No matter how much Fengyang is, it is the capital of the Ming Dynasty, and its importance is no less than that of Nanjing.

As long as Zheng Chenggong takes Fengyang this time, his status in the mind of the emperor will definitely increase, at least surpassing the Thirteen Kuidong families. Even Li Dingguo may be able to compete with him.

Of course, Zhang Huangyan could only make suggestions on how the emperor made a decision, which he could not interfere with.

It can be said that whether it is Zheng Chenggong or Li Dingguo, he will basically win with the leadership of the army as a vanguard.

It depends on who the emperor wants to reward this great contribution.

Zhu Youlang did not give an answer immediately.

It’s not that he thinks that Zheng Chenggong is not suitable, but that Zhang Huangyan’s plan has some problems.

First of all, it is true that there are not many Qing troops in Fengyang, but the total number of Qing troops in Huai'an, Yangzhou and other places is also a small 100,000.

If the Ming army sent the main force to attack Fengyang, the Qing army in these places would definitely have actions.

Then there is Shi Lang.

This person has been eyeing Nanjing and just attacked Zhenjiang not long ago. Although he was defeated by Zheng Chenggong, it cannot be considered a serious injury to his vitality, and it is still unknown that he has made a comeback.

As far as the navy level is concerned, there is no stronger force in the Ming army than Zheng Chenggong.

If Zheng Chenggong attacked Fengyang as a pioneer, it would be a waste of water resources and resources, and if Shi Lang really killed a retaliation, who would rely on Zhu Youlang to resist?

Li Dingguo or Kuidong honors?

No matter which one it seems to be, it is not that suitable.

Zhu Youlang still has to be on guard against Shi Lang's hand. Zheng Chenggong is undoubtedly the best choice.

To prevent Huai'an, Yangzhou, and the Qing army in Zhejiang, Zhu Youlang felt that Nanjing had to leave at least 50,000 people to not be too passive.

Therefore, the army attacking Fengyang has a maximum of 50,000 or 60,000 people.

"I think King Zhong should stay and guard Nanjing and Zhenjiang. You can attack Fengyang by Duke Lin and others."

Zhu Youlang did not choose Zheng Chenggong or Li Dingguo because he was afraid that Zhang Huangyan would think too much.

After all, Li Dingguo and Zheng Chenggong are the only two kings of the opposite sex in the Ming Dynasty, and their status is much higher than that of other nobles.

No matter who Zhu Youlang chooses, he will think more about the other party.

This cannot be solved by Zhu Youlang's marriage to Li Haiyue and Zheng Jing.

The world is not yet determined, and Zhu Youlang does not want Li Dingguo and Zheng Chenggong to devote all their energy to your thoughts.

This is irresponsible to oneself and to the Ming Dynasty.

This can be effectively avoided by choosing the Thirteen Kuidong families. And there is another advantage, which can make the Thirteen Kuidong families more grateful to him and follow him to death.

After all, this is equivalent to the emperor rewarding them with great merit, restoring Zhongdu and purifying the ancestors of the Ming Dynasty. The old grievances of the past can be eliminated, right?

Sure enough, after hearing Zhu Youlang's orders, the little tiger Li Laiheng clasped his fists excitedly and said, "I am willing to die for Your Majesty! I will do whatever I can to go up the sword and go down the sea of ​​fire!"

Zhu Youlang smiled and said, "I don't need Duke Lin to go up the mountain of swords and seas of fire. I am waiting for good news for Duke Lin."

There is probably no problem in taking Fengyang, and there are no Eight Banners soldiers in the entire south.

With the strength of Kuidong's honors, there should be no problem in dealing with similar numbers of Green Camp soldiers.

As for Li Dingguo and Zheng Chenggong, Zhu Youlang have other uses. In short, we must balance the forces of all parties as much as possible so that everyone will feel that they are valued and are willing to die for Zhu Youlang.

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