It was finally time to leave Liaodong. Qu Qingze tried his best to let the intelligence flow continuously to the Later Jin Dynasty and into Fan Wencheng's hands through Tan Haitao and Kang Tai. He could only do this. Sometimes, in order for Fan Wencheng to believe this information, he had to mix some real information, such as the deployment of the Datong border army, but this was all allowed by Su Tiancheng, and it could not be concealed anyway. On the contrary, after the information was leaked, Huang Taiji and Fan Wencheng would be more cautious and even more undecided.

After being in Liaodong for so long, Qu Qingze has never left the governor's office. He used to be in the governor's office, but after he really started doing things, there were too many people coming and going to the governor's office, which was very inconvenient. He moved to the governor's office and became much more purified. Since Su Tiancheng left Liaodong, the governor's office has been purified and most people dare not go in. After Lu Xiang took office, he sent special soldiers to wait for the governor's office day and night, which is respect for Su Tiancheng.

Qu Qingze and Lu Xiangsheng have a very frequent contact and meet almost every day. They are busy during the day. After dark, Lu Xiangsheng rushed to the governor's office to discuss with Qu Qingze, including some military mobilization matters. Lu Xiangsheng also solicited Qu Qingze's opinions, which was impossible to imagine before.

Lu Xiangsheng was actually a proud person. In the past, when the imperial court fought against Liaodong, including when fighting bandits, he always claimed to be good. However, Lu Xiangsheng was truly convinced by Su Tiancheng. Su Tiancheng was much younger than him, and the achievements he achieved were unprecedented. Especially in just a few years, he completely wiped out bandits and captured all the important leaders of bandits. When he was an official in the local area, he managed the local area in an orderly manner. With such ability, Lu Xiangsheng felt inferior.

Hearing is false and seeing is true. Lu Xiangsheng followed Su Tiancheng to fight against the Later Jin Tartars, which was personally witnessed. In the ninth year of Chongzhen, Ajige led 100,000 Later Jin Tartars into the pass to rob. Wherever he went, the Ming army fled and did not dare to fight. At this time, Su Tiancheng led the soldiers of Jiangning Camp to fight against the Later Jin Tartars and caused severe damage to the Later Jin Tartars. Lu Xiangsheng led the Datong border army to participate in this battle. Since then, Lu Xiangsheng has completely believed that the great cause of revitalizing the Ming Dynasty and completely destroying the Later Jin Tartars is Su Tiancheng.

Qu Qingze is one of Su Tiancheng's most trusted officials. If he does not have extraordinary abilities, he will not be able to follow Su Tiancheng for a long time. Therefore, Lu Xiangsheng was very polite in front of Qu Qingze. Many major matters were solicited by Qu Qingze's opinions. After nearly a month of contact, Lu Xiangsheng was surprised to find that Qu Qingze's ability was indeed extraordinary.

As for the matters related to Liaodong's defense, Qu Qingze directly made a suggestion. He believed that the main attack direction of attacking the Later Jin Tartars was in Haizhou. Once the battle began, the Later Jin Tartars would definitely know that the pressure in Liaodong would increase. If the Later Jin Tartars could not resist in Haizhou, they would increase their attack on Liaodong. Once the defense of Liaodong was in danger, the entire attack, such as being severely damaged, has always been like this. No matter how many attacks the opponent had, Huang Taiji decided to launch an attack at any cost, so Liaodong must stabilize its defense.

The key areas for defense are two places, the first is Dalinghe City and the second is Shanhaiguan. As long as you guard these two places, the Later Jin Tartars will not be able to perform. Even if the Later Jin Tartars take down Ningyuan City, it will be useless. They are surrounded in the front and back. If Haizhou is lost and Jiangning Camp quickly arrives from Haizhou to Liaodong, the Later Jin Tartars will face numerous encirclements and face the fate of being annihilated. Therefore, the focus of their troops should be on Dalinghe City and Shanhaiguan, and elite troops must be sent to defend these two places.

As for attacking Guangning and Xiping Fort, there is no need to be too anxious. Once the Jiangning Camp wins in Haizhou, the combat deployment of the Later Jin Tatars will be severely damaged. Ningyuan and Xiping Fort will not continue to deploy heavy troops. If the Later Jin Tatars continue to defend Guangning and Xiping Fort, the Jiangning Camp will occupy the Liaohe River and attack with the Liaodong border army. The Later Jin Tatars stationed in Ningyuan and Xiping Fort will be unable to escape, and Huang Taiji will not be able to bear such losses.

Qu Qingze's suggestion was approved by Lu Xiangsheng. From Qu Qingze's suggestion, Lu Xiangsheng finally understood Su Tiancheng's general idea. The attack was mainly Jiangning Camp, Haizhou, Gaizhou and Yaozhou, and Liaodong and Datong as the auxiliary. Jiangning Camp attacked Haizhou not only to eliminate the vitality of the Later Jin Tatars, but also to destroy the overall deployment of the Later Jin Tatars. Once there was a problem with the overall deployment of the Later Jin Tatars, I am afraid that the Liaodong border army and Datong border army would unite to launch a general attack on the Later Jin Tatars. At present, the Liaodong border army can defend Liaodong and delay the Later Jin Tatars in Ningyuan and Xipingbao, even if the task was successfully completed.

