On the city of Xuzhou, the Qing soldiers were busy carrying equipment.Yue Le stood at the head of the city, looking at the military camp stretching outside the city, with a solemn expression.Previously, Yue Le had been under house arrest by Azig, and after the Western Qing Dynasty was destroyed, and Fulin was killed by Mandahai and Luckedhun, Azig immediately released some Manchu clans and entrusted them with important tasks.Yue Le restored the title of county king and was sent to Xuzhou by Azig to guard the town.Xuzhou is located in the Ming and Qing dynasties against the front line, the Qing army in Xuzhou, Guide, Haizhou, deployed 100,000 troops, more than 30% of the troops, stationed here."
Lord Wang, the Ming army has an army of three or four hundred thousand, and the soldiers are coming to the city, I'm afraid it will be difficult to hold Xuzhou, and I must ask for help!"
General Jin Zhijun said gloomily.Although more than 30% of the troops of the Eastern Qing Dynasty were deployed in Xuzhou, in the face of the Ming army outside the city, the Qing army in the city really had no confidence.Yue Le also wanted to ask for help, but the key was that Azig didn't give him reinforcements at all.300,000 Qing troops, 100,000 garrisoned in Henan, in the hands of Shang Kexi, Geng Zhongming, and Henan is located at the junction of the three forces of Qing, Zhou, and Ming, and needs soldiers and horses to garrison, and the king of Liangshun will not go all out to rescue him.The remaining 100,000 Qing troops were around the Beijing Division, to guard against the Ming general Xie Qian, who would enter from outside the pass, and Azig seemed to be determined to defend the city by city, so he would not send soldiers and horses to rescue.Yue Le was extremely angry at this strategy of sticking to the city by city and delaying time.Under this strategy, the Qing army may delay time and hold out until the Zhou army sends troops, but whether it wins in the end has absolutely nothing to do with Xuzhou, which is on the front line, and has nothing to do with him.However, although Yue Le was angry, he couldn't tell his subordinates, so he could only reassure: "The Ming army Koucheng is about to defend again!"
This king has asked the emperor and the king of Liangshun for help, and reinforcements will come. ”Yue Le patted his generals on the shoulders, and then strode down the city.…… The Ming army had nearly 400,000 troops, and the soldiers were divided into three routes.Xie Qian led 30,000 Ming troops out of Liaozhong and threatened Shanhaiguan.Guo Zhong and Zheng Chenggong led 20,000 sailors to advance along the coast and approach the mouth of Dagu.Zhao Ming led the main force of the Ming army, more than 300,000 people, along the Grand Canal, to the city of Xuzhou.Xuzhou is an important town in Huaibei, where the Qing army has operated for more than ten years, and the city is extremely strong.At this time, the Ming army set up a large camp, and Zhao Ming immediately led nearly 100 horsemen, galloped out of the camp, and came to Xuzhou City to peep at the city defense.Li Dingguo, Jin Shenghuan and other generals couldn't help but be shocked when they looked at Xuzhou City.The height of the city wall, the width of the moat, and the perfection of the city wall defense are only afraid that they can stand shoulder to shoulder with Wuchang and Nanjing.Zhao Ming led everyone to beat horses around the city, and found that the circumference of Xuzhou City was at least more than ten miles, and the city wall had been renovated, and it was a city.Such a city is sometimes more difficult to fight, but Zhao Ming is bound to win, more than 300,000 troops, hundreds of artillery, if you can't take Xuzhou, then what to talk about the Northern Expedition, what to talk about recovering Beijing.After Zhao Ming and everyone peeked around, they ran to a hill and stopped, overlooking the important town of Xuzhou.Zhao Ming saw the generals around him, his expression was a little dignified, so he immediately pointed at Xuzhou with a horsewhip, and laughed: "Jiannu has been operating here for more than ten years, the city is strong and the river is wide, and the defense is perfect.However, in Lone's opinion, breaking this city is easy to hear!
”"As His Royal Highness said, Xuzhou City has been operated by the Qing army for more than ten years, the city defense is perfect, and there are heavy guards, it should be extremely challenging to fight such a city, why does His Highness say that it is easy to break?"
Jin Shenghuan asked puzzled.Zhao Ming glanced at the generals, there were doubts, some pondering, and a few people seemed to understand, so he smiled and said: "Dingguo!"
Do you know why?
”Li Dingguo said: "The minister thinks that the key to breaking the city is in the hearts of the people!"
”Zhao Ming bowed his head with satisfaction, "Not bad!"
Although Xuzhou is strong, it needs people to defend it!
Looking at the layout of Azig alone, you know that it is not difficult to break the city!
”Jin Shenghuan and the others were still a little puzzled, "Your Highness means that there will be changes in the city?"
”Zhao Ming smiled slightly, pulled the reins of the horse, "Go back to the camp and discuss it again!"
