The wind and snow were blowing, and tens of thousands of horses were practicing outside the Ningyuan Army City. The momentum was so great that the ground shook and the mountains shook. The roars penetrated the clouds and reached into the sky. Wu Sangui rode into the formation, waved flags to point out the generals, and gave orders to the entire army.
A hundred meters away from the formation, the Gongzi camp stood in a line of horses, watching silently without saying a word.
Chang Yu's expression was solemn, sometimes he would stop and watch quietly, sometimes he would ride his horse forward and circle around the formation to watch, sometimes he would point and whisper with a few confidants nearby.
"It's hard to imagine how such a powerful army could lose to the Qing army. If so, how ferocious the Qing army must be," Hu Ling muttered in a low voice.
Chang Yu sneered: "Whether an army can fight or not depends on its momentum. Furthermore, there are many reasons for success or failure of a military strategist, such as general command, general receiving orders, tactical cooperation, accurate intelligence, logistical support, etc. If any one of them is inappropriate, everything will be broken."
cause the consequences of failure”.
As if he was afraid that this fear of the Qing army would be contagious, Chang Yu pretended to smile lightly and said: "The Qing army can't even defeat the rebels, but you defeated Li Zicheng and fled in embarrassment, so...hehe".
When did the rebel army fight the Qing army? Several confidants frowned, but maybe they didn't know it. Anyway, the governor said it was so.
"It is said that the border troops are good at fighting. More than ten years ago, they were indeed worthy of their reputation. When they were dragged out to kill thieves, they would definitely be the best. Now they are all useless. They just don't realize it, so they are often beaten by the Qing army. I was beaten by you just now.
"Like a lost dog" the little eunuch continued to build confidence in his subordinates.
"So, just because they can't defeat the Qing army doesn't mean you can't do it. You are all the Gongziying who defeated Li Zejuhua. To put it arrogantly but to the point, our Gongziying is the first army of the Ming Dynasty. Those people...
..." Chang Yu has been practicing on the frontier: "It's a little better than the embroidered pillow."
"So we are sure to defeat the Qing army this time," Li Tiezhu said with a relaxed look.
The little eunuch shook his head and nodded. The key to victory or defeat depends on how he and Wu Sangui cooperate, to what extent they can cooperate, and whether they can work together and cooperate like Zhou Yuji.
You must know that Zhou Yuji was loyal to the Ming Dynasty, he was honest and upright, and his lifelong mission was to kill thieves and serve the country, which was very different from Wu Sangui who was like a grassroots at this time.
"If Wu Sangui can straighten his waist, our winning rate will be much greater. If he still staggers, hey, I'm afraid that beautiful girl in his family will take advantage of others." Chang Yu sneered.
As soon as women were mentioned, the confidants smiled maliciously. Chen Yuanyuan of Wu Sangui's family was famous all over the world for her beauty. They naturally knew that even though they were all eunuchs, men...
"After hearing this, General Wu probably wants to challenge the governor again!"
Wu Sangui is not such a stingy person.
Because he is very angry, very angry.
As night fell, Ningyuan's army returned to the city after training, and the melon-eaters from the Gongzi Camp also immediately returned to the military camp to rest. Wu Sangui returned to the General Military Mansion, washed up, and sat alone in a daze. Before long, he suddenly took a knife and started dancing outside the courtyard.
He is angry, he hates, he is ashamed!
A dignified general, a well-known commander of the border army, was knocked down by a little eunuch in one move. In full view of everyone, where was his face?
The young eunuch's martial arts skills are amazing and cannot be defeated in a short period of time. If he wants to avenge his shame, he can only be sure to beat him in the bet. If he wins the bet, he will not only regain his face, but also gain both fame and fortune!
Thinking of this, Wu Sangui suddenly stopped and stood with his sword on the ground. He finally realized that his aggressive tactics had even included me. This little eunuch's scheming was really not that deep!
Under normal circumstances, how can a guest not save face for the host? No one who knows a little about human nature can do this kind of thing.
"General, the young eunuch of Dongchang wants to see you." At this time, the servant came to report.
Wu Sangui took a long breath, rubbed his stiff face, and smiled: "Go and invite me quickly."
A private banquet was held at the General Military Mansion, and Wu Sangui hosted Chang Yu for dinner. As soon as the two met, the young eunuch observed the drill of Ning Yuan's army and was shocked by its strength. The strength of the frontier army was indeed well-deserved, and other compliments.
Wu Sangui kept humiliating himself, but could not hide his pride. He probably felt that although he had not won the game, his face looked much better. Of course, he also knew that the young eunuch came to him not just to flatter him.
