It is said that the Gushan Fort is still fighting against the Tatars, but it is difficult to feel the tense atmosphere of the war in Zhenjiang Fort.
Xu Yongzhen thought it was because this was the main fort of Gushan Fort. In his understanding, the main fort of Gushan Fort was similar to a prefectural city. There were wars at the borders of the prefecture and the prefectural city was peaceful with singing and dancing. In the Ming Dynasty,
It doesn't seem to be a hard thing to imagine.
A group of wounded soldiers and horses withdrew from Gushan Fort, but they returned to their bases in several nearby auxiliary forts. Xu Yongzhen did not take the liberty to inquire about this matter. After all, it had already happened.
It was a major military matter. He could ask Jiang Wan, but it would be inappropriate for him to spy on it privately!
At this time, he missed his brother who was not very public. It was perfect to send Xu Renzhi to do this kind of thing. Even if Jiang Wan knew about it, he would definitely not fall out. Unfortunately, Xu Renzhi
At this time, I am afraid that he has arrived in the capital and is meeting the emperor on his behalf.
After learning about the situation at Liaodong Dusi and Jiang Wan's attitude, Xu Yongzhen didn't want to guess how the emperor would feel. That was something he couldn't control. However, based on his observations these days, if
If Jiang Wan really can't be appeased, Ming Dynasty's biggest external trouble may turn into an internal trouble.
In short, he was worried and worried, but there was nothing he could do.
He hasn't seen Jiang Wan for several days. He doesn't even know if Jiang Wan is still in Zhenjiang Fort at this moment. Anyway, judging from Zhou Jue's words, Zhenjiang Fort actually has Jiang Wan in charge. The two major yamen can control it.
Political affairs, military affairs and other matters are handled in a flawless manner.
Everyone performs their duties and keeps their duties!
Jiang Wan really did this in Liaodong Dusi. Everyone knew what they should do, what rewards they would get if they did it well, and what punishment they would get if they did it wrong.
Jiang Wan was actually still in Zhenjiang Fort. The Military Intelligence Department had thoroughly investigated the incident at Gushan Fort that caused the flood to submerge the two armies. In fact, as long as there were clues about this matter, it would not be unclear. Those who were involved in the matter were
There were too many people, and everyone's thoughts may not be the same. Gao Sheng took the right medicine, either through coercion, inducement, or reasoning, and the truth of the matter was restored almost quickly.
When the final result was delivered to Jiang Wan, Jiang Wan really didn't know whether to cry or laugh.
It is a fact that the flood submerged Gushan Fort, but it is also a fact that it caused losses to his army. So, as the leader who is most responsible for this matter, should he be rewarded or punished, or should this person be punished?
How about suppressing the matter and pretending it never happened?
When Jiang Wan summoned Li Sizhong, she asked him for his opinion. The whole matter could not be bypassed by Li Sizhong, not to mention that Jiang Wan planned to reuse Li Sizhong in the future.
"If the commander-in-chief does not have to kill this person, my subordinates think that this person can stay!" Li Sizhong thought for a while: "In any case, Li Nan has no way out on the Tartar side. If
The commander-in-chief retained him regardless of his past grudges, and his subordinates felt that he would be loyal to the commander-in-chief to the death!"
Jiang Wan pondered for a moment and felt that what he said made sense.
"This matter will be sealed for the time being. In the name of the Military Intelligence Department, all soldiers involved in this matter will be given a hush order. If there is any leakage, they will be punished according to the heaviest penalty for leaking military aircraft!"
He said to Gao Sheng, "You know what to do about this, right?"
"Understood, I will take care of it!" Gao Xingsheng nodded, and this matter has come to a final conclusion.
"I've called you here today for one more thing!" Jiang Wan smiled and said to Gao Sheng, "Speaking of which, this matter should be regarded as serious business. What happened just now was just the beginning of the battle on Gushan!"
"Commander, please give me your orders!" Li Sizhong replied respectfully.
"After the Battle of Gushan Fort, what do you think of the situation between the Tartars and our army?" Jiang Wan said softly, as if he was asking, but also seemed to be testing the other party.
"Our army already has the strength to fight the Tartars head-on!" Li Sizhong thought for a while and said: "However, if we want to completely defeat the Tartars, our army does not have the ability for the time being. If the commander-in-chief does not hesitate to fight,
Even if we defeat the opponent, our army will probably pay a heavy price!"
"That will be a lose-lose situation!" Li Sizhong glanced at Jiang Wan's face and seemed to be hesitant: "This situation must not be what the commander wants to see!"
