The common problem of traversers is that they can use technology to crush them, and they will never use brute force to win; Can be opportunistic, who bothered to baal?

Jiannu's failure to attack Ningyuan this time should be expected. However, the construction of slaves with artillery, the construction of trench bridges, and the burning of wooden stakes also aroused Zhu Youxiao's vigilance.

In terms of learning ability and enthusiasm, if it weren't for his own vigorous guidance and advancement, Jiannu, as an emerging force, would obviously surpass the old empire that was riddled with scabies and inefficiency.

The reason why the Hongyi cannon Jianwei was mentioned in the "Daming Forum" article was that Zhu Youxiao also had the intention of making more people realize the power of science and technology.

As for leaks, it hasn't been a secret since the Battle of Ningyuan. Moreover, Zhu Youxiao also instructed the royal pen to exaggerate the power of the Hongyi cannon, and it was also useful to scare Jiannu.

What should I do if I want to imitate it? Zhu Youxiao was not too worried. According to his estimates, with the reference of ready-made samples, it will take at least two or three years for Jiannu to succeed.

And in two or three years, if Jiannu can't be maimed and exterminated, Zhu Youxiao feels that he will be the emperor in vain.

He wrote a reply to Xiong Tingbi in the secret recital, and Zhu Youxiao agreed to Kaichun's plan to advance to Jinzhou and Dalinghe City. Even if it is a ruined city, the foundation of the city is still there, and it is not difficult to build a moat and a chest wall. According to Jiannu's current ability to attack fortifications, it is at least a one-for-two operation.

This is not the main thing, and only defending and not attacking is not in line with the psychology of Xiong Tingbi and Zhu Youxiao.

According to Lao Xiong's assumption, if Jiannu came to attack Jinzhou or Dalinghe City, the Ming army would take advantage of the water division to carry out the Dengzhan operation, relying on the Daling River as a barrier to cut off Jiannu's back road.

In this regard, Zhu Youxiao agreed. The strength of the Ming Army's naval division has far surpassed history, so naturally there is no need to send reinforcements from Ningyuan.

Dengzhen, Jinzhen, Dongjiang Town, and even Liaozhen's sailors through Juehua Island can carry out such actions.

Moreover, Jiannu was newly defeated, and Zhu Youxiao judged that he did not have half a year to rest and recover, and he did not have the ability to take the initiative to attack. There are many rivers in western Liaoning, which will also become a difficulty for Jiannu.

Zhu Youxiao stopped writing, thought for a long time, and wrote down an important reminder. If Dalinghe City and Jinzhou are to be defended, they must ensure that they have more than two months of grain stock.

This is in consideration of the situation, if the slaves are besieged but not attacked, and the city is besieged with trenches, it will have to be defended.

After two months, Zhu Youxiao felt that no matter how slow the reaction was, the Ming army of all departments should also take action. or support or contain, and launched a counterattack against Jiannu.

Moreover, in two months, can Jiannu's grain and grass materials last? With their transport capacity, can they afford it?

Gently exhaling a long breath, Zhu Youxiao put away his pen and read it again before sealing the secret reply.

Advancing to Jinzhou and Dalinghe was a very important step in the strategic counteroffensive, and it was also a rather cautious decision made by Zhu Youxiao.

Unlike Ning Yuan, it was in the narrow terrain of the Liaoxi Corridor, and because of the lack of room for maneuver, the Houjin cavalry could not be used.

But when you arrive at Jinzhou and Daling River, it is equivalent to leaving the western Liaoning corridor and reaching the Northeast Plain, and Jiannu's roundabout attacks and other tricks will be useful.

Songshan, Xingshan, Tashan and other places, once they were occupied by Jiannu, Jinzhou and Dalinghe City were cut off from Ningyuan and became lonely cities.

Historical experience has clearly taught Colonel Zhu You a lesson, but now it is no better than last year, and the Ming army, which has a stable military spirit, sufficient food and salary, and excellent weapons, already has the ability to fight to the death against Jiannu.

"Sun Yuanhua, director of the Xuanbei Gunpowder Bureau." Zhu Youxiao turned his head and instructed the palace people to prepare for the production and manufacture of heavy mortars of the Ming Dynasty.

Although the Hongyi cannon was very powerful, Zhu Youxiao felt that the limitations of land warfare were too strong, so it was better to pay it to the sailors.

For the time being, it should be a more flexible and correct decision to reduce production and concentrate manpower and material resources on the manufacture of field artillery and heavy mortars to increase the combat strength of the Ming army.

After two setbacks, Jiannu's strength has decreased, and it is the time to intensify oppression, and they must not be given a chance to breathe.

Dongjiang Town should be able to directly attack the military force of Jiannu, how to make them play better? Zhu Youxiao frowned slightly, falling into a long contemplation.

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Tianjin.

At the end of the war in Ningyuan, the messenger of the victory took the sea route to Tianjin and landed in Tianjin, and went straight to Beijing.

Jin Fubi knew that he was about to step down, and he would soon rush to Beijing to accept the post of president of the Imperial Bank.

