Chapter 732 April, a New Beginning! New Goals!

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[Today's third shift is delivered]

April of the ninth year of Chongzhen came belatedly.

The grass in the field is getting greener and greener. Standing at the head of Dongjiabao and looking out, you can clearly see that in the field outside, a thick layer of green has been shrouded. As the climate gradually warms up, the color of these grasses will gradually darken, and eventually it will become a vigorous grass.

However, every morning, Zhang Zhun was not in a good mood when he saw a patch of green in the field. Because, these fields, all of which are cultivated land, are meant to produce food. If there were no Tartars, these fields would have been planted with crops, and it would have been impossible to give the grasses so much living space. Looking at the past, it was all grass, indicating that this vast field has been completely deserted.

How much arable land is there in Beizhili? Liu Hang once carefully checked the relevant information, and found that Hejian Mansion alone has more than 5 million mu of land, and there are more than 5 million mu of cultivated land. As long as there are sufficient water conservancy and irrigation facilities, the total area of cultivated land in Hejian Province can completely exceed 12 million mu. Even if there is only one stone of grain per mu, more than 12 million stone of grain can be harvested every year. It's a pity that because of the arrival of the Tartars, all this cultivated land was abandoned.

According to the report sent by Liu Hang, these cultivated fields in Beizhili are not suitable for growing rice, and can only be planted with winter wheat, that is, sown in September every year, and then look forward to the harvest in June next year. And the three months in between, just in time for the rotation of new crops such as corn and sweet potatoes. However, as long as the Tartars are still wreaking havoc in Beizhili, it is all for nothing.

The central barracks of the Huben Army near Dongjiabao also gradually changed color. As the weather warms up, all the Tiger Ben soldiers have changed into dry grass-green summer clothes. The grass-green military uniforms and the surrounding fields reflect each other, showing vigorous vitality.

"Da Da Da"

On the training ground, sturdy war horses are galloping back and forth. The sound of horses' hooves seemed to be bursts of muffled thunder, constantly spreading to all sides. The knight on horseback constantly changes his posture on horseback to test his riding skills.

Through his own actions, Wang Laohu absorbed about 500 horse thieves, which happened to be supplemented by the tiger riding camp and the leopard riding camp. These horse thieves, who were receiving formal training for the first time, were all a little nervous. However, the expectation of killing the Tartars, as well as the pursuit of honor for killing the Tartars, prompted them to grit their teeth and work hard to persevere.

"Bang Bang Bang"

On the training ground, there were also a large number of infantry fighters, who were undergoing rigorous training, and from time to time there were banging gunshots. Most of these new fighters are from all over Beizhili. Their physical fitness, perhaps, is not particularly outstanding. However, they had one thing that no other warrior could match, and that was their hatred of the Tartars.

No one will be directly subordinate to the people, who hate the Tartars even more. Because of the continuous entry of the Tartars, Beizhili has become a ruin, and the people living here have experienced upheaval, life and death, their homes have been destroyed, their relatives have been killed, and the hatred for the Tartars has exceeded the edge of the outbreak. Previously, they were not a chance to break out. Now, after joining the Tiger Army, they finally have a chance to break out.

The common characteristic of these recruits in the north is that they are particularly eager to fight. Because they are desperate to avenge their loved ones, or to rescue their captive relatives. They train themselves day and night, challenge themselves, torture themselves, for the day they join the battlefield.

With the strengthening of the Tiger Army's counterattack force, all the soldiers of the Tiger Army realized that a new round of fierce battle with the Tartars was coming. Everyone knows that the Tartars are very ferocious, and if you don't have a little skill in fighting the Tartars, you will suffer a big loss. If you want to kill the Tartar and save yourself, the most correct thing to do is to desperately improve your combat effectiveness, and kill the Tartar before it strikes.

The attack on the Tatar base camp by the cavalry of the Tiger Ben Army has been widely spread, and it has greatly encouraged the Tiger Ben Army from top to bottom. Especially for these recruits from the North Zhili. In the intervals of training, during meals, the most discussed topic was about the attack on the Tartar base camp. What are the things in the Tartar base camp, and whose hands are these things, what kind of reaction Huang Taiji will have after learning that his lair has been copied, which has become the hottest topic of discussion.

The materials seized from the Tartar base camp have become the sought-after goods of all troops, and have become the treasures of the honor exhibition rooms of all units. Speaking of seizures, the richest ones are naturally the snipers around Zhang Zhun. The golden scimitar, golden bow and arrow, and golden seal dedicated to Huang Taiji were all packed and brought back by them. Later, according to Zhang Zhun's request, these things were sent to the rear for exhibition.

