Chapter 386 The temptation from both sides of the Taiwan Strait
As the soldiers and horses withdrawn from Yangzhou, the 1st Army Group has been given the title of Pioneer Corps. This is the first time that the large corps is the vanguard force.
Commander Weng Linzhi was ordered to move all troops to Dantu City, an important town in Zhenjiang, and set up a temporary headquarters in the city.
"Commander Weng..."
An official document was handed to Weng Linzhi, who opened it under the attention of all the staff.
"The order from the General Staff Headquarters ordered our department to launch a probing attack against the Tatar army on the other side of the canal."
After Weng Linzhi handed the official document to a group of staff officers, he carefully observed the map, and then asked: "Are the additional artillery in place?"
"Back to the commander, thirty additional field guns are in place..."
"Commander, I don't know what the Military Commission's order is."
The chairman of the Military Commission is the emperor, and the orders of the Military Commission are also the emperor's orders. Weng Linzhi shook his head: "Your Majesty has not sent any orders at the moment. The official document from the General Staff Headquarters is the first one."
"Pass the order..."
The sound of the collision of leather boots as he stood at attention was unusually clear.
"Order the artillery battalion directly under the army to launch an artillery bombardment at the mouth of the Jiangbei Canal."
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The exit of the Yangzhou Canal is only four miles away from Dantu, and the westernmost end of Yangzhong Sandbank is less than three miles away from the canal mouth. The range of the P1 field gun is enough to cover the canal mouth.
The exploratory bombardment lasted from afternoon to evening until Kang's messengers entered the headquarters.
"Commander, our unit was ordered to launch an artillery attack on the Jiannu Barracks at the mouth of the canal. We never thought that our artillery position would also be fired on from the other side."
"It seems that Jiannu has been prepared."
Weng Linzhi knocked on the sand table, and then said: "Quickly send a message to the Fifth Army Commander's Office to inform you of the situation and ask for instructions on the next step."
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Jiangbei Qing Army Camp
When Bao Chengxian rode into the camp, all he saw were potholes after the explosion and destroyed tents. Wounded soldiers and corpses were placed outside the camp.
"Master Bao..."
The whole camp cried out in mourning: "The Ming army fired on our camp at Yangzhong Sandbank, and our troops launched a counterattack..."
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The crisp sound of the riding crop echoed around him, and a bloodstain on Dutong's face was unusually eye-catching.
Bao Chengxian stared at the person behind him with a cold face: "Do you want to report this to the consort?"
"Already gone, no news has come back yet."
The consort Li Yongfang was the commander of the Han army in Yangzhou, Beile Yuetuo was the actual leader, and Bao Chengxian was Li Yongfang's direct subordinate. This time, the Ming army's intention to bombard their camp was very obvious.
"After the order was passed, the artillery battalion was immediately organized. After nightfall, the Ming army's artillery array was bombarded on Yangzhong Shazhou."
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Li Yongfang and Yue Tuo stood by the map, listening to Bao Chengxian's report, and then Li Yongfang said: "Beizi, what do you think?"
Yue Tuo was the eldest son of Dai Shan, and Dai Shan's camp was in Huai'an. The 150,000 Han flag soldiers and 10,000 Manchu cavalry in Gaoyou were all under Yue Tuo's jurisdiction.
"Consort, will Ming Gou cross the river to attack?"
Li Yongfang looked sideways: "The defense line of the Yangtze River is impregnable. The seven ferry crossings suitable for crossing the river are all heavily guarded by our troops. It may not be that easy for Mingguo to cross the river and attack by surprise."
"Where are their warships?"
Li Yongfang was stunned by Yue Tuo's question, and then murmured: "The target of the warship is very big. Using warships is not a sneak attack. What's more, Zhao Tianlin's fleet is in Haizhou, and Minggou's fleet has not entered. In the case of the Yangtze River, naval confrontation may be the best option.”
