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Chapter 1309 New Deployment

"You underestimate yourself too much. Why do you think that a small thief like Toungoo needs my right-hand man and left-hand man?" Hong Tao shook his head and gave a fitting compliment.

In the process of getting along between superiors and subordinates, flattery is a necessary part, but it cannot always be enjoyed unilaterally from the bottom up. From time to time, it must be done from the top down. It cannot be called flattery, but should be called affirmation, which will make subordinates feel more accomplished.

"Not Toungoo? Could it be the chieftains of U-Tsang?"

But the astronauts did not feel any sense of accomplishment. Even if the emperor said that he was more powerful than Zhuge Liang, it would be in vain if he could not find the target at this time. It would even be more embarrassing.

But after staring at the map of the southwest, he couldn't find a second force more dangerous than Toungoo. He glanced up inadvertently and broke out in a cold sweat.

In order to adapt to the climate of Central America, the General Staff specially transferred a number of garrisons from Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou and Guangxi to join the expeditionary force, and then transferred the 14th and 15th guards stationed in Qinghai, which had adapted to the extremely cold climate, to the Ob River theater.

Seventy percent of the troops added to these areas are reserve recruits. If the chieftains of U-Tsang make any unusual moves, it is hard to say how much damage will be caused. At least in the initial stage, the battle situation in these provinces may be very bad.

Once the situation changed, the General Staff would have to temporarily transfer troops from various provinces to fill the gap. This would take a long time and disrupt the rhythm of logistics supply, which would increase the cost several times and further increase the burden on the court.

What is more troublesome is that the war in the mainland will greatly affect the confidence of the soldiers at the front. If there are more rumors, the morale of the army will be scattered, and at least the soldiers who have family businesses and relatives in these provinces will be very uneasy.

"It is indeed possible. I have not touched them for so many years, mainly because of the cost issue. I don't want to start a war for that barren plateau.

But forbearance does not necessarily bring peace, especially in areas with more devout religious beliefs. My reputation is not very good, and it is not an exaggeration to say that I am despised by all the people.

If the empire is not facing a big problem, it may continue to maintain a non-interference situation. But once a complex situation is encountered, and there are outsiders who are tempting, it is hard to say!"

(Having written this far, the author must explain a few things. Originally, I was reluctant to mention the plateau area. I wrote so many words with great difficulty. If I don’t think through one sentence, the whole book might be 404. No one’s time and energy is wasted, so why bother to bring bad luck?

But as such a large area of ​​geographical reality, it is too difficult to completely avoid it. So please understand that this paragraph is just a mention, so that you can have a concept in your mind, and no further detailed description will be given. You can only rely on your imagination to fill in the plot! )
"I understand. Your Majesty, don't worry. If you want to take advantage of these provinces, you have to step on me!" After hearing the emperor's concerns, all the staff officers wilted.

This question is too biased. Normally, there is a large army stationed in the Southwestern Military Region and no one dares to act rashly. They have never considered how to respond, and suddenly they cannot come up with a relatively meticulous replacement plan.

At this point the astronauts can only pat their chests and try their best. They have to get past the emperor first. It won't be too late to work overtime to figure out a way to make up for it after they return.

"It's no use just shouting slogans. Even if I were to personally command, it would be difficult to continue without rice. So, the General Staff will find a suitable time to hold a large-scale exercise in Tongzhou, let the new soldiers and the Zhili Dusi participate, and I can also personally review it.

After the exercise, the 36th, 37th, and 38th guards of the Zhili Military Region that participated in the exercise will follow you to the southwest as new recruits, and let the reserve troops take over the original defense zone. You can think about the details of how to conceal it yourself, and don't make it too complicated, as long as you can hide it from the envoys in Beijing for a period of time. "

In fact, when Hong Tao listened to Arjun's description of the current situation of the Mughal Empire, he already had a rough idea in his mind. He summoned all the staff to discuss just to hear if there was a better way. The result was not satisfactory, so he decided to stick to the original plan.

"Your Majesty, this is too risky, please think twice!" But as soon as the magic bag was taken out, it was publicly opposed by the astronauts.

"The Chief of General Staff is absolutely right. Your Majesty, please reconsider!" Not only the astronauts, but also Tan Mingming, Du Wenhuan, Zhu Haiou and others voted against it.

The four guards of Zhili Dusi were the last barrier to protect the capital and the last trump card in the emperor's hand. As long as these four Dusi did not have any accidents, even if the surrounding Dusi rebelled, they would not be able to enter the capital for a while, giving the rescue more time.

Now the emperor wants to secretly transfer three of the guards to the Southwest Military Commission to be replaced by new soldiers. Such a big move can't be kept secret for long. If someone really has bad intentions, this is a golden opportunity.

It seemed a bit counterproductive to discard the amulet just for an uncertain guess. In the minds of most generals, as long as Emperor Jingyang was still alive, even if he could only lie in bed and talk, the Ming Empire still had hope.

So this risk cannot be taken. Even if U-Tsang really takes advantage of the chaos to go down the plateau and capture Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou, what will happen? The garrisons in Annan, South China, and Central China are not given for nothing, and they will not be allowed to continue to spread. When the war on the front line slows down, one or two battle-hardened divisions will be transferred back, and the situation can be stabilized in a few months.

"It is not appropriate to make noise in front of the emperor. Everyone retreat!" Seeing that the staff officers were getting a little agitated, Wang Chengen quickly took two steps forward, protected the emperor with his body and loudly reiterated the rules of the palace.

"That's right. If you have something to say, you should speak your mind. It's useless to just speak loudly. I understand your intentions, but this war concerns the fate of the country. We can no longer follow the usual procedures. Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures.

Even without the three guards of Zhili Dusi, I still have the Imperial Horse Guard Warrior Battalion and the Four Guard Battalions, and the capital is still as strong as a copper wall. If you insist on not agreeing, then I will lead the expedition myself and follow the expedition fleet to America to capture cities and expand the territory. I am the Grand Marshal, and it is natural for me to go on the expedition with the army, and there is no need to discuss it with anyone! "

The navy and the army had been established for so many years, and this was the first time they had collectively opposed the emperor's order. But Hong Tao was not disheartened, but rather felt relieved that he had not taught a group of ungrateful people.

But being happy is a relief, and it has nothing to do with strategic and tactical arrangements. We cannot say that if more people agree, it is right, and if more people oppose, it is wrong. Right or wrong should be judged from the overall gains and losses. What is right must be upheld, and it must be upheld by any means.

"Your Majesty, as the Son of Heaven, you shouldn't do this..."

After hearing the only two options offered by the emperor, all the staff were dumbfounded. That's right, the Ming Dynasty laws and military regulations clearly stated that the Grand Marshal was the highest commander of the army and navy, and the General Staff had to execute it unconditionally.

Li Rumei, the most senior right admiral of the navy, roughly knew how this rule was originally established. He thought it was a symbolic honor, but now he fully understands its effectiveness, but it is too late.

(End of this chapter)