Chapter 329 Newlywed

Author: Silent

Chapter 329 Newlywed

With Lu Wan as the commander-in-chief, news of the preparations for the war against the three guards of Duoyan soon spread to all the towns in Jiubian by decree.

Xuanfu, Datong and Piantouguan were known as the pass towns in the northwest close to the capital in about two days.

Datong.

After Wang Shouren received the imperial decree, he immediately called Wang Xi, the commander-in-chief, and conveyed to him the emperor's intention to use troops in Liaodong and prepared to send troops and horses for coordination.

"Wang Zhongcheng, do you think there is anything else going on in Datong during this battle? The general would like to ask, should we still send troops to patrol, and then send troops to go deep into the grassland for more than three hundred miles at night to detect the movement of the Tatar army?"

Wang Xi knew that Wang Shouren attached great importance to obtaining intelligence.

Now the Tatar troops are moving along the West Ningxia Road, and the imperial court is sending troops to Liaodong. Datong is the area between the two. If we want to complete the acquisition of intelligence, it is best to investigate the action route of the main Tatar forces.

Wang Shouren said: "It is impossible for the main force of the little Tatar prince to leap from Liaodong to Ningxia West Road in a short period of time."

Wang Xi said in surprise: "Doesn't that mean that the main force of the Tatars is still in Liaodong? Then... then..."

For Wang Xi, judging the battle situation was not his specialty, but when he understood some of the implications of Wang Shouren's words, he began to become nervous.

"Are you worried that the newly appointed governor of Liaodong is not qualified for the task of sending troops, and he does not even dare to fight with the main force of the little Tatar prince?" Wang Shouren did not have any unfounded worries.

Wang Xi said: "I don't dare. I just think that Governor Lu has no experience in leading troops in the past."

Wang Shouren shook his head and said: "It doesn't matter whether he has experience or not. As long as he can implement the intentions of the emperor and Zhang Xueshi, there is no need to worry that the Tatars will have a direct war with the Ming Dynasty. But using Shouning Hou as the commander-in-chief... this step

I don’t understand chess. This may be His Majesty’s insistence.”

Obviously Wang Shouren looked down upon Zhang Heling.

Previously, Zhang Heling was appointed as the deputy commander-in-chief of the Xuan Mansion, and later Zhang Heling was appointed as the commander-in-chief of Liaodong Town, which clearly showed that the emperor was nepotistic.

Wang Xi said: "The little Tartar prince is a cruel man, and he has often harassed Datong in the past. If his main force is still there, and the Ming Dynasty and Liaodong can only attack 50,000 troops at a time, I am afraid that it will be difficult to achieve any results, and it may even be..."

Wang Shouren raised his head and looked at Wang Xi and said: "What we need to observe now is not the movements of the Chahar and other tribes, but also the movements of the Yongxiebu tribe and other Mongolian right-wing tribes. At this time, the little Tatar prince will not dare to talk to me no matter how knowledgeable he is.

The Ming Dynasty launched a head-to-head decisive battle. It is the best time to send troops to capture the eastern grassland at this time... If I were Zhang Xueshi, I would make the same choice."

"That's it, that's it..."

When Wang Xi heard this, he felt relieved.

It turns out that "heroes see the same thing" because I'm not a hero enough, so I can't understand the intentions of other high-ranking generals.

But then Wang Shouren added: "On the matter of using Shouning Marquis, I still reserve my opinion. Be prepared for war at any time."

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The northwest has been preparing for war. Without Wang Shouren's orders, troops and horses were dispatched frequently throughout Datong Town.

After all, it is already after the autumn grains are put into storage and before the cold winter arrives, which is often the time when Tatars invade most. After the military camp completes the harvest task, daily training will increase, and at the same time, more energy will be devoted to dealing with the Tatar invasion.

Matter.

Turn your head off.

Wang Qiong and Zhu Feng discussed Zhang Zhou's intentions relatively easily.

"... Zhijie, the recent fortress at Pianguan has been basically renovated. I have already taken a look at it, and there is nothing serious. According to Zhang Zhitai's instructions before leaving, you will be transferred back to the capital before the end of the year, and you will finally be able to return to the capital.

You can live a peaceful life for a few days."

Wang Qiong had no objections to Zhu Feng's return to the capital, and even had some support.

With Zhu Feng in charge, Wang Qiong even felt that her majesty and limelight as a governor were often robbed by Zhu Feng.

Zhu Feng, as the chief military officer of the Ming Dynasty and a martial artist, became a popular figure in the northwest of the Ming Dynasty just because he was admired by two celebrities, Wang Yue and Zhang Zhou.

Even Wang Qiong would feel very stressed when working with such people.

So the best thing... is to send Zhu Feng back to the capital as soon as possible, and he can go wherever he likes.

Although Wang Qiong also knew that Zhu Feng actually had no ambitions, he was very polite to him and would never disobey any of his military orders.

Zhu Feng said: "Fortunately, if I had been allowed to return to Beijing earlier, I would have been afraid that His Majesty would send me to Liaodong."

Wang Qiong said with a smile: "Are you really so opposed to using troops on the battlefield? I asked you to go to Weininghai before, but you seemed to have some resistance after you came back. If you really feel that you are unable to do it, you can also ask me to mobilize myself.

go back."