”At that moment, a group of people roared back to the camp, Zhao Ming turned over and dismounted, held his helmet, and strode into the tent.More than 300,000 troops, hundreds of thousands of people, stationed in the wilderness outside the city of Xuzhou, the military camp stretches for dozens of miles, the momentum is huge, a wooden pole as high as five or six zhang carries a big flag with a red background in Phnom Penh, a huge "Zhao" character on it, this is Zhao Ming's royal flag.Under the banner of the king, it is Zhao Ming's handsome tent, covering an area of two acres.At this time, Zhao Ming entered the tent, and Zhang Jiayu, who joined the army, had already arranged the sand table, and led many soldiers to salute: "Your Highness!"
”Zhao Ming looked at the sand table and waved his hand, "The action is very fast!"
”"When the military department was in Yangzhou, it was already done, and the ministers were just assembling!"
Zhang Jiayu said with a smile.Zhao Ming handed the helmet to Wang Shuang, and then walked in front of the sand table, and with a glance, the distribution of cities, rivers, and Qing army forces was clear at a glance."
Zhang joins the army, let's talk about it!"
Zhao Ming supported the sand table with both hands, and the generals immediately surrounded him.Zhang Jiayu immediately picked up the wooden bar, pointed to the sand table and said: "Your Highness, generals, according to the intelligence of the Military Intelligence Department, the total number of Jiannu troops is 300,000.100,000 in Luoyang, 100,000 in Hebei, and 100,000 in Xuzhou.Our army is divided into three routes, two partial divisions, one is led by Xie Dudu with an army of 30,000 and approaching Shanhaiguan, and one by the king of Yanping and Guo Dudu with 20,000 naval troops leading along the coast.His Royal Highness and us are the main force, with more than 300,000 troops, and the soldiers are coming to the city of Xuzhou!
”Zhang Jiayu paused and continued: "Let me talk about the military strength of the Jiannu on the front line of Xuzhou.100,000 were built slaves, 60,000 were stationed in Xuzhou, 20,000 were in Guide, and 20,000 were in Haizhou.The three cities support each other, Xuzhou is in the middle, the most difficult to attack, and the city defense of Guide and Haizhou is relatively weak, but Jiannu has been operating for more than ten years, and it is not easy to break through. ”Zhao Ming said: "Let's talk about Azig's reaction!"
”Zhang Jiayu said: "Your Highness's Northern Expedition, after the troops arrived in Xuzhou, Azig collected troops in various cities, and did not lead troops to reinforce Xuzhou, obviously trying to delay time by city!"
”Zhao Ming sneered, "Azig is betting on Wu Sangui's body!"
”Zhang Jiayu said: "For Azig, this is also a way to do it.If he leads his army south and fights a head-on battle, he is not His Highness's opponent, so he can only delay time and wait for the times to change. ”Zhao Ming nodded, "This Xuzhou City is indeed not easy to attack, if you attack them one by one, it will take a long time."
Azig wants to delay time, and the Lone King must quickly kill Beijing!
”Zhao Ming paused, and then smiled at Jin Shenghuan and the others: "Fang Cai, Huchen asked King Gu how to break the city, and Lone's strategy is very simple, that is, to attack the heart. ”Zhao Ming straightened up and said: "According to Azig's deployment, the 100,000 Qing troops on the front line of Xuzhou were actually abandoned by him.This point, presumably the defenders of Xuzhou can also be aware.Therefore, the battle of Xuzhou will be based on moves, supplemented by attacks. ”"Whoa!"
The generals knew that Zhao Ming was going to give an order, so they all bowed down and clasped their fists in obedience.Zhao Ming glanced at everyone and looked at Gu Yinxi: "Mr.
Block, please also write a persuasion document, Cheng said it is powerful, and send it to the city." ”Du Yinxi saluted and said: "The minister receives the order!"
”Zhao Ming nodded, and said loudly: "Generals, who and Gu captured the two cities of Guide and Haizhou!"
”"I want to go!"
Wang Yi, Wang Chaoxian, Jin Shenghuan and other generals have asked for battle."
The minister was a rogue, and he never made contributions to the Ming Dynasty, and I ask His Highness to fulfill it!"
Li Dingguo also came out with his fists clenched.Zhao Ming bowed his head with satisfaction: "Okay!"
The lone king divided an army of 100,000, and the king of Dingxi ordered 50,000 to return to Germany!
The Duke of Gan received 50,000 to fight Haizhou!
”Li Dingguo and Jin Shenghuan suddenly clenched their fists with joy, "The minister takes the order!"
”Zhao Ming glanced at the remaining generals and said in a deep voice: "The rest of the people are waiting for the rest of the people to wait for the giant cannon to be sent under the city of Xuzhou. ”(Ask for a monthly pass, recommend, subscribe, before twelve o'clock in the next chapter) ()