"Soldiers are important matters of the country, the place of life and death, and the path to survival. We must pay attention to them."
If the historical trends were followed, the Manchu Qing Dynasty would have forced its way to Tongguan and killed Li Zicheng to a rout, forcing the latter to flee south to Huguang.
However, the original game of chess was played by two people, and now Zhu Yixi was added to the game, which added many variables.
Therefore, the so-called book knowledge has become waste paper.
"The advantage in advance is gone. For the current plan, we can only fight head-on."
Zhu Yixi raised his head and looked at the generals under his command, feeling quite excited.
In two years, he built up an army of hundreds of thousands from scratch, occupied two provinces, and could even compete with Li Zicheng and the Manchu Qing Dynasty.
If you think about it carefully, it is all mixed with the grasp of the general trend.
For example, the foreseeable sneak attack on Huguang and the opportunity for Zhang Xianzhong to enter Shu were originally Zuo Liangyu's opportunity.
Looking at history again, knowing the fragility of the Western Army and Zhang Xianzhong, he poked the chrysanthemum and captured Sichuan.
Occupying Huguang, reaching out to Sichuan, and looking towards Jiangxi, to put it bluntly, every step is at the right time.
However, what makes Zhu Yixi gratified is that the soldiers under his command are basically reformed from veterans such as the Ming Army and the Chuang Army.
In other words, he is a veteran and has some war experience. He is not just painting on a blank slate.
Coupled with sufficient military pay, armor, and weapons, it is enough to fight against him.
You’ve been preparing for so long, aren’t you just waiting for this moment?
Thinking of this, Zhu Yixi couldn't help but feel her blood boiling:
After fighting so many bandits, is it finally our turn to build slaves?
"The slaves were originally just lackeys of the imperial court. They caused rebellion and separatist rule in Liaodong. Now they even want to take over China. How hateful is that?"
Zhu Yixi glared with angry eyes and said with anger filling her chest: "Now, we are gathering troops in Xiangyang. If we hesitate to move forward, the enemy will take advantage of us. I will take the initiative to attack."
"Target, Luoyang——"
"We are willing to follow Your Highness to expel the slaves and restore the Central Plains——"
"Expel the slaves and restore the Central Plains——"
Chen Yongfu, You Shiwei and other generals couldn't help shouting, their faces turned red, their chests heaved, and they roared at the top of their lungs.
The scene looked extremely passionate.
"good--"
Zhu Yixi clapped her hands and said happily: "Building slaves is not scary, what is scary is the fear. As long as you have passion in your heart, how can you bow your head?"
As a result, the strategic defense policy changed into a strategic offense.
And strategic attack is not about recklessness, but about strategy.
For example, the Qin army with only 50,000 to 60,000 troops could not surround Luoyang, let alone confront it directly.
Isn't this equivalent to leaving the opportunity to thieves?
Once attacked from both sides, the Qin army would be really in trouble.
Even if it was a one in 10,000 chance, Zhu Yixi would not bet.
Therefore, his goal is to move two hundred miles northwest to reach Ruzhou City, the capital of Ruzhou.
This place was Sun Chuanting's grain harvesting place last year, and was guarded by Fuwen, the chief military officer of Yulin. However, Li Zicheng broke through and the Qin army was unable to maintain its grain supply and could only be defeated for hundreds of miles.
Once troops are stationed here, they will turn from passive to active.
If the Manchus and Qing Dynasties wanted to attack Tongguan with all their strength, they must capture Ruzhou, otherwise they would face the risk of being attacked from two sides.
Zhu Yixi didn't dare to gamble, and Duoduo certainly didn't dare either.
The change in strategic direction has caused a sudden increase in pressure on logistics.
The journey from Xiangcheng to Luoyang is more than three hundred miles and four to five days, so the method of transportation naturally needs to be changed.
Originally, grain and grass were transported from Nanyang to Xiangcheng in one go, but now it has been transformed into a relay mode.
Every thirty miles, a station is set up to relay grain transportation, which saves time and reduces losses.
You Shiwei and Li Jizu, leading more than 10,000 people, acted as pioneers.
The official road from Xiangcheng to Luoyang is already overgrown with weeds. Without some opening up, it is impossible to leave, let alone transport grain.
"Thousands of miles of bare land, desolate and inhabited—"
Li Jizu and You Shiwei walked side by side, looking at this miserable scene of troubled times, they couldn't help but sigh.
You Shiwei looked at it from a military perspective and couldn't help but say: "Ruzhou is located in Funiu Mountain and Xiong'er Mountain. The terrain is condescending, and it is guarded by Dagu Pass and Xuanyuan Pass.
"Once troops are sent out, they are like tigers descending from the mountain. Even if there are checkpoints, it will be difficult to defend them. For Luoyang, this place is very important."
"If we take the initiative to send troops, Jiannu should not think of it!"
Li Jizu glanced at You Shiwei, who had a serious face, and felt something in his heart. He inevitably had some respect for this veteran commander-in-chief.
"maybe!"
You Shiwei looked at the Qin troops who lined up beside him and walked away in unison, and couldn't help but smile: "Who can guess the thoughts of Jiannu? We can think of it, and they may also think of it."
"In another hour, we will be in Ruzhou."
Li Jizu nodded and sighed.
Suddenly, there was a fire ahead and smoke filled the air, as if a war had broken out.
"Go over and take a look!"
Li Jizu turned around and ordered.
Immediately, more than a thousand cavalry rushed away.
"There are more than 10,000 of us. Unless we encounter the main force of the slave establishment, there is nothing else to worry about."
You Shiwei looked into the distance and said to Li Jizu: "Your cavalry will attack from both wings, and our Yulin battalion will attack from the front. We will fight quickly."
"Okay!" Li Jizu thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.
Immediately, the ground shook, and the iron cavalry split into two and flew away from both sides, like two long snakes attacking prey, causing dust to rise everywhere.
You Shiwei led the soldiers and horses of the Yulin Camp and marched away in a hurry.
By the time he arrived, the situation was already under control.
In a town, half of it collapsed and was in a mess. Hundreds of people were grateful and hungry, but their faces were yellow and their muscles were thin.
At this time, Li Jizu came on horseback, pointed to the hundreds of captives on the ground and said: "These are slave builders. With Ruzhou as the center, they attack everywhere to collect food."
"food?"
You Shiwei stared at the prisoner, looking at the copper-money rat braid on his head, and couldn't help but clicked his tongue: "It's really ugly!"
As he said that, he came closer and looked at it carefully. After a while, he said: "These should not be old slaves, but recent slaves who have joined the slave army."
"Look, their foreheads, sides, and scalps are blue. They should have had their heads shaved soon."
"Where are you from?"
"We are Guan Ningjun!"
Seeing that he was being criticized, the leader couldn't help but feel extremely embarrassed and said: "Let me go quickly, otherwise the Qing Heavenly Army will never spare you."
"Bah, Qing army? I only know how to build slaves!"
You Shiwei said coldly: "You are the Guan Ning Army. Sure enough, Wu Sangui really surrendered and became a slave."
"The imperial court is gone, how can we surrender to the intruders?"
The leader said angrily.
Li Jizu said scornfully: "Didn't the Nanjing court be rebuilt? Good officers and soldiers should be turned into slaves."
Speaking of this, Li Jizu became even more angry: "Nearly half of the military expenditure of the imperial court has gone into the mouth of your Guan Ning Army. Our Qin Army is still struggling to resist, but you actually surrendered!"