Among all the trophies, the most eye-catching is the golden banner of Huang Taiji that Brother Wei cut back. This large flag, embroidered with different colors and patterns, shows that Huang Taiji is the master of the flag and the owner of all flags. The flagpole of the big flag is really inlaid with gold, and the sun shines brightly, and it is breathtaking.

Gao Hongtu, Zhang Shenyan, Qiao Yunsheng and others all sent congratulatory letters to Zhang Zhun in a serious manner. Other officials at all levels, as well as representatives of the people, also sent congratulatory letters to Zhang Zhun one after another. The old man Mao Shunjiang also organized a condolence group from the rear, and wanted to come to Dongjiabao to express his condolences to the soldiers of the Huben Army. The people of the condolence group have not yet arrived, otherwise, the central military camp will definitely be more lively.

Raiding Huang Taiji's lair in one fell swoop, regardless of whether there is any seizure, this is a victory in itself that can be flaunted. Huang Taiji's golden tooth tent is as important as Shenyang in the Dajin Kingdom. The base camp of the Tartars has been copied, and it will be far from the total annihilation of the Tartars? Since the Tiger Benjun has the ability to copy Huang Taiji's golden tooth tent, of course, he will also have the ability to enter Shenyang and smash Huanglong in the future.

There is no doubt that this military operation is absolutely unprecedented in encouraging the confidence of the people under the rule of the Tiger Ben Army. Even the most swinging people are now convinced that the Tartars are no longer an opponent of the Tiger Army. Even, it is rumored that in this military operation, Huang Taiji was captured alive by Zhang Zhun, but for some reason, Zhang Zhun did not disclose the matter.

"Incredible."

It is said that even Lu Xiangsheng spit out four words with difficulty after learning the news. The record of the Tiger Ben Army is really more powerful than the other. Huang Taiji didn't even look at his own tooth tent, which was really too unusual. It's just such a person who doesn't like to talk, he beat the army of the imperial court to the point of losing his division and losing his ground, and he has no power to fight back at all, as long as he thinks about it, he feels deeply embarrassed.

"Appalling."

It is said that when Emperor Chongzhen learned the news, he also had mixed feelings and spit out these four words with difficulty. This news hit Chongzhen hard. Zhang Zhun's Tiger Ben Army was so powerful that even the base camp of Huang Taiji dared to attack directly, what else did he dare not do? Is it safe to be in Jingshi?

"How so?"

Compared with the jubilation on the side of the Tiger Army, the Tartar side is much more bitter. Huang Taiji's golden tooth tent was copied, which is equivalent to announcing that Huang Taiji can't even look at his own tooth tent, what else can he expect him to do? Or is it serious to find your own way out. For a while, everyone felt a little upset. I wanted to say something, but I didn't dare to say it.

No one is more concerned about this matter than some of the Mongols. The image of Huang Taiji in their hearts has been completely shattered. Huang Taiji is no longer the invincible Huang Taiji, and the Dajin Army is no longer the Dajin Army that has never defeated battles. Everything that the Dajin Kingdom had before may not be able to be kept. The Mongols wanted to gain benefits with the help of the Dajin Kingdom, and perhaps the final result was to go up to the guillotine with the Dajin Kingdom.

Zhang Zhun himself didn't pay much attention to it, because there was no decent capture in this attack, and there was nothing particularly commendable about the fighting process during the attack. As for those confidential proclamations, they are not allowed to be made public. There are some things that he knows, Huang Taiji knows, and it is enough. With the arrival of April, Zhang Zhun has more things to do.

The first is the question of strengthening cavalry training.

In successive military operations, the Tiger Army captured a large number of war horses. This greatly enhanced the mobility of the Tiger Army, and many infantry battalions were equipped with a certain number of war horses, so that ordinary infantry took turns to learn horsemanship. When necessary, these warriors who knew how to ride could be added to the cavalry battalion.

In addition to the Lion Cavalry Battalion and the Xiao Cavalry Battalion, Zhang Zhun also prepared to set up two cavalry battalions, named Eagle Cavalry Battalion and Eagle Cavalry Battalion respectively. However, Zhang Zhun's plan was strongly opposed by the commanders of the infantry battalions. Yang Zixuan and others all hoped that they could directly turn their infantry battalion into a cavalry battalion, and there would be no need to build a new eagle cavalry battalion and an eagle cavalry battalion. Yang Hongwen and others have similar ideas.

