"General, why should we give up this great opportunity so easily! As long as we are given one more day, I guarantee that we can burn Xianghe City to ashes!"
In Liu Ruyi's tent in Tongzhou, Zhang Mu, Chen De and Li Dingguo were like three defeated roosters, looking downcast.
Liu Ruyi's face was filled with a gentle smile, "What? You can't keep calm over such a trivial matter?"
Zhang Mu was from the Caishi Army and had the closest relationship with Liu Ruyi. At this time, he also plucked up the courage and said aggrievedly like a child: "General, I have humbled a few people, but I'm just a little unwilling!
Although we have never penetrated into the core defense line of the Qing army, they definitely have a lot of loopholes on the periphery!"
Chen De also nodded hurriedly, "General, that's it. The Qing army's defense line is very long and there are many breakpoints. As long as we have enough time, we will definitely make these dog Tatars pay the price!"
Liu Ruyi didn't say much. She just put on a smile and turned to look at Li Dingguo, motioning for him to express his opinion.
Li Dingguo was a little afraid of Liu Ruyi's power. He was about to speak, but he held it back!
However, looking at Liu Ruyi's seemingly harmless smile, Li Dingguo suddenly understood something in his heart.
Unlike the two delicate 'flowers' in the greenhouse, Zhang Mu and Chen De, Li Dingguo joined the refugee army at the age of ten. His ability to survive to this day is entirely due to his experience on countless life-and-death battlefields.
"General, you, you mean, there will be some action from the Qing army? Are you worried that we will suffer a loss?" Li Dingguo looked at Liu Ruyi respectfully and said cautiously.
Liu Ruyi couldn't help but nodded slightly.
Although Zhang Mu and Chen De are brave, they are young after all. Being young means being powerful, and they will not be merciful when they gain power!
But in this world, how can everything go as everyone wants?
What kind of person is Huang Taiji? Would he let this small group of cavalrymen, the Caishi Army, wreak havoc under his nose?
After all, Li Dingguo came from the lowest level and started his career. At this point, at least he has a heart of fear. He knows that there will be no permanent victorious generals in this world. Some are just "trembling and walking on thin ice"!
"Keep talking!" Liu Ruyi had no intention of 'letting go' Li Dingguo. She looked into his eyes and motioned for him to continue.
"Huh?" Li Dingguo was stunned. He didn't expect that Liu Ruyi would actually 'get to the bottom of it'.
He calmed down and thought carefully. After a moment, he tentatively analyzed: "General, our army has not yet fought a decisive battle with the Qing army at this time. The main force of the Qing army still exists. You are worried that if we break into the Qing army's defense line,
Deep inside, will it be eaten by the Qing army in one bite?"
Liu Ruyi smiled faintly, "It's good that you can figure this out! But this is just one of them!"
Liu Ruyi said, turning to look in the direction of Zhang Mu, "Zhang Mu, what did I tell you before leaving? Ah! Don't be in love with war, don't be in love with war! Are you turning a deaf ear to my words?"
Zhang Mu didn't expect that the general would suddenly get angry. He quickly knelt on the ground and kowtowed with all his strength: "General, I despise my position. I understand that I have made a mistake by despising my position!"
Chen De was also frightened out of his seven souls. He kowtowed repeatedly and did not dare to express his anger.
Li Dingguo was quite calm at this time. He seemed to have expected Liu Ruyi to be so furious.
Liu Ruyi noticed Li Dingguo's calmness and gave him a meaningful look.
Li Dingguo did not dare to look directly at Liu Ruyi, and lowered his head respectfully, his forehead touching the ground.
Liu Ruyi smiled again at this time, "Okay, everyone, get up! What's the point of being here? It's a good thing that you are determined to kill the enemy! However, you also have to think carefully about how to kill the enemy and how to be a good man under your command.
Kill the enemy with minimal losses! Who is Huang Taiji? Will he let you run wild in his territory? He may not be prepared for the first time, but the second time, do you think you three thousand people can defeat him?
One hundred thousand Qing cavalry?"
The three of them were trembling with fear, as silent as a cicada, and did not dare to express their anger.
Seeing that they were really scared, Liu Ruyi waved her hand and said, "Okay! Stop showing such a bitter face! Go back and have a good rest! Do a good job in the ideological work of your subordinates. Next, there will be many of you."
An opportunity to go into battle and make meritorious deeds!”
"Yes!" The three of them kowtowed respectfully, and then carefully exited Liu Ruyi's tent.
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Watching the three people leaving, Liu Ruyi could not help but reveal a smile.
These three people can be said to be the leaders of the Colorful Stone Army and even the younger generation of generals in the Ming Dynasty. They are all brave and resourceful people. However, at this time, the war has not really started yet, and Liu Ruyi does not want them to be like this.
Okay, tail raised!
Appropriate pressure should also let them understand how high the sky is and how thick the earth is!
Good steel should be used on the edge of the knife!
The white horse passes through the gap, and time is like water.
At this time, ten days had passed since Zhang Mu and others stole the camp. However, during these ten days, neither the Ming nor the Qing Dynasty made much action. Even the number of small-scale scout battles was reduced a lot. The whole world seemed to be...
It suddenly became quiet.
