“We have already occupied all the surrounding areas of Jiangning City, such as Yangzhou, Nantongzhou, Taixingzhou, Chuzhou, Hezhou, Qiantang, Suzhou, Guangdezhou, Taipingzhou, Ningguo Prefecture and other places.”

"Only a few prefectures and counties remain on the outskirts, along with remnants of Li Ming's forces who are putting up a last-ditch resistance, but they are no longer a threat!"

"There are still a large number of our troops sweeping through the outer areas!"

“Nowadays, there has been new development in Jiangning City as well.”

As he spoke, Staff Officer Zhou Hongfa pointed to the vicinity of Jiangning City and continued, "In the past few days, the Shenwu Army and the Shence Army have crossed the Yangtze River and moved south, joining forces with the Lingnan Army to completely surround the entire city of Jiangning!"

"Based on the current situation, the specific division of labor for the battle of Jiangning City is as follows:"

"First, the Shenwu Army will be deployed to Yanziji, Mufushan, Maigaoqiao, Qixia, Qilinmen, and the eastern foothills of Zhongshan. They will connect with the Lingnan Army at Qilinmen."

"Second, the Lingnan Army has deployed its troops around Qilinmen, the southern foot of Zhongshan Mountain, Cangbomen, and the Dajiaochang area."

"Third, a part of the Shence Army is deployed along the line from Jiangxinzhou, Yuhuatai to Dajiaochang."

"Our army has completely surrounded Jiangning City, and our next objective is to capture the city!"

"The primary task in the siege is to eliminate the strongholds outside Jiangning City, especially the Zhongshan stronghold! According to the military council, the Zhongshan operation will be led by the Sixth Division of the Shenwu Army and a part of the Lingnan Army, respectively attacking from the eastern and southern slopes of Zhongshan."

"At the same time, other units are assisting in the attack on Jiangning City!"

"This is the operational plan!"