Chapter Thirty-Three: Can you remember the story of Sarhu?
When Hong Chengchou faced Zhang Ruoqi's inquiry, he did not rush to express his attitude. Instead, he slowly scanned the officials and generals in the lobby. When Zhang Cheng saw him acting like this, he cursed in his heart: "Old fox, don't look for any more."
I am a gun!"
For this reason, he changed his strategy and began to talk passionately with Meng Dao and Zuo Guangxian. Zuo Guangxian was eager to redeem himself by making meritorious deeds, but such a military discussion was not the place for him to make random statements.
Zhang Cheng and the two of them mostly talked about the customs and customs in Liaodong, as well as romantic affairs and common topics between men. They became more and more enthusiastic as they talked, especially Zuo Guangxian, who was eager to drag Zhang Cheng there and "test the gun."
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Compare which one is the "undefeated overlord gun"!
Zhang Cheng had a devilish smile on his face and said, "I'm so energetic and ferocious. Is it possible that I'm still afraid of you, you old shameless person?"
While the three of them were laughing, they heard Hong Chengchou ask: "What does Qiu Futai have to say?"
Qiu Minyang was also a member of the "principle faction". Like Hong Chengchou, he advocated "principle is the main thing." Now seeing Hong Duchen asking him, he naturally wanted to support him, so he stroked his beard and said: "The strategy of our troops to attack in separate ways.
Not undesirable.
It's just that the troops are weak when divided. We know through joint training that the reinforcements in each town are strong. If we attack in separate ways, it will be difficult to fight together to attack the slaves. It is indeed difficult to choose between division and alliance."
What he said was very cunning. Although he did not directly express his opposition to the idea of advancing the troops by separate routes, he clearly pointed out the disadvantages of advancing the troops by separate routes. In fact, he still opposed it.
Sure enough, as soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Dou, who was preparing the troops for the road, continued, "It is better to attack separately than to attack together. I believe that we should do it cautiously. Combine the strength of all armies to advance to Songshan and station troops on Xingshan to guard the grain road and wait for opportunities."
The best strategy is to seek a battle and think of a breakthrough.'
Zhang Ruoqi was already patient with his Fu minister Qiu Minyang, but how could he endure it when he saw Zhang Dou speaking like this and even more blatantly opposing the strategy of advancing the army in separate directions?
"snort!"
He snorted angrily and said: "That's nonsense. Don't I know the military better than you? You claim to be cautious, but in fact you are afraid of being a slave and are too timid to fight. You simply ignore your kindness."
Zhang Dou's original intention was to worry about the war, and he was worried that Hong Chengchou would not be able to withstand the pressure. If the army really split up the army, it would definitely end in another Battle of Sarsh, so he tried to dissuade him. His intention was to make it easier for Hong Chengchou to oppose the strategy of splitting up the army.
However, Zhang Ruoqi only said a few words and then immediately went to the line, falsely accusing him of fearing slaves and being timid in fighting, and of doing things that ignored the kindness of the emperor. He did not refute the words. Once these words spread, he would not be able to defend himself.
Zhang Dou was so enraged that he stood up and shouted angrily: "Mr. Zhang is here to supervise the army, and his main purpose is to check military discipline. As for advancing in separate ways, or joining forces to slow down the war, and supervising the army's formation in various ways
All operations are military affairs, and we should ask the governor to make a decision."
He didn't seem to understand his hatred, and continued: "It's another four-pronged attack. In the Wanli year, Yang Jinglue also came up with a four-pronged attack strategy. Do you remember what happened in Sarhu?"
The remaining officials and generals also spoke out one after another at this time, and almost all of them unanimously agreed to join forces and attack.
Zhang Ruoqi was ordered to supervise the army. Even Hong Chengchou, the governor of Jiliao, gave him three points of courtesy. Even Qiu Minyang, the governor of Liaodong, might not dare to argue with him face to face. How could he be humiliated by a mere soldier?
There was a sound of "pop!"
