Multi-walled city.
The North Korean army's expedition went smoothly. With the city as the center, the surrounding Jurchen villages and gathering places were all swept away. Food was shipped back in large quantities, and many small tribes even surrendered directly. North Korea One party is already thinking about how to advance its territory to Haixi and Jianzhou after this battle, and has held several internal celebration banquets.
The morale of the army is high.
On this day, Pu Yuanzong personally led the troops to the expedition. When he came back, he quickly sent the good things he got, some gold and silver jewelry to Tang Yin, and further persuaded Tang Yin to take him back to the Ming Dynasty.
Tang Yin said, "General Park, are you a civil servant from the imperial examination?"
Pu Yuanzong looked very embarrassed. You have known me for so long, and you don't even know where I am from, so you still need to do this? Question
"I was born in a martial arts family. Later I passed the martial arts examination and was able to enter the court and be appointed an official." Pu Yuanzong replied respectfully.
"Oh." Tang Yin nodded, "Then since you have a big family background, are you willing to give up everything in North Korea when you get credit for the expedition? You must know that even if you arrive in the Ming Dynasty, you will I may not be able to give you a high official or a generous salary. I am just the head of the Six Ministries, so I may not be able to bring you much.”
The implication is that you should make a living on your own. If not, I will go back to you. The monarch admits his mistake, and Ming Dynasty endorses you. Maybe your monarch is kind-hearted and does not kill you
Pu Yuanzong sighed, "The monarchs and ministers in North Korea are so stupid that the deafening sound cannot be heard from the temple, and the lamentations of the people cannot be heard from the palace." The court, and the foolish king still wants to expand the palace and massacre the meritorious ministers in the court. Such a foolish king will be rejected by the Korean people sooner or later."
"Wait a minute." Tang Yin couldn't stand it and waved his hand. He said, "That's your North Korean matter. You don't have to tell me that. If you really want to stay in the Ming Dynasty, maybe I can help you stay in Liaodong as an official. As for the outcome, I can't promise."
Pu Yuanzong belittled Li Dun in front of Tang Yin just to show his determination to surrender to the Ming Dynasty.
At this time, he almost burst into tears and said, "Tang Shangchai is the future pillar of the Ming Dynasty. I am willing to follow Tang Shangchai and do my best, if I have the opportunity to meet Duke Lai."
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"Haha."
Tang Yin also heard it.
It's all polite to follow him. Pu Yuanzong's ultimate goal is to get acquainted with Zhang Zhou, a truly awesome minister, through him, Tang Yin, in order to gain fame and wealth.
Jianzhou Acropolis, Hetuala City.
This is the home base of the Jianzhou Guards and the main city of the Jianzhou tribes such as the Sukesu Huhe Tribe of the Jurchen Tribe. Although the Jianzhou Guards’ organizational system is loose, the tribal cohesion has always been very high, and the Jianzhou Jurchens have also It has become the strongest among the three Jurchen tribes. It has always been famous for its single combat strength. Every time it was raided on the border areas of the Ming Dynasty, it was also the Jianzhouwei tribes.
On the second day of April, Zhang Zhou’s troops left Crow Falcon Pass in the direction Wang Shouren originally set out to conquer Hetuala City; Wang Shouren went from Tong Pass.Hua Fang made a counterattack, and the two armies met at Jianzhou Guard's lair.
In the previous two months of fighting, Wang Shouren had gradually encroached on the tribes in the outer circle of Jianzhou Guard. Most of the tribes in Jianzhou Guard either surrendered or fled to Hetuala City.
At this time, the two groups of Ming troops had completed the encirclement of Hetuala City.
After Wang Shouren handed over the more than 30,000 newly captured Jurchen tribesmen to the Liaodong soldiers and horses, he also visited Zhang Zhou’s camp in person. The last time the two met, they were in Yongping Mansion. This time, even Wang Shouren felt that Zhang Zhou had a high vision in governing the Jurchen tribe in Liaodong. After two months of conquests in the north and south, Wang Shouren had almost solved the dilemma that seemed difficult to solve, and it was Zhang Zhou who Upon arrival, the final decision was basically made.
"Thank you for your hard work, Bo'an." Zhang Zhou smiled and walked out of the tent to greet Wang Shouren, who had been running around for the past two months and looked haggard.
Wang Shouren looked much thinner than at the beginning of the year. Zhang Zhou also felt that this expedition should be a great test for Wang Shouren's body and mind. The young military general began to manage the army. A change of direction that goes hand in hand with peace of mind.
Wang Shouren cupped his hands and said, "Everything will be done according to orders."
