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"...In this attack on Yulin South Road, I originally wanted to be the first to break through the Jingbian Guard City and capture Jingbian Guards garrison Zhang Dacheng, but I didn't expect that Yulin South Road Commander Lin Pingru and Jian'an Fort garrison Huo Chengna One day, we happened to gather in the garrison of Jingbian Acropolis for a secret discussion, so I took the opportunity to kill them all..."
Six days later, in the lobby of the Governor's Mansion in Huamachi Camp, He Zhang was reporting to Zhao Junchen the details of the new army's attack on Yulin South Road.
The civil and military officials of Huamachi camp were lined up on both sides, listening carefully to He Zhang's report.
As for Zhao Junchen, he was sitting quietly on the main seat, thinking about something thoughtfully.
Under the gaze of everyone, He Zhang continued to report: "The Yulin South Road was led by these people who violated the military order this time. After they were captured, the entire Yulin South Road was leaderless, so I quickly took full control of the Yulin South Road. situation, all the officers who disobeyed the order were arrested... However, during this period, due to the lack of coordination among the soldiers, the humble duty was also delayed for a lot of time. They failed to return to the Huamachi Camp within the deadline, and the Imperial Envoy was asked to punish him. !”
After finishing speaking, He Zhang lowered his head slightly, waiting for Zhao Junchen's decision.
Although He Zhang completed the task neatly this time, it took more than nine days, far exceeding the seven-day deadline set by Zhao Junchen, and might even have delayed the border fighter planes. From this aspect, He Zhang Zhang's mission can be regarded as a failure. If Zhao Junchen punished him for this reason, it would be justified.
After Zhao Junchen was silent for a moment, he slowly said: "Huamachi Camp is not far from Yulin Military Town, and the opponent is also vulnerable. The new war army has indeed spent too much time this time... But considering the war The formation of the New Soldier Army is still short, and it is inevitable that such a situation will occur, so I will not punish you this time, but this is just this time, there will be no other examples!... In addition, the soldiers of the New Soldier Army Our meritorious service this time is not small, and this month’s military pay will be doubled.”
Now that the war is approaching, Zhao Junchen will naturally not punish his generals heavily for such a trivial matter. What's more, the deadline set by Zhao Junchen was indeed a bit tight. To a large extent, it was just to put pressure on the new army. It's just to speed up the running-in of the soldiers' march, but it's not forced.
Hearing Zhao Junchen's decision, He Zhang showed gratitude, raised his head and said loudly: "Thank you, Your Majesty the Imperial Envoy. The soldiers will definitely have higher morale after receiving the rewards! I can assure you, the Imperial Envoy, that the new soldiers will never be defeated in the future." Let the Imperial Envoy down again."
Zhao Junchen nodded slightly and asked: "What is the current situation on Yulin South Road? After Lin Pingru and others were arrested, there is no military attache to command the area. Is the situation going to be chaotic and out of control?"
He Zhang replied: "The situation on Yulin South Road is still stable, and there is no chaos! After arresting Lin Pingru and others in his humble position, he quickly notified Wang Yan, the commander-in-chief of the Yulin garrison, and asked him to arrange for a general to replace Lin Ping. The power and position of you and others... In addition, the humble position also recruited most of the private soldiers on Yulin South Road, and also confiscated most of the horses, armor, and firearms on Yulin South Road, so even if Lin Pingru and others still have Even if some remnants of the party escape, they will definitely not make any waves...but the defense of Yulin South Road has been weakened a lot. If it encounters a strong attack by the Mongolian army, it may not be able to sustain it for too long."
After saying that, He Zhang took out an account from his arms and handed it to Zhao Junchen through Niu Fude.
Zhao Junchen opened the account and found that it contained various resources collected by He Zhang from Yulin South Road. There were more than 1,100 private soldiers, more than 500 war horses, more than 300 rogue horses, and various kinds of resources. There are more than 500 pieces of armor and more than 700 muskets of various types.
After reading through it, Zhao Junchen couldn't help laughing and said: "With so many war horses, muskets, and armor confiscated, you have completely emptied the entire South Yulin Road... But no matter what, the equipment of the new warrior army is still the same. There are some deficiencies that I have always wanted to make up for, but Huamachi Camp's military depot has been exhausted and there is nothing I can do... Well, these war horses, muskets, armors, and private soldiers from Yulin South Road have all been added to the army. Let’s join the new army.”
