"Your Majesty, this is the memorial." Han Yu presented the memorial to Zhu Youxiao.
Chen Hong hurriedly walked to Han Yu's side, reached out to take the question book, held it in both hands, quickly came to Zhu Youxiao, and handed it to Zhu Youxiao respectfully.
Reaching out to take the question book, Zhu Youxiao quickly glanced through it.
This memorial is a report of victory, not a petition for merit.
In this manuscript, Xiong Tingbi wrote in detail about how the battle was fought, especially the power of the artillery. Xiong Tingbi clearly described the capabilities of that huge cannon.
In particular, Xiong Tingbi also wrote on it that this cannon directly hit Nurhaci. As for Nurhaci's current situation and whether he was killed on the spot, there is no news yet.
However, Xiong Tingbi also said that he had sent people to investigate in detail and believed that there would be news soon.
Zhu Youxiao glanced at Chen Hong and said nothing.
It would be more convenient and quicker to let the Jinyiwei do this kind of thing. The Jinyiwei has spies in Liaodong to do this kind of thing, and they are better at it.
The news from the Embroidered Uniform Guard must have arrived.
Putting the paper down, Zhu Youxiao nodded and said, "Xiong Tingbi was very measured in this battle and did a good job."
"Spread this victory report to all civil and military officials." Zhu Youxiao said with a smile, "I believe Xiong Tingbi's request for merit is also behind. This time, you should discuss how to reward them. Don't be too stingy with money and grain."
After hearing this, Han Yu quickly bowed and said, "Yes, Your Majesty. We will discuss this when we return."
"My dear ministers, do you have anything else to say?" Zhu Youxiao looked at Han Yu and others and said directly.
Zhu Youxiao's meaning was very clear. If there was nothing else, you could leave.
The four people present could naturally hear it and couldn't help but look at each other in confusion.
His Majesty was not that happy, and it was obviously not just some illusion on their part.
This is a bit confusing. What happened to your majesty?
Sun Chengzong stood up and said directly: "Your Majesty, I believe the time is ripe to recover Liao."
After hearing Sun Chengzong's words and looking at his determined expression, Zhu Youxiao's heart sank.
As expected, what you fear will come true. Zhu Youxiao was afraid that they would bring this up, and Sun Chengzong really did not "disappoint" him.
Zhu Youxiao said with a stern face, "My dear Sun, it's just a victory. It's too early to talk about recovering Liaodong."
"Your Majesty, it's already late," Sun Chengzong continued with a serious expression. "You must know that after the Battle of Sarhu, the Ming army in Liaodong suffered more defeats than victories. The defenders were in a state of panic, their morale completely shattered, and they were practically on the brink of collapse. The Liaodong army fought against Ye Zhupi with fear and courage."
"But since Xiong Tingbi went to Liaodong, he not only stabilized the situation in Liaodong, but also trained the Liao soldiers so well, restored the Liao army's courage, and was even able to win a field battle outside Shenyang. It can be seen that Liaodong has become capable of fighting against Yezhupi. As a result, the Ming Dynasty has become invincible in Liaodong."
"The imperial court now has sufficient funds and food, and its military equipment is growing day by day. The new army trained by Qi Jin has also been formed, and is strong enough to be deployed to Liaodong for battle. Coupled with the artillery and muskets built by the Hundred Craftsmen's Academy, the Ming Dynasty has already gained an advantage over Yezhupi. And with this victory, it can be said that morale can be boosted."
"Now that the Ming Dynasty has favorable geographical conditions and favorable people's support, it is naturally time to reclaim Liaodong. I request your permission to go to Liaodong and command the Ming army to recover the territory for Your Majesty and eliminate the wild boar skin!"
In Sun Chengzong's view, the Ming Dynasty can now really win the battle, and the Liaodong army has recovered its strength.
Especially during this trip to Shandong, Sun Chengzong had witnessed the strength of the Ming New Army. The firearms manufactured over the past year, those cannons and muskets, were enough to overwhelm the Liaodong Wild Boar Skin.
Although there is not much money in the court, it is enough now.
What's more, Your Majesty had already ordered people to collect a lot of food years ago, which is enough to support the army's march.
Under such circumstances, winning this battle was no problem at all. Even if Nurhaci could not be eliminated, recovering Qinghe and Tieling would not be a big problem.
Under such circumstances, there is no reason not to fight this battle.
Zhu Youxiao glanced at Sun Chengzong and hesitated.
In Zhu Youxiao's mind, the advantages that Sun Chengzong thought of were far from being advantages, let alone overwhelming advantages.
Zhu Youxiao's vision had not yet been realized, and the army had not been completed.
Although Zhu Youxiao invested nearly 10 million taels of silver in the New Army and the Baigongfang Steel Plant over the past year, in Zhu Youxiao's view, this was far from enough, and it was completely different from what he had imagined.
Zhu Youxiao now has only 15,000 new troops. These 15,000 new troops have just completed their preparations, their equipment has just arrived, and the training of infantry and artillery coordination has just begun. The coordination between cavalry and artillery is not yet coordinated, and everything is still in the process of exploration.
The risk of sending such an army to fight is too great.
Moreover, the development of artillery and muskets was not yet complete, and the flintlock rifle had just been successfully developed. Metal fixed shells and other things had not yet been developed. Zhu Youxiao felt that this battle would be difficult to fight.
As for Liaodong, there is no need to rush anyway. Even if Wild Boar Skin makes trouble, it won’t cause any big trouble.
In the original history, by the 17th year of Chongzhen, Ye Zhupi had not been able to break in. If it were not for the continuous uprisings among the people, the loss of the capital of the Ming Dynasty, and the surrender of Wu Sangui, would Ye Zhupi and his men have been able to break in?
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