Zheng Zhilong left, leaving only Li Zicheng and Song Yingxing in the room, the former asked solemnly: "Mr. Song, how is the fierce fire oil tank sent to Liaodong?" ”

"Emperor Qiqi, plus the one delivered some time ago, so far, Marshal Li Yan already has 300 fierce fire oil tanks there, and the reserves of fierce fire oil are also about 6,000 catties, enough to be used ten times. Moreover, it is still continuously transporting fierce fire oil to Liaodong. ”

When he replied, Song Yingxing obviously hesitated, and without waiting for Li Zicheng to say anything, he finally spit out the words in his chest, and asked instead: "Your Majesty, is this too cruel?" ”

Obviously, this is not the first time Song Yingxing has said that as soon as he asked such a general sentence, Li Zicheng understood the meaning in an instant, what did he mean?

"Is it cruel?"

Li Zicheng spit out three words faintly, the cold light in his eyes flickered, and the killing intent continued to permeate, becoming more and more intense, and then said: "Blood debts still need blood debts to be repaid, Jiannu has invaded Guanzhong several times, and the people slaughtered are more than millions?" Don't talk to me about when to repay grievances, and don't talk about the so-called revenge with virtue and leniency, I am a cautious person, I don't believe in that, I only know that kindness to the enemy is cruelty to myself. ”

For a while, Song Yingxing swallowed all the words in his mouth, although he had the heart to persuade him again, he was unwilling to conquer Liao and the battle became too bloody, but many reasons he thought of were all blocked by Li Zicheng's words.

At this moment, looking at Li Zicheng's hateful gaze, Song Yingxing's heart couldn't help but feel a little sudden, thinking a lot, no wonder the army sent by the emperor to Liaodong was mostly from Shanxi, Beizhili and Shandong.

The reason is very simple, the people in these places are the most seriously affected by the scourge of Jiannu, and almost all relatives and friends have lost their lives at the hands of the Tartars, under such a huge hatred, once the war in Liaodong occurs, the soldiers of these places are not only fighting for the imperial court, but also avenging their relatives!

It is not difficult to imagine how ruthless and bloody their means of revenge will be?

"By the way, Mr. Song, immediately fly the pigeon and send a letter to Li Yan, telling him that when fighting with Jiannu, those military regulations will not be used for the time being, and the soldiers can attack arbitrarily, as long as they are not Han people, they can be allowed to use iron and blood, and they don't have to worry about military law."

Hearing this, Song Yingxing's heart was shocked, he was full of excitement, and there was a feeling of suffocation, at that moment, he only felt that his body was cold, and his shocked soul was about to come out of the sheath.

Song Yingxing knew deeply that once this decree was promulgated and implemented in the army, it would encourage those soldiers to take revenge and become more crazy and cruel.

Liaodong, Jinzhou City...

At this time, the Marshal's Mansion was under martial law, almost five steps and one post, ten steps and one sentry, and there were groups of soldiers patrolling, wandering everywhere, especially the hall, which was difficult for ordinary people to approach.

In the hall, Li Yan sat upright in the first seat, and the military advisor Gu Junen and the generals sat on both sides, looking straight at Li Yan, his expression was very solemn, listening carefully to the latter's words, and a trace of excitement flashed between his eyebrows from time to time.

In the silent hall, only Li Yan's voice echoed.

"Generals, the emperor has sent a secret decree that he will declare war on Jiannu in the near future, completely solve the hidden dangers in Liaodong, and destroy the Tartars. Moreover, after the end of the war, the imperial court will also move people on a large scale and settle in this Liaodong in order to alleviate the disaster situation in the Guannai, and the pressure brought by the imperial court's disaster relief ......"

As one amazing news after another came out of Li Yan's mouth, although the generals were all excited and happy on the surface, they actually reacted differently, some were happy and some were worried.

When Li Yan said the last news, Lu Xiangsheng and Sun Chuanting would each lead 50,000 elite soldiers to support and help in the war, and immediately suppressed those who were cautious, especially the local generals such as Zu Dashou, who became preoccupied.

"Okay, generals, that's all for today, you immediately return to your respective camps, prepare your forces for battle, as short as five days, as long as ten days, and then the army will start and carry out the Northern Expedition."

After the generals left, only Li Yan and Gu Junen were left in the hall, and the latter asked puzzledly: "Marshal Li, today's Jiannu is already weak and can only protect itself, even the Mongolian tribes that were subdued before are now powerless to control, plus the rebellion of Geng Jingzhong, Shang Kexi and Kong Youde, they have secretly surrendered to us and destroyed the Tartars, isn't that an easy thing?" ”

"Gu really doesn't understand, why did the emperor take such a simple matter so solemnly, and took great pains, not only sent 300 firearms of mass destruction such as fierce fire oil tanks, but also sent 100,000 additional reinforcements, is it too much to lift up the yellow pigskin?"

"Gu Junshi, I understand what you mean, the more soldiers you use, it means that more grain and grass will be consumed, which will greatly increase military spending, but this is also something that can't be helped, look at this ......"

As the conversation turned, Li Yan took out an excerpt-like text from his arms and handed it to Gu Junen, while continuing: "This military operation is not so simple, not only to destroy Jiannu, but also to annex Korea into the territory of the Dashun Dynasty, so the emperor will send additional reinforcements. ”

"Moreover, after this battle, the imperial court will also implement the policy of benefiting the people in Liaodong, which will be thoroughly implemented, whether it is to defend the Mongol army in the west or to maintain the stability of Liaodong, a large number of troops are needed to be stationed in order to deter those famous families in the local area, as well as those bandits who are wandering around, which is commonly known as 'beard' in Liaodong."

Listening to Li Yan's narration, after reading the edict, Gu Junen was relieved, showing a sudden look, and while nodding lightly, he added: "Since ancient times, Liaodong has been a place where the people are fierce and bandits are unearthed. ”

"Not only that, Gu Junshi, the emperor and Mr. Song also thought of this, in the territory of Liaodong, the militia system will also be implemented, compared to Guannai, the militia here will be more powerful, and the army will directly supply ammunition."

Li Yan's face was filled with anticipation, and after supplementing, not only did a scenario come to mind, with the presence of an army, it would prevent the large-scale invasion of those nomads, and a small number of attacks, the militia of those villages would be enough to deal with.

After all, warriors on horseback such as the Mongols used sabers and bows and arrows, but they had little advantage over powerful and long-range firearms, and instead fell into target.

"That's... Marshal Li, when will the army be drawn and carry out the Northern Expedition? ”

In the face of Gu Junen's inquiry, Li Yan did not answer immediately, but pondered for a while, and then responded: "At the very least, we must wait until the Tianxiong Army and the Qin Army arrive before we can act." ”