The sound of iron being struck outside the door is ping ping ping ping ping. Even in enemy-occupied areas, daily economic and military life must continue, especially in Jinling City, which is now at the core. Restoring production and economic life has become the top priority of the Yongle Dynasty.

Heavy, if not enough

If there is enough food and grass, the soldiers' food and salary cannot be guaranteed. The previous small fights and looting may be able to support the next war, and the cycle repeats, but it is different now. Once the capital is established, it will be a protracted war. Without food, grass or weapons

, how to fight this battle?

Since the day Lu Qinghou entered Jinling, he met with several leaders and asked for them. In the past few days, looting has almost disappeared, but small fights still occur from time to time, but they are all limited to his own jurisdiction.

Inside.

According to the information that Erqianxun had, as the head of Jinling Jing'an Division, Zhou Yong was not just a brave man. Jiang Ning could feel this when she saw him.

"When we arrive in Jiujiang, is there anyone to help us?" Jiang Ning asked, "Is anyone injured so far?" He then signaled to Zhou Yong not to worry too much about etiquette and asked him to take a seat.

Zhou Yong had tea and just sat down and said: "In the two pursuits in the middle, one team lost 40% of their troops, but the second largest man did not suffer any losses. Our brothers were also on the boat, so they can protect him well. These few days

My brother is proficient in water, so don’t worry, sir.”

"The second big man disembarked in Taiping Prefecture and has already made arrangements to go to Jiujiang. Manager Liu of Jiujiang has made arrangements. As soon as the ship arrives, he will settle down directly." Zhou Yong said: "Young Master, there is no need to be different. We are among the prefectures.

It is connected horizontally, but it is only limited to one city and six states.

Going up, we don’t know. If the second person has something to do, the authority will be set according to the situation. Level 5 is the most common event and can be collected between villages. Level 4 is between towns and villages. Level 3

For the state, the second level is for the government, and for the first level, only a few core people should know about it."

Jiang Ning nodded. It seemed that the Second Qianxun had indeed put a lot of effort into it. This kind of plan was only available in later generations. Now it has already taken shape. However, it is not perfect yet and the supporting things are still needed.

There are many, such as corresponding response mechanisms, disposal methods and reward and punishment measures at all levels. Only when a system is formed can it truly be effective. It is true that these can only be prepared after the incident has passed.

"What's the situation in Jinling now?" Jiang Ning asked again.

Zhou Yong frowned slightly: "The situation in Jinling is not very optimistic. Fangla has built the capital today and established the Yongle Dynasty. He is determined to fight with the Daxia Dynasty to the end. Jinling City is easy to defend but difficult to attack. It is accessible in all directions. It is both an advantage and a

This is a shortcoming. The one who defended the city was Fang La who brought him from the southwest.

Among the team that came out, military advisor Lu Qinghou was known as Little Zhuge, and Deng Yuanjue was a top-notch master. He also had Yujian Villa under his command. I heard that the owner of the village was named Ning.

With extraordinary strength, Liu Yun also has 20,000 cavalry, and Li Tianding

There are 20,000 soldiers and horses. Although Zhang Jian and Chen Zhuo have extraordinary fighting power, they are not to be feared. With the naturalization of Jianghu, there are at least 120,000 soldiers and horses. The eight gates out of the city are all guarded. The Qinhuai River has been sealed.

, I am temporarily in charge of Jinling Station of Jingan Division, and I have two contacts,

One has now entered Zhang Jian's first department, and the other is the shopkeeper of the restaurant. The rest are their own horizontal contacts, but the total number should be more than a hundred. If the master needs it, just give an order and let them go their own way to complete the task.

Report step by step.”

It has to be said that Jiang Ning is very satisfied with Zhou Yong's report, because the time for him to come here is uncertain, and Zhou Yong cannot prepare these things in advance. He has to put in his usual effort.

"I have a person here who needs to leave Jinling. He needs a place to settle down before leaving. Are you well prepared?" Jiang Ning asked again.

