Yue Zhenggang looked at Emperor Mingzhen, shook his head, and said: "Yes, they have taken complete precautions, and we will not be idle either!"

"Your Majesty, I sent people to investigate the surroundings last night to report that not all areas around Fang Qingcheng are tightly defended!" Yue Zhenggang spoke with a smile on his lips.

"Oh?" Emperor Mingzhen heard this, his eyebrows slightly raised, and he chuckled, "What are the details, please tell me!"

"Yes!" Yue Zhenggang smiled slightly, and then said in a solemn voice, "The south gate of Fangqing City is heavily guarded, and the fortifications such as artillery are extremely powerful. Our army has attacked several times, but nothing has been gained. If we attack from now on, it will be very difficult.

It’s too big, it seems like it won’t work!”

"Well!" Emperor Mingzhen nodded and said, "In just a few days and nights, our army has suffered heavy losses. It is indeed not easy to attack so rashly. It is time to choose another way!"

"Your Majesty!" Yue Zhenggang nodded slightly, and then said in a solemn voice, "Now the Tatar army is tightly guarded around Fangqing City. Even if they enter from the east and west, it is very difficult. But last night, we found out that Fangqing City

A depression in the northeast is now a vast lake and swamp due to continuous rains in the past few days!"

"And according to reports, there are all kinds of poisonous insects, snakes and scorpions in the lakes and swamps, which are difficult to set foot in!" Yue Zhenggang smiled faintly and said, "For this reason, the Tatar army has not deployed dense troops in the northeast. In my humble opinion,

, we can break out from now on!”

"There is a way!" Emperor Mingzhen thought for a moment, shook his head and said, "But as you just said, this lake and swamp is very large, and there are many poisonous insects, snakes and scorpions in it, so how can our soldiers be safe?

How about spending time?"

"Your Majesty, don't worry!" Yue Zhenggang said in a solemn voice, "Among the accompanying military doctors, there is one who was born in Miao Township in the southwest. He is proficient in the art of witch doctors and can easily deal with such snakes, insects, and scorpions!"

"Really?" Emperor Mingzhen was still worried.

"That's right!" Yue Zhenggang nodded and continued, "And in my humble opinion, the mission of breaking out of the encirclement will be handed over to Eunuch Cao and a group of East-West Factory guards. Their martial arts and self-lighting skills were obtained from various schools.

They are more suitable than the soldiers in the imperial court!"

"Well, what Yue Qing said makes sense!" Emperor Mingzhen nodded and said, "Cao Ji is here to take on the important task of attacking the city and recovering the lost territory. I want to see if there are still thieves who dare to assassinate him now that he is gone.

!”

"Yue Aiqing, they are attacking the city from the northeast. You will lead your troops to continue to roam around and fight. Don't attack by force. Once they succeed, we will attack them from inside and outside and catch them all!" Emperor Mingzhen stood with his hands behind his back, his eyebrows as cold as a mountain.

Towering.

"Old minister, I obey!" Yue Zhenggang nodded slightly.

"Yue Aiqing, thank you for your hard work!" Emperor Mingzhen looked back, stretched out a hand to touch his shoulder, and said with a smile, "Go and inform the Miao doctor, make sure everything is done!"

"I obey the decree!"

"Okay, if there's nothing else, just go ahead!"

"Old minister, please retire!" Yue Zhenggang bowed slightly and then withdrew.

After Yue Zheng had just retired, he immediately went to the Miao doctor to explain various things, and then went to talk to Tan Ge to talk to him. Time was like water, fleeting, and it was already afternoon in the blink of an eye.

After lunch, Cao Ji and Tan Ge led a total of more than 20 people from the East and West Factory and elite guards. After a little preparation, they set off.

There were more than a hundred guards in the East and West Factory, but in order not to alert others, only a dozen people accompanied them. The remaining ten people were elites in the army. They were all under the command of Cao Ji and Tan Ge.

Cao Ji and Tan Ge rode in front together, with more than 20 people behind them hurriedly chasing after them.

Cao Ji smiled calmly, looked back and said to Tan Ge: "Master Tan, no matter what, you are the number one scholar in this dynasty. No matter how you say it, it is certain that you will become a county magistrate in the prosperous land of Jiangnan, but our emperor insists on dragging you here.

Going to this wild land in the northwest, wouldn’t it be a sign of inferiority to one’s talents?”

When Tan Ge heard this, he still looked calm. After a moment, he said calmly: "Eunuch Cao, you can't say that. Now the imperial court is in trouble, the border cities are in danger, and the people of Li are being massacred. Since Tan is

Scholars should have the world in mind!"

"The ancients said, 'Establish a heart for the heaven and earth, establish a destiny for the people, carry forward the unique knowledge for the saints, and create peace for all generations!' The imperial court selected us scholars in the hope that we can relieve the imperial court's worries and solve problems, and work for the welfare of all people in the world.

, now that we are in such a dangerous situation, how can we shrink back or even run away!"

Tan Ge's words were impassioned and heroic. When the officers and soldiers behind him except Dongxi Factory heard this, they all clapped their hands and cheered, and the morale of the army was greatly improved.

When Cao Ji heard what Tan Ge said, his face seemed to twitch a little, and he felt unhappy in his heart. He was just a rotten scholar, but he seemed to be the only one who arrogantly talked about his family and country in front of Cao Ji, showing his so-called "

"Loyal" is really "take off your pants and fart - unnecessary!"

Tan Ge glanced back at Cao Ji, smiled lightly, and said, "Eunuch Cao, do you think what I said is right?"

Cao Ji laughed loudly and said: "Yes, yes, Master Tan's realm is beyond my reach. I will learn more from you in the future!" As he spoke, he glanced at him, turned his horse's head, and walked towards the end of the team.

"Master Tan, I'll go back and keep an eye on you!"

Everyone continued to move forward, and finally arrived at the lake and swamp around evening.

Tan Ge waved his hand and ordered everyone to rest where they were. Cao Jiyi reined up his horse and galloped closer, saying in a solemn voice: "Master Tan, what's wrong?"

"Eunuch Cao, look!" Tan Ge raised his hand slightly forward.

At this time, the moonlight was dim, and a breeze blew slowly, bringing with it a bone-chilling chill.

Everyone looked carefully and saw that under the moonlight, there was a bright silver light not far ahead, which was in sharp contrast with the dark night scene around them. Although it was spring, the night in Saibei was very chilly.

As everyone stood here, they couldn't help but feel a sense of desolation and loneliness.

Cao Ji pondered for a moment, and then said: "Master Tan, judging from the map, this lake is very large and directly connected to the northeast gate. I'm afraid we have to use local materials to make some bamboo rafts to float on the water!"

Tang Ge nodded and said: "That's right, without further delay, let's do it quickly!"

It's a cold night in the north of Saibei, and the cold wind sweeps across the ground. The lakes are vast and boundless. Some rivers are filled with water and are nearly ten feet deep, while others are extremely shallow and shallow. The soil is only slightly moist. However, if you are not careful while walking, you will fall into a quagmire.
Chapter completed!