But Liu Ruyi understood that under the seemingly calm water surface, the undercurrent was actually surging wildly.
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May is about to enter, and the weather is gradually starting to get warmer.
In the Caishi Army camp, the soldiers had already put on summer clothes and hid in the shade of the fortifications to avoid the 'raid' of the blazing sun.
As usual, Liu Ruyi, accompanied by Huolang, Xiao Liuer, Pu Sheng, and Chen Yongfu, inspected the Caishi Army's defenses.
At this time, the Caishi Army's overall defenses had stretched across both sides of the canal. During these days, the soldiers purchased a large number of small boats and various supplies from the surrounding people, and frequently traveled to and from both sides of the canal.
Grain and grass from Huguang and Jiangnan were transported to the capital one by one.
As the Qing army approached, more and more refugees poured into the capital, which also put increasing pressure on the capital's logistics line. The price of grain and rice skyrocketed, and it was common for refugees to sell their sons and daughters.
Liu Ruyi even got the news from Master Tian that at this time, a pretty maid with a beautiful figure in the capital city only needed less than five taels of silver, while in normal times, it would cost at least fifty taels or even one hundred taels.
Tian Ye was flattering and persuaded Liu Ruyi to buy more to enrich the back house, but although Liu Ruyi had a smile on her face, her heart was filled with endless gloom.
I thought that as the Qing army approached and the Ming army occupied the home field, it would have some advantages.
But now it seems that the Qing army has no restraints and can take the initiative to attack at any time, while the Ming army has already fallen into complete passivity.
But the capital city is, after all, at the feet of the emperor, and there are countless princes and dignitaries. At this moment, naturally it is not the turn of Liu Ruyi, a warrior, to give instructions.
However, Liu Ruyi's heart has begun to open up, and she is more reasonable than others. I am afraid that this battle cannot be dragged on like this!
But the Qing army was powerful after all. If the two troops and the Caishi Army under Liu Ruyi wanted to fight decisively, Liu Ruyi alone would not be enough!
There were no abnormalities in the fortification lines at all locations, but Chen Yongfu discovered that Liu Ruyi was worried.
When a group of people walked to the shady area by the river, Chen Yongfu said cautiously: "General, are you worried about the future?"
Liu Ruyi glanced at Chen Yongfu, "What? What does General Chen think?"
"Haha!" Chen Yongfu smiled slightly and said: "General, we are on the defensive at this time, and the Qing army will definitely not dare to advance! But at this time, prices in the capital city are soaring, and the people are in dire straits. If this drags on, what will happen to our Ming Dynasty?
Bian, I’m afraid I’ll be the first to be unable to hold on!”
"Haha!" Liu Ruyi also became interested. Chen Yongfu is such an old fox. He laughed and said, "I'd like to hear General Chen's explanation!"
Seeing Liu Ruyi's attention turning to his side, Chen Yongfu couldn't help but be shocked and said hurriedly: "General, this matter is actually very simple! The entrance of the Qing army will come here almost every few years! In the past, they
They are always on the rampage, hoping that one day they will reach the capital city and have a decisive battle with me, the Ming Dynasty! But at this time, our defense is too tight..."
Although Chen Yongfu did not finish speaking, a skylight seemed to be opened in Liu Ruyi's heart.
Sure enough, ginger is still spicy!
I calculated everything, but I never thought that the problem still lies with me.
What Chen Yongfu said was true. The Ming army was well prepared and Huang Taiji was not a fool. How could he come to his door so easily?
If he doesn't reveal any flaws on his side, this battle will probably continue to drag on!
Huang Taiji seemed to have discovered this problem a long time ago, which made him calm down!
"Brother Chen, let's talk in the big tent! Huo Lang, you will take the boys to inspect. If you have any news, please inform me at any time!" Liu Ruyi's name for Chen Yongfu changed, and she waved her hand to Huo Lang to continue.
"Yes!" Huolang hurriedly led the other generals to continue their inspection.
Chen Yongfu, on the other hand, followed Liu Ruyi's footsteps and returned to Liu Ruyi's general's tent.
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When the soldiers served tea, Liu Ruyi looked into Chen Yongfu's eyes with a smile, cupped his hands and said, "Brother Chen, please teach me!"
How could Chen Yongfu dare to accept Liu Ruyi's courtesy? He hurriedly said: "General, this is impossible! I have a small idea in my humble position. If what I say is wrong, please don't take offense, General!"
Liu Ruyi smiled and said, "Ruyi is all ears!"
Chen Yongfu took a sip of tea, moistened his throat, and then lowered his voice and said: "General, you want the Qing army to dispatch! I'm afraid the root of this matter is our Caishi Army! In recent years, the Qing army has
The army has suffered a lot of losses from our Colored Stone Army, and they must be very jealous of us! If we don't move, they will definitely be stuck in our throats! But if we move, the other border troops will probably follow suit!
Here..."
Moving on, this has already involved Liu Ruyi’s ‘vast net’. Naturally, Chen Yongfu did not dare to speak out easily, but he made his point clear!
Liu Ruyi couldn't help but fell into deep thought.
It's okay to move the colorful stone army.
However, the relationship between moving more or moving less is subtle!