As expected, within a few days, a proclamator arrived in Beijing, summoned Ziyan to hand over his work, and entered Beijing to meet the emperor. At the same time, he also read out the holy decree to Li Banghua and officially took over the post of Jinfu.

Others did not know the importance of the president of the Imperial Bank, but Bi Ziyan had already learned a lot from his secret correspondence with the emperor, and understood that this would be an important position no less than that of the head of the household.

Now that he knew about his future appointment, Bi Ziyan also stepped up his study of a lot of knowledge and had his own plans and ideas for the development of the bank.

In the Ming Dynasty, there were already ticket numbers, money banks or private financial institutions similar to this, and people can still be asked about the operation of this area.

In other words, the Imperial Bank will be the money bag of the Ming Dynasty in the future. Issuing and controlling currency, providing loans, foreign exchange and other businesses, and later supervising the financial industry.

Bi Ziyan was a well-known economic talent in the late Ming Dynasty, and he was especially good at managing complex economic affairs.

He served as the governor of Jinfu and the governor of the waiter, not only with Dengfu Yuan Keli to respond, each other into a horn trend, and with Qi Jiguang's legacy, so that Tianjin's military equipment was greatly enhanced. Moreover, he did an excellent job of urging Liaoyu.

It is precisely because of his financial management talent that Bi Ziyan can realize the importance of the Imperial Bank to the country, as well as the emperor's long-term vision, and admire the emperor's means of making money.

The interest rate of the coinage is already a large amount of income, and as the issuance of silver coins increases, it will eventually replace the silver tael completely. Under Bi Ziyan's rough calculation, I am afraid that there will be no more than one or two million taels.

Of course, this is not earned all at once, and it takes about three or five years to abolish the two yuan, which is not so much on average.

But the Imperial Bank is about to start the exchange and loan business, which is a large amount of income and is stable in the long term.

What others saw was that the emperor was going to take the businessmen, but Bi Ziyan knew that the emperor was only targeting officials and businessmen, and targeting illegal businessmen.

For commercial activities, the emperor encouraged and supported. The reason is simple, the more prosperous the business, the faster the money circulates in the market, and the more profitable the bank can be.

Li Banghua has been in Tianjin for several months, saying that he is looking at the government, and has added the imperial history of the right capital to commend him for his contribution to rectifying the Beijing camp, and it is also a sure thing to take over Jinfu.

As a result, the handover and unloading went quite smoothly. are prepared, and the situation is almost understood, so it is naturally very fast.

"Brother Jinghui will see His Majesty in Beijing this time, and he must be taking up a post in the household department." Li Banghua didn't know about the Imperial Bank, and thought that with Bi Ziyan's ability to manage money, he must be the backup of Li Qiyuan, the secretary of the household department. Because Li Qiyuan is old, his health is not very good.

Bi Ziyan didn't say anything, how dare he say anything about the secret music.

"Meng Dian is speculating in private, but he doesn't know where to take office!" Bi Ziyan pondered for a while, diverted the topic, and said: "Meng Yan took up the post of Jinfu, which shows the importance of His Majesty's trust. But His Majesty's most vicious party is fighting for the country, and Meng Yan should be cautious and not be used by villains. ”

Li Banghua and Zou Yuanbiao are fellow villagers, they still have a mentor-friend relationship with each other, and they have said good things for Gu Xiancheng, and they are regarded as a member of the Donglin faction.

Bi Ziyan kindly reminded him that he would not associate with certain people, so as not to be slandered and disliked by the saints.

After being an official for so many years, it is impossible for Bi Ziyan's political sense to be dull. As soon as the newspaper article about officials and businessmen came out, he realized that a large number of officials would be implicated, and there were many of them from the Donglin Party.

Li Banghua's temper likes to distinguish between right and wrong, but he is not pedantic. What's more, the emperor is not guilty of arbitrary charges, tax arrears, encroachment on tuntian, and tax evasion are all illegal, and they should be punished, but the means are more ruthless.

Regarding Bi Ziyan's kindness, Li Banghua smiled and said, "Thank you Brother Jinghui for reminding me." A certain took over Jinfu, which was not only the rear of Liaodong, but also the barrier of the Beijing Division. ”

Bi Ziyan and Yuan Keli are very similar, they understand the overall situation and take care of the country, although they are ideologically inclined to the Donglin Party, but they share a neutral attitude in the party struggle.

Li Banghua said that he would follow the example of Yuan and Bi, and he also euphemistically stated that he would not participate in party struggles and would only do practical things.

