As far as military affairs are concerned, after the recovery of Chongqing, the Zhenshuo army and the Ming army reorganized by the Thirteen Families of Kuidong have been united, and the number of troops that can be used has been greatly increased. At this time, not only was it possible to recover Baoning, but it was also possible to continue north to Hanzhong, Shaanxi.

The Qing army in Chongqing, which retreated to Baoning, was not greatly strengthened in strength, and for Gao Mingzhan, he was already congratulating himself if he could hold Baoning, and he was completely passive waiting to be beaten. He was the governor of Sichuan, and the governor was a minister who guarded the land, and in the absence of the will of the imperial court, he should live and die with Baoning. In other words, he was driven to a dead end, and if he did not die to the enemy, he would die in the law, and then he would surrender.

On a deeper level, Zhu Yongxing and his think tank believed that the actions of Huaiqing Cai Lu and others illustrated the fact that the Han generals were not only discriminated against by the Manchus after the Qing Dynasty, but were also likely to give their skills a try when they perceived the limited strength of the Qing court.

In this regard, more victories were needed, further blows to the Manchus. In other words, this year's military operation in Shandong alone is not enough to motivate people, and more catalysts are needed to make a difference.

In the face of the launch of the Ming army, the Qing army in northern Sichuan retreated at a moment's notice, and they obviously did not want to fight the superior Ming army piecemeal, and seemed to shrink and gather troops in Baoning, and then rely on the city to contend with the Ming army.

Dingshuo Bowang Fuchen followed Li Dingguo's side, because of his personal martial arts, horsemanship, and won the favor of Jin King Li Dingguo. As a member of the original Wu army, Wang Fuchen was apprehensive when he was transferred to Sichuan. It wasn't until he saw the cavalry units being formed and trained that he felt that this was a normal arrangement for his "horse harrier". Later, I saw Gao Dejie and others, who originally belonged to Wu Junzhong, come to study and observe, and this psychology gradually balanced.

Regarding the overall situation of the Ming army and the operational characteristics of the Eight Banners, Wang Fuchen took it for granted that the establishment of cavalry units was a matter of course. And in the Northland operation. Cavalry units are bound to play an increasing role. In other words, there are still many opportunities to make contributions.

For pointing to Ganshan from the southwest, Wang Fuchen, like Li Dingguo, has great enthusiasm for conquering the hometown of the northwest. This battle was his first time after returning to the Ming army, and it was also the first time that the cavalry had gone out to fight since its formation. How to achieve a bigger record to prove himself is obviously what he is looking forward to.

"It's been 30 years since I left Ganshan as a teenager!" Li Dingguo, the king of Jin, expressed his heartfelt emotion, "I don't know what has become of my homeland?" ”

"Looking at all kinds of intelligence, Gan and Shaanxi are very bad." Wang Fuchen thought for a while and said, "The last general feels that the Manchu Qing Dynasty has no holy ability, let alone the benevolence of the saint. The war has not stopped, and the situation in other places can be seen from the previous Sichuan. ”

Li Dingguo groaned. He nodded and said, "You're right. When we ran Yunnan Province, although there was also a scene of peace, it was far inferior to what it is now. Long live being able to rebuild and recover after the poison and devastation of the Tartars, and raise enough food to support the war and the people, is indeed very wise. Clever means. ”

In this regard, Wang Fuchen also deeply agreed. When Wu Jun was in Yunnan. Almost all of the food and wages needed were supplied by the Qing court, and the areas destroyed by the war could not be raised on the spot. Because of this, the Wu army could not expand, so it had to survive with a snort. But now, the imperial court supports a defense line of thousands of miles from west to east, with hundreds of thousands of troops. It is amazing that he can also benefit the people.

"That's all there is to it, the Manchu Qing Dynasty will die!" Wang Fuchen sneered and said, "Money and food, except for looting and looting from the people. Is there any other way for them? ”

"I'm afraid not." Li Dingguo shook his head and said in a low voice: "This situation is quite similar to Chongzhen's time, there is always a time when the officials force the people to rebel. ”

Wang Fuchen was silent for a long time, and said vaguely: "Maybe! But the saint can't wait, and the last general will see that in another year at most, there will be a big northern expedition. ”

"It won't take more than a year." Li Dingguo narrowed his eyes, smiled faintly, and said: "The Holy Lord and I still have correspondence, according to the Holy Lord's estimate, at most half a year, we can hoard enough money, food and materials for the Northern Expedition." As you can see, Sichuan's reconstruction and restoration have been quite effective, and it has been able to support half of our army's grain and grass. Well, there are also Jiangnan, Huguang, and the two provinces of Mekong and Ha Xian, which are three or four times a year overseas! ”

"Speaking of the construction of Sichuan-" Wang Fuchen hesitated for a moment, and said: "If it is just a woman from overseas barbarians, even men have moved here, although there is more labor to reclaim the wasteland, but after all-"

"Those who are not of my race will have different hearts." Li Dingguo smiled slightly and said, "The saint thinks long-term! These aliens today have left their homeland and taken root here, and in ten or decades, will they or their descendants still speak their own language? Will there still be their own traditional culture? Thinking deeper, the land vacated by their relocation will be owned by the people of our country in the future, and it will also become the territory of the Ming Dynasty, and it will become very stable because of the relationship between the population. ”

Wang Fuchen thought for a moment, smiled, and said: "The Holy Lord really has a long-term vision, and he does not give the names of the aliens who have migrated here, and only collectively call them Mingren. After a long time, they will forget their ancestors and really become Mingren. ”

"It's been a long time? Yes, it should be said. Li Dingguo smiled to himself and said: "One, two, three generations, in a foreign place, and they are scattered, they shouldn't be able to make any trouble." And one more person cultivating the land can provide one or more soldiers to fight abroad. The Holy One is shrewd in his calculations, and he is also going to expand his territory overseas! ”

"Hehe, some barbarian women are still gentle and beautiful, and they are also very capable." Wang Fuchen laughed twice, "Long live Yu Qianlong, didn't you promise to give the soldiers fields and marry wives for the soldiers?" Unexpectedly, Banzai is really doing it! ”

"The Holy One will do what he says." Li Dingguo smiled a little weirdly, "So, the saint is not lightly promised." Actually, something-"

Seeing Li Dingguo's expression, Wang Fuchen hesitated for a moment, and asked tentatively, "Lord Wang, what are you referring to?" Long live the correspondence with you, you can see the Grace of the Holy Family, if there is anything to mention the last general-"

Li Dingguo shook his head lightly and said: "Solid work, if you want to mention something, just these four words." Of course, I am not talking about this matter, but about the future of the Northwest. Well, it doesn't matter if you sue sù, I intend to guard the northwest, and the saint has not yet made a final decision. ”

Northwest, Bian Gong, or don't want to be close to the king's side? Wang Fuchen's mind was spinning rapidly. A famous king like Li Dingguo, according to feudal tradition, is easily suspicious of the monarch. But Li Dingguo actually proposed to be alone, isn't he worried about the suspicion of the saint? You must know that Li Dingguo is a close minister of Yongli, although he expressed his support when the saint ascended the throne, it does not mean that Banzai will trust him.

"The Holy One has asked me what I mean." There is no need for Wang Fuchen to draw conclusions, Li Dingguo has already answered, "In my opinion, the northwest and northeast will be places of frequent wars in the future. As a soldier, I don't want to grow old. If you're in the northwest, I'm still familiar with the situation. ”

Wang Fuchen was secretly surprised, and said casually: "Does the Holy Lord still want to use troops against Xiyu?" ”

............. (To be continued......)