Chapter Ninety-Seven: The Chief General of the Aid Dynasty

Zhang Xuan, Yuan Shizhong, and Zhang Qian, made a decision that almost has no possibility of overturning. Zhang Xuan said: "Guo Zhiqi is the deputy, so who is the main general." ”

"The minister thought that he would go to North Korea for this reason, and he would go all the way by sea, and everything would come from the sea. Yuan Shizhong said: "The king of Min has newly set Taiwan, and he cannot leave lightly, and the minister thinks that Zhou Fuchen, the deputy envoy of the Privy Council, can take on the heavy responsibility. ”

Zhang Xuan thought secretly in his heart.

In fact, he also knew in his heart that the most suitable general for this master was Zheng Chenggong.

Zheng Chenggong has fought water battles and land battles, and has rich experience. There is no problem in commanding an army of 100,000. But compared with Zheng Chenggong, Zhou Fuchen is much worse. Although Zhou Fuchen also fought in land battles, before joining the naval division, the number of troops he led was only hundreds of thousands, although he also fought water warfare in the naval division, commanding tens of thousands of troops.

But these battles were fought on the Yangtze River.

It is two different from the sea.

Zhou Fuchen really couldn't reassure him.

But Zheng Chenggong is impossible.

Even if you don't talk about the delicate relationship between Zheng Chenggong and the imperial court, just say that Zheng Chenggong has made great achievements. If you make new contributions, I am afraid that the people below will be very uneven. Not to mention, the Zheng clan fought with the Dutch, not without losses, such a continuous use, maybe it will cause the Zheng clan to be dissatisfied, they will probably be worried, whether Zhang Xuan wants to use them up.

So this candidate can only be Zhou Fuchen.

Zhang Xuan secretly said in his heart: "Zhou Fuchen is also an old man in the army. I'll send two or three old men to assist me, that's all. He nodded and said, "Okay, send someone to call Zhou Fuchen over." He paused slightly, and said, "Also call Yang Shenzu over." ”

"Yes." Li Fuguo said.

After a while, Zhou Fuchen and Yang Shenzu came over together.

And at this moment, the atmosphere of the banquet outside also became weird, Yuan Shizhong and Zhang Zhenna were big shots, and they were called away by the little eunuch. It's also normal. After all, Zhang Xuan often discussed important matters with the minister. But after a while, Zhou Fuchen and Yang Shenzu were called away again.

At this moment, even people who are politically insensitive can sense that something is wrong.

One by one, they secretly wondered what was going on.

And in the harem, Luo Yujiao came back early, took Xiaoya, Dong Xiaowan, as well as Zhang An and Zhang Ping, to make a table and wait for Zhang Xuan to come back. It's just that the red candles have been burned, the candles have shed a lot of tears, and the food has become warm, with only a trace of heat.

"Girl, do you want to warm it up?" Aunt Tian asked quietly.

Luo Yujiao said: "No need. She picked up a pair of chopsticks and said, "Don't worry about him, let's eat it ourselves." The children are hungry

Finish. ”

Xiaoya and Dong Xiaowan glanced at each other, and did not dare to refute, so they could only move their chopsticks after Luo Yujiao. The two children did not know the worries of the adults, they were already hungry, and they immediately ate happily.

Just when they were moving chopsticks, Zhang Xuan also moved chopsticks with others, but he ate North Korea.

A map was laid out on the table, and this picture was quite rudimentary, just drawing a distorted coastline, and a few circles on the sea, as islands. There are also a few points as a city, and some painted mountains. There are also some levels.

It seems that it is simpler than the Daming map that Zhang Xuan has seen before.

Even so, this map of North Korea is not easy to come by. Thanks to the Wanli period, in the war of aid to Korea, there were many southern soldiers who went north, so in the archives of the Nanjing Military Department, a map can be found, otherwise there is not even this map.

Zhang Xuan looked at the map and said, "Auxiliary minister, you must take some people here to map the map of North Korea, this map is simply impossible to see." ”

Zhou Fuchen said: "The minister understands. ”

It seems that it is difficult to enter simplicity from luxury, Zhang Xuan also looked at a very simple map before, or there was no map at all. And so they fought. Now such a map is hard to see.

Zhang Xuan said: "Although this map is simple, but now it can only be like this, you are the main general, you say, this war in North Korea, should be fought like this?" ”

Zhou Fuchen frowned and thought carefully.

He knew that this was an opportunity for him, a great opportunity, for him to become one of the most important players in one fell swoop.

