After hearing this, the special envoy thought about it carefully and immediately agreed with some admiration: "Yes, yes, your idea is good!"
Upon hearing this compliment, Du Chen quickly said humbly: "Actually, as long as you have been in contact with these Ming people for a long time and truly understand these Ming people in the Far East, you will come to this conclusion!"
Unknowingly, even the modest attitude of Easterners was affected by him! Others may not feel it, but the special envoy who just came from his European home country felt it.
When he was about to say something, he saw Du Chu show a playful smile again, and said with a hint of schadenfreude: "Also, I guess since the Ming people want to sell us the drawings, he also guesses that
They also want to sell the drawings to the Dutch. Because the people they want to sell to are probably us and the Dutch!"
"Then?" For a moment, the special envoy didn't know what he wanted to say, so he asked doubtfully.
Du Chu sneered again, "Haha", and then continued: "In my estimation, if the Ming people sold the steam engine blueprints to the Dutch, with their greed, haha, they would definitely not miss it.
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"So...?" After hearing this, the special envoy still couldn't grasp his intention, so he asked again.
Du Chu looked at him and replied: "As long as a steam engine appears outside the Ming Dynasty, regardless of whether it claims to have invented it or not, the Ming Dynasty will definitely not be happy. And the Ming Dynasty's fist is strong enough, and it will teach the Dutch how to be a good person.
Of! If nothing else, at least around the Ming Dynasty, there will be no Dutch influence in the future!"
Upon hearing this result, the Dutch who often robbed Portugal would be punished. The special envoy also laughed with schadenfreude: You deserve to be robbed from us!
At this moment, he heard Du Quan say to him again: "I estimate that the Dutch will build the steam engine in their own country. As long as they hear this news and ask His Highness the King to pass the news to the Ming Emperor, it will not only show that we are friendly to the Ming Dynasty, but also
It makes the Dutch people sick, so don’t forget this when you go back!"
"Haha, I will never forget it!" Upon hearing this, the special envoy burst out laughing!
When Du Chen saw it, he also laughed and said: "So even if the Dutch have the same idea as us, it will be our Portuguese family who will eventually do maritime trade with the Ming Dynasty!"
This is a monopoly business!
Upon hearing this, the special envoy's eyes shone and he nodded immediately, obviously agreeing with this approach.
So, the two discussed the details in a low voice, just like the two people in Batavia.
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At the end of July in the 20th year of Chongzhen, Li Dingguo, the Marquis of Ningyuan, who was far away in Guihua City, received the decree from Emperor Chongzhen. Of course, it was an imperial decree officially issued through the cabinet, ordering the cavalry that had been assembled on the grassland to march towards the eastern Mongolian kingdoms.
The troops launched an autumn offensive and completely defeated the enemy who tried to unite and resist.
The final strength assembled reached 120,000 cavalry. The generals of the cavalry were Li Dingguo, Ma Shouying, He Renlong, Li Guo, Gao Yigong, He Yilong, Bai Guangen, He Jin, Liu Xiyao and Lin Chengcheng.
, Eqirtu, the supervisor of the army is Li Ruolian, the commander of the Jinyiwei who came to the grassland to deliver the order.
Among these people, except for He Renlong and Bai Guangen, who were originally from the imperial army, the other generals were all recruited by thieves, but they were from Li Zicheng, Zhang Xianzhong and Gezuo 5th Battalion respectively. Just one Eqirtu
There is an exception, coming from Wasi, but his subordinates are not from his original Heshuote tribe.
In fact, the subordinates of all these generals are all mixed, including the Han people, the Tumut tribe, the Mobei Khalkha Mongolian tribe, and of course the Wasi tribe.
After several months of rotational training and combat, at least these cavalry officers, no matter which tribe they came from, already understood the rules of the Ming army, including combat disciplines, combat methods, rewards and punishments, etc.
With the current productivity of the Ming Dynasty, all their equipment has been replaced. Of course, for the Ming Dynasty, it is basically equivalent to equipping the same number of infantry. Among them, the most important war horses are brought with them. This is
I don't know how much money I saved.
Of course, the military pay of the cavalry is definitely more expensive than that of the infantry. But if you can't even afford the military pay, there is no need to talk about the grand plan of the entire army!
At this time, the Daming Royal Textile Factory belonging to the harem had even set up a factory in Guihua City, selecting those Mongolian women who were more ingenious to work. The raw materials were wool from the grasslands, and the wool products produced were shipped to the capital for sale.
, came from huge profits. However, the money was also used by Emperor Chongzhen for official purposes, that is, for the development of the grassland here in Guihua City.
On the Guihua City side, there are still generals such as Tian Jianxiu, Yuan Zongdi and Li Fuming staying behind.
All the cavalry troops gathered on the first day of August and set off eastward in a mighty manner.
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At the same time, far away on the Horqin Grassland, a cavalry team was gathering.
