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"Your Highness is angry." Prince Ma Bao of Ruyang read out Zhu Yongxing's order to the generals. His face became serious and he said in a deep voice: "Order our army to expand to 10,000 on the spot. This is Your Highness's high hopes for us. Borrow food.
Your Highness is working hard to raise funds in the rear, and we can only live up to His Highness's high hopes by fighting to the death to save the people."
"Fight forward to save the people." The generals followed Ma Bao's words and shouted in unison.
Ma Bao nodded seemingly satisfied, stood up, and pointed at the large map on the desk with a bamboo stick, "The Duke of Xu will receive reinforcements soon. If nothing goes wrong, even if Liuzhou cannot be captured, it will be enough to build a stronghold in Qingyuan Prefecture."
Strengthen the defense line, and then divide the troops to go south to join our troops. However, our army cannot delay and wait. We must quickly attack and seize the initiative before the Qing army in Guangdong is fully assembled and begins operations."
Each war zone has a small staff. Wang Mabao of Ruyang has already discussed the next step with the staff, so he is minding his own business. He will then seek advice from the generals and make appropriate modifications.
"The navy attacked Fangchenggang and coordinated our army's actions. However, the navy can only fight on land with five thousand troops. If we stand alone in one place, we will not be able to continue to contain the coast." Ma Bao paused and continued: "I plan to divide the troops and go south.
, join forces with the Marine Corps to capture Qinzhou, and it is connected to the sea route, which can not only relocate the refugees, but also transport them by ship. We can get supplies more quickly. What do you think?"
This is a head-on battle with the Qing army in Guangdong. Ma Xiong in Guangxi has been crippled, and Sun Yanling is unlikely to be able to withstand the attack of the Syrian male Ma Weixing. The target of the battle has changed. The generals are looking at the map, thinking about it, and there is nothing for the time being.
People talk.
After a long while, Wei Junzhong asked: "I wonder how the prince wants to divide his troops? Will the direction and focus of the attack also be changed?"
Ma Bao glanced at Wei Junzhong with admiration and said: "As soon as the tyranny of border relocation was launched, people in the coastal areas were boiling with resentment. Our king was trying to relieve the people. Wouldn't the people be happy and eager to invest? Expand the land of Hexian overseas and run Sichuan.
In a war-torn province, Your Highness is only concerned that there are no people to use, so how can there be too many? Moreover, our army also needs to recruit troops. If we attack along the coast, if there is a response from the people who have suffered from the relocation, and there are naval patrols to cooperate, the troops will surely go smoothly."
"The Qing army in Guangxi has been severely weakened. Ma Xiong's remaining troops have been defeated, Sun Yanling is arrogant and unscrupulous, and the military is not convinced, so there is no need to worry." Wu Sansheng, who has been promoted to the title of Marquis of Yiping, was transferred from Sichuan to the Jiangwu Hall for further training. He has just come to Guangxi this time.
Soon, although he was the chief of staff, he felt that the situation was still unfamiliar and seldom interrupted. Now he smiled and said: "Leave an army to guard Qingyuan Prefecture or Liuzhou, and let Ma Xiong and Sun Yanling continue to fight among themselves. Our army can focus on
To deal with the Qing army in Guangdong vigorously. Well, it is good to be ranked second to the Three Feudatories. Although it is not as good as Wu Sangui, its strength cannot be underestimated."
"Shang Ni is an old treacherous man and has a complete navy and army. He really shouldn't be underestimated." Ma Bao nodded towards Wu Sansheng, agreeing with his opinion, and continued: "His Royal Highness has said that the key to defeating Shang Ni lies at sea. As long as
If we can defeat the Guangdong Navy, then the coast of Guangdong will be unable to defend itself, and if we still go against the left and right, we will be defeated."
"If the Zheng Family Navy could—" Commander-in-Chief Wang Sancai hesitated, consciously making a mistake and bowing his head in silence.
Although we don’t know the specific details, the Qing army in Guangdong did not take the Zheng family soldiers into consideration, and everyone understands it somewhat. His Highness Min learned from the Jin King Li Dingguo’s two attacks on Guangdong, and his high hopes for the Zheng family navy, but he was disappointed.
, the lesson learned after returning from defeat is that you have to rely on your own land and sea forces to fight alone.
"The strength of the South China Sea Fleet has grown again, and it has a great chance of winning against the Qing's Guangdong Navy." Wu Sansheng interjected, breaking the temporary embarrassment.
Soldiers are only responsible for fighting the war. As for the relationship between the various forces and political matters, they do not need to deal with or discuss them. Zhu Yongxing's style of employing people is to perform their duties. Although in war, military priority is given, but there is no need to discuss it.
The integration of military and political affairs was not implemented. All the generals gradually got a taste of this, so they did not touch this bad luck.
"I will lead 10,000 troops and go south the next day. The chief of staff will stay in Nanning for a few more days, firstly to meet the army of the Duke of Syria, secondly to wait for ammunition and supplies, and thirdly to expand the number of troops." Ma Bao looked at Wu Sansheng inquiringly.
