Ming politicians

After the North Korean mission left Dengzhou, Su Tiancheng's main energy was shifted to the idea of ​​attacking Gaizhou, Yaozhou and Haizhou. The Jiangning battalion was mainly stationed in Fuzhou area, including Yongning. There are not many soldiers left. Such a battle not only involves fighting between soldiers, but also other preparations are necessary. The fighting with the Houjin Tartars and the contest with Huang Taiji, This is a long process, Su Tiancheng didn't expect to accomplish it overnight, after all relying on the Jiangning Camp, it is impossible to completely wipe out the Emeritus Golden Tartars.

Huang Zaisheng, who has not been able to provide useful information for a long time, provided very critical information this time. As for where Huang Zaisheng obtained the information and why he was able to know such confidential information, this needs to be analyzed by Qu Qingze , but such a piece of information has already attracted Su Tiancheng's attention.

When Qu Qingze entered the room, Hong Chengchou was already waiting.

"My lord, according to the information obtained from Shenyang, most of the Han Eight Banners and Han troops stationed in Heishan have been dispatched to Gaizhou, Yaozhou and Haizhou. At present, the number of Houjin Tatars in Gaizhou, Yaozhou and Haizhou is very large. It has reached 10 people, and the specific situation of the stationing is not very detailed. Duoduo is stationed in Haizhou, and it is estimated that the main force of the Houjin Tartars is also in Haizhou."

Su Tian grew up looking at the map. The soldiers of the Jiangning Battalion are making preparations. They plan to attack Gaizhou in October. Yongning is not far from Gaizhou, and the formation of warships can occupy Lianyun Island and attack Gaizhou from both sides. The Houjin Tatars who have captured Gaizhou, Yaozhou, and Haizhou will be in great panic. This move can shake the confidence of the Houjin Tatars. Moreover, Lu Xiangsheng has occupied Heishan in the east of Liaodong, echoing the Jiangning Camp. All the Ming army can attack from two directions, while attacking Yaozhou and Haizhou.A direct threat to Guan Ning and Xiping Fort.

But at this critical moment.Huang Taiji suddenly decided to increase troops to Gaizhou, Yaozhou, and Haizhou. The intention of doing so is obvious, that is, to stick to Gaizhou, Yaozhou, and Haizhou, echoing Guangning and Xiping Fort. After Gaizhou, Yaozhou, Haizhou, Guangning and Xipingbao, this is a solid line of defense, somewhat similar to the Guanningjin line of defense in Liaodong.

Judging from Huang Taiji's deployment, Gaizhou, Yaozhou, and Haizhou are the focus of defense, that is, the focus is on Su Tiancheng and Jiang Ningying.The Liaodong defense line left part of the Han Eight Banners.Under the command of Dorgon in Guangning, the direction of Gaizhou is different. A large number of Han troops and the Eight Banners of Han have gathered, including the Tartars with the white banner of Duoduo, and the Zhenglan Banner of Haoge not far away. The Tartars, with a total force of about 12, deployed such a powerful force.It is to prevent the Jiangning battalion from attacking Gaizhou.

Su Tiancheng once thought whether this was the news that Huang Taiji spread on purpose. The transfer of military power is a top secret matter, and it is impossible for Huang Zaisheng to get this news casually.

"Old Qu, the mobilization of the forces of the Houjin Tatars is biased towards Gaizhou, Yaozhou and Haizhou. Under such circumstances, we will attack these three places. It will be extremely difficult, and we may also pay huge sacrifices. The Eight Banners in Taiji's hands are the most elite troops. The Zhenghong Banner was wiped out by us, and there are still seven banners. Among them, the Zhenglan Banner and Bordered White Banner are concentrated in the direction of Gaizhou. The focus of Huang Taiji is also aimed at us. Jiang Ning camp, Huang Taiji bet such a big bet, I am afraid that we are thinking that we can quickly attack Gaizhou, Yaozhou and Haizhou."[

As soon as Su Tiancheng finished speaking, Qu Qingze spoke.

"My lord, after analyzing the information, I feel that Hou Jin's major military adjustment should not be leaked out easily. This may be the news deliberately spread by Huang Taiji, the purpose is to prevent the Jiangning battalion from attacking Gaizhou."

Hong Chengchou also spoke.

"My lord, the lower officials also think there is some truth. Since Huang Taiji is afraid of our attack, we must speed up our preparations and attack Gaizhou. Once Gaizhou is captured, there will be a major problem in Houjin's defense line. At that time, the direction of Liaodong , you can also launch an attack, and the two-way attack will make the Houjin Tartars unable to guard against it."

After both of them expressed their opinions, Su Tiancheng shook his head, he thought of more.

The analysis of Qu Qingze and Hong Chengchou is reasonable. The post-Golden Tatars' deployment and defense must have been specially leaked. Otherwise, Huang Zaisheng would not have known such top-secret information. Huang Taiji deliberately disclosed the strengthening of Gaizhou, Yaozhou and Haizhou. The news of defense must have a purpose. The purpose can be predicted. There are two aspects. The first is to express the attitude, which is aimed at the Jiangning camp. If we strengthen the defense, we will not be afraid of the attack of the Jiangning camp. The second is Hong Chengchou. The reason for the analysis is that Huang Taiji may be worried. As for what to worry about, it is not very clear yet.

