Chapter 167: The Heart of the Northern Expedition

Zheng Chenggong did a lot of things during his stay in Luozhou during his one-month stay.

He moved King Han out and reorganized the Joseon court. Then Gyeongsang was led by the Joseon court, and Jeolla was in charge. Sorted out the Korean rebels and dismissed most of the Korean rebels.

Only about 50,000 were left, as a large army and civilian husbands, and followed the army to the battle.

After Zheng Chenggong consulted with Chen Yonghua, he left Chen Yonghua in Luozhou, presided over the logistics of the army, and assisted the king of Han in managing the two provinces of Korea.

Strive to supply the army with baggage and food and grass.

After witnessing the Battle of Naju, Zheng Chenggong had a vague feeling in his heart, he felt that this Korean battle would not end so easily.

And the consumption of thousands of miles of transportation materials is too great, even if there are Japanese materials as a supplement, it is not a small cost.

This is also why Zheng Chenggong dismissed the Korean rebels.

Korea is not a big country, but since the beginning of the Korean War, there are more than hundreds of thousands of Koreans serving on both sides of the Qing and Xia sides.

It can be said that in North Korea, all adult men are probably involved. So who farms the land? Who supplies the army with food and grass? In order to last in North Korea, Zheng Chenggong naturally wants North Korea to produce its own grain and grass.

"The last general will meet the prince." Liang Huafeng went out of the whole state for ten miles to greet him, but his injuries were not yet healed. Keep your legs on the ground. It is reasonable to ride on a horse to Zheng Chenggong.

Zheng Chenggong smiled slightly and said, "General Liang's ability to conquer Quanzhou is the first achievement of this battle. ”

Liang Huafeng's face changed a little, and he said, "Don't dare to be." He had something in his heart, but now it was not the place to speak, so he could only stop talking.

Zheng Chenggong could also see this, and he didn't say anything, he advanced to Quanzhou City and met with the generals. and summoned local celebrities.

After saying a few words, he invited Liang Huafeng to come over. Facing each other alone, he ordered someone to serve wine and food, and asked, "Qishan, what did you say when you saw me today?" At the moment, it can be said. ”

Qishan is Liang Huafeng's word, Liang Huafeng actually waited for Zheng Chenggong to ask, bowed down and said: "There will be a foolish opinion in the end, I don't know whether to talk about it or not." ”

"Speak." Zheng Chenggong said.

Liang Huafeng said: "Yes." In the previous battle of Quanzhou, although it was a great victory, but it was Dasu who took the initiative to retreat, and in terms of casualties, our army was still above the Qing army, and it was really not a victory. ”

Zheng Chenggong smiled slightly when he heard this, and said: "Why is Qishan like this, no matter what, Quanzhou City is in hand, and no one can find a fault in this battle." ”

Liang Huafeng said: "The last general Xie Wang Ye cared for him, but the minister contacted the northern Korean gentry in Quanzhou, but found that the eight banners of the Qing army and the green camp were nowhere to be found. Only the Korean army defended the cities. ”

Zheng Chenggong seemed to hear it

Came to something, and didn't seem to hear anything, and said, "What do you mean?" ”

Liang Huafeng said: "In the opinion of the last general, Azig seems to have let go of all the views of Jeonju and Seoul. If the prince goes north, he must be overwhelmed. There are a few hard bones at most, like in Naju. ”

"You mean Azig doesn't plan to fight me?" Zheng Chenggong said.

"No," Liang Huafeng's eyes lit up, and he said, "The last general thinks that Azig has long been preparing to fight the prince in the south of Seoul and the north of Jeonju. ”

"Right after a big win."

When Zheng Chenggong heard this, his brows immediately tightened, and he said, "You mean, Azig wants to use arrogant tactics?" ”

"The prince is wise." Liang Huafeng said.

Liang Huafeng's words made Zheng Chenggong fall into deep thought.

The reason why Zheng Chenggong values Liang Huafeng so much is his reflection after the Battle of Nanjing. Before the Battle of Nanjing, Zheng Chenggong did not feel that he would be able to command a land war.

But the Battle of Nanjing was a turning point in Zheng Chenggong's life. Many things changed after the Battle of Nanjing, and Zheng Chenggong no longer had such pride.

It's not that Zheng Chenggong won't fight, but he has become much more cautious. I can also listen to more opinions on fighting on land.

