After Zhang Xianzhong made the decision, he immediately led his army northward to Baoning Mansion.
Due to Liu Jinzhong's previous rebellion, Zhang Xianzhong strengthened his control over Baoning Mansion.
The general responsible for guarding this place now is his adopted son Zhang Nengqi.
After learning that Zhang Xianzhong and Zhang Kewang had arrived with their troops, Zhang Nengqi led his troops out of the city to greet them.
Zhang Xianzhong thought highly of Zhang Nengqi, and after a few words of encouragement, he accompanied him to Baoning Mansion.
The matter was urgent and Zhang Xianzhong did not dare to delay.
After drinking a few glasses of water, he asked Zhang Nengqi to unfold the map and analyze the enemy's situation with him.
To the north of Boryeongfu is Hanzhong.
For a long time before, there were only two thousand Manchu soldiers with white flags under the command of Shuo Zhan and three thousand Han army soldiers with blue flags under the command of Tong Yanghe in Hanzhong.
Even after Liu Jinzhong surrendered and brought about 10,000 elite soldiers, the Manchu Qing Dynasty only had more green soldiers in Hanzhong.
But the situation took a turn for the worse in June.
The Manchu Qing Dynasty mobilized a large number of troops from Guanzhong.
In less than half a month, the garrison in Hanzhong increased from the standing 15,000 to 50,000.
Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the Manchu Qing Dynasty is going to cause trouble, so how could Zhang Nengqi not see it?
On the one hand, he ordered his soldiers to strengthen their vigilance, and on the other hand, he ordered people to quickly go to Chengdu to report the situation to Zhang Xianzhong.
At present, Baoning Mansion cannot be defended by him alone.
All available forces must be mobilized.
It is best for Zhang Xianzhong to go to Baoning in person to suppress the battle.
Fortunately, Zhang Xianzhong was also aware of this problem.
This battle was related to the life and death of the Great Western Army, so he attached great importance to fighting it as the last battle.
He has deployed all the people he can, and now there are as many as 70,000 to 80,000 troops stationed in Boryeong Mansion.
Except for the tens of thousands of people left behind in Chengdu and other places, all the Great Western Army has gathered here "Donkey Ball, all the bark of the poor trees in Shaanxi has been chewed up.
How come these Tatars still have food?
It's really a ghost."
No wonder Zhang Xianzhong complained.
He started in Shaanxi and knew that it was impossible for Shaanxi to support an army of hundreds of thousands with the capabilities of Shaanxi.
And now there are more than 50,000 Qing troops in Hanzhong alone.
There is no doubt that the Manchu Qing Dynasty was sending large quantities of grain to Shaanxi.
There can only be one reason for this, and that is that the Manchus were determined to capture Sichuan.
The geographical location of Hanzhong Prefecture is extremely important.
It has Baling Mountain in the southwest, Guyun, Liangjiao and Micang Mountains in the south, and reaches Bazhou in Sichuan.
The Han River in the south flows from Qizhong, passes through the county boundary, and flows down to Hanyang Prefecture in Huguang and into the river.
There is the Ju River and the Bao River in the northwest, both of which flow into the Han River.
There is the Qingshiguan Inspection Department in the south.
As for Ningqiang Prefecture under its jurisdiction, there is Wuding Mountain in the northeast, also known as Jinniu Gorge.
There is Jizhong Mountain in the north, where the Han River flows out, also known as the Yang River, and flows down to Hedajiang River in Hanyang County, Huguang.
There is the Jialing River in the east and the Xihan River in the west.
There is Baishui in the southwest, which flows from the Taozhou Wei River, also called Jiamengshui.
There is Baishui Pass, which flows downstream to Zhaohua County, Sichuan and joins the Jialing River.
In the northeast there is the Haoshui River, which flows into the Yangshui River, which is called Haosukou.
There is Jushui in the east.
In the north is the Yangpingguan Inspection Department.
Generally speaking, there is a natural barrier between Hanzhong and Baoningfu, which is Daba Mountain, also known as Baling Mountain.
