Tang Dynasty, I can lead troops through ancient and modern times

Other generals also echoed this, expressing their unwillingness to give up their current advantage.

They fought bravely on the battlefield in order to completely change the situation in Liaodong. Now that victory is in sight, they are faced with such a predicament, and their hearts are filled with resentment.

But they also understand that a proper solution must be found to ensure that the results of the battle are not wasted.

Li Chengqian looked at the attitudes of the crowd and felt deeply moved.

He is fully aware of everyone's dedication and hard work, and understands that this situation was not easy to come by.

After thinking for a moment, he said, "You are right, we must not give up easily.

Then let’s do as everyone said and try our best to find the right person in the next battle.

As long as we can defeat the main force of the Qing army and kill Dorgon, Duoduo and others, the Qing Dynasty will be basically destroyed.

Then wait for the situation in the Central Plains to improve, that’s all we can do…”

The next morning, just as the dawn had broken through the sky, a sudden noise was heard outside the city.

I saw several dusty figures slowly walking into Shengjing City under the gaze of everyone.

This person was Chang Yanling, the last Duke of E in the Ming Dynasty and a descendant of Chang Yuchun.

He was dressed in a simple but neat robe, with an upright posture, a resolute face, and a look in his eyes that revealed a light that showed he had gone through many vicissitudes of life but remained firm.

Although his clothes were not gorgeous, his innate aristocratic temperament and military dignity could not be ignored.

The moment Li Chengqian saw Chang Yanling, a hint of surprise and relief flashed in his eyes.

He thought to himself, isn't this the living leader of the Liaodong military and civilians?

At this critical moment, Chang Yanling's appearance seemed to be God's arrangement.

As for the purpose of Chang Yanling's coming here, or what Chongzhen's purpose was, Li Chengqian didn't care at this time.

He knew very well that people's hearts were unpredictable in this chaotic world, but he believed in Chang Yanling's character.

In the dark years before the demise of the Ming Dynasty, many noble families lost their way in the tide of history and chose to surrender to the Qing Dynasty in order to preserve their own wealth and glory.

However, only Chang Yanling adhered to his bottom line and lived with the country.

His integrity and loyalty are particularly precious in this turbulent era.

Chang Yanling walked into the meeting place with a bit of nervousness and solemnity.

Li Chengqian, Li Shimin, Li Jing and others had been waiting here for a long time. The atmosphere was solemn yet full of anticipation.

Chang Yanling saluted everyone first, then stood up straight and conveyed Chongzhen's will to rebuild the Liaodong military town: "Generals, His Majesty has ordered me to come here to serve as the general of Liaodong and rebuild the military town to resist foreign enemies and ensure the peace of the Ming border."

After saying this, he secretly observed everyone's reactions. He originally thought that Li Chengqian and others would object to this sudden arrangement, or they would agree on the surface but actually disobey it.

After all, he knew very well that these people had made great achievements in the Liaodong battlefield and possessed extremely high prestige and strength. His sudden appointment as the general might cause their dissatisfaction.

However, what Chang Yanling did not expect was that after Li Shimin, Li Jing and others learned about Chang Yanling's character from Li Chengqian, they all had expressions of relief on their faces.

Li Shimin took the lead and stepped forward, shook Chang Yanling's hand warmly and said, "General Chang, I have heard of your great name for a long time!

We have long heard of General Chang's loyalty and talent, and it is a great honor to see him in person today.

We are very pleased that you can serve as the commander-in-chief of Liaodong."

Li Jing also smiled and nodded in agreement: "Yes, General Chang, with you here, we are more confident about the future of Liaodong."

Then, they enthusiastically took Chang Yanling to inspect the military camp.

Along the way, Zhangsun Wuji and Pei Xingjian enthusiastically introduced the leaders of the Han army to Chang Yanling: "General Chang, this is Captain Zhang, who is extremely brave on the battlefield and has made many military achievements;

This is General Li, he is good at strategy and will give us advice on our battle..."

Every time a general was introduced, they would salute Chang Yanling to show their respect, and Chang Yanling would return the salute one by one, his heart filled with emotion and surprise.

Finally, Changsun Wuji, who was the most familiar with the soldiers and civilians in Shengjing City, stood in front of many soldiers and civilians as a representative and announced loudly: "Dear soldiers and civilians, this General Chang Yanling will be your commander-in-chief from now on.

He was the descendant of the founding general Chang Yuchun, and possessed noble character and outstanding talents.

From now on, everyone should follow him and drive out the Tartars together to defend our homeland!"

Although the soldiers and civilians did not quite understand why Li Chengqian and others accepted and praised Chang Yanling so quickly, they were full of trust in Li Chengqian and others, and they would obey them without hesitation as long as they said something.

Chang Yanling was deeply surprised. He had been prepared to face all kinds of difficulties and doubts, but he did not expect things to go so smoothly.

He couldn't help but think of some of the tasks that His Majesty had told him before he left. Those tasks contained suspicion and vigilance against Li Chengqian and others. Now it seems so ridiculous.

In comparison, the broad-mindedness of Li Chengqian and others made him feel ashamed.

He secretly vowed in his heart that he must live up to everyone's expectations, lead the Liaodong military and civilians to resist foreign enemies together, and contribute his strength to the stability of the Ming Dynasty's border.

At the same time, he also developed a deep respect for Li Chengqian and others, and was determined to work hand in hand with them to write a new chapter for Liaodong.

In the tent, everyone sat together in a harmonious atmosphere yet with a sense of tension as they were about to go to war.

Li Jing spoke first, his expression serious and firm: "General Chang, since you are the commander-in-chief of Liaodong, the next operation will be under your command."

Then, Li Jing systematically described the general situation in Shengjing City.

"General Chang, although the Qing army has suffered heavy losses, it still has a certain resistance.

The troops of Cheng Yaojin and Yuchi Gong who went to Korea to collect grain have been advancing as planned. They are making smooth progress, but they also need to pay attention to the movements of surrounding forces in case of changes.

In yesterday's battle, our army won a great victory, killing more than 8,000 Qing soldiers and taking more than 20,000 prisoners. However, Dorgon should still have a lot of troops. According to our estimate, there are about 20,000 combat-ready soldiers left.

Although their weapons and equipment suffered some damage yesterday, they still have a certain combat effectiveness and should not be underestimated.

On our side, the morale of the soldiers and civilians is high, and it is a good time to pursue the victory.

In terms of weapons and equipment, our advanced firearms such as flintlock rifles played a huge role in the battle, but ammunition and other supplies also needed to be allocated and used rationally.

In addition, our cavalry, infantry and other arms work well together, but they are a little tired from continuous fighting and need to arrange rest and recuperation properly."