The excavation speed of the engineering battalion was faster than Zhu Youlang imagined.

It took less than a day to put out the prototype.

As for the improvement of some details, the construction of the chest wall can be completed in the next two days.

Anyway, after a previous battle, Hong Chengchou should not dare to send troops to attack.

The Ming army could relatively build complete fortifications in a relatively safe state.

In addition to this, Zhu Youlang has some special arrangements.

For example, digging some shallow pits in front of the trenches can prevent and slow down the Qing army's offensive.

Moreover, the Ming army knew that the specific location could be circled by these deep pits, and the Qing army had no idea that it was likely to fall into the pit.

As for the ordinary arrangement of Lu Chai, there is no need to say much about the lush wood stakes.

As the sky gradually darkened, Ming army began to bury the pot and cook rice.

The smoke from cooking cooking rose like clouds and fog.

The fragrance gradually drifted over, and Zhu Youlang's stomach was gushing.

Not to mention that I was really hungry this day.

No matter what, I still have to fill my stomach first, and I will talk about it after I have passed the Five Insect Temple.

Zhu Youlang sets very high standards for military meals, generally speaking, there is meat every meal.

Even though the conditions during the war were harsh, the standards were only slightly lowered, and there were still jerky meat.

Although it is not as good as stir-fried meat, it is always better than chewing dry food.

Therefore, the Ming army has a high sense of happiness, which is also the reason why the Ming army has won many battles.

After all, war requires hard work, and the soldiers must at least make them full if they try hard.

The emperor can't send hungry soldiers.

Li Dingguo came over at some point and sat cross-legged beside Zhao Xu.

"General Zhao is really powerful today. He has shown the momentum of the Ming Dynasty. He is worthy of being the one that His Majesty likes, and it is indeed extraordinary!"

Zhao Xu was embarrassed to be praised and said with a red neck: "The King of Jin is really a mistake. His Majesty is wise and powerful, and his leader is proper. The soldiers just use their lives to kill the enemy. The last generals dare not be greedy for merit."

Seeing that Zhao Xu was so humble, Li Dingguo laughed and said, "General Zhao is too humble, right? If you make a contribution, you will make a contribution. You can't erase your contribution, right? Besides, General Zhao was promoted by His Majesty. Even if Your Majesty loses, no one will lose you."

Zhao Xu was eating noodles and was disturbed by Li Dingguo like this. He could only respond to Li Dingguo.

The dough gets messed up over time.

But he didn't dare to say or ask.

Li Dingguo talked with him for a while, but in the end, Zhao Xu spoke.

"Your Highness King Jin, you see, I'm still hungry, can you let me eat first?"

Li Dingguo nodded and said, "It was my negligence. Haha, I am a little hungry, so I will go for supper first."

After saying that, Li Dingguo stood up, patted the dust on his butt and turned around and left.

After Li Dingguo left, Zhao Xu felt more and more wrong. King Jin took the initiative to come to him and showed such intimacy, wouldn’t he want to win him over?

But Zhao Xu was the general of the Tiger Ben Army after all, and was promoted by His Majesty the Emperor.

From this perspective, he is a complete minion of the emperor. Not to mention the King of Jin, even the Crown Prince won him over, he could not be moved.

Zhao Xu himself had no problem, he was afraid that the news would reach the emperor and the emperor would feel disgusted.

Over time, there will inevitably be a gap between the king and his subjects.

This is something Zhao Xu never wants to see.

After thinking about it, Zhao Xu still felt uneasy. If he didn't explain this to the emperor clearly, he would probably not be able to sleep even if he couldn't sleep.

Finally, Zhao Xu mustered up the courage to get up and see the emperor.

The emperor's central army tent was not far from Zhao Xu, and he walked up to him soon.

The Jinyiwei was on duty in front of the emperor's tent, not the Hu Ben Army.

After all, the Jinyiwei is the true close minister of the emperor.

Zhao Xu took a deep breath and walked forward and clasped his fists and said, "Zhao Xu, the general of the Tiger Army, asked to see Your Majesty, please report it."

A consul nodded and said, "General Zhao, wait a moment, Rong went and reported to you."

After saying that, he opened the curtains of the big tent and walked in.

At this time, Zhu Youlang was looking at a map, mainly about the geographical conditions of Jiangxi and surrounding areas.

"Your Majesty, General Zhao is asking for a meeting. Do you see?"

Zhu Youlang turned around and said in harmony when he heard the sound, "Let him come in."

Soon the Jinyiwei brought Zhao Xu in.

"I, General Zhao Xu, of the Hu Ben Army, pay homage to Your Majesty, Long live my emperor."

Zhao Xu pushed the Jinshan Mountain and turned the jade pillar and bowed.

Zhu Youlang quickly waved his hand and stood up.

"Let's go flat."

Zhu Youlang paused and said, "I wonder what is important to General Zhao coming to find me right now."

It's the meal now, and Zhao Xu is so busy that he doesn't make any trouble with eating.

"Your Majesty, I don't know whether to talk about it or not. But if I think about it, I will be suffocated to death if I don't say it."

Zhao Xu mustered up the courage and said, "So I'm here. I beg Your Majesty not to get angry after hearing this."

Zhu Youlang was a little surprised.

What happened to this? Why do you feel that Zhao Xu is so abnormal today?

In any case, Zhu Youlang still trusts Zhao Xu.

He nodded slightly and said, "After saying that, I forgive you for not guilty."

Zhao Xu was like an amnesty: "Thank you Your Majesty."

After sorting out his thoughts, Zhao Xufang said loudly: "Your Majesty, His Highness, the King of Jin, just now, came to find the minister and had a long talk."

"Oh? King Jin?"

Zhu Youlang said curiously: "What did you talk about?"

"Your Majesty, it's all about trivial matters. However, from the words of King Jin, we can see that King Jin seems to be interested in winning me over."

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the account changed a lot in an instant.

Zhu Youlang's face felt a little chilled.

"Do you think the King of Jin is trying to win you over?"

"Although I have never read any books, one thing is certain. Your Highness, King of Jin, must be showing kindness to me."

Zhu Youlang thought about it carefully. What was the purpose of Li Dingguo's wooing Zhao Xu? Let Zhao Xu defect to him for his use? Or simply hope that Zhao Xu could speak a few good words in front of Zhu Youlang?

If it were the former, Zhu Youlang would never accept it. He believed that few kings in history could accept it. After all, this is equivalent to digging the emperor's corner.

If it is the latter, it is understandable.

After all, Li Dingguo is also a human being, and he will have selfish desires if he is a human being.

This will not affect Zhu Youlang's selfish desires, he can accept it.

In fact, Zhu Youlang himself trusts Li Dingguo very much.

One is from his understanding of history.

After all, in history, Li Dingguo was a model of loyalty to the king and the country, and he even persisted until the last moment and never surrendered to the Qing Dynasty.

The second is Zhu Youlang's most realistic feeling after coming to Nanming.

Li Dingguo did adhere to his duties as a minister and had no idea of ​​overcoming the rules at all.

So after thinking about it this way, Zhu Youlang would rather believe that Li Dingguo was the latter.
Chapter completed!