"Oh, in your eyes, my Liaodong Dusi is already so powerful?" Jiang Wan looked at him with interest: "How come I didn't feel it myself?"
"That's because the commander-in-chief is calm and cautious, and has always underestimated our strength!" Li Sizhong smiled slightly: "I have been in the Han Army Banner for many years, and I still have a certain understanding of the Tartars and the vassal troops recruited by the Tartars. The true nature of the Tartars
The strength lies in their Eight Banners elite soldiers. However, the number of Eight Banners soldiers and horses is really too small. In the battle of Gushan Fort, the Tartars almost pulled out 70% of their Eight Banners soldiers and horses. Commander, our Gushan
Those who killed them in the Battle of Fort were almost all their elite soldiers!"
"Huang Taiji must be bleeding in his heart. The loss of nearly 10,000 Eight Banners elite soldiers will take at least several years of recuperation for the Tartars to replenish. In addition, they have not taken any advantage in the previous battles with us.
, If we talk purely from this point of view, the strength of our current Liaodong Dusi’s troops has far exceeded that of the Tartars’ Eight Banners troops!”
"But that's not how the account is settled, is it?" Jiang Wan nodded and continued to ask.
"Of course, the Tartars have been operating outside the customs for many years, and they have many vassal tribes. They have always controlled the Mongolian side, so today we will kill 10,000 of them. After three or five, they may be able to recruit more
A few ten thousand people are coming!”
"It's just that these troops are no longer their direct descendants, and they are no longer elite soldiers of the Eight Banners. They do not have the combat power of the Eight Banners soldiers and horses, and they are not so smooth to drive!"
"On the front line of Gushan Fort, Abatai led his army to confront our army. Should we take the Gushan Fort or not?"
Facing Jiang Wan's inquiry, Li Sizhong's expression became cautious. He clearly realized that Jiang Wan did not just ask him such a question casually, and for such a big matter, he could listen to his views and opinions.
In itself, it is a great respect for him.
He felt faintly excited, but his face became more solemn.
"According to my subordinates' humble opinion, it would be better if our army did not take this Gushan Fort than if we took it?"
As soon as he said this, Gao Sheng, who was on the side, looked at him with a strange look. Now in the capital of Liaodong, almost all the voices were the voices of laying down Gushan Fort and capturing Abatai alive. Listening to Li Sizhong's words,
It sounds a bit harsh.
If he didn't have a certain understanding of this person, the string that Gao Xingsheng had always been tense in his heart would probably be plucked immediately - wouldn't this guy still be at the beginning and the end?
"Tell me your reasons!" Jiang Wan's expression remained unchanged, and there was even a slight smile on her face.
"If Gushan Fort is taken down, the Tartars will have almost no chance of defending from Gushan Fort to a wall. As a wall serves as the gateway to the Tartar Shengjing, the Tartars will never sit idly by and watch us push the army to
Under a wall!"
"So what, if our commander can defeat them once, he can defeat them countless times!" Gao Sheng said coldly.
"That's not what you said!" Li Sizhong thought for a while and came up with a suitable metaphor: "It's like there are two families. The evil neighbor next door came to the kind person's house to steal things. In the past, the kind person's owner was sick.
So the evil neighbor was unscrupulous, and now the kind-hearted owner suddenly recovered from his illness. When the evil neighbor came to steal things again, the kind-hearted owner beat him up so hard that it hurt the evil neighbor!"
"I understand this analogy, although it's a bit long-winded!" Gao Xingsheng said.
"But now the good people's illnesses are not all cured, and the bad neighbors are only hurt by the beatings, but their arms and legs are not broken. At this time, Mr. Gao, tell me that the owner of this good family will not dare to come to his home again for the time being, knowing that the evil neighbors are.
Now, should I take this opportunity to recover from my illness and take good care of my family, or should I drag my sick body and rush to the evil neighbor's house, and fight with the evil neighbor to lose both sides?"
Gao Xingsheng turned to look at Jiang Wan, saying that he understood the metaphor, but it was not him who decided what to do.
"This analogy is indeed very unique!" Jiang Wan smiled, but did not comment on what Gao Sheng said: "I roughly understand what you mean. It seems that you will be placed as a general in the Central Army.
I feel a little wronged to you. You should go back and report it to your commander. In the near future, the military and political yamen may make transfer orders and make new arrangements for you. You must be mentally prepared!"
"Everything is up to the commander-in-chief's arrangement!" Li Sizhong's eyes flashed with excitement and he bowed to express his thanks.
