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Chapter 412 Manpower is hard to reach, Huang Taiji's decision

The course of the war is not simply influenced by human will.You can win if you want to win, it's not that simple.

The situation in Liaodong has turned around, but it is still too early to say that the army has a crushing advantage.

Therefore, although the emperor asked the frontline generals to guard against arrogance and impetuosity, and not to underestimate the enemy, he did not stop them from taking action.

Wouldn't it be better if Jiannu's strength could be consumed before the big counterattack next winter and spring?

In fact, the emperor was a little worried.

Xiong Tingbi and Mao Wenlong were not without brains, they both adopted a steady and steady tactic, pushing the battle line steadily and resolutely to Jiannu's territory.

The reason is simple, although the Ming army rarely took the initiative to attack for several years.But relying on defense, Jiannu suffered a lot of losses, which can be regarded as victories.

Under the prevailing situation, whoever loses the battle will not only affect the command of the Liaodong battlefield in the future, but also lose face when he goes to Beijing to report on his duties in autumn.

What's more, when you return to Beijing, it's almost in time for the Longevity Festival. You don't congratulate the good news, but you use the defeat to embarrass the emperor?
Therefore, although Xiong Tingbi and Mao Wenlong were very active in carrying out military operations, they both mobilized a large number of elite troops and their combat plans were very cautious.

To put it bluntly, the two have the meaning of competing for performance.Of course, it is also for the counterattack in winter and spring next year, which the emperor has high hopes for, to make more adequate preparations and occupy a more favorable situation.

However, the two armies in Liaonan and Liaodong seemed to have some tacit agreement. They advanced to Haicheng River and Taizi River respectively and stopped advancing.

Across the Haicheng River is the Acropolis of Haizhou. After occupying a castle and a pine tree entrance, the Liaodong Ming army did not immediately advance to Yahu Pass.

Later Jin also responded to the actions of the Ming army, dispatching troops from two banners to Haizhou and Jianzhou for reinforcements.This is almost the maximum force they can deploy.

Now, there are two-banners in Haizhou, and three-banners in Jianzhou. In Liao, there are only poor three-banners left.

Originally, according to the assumption of Nurhachi and others, the shrinking force was to clench their fists and wait for the opportunity to move.If the Ming army splits the attack, it may be possible to stage another "Sarhu" victory, which will change the strategic situation in Liaodong.

However, the Ming army formed a four-sided siege with the three heavy groups of Liaoxi, Liaonan, and Liaodong, plus the Mongolian tribes. They advanced slowly and steadily, and did not give Jiannu a chance to defeat them individually.

In terms of military strength, if all the Jiannu were dispatched, they would be able to gain an advantage in Liaoxi, Liaonan, and Liaodong, although the advantage is not particularly large.

But the real threat is the three heavy military groups, and the distance between the enemy and ourselves is not too far.When attacking one side, another will come. It is impossible for Jiannu to concentrate on attacking one side.

Moreover, with the current strength of the Ming army, if Jiannu really put all his eggs in one basket, even if he could defeat one side, it would be the end of killing one thousand enemies and self-defeating eight hundred.

This is also the biggest weakness of Jiannu. With just such a small number of people, if he fights a big battle that hurts his muscles and bones, he will not be able to turn himself over in the future.

A beggar is better than a local tyrant, do you have that family background?

And even if the Ming army lost tens of thousands, with Zhu Youxiao's ruthlessness, within a year or so, it would be full again.Come on, fight, see if you live more or die faster!
What does it mean to restrain one's hands and one's feet, what does it mean to look forward and backward, that's what the current Jiannu is.

The deadliest thing is not only manpower, but also food and supplies.There was no looting for several years, and the result of sitting and eating was worse than in history, and the famine came sooner and earlier.

"Fushun's son-in-law—" Huang Taiji was returning to the mansion very depressed, when Li Yongfang in disguise quietly came to see him.

"The servant has seen Lord Baylor." Li Yongfang was skinny, even if she didn't put on makeup, she would have changed a lot.

Huang Taiji hurriedly got up and asked Li Yongfang to sit down.For Li Yongfang, Huang Taiji felt sympathy for each other, and he also appreciated Li Yongfang's loyalty to Houjin.

Li Yongfang killed his eldest son to prove his heart, but he didn't expect that killing his son would be for nothing.

Recently, news spread that his son-in-law, Wu Changchun, was in Zhenjiang. He was Nala Zhongming's right-hand man. Not only did he recruit and surrender, he even sent someone to send a letter to his old father-in-law.

Li Yongfang knew that with Nurhachi's suspicion, it was impossible for him to recover and be reused.

Then Jin's situation gradually deteriorated, and he couldn't help but care about it. After all, Houjin was about to end, and he and his family would definitely end badly.

It is impossible for Nurhachi to listen to the "harmful advice", so Li Yongfang had to pin her hopes on Huang Taiji.

In fact, the method is still the same old way, which is similar to Fan Wencheng's suggestion.Reuse Han generals, use more Han soldiers, relax exploitation and oppression, and win the hearts of the Liao people in the ruled area.

It is impossible for the number of Jurchens to increase significantly, but the Han people can make up for it and solve the dilemma of the Eight Banners' lack of troops.

In history, after Huang Taiji inherited the Khan throne, he adopted a series of similar policies, which eased the conflict between Manchu and Han, and gradually reversed the unfavorable situation caused by Nurhachi in his later years.

After hearing Li Yongfang's suggestion, Huang Taiji smiled wryly, and said, "Although Fushun's son-in-law's suggestion is good, a certain one doesn't have the power to accept and implement it. Don't you know King Khan's temper?"

Li Yongfang nodded, and said: "Sibeile has no soldiers and no power now, how can a slave not know? But doesn't Sibeile think of a countermeasure to get rid of the current situation?"

Huang Taiji lowered his eyes, and said in a deep voice: "Fushun's son-in-law, but there is a way, you can talk about it."

Li Yongfang didn't hold back, and said, "Dongjiang Ming army's attack on Jianzhou is an opportunity for Sibeile. It is better to lead the army to reinforce, or to follow the army, than to stay in this city."

Huang Taiji pondered and said, "I'm afraid King Khan won't agree."

Li Yongfang saw that although Huang Taiji had doubts, he accepted his suggestion, so he continued, "Sibeile can ask King Khan for orders to go secretly to Jianzhou to negotiate a trade deal with North Korea."

Huang Taiji frowned, and said: "North Korea is close to the Ming Dynasty, how dare we trade with us?"

Li Yongfang took out a piece of information from her bosom, presented it to Huang Taiji, and said: "Li Zong's position is not right, and the Ming court has not formally conferred it, so it is difficult to win people's hearts. Therefore, the old king's cronies have different ideas."

Huang Taiji took the information and looked at Li Yongfang suspiciously.After reading the information, Huang Taiji fell into deep thought.

This information seems to have been fabricated by Li Yongfang, of course his name was not mentioned above.But he has been in charge of Hou Jin's espionage work for so many years, and it is normal to have a few cronies.

If this is the case, maybe Father Khan can really send himself there.Zhengbai Banner is in Jianzhou. Although Azig is in command, the generals and senior officials should be more convinced of him, right?
It is not necessary to overthrow Azig and retake Zhengbaiqi.But leaving Liaoshen, which made him useless, might really be the way to regain authority.

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(End of this chapter)