The news of the change of ownership of the Korean coup d'état had not yet spread, and the emperor knew about it, nor did he order Xiong Tingbi to change the plan for the Ming army in western Liaoxi to advance through secret music.

The first to be dispatched were the naturalized cavalry of Man Gui and the dragoons led by Yang Guozhu, who expelled and searched for Houjin Tancai more than 20 miles east of Dalinghe City to cover up their intelligence.

Subsequently, nearly Wanming army advanced by land and water, divided into Dalinghe City and Jinzhou, and began to dig trenches and build fortifications. A large number of transport ships also accompanied the army, transporting ammunition, grain and grass and other materials from Juehua Island to the two cities.

According to the estimation of Wu Xue and Xiong Tingbi, it will take at least more than a month to rebuild the city, and it will take only seven to ten days to dig trenches and build civil fortifications at the earliest.

At the same time as the Ming army in western Liaoning, there were also artillery officers who were transferred from the martial arts and were on standby in Tianjin, as well as 3,000 flintlock muskets and nearly 100 large and small artillery pieces produced by the Gunpowder and Ordnance Bureau in more than a month.

Among them, the artillery includes 26 six-pound guns, 20 ten-pound guns, 36 heavy guns, and 60 old-style Franc machines of 300 and 500 pounds equipped with new gun carriages.

After a year, the Ordnance and Gunpowder Bureau has developed into a large factory with nearly 10,000 people, and the management system has been basically perfected. Sun Yuanhua's output reported to the emperor was indeed reserved, and it was not surprising that it was overfulfilled.

Moreover, with the completion and development of the coal-steel complex and the supply of copper purchased by maritime merchants from the Japanese state, the materials for making cannons were relatively sufficient, the proficiency of craftsmen was also increasing, and the output of guns and ammunition was still growing.

For this big operation, the emperor took out another 1 million and 300,000 military expenses, and 700,000 yuan was smashed into logistics supplies, including 500,000 to the Weapons and Gunpowder Bureau.

What can be solved with money is not a problem in the eyes of the emperor. As long as the goal can be achieved, one million is only the initial investment of this year.

And money is indeed a good thing, and everything goes smoothly when it is given in place. The craftsmen have enthusiasm, the army has morale, and the weapons, ammunition, food and grass are also guaranteed.

You asked Jiannu to take out a million to try, really, it was to use money to buy heads and count the population of Jiannu, Zhu Youxiao felt that there was no need to smash the pot and sell iron.

In the warm and cold weather, the wind carried a slight saltiness of the sea, and the ship was moving forward undulatingly, and the breaking waves bloomed beside the side of the ship.

Zhang Junneng was standing at the bow of the boat, looking up. Although it can't be like a nail under the feet of an old man, it is no longer the cowardice of the previous ship on the sea.

Although he is a noble son, Zhu Youxiao is somewhat prejudiced, and he may enter martial arts, which is still commendable. Moreover, these guys were at least not illiterate, and the artillery department urgently needed such cadets, so most of them were stuffed in.

On the battlefield, compared with cavalry and infantry, artillery seems to be much less dangerous, and the resistance and fear of the noble children are not so strong.

Zhao Huizu got out of the cabin, he didn't know what to chew in his mouth, he shook it next to Zhang Junneng, and teased: "What are you doing, drinking the wind?" ”

Zhang Junneng glanced at it and pouted: "Drinking the wind still grows meat?" Seeing that you have recently gained weight again, you still eat, really. ”

Zhao Huizu shrugged his shoulders and said disapprerovitically: "With a natural physique, the heart is wide and the body is fat. Anyway, let's command the artillery in the back, and we don't have to go into battle. ”

"It's not like last year, I was so scared that I couldn't sleep well, and I lost weight all of a sudden." Zhang Junneng smiled and said, "Look at me, has it changed much?" Sailing on the sea, like walking on the ground. ”

Zhao Huizu rolled his eyes, he was really speechless at this guy who didn't blow it, turned his gaze and looked at the vast sea.

Hey? Zhang Junneng suddenly stretched out his hand and pointed to the place in the distance where a vague outline was exposed, and let out a surprised voice, "That island seems to have been where we stayed?" ”

Zhao Huizu blinked his eyes, turned his head and glanced at Zhang Junneng, and teased: "Can you, you are the old elephant of the boat, can you turn to a place of 108,000 miles?" ”

"Don't call me by my nickname." Zhang Junneng was afraid of this, and wanted to make a joke and tease his friends, but he was suddenly in no mood by the word "Nengneng".

Zhao Huizu laughed, this weakness is so good, he can catch this guy for a lifetime.

However, at the mention of "Nengneng", a somewhat vague figure flashed in Zhao Fatzi's mind, but the refreshing laughter was still clear in his ears.

Not all the way! Although Zhao Fatzi regretted it, he also knew that it was impossible.

