There were only three people left in the hall. Wu Sangui shook his head and sat down with a bitter smile, and sighed: "Master Governor, the medicine is too strong, aren't you afraid it will backfire?"
Chang Yu chuckled and said: "The serious illness cannot be cured by ordinary medicines and stones, and the current situation is critical, so I have to take a strong medicine. As for whether it is counterproductive, I believe that with General Wu in charge, no one will resist."
Wu Sangui smiled bitterly and began to complain. The reasons for the Ming army's repeated defeats were complicated, including improper command, lack of pay and food, insufficient logistics, and disunity. The soldiers were afraid of fighting, and the Qing army was really a tiger and wolf army. The soldiers were skilled in bows and horses.
The most invincible horseman and archer in the world cannot be compared to Li Zicheng's clay legs, so he should not be underestimated.
He also said that although the soldiers were fearful of war, they were still men of the Ming Dynasty who were strong-willed and brave. When given an order, they threw their heads and shed blood and marched forward bravely. No one would regard him as a grandson, and he, Wu Sangui, would not be a tortoise with a shrinking head.
The little eunuch thought it was funny. You are so thick-skinned. Wu Sangui escaped a lot. Song Jin was not slow in running. If it weren't for his deep foundation, he would have been killed by Chongzhen like Wang Pu.
But if you hit someone without slapping him in the face, or scold someone without exposing his shortcomings, Chang Yu will not expose him.
"Was the governor's previous bet to stimulate the generals or..." Wu Sangui was still unsure of the little eunuch's true intentions. Did he really dare to go out of the city to face the Qing army's cavalry?
Chang Yu nodded slightly: "Ningyuan City is small, and if it is surrounded by water, it will only get beaten. It is better to divide the troops outside and cooperate inside and outside. Firstly, it will not be so passive. Secondly, it can also contain part of the Qing army and enable mobile warfare.
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"Does the governor know that the Qing army is good at field battles, and the cavalry is fierce and invincible? The general will not be more prestige than others. In fact, at this time, there is no man in the Ming Dynasty who can withstand the cavalry attack head-on."
Chang Yu's face was solemn: "I know it, but I'm just not convinced." He raised his head and looked at Wu Sangui with extremely firm eyes: "So I have to give it a try. If I fail, I know the depth and the gap. Come back and try again. If you win, but
Strengthen the prestige of the Ming Dynasty and boost the morale of the Ming Dynasty’s military!”
Test your own sword!
Wu Sangui suddenly felt that he had underestimated this eunuch, he actually had such magnanimity.
"Where does the governor plan to station troops?" Wu Sangui thought hard, but still couldn't figure out a suitable place nearby.
Xishan! Chang Yu clenched his fists, as if he had made a lot of determination.
Wu Sangui was shocked. Xishan was close at hand. If the Qing army attacked the city, they would not allow others to sleep soundly next to them! They must first kill this group of troops.
The west mountain is not high, with several peaks, but it is very steep and densely forested, making it easy to hide soldiers. The important thing is that the young eunuch knows that jungle warfare is not as good as the rebel army, but the worst against the Qing army is evenly matched, and the mountain is not suitable for cavalry combat.
The Qing army has lost its fangs, so he has something to fear!
Of course, hiding troops outside is just a tactic, but I don't want to use my own strength to resist Dorgon's army. This requires cooperating with Wu Sangui inside the city to fight a tacit cooperation battle.
So here comes the question! What if he is in a hurry and Wu Sangui stays behind closed doors and refuses to save her?
This matter is not new at all. If nothing else, just look at the Songjin Battle. This kind of nasty thing happened so many times that the Ming army was divided into small pieces and the Qing army was able to eat them for hundreds of miles in one go.
The land of Ming Dynasty!
The little eunuch's half-smiling eyes were sharp and hinted at murderous intent. Wu Sangui immediately patted his chest and promised that this would never happen.
I believe you! Chang Yu is not that simple. "If during the war, General Wu does not obey orders, and the governor hides his troops in the mountains, even if he is defeated, it is possible to escape. Once the governor escapes, Commander Wu had better
The consequence is that you should surrender to the Qing Dynasty as soon as possible, because I will kill you."