Zheng Chenggong thought about Liang Huafeng's heart, and his back was slightly sweaty.

Regardless of whether what Liang Huafeng said was true or not, Zheng Chenggong felt that Liang Huafeng's suggestion was poisonous enough.

If Azig really did this, Zheng Chenggong would not have a good way to deal with it for a while.

First of all, the Qing army was mostly cavalry and had strong mobility. Maybe a few days ago, it was hundreds of miles away, and overnight it was outside the camp.

This kind of mobility is the foundation of cavalry.

Zheng Chenggong thought that a big victory had just passed, and all the soldiers were celebrating the victory, and the Qing army came suddenly, turning the celebration banquet into a blood banquet.

There is a lingering haze in my heart.

"Why did Qishan teach me?" Zheng Chenggong said to Liang Huafeng.

Liang Huafeng said: "The last general has no other way but to be cautious." ”

Zheng Chenggong was depressed for a while, and secretly said in his heart: "Nonsense." But I also understand that although what Liang Huafeng said is nonsense, it is also correct nonsense.

If the advantages of cavalry were so easily offset, the cavalry would not have been the king of the cold weapon era for thousands of years.

If the cavalry charged the infantry formation, the infantry had many ways to counter it. But if you want to restrain the mobility of the cavalry, what else can you do but be cautious?

It's just that there are only a thousand days to be a thief, where is there a thousand days to prevent thieves.

Zheng Chenggong talked to Liang Huafeng again and sent Liang Huafeng away. Then he got up and paced, and said, "Guoxuan, do you think what Liang Huafeng said is right?" ”

Liu Guoxuan came out from the side and said, "Lord Wang, I don't think General Liang dares to deceive Lord Wang, and Azig is not easy to match. ”

Zheng Chenggong said: "I know. It's just that Azig has put on a situation, how to break the situation? ”

Liu Guoxuan thought for a while and said tentatively: "It's better to march along the coast, with the support of the naval division, and the Qing army has no way to take us." ”

Zheng Chenggong listened to Liu Guoxuan's words. didn't speak, just glanced at Liu Guoxuan with slanted eyes.

Liu Guoxuan immediately lowered his head and did not dare to speak.

However, no matter how powerful the warship is, it will not be able to go ashore. Tactically doing so, it should be okay. However, strategically, it is absolutely not possible, although Korea is a peninsula. But the battlefield that really determines the outcome is still on land.

Zheng Chenggong hesitated for a while.

It seems that the battle of Nanjing left a lot of shadows in Zheng Chenggong's heart. wrote a letter and asked people to send it to Luozhou as soon as possible, so that Chen Yonghua could see it.

In this letter, of course, nothing else is said, which is to ask how this situation can be solved.

Chen Yonghua's reply came quickly. Zheng Chenggong opened it and took a look, but saw that in this letter, there was only one big ink-drenched character, which was either another word or a war word.

When Zheng Chenggong saw it, he was stunned for a moment, and then laughed, his voice was very loud, and the voice came out far away.

Many things, which seem complicated, are actually very simple.

What anyone needs is not a concrete solution to the problem, but the courage to solve the problem.

It's the current situation. Can Zheng Chenggong return? No. If he retreats from the battle, Zheng Chenggong's loss will be even greater. After all, Zhang Xuan handed over the Korean war to Zheng Chenggong. Once it is temporarily postponed, how can the people of the world view Zheng Chenggong.

The financial problems of the Great Xia Imperial Court were known to almost all the dignitaries.

What were the expectations of the Bactrian court for the Korean war? The sooner it ends, the better.

Since Zheng Chenggong has already come, it is impossible to stop the army without fighting.

So no matter how difficult and dangerous it is ahead, a battle must be fought. It's useless to think so much. You can only take one step, and you can see one step at a time.

It is still Chen Yonghua who understands Zheng Chenggong, and what he said is almost no different from what Liang Huafeng said, but he can untie Zheng Chenggong's knot.

As soon as Zheng Chenggong's heart knotted was gone, he immediately reorganized the army and went north.

However, although he decided to go north, he was also worried that Azig was really as Liang Huafeng said, and he was caught off guard, so although he was very aggressive, he acted very cautiously, and even sent all the only cavalry out as scouts, as scouts, as if he wanted to open an impenetrable intelligence network from under Seoul to Jeonju City.

However, in this era, such a move is impossible to succeed at all, and there will be omissions in conniving at this net.