After the early dynasty, Zhu Youlang asked Li Dingguo and Mu Tianbo to stay in the palace to discuss matters.

Naturally, the discussion was the details of waving the army north to capture Chongqing.

Zhu Youlang didn't hide it, and directly stated his opinion, and asked the two of them for their opinions on this matter.

As the main force accompanying the driver, Li Dingguo is naturally concerned about the core elements such as the marching route and the supply of food and grass for the army.

And Mu Tianbo, as a defender of Kunming, also raised concerns about the lack of troops to defend the city.

At first, Zhu Youlang really didn't pay much attention to this. But if you think about it carefully, Mu Tianbo's worries are not unreasonable.

The last time the Ming army was able to hold Kunming relatively easily, it was because the Qing army was paralyzed and careless, and did not bring sufficient siege equipment.

Second, it is because there are many generals in the Ming army. Coupled with the blessing of Prussian firearms, it is reasonable to hold Kunming.

However, if Zhu Youlang and Li Dingguo sent most of the main forces north to Sichuan, then the garrison of Kunming would definitely be empty.

In this case, if Hong Chengchou and Wu Sangui mobilize the main force of the Qing army to attack again, then Kunming's situation will indeed be very dangerous.

Of course, Hong Chengchou and Wu Sangui may not be the first to find out.

However, it was difficult for a large-scale march to completely conceal the eyes and ears of the Qing army.

Of course, Zhu Youlang can gamble, but the price of losing the bet is the fall of Kunming. Neither he nor Da Ming could afford this result.

"I didn't think it through before."

Zhu Youlang smiled bitterly and said, "It seems that we should still leave more soldiers and horses for Kunming." ”

In this way, although the number of soldiers around Zhu Youlang has decreased, Kunming has become much more stable.

Moreover, the smaller the number of soldiers on a long march, the less food and grass will be consumed, which is a good thing in this respect.

It's really not good, Zhu Youlang can also mobilize a part of the Sichuan army in Chengdu, plus the Ming army in Fengjie and eastern Sichuan, as long as the command is good enough to take Chongqing.

Of course, Zhu Youlang also had to consider the issue of dividing troops to garrison Chongqing if he was defeated.

After all, with Daming's current family background, there are really not many cards that can be played in his hand. Rational resource allocation is particularly important.

Otherwise, it would be embarrassing if you couldn't hold it down.

Then it is necessary to fight a time difference as much as possible, although in the end it will not be possible to hide Hong Chengchou, but the later the surname Hong knows, the more beneficial it will be for the Ming army.

"Your Majesty has another suggestion."

Li Dingguo thought for a moment and said: "You might as well order the Shuixi Tusi to attack and harass the Dongyu at the same time, so as to cover our army's entry into Sichuan." ”

Zhu Youlang nodded frequently when he heard this.

Some time ago, Shuixi Tusi showed favor to the Ming Court, and now is the time for them to express their sincerity.

Guizhou is mountainous, and the Shuixi Tusi do not need to send too many troops, as long as they go down the mountain from time to time to attack the Qing army, they can play a role in containing Hong Chengchou.

Zhu Youlang doesn't take too long. As long as half a month to a month is enough.

With this time, the Ming army has already arrived in Chongqing, and Hong Chengchou is too late to react and want to help.

"King Jin is right, the toast in Shuixi can be used."

It's better to take the initiative than to shrink in defense, but in this way, the pressure on Shuixi Toast will be much greater.

But there's no way around it.

Now that the state is in a difficult situation, it is necessary to use all the power at its disposal.

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"The human heart is available!"

Wen Anzhi's strongest feeling in these days is that there are still many people in Sichuan who are eager to be Ming.

After His Royal Highness the Crown Prince went to Fengjie to raise the army, people came to offer food one after another.

These are the spontaneous actions of the people, without any forced intervention by the government.

Of course, the people may want to see His Royal Highness the Crown Prince more. After all, in the eyes of the people, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is the most honorable person in the whole world except for the Son of Heaven.

It would be worth it if you could see His Royal Highness the Crown Prince with your own eyes.

Of course, considering the safety of His Royal Highness the Prince, Wen Anzhi did not arrange for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to have close contact with these enthusiastic people, but just stood upstairs in the palace and waved his hand.

Even so, the people were moved to tears.

It is hard for Wen Anzhi to imagine what it would be like if His Majesty came to the festival in person.

Thirteen nobles came to Fengjie one after another to meet the prince, although doing so took a certain risk.

But in their view, the benefits clearly outweigh the risks.

Being able to show your face in front of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, brush your presence, and leave a good impression.

In the future, even if you can't increase your official ranks, you can at least protect yourself and your family.

Li Laiheng, the Duke of Linguo, showed great enthusiasm, not only explaining his concept of army management in front of the crown prince, but also explaining the possible route of march and expansion in the future.

In Li Laiheng's view, it is definitely not possible to live in Sichuan, and it is necessary to recover Daming Huguang. Even if the national fortune is blocked, it must be tried, otherwise it will be just a secession regime in a corner of the country at most.

Wen Anzhi agrees with Li Laiheng's view.

It's just that as an overseer, there are some things he can't say directly.

After all, when it comes to national policy, it is best to be low-key as a courtier before His Majesty makes a clear statement.

In the future, if His Majesty really wants to attack Huguang, he will give up this old life, and he will saddle up and run behind the horse.

Whether it was raising food, grass, military salaries, or any tedious matters, he would never frown.

I just don't know when that day will come.

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Feng Shuangli was ordered to set off as the first step in the front army and went north into Sichuan.

As an old Western Army, Feng Shuangli is naturally no stranger to Sichuan.

The name Jianchang is even more familiar.

Before that, he followed Liu Wenxiu in Jianchang Juntun, reclaimed countless wastelands, and saved a lot of grain.

Later, Sun Kewang rebelled, bringing a series of shocks, and Feng Shuangli also left Jianchang and entered Yunnan.

Unexpectedly, after going around in a circle, I am now back in Sichuan.

It's really a trick.

From a personal point of view, Feng Shuangli feels that entering Sichuan is a good choice.

At least Sichuan is much richer than Yungui, although it has suffered many military disasters and civil hardships over the years, but no matter how thin the camel is bigger than the horse, the wealth saved is enough for the Ming army to consume for a period of time.

Besides, there is well salt in Sichuan.

This thing is valuable, and if it doesn't work, you can exchange it for money.

After all, salt is a hard currency, and the people in the areas controlled by the Qing army around Sichuan also have to eat salt, and they will not refuse it in the face of lower prices.

Of course, the most important thing for the Ming army to enter Sichuan this time was to attack Chongqing.

Feng Shuangli naturally won't put the cart before the horse.

Previously, Sun Kewang had written a letter of persuasion and asked someone to send it to Feng Shuangli.

Feng Shuangli was at a loss for a moment, and immediately forwarded the letter to Li Dingguo.

After Li Dingguo entered the palace overnight to face the holy death, the Son of Heaven finally chose to trust Feng Shuangli.

Feng Shuangli swore at that time that he would swear allegiance to the Son of Heaven and report to the imperial court.

Now the opportunity has come.

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