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Guangning City.
"...Build the key points of Ningyuan, and guard Bali as the offensive point of Ningyuan, forming a corner with Juehua Island. If the enemy attacks the city, the soldiers on the island will attack from three sides, burn the floating bridge, and then go around from behind to attack them from the side..."
Xiong Tingbi looked at the secret memorial in deep thought for a while, and when he felt that there was no problem, he put down his pen and let out a long breath.
Without the control of the Governor-General of Ji and Liao, he could be said to be a senior official in Liaodong, holding sole power.
Moreover, through secret correspondence with the emperor, Xiong Tingbi discovered that the emperor had strategic ideas that were not only practical but also very similar to his own.
Shrink the defense line, stabilize the position first, deny the Later Jin the opportunity to plunder, and avoid further heavy losses. Then, train the troops vigorously, upgrade equipment, and prepare for a big move. After three to five years, push forward and eliminate them all.
Of course, Zhu Youxiao couldn't put it so simply. But it also made Xiong Tingbi understand that the emperor was promoting benefits and eliminating disadvantages, and working to solve internal problems. As for Liaodong, he tightened his belt and gave his full support.
This year may be difficult, but we can still make ends meet. From now on, it will get better and better every year. If you have money, what can't you do?
In Xiong Tingbi's view, this may be a bit superficial and naive.
But Zhu Youxiao remembered what Napoleon said: "There are three elements in war: the first is money, the second is money, and the third is money."
This sentence makes it very clear that war is a battle of military strength on the surface, but in reality it is a battle of who has more money.
When it comes to fighting a war, I only have some tricks that I can piece together; but when it comes to making money, I still have many ways.
Even if the worst comes to the worst, and I don't want this face anymore, can't I just snatch it from the powerful landlords and gentry?
Is it useful to have face? Chongzhen did have it. He hanged himself on the southeast branch of Coal Mountain and left behind a group of powerful and wealthy people who surrendered and welcomed the new emperor.
If we have to die, let's die together. The Ming Dynasty doesn't belong to me alone. If we have to die, you should be the first. I will be the last.
Of course, he is not at the point of death yet. In order to maintain as much stability as possible, Zhu Youxiao still has some sense and does not go crazy.
Xiong Tingbi is still in Guangning, but has begun to rearrange and prepare for the final move of troops to Ningyuan.
As spring came and the ice melted, the possibility of the Later Jin army attacking again became increasingly smaller.
After the sea route was opened, the food and supplies of Youtunwei were being transported to Shanhai, Juehua and Ningyuan; the first batch of people from Guangning City were also relocated and settled in the coastal area of Tianjin by sea.
These actions were carried out with great care and secrecy. In a month at most, Xiong Tingbi would withdraw with the last group of people, leaving behind an empty city of Guangning.
As to why the city was not destroyed, Zhu Youxiao emphasized this in the secret decree.
So much money was spent on building the city, wouldn't demolishing it just be throwing all that money down the drain? If the Later Jin want to occupy it, let them occupy it; if they want to defend it, let them defend it; if they want to destroy it, then let them suffer the consequences.
As for the future counterattack, it would be more difficult for the enemy to hold the city, so Zhu Youxiao could only laugh.
You're a master at riding and shooting, great at field battles, and quick to come and go. We can't defeat you for now. But if we could play a game of siege and defense, that would be a real treat!
There are red-haired cannons and tunnel blasting. You'd better defend the city quickly, surround it and wipe them out.
Xiong Tingbi was not quite sure what the emperor was thinking, but the secret decree stated it clearly, so he just had to do as he was told.
Xiong Tingbi cherished it very much because he finally met an emperor who trusted him and let him do what he wanted.
Not only Guangning City, but also other forts that were to be abandoned were all vacated. This would stop the Eastern Tartars from riding around on horseback, and allow them to live comfortably in the area.
Thinking of the secret decree, Xiong Tingbi couldn't help but stroke his forehead.
His Majesty's ideas are somewhat different, but if you say it's nonsense, there is some truth to it if you think about it carefully.
The key point is that the battle of Guangning shocked Xiong Tingbi so much. He was swift and decisive, and his judgment was so accurate that he was like a demon.
Coupled with the secret reporting system that forced people to be cautious and not dare to deceive the emperor, Xiong Tingbi finally realized that this was not an easy emperor to serve and he would not tolerate any injustice.
However, it is really difficult to judge whether His Majesty’s other idea is good or bad, and it is difficult to make a judgment.
Mongol mercenaries?!
Xiong Tingbi thought of this new term coined by His Majesty and couldn't help but feel a headache again. How should he respond? How about giving it a try first?
"Your Excellency," Councillor Xing Shenyan reported as he entered the room, "The first group of residents to be relocated is ready. Shall I escort them out of the city now?"
Xiong Tingbi nodded and said, "Thank you for your hard work, Councillor Xing. Send them to the seaside and board the ship to Jinnan for resettlement! Especially the military dependents, make sure to take good care of them on the way."
Xing Shenyan bowed in agreement and turned to leave.
Jinnan, Xiong Tingbi and Xing Shenyan were not quite sure about the specific situation, but since the court had made the decision, there must have been arrangements.
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Tianjin's eastern coastal areas, including Baodi, Ninghe, Tanggu, and Hangu, are typical alluvial plains with a dense network of rivers, including the Jiyun Canal, Chaobai River, and Huanxiang River.
In later generations, the northern part of this area, including Baodi and Ninghe, was known as the land of fish and rice, where crops such as cotton, peppers, rice and corn were grown.
Hangu and Tanggu in the south are famous for their seafood and aquatic products. Port trade and industry are also gradually developing, but agricultural planting is not very developed.
During the Ming Dynasty, there was great progress in water conservancy improvements in coastal saline-alkali lands, and many water control and farming projects were carried out here.
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