Piangguan.
Zhang Mao met Ma Yi, the commander-in-chief of Datong, who came with the troops. As soon as he returned to his residence, he was informed that the Tatars were invading.
"You said the Tatars are coming?"
Zhang Mao's expression looked very unnatural.
Zhang Rui, who came to deliver the message, said, "Father, what are you doing?"
Obviously Zhang Rui also noticed the abnormality in Zhang Mao's expression.
Zhang Mao said, "I'm not nervous. You've come at a good time. I finally let you seize the opportunity."
Zhang Rui sighed inwardly. His father really had no experience in leading troops. As for being so unsure even when the enemy invades, I didn’t say anything. How did you know that I was talking about you acting nervous? You were trying to cover it up
"Where is it, mark it on the map." Zhang Mao then thought that he had only learned that the Tatars were coming. He had no idea how many and where they were.
Zhang Ruidao said, "It is one hundred and twenty miles northwest of Pianguan. According to the investigation at night, there are at least thousands of Tatars. That side is the land of the Hetao. The Tatars dare to invade the Hetao. I'm afraid that if we send troops to attack at night, we can arrive before dawn tomorrow, but this will make the troops and horses exhausted, which is not conducive to fighting." Zhang Mao frowned and said, "It takes one night. "One hundred and twenty miles"
"That's alright, father. Some in the army say they are cavalry, but in fact horses can only be used for carrying things, and it is difficult to carry people at all. Now we can use them on hand The cavalry is probably only about half of the six thousand soldiers and horses that Ma Yigang brought."
Zhang Rui is more pragmatic than his father.
Zhang Rui also knew that his father had many disadvantages in fighting, and he, the son, had to take care of it.
Zhang Mao said, "I want to lead the troops myself."
"Father, you can't do this. If this is the Tatars' plan to lure the enemy deeper, we will lose more than we gain. It is better for Yi'er and Ma Yi to lead the troops and wait until dawn to see the situation clearly before deciding whether to send troops. Father can just lead troops to reinforce at any time."
Zhang Rui obviously would not let him with no actual combat experience. father goes on an adventure.
In terms of experience in serving the army in the northwest, Zhang Rui has more experience than Zhang Mao. At least Zhang Rui once came to the northwest to manage the army, and he also served as a general in Liaodong.
Zhang Mao said, "What if others are afraid of being impeached?"
"Father, you fight to win, not for other people's opinions. No matter what, in the end The goal is to win. If you advance hastily, it is easy to go wrong. Besides, the army also needs you to be the soul stabilizing needle." Zhang Rui tried his best to persuade Zhang Mao.
Zhang Mao had no intention of charging into battle personally, it was all just to show his attitude.
At this time, the son’s words can be regarded as letting him go down the slope.
"That's it. You immediately point three thousand soldiers and horses at Pianguan, plus Ma Yi's three thousand soldiers and horses, equipped with artillery, etc., and head northwest overnight." Zhang Mao said.
Zhang Ruidao "Father, if you carry artillery, you may not be able to arrive before dawn. Before he came, he discussed with Ma Yi. He said that the muskets in the army were enough to suppress the Tatars. As long as they were surprised, they would be sure of success. "
Zhang Mao said angrily, "It's not a sure thing, it has to be a sure thing. If we lose, our family's property will not be guaranteed. You confused child, what a surprise attack. It's good to win, but you also have to play slowly and gradually, otherwise I will be more suitable than you. "
"Yes." After Zhang Rui hesitated, he still chose to accept the old father's proposal, "Then father, just bring a dozen short cannons. In this case, a horse will be dedicated to transport them, and a separate horse will be required to transport them. Transporting fire bombs, etc. I will gather my troops and set off now, and they will definitely arrive before the next morning. "
"Okay, hurry up." Zhang Mao suddenly became excited.
"But father, it is said that he is the governor Ma Zhongcheng, and he will arrive at Pianguan in the next two days. You see?"
What Zhang Rui meant was whether we should discuss this matter with the newly appointed governor of Pianguan, Ma Zhongxi.
Zhang Mao said, "Which one should I lead the troops on, or he should lead the troops on the court?" He was sent to assist me, and he was not asked to take care of me. He just sent troops."
Zhang Rui and Ma Yi mobilized their troops overnight.
In the city The soldiers were actually very confused.
What kind of important information could cause Pianguan to dispatch troops in such a hurry? He ordered 6,000 troops and went out directly. As the commander-in-chief, the British princess still stayed. At Pianguan, the generals below were just asked to take orders from Zhang Rui and Ma Yi.
