Fu Shanhe

Chapter 265 Unexpected Results
Liaodong.

"Great Chanyu, the White Lotus rebels have caused chaos in the Yu Dynasty. Now is the best time for us to head south.

If we can destroy the border troops of the Yu Dynasty and capture the capital of the Yu people, the Central Plains will be ours!"

Erde tried hard to persuade.

Affected by the civil strife in Dayu, the Tatars also had a hard time.

The Tatars have limited productivity and are heavily dependent on smuggled materials from Shanxi merchants. If prices in Dayu soar, prices here will only rise faster.

The lower-class tribesmen have long been unable to survive.

Now in Liaodong, human flesh is sold openly.

If the Tatars don't go south to plunder, their economy will be dragged down.

"Do you have any different opinions?"

Huugjile asked with a smile.

"Great Chanyu, there is nothing to discuss.

The tribesmen are all thirsty and want to drink the blood of the Yu people. Please give the order!"

General Nichileg at the side answered first.

The Tatars have always been very active in looting in the south.

After two years of peace and quiet, they were weakened by the previous battle.

By annexing other tribes, not only has the tribe recovered, but its strength has also increased a bit compared to before.

It just so happens that there is an internal strife in Dayu at this time. If I don’t take the opportunity to get involved, it would be a waste of the opportunity given by God.

"Ha ha……"

“Since you have such ambition, I will help you achieve your goal.

Pass the order down, all tribes must gather their troops immediately, I will lead everyone to the south to rob money, food, and women..."

Huugjile gave the order in high spirits.

As a newly emerging overlord of the grassland, the Tatars did not have an easy life.

The backward productivity cannot support this military monster where every citizen is a soldier.

From the moment he took office as Chanyu, he was either leading his troops to plunder everywhere or preparing to go out to plunder.

First they robbed the small tribes on the grassland, then the big tribes, and later they robbed the Liaodong Regional Military Commission of Dayu.

At this point in time, simply looting in the border areas can no longer satisfy his appetite.

Only by going deep into the heart of Dayu can we gain greater rewards.

In the past, he would definitely not have had this idea.

No matter how weak Dayu has become, it is not something that he, the barbarians from the grassland, can bully.

It doesn't matter if we fight on the border. If we are defeated, we can just retreat deep into the grassland and the matter will be over.

But it is different when you go deep into the heart of Dayu. If you are not careful, you might be forcibly detained.

It's different now.

The rise of the White Lotus rebels consumed a large amount of the Yu Dynasty's national strength, making this aging giant increasingly unsteady.

It would be useless to rob at this time. No matter how angry the Emperor of Dayu was, he had to clean up the internal mess before he could find the energy to take advantage of them.

Throughout history, whenever the Central Plains fell into civil strife, it was rare for them to be able to rise again.

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Guangzhou Prefecture.

After seeing off the visitor from Jiangnan, Li Mu was in a good mood.

It was somewhat unexpected that Pei Yunxuan was willing to send someone to lobby him.

In the Dayu Dynasty, where civil officials were respected and military officials were despised, there had never been a case of high-ranking civil officials bowing to military generals.

Although everyone's official rank is the same, in terms of status in the court, five Li Mu combined cannot catch up with one Governor-General of Jiangnan.

There is only one possibility that could make Pei Yunxuan lose face, and that is that the situation in Jiangnan has deteriorated to an irreversible point.

Without external intervention, his tenure as Governor of Jiangnan would be over.

If no measures are taken, the first people to kill him will be the gentry in the south of the Yangtze River.

There are few fools among those in the officialdom.

When it came to suppressing the White Lotus Rebellion, all parties joined forces to create obstacles, and anyone with a discerning eye could see that.

The official who was born in Jiangnan was full of anger.

As the Governor-General of Jiangnan, if you don’t do something, you will be targeted!

"Sir Admiral, the Marquis invites you to come to the mansion to discuss matters."

After hearing what the butler said, Li Mu knew that Marquis Wuyang had been persuaded.

Everyone fights with each other, but essentially it’s all for profit.

Now that the goal has been achieved, there is no need to keep watching the show.

If we wait until the situation becomes completely deteriorating and then go over to clean up the mess, it won't be easy.

The rebels are also growing, and their combat effectiveness has increased by more than one level compared to the initial stage.

"knew.

Tell the person I'll be there shortly.

Tell Madam that there is no need to keep dinner for tonight!"

Li Mu said calmly.

At this time, going there and having a free meal at the Governor's Mansion is a basic operation.

Not only him, but all members of the small circle received this treatment.

As his position became more solidified, many officials came to approach Marquis Wuyang.

In addition to these military generals, there were also many civil officials who clung to Marquis Wuyang.

Humans are social animals, and anyone who works in government circles cannot avoid forming groups.

In order to have a smoother career, lower-level officials will automatically move closer to higher-level officials.

