It makes sense for Zhu Youxiao to say these things.
In the Battle of Sarhu, the reason why the Ming army lost so miserably was because intelligence was leaked and Boar Skin learned the march route and date.
The strategy that led to this split attack was directly shattered by the boar skin.
Of course, corruption in the Ming army is also one of the main problems.
It is known to the outside world as an army of 470,000, and the soldier account book has a strength of more than 200,000 on paper, but in reality there are only 70,000 troops.
And among these 70,000 soldiers and horses, one-third are old, weak, sick and disabled, not to mention those who lack food and clothing, and do not even have decent armor and weapons.
As a result, the Ming court misestimated the true strength of the Ming army and made serious mistakes in strategic judgment.
The army that could fight only had so many people, but Yang Hao still divided his troops.
Boar Skin has 60,000 to 70,000 elite soldiers, and they can defeat the few one by one with more troops. The Ming army will not be able to return with a huge defeat.
In fact, in Zhu Youxiao's view, this strategy of dividing and attacking together is correct.
Wang Zaijin was not confused when he heard those words, and responded in confusion:
The seven generals said in unison.
Zhang Weixian could only sigh secretly when he saw this, even though I am willing for my grandson to take risks.
"According to the order."
And my subtle changes have also been sensed by Zhang Shize, who was observing secretly.
"What's more, he has not yet taken charge of an army. Although I secretly support him, it is difficult for him to last long with some excellent skills and solid military exploits."
Because the geographical situation of that place is not suitable for large regiments to march and fight.
Jiang Wenguang was silent for a while and then said:
"You just need to tell me how to do what I should do. As for what you want to do, you can let me know."
"The Huben camp sent out 17,000 troops, all armed with swords and shields."
That's why I ordered Xiong Tingbi and Li Songping to block the Liaoshen defense line.
As for the Battle of Sarhu, Yang Hao wanted the whole world to know about it, for fear that Jiannu would not know that he was about to attack, which would be extremely stupid.
"How to attack the east and attack the west?"
"In this case, let's make this decision for now. I will have to discuss it with Man Gui and Li Zhilong in detail when the time comes."
But that alone is not enough. How can the Ming army prevent Jiannu from noticing the situation?
Just when the generals and Zhang Shize were in trouble, Zhu Youxiao, who originally supported the emperor, suddenly spoke up.
"What you said is wrong. It's just his strategy of seizing the east and attacking the west. In my opinion, it's still perfect enough."
After all, with the current status and favor of my Zhang family, which has never been achieved since I was granted the title of nobility, there is really no need to go to the battlefield to gain military glory.
"The news cannot be released, but your army needs to delay its departure. Time must be stuck."
"At that time, as long as you work hard and let Amin help, even if Boarskin has full faith, he will definitely relax his vigilance."
"At that time, regarding the city defense of the capital, the inner city will be taken over by the Royal Forest Army, the inner city will be taken over by the City Defense Army, and the security of the city will be handed over to the police department."
"Your Majesty, Jiannu is already frightened at this moment."
"I thought it was trustworthy, but since I wanted to surrender and expressed it later, I must have taken advantage of it."
How could Wang Zaijin not have this intention? He agreed immediately.
"Your Majesty, I have no idea."
"But if Horqin's troops are allowed to escape, then your northern expedition will be a waste of money and resources."
"The seven of them, go back and make preparations to make sure there are no problems."
We can only divide our forces to attack from multiple directions.
"In the past year, the Liao army has continuously sent large groups of troops to surround and harass him. In the following days, with Amin's support, he stabbed Jiannu hard in the heart."
"Your Majesty is worried. I have definitely failed to live up to your Majesty's great trust."
"Then you can send troops to Liaodong during the month when Jiang Wen is in charge, and it will be successful."
"Little Sima, don't you have any ideas?"
Zhang Shize nodded, obviously agreeing with Zhu Youxiao's statement.
Before the seven people responded in unison, Zhang Shize turned his gaze to Wang Zaijin and said:
"Old Duke and Little Sima, the court will still need seven of them to take charge, stabilize the officials, and intimidate Xiao Da."
In fact, I specifically asked Wang Zaijin to go out with me on the expedition. It was not intentional.
"Mao Wenlong from Pi Island is always threatening Jiannu's side and front, so I thought it was possible to hide the truth from the enemy."
This has also been confirmed during the Chenghua Dynasty.
"I thought that Your Majesty could not attack in the east or in the west."
"Little Sima, does he think Amin is trustworthy?"
But the difference is that the Chenghua Dynasty deceived Jiannu first and launched the surprise attack without Jiannu knowing or being prepared.
The best way is to follow the example of Chenghua Dynasty and make Jian Nu a surprise.
That was indeed a wrong strategy, and its feasibility was actually quite low, but the question was whether Amin was sincere in his surrender.
"He is so old, does he just want to make less military exploits?"
Zhang Shize smiled and said:
"The Shenji Battalion sent out 10,000 musketeers. Except for the Hongyi small cannon and the small Fran cannon, I took all the other artillery and firearms with me."
Zhu Youxiao wanted to obtain the greatest results at the lowest cost.
After that, he said to the Seventh Battalion Commander:
Zhang Weixian and Zhu Youxiao also agreed. In just two years, this is the eighth time we have taken on this important task.
"The city defense army can be temporarily taken over by the military department, so what's the contradiction?"
"Does Boarskin ask me, the seven Bailes, to take turns in governing?"
"He still hasn't forgotten that his Zhang family's title of Duke was earned by his ancestors who fought hard on the battlefield."
"Qin Bangping, all his Taishan battalions are dispatched for this battle."
"I determined the location of the Horqin tribe, but it took a lot of effort. Just the night harvest in Xuanxiao Town alone resulted in the loss of less than 70 people."
"What your Majesty said is that the time of dispatching troops is indeed the key, and it must be revealed."
But His Majesty hasn't spoken to name him yet, so there's nothing I can do.
"How about it, Shize, the little battle is about to begin. Does he have any ideas? Does he want to chop off the heads of a few slaves in Liaodong?"
Zhang Shize immediately asked:
"After sending troops, we released the news that you, Xiao Ming, are going to march north to the grassland again. The goal is not to wipe out the Horqin tribe."
"Did your Majesty just ask me to take over the defense of the inner city?"
"And the last time we knew our specific location, we also knew when we got it."
"As long as the news is known to Boarskin, I will definitely try my best to confirm it."
"The Xiaoqi camp sent out ten thousand cavalry, seven thousand Mongolian cavalry and seven thousand Han cavalry."
"Their target is the slaves in Liaodong."
After thinking for a while, he added:
At most, it is a small problem to reach Hetuala through the deep mountains and old forests when we have no way of ambush and sneak attack.
"But the general strategy is changing. When the time comes, Horqin's tribe will be handed over to the border troops of Xuan Xiao, not to King Shunyi."
