However, the preferential treatment they received was limited. It was just that the tents they were assigned were sturdier. As for other things that were their responsibility, they still had to do it themselves. However, the little scholar was very active in learning and helped them take care of their clothes and armor and pack their supplies. See you in Niumantun.

The little scholar was enthusiastic and said with a smile: "If the little scholar is stronger, he can go into battle with us, and we will take care of him when the time comes."

When Niu Mantun said going into battle together, he meant going into battle together. Although Xiao Xiucai, as Aha, had to go into battle together this time, they were more responsible for some logistical tasks. After all, it is always important to have one more person to protect the rear on the battlefield.

It can make people feel more at ease. But the young scholar is far from qualified now.

A few days later, the army was organized, and the people above went to take tasks. Niu Lu'er of Niu Mantun's team came back from a pre-war meeting, and specially gathered some of the more capable people in Niu Lu to convey the big sweat

's will.

Only then did Niu Mantun know that the target of this war was the Ningyuan area. Although Niu Lu'erzhen said that Ningyuan is a strong city, Niu Mantun didn't think anything unexpected would happen in this war! In his opinion,

Victory is destined, it's just a matter of time. But whether we can grab food and money is the most important thing.

In these three years, the Hou Jin Army did not raise troops, allowing Niu Mantun to live a peaceful life. Although he did not save much food, his own food was enough. If Song Yonglian and his three families were included, the debt they owed him

With food, he is the rich man in the village.

Niu Mantun thought that it would be best to snatch two horses back this time so that they could be paired with Song Yonglian and Zhang Liang. In this way, they would be considered as horses and would have more opportunities to fight. They would also be able to allocate an extra share when distributing the spoils.

.

In fact, Niu Mantun had a horse. Just to be with Song Yong and the others, he didn't ride out this time. Otherwise, he would have been put in the vest. But Niu Mantun felt that he had done nothing wrong. After all, he was on the battlefield.

It is much better to have someone you trust to protect your heart than to share more spoils in the vest.

After the meeting, Niu Mantun returned to the camp. Several people came up to ask about the situation. Niu Mantun told everyone: "Don't worry this time, we are sure to win! The higher-ups have already found out clearly, and the Ming Dynasty is preparing to strengthen the wall and clear the country."

, and evacuated all the people and animals from the area around Ningyuan. It seems that Ming Dynasty is afraid and does not dare to formally fight with us!"

Song Yonglian frowned and said, "If that's the case, wouldn't we be unable to grab something?"

Niu Mantun smiled and said: "How could it be! As mentioned above, the person in charge of Ningyuan now is an arrogant scholar. He doesn't want to carry out the orders of the Ming Dynasty at all. He has not carried out the task of strengthening the wall and clearing the country at all! There will be plenty of things to rob!"

After hearing this, everyone was relieved and replied one after another

I went to pack up my things and prepare to leave. Soon the army received the order to leave. It quickly crossed the Liaohe River and headed straight for Ningyuan.

Sure enough, as mentioned above, the clearing of the Ming Dynasty was not complete at all. In many places, the houses in Niumantun were still burning when they arrived. While they were resting, they searched many things in the ruins. However,

Niu Mantun very wisely asked them to keep only the grain and not take anything else. Several other people also understood the priorities of the matter and followed Niu Mantun's request.

As mentioned above, the Ming army retreated in an extremely hasty manner. When the Later Jin army attacked Youtun, there were still more than 300,000 shi of grain that had not been transported away, allowing the Later Jin army to obtain it.

Niu Mantun knew that these things were not something they should touch, so he led a few people to search in the houses. Moreover, Niu Mantun was very smart and did not go to those high-rise courtyards. That was where the Manchus searched. Niu Mantun and the others

Went there looking for whips to eat!

And Niu Mantun didn't think they could find much. Those high-ranking families were well-informed and had full servants. They might have gotten the news and packed up and stayed away from here. So he took a few people to search the homes of civilians. He knew those things

The civilians will definitely not have time to take away everything when they evacuate, and there will definitely be food left behind.