He Zhang was overjoyed when he heard Zhao Junchen's decision, and once again assured Zhao Junchen that the new soldiers would fight bravely and make more military exploits after receiving this batch of supplies.
Zhao Junchen nodded and said: "As for the defense of Yulin South Road, there is no need to worry for the time being. If the Mongols want to attack Yulin South Road, they must first pass through Yulin North Road and Yulin Middle Road. As long as Wang Yan, the commander-in-chief of Yulin Military Town If you deliberately take precautions, there won't be too big a problem... What's more, I have received intelligence that the Mongolian right-wing coalition that threatens Yulin has now divided its troops into more than 20,000 people and moved westward, hoping to attack with the Junggar Khanate. The Longnan area of Gansu Province, so Longnan of Gansu Province is the main direction of attack by the Mongols, and the area near Yulin Military Town is just a feint attack by the Mongols and will not bear too much pressure."
Seeing that Zhao Junchen mentioned the developments of the Mongols, He Zhang looked solemn and asked: "Your Majesty, the Imperial Envoy, I have been working on Yulin South Road during this period. I don't know the dynamics of the border war. I only know that the Mongols have concentrated their forces to attack." We are in Longnan, Gansu, but we don’t know how the war in Longnan is progressing? Is it difficult to prepare? Do we need low-level troops to go to support?"
When asked, He Zhang showed an eager look on his face. It was obvious that he was eager to rush to the battlefield and kill the enemy and perform meritorious service.
Regarding He Zhang's statement, Zhao Junchen's eyes flashed with satisfaction and appreciation.
Most of the military attachés and generals of the Shaanxi-Gansu border army were fearful of the enemy and fierce in appearance. Zhao Junchen spent countless scheming methods on dispatching troops and generals during this period. Everyone was perfunctory and delayed in every possible way, even Zhao Junchen. The same is true for Guan Wuyuan, the confidant and commander of the Forbidden Army. Under such circumstances, He Zhang's initiative to ask for a fight is really commendable.
While thinking secretly, Zhao Junchen felt a little helpless, but he quickly calmed down his thoughts and explained to He Zhang: "According to the intelligence from the front, the Junggar Khanate and its servant army totaled more than 40,000 people, and they have now invaded. In Gansu, they headed straight for Longnan. However, the Gansu military towns had been prepared in advance. All the prefectures and county guards were heavily guarded and the fields were clear. However, they did not cause much damage. The Mongolian army did not attack outside Longnan. The city only left some troops along the way to contain and ensure the way back...
In addition, the Mongolian right-wing coalition also sent more than 20,000 people to Longnan, all of whom are the elites of the Mongolian right-wing. They will enter Gansu soon... Preliminary estimates indicate that the Mongols have invested a total of more than 60,000 troops this time. The absolute main force of the Mongols, if we can defeat their offensive, it will definitely break the Mongols' muscles and bones, and it will take many years to recover! "
He Zhang's face became more serious, and he asked: "How is the defense force in Longnan? Can it block the Mongolian attack? But I don't know when the new army of soldiers should go to support?"
Zhao Junchen obviously had a plan in advance and quickly replied: "I have arranged for Guan Wuyuan to lead 30,000 elite Forbidden Army troops to garrison in Longnan. Although the Forbidden Army is not strong in fighting spirit, they can still do it by garrisoning the city. I They also prepared a large number of defensive equipment and built many fortifications for Longnan in advance. Although the Mongols were coming in force, it was not that simple for them to conquer Longnan... As for the new army of soldiers, there is no need to dispatch them yet. It is easy to scare the Mongols away. The real decisive battle will begin when the Mongols begin to lose their energy! Now it is better for the new soldiers to stay in Huamachi Camp to rest and recuperate. The soldiers have been traveling back and forth for many days. , they are all exhausted, if they forcefully rush to the battlefield, the effect may not be good!"
After hearing what Zhao Junchen said, He Zhang looked a little unwilling, but he also knew that Zhao Junchen's statement was reasonable, so he finally obeyed the order.
