Chapter 565: Actually, Zhang Zhun can be knighted

Wu Sangui was obviously stunned, and then subconsciously said: "Raid Shenyang? No way! ”

Zhang Zhun's eyes flashed, and he said slowly: "Once the Tartars launch the third invasion, the rear will inevitably be empty, if you raid Shenyang at this moment, even if you can't raid Shenyang, there is no problem to completely recover the front line of the Daling River." ”

"At the moment, there are too many gaps in your defensive line, and too many troops are being consumed. If you seize this opportunity to fill all these gaps, and then the Tartars will come back to attack, you will have to endure strong resistance. It's always good for you. ”

Wu Sangui shook his head and said, "You are wrong. On the front of Jinzhou, there are also Tartars' red flags and red flags stationed, and their cavalry is also quite numerous. If we leave the town and engage the Tartars' cavalry in the field, we will need at least three times as many Tartars' cavalry to hold on. To defeat the Tartars, you need at least five times as many Tartars. It is simply impossible for me to storm Shenyang alone. Unless it is a full-army assault, the Tartars' positive red and inlaid red flags can be repulsed. ”

Zhang Zhun showed an expectant look on his face, and said slowly: "Is it possible for you to assault the whole army?" The total strength of the Tartars' red and inlaid red flags is estimated to be no more than forty oxeng. Your Liaodong army has a full 200,000 people. Even if 100,000 people were sent to attack, it was ten times the strength of the Tartars. Enough to disperse both flags of tartar. ”

Wu Sangui looked at Zhang Zhun and asked instead of answering: "What do you say?" ”

Zhang Zhun had no choice but to smile slightly and did not speak.

Gao Qiqian was reluctant to report the news of the Tartars' entry into the Kou, obviously bent on weakening the strength of the Qin army with the help of the Tartars. Expect him to order the entire Liaodong Army to storm Shenyang? Dream! Even if Wu Sangui himself wanted to assault, he would definitely be stopped by Gao Qiqian. If even Wu Sangui can't take the initiative to attack, the other generals of the Liaodong Army won't take the initiative to attack.

As the supervisor of Liaodong, Gao Qiqian had a lot of power, and it was absolutely impossible for Wu Sangui to disobey his orders. In fact, Zhang Zhun learned from some sources that Gao Qiqian actually admired Wu Sangui very much, and he even wanted to accept Wu Sangui as his righteous son, but he had not officially proposed it yet. If Gao Qiqian really proposed to accept Wu Sangui as his righteous son, probably Wu Sangui would not refuse.

From the point of view of military strategy, when the Tartars repeatedly invaded, the Ming army did have the opportunity to directly raid Shenyang. The strength of the Tartars has always been limited, and after the elite entered the Kou, the strength of Liaodong was indeed empty. If Zhang Zhun was in command of the Liaodong Army, he would definitely gather 100,000 elites and kill directly to Shenyang, thus forcing the Tartars to retreat into the Kou's army.

This is the most basic strategy to encircle Wei and save Zhao, and no one will not understand. The reason why I don't do it is not because I don't have the ability, but because I don't want to do it. The risk of raiding Shenyang is certainly great, but the benefits of raising a self-respecting Kou are even greater. If the Tartars are cleaned up in one go, the Guanning military group will no longer exist, where will they go to compete for power and interests?

The current Guanning Military Group can be said to have concentrated most of the resources of the Ming Kingdom, most of the elite, and most of the high-level are also from this group. And this group depends on the existence of the Tartars. If the Tartars didn't exist, the group would have vanished. Therefore, to put it mildly, Emperor Chongzhen really wanted to pacify Liaodong, but the people below may not think so.

If it had been before, before the loss of Shenyang and Liaoyang, the top brass of the Guanning Military Group would definitely not have thought so. Because at that time, the loss of the teacher and the land were to be beheaded. Xiong Tingbi and Wang Huazhen both died because of this. For the sake of their lives, they must find a way to fight the Tartars. However, after the loss of Shenyang and Liaoyang, the front of the Ming army and the Tartars was basically stabilized. On the front line of Jinzhou, Shanhaiguan and Guangning, with the help of a large number of fortified castles, the Ming army had successfully blocked the advance of the Tartars.