The troops were sent out in two groups at one time, with two commanders, and there was no distinction between high and low weights.
No matter how you look at it, it is a little bit. Like headless flies.
Before dark, the soldiers and horses had already left Pianguan. Zhang Mao originally said he was going to see them off, but when Zhang Maoren arrived, Zhang Rui and Ma Yi's troops were already there. They left in batches, but Zhang Mao, who came to see him off, could only watch his son lead the troops away from the top of the city.
“My lord, you don’t have to worry, my lord is so talented, he will surely make great achievements in one battle. . "The man named Zhong was smiling next to him.
This time Zhang Mao sent troops, he also took this staff with him.
There are also many things that only the man named Zhong can arrange for him .
"Decai, do you think I am not suitable to lead troops in the northwest?" Zhang Mao suddenly asked
"Why do you ask me this?" Prince, why should you worry about this matter? You did not lead the army, but you are also leading the army now. You should not look forward or backward. "
Zhang Mao looked at the setting sun in the west and the soldiers and horses retreating, and seemed to be thinking, "What if I personally lead the troops?"
Zhong Decai couldn't help but smile bitterly.
The British prince was actually sentimental now.
Maybe it was because this dispatch of troops was too hasty, and Zhang Mao did not go there in person. This is Mao's first time commanding such a war. Zhang Mao's nervous mood doesn't know how to relieve it, so he is here."Grudge everything but others".
"My lord, you should also rest early. According to the formulated tactics, you should personally lead all the troops out of the fortress tomorrow morning to assist the lord and General Ma in marching, so as to echo." Zhong Decai said.
"Yes."
Zhang Mao turned around, but when he went down the stairs of the city tower, he seemed to be unable to keep up with his feet. He almost rolled down the stairs twice. It was Zhong Decai who was supporting him now.
At night.
In the dead of night, Zhang Mao went to bed twice, got up twice, and then sat at the table. The tea in front of him was cold, and he was in a restless state.
The son and Ma Yi led the troops to send troops, but he did not leave in the rear.
"No, this may be Zhang Bingkuan's trick. If I don't lead the troops out personally, then he will falsely accuse me of being the second Zhu Hui." Zhang Mao seemed to have realized it.
Immediately got up and went out to call for some soldiers to follow him out of the fortress.
But before he could reach the door, he stopped again because he had no idea how to lead the troops out.
In other words, what can you do after you lead the troops out?
Maybe you can chase your son and Ma Yi, but you will definitely not be able to catch up. When the troops and horses he leads are in trouble, his reinforcements can be closer to them, but it is like catching a blind man. What if the Tatars run away and they are no longer needed? What if the Tatars come fiercely, and the son and Ma Yibing are defeated? , even he was going to be trapped by the Tatars
"Master"
Just when Zhang Maoli was standing by the door in a daze, he saw a woman in her thirties, Come in through the moon gate and stand in front of him.
The woman was holding ginseng tea in her hand and was saluting him Tingting.
Zhang Mao said, "Sui Niang, you came just in time to give me a squeeze."
"Yes."
The woman called Sui Niang, Walking in, he first put the ginseng tea on the table, and then walked over to give Zhang Mao a leg tap.
The woman was sitting on a small bench. Zhang Mao sat down and placed his legs on a bench, letting the woman beat his legs.
"How many years have you been here?" Zhang Mao asked.
Obviously the two of them were already familiar with each other. Suiniang was not someone Zhang Mao brought from the capital. She was a local. It was the local general who found someone to serve Zhang Mao in order to curry favor with him.
Although Suiniang did not come from a wealthy family, she was actually from a military household. After her husband died, a military household became a widow, and had to bow down when the powerful came.
While beating her legs, Suiniang said, "I have been here since I was born."
"Then you have never left?" Zhang Mao asked.
"When the Tatars come, they may need to flee. When I was young, I followed my mother and family. After I got married, I took my family with me."
When Suiniang said this, It's also a bit helpless.
Obviously, Pianguan was an important town in the Ming Dynasty, but at the critical moment, it could not protect its people, but rather let them move elsewhere.
Zhang Mao said, "Where were you when Wang Weining came?"
Suiniang then knew that Zhang Mao wanted to ask Wang Yue about the situation when he was managing the army in Pianguan. Zhang Mao was the one who led troops in Pianguan and achieved great achievements. Zhang Mao wanted to imitate everything Wang Yue did.
But even a daughter and wife of a military household like Suiniang knew that Zhang Mao was incomparable to Wang Yue.
In terms of momentum, Zhang Mao is far worse than Wang Yue.
