Chapter 8 A letter that changed the course of history
As soon as Wang Qi finished speaking, everyone in the room except Sun Degong was surprised.
You must know that this is a narrow escape. If Zhenwu Fort can be rescued, trapped in one place, and continues to wait for reinforcements from Guangning and Youtun, there will be a glimmer of hope. If rescue cannot be achieved, will it be possible to return to Siping under the pursuit of Jianzhou?
It just depends purely on character.
And everyone here knows that the character of the generals in the late Ming Dynasty has never been worthy of trust.
How could there be such bravery in the governor's office?
He invited himself to lead twenty-seven of his men and rush to Zhenwu Fort on a snowy night.
Although his words at the door of the house were appreciated by everyone, Wang Qi's image has now become infinitely taller in the eyes of the generals. At least in terms of 'loyalty', he is enough to be on an equal footing with them.
Faced with such a "honest, honest, loyal and courageous" Wang Qi, even Deputy Commander Luo, who was used to seeing Shura fields, felt a little embarrassed. After all, Wang Qi's twenty-seven fully armored knights faced thousands of people on the real battlefield.
There are thousands of troops, but they can’t even stir up a splash.
By then, if Wang Baihu and his twenty-seven cavalry turned into blood and mud, were immersed in the vast and cold land of Liaodong, and were buried with countless corpses, Luo Yiguan would not be able to explain to Wang Huazhen.
It's one thing to shout slogans to show others, but actually doing things can be more circuitous.
Luo Guanyi coughed lightly and then said: "Well...Wang Baihu, in my opinion, your twenty-seven cavalry should stay in Siping Fort to defend the city."
"General Luo," Wang Qi immediately refused without any hesitation: "Siping Fort is too small, I'm afraid it won't be able to accommodate my twenty-seven riders."
As soon as these words came out, Luo Yiguan's expression changed instantly. This was shameless...
At this time, Zu Dashou, who was standing aside, said quietly: "It is a good thing for young people to want to make contributions. Why should Deputy General Luo obstruct it like this?"
"Humph," Luo, who always smiled, glanced at Zu Dashou, and then looked at Wang Qi: "Then go, I hope Wang Baihu can return safely, I will take care of you!"
Ignoring the sarcasm in Luo Yiguan's words, Wang Qi still clenched his fists: "Thank you, sir!"
After a while, the military order was issued, and Liu Qu led 3,000 troops under his command, including 2,000 infantry, 500 cavalry, 300 artillery and musketeers, and other archers and pistols organized into the infantry camp.
Sun Degong had 5,000 men and horses, most of them infantry, and more than 1,000 cavalry, who had come all the way from Guangning and had already finished resting.
Because Sun Degong was Wang Huazhen's confidant, his subordinates were all fierce and elite soldiers. Their mandarin duck coats were lined with cotton armor, and the shoulder armor and helmet were trimmed with gold threads, making them look mighty and domineering.
"The cavalry opens the way, the artillery is in the center, the infantry drags behind, and the scout battalion is divided into groups of five, all dispersed! The target is to suppress Wu Fort thirty miles away!" The army was commanded by Sun Degong, with Liu Qu and Bao Chengxian as deputy generals, and Wang Qi led twenty
Qi Qi followed Sun Degong closely.
Nearly ten thousand people left the city on a snowy night and marched quickly toward Zhenwu Fort in the northeast.
"Running out on a snowy night, even if there are scouts wandering around, I will be a little worried that I will be ambushed by Jiannu..." On the city tower, Luo Ping accompanied Luo Yiguan and Zu Dashou, looking at the mountains that stretched for several miles.
The army marching in the distance couldn't help but express their worries.
"It is necessary to guard Siping with heavy troops, and it is a matter of great justice to send troops to support the army. Even if I face Xiong Jinglue and Governor Wang, I will answer this," Luo Yiguan put his hand on the battlement, as if he wanted to touch it with a cold touch.