Wu Sangui's face changed drastically and he quickly said he didn't dare!
"Whether you dare or not, Commander-in-Chief, is your own business. If you disobey orders and delay the opportunity to fight, trap our troops in the enemy's siege, or lead to defeat, I will not only destroy your nine tribes, but also hunt you to the ends of the world!"
The threat of Chiguoguo!
Wu Sangui's face turned dark immediately. He was young and energetic and was threatened like this. Since his temper did not explode directly, he tried his best to suppress his emotions.
However, the young eunuch changed the subject: "If you work together with me to defend against the enemy, once this battle is over, I will ennoble you of the Wu family!"
Ah! Wu Sangui, who was still suppressing his emotions, suddenly felt something in his mind. The ultimate goal of civil servants and military generals is not to win titles and honors, and to shine on the family lintel!
"Do you really mean what the Governor said?" Wu Sangui couldn't help but stood up.
"This governor never lies. Commander Wu might as well ask about the merits of this governor after the Battle of Taiyuan. Is there any one who has been stepped down? Whoever is asked to go up will go up, and whoever is asked to go down will go down. Proclaim it openly.
The great governor-general Wang Jimo sat on the corpse table, but the governor made a small change and dismissed him from his post to go home to farm. Li Yan conspired against the traitors, but turned around and became the general who defeated the thieves! The governor keeps his word and never breaks his word. I just want to see if you have the ability."
Admiral Dongchang had great military exploits and won the emperor's heart. Although he was not powerful and powerful, it was undoubtedly effortless to sponsor someone, not to mention that the person being recommended had proven merit and merit.
The border army has been defeated for many years, and the country has fallen repeatedly. If Wu Sangui can resist Dorgon's army this time, it will definitely be a great achievement that will inspire the whole country. It is not impossible to get a title.
Wu Sangui is tempted!
It’s a deal!
The wind and snow filled the air, and the west gate of Ningyuan City was wide open. A group of more than ten cavalrymen headed straight to the west. The leader was Chang Yu, who wanted to go into the mountain to investigate.
At the same time, several horses rushed out from the north gate, but they were the men sent by Wu Sangui to "beg for teachers" from Dorgon.
The hall was empty, and the tea was steaming. Wu Sangui leaned on the back of his chair and squinted his eyes, rubbing the corner of the table with one hand. His expression was sometimes heavy, sometimes smiling, making it difficult to understand what this Ming Dynasty general outside the pass was thinking.
"General" a person came hurriedly from outside the lobby and whispered a few words.
Wu Sangui frowned, got up and left quickly.
There are three or five small villages at the foot of the West Mountain, with ten rooms and nine empty. The villagers have been ordered to enter the city or flee elsewhere. Some sergeants are directing the expropriated civilians to demolish their houses and transport wood to the city.
There is a trail into the mountain near Dianjiangtai. Chang Yu stopped in front of the ruined temple and looked at it for a while. The wind and snow in the sky were obviously not a good time to go into the mountain, but for him, carrying a knife at his waist and a fire in his arms, why
Nowhere to go.
"It will be dark in an hour at most. Are you sure you want to go into the mountain, Lord?" Wu Zhong raised his eyebrows. He didn't understand why Chang Yu didn't go into the mountain early tomorrow morning if he wanted to survey the terrain. Not to mention the heavy wind and snow at this time, he looked at it.
It's getting dark, so you can do some reconnaissance.
"Then we'll spend the night in the mountains, watch the wind and snow, eat game, and stay in caves in the woods. It's a different kind of fun. Enjoy it." Chang Yu chuckled and looked back at Ningyuan City, a small black dot in the distance.
Wu Zhong had a dark face and muttered something. He was probably talking about the snowy and cold night. He had suffered some hardships, but he didn't think there was anything interesting about it.
"I'm afraid the governor's leisurely and leisurely attitude is just an act." Fan Jiaqian is considered the smartest among his friends, and he always feels that things are not that simple.
As expected, the little eunuch looked half-smiling but not smiling: "Give Wu Sangui a question and wait for him to hand in the paper tomorrow."
After saying that, he waved his hand and led everyone into the mountain.
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