Fang Zhenghua rushed to the front and when he saw Guo Dajing, he was indeed complaining. Because, according to the news he received, the general offensive would not start until a month later, after the autumn harvest was completed.
"Soldiers never tire of deceit. Please forgive me for this." Guo Dajing didn't mind this, or he didn't take Fang Zhenghua seriously, and explained with a smile: "The same report was made to the imperial court. Jianlu obtained false information.
That’s for sure.”
This is a bit derogatory to the Ming Dynasty's anti-espionage and confidentiality work. Regardless of the Jinyiwei, Dongchang sounds scary, but in terms of intelligence work against Jianlu, it is nothing like bullshit.
On the other hand, in the Dongjiang Army, since the army was in front and the people were behind, it was very difficult for Jianlu to obtain information. In fact, most of the spies sent in could no longer establish contact with the outside world.
Fang Zhenghua had nothing to say about this. Since this was the case, he could only explain helplessly: "There are many ways to enter the pass, and there are various Mongolian tribes that are connected to the barbarians. It is really difficult to guard against them."
Guo Dajing didn't want to delve into the matter. Since Fang Zhenghua had agreed with the explanation, it was all right. He directed the battle, and Eunuch Fang was responsible for reporting in time, so everyone could go about their own business!
But Guo Dajing had already seen clearly the corruption and dereliction of duty within the Ming Dynasty. It was not just the Mongolian tribes that were fighting against the barbarians, but the most deadly ones were the civil servants and military generals of the Ming Dynasty.
Especially the border guards, such as Zhangjiakou, Datong and other places, how the traitors of the Eight Imperial Shang Families smuggled strategic materials to the rebels in history. Without the cooperation of the border guards, it would have been impossible to complete.
From top to bottom in the Ming Dynasty, civil servants were greedy and loved money, while military generals were greedy for life and afraid of death. This is not an isolated phenomenon, but is so common that it is not surprising.
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This kind of corruption is everywhere, and there are moths like vassals, civil servants, and gentry all over the place. Even if there is no peasant uprising or the rebels in Liaodong, it is still a scene of the end of the world, a Ming Dynasty riddled with holes.
"Is this the end of today's attack?" Fang Zhenghua looked at the occupied positions outside the city and the Anshan Station whose walls were damaged by artillery bombardment, and felt that he was not too late.
Guo Dajing smiled and said: "We are just waiting for Eunuch Fang to arrive, and we will break through the enemy city tomorrow and annihilate the Jianlu."
Fang Zhenghua laughed loudly and put his hand on his chest. He really thought that if he didn't come, the city would be difficult to conquer quickly. In other words, he was a representative of the imperial court, and the officers and soldiers of the Dongjiang Army were all competing to show off in front of him.
In fact, neither Guo Dajing nor the other Dongjiang troops had much loyalty to the court or the emperor, let alone gratitude.
This is the instinctive psychology produced after being suppressed, discriminated against, and even ignored for many times. Looking at the Ming Dynasty, other Ming armies may not be as good as the Dongjiang Army.
At least, thanks to Guo Dajing's various arrangements, the Dongjiang Army did not suffer too tragic a situation.
Looking at the Ming army in other military towns, many people have joined the peasant army to fight against the corrupt Ming Dynasty and the court that deducted their food and wages.
"The Zajia family is preparing to win a battle or capture a city, so they send people to report to the court urgently to reassure the emperor and show their merits to the Dongjiang soldiers." Fang Zhenghua looked at Guo Dajing, quite proud of his idea.
Guo Dajing pretended to think, showed his face and raised his hands and said: "Eunuch Fang, this is an excellent suggestion. Let Long live know the hardships of our army in fighting, the bravery and fearlessness of our soldiers, and the determination to serve the country."
When Fang Zhenghua agreed, he smiled again and said, "That's exactly what the Za family meant. The elimination of the captives in Ping Liao was also a major event in the Ming Dynasty. How can it be silent and indifferent?"
After a pause, he added with emotion: "After more than ten years of military prosperity, it is finally coming to an end. The serious troubles at heart have been eliminated, and the soldiers and civilians can enjoy peace again."
Guo Dajing nodded in agreement, but in his heart he disagreed.
What kind of peace is probably limited to Liaodong, where the Jianqi rebels were pacified, and Jiangnan, which was half separated from the Ming Dynasty. This is not yet certain. The mobile operations of the peasant uprising army may also spread to Huguang and Sichuan.
War is progress, and it is also a process of cleansing and renewal. Guo Dajing could only comfort himself in this way when he was unable to do anything.
The death of more wealthy gentry and landowners, as well as those moth-like sects and vassals, would not be a bad thing for the Ming Dynasty.
However, the beatings continued, and those killed and injured were all Ming people, all Han Chinese, which made Guo Dajing helpless and sad.
The officials forced the people to rebel, the court was unsympathetic to the people, and Chongzhen worked hard to harm the people, which made Guo Dajing more determined in his inner goal, and he would never change it.
Let the people live and work in peace and contentment, revitalize China, and stand on top of the world, who else would it be than me?
Guo Dajing glanced at the proud Eunuch Fang thoughtfully, pursed his lips slightly, and showed a somewhat unclear smile.
As night fell, the noisy and fierce battlefield suddenly calmed down, and day and night seemed like two different worlds.
But neither the enemy nor we are sleeping well, at least half of the troops are busy, preparing for an even more intense and cruel battle tomorrow.
Jianlu lost their position outside the fort. Whether they counterattacked from the city gate or lowered the city to attack, facing the superior Dongjiang Army, they were seeking death.
They also planned to engage in close combat with the Dongjiang Army at the gaps in the city wall. They ambush a large number of men and horses on both sides of the predicted breach and built simple fortifications.
As long as the Dongjiang Army rushes into the castle, it will be attacked from three sides. In the narrow gap, the Jianlu can actually form a strength advantage.
"When the city is about to be destroyed, move the archers to the front to prevent enemy artillery bombardment." Babutai was more impressed by the Dongjiang Army's artillery fire, and the layout was more reasonable.
Although Gong Adai led a large number of troops, he also admitted that Babutai was more experienced in daytime battles and accepted Babutai's suggestions in a low-key manner.
There were two thousand people above the city and four thousand people below the city. Although the total strength was still at a disadvantage, Gong Adai and Babutai were still confident in killing the enemy to the maximum extent in the battle for the city wall.
And this is also the battle plan formulated by the Jianlu high-level officials. They will fight step by step, and the decisive battle will be under Liaoyang City.
"Anshan Station is too small and is not suitable for investing too many troops. Moreover, we have to guard against the enemy's navy. Liaoyang does not dare to mobilize too many troops, which will lead to an empty city defense."
Gong Adai thought in her heart, feeling a little sad but more helpless.
Lao Nu once adopted the strategy of "Let the enemy come in any direction, and I will go all the way" in the Battle of Sarhu, concentrating superior forces and taking advantage of the time difference between the Ming army's division and encirclement to defeat them one by one.
But now, Jianlu is huddled in Liaoshen. It seems that it still has the advantage of fighting on the inside, but its troops are already stretched thin. The garrison of several key points takes up most of the men and horses, and there are less than 20,000 who can fight on the move.
The most critical thing is that the combat power and fighting style of the Dongjiang Army, as well as the scope of the Liaoshen area, make it difficult for Jianlu to implement the tactics of defeating them individually.