"Your Majesty!" Li Banghua's face was solemn. "Although this plan is barely feasible, if it fails, the northern part of the Ming Dynasty will no longer have field troops!"
Chongzhen certainly knew the consequences of failure.
but...
This was the only solution, because Li Zicheng and Daming Prefecture only gave him one month!
If we subtract the marching time, he only has half a month at most.
Time is short and the task is heavy!
first.
He had to find a way to transfer 5,000 Guanning cavalry. These cavalry were Wu Sangui's elite troops, and it would be very difficult to transfer them!
Furthermore, Wang Yongji and Gao Di were urgently transferred to Miyun.
Finally, Wang Yongji and Huang Degong were transferred to Xuanfu at the same time to have a decisive battle with Duoduo!
The faster the troops are mobilized, the more time Huang Degong has to prepare, and the greater his chances of winning!
After analyzing and summarizing all the problems, Chongzhen smiled faintly: "Lord Li, you should know that it was not me who took this risk, but I was forced to do so by the Jiannu and Li Zicheng."
"It seems like they have discussed it beforehand. One will attack Xuanfu, and the other will attack Damingfu. With the current military strength of the Ming Dynasty, if they can protect Xuanfu, they cannot protect Damingfu; if they can protect Damingfu, they cannot protect Xuanfu!"
"In that case, I will take a risk and save both places!"
"Moreover, the prince has temporarily established a foothold in Nanjing. He is my support."
Chongzhen had already let go of the fact that fear was useless since the moment he traveled through time, so he was not afraid of death!
Li Banghua exhaled heavily and bowed to Chongzhen: "Since Your Majesty has made up his mind, I will mobilize the troops in compliance with your order!"
"Okay, I'll tell you and you remember!" Chongzhen sat on the dragon throne in the Palace of Heavenly Purity with his back straight.
This was the first time he organized the Ming army to attack the Jiannu since he traveled through time, and he felt a little excited.
"Send an order to have Wang Yongji and Gao Di's troops leave their base immediately and head for Miyun. Do not take anything with you except horses, armor, weapons, and firearms. After arriving in Miyun, Gao Di and Huang Degong will secretly switch positions."
"Huang Degong's troops only carry weapons and small firearms. The other medium and large firearms are supplied by the court."
"After Huang Degong and Wang Yongji joined forces, they immediately set out for Juyong Pass and then went to Xuanfu Town."
Li Banghua quickly memorized this information in his head.
"As for Wu Sangui..." Chongzhen stopped talking halfway.
Will people who are not even enthusiastic about serving the king obediently send troops according to the emperor's orders?
That’s terrible!
His fear of mobilizing troops was fake, but his real fear was that his strength would be weakened.
Of course.
In name, Wu Sangui certainly would not dare to disobey the order. He would use various methods to delay time, and even have a small-scale conflict with Jirgalang. Then he would submit a memorial saying that the battle in Shanhaiguan was intense and troops could not be sent in a short time.
How can we get him to send troops?
Chongzhen tapped the table lightly with his hands while thinking.
Suddenly, Chongzhen stopped knocking on the table.
Because he realized that he had made a mistake.
Before, he always considered what Wu Sangui was afraid of, and then analyzed the other party's psychology and behavior from the perspective of Wu Sangui's fear.
Totally wrong!
He should not analyze what Wu Sangui was afraid of, but should analyze Wu Sangui's desires, that is, what he wanted!
What did Wu Sangui want?
Money! Food! Soldiers! Horses!
The money has been paid, and the food and fodder are in sufficient supply, but war horses cannot be bought in a short time!
The only thing that can satisfy Wu Sangui is one thing: soldiers!
Outside the Great Wall, he could use the court's money to recruit private soldiers.
This method doesn't work inside the country.
Shanhaiguan is 600 miles away from the capital, and any wind can carry anything into the capital.
Even if he wanted to recruit soldiers, he didn't have the courage to do so.
Now, the opportunity has come.
After figuring this out, Chongzhen calmly exhaled and ordered, "Send an order to Wu Sangui to send 5,000 Guanning troops to Miyun to fight against the Jiannu together with Huang Degong."
Li Banghua raised his head, his eyes full of confusion.
Just as he was about to ask, Chongzhen continued, "Another decree is issued. Shanhaiguan is the eastern gate of the imperial court and an important place in the country. Let Wu Sangui recruit 10,000 new soldiers to fight against the Jiannu. At the same time, the resettlement fee for recruiting new soldiers will be sent over."
"Also, during the period when Wang Yongji and Gao Di were transferred away from Jizhou, Jizhou General Li Shouyu's 5,000 troops were under the control of Wu Sangui!"
Li Banghua looked up in surprise. Although he didn't say anything, one could see resentment and unwillingness in his eyes.
He knew that the emperor had no choice but to take this measure.
Wu Sangui is very important!
If we control him too strictly, he will surrender to the Jian Nu, but allowing him to develop will only make the court more and more passive!
There is only one way now, which is to use money and food to exchange for temporary loyalty.
Chongzhen waited for Li Banghua to recover before he asked slowly, "Lord Li, if you were Wu Sangui, would you send troops?"
Li Banghua thought for a moment and said, "It should be! The military pay for 10,000 soldiers is not a small amount. If I were Wu Sangui, I would order the generals who lead the troops to work as little as possible, and even to grab the credit when the wind is favorable, and be the first to escape when the wind is unfavorable!"
"That's settled, let's arrange the imperial edict!" Chongzhen breathed a sigh of relief.
He was not afraid that the Guanning Army would not work hard, but he was afraid that the Guanning Army would not come!
As long as he comes, Huang Degong will increase his chances of winning.
After explaining everything, Chongzhen waved his hand gently, and Li Banghua and Li Ruolian left at the same time.
On the way back, Li Ruolian stared at Li Banghua, seeming to want to say something but stopping himself.
Li Banghua rolled his eyes at him and said, "Commander Li, if you have something to say, just say it directly. I don't like being stared at by the Jinyiwei with such eyes."
Li Ruo Lian chuckled: "Lord Li, how does the fine salt taste that His Majesty asked you to taste just now?"
"In my opinion, that fine salt is not only top-grade, but also top-grade."
"Then... Elder Li, can you do me a favor?"
Li Banghua asked without hesitation: "Buy salt?"
Li Ruolian opened his mouth wide, deeply impressed by the reaction of the cabinet chief.
What does it mean to listen to words and to the sounds of the gong?
That's it!
Li Banghua had already arrived outside the palace gate and sat on the sedan chair. He pulled open the curtain of the sedan chair and asked, "I am very busy. How do you want me to help you?"
Li Ruo Lian hurriedly stepped forward and lowered his voice and said, "Three days later, a shop selling fine salt named Zhou Shang will appear on Qianmen Street in the capital. All Lord Li needs to do is spend ten taels of silver to buy ten taels of fine salt in the shop."
Li Banghua's beard twitched. The price of this fine salt was too outrageous.
Fortunately, the emperor had rewarded him with a lot of money some time ago, so he took this opportunity to repay the favor.
He nodded: "I will do as Commander Li wishes."
"But..." Li Banghua changed the subject, "You have to do me a favor too!"
"What help?" Li Ruolian raised her head.
"Send someone to infiltrate the bandit army and find out if they have any contact with the Jian Nu! I think Li Chuang's siege of Damingfu this time is not that simple."
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