For the shogunate, Sichuan was just a cow, as long as it contributed money and food, it was enough, while Huguang was the basic base of the army.
The fighting troops are in Xiangyang and the garrison troops are in the local area, each with 50,000 troops.
Among them, the guards even conduct winter training during the slack time to train farmers in skills to prepare for emergencies.
Now if something happens, the local garrison will naturally be recruited to serve as auxiliary troops and go north together.
After the military order was issued, garrison troops and farmers from hundreds of counties in Huguang came to Xiangyang in an endless stream like ants returning home, and gathered in the nest-like military camp.
There were countless flags of various kinds, and tents were lined up one after another. It was impossible to see the edge at a glance.
King Yu climbed up and looked up. The cold wind was howling, the river breeze was gusting, and a chill spread from his heels to the back of his head. Even though he was wearing mink fur, he still couldn't bear it.
Naturally, the officials of the shogunate followed closely behind. Although they were shivering from the cold, no one dared to leave.
Zhu Yixi looked back, and all the ministers had to smile.
Dignity is the most valuable thing for a subordinate to flatter a superior.
"How many troops and horses are there in total?"
"Fifty thousand soldiers, 20,000 defenders, and 40,000 civilians, a total of 110,000."
Feng Xianzong's young face was full of excitement: "Even if you are a civilian, you have been trained many times and can be used as an auxiliary soldier."
"Your Highness, there is news from Nanjing that the slaves have arrived in Xuzhou. Huang Zeqing fought against them and defeated them for three hundred miles."
"Really?" Zhu Yixi sneered: "The whole south is already in chaos."
All the ministers were covered in cold sweat, thinking about the power of the slaves and the situation in Nanjing, they couldn't help but sigh in their hearts and their faces were moved.
"Everything is ready, all we need is the east wind."
Zhu Yixi didn't care about other people's thoughts, she said lightly with a smile on her lips.
"Report——" Just like that, a gust of cold wind blew, and just when he couldn't bear it anymore and was about to go downstairs, suddenly a horse came running from a distance, with a flag behind it, which attracted everyone's attention.
Military News——
Everyone was shocked, where did this come from?
"Your Highness, Hanzhong Six Hundred Miles is urgently needed—"
The knight took a big breath, he was about to expire. Looking up at the majestic figure of King Yu, he couldn't help but said anxiously.
It was only about ten miles from Hanjiang River to Xiangyang, and after running for less than half an hour, I was probably still nervous.
Sure enough, King Yu said with an unbearable look on his face: "Let him have a good life and cultivate himself."
Immediately, when he took it apart and took a look, King Yu was furious: "Humph, the intruder doesn't know whether to live or die, and he actually offends me. Scholars can tolerate it, but who can't tolerate it——"
As he spoke, without waiting for everyone to react, he said in succession: "Thieves broke into the capital, killed the late emperor, and now they trample Hanzhong. They are the enemies of the country. How can we let it go?"
"I intend to send 200,000 troops to invade the Northern Expedition and regain my hometown in Shaanxi——"
boom--
At this moment, the atmosphere suddenly became warm and the chill suddenly disappeared.
Without waiting for the reaction of the civil servants, the warriors shouted one by one: "Recover our hometown, return to Xi'an, return to Xi'an——"
Zhao Shu took the initiative and took the lead, with determination on his face: "As a minister of the Ming Dynasty, you humiliated your ministers and died to avenge the late emperor. How dare you give up?"
"I will obey the king's orders and swear to the death -"
"I will obey the king's orders and I will fight to the death. I will obey the king's orders and I will fight to the death..."
The civil servants acted resolutely and bowed down in unison, bowing their hands in unison.
The generals were not to be left behind, and they cooperated with each other, their armors rattling.
The atmosphere reached its peak at this time.
Zhu Yixi felt like his face was on fire, and his chest began to exude a heat, which directly made his blood boil.
So what about Li Zicheng, he was just a product of historical elimination. After completing his historical mission, he was beaten to death on the beach like a river wave.
This troubled nation has ushered in a new life, and the unified dynasty will revive and prosper again.
And I am the one who takes on this mission...
King Yu gave an order, and more than 100,000 soldiers marched out in force, crossed the Han River, and headed for Nanyang.
The entire shogunate was like boiling water, constantly rushing back and forth to prepare everything for the army's expedition.
Cumbersome matters such as military rations, armor, livestock, weapons, flags, tents, war horses, civilian husbands, etc. are all completed by the Staff Department and the Military and Political Department.
At the same time, under Dashan Pass, the roar of artillery and the sound of war drums reached into the sky.
Two cannons in red clothes raised their heads proudly, revealing their fat and bulging bodies, aiming at Dashanguan, and continuously fired cannonballs.
The long-renovated Dasanguan Pass resisted the bombings one after another and remained standing, seemingly mocking the enemy on the opposite side.
And just under the city wall, soldiers like a colony of ants were constantly climbing up the ladders, fighting upwards, vying for the top spot.
Unfortunately, what greeted them was a steady stream of wood and stones, and even boiling hot water.
The sound of wailing is endless.
Fortunately, the Qingjiang River under the city was flowing rapidly, which allowed the injured soldiers to avoid the pain of grief and go to see the King of Hell as soon as possible.
Li Zicheng climbed up and looked up, and saw mountains with overlapping peaks and lush ancient trees. The peaks on both sides looked like crouching cows, galloping horses, and an airtight natural barrier.
Seeing the tragic scene in front of him, his face was indifferent, as if the dead were just chickens, ducks and fish, without any trace of emotion.
The more people you kill, the more life and death you see.
However, the difficulty of going through the Great Sanguan Pass still made him frown, and his single eye looked a little irritated:
"A few scattered passes are actually a dead city. Why is it so difficult to defeat?"
"To report to the Emperor, we are still short of artillery."
Niu Jinxing said solemnly: "These two artillery pieces are just scratching the itch for Sanguan, but they still have to be filled with human lives to be effective."
"Prime Minister, don't worry."
Song Xiance hurriedly smiled and said: "Although Sanguan is solid, it relies on people to defend it. Our army of 100,000 people, a little wear and tear is enough, I don't believe it can stand still."
Of course, Li Zicheng understood that although Niu Jinxing's words were correct, he was actually answering him and taking his own face into consideration, which was good.
"There is no need to worry about the thousands of people in the pass. The only thing to worry about is the reinforcements from Hanzhong."
Ox Venus is not without a good spirit.
"How many reinforcements can there be?"
Song Xiance said calmly: "It only takes about ten days to defeat the pass. I'm afraid the reinforcements from Hanzhong will still be on the way."
From Dashan Pass to Hanzhong, the Ziwu Road is difficult to travel. It takes five or six days for a single soldier to go back and forth. Add in the deployment of troops and generals, and carrying food and fodder on their backs. Ten days is considered to be a short time.
Hearing this, Li Zicheng showed a smile: "Once we enter Hanzhong, Sichuan Province will be in our pocket."
"Congratulations to your majesty, congratulations to your majesty. This is the foundation of Taizu of the Han Dynasty."
Not to be outdone, Niu Jinxing hurriedly flattered.
All the invading troops were also in jubilation.
On the city wall, Zeng Ying leaned against the female wall with his back, and the beard on his chin was knotted with blood. He couldn't help but breathe hot air and felt distressed:
"When will His Highness come? I can't even keep my beard."