Xie Ming

Chapter 456: Night at Wuying Palace (Part )
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"Oh, I'm ashamed to say that!"

"The Jiannu Yiding Iron Cavalry is indeed very brave and fierce!"

"The enemy's weapons and artillery are also better than ours!"

"Say something to encourage others."

"When our newly gathered soldiers and horses fight with others in front of the battlefield, the difference in combat power will be immediately apparent!"

"It's really not good enough!" Xiao You said bitterly, complaining with a miserable smile.

But seeing that it was Emperor Hongguang Zhu Cilang, he was clearly listening carefully and seriously, and spoke without meaning to.

Therefore, Xiao Jingchuan did not want to interrupt, and simply continued the conversation, changing the subject, complaining about the enemy, and also giving a full comment on the response to the crisis.

"Uh"

"But, Your Majesty!"

"Although there is a gap in the combat power between the two sides!"

"But, haha, it's not that it's completely impossible to defeat him, the Jian Nu!"

"According to the information reported by the front line, I also personally experienced the battles before and after a few battles. I discovered it in the rear!"

"It turns out that the two commanders of the enemy are not united at all!"

"Moreover, the friction between the two sides is not small, and there is a suspicion that they are hindering each other and stealing credit!"

"Of course!"

"As for the battle on the north shore, we relied on some good strategic preparations and tactics in the early stage. In addition, we have the advantage of the terrain and are more familiar with the enemy than they are!"

"So, once the retreat is stabilized, I will seize the opportunity and come up with some counterattack tactics!"

"After breaking through the Ji River, we successively conquered Yucheng, Gaotang, and Dezhou, and fought for many days!"

"Although the troops are deployed on the north bank, the casualties are serious, logistics, hehehe"

"Ugh!"

"Even if there are many inconveniences!"

"But after more than a month of fighting, the losses on both sides are relatively even!"

"After crossing the south bank of the river, our army marched northward, and only lost 70% to 80% of the original 10,000 troops!"

"The enemy also suffered more than 10,000 casualties!"

"That's what I want to do!"

"Take advantage of the autumn flood of the Yellow River!"

"In the short term, the northern barbarians cannot cross the water to the south for more than a month. We will recruit local warriors in Shandong and regroup!"

"At least Huang Degong's army of more than 10,000 people will come to Jinan City to help!"

"From this autumn on, we have to endure him for another three or two months!"

"When winter comes, it will be freezing cold, which is not conducive to marching. The enemy invaders from the south will have to retreat!"

"Shandong, we have defeated the enemy with this, and we are confident that we can keep it!"

Xiao Jingchuan was very good at speaking. In his analysis of the enemy and our own situation, he also inserted his own subsequent tactics and strategies. He hoped to use this to persuade Emperor Hongguang Zhu Cilang to continue to provide military assistance and raise funds to support the war on the northern front!

After all, no matter what, fighting against the Jiannu in the north is the overall strategy proposed by Xiao Lang!

The main focus is on fighting, which is the core of Xiao Lang!
But after he finished speaking, Xiao looked at the person on the couch. When Zhu Cilang heard about this plan, he didn't make any move for a while!
"Ah, yes, yes," Emperor Hongguang responded vaguely while he was in a daze.

He was stunned for a moment, then his thoughts suddenly came back to him. He raised his eyebrows and changed the subject.

"Eh?!"

"Xiao Lang!"

"Just now you said that the Jiannu invaded the south this time because the two commanders led their troops here!"

"You mentioned this in your previous report."

"If I remember correctly, it seems to be called Bahana, Shi, Shi something?!"

Unexpectedly, Zhu Cilang spoke for a long time, and then he opened his mouth to ask about this.

"Ah, Bahana, Shi Tingzhu, Your Majesty!" Xiao was unable to understand what he meant for a moment and responded quickly.

"Oh, yes, yes!"

"Yes, yes!"

