In the late Ming Dynasty, rising from the grassland

Chapter 302 Na Mu Zhong’s shock
When Namuzhong received the news that the Chuang army had abandoned the Central Plains without fighting, the army had already arrived near Xingtai County, Shunde Prefecture.

At this moment, on the broad official road, 30 people and horses stretched like a long dragon for hundreds of miles, heading south in a mighty manner, and the common people and business travelers along the way were still avoiding it.

Just after the spring plowing, Lin Rui issued a strict order not to trample on the farmland, so the army marched very slowly, only twenty or thirty miles a day. As a result, they had walked for nearly half a month, and they were still six to seven hundred miles away from the Yellow River. There are still seven or eight hundred miles left from Fengze.

Although it was not the first time for Namuzhong to command an army, compared to the past, this time he was truly in charge of his own role. Moreover, it was this kind of battle to compete in the Central Plains and win the world. He was both excited and nervous along the way.

Not only had sent out sentries south to gather information long ago, but they had also thought about how to fight across the river countless times. They also knew the maps of the Central Plains region by heart, so they were fully prepared.

However, what she didn't expect was that they were still thousands of miles away, and Chuang Jun actually abandoned the Central Plains and fled to Huaibei, which really shocked Namuzhong.

After all, over the years, the Han Chinese books she had read were almost as good as those of a real scholar, and all of them were military and history books. She naturally understood the importance of the Central Plains, and also knew that those who conquered the Central Plains would conquer the world since ancient times.

Although their country of China is powerful, it can only be regarded as a regime that is more content in the north. If it wants to truly unify the world, Henan, the hinterland of the Central Plains, cannot be bypassed.

It can be said that the significance of the Central Plains region to the Han people is absolutely irreplaceable by other regions. Occupying the Central Plains means occupying the great righteousness and orthodoxy.

But in such a place that is like the heart of a person, Chuang Jun actually abandoned it. Na Muzhong was immediately confused. Looking at the generals in the tent, he subconsciously asked: "Didn't you all say that you are chasing deer in the Central Plains? Why not?" Those who win the Central Plains win the world, but what does it mean to break into the army? Can anyone explain it to me?"

"I don't know something. It's not that whoever conquers the Central Plains will conquer the world, but whoever wants to conquer the world must conquer the Central Plains."

Before anyone could answer, Wu Sangui stood up and explained, obviously wanting to leave a good impression on the Queen.

"Oh, does it make a difference?"

"Hui Niangniang, it means that conquering the Central Plains does not necessarily mean that you will conquer the world, but if you want to conquer the world, you must occupy the Central Plains. King Chuang is just a thief Kouer, he has no ambitions, and his subordinates are just a bunch of people who are just living.

Having been chased by the Ming army for more than ten years, there was no way to escape. It was just a matter of luck that they occupied Henan. Now that they heard the name of the empress, how could they not run away? "

"General Wu's words make sense. Your Majesty and your empress are invincible in the north. A mere group of thieves. Apart from running away after hearing the news, how dare they block the car with their arms?"

The general officers of the Ming Army who had surrendered also stood up and flattered them one after another, which made all the young officers of the Lin Family Army look down upon them.

"Okay, stop saying nice things. So Lai Chuangjun really escaped. Isn't it some conspiracy?"

Na Muzhong was also blushing at their praise, and quickly interrupted with a wave of her hands.

"Yes ma'am."

Wu Sangui hurriedly replied, but he rolled his eyes in his heart. The Central Plains is a vast plain and there is no danger to defend. How can the ragtag army of the invaders not run away and wait for death?

Fortunately, this Mongolian woman has read some books and knows how to compete in the Central Plains, but it depends on the target. If Chuang Wang and other rebels dare to stay in the Central Plains, let alone their 15 horse infantry, just rely on his [-] Guan Ning's cavalry can kill them until they cry like ghosts and howl like wolves.

