The news of the North Korean coup changing its lords had not spread yet. The emperor knew that, and did not pass the secret memorial, ordered Xiong Tingbi to change the plan of the Ming army in Liaoxi to move forward.

The first ones were dispatched were Man Gui's naturalized cavalry and the dragon cavalry led by Yang Guozhu, who drove out and killed the Later Jin cavalry more than 20 miles east of Dalinghe City, and carried out intelligence cover.

Subsequently, nearly 10,000 Ming troops advanced along the water and land, and divided into Dalinghe City and Jinzhou, and began to dig moats to build fortifications. A large number of transport ships also followed the army to transport ammunition, grain and other materials from Juehua Island to the two cities.

According to Wu Xue and Xiong Tingbi's estimate, it will take at least more than a month to rebuild the city. If you dig a trenches and build civil fortifications, it will only take seven to ten days at the fastest.

At the same time as the Ming army in western Liaoning, there were also three thousand flintlock guns and nearly a hundred large and large artillery pieces drawn from martial arts, who were on standby in Tianjin, as well as the Gunpowder Weapons Bureau in more than a month.

Among them, the artillery includes 26 six-pound cannons, 20 ten-pound cannons, 36 heavy-weight cannons, and 300-pound old-style franchises equipped with new gun mounts and 600-pound old-style franchises.

After a year, the Weapons and Powder Bureau has developed into a large factory with nearly 10,000 people, and its management system has been basically improved. The output reported by Sun Yuanhua to the emperor was indeed reserved, and it is not surprising that it exceeded the amount.

Moreover, with the completion and development of the coal-steel consortium and the supply of copper materials exchanged by maritime merchants from Japan, the materials for making cannons are relatively sufficient, the proficiency of craftsmen is also increasing, and the output of guns, cannons and ammunition is still growing.

For this major operation, the emperor took out another million yuan in treasury, 300,000 yuan in military expenditure, and 700,000 yuan in logistics supplies, including 500,000 yuan drawn to the Weapons and Powder Bureau.

In the eyes of the emperor, it is not a problem that can be solved with money. As long as the goal can be achieved, one million will only be the initial investment this year.

Money is indeed a good thing, and everything is done smoothly. Craftsmen are enthusiastic, the army has morale, and weapons, ammunition, food and grass are also guaranteed. If we don’t win a battle, will there be any reason for nature?

If you ask Jiannu to give him one million to try, it’s true that he just uses money to buy the heads and count the population of Jiannu. Zhu Youxiao doesn’t have to sell the money.

In the warm and cold weather, the wind is carrying a slight salty and fishy sea water, the ship is undulating and moving forward, and the broken waves bloom on the side of the ship.

Zhang Jun could stand at the bow of the boat and was looking up. Although he could not be like a nail under his feet like an old man, he was no longer the cowardly person he had on the sea boat before.

Although they are children of nobles, Zhu Youxiao is somewhat prejudiced and may be praised for his participation in martial arts. Moreover, these guys are at least not illiterate. The artillery department urgently needs such students, so most of them were stuffed in.

On the battlefield, compared with cavalry and infantry, the danger of artillery seems to be much smaller, and the resistance and fear of the nobles' children are not that strong.

Zhao Huizu came out of the cabin, and didn't know what he was chewing in his mouth. He shook to Zhang Junneng and joked, "What are you doing? Drinking the wind?"

Zhang Junneng glanced sideways and said, "Drinking the wind makes you fat? You have a tendency to grow fat again recently, and you still eat it, really."

Zhao Huizu shrugged and said disrespectfully: "With a natural physique, one's heart will become fat if one has a wide heart. Anyway, we are commanding the cannons behind us, so we don't have to fight."

"It's not like last year. I was so scared that I couldn't sleep well and I lost weight all of a sudden." Zhang Junneng smiled and said, "Look at me, is there a big change? I'm catching a boat on the sea, like walking on the flat ground."

Zhao Huizu rolled his eyes and was speechless at this guy who felt uncomfortable if he didn't blow. He turned his eyes and looked at the vast ocean.

Huh? Zhang Junneng suddenly pointed at the place with blurry outlines in the distance, making a surprised voice, "It seems that we have been there?"

Zhao Huizu blinked his eyes, turned his head and gave Zhang Junneng a blank look, making fun of him: "Nenneng, you are the boss of the boat, can you turn to a place that is 108,000 miles?"

"Don't call me a nickname." Zhang Junneng was afraid of this. He wanted to make a joke and tease bad friends, but he was suddenly disgusted by the word "Nengneng".

Zhao Huizu laughed. This weakness is so good that he can catch this guy for the rest of his life.

However, when "Nengneng" mentioned this, a vague figure flashed through Fatty Zhao's mind, but the refreshing laughter was still clear in his ears.