"Xiao Lang, have you found out the details of their identities and backgrounds?!" Zhu Cilang asked again.

"Uh"

"Go back to the emperor!"

"I have heard a little bit about it!" "From what the scouts on the front line and the captured soldiers said, Nabahana should be the Manchu commander of the Zhenglan Banner among the Eight Banners of Jiannu!"

"Shi Tingzhu is actually Gushan Ezhen of the Han army of the Plain White Banner!"

"Ah, it can be considered as a military officer of the same rank as the general town!"

"This time, since the Jiannu invaded the country with their elite troops, the two of them have each led troops in the Hejian and Cangzhou areas of northern Zhili. They have captured cities and strongholds, suppressed the rebel army, and plundered the people's property. They have done everything they can. Their evil deeds are heinous!" Xiao Wei made a report in response, and in his heart he also hurriedly agreed with his superiors.

But before Xiao You could realize it, Zhu Cilang heard his words and interrupted him, straightened his posture, and tried to speak out!

"kindness!"

"Such barbarians invaded our territory and massacred our people. They are extremely abominable and their crimes should not be forgiven!"

He paused, then took a breath, and changed the subject again!
"call--"

"Nothing"

"Xiao Lang!"

"In recent days, in order to resolve the dilemma in the northern border, I have secretly sent Qiu Zhizhong to secretly dispatch the Jinyiwei to the north, and they have intercepted some intelligence and brought it back!"

"It is said that the leader of the Jiannu army that entered Guanzhong this time should be Dorgon, the fourteenth son of Nurhaci, who was given the title of Prince Rui!"

"Well, as for its main elite forces?"

"Yes, Duoduo, Haoge, A., Ajige, Yechen."

"Hey, these should be it!"

"Of course, the news is so complicated that it's hard to tell whether it's true or not!"

"However, I have paid attention to the so-called Bahana and Shi Tingzhu, but I have not been able to rank among the top!"

Emperor Hongguang's words were as tactful and obscure as possible, but Xiao Lang's face was still turning red and white, with embarrassment and anger mixed together, and it was difficult to hide it for the time being!

Seeing his reaction, Zhu Cilang had expected this, so he hurriedly stepped forward to save the conversation!

"Ugh"

"I am worried!"

"Do you think there will be more powerful characters waiting for us after these two characters, Ba and Shi?!"

"When the time comes, the core of the Jiannu will bravely send troops to reinforce."

"Xiao Lang!"

"You and I are of the same mind!"

"You have protected me all the way south, and you have served me faithfully. You are a great pillar of state!"

"Can!"

"The court has just been established, and the situation is chaotic!"

"It is indeed difficult to find more available and useful personnel in my lifetime!"

"Only you, Xiao Lang, can hold this situation together!"

While he was talking, Wang Zhixin came closer and handed him some warm tea.

Zhu Cilang glanced at it, took it, took two sips, and continued.
"Xiao Lang!"

"It has only been three months since I took the throne!"

"I work day and night, never having a single day to think about wasting time!"

"Our goal is to do our best to protect our country and our people!"

"But... Alas"

"Governing an army is difficult, and governing a country is also difficult."

"In the imperial court, there are many officials who are doing nothing!"

"Even worse, forming cliques and pursuing personal interests!"

"There are many people who abuse public resources for private gain and harm the country!"

"Just tell me about this urgent imperial edict ordering you to return quickly!"

"It is not my intention to come here in reality."

"It's a torment to maintain stability, I hope you can understand my feelings." Emperor Hongguang spoke from the bottom of his heart!
"But now that things have come to this!"

"Xiao Lang!"

"Let's put Shandong's defense against the north on hold for now!"

"I want to use you more and have another important task to entrust you with. What do you think?!"

In order to get Xiao Jingchuan to return to the capital this time and make him of great use, Zhu Cilang met with him in Wuying Palace on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. They had a lively conversation, showing how humble he was!
It's really rare.
(End of this chapter)