Chapter 1 Imperial Deliberations
Zhang Biwu has already gathered 9,000 people, he is heading towards Liaodong, and his move suddenly made the whole court talk about it!
Because they think that Zhang Biwu only led 9,000 men and horses, and he also went to the rescue with great fanfare, in this way, didn't he want Huang Taiji to intercept and kill his troops? In terms of the art of war, this is the most stupid way to say it.
In particular, the officials composed of the Imperial History of the Imperial Court and the Six Divisions were called crows because they were all capable of impeachment and attack. No matter what happens in the court, they have to jump out and blame it, and good things are often turned into bad things.
Although the speech official was not afraid of power in the Jiajing and Wanli dynasties and spoke out for the country, he was a very good speech official at that time and played his due role. But since Wei Zhongxian's rebellion, the upright and honest speech officials who speak for the country have disappeared, and most of the people left behind are speech officials who sell their fame, talk uselessly, and form parties for personal gain.
The prevalence of the Donglin Party, the Fushe and other parties has made those officials who are dedicated to the country all changed, they are real crows, they only know that they fight for the interests of their own party and fight for their private interests. It would be very difficult for them to think in the interests of the country.
It is not his own party, even if what he does is beneficial to the country, but they are still constantly attacking out of the interests of his own party. As a result, there are very few people who dare to serve the country.
The officials in the court and the central government were all questioning Zhang Biwu's strategy of using troops, and they all thought that Zhang Biwu's return would still damage the interests of the country, and the country would lose food and soldiers in vain.
The military department gave Guang Shiheng to stand up and said: "Your Majesty, Zhang Biwu is stop-and-go along the way, with his marching speed, I'm afraid he won't be able to reach Liaodong in a year and a half!" It is rumored that he deliberately wants fame, and he has the reputation of daring to take on heavy responsibilities, and he can also expand his military power! That's why he took the initiative to ask for battle! In order to dispel the rumors, please ask the emperor to immediately urge Zhang Biwu to lead his division to march quickly, and rush to Songshan and Jinzhou as soon as possible to rescue Hong Shangshu! ”
As soon as Guang Shiheng said, Zhou Zhong and Wu Su, who were close to Guang Shiheng, came out to agree with Guang Shiheng's opinion.
Chen Yan and Wei Zaode, the champion of the previous year, both said that if Zhang Biwu did not march quickly, it would only make Hong Chengchou hopeless and helpless, and Hong Chengchou and others would easily fall into the Qing army. The most important thing is not to lift the hearts of the people.
Chen Yanyi said solemnly: "I heard that Zhang Biwu has been here since he set off, he is walking for one day and stopping for one day, and the march is very slow, between the line and stopping, he could have walked in one day, but he walked for three days!" Your Majesty, this is not a deliberate delay, what is this? Please ask the emperor to issue an order quickly and urge Zhang Biwu to march quickly! ”
Of course, these civil officials know that with Zhang Biwu's newly recruited 9,000 soldiers to face the hundreds of thousands of Qing troops who have fought a hundred battles of tigers and wolves, it is difficult for him to win, and it is indeed the best way to do it, but they don't pay attention to it at all, no matter what, they only know that they can win a reputation for themselves, so they are very willing to do this kind of thing that harms others, the country and themselves.
Even if it was the killing of Zhang Biwu and his 9,000 men and horses, as well as the Ming army of Songjin, what about it? As they call them, they are some of the most abominable crows!
Chongzhen was silent and didn't say a word, if they had said it before, Chongzhen would have been angry and constantly urged Zhang Biwu to march, but now Zhang Biwu has a secret play in Chongzhen.
Chongzhen knew it in his heart, he saw that the officials kept asking him to give orders to urge Zhang Biwu, and he knew that Zhang Biwu still had to urge him to march.
Chongzhen said, "Okay! Draft, urging Zhang Biwu to quickly go out of the army! If necessary, Zhang Biwu can go to save Songjin with Wu Sangui and the soldiers of Liaodong! Chongzhen turned to Chen Xinjia, the secretary of the Ministry of War: "As a soldier, you can also urge Zhang Biwu to rescue Songjin as soon as possible!" ”
At this time, the ministers were surprised in their hearts, because according to the usual Zhang Biwu was so lax and did not march quickly, Chongzhen would definitely be furious, but now Chongzhen is so calm, it is really strange! The emperor is really incomprehensible!
Chen Xinjia, who also had doubts, had to press his doubts first, and hurriedly responded: "Yes!" Your Majesty, the minister must fulfill the duty of the minister! "Yes!" All the officials nodded yes.
Chen Xinjia looked at Chongzhen's face, and then said, "Your Majesty, the war in Huguang is favorable!" Zhang Xianzhong attacked Tongcheng, Huang Degong and Liu Liangzuo joined forces, defeated Zhang Xianzhong in Baojialing, and captured Zhang Xianzhong's generals Ma Wu and Wang Xingguo. Among them, Wang Xingguo is the most courageous and is Zhang Xianzhong's adopted son. Huang Degong was shot in the face, but the more he fought, the more courageous he became, and he fought for more than ten days, killing and injuring a lot. ”
When the ministers heard it, they applauded! And what they are talking about is Huang Degong, what a fierce general! For the camp is to earn a lot of face!