In the stalemate stage, the small circle of the Guanning military group began to slowly form. The external threat was not so strong, and their attention naturally turned to infighting. The resources of the Ming Kingdom are limited, the army is limited, and whoever can get a larger share is the boss. Only when you have money, food, and an army can you become a superior person.

In fact, in the past days, the Guanning military group received the largest amount of money, food, and soldiers. At the same time, the number of high-ranking officials of the Guanning military group who entered the center of power was also the largest. Naturally, each of them gets the most self-interest. The members of Liaodong, as long as they are not beheaded and imprisoned, can be said to have made a lot of money.

It seems that a chief military officer like Wu Sangui has never worried about food. His private income is also quite good. Otherwise, how could he afford a thousand private cavalry? Zhang Zhun controlled the land of the two provinces, and also used a lot of time-space means to toss such a few people. As for others, as long as they pull from the treasury and set aside a fraction from the military spending, it is enough to live comfortably.

Why did Yuan Chonghuan kill Mao Wenlong? One of the very important reasons is that Mao Wenlong is too active. The Dongjiang Army led by Mao Wenlong attacked and harassed the Tartars every day, and fought with the Tartars at both ends in three days. Ten Tartar heads are cut off today, twenty Tartars are cut off tomorrow, and five Tartars are cut off the day after tomorrow.

Although the Dongjiang Army's gains in each battle were not many, they added up to a considerable amount. Yuan Chonghuan was in Jinzhou for a year, and the number of Tartars killed was no more than 100. On Mao Wenlong's side, there are more than 900 people. Yuan Chonghuan had to attack Mao Wenlong. Otherwise, if the Tartars are all killed, where will he earn benefits? The Tartars are gone, what else do you want him to do as an overseer?

After pondering for a moment, Zhang Zhun said slowly: "Wu Sangui, if you want to know why I can kill so many Tartars, you need to wait for a while. ”

Wu Sangui said sincerely: "Please also ask Zhang Du to supervise him." ”

Zhang Zhun shook his head and said: "I can't tell you verbally, only through actual combat, you can slowly comprehend it yourself." ”

Wu Sangui frowned and said, "What does Zhang Dudu mean?" ”

Zhang Zhun said meaningfully: "I mean, you will know why when I am at war with the Tartars." ”

Wu Sangui shook his head and said, "This is impossible. ”

Zhang Zhun said slowly: "Why? ”

Wu Sangui said slowly: "The military order is difficult to disobey. ”

Zhang Zhun said casually: "Don't worry, I won't expand the territory." I only control three small villages, and I have built a well-developed defense system to prepare for the future fight against the Tartars. You can report to the Ministry of War and say that you have successfully contained Zhang Zhun within square inches and forced him to immobilize. It will take time to completely eradicate it. You have already sent someone to contact Zhang Zhun and ask Zhang Zhun to evacuate Hejian Mansion as soon as possible. Naturally, the military department will not blame you, and may even give you a small commendation. ”

Wu Sangui was silent.

He knew that what Zhang Zhun said was the truth, and he knew that Zhang Zhun still had something to say later.

Sure enough, Zhang Zhun Huoran stood up, walked to the left side of the hall, pointed to the map on the wall, and said in a deep voice: "Wu Sangui, come and see." ”

Wu Sangui walked over and looked at the map.

Zhang Zhun said in a deep voice: "According to your speculation, if the Tartars go south, which line will they take?" ”

Wu Sangui glanced at Zhang Zhun and said in the same deep voice: "Look where you are." The Tartars entered the prison this time, and a large reason was that they came for you. Wherever you are, the Tartars will attack. ”

Zhang Zhun nodded.

Although Wu Sangui is young, his vision is really good, and he quickly grasped the point.

This time, the Tartars went south for only two purposes: the first was to rescue the Tartars in Dengzhou City. The second is to deal with him Zhang Zhun. And of these two purposes, the second is more important than the first. In other words, it is the top priority to eliminate him Zhang Zhun. The strategy of the Tartars must revolve around him Zhang Zhun. Perhaps, this can be called the ancient version of the "decapitation operation".

