Zhang Zhilong said: "Dashuai, the heart of the Jiannu thief is not dead, and he has coveted my Ming territory for many years. ”

"Never!" Hong Chengchou immediately vetoed Zhang Zhilong's idea.

He said in a deep voice: "Huang Taiji is not an idle person, he has always been cunning and scheming, and he will deliberately set up a formation to induce our army to rush to the camp." ”

"Moreover, the master wrote three letters to the old man, urging the old man to hold Liaoyang, and in the case of the city, he can build more camps along the northern line."

Miao Liyuan said: "Marshal, the last general thinks that the current war is urgent, we can discuss with Lu Delin who came to meet the division, if Lu Delin is allowed to attack from Jiannu's flank, and then we will wave our division out of the city to fight Jiannu head-on, this battle will have a great hope of winning." ”

Miao Liyuan during the Second Liaodong Campaign.

I once witnessed the famous scene of the Tianxiong army led by Lu Xiangsheng crushing Dolgon in Jinzhou.

So he now thinks that cooperating with Lu Xiangsheng's righteous son Lu Delin can replicate the miracle of war back then.

Unexpectedly, as soon as his words fell, Zhang Zhilong next to him said angrily: "No need! It's enough for the soldiers under my command to deal with Jiannu, and there is no need to go to Lu Delin! ”

Hong Chengchou glanced at Zhang Zhilong intriguingly and said, "This is a military camp, it's best to be careful when you speak!" ”

Zhang Zhilong subconsciously covered his mouth, and the unruly momentum on his body also subsided a lot.

Zhang Zhilong himself is the same as Zu Dashou, a typical representative of jealousy and hatred.

is even more rebellious and murderous Mengshi.

But in his career, the two people he admires the most in his life are Zu Dashou.

The other is the elderly Hong Chengchou.

At this time, Hong Chengchou mentioned again: "Lu Delin is the commander of the Jin Wuwei army appointed by the court, and all the Jin Wuwei under his command have elite bravery. We are one of the border troops of the nine sides of the Ming Dynasty, although the court now relies on us, but we can't insult the military commander of Jin Wuwei, what you just said, if it is heard by the people of Jinyiwei, the consequences are unimaginable! ”

"The Admiral knows."

"Thank you for the reminder." Zhang Zhilong's haughty head hung down.

In fact, Lu Delin, who has now entered the front line of Liaodong, is also sending his sentinels to inquire about the situation of the Jiannu army.

He also had to build the news of the withdrawal of 50,000 troops from the army of 150,000.

However, Lu Delin's side had already learned from Zhou Xian that Jiannu was trying to do things in Mongolia.

Therefore, Lu Delin concluded that the 50,000 army that Jiannu had now disappeared must have been commanded by Dolgon to go to Mongolia to stir up trouble.

In addition, Lu Delin also summed up a conclusion: that is, Huang Taiji would not break out a war with the Ming army in Liaoyang at all.

Because Huang Taiji didn't come to fight and siege the city at all.

More like a deterrent, or even a bait.

After learning about these things.

Now Hong Chengchou and Lu Delin, who are on the northern border, have respectively drafted a note for Zhou Xian, who is far away in Beijing.

In it, they expressed very clearly and clearly the message of the division of the army.

Zhou Xian read the contents of the fold, then turned around and handed it to Sun Chengzong, who was following him.

As a cabinet minister, it refers to a time of war.

Sun Chengzong has been inseparable from Zhou Xian since the beginning of the past two days.

At the same time, there is also Yan Mingtai, the secretary of the military department.

Now is the time when the court needs their advice.

Sun Chengzong looked at the folds and seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.

The most devastating thing for him was that Jiannu was going to attack.

Because today's daimyo is riddled with holes, he can no longer withstand the overwhelming attack of Mount Tai by an army of 150,000.

Although they are still tough on the outside world, although most of the young generals of the Ming army do not have the prestige of those famous generals back then, they also show that newborn calves are not afraid of tigers.

Therefore, Huang Taiji was afraid.

Yes, Sun Chengzong said with relief: "This is good news, but it also reflects another problem. If Huang Taiji feints to attack Liaoyang and attract our army to the north, then what is his ultimate goal? ”

Zhou Xian took Sun Chengzong to the map of the Ming Dynasty in the side hall.

He looked at the important town of Xuanfu on the map and said, "I know what Huang Taiji wants to do. ”

"Please show me the horses."

Sun Chengzong was puzzled.

He really didn't know.

Zhou Xian said in a flat tone: "Although Huang Taiji has conquered the whole of Mongolia, but now the Southern Mongolian tribe is still biased towards my Ming Dynasty, he attracted the attention of our dynasty to the north this time, in fact, he wants to overthrow the Mongolian Gegemu that is similar to my dynasty!" Prop up a new Mongol king to the throne. ”

"Therefore, this time he Chen Bing Liaoyang is a typical sound of the east and the west."

"Lao Chen understands! A word from the horse should be like an empowerment. ”

Sun Chengzong rubbed his white beard and nodded, and said, "In this way, then our dynasty should focus on the northwest." ”

"The old minister implores the master of the horse to immediately order the withdrawal of Lu Delin's Jin Wuwei."

"Now that we have speculated about Huang Taiji's movements, there is no need to let the elite of the Ming Dynasty treat Huang Taiji as a snake on the Liaoyang front."

Sun Chengzong's concerns are very correct.

Because as the chief assistant of the cabinet, he has to coordinate more than just the army going out to march and fight.

It is also necessary to coordinate the grain, grass and ordnance, especially the military salary.

20,000 Jin Wuwei will be pulled out, if he and Huang Taiji are consumed at the border for half a month.

can drag the Ming Dynasty even more lonely.

Zhou Xian shook his head, and said in a calm tone: "No, Jin Wuwei can't be withdrawn, and I also authorized Lu Delin to act." ”

"Huh? What does the horse mean? Sun Chengzong was alert to the fact that the horse was going to take a risk.

Because once the generals who command the army outside are granted the right to act on cameras.

That means that the imperial power has completely handed over the initiative of foreign conquest to the generals on the front line.

Sun Chengzong, who was born in the military, believes that there is a high probability that there will be a war.

But he didn't understand, Huang Taiji was a feint this time!

It's too late for us to stick to the war at this stage, and dare to think about taking the initiative?

At this moment, Zhou Xian said in a resolute tone: "Huang Taiji feels that my Da Ming was intimidated by him, plus he is not here to fight, so his military spirit is bound to be weak, and his preparations for war will not be sufficient." ”

"This gives us an opportunity. If he doesn't fight, then I'll chase him and fight. ”

"Hit him off guard, hit him with a confused face!"

Hearing this, Sun Chengzong's slightly old body shook violently.

Hurriedly said: "Horse, you mean we have to take the initiative?" ”

"What does Elder Sun think?"

"Hiss......"

Sun Chengzong took a breath and fell into deep thought.

After a while, he said: "If according to the analysis of the horse master, our army suddenly attacks, and the Jiannu army will inevitably be caught off guard. ”