Suiniang said, "In the first few years when Marquis Weining was here, the people in the city were moved to other places within a few days. I heard on the way that there was no one left intact in Pianguan City. He said that no one except Marquis Weining would dare to blow up like this. When he came back later, he would have to rebuild his residence."
"Blow up"
Zhang Mao thought for a moment, then shook his head. Shake his head.
Obviously the tactics used by Wang Yue were not suitable for him.
"Then when did your husband last?" Zhang Mao asked another very careless question, as if he didn't care about Suiniang's face at all.
Suiniang said, "I have been with you for many years. When I went on an expedition, I didn't even see the body. I said it was robbed by the Tatars. Because I didn't bring the body back, I only gave it as a pension." Three taels of silver, it took a few years to get more than one tael, and then I had to live hard, after all, there are elders and younger ones."
When Sui Niang said this, she couldn't help but I want to wipe my tears.
It is unimaginable to others how much bullying a woman, the daughter of a military family, suffered when her husband died.
To be sent to Zhang Mao today, it is obvious that he will not have a good life in the past.
"How do you think I compare to Wang Weining?" Zhang Mao suddenly asked.
He seems to care about what others think of him.
Sui Niang said, "My lord, you are a hero and a man of equal stature to Marquis Weining. Marquis Weining's title and influence in the court are naturally not as good as yours."
"Really?" Zhang Mao seemed to have suddenly found himself after hearing the praise from a woman.
"But the local people remember the kindness of Marquis Weining and hope that there will be another Marquis Weining in the court." Suiniang immediately added.
Zhang Mao couldn't help but frowned when he heard this and said, "He blew up Pianguan to pieces. Do you still remember his kindness?"
Suiniang seemed to be sincere and said, "The house was destroyed by the bombing, okay?" Xiu, but if the home was occupied by the Tatars, it would be completely destroyed. Because of the bombing of Weining Hou, the Tatars never dared to invade again in the following years. They all said that the good days now are brought to the people by Weining Hou. "Come here"
"You guys"
Zhang Mao really wanted to say, you guys really care about food and not fights.
Wang Weining will give you a stick and give you a sweet date, and you will forget about it.
But then Zhang Mao thought of something again and muttered, "The Tatars don't dare to invade, so that's not good."
"Master, what's wrong with you?" Suiniang became nervous.
I am a womanly person, I brought you ginseng tea and beat your legs. You have to ask me questions. Then my questions will not cause you any bad thoughts. If something happens later, you have to rely on me.
Zhang Mao said, "This has nothing to do with you. You can retreat and call in those who can breathe. I have something to say to them."
Zhang Mao wants to hold a military meeting overnight.
After Zhong Decai learned the news, he hurriedly came to see him. He was also surprised by Zhang Mao's almost unconstrained idea.
"Master, what are you doing?"
Zhong Decai was also depressed.
You Zhang Maoke really want to do something.
Zhang Mao said, "In the past few years, the Tatars have not been rampant around Pianguan. Even if Wang Weining died, the Tatars would not dare to invade."
"It seems like this. "Zhong Decai said, "But the Tatars haven't stopped either. The Tatars should fight Datong, fight Datong, invade Liaodong, and even attack Huamachi."
"Wrong, there is only Huamachi. In the First World War, the Tatars took the initiative to attack, and the rest were taken by the imperial court. If you don't even understand this, why are you acting as a think tank?" Zhang Mao lectured with a straight face.
"You are right, sir, but what does this have to do with this?" Zhong Decai looked puzzled.
Zhang Mao took a breath and said, "Tatars will never appear around Pianguan for no reason. We will lose our way when we enter the grassland, but they will not. They know every plant and tree in the surrounding area very well." , How dare they come so easily around Pianguan and still be so blatant?"
Zhong Decai was shocked and said, "This is a Tatar trap."
Zhang Mao said, "It may not be a trap, but I can't tell. I don’t know if I’m worrying too much, or if I’m just saying “Oh”
Zhang Mao was in a state of confusion at this time.
Even Zhong Decai saw it.
Zhang Mao has some ability, but the problem is his lack of experience. In addition, he becomes more cautious as he gets older. At this time, he is probably "numbed".
"Master, if this is really the case, we should send someone overnight to call back the soldiers and horses of the Master and General Ma. We rely on the partial pass to at least ensure that we can't enter." Retreat." Zhong Decai suggested.
"No way." Zhang Mao said with a sad look on his face, "If you don't advance, you will retreat. Now I have to enter. Even if I know that this is a trap, I'm afraid I have no choice but to jump in." Chapter Please keep in mind to bookmark the end, the latest and fastest website is free to read without anti-theft