Chapter 38: Take All in All (5)

"Your Highness, Qu Qing is back, and the Chenyang Central Guard is basically intact and returns to Liaodong. This is something to celebrate. Why are you still depressed?" Guo Ming asked Zhu Zhi in confusion.

Ning Wang was in a rebellion, and the 30,000 guards cooperated with the Shenyang Central Guard to return. As soon as the news spread, Guangning was shocked and officials of the royal palace were summoned to the palace for discussion. As soon as everyone sat down, they saw Zhu Zhi sitting behind the desk with a gloomy face. Guo Ming was confused and asked.

Tie Xuan said: "Your Highness is worried about the union of King Ning and Yan Ni. The three guards of Duoyan are all over Yan Ni. The rebellion in Peking is like a tiger that has added wings. How can Your Highness celebrate?" Tie Xuan looked at Zhu Zhi.

Zhu Zhi sighed, stood up and looked out the window, muttering, "It was my chess trick, my eyes were only staring at Shanhaiguan. If I lead the troops to rescue Daning decisively, maybe the fourth brother would not be able to do anything."

Yang Rong and Tie Xuan looked at each other. It was the two of them who persuaded Zhu Zhi not to go out easily. At this time, Zhu Zhi said this, and both of them felt a sudden slap in their hearts. But Wang Ning was a man who could not predict it.

Yang Rong said: "The fault is naturally in his subordinates. At that time, his subordinates blocked His Highness's personal expedition, causing today's situation, and even asked the palace to lower his crimes. But even if the three guards of Duoyan returned to Yan Ni, it was just an urgent matter for the ringworm stock, so your highness does not need to worry."

Zhu Zhi heard what Yang Rong meant in and out of words, and that was, they did not have this foresight? Anyone who said that King Ning would be a foul, others would only think you were a fool.

Zhu Zhi knew that although he said that, Tie and Yang would not really worry. At that time, the war in Shanhaiguan was tight, so Zhu Zhi was a little careless.

However, the three guards of Duoyan have always been a strong army that keeps Zhu Zhi saliva. At this time, they cannot be used by themselves, but they have become the fourth brother's army. How can they make him happy?

Zhu Zhi said: "Stop talking about Mianren. The responsibility lies with me in this matter, and I did not persist. Now it is not a matter of accountability. The key is to think about how to deal with the changes that have taken place.

Let’s see, Daning is about 600 miles away from Liao, and the cavalry will arrive in just six days. Qu Qing said that there are about 30,000 soldiers and horses attached to the rebels, and now they are all returned to the fourth brother, even if only 10,000 or 20,000 people are left here, it will be a restraint for Liaodong.

It turned out that Liaodong was behind to restrain Peiping, but now it has formed a situation where the mantis stalks the cicada and the oriole is behind. The strategic advantage of Liaodong has disappeared.

Moreover, if everyone has seen it clearly, the Fourth Brother is insignificant to Daning, but Daning, in turn, threatened Liaodong very deadly. Within six days, the Daning army could enter Liaodong at will from a front of 200 miles.

What do you think about the current situation?”

Following Zhu Zhi's gesture, everyone's eyes moved to the map on the wall. Guo Ming, Yao Shan and the others didn't understand military affairs. They just felt that there was nothing to do with the grassland in the middle.

However, Yang Rong and Tie Xuan were very clear about what Zhu Zhi was worried about. Since they learned about the Daning Incident, they have been planning countermeasures. When Zhu Zhifa asked, Tie Xuan, as the chief of staff of the Liaodong Military General Staff, must come up with countermeasures.

Everyone put their eyes on him.

Tie Xuan thought for a while and said, "Your Highness. My subordinates learned about the situation with Qu Qing Bu Wan last night. Daning claims to have 80,000 carts, but in fact there are only 50,000 troops. Yan Ni broke into the city and fled 20,000, and the remaining only 30,000.

The most combat-capable of the three guards in Duoyan is 15,000 people. My subordinates believe that with the current pressure on the southern line, all of these elite soldiers will be transferred to the south, so Daning will leave at most 15,000 troops, and the remaining soldiers will be protected and have insufficient attack.

Therefore, my subordinates believe that although they have to worry about the Western Front, they can be completely relieved after Yan's main force transfers to the south. As long as the scouts are distributed widely and a strong mobile tourist Yi grassland can ensure the safety of the Western Front.

Yang Rong also said: "Your Highness. Daning must be worried. Although the grassland is good at marching, with the strength of our Liaodong, we cannot threaten Guangning's security without heavy troops.

Yan Ni's strategic focus is always in the south. Even if he wants to threaten His Highness, he will be more worried about the key point of Shanhaiguan. So as long as he maintains enough pressure in Shanhaiguan, the stragglers on the Western Front do not need to worry too much.

Zhu Zhi had to admit that Yang Tie and his two started from the overall strategy. The analysis was very conscientious. A lot of the unhappiness caused by the loss of Duoyan Sanwei was also eliminated.

Zhu Zhi said: "You two are right. In fact, Daning has always been like a huge rock in my heart. Now it really explodes, but it has become much easier. What do you think of the arrangements for the two generals Qu Qing and Bu Wan?"

Tie Xuan said: "Qu Qing is easy to talk about. He was originally a soldier in the Liaodong Army. Although after the Battle of Daning, the Shenyang Central Guard returned with 4,620 troops, and his strength was not lost. He could immediately start fighting after a little rest.

As for Bu Wan, it was difficult to deal with. His troops were very diverse, including 360 direct troops of the Xingdu Department of the Daning City, 1,122 left guards of the Daning City, 416 people in Guiqi's garrison, 268 people in Zheshun's scattered soldiers, and more than 100 other scattered soldiers, with a total force of more than 2,200.