Needless to say, it is the various ethnic groups of Mongolia in the east. Of course, the ones in charge are the Eight Banners of Jianlu Mongolia led by Jirharang;
At this time, the Eight Banners of Mongolia numbered about 20,000 people, and those sent to the grasslands included 15,000 horsemen. From this point of view, Jianlu had invested a lot of money.
Although the assembled cavalry army was large, reaching nearly 100,000, at a glance, they were clearly divided.
The ones with the best equipment and uniform military uniforms at first glance are the Eight Banners of Mongolia;
Later, the cavalry of each tribe wore different clothes and armor; even within the armies of each tribe, the clothes of the troops of their own tribes were also different.
Anyone who knows a little bit about the Mongols will know that those who can wear armor, whether it is leather armor or iron armor, must be the close confidants of the clan leader and the elite of the tribe; while those cavalry wearing robes are simply the herdsmen of the tribe.
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Jirhalang glanced at the cavalry that was gathering in front of him, with a serious expression and said nothing.
The commander who had been on the front line of the war against the Ming Dynasty, especially since he had experienced the withdrawal of Jinzhou troops after the tragic defeat of Ningyuan, knew very well that the Ming army at this time was definitely not the Ming army before.
The powerful foundation of the Ming Dynasty's behemoth is being reflected in the Ming Dynasty army. According to the information obtained by the Ming army captured in the scout battle, the rewards and punishments of the Ming army have been clearly defined. The armaments, ordnance, etc. are all very high.
Excellent. Not to mention their military pay situation.
It can be said that the Ming army is the real army!
Jierhalang, who realized this more than any other Jianlu, actually felt deep in his heart that he had always felt powerless when facing the Ming army.
In his opinion, the strength of the Ming Dynasty, which had become stronger, was really unmatched by the Qing Dynasty!
In the past, the Ming Dynasty was sick, and everyone was sick, so the Qing Dynasty could take advantage of this opportunity to live a prosperous life and suck blood from the Ming Dynasty!
But now the Ming Dynasty seems to have recovered from its illness. A casual slap, not to mention killing the Qing Dynasty, also makes the Qing Dynasty unable to resist!
But no matter what, the Qing Dynasty and the Ming Dynasty are already mortal enemies. Even if they can’t survive, they must survive!
Jierhalang, who was thinking this in his heart, looked at the cavalry in front of him. Although there were so many in number, in his eyes, it was really hard to describe!
If such a huge cavalry army fights against the wind, such as fighting the Ming army like before, there should be no problem!
But now, if we fight a tough battle, we might collapse into a complete mess!
You still have to think carefully about how to fight the battle of Guihua City!
While he was thinking about it, Aisin Gioronikan led a group of tribal chiefs to come to him. With excitement, he loudly reported to him: "His Royal Highness Prince Zheng, all the tribes have been assembled!"
This is the largest cavalry force that the Qing Dynasty can muster. It can also be said that it is the most powerful cavalry force in the Qing Dynasty. This makes him very excited. He feels that with this Qing Dynasty's strongest cavalry army,
The glory of the Qing Dynasty can be restored!
Of course, if this cavalry army cannot be reproduced, then there is no other possibility!
At this time, Jierhalang heard what he said, came back to his senses, glanced at the chiefs of the eastern Mongolian tribes gathered in front of him, and then said with a serious face: "We have no way out, the Qing Dynasty and the Japanese country,
We have a total of 500,000 troops to attack the Ming Dynasty. If we win, everything will be easy, but if we lose, we will no longer have the strength to compete with the Ming Dynasty!"
Listening to what he said, it seemed a bit unlucky; these tribal leaders, who were originally in a good mood when they saw such a huge cavalry army, suddenly felt as if someone had poured cold water on them, and they all looked at them with complicated expressions.
Prince Zheng, Heshuo of the Qing Dynasty.
Nikan also didn't expect Jierhalang to speak like this. For a moment, his face was a little shocked, as if he couldn't figure out why Prince Zheng said this.
Jierhalang didn't care what they thought, he just kept a serious expression and continued to say to them: "You must already know the Ming Dynasty's strategy on the grassland. The herdsmen below may have a chance to survive. Tribes like you
Those who are leaders and have followed the Qing Dynasty into the country many times will definitely not end well. Therefore, you can only survive if you work hard with the Qing Dynasty!"
Saying this, without waiting for their response, he pointed forward with his hand, that is, in the direction to the west, and then said seriously again: "Securing the Guihua City of the Ming Dynasty is our goal, so that we can win
The initiative in the war is to attack the Ming Dynasty's power on the grassland; but if we lose, the women, herds, etc. behind us will have no way to retreat, and they will all belong to the Ming Dynasty. You have to
Think clearly!”
When he said this, he pointed to the rear again, which meant that they had no intention of retreating.
Then, when he saw the ugly faces of the people in front of him, he suddenly changed the topic and said: "But I believe that with the cooperation of Wasi and Tsarist Russian troops in the west, we will win the battle in Guihua City!"