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Chapter 707 Wang Tong's Controversy

The hall was quiet, and Emperor Wanli lay down on the map again, without looking up, but said:
"Wang Tong, this secret document didn't mention this matter. Qi Jiguang just said that I Dabu built the city here because of the abundant water and grass here, and because it lives among the nine sides, so all trades can be arranged in the middle." , I answered the fort and controlled the various ministries, but did not mention that the Han people farmed, how did you know?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, there are tens of thousands of merchants in Tianjin, most of whom are wealthy merchants from Shanxi. They have a lot of trade with the Tartars, so they naturally know the truth. If they didn't ask before, they would naturally not say it clearly. After talking with Lord Qi, I began to pay attention. That’s why I understand this matter.”

After saying this sentence, Zhang Jing did not continue to ask questions, Wang Tong said:
"The area around Guihua City can't be regarded as a grassland. It is close to the foot of the mountain and the rivers converge. It is also suitable for farming. After such a long period of time, the Ida tribe has become the roost in the grassland."

"No wonder the Tartars always plunder people every time they come, so it's for this!"

Emperor Wanli said bitterly, Wang Tong just nodded, some of the Han serfs around Guihua city were kidnapped, some of them ran over from Shanxi, Datong, and even Xuanfu, and some escaped in violation of the military law of border towns There are many kinds of sources, not just this one.

Zhang Jing shook his head slowly, his complexion became more serious, and he said:
"These two places are indeed key places, but Lord Wang, you still haven't answered our family's question just now. If Duolun is attacked, all the Tartars will gather under the Ida Ministry. What should we do? First attack the Ida Ministry. , such a strong captive, how can a town of soldiers and horses be able to mobilize all places on the nine sides? There are a few more victories."

Wang Tong nodded with a smile. Zhang Jing is a well-informed soldier, and the question he asked was not aimless. Just as he was about to speak, Zhang Cheng next to him interrupted and said:

"Wang Tong, since you are so clear and confident, and His Majesty is concerned, why don't you just state your strategy and let everyone take a closer look. What Eunuch Zhang asked today will be asked by all the ministers in the court tomorrow. You Just as a preview!"

Zhang Cheng's words were actually to smooth things over. Although the atmosphere is relaxed now, Zhang Jing's questioning tone was not so gentle just now. Emperor Wanli also relaxed a little, sat back on his chair and said:
"Wang Tong, just listen to it."

Wang Tong bowed to accept the order, straightened up and said:
"Your Majesty, in the strategy offered by Master Qi, it is mentioned that Ji Town has elite soldiers and horses, and the rest of the towns have available soldiers. This is a good opportunity for a big battle. The decisive battle between horses is nothing more than a decisive battle at the time and on the battlefield chosen by the Ming soldiers and horses."

Everyone was listening intently, Wang Tong continued:
"Since the establishment of the Nine Frontiers, the frontier soldiers have attacked less and defended more. The Tartars invaded and breached more, but they rarely attacked the city. Your Majesty, are you right?"

Emperor Wanli nodded there, and Wang Tong said again:
"If there is a strong city to defend, even if it is not the elite soldiers of Ji Town or the servants of Liao Town, as long as there is enough food and grass, our army will be able to sustain it under the siege of the Tartars. Your Majesty, are you right?"

Emperor Wanli still nodded, these are the big truths, everyone knows, Zhang Jing over there said:
"The Tartars are superior in that they come and go like the wind, and they fight fiercely in the field, but they lack long-term patience. The soldiers besiege the fortified city, unable to break through, and often disperse on their own. Every time the Tartars invade, they plunder the small cities with loose defenses. If the county can be defended wholeheartedly, it will be very difficult for the Tartars to break through."

This is similar to explaining to Wang Tong, and Wang Tong said again:
"Eunuch Zhang said just now that when the army goes out of the fortress, the most fearful thing is that the food road will be disturbed by the Tartars, or even the food road will be cut off. At that time, the food and grass will be exhausted, and they will be alone outside the fortress. At that time, the morale of the army will fluctuate, the morale will be low, and it will even be defeated directly. , but Guihua City is less than [-] miles away from the frontier town of Datong. Although the foothills block the road, the road is smooth, and the army can reach it within five days.

"Wang Tong, it's going to be ten days on the road. Don't you think it's time for war? Don't you stop on the road? Be more thoughtful."

Zhang Cheng next to him frowned and said, this kind of plan has too many flaws, even Zhang Cheng can hear it, he yelled loudly, naturally for the good of Wang Tong, but Zhang Jing, who just argued just now, was silent at this time Because Wang Tong must have something to say, Wang Tong nodded and smiled at Zhang Cheng, and continued:
"For so many years, the ruling and opposition parties have regarded the Tartars as a scourge. Just now, His Majesty also said that a strong army should be relaxed and corrupted in peacetime. The Ming Dynasty has been peaceful for decades, but the grassland has been peaceful for decades since I Da became the hegemony. In addition, these years, I have been sycophant, the frontier fortresses have exchanged trade, and the Tartar rulers have indulged in pleasure, if the elite soldiers of the Ming Dynasty go out, as long as they march carefully, there is no need to worry about nuisance and interception!"