Not a person all the way! Although Fatty Zhao felt sorry, he knew that it was impossible.

A rural girl, even if she stubbornly insists that her parents marry her, would definitely not be a good result. For her own good, let’s forget it!

The blurry outline gradually became clearer and bigger. Where is the island? It is a large area of ​​land.

This also means that the fleet has reached its destination and the personnel and supplies will soon land on the shore.

"It should be not far from Jinzhou or Dalinghe City." Zhao Huizu's expression became solemn, "Martial Arts Map still remembers that the nearest coastal landing point to Jinzhou should be Bijia Mountain; if you go up the Dalinghe River, you can go straight to Dalinghe City."

There was no Jinzhou Port at that time, but there were still many places to land in Jinzhou Bay. For example, Bijiashan Island and Niangniang Palace, less than thirty miles from Jinzhou.

In Xiong Tingbi's promotion plan, Bijia Mountain will be used as a place to store grain.

Zhu Youxiao hesitated about this, but then he thought that the Ming army at this time was very different from the Ming army in history, and he was a little worried.

Despite this, he still reminded Xiong Tingbi in a secret memorial to pay attention to protecting the food and grass in Bijia Mountain and beware of Jiannu's attack while the tide falls.

There is no foolproof combat plan. As long as you think as thoroughly and prepare as much as possible, the balance of victory or defeat is still biased towards the Ming army.

This is not Zhu Youxiao's blind confidence, but the confidence brought to him by the Ming army's record over the past year, as well as his huge investment and strict training.

Therefore, Zhu Youxiao was not afraid of defeating a war. As long as he was defeated, he could be defeated with death and injury, which was also an unbearable "victory" for Jiannu.

The ship slowly approached the shore and finally got anchored. The boat slowly approached and began to load and unload supplies and carry personnel.

Zhao Huizu and others landed on a small boat, and immediately a military policeman stepped forward to guide them, looking at them in awe.

Officers from martial arts have slightly different military uniforms, and more eye-catching are the badges they wear and the imperial short sword at their waists.

The officers in the Cavalry Department were given the imperial sabre, while the officers in the Infantry Department were given the imperial sabre, demonstrating the pride of their "son of the emperor".

"So busy!" Zhang Junneng looked around, all of whom were transporting chariots and horses towed cannon trucks. The busyness was filled with tension and the pre-war atmosphere.

Zhao Huizu nodded and said nothing. The atmosphere infected him and was no longer as relaxed as he was on the boat.

But it was completely different from when he was in the battle at the beginning of last year. He has changed from a playboy who is just a mess to an officer who commands artillery. How can we reason about this?

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The Ming army's advance in western Liaoning could not prevent Jiannu from obtaining information even if there were cavalry covering the battlefield to spy. However, the information was inaccurate and detailed, so he could only make judgments with guesses.

But the Later Jin side was preparing to fight, not preparing to attack. The basis was a fake newspaper with fake news.

The help of Liao Town, Dongjiang, Deng Town and Jin Town has completed the siege and blockade of the Later Jin Dynasty.

Although it lost the area of ​​​​Luo, in addition to its lack of materials, the Later Jin Dynasty could still support it and on the surface it still occupies a large area of ​​land in Liaodong.

The situation is unfavorable, but to be said to be bad, the senior leaders of the Later Jin Dynasty still had differences and debates.

However, since Huang Taiji tried to attack in southern Liaoning and quickly retreated, most Later Jin generals were afraid of the city or position that the Ming army was defending.

It is not wise to attack the long with a short attack, but also to lose troops and generals, consume materials, and even more frustrating morale. It is not surprising that the Later Jin generals came to such a conclusion after continuous attacks and setbacks.

Zhaisanggu and Degele are senior figures who died in battle, and there are more middle and low-level officers who died in despair. Not to mention the four major belles, even the Khan returned in a defeated state under Ningyuan City. Isn’t it still explained the problem?

Therefore, when we learned that the Ming army in western Liaoning seemed to be moving to Dalinghe City, most generals of the Later Jin Dynasty advocated watching the changes.

Only Huang Taiji advocated taking advantage of the Ming army's rapid attack before the city was built, so as to achieve a long-lost victory and boost morale.

"Four Beile, if you lead troops to attack southern Liaoning, the Ming army seems to have no strong city to rely on, right?" Da Beile Daishan took the lead in another military discussion, "Why did he retreat quickly in one go?"

Before Huang Taiji could defend himself, Dai Shan immediately said: "Besides, the newspaper stated that the court mobilized elite troops from the nine sides to join Liaoning to participate in the war, and at least tens of thousands of troops? At this time, he took the initiative to attack, didn't he deliberately hit the wall?"

