break!

After this decision was made, the entire city of Dongning began to bustle with activity.

The Imperial Guards, in particular, strengthened surveillance within the city and launched a series of raids to arrest spies from various parts of the country.

After the break, the affairs of Dongning City naturally became a secret.

In particular, the size, number, equipment, and personnel movements of the military are all matters that need to be kept strictly confidential!

Following the break, the Dongning army also began intensive mobilization.

The Dongning army has now completed its reorganization and re-equipment.

The elite Shenwei Army, led by Wei Jun and Zhang Cheng, was stationed in Xiande Prefecture on the west side of Dongning Province, guarding the official road between Dongning and Liaodong.

Meanwhile, the Divine Martial Army, the Divine Brave Army, the Divine Resolute Army, and the Divine Protector Army were also making intensive preparations in Dongning City.

Even the Tiger Legion, Divine Machine Army, Divine Strategy Army, and Valiant Cavalry Army have entered a state of combat readiness.

It was already late autumn, and Dongning was already very cold.

However, the army is still expanding during this period!

After all, the 20,000-plus guards of the Prince's Palace were far from enough.

Fortunately, the people of Dongning had worked for a long time in hunting teams and engineering teams, so they were in very good physical condition and could serve as reserve personnel.

After the break, the Prince Xin's Mansion also expanded its army.

Throughout Dongning Province, all combat-ready soldiers were mobilized and began training.

The north was shrouded in dense clouds, and the weather was unusually cold.

It looks like it's going to snow!

On this day, several tall, three-masted sailing warships were finally launched at the Dongning Wharf.

At the same time, more than forty armed merchant ships temporarily dispatched by Qingyu Trading Company and Sunji Trading Company gathered near Dongning Wharf.

Heavy snow is coming soon, but the sea is not yet frozen.

Inside the Xinwang Palace.

A group of high-ranking military and political personnel gathered here.

"Gentlemen,"

Li Xin said in a deep voice, "The situation has developed to this point, and we have no way out. We can only move forward, not backward!"

If we win, we'll march to the capital!

If we are defeated, there will be only one consequence: death!

Therefore, we can only win, not lose!

Dongning is about to be snowed in and enter a long winter, which is not good news for us.

After all, with so many people, the logistical pressure will be unprecedented.

Meanwhile, in Liaodong, with the capital as a backup, reinforcements will also gather during this period.

If we wait until spring, there will inevitably be hundreds of thousands of troops in Liaodong.

At that time, it will be difficult for our Dongning City to gain an advantage on land.

Therefore, I have decided to strike first!

Liu Jingxuan, Mu Yunyan, and Bai Fenglan, the three of you will be in charge of Dongning City!

Dongning is our hometown, we must protect it well!

"This is where we're counting on you!"

"Your Highness, rest assured, I will certainly live up to your expectations!"

The three of them quickly responded.

After giving a few more instructions, only Li Xin, Zhao Bingzhang, Liu Zheng, Wang Zhong, Zhao Chun, Li Qiu, He Chaojun, and others remained in the room.

These are the generals who remain in Dongning City at present.

"Gentlemen,"

Looking at the group of generals before him, Li Xin instructed, "This time, the most important task rests on your shoulders!"

This operation is very dangerous!

After all, logistical support could be very difficult once the mountains are blocked by heavy snow.

However, Qingyu Trading Company and Sunji Trading Company will do their utmost to ensure this!

Moreover, in a few days, I will lead a second batch of reinforcements to support you!

Therefore, in the first battle, you need to fight well and catch the enemy off guard!

He Chaojun, Liu Zheng, Wang Zhong, Zhao Chun, Li Qiu, do you have confidence?

"Your Highness, rest assured!"

Several generals quickly responded.

"very good!"

Li Xin nodded slightly and said, "This battle will be fully commanded by He Chaojun and Zhao Bingzhang. Let's set off immediately!"

"Yes, sir!"

Immediately, several generals left the Prince Xin's residence.

At the Dongning Wharf, a large group of nearly 10,000 people boarded warships and merchant ships and sailed away from Dongning into the depths of the sea.

Watching the ship disappear off the coast, Li Xin took a deep breath and wrapped his clothes tighter around himself.

Under the dense, overcast sky, snowflakes finally began to fall slowly.

The snowflakes fell thick and fast, growing heavier and heavier.

In a short time, it had turned into a heavy snowfall.

Looking at the snowflakes falling all around, Li Xin was momentarily dazed.

It felt as if I had returned to two years ago, when I had just arrived in Dongning City.

At that time, Dongning City was impoverished and in dire straits; survival was an extremely difficult task.

Dongning City has now grown into a magnificent city!

A mighty steel city!

In the western part of the city, the towering blast furnaces of the steel plant stand strong and powerful, serving as the guarantee for everything in Dongning!

The rising smoke from the chimneys is also a symbol of Dongning's prosperity!

Everything is getting better!

Li Xin also wanted to make everything better!

Snowflakes fluttered down, and soon the entire earth turned pale.

Gradually, Li Xin returned to the Prince Xin's residence.

"Your Highness, it's cold outside!"

Princess Ning Xiaoqian came out, took Li Xin's arm, and said, "Let's go back inside quickly!"

Li Xin remained motionless in the courtyard.

He looked up at the snowflakes in the sky, which were like goose feathers, took a deep breath, and exhaled a thick, white column of air.

After a moment, Li Xin spoke up: "I wonder how things are going with Wei Jun and Zhang Cheng!"

"Your Highness need not worry. Wei Jun and Zhang Cheng are both seasoned veterans who have been through many battles. They have also practiced marching in the snow many times. Your Highness need not worry about them!"

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