The tiger entrenched in the city of Nanjing, and was once the capital of the Ming Dynasty, and it was the largest city wall in the world.

In order to strengthen the defense of the capital, Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, built a city based on the mountains and rivers in Nanjing, and built four walls of palace, imperial city, inner city and outer city, forming a fortress city that benefited the mountains and rivers and was empty in the world.

The Ming army built the Qing army's heads captured by the Battle of Zhenjiang to form a Jingguan outside Nanjing City, and at the same time cut Tian Xiong into shocking the Qing army in Nanjing. However, after the shock, Zhao Ming and Li Chengdong had no way to deal with Nanjing City.

After all, the Qing army had more than 20,000 troops in the city, far more than the Ming army. Moreover, the city of Nanjing was high and thick, so the Ming army could not invade Nanjing at all.

On the outer city of Nanjing, the eastern foot of Shili Mountain, and on the river surface outside Guanyin Gate, Ming army ships were moored here, and gunboats were bombarded from time to time, becoming the only means for the Ming army to threaten Nanjing.

At the end of Nanjing City, Hong Chengchou stood on the city at this time, paying close attention to the movements of the Ming army outside the city.

The Ming army's troops were greatly shocked by the Qing army. The entire Jiangnan area was unstable. Hong Chengchou asked to send troops to mobilize his troops, and many green camp soldiers around him were actually waiting and watching.

This made Hong Chengchou realize that Nanjing must not be in a mistake. Once Nanjing is captured by the Ming army, the rebellion that had just been suppressed in Jiangnan may immediately rise again, and a large number of green camp soldiers may even join the rebellion.

Fortunately, there are more than 20,000 troops in Nanjing, which is more than the Ming army. In addition, the upper reaches of the army, as well as the garrisons in Xuzhou and Huai'an will definitely come when they receive the news. When Duoduo receives the news, he will send an elite force to help even if he does not return.

Nanjing city has high walls. Hong Chengchou looked at the Ming army's strength and felt that it would be no big problem to hold on until reinforcements arrived.

After the initial panic, the Qing army, who was shocked by the Ming army in the city, quickly recovered their calmness with the city as their support.

Although Hong Chengchou did not think that a Ming army could cause much storm in Nanjing, he still did not dare to take it lightly.

After all, the Ming army actually fought all the way to Nanjing this time, and there were too many miracles on them, and it was inevitable that nothing strange happened again.

At this time, Hong Chengchou looked at the gunboats on the river, the shuttle ships, and the Ming army's land camps. He slapped the walls with his hand, and couldn't help but laugh in his heart, "I have been in charge of the military commander for many years, but I don't want to be forced to this point by two unknown people today."

Hong Chengchou shook his head and led many Qing generals to patrol along the city wall. While walking, he ordered: "Nanjing is big and it is impossible to defend everywhere, but as long as you find the key point, it will not be too difficult to defend."

Hong Chengchou stopped in front of the city tower, "Remember, the key to defense is the city gate, and secondly, always pay attention to the movements of the Ming army outside the city, and send people to monitor the enemy for twelve hours."

The officer behind him nodded repeatedly, and another official quickly recorded Hong Chengchou's words and later copied them to everyone.

Hong Chengchou pointed at the Ming army camp in the distance and said, "There are few enemy soldiers and cannot be besieged. In addition to patrolling the city at the top of the city, you can also send scouts to go out to monitor the enemy and grasp the enemy's movements. Once the enemy leaves the camp, you must immediately warn and determine the direction of the enemy's attack. Although Nanjing is high and thick, the city is too large. If the enemy's movements cannot be determined, it will be difficult to defend."

Speaking of this, Hong Chengchou turned around and asked, "Have you remembered it all?"

"Please take a look at the Lord Zhongtang!" The recorded shogunate secretary hurriedly presented the book.

Hong Chengchou looked through it, handed it back to him, and then continued: "In addition, several elite troops need to be organized to serve as the guerrilla battalion and the city patrol patrol. The enemy soldiers attack the city. The city patrol patrol can quickly send out signals to inform the guerrilla battalion, the direction of the enemy's attack, and how many troops there are."

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While Hong Chengchou was inspecting the city defense, outside Yaofang Gate and inside the Ming army camp, Li Chengdong, Zhao Ming and others surrounded a sand table in the middle of the commander's tent, discussing military information.

Yan Keyi, general of Li Chengdong, said: "Master General, there are estimated to be more than 20,000 Qing troops in Nanjing, which is more than us. The city is tall and difficult to attack!"

If you want to eat a big city like Nanjing, without a 100,000 army, there is no need to start. Most of the people think that more than 10,000 people can break through the obstacles and come to the city of Nanjing. It is no longer easy to attack Nanjing.

"Nanjing City is high and thick, Hong Chengchou has more troops than us, and there must be a large number of military supplies in the city. Even if I fill all the troops in it, it is unlikely that the city will be broken." Li Chengdong frowned and pondered: "Now that the army is coming to Nanjing City, the purpose has been achieved, and Nanjing cannot be captured. Qing army reinforcements will come continuously. It is better to stop when you see it, and retreat quickly!"

There were more than 20,000 Qing soldiers in Nanjing. In addition, there were also Qing troops garrisons in Wuhu and Anqing, upstream of Nanjing. Not to mention Duoduo's return to the rescue, even the Qing army around Nanjing rushed over, the Ming army could not bear it.

Zhao Ming waved his hand and said, "No, if you retreat like this, you will definitely not be able to let Duoduo return. You must make the movement bigger."

Li Chengdong frowned and looked at Zhao Ming, "What do you want to do? Should I wait for the Qing reinforcements to come and encircle us?"

Zhao Ming said in a deep voice: "The movement is not enough now, at least we must break the outer city!"

Li Chengdong said dissatisfiedly: "Is Nanjing that easy to fight? You said that there are less than 10,000 soldiers to fight, how are you going to fight Nanjing!"

After saying that, Li Chengdong held his arms and waited for Zhao Ming to make a fool of himself, "Mom, I have been fighting for so many years. Can I fight? I can tell at a glance that you are so naughty, you are going to confront me. I want to see how you end up."

Zhao Ming walked to the sand table without hesitation and pointed to a section of the city wall and said, "I have checked it. This section of the city wall is built against Zhongshan, so there is no moat. We can dig an authentic tunnel, collapse a section with explosives, and then pour into Nanjing from the gap."

Zhao Ming glanced at everyone and said, "Although it was just an attack on the outer city, the impact should not be underestimated. There will inevitably be a great shock in all parts of Jiangnan. If you send an edict, you can respond in groups!"

Li Chengdong was stunned for a moment, but he didn't expect that Zhao Ming really had a solution.

Xia Wanchun's eyes lit up, "If we can really attack the outer land and occupy Xiaoling Guards, those who are watching in the south of the Yangtze River may respond. At that time, as long as there are a few prefectures and counties, we will take out the capture of Zhenjiang and raise flags to recruit soldiers. In the midst of the bustling Jiangnan, Duoduo will most likely return to the army."

He Wencheng said: "If we can break the city, we can also make the heaven and earth come together, and make the wars everywhere in the south of the Yangtze River, which will make the momentum bigger."

Li Chengdong waved his hand and said disbelief: "Wait a minute, General Zhao, Nanjing City Wall, can you explode the wall?"
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