Zhu Youlang was very concerned about the development of science and technology and industry, but he did not relax in the slightest militarily.

The city of Nanjing seems to be stable now, but in fact, it is surrounded by dangers.

The first thing Zhu Youlang wants to fight is Fengyang.

The reason is also very simple, in addition to the fact that Fengyang has the ancestral tomb of the old Zhu family, the most important thing is that Fengyang is located in the north of Nanjing, and the area is very large.

Such an important place naturally cannot fall into the hands of the Qing army, otherwise the threat to the Ming Dynasty is too great.

On the side of the couch there is no room for others to sleep soundly.

Other places can be kept and fought slowly, but Fengyang must take it as soon as possible.

After taking Fengyang, there will be a barrier to the north of Nanjing, and there is no need to worry about the Qing army going south without warning.

After resting for about half a month, the army got a certain amount of rest and recovery, and Zhu Youlang officially put the plan of attacking Fengyang on the agenda.

He decreed that a group of generals, including Li Dingguo, should be summoned to the palace for deliberations.

Today, Zhu Youlang and Junchen have formed a set of effective deliberative models.

Zhu Youlang also enjoyed the process of mutual discussion.

"I want to attack Fengyang, I think all of you Aiqing already know, let's talk about how to fight this battle."

Zhu Youlang didn't want to make the atmosphere too tight, which was why he was reluctant to discuss matters at the court meeting.

Everything has to be done in accordance with the regulations, and if there is a slight overstep, the imperial history will jump out and criticize, and it will be annoying to death.

In fact, these royal historians can't do anything, and they are useless except for fighting and brushing their presence.

Zhu Youlang just wants to discuss matters with people who do practical things, so that the efficiency can be maximized.

"Your Majesty, the minister has something to say."

The first to speak was Zhang Huangyan, which somewhat surprised Zhu Youlang.

After all, in his impression, Zhang Huangyan is a taciturn person, and I am afraid that he only has more words when he succeeds in Zheng Chenggong.

And now Zhang Huangyan was the first to stand up and put forward a plan.

Zhu Youlang was really interested and wanted to hear what Zhang Huangyan would say.

"Zhang Benbing, please speak."

Zhu Youlang and said.

"Obey the order!"

Zhang Huangyan arched his hand and said very respectfully: "Your Majesty, as far as the minister knows, the number of Fengyang captives is less than 50,000. If His Majesty sends troops to attack, he can concentrate his forces to attack, and there is no need to divide his troops at all. ”

The reason why Zhang Huangyan is so confident is that the total strength of the Ming army now exceeds 200,000, of which more than 100,000 are concentrated in Nanjing and its surroundings.

Both the quantity and quality of the army are far from being comparable to the Fengyang Qing army.

Only when the strength is inferior to the opponent or the difference is almost the same, you need to use skill, such as dividing the army.

If the strength is completely crushed, it will be pushed straight over, what kind of soldiers will be divided?

"So who's going to be the pioneer?"

Although it is a joint attack, there must always be someone who is the vanguard.

Zhu Youlang is not easy to open this mouth, he naturally hopes that Zhang Huangyan will say it.

Zhang Huangyan said without hesitation: "The minister thinks that His Royal Highness King Zhong is very suitable. ”

After getting along with Zheng Chenggong these days, Zhang Huangyan felt that Zheng Chenggong was still loyal to the Ming court, not just to make some false names.

But Zheng Chenggong doesn't seem to have any record of taking Nanjing except for taking Nanjing.

Even the last attack on Jiangxi Zheng Chenggong did not play much, and it was basically a lie win.

Therefore, Zheng Chenggong urgently needs a chance to show himself in front of the Son of Heaven.

Now this opportunity is in front of him, Zheng Chenggong is not good to fight for himself, but Zhang Huangyan can fight for him.

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

As long as Zheng Chenggong wins Fengyang this time, his status in the eyes of the Son of Heaven will definitely rise, at least surpassing the thirteen families of Kuidong, and Li Dingguo is afraid that he can also compare.

Of course, Zhang Huangyan can only make suggestions, and it is not for him to intervene in how the specific Son of Heaven decides.

It can be said that whether it is Zheng Chenggong or Li Dingguo, the commander and the army as the vanguard are basically a sure win.

It depends on who the Son of Heaven wants to reward this great merit to.

Zhu Youlang did not give an immediate reply.

It's not that he thinks Zheng Chenggong's candidate is not suitable, but that he thinks there are some problems with Zhang Huangyan's plan.

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

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

And then there is Shi Lang.

This person has been eyeing Nanjing, and not long ago he made a surprise attack on Zhenjiang. Although he was defeated by Zheng Chenggong, it could not be regarded as a major injury to his vitality, and his comeback was still unknown.

As far as the level of the water division is concerned, there is no stronger strength in the Ming army than Zheng Chenggong.

If Zheng Chenggong goes to attack Fengyang as a vanguard, it will be a bit of a waste of the water teacher's ring, and secondly, if Shi Lang really kills a horse gun, who will Zhu Youlang rely on to resist?

Li Dingguo or Kuidong Zhuxun?

Either one doesn't seem to be so suitable.

Zhu Youlang still has to guard against Shi Lang. And Zheng Chenggong is undoubtedly the best choice.

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

Therefore, the army attacking Fengyang was at most fifty or sixty thousand people.

"I think King Zhong should stay and guard Nanjing and Zhenjiang. Attacking Fengyang can be done by Linguo Gong. ”

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 opposite-sex kings in the Ming Dynasty today, and their status is much higher than that of other nobles.

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

This is not something that Zhu Youlang can solve by marrying Li Haiyue and Zheng Jing.

At present, the world is undecided, and Zhu Youlang doesn't want Li Dingguo and Zheng Chenggong to spend their energy on Du Jun's heart.

This is irresponsible to oneself and irresponsible to Daming.

And the selection of Kuidong 13 can effectively avoid this. And there is also a benefit, which can make the Thirteen Kuidong families more grateful to him and follow him to death.

After all, this is equivalent to the Son of Heaven rewarding them with a great merit, recovering the capital, and returning the ancestors of the Ming Dynasty to a clean one, and those old grievances in the past can be written off, right?

Sure enough, after hearing Zhu Youlang's order, the little tiger Li Laiheng hugged his fists very excitedly and said: "The minister is willing to die for His Majesty!" Go up the knife mountain and go down to the sea of fire! ”

Zhu Youlang smiled and said: "I don't need Linguo Gong to go up the knife mountain and go down to the sea of fire, I am waiting for the good news of Linguo Gong." ”

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

With the strength of Kuidong Zhuxun, there should be no problem in dealing with a similar number of green battalion soldiers.

As for Li Dingguo and Zheng Chenggong, Zhu Youlang has other wonderful uses, in short, it is necessary to balance the forces of all parties as much as possible, so that everyone will feel valued and willing to die for Zhu Youlang.

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