Chapter 51: The Battle of the Southwest (2)
Mu Sheng is very square now.
Although his ability is much worse than that of his father and brother, he grew up in the army, and his ancestors' military books are also familiar with his chest, but fighting like this today is really the first time in his life.
The order for ten mountain battalions to enter the depths of Luchuan was given by Xu Huizu, Mu Sheng was also excited for a while, after more than a year of rest, the regular army in Yunnan was recruited and replenished to a small 80,000, and the morale also recovered, Mu Sheng ordered good soldiers and horses, and waited for Xu Huizu's order to send troops, but learned that the latter went back to his house to drink.
"Grandpa, aren't we going to send troops?"
Xu Huizu smiled and asked rhetorically, "Send troops?" Where to? ”
Mu Sheng was suffocated to death by Xu Huizu's words, "Go deep into Luchuan to chase down the rebels of Dao Ganmeng, and then kill into Annan and capture Hu Jili." ”
Xu Huizu smiled, "Xiping Hou is not in a hurry, it's not time yet." ”
Mu Sheng was a little impatient, grabbed the military newspaper and walked to Xu Huizu's case, "20,000 mountain troops have been sprinkled in, they have no logistics, no baggage, if they want to live, they can only go to the depths of Annan. ”
After all, after staying for more than a year, Mu Sheng followed the so-called teaching group from Nanjing, and also practiced the training of the new army for a period of time, and during this time, Mu Sheng had feelings for this army.
"That's their mission."
Xu Huizu sighed slowly, took out a military order from his bosom and handed it to Mu Sheng, "Your Majesty's holy message, Yan Wangdi, chief of the General Staff, attached the military order, has already made a decision on the war in the southwest, and must win the greatest victory with the least casualties!." ”
As soon as he heard that it was the emperor's edict, and there was an edict from Zhu Di, the most war-like commander in the Ming Dynasty today, Mu Sheng's expression suddenly became serious, and he took it with both hands and looked at it carefully, and after a long time, he patted his thigh, "My emperor Shengming!" ”
"Although the mountain army is elite and full of combat power, after all, the number is limited, it can defeat the enemy, it is difficult to destroy the country, and if you want to annihilate the army of Dao Ganmeng and Hu Jili in one fell swoop, you still have to rely on the upright division of the army after all."
Xu Huizu said leisurely, "Although the king of Yan is far away in Nanjing, the deployment of the war situation is to the point, you and I are stationed in the Red River Plain of Annam, there are more than 1,300 miles, most of them are dangerous mountains and dense forests, once the army enters, the enemy will be like a maggot on the tarsal bone day and night, within two months, you and I both go to the footsteps of the Duke of Yunnan."
In this case, we will use the mountain army to go deep behind the enemy and wreak havoc, our army will not move, and when the enemy's main force returns to China to encircle and suppress, you and I will lead the army south, all the way to the south, as long as we cross this dangerous road into the Red River Plain, the terrain is wide, fight head-on, and even if the enemy is five times our army, you can also decide in a battle! ”
Mu Sheng lost his temper, this battle to destroy the southwest of the country, such a big battle, only the emperor has the right to command, and it turns out that the military orders of the emperor and the king of Yan are indeed a stroke of genius.
Divert the tiger from the mountain, attack the enemy and save it, so that he will be tired of running for his life and immediately fight the country.
As long as the combined defense line of Daoganmeng and Annam on the Luchuan front line retreats, the dangerous road of more than 1,000 miles will no longer be difficult to climb to the sky.
Mu Sheng has been in the mountain army, he has confidence in the mountain army, and the Annan army on the front line is already the most elite army they can come up with, the country is a group of old and weak soldiers, even if there are 200,000 giants, but expect such a group of peasant soldiers with broken knives and guns to want to exterminate the mountain army? It's not realistic at all!
The mountain army is a team of 100 people, it doesn't gather at all, it doesn't give you the opportunity to fight head-on, it is elusive, burning and looting all the way, the supply line of the Annan army can't withstand it, once it is dragged by the mountain army, how did they deal with Mu Chun at the beginning, the mountain army will be more familiar with them!
Thinking of this, Mu Sheng trembled, he is now eagerly looking forward to the retreat of the enemy's coalition defense line, so that he can lead the army directly to the Red River, and then destroy the country in a war, although the greatest credit is the emperor and the king of Yan, as the leading general, he always has the qualification to drink soup, not only washed away the shame of Mu Chun's death, but also justified his name.
If the emperor is more generous, maybe he can take this opportunity and receive a piece of honor? The first-class is not daring to think, but the second-class Wu Yi is always okay.
Those who receive the medal celebrate with the country and are congratulated by all officials and people, and no military general can resist this honor.
Seeing the excited light in Mu Sheng's eyes, Xu Huizu got up and grabbed the latter, "Don't worry, wait with peace of mind, and drink with the public."
The more we relax and lazi, the lower the vigilance of the group of barbarians on the other side will be, and when they start to retreat, those old accounts will always be taken back with interest. ”
"Yes, yes, yes." Mu Sheng grinned, "Your Majesty is so holy is the blessing of the country, for the Ming Dynasty, for the Ming Army, you should drink." ”
When Xu Huizu was drinking, there were countless confusions in his heart.
Nanjing, what happened in the past year or so, how did his brother-in-law become the chief of general staff set up by the emperor?
Nanking.
The two who made Xu Huizu puzzle in his heart were busy playing against each other at this time, except for the two of them, only Shuangxi was waiting alone.
The latter just returned to the palace a few days ago, this trip back to his hometown, the original quiet and humble temperament is a little sharper, once people see blood, there are always some changes.
"The fourth uncle's chess skills are exquisite, and I am not an opponent."
Seeing that he was about to lose, Zhu Yunwen played Lai and directly abandoned his son and didn't play, which made Zhu Di laugh, "The situation of this game is unknown, Your Majesty still has a lot to do, since this is the case, let's count it as a draw." ”
Shuangxi served two cups of tea, "Your Majesty's chess skills have progressed rapidly these days, everyone is watching it, this game of slaves and maids is watching, and Your Majesty has a better chance." ”
Zhu Yunwen was amazed by the ability of these people to open their eyes and talk nonsense, so he smiled and scolded and took the tea bowl, "This stinky chess basket of mine is what makes you arrogant." ”
"The military order from the southwest has been sent."
Zhu Yunwen suddenly changed the topic, "Fourth Uncle thinks that I have a great chance in this battle." ”
"As long as the mountain army can hold back the enemy for a month, so that my Yunnan army can smoothly advance into the Red River Plain, the chance of victory is more than seventy percent."
As soon as he heard Zhu Yunwen talking about business, Zhu Di's expression and tone became serious, "The minister is only afraid, only afraid." ”
Zhu Di's words didn't need to be said, Zhu Yunwen understood, he was afraid that the mountain army would not be able to hold it.
Once the elite of the coalition front line retreats to encircle and suppress, in the encirclement of hundreds of thousands of troops, there will be less and less room for the mountain army to survive and move.
Daming is now taking the space of the mountain army for the time for the main force to march.
20,000 mountain troops, after this battle, I'm afraid the entire formation will be scattered!