To put it bluntly, Su Tiancheng did not agree with the Liaodong border army taking the initiative to attack.

If it were other commanders who arranged such combat missions, Lu Xiangsheng would definitely not be convinced. Why did the Liaodong border army have to defend and why did he have to watch other troops to conquer? But Su Tiancheng made such suggestions, Lu Xiangsheng was convinced. The combat effectiveness of the Liaodong border army was not of the same level as the Jiangning Camp. Even if he tried his best to attack Guangning City, he might not be able to take it down. The idea was that the Later Jin Tartars seized the opportunity and attacked the Guanningjin defense line. The entire combat deployment could lead to problems.

In most of the month, Lu Xiangsheng and Qu Qingze talked many times. Every time the two discussed, they could reach a consensus. This made Lu Xiangsheng very moved. What kind of skills can be learned by following the superiors. In fact, you have to know how strong Su Tiancheng is. Just look at Qu Qingze and others to know.

Qu Qingze is about to leave Liaodong, and Lu Xiangsheng specially arranged a banquet.

There were three people attending the banquet, except for Lu Xiangsheng and Qu Qingze, the general Zu Dale.

Zu Dale's status has also been improved, especially after Zu Dashou and Liu Ji went to Datong, all the border troops in Liaodong were ordered by Zu Dale. After several years of hardship, as they grew older, Zu Dale became much more mature and steady.

The so-called banquet is actually the arrangements and deployments of the battle.

Lu Xiangsheng picked up the wine glass and spoke without hesitation.

"Brother Qu, I'm leaving Liaodong soon. These days, I've learned a lot with you. The battle is about to begin. Are there any other suggestions? Don't have any reservations?"

"You are polite. I have learned a lot from you and you are about to leave Liaodong. I am really reluctant to let you go. After thinking about it, there is another reminder. This time, Lord Su specially arranged the navy and stayed at the wharf outside Jinzhou City. Although Lord Su did not specifically emphasize it, I thought carefully and arranged the navy to be stationed here, which is of a deep meaning. Please see Lord Lu and General Zu, please draw a map specially."

Qu Qingze took out the drawn map from his arms and spread it on the table.

"Jinzhou is not far from Lianyun Island. At critical moments, it is better to reinforce through water. Moreover, the mobilization of the Liaodong border troops, including the mobilization of the Jiangning Camp soldiers, is more convenient through water and will not be blocked. The navy's artillery is very sharp and can become a powerful support for Jinzhou. I guess Lord Su has taken this into consideration. Once the attack from the Haizhou direction begins, the Later Jin Tatars are likely to launch a crazy attack in the Liaodong direction. Liaodong is under great pressure. Ensure the smooth flow of water, it can ensure that Jinzhou is invincible. Jinzhou can hold on, and Dalinghe City can hold on. The Later Jin Tatars will never dare to bypass Dalinghe City and Jinzhou and attack Ningyuan and Shanhaiguan directly."

Lu Xiangsheng looked at the map carefully and nodded frequently.

Zu Dale couldn't help it anymore. He had long been looking forward to the general attack on the Later Jin Tartars. Unfortunately, the main task of the Liaodong border army was to defend and the main direction of the offensive, in the direction of Haizhou, which was a bit frustrating for Zu Dale.

"Mr. Lu, Lord Qu, since the main direction of the attack is in Haizhou, there will be a reluctance to say it out..."

Before Zu Dale could speak, Qu Qingze spoke with a smile.

"No need to say General Zu, I know, you are thinking about going to Dengzhou and participating in the attack on Haizhou. I have heard several times. You mentioned He Renlong in front of Lord Lu. Your nicknames are similar. He Renlong is known as He Madman, you are known as the second madman, and the intersection between the two of you is also extraordinary. You are thinking about following He Renlong, but this time I will advise you. Judging from the arrangements and deployments of Lord Su, the pressure that Liaodong has to bear is far away.

Better than Haizhou, then, the Later Jin Tartars may launch a crazy attack. I can be sure that the Later Jin Tartars could not defeat the Jiangning Camp in the direction of Haizhou. Whether in terms of deployment or combat effectiveness, Liaodong is not necessarily the case. Dorgon was the most brave general of the Later Jin Dynasty. The Zhengbai Banner was famous for its ability to conquer. Therefore, General Zu has a heavy task and must assist Lord Lu in stationing in Liaodong and taking over Guangning and Xiping Fort."

Lu Xiangsheng also spoke with a smile.

"General Zu, I have known your thoughts for a long time. In fact, Master Qu also thought of it. He once wrote a letter to Lord Su. Lord Su believes that Liaodong's mission is extraordinary, so you must do your best to station in Liaodong. Once Lord Su leads Jiangning Camp and takes down Haizhou and other places, we will not be able to defend in Heishan. We must launch a large-scale attack. Liaodong will face fierce battles."

Zu Dale scratched his scalp embarrassedly and stopped talking.

At this time, Qu Qingze also picked up the wine glass.
Chapter completed!