Chapter 121: Target Hangzhou Mansion
Wu Zheng listened to Fang Guoan's answer, and his heart moved, Gushan Beizi Boluo was under Duoduo before, and he had a private correspondence with Fang Guoan.
Although it is impossible to confirm whether Fang Guoan really committed treason to the enemy, it is certain that he secretly communicated with him.
Wu Zheng did not object to sending troops to counterattack this time, no matter what aspect it is, this counterattack is promising.
Even if it didn't succeed in the end, it was an opportunity to show the strength and determination of the Ming army.
But if this is a conspiracy between Fang Guoan and the Qing army, then the problem is serious, and the Ming army may be wiped out because of this.
Should this risk be taken?
Wu Zheng suddenly understood why Zhang Guowei and the others were expressionless, and I was afraid that they were like themselves, and they had concerns about this in their hearts.
Fang Guoan saw that Wu Zheng no longer asked, so he turned to Zhu Yihai and said: "There is Xingguo Gong who led the naval army to cross Hangzhou Bay, and blocked the Qing army from Jiangning Mansion in Jiaxing Mansion, and the minister led the army to cross the river from Fuyang to attack, His Royal Highness can order Wu Zheng to lead his troops to cross the river from Xiaoshan, enter the salt officials, contain the Qing army in Hangzhou Mansion, and form a joint attack with the ministers, so the chance of victory can be at least six or seven percent." ”
Wu Zheng had some doubts in his heart.
If Fang Guoan really conspired with the Qing army and wanted to wipe out the forces of Shaoxing Mansion, then what was the point of sending troops from such a three-way route?
Such a strategy of sending troops was decent, and it was impossible to form an encirclement of the Ming army.
In other words, Fang Guoan's current deployment proposal is obviously really dedicated to this war.
Wu Zheng couldn't help but hesitate.
When Zhu Yihai heard this, he high-fived and applauded, and he said to Wu Zheng with a smile: "Wu Zheng, do you still have any objections?" ”
Wu Zheng knew that if he retreated at this time, he would face criticism such as passive slackness, lack of progress, and so on.
And Wu Zheng really wanted to fight this game in his heart, if Fang Guoan was really a loyal minister, it would be a pity to lose this opportunity.
Losing this opportunity, once Duoduo led the army to Hangzhou Mansion, then Shaoxing Mansion could only passively meet the Qing army's attack in the coming year.
In view of this, Wu Zhengyi gritted his teeth and said, "The minister has no objection. ”
This voice attracted the sideways glances of Zhang Guowei and others, and Wu Zheng found that their eyes showed deep concern.
Zhu Yihai applauded loudly, "Then it's decided, Wu Zheng, you should go back to Lianghu to prepare for the war, and all of you Aiqing will perform their duties, and in the early morning of the day after tomorrow, the three-way army will start and attack Hangzhou." ”
"Your Ministers obey."
……。
Wu Zheng really didn't expect that Zhu Yihai, who has always been indecisive, would start a war so decisively this time.
Exiting the gate of the palace, Wu Zheng did not leave.
When Fang Guoan came out, Wu Zheng greeted him and said, "Yue Guogong, can you take a step to speak?" ”
Fang Guoan seemed to be in a good mood, although he was surprised that Wu Zheng took the initiative to find him, but he still responded with a smile: "Okay." ”
The two walked aside, and Fang Guoan asked, "What's the matter with Wu Qianhu?" ”
Wu Zheng said: "Hangzhou Mansion has more than 30,000 troops, which is the same as the strength of Yue Guogong, but the Qing army is defensive after all, occupying the advantage of the terrain, plus the need to deal with Duoduo's reinforcements, Yue Guogong can only choose to lead the army to attack, isn't Yue Guogong worried about the huge casualties of the army under his command?" ”
Wu Zheng's words made Fang Guoan's face gloomy.
Fang Guoan is not a fool, on the contrary, he is very sensitive.
Wu Zheng's words sounded very comfortable, as if he was concerned about him and the Ming army under his command, but Fang Guoan heard something else.
