Chapter 424 Shen Jianzhong's geographical advantage (Thanks to book friend 58816 for the reward!)
Shen Jianzhong, who had witnessed Ye Mingsheng’s rise step by step, was well aware of the powerful fighting power of the Fengwu Army under his command. Therefore, he never planned to let Wang Kangxin, who was facing internal and external troubles, and Ye Mingsheng fight head-on. Instead, he waited for Ye Mingsheng to lead the main force of the Fengwu Army to enter the pass, and then got the opportunity to launch a sneak attack from behind, using the advantages of numbers and surprise attacks to try to subvert Ye Mingsheng’s rule in Liaoyang...
However, Ye Mingsheng did not give them this opportunity at all. Now the army was pressing forward with unstoppable force. With their upright and mighty army, they directly shattered Shen Jianzhong's conspiracy and tricks.

Although the Fengwu Army that entered the palace capital and the Palace Capital New Army under Wang Kangxin's command both had 50,000 soldiers, Shen Jianzhong was well aware of the huge difference in combat effectiveness between the two sides. In addition, Wang Kangxin's foundation in the palace capital was unstable, and the people in the Palace Capital New Army were restless. Therefore, although the two sides have not officially fought in this battle, Wang Kangxin has already lost more than half!

In such an unfavorable situation, if Wang Kangxin really has any advantage, it is probably the right time!

As for Ye Mingsheng, his former student, Shen Jianzhong firmly believes that his ambitions can be satisfied by more than just Liaoyang!
This wolf cub with the eyes of an eagle and the back of a wolf wants to enter the pass and dominate the world!
Ye Mingsheng must want to do this, and the reason why he is launching such a thundering attack on Gongdu now is to clear away all worries before entering the pass...
Now, among the three factors of time, place and people, Ye Mingsheng, who is approaching with a large army, has the advantage of people, while they have the time. As long as they can hold on until the severe cold comes, Ye Mingsheng will definitely withdraw his troops. He will never let tens of thousands of troops stay in the palace in order to wipe them out, which will affect his entry into the pass and the sneak attack on Yunbing after the beginning of next spring!
Realizing this, the depressed Shen Jianzhong perked up a little. After thinking for a while, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.

Since they and Ye Mingsheng each have one of the advantages of time, place and people, the next thing is undoubtedly to seize the advantage of place. As long as they have the advantage of place, they will be able to repel Ye Mingsheng and survive this inevitable disaster!
Taking a deep breath, Shen Jianzhong picked up the paper and pen and began to write furiously. After a cup of tea, Shen Jianzhong put down the brush, picked up the letter paper from the desk, blew on the ink that had not yet dried, then took out an envelope, carefully put the letter paper in it, sealed it with mud, and handed it to Sun Lin who was standing aside and instructed:
"You arrange for someone... No, Sun Lin, you go to Songmo in person and deliver this letter to Xiao Tai in Khitan as soon as possible. Don't delay. It's a matter of life and death, so hurry up!"

Although he didn't know what Shen Jianzhong wrote in the letter, Sun Lin's expression became serious when he heard this and replied:

"Yes! My Lord, I'll go now!"

Shen Jianzhong patted his shoulder with satisfaction. Sun Lin put the letter in his arms, bowed to Shen Jianzhong, and left in a hurry.

After Sun Lin left, Shen Jianzhong pondered for a while in the room, then called Xu Liu, who was in charge of the firearms factory, to come over and explain:
"Tell all the craftsmen in the factory to pack up and prepare to go to Kangshan Port! Take everything from the factory that can be taken away, and smash everything that cannot be taken away!"

Xu Liu, who had been in the firearms factory these days, urging the craftsmen to work overtime, was shocked when he heard the news and said:
"Sir, has something happened? We built this factory with great difficulty..."

Shen Jianzhong frowned slightly when he heard this, but still patiently explained:

"The Fengwu Army is coming. It won't take a few days for them to reach Ruishan County. You better act quickly, there's not much time left!"

Although Shen Jianzhong was very calm when he spoke, as if he was saying that we were going to have noodles tonight, this was like a bolt from the blue to Xu Liu's ears. He was so shocked that his mouth remained open for a long time. After a few seconds, he realized the seriousness of the matter and cautiously asked Shen Jianzhong tentatively;
"Sir, we go to Port Thornhill and then where do we go?"

Seeing Xu Liu's questions coming one after another, Shen Jianzhong said impatiently:
"I'll send someone to inform you after we get to Port Kangshan!" "What if someone doesn't want to go?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Jianzhong glanced at Xu Liu with a cold gaze and asked in a cold voice:

"What do you think we should do? Xu Liu, you have too many questions!"

Feeling Shen Jianzhong's breathtaking murderous intent, Xu Liu shuddered and said quickly:
"My Lord, I know what to do!"

After hearing this, Shen Jianzhong waved his hand. Xu Liu immediately bowed as if he had been pardoned and ran away from Shen Jianzhong's room.

After explaining the matter of Xu Liu's firearms factory, Shen Jianzhong summoned several of his subordinates in succession and gave them various instructions. Then, Shen Jianzhong burned all the confidential documents in his room to ashes with his own hands.

After doing all this, Shen Jianzhong took a deep look at the place where he had worked for the past few months, sighed and shook his head, feeling a little sad in his heart. After this separation, he didn't know if he would have a chance to come back in this life.

After sighing for a while, Shen Jianzhong sorted out his feelings, and without looking back, he took a dozen of his followers and rode out of Ruishan County towards the east...
There is actually no mystery about the geographical advantage that Shen Jianzhong wants to seize. It literally means to occupy the geographical advantage. Specifically, it means to fortify the city and clear the fields, not to engage in a head-on battle with the Fengwu Army, but to hold the city until the severe cold arrives.

In addition, the letter Shen Jianzhong just wrote to Xiao Tai was also hoping to appeal to his emotions and reason, so that Xiao Tai would understand what it meant to be in the same boat, and then he could push the Khitan to send troops to Liaoyang to besiege Wei and rescue Zhao!
Even if he could not send troops to attack, Shen Jianzhong hoped that Xiao Tai could send troops to harass and plunder some villages in Fengzhou and Posu Prefecture to put pressure on Ye Mingsheng's Fengwu Army.

The total strength of Ye Mingsheng's Fengwu Army was only about 80,000. This time he sent out 50,000 to attack the palace. That is to say, the total strength left in the entire Liaoyang was only about 30,000. Considering the area of ​​Liaoyang, it must be very empty. As long as the Khitans showed their strength, Shen Jianzhong believed that no matter how crazy Ye Mingsheng was, he would be more cautious.

As for what Shen Jianzhong has to do now, it is to go find Sato Kaga of the Black Dragon Society and have a talk with him, and once again reiterate to him the harmfulness of Ye Mingsheng, hoping that Sato Kaga can now put aside his prejudice and estrangement with Wang Kangxin, support Wang Kangxin with all his strength, and not hold Wang Kangxin back...
(My blood pressure was a little high after I got off work today, and I felt nauseous and dizzy and wanted to vomit. I wanted to ask for leave, but when I thought about everyone still waiting, I forced myself to write these. It’s a little short, but I have tried my best. I still hope everyone will be satisfied. There is still an hour left before the annual Double Eleven. I wish you all a happy Double Eleven and buy your favorite products as you wish!)

(End of this chapter)