As long as he is eliminated Zhang Zhun and the Tartars of Dengzhou City, he can naturally be rescued. If Zhang Zhun dies, the combat effectiveness of the Tiger Ben Army will be reduced by at least half. On the contrary, if he only rescued the Tartars of Dengzhou City alone, and did not eliminate him Zhang Zhun, he Zhang Zhun would definitely make a comeback. After the tartars, there are still troubles. Therefore, they must eliminate Zhang Zhun from the **.

In addition, psychologically, the Tartars must also eliminate Zhang Zhun. Otherwise, having a Zhang Zhun as an example may bring out more Zhang Zhun. One Zhang Zhun already has such a headache, if there are more Zhang Zhun, then it will be okay? Others don't need to be as powerful as Zhang Zhun to be able to knock out thousands of Tartars in one battle, and they only need to be able to knock out hundreds of Tartars in one battle, and the Tartars can't support it.

The Tatars have always pursued a two-pronged strategy of luring and killing the Ming Kingdom. For the weak Ming officials, ignore them, or induce them to surrender. For the Ming officials who dared to resist, no matter how much it spent, they must all be killed, so as to hit the courage of the Ming State to resist the Tartars. After two suppressions, there are indeed not many officials in the Ming Kingdom who dare to resist.

However, at this time, there was a Zhang Zhun. Not only did he kill thousands of Tartars in Huang County in one go, but he also besieged two Baylors in Dengzhou City. This blow to the Tartars is really too great. If they can't succeed in eliminating this Zhang Zhun, they will wait for Zhang Zhun to grow stronger and stronger, and in turn eliminate them.

Wu Sangui obviously knew the reason very well, so he was not very active in fighting against the Tartars. Tartar is coming for Zhang Zhun, what is he doing so actively? Similarly, it is unknown whether Gao Qiqian and others have such thoughts in their hearts. These people can be despised, scolded, and frustrated, but never underestimate their brains. In this era, people with stupid brains will definitely not be able to occupy a high position.

Even, even the emperor, cabinet, and six ministries of the imperial court may be thinking, anyway, the Tartars are coming for Zhang Zhun, what are they doing so actively? After the Tartars killed Zhang Zhun, they would naturally retreat. With the help of the hands of the Tartars, it is also beneficial for the Ming Kingdom to eliminate Zhang Zhun. Although it is possible that some people and supplies will be robbed of by the Tartars again, it will be a small matter.

Zhang Zhun pointed to the location of Dongjiabao on the map and said quietly: "I'm right here." ”

Wu Sangui said affirmatively: "In this case, the Tartars will inevitably launch a fierce attack on you, and then send part of the troops to go deep into Shandong through the line of Dezhou, Jinan, and Qingzhou to rescue Dengzhou City." ”

Zhang Zhun said: "That's right! That's my guess! Now, you should be able to determine your position, right? ”

Wu Sangui was silent.

Zhang Zhun said lightly: "The head of the Tartar has no meaning to me. But, it makes sense to you. The head of the Tartar, I can give it all to you! ”

Wu Sangui's eyes suddenly lit up. He looked at the map, thought for a moment, and quickly said, "I'm in Tianjin Wei." ”

Zhang Zhun said thoughtfully: "Tianjin Wei? ”

Wu Sangui said affirmatively: "Yes, it is Tianjin Wei!" ”

"Old fox!"

Zhang Zhun secretly scolded in his heart.

Whether Wu Sangui is a big traitor or not, I don't know for the time being, but this person is definitely an old fox. This person's cunning is vividly expressed in the five words "I am in Tianjin Wei".

There is no doubt that Wu Sangui is power-hungry. This is nonsense, in this magical land of China, there are too few people who have no desire for power. If there is no tangible benefit, there is no way to drive him Wu Sangui at all. Of course, his son Wu Xiang is an exception. Maybe Wu Sangui is indeed a filial son. However, apart from Wu Xiang, there was definitely no one else who could easily drive Wu Sangui.