Now that the situation has been set, all preparations are in progress, and headaches are coming one after another, which need to be solved through consultation. For example, what Wu Sangui is most anxious about is when the salary will be paid. Chang Yu's 50,000 taels of silver, although small, can solve his urgent need.
Especially on the eve of the war, the white cash is more inspiring than any promise.
It is important to pay special attention to when the money is paid, such as when the Qing army is approaching the city! The little eunuch said this: "Good steel is used on the blade, and silver should also be spent on the important points."
Then here comes the problem. Part of the salary can only refresh the soldiers. As for motivating them to regard death as returning to kill the enemy and stick to the promise, it is unrealistic. You don’t have any money to pay, so who will believe the promise? You will risk your life to kill the enemy for a single person.
An unfounded promise?
This is indeed a headache. Chang Yu was in a dilemma for a while. He thought hard about where to get the money for several days and still had no idea, so he had to put it off for the time being. Maybe he would get an idea!
In addition, Wu Sangui also had another major headache, how to arrange reinforcements.
Under Ningyuan City, the 20,000 troops and horses of the Wu clan in the city have filled the military camp. It can be reluctant to accommodate hundreds of palace-shaped camps, but Tang Tong's 8,000 troops and horses will definitely not be able to accommodate them. They are afraid that they will have to requisition private houses or open air.
We set up camp, but behind us there were three thousand cavalrymen from Shanhaiguan, five thousand men and horses from the firearms battalion, and more than 10,000 Li Yan men who had come all the way to be cannon fodder. Where would they put so many people, not to mention the large number of troops and horses that needed to be deployed among the reinforcements.
What's more difficult is that in addition to the placement of the troops and horses, there is also the supply of food and grass. It is not a small amount to eat and drink so many people and horses, and where to store them is also a headache.
Chang Yu also has a headache!
Obviously, the difficulties he faced now were far from those in Taiyuan. Although he had no troops, no food, and no money when he went to Taiyuan, he managed to get enough food and wages for his troops and horses through coaxing, cheating, and robbery along the way. Moreover, behind the high walls of Taiyuan City, there was no room for him.
Having more than 100,000 troops is not a problem at all.
But now, Ningyuan, an isolated city outside the customs, has no one to live in, but all parties have finally come together to get it together, but they have no place to live. They want money but no money. They want to cheat, rob and steal, but they have no place to make a living. I ask you for your troubles.
It’s not hard to push, it’s not easy to get angry.
It is difficult to decide on military pay for the time being, and things that are not urgent must be put on hold for the time being. Food and grass are the top priority and must be solved immediately. However, Chang Yu is actually prepared for this. After the Twelve Taibao won the big project of purchasing military rations,
, are shopping around to buy grain and grass to supply the two lines of north and south, of which nearly 10,000 stones have been shipped here. In addition, Ningyuan already has a stockpile of goods that can be used for twenty days. If we can cut through the mess quickly, we can give the Qing army a lightning blow.
, defeat them with heavy blows and force them to withdraw, then there will be no worries about food and grass, but if there is a protracted war, the pressure will be extremely heavy. If the supply is not timely, you may not be able to see people killing people and eating meat with your own eyes.
As for the placement of the troops, the two of them discussed for a while and decided to change their tactics!
Since according to Yuan Chonghuan's internal and external coordination, an army and horses must be stationed outside the city anyway, then it is better to station more troops. Maybe we can divide the troops into multiple places to relieve the pressure inside the city. (Yuan Chonghuan responded internally and externally at that time, and Zu Dashou's troops were not stationed.
Outside the city, it was just a decisive battle outside the city to cooperate with the artillery attack on the Qing army's rear formation in the city)
Chang Yu told Wu Sangui that he had accidentally found a natural cave in the mountains, which could accommodate thousands of troops. It was easy to defend but difficult to attack, and there was still a way to retreat. He could lead his troops to hide in the mountains and attack at the right time to give the enemy a severe blow. Even if he was discovered by the Qing army,
Due to the favorable terrain, the Qing army may not necessarily take advantage.
Wu Sangui was pleasantly surprised when he heard this. He had been stationed in Ningyuan for several years and did not know that there was such a big hole in the mountain. It was incredible. This little eunuch had just arrived and found it easily when he went to catch rabbits in the mountain. Is this God's will?
But when I think about it, I think it’s just that. The entrance to the cave is hidden. In summer, the forest is dense with leaves and it’s hard to find. It’s also deep in the mountains, so mountain people rarely go there. In winter, the mountain is covered with heavy snow, and no one sets foot there. Moreover, even if there are mountains
If the people know that there is a hole, how can such a thing be spread to his ears?
But it can only hide a few thousand troops, which is far from enough. How will the remaining troops be deployed?
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