After yesterday's redress ceremony, the morale of the soldiers was directly lifted to an unprecedented peak by Zhu Ling. Perhaps for today's Ming Dynasty, today's morale is already rare, but for the people who fought against the thieves and built
After a fierce battle, the slaves had a good chance of winning. At least the generals had confidence they had never had before.
It seems that Gao Yigong likes surprises. In the early hours of this morning, an intruder suddenly attacked Jining along the river where Meng Zhangming was stationed. This move was completely unexpected by everyone. Everyone thought that the intruders would
They attacked from the north and east, but they didn't expect that there was a river that could directly attack Jining.
Jining instantly became the starting point for Gao Yigong's attack.
Fortunately, Meng Zhangming was a cautious person and had already sent many scouts around Jining. In the early morning when the intruders attacked, thanks to the wounded scout who had been shot by an arrow, Meng Zhangming was able to take precautions.
But after all, this was the first battle of the Chuang army's attack. The offensive was extremely fierce, and it was dark night. Many soldiers were hit by countless arrows and fell to the ground without even seeing the enemy. Meng Zhangming also immediately died.
He ordered the whole city to light torches and raise their swords to shout, so that the panicked soldiers could clearly see the enemy.
After nearly two hours of offensive, all the ladders and siege engines were used on Jining's city wall. In the end, the invaders left a large number of corpses below and retreated hastily. However, Jining's defenders also had a hard time, and were awakened from their deep sleep.
, went to the battlefield in a daze, not knowing what was going on, and countless people died tragically.
During this period, the intruders almost attacked the city tower. Meng Zhangming directly raised his sword and went forward. After killing several enemies, the guards behind him rushed to drive the intruders back down with their swords. After experiencing several bloody battles, Jining
The city was barely defended. Afterwards, Meng Zhangming couldn't help but sigh that he was too lucky. If the invading army had tens of thousands of troops and the offensive was more fierce, they would not be able to defend it at all.
News of the bandits' attack on Jining reached Yanzhou in the afternoon of that day, and Zhu Ling immediately summoned all ministers for discussion.
"At present, the night attack on Jining is the first step for the intruders. They are just testing. To test the combat effectiveness of our army and the city's defense. After the battle this morning, they will definitely make adjustments. They may surround us.
, or it may continue to cause turmoil." Zhu Dadian immediately analyzed after hearing about the battle in Jining.
Others are also bowing their heads in thought. After all, Gao Yigong is not an unknown person. He is Li Zicheng's arm. This person has won great victories in battles with the Ming army. This person must not be underestimated, but the generals present
Almost no one has any experience of fighting with him, which is really a bit confusing.
Seeing that everyone was silent, Gao Jie felt that his opportunity had come, so he stepped forward and said: "If your Majesty trusts the general, the general is willing to lead the light cavalry as the vanguard to go north to search for the traces of the intruders! In this way, the location of the bandits can be known clearly.
The movement intention can also let them know that our army is not only stationed in the city, it may be able to surprise them."
After he finished speaking, Wang Jiayan said displeasedly: "The intruder must be slowly advancing towards Yanzhou at this moment. Maybe a siege has been set up around it. If you go out, you will definitely be surrounded. By that time, you will be surrounded."
Surrender or die in battle? We will certainly not risk rescue."
After all these words, Gao Jie blushed and did not dare to speak easily. After all, Wang Jiayan was the Minister of the Ministry of War, and he was not someone he, a small general, could afford to offend. To put it bluntly, he also knew that his desire for quick success and quick gain had been seen through.
This is a bit embarrassing.
"It is necessary to attack. Once we reach the point of defending the city, we must not use all the hundreds of thousands of troops as defenders to guard the city. We must send a part of the army as peripheral support. If we can counter-encircle the bandits, it will naturally be the best.
Therefore, I thought that we could send our troops out of the city to support Yanzhou."