These soldiers and horses are under different garrisons, with varying combat power. Moreover, they are a guest army and are not under the jurisdiction of the Liaodong Metropolitan Commander, so it is difficult for us to arrange it."

Zhu Zhi thought for a while and said, "It's an extraordinary period now, and I can only follow the local customs. Now the Daning Dusi has been swallowed by the fourth brother, where do you ask Bu Wan to hide?

I think we can use the Daning Left Guard as the basis to reorganize the remnants of Daning and make up for them to complete the troops and equipment. Now our troops are in short supply and can only borrow them.

However, two more things must be done. First, for these defeated soldiers, you must do a good job of screening and do not let Yan Ni's spy get in.

Secondly, officers at all levels must be drawn out to enter the teaching team for training. Their locations will be filled by officers from the Liaodong Army, and they will be quickly reorganized in Liaodong style, giving them half a year to train and restore their combat effectiveness. "

Since Zhu Zhi said that, Tie Xuan nodded and agreed.

Everyone knew in their hearts that the acceptance of the guest army originally required the approval of the court, but now Zhu Zhi swallowed the soldiers and horses of Daning in this way without blinking. It seemed that Zhu Zhi did not take the court seriously at all.

Tie Xuan said: "When Shenyang Central Guard returned, Liaodong's troops suddenly became much richer. Now Zhending is probably fighting, should we make some statements?"

Zhu Zhi smiled slightly: "The army of Zhending is gathering, and there are no less than 200,000 troops from all walks of life. Why do we need to join in the fun? If it is not good for Liaodong to send troops to make trouble, people will think we will take credit for it.

And you are not unaware of the strength of the Liaodong Army at present. Only 50% of the soldiers and horses in our hands are a bit like that. What we need to do now is to train our soldiers as soon as possible.

I have passed the matter with Lord Huang to report to the Ming court. The Liaodong Army should not be released lightly now. It is better to wait until Qu Neng and the others come back before considering going south.

Zhu Zhi's last words made the officials present feel calm. Although some people still couldn't figure out what role Zhu Zhi wanted to play in the Jingnan, after following him for so many years, the fool also knew how miserable Zhu Zhi was in the court. Now that the dragon entered the sea and the phoenix traveled to the nine heavens, would Zhu Zhi still work hard for the court sincerely? Yao Shan and Guo Ming are not stupid, so they naturally know how to sit in the mountains and watch the tiger fight. Why are you, King Yan, thinking about Dabao, and our King Liao, unable to think about it.

However, I still have to do enough skills in this aspect, so dealing with Huang Kui is equivalent to buying time for Liaodong.

Tie Xuan added: "I thought the Shenyang Central Guard and Guangning Left Guard were temporarily staying in Guangning for rest and used as a reserve team. As for the 30,000 guards, they can be transferred south to reinforce the Little Mawang. In addition, the strength of the Jinzhou Guard still needs to be hidden and can return to the base.

"Zhu Zhi nodded in agreement with this arrangement.

Everyone had almost finished their discussion when they saw things and were about to leave.

Zhu Zhi picked up a pond report from the case and handed it to Tie Xuan: "Look at it, this is what Wang Ju just sent back. The commander of Guangning defender Ma Li condoned his subordinates, killed prisoners, robbed property, raped women, and violated the three major military rules. Wang Ju beheaded him."

Zhu Zhi said it lightly, but everyone here couldn't help but tremble. Yang Rong was even more surprised. Little Majesty King, Little Majesty King, you are a small assistant commander, not a real person, just a "member", and you dare to kill the commander of the fourth-rank guard. This is the power of only the commander or the King of Liao to take action first and then report.

Yang Rong could see clearly the expression of Zhu Zhi speaking, looking indifferent, and it was not difficult to kill Ma Li. He was from Yang Wen, but the relationship with the court and Yang Wen was not so easy to explain later.

Guo Ming said with a serious expression: "Wang Ju killed Ma Li, not a stalemate. I think this matter is very troublesome. Ma is Yang Wen's person. Even if the court does not pursue it, Yang Wen will not give up."

Yang Rong said: "Your Highness, you will kill me. It is not difficult to resolve this matter. If you add an order to the court, your highness will say that Ma Li violated the Liaodong military rules and almost missed the military opportunity, and the superiors could not pursue the investigation.

As for Yang Wen's side, His Highness will deal with him sooner or later, and he is still afraid that he will turn against him."

Zhu Zhi nodded. In fact, he thought so in his heart. Yang Wen then adjusted the Liaodong garrison and arranged four confidants as the commander of the garrison. Zhu Zhi had been trying to get rid of it, but because he had just returned to Liaodong, he was embarrassed to show his vicious face so quickly.

Now, Wang Ju, a fierce man, took action first and then reported, and abandoned Ma Li. As the boss, Zhu Zhi could not stand up for the little Ma Wang.

Zhu Zhi said: "Yes, I'll make up the order. As for Yang Wen, Ma Li's crime is really serious. Even if he is resentful, what can I do? I'll kill him even if I get angry."

All the ministers knew that there was no hidden tigers in this mountain. It would be a matter of time before Zhu Zhi and Yang Wen turned against each other. But now the Jingnan period has just begun, and it is not the time to turn against each other.

Yao Shan said: "Your Highness calms down. Killing Yang Wen is not within the scope of your highness's authority. Besides this person, you need to think twice." Yang Rong smiled lightly and did not speak.

Zhu Zhi knew he had an idea and asked, "Does Mianren have a solution? Tell me quickly, there are no outsiders here."
Chapter completed!