Zhang Ruoqi slammed the table and stood up, angrily scolding the soldiers for Zhang Dou's rude words and the fact that the generals were too timid to fight.
"alright."
Hong Chengchou, the governor of Jiliao, shouted loudly and stopped Zhang Ruoqi in time to prevent him from saying bad words again and hurting the morale of the soldiers in the towns. The other officers and generals also remained silent and watched quietly. Hong Chengchou, let’s see what he says.
There was silence in the lobby, you could almost hear the drop of a pin. Even Zhang Cheng was watching Hong Chengchou to see how he would express his position.
"Separate attacks and combined attacks have their own pros and cons, so it's really hard to choose between them at the moment."
Hong Chengchou spoke slowly, but his words did not offend both sides. He only heard him say again: "Chen Benbing's strategy of four-pronged attack is indeed a strategizing and a decisive victory for thousands of miles.
But if the troops are divided, the strength will be weak. Although the enemy is surrounded on all sides, it is difficult to strike with all one's strength. Moreover, if the troops are divided into four directions, the difficulty of transporting food and fodder must also be taken into consideration. You all advocate joining forces to advance together, attack steadily, and be cautious. This is true. Words to seek for the country.”
He paused for a moment before continuing: "Since today's military meeting is held, we have not been able to make a decision on the separate advance and joint attack. We will wait until the governor reports our concerns to the imperial court before making a decision. "
After hearing this, Zhang Cheng sighed secretly in his heart: "Jiang, you are really old and spicy. What a trick to get off the slope!"
He saw everything in his eyes. Hong Chengchou did not answer the supervisor Zhang Ruoqi's questions, but secretly allowed the officers and generals to discuss as they wanted, and cleverly ended the military discussion through the dispute between Zhang Dou and Zhang Ruoqi.
He also used this to report the strategy of advancing the army to the imperial court for a final decision. In this way, Zhang Ruoqi, Ma Shaoyu and others were naturally unable to refute, so they reported it to the imperial court. After the final decision was made, they were summoned back to Ningyuan. The delay along the way could be as little as five or six days, or as much as more than ten days. .
After the military meeting dispersed, Wu Sangui even urged Zhang Cheng. Chen Jiugao came over to talk to Zhang Cheng, but Zhang Cheng could not refuse and had to agree. "I said, brother, how did you pry open the mouth of the Tatar leader? "
After drinking a few glasses of warm wine, Chen Jiugao asked out his curiosity.
Zhang Cheng smiled evilly and asked, "Brother Chen, you want to know?"
Chen Jiugao had an undisguised curiosity on his face. He leaned over and said, "I'm really curious. These damn Tatars are all ferocious. Many town commanders have captured them, but they can't even pry open that broken mouth. The one that arrived yesterday Is it so easy in your hands?"
As soon as he said these words, even Wu Sangui became interested, and he also leaned forward slightly, as if he was afraid of missing something. Zhang Cheng picked up the wine glass and said softly to the two of them: "I have a strange person under my command who is good with needles." Law!"
Wu Sangui and Chen Jiugao didn't understand what they heard. They looked at each other and shook their heads. Chen Jiugao was still quick to speak and asked hurriedly: "What does this prying open Tatar's mouth have to do with the acupuncture technique? Is it possible to return it?" Can Tatars do embroidery?"
As soon as he said these words, Wu Sangui, who had not understood the meaning at first, seemed to have realized something, as if he was deep in thought, and suddenly said: "The stitches Zhongchen mentioned are not embroidery needles."
Zhang Cheng secretly admired him, no wonder people said that Wu Sangui was the leader of Liao Town and the hope for the future of Liaodong. He was indeed shrewd and clever, and could tell the truth when things happened. In addition to being good at training and fighting, he was also good at communication. Not long ago, he had already met Chen Jiugao. As good as brothers.
Zhang Cheng stopped trying to keep his mouth shut. He drank the glass of wine in one gulp and said: "This man's acupuncture skills are indeed extraordinary. I used to stay awake all night in my camp, and he is very good at extracting confessions and torture. He is the best in the world." military.