"My lord, there is something about my subordinates, I really can't figure it out, I came here today to ask for advice, otherwise I won't be able to sleep well!" Zheng Ruozeng had red circles under his eyes and said earnestly to Wang Yue.

Wang Yue bowed, "Mr. has handled so many government affairs for me, it's really hard, we are a family, just say anything." ”

Zheng Ruozeng sighed slightly, he and Zhang Jing are both Wang Yue's staff, Zhang Jing focuses on military affairs, and he focuses on the rear...... It was precisely because of the division of labor that Zheng Ruozeng realized how much money Wang Yue had invested in this battle!

The 300,000 taels mentioned above is actually not enough at all, at most there is only the money for materials, you must know that the freight along the way is even more expensive than the materials themselves.

"My lord, according to the estimation of his subordinates, even if he defeats the Tartars, the cost will be more than one million taels. It is almost equivalent to the entire military expenditure of the nine sides. My lord, I really can't figure out why I fought this battle for a breath or to boost the morale of the army."

Wang Yue chuckled, "Mr. Zheng, what you said is right, I really hope that the imperial court can change its attitude and adopt an offensive posture on the issue of dealing with the northern captives. But just this battle, I don't lose. ”

Zheng Ruozeng frowned, leaned forward, "My lord, I can't hide it, I have read a lot of military books by asking myself, I, I really can't see it!" ”

Wang Yue laughed, "This thing is not written in the military book, but it came out on both legs." As he spoke, Wang Yue turned around and grabbed a stone from the side of the pen wash and handed it to Zheng Ruozeng.

"W-what is this?"

Wang Yue chuckled and spit out three words: "Iron ore!" ”

"What"

Wang Yue said with a smile: "It's an ore that can be used to make iron...... Do you understand, sir?"

"Understood, understood! Adults, how much is it?"

"The list is endless!" Wang Yue said lightly, Jizhen is the Qian'an of later generations, near Luan County, is one of the four major mining areas in the country, for the Ming Dynasty, this reserve is completely astronomical.

Zheng Ruozeng slapped his thigh hard, "My lord, I understand, you want to mine the iron ore here."

Wang Yue nodded, "There is indeed such a plan, but the mine must be safe, otherwise our mine will be targeted by the Tartars, wouldn't it be an enemy!" ”

Wang Yue continued: "I have made every effort to build Dushan Fort, and I am also going to build a few more forts to build a deep defense line to isolate the Tartars from the outside, so that we can rest assured that we can make money by mining mines." ”

Although it seems a bit vulgar to seek wealth wholeheartedly, only with enough interests can the great Ming Dynasty be driven to change a little bit......

After solving the doubts in his heart, Zheng Ruozeng was full of energy.

He is a person who likes military affairs, and he asks himself, he has really read many military books throughout the ages, even in the face of Yang Minggong, he can talk eloquently.

Only Wang Yue's proposition made him refreshed, and he actually fought for the development of iron ore, which was really fresh!

But fresh is fresh, but if you think about it, there is some truth to it.

Just like Wang Yue, a lot of silver is thrown out, if there is no income, why should he bother to fight, if he loses all his family funds in the first battle, how can he continue to use troops in the future

Zheng Ruozeng was greatly inspired to work harder.

They are now constantly mobilizing food and supplies along the Great Wall, and at the same time secretly issuing orders, registering the people, and being ready to mobilize at any time...... As a result of the implementation of the land grant order for all military families.

Now all military households, in addition to the men in the army, the remaining military surplus strong men in the family have also moved.

They formed archery clubs one by one, and used the time after the autumn harvest to practice martial arts.

These people can be quickly requisitioned as long as they are needed.

According to Zheng Ruozeng's estimate, nearly 50,000 troops have been assembled in the entire Jizhen, and there are also strong men who are about the same number as the army, and in this Shuntian range, nearly 30,000 mules and horses have been gathered, and they have also been sent to Jizhen in batches.

At the port of Tianjin, a large amount of grain was ready, and the gunpowder factory in Beijing was rushing to work day and night...... From top to bottom, they are busy and go all out.

And outside of this busyness, there is a favorite minister of the Son of Heaven who is greedy for merit and recklessly reports successes, a foolish Son of Heaven who shields his own people, a useless cabinet that does not distinguish between right and wrong, and an almost useless military department...... I have to say, it's really a tragic contrast.

When the time came to the ninth month of the lunar calendar, Wang Yue came back from the inspection of Dushan Fort again, and before he could sit down and rest, he felt a chill, and the north wind was howling.

A blizzard, fast and fast.

In just one night, inside and outside the Great Wall, there was a white snow. The air washed by snow is so sweet and luxurious!

But Wang Yue's heart was not happy at all, this snow still came a little too early, and the bait he prepared had not yet been finalized.

