Since the fall of the Yuan Dynasty, the great cause of unifying Mongolia and establishing the Great Mongol Empire still has a profound tradition among the Mongolian people. How many Mongolian politicians and military strategists have spent their entire lives and failed to achieve this goal and regretted it for the rest of their lives.
Judging from the territorial map of the Ming Dynasty at that time, the area that could be effectively controlled in the northwest was only as far as Gansu. Qinghai, Xinjiang, and Xinjiang were still occupied by Mongolian tribes. It is more accurate to say that the relationship with the Central Plains dynasty was dependent.
Moreover, some Mongolian tribes were not weak, and from time to time they went south to harass the Ming Dynasty's borders.
Because of this, the Ming Dynasty set up military defense lines along the Great Wall to ensure the security of the Central Plains. From Liaodong Town in the east to Gansu Town in the west, there were nine military towns, known as the "Nine Borders" in history. Nine military towns
The important towns are Liaodong Town, Jizhou Town, Xuanfu Town, Datong Town, Shanxi Town, Yansui Town, Ningxia Town, Guyuan Town and Gansu Town.
It can be seen that there were eight major towns in the Ming Dynasty against Mongolia, except Liaodong Town. In the northwest, there were as many as five or six. It can be said that the rise of the Manchu Qing Dynasty relied on unified command and strength, while Mongolia
Because there is no unified political power, there is no capital to compete for the Central Plains.
But there is no doubt that the northwest must be heavily garrisoned, have mobile cavalry units, and must be commanded by famous generals. In fact, from the strategy of advancing Gansu and Shaanxi, we know that direct contact with the Mongolian tribes is inevitable.
Being an enemy or a friend not only involves military, but also political and economic relations.
As Li Dingguo said, Zhu Yongxing regarded the Northeast and Northwest as the two main strategic directions in the future. In the eyes of others, this may not have much to do with it. But this is not what happened in history. The Northeast and Northwest once formed a
Leverage rises and falls.
Historically, Galdan's attack on Khalkha Mongolia had very serious consequences. First of all, Galdan sent troops to attack the Mongolian people who were resisting the Russian invasion from behind, causing them to be attacked from both sides.
Secondly, after Galdan occupied Mobei, the Qing mission that participated in the Nerchinsk negotiations had to withdraw midway, which affected the Qing government's strength in the negotiations. The Qing government made a decision to act against Russia in the negotiations.
Decisions to make major concessions.
In other words, the so-called equal treaty "Treaty of Nerchinsk" touted in some history books at least gave up the territory from the Argun River to Lake Baikal, leaving the vast and fertile land of Siberia and the people living on it
The closely related ethnic groups of the Mongols have since become the land and people of Russia.
"...Since the Treaty of Nerchinsk and the concession of Luda, our country has successively lost land, lost support to the motherland, and been abused by aliens. It is assumed that its sorrow is even greater than that of the Seven Sons of "Beifeng"
..." Mr. Wen Yiduo stated in his "Song of the Seven Sons" that the "Treaty of Nerchinsk" was an unequal treaty.
Of course, it was precisely because of the concessions of the Qing government that the Russian government gained tangible benefits from the Treaty of Nerchinsk that Russia's highest authorities were far from eager to establish an alliance with Galdan as they had been in the previous period. Instead, they gave verbal support.
, the perfunctory policy in action caused Galdan to lose the supply of arms and the support of Cossack cavalry.
In this world, while others can see one step, Zhu Yongxing can see three or four steps. Therefore, he will not repeat the same mistakes and brag about the counter-insurgency victory gained at the expense of territory. It is also for this reason that he will be in the northwest and northeast.
Keep attacking with two fists and fight all the way north to the Arctic Ocean until you catch the polar bear.
You may not be able to do it yourself, but you still have sons and grandsons. Have you ever heard of Yu Gong Yishan? That rich land buried with black gold will bring endless development potential to the Chinese Empire. There is also Central Asia, which is also rich in oil and natural gas.
How can we give this place up to others?
Do not trust those who employ people, and do not use those who suspect others. It is indeed Zhu Yongxing's idea that King Li Dingguo of the Jin Dynasty should stay in the northwest. The reason why he has not made a decision yet is because it is a bit early. There are many senior generals from the northwest, such as among the Thirteenth House.
There must be a test for several of them.
Wang Fuchen didn't know what was going on. After thinking about it carefully, he felt that Jin King Li Dingguo must have given up his allegiance to the Holy Emperor, and that the Holy Family was very prosperous. It made sense for him to think so. The Zhenshuo Army should be the most well-equipped military force in the Ming Dynasty.
It is also the only unit with the impact of cavalry.
Moreover, the plan for the reform of the military system vaguely reveals the strategic deployment of the Ming army in the future. It is relatively certain to establish the so-called military regions in Northwest, Southwest, Northeast, South China, Central China, and North China. Once Jin King Li Dingguo takes over the Northwest Military Region
Sir, there are more than one or two important military towns under his jurisdiction. If he can gain Li Dingguo's appreciation and trust, the admiral of an important town will not be able to escape.
"The Western Barbarians will be another big enemy after defeating the Manchu Qing Dynasty." Jin King Li Dingguo said slowly: "Monan, Mobei, and Shengshang all need to be pacified, and they must achieve achievements that exceed those of Gaozu and Chengzu."
The great ancestor Zhu Yuanzhang expelled the Tartars and restored China; the emperor Zhu Di went on five personal expeditions to consolidate the northern border defense. More than a hundred years later, Zhu Houcong, Shizong of the Ming Dynasty, changed the name to "Ming Chengzu", making him and Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang the "Eternal King"
It is enshrined in the center of the Imperial Ancestral Temple.
The two proclaimed emperors are both good at martial arts, but Zhu Yongxing is still slightly inferior at present. Once the Northern Expedition is successful, the Manchus are defeated, and the Han Dynasty is restored, he should be able to compete with these two emperors.
; And if the Xilu can be completely surrendered, they can overpower them.
From a military point of view, advocating martial arts is certainly better than emphasizing culture and suppressing martial arts. The strength of the Ming army is constantly growing, and new combat methods and ideas have enhanced the generals' confidence, broadened their horizons, and realized that there are many opportunities to make contributions.
"If we want to defeat the Xilu, cavalry is indispensable." Wang Fuchen immediately felt that he was assigned to the cavalry unit and his future was bright. It could be expanded and promoted. As long as he did well, he would definitely be able to seize the opportunity.
There are no supervisors now. When supervising the army, soldiers are becoming increasingly professional, and the role of staff is becoming increasingly prominent. There are fewer constraints and suppressions, and more military regulations and regulations. The promotion of military personnel has become fair and just, with less expertise.
Disadvantages of outside leadership.
Not to mention the improvement of military treatment and social status, Zhu Yongxing also generously rewarded meritorious officials. Although there was not much gold and silver, there were honors, medals, houses, women, and expectations for the future.
"Yes, we need at least 20,000 hussars and 30,000 dragoons to wipe out Monan and Mobei." The number Li Dingguo said was almost several times the current number. According to the annual quota of 4,000 horses obtained from the tea horse trade,
It will take several years to expand the quantity.
But it doesn’t matter if it takes longer. As long as the Manchus are defeated, with Zhu Yongxing’s methods, resources and wealth will increase exponentially. Buying tens of thousands of war horses a year is not a luxury, right? (To be continued, please search Piao Tian Literature,