But at this moment, a young general suddenly stepped out from behind He Zhang and said in a loud voice: "Your Majesty, the attack on Yulin South Road was mostly done by the new army of soldiers. The subordinates and the soldiers under the subordinates were only responsible for the attack. That’s all, I’m not tired at all, and I can go into battle to kill the enemy at any time! I also ask the Imperial Envoy to allow me to lead troops to Longnan, Gansu to support you. I will definitely contribute to the Imperial Envoy’s retreat from the enemy!”
This young general has a handsome appearance and extraordinary temperament, and his expression is full of excitement. His attitude towards Zhao Junchen seems to be respectful, but there is a hint of wariness and alienation hidden in it.
This young general is naturally Qi Bin!
After Qi Bin's new army and the new soldiers' army attacked Yulin South Road together, Qi Bin followed He Zhang back to Huamachi Camp. When He Zhang reported to Zhao Junchen, Qi Bin was standing behind He Zhang.
Before that, Zhao Junchen also met Qi Bin, but he was angry that Qi Bin had repeatedly violated military orders, so he ignored him and just pretended not to see it.
At this time, after seeing Qi Bin's statement, everyone present was shocked. They thought Qi Bin would deliberately keep a low profile, but they did not expect that Qi Bin would take the initiative to stand up.
Seeing Qi Bin's request for help, Zhao Junchen's eyes flashed with a hint of coldness.
Qi Bin's request seemed like he couldn't wait to go into battle to kill the enemy, but he didn't take the opportunity to stay away from Zhao Junchen's control.
While the coldness flashed in his eyes, Zhao Junchen's expression became gentler, as if he regarded Qi Bin as a confidant.
Zhao Junchen said: "Qi Bin's new army and Zhanbing's new army are both the most elite troops of the Shaanxi-Gansu border army, and their tasks are the same. Regarding the arrangement of the Longnan war, I have fully considered it. Qi Bin's new army does not need to be dispatched too soon... Qi Bin Don't worry, general. You will not be bypassed when going to battle to kill the enemy. When the new soldiers rush to the battlefield, you will also act together... This time I will let Qi Bin's new army and the new soldiers attack Yulin South Road together. , is also to strengthen the tacit understanding between the two armies and prepare for future wars."
After hearing Zhao Junchen's decision, Qi Bin hesitated for a moment, and finally quietly retreated behind He Zhang without saying anything more.
At the same time, several astute officials in the lobby were secretly frightened.
Zhao Junchen's words seemed ordinary, but in fact they contained evil intentions!
In front of everyone, Zhao Junchen actually called Qi Bin's new army "Qi Bin's new army"!
Before that, because of Zhao Junchen's subtle influence, everyone called this army "Qi Bin's New Army", but it was just a private name. But now it is in public, and all the civil and military officials of Huamachi Camp are here. Well, Zhao Junchen is still called "Qi Bin's New Army", which is a big problem!
Since ancient times, whether it is the "Yue Family Army", the "Yang Family General", or the "Qi Family Army" formed by Qi Bin's ancestor Qi Shaobao, these armies are all named after the leading generals, and they are deeply imprinted with the leadership. With the mark of a military general, such an army will naturally be feared and suppressed by the imperial court. No matter how outstanding and prestigious these armies are, their final ending will mostly be unhappy!
Nowadays, Zhao Junchen calls Qi Bin's new army "Qi Bin's new army". Doesn't he compare this army with the former Yue Jiajun, Yang Jiajun, and Qi Jiajun? Once such a title reached Emperor Deqing's ears, what would Emperor Deqing think?
Qi Bin was just good at leading troops, not proficient in politics, and was not aware of Zhao Junchen's evil intentions. He actually acquiesced in the title of "Qi Bin's New Army" and jumped directly into Zhao Junchen's trap!
Shaanxi Academician Zheng Jiadong couldn't bear that Qi Bin fell into the trap like this. After hesitating for a while, he planned to speak up to rescue Qi Bin!
However, at this moment, a staff member of the Governor's Mansion suddenly stumbled into the lobby, his expression full of panic, as if the sky had fallen.
After running into the lobby, this staff member completely ignored all etiquette and knelt down directly in front of Zhao Junchen, panicking and saying: "Your Majesty the Imperial Envoy! Something bad is going to happen!"
Everyone was shocked when they saw the performance of this staff member!
What on earth could have caused him to lose his composure?
Could it be that an unexpected change occurred in the Longnan War?
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Recently, due to the convening of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, Chongzhong's work has increased a lot, and it is really hard to get rid of it. Please forgive me!
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