A certain prince believed that Sun Chuanting, who was highly regarded, would not betray him, and Hong Chengchou, who had given him a lot of face, would not stand on his own for a while or embrace others, so he showed them the final fate of twenty general soldiers. .
After the spoilers, the two commanders will be able to more easily control most of the sneaky and sneaky people. To lead the army in battle, you must know yourself and the enemy, and you must strive to know the basics of your subordinates, otherwise they will easily be betrayed by these second- and fifth-level soldiers. .
At the end of the Ming Dynasty, many generals behaved like bandits. It was common for them to command troops to plunder the people, and countless people killed good people and took risks.
From south to north, the combat principles of the generals of the suppressing bandits are basically the same, almost to the point of tacit understanding. If the bandits are strong, they will be defeated and flee. If the bandits are weak, they will pursue them. If the bandits are defeated, they will take credit. If the bandits are strong, they will take credit. Then surrender.
Zuo Liangyu, the "bandit general" who committed crimes, is the most typical representative. His troops are officers and soldiers, but they behave like rogue bandits, which is hated by the common people in the past.
I was even more arrogant and arrogant, and even Governor Hou Xun, who was kind to him, couldn't control him. After the imperial envoy Yang Sichang arrived at the Huguang battlefield, he once told him about it, but Zuo Liangyu, who liked to cultivate the bandits' self-respect, simply ignored him.
But to say that they were warlords is to praise them. Their personal military talents and political achievements are far from the separatist capabilities of local warlords during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, so the so-called local separatist regimes have never been formed and can exist for a long time.
Among these selfish generals, Zuo Liangyu was considered the bigger one. In the 17th year of Chongzhen's reign, he had hundreds of thousands of soldiers in Wuchang, claiming to be a million soldiers, but they were just a ragtag group of soldiers.
After Zuo Liangyu's death, Zuo Mengeng, who kept secret of his death, led his army down the river in an attempt to seize power in the Southern Ming Dynasty and proclaim himself emperor. However, he was blocked by Huang Degong in Tongling and was severely defeated. He then surrendered to the Qing army. .
There is just such a weird one among a bunch of low-ranking general soldiers. The others are just bullies and fearful of the strong. They can be regarded as bandits with official and military status.
After the imperial court lost control of its fiscal revenue in the late Ming Dynasty, the worst result was that it lost control of its generals and troops.
After the garrison system was replaced by the recruitment system, one of the biggest drawbacks was that when military pay was tight, each department would become the private property of the generals.
After privatization, it was not the main reason that directly led to the decline in the combat effectiveness of the Ming army. The Qi family army, which was completely controlled by Qi Jiguang, was still able to fight in both north and south, and was invincible whether it was against Japanese pirates or Menggu.
The root of this is the practice of servants, in which generals support a small number of elites by emptying their pay and deducting soldiers' salaries, turning them into direct servants. This put-the- cart-before-the-horse method of running the army split the entire army into two.
The servants who have benefited are naturally willing to fight with their lives for the general, while the ordinary soldiers who have suffered losses can only choose to swallow their anger, perform perfunctory daily training, and are even less likely to risk their lives on the battlefield.
It is impossible for any "dualized" Ming army to become an elite division. It may still have a chance of winning against rogue bandits. Once it encounters a Qing army that dares to confront the enemy head-on, most of the Ming army will collapse at the first touch.
The generals are greedy for life and afraid of death, the soldiers are lazy and slippery, and the soldiers are even more disloyal. It is impossible for such an army to win the battle against the Qing army. The tribes in western Liaoning are obvious examples. If they don't fight, they will collapse.
Yaoji didn't want to control these generals that he couldn't control, nor did he want to recruit these rotten troops. With the money, he might as well let Zhou Yuji recruit troops again.
Let these troops who are not in harmony with the imperial court be transferred to the south to encircle and suppress the rogue bandits. If they win, they can eradicate the evil for the Ming Dynasty. If they lose, it doesn't matter. The death of these generals is not a pity.
How to use them and how to use them to death is a matter between Lao Suntou and Lao Hongtou. It is written clearly on the two pieces of paper.
Even if there is a betrayal in the future, a certain prince will not take the blame. The blame has been thrown away today...
Taking the blame?
nonexistent!
It’s impossible to take the blame in this life!
I have money and I know how to play tricks, how can I take the blame myself?
When I came to Ming Dynasty, I wanted to prove that my son’s ability to blame others was better than my father’s!
The swing is cool, the swing is happy, the swing is wonderful, the swing is exciting, the swing is spectacular, the swing is incomparable!
"This is a secret! If I reveal it to my two beloved ladies, it would be harmful to the world! I hope that my two beloved ladies will not reveal it!"
Yaoji took out a dozen pieces of paper, on which were written the resumes of twenty generals, all of whom were generals under their respective command of the two major commanders.
"I obey the decree and don't dare to reveal anything!"
"If I leak the secret, I will be struck by thunder from heaven!"
After promising and swearing, Hong Chengchou and Sun Chuanting took it respectfully and carefully studied the contents.
Each commander-in-chief only has a resume that briefly summarizes what happened to them in the next few years.