From what Zhou Yong said, it would be difficult to leave Jinling in a short time. It would also take time to contact the person in Zhang Jian's army.

"I wonder if this friend of yours is a boy or a girl? It's easy for me to make plans." Zhou Yong said.

"It's a woman." Jiang Ning didn't shy away from it: "She has a special status. The fewer people who know about it, the better."

"I understand, the inn is not safe. There is a small courtyard behind this house. It happens to be that my wife's sisters are visiting their relatives. If there is a disaster, they will stay here temporarily. If you can't go anywhere, please help me." Zhou Yong said.

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Jiang Ning nodded and took out a gold brick from the package: "Take this and use it to move around. Prepare a carriage and clothes to pick up the person first."

"Sir, this is..." Zhou Yong stood up, but did not dare to pick up the gold bars. There were at least thirty taels of gold bars, which would be enough for one street here.

"Take it. You also have a wife and children. I can't treat you badly when you do things for me. If there is any leftover, give some more to the brothers. Special treatment will be given in special times." Jiang Ning clicked the gold bar: "Today Fang La ascends the throne.

It should be almost over now. From here, we have to cross three or four major roads. Is there anything going on in the middle?"

Zhou Yong said: "Starting from the past two days, all major streets have begun to conduct inspections. This is Lou Minzhong's area. This person regards wealth as his life. He can always use some money to pass by. I have a passage here, across the road.

There is also a courtyard that is used for evacuation, and the second eldest brother specifically told him half a year ago that if he encounters an interrogation, if it doesn't work, just give him a cunning rabbit hole."

"It's better to be more thoughtful." Jiang Ning nodded. Zhou Yong's arrangements were extremely appropriate, and these investigations, if nothing else, should be to arrest Lu Yutong.

"Master, please wait for a moment. I will go get the carriage, and then I will go with you." Zhou Yong stood up, took the gold bricks, left the room, and went straight to the backyard.

It is a courtyard with two entrances and two exits. The front yard is used for blacksmithing, the middle is for receiving guests, the backyard is the residence, and there is a small villa behind the backyard, with only a stone road as the passage.

Jiang Ning changed his clothes and wiped his face with coal ash, and the two of them left the alley in the carriage.

On the street, people were coming and going, and sometimes one or two teams of soldiers came out of the alleys, laughing and playing, showing no military discipline at all. However, it was this group of people who seemed to have no fighting ability at all.

With just a little effort, he captured the entire Jinling City.

After turning around the street, the two of them arrived at the back door of the teahouse and entered the teahouse. Jiang Ning took his clothes and opened the door.

"Come back?" The moment Jiang Ning closed the door, he suddenly felt a chill behind him, and a cold air penetrated Jiang Ning's body along with these words. This voice was so familiar, it was Ning Buhui.

After listening for a moment, Jiang Ning turned around and saw Ning Buhui holding the Xiushui Sword in his hand, standing less than five feet away from him. Behind him was the entrance to the basement, which was now covered by an Eight Immortals table.

"I'm back. Jinling is so big that there is no place for me, Jiang Ning, to stay." Jiang Ning smiled bitterly and threw the package to the ground.

There was also a gold brick in the package, which was wrapped in clothes and was not heavy. Then he put his hands behind his back.

"Why did you run? I read what you left behind. It's very good and it helped me a lot." Ning Buhui asked. Obviously she didn't take action immediately because she was worried that Jiang Ning had some skills.

It is said that once Jiang Ning resists, it will easily attract the attention of others. At such a close distance, there is a huge room for firearms to be used.

Jiang Ning shook his head: "You see my sincerity, but what about yours? Why do you do this?"

After asking and answering, he threw the question to Ning Buhui.

"You are my prisoner, do I need to express anything? Not killing you is already a gift to you." Ning Buhui did not answer directly, although she knew what Jiang Ning was asking.

Jiang Ning chuckled and shook his head: "I need you to answer my question head-on. Why did this happen?"

Ning Buhui's face darkened and he asked: "Come with me and I can protect you. If you don't leave, you will die here. I will bear all the consequences."
Chapter completed!