Contact with the Tartars was obviously not something that could be used for publicity with great fanfare. Therefore, when the Overseas Pressure Division was established and the entire Zhenjiang Fort was enjoying itself, Jiang Wan quietly left Zhenjiang Fort along with Sun Yuanhua, Li Sizhong and others.
According to the newly established Overseas Zhenfusi Yamenli, the commander personally inspected the front lines and then conferred officers on the generals on the front lines of Gushan Fort.
As for external statements, do you need an explanation for the dialogue? Commander Jiang is truly the number one person in the Overseas Provincial Government. Of course he can go wherever he wants on his own territory. Hey, what do you think of Marshal Jiang?
I am very concerned about my whereabouts. Do you have any other ideas? Come on, come with me to the Military Intelligence Department!
From Zhenjiang Fort to Phoenix City, this road was not unfamiliar to Jiang Wan, nor was Li Sizhong who was traveling with him. The real stranger was Sun Yuanhua. To him, during his days in Liaodong, the land under his feet was
All the places have been occupied by the Tartars, and at this moment, the road is not only busy with traffic, but as far as the eye can see, you can see the vehicles, mules and horses going to Phoenix City. Even on both sides of the wilderness on the roadside, you can also see scattered houses and houses.
The patches of green seedlings are eye-catching.
"Are these immigrants from us, or did they settle here spontaneously? Has the Phoenix City Civil Affairs Office controlled these people? How will their taxes and corvee be calculated in the future..."
After the initial contact, Sun Yuanhua felt that Jiang Wan, who had been praised as having several faces before he came to Zhenjiang Fort, was not difficult to get in touch with. He had majesty but also gentleness. As long as he didn't talk about official business, he would have
At that time, he even felt that Jiang Wan was more of a scholar than him.
Just like this time, he could obviously lead his people and set off directly, but Jiang Wan said that he was going to patrol the front line of Gushan Phoenix and just gave him a ride. This made Sun Yuanhua and his party feel very comfortable after setting off from Zhenjiang Fort.
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Jiang Wan's bodyguards are all made of iron cavalry and fire guns, and everyone wears soft armor. Regardless of their combat prowess, their appearance alone is enough to make people unable to avoid them while walking on the road. At the moment, the Overseas Town Fusi
It had just been established, and the various waist badge orders had not yet been conveyed to all places. These personal guards still used their previous identity badges.
When they encountered an inspection checkpoint on the road, the guards flashed their badges: "We are working at the General Military Mansion..."
There was almost no obstacle, and all the checkpoints were cleared immediately. Not to mention, some people even chased them and asked them if they needed help, such as taking a rest, getting some fodder for the horses, and if they wanted a guide, okay?
It's faster to take a shortcut, etc.
When he arrived in Phoenix City, Sun Yuanhua not only lamented that if he were allowed to start his own business, it would take at least two days.
Phoenix City is still the support of Gushan's front line, and there are still mountains of all kinds of food, grass, ordnance. Soldiers and officers in various uniforms can be seen everywhere. Almost all the people from the four overseas regiments of the Overseas Suppression Division and the directly affiliated soldiers and horses are in Phoenix.
It can be found in every city, and it is also the first time that Sun Yuanhua has truly seen the results of Jiang Wan's experience in the past few years - the Overseas Zhenfu Division is really rich!
It's a pity that his mission is to go directly to the front line and contact the Tartars in Gushan Fort. He won't be able to stay in Phoenix City for long. Jiang Wan's farewell will probably end here. Is the so-called front line patrol true?
With Jiang Wan's distinguished status, it was impossible for him to go to the front line and greet the soldiers.
Phoenix City should be Jiang Wan's destination.
"No rush!" Jiang Wan did not let him go: "The news that we want to contact the Tartars has been passed on to the Tartars by the generals on the front line. This place is only dozens of miles away from the front line. When there is definite information,
It won’t be a problem if the news gets out!”
Since Jiang Wan said so, Sun Yuanhua naturally had no choice but to obey. He just had something on his mind. Even though the city was noisy and prosperous, he had no intention of appreciating it. He just stayed in the official office and drank with Li Sizhong for two days.
Sun Yuanhua was very curious about his deputy, especially after knowing whether Li Sizhong or Li Chengliang, Sun Yuanhua's attitude gradually changed from curiosity to a bit close to him. In addition, Li Sizhong deliberately catered to him along the way, and the two of them
Their relationship has grown by leaps and bounds. Now when they are together, no matter their words, deeds or behavior, they are as close and familiar as if they were old friends for many years.