"You enjoy yourself, if you spread the word to the outside world, I'm afraid the capital doesn't know how many people will hate you to the bone. It's like that on the Tartar side. Don't we, Ming, God bless Daming? With this generation of famous generals, you can continue to talk about it." !"

Emperor Wanli smiled and sighed, Wang Tong bowed and pleaded guilty, and his topic has been discussed:

"Ten days of food is just a surefire strategy. Why don't you worry about food, grass and roads? As long as Guihua City is captured, there will be food on the other side of Guihua City, which can be eaten by the enemy. If Guihua City is captured, it will be garrisoned on the spot. A large amount of grain, grass, and goods are the center of the Tartar Alta tribe. Without Guihua City, even trade cannot be transferred. Our army occupies Guihua City. If the city is not recaptured, our troops will be dispersed. They must gather all their main forces to fight a decisive battle. They will consume and annihilate our troops here, and then they will be stationed by frontier soldiers, turning the frontier into the interior, and then go to attack Duolun , the battle of Duolun was similar to the battle of Alda, but here you cannot bring food and grass for ten days. It should be a large army rushing in and directly building an earthen city in Duolun. Lun, set up camps and military stations, transport food and reinforcements up step by step, and exhaust the Tartars who have become rootless water!"

Wang Tong spoke forcefully, although there were only six people in the side hall, following his narration, everyone seemed to feel that the army was marching on the Gobi grassland, where the Ming army and the Tartars were fighting fiercely.

The hall became quiet again, and Emperor Wanli listened intently. Zhang Jing and Zou Yi spoke at the same time. After the sound, Zhang Jing nodded at Zou Yi, motioning him to speak. Zou Yi cleared his throat. On such occasions, not only Discuss with Wang Tong, question Wang Tong's plan, and more importantly, show his ability in front of Emperor Wanli. Such an opportunity cannot be missed, and Zou Yi has been working as a horse supervisor for a long time, and he was a military supervisor back then. , I also understand the military. Emperor Wanli and Zhang Cheng were fascinated by hearing it, but he and Zhang Jing heard a problem.

"Master Wang, Guihua City is also a strong city. Your ten-day rations are only counted for the journey and the return journey. Siege of a city is always a hard battle. Could it be that you broke into the city in one day? Otherwise, your ten-day rations are in the siege The food will be exhausted when the time comes, the food is in the city, how can you eat, when the Tartar reinforcements come to help, wouldn't it be a pinch attack from inside and outside."

Now in the side hall, everyone's thoughts were drawn by Wang Tong. Hearing Zou Yi's question, everyone's eyes were focused on Wang Tong. Wang Tong paused and said loudly:
"Break the city in one day, the Tiger's Mighty army has this confidence, carry [-] days of army rations and walk outside the Great Wall, can repel the harassment, arrive on time, the Tiger's Mighty army has this confidence!!"

When Wang Tong said this, his waist was straight and his expression was full of confidence. Everyone had considered a lot before. When Wang Tong said this, everyone felt a little bit astonished. Subconsciously felt that Wang Tong was too arrogant, but subconsciously Thinking about it, Wang Tong is really qualified to say this.

Ever since Wang Tong set up the Huwei Army in Tianjin, the Huwei Army has won quite brilliant victories against the Tartars, and he really has the confidence to do it.

"There are only so many people in the Tiger's Mighty Army, and the Tartars have tens of thousands of riders. It's too risky, too risky to go with this army alone!"

Emperor Wanli shook his head and said, Wang Tong stepped forward and said again:

"Your Majesty, the Tiger's Might Army can expand its army, and with the Tiger's Might Army as the main force, the rest of the troops can be assisted by border guards. In such a battle, only one town of soldiers and horses need to be dispatched to assist, and there is no need to involve the nine sides. In the war, when the Huwei army set up chariot formations and fired their firearms, the Tartars could not get close. At that time, there were shortcomings and roughness. Now the Huwei army has been in the army for nearly five years. How can you be an opponent if you are vulgar!!"

"Wang Tong, you are now the commander of Jin Yiwei, but you always want to go to the other side of the battle formation. You don't have the slightest sense of dignity. You should be cautious about such things, and don't get overheated!"

It was Zhang Cheng who spoke. Zhao Jinliang kept looking at this and that, but he could understand something. Whether it was Emperor Wanli or Zhang Cheng, it was obvious that they were refusing or reprimanding. But it's all for the good of Wang Tong.

Wang Tong took a step forward, but knelt down in front of Emperor Wanli, and said:
"Your Majesty, the Tiger's Might Army is newly established. It doesn't have much involvement with all parties. It doesn't have a deep relationship. If you go to war, you won't have too much tongue. If there is any damage, it will not cause any turmoil in the world, but if it happens, the tribes on the grassland will be dispersed, and most of them will no longer threaten the northern border of the Ming Dynasty. At least there will be peace for a hundred years. Leading the Huwei army personally, accomplishing this great event for His Majesty, let His Majesty leave a name in history, and become the Holy King of Zhongxing of the Ming Dynasty!!"

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