The military report was sent by Cao Wenzhao of Xiguanbao. It was not good news.
The Ming army from Jinzhou finally arrived at Xiguan Fort, led by Governor Sun Chuanting himself. However, when the army arrived at Zhenjiang Fort, it was obvious that they had gone through a fierce battle.
There are nearly 2,000 wounded soldiers who are still receiving medical treatment. These are relatively serious injuries. Those with minor injuries are not counted in the number of wounded soldiers at all.
Fortunately, Jiang Wan's order was given in advance. When Sun Chuanting sent someone to inform Cao Wenzhao that thousands of wounded soldiers would be brought into the city for treatment, Cao Wenzhao finally did not commit a crime and immediately obeyed the order and opened the door.
After entering the city gate, he let Sun Chuanting's soldiers and horses into the city.
As for who will control Xiguan Fort after entering the city, it goes without saying. Sun Chuanting's troops are far larger than Cao Wenzhao's troops, and they can give Cao Wenzhao's people a place to stay in the city.
Instead of driving them out of the city directly, Sun Chuanting was thinking of his friendship with the friendly forces to give Jiang Wan face.
Jiang Wan was concerned about the fact that Sun Chuanting was said to have encountered a sneak attack by the Tartars when he came out of Zhenwu Fort. After a hard battle, he repelled the Tartars and then resisted Xiguan Fort. So, what happened to this group of Tartars?
Where did they come from? Were they the soldiers and horses of the Eight Banners of Houjin, or the soldiers and horses of the Eight Banners of Mongolia? Were they the vanguard, or were they the soldiers and horses that intercepted the attack? How many of them were there? After a great battle,
How much is left?
This was the reason why he was eager to send a letter of persuasion to surrender to Liaoyang. It was not that Shengjing was silent about the situation in Liaoyang, but that they had already taken action, but their action had not been noticed by Jiang Wan.
The war in Liaoyang must be ended as soon as possible, and then together with Sun Chuanting's soldiers and horses, he can face the possible crazy counterattack of the Tartars. He must not let the thousands of people in Liaoyang City be stuck here and unable to escape.
"Handsome!!"
Outside the Chinese army's tent, a soldier hurriedly came over: "There are people outside the camp, claiming to be under the command of Governor Sun, and asking to see the commander-in-chief!"
Jiang Wan's eyebrows moved: "So many? How many people are here?"
"When more than thirty people approached our camp, our people thought they were brothers who were out on patrol and came back!" the soldier replied, with a strange look on his face: "The leader is General Wu Sangui!"
Jiang Wan knew why the people around him had such strange looks. Wu Sangui was his subordinate not long ago, but now he is working under Sun Chuanting. Moreover, he was ordered to come and contact him. This was quite a change for one of his own people in the blink of an eye.
, it becomes the feeling of an outsider.
Of course, this also has an advantage, that is, at least there is no need to worry that Wu Sangui's group is Tatar spies trying to sneak into the camp. At least Wu Sangui's face is known to many people around Jiang Wan.
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"Let him in!" Jiang Wan waved her hand.
A moment later, Wu Sangui strode in. When he saw Jiang Wan, his meticulous courtesy seemed to be no different from before, and his behavior was even more solemn.
"Lord Jiang, the last general Wu Sangui has been ordered to lead his army to help in the battle!"
"Forget it, there's no need to be so formal!" Jiang Wan waved her hands, but she was not in the mood to reminisce with the other party: "Jiang Wan naturally appreciates Mr. Sun's kindness, but for the time being, Jiang can still handle it here in Liaoyang. You can lead me
Dozens of people are here to help me fight, just tell me your purpose!"
"Over at Xiguan, the army needs food, grass and medicine. If you have liquor, that's fine!" Wu Sangui smiled sheepishly: "Actually, it was Governor Sun who sent me to ask for help from Lord Jiang!"
"It's no problem to support you with some medicine!" Jiang Wan looked at him and pondered for a moment: "Is the grain road over there in Jinzhou cut off?"
"It's not broken, but the governor doesn't dare to gamble!" Wu Sangui said: "After leaving Zhenwu, our army was ambushed by the Tartars. Lord Sun remained calm and commanded the soldiers to repel the Tartars who overestimated their capabilities. It's a pity that
We have not yet accomplished all our efforts and left all the Tartars behind. Along the way, there are always Tartar reconnaissance horses appearing near our army. Mr. Sun suspects that there are still large groups of Tartars nearby. The food road to Jinzhou is cut off.
He constantly wants to hoard some food and grass for the army to prepare for the war!"
Jiang Wan looked at Wu Sangui who was talking eloquently and waited until he finished speaking before blinking. Otherwise, Wu Sangui would have regarded him as a wooden person.
"You came to me to borrow food and grass from the Jinzhou army?" Jiang Wan suddenly laughed: "How many people have come from the Jinzhou army, 30,000 or 50,000? Do you know the amount of food and grass for this day?"
"The last general also gave the same advice to Master Sun. However, Master Sun said that this is not a request, but an order from the Liaodong Governor to the Liaodong Dusi!"
Wu Sangui lowered his head and said weakly: "He is the governor, and he has Shang Fang's sword!"
Jiang Wan laughed angrily and pointed at Wu Sangui: "This Governor is really lucky. He has a general like you who came from Dongjiang Town under his command. If you have to replace it with someone else, do you believe it or not? Just ask to borrow food."
At that moment, I will have you kicked out!"
Wu Sangui lowered his head and did not dare to raise his head to look at Jiang Wan.
"If you want some medicine, I can give him some. After all, we are all friendly forces and we can't just sit back and watch. Even if we want some food and grass for emergency, it is not out of the question. However, the first thing we ask for is to stock up on food and grass to prepare for war. I, the Liaodong Dusi, should get this stocked up food and grass."
Come out, Mr. Sun’s style is really not small, and his tone is not small either!”
"Mr. Jiang, the national crisis is all for the sake of fighting the Tatars. Don't tell the difference so clearly!"
Wu Sangui continued to say weakly. Under Jiang Wan's accusation, he had no momentum at all. In fact, he knew before coming that this matter was unreliable and even unreasonable. The reason why he left Dongjiang Town was that when he arrived in Jinzhou, except for his old man
Father, he didn't tell anyone. Sun Chuanting thought that it was normal for him, the governor of Liaodong, to give orders to the capital of Liaodong.
After all, behind him as the governor of Liaodong, there is also the "Governor of Liaodong Military Affairs".
"I didn't invite him over!" Jiang Wan let out a long sigh: "Even if he comes over, I hope he is here to help, not to cause trouble for me. If you have this idea to prepare for war, why not put it to use?
Take good care of your food routes, find the Tartars peeping nearby, and then gather them together to annihilate them!"
"Is this Mr. Jiang's reply?" Wu Sangui's face looked a little ugly.
"That's what it means. How to report back to Master Sun is your business!" Jiang Wan nodded: "I will withdraw the soldiers and horses of Dongjiang Town in Xiguanbao, and the remaining food and grass supplies will be mine.
I gave it to Mr. Sun. I, the Liaodong Dusi, can handle Liaoyang. If Mr. Sun is really willing to help, he will properly guard Xiguan Fort and the traffic between Xiguan Fort and Jinzhou, and let me have soldiers and horses in Dongjiang Town.
I can eat Liaoyang without any distractions!"
"Whatever we do after Liaoyang is captured, I will personally interview Mr. Sun!"