Given the level of communication and transportation in ancient times, preparations for an operation one month later were not sufficient.

The importance of Lushun can be seen at this time. The participating troops can be gathered here in advance, and it is only a very short sea voyage away from Fuzhou.

Ships were constantly entering and leaving the port, and tens of thousands of Ming troops suddenly poured into Luda. Everyone could see that a major operation was about to take place.

"Wow, I haven't had any free time today." Ah Tao slapped her waist a little exaggeratedly and said to Yingzi, "I won't rest tomorrow. I'll talk about it after this busy period."

Yingzi smiled and said, "If you want to take a break, then take one. I can't handle it all by myself. There are other guys to help!"

Ah Tao tilted her head and thought for a moment before saying, "Then I'll take a break. I really have something to do."

Yingzi waved her hand and busied herself with restocking the shelves.

The sudden influx of so many soldiers kept Zhang Zhuzi and his reserve troops busy. The blockade along the coast became even tighter, and even small fishing boats were not allowed out to sea.

Yingzi could feel that behind this unprecedented event, there must be a earth-shaking battle to be fought.

The girl imagined that if the Jiannu were finally destroyed, the world would be at peace and she would be able to return to her real hometown.

Although it was much better here than on the island, the girl still thought of the remote village, the small yard, and the cheerful river outside the village...

The emperor also issued an imperial decree that after the Liao Dynasty was pacified, officers and soldiers in Dongjiang Town would be given at least 50 mu of land. Although the land still belonged to the court, the officers and soldiers had the right to rent it in perpetuity and were also entitled to half the tax for 20 years.

Calculating this way, it was equivalent to getting the output of 25 mu of land for free. The harvest of 25 mu of land was too much for Zhuzi and I to eat, even if we had a few more children...

Yingzi's face turned red and she didn't dare to think any further.

Fortunately, Brother Zhuzi has already obtained the receipt for 50 acres of land, which made his father stare at it with admiration. He also tacitly approved of the relationship between the two and was just waiting for Zhuzi to find someone to propose marriage.

What a fool! When it comes to military matters, he just works stupidly and is not seen for several days.

Yingzi complained a little and pouted slightly.

If I join the reserve army, will I be able to see him more often? This thought came to my mind again, but Yingzi was still hesitant. Although the reserve army also accepts women, it seems that I haven’t seen any girls going there!

"Brother Zhuzi, why are you here?"

A Tao's cry made Yingzi turn her head suddenly, with a complex expression of surprise, astonishment, etc. on her face.

Hehehe, Ah Tao’s prank was successful, and she laughed so hard that she held her stomach and fell down.

Yingzi glared at the bad girl fiercely. Although those families in the village couldn't hide anything, she was still embarrassed and annoyed to be teased by her.

If it weren't for the fact that there were other people in the store, I would have definitely punished her. Yes, she was most terrified of being tickled, and I had to tickle her until she begged for mercy.

Yingzi turned around and put the goods on display with a sullen look, making plans for revenge in her mind.

"Brother Zhuzi, why are you here?" A Tao's voice sounded again.

Bad guy, I won’t answer you. Yingzi acted as if she didn’t hear anything, but she was angry inside. She made a lot of noise when she put the goods in place, as if she wanted to break them.

"Brother Zhuzi, what did you take? Yingzi doesn't want it, so give it to me." A Tao continued speaking with a few sneers.

It’s not over yet, Yingzi rolled her eyes and turned her head, ready to...

A simple and honest smiling face appeared before my eyes, with a straw hat on his head. Who else could it be but Zhang Zhuzi?

Yingzi was stunned for a moment, and then she was immediately surrounded by surprise, and her fierce face became soft and kind.

Zhang Zhuzi grinned, handed the small package in his hand to Yingzi, and said, "I just stopped by to see you. I have to leave soon."

Yingzi didn't know what to say for a moment, and said with a grunt, "Can't you take a break? You look so dusty all over."

Zhang Zhuzi said nonchalantly, "You can't avoid the dust if you're always out and about. Well, there are people waiting outside, so I'll leave now."

Yingzi grabbed the small package, not knowing what it was, and hurried out of the counter to chase after it. As soon as she left the store, she saw a team of reserve soldiers waiting there. She hurriedly warned them, "Brother Zhuzi, be very careful and pay attention to safety!"

Zhang Zhuzi turned around and looked at Yingzi intently, smiled and nodded, and said, "Don't worry, it's not our turn to fight yet." As he said that, he walked to the front of a group of people, gave orders loudly, and marched forward with the reserve troops.

Yingzi stood there and watched until the somewhat swaying figure could no longer be seen, then she returned to the store with a feeling of loss.

The girl only had eyes for Zhang Zhuzi, but she didn't notice the man standing under the eaves next to the store door, who was also staring at the reserve army.

The reserve troops had already gone far away. The man looked down at his empty half sleeve, smiled bitterly and shook his head, then turned back into the shop and said loudly, "Give me a small jar of Shaodaozi, the strongest kind."

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The Ming army's movements were mostly by sea, and news of the situation was kept strictly secret. The Jiannu only saw the Ming army's harassment and were unaware of the massive operations hidden behind them.

Huang Taiji led the Plain White Banner and the newly appointed Plain Blue Banner Commander-in-Chief Durobele Dudu to garrison in Fenghuang City and Xindian respectively to resist the harassment from the Dongjiang headquarters.

At this time, he was studying a newly delivered copy of the "Da Ming Forum" newspaper carefully.

"...Thirty thousand elite troops have been drawn from the nine frontiers and have already crossed the border and merged into Liaozhen. They are under the command of Xiong Tingbi, the Liaodong Governor. They will seek an opportunity to recapture Guangning and advance towards Liaoshen. The pacification of Liao is just around the corner..."

Huang Taiji frowned. Is this the reason why the Ming army dared to advance in western Liaoning?

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