Zhang Fu quickly dissuaded us and said: "Yexian's main force is only thirty miles away from our army's position. If we launch an attack on Alash at this time, we will first send troops from the rear to form a pincer attack on our army. By then,
, the consequences are disastrous!"
The generals also shook their heads secretly. Seeing the emperor's serious attitude, they thought the situation had improved, but under this order, they still followed their wishes and made a mess!
Maybe, this is another bad idea from Wang Zhen’s castrated dog!
Hey, where did Wang Zhen go?
"What the Qing family said makes sense!" Zhu Qizhen nodded, pointing to the location of Ye Xian's troops on the map, "However, I will confirm the authenticity of the intelligence before deciding to send troops, at least two
It's already past the hour, which means we have two hours to kill Arasbe!"
Zhang Fu couldn't help but be stunned. Is it feasible to kill the opponent's 30,000 troops in two hours?
Theoretically, it is feasible, because the Ming army has firearms. Even if they cannot completely wipe out the enemy, as long as they seize the water source, set up camp on the spot and build fortifications, the purpose of this battle will be achieved.
However, this is just a theory. If a fight really breaks out, no one knows what changes will happen.
The battlefield is changing rapidly, and if there is a problem in any link, the original plan will be completely disrupted.
To be honest, Zhu Qizhen was unsure, but judging from the current situation, launching a blitzkrieg against the Arakbe was the most effective method.
Otherwise, if you wait for others to react and put up a defensive formation to fight you for a long time, you will really have no choice but to wait for death.
Zhang Fu still had many concerns and said: "The soldiers are seriously short of water. If we launch an attack now, our combat effectiveness will be greatly reduced."
Zhu Qizhen pointed to the location of the Guishui River on the map and said: "The water source is in the hands of the enemy. If we kill them, we will have water!"
"Then...should we first formulate a feasible combat plan?"
"The situation is so urgent, how can we still have time to make a plan?" Zhu Qizhen shook his head and said, "The Shenji Battalion took the lead, and the cannons were pulled out and blasted directly!"
Zhang Fu had no choice but to ask: "When will we attack?"
With incomparable perseverance in his eyes, Zhu Qizhen said: "Now, immediately, immediately!"
The soldiers were hesitant. Weren't they going to have a meeting to discuss? Why were they suddenly about to attack?
Zhang Fu added: "But our army's food, grass, baggage, and temporary camps and tents..."
"I don't want any of it!" Zhu Qizhen waved his hand and said, "Give up all the baggage and tell the soldiers that except for weapons, nothing else is allowed!"
These veterans are all veterans of meritorious service, and many of them have the experience of following Emperor Taizong in the Northern Expedition. They are not ambiguous at all when fighting, but they still remain skeptical about the battle plan given by Zhu Qizhen, which is really too aggressive.<
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If it cannot be defeated, the Ming army will lose all its supplies and food, and will be attacked from both sides, with disastrous consequences.
Seeing that the generals were still hesitating, Zhu Qizhen said resolutely: "If we delay for a moment longer, the combat effectiveness of the soldiers will be reduced by one point. There is no time to think about it. Pass on my decree, and all battalions will prepare to fight and execute it immediately!"
At this moment, he knows better than anyone else that he cannot wait!
If we wait any longer, because the water source problem cannot be solved, the soldiers will become more desperate and their morale will fall to the bottom.
A general attack will be launched within three days at most. By then, the history of Tumubao will repeat itself.
And he will become the only captured emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and he will be chased by others and called everywhere.
Such a shame, if Zhu Yuanzhang knew it, he would be able to survive.
We can't waste a second now. We must immediately go east to seek a decisive battle with the Arabu. Even if we can't win, at worst, I will die. I should never be called the emperor!
What's more, the Shenji Battalion's combat effectiveness has been retained. If the cannons blast past, I don't believe I can't defeat him!
Seeing that the emperor was so determined, the fire in Zhang Fu's heart also ignited, and he was the first to express his position: "Old minister, I obey the order!"
Upon seeing this, the other generals also dispelled their doubts and said in unison: "I obey the order!"
"This slave is going to deliver the order right now!"
At this time, a discordant voice came, and everyone turned their heads to look. It turned out to be Wang Zhen, standing obediently in the corner of the tent.
The generals were just wondering why Wang Zhen was not present in such an important meeting?
Also, why is his face swollen?
Even when I called everyone to a meeting just now, my tone was very friendly and I even used the word "please".
It’s simply unbelievable!
Relying on the favor of the emperor, this man dominated the court, with ministers all over the court vying for support, and his godsons were all over the court. Now he suddenly fell out of favor, which is really surprising.
Zhu Qizhen suddenly said: "Stop!"
Wang Zhen was excited, an ominous premonition emerged in his heart, and he quickly bowed his head and knelt down.
"Fan Zhong!"