Just these few lines of text made the two and a half old men tremble with fear and astonishment.
The first thing Hong Chengchou saw was Zuo Liangyu's resume. Because it was special, a certain prince wrote it last, so it was placed at the top.
What Zuo Liangyu did in the next five years almost made Hong Chengchou gnash his teeth with hatred and disgust. As a general of the imperial court, how could he do such a treasonous thing?
In the early stage of the suppression of the bandits, he just went his own way and kept giving orders. In the later stage, he openly rebelled and attacked the imperial court. How will this guy face his ancestors when he reaches the underworld?
"I boldly ask Your Highness to kill Zuo Liangyu first, to avoid endless trouble!"
Hong Chengchou had always heard about Zuo Liangyu's character, but he didn't expect that he would start to cause harm to the world a few years later. Liu Bowen had a clever plan in his life. When he arrived in the immortal world to assist Emperor Taizu Gao, he would naturally not make a mistake. He must deal with this guy quickly.
"Ai Qing, don't be so impatient. Zuo Liangyu doesn't know that Ai Qing already knows his secret. Why doesn't Ai Qing take advantage of his scheme? Even if Zuo Liangyu is a wolf, Ai Qing uses rogues as meat and keeps tempting them. This wolf will take the bait if it's hungry for a long time. When it's almost used up, then... If you love me, don't forget your son Zuo Mengeng!"
For people like Zuo Liangyu, there is no need for fair and aboveboard methods. It is really appropriate to use the method of burning bridges to deal with the despicable villain.
Regardless of the success or failure of the suppression of the bandits, other generals may be spared death, but Zuo Liangyu cannot stay because this guy is too harmful to the court and the people, and his son Zuo Menggeng must also be "snapped" , both father and son are veritable black sheep.
"...I obey your order!"
Since the prince was unwilling to kill the general before the battle, which would damage his morale, it would be better to resort to tricks. Now Hong Chengchou had a new understanding of Zuo Liangyu, and he also had a plan in mind to make him work hard. He would use soft and hard tactics at that time, so he would not be afraid of him not obeying obediently.
Below Zuo Liangyu was Liu Zeqing, who was not much better than him. As one of the four towns in Jiangbei, he had already sent people to meet him before the Qing army went south. In the end, he was executed by Lingchi for treason, which was what he deserved.
"As for Liu Zeqing... Aiqing can sacrifice his head to the flag before the war begins! All his subordinates must be separated and deployed to other generals, and they should be ordered to charge into the battle. If they do not obey, they will be punished on the spot immediately!"
Zuo Liangyu, who was like a hungry wolf, was somewhat useful. He fought two tough battles and almost killed Zhang Xianzhong. He also killed Nanyang bandits Yang Tian, Hou Yumin, Guo Sanhai and others.
In contrast, Liu Zeqing, who waited selfishly and was determined to retaliate, would only rely on his troops to respect himself. He lived a life of wealth and indulgence, indulged his subordinates and looted the people, and was really useless to the court.
A certain prince wants to use Hong Chengchou's help to completely eliminate this official bandit force. Anyone who does not contribute to the court, from the general to the soldiers, should not exist, not one of them.
"...I obey your order!"
The prince treated Zuo Liangyu as a prisoner, so the real master could still live for a while. But Liu Zeqing was killed without mercy. When the commander-in-chief arrived at the commander's tent, his head would fall to the ground before he could be killed quickly.
After seeing what happened after Liu Zeqing just now, Hong Chengchou was relieved. Liu Zeqing had not exerted even half of his strength when suppressing the bandits. He was arrogant and domineering and had repeatedly disobeyed the court's orders. He really deserved to be killed.
As for how to attract this cunning "fox", Yaoji also has corresponding methods: "I will order Liu Zeqing to garrison Jining and protect the safety of the canal hub. This is a good job. I believe he will obey my orders! Aiqing will lead the army south. If he arrives Jining, if you see Liu Zeqing, you can kill him directly. If his troops don't obey, Aiqing can eradicate him as well. If he lags behind, Aiqing can lead his army to destroy him, which is regarded as eliminating harm for Min!"
Liu Zeqing has always been greedy for money and lustful, and Jining is an important hub for water transportation between the north and the south. The garrison here can get a lot of supplies from passing merchants, and the oil and water are extremely rich. With Liu Zeqing's virtue, it is impossible not to take the bait.
But everything is unpredictable. If this guy really doesn't come, then let Hong Chengchou lead several general soldiers under his command to come to the door. With the combat power of Liu Zeqing's troops, there is absolutely no chance of winning against a small number of enemies.
"Your Highness is wise. This guy has caused serious harm and must be eradicated. I will live up to my sacred mandate!"
Killing Liu Zeqing can serve as a warning to others, and it can also serve as a reminder to Zuo Liangyu, who likes to be opportunistic. Hong Chengchou has never commanded Liu Zeqing, but judging from his future behavior, he should be beheaded by Lingchi.
In comparison, Wang Pu and Ma Ke, who only know how to run away on their resumes, can be considered temporarily useful. They may not be able to fight against the Eastern invaders, but going south to suppress the invaders is not a big problem.
