"I agree with Ying Zheng's proposal." Du Yan was the first to speak in support.
Liao Junyi looked at Ye Yuncheng.
"It's a good idea to capture Xinping Fort, but what will happen to Lingqiu once we leave? We'll give up everything?" Ye Yuncheng frowned.
Lingqiu is where the Tiger Character Banner started. Even though those important workshops and some miners have gone to the grasslands, there are still many who stay in Lingqiu.
The iron furnaces in Dongshan Iron Farm are burning iron every day, and the workshops here in Zhao Jiayu are also making various iron tools every day, but they are not making armor.
Even if they don't make armor, the iron tools they make are still in short supply and can bring a lot of income to the Tiger Flag.
In addition, Lingqiu also has many fields belonging to the Tiger Flag. It can be said that Lingqiu also has many industries in the Tiger Flag.
"As long as the miners are willing to come with us, we will take them away. As for the dead things, we don't want them. When the owner leads us to fight them back in the future, they will still be ours." Liao Junyi said.
Ye Yuncheng said: "It's okay for us to talk, but what about those who bring their families with them? Now that the court's decree has come, it may only take a few days to arrive. It is impossible to take everyone away in such a short period of time." Not realistic."
"All the large trucks here in Lingqiu are not transporting goods. They are all used to carry the elderly and children. I think even if the large trucks are not enough, they should be almost there. In a few days, it will be enough to transport people to Xinpingbao. Through Xinpingbao, it will be sent directly to the grassland. We have our own fort along the road, so there will be no problem in terms of safety." Liao Junyi said.
Du Yan on the side said: "I think this method is very good, and our troops are limited. Staying in Lingqiu is equivalent to being trapped here. If they want to rescue us, the proprietor can only capture Datong, so why not let us first Stop at Xinpingbao."
Ye Yuncheng looked thoughtful.
Thinking about whether the method is feasible.
After all, if they want to go to Xinpingbao, they will not only have to go to a transport camp, but also have to take the miners and the families of Lingqiu with them. Any accidents in the middle will cause the whole thing to fall apart.
Liao Junyi did not rush Ye Yuncheng to agree immediately, but gave him time to think about it.
Of course, this time will not be long, and they do not have that long. Before leaving this room, Ye Yuncheng must tell a result.
It was time for half a cup of tea.
Ye Yuncheng said: "Within a few days, we will not only take away the people from Lingqiu, but also capture Xinping Fort. Isn't the time too short?"
"Short is a bit short, but it is not impossible. We have also placed people in Xinping Fort. Once we attack the city, we should be able to take it in half a day." Liao Junyi said.
Du Yan on the side couldn't help but said: "Don't think about it, we definitely can't stay in Lingqiu, otherwise when the imperial soldiers and horses surround Lingqiu, the proprietor will send troops to rescue us."
"There isn't much time left for us. You need to give us an answer right away, or come up with a better plan." Liao Junyi said to Ye Yuncheng.
The messengers from the imperial court were already on their way, and there was not much time for them to think about it.
Ye Yuncheng grabbed the teapot on the table, drank the white water in it in one gulp, wiped his mouth with his sleeve, and said: "Just do what you said, Yingzheng, abandon Lingqiu and retreat to Xinpingbao."
"Okay, now that everything has been decided, let's split up now and make sure that the first evacuation team has set off before tomorrow." Liao Junyi looked at the two people in front of him.
Du Yan stood up and said: "I will go to Dongshan Iron Station now to register all the miners and their families who are willing to leave with us, and arrange for their evacuation."
"The Dongshan Iron Field has the largest number of people, and the various problems during evacuation are also the most troublesome. Chief of Staff, you go with Du Yan to the Dongshan Iron Field. Du Yan, you mainly select some miners to form a temporary camp." Liao Junyi said. .
Ye Yuncheng nodded and said, "Okay, I will go there with the deputy battalion commander, and I will also take the following staff officers with me. Having more helpers can also speed up the evacuation."
"Okay." Liao Junyi nodded in agreement.
At this time, Du Yan said: "There is no problem in setting up a temporary camp. We have a list and we can select qualified miners to join according to the list. But how to solve the problem of Bingjia?"
A soldier who can fight not only needs to have people, but also has corresponding weapons and armor. After all, the soldiers and horses of the Tiger Flag are not bandits and can go to the battlefield with only sticks.
Liao Junyi said: "You go and set up a temporary camp first. I will send the soldiers and armor from Hutou Village. There are also soldiers and armor used for training on Dongshan Mountain, which can be sent out first."
"Then I have no problem." Du Yan shook his head slightly.
Liao Junyi looked at the two people in front of him and said: "Since there is no problem, take action immediately. If you act a quarter of an hour earlier, more people can evacuate safely."
Ye Yuncheng and Du Yan left Hutou Village together and rushed to the Dongshan Iron Field with a small number of soldiers and horses.
As soon as the two people left, Liao Junyi called his guards and said: "Take my warrant, move out all the soldiers and armor stored on Hutou Village, and send them to the Dongshan Iron Yard in a cart to the Chief of Staff and his companions."
"Yes." The guard agreed, turned and left.
A baggage camp, three thousand-man teams, and an artillery team.
Originally, the baggage camp did not have a separate artillery team, and only each thousand-man team was equipped with a small number of cannons. However, because their baggage battalion was stationed in Lingqiu, an artillery team was equipped according to the configuration of the war barracks.
Action began on Hutou Village Mountain.
The troops stationed on the mountain are all heavy troops, well-trained, and naturally move quickly.
Boxes of soldiers and armor were moved to four-wheeled carts, and then transported to Dongshan Iron Yard via four-wheeled carts to prepare soldiers and armor for the temporary camp that was about to be formed.
At this time, all four-wheeled carts in Lingqiu were requisitioned.
The workshops were not working either. Some of the carts that had been filled with goods to be transported to other places were all unloaded at this time.
"What's going on? Why don't you transport the goods? We don't give you money to transport these goods for free."
In Xujiazhuang, a merchant was dissatisfied with the people of Tiger Character Banner who unilaterally unloaded his goods from the cart.
"All the carts have been requisitioned. You can find your own carts to transport the goods. Otherwise, you can wait until our four-wheeled carts are finished and we will help you transport the goods." The steward here in Xujiazhuang explained to the merchants.
Someone among the merchants said: "We are also in a hurry to rush back, and we have not cooperated once or twice. Otherwise, I can add more money and send my goods away first, okay?"
There is more than one businessman who has the same idea as him.
Of course, there are also those unruly merchants who do not allow the Tiger Flag people to take away the four-wheeled carts, but force them to keep these four-wheeled carts.
It was a pity that the heavy baggage soldiers who came to requisition the four-wheeled carts didn't care about this at all, and took action without hesitation when they were blocked. In the end, all the four-wheeled carts staying in Xujiazhuang were all taken to the Dongshan Iron Yard.
