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The large group of cavalry passed through the border wall. They kept passing through some fortresses with only a dozen people stationed there, and then stopped without stopping. Finally, they stopped at the edge of a large river. They made a detour by the river. After a long time, I found a relatively narrow place with a relatively slow flow of water, and started cutting down trees and building a pontoon bridge.

After the cavalry passed through, a few cavalry suddenly rushed out of those forts and ran towards the majestic Great Wall in the distance. By the river, there was also a huge and magnificent tower giving gifts. On the wall, someone was holding a telescope. , observe the movements of this group of cavalry.

"Go and report to the Governor-General that the Jurchens are crossing the Yalu River to attack North Korea. Their number is about 25,000, and there are a large number of Mongolians, about 20,000." After the general put down his telescope, he set off on a scouting horse. Report to Shenyang.

Here is the Hushan Great Wall located in Dandong. The majestic Great Wall stands on the bank of the Yalu River, like a giant, monitoring the movements of this river.

The Hushan Great Wall was only taken back by the Ming army in March. Now the defense system has just been established. There are not many people stationed in the fortress outside the border wall. It can only serve as a warning. From the Kuandian Six Forts To the southeast, there is another Great Wall. It was built by the Qin, Han, Yan and other dynasties before the Ming Dynasty. It is now abandoned.

When the ruins of this Great Wall were discovered at that time, Sun Chengzong wanted to use it to block the Jurchens, but that side was a bit deep into the Jurchen territory. The Ming army was not familiar with that side and lacked manpower, so they gave up. Six forts were deployed with vigilant troops.

The information about Kuandian Liubao and the Hushan Great Wall were collected together and sent to the Governor's Mansion in Shenyang.

"The Jurchens traveled eastward and attacked North Korea." Looking at the information in his hand, Sun Chengzong twirled his beard, feeling a little unable to make a decision for a moment.

"Sir, why don't you take the opportunity to leave the customs in Fushun and go straight to Hetuala." Luo suggested excitedly. He felt that the Jurchens were short of more than 20,000 people, so there must not be many people left in the old nest.

"No, what if it's a trap? Wait for us to reach Fushun Pass, turn around on the opposite side, make our dumplings, and reenact the Battle of Saarhu again." Xiong Tingbi glanced at Luo Yiguan. He looked down on these military veterans. The general who got up had no wisdom, he only knew how to run rampant, and he couldn't even think of such a simple thing.

"This governor also feels the same way. The Jurchens are probably killing two birds with one stone. If we take the opportunity to attack Hetuala, the opponent will definitely turn around. The vast area outside the pass is the home ground for cavalry operations. Huang Taiji must want to lure us there and use cavalry maneuvers. , avoid the shelling and fight in the field with us." Sun Chengzong also shook his head in denial.

"If we don't take action, they can rest assured to plunder North Korea, plunder supplies and slaves, and make up for the losses of the defeat." After saying this, Sun Chengzong was a little emotional, "This Huang Taiji is a character. He has been on stage for half a month, and he doesn't move. Let us be extremely passive.”

"Captain, I think we should keep calm and guard the Great Wall checkpoints. Nowadays, there are five or six red cannons at the top of each major checkpoint. With the power of explosive shells and explosive packs, the Jurchens cannot easily defeat them. , and General Li also has 20,000 cavalry, ready to support, Liaodong is already impregnable." Xiong Tingbi said his suggestion, he still likes to defend and counterattack, and does not agree to attack easily.

"I think so too. All the checkpoints are already very strong. All that's left is to train the army. General Luo, how is the implementation of the new military law? General Li's side has already recruited 20,000 people into an army and has begun field training. No. Do you know what's going on with the city defense army?" Sun Chengzong turned around and asked.

Hearing this, Luo Yiguan smiled bitterly, "Mr. Governor, this... brothers in the military say they can't adapt to it. The intensity is too great and the discipline is too strict."

"Huh! General Luo, when I promoted you, I saw that you were loyal, fierce and disciplined. Now you are playing this trick with me. Anyone who can't adapt will be told to get out. I still lack farmers here to farm." Sun Chengzong immediately became angry because of Luo Guangyuan's complaints. Three months later, the city defense army had been established in Shenyang and Liaoyang, and it could not be implemented in other places.

"Yes, yes, Commander, please calm down, Commander, please calm down." Luo Yiguan rubbed the cold sweat on his head and kept pleading for mercy.

"Everyone, go back. Pay close attention to the Jurchen's movements to prevent the other party from raiding. The city defense army will speed up the training. Next month, I will ask your Majesty for a batch of Apocalypse II muskets. Don't blame me for hindering the reformers of the military system. You're welcome, all of them will be punished for disobeying military orders." Sun Chengzong said coldly.

"Yes, sir." Luo Yiguan and Xiong Tingbi clasped their fists in salute, then stepped back.

"There are still some Liaodong generals who are ignorant?" Looking at the backs of the two of them, Sun Chengzong's eyes were filled with murderous intent. He moved his lips and wanted to call people in.

