Although the Ming army regained Yunnan Province, marched into Sichuan, and attacked Guangxi, in the eyes of outsiders, the passivity of attacking the whole country from one corner has not changed. I think back then, when the Southern Ming army was strong, it occupied several provinces in the southwest and was at loggerheads with the Qing government for several years.
Years later, we could still attack Hunan and Guangdong, but in the end we didn't collapse.
Therefore, despite the unfavorable situation, Wu Sangui, Sun Yanling, Ma Xiong and others who fought against the Ming army only felt that the results of the Ming and Qing wars had become more subtle and less certain, and they would not definitely determine which side would win the final victory.
who.
In this case, the weakness of the Qing government in enfeoffing vassal kings became apparent. What guarantee did the vassal territory rely on? It was the army, of course, and strength. Unless it was a last resort, who would lose all the capital they needed to live and settle down? Moreover, the situation was unclear.
, leaving more time for observation and more room for maneuver can be regarded as a flexible method.
Sun Yanling and Ma Xiong were stationed in Siming Prefecture separately, forming a horn-like situation, which made it easier for Sun Yanling to lead his army to run away alone. But he knew that his subordinates, the commander-in-chief Wang Yongnian, the deputy commander-in-chief Meng Yimao, Hu Tongchun, and Li Yidi
They had gone to Shushen to impeach him, but they were not of the same mind as him. Therefore, he pretended that the governor of Guangxi had sent an urgent message, asking him to lead his troops to Qingyuan Prefecture at night to resist the Ming army, lest these people disobey orders.
Ma Xiong, the admiral of Guangxi, also received the news that the Ming army left Tianzhou and invaded northern Guangxi. However, he was a veteran in the army and analyzed the situation of the two sides more carefully than Sun Yanling, and he was not as cunning and selfish as Sun Yanling. Before he could discuss the move with Sun Yanling,
Then they learned that Sun Yanling had withdrawn his army and left for the north. Sun Yanling left so quickly and so recklessly, which immediately made Ma Xiong angry and helpless.
This is like two people working together to hold up a big rock that is about to roll down. It was easy at first. But one person suddenly let go and ran away, and the remaining person supported it alone. It was very difficult to stop and it was not easy.
to be crushed to death by stones.
"Asshole, bastard..." Ma Xiong repeatedly sent messengers hoping to recover Sun Yanling, but the returned messengers brought him disappointment and blows again and again.
"Admiral—" The staff saw that Ma Xiong was so angry that he kept scolding him. But he had no strategy to deal with it, so he couldn't help but remind him: "Send someone to Liuzhou to report the news as soon as possible. Don't let Sun Yanling take advantage of this opportunity."
Take my foundation!"
Ma Xiong was stunned for a moment, Qingyuan Prefecture, Liuzhou, Guilin. He immediately broke out in a cold sweat. Sun Yanling had sinister intentions. He was taking the opportunity to avenge his private revenge, weaken himself, and monopolize Guangxi!
"Idiot." Ma Xiong cursed bitterly: "The Ming army is suppressing the country in a big way, and Sun Yanling still uses this method. If he can't resist the Ming army, who can win?"
"Even if it is a temporary disadvantage, it is just a loss of some places, but it is impossible for the Ming army to occupy Guangxi." The staff analyzed: "Sun Yanling saw this, so he moved his army to Qingyuan Prefecture, and retreated to Liuzhou.
If we retreat further, we can rely on Guilin. If Guangxi fails, the imperial court will order Shangfan from Guangdong to come for reinforcements. No matter what, we will have no worries."
Ma Xiong sat down and quickly wrote a letter, summoning a few soldiers and asking them to go to Liuzhou quickly. He also asked his close followers who stayed in Liuzhou to be more careful and not to be succeeded by Sun Yanling's conspiracy.
"It would be great if Shang Fan could come to help." After Ma Xiong finished processing, he had time to discuss with his staff, "But the Ming army will also increase its troops, and there will also be threats to Guangdong from the sea. I am afraid that victory may not be guaranteed. If Wu Sangui leads the army
A counterattack from Guizhou Province can contain the Ming army in Yunnan Province."