Zhang Zhou said, "I don't take credit, I'm quite humble, but it's nothing. I plan to set up a new Dusi Yamen in the future. You, Bo'an, will govern here. In addition to the strong backbone of the Jianzhou Jurchens, there are also Haixi Jurchens and so many chaotic tribes in the north. It is not easy for them to accept education. In the final analysis, it is easy to fight, but to conquer them. It's the human heart that makes it even more difficult."
Wang Shouren asked, "I don't know how much time I have to take care of the Jurchen affairs."
"I can't say in three to five years. You just joined." In fact, the most important thing about going to court is the first one or two years. After you have established your prestige with the Jurchens, you can work with peace of mind when you return to the court, and you will not be lacking in reputation when you go to any place to serve as an official or general. "
As Zhang Zhou spoke, he also brought Wang Shouren to his camp. Then Zhang Zhou unfolded detailed topographic maps of Liaodong, Liaobei and other places, which had already planned the next few months. Or even several years of marching and governance direction.
Wang Shouren did not return to camp that night because he was not in a hurry to attack the city.
The reason why they are not afraid of the Jianzhou Guardsmen in the city coming out is mainly because the artillery and firearms brought by the Ming Dynasty are sufficient. Once the Jurchens dare to come out, it will be almost like seeking death.
No matter what, it seems that there will be no change in this war, and the result has basically been determined by this time.
"Since I left Crow Falcon Pass, in the past few days, the Jurchen people from various tribes in Jianzhou have been sending people to communicate. Even in the Jianzhou Acropolis, people's hearts have been separated. It is difficult for them to Fight with us, but I am also thinking about how to govern them in the future." Zhang Zhou said, looking at Wang Shouren with a smile, "Now the problem is thrown to you."
Wang Shouren didn't expect it either. Zhang Zhou's method of throwing the blame is also so "smart".
But when he knew that he had to stay in LiaoWhen Dong was in charge of the Jurchens, he also knew that those bad things could not be escaped.
"Lai Guogong, there are still Tang Yin and his Korean troops in Duobi City. There is no movement to be found. Duobi City is only 150 miles away from Jianzhou Acropolis. Do we want to use it in the future?" This group of people has conducted strategic operations in Haixi and other places."
Wang Shouren was quite concerned about Tang Yin.
Because during this period of time, the person Tang Yin turned to most often for help was Wang Shouren.
Tang Yin regarded Wang Shouren as his savior. Although in terms of the process, Wang Shouren did not help Duobi City in the slightest, judging from the results, it was precisely because Wang Shouren penetrated behind the Jianzhou Guard to capture the city that all parties were able to seize the city. The Jurchen tribe gradually gave up the idea of taking the initiative, and most of them huddled in defense, hoping that the Ming Dynasty would not have long-term management ideas, and waited for the Ming Dynasty to withdraw their troops.
This is the reason why Tang Yin can drink fish soup with peace of mind in Duobi City.
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "Put the multi-walled city there, ignore it for now."
Wang Shouren pointed to a patch on the map and said, "I heard that a group of people from the governor of Liaodong have arrived from The Haixi Jurchen Ye He tribe has opened an opening and is advancing to the northeast. How will this group of troops be arranged in the future?" Zhang Zhou said, "This group of troops will be transferred to you later, so that the number of your troops and horses will be It will expand to about 25,000 people. You can recruit about 5,000 more Jurchen tribe soldiers and horses to cooperate with you in some more difficult tasks of conquering cities and territories. In this way, you will have 30,000 people in terms of food and grass. Daming will come from Shanhaiguan. It will be allocated directly to you without being restricted by Liaodong's grain and grass supplies. The imperial court will also send additional people for transportation."
What Zhang Zhou said is exactly what Wang Shouren is worried about.
Now the Ming Dynasty wants to set up a new capital in the area north and east of Liaodong, and Wang Shouren will manage it. First of all, there are not enough troops. After all, he only has 4,000 troops, and it is easy to end the battle. In the case of rebellion, there needs to be enough troops.
He did not want to be restricted by Liaodong in terms of food and grass. After all, Wang Shouren's troops in Jianzhou and other places on Haixi could not produce their own food and baggage, and everything needed to be deployed from outside resources.
"Where is North Korea?"
Wang Shouren asked seriously.
Zhang Zhou laughed and said, "How could Bo'an suddenly mention North Korea?"
Wang Shouren said with a puzzled look on his face, "If we want to pacify the Jurchens, there is no need for the Grand Duke of Lai to come to Jianzhou in person." Come on, North Korea is weak now. If the Jurchens can be defeated, why not take the opportunity to take North Korea together?"