"In this way, the Central Plains can be easily obtained." Thinking of this, Na Muzhong couldn't help but feel excited.

"My Lady, the Central Plains has been easy to attack and difficult to defend since ancient times. With the current power of our army, no force dares to compete with our army in the Central Plains. However, except from the northwest and to the south, both Huguang and Jianghuai are areas with dense rivers. Therefore, the last general suggested that the troops could be divided into two groups at this time, one with the empress continuing to lead the main army south to the Central Plains, and the other directly heading west from Niangzi Pass to Taiyuan, and then crossing the Yellow River to get to Guanzhong.

Once Guanzhong and the Central Plains are captured, it won’t be too late to continue heading south! "

Wu Sangui was also afraid that Na Muzhong would be underestimated by their praise, so he quickly reminded him and planned the next strategic arrangements directly.

After all, if Namuzhong underestimates the enemy and advances rashly, chooses to attack Huguang or Jianghuai directly, and ends up defeated, His Majesty will definitely not spare them lightly.

"This... detour to Taiyuan, does it need to be so troublesome?"

Namuzhong did not answer immediately, but stood up and went to the map hanging on the side. He looked at it for a while and said doubtfully, and then pointed at the map: "Let's go directly south to cross the river. When we get here, we will divide our troops and go west along the pass. Wouldn’t it be more direct and time-saving to enter Guanzhong from here?”

Everyone looked at each other in confusion when they saw his finger on Tongguan Pass, especially Gao Jie who was familiar with the terrain in that area and said quickly: "My Lady, the terrain of Tongguan Pass is very dangerous. If we try to break through it by force, the casualties will be huge."

"Then go around from the south. The northwest and Henan border are so big, can it be a road to Tongguan?"

"Empress, my experience is more reliable than the map. Although the northwest and Henan border are so big, but since ancient times, if you want to attack Guanzhong from the Central Plains, you must either attack Tongguan honestly, or cross the Yellow River and go around Shanxi. The south is full of mountains. There are many small roads, which are not conducive to the passage of the army. Our army is good at field warfare, and it is not far from Niangziguan, so it is safer to take a direct detour from Shanxi."

Wu Sangui had no choice but to patiently explain that although he didn't know the terrain over there, battles had been fought this way since ancient times, and there would definitely be no mistakes.

Several other general soldiers also nodded quickly.

"Well, since Wu Sangui was the one who proposed it, you will lead the fifth army to Niangzi Pass to the west, then cross the Yellow River from here and capture Guanzhong."

When he came, Lin Rui told him that he should consult more opinions of these Ming Dynasty military officers and never act arbitrarily, so when everyone said so, Namuzhong also nodded.

Wu Sangui was also overjoyed and hurriedly accepted the order excitedly. Although the other general officers were envious, they were not army commanders, so they would definitely not be able to compete.

Zhou Meng and Wang Gouwa had vague outlines of northwest Henan and Shanxi in their minds, so they naturally did not dare to argue.

After all, although you have a map and you can ask people along the way, you still need to have at least a rough outline in your mind in order to know what to expect.

Just like it is still thousands of miles away from Henan. Although Wu Sangui and others do not know the situation in Shanxi, northwest of Henan, they know how to fight and where to fight.

The next day, the army was divided into two. Wu Sangui led the fifth legion of more than [-] people and turned westward. Namuzhong led the third and fourth legions and more than [-] young men and continued their mighty campaign. Swinging south.

Ten days later, the army finally arrived at Yangwu County on the north bank of the Yellow River in Kaifeng Prefecture. It took another half a month for all the people, horses and baggage to cross the Yellow River.

"This is the Central Plains?"

Looking at the long-abandoned villages and dilapidated towns, as well as the endless desolation as far as the eye can see, and the bones and weeds that appear from time to time on the roadside, Namuzhong really can't believe that this is the Central Plains as the Han people call it. The colorful world that Mongolians never forget.

(End of this chapter)