Yao Ji also wanted to take this opportunity to kill Zuo Liangyu, but killing two general soldiers at once might make other general soldiers fearful, and even more afraid of the Shang Fang sword in Lao Hongtou's hand, and perhaps the officers and soldiers who went to encircle and suppress the bandits. There will be chaos without war.
It is enough to chop off Liu Zeqing in the early stage. Zuo Liangyu's head is temporarily stored on his neck. When a certain prince needs it, Hong Chengchou can take it away. It would also be good to chop it off and play it as a ball.
cruel?
not at all!
Ask the people who have been harmed by Zuo Liangyu's men, is this cruel?
In the Ming Dynasty, he actually dared to play the Locust Game, which relied on war to support war. He was simply the Ming Dynasty's version of Wallenstein!
If you hand Zuo Liangyu over to these people, they will probably eat Zuo Liangyu alive and tear him apart with your hands for nothing!
If Zuo Liangyu deliberately fought cowardly or did not use his full strength, he would not have to wait until the bandits were wiped out. Lao Hongtou could chop him off halfway.
The time limit is set for one year. If Zuo Liangyu really has the ability to wrap Zhang Xianzhong into rice dumplings, a certain prince might be able to pardon this guy, strip him of his military power, and let him go home to live out his life, but the possibility is really slim.
Although Zhang Xianzhong's army is not large in scale, what remains are elite soldiers who have been fighting for many years. At the same time, they can fight against five or six soldiers of the official army.
If Zuo Liangyu is really lucky and can make up for the mistake he missed last time by chopping Zhang Xianzhong in half on the spot, the 150,000 taels of silver reward will be enough for him to go home and live as a rich man with his son for twenty years. If he could live to that age.
Hong Chengchou's three "fast horses" Wang Pu, Ma Ke, and Tang Tong were very good at running away. Tang Tong came to King Qin when his father was about to hang himself. Although he finally surrendered to the enemy, he was still somewhat loyal.
After surrendering to the Qing Dynasty, he was stationed in Dezhou, mainly responsible for shipbuilding, and did not do anything that caused outrage. As long as he worked hard to suppress the bandits, he could probably avoid death and continue to be his commander-in-chief, while the other two would have to wait and see for a long time.
Wang Pu sold Lu Xiangsheng in the winter, and he skipped the ticket and ran away. Also running away with him were Yang Guozhu and Hu Dawei. Three years later, during the Songjin War, he ran away for the second time before he was executed by the court. .
If Yang Guozhu and Hu Dawei, the two general soldiers who ran away, can continue to be reused, then Wang Pu can also be used in theory. After all, a certain prince could not count the number of general soldiers of the Ming Dynasty who were frightened by the Qing army with two hands. .
Furthermore, if we look through the information on the general soldiers under Hong Chengchou, if they were sentenced according to their crimes, half of the general soldiers would have to be cut off in the end. Before the bandits could be suppressed, the team would fall apart.
The march route of Hong Chengchou's troops was to first gather the four generals Wang Pu, Ma Ke, Tang Tong, and Li Fuming in the Jifu area, then go south along the canal to Jining, kill Liu Zeqing's sacrificial flag, and then go to Henan to take Zhang Renxue's troops. .
After entering Huguang, they will meet up with the four generals, Zuo Liangyu, Miao Youcai, Yang Yufan, and Feng Ju, and publicly announce the imperial edict and relevant rewards and punishments for the campaign. Then they can kill Zhang Xianzhong in Gucheng from east to west. Lair.
Among the four general soldiers gathered in the Jifu area in advance, only Tang Tong and Li Fuming were relatively reliable.
In the name of protecting the capital, we must first mobilize Ma Ke's troops from Shanhaiguan. Otherwise, he would directly tell him that he would go on an expedition to Huguang. This guy would definitely express on the spot that he had unbearable abdominal pain and could not return to life, and hoped that the prince would choose someone else.
Wang Pu's situation was similar. He first had to act as a witness and work with Yang Tinglin to kill the fat man Yang Sichang who had been imprisoned. Then he sent troops to Huguang. He was afraid that a certain prince would investigate Lu Xiangsheng's death and hid in Datong and did not dare to come.
If he really has a ulterior motive and does not dare to lead his troops, he will have to let Yang Guozhu or Cao Bianjiao's troops take over his vacancy. A certain prince will also have to find a way to send troops to suppress Wang Pu, and the situation in the north will completely turn into chaos. Stewed.
If Commander A doesn't come, he will be replaced by Commander B, and then Commander C and Commander D will besiege Commander A.
Yao Ji must make various emergency plans first, otherwise when something happens, he will be caught blind.
Wang Tingchen can go to make up for Ma Ke's vacancy and station himself at Shanhaiguan, but it will be a headache for him to pick up Tang Tongque who left Miyun.
The current situation is that ten pots only have six or seven lids. It would be great if three or four pots could be thrown out...
If there are not enough troops, it will be impossible to form an absolute numerical advantage against the rogue bandits, and it will become more difficult to implement the encirclement and suppression plan.