Yue Tuo looked at Li Yongfang, then turned and stared outside the camp: "Ming Gou has always been cunning. Chen Cao deceived our Qing Dynasty when they were acting in Korea. Since they broke the peace agreement and took the lead in attacking our Qing Dynasty, then You can’t blame Ben Beizi for being cruel.”
After saying that, he looked at Li Yongfang: "Prince-in-law, you go back and prepare. Bao Chengxian, after your troops bombarded the Mingdog Artillery Battery tonight, they crossed the river at night and entered the Yangzhou Sandbank and occupied the sandbank first. The Prince-in-law's men will start from Q7 early tomorrow morning." Cross the river in batches at one ferry."
Li Yongfang was shocked: "Baylor, be careful, we must guard against the crossing, why not the Ming army?"
Yue Tuo sneered: "Who said that the seven ferry crossings are all the main force? The seven ferry crossings are all suspects, and Bao Chengxian's route is the main force."
Bao Chengxian knelt down on one knee with a solemn expression: "Thank you for your kindness. May I ask Beile where the general landed after he conquered the Yangzhou sandbank?"
Yue Tuo pointed his hand: "In Beigu Mountain, set up a big camp there. After stabilizing the position, when Minggou's reinforcements go to your side, Ben Beile will personally lead the army across the river."
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"Are the new army groups in place?"
Faced with Chen Cao's inquiry, Xu Fuyuan replied: "The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th group armies have all been trained and are in place, and have set off from the training ground in Qingpu. Wang Xiaojie's troops gathered in Gaozi Town, waiting for With His Majesty's order, our army can cross the river at seven ferries."
Xin Zhao's steps were a little anxious. After entering the Wuying Palace, he clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, Dantu has urgently reported that the slave army shelled the artillery position of the 51st Division on Yangzhou Shazhou last night and crossed the river overnight. There were only three artillerymen of the 51st Division in Shazhou. The battalion withdrew from its position after being sneak attacked by the Jiannu. The 51st Division then fought for the sandbar and was forced to retreat after destroying more than a dozen field guns. Now the Jiannu landing troops have landed on the south bank and are moving towards the north. Head towards the mountain."
Chen Cao didn't get angry. This was just a strategic issue and would not cause any harm. Besides, as an emperor now, getting angry at every turn would damage his image: "What now?"
"Before the spies came back, the headquarters of the 51st Division had already set out to pursue them. In addition, there were Jian Nu who tried to attack at the seven crossings of Dan Tu, but were repelled by the coastal garrison."
Chen Cao frowned, then looked at Huang Chunyao: "Yunsheng, what do you think?"
Huang Chunyao touched his mustache and said, "Your Majesty, I thought that Jiannu was going to use the landing troops as bait to attract our troops to pursue and suppress us, and then take advantage of the situation to raid the seven ferries."
"I second the proposal." Xu Fuyuan clasped his fists.
Chen Cao also had this idea, so he nodded: "Let Kang Zhi be responsible for the enemy landing. After all, it is his defense area. Send an order to Weng Linzhi, asking him to guard the crossing strictly and not give him a chance to establish slaves. In addition, let him be responsible for covering the right wing of the Shenwu Army. .”
Then he looked at Xin Zhao: "Immediately send someone to inform Wang Xiaojie and order the Shenwu Army to start the cross-river operation plan at midnight tomorrow."
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Chen Cao had just finished the meeting at Wuying Hall when a eunuch came to report to Hong Chengchou for an audience.
In the Palace of Qianqing, Chen Cao looked at the dusty Hong Chengchou and laughed: "Chengchou, have you made enough in Shuzhong?"
Hong Chengchou smiled sheepishly and said: "Your Majesty, please stop making fun of me. I have lived up to your Majesty's instructions and completed your Majesty's orders. I returned to Beijing that night to congratulate your Majesty on your enthronement."