First of all, Wu Zheng pointed out the disadvantage of Fang Guoan's security in this battle, that is, Fang Guoan's department is the biggest pressure party in this battle.
Most of Wang Zhiren's troops were naval troops, and the landing operation was unfavorable, and the infantry under his command was only 8,000 people, and they only played the role of blocking the enemy's reinforcements, and there was no need to fight hard.
And Wu Zheng just led the army to cross the river and feint, which played a leading role, and there was no need to fight hard.
But the Ministry of National Security undertakes the task of besieging the city, which needs to be attacked.
In other words, the pressure of this battle is 631, or even 721.
And it was Fang Guoan who proposed this battle and vigorously promoted it.
This is where the problem becomes.
Wu Zheng, as a person who had accused Fang Guoan of collaborating with the enemy, said such a thing, and when he heard it in Fang Guoan's ears, he naturally felt harsh.
"Wu Zheng, are you questioning this duke's loyalty to the imperial court?" Fang Guoan asked sharply.
Wu Zheng smiled and said, "The lower officials don't dare." Xia Guan just talked about things and expressed the doubts in his heart, and at the same time he was worried about the more than 30,000 Ming troops under the command of Yue Guogong. ”
Fang Guoan pointed at the center of Wu Zheng's eyebrows and shouted: "In the eyes of your own father, you are an ant, as long as your father lifts your feet, you will be crushed." ”
Wu Zheng still looked at Fang Guoan with a smile.
This calm made Fang Guoan very angry...... No, it's very empty-hearted.
He suddenly took a step back, "choking" took out the saber at his waist and put it on Wu Zheng's neck, "Do you believe that my father killed you with a knife?" ”
Wu Zheng glanced at the steel knife on the left side of his neck, looked at Fang Guoan and said, "Yue Guogong wants to openly kill a general Mingwei, a captain of the cavalry, and a thousand households of Lianghu who have just made great achievements for the imperial court in front of the palace gate?" ”
Fang Guoan's fierce eyes gradually converged, but he still did not withdraw the knife.
Wu Zheng said calmly: "Xiaguan has just suppressed the bandits in Pinggang Mountain, and in the cottage warehouse, Xiaguan found an account book. Does Yue Guogong know what is recorded on it? ”
"What is it?"
"Every tax that has been withheld in the eight counties of Shaoxing Prefecture."
Fang Guoan's forehead was slightly soaked with cold sweat.
"What exactly do you want to do?" Fang Guoan's voice trembled a little, Wu Zheng was really worried at this time, he would suddenly not be able to think about it, and cut his neck with a knife.
"Xia Guan didn't want to do anything, he just wanted to remind Yue Guogong that many things in the past are no longer important, the important thing is after today. Although Xia Guan had offended Yue Guogong before, Xia Guan was still willing to believe that Yue Guogong was a loyal minister of the Ming Dynasty. ”
Fang Guoan grinned and asked contemptuously, "Do you think you can sway my father?" ”
Wu Zheng also smiled, smiling brightly, "The three thousand soldiers under the command of Xia Guan will definitely arrive at the designated position according to the deployment of Yue Guogong, Yue Guogong can rest assured, in addition to containing the enemy army in Hangzhou Mansion, Xia Guan will also watch for Yue Guogong, if there are people under Yue Guogong who dare to defect, Xia Guan will definitely be able to correct the law on the spot for Yue Guogong." ”
Fang Guoan's eyes became fierce again, "You are not small!" There are more than 30,000 people under his command. ”
Wu Zheng said: "Although there are few soldiers under the command of the lower officials, they are not afraid of hard work. ”
One is a threat, the other is a hard resistance.
The two faced Mai Mang-for-tat and stalemate.
At this time, Zhang Guowei and others came out, and when they saw this situation, they hurriedly stepped forward to dissuade them: "This ...... Why? ”
Qian Sule stood in front of Wu Zheng on one side, and the other party Guoan said: "Yue Guogong has something to say, how can it be so?" ”