Sure enough, after several people searched, a lot of food was found! Niu Mantun breathed a sigh of relief when he looked at his trophies. This spring famine was spent easily!

On the twenty-third day of the first lunar month, a large group of people arrived at Ningyuan City. However, no orders came after setting up camp, which made Niu Mantun feel that something was wrong!

Normally, the first thing a Han military flag needs to do is to prepare things like carts, hooks and ladders. But they, Niulu, have not received orders, which means they will attack the city tomorrow!

Sure enough, not long after, Niu Lu'erzhen issued an order: "Have a good rest tonight and attack the city tomorrow!"

Niu Mantun looked at Ningyuan City in the camp. He saw the lamps and torches on the Ningyuan City Wall were as bright as day. He could vaguely see a lot of artillery placed on the walls and turrets. This made Niu Mantun very worried. He was

I have seen the power of Ming military weapons!

Moreover, Niu Mantun saw figures shaking on the city wall, looking busy and unhurried. It seemed that they were ready for war. Niu Mantun knew that there were not many Ming troops like this! He thought that maybe this was the last elite of Liaodong.

After defeating them, the Jin army can march across Liaodong. But if this strong city is equipped with sharp soldiers, it will be really difficult to conquer!

Although Song Yonglian and the others had been in battle, they had never participated in a siege, so they didn't feel confident. When they saw Niu Mantun's solemn expression, they felt even more worried.

Just beat the drum!

Seeing Niu Mantun withdraw his gaze, Song Yonglian asked: "Brother Niu, do you think tomorrow's battle will be easy? We have never fought a siege battle, so I don't know if the current situation is good?"

Niu Mantun shook his head and said: "It seems that it is not easy to fight! There are many firearms in the city, which is very troublesome!"

After Niu Mantun said that, he saw that several people had bad expressions, and knew that they were scared. Niu Mantun continued to comfort everyone and said, "But don't worry. The Ming army is very weak! Maybe I can get another advantage tomorrow.

Great job!"

Everyone relaxed after listening to this! At this time, Song Yonglian suddenly said with hope: "I heard that the Great Khan sent a letter to General Ningyuan to persuade him to surrender. Do you think that General Ningyuan will surrender?"

Niu Mantun thought for a while and said to the city head: "I don't think it is possible! You see, the soldiers on the city wall are not panicking at all, which is different from those in Jinxi! These are the main generals in the city and

The lieutenants are all determined to defend, so they will definitely not surrender!"

What Niu Mantun said is right. As the saying goes, if a soldier is raging, a general will be raging! If the city guard has no intention of guarding, the soldiers on the city will be panicked and look like they are about to be destroyed! They are just waiting for the enemy to attack.

The drums come down! And if the guard is determined to fight to the death, the soldiers on the city will naturally be in high spirits and are ready to fight! This is what Ningyuan City looks like now!

Of course a few people knew what Niu Mantun meant, and fell silent immediately. Seeing their silence, Niu Mantun said: "It doesn't matter, so what if they stick to it? They are just a group of defeated generals! How can they compare to those Nannan people?"

Can the army fail?"

Several people laughed after hearing this. Seeing that they relaxed, Niu Mantun arranged for a few people to go back to the camp to rest quickly so that they could recuperate and fight tomorrow.

It was bright and bright the next day. Niu Mantun and several people had already eaten their fill, packed their weapons, and were ready to go into battle at any time. The three Niu Mantun could still withstand it, but Xiao Xiucai and Aha were trembling so much that they couldn't help themselves.

However, Niu Mantun could not care about the two of them at this time, because the order had already been issued for them, Niu Lu, to go into battle. So Niu Mantun and the others dragged two people who could barely walk towards the front of the battle.

In the past few years, the Hou Jin Army has not stopped making progress. When Niu Mantun and others came to the front line, he found that the carriages had been set up. For this siege, the Hou Jin Army not only had shield carriages, ladders and other equipment

, actually prepared artillery carriages and arrow towers.

Just as Niu Mantun was looking around, Niu Luzhen held a big knife and shouted: "All Aha, go push the cart! The flag men will follow the cart! Our team is mainly digging cities, not ants
Chapter completed!