The summons was over, and Li Sizhong retreated, but Gao Xingsheng, Jiang Wan's confidant, did not leave.
"This man has some insights!" Jiang Wan said to Gao Sheng, "You have recommended a talent for me. On the Tartar side, he has been stationed in Panjiakou as a general for many years. He is considered to be in charge and has the ability to lead the army.
It’s not bad, but the tactics and troops here are far inferior to those of his Han army flag. If you want to make good use of him, you have to work harder on his own!”
"Then at least now he can go to Shengjing as a deputy envoy, so there should be no problem!"
Gao Xingsheng nodded: "This man, like Li Nan, has no way to turn back. The commander transferred him out of the army, and he no longer has the slightest support. He has no other choice but to give up."
"It's him!"
Jiang Wan nodded: "Let's see how he performs along the way!"
"Then, over there, has the Civil Affairs Office recommended candidates to the commander-in-chief?" Gao Xingsheng asked. This was within the scope of his authority: "It is time to prepare for what the mission has to prepare. This is the first time we have sent someone.
When you go to the Tartars' lair, you must not lose face as a commander, but you must also pay attention to safety and dignity. Many things are making you uncertain, and my subordinates can't do anything!"
"Wait a little longer..." Jiang Wan smiled and shook his head: "Wait patiently, there won't be any changes at Gushan Castle for the time being. The real changes should be in Jingli. Let's wait until Jingli has an accurate decision.
We will decide how to act after the news comes out!”
Gao Xingsheng nodded and quietly bowed to leave.
Jiang Wan always had a smile on his face. He was happy to ask about this. Suddenly, a figure appeared in his mind.
As an envoy of the Ming Dynasty, what could be more suitable than a high-ranking official of the Ming Dynasty as an envoy? This is not to go to the Tartars to make peace, but to go to the Tartars as equals, even with the victors.
Jiang Wan was determined to go to the Tartars to discuss how to "peacefully coexist", and Jiang Wan was very sure that if Xu Yongzhen really had to choose this opportunity to be proud, he would not let it go.
Of course Huang Taiji knew that this "peaceful coexistence" was temporary, but at this time, as Li Sizhong said, he would never try his best to break up with the Liaodong Dusi and hurt both sides. Before the battle of Gushan Fort, that was him
He misjudged the strength of Liaodong Dusi, but after this battle, he thought it was time to get along with his neighbor.
Jiang Wan only knew that this kind of "peaceful coexistence" was temporary. Yes, Huang Taiji didn't want to break up, hurt both sides, or pay a heavy price to eliminate him. He also had the same idea. Everyone needs time, so, everyone
We need a way of getting along that everyone can feel at ease with, and at this time, if Liaodong Dusi sent people to discuss this matter with Huang Taiji, then Huang Taiji would definitely not be detrimental to the mission.
How could Huang Taiji do such a stupid thing, a stupid thing that would drag both himself and the other party down to death?
He would even send troops to closely protect the Ming Dynasty's mission. Those princes and nobles of the Tartars in Shengjing would be severely suppressed by him if they had any thoughts or actions that offended the mission. He would not
Let other people ruin his big things.
However, he knew about this, and Huang Taiji also knew that the two of them might be able to reach a tacit understanding, but Emperor Chongzhen who was far away in Beijing didn't know. In his eyes, he was afraid that when he ordered Jiang Wan to hook up with the Tatars in the past,
, Jiang Wan rejected him with an upright look on her face. After the victory, he might have let the opponent pursue the victory, but Jiang Wan once again rejected him with an upright look, and then went to hook up with the Tatars.
Looking at herself from the emperor's point of view, Jiang Wan felt that she was a little out of place and unreliable.
"Forget it, let's wait until the news comes back from Beijing. We don't have to report it to Beijing anymore!" He sighed. It was indeed a good choice to let Xu Yongzhen be the envoy. However, if this doesn't work,
If so, he must have a replacement.
Although he said that he wanted to show the Tartars how talented the Ming Dynasty was, Jiang Wan rummaged through his pockets, trying to find someone he could trust with confidence, who was also capable and decent.
It is really difficult for people to be this envoy.
In particular, this person must have a certain reputation and official position. Otherwise, if an unknown person is sent to Shengjing as the envoy and a degraded general is sent to Shengjing as the deputy envoy, I am afraid that Huang Taiji's first reaction will be that Jiang Wan will only
I'm afraid I'm not here to talk about things, but to humiliate him.
That kind of reaction was not what Jiang Wan wanted to see.