"The end is here!"
"Capture Wang Zhen!"
Fan Zhong looked surprised and replied: "The general will get the order!"
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty..." Wang Zhen already sensed that something was wrong, and hurriedly kowtowed and begged for mercy, "I know I was wrong, please forgive me!"
Zhu Qizhen didn't look at him at all, and said in a cold tone: "The eunuch has harmed the country, and today I will use your dog's life to sacrifice the flag to comfort the hundreds of thousands of loyal souls of the Ming Dynasty who died on the front line!"
"Spare your life, Your Majesty!"
Wang Zhen was sweating like rain and shaking like chaff. Until now, he still didn't understand why the emperor's attitude towards him suddenly changed 180 degrees.
"The Emperor's Holy Might!"
Zhang Fu couldn't bear it any longer and fell to the ground, bursting into tears with excitement.
God has opened his eyes, no, the emperor has opened his eyes. If Wang Zhen, a gelded dog, had not caused trouble, there would not be today's situation.
Before the army attacks, if Wang Zhen's head is sacrificed to the flag, the combat effectiveness of the soldiers can be increased by at least 30%.
During this campaign, all the generals were hampered by Wang Zhen at every turn and had already suffered terribly. Now they finally saw hope and fell to the ground one after another, shouting long live!
Wang Zhen completely collapsed to the ground. Although he didn't know why, he knew in his heart that he was finished.
Fan Zhong didn't hesitate. He stepped forward and grabbed Wang Zhen's neck, lifted it up, and carried it outside the tent. He ordered people to tie up the five-flowered flowers in preparation for the flag sacrifice.
The other eunuchs who usually follow Wang Zhenyao to show off their power suddenly became silent when they saw this situation, kneeling down and bowing their heads, not daring to express their anger.
The generals felt bad breath in their hearts and suddenly became excited. They all stood up and retired, returning to camp to prepare for battle.
Zhu Qizhen appointed two more people to stay, namely Prince Consort Jingyuan and Hanlin Bachelor Zhang Yi.
"Captain Jing, how many cavalry are there in the formation?"
Jingyuan thought for a moment and replied: "About three hundred."
Zhu Qizhen nodded and said: "Gather these three hundred cavalry together to form an assault team and let you lead them."
Jing Yuan secretly thought that in a battle involving tens of thousands of people, three hundred cavalry would be of little use... Could it be that the emperor was planning to run away and asked himself to escort him?
The war is approaching and the commander's departure will undoubtedly be a devastating blow to the morale of the entire army. If the soldiers on the front line know the truth, how can they still think about fighting?
But then I thought about it, the current situation is like this. As long as the emperor is safe, even if the three major battalions are completely lost, Ming Dynasty will still have the capital to make a comeback.
When I return to the capital, I will say that I strongly requested the emperor to leave first. At worst, I, Jingyuan, will be the one to take the blame!
"I obey the decree!"
Zhu Qizhen turned to Zhang Yi, a Hanlin scholar, and said: "Zhang Qing's family, please help me draft an imperial edict."
Zhang Yi looked solemn and said quickly: "Please give the emperor an order!"
Zhu Qizhen took a deep breath, calmed down, and then solemnly said: "If I die on the battlefield today, I will order King Ke of Tan to succeed to the throne. Yu Qian, the left minister of the Ministry of War, will be appointed as the Minister of the Ministry of War, and will be given the title of Governor of the Left to command the military camp and guard the capital.
!"
Zhang Yi's expression immediately changed, and he kowtowed: "Your Majesty, please think twice!"
"I have made up my mind, let's draw up the decree!"
Zhang Yi was dripping with cold sweat on his forehead, and he didn't know what to do for a moment.
Zhu Qizhen looked at Jingyuan again and said solemnly: "When the fighting breaks out ahead, you will immediately lead three hundred cavalry to escort Zhang Qing's family to break out along the Yongding River. You must send this edict back to the capital!"
Jingyuan immediately bowed down and said: "Your Majesty, please stay on the front line!"
At this moment, he was so upset that he actually regarded the emperor as a person who is greedy for life and afraid of death. He deserves to die!
Zhu Qizhen sighed and said slowly: "The foundation of our ancestors cannot be destroyed in my hands. As long as the capital is still there, the Ming Dynasty will be there. You two Qings, please accept the decree!"
Jingyuan insisted: "Your Majesty, the country cannot live without a king for a day. I am willing to risk my life to escort the Emperor to break out of the encirclement!"
"I can't leave!" Zhu Qizhen said resolutely with firm eyes, "The war is coming. I am the commander-in-chief and I have to be responsible for the 80,000 soldiers in front!"
"But..."
"My decision has been made, and the Qing family has nothing to say!"
Jingyuan clenched his fist, slammed it on the ground, gritted his teeth and said, "I obey your order!"