Zhang Zhou thought to himself.
Wang Shouren is still more cunning in fighting. No wonder others say that Wang Shouren's use of troops does not follow common sense. He is "weird, arbitrary, and has a reputation as a cunning soldier." In this era, you can understand me, Zhang. The person who knows how to march and deploy troops is none other than you, Wang Shouren.
Zhang Zhou said, "To pacify Korea, there are not a few soldiers and horses, and one hundred thousand soldiers are necessary."
Wang Shouren said, "The Duke of Lai can stand up to 50,000 soldiers."< /p>
Meaning, youLeading troops, 50,000 men can destroy North Korea.
Zhang Zhou sighed and said, "There are many tribes in the Jurchen land. Although they are brave, they only have clan consciousness and no concept of family and country. It is easy to defeat them, but it is not so easy for North Korea to completely conquer them. It is better to use The method of supporting puppets will prevent North Korea from posing a danger to the Ming Dynasty in the next few years." Wang Shouren asked, "Pingyuan is the first priority." "Yes" Zhang Zhouye. There is nothing to hide, "It may take less than a year to defeat North Korea by force, but it will take more than twenty years to completely quell the rebellion in all parts of North Korea and allow them to accept the enlightenment of the Ming Dynasty. Then we will have to deal with it every day." The rebellions and troubles in various parts of North Korea are indeed not conducive to the imperial court's plan to flatten the grassland." Wang Shouren asked again, "What about after the grassland is flattened?"
"Heh. "Zhang Zhouyi smiled, "At that time, there will be no problem in pacifying Korea. If we have enough energy, our troops and horses can be divided, and the supply of food, grass and baggage can be guaranteed."
"So. "
Wang Shouren hesitated and asked, "Are you asking Tang Yin to go?"
Such a direct question made Zhang Zhou feel a little embarrassed.
Forget about treating Tang Yin as a tool, now it’s like tossing Tang Yin one round and then the next. It’s really like balding his outer hair first, and then giving him his skin. In front of Zhu Youtang, Zhang Zhou could say yes without hesitation, but after all, Wang Shouren was a Jinshi in the same discipline as Tang Yin, and he was also working for Zhang Zhou, so he just said yes directly. Tang Yin pushed into the fire pit
Zhang Zhou, a person with such a thick skin, would feel embarrassed at this time.
"Bo'an, everyone has a certain task. Bohu is not as good as you in using troops, and he is not as good as you in peace of mind. If you want to say that he is knowledgeable, he also has the qualities of a scholar. Cunning and philistine, such a person must use some special means to stimulate his potential."
Zhang Zhou found an excuse for himself to torture Tang Yin.
Inspire potential.
What a legitimate reason, it seems that everything can explain why Tang Yin has to endure more than others.
"Yes."
After thinking about it, Wang Shouren nodded in agreement, which Zhang Zhou didn't expect.
Wang Shouren said, "If Tang Yin is only given 200 men and horses, and there are not enough artillery and firearms, even with the 5,000 Korean troops and horses, it will be difficult to accomplish anything."
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "So I will give him some more."
"How much?" Wang Shouren asked.
Zhang Zhou said, "Send him another hundred people."
When Wang Shouren heard this, he almost lost his temper for Tang Yin.
Three hundred Ming Dynasty soldiers want to overthrow the royal power of Korea. No matter how it sounds, this is a situation of no return and certain death.
Zhang Zhou said, "So, Bo'an, after we capture Jianzhou Guard, your task is to go north and continue to attack the city, and my task is to defend Liaodong.Just on the edge of North Korea, waiting for the good news of Tang Yin's triumphant return. "
"With this backing, Bohu has a greater chance of success. "Unconsciously, Wang Shouren and Tang Yin had become a little "sympathetic" to each other.
You, Tang Yin, are no longer capable, but this time you have to take on a major event involving the national destiny of the Ming Dynasty. It depends on you to lead three hundred people. Go and subvert the royal power of North Korea. If you can succeed, you will definitely be successful. From now on, who will dare to say that you, Tang Yin, are a coward
If you fail
I'm sorry, although I can't help with the result. You, but I also respect you as a man.
The battle of Jianzhou Guard has begun.
The battle itself is not suspenseful.
On the first day, it was just a cold cannon.
The guns were not light cannons, and no yellow gunpowder was used. They were just heavy cannons. The ones above a thousand kilograms were all hauled by Zhang Zhou. Many of them were used as cannons to guard the city. When one shot was fired, the city would burst into flames.
