Hundreds of households in Liaodong, covering the light with one hand

Chapter 203 Planning for Liao Dynasty, everyone has their own future

As a large number of baggage and grain crossed the Liaohe River and entered the boundaries of Haizhouwei, the carriage of Xiong Tingbi, the Ming Dynasty's Liaodong manager, also arrived at Haizhouwei in mid-September.

This also marks that the final battle between the Ming Dynasty and the Jurchens is about to officially begin.

The soldiers and horses of the entire Ming Dynasty and Liaodong have begun to cross the Liaohe River and gather towards the Haizhou Guard.

In addition to the soldiers and civilians, most of the people are also looking forward to it, hoping that the government and army can sweep away the long-standing abuses, directly plow the court and clear the holes, and uproot the gold.

In fact, before the war started, the imperial court had ordered that all the people were asked to leave the east of the Liao River and move to Ningyuan City and Guangning cities so that the imperial court could fight without worries.

As for the people under Hou Jin's control, it all depends on fate in the event of a war, who dies and who lives.

At the location of Haizhou City Guards, a large number of civilians are still making preparations for the upcoming war. Countless arrow clusters, defense and siege equipment used in the war are being urgently produced.

"Duke Lang is not here for this battle, so I always feel a little flustered." During the break, Niu Erdan sat in the shade, nibbling dry food with his brothers.

"It is said that the Minister of Economics and Strategy has received personal orders from Duke Lang. There should be no problems in this battle." My brother Niu Bao felt that the hard chaff he had just swallowed was stuck in his throat, and he hurriedly raised the kettle next to him. , gurgling water down his throat.

"Master Jinglue?" Niu Erdan chewed the dry food in his mouth with a crunch, and with a hint of disdain in his hazy eyes, he said silently: "The people of Liaodong only recognize Duke Lang!"

Since Wang Qi rescued tens of thousands of Liaodong refugees in Jizhou Prefecture, most people in Liaodong have regarded Wang Qi as their savior, not to mention his achievements in turning the tide in Liaodong.

Many people in Liaodong didn't understand that this battle was so important. Why didn't the imperial court send Wang Qi here?

Niu Bao glanced at his family and muttered: "Having said that, the Prime Minister is in Haizhou Guard now, and the Duke is coming. Isn't this taking the credit? These people won't be willing."

"What the hell! Who created such a great situation? Without the Duke of the country, what can they accomplish with just these civil and military beasts? Whoever wants to take the credit should take credit from whom!" Niu Erdan was obviously dissatisfied and cursed at the top of his voice. .

"However, I heard," Niu Bao also lowered his voice when he saw this, and whispered: "Mr. Jinglue has been in poor health recently. I heard from my family who works in Jinglue's house that he saw someone taking it out of Jinglue's room to treat coughs. Bloody bupa.”

"Huh?" Niu Erdan was stunned: "No way? How can such a high official get sick?"

"He is not a martial arts star who came down to earth," Niu Bao shook his head: "Why can't he get sick?"

At this moment, the soldiers supervising the work in the distance began to urge: "Work, work! Stop talking around and wait for the war to stop. You will have a rest!"

Niu Erdan and Niu Bao in the shade looked at each other and said, "Let's work. Having a full meal is the real business. They can only talk nonsense about important people's matters."

Haizhou Wei, temporarily managing the Yamen and the main meeting hall.

"This time I, the Ming Dynasty, have summoned a total of 130,000 horses, including 15,000 cavalry, more than 100,000 archers, infantry and shield soldiers. The remaining pack horses, civilians and transport troops are not included." Xiong Tingbi sat on a large huanghuali chair. Looking at the civil and military officials in the hall, he cupped his hands toward the south and said solemnly:

"The imperial court's purpose this time is very clear. The army is pressing forward, plowing the courts and sweeping holes, crushing the forces of the Later Jin Dynasty, and regaining our homeland of Ming Dynasty and Liaodong!"