Zhu Dadian stepped forward and said calmly that as the commander-in-chief, he must make countermeasures for all situations. If he divides his troops and leaves the city, first of all, he will not let the huge army crowd in the city, which will only waste a lot of troops. But if he divides his troops and leaves the city,
It can also reduce the pressure of defending the city, and can defeat the intruders when they are at the upper hand.
"Just follow what you say. You are the commander now. I will not meddle in your arrangements at will. Although I defeated the bandits, it was just a fluke. You are the one who truly knows how to fight."
In the past, Chongzhen often interfered in the affairs of the generals without any reason, which led to many failures. In the past, Sun Chuanting led the army to attack. During this period, Chongzhen urged him to attack many times. In the end, he was forced to send troops and was ambushed by intruders.
He was defeated and finally died in Tongguan.
The history book says: "The Chuan court died, and the Ming Dynasty died."
Zhu Dadian was also very pleased after hearing this. It was a great blessing that His Majesty had such an idea. He naturally knew how Sun Chuanting was defeated, and he also knew the defeat in the Battle of Jinzhou a few years ago, and the "credit" for the defeat was
"The imperial court also has a share. If His Majesty can promise not to interfere this time, he will have at least a six-point chance of winning.
"How do you divide your troops? You probably already have the answer in your mind." Looking at the calm Zhu Dadian, Zhu Ling felt unspeakable trust.
"I believe that Shi Shangshu led 20,000 troops to detour to Qufu and garrisoned there. General Gao Jie led 10,000 troops and added troops to Jining. General Fan Xianchao went north to Haoxian County to ambush the enemies who detoured from the rear."
"Why continue to reinforce Jining?" Wang Jiayan was a little confused and said: "The intruders have already tested Jining. Meng Zhangming must have taken precautions. If more troops are sent over, wouldn't it be unnecessary?"
Hearing this, Zhu Dadian turned around and explained: "Wang Shangshu, although the intruders have attacked Jining, it does not mean that Jining is useless. Jining is close to the waterway. You can go up to North Zhili, and down south you can directly attack the south. Jining passes through Jining in the early morning
In the first battle, the losses were considerable, so we should increase our troops in time. Moreover, the intruders can attack Jining from the waterway, so why can't we attack the intruders from behind by the waterway?"
After listening to Zhu Dadian's explanation, Wang Jiayan also suddenly realized. Zhu Ling and the officials above also praised him greatly. Sure enough, Zhu Dadian lived up to expectations and had important reasons for his ideas.
"But now you have only dispatched 30,000 horses, but there are still 100,000 horses left in the city." Huang Bodang tilted his head and reminded.
"Yanzhou Prefecture only needs 50,000 people to defend the city, and the other 50,000 people..." Zhu Dadian suddenly stopped talking. Niutou looked at Wang Jiayan and said slowly: "If Wang Shangshu is willing to accept it, 20,000 of them..."
The troops hope that Shangshu can lead the troops and listen to my orders."
Wang Jiayan saw that he was saluting him with such a respectful attitude, and that His Majesty above also had expectant eyes, he immediately said: "For the sake of the Ming Dynasty, I must be willing."
"For the remaining 30,000 troops, I will decide at any time depending on the situation. Everyone, whether we can win this battle depends on you!"
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At this time, Gao Yigong was leading his army to be stationed in the Ningyang area northeast of Yanzhou Prefecture, but it was not very close to Ningyang, but closer to the nearby Meishui River.
"Commander, why don't we attack yet?" Some generals under the tent were a little dissatisfied when they saw that their commander was still sitting in the tent and eating leisurely.
After all, if they capture Yanzhou and capture Chongzhen alive, it will be a great achievement for them!
"What's the hurry!"
Gao Yigong dropped the bowl and chopsticks, which shocked everyone. He raised his head and said coldly: "I have my own plan. You just need to wait for my order. This is just one time, that Chongzhen kid can't escape."