A country girl, even if he insists on his parents marrying into the house, it will definitely not be a good result. For her good, forget about it!

The blurred outline gradually becomes clear and grows larger. Where is a small island, it is a large area of land.

This also means that the fleet has reached its destination, and personnel and supplies will soon be landed.

"It should not be far from Jinzhou or Dalinghe City." Zhao Huizu's expression became solemn, "The map of martial arts still remembers that the closest coastal landing point to Jinzhou should be Bijia Mountain; Tracing the Daling River upstream, you can reach the Daling River City. ”

At that time, there was no Jinzhou Port, but there were still many places in Jinzhou Bay where landing. For example, Bijiashan Island and Niangniang Palace are less than 30 miles away from Jinzhou.

In Xiong Tingbi's promotion plan, Beacon Hill will be used as a place to store grain.

Zhu Youxiao was a little hesitant about this, but then he thought about it, the Ming army at this time was very different from the Ming army in history, and he couldn't help but be a little worried.

Despite this, he still reminded Xiong Tingbi in the secret recital that he should pay attention to protecting the grain and grass of Bijia Mountain, and beware of Jiannu taking advantage of the ebb and flow to attack.

There is no foolproof battle plan, as long as you think as carefully as possible and prepare as well as possible, the balance of victory and defeat is still biased in favor of the Ming army.

This is not Zhu Youxiao's blind self-confidence, but the confidence brought to him by the achievements of the Ming army over the past year or so, as well as the huge investment and strict training.

Therefore, Zhu Youxiao is not afraid of losing the battle, as long as the defeat is not unruly, and he can be defeated with equal casualties, it is also an unbearable "victory" for Jiannu.

The ship slowly approached the shore and finally anchored. The boat approached slowly, began to load and unload supplies, and carry people.

Zhao Huizu and the others landed on a small boat, and immediately the military police stepped forward to guide them, and they looked at them with awe.

Officers who came from martial arts have a slight difference in military uniforms, and what is more striking is the badge they wear, as well as the imperial short sword at their waists.

The officers of the cavalry section are the royal sabers, and the infantry section is the imperial command swords, showing their pride as "protégés of the Son of Heaven".

"It's so busy!" Zhang Junneng looked around, full of the carriages that were being transported back and forth, and the horses dragging the artillery carts, full of tension in the busyness, and the atmosphere before the war.

Zhao Huizu nodded, did not speak, the atmosphere infected him, and it was no longer as relaxed as when he was on the boat.

However, it is completely different from when the battle formation was approached at the beginning of last year, and he has changed from an indiscriminate man to an officer commanding artillery.

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The advance of the Ming army in western Liaoxi, even if there were cavalry to cover the battlefield spying, could not prevent Jiannu from getting the news. It's just that the information is not accurate and detailed, and can only be judged by guesswork.

But Houjin, on the other hand, is preparing to fight, not to attack. It was a fake newspaper with fake news.

With the help of Liaozhen and Dongjiang, as well as Dengzhen and Jinzhen, the siege and blockade of Houjin have been completed.

Despite the loss of the Luda area, in addition to the lack of materials, Houjin was still able to support it, and on the surface it still occupied a large area of land in Liaodong.

It is certain that the situation is unfavorable, but to say that it is bad, there are still differences and arguments at the top of Houjin.

However, since Huang Taiji tried to attack in southern Liaoning and quickly retreated, most of the Later Jin generals were afraid of taking the initiative to attack the cities or positions defended by the Ming army.

It is not wise to use short strikes to fight long, but also to lose troops and lose troops, consume materials, and frustrate morale. After successive defeats, it is not surprising that the Houjin generals came to such a conclusion.

Jaisangu and Derge were among the high-ranking figures who died in battle, and many more middle- and lower-ranking officers died unexpectedly. Not to mention the four major beylers, even the king of Khan returned under Ningyuan City, doesn't it explain the problem?

Therefore, when it was learned that the Ming army in western Liaoxi had moved and seemed to be advancing to Dalinghe City, most of the generals of the Later Jin Dynasty advocated waiting and seeing the changes.

Only Huang Taiji advocated taking advantage of the Ming army's failure to repair the city, and attacked sharply to achieve a long-lost victory and boost morale.

"Sibeile, you led the troops to attack Liaonan, and the Ming army doesn't seem to have a strong city to rely on, right?" The Great Belle Daishan took the lead in another military discussion, "Why did you retreat quickly with a single blow?" ”

Without waiting for Huang Taiji to defend and answer, Dai Shan then said: "Besides, the newspaper explains that the court has mobilized the elite of the nine sides to enter Liao to participate in the war, not to mention tens of thousands of horses, right?" At this time, take the initiative to attack, didn't you deliberately hit the wall? ”

Huang Taiji frowned and said: "It is true that the Ming army in southern Liaoning does not have a fortified city, nor does it have Hongyi cannons, but the construction of its defense facilities is not completed in a short time. In a few months, it was quite complete and solid, and the strength was at least equal to ours. In such cases, the onslaught will only increase casualties. ”

After a pause, he turned to Amin and said, "Erbel, you were also there at the time, is what you said true?" ”

Amin blinked his eyes and scratched his head, as if to prove it, and as if to "um" dissatisfied.