"You are interested," Chen Cao pressed on the table: "The majority of the troops are still in Jiangxi. Besides, the Shence Army is temporarily not needed to fight against the Qing army. After all, you have been leading them to fight for more than a year, so it's time to Take some rest.”
When Hong Chengchou heard this, he immediately quit: "Your Majesty, you dislike me for being old?"
Chen Cao laughed: "You are overthinking. When there are not enough soldiers, the Shence Army is still very useful, but you are not needed for the cross-river battle now."
Hong Chengchou's eyes lit up: "What do you mean, Your Majesty?"
"Luoyang has fallen into the hands of the Qing army, as well as Shaanxi and other places. The Shence Army has traveled to many places and is familiar with inland operations. Your task is still very heavy."
Hong Chengchou handed over his hand and said: "As long as your majesty does not dislike me, I am willing to bury my body and bones for the Ming Dynasty."
"Hahaha, by the way, how are the sects in Kawachi?"
When it came to business, Hong Chengchou immediately became serious: "I am guilty and failed to capture the rebel king Zhu Zhishu alive. Please punish me."
Even Chen Cao himself did not believe that Zhu Zhishu would set himself on fire in Qingyang Palace, but he still felt that it was good for his subordinates to have such sharp eyesight.
"There are still people among the kings of the Zhu family who are aware of current affairs. We are the only ones here. The King of Shu has been a fiefdom for hundreds of years. The wealth and wealth in Sichuan are more prestigious than the court. I have heard that the entire city of Chengdu is Shu. King’s property, what do you think?”
Hong Chengchou nodded: "Your Majesty is wise, but I didn't know until I entered Sichuan that not only Chengdu, but basically the entire Sichuan is under the control of the Shu Palace. This is why Zhu Zhishu was able to raise the banner against the imperial troops."
"Where are the other sects?"
Hong Chengchou then said seriously: "They are all under escort. Your Majesty, I think it is best for these people to be exiled."
"You have a unique vision. There are a group of rebel kings and their family members from Jiangxi and Huguang in the capital. I have discussed with the clan government to demote them all to common people and then move them to Ryukyu in batches."
"His Majesty is a wise man...I heard that your Majesty regards Gui Fan as his ancestral home, Zongzheng?"
Chen Cao picked up the tea cup: "What, what bad things happened to Zhu Changying that I don't know about?"
"I don't dare..." Hong Chengchou lowered his head: "I just thought that if your Majesty wants to use the Zhu family to serve Zongzheng, the older ones may be easier to talk to."
"You can think of it. I have thought of this too. After some questioning, I found that only the King of Tang could do the job, but he excused it because he was older. Zhu Yujian was younger than Zhu Changying. After much deliberation, the only choice was to let Zhu Changying do it. , Moreover, he is the seventh son of Wanli after all, and in terms of seniority, he can also speak well;
Okay, you are tired from traveling and traveling. You go back and have a rest. I will arrange for you later. "
"I resign..."
As soon as Hong Chengchou left, a palace maid came to inform Empress Zhang of Cining Palace to see her.
It was rare to see Zhang Yan, so Chen Cao sat down in Dongnuan Pavilion, with the two of them alone in the room.
"It's rare for the royal sister-in-law to come here once, but what's the matter?"
Zhang Yan was a little embarrassed: "Um...Your Majesty, I am my concubine...this is Sister Zhou's business."
Chen Cao frowned slightly, and then he remembered that he had not told her after arranging to deal with Zhu Cixiang's affairs: "The emperor's sister-in-law rarely comes to me, and it is indeed because of the Zhou family's affairs. Didn't the emperor's sister-in-law think about it for herself?"
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Zhang Yan was in a panic, and Chen Cao took advantage of this to stand up and walk over, grabbing Zhang Yan's little hand: "Since the first time I saw the emperor's sister-in-law in the year of Tianqi, I have been attracted by her beauty. At that time, I was still A little earl cannot get into the eyes of the emperor's wife."
