In the sixth year of Chongzhen, on the battlefield in the northeast, the balance of forces between the two sides has undergone fundamental changes.

Even Huang Taiji can't figure out what the problem is!

No matter how I fight, I feel that my strength is getting weaker and weaker.

The trade-offs in power are related to time.

Houjin was locked up in a corner of the northeast, and its population and financial resources grew extremely slowly.

Although Huang Taiji once wanted to fill the population by plundering the savage Jurchens.

However, due to the difficult road, the effect is not obvious.

Unlike the Later Jin, Yang Chengying's Liaodong Army implemented a policy of migrating the population and actively expanding the army.

A large number of northern populations flowed into Yang Chengying's jurisdiction.

At the same time, the Guards Division was expanded into the Guards Army, which was called the Fourth Army.

The 1st Division was expanded and reorganized into the 5th Army.

The Xiong Wei battalion was expanded into the 1st Mountain Division, and the Leopard Tao Battalion was expanded into the 2nd Mountain Division.

The Hubu Battalion joined the Guards, and the Shi'er Battalion was expanded into the 2nd Cavalry Division.

In addition, the finalization of the recruit-auxiliary-combat system and the improvement of the discharge system.

The Liaodong Army has reached a staggering 750,000.

At this time, the soldiers owned by Huang Taiji have not changed much compared to the last time.

The strength of the army was already far inferior to that of the Liaodong Army.

And among these flags, many of them have fallen into aging over time.

There are many recruits, and the training is insufficient.

Coupled with the fact that the source of goods was cut off, the Mongols within the Later Jin Dynasty were separated from Germany.

Between the Eight Banners, because of the irreconcilable contradiction between the monarchy and the flag power, there is a secret disagreement.

Such a change in strength was expected by some people of insight at the end of the Ming Dynasty.

At the end of the Ming Dynasty, like the Anshi Rebellion of Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, there were obviously many ways to win, but for various reasons, the worst one was chosen.

Leads to almost the same ending.

It's just that the Tang Dynasty was in its heyday at that time, and relying on its size, it was relieved.

The Ming Dynasty was at the end of its reign and could no longer be slowed down.

Yang Chengying only faithfully implemented the strategic intentions of Xiong Tingbi and Yuan Chonghuan, and constantly changed the balance of power.

In this situation, a planned winter offensive will evolve into a strategic Armageddon.

The prelude to the decisive battle has begun!

Bac Ninh Jinglu Province.

In the study, Fan Wencheng, Ning Wanme, Zu Dashou, Zhang Cunren, and Bao Chengxian are gathered.

They were the core of the Liaodong Army.

"There is a report from the front that Meng Qiaofang's troops have arrived at the front line in Anshan."

Yang Chengying handed the newspaper to Fan Wencheng, who was closest to him, "The enemy is also moving, and Liaoyang City has already stationed blue flags and white flags. ”

"Huang Taiji's intentions are obvious, he intends to fight a decisive battle with our army in Liaoyang."

After reading the Di newspaper, Ning Wan analyzed: "He knows very well what it means to be taken by us to take Liaoyang. ”

It means that Shenyang will open the door, and the core cultivation area will be immeasurably affected.

"So, we have to be ready for everything and fight a battle for prosperity."

Yang Chengying said: "As early as the beginning of this year, I told you that this point should be emphasized at the salt and iron conference. ”

"We did the same, on the road from Haizhou to Anshan, there were piers and platforms, and there were grains in them."

Fan Wencheng reported on his work.

It turned out that as early as the beginning of this year, before Yang Chengying left Chaoyang County for Jining, he had sent a report to Fan Wencheng and asked him to arrange tasks at the salt and iron meeting.

Ensure that the army has at least three months of food as soon as it is dispatched.

In order not to startle the snake, Fan Wencheng discussed with Shang Kexi and Kong Youde, and adopted the strategy of reinforcing the pier and actually storing grain.

The piers leading from Haizhou to Anshan are actually granaries.

The large army also did not go out all at once, but marched in sections.

Alleviate the pressure on the massive food supply.

Yang Chengying nodded: "That's fine." I'm pouring out of the nest this time, and you should pay more attention to possible enemies in other directions. ”

"Okay." Everyone nodded in agreement.

At the meeting, other matters were discussed in detail until late at night.

On the fifth day of September, Yang Chengying held a pledge meeting in Bac Ninh Province to officially form the Second Northern Expedition.

This time, Yang Chengying transferred the new Fifth Division in Ningyuan and the new Third Division in Daning City to the battlefield with other troops.

The long line is endless.

The dust kicked up by the horses' hooves and footsteps obscured the sky and the sun.

This gust of wind soon reached Zilharang.

Zilharang lay on his back on the Taishi's chair, his face a little ugly.

Beside him, there was a woman of some age.

This is his concubine, Yehenara, the sister of Lady Sutai.

Unlike in the past, Huang Taiji allowed the Yehnara clan to visit Zilharang this time.

"I'm afraid I'm going to be more than lucky this time!"

Zilharang is not without pessimism.

"The Great Khan has raised an army to conquer the country and come to Liaoyang to fight a decisive battle with the Liaodong army."

Chang Fujin comforted him and said: "You are very smart, no matter who wins or loses in the future, there will be no situation like Abatai, and you will definitely be able to return to Shenyang safely." ”

"One time, another time."

Zilharang was keenly aware of the change in things, "I'm afraid that Yang Chengying's appetite is not small." ”

"What do you mean by that?" Chang Fujin asked.

"Yang Chengying used troops in the past, and they all gathered first, and then set off together."

"But this time, he chose to march in batches, which shows that the number of the army is only a lot larger, and it is a last resort to reduce the pressure on logistics." ”

Speaking of which, Yan Fujin also understood what her husband meant.

The more the quantity, the more the other person wants.

Invest a lot of troops and materials, as long as the small Liaoyang City.

That's what a fool would do.

Yang Chengying is not a fool.

"Hey, do you know your sister's whereabouts?" Zilharang said suddenly.

Chang Fujin shook his head: "I don't know." I am a woman's family, and I don't go out of the door, and I know about Liaodong Town. ”

"Your sister is now in Daning City, living with Lin Dan Khan."

Zilharang said mysteriously.

Yan Fujin was taken aback: "What does this mean, master?" Could it be ...... You asked me to write to my sister. ”

"Shh

Zilharang hurriedly asked Yan Fujin to whisper, and then whispered: "You write a letter in Mongolian, and I will find someone to help you send it to Mrs. Sutai." ”

"Will it be too late to do this?" Chang Fu Jin Road.

Her husband is heaven, and she doesn't need to go into the details.

"It's too late, I'm guarding Liaoyang City, and there won't be an accident for a while."

"Okay." Chang Fujin asked again, "What am I writing?" ”

"Just a simple greeting, and a little mention of my opinion on Yang Chengying."

"Understood."

The couple spoke in Chinese.

The maid hiding in the shadows listened to it for a long time, but she didn't hear a reason.

Just as she was about to listen, she saw a guard come in from outside.

"Banner master, Yue Baole has come from Shenyang, and I hope to meet you."

"You invite Yue Yu to the living room for tea, and I'll be there later."

"Yes."

Waiting for the guards to retreat, Jierharang whispered a few more words in Chang Fujin's ear, and then got up to leave.

Chang Fujin is also gone.

The peeping maid walked while thinking about how to report to the top.

Suddenly, a burly soldier appeared in front of him.

"Ahh