"Your Majesty (the last general) obeys your order!" "Ahem, cough, cough," Xiong Tingbi covered his mouth and nose with the brocade handkerchief in his hand, coughed twice, and waited for a while before continuing: "You must understand that this time our army We can only succeed, not fail. In the past, Duke Lang of the State of Lang helped us eliminate the long-standing evils and crushed the main army of the Later Jin Dynasty. Later, the imperial court gathered the power of the whole country to raise food, soldiers, civilians, and food for us. Therefore, we have 130,000 faces. We have no other choice but to use the power of thunder to wipe out the Jin men and horses who participated!"

After hearing Xiong Tingbi's words, everyone in the hall nodded in agreement.

This battle can only succeed, not fail.

For Xiong Tingbi, this battle was a battle to rectify his reputation. The Liaodong economic strategist wanted to prove that without Wang Qi's command, he could still lead the army to victory and win against Hou Jin.

For the local generals in Liaodong such as Zu Dashou, this war was to lay the foundation for aristocratic families in the next few decades or more than a hundred years, such as the Zu family in Liaodong, the Zhao family in Liaodong, the Cao family in Liaodong, etc. It's all for the future of the family.

For Qin Erbao, Lu Xiangsheng and others, this is the road to heaven for them to advance to the imperial court. The Duke of Lang has already paved the way for them. As long as they perform normally in this battle, they will enter the palace in the future, be granted the title of marquis and become the prime minister. Not a problem either.

As for civil servants such as Yuan Chonghuan, as long as this battle can be won, it will be just around the corner for them to be promoted to the cabinet in the future.

Therefore, the Liaodong War was not only a matter of national destiny, but also a battle of the fate of everyone.

"Element, let's start," Xiong Tingbi nodded towards Yuan Chonghuan, indicating that he could start.

Yuan Chonghuan was dressed in a black brocade robe. He stood up and bowed to Xiong Tingbi before walking to the sand table in the hall: "This final battle against Hou Jin was decided in conjunction with the imperial court's will for Liaodong and after discussion with the Lue Yamen and all the generals. In three days, we will send troops to fight the Jurchens.”

Everyone in the hall was fixedly looking at the sand table in the field.

In fact, Xiong Tingbi has called everyone to discuss matters no less than ten times these days. Zu Dashou and others are already familiar with the strategy of this battle.
  "On September 17, the military meeting decided that Zu Dashou, Cao Wenzhao and Zhao would lead the left, center and right vanguard battalions, leading 50,000 people to attack Liaoyang City. Luo Yiguan and Mangui would lead 20,000 people. The remaining troops put pressure on Liaoyang City from the flanks, and at the same time swept through Anping Mountain, Qianshan, and Changning Fort to block the Jurchen troops coming to help! There were also Qin Erbao and Lu Xiangsheng leading 20,000 troops to provide support in the center, and dispatch support at any time Everywhere, just in case you need it!”

Yuan Chonghuan explained the entire strategic deployment by placing small flags in his hands at various key positions on the sand table.

"After the entire war begins, all soldiers, generals, battalions, and subordinates must obey the Central Army's dispatch. Everything is subject to the commander's orders. They are not allowed to send troops privately to locations other than those planned!"

"General, I will obey your orders!" Everyone in the entire meeting hall stood up and made a loud promise.

After Yuan Chonghuan finished speaking, he turned to Xiong Tingbi and bowed to Xiong Tingbi, who was at the top: "Your Excellency."

"Well," he waved his hand gently, Xiong Tingbi stood up slowly, looked at everyone in the hall, and glanced at the faces of Zu Dashou, Luo Yiguan, Qin Erbao, Lu Xiangsheng and others one by one: "I never like those false words. , this battle is not for anything else, just for your future, please fight!"

"If Hou Jinxuan is destroyed, I will be in Shenyang City, leading horses and whips for you, and report your merits to the court one by one for you!"

"Death for your lord!"

The entire meeting hall was filled with solemnity.

This battle is not for anything else but for their own future, and everyone must do their best.

(End of this chapter)