"General, look, it's the Major General. The Major General is here." The deputy general looked into the distance. A large team was coming towards this direction. In front of it was a large banner with the Chinese character "Chen".

Major General Chen He is undoubtedly.

Half an hour later, Chen Hongjin, who had been on the run for three or four days, was finally able to take a rest. Chen He brought five thousand elite troops with him, which was his last trump card in Zhangzhou. Although he was still unable to compare with Zhang Hansi, he still had some

Nearly ten thousand troops are enough for a battle.

"Dad, let's go to Tong'an County first. If we defend the city, we have a better chance than fighting in the wild." Chen He said, although Tong'an County nominally belongs to Quanzhou, it has long been infiltrated by his Chen family. He is the guard general.

Chen Yougui, a branch of the Chen family, and the county magistrate was also a disciple of his Chen family. He was also married to Chen Hongyue's daughter. He, Chen He, was also considered his brother-in-law.

"Qisi is still behind." Chen Hongjin heard the shouts of death gradually dissipating from behind, and he didn't know if Chen Qisi could escape. He wanted to wait for a while, maybe he would catch up.

"Dad, I can't care about that much anymore. Let's leave quickly. If something happens to Qi Si, I will definitely avenge him one day." Chen He said with a look of indignation. In fact, he didn't like Chen Qi Si. His father was very fond of this righteous man.

He was too interested in Chen Qisi, and there were some similarities between his features. He always suspected that Chen Qisi was his father's illegitimate son. Even if he died, there would be few people competing with him for his position.

"Forget it, let's go." Chen Hongjin looked at his men. They were all exhausted. Only the 5,000 elites brought by Chen He still had the strength to fight. Facing Zhang Hansi's 10,000-strong army, he was really unsure.

It would be better to go into the city.

Zhang Hansi was riding on the horse and looked at Chen Qisi who was being dragged forward. This boy had stopped his army two and three times, otherwise Chen Hongjin would have been captured by him long ago.

"Take him down first." Zhang Hansi wanted to kill him to satisfy his hatred, but suddenly he remembered the rumors that the bastard in Jianzhou sold this boy to Chen Hongjin and got thirty thousand taels, which was quite valuable. He could sell it himself later.

, it would be a pity to kill him.

"General, General, urgent report from Quanzhou." A cavalry squad leader who stayed behind was galloping over with a letter in his hand, raising clouds of smoke and dust.

"Where is the person who sent the letter?" Zhang Hansi took the letter and asked. It was actually a letter from Yongchun County. What big deal could it mean?

"As soon as we met our army, he fell off his horse. Fortunately, he was not injured. He was probably too tired, so I asked someone to take care of him." The captain of the cavalry squad said with his hands raised. The boy has not woken up yet.

"No, the army will return to Quanzhou immediately." Zhang Hansi opened the letter and looked at it. It's incredible. That bastard in Jianzhou is so bold that he actually tried to take over Quanzhou. He must return as soon as possible. He was chasing Chen Hongjin, and his old nest was almost destroyed.

The person dropped it.

"General, are you going to stop pursuing me now?" The deputy general saw Zhang Hansi's posture and asked quickly. Chen Hongjin was not far ahead.

"You're still chasing after shit. His son brought troops here. When we entered Tong'an County, within ten days and a half, we couldn't beat him at all. My butt is going to be burned." Zhang Hansi cursed angrily, this bastard

The timing was too accurate. If this hadn't happened, he would have been sure to defeat Chen Hongjin in Tong'an County. The city wall in Tong'an County was dilapidated and low, but he didn't know how many days Quanzhou City could hold on.

Even if he kills Chen Hongjin and takes Zhangzhou, it won't be worth losing Quanzhou. Besides, his son's family members are all in Putian.

Just after Chen Hongjin entered the city and was impatiently preparing to defend, he unexpectedly received the news that Zhang Hansi had withdrawn his troops. He breathed a sigh of relief, and now he could finally recover.

"Second brother, second child, you are finally back. It's over now." As soon as Chen Hongjin returned home to rest, the head of the Chen family, Chen Hongyue, came, looking worried and angry.

"Brother, you don't want to be the second child. How is it appropriate to call me the second child?" Chen Hongjin was a little unhappy. He didn't feel it before, but now he gets angry when he hears the word "second". In the past, when Liu Congxiao was here, he was Qingyuan.

The second in command of the army, now that Liu Congxiao has passed away, he is still the second in command of the Qingyuan army, and he will be the second in command for the rest of his life.

"Okay~Okay~Okay, second brother, most of our belongings are in Quanzhou Port, what should we do?" The Chen family's biggest income is the members of the sea trade, and now they have fallen out with Zhang Hansi, and they haven't fought yet.

OK, where will the Chen family go to collect money from members in the future?

"Brother, don't be anxious. This matter cannot be rushed. What business can we do now that the war is in chaos? In the worst case, we can build our own ships and go to sea alone." The Chen family also has a shipyard in Tong'an County, and the fleets of the four major families

, and some are under their own control.

"Oh, this is such a big deal. Now that the wood has been collected by the other three companies, how can we use it to build ships? We have been tricked." I heard that the three companies purchased wood at high prices to build ships, and Chen Hongyue sold all his own stocks.

Those three companies made a lot of money, but now they are dumbfounded and can't even buy it if they have money.