Although Zhang Xuan has many generals in the court, he can be called a heavy general, and there are only a few people such as Yuan Shizhong, Cao Zongyu, Li Dingguo, Zheng Chenggong, Gao Yigong, Yuan Zongdi, Xu Du, Qin Meng, Ma Sanbao, Wang Guangen, Jin Shenghuan, He Hutou, Ai Nengqi, Liu Wenxiu, Lin Cha, and others all owe some.

It can be said that everyone who is called a heavy general, or he himself is a faction in the army, or he himself is the number two person in this faction.

Even Zhang Xuan's adjustment of every important general must be cautious.

If it weren't for the war to aid Korea, a large number of sailors would be used, and the main general of this battle would not be his turn at all, as long as Yang Shenzu was on the side, it could be seen. Zhang Xuan was not too relieved of him, and asked Yang Shenzu, a veteran, to help him.

Zhou Fuchen decided to be cautious and said: "Your Majesty, in the opinion of the minister, the enemy's situation is unknown now, and most of the troops in the army are southern soldiers, and now Liaodong is cold and freezing, so it is not suitable to move troops. The key to aiding Korea was not to retreat the enemy army, but to preserve Seoul. ”

"Your Majesty appointed the minister as the main general of the aid dynasty, and the minister should first land on Ganghwa Island, take Ganghwa Island as the base, and then follow the Han River, go upstream, set up camp under Seoul, and Seoul as a horn to ensure that Seoul is worry-free, if Seoul cannot be defended, the minister will bring the king of Korea back to Ganghwa Island."

"Stick to Ganghwa Island. United Korean Army. It is not too late to fight the Qing army again. ”

"Now it's the first month, but in a few dozen days, spring flowers are blooming. Then will it be time for the army to strike back. ”

Zhang Xuan nodded and said, "This is also safe." ”

Gain a foothold in North Korea first. Then drag on the war and don't get caught up in the rhythm of the Qing army. Although it is not an amazing plan, it is also decent, and it can be regarded as a neutral move. In Zhang Xuan's opinion, as long as Zhou Fuchen can do this, he is already good.

"How many are you going to bring?" Zhang Xuan continued to ask.

Zhou Fuchen pondered for a while and said: "How many soldiers and horses the minister brings does not depend on the minister, but on the sea, and how much North Korea can supply." If the minister wants to advance to the city of Seoul, he must have 30,000 horses and enough artillery fire. ”

"After the specific situation arrives in North Korea, we will see how many people and horses North Korea can supply."

Zhang Xuan nodded and said: "Of these 30,000 horses, I will transfer the men and horses of the Jiangbei camp, and the plan is to be elite." Among the sailors, it is up to you to blend. These people and horses are the blood and blood of our dynasty, if Seoul can be saved, it will be saved, and if it can't be saved, it will be based on Ganghwa Island, and the king of Korea will be re-established. ”

Zhou Fuchen said: "The minister understands. ”

Zhang Xuan said to Yang Shenzu again: "General Yang, you are a veteran in the army, and the auxiliary ministers are young, please help more." As long as this battle is successful, I will naturally let you lead the army alone in the future. ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Yang Shenzu said.

Zhang Xuan said: "There is another matter, Doma in the north, General Yang can bring some people over to form a horse army in Korea." for future use. ”

At the mention of Ma Jun, Yang Shenzu's mood became slightly excited, he has been on horses almost all his life. Now that he can return to riding a horse, he is naturally extremely excited, and says, "The minister obeys the order." ”

Zhang Xuan thought for a while and said: "Today is the New Year's Day, I'm afraid North Korea won't be able to hold on for too long, you must set off within three or five days." Let's go down and get ready. ”

"Yes." Zhou Fuchen and Yang Shenzu said in unison. Then he saluted and slowly retreated.

Zhang Xuan still felt unsafe, and said to Zhang Qian: "Send a messenger to Seoul immediately." Tell the king of Joseon to hold on to Seoul, and the army will soon arrive. ”

Zhang Zhen said: "Yes." But he secretly said in his heart: "Such a person must be both wise and brave, where to find it for a while?" "It is brave to use the ability to pass through the blockade of the Qing army and enter Seoul. And it was wise to be able to convince the king of Joseon and make the whole of Korea firmly defend the city. With such talents, they would have already risen to a high position. Who wants to go to a place like Seoul where life and death are unknown.

Zhang Zhen immediately retired, and he went back not only to deal with this matter, but also to deal with the logistics of sending troops. In the past few years, it can't be said that there are no seals or seals, and there are no vacations.