"General Li, what do you mean by our Commander-in-Chief? The Overseas Administrative Office has just been established, and there are so many things to do. What is he doing on the front line at this time?"
Sun Yuanhua had been thinking about these words for a long time. After a few glasses of wine and seeing Li Sizhong who was as drunk as himself, he finally couldn't help but say these words.
"The establishment of the Yamen is important, but the battle on the front line is equally important!" Li Sizhong shook his head and said: "Today, our army still maintains the offensive to siege Gushan Fort, but whether to fight, how to fight, and what kind of fight will be achieved?
It’s not General Li Zicheng who has the final say!”
"I know that General Li Zicheng is a direct descendant of the commander!" Sun Yuanhua said: "We have defeated the Tartar army. At this time, shouldn't our army reorganize and then stick to Phoenix to let the soldiers rest? The army is outside, and this time
How much food does it consume every day? Even if our Overseas Administrative Department has no shortage of money, it’s not like this!"
"The commander-in-chief may have his own thoughts!" Li Sizhong chuckled: "Defeating the Tartars sounds good, but we didn't get any benefits. Our commander-in-chief is such a powerful person, how could he do something that is not beneficial?
, If the Tartars don’t shed any blood this time, I’m afraid the battle will have to continue!”
"So, we are actually going to talk to the Tartars about this?" Sun Yuanhua said in confusion: "But the commander's intention is not how to cease the war with the Tartars in good faith, but how to keep both sides at a safe distance and not move.
A sword?"
"Yes, we are discussing how to cease the war!" Li Sizhong was happy: "We won this battle. If we don't give us some benefits, how can we cease the war!"
"Is this what foreign barbarians do?" Sun Yuanhua frowned: "When the Tartar troops came to Beijing, they extorted all kinds of money and food from the imperial court. However, if we, the great Ming Dynasty, are like them, then
Wouldn’t it be that you have degraded your status and lost your own face?”
"I think our commander is not a person who cares about appearance!" Li Sizhong looked around and said cautiously: "If we care about face, our commander will not be able to stand in this place at all. You have to know
, most of the food, grass and weapons stored in Phoenix City are from North Korea. If our commander wants to save face, he will not bully North Korea so badly. After all, it is also a vassal state of our Ming Dynasty!"
"Then let's discuss what conditions we should put forward to the Tartars when we get there, so that we can cease the war!"
Sun Yuanhua sighed. This matter seemed to be slightly different from the peace negotiation he had imagined. However, as long as the final goal of the armistice could be achieved, it would be acceptable.
"I definitely want gold and silver, I definitely want the war horses over there, and there are tens of thousands of cowhide and sheepskin. If we add a few noble women named Aixinjueluo from Zhenghuang Banner, I think it should be about the same.
!”
Li Sizhong chuckled, with a look of yearning in his eyes.
"Shouldn't we consider letting them return how much of the local cities they occupied in our Ming Dynasty?" Sun Yuanhua suddenly felt that he could not communicate with these soldiers: "Gold, silver, wealth and beautiful women, this land and cities are really nothing compared to them!
"
"Because of the land and city, I will get it myself!"
Jiang Wan's figure was heard outside the door, and the two of them stood up suddenly, only to see Jiang Wan walking in from the outside with a young general.
"Commander (Master)!"
"I thought you two were going out to explore the city, but I didn't expect you to be hiding here drinking!" Jiang Wan smiled and motioned for the two of them to sit down: "It just so happens that you two are here, so I will
I don’t have to go find you alone!”
"Commander, please give me your orders!"
"Sit down, sit down!" Jiang Wan waved her hand and pointed at the young general behind him: "Li Guo, the guerrilla general of the Eastern Route Army, is also listed on the roster as the overseas governor of Qianhu, and he has brought some news about the Tartars!
"
"Report to the adults!" Li Guo clasped his fists: "I received a letter from the commander-in-chief a few days ago and sent it to Gushan Fort. Today Abatai's reply came. They are willing to negotiate with us on the armistice.
However, the location is not within Gushan Fort, but in a mountain col ten miles north of Gushan Fort!"
He explained: "That is the weak point of our army's defense. After receiving the news, my commander-in-chief has sent scouts to check there. In the name of the commander-in-chief, the general will send the news to the commander-in-chief and all your lords.
!”
"You should sit down and have something to eat too!" Jiang Wan smiled: "Let me bring you a table of food and wine, and we can chat while we eat!"