As long as one is a high-ranking official in the court, he will inevitably have a group of younger brothers under him.

Only by relying on these people can we ensure that the policies we promote can be effectively implemented.

Without wasting any time, Li Mu changed his clothes and set off directly.

After arriving at the place, I found that there was a large group of people gathered in the Governor's Mansion, and it was obvious that everyone wanted to advance themselves.

From the confused looks in everyone's eyes, it could be seen that they had not made any preparation for this sudden invitation.

Some fools come with gifts without understanding the situation.

There was no surprise. In such an occasion, gifts could not be accepted, but the doorman stopped me outside.

After greeting each other, Li Mu sat down in his seat and waited quietly for the meeting to begin.

"We have just received a request for assistance from the Governor-General of Jiangnan. Nanchang Prefecture and Yingtian Prefecture are in urgent need of our military support.

The rebels' offensive in the Jiangnan region was very swift. Except for Jiangxi and Nanzhili, the government troops also suffered a crushing defeat on the battlefield in Zhejiang.

We will talk about the issue of accountability later.

The main reason why I have called you here now is to discuss sending troops to rescue us.

Everyone is clear about the situation here.

Guangxi Town is in the process of rest and recuperation, and Guangdong Town is newly formed, and the two main forces have not yet fully formed combat effectiveness.

If we send reinforcements, we can mainly mobilize troops from Guangdong and Fujian."

Marquis Wuyang’s words immediately set the tone for the meeting.

It can be seen that the Governor-General of Jiangnan offered a high price, but this price was not enough for him to support with all his strength.

Without using the most elite recruits from the two towns, the most capable fighters among other troops are the recruits under Jing Yifeng.

It's okay to deploy them to other battlefields, but it's still a little bit lacking if they are sent to support Nanjing.

It has to be admitted that the rebels besieging Nanjing have become a force to be reckoned with.

Even if the most elite troops from the two towns were sent out, there was no guarantee of victory.

To lift the siege of Nanjing, it requires the joint efforts of all parties.

"Governor, it is our duty to rescue Nanjing.

But under the current circumstances, if we go deep into Nanjing alone to reinforce it, I am afraid there will be considerable risks. In my opinion, it is better to send troops to support Jiangxi and Zhejiang first, and act as a siege on Wei to save Zhao. "

An Qingfeng, the governor of Guangdong, who was on the lower left, was the first to answer.

Among all the civil servants present, he has the highest official position, so he has to be the first to step forward.

No matter whether the strategy is useful or not, as long as it is a countermeasure, it will work.

Rescue Nanjing has now become a political slogan.

No one cares whether it can be achieved.

It is enough to bring it up at the military meeting to prove your loyalty to the emperor and your patriotism.

If you are really stupid enough to lead your troops there, then you must be out of your mind.

If you want to take credit for this achievement, you must first consider your own weight.

At this moment, the only people who really wanted to lift the siege of Nanjing, apart from the emperor and the royal family, were the guys trapped in the city.

Looking at the deployment of troops from all parties, it is clear that everyone is preparing to deal with the aftermath of the fall of Nanjing.

Once the rebels capture Nanjing, the Beijing Army and the Shandong Army stationed in Jiangbei will immediately recapture Anqing.

The government troops besieging Wuchang will also make every effort to capture Wuchang at the first possible moment.

Guangdong and Guangxi will also set out by sea in the shortest possible time and gather a large army to march north.

There was no way. After Emperor Yongning ascended the throne, the Qingliu Group expanded too quickly.

Among them, the Jiangnan faction was the most greedy. They excluded dissidents in the officialdom and controlled too many positions in the court.

In the previous power struggle between the emperor and his ministers, they stood in the right position and reaped rich political rewards.

There are limited positions in the officialdom, and when someone rises, someone else will fall.

In the early stage of the White Lotus Rebellion, the Jiangnan faction was also the biggest beneficiary.

When the southeastern provinces were mobilizing troops, they lagged behind, so that the reinforcements were unable to join the battle in time.

Due to the war, a large number of officials from Guangdong and Guangxi were in mourning, which gave them an advantage.

When the rebels killed people in Huguang, they still played an ignominious role and offended the Chu Party.

When the rebels invaded the south of the Yangtze River, the situation was reversed.

They used to be the ones holding others back, but now others are holding them back.

After recovering Guangdong and Guangxi, Marquis Wuyang gave priority to supporting the Huguang battlefield, with the influence of the gentry from Guangdong and Guangxi behind this.

After suffering such a great loss before, it would be unreasonable for us not to take the opportunity to retaliate.

As for the initial suppression of the rebellion by the imperial court, they themselves were also a drag and were naturally forgotten.

"Master An, this is inappropriate!

The Huguang battlefield is at a critical moment now, and we should give priority to recovering Huguang.

