161, Zhu Ciyang besieged Wei and rescued Zhao, Emperor Chongzhen was in a turbulent mood
After Zhu Cilang finished speaking, the entire imperial study room was silent for a moment.
Everyone looked shocked, obviously not following Zhu Cilang's thoughts.
Chongzhen said in a lost voice: "Chenyang? Can this... be done?"
As the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, of course it is impossible to recognize the title "Shengjing" from the Qing Dynasty.
Zhu Cilang smiled and said, "It is of course difficult to hit Chenyang, but we don't need to hit Chenyang."
Among the people present, the British Duke reacted first and clapped his hands and said, "Absorbing Wei and saving Zhao, isn't this just surround Wei and saving Zhao?"
Zhu Cixuan snapped his fingers and smiled and said, "That's exactly what it is."
Surrounding Wei to save Zhao, a story familiar to Chinese people, is naturally known to everyone here.
Chongzhen was excited and smiled and said, "So that's it. Then Dorgon beat my Shanxi, but I won't save Shanxi, so I will hit his Chenyang. Let's see what he can do!"
The British Duke also said: "Your Highness is indeed resourceful, I am ashamed of myself."
At this moment, Fan Jingwen raised a question: "Your Highness's plan is indeed a clever plan. But the old minister was also worried, what if Dorgon suddenly led his army to take the capital after he knew that Your Highness was going to attack Chenyang?"
Zhu Cilang was able to surround Wei and save Zhao, and of course Dorgon could do it too.
This problem was obviously long ago in Zhu Cixuan's expectations. He smiled and said, "The solution to this matter is also very simple. Just leave enough troops to defend."
Fan Jingwen was stunned for a moment: "Are there enough troops, how many are that?"
Zhu Ciyang glanced at the British Duke and smiled and said, "Duke of England, you hand over all the 50,000 people under your command to this palace, plus all the cavalry and cannons. As for the other troops, you will lead them all, responsible for guarding all the exits of the Taihang Mountains, so that Dorgon would not have any opportunity to take advantage of!"
Based on this strategy, the Ming army wanted to divide the troops into two groups, attack and defend one by one.
After all, Zhu Cilang cannot be a clone, so he can only choose one of them.
Zhu Cixuan chose to attack.
How could young people guard it? Of course, they have to fight to Jiannu’s hometown and give them some good looks!
After hearing Zhu Cilang's words, the British Duke was also stunned.
The British Duke couldn't help but say, "Your Highness, do you just bring these troops?"
50,000 is not much for the current Ming Dynasty.
Don’t forget that prisoners are also the source of troops!
Today, the Ming Dynasty has a full plan and has more than 160,000 combat power, and about 50,000 prisoners are being reorganized.
By next spring, with sufficient resources, the Ming Dynasty will have an army of more than 200,000.
Zhu Cilang only costs 50,000 yuan, and he is directly attacking the hometown of Jiannu, Chenyang. This is obviously too little!
Chongzhen also came to his senses and said, "Yan'er, this matter is quite serious. You can't show off."
Zhu Cilang laughed and said seriously: "Father, when did you see your son-in-law showing off? You have always been planning, so don't worry."
Chongzhen wanted to say something, but suddenly he was a little speechless again.
It seems that this is true.
Every time Zhu Cixuan did something that made people's heartbeat, it was scary at that time. But if you re-examine it later, you will find that Zhu Cixuan's operations were actually just right.
From this point of view, it seems that this war is not impossible for Zhu Cixuan to do this.
Chongzhen took a deep breath and looked at Zhu Cixuan: "Fifty thousand, really can it be?"
Zhu Cilang nodded seriously: "Fifty thousand, absolutely no problem!"
Chongzhen waved his hand: "Then it's 50,000!"
The other ministers were stunned when they heard this. It was not until this time that Fan Jingwen couldn't help but say, "Your Highness, this time is different from the past. Why don't you... consider it again?"
In the previous wars, although Zhu Cixuan had a disadvantage in military strength, he fought on the land of the Ming Dynasty.
After leaving Shanhaiguan this time, they were all controlled by the Qing Dynasty.
This kind of battle in the enemy-occupied area is extremely difficult. Can Zhu Ciyang do it?
Several other ministers also came to their senses and spoke out for persuasion.
The British Duke also said: "Your Highness, otherwise you would still let the old minister attack. Your Highness and Xiangcheng Bo just guard the capital."
If you guard the capital and fight in the Ming Dynasty, the risk will definitely be much smaller.
After hearing this, Zhu Cixuan also smiled: "Do you guys doubt my ability?"
The ministers were speechless for a moment.
After so many battles, if anyone still doubts Zhu Cilang's ability, this person will definitely be considered a fool by everyone.
Zhu Cilang was so proud that he said in a deep voice: "Is that Jiannu's territory? No, it is the land lost by the Ming Dynasty! This time, this is to let these lands return to the hands of the Ming Dynasty, so why are you afraid of?"
The imperial study room was silent for a moment.
The passion revealed by Zhu Cixuan's words really shocked everyone.
Chongzhen was in a state of excitement, slapped the table and shouted, "My son's words are deeply loved by my heart!"
