When Shandong's intelligence was quickly sent to the Ministry of State Security and presented to Zhu Yongxing's desk, he was discussing with the officials of the Ministry of War about Burma's refusal to release the Yongli monarchy.

For the time being, the military department did not set up a book, so Wu Sangui and Pi Xiong of the General Staff Headquarters were the chief officers, and Wu Sangui was opposed to Zhu Yongxing's plan to use troops in Burma.

"Your Majesty, the Northern Expedition is imminent, and if you use troops to Burma again, I'm afraid it will involve energy. When our army wins another big victory, and the army is growing stronger, how dare Burma, a small country, resist? If you can win without a fight, why go deep into the wilderness? Moreover, the General Staff had already planned that if it wanted to use troops, it would do so after the frost had subsided. ”

Zhu Yongxing lightly tapped the information sent by Zheng Zhaoren on the table, and said, "I don't want to use troops on a large scale, what do you think of this information after reading it?" ”

"Myanmar is divided internally, with hardliners and peacemakers evenly matched." Pi Xiong pondered and said: "Mangbai, the younger brother of the Burmese king Mangda, is a hardliner, and he wants to lead troops to station on the Yunnan-Burma border from the south through Awa. ”

"Weichen means to strengthen vigilance and not provoke borders." Wu Sangui said cautiously: "It is best to send reinforcements mainly in Yunnan Province, and other troops will not be transferred. ”

Zhu Yongxing smiled faintly and said: "This reckless white may not be a hardliner, he wants to lead troops across Ava, I'm afraid it's not to resist our army, but to seize the throne." ”

Seeing the essence through phenomena, looking for clues in historical events, and thus drawing opinions that are different from others, this is what Zhu Yongxing is best at. The coup d'état in Myanmar was precisely because of the dispute among the courtiers over whether to hand over the Yongli monarchy. gave Mang Bai a chance, allowing him to get the support of most of the courtiers. Compared with stubbornness, he can't see the recklessness of the shape shì. If Mang Bai had taken power in Burma, it would have been beneficial to the Ming Dynasty. Because at the beginning of Mang Bai's succession, he must first stabilize the interior, so that he will not lightly become an enemy of the Ming army.

Of course, Zhu Yongxing also guessed, and came to a conclusion based on the intelligence that Zheng Zhaoren heard. In this regard, Wu Sangui and Pi Xiong are not as comprehensive as him.

Wu Sangui and Pi Xiong glanced at each other. With a surprised look, he didn't understand why the emperor made such a judgment? Is it just that simple piece of information?

"I'm wondering if I'm doing Mangbai a favor. A military feint was carried out on the Yunnan-Burma border. Zhu Yongxing thought about it and said: "Well, the Burmese king Mangda is a really hardliner, but Mangbai is not necessarily, he is a guy who understands current affairs." ”

"陛xià. How many men and horses should be transferred for military feints? Leather Bear asked tentatively.

"Three thousand more people is enough, right?" Zhu Yongxing is not so sure. "In Yongchang, there are 4,000 soldiers from Pingshuobo, plus more than 10,000 people from various Tusi, to break through the Burma Pass and hit Bamo, shouldn't it be possible?"

"If it's just an increase of three thousand, it won't have any impact." Wu Sangui nodded and said, "Your Majesty, Weichen feels that it is a feint. Just get close to the Burmese Pass. If the war expands, I am afraid that it will be prolonged for a long time. It was not good for the Northern Expedition. ”

Weichen seconded. Pi Xiong obviously also felt that Zhu Yongxing was a little too much, and it was probably not so easy to control this sword soldier.

Zhu Yongxing thought about it and felt that he should not be too subjective, and it was okay to be safe.

"That's how it goes." Zhu Yongxing thought for a while and said: "Dispatch people and horses in Yunnan Province nearby, and return to the command of Pingshuo Bohe Jiuyi." Draw up a plan, send it to him, and let him carry it out. Next, how to deal with this Shandong? Should they let Yu Qi hold on first, or should they change their plans and start operations in Shandong in advance? The Ministry of National Security must have given you the relevant information. ”

"Initiation of the Majesty." Wu Sangui paused and said: "For the time being, it is not that our army does not have the strength to start operations in advance, but it is a little difficult to ensure the supply of food and grass materials in the future. ”

"If Yu Qi can support Shandong for a month, the power and certainty of our army to carry out operations according to the original plan will be greatly increased." Pi Xiong said: "So, Weichen and the others think that they can wait for the time being." ”

Zhu Yongxing thought for a moment, shook his head slightly, and said: "You all know what kind of virtue the Qing soldiers are, the Seventh Division should be able to support it for a month, but what about the areas where the war is fought, it is bound to be destroyed very badly. We need Shandong soldiers, and we need them to go to Liaodong. Of course, there are difficulties, but I don't think they will be greater than those of the Manchus. The Qing army has been deployed, and there are not many troops in Shandong, and the number that can be drawn out to reinforce Shandong is limited. If there is a shortage of food, grass and supplies, can we adopt a compromise method and reduce the number of troops for early landing operations? Alternatively, think of other ways to speed up the collection and hoarding of supplies. ”

Wu Sangui and Skin Bear exchanged glances with each other, knowing that the emperor was inclined to act in advance. Well, it's not an impossible task. The original plan was to operate as a corps, but what if it was reduced to a division?

"That's it." Zhu Yongxing didn't want to act arbitrarily, let alone cause setbacks to the army because of manipulation, so he said: "You go back and study and discuss, according to the current strength of the Qing army in Shandong, we have to dispatch at least how many men and horses to have a chance of winning." I will ask the household department again to see if they can squeeze out some more money and food. ”

"Wechen obeys." Wu Sangui and Pi Xiong wanted to get up and leave.

"And-" Zhu Yongxing pressed his hand downward, motioned for the two of them to sit down first, and then explained in detail: "The plan should be comprehensive, and the response and containment of each army are also very important. I know that there are many difficulties in changing the original plan, but I still have to do my best until it is determined that the difficulties cannot be overcome. Moreover, I feel that opening up a battlefield in Shandong will help to upset the current balance. The Manchus, I'm afraid there isn't much power to invest. ”

"What His Majesty said is very true." Pi Xiong thought for a moment and said, "If you can mobilize the Eight Banners of the Forbidden Brigade of the Beijing Division, it will still be very beneficial to the overall strategy. ”

"Your Majesty has this ambition, and Weichen and others dare not do their best." Wu Sangui bowed and said, "The Shandong Green Flag is only 10,000, and the supervision and Fubiao are only 2,000 at most." If our army moves in advance, more than 10,000 people, plus the seven divisions, will be enough. When the Qing army sends additional reinforcements, this time will be almost the same as the original plan, the supply of materials can be guaranteed, and the army can be dispatched again. ”

"In this way, the gap in materials, grain and grass is not too big!" Zhu Yongxing thought about it for a while, laughed, and said, "I asked the household department to come up with a way, and you can make a plan according to this idea!" ”

…………… (To be continued......)