Whether attacking from Hanzhong to Baoning or from Baoning to Hanzhong, the Daba Mountains are absolutely impossible to bypass.
There are many dangerous passes on the Daba Mountains, such as Qipan Pass and Chaotian Pass.
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Some of these passes were in the hands of the Daxi Army and some were in the hands of the Qing Army.
They were all easy to defend and difficult to attack.
Zhang Xianzhong knew very well that if he wanted to stop the Qing army, he must firmly hold these passes in his hands.
"I hope you all can tell me where the Tatars will attack."
Zhang Xianzhong stared at the map for a long time and felt his eyes were sore.
He rubbed his eyes and asked.
"When I return to my father, I think the Tatars will definitely attack Qipanguan."
Zhang Kewang said without hesitation.
Qipanguan Pass is now in the hands of the Daxi Army, but due to the terrain, the entire pass can only accommodate a few hundred people.
If the Qing army attacked Qipanguan at all costs, it would be difficult for the Daxi army to defend it.
After taking Qipanguan, the Qing army could go down the Jialing River and take Baoning Prefecture.
Of course, they can also choose to attack Jianmen Pass and then move toward Chengdu in the southwest.
No matter what the Qing army chooses, the Daxi Army will be very uncomfortable.
"Father, I think the possibility of the Tatars passing through the dam is actually higher."
Zhang Nengqi hesitated for a moment before speaking his mind.
He has always lacked enough confidence in front of Zhang Kewang.
But this matter was related to the survival of the Great Western Army, and he had to bite the bullet and express his opinion.
"Oh why do you think so?"
In fact, Zhang Xianzhong's thoughts were similar to Zhang Kewang's.
He also believed that it was more likely that the Qing army would concentrate its forces to attack Qipanguan.
But after all, Zhang Nengqi was the general guarding Baoning Prefecture, and he still wanted to hear Zhang Nengqi's thoughts.
"Father, after taking the dam, the Tatars can go south along the Bajiang River to capture Bazhou, then seize Shunqing Prefecture, and attack Chengdu from Tongchuan Prefecture."
Zhang Nengqi paused for a moment and said: "But there is another possibility.
The Tatars want to break through Baoning Prefecture, thereby taking Wanxian County, seizing Fengjie and attacking Huguang."
After Zhang Nengqi said this, Zhang Xianzhong frowned.
If the Qing army really wanted to capture Ba County, there would indeed be two possibilities mentioned by Zhang Nengqi.
It's just that Wanxian and Fengjie are now in the hands of the Ming army.
Zhang Xianzhong would be happy to see the Qing army attack these two places.
It's just that he didn't dare to gamble.
What if the Qing army’s goal is not eastern Sichuan but Chengdu?
He must not let the Qing army enter Sichuan.
"Be it Qipanguan or the dam, I don't believe it.
The Tatars can grow wings and fly there.
According to my instructions, we have to hoard heavy troops in the Daba Mountains.
Not even a fly is allowed to come here."
Zhang Xianzhong clenched his fists and said fiercely.
Although it seemed that he might have helped the Ming army, he could only do this.
The Manchu Qing Dynasty is like an evil ghost.
Drive it as far away as possible.
If the evil ghost haunts you, you will be in big trouble.
"My sons obey my orders" Zhang Kewang and Zhang Nengqi responded together.
"Well, I need to be alone for a while, so please step aside first."
Zhang Xianzhong rubbed his forehead with one hand and waved his hand with the other.
"My son, please retire."
Zhang Kewang and Zhang Nengqi bowed very respectfully and stepped back one after another.
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As soon as he came out of the house, Zhang Nengqi quickly apologized to Zhang Kewang and said, "Brother, I didn't mean to do it just now.
I just thought that the possibility of the Tatars attacking the dam was higher."
Zhang Nengqi was worried that Zhang Kewang would misunderstand, so he explained immediately.
Zhang Kewang laughed and said: "How can I care about such a trivial matter?
Besides, you are also thinking about important military and national affairs.
It won't get in the way."
Zhang Kewang patted Zhang Nengqi's shoulder and said: "Brothers, if we work together to break gold, we can be of one mind
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