Before mentioning the head of the Tartars, Wu Sangui seemed very unenthusiastic. Because he realized that his combat exploits might not be as good as Zhang Zhun. Since he can't get the first credit, his enthusiasm is very low. The Tartar was coming for Zhang Zhun, and there was no need for him to intervene at all. With his 4,000-strong cavalry, against the Tartars, there was indeed no certainty of victory. However, after mentioning the head of the Tartar, he immediately made his choice. Because, he will win the first merit in the battle against the Tartars.

Last time Huangxian won a big victory, Zhang Zhun sent the heads of 3,999 Tartars in one breath, and the Beijing division shook, and the world shook. Such military exploits have never been achieved since the founding of the People's Republic of China. If it weren't for Zhang Zhun's identity as a thief, the imperial court would have been very scruples about him, and with this merit alone, Zhang Zhun would have been knighted. The lowest earl will definitely not be able to escape.

In the Ming Dynasty, it was extremely difficult to be knighted. Even in the Chongzhen Dynasty, it was very difficult to be knighted. Due to the restrictions of the position of military attaché, the chief military officer is already a regular rank, and he is already at the peak of his rank, and he cannot be promoted. Therefore, the imperial court wants to commend it, and only knighthood is given. And the rules of the Ming Dynasty are that only those who have military merits can be knighted. Otherwise, even with Zhang Juzheng's ability, it took a lot of effort to get a knighthood. But in less than ten years, this title was stripped away, and even the corpse was turned out and whipped.

Wu Sangui is currently the chief military officer, and he is already a martial artist of Zhengyipin, and he cannot be promoted in rank. He wanted to go further, only knighted. And to be knighted, you have to have great military achievements. Killing the heads of hundreds of Tartars at a time is obviously not enough to be knighted. Only thousands, and only by killing thousands of Tartar heads at a time, can it be knighted. Therefore, when Wu Sangui heard that Zhang Zhun was willing to transfer the head of the Tartar to himself, his heart immediately became eager.

What is Tianjin Wei?

It's a place where you can get around!

To the northwest of Tianjin Wei is the Jingshi. To the northeast of Tianjin Wei is Jizhen. To the south of Tianjin Wei is Dongjiabao, where Zhang Zhun is located. Wu Sangui was stationed in Tianjinwei, which can be said to be close to the Beijing Division, backed by Jizhen, and Zhang Zhun escorted by his side. No matter from which direction the Tartar attacked, he had enough way to retreat. In other words, to be invincible.

However, if the situation of the Tartar is not good, he can attack from multiple directions. If Zhang Zhun defeats the Tartars, he can go south and sneak up on the back of the Tartars. If Tartar is defeated by the Ming army of the Jingshi, he can sneak up on Tartar's flank. If the Tartars were forced to withdraw from the Central Plains, he could still go north and continue to poke the Tartars' assholes and beat the water dogs. In short, the benefits have all gone.

It can be said that his garrison in Tianjin must have won and not lost, unless the Ming army was completely defeated. Well, this is not enough, but also the Tiger Ben army led by Zhang Zhun was also defeated. Obviously, Zhang Zhun will not be defeated easily. Therefore, Wu Sangui is quite confident in this battle. And if the Tartar is not good in battle, he will pounce on it like a mad dog and tear it apart.

These five words also made Zhang Zhun's evaluation of Wu Sangui slightly lower.

That's right, it's just a line lower.

Wu Sangui is too slippery.

People who are too slippery are always difficult to achieve.

The reason is simple, people who are too slippery and have no principles. Without principles, it cannot last. People who don't have principles won't have too many people to talk to. If the position changes, the people under him will be at a loss. The so-called things gather by like, people by groups, you yourself are too slippery, and the last person who follows you must also be a slippery person. Everyone knows that at a critical time, a slippery person must be unreliable.