How to balance the relationship between the various arms of the army and find a balance between combat effectiveness and cost, Zhang Zhun needs a little time. However, before the Eagle Cavalry Battalion and the Eagle Cavalry Battalion were established, the current Tiger Cavalry Army cavalry must seize the time to train and engage in larger-scale battles at any time.

Secondly, there is the problem of the Blue Dragon Legion.

The formation of the Blue Dragon Legion has been going on for several months. In the past few months, the infantry and artillery within the establishment of the Blue Dragon Legion have been cooperating with training every day. Judging from the effect of the training, it is okay. However, whether or not he can really engage in field warfare, Yang Zhiyuan's confidence is not very sufficient. How to find a suitable opportunity for the Blue Dragon Legion to go out and see the world is also something that Zhang Zhun needs to consider carefully.

After entering April, Zhang Zhun's eyes were fixed on two places. One is Tianjin Wei and the other is Hejian Mansion. Tianjin Wei is an important core hub in the northern country, and before taking the Jingshi, Zhang Zhun decided to control Tianjin Wei first. Controlling Tianjin Wei is equivalent to controlling most of the northern country. And to control Tianjin Wei, an important step is to garrison troops at Dagukou.

"My lord, Yang Qianqiang is ready to go."

Lu Yidian came in to report.

"I see."

Zhang Zhun nodded, picked up his military hat, put it on his head, and strode out.

Gao Qiqian finally reached an agreement with Zhang Zhun in secret, allowing the Tiger Ben Army to enter Dagukou in exchange for various materials from the Tiger Ben Army. The troops that Zhang Zhun chose to enter Dagukou were the sonorous battalions of Commander Yang Qianqiang. The sonorous battalion is a unit with a glorious history and great feats in the battle sequence of the Tiger Ben Army. When he was in Huangxian, it was the sonorous battalion that took the lead in blocking Dolgon's crazy attack.

Because of the huge superiority of the Huben navy, the Kengzi battalion will be stationed at Dagukou by sea, and then use the local fortifications to establish a strong defense system. Zhang Zhun's basic requirement is that no matter whether the Tartars come to attack frantically or the Ming army comes to besiege, Dagukou can hold on for a long time and let the enemy's head break and bleed.

"Beware of the Tartars."

"Second, be careful of the imperial court."

Zhang Zhun's advice to Yang Qianqiang was only two simple sentences.

"My lord, I understand."

Yang Qianqiang replied cautiously.

"Good to go"

Zhang Zhun nodded, straightened his waist, and saluted goodbye.

All the soldiers of the sonorous battalion also saluted and bid farewell neatly.

"...... of Kama Province"

After sending Yang Qianqiang away, Zhang Zhun began to ponder a new plan of action.

The province was the main place where the Tartars gathered and looted the population and materials, and it was also the focus of the Tartar defense. Most of the Tartar forces were concentrated in the surrounding areas of Kama Province. The next step of the Tartars was to escort these people and supplies back safely outside the fortress. Therefore, as long as you keep an eye on the population and supplies of the River, you will be able to catch the Tartars.

Zhang Zhun has two plans of action. The first is to directly attack Hejian Province, killing and injuring the Tartars, and at the same time, snatching all the people and supplies into their own hands. The second plan is to wait for the Tartars to escort the population and supplies out of the jam and intercept them on the way. The two action plans have their own advantages and disadvantages, and Zhang Zhun still needs to weigh them carefully.

Killing directly to Hejian Mansion is to confront the Tartar cavalry head-on. This requires the Tiger Army to have enough cavalry, as well as a strong field legion. If you intercept the Tartars' convoy halfway, you need the Tiger Army to have a strong cavalry team. No matter which one it is, the current Tiger Ben Army seems to be a little bit worse.

"Your Excellency, Urgent Information"

Ye Longxin came in to report.

The information was sent by Xu Qingluan, and the content was very simple:

Huang Taiji evacuated Cangzhou and hurried back to Hejian Mansion.

Zhang Zhun frowned quietly. Huang Taiji went back to Hejian Mansion, which is not a good thing. Because, this means that Huang Taiji will personally direct the affairs of escorting people and materials out of the block. After many attacks, Huang Taiji will definitely not make low-level mistakes again. It is difficult for the Tiger Army to snatch back the population and materials from his hands

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