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"It would be more appropriate for Your Majesty to lead 15,000 troops." Wu Sansheng smiled, nodded, and said, "Five thousand troops in Nanning are enough!"
Haha, Ma Bao smiled cheerfully, and then ordered a few accompanying generals, asking them to step up their preparations after going down, and the military meeting ended.
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There was a rattling sound in the money bag at his waist. There was no way to eliminate the sound, but Habu liked it. He liked the silver coins, which were round, with exquisite patterns on them, and a thin circle around the edges.
He was taught to play the fine sawtooth, and he could still hear the subtle hum.
Although his arm was hanging, the white bandage still showed a faint blush, but he was dressed in a military uniform, and he did not look embarrassed, but attracted the respectful eyes of many passers-by. Habu straightened his back more and more, and walked past a few people at the edge of the village.
A house, and stopped in front of several thatched huts.
With a creak, the firewood door opened, and Habu's heart beat fast.
"Who is it?" Following the call, Habu's throat suddenly choked up. When the sound came out again, he answered with a slightly changed voice: "It's me."
There was a crash in the house, and someone knocked something down. Then the door was pushed open, and the figure of his wife rushed out and ran into Habu's arms. The familiar smell, the tear-stained face, and the happiness made Habu feel
Bu didn't make a sound because of the pain, but instead grinned.
A little girl of five or six years old walked slowly to the door, held her hand on the door frame, blinked her eyes, and called out timidly before the long-lost couple separated. The wife, who had become careless because of the surprise, discovered that her husband was injured.
Quickly help him into the house.
Habu didn't care, he squatted down and picked up the girl with his good arm. He rubbed his beard affectionately, "Shayi, my little dear, you don't know your father anymore?"
The little girl also recognized her father, whose appearance had changed after half a year's absence, and screamed. She giggled because of the tickle in his beard.
The furnishings in the room were very simple. There were knives, paper tubes and other objects on the table by the window. Habu looked familiar and asked doubtfully: "Is this a paper tube for fixed-load ammunition?"
"I wonder what they do?" The wife hugged the child tightly, so that her husband could rest, and said, "The government asked me to do it. I pay wages. I'm quick with my hands. I can make food and drink for two people in one day without going out.
, and you can still take care of your family. If you work in that factory, you can earn more."
"It's good. Just make it at home. Don't be greedy for the money." Habu nodded, took off the money bag from his waist, and handed it to his wife. If he just made paper tubes, there would be no danger. I'm afraid there would be no danger in the factory.
Even for complete processing and production, the safety requirements will be very strict.
One piece, two pieces... a total of twenty silver dollars. My wife opened her eyes wide and looked at Habu strangely, waiting for him to explain.
"This is a reward for my meritorious service in killing the enemy, as well as subsidies for recuperation." Habu grinned and said: "Originally, the army required the wounded to stay in Nanning to recuperate. I felt homesick, so I told the officer to go home and recuperate.
Same thing. The injury wasn't serious, so the officer asked the doctor to get some medicine and gave me half a month's leave."
"Is everything okay?" the wife asked with concern. After receiving a positive answer, she felt relieved and walked to the corner of the house. She took out a small jar from the hole in the ground and showed it to Habu like a treasure.
There was a silver dollar, two silver cents (half a tael), and more than a hundred copper coins. Habu frowned and said with some displeasure: "I'll give you military pay just because I want you to spend it. What are you saving for? My child."
We are all small, how can we be hungry?"
"I don't dare to starve the child." The wife felt aggrieved and lowered her head and said: "The eldest child, the second child is eleven and two. Although the land given by the government is small, but the military taxes are not collected, the harvest is barely enough for food and drink.
; Every night, the two of us can get rough bayonet blanks from the blacksmith shop and polish and repair them at home, earning some small money; plus I can also roll this paper tube, and you can almost have enough left over from your monthly military pay..."
Listening to his wife's words, Habu knew that he was wrong and he didn't know what to say. He just stretched out his big hand to hold his wife's hand to express his apology.
"I went to buy wine and buy meat. I ate well every day and spent all the money. Are you still thinking nonsense?" The wife said angrily, but her face was already full of smiles.
"Eat meat, eat meat." Xiao Shayi clapped her hands happily.
"Haha, Shayi can eat whatever he wants. He grows so fast." Habu grinned and asked casually: "There seem to be fewer people in this village. Can we buy wine and meat?"
"Well, some people left and went to Sichuan. Each family was given a hundred acres of land. I heard that the government was also responsible for food and drink on the way!" The wife showed an envious look on her face, then returned to the topic and said with a smile: "
But wine is still sold, and our family also raises a few chickens. If the meat is sold out today, I will kill two of them and let the children eat some good meals while you are back to save you from being unhappy."
"Sichuan - let's go too!" Habu's sudden words made his wife stop and look back at her husband strangely.
"Really, I'm telling the truth. Don't rush out now, listen to me explain the truth." Habu stretched out his hand to ask his wife to sit down beside him, paused for a long time, and said: "I am now a
I am now a junior officer, with a dozen soldiers under my command. Literacy is also taught in the army. After a year, I will be able to read and write 300 characters even if I try my best. Can this officer be promoted to a higher level? By then, I will be able to read and write.