"It's still not possible." Zhu Feng said with some regret, "My father is in Ningxia. In fact, if the troops from Pianguan Pass are mobilized to rush for reinforcements, I can still go. It's just... I'm afraid of being tired."

direct.

Wang Qiong felt that this kid Zhu Feng was just pushed to the top.

"The use of troops in Liaodong should be the last battle of the year. I don't know what will happen next year, but from what I can see, the ambition of the little Tatar prince to unify the grassland has been clearly revealed. If he succeeds, even if the Ming Dynasty does not take the initiative to send troops,

The border wars will also increase." Wang Qiong said with emotion, "The Yanwu Hall needs you to go back as an instructor, and Zhang Zhitai also said that he will use you as the chief instructor after you go back."

"I...I can't do it." When Zhu Feng heard that he would have to teach new students every day after returning to the capital, he immediately felt conflicted.

Wang Qiong said: "If you don't go, who else is more qualified to do this job? You should prepare in the next few days."

Zhu Feng asked curiously: "Liaodong is going to use troops. Will there be any war at this time?"

Wang Qiong shook his head: "No, I heard that the situation in Ningxia is not very tense, but there may be a war in Liaodong. How specific... we can only wait for the result. In the past, we could analyze the situation before the war and draw some conclusions.

, but now... we can only understand everything after the results appear. The changes in the way of using troops in Ming Dynasty's border towns have been huge!"

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After Lu Wan received the imperial order, he sent troops north on October 16, the day Zhang Zhou and Lin Yi got married.

The news I learned last week was less than two days old.

It can be said that the troops were sent out in a very hasty manner, a bit like a hasty response to the battle.

The recruitment of troops and horses is also from south to north, all the way... When Lu Wan's vanguard sent troops from Ningyuan, the number of troops was less than 6,000. He will accumulate troops along the way. By the time he reaches Shenyang Zhongwei, the number of troops and horses will exceed 30,000.

There are about 36,000 to 7,000, of which the number of cavalry is only 13,000 to 4,000, and the rest are basically infantry to assist chariots and artillery. Most soldiers are equipped with firecrackers, but they are all ordinary matchlock guns.

Among them, there will be about 3,000 flint muskets, which Zhang Zhou had helped Liaodong build before, and they will be carried by Lu Wan when he sends troops.

In terms of artillery, there are a total of 640 cannons. In addition to about 130 cannons stationed in each city fortress and 30 heavy cannons built by each city itself, the rest have more than 500 long-range cannons.

It will be used to send troops this time.

There was no cover, and the troops were sent out with great fanfare, as if they were afraid that the Tatars would not know that the Ming Dynasty was planning to send troops to Liaodong.

As for the name... no one in the Liaodong Army knew whether they were going to fight the main Tatar force or the three Duoyan guards.

After all, the three guards of Duoyan had previously proposed to submit to the Ming Dynasty in name, like the Mengguoljin tribe of Huosi, and make the Ming Dynasty their suzerain state. At the same time, they would be given pasture and land by the Ming Dynasty, and they would pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty in the future.

obligation.

Only the main civil and military ministers of the DPRK and the garrison level of each town, as well as a few people such as Lu Wan, Zhang Yong, Zhang Heling, etc. knew that the main purpose of this battle was to completely integrate the three guards of Duoyan... As for their territory, how could they

It is good to defeat them, but if they cannot defeat them and engage in a stalemate with the Tatars, they will send about 70,000 infantry from Liaodong, forming the effect of 100,000 troops, to confront the little Tatar prince Batu Meng head-on.

The 367,000 troops sent out first were tasked not only with destroying the three guards of Duoyan, but also as the vanguard.

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On October 16th, Zhang Zhou got married.

Because it was Yuci's wedding, Zhang Zhou's wedding standards were no less than those for marrying a wife. From Lin Han's new Yuci residence in Beijing, he picked up Lin Yi and got into the carriage. He was riding on the horse, and many people came out to watch along the way.

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The Jin Yiwei and the officers of the Wucheng Army and Horses Division will come out to help maintain order. The journey is not to Zhang Zhou's "old house" in Qingchengfang, but directly to welcome the bride to the new mansion on the shore of Shicha Sea in the northwest corner of the imperial city.

A banquet will also be prepared there to greet the ministers who come to congratulate you.

The group was very lively.

When Zhang Zhou welcomed the bride to his door, firecrackers were blasting, and the royal guards had already lined up on both sides, because not only did they have to protect Zhang Zhou's safety that day, but the emperor would also come in person, but they didn't say hello in advance when exactly they were coming. Dongchang

and Jin Yiwei are doing some necessary safety protection.

Inside the house.

Not many top ministers from the DPRK came.

Among the ministers, only one person, Xu Qiong, the minister of rites, came. In addition, the general envoy Si Zuo Tongzheng Shen Lu. Both of them were related to the royal family by marriage. In the court, it was always considered that they relied on nepotism to get to the position. They came often.

Give the emperor face.

Among the visitors to the Hanlin Academy, even Zhang Zhou's teacher Wang Hao did not come, but Wang Hua came in person.

Wang Hua didn't want to join in the fun, but Wang Shouren got the title because of Zhang Zhou. Although the title was officially conferred and he had to wait for Wang Shouren to leave office and return to Beijing, the two families had a personal relationship. Wang Hua was willing to come because he wanted to show that he was a "gentleman."

If he deliberately hides his "frank" attitude, people will say that he is deliberately showing off.
To be continued...