Chongzhen was very happy when he heard it, and he motioned for Chen Xinjia to continue. Of course, Chen Xinjia was going to continue.
"In the autumn and August, Zhang Xianzhong was defeated by Zuo Liangyu's department in Xinyang, and he went out of the mall with an injury, walked in the direction of Yingshan, and was defeated by Wang Yuncheng. And Zhang Xianzhong was seriously injured! He also said that he may die soon! He ran to Li Zicheng and was almost killed by Li Zicheng! There are also rumors that Zhang Xianzhong died while fleeing! And the two thieves of Zhang and Li are in the midst of infighting, and their strength has been greatly reduced! As soon as the thief Zhang is destroyed, he will be able to move to the Central Plains and destroy Li Zicheng. As soon as the rogues are extinguished, they will be able to focus on the eastern captives! ”
In fact, Chen Xinjia did not say a sad thing, that is, Li Zicheng and Luo Rucai joined forces to attack Ye County, and the defender of Ye County was Liu Guoneng, Liu Guoneng and Li Zicheng and Luo Rucai became brothers, but later surrendered to the Ming army, and determined to do their best for Chongzhen. This made Li Zicheng very hateful, and as soon as the city was broken, he killed Liu Guoneng.
Chongzhen also sighed at Liu Guoneng's loyalty and praised him. Yexian County is broken, and Li Zicheng is strong and strong, so it is good not to mention it for the time being.
Chongzhen was very happy when he heard this, he looked up to the sky and laughed, which was a great joy for him! As long as the thieves are pacified and the Dongyu is removed, Daming Zhongxing will be able to count the days. He didn't mind at all because of Zhang Biwu's slow march, which made the ministers even more confused, but they were happy to see the emperor, which was important.
At this moment, the entire court was immersed in a joyful atmosphere, and all the ministers were happy, all of them were happy! No one dared to take advantage of this time to say disappointing words, so as not to anger Chongzhen, who was in a good mood.
Some ministers even directly mentioned Zhang Biwu, if Zhang Biwu could rescue Hong Chengchou when he sent out the army, it would be great if he could relieve the siege of Songjin, it would be a great miracle and a great joy.
But having said that, no one who said it could believe that Zhang Biwu could save Hong Chengchou, they just wanted to please Chongzhen.
Chongzhen also had no bottom in his heart: "Guoxiong, you said that you are not sure that you can solve the siege of Songjin, this time may be goodbye!" Alas! I really hope that you can save Hong Chengchou, even if you can't save it, you have to come back safely! The clever plan you played to me, I will do according to your clever plan! ”
What the? Zhang Biwu also played a clever plan for Chongzhen? No wonder! What exactly is the clever idea?
After retreating from the dynasty, the ministers were shaking their heads and discussing: "Zhang Biwu either died at the hands of the Tartars, or because of the slow march, he angered the emperor and was beheaded in the West City!" ”
"Who made him greedy for merit and wanted to take credit? Credit is not easy to grab! Especially fighting the Tartars, it comes at a price! "That's it! It's too late for him to regret it now! ”
These ministers still had a look of schadenfreude when they said this, and their inner words were who told you Zhang Biwu not to join my party! My group! Forming a party for personal gain is the current trend of the imperial court, if you don't do this, of course, you Zhang Biwu will be the target of the public.
Chen Xinjia was very proud, he thought to himself: "Elder Yang Ge, you always have the grace of knowing me, if it weren't for your recommendation, I wouldn't be able to achieve the high position of the secretary of the military department!" You regard Zhang Biwu as an enemy, you have always wanted to kill Zhang Biwu, but unfortunately you have not succeeded, then today I will fulfill your wish and kill Zhang Biwu! Now that the emperor has asked me to urgently urge Zhang Biwu to march, then I should obey the order! Ha Lu Ha! ”
When Xinjia kept sending documents urging him to fight, these documents were like a stone in the sea, and he himself felt strange. Zhang Biwu dared to ignore the military department and the emperor so much, is he too bold? Even if Zhang Biwu doesn't return, Zhang Biwu's subordinates will have someone to go back!
How could there be no reply to the war urging document of the Ministry of War? Could it be that Zhang Biwu really wants to do the opposite? Will all his generals rebel with him? For this reason, he went to the palace to explain that if something happened like this, he could shirk his responsibility.
Which one understands, when Chongzhen heard about it, he laughed and said, "Okay! Chen Aiqing, you did a good job! You keep urging! You don't have to pay attention to anything! All you have to do is rush the battle! And let people know that your military department is urging the war! ”
Chen Xinjia is the second monk is confused, if Chongzhen heard such a report in the past, he would definitely be angry, and he had to send a cavalry to arrest the criminal general into Beijing to ask for the crime! And now he is so calm, and he is happy! What's going on? Even if Chen Xinjia had more questions in his heart, he didn't dare to ask.
He could only retreat and continue to send war reminders to Zhang Biwu, but he didn't dare to sink into the sea with the paperwork, and went to face the saint to explain, it can be seen that Chongzhen had expected this a long time ago.
Zhang Biwu led the newly recruited 6,000 men, plus his 3,000 men and horses, and rushed to Liaodong, and the news soon spread to Shengjing.