The course of war is not simply dictated by human will. You can win if you want to, it's that simple.

The situation in Liaodong has reversed, but it is still too early to show that the army already has a crushing advantage.

Therefore, although the emperor told the front-line generals to guard against arrogance and rashness, and not to take the enemy lightly, he did not stop them from taking action.

Wouldn't it be better if we could consume more Jiannu's strength before next year's winter and spring counteroffensive?

Actually, the emperor was a little worried.

Xiong Tingbi and Mao Wenlong were not brainless, and they both adopted steady and steady tactics to steadily and resolutely advance the front to Jiannu's territory.

The reason is simple, although the Ming army has rarely taken the initiative to attack for several years. But relying on defense, Jiannu suffered a lot of losses, and it can be regarded as a victory.

In the situation of dominance, if anyone loses the battle, it will not only affect the command of the Liaodong battlefield in the future, but also lose face when he enters Beijing in the autumn to report on his work.

Besides, when you returned to Beijing, it was almost the Wanshou Festival, and you didn't congratulate the emperor with the good news, but you added to the emperor's blockage with the defeat?

Therefore, don't look at Xiong Tingbi and Mao Wenlong, they are both very active in launching military operations, but they have mobilized a large number of elite soldiers and strong generals, and the battle plan is also very cautious.

To put it bluntly, the two have the meaning of competing for performance. Of course, it is also for the sake of the great counteroffensive in the winter and spring of next year, on which the emperor has high hopes, to make more adequate preparations and occupy a more favorable situation.

The two armies of southern Liaoning and eastern Liaodong seemed to have some tacit understanding, and they stopped advancing when they advanced to the Haicheng River and the Taizi River respectively.

Across the Haicheng River is the Acropolis of Haizhou, and after the Ming army of Liaodong occupies a castle and a pine tree mouth, it does not immediately enter the Yahu Pass.

The Later Jin side also reacted to the actions of the Ming army, dispatching two banners of men and horses to Haizhou and Jianzhou for reinforcements. That's pretty much the maximum force they can muster.

Now, there are two banners of people in Haizhou, and three banners in Jianzhou, and only the poor three banners are left in Liaoshen.

Originally, according to the assumption of Nurhachi and others, the shrinking of troops was to clench their fists and wait for the opportunity to move. If the Ming army attacked by different routes, perhaps it would be able to stage another great victory in "Sarhu" and change the strategic situation in Liaodong.

However, the Ming army used the three heavy army groups of Liaoxi, Liaonan, and Liaodong, plus the Mongolian tribes, to form a siege on all sides, and slowly and steadily advanced, and did not give Jiannu a chance to break through.

In terms of troops, if all the Jiannu are dispatched, they will be able to occupy an advantage in western Liaoning, southern Liaoning, and eastern Liaodong, although the advantage is not particularly large.

But the real threat is the three heavy military groups, and the enemy is not too far apart. Attacking one or the other, it is impossible for Jiannu to concentrate all his strength and storm one of them.

Moreover, with the combat power of the Ming army now, if Jiannu is really desperate, even if he can defeat one side, it will be the end of killing one thousand enemies and losing eight hundred.

This is also Jiannu's biggest weakness, just a few people, fight a big battle that hurts the muscles and bones, and he will not be able to turn over in the future.

Beggars and local tyrants are richer, do you have that family background?

And even if the Ming army loses tens of thousands, with Zhu Youxiao's ruthlessness, within a year and a half, it will be fully loaded. Come on, fight, see if you live more or die faster!

What is the meaning of being tied, what is the meaning of looking forward and backward, the current Jiannu is.

The most lethal is not only manpower, but also food and grass materials. After several years of looting, the result was worse than in history, and the famine came faster and earlier.

"Fushun forehead" Huang Taiji was very depressed and returned to the mansion, and Li Yongfang, who was dressed in disguise, quietly came to visit.

"The minions have seen Lord Belle." Li Yongfang's shape is skinny, even if he doesn't wear makeup, he has changed a lot.

Huang Taiji hurriedly got up and asked Li Yongfang to sit down. For Li Yongfang, Huang Taiji has a feeling of sympathy, and he also appreciates Li Yongfang's loyalty to Houjin.

Li Yongfang killed his eldest son to prove his intentions, but he didn't expect that killing his son would be in vain.

Recently, the news spread again that his son-in-law Wu Changchun was in Zhenjiang, and he was Nala's right-hand man.

Li Yongfang knew that according to Nurhachi's suspicions, it was impossible for him to be reused.

And Houjin's situation gradually deteriorated, and he couldn't help but care, after all, Houjin was going to end, and he and his family would definitely not end well.

It is impossible for Nurhachi to listen to the "contrary advice", so Li Yongfang had to pin his hopes on Huang Taiji.

In fact, the method is still the same as Fan Wencheng's suggestion. Reuse Han generals, use more Han soldiers, relax some exploitation and oppression, and win the hearts of the Liao people in the ruling area.

It is impossible for the number of Jurchens to increase significantly, and the Han people can make up for it and solve the dilemma of the Eight Banners' lack of strength and overstretched.

Historically, after Huang Taiji succeeded to the throne of Khan, he adopted a series of similar policies, alleviating the contradictions between the Manchus and the Han and gradually reversing the unfavorable situation caused by Nurhachi in his later years.

After listening to Li Yongfang's suggestion, Huang Taiji smiled bitterly and said: "Although Fushun's suggestion is good, he does not have the right to accept and implement it. Don't you know the temper of the Khan? ”

Li Yongfang nodded and said, "Sibeile now has no soldiers and no power, how can the minions not know?" But wouldn't the four Baylors think of a solution to get out of their current situation? ”

Huang Taiji lowered his eyes and said in a deep voice: "Smooth the forehead, but there is a way, you can say it." ”

Li Yongfang didn't sell Guanzi either, and said: "The Dongjiang Ming army is attacking Jianzhou, which is the opportunity for Sibeile. It is better to lead reinforcements, or to go with the army, than to stay in this city. ”

Huang Taiji groaned and said, "I'm afraid the Khan King will not agree. ”

Li Yongfang saw that although Huang Taiji had doubts, he accepted his suggestion, so he continued: "Sibeile can ask the Khan King for his order and secretly go to Jianzhou to negotiate with Korea to open a market for trade. ”

Huang Taiji frowned and said, "North Korea is pro-Ming, how dare you trade with us?" ”

Li Yongfang took out a piece of information from his arms, presented it to Huang Taiji, and said: "Li Lian is not in the right position, and the Ming court has not been officially canonized, so it is difficult to convince the people. Therefore, the cronies of the old king had different intentions. ”

Huang Taiji took the information and glanced at Li Yongfang with some suspicion. After reading the information, Huang Taiji fell into thought.

This information seems to have been fabricated by Li Yongfang, and of course his name is not mentioned on it. But he has been in charge of Houjin's espionage work for so many years, and it is normal for him to have a few cronies.

If that's the case, maybe Father Khan can really send himself. Zhengbai Banner is in Jianzhou, although it is led by Azig, but the generals and high-ranking officials in it should be more obedient to themselves, right?

It's not necessarily that Azig is overturned and the white flag is recaptured. But leaving Liao Shen, who made him do nothing, may really be a way to regain authority.

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