And Deng Qifan really didn't know much about military affairs, so after hearing Wu Shigong's words, he had no objections.

"So long respect! How many people will we use in this rescue Kaifeng? Deng Qifan asked again. Although he also knew the approximate personnel of the Runing Army, he still wanted to know more clearly from Wu Shigong, after all, Deng Qifan was responsible for the logistics supply of the army.

"This time the troops will be divided into three routes: left, center, and right, with a total of more than 13,600 soldiers, more than 14,000 war horses, and more than 17,000 other mules and horses. Wu Shigong said with a smile.

Indeed, in this dispatch, the Runing army has already used most of its own troops, and the remaining troops in Runing and Guide are only more than 10,000 people. Therefore, if the Ming army in Fengyang and the Zuo Liangyu army in Huguang sent troops to attack when the Runing army sent troops, then the remaining Runing army would not have enough troops to ensure that the flames of war would not burn into their own territory. Therefore, it is indeed a bit risky for the Runing Army to come out of the nest this time.

However, with the strength of the Runing Army, coupled with the support of the troops of the Department of Internal Affairs, the militia of the Workshop Division and the reserve soldiers such as the Huzhuang Team, there is no problem in holding the key cities and key areas of the Runing Army, and it also supports the return of the main force of the Runing Army. But in any case, the Runing Army's dispatch of troops this time can be regarded as a ruin.

"100,000 tigers!" Deng Qifan, who was sitting on the chair, imagined this number, and there was some longing in his mind, "Then we should plough the court and sweep away all the thieves besieging Kaifeng!" ”

"Huh! Can't sweep clean. It can't be swept clean this time. Wu Shigong said happily.

"Oh? Could it be that Kaifeng's Li and Luo thieves have such strength? We can't fully cope with them when we are out of the nest? Because of the principle of secrecy, Deng Qifan did not know much about the specific military operation plan. Moreover, he also has some hearsay about the strength of the Runing Army and other enemy forces, and cannot accurately estimate the comparison between the enemy and the enemy.

However, this is also based on the principle of separating the military and the government from the army in Runing, so he left Wu Shigong. There was no one in the Runing army who could stand on their own. Of course, before sending troops, Wu Shigong will definitely explain the specific plans to Deng Qifan and other senior civilian officials, after all, they also have to cooperate with some rear affairs.

In today's chat, Wu Shigong is going to give Deng Qifan a few days in advance. Because this time the Runing army is not only to destroy the enemy, but also to conquer. And after the conquest of the new zone of control, a new regime must be established on the new zone of control.

Therefore, the Runing Army has already transferred nearly 1,000 civilian officials from various Tuntian Zhuangzi and various townships and towns to train in Runing for several months. They are trained in how to govern, how to build up local armed forces, how to restore production, how to eradicate bandits, how to restore the education system, and so on.

And these civilian officials will be distributed to the newly occupied places with the expedition of the Runing Army. Immediately establish local political power at the grassroots level in the townships and towns to ensure that these areas are firmly in the hands of the Runing Army.

is just a sentence: the current Runing Army is already ready for everything, and only owes the east wind.

Therefore, Wu Shigong asked Deng Qifan to make arrangements as soon as possible.

"Far away! You and I both know that we will never let Kaifeng City fall into the hands of Shaanxi thieves. So what do you think: without Kaifeng City, what city will the Shaanxi thieves occupy as their residence? ”

"It must be a big city!" Deng Qifan replied uncertainly.

"Exactly! The Military Command Division predicted: There are three second choices for Shaanxi thieves. One is Xiangyang or Wuchang in Huguang; One is Xi'an; The last is the city of Beijing. Of course. Taiyuan in Shanxi is also possible, but it may not be large. ”

"Let's talk about Xi'an first. The land of Guanzhong is indeed where the royal industry is located. But the war between Shanxi and Shaanxi has been in trouble for more than ten years. Hundreds of miles of uninhabited, barren fields, to re-establish it, Shaanxi thieves must spend a lot of effort. And there is also the Qin army of Inspector Sun. Therefore, it is not the best choice. And Taiyuan has the same problem. ”

"As for the city of Beijing, our Runing Army actually hopes that the Shaanxi bandits will take this road. However, the Shaanxi bandits were in the situation of pursuing soldiers. They must not dare to fight a decisive battle with the 200,000 horses in Beijing, not to mention that there are other Qinwang armies, how can they attack the city of Beijing, which is ten feet high? ”

"Also, if the Shaanxi bandits want to enter Beizhili. and they will cross the Yellow River. And under the pursuit of our Runing army, how many of them can cross the river? It must be an anomaly of losing troops. As a joke, even our Runing Army doesn't want the Shaanxi thieves to do this, otherwise, without their guidance, how can we occupy the righteousness and seize new territory? ”

"Haha——!" Hearing this, Wu Shigong and Deng Qifan laughed at each other.