And not only one, but thirty of them were pulled over.
In the battle of Jianzhou Acropolis, Zhang Zhou also gave a warning to those Jurchens who were still resisting. It was a majestic battle. The result is not important. What is important is to let you know the difference between you and the Ming Dynasty.
Thirty cannons fired ten shells from two directions. Although there were only three hundred rounds, each shot hit the city head, city walls, city gates and inside the city. , which shocked the defenders in the city to the extreme.
The Hongyi cannon will be considered powerful in the future, but compared to Zhang Zhou's heavy artillery, the Hongyi cannon that only uses black gunpowder seems to be inferior.
Even if the artillery did not specifically target the city gates and walls, after these 300 shells were fired, there were still many gaps in the city gates and walls, and there were weak walls. After being bombarded by artillery fire on the first day, Ming Dynasty was still in no hurry to attack the city.
Fire guns and crossbowmen had already been prepared, waiting. The defenders in the city rushed out and put up a stubborn resistance or something, but it was obvious that the defenders in the city had lost their fighting spirit.
That night, there were no less than six tribes from the gap in the north of the city surrounding Sanqiu. Send people out to make peace with the Ming Dynasty.
"Let Wang Bo'an go and talk. At the same time, tell the people in the city to accept the plan and go to southern Liaoning to work as farmers, accept the Baojia system, and give up hunting in the future." You must accept Confucian education, and if the Ming Dynasty uses troops in northern Liaoning, you must do your best to cooperate, so as to exchange for the survival of the tribe."
Zhang Zhou is very comfortable.
He and Wang Shouren both There didn't seem to be many people passing by. Wang Shouren's side only had about 4,000 cavalry and more than a thousand naturalized Jurchens.
But Zhang Zhou's side brought a total of 30,000 troops. His side is also dominated by infantry, and more than 36,000 elite soldiers can be used to attack a Jianzhou Acropolis. Without new cannons and gunpowder, it would be impossible to defeat it
At critical moments, Zhang Zhou also understood to pile up people instead ofJust a bunch of new weapons.
Wang Shouren met with the tribal envoys from Jianzhou Guard who came out to negotiate surrender.
After returning, I found Zhang Zhou and told him the latest situation: "Except for the commander of the Jianzhou Zuowei, all the other tribes are willing to submit. There has been civil strife in the city, or there may have been before tomorrow morning. "The result?"
"Jianzhou Zuowei?"
Zhang Zhou thought about it. The current commander of Jianzhou Zuowei is named Xibao Qipiangu, commonly known as Shi Baoqi. This guy's surname is Aixinjueluo. Others can ignore it, but if this person's words are allowed to flow freely, then this eradication of women will be meaningless.
Zhang Zhou said, "Don't be anxious, originally The plan was to capture Jianzhou Guard in three days, but now it seems that it will be extended to four or five days." "There is no rush to attack the city." Wang Shouren didn't quite understand.
Looking at Zhang Zhou’s posture, he was still very calm, as if he was waiting for something.
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "The Ming Dynasty's strategy for governing the Jurchens was originally to supplement military extermination. It is quite exciting to see their internal fighting. Later, when tribes come and tell them, I, the Ming Dynasty, have nothing to do with the former bandits." The Jianzhou Zuowei who were plundering the border were even more dissatisfied. All this happened because of the Jianzhou Zuowei. They could either continue to rebel against the imperial court with the Jianzhou Zuowei's people, or they would exterminate the Jianzhou Zuowei as a sign of meritorious deeds. "
Wang Shouren shook his head and said, "It's not that troublesome at all."
"One less person will die," Zhang Zhou said, "If we attack the city in these two days, our soldiers will at least have to do it. There are more than three to four hundred casualties. It would be too cruel to bury the soldiers who came out to fight here before victory. It can reduce the casualties, so what if the offensive is postponed. I just want to see them fight."
< p>Just as he was talking, a voice came from the door, "My lord, there is a letter sent by Chief Tang. Please send troops to assist in defense."Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "Look, Tang Yin is so worried. Knowing that I had led troops into the Jianzhou area, he quickly sent someone to ask for help, forgetting that he had the authority to mobilize troops. It is true that dog meat cannot be served at the banquet."
Wang Shouren frowned when he heard this.
You look down on Tang Yin
But you still entrust him with important tasks
Zhang Zhou said, "I won't read the letter asking for help. Please bring me a handwritten letter later." Send the letter over and tell him to wait for now. "Please remember to bookmark it and read it for free with the latest and fastest website without anti-theft.