"Sir, there is a warrior in his fifties asking for an audience outside the door, saying he is your old friend from Bian Town." Before Sun Chengzong could say anything, a guard in Jin Yi who had been following him suddenly came in and reported.

"Old friend from Bian Town?" Sun Chengzong's eyes changed, as if he was remembering something, "Let him come in. In addition, you can help me contact the Jinyiwei Qianhu in Liaodong and ask him to come and see me. If he can't find it, contact the local Dong The same goes for factories.”

"Yes, sir." When he heard that he wanted to contact the local Jinyiwei or Dongchang, the military attache's eyes suddenly condensed, and he felt a little sharp.

Outside the gate of the Governor's Mansion, Zhao Lijiao was waiting anxiously. He didn't know whether Sun Chengzong, who was now the Second Assistant to the Cabinet and the Governor of Liaodong, would meet him. The two of them had only met each other in the past. Although he helped him a little, but It's just a casual favor, I don't know if the other party still remembers it.

But he really had no choice. He went to apply for the Central Army, but the other party thought he was too old and refused. He was not discouraged. He went to Hebei to apply for the city defense army. The other party also felt that he was too old and refused. However, his previous military attache rank was, The people in the recruitment office don't take it seriously at all.

When we arrived in Liaodong, there was no external recruitment at all. They were all selected from the former frontier troops. However, this selection was hindered by some local generals. They did not want to hand over their servants at all, nor did they want to determine the number of candidates. Accept the adaptation.

As for these tricks, he, who is also a border town general at home, naturally sees clearly. However, this does not help his predicament, because the Liaodong generals are in a league of their own and will not accept him at all.

In the end, he had no choice but to come to the governor's residence to try his luck and see if the person he unintentionally helped still remembered him.

Just when he felt quite uneasy, a guard in royal robes came out of the cabin and said to him with a smile, "Your Majesty, the Governor has invited me."

This sentence made Zhao Shujiao feel relieved, straightened his clothes, took a deep breath, and walked in calmly. There was a concierge inside to lead the way, but the Jin Yiwei who notified him only glanced at his back and turned around.

He left, walked around in circles, and disappeared into Shenyang City.

Three days later, the Liaodong battle report was delivered to Zhu Youxiao. It described in detail the changes within the Jurchens during this period, as well as the other party's crossing of the river to attack North Korea a few days ago.

"This Huang Taiji is indeed the founder of the Qing Dynasty. This allowed him to escape back and kidnap 20,000 Mongolian cavalry. Are the Eight Banners of Mongolia and the Eight Han Banners going to appear in advance?" Zhu You

The schoolmaster was really surprised. In such a fierce environment, he was able to be run out by the opponent, and he also saved the entire Jurchen tribe who was in a state of food shortage. It was really amazing.

He glanced at the news that the Jurchens had dispatched 20,000 Mongolian elite cavalry and 5,000 Jurchen cavalry to conquer North Korea, and a playful smile appeared on his lips, "No, maybe the Eight Han Banners will not appear, but the Eight Korean Banners are somewhat possible."

After making some rather naughty guesses, he put the report aside. He knew what the Jurchen was doing without having to guess. She was just going to steal money, food, guns, women, and by the way, she was getting some slaves.

Go back to farming.

They failed to sweep through Liaodong. The Jurchen tribe, with only 200,000 people, could not support a large army. What's more, the Jurchens were not good at farming. They were a fishing and hunting people. Without many Han slaves, they could only attract the attention of North Korea.

The situation in Liaodong at this time is much better than in history. Despite Zhu Youxiao's troubles, the situation in the Liaodong Peninsula is much better. There is basically no movement there, and the Liao people have not been robbed. The Han people in the Jurchen territory

The slaves were probably only in Shenyang.

Including the previous ones, the total does not exceed tens of thousands. With tens of thousands of people to support the Jurchen nobles and the army, it is simply impossible, so the Eight Banners army can only go out to plunder.

This time, North Korea may suffer heavy losses.

However, what does this have to do with me? The more people in North Korea are plundered, the better. It is equivalent to helping me open up wasteland for free. When the army goes out and regains its homeland, it will be able to harvest a large area of ​​good arable land without clearing up wasteland.

In his heart, Zhu Youxiao thought coldly.

He was not afraid of the Jurchens regaining their strength at all. There were only a few Jurchens in the first place, and the Eight Banners only had about 500,000 or 600,000 people in total. Every time they sent out troops, they only drew one out of three. Now, they have lost 50,000 people, which can be said to be a crippling injury.

The key thing is that these 50,000 are all green elites. The others are either old or weak, and their combat effectiveness is far inferior to these 50,000.

What's more, these Jurchens also have to work. It is impossible for Huang Taiji to send them all to the battlefield. Otherwise, the Jurchens will collapse first without the Ming Dynasty fighting them.

Even if these people are elite soldiers, Zhu Youxiao is not afraid. When his Yulin Army and Xiliu Army are fully equipped and trained, he will not be afraid even if there are four or five more Jurchen Eight Banners, let alone one. He will fight as usual.

They were looking for teeth everywhere.
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