Wu Shigong continued: "The most likely choice of the Shaanxi thief is Xiangyang and Wuchang in Huguang. And for our Runing Army, the biggest advantage is that we can get rid of the left fools entrenched there. ”

"Therefore, the ideal state for us is: to send troops to drive away the Shaanxi thieves besieging Kaifeng, and then drive them to Huguang like sheep, so that the Shaanxi thieves can solve the troops of the left fool. Then our Runing army struck another thunderous blow, driving the Shaanxi thieves to flee back to Shaanxi, and let them deal with the Qin army of Inspector Sun. Without these two official armies being held hostage, the world is so big, where can't our Runing army go? Therefore, the most important thing for our Runing Army to dispatch troops this time is to pay attention to proportion. It can't be too loose, but it can't push the thieves too hard! ”

Deng Qifan recalled Wu Shigong's words, and after a while, his instinct for academic research unconsciously came out again: "What does Chang Jing mean by the word 'ideal'? ”

"This ......, let's understand him as a personal ambition!"

Deng Qifan thought about it for a while, and it was estimated that he would go home today to study the word, making Wu Shigong a waterfall khan. However, Deng Qifan quickly got back to business, and he smiled: "It seems that driving sheep is much more troublesome than killing sheep." ”

"Exactly."

"Haha——!"

So the two of them looked at each other again and laughed.

"No wonder Chang Jing has been hanging Chen Guerrilla from Kaifeng for so long." Deng Qifan said with a smile.

"It's not to embarrass him, it's just that the time hasn't come yet." Wu Shigong also explained with a smile, "Kaifeng City is to be rescued, but Chen De's Lao Tzu is also to be obedient, and the nine thousand soldiers under him are really good." Therefore, what Chen De said is not on the point, promising that no matter how much silver our Runing Army has, the key is to let a regiment of our Runing Army enter the city after the battle, and hand over the Yu army of General Chen's army to me to command. ”

"I see! Chang Jing took a fancy to General Chen's Yu Army. Deng Qifan suddenly realized.

"Yes, yes. So I won't let that Chen De run. Wu Shigong said with a smile.

In fact, among the remaining Ming troops in the Central Plains, Chen Yongfu's 9,000 Yu Army was a relatively strong force. They have been acting as a "fire brigade", running back and forth in northern Henan. In addition, Chen Yongfu has always been strict in governing the army, and the king of Zhou and the Henan government can guarantee the food and salary of this army, so the combat effectiveness of this Henan army is relatively strong, and the discipline is also very good. In particular, this unit was more mobile, and in the long battles with the peasant army, they captured a lot, so they had more than 4,000 mules and horses.

Therefore, Wu Shigong has long coveted Chen Yongfu's Yu army. And the only drawback of this force is that it is too small in number. Therefore, in the planning of the Runing Army, this is a ready-to-use force. It may not be as good as the Runing Army in the main battlefield, but it is absolutely capable of fighting in the secondary battlefield.

And now that Chen Yongfu has handed over Chen De to Wu Shigong, will he not be able to seize the opportunity with Wu Shigong? He decisively took Chen De as a hostage, and wanted Chen Yongfu to be honest and obedient in the future. It's just that he hasn't had a showdown with Chen De yet.

"What about the messenger sent by the thief? Changjing, don't you go and take a look? Deng Qifan asked happily. Regarding Li Zicheng's surrender, Ru Ningjun took it as a joke here.

"Ha Lu Ha! Not going. I don't have this kind of hypocritical acting. Now the only thing left is to trouble you, meet with them, and then back up the gift and send it back. But tell them clearly: Kaifeng City is the territory of our Runing Army, let them give up Lu as soon as possible. Otherwise, our Runing army will have to send troops to attack. ”

"Why? Could it be that Changjing wants to be a soldier and never get tired of cheating? Deng Qifan asked puzzledly.

At this time, it is difficult for each person to conceal any means, and it is better to explain the plain and do what is clear. Saying this, it is also to put some pressure on Li Thief and Luo Thief, so that they do not dare to let go of the attack and open the seal, and give our Runing Army more time. Wu Shigong explained.

"Hmm!" Deng Qifan nodded and agreed, and then he said casually, "The people from Fujian Zheng guerrillas have come to find Changjing again and want to visit you once." It seems that the current Changjing is a strange commodity. ”

"Oh?" Wu Shigong asked a little strangely, "It's been several years, could it be that Zheng Zhilong's people are still lingering in Runing?" Their patience is good. ”

"How can Zheng Guerrilla's people be willing to leave this feng shui treasure?" Deng Qifan said with a smile, "Although they come to visit once in a while, their main time is spent on the seafood business. I've heard that it's been doing well in the past few years. In addition, their capital is also sufficient, and they have really made a lot of money in the futures exchange and the stock exchange, and now they want to drive them away, it is estimated that they will not leave. ”

"Huh!" Wu Shigong was amused, then shook his head and said, "Then Zheng Zhilong created such a situation at sea, but I didn't expect it to stay for the sake of a businessman." It's a pity for him. To tell a joke, if others offer enough prices in the future, maybe Zheng Zhilong will be willing to sell his fleet. ”

"Oh? Could it be that Chang Jing fell in love with Zheng's guerrilla fleet? ”

"It's not in a hurry yet. This is also for the future. But let Zheng Zhilong's people come to it! I can't say that we will need his fleet to transport troops to us in the future. (To be continued......)