"If victory in Guangxi is expected, Wu Sangui will seize the opportunity to advance troops; if there is a stalemate or the war is unfavorable, Wu Sangui will definitely hold back his troops." The face of the staff was full of contempt. "Thanks to the attention of the imperial court, he was granted the title of prince and a vassal.
It was so unbearable. After fighting with the Ming army, Wu Sangui became less and less courageous and became more and more disloyal to the court."
Ma Xiong pondered for a moment and said with some sympathy: "Wu Sangui was worried that after losing so many battles, he would lose his capital and the imperial court would take back the vassal territory."
The staff member frowned and pondered for a while, then closed the elegant folding fan in his hand, hit it on his left palm, and said: "Sun Yanling also wanted to use the Ming army to weaken the general. If there are no soldiers and generals in his hands, even if the general has the title of admiral, he will not be able to do it in the future.
We must also listen to him. And this time our army mobilizes, we will not be able to escape the Ming army's spying. The general must know how to fight!"
Ma Xiong was also very troubled by this. It was certain that the Ming army would take advantage of the situation. Whether to fight with all their strength, or to fight when they could, and to move when they could. In order to preserve their strength, he was a little hesitant.
"Maybe the Ming army can't fight in the field?" Ma Xiong thought for a long time and guessed uncertainly, then gently shook his head, "We still need to be prepared to lose to our opponents. The Nanning city defense needs to be strengthened, and some troops must be mobilized.
Go to garrison."
"This is a perfect strategy." The staff member already had a plan, but he knew how to hide his clumsiness. Seeing that Ma Xiong finally came up with the same strategy as himself, he hurriedly complimented him.
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Wang Mabao of Ruyang had already received the action plan from the General Staff Headquarters and was patiently waiting for the Qing army to make mobilization in person. Sun Yanling led the army north and immediately let him know that now was a good time to take the initiative and break the deadlock.
After the recovery of Yunnan Province, the Wu army retreated; the strategic direction of the entire southwest changed. It seemed that Yunnan Province was the center, with Sichuan in the north and Guangxi in the east, forming a two-wing trend. However, Sichuan management is more important than attacking.
Only if Guangxi is plundered will the real battlefield be fought.
Wang Mabao of Ruyang saw this clearly and realized that this would be a great opportunity for him to make contributions. Such a long period of defense and small-scale battles not only gave the soldiers practical training, but also continuously received weapons and ammunition, and the troops
His equipment and combat power have been greatly improved. He is full of confidence in the major counterattack that is about to begin.
"Back then, I retreated from Nanning into Yunnan Province without fighting, but now I can't take the lead in regaining this lost territory. It's a pity." Pingshuo Bohe Jiuyi had already received the transfer order, and seeing that he could not participate in the counterattack, he couldn't help but sigh.
"This is your highness's trust. Brother He, please don't complain!" Prince Ma Bao of Ruyang smiled and consoled him.
Although the garrison army is one level lower than the field army, He Jiuyi will be stationed on the border of Yunnan and Myanmar, which is a sensitive place. Zhu Yongxing's arrangement really shows his trust in He Jiuyi.
He Jiuyi hurriedly waved his hand and explained: "How dare I complain? Your Highness is wise and mighty, and has been as kind to me as a mountain. I will do my best to repay you, but His Highness is the one who will obey me."
"It's good if you think so." Ma Bao pondered for a moment and said: "Although it is a security force, I think His Highness may use this name to confuse the Burmese people and make them unprepared and unsuspecting. The equipment and training of this army
It must be no different from a field army, and His Highness will definitely raise troops to attack Burma in the future, Brother He must not slack off."
"I think so too." He Jiuyi laughed and said, "Your Majesty has regained his homeland. As for me, following His Highness's orders and frightening the barbarians, I will inevitably have the opportunity to make contributions."
Ma Bao nodded and said meaningfully: "The next step is to shock the barbarians. The key is to share your worries with His Highness and don't let him be distracted by trivial matters!"
He Jiuyi and Ma Bao looked at each other and smiled, understanding in their hearts.