It was getting late, and today's southbound team stopped here for almost a whole day. Most of the credit for this was Zhu Ling's. Of course, some intruder scouts came here from time to time, but they were all scattered by Guan Ning's cavalry.
Attack and kill.
Zhu Ling was still busy wiping alcohol on the wounded soldiers in the camp. Most of them didn't have serious problems, but there was still blood. Naturally, he first wiped the surrounding blood stains with a clean towel and then applied alcohol directly.
The news that the emperor personally applied medicine to the soldiers soon spread like wildfire. Almost most of the soldiers in the southbound team knew about it, saying that His Majesty ignored his status as emperor and applied medicine to the wounded soldiers.
"His Majesty called us over today. I thought it was something, but I didn't expect that His Majesty actually gave me the medicine himself."
"Lao Lu, you must be so lucky! How come it's not my turn to be favored by the emperor?"
"If I had known I would have passed there at that time, I really regret it!"
"Lao Lu, this leg of yours can be a family heirloom in the future!"
The soldiers joked with each other, and this matter was thoroughly spread to the whole army, but the rumors were bound to go in a strange direction. Some ridiculous rumors actually said that the ministers did not allow His Majesty to personally apply medicine to the wounded soldiers.
, some people are dead in admonishment.
Wang Jiayan and Meng Zhaoxiang's son Meng Zhangming were walking in the Guan Ning Army. First, they wanted to see the current situation of the Guan Ning Army, but they also wanted to get Meng Zhangming more accustomed to the spirit of the army, and also to get familiar with it as soon as possible for future unified operations.
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"Xianzhi, you have personally experienced the momentum of the intruders in the past few days. What do you think of their combat effectiveness?"
"Back to Uncle Wang, when the team was surrounded by intruders, to be honest, my nephew had already had the idea of fighting for His Majesty with his sword. But my nephew also knew that if that moment really came, it meant that all the Jin Yiwei would also be captured.
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"Because when my nephew saw the intruders' strict formation and measured advance and retreat, he knew that the intruders were no longer a simple rebel bandit. They had become an army.
The combat effectiveness of the army is no less than that of the Beijing camp that went out to fight in the city a few days ago. But they have a fatal weakness."
Meng Zhangming's eloquent analysis, combined with his unique perspective and insights, made Wang Jiayan on the side listen carefully.
"What's the weakness?"
"It's morale."
Meng Zhangming continued to explain: "In fact, the morale of each army is extremely important, just like the Beijing camp in those days. Many of their weapons and equipment were not weaker than those of the intruders. Why did they collapse at the first touch? Even tens of thousands of people were surrendered?
It was because they were oppressed by corrupt officials and saw the overwhelming force of the invading army that they did not dare to resist."
"And what about the Chuang army? They are not being squeezed. Obviously when their general is present, the morale of each of them is much better than that of the Beijing camp. But once their leader is killed, they will automatically collapse in an instant as if they have no backbone.
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"I can guess the reason for this. They originally rebelled because they couldn't eat, but judging from the fact that most of them have been farming for generations, most people still don't dare to rebel. But at this time, one person or a group of people suddenly
Gathering them together, they seemed to have a backbone, so they killed bravely."
Speaking of this, Wang Jiayan also continued to explain the next part. In short, if they fight against the intruders in the future, as long as they kill the local generals or even the coach in one fell swoop, most of them will be self-defeating from the bottom of their hearts.
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"Sure enough, you have your father's demeanor. You have also gained a reputation with His Majesty. If you achieve meritorious service in the future, it will not be impossible for us to join the cabinet when we grow old." Looking at the nephew with a determined face next to him, Wang Jiayan
It's quite satisfying.
"Uncle Wang thanks you."
Meng Zhangming was also quite humble and hurriedly bowed.
The two of them were walking and looking around, and suddenly heard a few soldiers talking nearby. They didn't want to listen, but when these soldiers mentioned Wu Sangui, they all became nervous.
He quickly and quietly moved forward.
Here there are three people dressed as Guan Ning military staff generals, squatting and talking next to a big tree.
"Don't talk nonsense! I have to send Long Live Lord to Tianjin these days. It's not too late to leave." A general with a beard held down the shoulder of another man and said in a deep voice.
"Didn't you two notice? Commander-in-Chief Yang has been favored by His Majesty these days and has been stealing the show. He probably doesn't want to leave His Majesty's side now." Another general with a slightly hooked nose sneered.
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"Mr. Yang probably won't. After all, he has stayed with the Lord for several years. He wouldn't give up on the kindness of being acquainted with him all these years just because of some rewards, right?" Another person said calmly.
"No matter, let's leave as soon as His Majesty is put on the ship! We can't delay! Didn't you see what His Majesty was doing today? Don't think that His Majesty really cares about and sympathizes with them. It's just to win their hearts!
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The hook-nosed general persuaded the two of them sternly, his eyes showing some dissatisfaction with His Majesty and even the imperial court.
"Yes, we have done our best to the imperial court and His Majesty in the past few days. When the time comes, our guarding Shanhaiguan will be regarded as guarding for the imperial court and His Majesty, and it will also be considered as our allegiance."
The bearded general thought for a while and finally sighed.
"What if Mr. Yang doesn't leave?" The third person asked a question, which instantly shocked the other two.
After a long time, the two of them finally came to their senses a little, their hearts boiling with excitement. It was obvious that they didn't know what to do about this situation.
But this situation is the most likely to happen. If they want to return to Shanhaiguan at that time, Yang Kuo is determined to stop them. This situation is also something they cannot deal with.
"In my opinion, if General Yang really wants to surrender to His Majesty, then..." As he said that, the hook-nosed general made a gesture of wiping his neck.
The other two people couldn't help but gasped after seeing it, and they were all very worried about his decision.
"Don't hesitate. When the time comes, stand behind Commander Yang. If he directly states that he wants to lead the army with His Majesty, you will just cut him down!" Looking at the bearded general, he said fiercely.
"Okay, there is no other way."
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The two people who were eavesdropping on the side couldn't help being shocked. None of them thought that one of the generals in Guan Ning's army was Wu Sangui's confidant. In order to prevent Yang Kuo from taking away the army, they actually wanted to kill him!
Such a major event, the situation is extremely serious, and must be reported to His Majesty immediately!
They left cautiously. After walking a hundred steps, Wang Jiayan quickly increased his speed and walked towards the army, but then stopped again.
Meng Zhangming, who was following closely behind him, almost bumped into him and asked quickly: "Uncle Wang, what's wrong with you?"
Wang Jiayan stayed where he was and waited. His brain kept spinning and he became much calmer. He suddenly turned around and said to Meng Zhangming: "It's better not to tell His Majesty about this matter for the time being."
"Why? If this happens and causes a mutiny in the army, His Majesty's safety may be in trouble!" Meng Zhangming was quite anxious. The matter was serious and he couldn't figure out why he didn't inform His Majesty.
"Everyone knows that Your Majesty wants to conquer the Guan Ning Army, but if he does, the biggest obstacle is far from Wu Sangui, but Yang Kuo. If these people kill Yang Kuo for Your Majesty, Your Majesty can appoint them himself after taking over