"Zhao Junchen finally showed up? At Qinghe Fort? Sure enough..."
Outside Fushun Pass, in the Jurchen military camp in Jianzhou, after Xuan Ye heard the report, his expression did not show any surprise or surprise, but was more thoughtful.
Since meeting Zhao Junchen in the Xuanfu Town Defense Zone, Xuan Ye has keenly discovered Zhao Junchen's extraordinary qualities. He believes that Zhao Junchen's existence will inevitably have a profound impact on the situation in the Ming Dynasty, and has been paying close attention to it.
Zhao Junchen’s movements.
After Zhao Junchen was ordered to inspect Liaodong, signs of civil strife soon appeared in Liaodong Town. Xuan Ye had a vague premonition at that time, believing that all the changes in the situation in Liaodong were due to Zhao Junchen's conspiracy.
After getting involved in the chaos, they all become Zhao Junchen's pawns and are driven and used by Zhao Junchen unknowingly.
But for the Jianzhou Jurchens, the chaos in Liaodong Town was definitely a once-in-a-century opportunity. Xuan Ye was unwilling to miss it, so although he knew that he might be exploited by Zhao Junchen, he still held the hope that he would be exploited by Zhao Junchen.
With the attitude of trying his best, he personally led the main force of the Jianzhou Jurchens to take the opportunity to attack Fushun Pass. Once Fushun Pass was successfully captured, the entire North Road Defense Area of Liaodong Town would fall into the possession of the Jianzhou Jurchens.
Who would have thought that in less than ten days after the war began, Wu Yingxiong, the governor of Jiliao in the Ming Dynasty, had personally led tens of thousands of troops to support him. The reinforcements also included the Liaodong Iron Cavalry and the Guanning Iron Cavalry.
The Jurchens in Jianzhou were also deeply afraid of this powerful army.
Seeing the rapid appearance of the Ming Dynasty reinforcements, Xuan Ye immediately understood that everything that happened in Liaodong was indeed due to Zhao Junchen's conspiracy, and he was indeed used by Zhao Junchen, otherwise the Ming Dynasty reinforcements
It is absolutely impossible to rush to the front line so quickly, and it is already difficult to realize his plan to seize the opportunity to capture Fushun Pass.
After figuring out all these things, Xuan Ye has been waiting for Zhao Junchen to appear.
Although the plan to capture Fushun is difficult to realize, Xuan Ye is still unwilling to return empty-handed, and he does not want to be used by Zhao Junchen in vain. He must ask for compensation from Zhao Junchen!
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After just lowering his head and thinking for a moment, Xuan Ye raised his head and looked at the civil and military officials of Jianzhou in the sweat tent.
Whether it was the leader of the Eight Banners or the surrendered Han ministers, they all had solemn expressions at this time.
They were not aware of the hidden secrets behind the scenes like Xuan Ye, but the fact that Zhao Junchen led a large number of reinforcements to Qinghe Fort still made them feel deeply pressured, because this situation meant that reinforcements from the Ming Dynasty were arriving in a steady stream.
Finally, Xuan Ye cast his eyes on General Tu Hai and asked slowly: "Tu Hai, how is the progress of the attack on Fushun Pass?"
Tu Hai looked ashamed, lowered his head and replied: "I would like to report to the Great Khan, although Wu Yingxiong, the governor of the Ming Dynasty, has led reinforcements to the battlefield, our army is still superior in strength and can still take the initiative when fighting the Ming army.
But... from an overall perspective, the situation is not good. Although Wu Yingxiong and his Ming army were unable to break through the obstruction of our army and were unable to enter Fushun Pass to join the Fushun defenders, they have already occupied the south of Fushun Pass.
A valley in Guangdong is defended by danger, and the Fushun Pass is at the horns of each other. This always makes our army be attacked from both sides when it takes action, and it is unable to fully exert its strength..."
Before Tu Hai could finish speaking, Xuan Ye had already waved his hand to interrupt, frowning and said: "Of course I understand these things, I just want to know, what chance does our army have to break through the Fushun Pass? How long will it take to do so?
accomplish?"
Tu Hai didn't dare to vouch for it, but under Xuan Ye's questioning, he still had to answer: "Fushun Pass is one of the most important border towns for the Han people. It originally had high walls and thick troops, and even if it was guarded alone,
Without assistance, it would take at least a month to break through. When our army first started to attack Fushun Pass, we thought that it would take at least a month for the Han reinforcements to arrive one after another, but now... I'm afraid it will take more time.
