Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 121 The bosses who were robbed
Chen Mao's anxious expression also made the other ministers present couldn't help but worry.

You know, Datong City has always been known as the "Northern Lock and Key". It connects Xuanfu in the east, Bingzhou in the south, the Yellow River in the west, and controls the desert in the north. It is an important barrier for the capital, and its geographical location is very important.

Datong and Xuanfu can be said to be the two core towns on the border defense line of the Ming Dynasty.

Almost all the border defense arrangements of Ming Dynasty were structured around the two important towns.

And unlike Yanghe, Datong City is truly a city with high walls and deep walls.

Since the time of Taizu, the Ming Dynasty has built Datong City several times. Today, Datong City Wall is rammed and solid, and it is outsourced with green bricks. It is a veritable military city.

This can be seen from the fact that Guo Deng, relying on more than [-] people, was able to hold on to it under the strong attack of tens of thousands of troops.

Although Yangheguan is called Guan, it is actually just a small city, with no more than one guard stationed daily.

Also occupied Yanghe first, nothing more than tore a hole in the border line, allowing it to cross the border and rush into the pass.

But once Datong fell, then Ming's border defense line would be cut off in the middle.

Relying on Datong's solid city defenses, it is also advanced and can be attacked and retreated, just like a sword hanging over Daming's head at all times.

Such an important military town may become an isolated city now, how can the bosses not worry?
Seeing this situation, Yu Qian gave a wry smile, and quickly waved his hands.

"Chen Houyan is serious. Although the situation in Datong is not optimistic, it is not at the point of being an isolated city."

"These days, although the thieves harassed the various passes, they only focused on looting. Even if they captured them, they never garrisoned them."

"So the route from Datong to the capital hasn't been cut off, it's just that the logistics and transportation are a little more difficult!"

After listening to Yu Qian's explanation, the elders were relieved.

That's what it says!

If Datong is so critical that it is difficult to defend the isolated city, Yu Qian, the Minister of the Ministry of War, will not be able to sit still, how can he train troops in the capital with peace of mind.

At this time, Zhu Qiyu asked.

"Chen Hou asked about Datong, but do you want to encircle both inside and outside?"

Chen Mao nodded, cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty is wise, indeed."

After thinking about it, Old Hou Ye pointed to the map and said.

"According to the deduction just now, if you want to send troops first, there is a high probability that you will enter from Yanghe, attack Aries, Bauhinia, and defeat the three passes."

"The terrain outside the pass is flat and wide. The captives are good at riding and shooting, and they come and go like the wind. However, if they enter the pass, they will be limited by the terrain and their combat power will be greatly reduced."

"After the army enters the customs first, our Beijing army can come out in full force and hold them back."

"Datong is adjacent to Yanghe, and the situation is at a stalemate. Guo Deng sent troops from Datong to attack Yanghe. Once successful..."

At this point, Chen Mao's eyes suddenly became murderous.

"Once the success is achieved, Yexian's supply route will be cut off immediately. The soldiers of our Beijing army will attack inside, and Guo Deng will lead the army from Yanghe to attack outside. Dare to offend me, Daming!"

But after finishing speaking, Old Hou Ye sighed again, his face was full of resentment, obviously very unwilling.

Looking at the location of Datong City on the border defense map, Zhu Qiyu also frowned, pondered for a moment, and said.

"Although this plan is good, there are three difficulties. One is that Datong is currently short of troops and logistics, and it is very reluctant to stick to it. I am afraid it will be difficult to cooperate with the Beijing army."

"Secondly, if he invaded the customs first, he must know where his weakness is. Once this battle starts, he will definitely seek speed and will not entangle with my army."

"Thirdly, the Beijing Army is the foundation of the capital. Once they leave the capital and go to war with Zijing and other places first, the capital will be empty. If they divide their troops to attack first, the capital will be in danger."

The ministers below looked at each other after listening.

Your Majesty, is this our word? !

