The capital.
Looking at Wang Yongji's plan to send troops, Chongzhen fell into deep thought again.
Since the recapture of Shenyang, Wang Yongji has submitted several military deployment plans.
In order to shirk responsibility, Wang Yongji initially submitted two plans, one for dividing the troops and the other for combining the troops, for the court to choose.
The Ministry of War would certainly not take responsibility, and Chongzhen would not be fooled.
So they called back and asked Wang Yongji to submit a new report.
Wang Yongji first thought it was safer to combine the troops, but later he thought it would be better to divide the troops.
After the New Year, he submitted the final version of the military deployment plan.
This is the version that Chongzhen was holding.
Putting down the official document, Chongzhen looked at the cabinet chief and the Minister of War Wang Jiayan: "Have you two read Wang Yongji's plan?"
"Your Majesty, we have already read it." The two answered at the same time.
"Do you think the plan is appropriate?" Chongzhen asked again.
Fan Jingwen and Wang Jiayan looked at each other and said at the same time: "Your Majesty, we think it is feasible."
Chongzhen said nothing and continued to pick up the document to read it himself.
Wang Yongji planned to attack Hetuala in three directions.
Wang Yongji personally led a main force from Shenyang to form the Northern Army.
The Liaonan Navy set out from Kuandian Fort and became the southern army.
The third army set out from Liaoyang and was the central army.
Among them, the Northern Army and the Southern Army are the main forces, responsible for the main attack mission.
The central army is a surprise force, whose main purpose is to attack by surprise.
The reason for this arrangement is mainly due to terrain factors.
After the Northern Army set out, they could advance along the Hun River without having to cross mountains and hills.
Baggage supplies can also be transported via rivers, greatly reducing logistical pressure.
When the river freezes, it only affects the transportation speed but does not affect the passage.
The same situation existed for the Southern Army.
The road north of Kuandian Fort is indeed winding, but as long as you follow the river, you can reach Hetuala smoothly.
The rivers that can be used include Niumaosheng River, Daya River, Erdaozi River, etc.
As long as there is water in the river, the pressure on baggage and logistics will not be very great.
Only the central army is not good enough.
Although Liaoyang and Hetuala are close, there are mountains along the way, making marching difficult and easy to be ambushed.
It can only be used as a surprise attack and is not suitable for main force operations.
"The candidate for the Central Army has not been decided yet!" Chongzhen looked at the document and said, "Wang Yongji recommends Li Xianzhong as the commander of the Central Army. What do you think?"
Fan Jingwen and Wang Jiayan looked at each other again and said nothing.
They both had the same idea that anyone could be the commander of the central army, except Li Xianzhong.
It has nothing to do with combat power, it’s mainly about the shadow.
Thirty-three years ago, in the Battle of Sarhu, the main general who led the troops from Liaoyang was named Li Rubai.
Li Rubai is Li Xianzhong's second uncle.
At that time, the other three armies had been defeated, and Yang Hao ordered them to retreat.
Li Rubai retreated in a hurry, and with no pursuers, they trampled on each other, resulting in over a thousand casualties.
It's really embarrassing.
Although thirty-three years have passed, they are still afraid that Li Xianzhong has been possessed by Li Rubai of that year.
Of course.
When the four armies besieged Hetuala, Li Rubai was the only one who retreated in an organized manner.
"I think it's inappropriate!" Fan Jingwen said, "Li Xianzhong is good at fighting tough battles, but not good at using surprise tactics."
"I agree with that," Chongzhen said, looking at the document. "So Wang Yongji recommended another person: Li Dingguo."
"I think Li Dingguo can take on this task!" Fan Jingwen responded without hesitation.
"I second the motion!" Wang Jiayan followed.
Chongzhen lowered his head and thought for a while, then slowly said: "In this case, write back to Wang Yongji and allow him to divide his troops and attack."
"As ordered, we will take our leave." Fan Jingwen and Wang Jiayan turned and left.
Looking at their backs, Chongzhen felt a little uneasy.
He was concerned about three issues.
First, the Ping Liao army was defeated one by one, resulting in all previous efforts being wasted.
Second, Li Dingguo was ambushed and an accident occurred.
The third question concerns Wu Sangui.
He was not worried about Wu Sangui leaking information.
Because there is no need to worry about this matter at all, it is definitely a done deal.
He was worried that Wu Sangui would continue to pretend to be a loyal minister and stab the Ming Dynasty at a critical moment.
But he was far away in the capital, too far away from the front line.
Even if I wanted to do something, it was beyond my reach.
The only thing that works is to find a way to make money.
Provide sufficient military pay and food to the front line.
Thinking of this, he turned his gaze towards Jiangnan again.
There is gold everywhere there, and Chongzhen can't wait any longer.
But you have to wait even if you can't wait.
He must take it openly, reasonably and legally, instead of robbing.
On February 12, news that the court agreed to divide the troops and attack was transmitted back to Liaodong.
Wang Yongji immediately arranged for the dispatch of troops.
He first asked the court to transfer part of Gao Jie's troops to Guangning area for defense.
He then transferred Liu Zhaoji from Guangning to Shenyang to guard against possible invasion from the north.
at the same time.
Zheng Chenggong was responsible for the defense of the southern Liaoning waters and the supply of supplies to the southern army.
On February 18, all the generals gathered in Shenyang for pre-war mobilization.
"Everyone!" Wang Yongji said to everyone, holding the imperial edict in his hand: "The army will set out today, and the reward for capturing slaves is now announced."
All the generals raised their heads, their eyes sparkling, "Please tell me clearly, Governor!"
The bounty for capturing slaves refers to the amount of reward set for the leaders of the Jiannu at all levels.
There are both official rewards and monetary rewards.
Wang Yongji cleared his throat and said, "Anyone who captures and kills Dorgon and Fulin will be rewarded with 30,000 taels of silver and promoted to the rank of commander-in-chief."
"Isn't that right?" Someone questioned: "Dorgon is just a prince of the Jiannu, how can he be worth the same as the so-called emperor of the Jiannu?"
Huang Degong stared and said, "Can't Dorgon have the same price as Fulin?"
"That's right!" The man immediately shut up and continued listening.
Wang Yongji went on to say: "Anyone who captures and kills a prince of the Jiannu will be rewarded with 10,000 taels of silver and promoted to commander. Anyone who captures and kills a prince or a beile...if anyone captures and kills the central army, vanguard, or leading generals or minor generals of the Jiannu Eight Banners, they will all be heavily rewarded and granted hereditary titles."
"The imperial edict ordered the Yehe, Hada, Huifa, Gulecha, Ula, Xibe, Neyin, and Zhusheli tribes of Jianzhou to capture and kill Dorgon and Fulin or offer them as captives. They will be given the imperial edict of Jianzhou and be granted the title of Dragon and Tiger General."
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After reading the reward for the capture of the slave, Wang Yongji waited for a while and asked everyone: "Did you all hear it clearly?"
"I heard it clearly!" the generals answered in unison.
"Just listen carefully. In order to wipe out the Jiannu, the imperial court has invested a huge amount of money this time! As long as you are dedicated and the soldiers fight for their lives, this battle will surely be victorious and successful!"
"A great start and immediate success!" Everyone waved their fists, the atmosphere was very excited.
"Okay!" Wang Yongji stretched out his hands to signal everyone to be quiet.
When things quieted down, he said again: "Everyone, listen to my orders."
"exist!"
"Send troops to Jianzhou!"
"yes!"
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