You can apply for the martial arts school, and after finishing the martial arts school, I will ask to go to Sichuan to continue serving as a soldier. As for you, you can probably go to Sichuan to settle down first, and wait for me..."
The wife listened quietly, it was longing, hope, and a little taken for granted, but she did not want to refute, and imagined the beautiful future with her husband.
Hope gives people the strength to fight. Are there a few people like Habu who have benefited from the war and hope for better things?
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Liuzhou is the seat of the government that governs two states and ten counties. In the twelfth year of Hongwu's reign, the city wall was expanded to a height of one foot and eight feet in the old system. The city was three miles long from east to west and two miles wide from north to south. The city was surrounded by east, north, west, and
There are five city gates in Zhennan and Jingnan. The Liujiang River enters the city from the dew pond and passes through a section of the city, surrounding the northern peninsula of Liuzhou City into a pot shape. The poem goes: Pot City was built in the early Ming Dynasty and was named after its shape. Lijiang
Every four folds is like encircling a city. Therefore, Hucheng and Dragon City were both nicknamed Liuzhou.
In the middle and late Ming Dynasty, Liuzhou entered the development stage of a prosperous county in western Guangdong. However, in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, the decades-long tug-of-war between the Ming and Qing dynasties in the Liubei area caused Liuzhou to suffer heavy losses.
Despite this, Liuzhou is still the most important town in Guangxi after Guilin, and its geographical location is also very important. It has direct access to Rongjiang County in Guizhou in the north, and direct access to the Pearl River via the Xijiang River in the east. It also has direct access to Wuzhou, the "Confluence of Three Rivers" and the "Throat of Guangdong and Guangxi".
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At this time, Sun Yanling was in the government office of Liuzhou. Although he withdrew his troops without authorization and seized the base of his old enemy Ma Xiong, his joy and pride lasted too short. Outside the city, the Ming army pressed forward, dug trenches and built forts, and bombarded them incessantly; Guilin,
However, bad news came that his foundation and stronghold had been occupied by Ma Xiong.
"It's called protecting the governor and protecting my family, but it actually cuts off my retreat and puts me to death. Ma Xiong, you bastard..." Sun Yanling slapped the emergency message sent by Guilin's confidant on the table.
He got up and walked quickly back and forth on the ground, his face was ashen, and he kept cursing, but he forgot the dirty things he had done.
Sun Yanling led his army northward and fought a battle with the Ming army in Qingyuan Prefecture (Hechi). He did not try his best. He just tried to prevaricate the generals and looked for reasons to retreat to Liuzhou. Sure enough, things developed as he expected.
Seeing that the Ming army was very powerful, almost all the generals agreed to retreat to Liuzhou and rely on the solid city to resist the Ming army. Therefore, he led his troops into the city to assist in the defense. With his official position and military superiority, he overpowered Ma Xiong's troops who stayed in Liuzhou and successfully took over.
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In his opinion, the city defense of Liuzhou is strong. Although the Ming army has more troops than itself, it is not an absolute advantage. It is extremely difficult to break through the city. Moreover, he believes that the Ming army on this route is not the main attack, but a feint attack to contain it. It is for Nanning.
War service. Since he has "fallen into the trap" very cleverly, the Ming army will probably go south to attack Ma Xiong's troops.
But an accident happened unexpectedly when Sun Yanling thought he had a plan and was feeling happy. Ma Xiong led more than 2,000 defeated troops to bypass Liuzhou, rush at starry night, and drive straight into Guilin, repaying retaliation.
"General, don't hesitate. Take advantage of Ma Xiong's unstable foothold and lead his army to retake Guilin." The staff was also shocked by the unexpected news. After thinking for a while, he reminded him.
Sun Yanling stopped and looked at his staff with questioning eyes, waiting to hear his continued analysis.
"Ma Xiong is occupying Guilin in our rear, like a war supervisor. He can sit back and watch our army and the Ming army fight." The staff's thinking seemed to be clear, and his words were clear and coherent. "If we win, our army's strength will also be reduced, and it will be difficult to compete with them; if we lose, it will be difficult to compete with them."
Then they can only run away in panic and be annexed by them. Furthermore, they can coerce and bewitch the governor..."
"Abandoning Liuzhou and fighting for Guilin with Ma Xiong, I'm afraid the military will not be convinced -" Sun Yanling was moved, but she still had great doubts. He valued his wife and father, and Kong Youde's old generals did not obey him. Ma Xiong was one of the old generals.
flag, if the two armies really used weapons, the officers under him would probably turn against each other.
"The only people to worry about are the commander-in-chief Wang Yongnian, the deputy commander-in-chief Meng Yimao, the counselor Hu Tongchun, Li Yidi and others." The staff announced the names of several generals who had exposed Sun Yanling's wrongdoing, and there was a fierce light in their eyes, "
Unless we get rid of you, the general will never be able to rest in peace."