Huang Taiji was right, if he wanted to attack regardless of casualties at that time, even he was unwilling. But he didn't agree to take the initiative, helping Huang Taiji was really against his own mind.

"Let's talk about mobilizing the elite of the nine sides into Liao." Huang Taiji only said that Amin agreed, and continued: "Looking at the date in the newspaper, can it be done so quickly? If you don't attack while the enemy is not gathered, do you have to wait until the army arrives and be exhausted to parry? ”

Dai Shan smiled and said, "Poor to parry? I don't think so! The battle of Salhu was also a large gathering of the Ming army, and as a result, it was just to take advantage of its depth or split roads to attack, and they were broken one by one. ”

Amin nodded vigorously, expressing his full agreement, and said: "Field warfare is the strength of our army, and if the enemy takes the initiative to attack, he will inevitably abandon fortified cities and fortifications, which is really a good opportunity to break the enemy." Moreover, although there are many Ming troops, the people's hearts are also mixed. The Ming armies from all walks of life can unite sincerely and take care of each other, but I don't think it is possible. ”

Jierharang and Huang Taiji have a good personal relationship, but his brother has already spoken, he can only sigh secretly, it is not easy to help Huang Taiji.

In the same way, Yue Zhi and Sakhalian are the sons of Daishan, so how can they stand opposite their father in public?

Nurha listened with a blank face, as was the case with the previous military meeting, and he had not yet shown specific inclinations. Because of this, several Baylors are still insisting on their opinions and not giving in to each other.

If Mang Gurtai is here, with his character and martial bravery, he should support Lao Ba, right?

As soon as he thought of this, the old slave couldn't help but feel unspeakable pain in his heart. The bravest son is gone, and he can no longer charge majestically.

The following argument continues, and Huang Taiji is trying to talk about the benefits and disadvantages, but he is obviously in a disadvantageous situation.

"If the Ming army is allowed to advance, Dalinghe City is built, and then the Hongyi cannon is erected, it will be another fortified fortress that is difficult to capture." Huang Taiji looked worried and said: "Next, the Ming army will occupy the right guard again, and then advance to Guangning." In this way, we will be attacked on three sides and fall into total passivity. ”

Dai Shan shook his head and said, "Eighth brother's words are wrong. When the Ming army abandoned Guangning, Dalinghe, Jinzhou and other places, and retreated in Ningyuan, why didn't our army occupy it again, and why didn't we destroy the city and block it? ”

Glancing at the generals present, Dai Shan said in a deep voice: "If the Ming army lengthens the battle line, it will not only be difficult to transport materials, grain and grass, but it will also be more conducive to our army interspersing attacks and mobilizing the enemy in order to annihilate them in the field. As long as there are no more excessive losses in men and horses, our army will have the strength to wait for an opportunity to counterattack. ”

Amin immediately nodded vigorously, expressing his approval, "Big Baylor is right!" This, this should be called luring the enemy deeper, what a good strategy, great. ”

Dai Shan nodded to Amin with a smile, thanked him for such a support, and continued: "If the Ming army extends the battle line, every city must be defended, how much grain and grass is needed?" Our army does not go to attack the fortifications, only besieges but does not attack, can't we lure the Ming army in the city to come to help? If the Ming army does not dare to send help, how long can the besieged city last? ”

Yes? As soon as Dai Shan said this, it immediately caused frequent jaws from the generals. That's right, besieging the city and sending reinforcements is what we do best!

If the Ming army retreats in Ningyuan, it will not be able to fight if it wants to send reinforcements; If you can push forward and enter the plains, isn't it the world of cavalry?

What about advancing to Quang Ninh, it is not a return to last year's war situation. At that time, it seemed that we still had the initiative and the upper hand, right?

Huang Taiji smiled bitterly and said: "At this time and that time, let's not forget that the current Ming army leader will be Xiong Manzi, not the extremely incompetent Wang Huazhen." ”

"Last year, Mao Wenlong was still a lost dog; Now, it's full-fledged. Huang Taiji also glanced at everyone, hoping to change everyone with bitter persuasion, "Last year, Jinzhou was still under our rule; Now, there are tens of enemies who can fight in general. ”

What last year and now? The generals frowned again, and some lowered their eyes and did not make eye contact with Huang Taiji.

Obviously, Huang Taiji's evaluation of the Dongjiang headquarters and the Ming Army of the Brigade is not quite in line with the psychology of the generals, and it is very exaggerated and alarmist.

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