If we take over Huguang, the granary, we won't have to worry about food and fodder, and we can mobilize more troops to support Nanjing.

Guangdong, Guangxi and Fujian are not major grain-producing provinces. If we send troops to support them now, military food will be a big problem.

Unless the Jiangnan Governor's Office can afford all the expenses of the army, any plan to send troops will be in vain!"

Censor Wu Qiuyu immediately objected.

As an official from Huguang, we must stand up at this time.

Even if it offends the governor, we must stick to the strategy of giving priority to Huguang.

In previous battles, the government troops had successively recaptured many prefectures and were about to recover the entire Huguang territory.

If a strategic adjustment is made at this time, it will certainly dilute the resources invested in the Huguang battlefield, and the clear battle situation may change again.

As for the regiment that rose in the melee, Wu Qiuyu looked down upon it completely.

Those guys are good at fighting, but they are even more capable of causing trouble in the area.

There is still a saying in Huguang area that "bandits pass by like combs, and soldiers pass by like rakes", which is the masterpiece of that group of regiments.

In contrast to these negative examples, the noble generals who served under Li Mu all became model students of strict military discipline.

Although there were occasional individual soldiers who violated military discipline and disturbed the local area, large-scale robbery and murder had never occurred.

Regardless of the battle results, no one is willing to kill innocent people and take credit for it.

There are troops with good military discipline available. Who would be willing to let troops with poor military discipline go there and bring disaster to their hometown?

With the influx of the nobility, the development of the Huguang Army was restricted to a certain extent.

"Master Wu, you can't say that.

We can't just ignore Jiangnan just because of the difficulties.

The situation in Nanjing city is not very good, and it is impossible to hold out for a long time.

In order to protect Nanjing, we must send troops to Jiangnan as soon as possible to let the defenders see the court's determination to defend Nanjing! "

An Qingfeng said indifferently.

At this moment, he was particularly unhappy with Wu Qiuyu. They had originally agreed to stick together for warmth, but he ended up ruining his plan right at the beginning.

Even if there was opposition, it should have been raised by officials from the Wuyang Marquis faction.

Wu Qiuyu's hasty appearance made the governor very embarrassed.

"Governor, speed is of the essence on the battlefield.

It would be better to communicate with Lord Xu and ask him to send the Huguang Corps down the river to reinforce Nanjing.

The gap left by the regiment's army will be filled by our troops.

It can not only reinforce Nanjing as soon as possible, but also ensure the smooth progress of the Huguang battlefield."

Wu Qiuyu thought for a moment and said.

The topic has been brought to the table for discussion. Sending troops to reinforce is certain, it is just a matter of how many troops to send.

Based on the principle of "a friend's death is better than my own", I simply let the Huguang Army go to rescue Nanjing.

He believed that as long as the Guangdong and Guangxi sides put forward suggestions, Lord Xu would definitely support them.

The regiment formed by Bai Yifeng did make a lot of efforts in the process of encircling and suppressing the rebels.

But the ability of the regiment to wreak havoc on the local area is equally astonishing.

Not only did ordinary people suffer, even some gentry were deeply affected.

The local reputation is simply terrible.

If his military achievements are incredible, and he makes rapid progress in suppressing the rebellion, and can help a group of people get promoted and make money, the local gentry will also join in with reluctance.

Once an interest group is cultivated, someone will whitewash the above-mentioned problems for him.

Unfortunately, the regiment’s army is still very young, and its combat effectiveness is only slightly stronger than that of ordinary government troops, and it is far from being elite.

On the battlefield, they suffered more defeats than victories, and their achievements were only a handful.

Not to mention helping everyone get promoted and make money, even Bai Yifeng's own militia minister did not receive a formal position.

Given a choice, the imperial court would certainly prefer to reuse the army within its system rather than troops formed by the people themselves.

In the eyes of some traditional scholars, the militia under Bai Yifeng's command was a vassal state with an unstable foundation.

"Lord Wu is right. To rescue Nanjing, we must act quickly."

Li Mu's sudden words attracted everyone's attention.

Generally speaking, military generals will not get involved in such internal fighting among civil officials, nor are they qualified to participate in the discussion.

But Li Mu's identity is different. As the first admiral who was born a military general in a hundred years, he cannot be treated as an ordinary military general.

As if they had received a signal, a number of military officers expressed their support.

Although I don’t know why my boss does this, I just have to follow his lead and be consistent.

In the blink of an eye, the situation became clear.

The civil officials were divided into two factions, while the military generals were in one direction. Wu Qiuyu's proposal prevailed in the heated discussion.

"Well, since so many people support Lord Wu, let's do as Lord Wu proposes!

I will send someone to coordinate with Lord Xu.

General Jing, have your soldiers prepare to march out and retake Changsha in three days."

Marquis Wuyang said readily.

In a flash, only Bai Yifeng was injured.

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(End of this chapter)