Sun Yuanhua and Li Sizhong looked at each other. In fact, they had almost finished eating and drinking. However, their immediate boss asked them to eat and drink more. They couldn't refuse!
The new food and drinks were quickly served. Jiang Wan picked up a few chopsticks and got to the point.
"As Li Guo just said, the meeting place is a weak point in our army's defense. The Tartars took a fancy to this. However, although they are afraid of us, with their virtue, we have to guard against them!
"
"The number of people meeting between the two sides should be controlled within a certain number. In addition, the troops of both sides must keep their distance!"
Sun Yuanhua thought for a while and said: "Since we are going to talk, it is normal for both sides to be wary of each other. That Abatai will definitely come in person. If we can't reach an agreement, even if the two sides take action, as long as the number of people is about the same, I think with the strength of our Ming Dynasty soldiers
You are brave and not afraid of the Tartars at all!"
"Why don't we have to fight to the death before we talk about it?" Li Sizhong interjected.
"A fight to the death?" Sun Yuanhua was stunned. He knew what a fight to the death was, but he didn't expect that the people he came to negotiate would also encounter this thing.
"No need!" Jiang Wan shook his head: "The advantage is mine right now. If we don't take the lives of the soldiers seriously, it would be too inconsiderate of the soldiers. We will force the local area to fight to the death to improve morale. We have no other choice.
This doesn’t need to be the case here now!”
"But if we can't reach an agreement and a fight breaks out, that's likely to happen!"
Jiang Wan glanced at the two of them, and their eyes made them feel a little scared. Jiang Wan could only hear Jiang Wan say lightly: "So Li Zicheng sent someone to check, and since he was going to check and leave some marks or something, then
It can't be normal anymore. With these marks, the artillery shells of our army's rapid-fire artillery team can cover the entire meeting venue in an instant!"
Sun Yuanhua felt that the hairs on the back of his neck stood up: "The artillery shells cover the meeting venue, doesn't it mean that our people will also be covered in it?"
"Don't worry, this is just the final plan, so no matter how the negotiation ends, it doesn't matter even if the table is turned over on the spot. You just need to smile at each other calmly and then take the people away!"
He showed a sinister smile: "Our cannon will teach them how to behave!"
"Doesn't that mean that the negotiation has broken down, which is of no benefit to us!" Sun Yuanhua asked incomprehensively.
"That can only mean that Abate doesn't want to talk to us. If they really want to talk, they are the ones who have to endure the humiliation and bear the burden!" Jiang Wan smiled slightly: "Just take this opportunity to let the East Route Army move again, and then let Zhao Huchen
If the middle army is replaced, Gushan Fort can be used as a battlefield for our military training, allowing the various legions under our Zhenfu Division to take turns to go into battle, so that we can practice in battle!"
"I understand!" Although Sun Yuanhua felt that Jiang Wan's words seemed a bit arrogant, why did he feel so relieved in his heart? He even became a little happy when he answered Jiang Wan's voice.
"You continue to discuss what conditions you should ask the Tartars to offer!" Jiang Wan said with a smile: "That's what you said when I came in. Li Sizhong, you guy, arranged me behind my back. When did I say that I wanted the beauty of the Tartars?
A woman!"
"Hehehehe!" Li Sizhong laughed, but there was no embarrassment.
"Really don't want the Tartars' land and city?" Sun Yuanhua asked tentatively: "Even if they don't give it up in Gushan Fort, they can give up some space in Liaoyang!"
"They won't give it to me!" Jiang Wan shook his head: "Moreover, even if we want it, Governor Sun and I will lead our own troops to get it. Right now, we have tens of thousands of elite troops in our Overseas Town and Governor's Office in Liaodong, and countless
The officers and soldiers all want to achieve military success and gain a future. If we can get these lost lands and cities so easily, I am afraid that not only the Tartars will not agree, but our soldiers will not agree either!"
Sun Yuanhua shook his head with regret. Of course, this was not something he could decide. Moreover, the situation in Liaodong was not unfamiliar to him. At the moment, the Tartars really didn't have much land and land that could be exchanged for the truce.
It’s a city.
Moreover, given the arrogance of the Tartars, once such a condition is proposed, there is a high probability that the other party will flip the table, and then they will leave with a smile and call for artillery fire from the artillery camp.
"Actually, you can have beautiful women!" Li Sizhong said seriously: "Our commander-in-chief doesn't want it, but our Majesty can have it. Let Huang Taiji offer a beautiful woman to the palace for marriage, and give us a batch of wealth. This
We already have face and dignity, so isn’t this peace negotiation a success?”