You said it all, what shall we say?

So Wang Wen came forward and said.

"The emperor's holy candle illuminates, and he has insight into thousands of miles. This analysis is penetrating, and I respect you!"

Yu Qian also echoed.

"What the emperor said is very true, but he is also very cunning and uses his troops strangely. He hurt our soldiers and civilians, and captured our lord. Everyone in the Ming Dynasty wanted to eat his flesh and sleep on his skin."

"However, the ancestors and the country are above, and the current situation is not conducive to me, so it is the best policy to stick to it."

The implication is that since your Majesty understands it in your heart, don't worry about it and stick to the capital wholeheartedly.

After all, it is still the capital's problem.

The first thing to consider right now is how to keep the capital.

For Daming, it is actually more beneficial to stick to it than to take the initiative to attack.

Also enter the customs first with a large army, the deeper it goes, the more unfavorable it will be for him.

The first is the limitation of the terrain. From the border, the closer to the capital, prefectures, cities, villages, and streets, the more unfavorable it is for the cavalry to play.

Without its strong mobility, the cavalry is half useless.

The second is the issue of logistics and combat power. First, the further you go in, the longer the logistics route will be, although you can rely on looting to supplement logistics.

But it should be noted that there are also government troops stationed in various places.

Once you enter the customs, you will be surrounded by enemies in all directions. It may not be enough to take the initiative to send troops, but if you lean on the city and support each other, you will not be able to come and go like the wind at the border.

At that time, the footsteps of the Wala army will be firmly held back, but it will be in line with the wishes of the emperor and ministers of the Ming Dynasty.

In this battle, we first need to be quick, and we must rely on our own logistics!
The deeper you go into the customs, the greater the pressure on logistical transfers, and the more you need to be well prepared.

This is probably the reason why Yexian has not sent troops for a long time.

In addition, he had to attack long distances from outside the pass, and had to conquer many passes along the way. When he hit the capital, he must be exhausted.

On the other hand, the Jingying side waited for work with leisure, and had been sharpening their knives for a long time, so they took the initiative innately.

That's why Yu Qian said that sticking to the side is the best policy.

Facing Yu Qian's expectant eyes, Zhu Qiyu did not give the response he wanted, but asked Chen Mao.

"Chen Hou, in your opinion, if you want to send troops to Datong, who can lead them?"

Yu Qian's heart sank to the bottom.

He didn't expect that the emperor was so aware of the disadvantages of taking the initiative to attack, but he still insisted on doing so.

Sighing, Yu Qian took a step forward, and was about to speak to persuade, but saw the emperor raised his hand to stop him.

Zhu Qiyu took his eyes away from the border defense map, turned to stare at Yu Qian, and said.

"Yu Qing, don't worry, the capital's importance is closely related to the community. I naturally know this, so I won't move the capital camp, but first, I will insult my Daming like this and stick to it. It's not what I want. I hope Yuqing can understand my heart." !"

This is an understatement, but it is actually very serious.

Even after saying "I hope Yu Qing can empathize with my heart", if Yu Qian tries to force him to persuade him, he just doesn't know how to flatter him.

But having said that, Yu Qian really puts the community first, but he is not a stunned young man!

Not mobilizing the Beijing camp is his bottom line.

After all, as long as there is a capital camp, he is confident that he can defend the capital.

On this basis, although Yu Qian still has no hope for the "big victory" that the emperor said.

But he wisely didn't continue to speak.

In Yu Qian's view, as long as the capital is there, the foundation of the Ming Dynasty is there. Even if the emperor transfers troops from other places, and loses any battles, it will be nothing more than a period of recuperation.

In this situation, there is no need to confront the emperor.

What's more, as Yu Qian is the minister of the Ministry of War, even if the emperor really wants to do something, he can't get around him, so after thinking for a while, Yu Qian still cupped his hands and said.

"Sir, please follow His Majesty's imperial edict."

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