The British Duke also looked respectful and said, "Your Highness's words are deafening, which really makes the old minister admire him!"
At this point, no one can question it anymore.
After the meeting, Fan Jingwen and Li Banghua left the palace side by side with a little worried on their faces.
Fan Jingwen said: "Your Highness’s plan is easy to use, but it is just too risky."
Li Banghua said: "Mr. Fan think about it carefully, which plan did Your Highness not take risks?"
Fan Jingwen said helplessly: "Your Highness the Crown Prince will also inherit the throne in the future. If you take such risks after becoming emperor, it will be... good and bad luck will be unpredictable."
Li Banghua smiled and said, "Mr. Fan is too worried. To be honest, with the current strength of the Ming Dynasty, if His Royal Highness had not taken risks repeatedly, how could he win again and again? Now that Your Majesty has made up his plan, you and I, as ministers, can only cooperate with the prince's combat preparations to the greatest extent."
Fan Jingwen nodded and suddenly smiled, "Fortunately, our prince is a famous general in Changsheng, otherwise he would have a headache. Alas, when will the Ming Dynasty fight an advantageous war?"
Zhu Cixuan didn't know what the two important officials in the cabinet thoughts, so he returned to his Duan Ben Palace excitedly and called Fang Gongqian.
"Lao Fang, this time there is a very important task to you."
Fang Gongqian was excited when he heard this and hurriedly said, "Your Highness can speak, I will definitely finish it."
Zhu Cixuan said: "Do you dare to go to Shenyang?"
Fang Gongqian was stunned for a moment, then patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, your highness, I will set off now! But what do you want your highness to do in Shenyang?"
Zhu Cilang's eyes flashed with light and he smiled and said, "If you can succeed this time, the effect will be as good as thousands of troops!"
It took some time to dispatch troops and generals until five days later, Zhu Cilang finally obtained all the troops he wanted.
Looking up at the sky, it was already autumn.
Zhu Cixuan smacked his lips and said to Li Guozhen beside him: "Brother Xiangcheng, how are you feeling now?"
Li Guozhen hesitated for a moment and said, "To be honest, I am still very excited. The Ming Dynasty has not launched a counterattack against Jiannu for many years."
Since Huang Taiji became the ruler of the Qing Dynasty, the initiative on the battlefield of the Ming and Qing Dynasties fell into the hands of the Qing Dynasty. Over the years, the Ming Dynasty has basically been passive in defense and rarely takes the initiative.
Zhu Cilang laughed and said, "In the future, you will see the Ming Dynasty take back this damn initiative."
While speaking, Chongzhen came over.
Today, Chongzhen looked calm on his face, but he still clearly revealed a hint of anxiety when he spoke: "Yan'er, you really have no problem?"
When things came to an end, Chongzhen was indeed a little worried about Zhu Cilang's safety.
Zhu Cilang smiled and said, "Don't worry, Father, my son will definitely return with countless Jiannu's heads."
Chongzhen looked at Zhu Cilang for a while and breathed a sigh of relief: "That would be better."
Zhu Cixuan set out in a mighty manner with 50,000 troops.
Not far from the capital, Zhu Cilang made a surprising move.
Zhu Cixuan said to Li Guozhen: "Brother Xiangcheng, you will advance slowly behind with the army. I will take the five thousand cavalry away first."
Li Guozhen was stunned.
After a few seconds, Li Guozhen said, "Where is Your Highness going?"
Zhu Cilang smiled and said, "Of course we are going to fight Jiannu!"
Li Guozhen opened his mouth wide and watched Zhu Cilang leave. He quickly grabbed it: "Your Highness, you must not."
At this moment, Li Guozhen wanted to cry a little.
Originally, 50,000 troops were already a relatively small force, and it was already very difficult and risky to attack Jiannu.
Now, Zhu Ciyang actually wants to divide his troops?
Moreover, with only five thousand cavalry?
Zhu Cixuan shook Li Guozhen's hand away and said seriously: "Xiangcheng Bo, have you never heard a saying that "Soldiers are the most powerful and fast"? Now our army is not only mainly infantry, but also has to carry things like red cannons that are inconvenient to transport. If the army slowly comes out of seclusion, the daylily will be cold!"
Li Guozhen said in a trembling voice: "But, if you just divide the troops like this, how can you guarantee your highness's safety?"
Zhu Cixuan smiled and said, "Safe? Don't worry, this time, there are 5,000 cavalry around me, why is it not safe?"
Looking at Li Guozhen's shocked look, Zhu Cilang was still patient and explained slowly.
"Xiangcheng Bo, you also know that Jiannu has been stronger than the Ming Dynasty in the past few years when fighting with Jiannu. So when we fight with Jiannu, we can't do anything serious and want to win by surprise. Do you understand? This time you are responsible for leading the army behind you to make a big fuss. As a surprise soldier, I caught them off guard. This will achieve the greatest effect! Well, that's it, goodbye!"
Zhu Cixuan took the military talisman from Li Guozhen's hand and left.
Li Guozhen: "..."
Chapter completed!