It will take two to three months to exhaust the elite troops of the Fushun Pass defenders before we can be confident of breaking through in one fell swoop."
After a pause, Tu Hai cautiously raised his head and observed Xuan Ye, and added: "The premise is that no more Han reinforcements will appear in the next two or three months, otherwise it will be delayed even longer and variables will change.
More……"
After saying that, Tu Hai lowered his head again, nervously waiting for Xuan Ye's reprimand.
After all, his statement was tantamount to publicly admitting that Jianzhou Jurchen's strategic intentions had completely failed.
But the expected reprimand did not appear. Xuan Ye just shook his head and sighed, and said slowly: "I can't blame you. Since ancient times, it has never been easy for any army to break through a large city with heavy garrison.
, we raised troops to attack Fushun this time, originally it was just a temporary try."
After hearing this, Tu Hai couldn't help but feel grateful. He just felt that Xuan Ye was so considerate of his difficulties, and he was indeed a contemporary Mingzhu.
But in fact, Xuan Ye's words were also to absolve himself of responsibility. After all, he was personally supervising the army in this war. If he rebuked Tuhai for the unfavorable battle at this time, it would be equivalent to admitting his incompetence in command.
Then, Xuan Ye turned to look at Suo Etu, a Jurchen civil servant in Jianzhou, and asked: "How long can the army maintain its supply of food and grass?"
Suo'etu also looked troubled and replied hesitantly: "After all, the raising of troops to attack Fushun Pass was a temporary initiative. The preparations before the war were not sufficient, and the military food reserves were insufficient... If the plan to rob the Han people's food and grass progresses
If everything goes well, more supplies can be shipped from the rear, and we can probably hold on for another two months."
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Xuan Ye's expression remained calm, but he shook his head again and sighed, saying: "Although I firmly believe that the soldiers are brave and fearless, sooner or later they will be able to defeat the Han army and break through the Han city, but the food shortage in various places has not been successfully overcome, and it is really impossible to continue to attack
The common people requisitioned more food and grass! The soldiers fought bloody battles on the battlefield, but left their parents, wives and children to starve to death in the rear. I couldn’t bear it! It seemed... I could only be invited to Qinghe Fort to meet Zhao
Jun and ministers meet, and this war ends with honor."
In this way, in just a few sentences, Xuan Ye changed the reason for the cessation of the war from being unfavorable in the war situation to caring about the people, and cleared away all his own responsibilities.
After hearing this, all the civil and military officials in the Khan's account saluted and praised him one after another, shouting "The Great Khan is benevolent".
Xuan Ye nodded with satisfaction and added: "However, after we have put in so much effort, we cannot return empty-handed, so during the negotiation between this Khan and Zhao Junchen, Tuhai you still have to send troops to attack Fushun Pass.
If it is shaky, the follow-up negotiations will be more beneficial to us!"
After saying that, Xuan Ye waved all the civil and military officials to leave the sweat tent, leaving only Qian Tong, a Han surrender minister.
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After everyone left, the calmness and calmness in Xuan Ye's expression quickly faded, and his face was full of gloom.
Although the Jurchens in Jianzhou are deeply influenced by Han culture, they still retain many characteristics of a nomadic nation. The civil and military officials of the tribe also have a sense of rudeness and cannot accept some twists and turns, weighing and compromising.
thing.
At the same time, because the Jurchens in Jianzhou have not yet been able to take control of the Central Plains, Xuan Ye's authoritative position is not as stable as Mount Tai. The leader of the Eight Banners is still ambitious and stubborn, so Xuan Ye does not dare to expose himself in public.
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Therefore, there are many emotions that Xuanye can only express in front of Han traitors like Qian Tong; there are many things that can only be discussed with Han traitors like Qian Tong; there are also many plans that Xuanye can only discuss with Qian Tong.
It is through such a traitorous Han minister that he can give an explanation.
Compared with those civil and military officials of the Jianzhou Jurchen, Qian Tong also understood Xuan Ye's true thoughts better. After seeing the change in Xuan Ye's expression, he immediately advised softly: "I hope the Khan will calm down!"
