reinforcements arriving within a month. (End of chapter)