Su Tiancheng is well aware of the fighting power of the Manchu Eight Banners. In a face-to-face fight with the Jiangning Battalion, the Manchu Banners will not be completely at a disadvantage, and the Manchu Banners who have been conquering all the year round will not be afraid of conquest. From this level of analysis, it is said that Huang Taiji is afraid of conquest , Fear that the Jiangning battalion will attack Gaizhou, Yaozhou and Haizhou, that does not exist.

There is a possibility, that is, under the current situation, Huang Taiji does not want to launch a large-scale killing for the time being.

Under such circumstances, the Jiangning Battalion must launch an offensive. Isn't this a very favorable time.

But Su Tiancheng didn't think so. Huang Taiji had made sufficient preparations, and this battle became a protracted battle. No one should think about ending the battle in a short time. Starting from the Jiangning battalion's annihilation of Zhenghongqi, Huang Taiji The Jiangning camp is not generally taken seriously. The Manchu nobles meet Jiangning camp again, and I am afraid they have to be more careful. Under such circumstances, Jiangning camp wants to achieve major results in a short period of time. I am afraid that it is not so important. easy.

But for this reason alone, it is unreasonable not to conquest. This is because Su Tiancheng is facing too many things.

Xiong Zijian, who is far away in Fujian, has long since received news that the Dutch warships entrenched in Taiwan Island often block the sea routes, resulting in losses for merchant ships trading with the Ming Dynasty. Zheng Zhilong used to dominate the South China Sea, but after Zheng Zhilong left Fujian, the huge The Zheng family’s naval division has undergone large-scale changes, mainly focusing on commercial transportation, and merchant ships have begun to approach Dengzhou. There are not many left in the coast of Fujian, and the combat effectiveness of warships is also slowly increasing. The weakening of the Dutch fleet made it difficult to compete against the Dutch fleet. Xiong Zijian asked Su Tiancheng for help several times, begging to send a battleship formation to deal a severe blow to the Dutch fleet.

Sun Yuankun, Song Sijun and others who were stationed in Anningbao also received news that the Mongolian Xibe and Daur tribes are getting stronger and stronger, and they already have the determination to unify the Mongolian prairie. This determination is hard to restrain Moreover, the leaders of the Xibe and Daur tribes also asked the Ming court for help many times, begging them to conquer Mongolia and unify Mongolia.

Because of the fight with the Houjin Tartars and the duel with Huang Taiji, Su Tiancheng has never cared about it. He cannot underestimate the arrogance of the Dutch fleet and the demands of the Xibe and Daur tribes. These are all possible Signals that trigger large-scale battles must be dealt with with energy, let alone ignored.

The Ming Dynasty suffered losses in the past because it was fighting on two fronts. There were attacks from the Houjin Tartars on the outside and rogue bandits on the inside. Tartars would always find opportunities to invade the pass, and sometimes, even at the critical moment of exterminating the rogues, the Houjin Tartars would enter and plunder the pass. [

Su Tiancheng would not follow in such a footsteps.

Destroying the Dutch fleet is unnecessary and must be carried out. This kind of battle will not last too long, but when the Xibe tribe and the Daur tribe fight on the grassland, it is not a small-scale battle. The grassland involves the vital interests of Hou Jin. Once a large-scale war breaks out, for example, it attracts Huang Taiji's attention. At a critical moment, the Manchu Eight Banners and the Han Eight Banners will probably attack. In such a situation, the Jiangning Battalion will also need to send troops , to help the Xibe and Daur tribes unify the grasslands.

Su Tiancheng was also worried about the most important thing, that is, there were also conflicts between the Xibe tribe and the Daur tribe. The so-called rich and powerful, everyone wants to be the boss, but there can only be one boss. If there is no mediation from the court, the two tribes may have an extraordinary battle, which will damage the interests of Daming.

Thinking of these things, Su Tiancheng also decided to take a look at the wind direction first to see how the next step will develop. Don't rush to launch an attack on Gaizhou, Yaozhou and Haizhou, and don't enter the final decisive battle prematurely.

"Lord Hong, Lao Qu, my consideration is to wait and see how the situation will change. I also need to consider matters related to the Dutch fleet and the Mongolian grassland. We cannot Golden Tatars, put everything aside, besides, the matter of recruiting sergeants in the Jiangning Battalion must be paid close attention, and the requirements must be strict."

After Su Tiancheng spoke, Hong Chengchou and Qu Qingze naturally wouldn't continue to say anything.

"Old Qu, during this period of time, pay attention to the movement in Liaodong and the capital, and see if there are any rumors. I always have a feeling that Huang Taiji may have some schemes. This time to exchange Daishan, Huang Taiji agreed It's not normal. It is said that Zhenghongqi was wiped out by the Jiangning camp. The Houjin Tatars should be looking for an opportunity to take revenge. Just such a voice does not fit their character. Since Gaizhou, Yaozhou and Haizhou are stationed There are so many post-gold tartars, why don't they launch a large-scale attack."