"Your Excellency...... There was an urgent report from Dushan Fort, saying that a Tartar was coming! ”

Wang Yue hurriedly took the urgent report from Zhang Jing's hand, and after unfolding it, Wang Yue frowned.

"Quick, mobilize two thousand men and horses, and follow me to Xifengkou."

Wang Yue spent so much effort, obviously to achieve greater results, if a tempting bait was swallowed by a trash fish, wouldn't it be equivalent to a good cabbage being arched by a pig.

Can Wang Yue not be angry?

He didn't get a secret report about the 60,000 households of the main Tatar force, and it is very likely that what appeared outside Dushan Fort at this moment was just an insignificant force.

Don't mess with your deployment!

Wang Yue prayed desperately, and he and Zhang Jing hurried to Xifengkou...... And at this moment, Dushan Fort has already begun to fight!

Tang Shunzhi looked at Li Chun with admiration.

To be honest, although he is not jealous, he can't help but wonder if he can really do it if the adults chose this young man from the mountains as the main general

But just when Tang Shunzhi was puzzled, Li Chun issued an order.

"When it snows, beware of night attacks by Tartars."

It was such an order that allowed Dushan Fort to escape the catastrophe.

Through the moonlight reflected in the snow, they could see that in the distance there was a dark horizon, with figures constantly jumping...... Soon, there was a large area of black pressure and rushed towards the direction of Dushan Fort.

The horses' hooves clattered through the snow.

Thousands of cavalry, like wolves smelling blood, quickly pounced.

In front of it is the fortress of the Ming army, which must have stored a lot of food, perhaps warm clothes, pots and pans...... It's all ours!

Lao Tzu must grab a big iron pot and go back!

This was the idea of rushing to the front of the Tartar, who was too eager for a big iron pot.

It's close, it's close!

It was less than a hundred steps before you could rush in.

This is a small fortress, like a mound on the ground, inconspicuous, as long as the war horse rushes up, it can be stepped on without hesitation.

For the sake of the iron pot, crush them!

Rush!

The tartar raised his scimitar, but finally couldn't hold it anymore and let out a roar.

The people behind also roared, and the wolves in the wilderness bared their fangs.

"Ready!"

A small fort with twenty-five black holes poking out the muzzles.

"Shoot!"

Bang bang bang!

The sound of dense firecrackers suddenly sounded...... And with an interval of less than three seconds, two rounds of shooting and three rounds of lead shot sounded in a row, almost without stopping, without giving any time to react, and they hit together.

This is exactly the intention of Wang Yue's more firearms.

Although there are not many people, the firepower is definitely fierce enough!

The Tartars on the opposite side had no idea that the Ming army in the small fort was ready, and they straightened up and brandished their scimitars, acting as perfect targets.

It was like a dumpling, crackling, falling constantly, and roughly estimated, more than 30 people fell off their horses, and when the army was charging, they almost certainly died.

This again reflects the power of the two wings to shoot, and the hit rate has increased by a large margin!

After a short pause, the Ming army entered a phase of steady and intensive firing, with one person for loading, one for shooting, two for three shots, from the firing holes of the small fort, constantly spraying flames.

If Zhu Xiong was here, he would have cried.

After a lifetime of fighting, I have never encountered such an exaggerated situation.

It's a war, it's like a game.

Even the attacking Tartars did not react immediately, and the people behind them were stupidly rushing forward, delivering food to the Ming army, and by the time they realized it and turned to flee, they had already suffered heavy losses.

The smoke cleared, and in front of the small fort, there were nothing left except for the corpses everywhere and scattered war horses.

According to a rough estimate, at least a hundred Tartars were killed.

You know, it's just a small fort!

On the periphery of Dushan Fort, there were ten such forts.

Even Li Chun and Tang Shunzhi were stunned, they looked at each other.

"That...... We won"

Tang Shunzhi rolled his eyes, "Not only did I win, but it seems to be a big victory!" ”

"Great victory" Li Chun didn't believe it.

Tang Shunzhi snorted, and said angrily: "I have read the file of Jizhen, I killed more than 20 Tartars last year, and I also reported a great victory to the imperial court!" ”

"Oh my God! What's the difference between this and Tuodi Wuli," Li Chunwei exclaimed.

Tang Shunzhi glared at him fiercely, are we so sincere!

"Quick, chase after you! Don't miss such a great fighter! ”

Li Chun nodded hurriedly, and he immediately gathered one hundred and fifty soldiers and chased after them in the direction in which the Tartars had fled. Along the way, there were constantly wounded and straddled Tartars who became prisoners of the Ming army.

By the time Li Chun closed the team, they had already arrested more than 50 people, plus those who were killed in front, almost 200 people.

Great victory!

An absolute victory!

Tang Shunzhi shouted, "This time, our Admiral, we can be upright and report to the Son of Heaven!" All the soldiers couldn't help but laugh......