Some anxious hearts calmed down: "It's just that Wang Qi... it's really a pity."
When Wang Qi followed the army to Zhenwu Fort at starry night.
A hundred miles away, Guangning City.
Late at night, the study of Wang Huazhen, the governor of Liaodong, was still brightly lit... When the army went out for battle, the commander would have to suffer from insomnia anyway.
At this time, Wang Huazhen stood in front of the map of Liaodong in plain clothes, and his attendants held oil lamps with both hands on the side, illuminating an area around Guangning on the map.
After a while, Wang Huazhen sighed heavily, her old face full of sadness.
Obviously, this frontier official also has a bit of pessimism about the war situation at this time.
The spring breeze of a month ago has long disappeared. The reinforcements that the Mongols said have not yet arrived. Mao Wenlong, who is far away on Pi Island, has little impact on the battle situation here.
Now, all Wang Huazhen can rely on is his confidant General Sun Degong... As long as he can successfully persuade Li Yongfang to surrender, there is still hope of winning this war.
"Go and summon the soldiers from the mansion!" After a while, Wang Huazhen sat back on the chair again and ordered the attendants.
"Yes, sir..." Putting down the candle, the attendant slowly exited the room. After a while, Wang Huazhen was the only one left in the room.
After tidying up her appearance a little, Wang Huazhen took up her pen and began to write a memorial to the cabinet and the emperor.
The pen fell like a raft, and Wang Huazhen's handwriting was vigorous and vigorous: "I am the censor of Qiandu, and Wang Huazhen, the governor of Liaodong, would like to report...Jianzhou has been resting for several months, and now it is launching a large-scale attack on our western Liaoning area. The purpose is very obvious, which is to
Pull out our fortress north of Shanhaiguan and build a stronghold in the city, with Guangning as the top priority... And if we want to capture Guangning, we must first capture Siping, Zhenwu and other places. Now Siping is in danger, I have ordered my men
Generals Sun Degong, Zu Dashou and others sent troops to help Siping. In addition, there is Liaodong Manager Xiong Tingbi's army stationed in Youtun. They can send troops to help Siping at critical moments and attack the Jianzhou army from the flank. Our Guangning army can also send troops to encircle.
Potential..."
A memorial not only points out his hard work and achievements, but also secretly gives Xiong Tingbi eye drops. This kills two birds with one stone.
Not long after, the memorial was sealed, and the sound of soldiers laying outside the door also sounded at the same time.
"Come in!"
There was a creak and the messenger had already pushed the door open.
"Meet the Governor!"
"This letter will be delivered through the official post, and will go straight to the Tongzhengyuan and be handed over to the cabinet for review... It's eight hundred miles urgent." Wang Huazhen picked up the memorial he had just written and put it in a yellow leather bag.
Leave it in the hands of Pu Bing.
"Don't worry, sir..."
"As for this letter," Wang Huazhen paused and looked at another letter on the corner of the table. It was a letter written long ago, proposing to send troops to rescue Siping Fort.
"You go down first..." Waving his hand, Wang Huazhen asked Pu Bing to retreat.
After a while, the study became extremely quiet, with only the wisps of smoke from the incense burner slowly drifting away.
Sitting on the armchair, Wang Huazhen closed his eyes slightly. At that moment, he seemed to remember what Wang Qi said to him at that time: Xiong Jinglue, who was stationed in Youtun, had tens of thousands of elite troops.
The state may be afraid of one or two...
"Come here!" Wang Huazhen suddenly opened her eyes and called to the people outside the door.
"Here you are!" The door was opened from the outside, and a man wearing a cotton shirt appeared.
"Have people rush to Youtun overnight!" Wang Huazhen picked up the letter addressed to Xiong Tingbi from the table: "Give this letter to Xiong Tingbi, the Liaodong manager stationed in Youtun!"
"Let's do it immediately!"
He took the letter with both hands and hurriedly turned around and left.
Chapter completed!