I used to think that when the second brother became prosperous, no matter how much wood they bought or how many ships they built, the Chen family would always take the lion's share. But now, the second son, Chen Hongjin, has returned to Tong'an County in despair. It's hard to say what will happen to Quanzhou in the future.

"It seems that the three major families have a plan for a long time. Brother, I'm not talking about you, why did you push those three families so hard?" Chen Hongjin felt quite depressed. Now that he is better, the fat in his mouth is about to fly away. If he follows

The three major families have a good relationship, and they may be able to rely on one or two to help them build an army and tide over the difficulties. It would be good if they don't fall into the wrong trap now.

He knows that the three major families have transferred most of their wealth to overseas islands. Now that he is very short of money, even if he wants to rob, he must have enough ships. His eldest brother is short-sighted and can't even build ships.

All the wood was gone. In just two years, the Chen family could not organize a decent fleet. Without access to sea trade, the Chen family, which was already not wealthy, would probably be even worse off.

"Second brother, you can't blame me. You're too expensive. Why do I need money? How much can I use at my old age?" Chen Hongyue spread his hands, and most of the benefits the Chen family had received were taken away.

Chen Hongjin fell into the army, now he still has himself to blame?

"Brother, bring out another two hundred thousand taels. I want to recruit troops, otherwise Zhang Hansi will take care of me sooner or later." Chen Hongjin has no choice but to ask for the money. The longer the time is delayed, the stronger Zhang Hansi will be, and there will be no chance in the future.

Quanzhou has twice the area of ​​Zhangzhou and is much richer. If Zhang Hansi is given enough time to develop, he will be dead in the future.

"There is so much money, why don't you grab it?"

Chen Hongyue was angry. Your second wife has taken away most of his money every year. He thought he could soar into the sky, but now, he has to take away his coffin, and he is about to fall out.

"Brother, I don't care if you sell your house or land, or think of other ways, this matter must be done well. I must see the money within ten days at most, otherwise, I will go back to Zhangzhou." Chen Hongjin doesn't care, it's not the worst for him.

Just slap your ass and leave, go back to Zhangzhou first, and build fortifications honestly.

"Second brother, aren't you robbing him openly?" Chen Hongyue was suddenly confused. If Chen Hongjin left, he would have to run away, otherwise Zhang Hansi would definitely attack him.

"Can't you wait here to die? I'm going to bed first. I haven't had a proper sleep in a few days." Chen Hongjin said angrily. This eldest brother doesn't know how to do anything serious all day long. I only have one concubine a year.

, more diligent than adopting an adopted son himself.

Chen Hongyue had no choice but to go out and find a way. It really didn't work. He had to sell the farm and shop, otherwise he wouldn't be able to keep them.

The Jianzhou Army has rested in Yongchun County for more than two days. Everything has been arranged and ready to go tomorrow morning.

At this time, Sun Yu was arranging the marching route in the Yamen, preparing to rush to the front line of Jinjiang to set up defenses. If Zhang Hansi's army wanted to return to Quanzhou City, it must pass through Jinjiang. It would be great if they could attack halfway across the river.

"Sir, what should we do about Putian County to the east? We still have to be on guard against the defenders in Quanzhou City. If we are attacked from both sides, I'm afraid..." Bai Yong was a little worried. Once they arrived near Quanzhou City, he and others would stay away from the stronghold in Yongchun County.

Logistics support cannot be guaranteed. If we are cut off from logistics and start fighting head-to-head, it will be over.

"It is said that Zhang Shuo is greedy for life and afraid of death and short-sighted, so there is nothing to worry about. There are only a few thousand elite soldiers in Putian County, so it is impossible to send them out in full force. We only need to send one to guard the upper reaches of the Luo River, and we will not dare to move lightly. As for Quanzhou City

The defenders, as long as the cavalry is watching, will not escape lightly." The lower reaches of the Luo River are extremely wide and it is difficult for the army to cross the river quickly. As long as they guard the upper reaches, they can prevent the opponent from crossing the river and avoid being attacked from both sides.

Outside Quanzhou City, there is a rare plain in Fujian, which is suitable for cavalry charges. With the strength of the cavalry battalion, it will not be a problem for two thousand people to come out of the city.

With this arrangement, I still have three regiments to defend Zhang Hansi's army along the Jinjiang River. With the strategic location, I have a good chance of winning.

"Sir, if I were Zhang Hansi, I would go directly north and occupy Dehua County." Lao Cheng looked at the map and rarely expressed his opinion. As long as he occupied Dehua County and cut off the Jianzhou Army's logistics support, he and others would be captured.

I'm trapped here.

"I bet he won't. Zhang Hansi, who only wants to stay in Quanzhou now, will not go over the mountains to Dehua County? Besides, Quanzhou is newly attached, how can he be trusted?" This is certainly a good idea, but the road is difficult and the army is difficult.

Okay. In addition, we have to make sure that the Quanzhou garrison is on the same page as him, otherwise he will occupy Dehua County and lose Quanzhou City when he turns around. What kind of military governor is he?

"Do you still have any objections? If not, the troops will be sent to Quanzhou City early tomorrow morning." Sun Yu set the tone. In the past two days, the soldiers from Yongchun County were randomly organized and incorporated into the Jianzhou Army. This also indicated that some local young people would be able to build a strong army in Quanzhou City.
Chapter completed!