If Wu Sangui was a principled person, after hanging himself on Chongzhen, he could still follow the Southern Ming court. With the strength in his hands, defeating Zuo Liangyu, Liu Zeqing, Gao Jie, Huang Degong and others is a trivial matter at all. It is entirely possible that he will become the No. 1 real power faction in the Southern Ming court. However, he didn't. He accepted Li Zicheng's appeasement, and then surrendered to the Qing Dynasty. In the end, the title of the big traitor was firmly put on his head.

In the final analysis, it is still too utilitarian and too slippery.

For example, Wu Sangui came to see him single-handedly, which is also a kind of slippery performance. The order given to Wu Sangui by the imperial court obviously did not include asking him to have private contact with him, but Wu Sangui came anyway. Why? Because Wu Sangui's heart is bottomless, he wants to go sideways.

I believe that Wu Sangui has also studied the Battle of Huangxian and why the Tiger Ben Army was able to capture so many Tartar heads. However, he certainly won't get real news. After all, the Tiger Ben Army had killed thousands of Tartars, and Wu Sangui did not dare to take it lightly. Before figuring out the strength of the Tiger Army, Wu Sangui did not dare to rashly start a war with the Tiger Army. So, he simply came alone, hoping to get some useful information from Zhang Zhun here.

Wu Sangui came to Dongjiabao alone, not afraid that Zhang Zhun would kill him with a knife, but he was actually confident, because he represented the entire Guanning military group. It is impossible for Zhang Zhun to kill him with one knife and then offend the entire Guanning military group. This is not the slightest benefit for Zhang Zhun. Yes, Wu Sangui's judgment of the situation is indeed in place. Zhang Zhun really didn't want to provoke the crusade of the entire Guanning military group at this time.

Wu Sangui is so slippery at a young age, and as he gets older, this kind of slippery head will definitely become more and more serious. Perhaps, this is the most basic reason why Wu Sangui finally became a traitor. The country is easy to change, but the nature is difficult to change! At the most critical time, the ass is in the wrong position, and that is a real traitor.

A lot of information flashed in Zhang Zhun's mind, but in fact, in the eyes of outsiders, he was silent for a while. Zhang Zhun quickly said: "Okay! Let's join forces and create a miracle in Beizhili! ”

Wu Sangui suddenly said: "What should Xu Dingguo do over there?" ”

Zhang Zhun said quietly: "Do you have any good suggestions?" ”

Wu Sangui shook his head helplessly, and said with some regret: "He won't listen to me." ”

Zhang Zhun smiled quietly in his heart again.

Wu Sangui, Wu Sangui, you have fallen again.

The six words you said once again exposed your slippery head, as well as the insidiousness in your heart.

Wu Sangui obviously wanted to borrow a knife to kill people. borrowed Zhang Zhun's knife to weaken Xu Dingguo's power. The reason for this, Zhang Zhun is not very clear, but it must be related to the contradictions in the nine sides and ten towns. In fact, the internal struggle of the Ming army was not only limited to the three major military groups, but also the struggle between the border towns. Didn't Mao Wenlong, the commander of Dongjiang Town, die tragically under the knife of Yuan Chonghuan, who supervised Liaodong Town and Jizhen Town?

In order to resist foreign aggression and maintain the security of the interior, the Ming Dynasty set up nine military towns on the northern border, commonly known as the nine borders. plus Dongjiang Town, which Mao Wenlong pulled up by himself, is nine sides and ten towns. Which nine sides are the nine sides? Liaodong, Jizhen, Xuanfu, Datong, Shanxi, Yansui, Shaanxi, Ningxia, Gansu. The tenth town is naturally Dongjiang Town.

The relationship between the nine sides and ten towns is obviously not very harmonious, and it mainly involves a high-level power struggle. The Ming Dynasty used civil power to control the military, and the high-level of the army were all civilian officials. And civil officials are inevitably involved in the struggle for government and government. Originally, at the moment of the great enemy, everyone should unite as one, work together with the outside world, watch and help each other, and tide over the difficulties together.

However, the actual situation at the end of the Ming Dynasty was that as the situation became more and more difficult, the competition between the three major military groups of the Ming army, as well as the nine sides and ten towns, became more intense. All border towns are afraid to fight against the Tartars, and their own people are fighting their own people, but they are particularly energetic.