Xuan Ye slapped the table gum hard, gritted his teeth and said: "Calm down your anger? How to calm down your anger? Now that things have progressed, Ben Khan finally figured it out! Zhao Junchen first caused a lot of trouble in Liaodong, so he deliberately let Ben Khan discover Liaodong Town
The chaos led to Ben Khan luring him into sending troops, using Ben Khan as an external threat to help him integrate all the forces in Liaodong, forcing the Wu family in Shanhaiguan and the generals of Liaodong Town to accept his arrangements, allowing Ben Khan to mobilize troops to help him deal with the aftermath!
And the fact that he chose to appear on the stage at this time means that he is now ready for everything, has the winning ticket, and has the means to suppress all forces in Liaodong, so he feels that I am useless and wants to arrange for him.
Khan is out!
It's so shameful and humiliating to be used as a pawn by Zhao Junchen and be used by Zhao Junchen. How can I not be angry! It's okay for Benhan to be humiliated himself, but he must never let it happen.
He succeeds easily! If he is not willing to cut off his flesh and hand over enough benefits, how can I spare him!"
Qian Tong quickly asked: "Great Khan, how do you want to counter Zhao Junchen?"
Xuan Ye stared at Qian Tong closely and said: "Next, Ben Khan will personally lead the army to Qinghe Fort to meet Zhao Junchen and negotiate with Zhao Junchen about withdrawing troops and truce, but you stay here and secretly communicate with Wu Yingxiong
We will also contact the generals of Liaodong Town, not only to reveal Zhao Junchen’s conspiracy plan to them, but also to negotiate with them on behalf of the Khan to withdraw troops and cease the war at the same time!”
Having said this, Xuan Ye gradually regained his composure and said with a sneer: "Zhao Junchen is just too clever in his calculations and always wants to take advantage of all the benefits in the world. The battlefield is obviously near Fushun Pass, but he happens to be
Inviting Ben Khan to meet at Qinghe Fort must be to get rid of Wu Yingxiong and the generals of Liaodong Town, and want to reach an armistice agreement with Ben Khan alone, and then he can monopolize the achievements of pacifying the border troubles, so that others can't get a little benefit!
But Ben Khan would not let him get what he wanted. Instead, he would take the opportunity to ask for a higher price from both sides! He was negotiating with Zhao Junchen on the surface, and privately with Wu Yingxiong and others, asking them to raise the price to each other. Who was willing to offer more benefits?
This Khan will reach an armistice agreement with whomever, and ask him to reward the Han court for his great achievements!
When the time comes, Ben Khan will not only recover his own benefits, but also take the opportunity to sow discord between the two parties, causing all forces in Liaodong and Zhao Junchen to fall into internal strife again!... He wants to monopolize all the benefits in the world, and finally
The result will definitely be to steal the chicken but lose the rice!"
After hearing this, Qian Tong's eyes lit up and he nodded repeatedly: "This is a great plan! But... Zhao Junchen is the elder of the Han Dynasty, and he controls the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Households. He has strong capital.
I am worried that Wu Yingxiong and the generals of Liaodong Town will not be able to compete with Zhao Junchen in the end, even if they try their best to raise the price."
Xuan Ye still sneered and said: "Of course I understand this, so I went to Qinghe Fort to negotiate with Zhao Junchen in person. This is because I know clearly in my heart that Zhao Junchen must pay the higher price, and we will eventually negotiate with him."
Zhao Junchen reached a truce agreement! The price increase by both parties was just to make Zhao Junchen spit out more benefits!
In fact, this Khan also hopes that Zhao Junchen can enjoy this achievement alone! How old is he now? He just wiped out the Mongolian coalition forces in Shaanxi and Gansu, gained great military exploits, and has become a powerful minister in the Han court.
, a hereditary noble, if he is allowed to have another great achievement in pacifying border troubles and driving back enemy invaders, what kind of situation do you think he will face? "
Qian Tong was horrified and said: "The master has been shocked by his great achievements? Is there no reward?"
Xuan Ye nodded slowly and said with a sneer: "Yes! What do you Han people say? There is no reward, only death! Since Zhao Junchen is not greedy enough, I will give him more credit for his achievements.
He will die faster! The current situation is not the best time for us, but with Zhao Junchen's temperament, when he encounters a situation where there is no reward but death, he must not be willing to sit back and wait for death, and will definitely fight with the Han Emperor
break!
And when he completely breaks with the Ming emperor, the Han court will fall into unprecedented turmoil, and this is the best time for us to march into the Central Plains!"