Huang Taiji frowned and said, "The Ming army in southern Liaoning did not have strong cities or red and barbarian cannons, but the construction of its defense facilities was not completed in a short time. In several months, it was quite complete and solid, and its military strength was at least comparable to our army. In this case, fierce attacks increased casualties."

After pausing, he turned to Amin and said, "Er Beile, you were also present at the time. Is what I said the truth?"

Amin blinked his eyes and scratched his head, as if it was proof, but also as if he was dissatisfied with "um".

Huang Taiji said it was true. If he had to attack without regard to casualties, he would not even want to. But he did not agree to take the initiative, and helping Huang Taiji was really against his own intention.

"Besides, mobilizing the elite troops of the nine sides into Liao." Huang Taiji just thought Amin agreed and continued: "Can you finish reading the dates in the newspaper so quickly? If you don't attack before the enemy gathers, do you have to wait until the army arrives and get lost in parry?"

Dai Shan smiled and said, "I can't stand it? I can't see it! The Battle of Sarhu was also a major gathering of the Ming army. As a result, it happened to take advantage of its in-depth or split-leading attacks and defeat them one by one."

Amin nodded vigorously, expressing his full agreement, and said, "The field battle is the head of our army. If the enemy takes the initiative to attack, he will definitely abandon the strong city and fortifications. This is a good opportunity to break the enemy. Moreover, although there are many Ming troops, people's hearts are mixed. All Ming troops can unite and take care of each other, but I don't think so."

Jiergalang and Huang Taiji had a good personal relationship, but his brother had already spoken, so he could only sigh in secret, because it was difficult to come forward to help Huang Taiji.

Similarly, Yuetuo and Sahalian are Daishan's sons, how can they stand opposite their father in public?

Nurhaci listened expressionlessly, as was the case with the previous military proposal, and he had not yet shown his specific tendency. Because of this, several Baylors were still insisting on their own opinions and refused to give in to each other.

If Mangourtai was here, he would have supported Lao Ba with his character and courage?

When the old slave thought of this, he felt unspeakable pain in his heart. His most brave son was abandoned and could no longer charge forward with great might.

The debate below continues, Huang Taiji is trying hard to talk about the pros and cons, but is obviously in a disadvantageous situation.

"If the Ming army is allowed to advance, Dalinghe City is built and the red barbarian cannon is installed, it will be another hard-to-capture fortress." Huang Taiji expressed his worries and said, "Then the Ming army will occupy the Youtun Guard again and advance to Guangning. In this way, we will be attacked from three sides and fall into a full passive attitude."

Dai Shan shook his head and said, "The eighth brother said this is a bad thing. When the Ming army abandoned Guangning, Dalinghe, Jinzhou and other places, and when they were hiding in Ningyuan, why did our army not take it in and occupy it, and why did not destroy the city and block it?"

Scanning the generals present, Dai Shan said in a deep voice: "If the Ming army stretched the front line, it would not only be difficult to transport materials, food and grass, but also help our army to intersperse attacks and mobilize the enemy so that it could be annihilated in field battles. As long as the troops no longer suffer too much losses, our army will have the ability to wait for an opportunity to counterattack."

Amin immediately nodded vigorously and expressed his agreement, "Big Baylor is right! This should be called luring the enemy deeper. What a good strategy, it's great."

Dai Shan nodded with a smile to Amin, expressed his gratitude for such support, and continued: "If the Ming army extends the front line, each city must defend, how much food, grass and materials are needed? Our army will not attack, and only surround but not attack. Can't we lure the Ming army out of its city to help? If the Ming army dares not come out to help, how long can it last when the besieged city?"

Ya? As soon as Daishan said this, it immediately caused frequent heads from all generals. Yes, besieging the city and fighting aid is our specialty!

If the Ming army retreated in Ningyuan, they would not be able to fight the reinforcements even if they wanted to fight. If they could advance forward and enter the plains, wouldn’t it be the world of cavalry?

So what if we advance to Guangning, it has returned to the war situation last year. At that time, it seemed that we still had the initiative and had the upper hand?

Huang Taiji smiled bitterly and said, "One time and another time, don't forget that the current leader of the Ming army is Xiong Manzi, not the incompetent Wang Huazhen."

"Last year, Mao Wenlong was still a stray dog; now he is full of wings." Huang Taiji also glanced at everyone, hoping to change everyone with his earnest persuasion. "Last year, Jinzhou was still under our rule; now, there are enemies who can fight omnipotently."

What were the last year and now? The generals frowned again, and some lowered their eyes, not in contact with Huang Taiji's eyes.

Obviously, Huang Taiji's evaluation of the Dongjiang headquarters and the Ming army did not fit the psychology of the generals, and it was a bit exaggerated and alarmist.
Chapter completed!