The Zhou army's attack failed, and Wu Sangui returned to the camp in anger.The Ming soldiers rushed out of the camp and captured a large number of prisoners.At this time, the soldiers took the prisoners and returned to the camp and gathered for them.The captives sat on the ground, at first nervous and timid looking at everything around them, but when they found that the Ming soldiers were just standing aside with guns, they quickly adapted to the new environment and sat down or rested.At this time, Zhao Ming walked over, looked at the thousands of captives, and frowned slightly."
Regent!"
Jin Shenghuan stepped forward and said with a smile: "The soldiers repelled the enemy's attack and captured more than 1,000 people. ”Zhao Ming nodded, but he was worried: "Why don't they run, could it be that Wu Sangui is cheating, wanting to cooperate with the outside." ”Jin Shenghuan's heart sank, "It's really possible, the ministers laughed happily after seeing them captured!"
”Zhao Ming looked at the captive, and sure enough, he saw a lot of people, and he was still smiling on his face.Ah San, it's really incomprehensible.Jin Shenghuan asked, "Your Highness, how to deal with these people?"
”Zhao Ming can't leave himself a hidden danger, in case there is an internal response that Wu Sangui deliberately let him capture in this group of people, it will still be very troublesome to come to the inside and outside at night."
Give them a meal and put it back!"
Zhao Ming said in a deep voice."
Put?"
Jin Shenghuan was surprised.Zhao Ming smiled slightly, "Are you still afraid of letting them go back and increasing Wu Sangui's strength?"
”Judging from the battles of the past two days, Zhao Ming found that the combat effectiveness of the Tubang Army under Wu Sangui was so low that it was outrageous.Zhao Ming felt incomprehensible that Wu Sangui could conquer the Mughal Empire in a short period of time, but now, he completely figured it out.With the combat effectiveness of the Tubang army, it will not be difficult for the Ming army to conquer.Before, Zhao Ming was a little worried about Wu Sangui, ruling a wealthy country with a population far exceeding that of the Ming Dynasty, but now it seems that if India is not completely transformed, then whoever rules India will be vulnerable.When Jin Shenghuan heard this, he smiled, "Okay, let the minister make some food, and then drive them back." ”After the general spoke, the Ming army immediately prepared rice, broth, and pickled vegetables and sent them to the captives.Modi Erbi sat among the captives, he didn't want to work hard, anyway, he couldn't beat the Ming army, it was better to be a prisoner, feel at ease, the food was not bad, there was no need to risk being blown up, clean up the thistles on the ground, and he didn't have to open his eyes to brave the rain of bullets and charge at the Ming army.Compared with him, those low-level soldiers were stunned, they didn't expect to be prisoners on the side of the Ming army, and their living conditions were better than theirs, and many people even wanted to join the Ming army, but they were severely rejected by the Ming army, telling them that they had to leave and could not rely on the Ming army camp.After eating, the captives were about to lie down and have a good rest, but the Ming soldiers drove them up, opened the camp gate, and let them go.This made the Indian soldiers feel like they were in mourning, and after repeatedly confirming that they could not be taken prisoner, they returned to the Zhou camp in a dejected manner.Wu Sangui's attack stopped for a few days, but as the scouts reported that the Ming army was building rapidly in Mawlamyine, they saw new warships entering the port.At the same time, the king of Taungoo in the north of the city of Ava received news that the Ming army was about to build the northern Burma road and enter Taungoo.This made Wu Sangui have to launch an attack on the Ming army camp again.This time, the Zhou army arranged the artillery separately, shelled the Ming army camp, and then drove the Tubang army to attack the camp hard.However, the offensive of the Tubang army never progressed, and nearly 1,000 people were captured every day and then released by the Ming army.The multi-day offensive made no progress, but only increased casualties, and the situation became more and more unfavorable for the Zhou army.On this day, the Tubang army, which attacked the Ming army, was defeated again, and the attack failed again.In the tent of the Zhou army, Wu Sangui stood in front of the map, standing with his hands in his hands, staring at the map in distraction.At this time, the curtain was suddenly raised, Hong Chengchou entered the tent, glanced at Wu Sangui's back, and called softly: "Your Majesty!"
”He shouted twice in a row, and Wu Sangui came back to his senses and turned to look at him, "Oh, it's the prime minister!"
”Hong Chengchou saluted and said, "Your Majesty, are you still worried about the current situation?
”Wu Sangui's expression was heavy, and he bowed slightly: "The military port that Zhao Zamao built in the south and the road he built in the north have made progress, but I have never been able to break through Zhao Zamao's camp, and if this stalemate continues, it will be extremely unfavorable to the army!"
”Hong Chengchou nodded, and then saluted: "Since Your Majesty understands the current situation, it is time to make a decision. ”Wu Sangui's eyes narrowed, and he understood what Hong Chengchou meant, and he urged the Tubang soldiers to attack like this, which did not help the situation at all.Those Tubang troops, now attacking the camp is like playing, and the Ming army is fighting hotly, and some people are even so brazen that they go to the Ming army to eat.Wu Sangui said in a deep voice: "What does the prime minister think I should do?
”Hong Chengchou obviously thought about the matter in advance, and said in a deep voice: "The minister thinks that His Majesty has three strategies to choose from.First, use elite soldiers to replace the Tubang soldiers and launch an attack on the Ming army camp, trying to defeat Zhao Zamao before the Zhao Zamao military port is perfected.Second, a small number of soldiers and horses were left to monitor Zhao Zamao, and the army bypassed Bagu, went to the rear of Zhao Zamao, directly attacked Mawlamyine, and destroyed Zhao Zamao's military port.Third, he took the initiative to retreat, made a state of withdrawing from Donghu, attracted Zhao Zamao out of the camp to pursue, and then chose a decisive battle. ”Wu Sangui fell into deep thought when he heard this, and he also understood that at the moment, driving the Tubang soldiers to attack the village was just a time-consuming process, and there would be no progress in the battle situation.At this time, he turned to look at Tutu, fell into deep thought, and said in a half-loud voice: "Zhao Zamao's camp has a perfect defense, I only have 20,000 elite soldiers, and Zhao Zamao has 10,000 elites, can I capture Zhao Zamao's camp?"
”In the past few days of war, Wu Sangui's self-confidence that he had just recovered from Ah San was lost again.This made him understand that it was not how good he was to conquer the Mughals, but that the natives were so bad that a slightly stronger enemy could conquer them when they came in.Hong Chengchou said: "In terms of this strategy, it is indeed not easy to break through the Ming army camp, but if you don't attack, you can only fail!"
”Wu Sangui continued: "Zhao Ming stationed 5,000 elites and 20,000 feudal soldiers in Mawlamyine, and now I am afraid that he has also built complete fortifications.If I bypass Bagu to attack Mawlamyine, will I be cut off by Zhao Zamao and suffer from two sides?
”Hong Chengchou said: "There is such a possibility!
However, if His Majesty captures Mawlamyine, it will also cut off Zhao Zamao's logistics and retreat, and will turn the tide of the war in one fell swoop, and even capture Zhao Zamao alive. ”Wu Sangui shook his head, "If I retreat, I have retreated to advance, leading Zhao Zamao to pursue."
Large armies can avoid attacking fortifications and choose ambushes and field battles, and there is no danger of being flanked from front to back. ”Hong Chengchou said in a deep voice: "If Zhao Zamao does not chase, fights steadily, and waits for the completion of the military port and the northern Burma highway, then Your Majesty can only admit the failure of the Donghu Battle and withdraw the troops and return home!"
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