Bi Ziyan smiled, and said with emotion: "At our age, what kind of battle do we have?" Be loyal to the country and do something practical for the people, this heart is comforting! ”

Li Banghua agreed with the head of his jaw and said: "Dongyu has been defeated, and the decline has been achieved. At this time, Wan is not the time to relax, and is about to continue to strike, so that it will collapse until it finally subsides. If the party fights for the country, it will also bury the overall situation of Pingliao, how can you not know? ”

Bi Ziyan saw that Li Banghua had a clear statement, and he also put his mind at ease and explained: "Jinzhen has 10,000 soldiers, although it is the least among the four towns, there is also a gap in combat power. But as a rear support, it cannot be slack. ”

Li Banghua said: "Brother Jinghui rest assured. A certain association will strive to send more troops to help in the war and enhance the combat strength of the officers and men of Jinzhen. When it comes to the decisive battle with Dongyu, Jinzhen will also be able to perform, and it will not be inferior to other military towns. ”

Bi Ziyan raised the teacup and said: "If the East Captives are destroyed, the country will be stable and all the people will live in peace." If we are fortunate enough to make meritorious contributions, we will also be worthy of this life. Congratulations for Daming, congratulations for the saint. ”

Li Banghua smiled and raised his glass, and said loudly: "Congratulations for Daming, congratulations for the saint." ”

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Dengzhou.

"Eternal resignation, long live my emperor, long live, long live!"

"It's good to be sincere."

After the mountain called long live, Dengfu Yuan Keli completed the whole process of receiving the decree, and the father-in-law who announced the decree also put away his seriousness, held the holy decree in front of Yuan Keli, and said with a smile on his face: "Congratulations to Lord Yuan." ”

Yuan Keli took the holy decree with both hands, and exchanged a few polite words with his father-in-law before sending him out.

"Congratulations, sir." Zhang Ke, the chief soldier of Dengzhen, bowed down and saluted and congratulated Yuan Keli who turned around.

Ning Yuan's great victory, coupled with the merit of containment in southern Liaoning, the emperor specially added Yuan Keli to the title of secretary of the military department, and gave the white python to show his dispatching skills.

Yuan Keli smiled and said, "The family is too deep, and the official is ashamed!" As he spoke, he beckoned Zhang Keda to sit down and ordered someone to serve tea.

Zhang Keda knew that he had to discuss important matters, so he sat down and waited for the official to speak.

Yuan Keli took a sip of tea, stroked his beard and thought for a moment before he slowly spoke: "Dengzhen is not only a logistics transfer base on the Liaohai front, but also a heavy task to recover Liaodong. It has been nearly a year since the training, and he has also assisted in the war several times. Guanfu, if there is a big operation this year, what is the lack of officers and soldiers in Dengzhen? ”

The decree is on the surface, and the tantric recitation is a day or two faster. The emperor wanted to increase the raid and blockade of Jiannu in order to respond to Liaozhen's eastward advance.

Although Yuan Keli controlled Dongjiang and Dengzhen, he focused more on material transfer and recruitment and training, and he still had to ask the chief general Zhang Keda about the actual combat capability of Dengzhen.

Zhang Keda pondered for a long time, and replied: "The officers and soldiers of Dengzhen take turns to fight, and more than half of them have actual combat experience. But compared with Dongjiang Town, it is still inferior. But if you want to defend it, Dengzhen has 15,000 soldiers available. ”

Yuan Keli thought about it and felt that having these fifteen thousand soldiers could also play a great role. Since they can defend it, they can naturally liberate the people and horses of Dongjiang Town, and let them serve as the main attackers.

"There are 5,000 soldiers defending the brigade area, it should be safe, right?" Yuan Keli looked at Zhang Keda and asked again.

Zhang Keda had some confidence in this, after all, the officers and soldiers of Dengzhen assisted in the battle several times, all of which were in the Luda area in southern Liaoning.

After receiving an affirmative reply, Yuan Keli smiled and said, "Guanfu, we must step up military training." When the spring is warm and the ice opens, the officers and men of Dengzhen will be mobilized in a big way. ”

Zhang Keda hurriedly bowed down and said: "Don't worry, my lord, the people in Dengzhen are strong and strong, and the sailors are even stronger, and they will be able to make contributions and return." ”

"That's very good." Yuan Keli smiled and said, "Naval division land warfare should be the focus of training, remember. ”

"The last will understand."

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Liaoning South Brigade University.

Since sending troops to contain the Jin army, the Ming army that withdrew after the small victory at Shiheyi did not all shrink back to their original territory.

There is a 3,000-strong army and soldier, stationed in Jinzhou City, and the brigade Ming army formed a horn trend. It is not only an early warning, but also a forward outpost, and it is also an outpost of the brigade.

Kong Youde led the army to garrison Nanguan as a reserve and support for the garrison of Jinzhou City. Zhang Pan was stationed in Muchangyi and Qingniwa in the area occupied by Luda, and was the backup of Kong Youde's department.

The original bridgehead Lushun became a base for the accumulation of military supplies, which was garrisoned by 3,000 men and horses in Dengzhen.

Although it is said that it has almost returned to the state before the war, after this small victory, Zhang Pan and Kong Youde's subordinates have a very different mental state, and they have the desire to take the initiative and the confidence to fight with Jiannu.

As soon as the chariots were withdrawn, while resting, they began to cut down indiscriminately, build chariots, and prepare for the next sortie.

The imperial court's attention to southern Liaoning was even more encouraging, and just after the Shangyuan Festival, the Beijing camp sent a training team of 100 people and transported thousands of flintlock muskets to start intense training and preparations.