"We have to block every obstacle for only two or three days, luring the Qing army deep into the mountainous area, and then here we are -" Zhu Yongxing's finger focused on a spot on the sand table, "Nanzhai Gongfang, use all our strength to block the Qing army. We are trapped.
The Qing army in the Gaoligong Mountains will inevitably be severely weakened in the continuous rainy days, and their combat effectiveness will drop sharply. At this time, depending on the situation, our army will choose to continue blocking, or directly retreat to Tengchong, and then lure the enemy deep into the enemy, in order to completely annihilate the exhausted enemy.
The deployment of the division."
"It is a clever plan to lure the enemy away from danger, but is it a bit risky?" Bai Wenxuan first complimented and then asked, which was considered to be a favor to Zhu Yongxing.
"When the rainy season comes, our army will be at a disadvantage if we don't abandon dangerous positions." Zhu Yongxing sighed softly and traced his fingers between Tengchong and Gaoligong Mountains. "The mountain roads are slippery and the temperature drops sharply. It will be more difficult to transport supplies."
, mules, horses, oxen, and manpower all have to be carried, carried, carried, and transported up the mountain. I don’t know how many lives will be lost, and how can it last?”
Zhu Yongxing was a little moved when he said it. People who supported the expedition seemed to appear in front of him. Thirty percent of them were women. The men carried sixty kilograms of grain, and the women carried forty kilograms. Each person was given one kilogram of rice every day. There were no pots.
The road was wet and slippery due to the rain. When I was hungry, I grabbed uncooked rice and chewed it. When I was thirsty, I drank the water from the ravine. It was cold, hungry and rainy, and I couldn't have a good hot meal. I died of illness on the road.
A group of people were killed by the fall. After handing over the food, they went home and another group of people who were sick, hungry, or cold would die.
And people usually only remember the victory, but rarely remember the humble and nameless sacrifices behind the victory. Just like the famous generals who emerged in the war, how many brave soldiers were lying at their feet?
"The soldiers and horses have not moved, but the food and grass have to go first." Wu Zisheng said thoughtfully: "Your Highness's concerns are not exaggerated. Shrinking the grain road can ensure safety. In addition, His Highness's arrangements in Tengchong City have been completed. It can be said that ghosts and gods are unpredictable.
We can defeat powerful enemies in one fell swoop.”
Huairen Hou Wu Zisheng has been kept in Tengchong by Zhu Yongxing, but most of his soldiers have been transferred away. Although the secret of Zhu Yongxing's design is only known to a few people including him and Yicheng, it can be regarded as a means for Zhu Yongxing to both prevent and show trust.
.But Wu Zisheng still felt that he should show his performance in front of Zhu Yongxing and be able to lead the army again.
Looking at the questioning looks of Bai Wenxuan and Gao Wengui, Zhu Yongxing smiled lightly and told his arrangements and thoughts. There was no need to hold back at this time, and winning their support was the most important thing.
Prince Min's plan is so far-reaching, no wonder he seems to have everything in mind. Bai Wenxuan and Gao Wengui exchanged glances and nodded lightly in unison.
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"Your Highness, this is the letter and seal just sent from Tengchong." Mengzhu placed everything in front of Zhu Yongxing and waited for him to read it before opening the letter and reading it one by one.
Zhu Yongxing played with the newly minted copper seal for Bai Wenxuan with one hand, and while listening, he said a few words from time to time in reply. He finally convinced Bai Wenxuan and others to act according to his plan, and he was in a good mood.
"Yi Changshi said that King Li Jin has sent Liu Zhen, the crown prince of the King of Shu, and Pingyang Hou Jin Tongwu has led his troops to greet His Highness, and they will arrive in a few days."
Oh, Zhu Yongxing cheered up and came to support the army. Although it was not Li Dingguo himself, it was still a big help. Jin Tongwu was a close confidant of Li Dingguo. Li Dingguo had left him alone when he died. It is reasonable to come here on behalf of Li Dingguo this time.
Among them, it gave him a big face to stay in the imperial court. Liu Zhen, the eldest son of King Shu, might have felt that his father's death was closely related to being under house arrest by Li Dingguo. Although King Liu Wenxiu of Shu entrusted him to Li Dingguo before his death,
But it doesn't make sense that he doesn't have a grudge in his heart. He might have left Li Dingguo for an excuse and came to see if there was any chance.
It's just that after the Battle of Mopanshan, King Li Jin didn't have many troops left, so how could he dedicate an army to greet him? Could it be that Guang Guo Gong He Jiuyi, who was ordered to withdraw from Nanning, Guangxi, had already joined him? Thinking of this, Zhu Yongxing couldn't help but feel slightly
He frowned.
Guang Guo Gong He Jiuyi brought nearly 10,000 soldiers and horses from Nanning, Guangxi. After joining forces with Li Dingguo, the military strength was greatly strengthened. If Li Dingguo had not killed He Jiuyi later with his staff, making his officers and soldiers dissatisfied and clamoring to escape, such a powerful force would have been
The stronger Ming army should bring some trouble to the Qing army, right? Zhu Yongxing began to think hard, how to avoid this civil strife?
"Your Highness, Your Highness——" Mengzhu called softly when she saw Zhu Yongxing suddenly became silent.
Zhu Yongxing raised his head and faced the flower-like face with bright watery eyes. He couldn't help but smile and said jokingly: "Push me once, cushion me twice. Do you have to put me underneath?"
Mengzhu smiled and said: "His Highness always frowns when he is thinking hard. He seems to have a difficult problem to solve, but Mengzhu has no way to help. It really makes him feel uneasy."
"Alas, I thought you couldn't help." Zhu Yongxing sighed softly. Travelers are lonely. This sentence is absolutely correct. Then he smiled and said: "You stay with me, my heart
If you can be peaceful and undisturbed, why should you feel uneasy? To be honest, your people have sacrificed too much for me. We have fought many battles since we came out of Burma and suffered considerable losses, so I should be the one who feels uneasy!"
Mengzhu pondered for a moment and said: "Your Highness, you don't have to think so. My father and several village leaders have already made a plan. Although we have lost some clan members, we can familiarize ourselves with battle formations and train an elite army, which will be the future of our clan."
No matter whether we go to Annan or settle down elsewhere, how can we stand without the protection of force?"
Zhu Yongxing slightly nodded his head. Fighting instead of training is indeed a quick way to develop elite soldiers. Although the elite members of the Mengshan Ke tribe are brave, they have not experienced many big battles. They pay a price now, but they will be in the future.
Reliable force, profound thinking, I really underestimated other people's minds.
"After fighting this battle, we will go east to Annan." Zhu Yongxing shook off the guilt in his heart and said: "There should be thousands of Ming troops following me at that time, enough to seize a place to stay. In fact, it is the most suitable
But the place I want is not there, but the Kingdom of Champa (Chenla) further south, close to the sea."
The Mekong Delta was still an undeveloped and desolate land at that time, but Zhu Yongxing knew that it would be the largest rice distribution center in the Far East in the future. As long as an army was sent, the already weak Champa Kingdom would probably not be able to resist it. If there were enough people to develop it,
By planting rice, you will have a stable and high-yielding grain base. If the food problem is solved, you will not be afraid of the blockade of the Qing Dynasty's maritime border ban. You can even use the Qing Dynasty to abandon coastal defense and attack... For a moment, Zhu Yongxing was lost in thought again.