Therefore, Luo Tong not only did not argue with the emperor, but also actively gave him advice: "May I ask Your Majesty, how many troops have you placed outside Xuanfu City? When do you plan to disarm Yang Hong and occupy Xuanfu City?" "
"I sent the main force of the Shenji Battalion, 18,000 men, to replace Alazhiyuan's 30,000 troops and continue to surround Xuanfu to prevent Yang Hong from doing anything to the imperial army behind his back.
As for disarming the Xuanfu army, I haven't given the order yet. After all, I find it a bit difficult to disarm 30,000 Xuanfu troops with 18,000 Shenji Battalion soldiers.
So let Yu Qian slowly investigate their corruption and violation of law in the city first. When the central and eastern armies are reorganized, just take advantage of it and deal with Yang Hong. "
Luo Tong was afraid of hurting the emperor's face, so he asked very tactfully: "Has your majesty considered that if he has already arrived near Datong, if he does not stop in Datong, but joins Boyan Timur's 10,000 horses, The whole army rushed towards Xuanfu?
When the time comes, the rebellious gang in Xuanfu City will definitely stand by and watch. How can the 18,000 soldiers in the Shenji Camp stop the 35,000 cavalry who are also ahead? "
Zhu Qiyu was stunned for a long time, and then slapped the table: "Oh, I really haven't thought about this matter. The strategic acumen he showed when he was under the city of Beijing was dull and stupid.
As a result, I began to underestimate him. I think that from the last few days when the Wala army was in the capital, he began to plan to retreat and show weakness, luring our army to take the bait.
If the cavalry advances with all its strength, it will only take two days from Datong to Xuanfu, and by then our 18,000-strong army will be completely destroyed. "
Hearing this, Luo Tong added: "If the main force of the Shenji Battalion is annihilated, we can first get food and grass from Yang Hong and continue to raid our middle army. Then we will become the main force of Ye Xian and flank the troops left behind in Wala. Our army is gone.
If Ye Xian really has such a mind, the consequences will be really disastrous. "
Zhu Qiyu pondered Luo Tong's words carefully, almost sweating in the winter. Now I finally understood why Cao Cao had to hold his head and cry after the Battle of Chibi. It was really impossible not to have a dedicated strategic talent around him. The situation on the battlefield was complicated, and the situation was likely to change in an instant.
Before breaking through the defeat, there was no problem with my strategy. My own fault lies in not making corresponding strategic adjustments in time after the main force entered Shanxi.
After listening to Luo Tong's analysis, the other important ministers present were all confused and began to hesitate. Now there are more than 200,000 imperial troops concentrated in the northwest. If they were defeated one by one first, wouldn't they become the second largest army in Tumu Fort? The joke was really big.
Zhu Qiyu calmed down in an instant, drinking tea slowly while thinking about the situation in Shanxi.
It was not until the cup of tea was finished that the ministers became quiet and looked at the emperor in unison, waiting for the emperor to give countermeasures.
Zhu Qiyu smiled faintly: "It's nothing, dear friends, don't be nervous. At worst, you can learn from King Qin Zhao next. The 20,000 Yingzhou Guards who previously guarded Zijin Pass have just arrived in the capital. They were originally transferred to protect the safety of the capital to prevent Xiaoxiao from causing trouble.
There is nothing we can do now. I only have 5,000 people left, and the remaining 15,000 will be immediately transferred to Xuan Mansion.
Then you immediately notify them and the imperial court temporarily recruits troops. Recruiting noble servants and loyal soldiers in Beijing to form a new army and go to Xuanfu to support. "
The ministers were all speechless after hearing this. The emperor never forgets to win over people no matter what time he comes. This is another opportunity for nobles and loyal warriors to make meritorious deeds.
But there was no other way. Now that the ministers had been completely coerced by the emperor, they could only bite the bullet and carry out the war to the end at all costs.
This was also the first time that the ministers had a strong impulse, hoping to bring back the main force of the Ming Army in the south and put an end to it first.
In contrast, Zhu Qiyu's mentality was much calmer. While thinking about how to use the war to balance the situation, he asked Luo Tong slowly:
"Luo Aiqing, how many of the defenders at Juyong Pass can be mobilized?"
Luo Tong replied without hesitation: "Your Majesty, Juyongguan can mobilize fifteen thousand people."
Zhu Qiyu nodded with satisfaction: "Yes, there are 15,000 Yingzhou Guards and 15,000 Juyongguan Guards. We will recruit 5,000 new troops from the capital, plus the 18,000 Shenji Battalion already in Xuanfu.
This total of 50,000 troops, as long as they firmly hold Xuanfu, will be enough to contain Ye Xian's army until the central and eastern armies return.
Besides, considering the schedule, the two armies will soon confront the troops left behind in Wala. "
Luo Tong replied: "I think your Majesty should quickly send out important ministers to take over the Xuanfu instead of Yu Qian, capture Yang Hong, and tie up the capital.
As for the 30,000 Xuanfu soldiers, generals should also be sent to take over, and then immediately sent to Datong to fight against the Wala army. "
Zhu Qiyu had already made a plan in his mind, but there were three new ministers arriving today. He couldn't act too arbitrary, so he patrolled everyone and asked: "For the sake of your love, please tell me which minister should be sent to take over." Mansion?"
The old people all knew the emperor's temper and were quite aware of his temper. They took the initiative to give the opportunity to answer questions to Wang Ao, the new Minister of Staff.
Seeing that he could not escape, Wang Ao replied: "Your Majesty, the former Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, Liu Zhongfu, is mature and prudent, honest and honest, and he is worthy of a great responsibility."
"Oh, what is this Liu Aiqing doing now?"
"Liu Zhongfu was imprisoned and sentenced to death by the Supreme Emperor for his previous convictions. He was later pardoned and demoted to a commoner, living at home. He is from Daxing. If His Majesty calls him, he can take office that day."
"Hmm, I've heard a lot about this Mr. Liu, Master. He is a rare, honest, honest and honest person. Are there any other candidates you would like to recommend?"
Wang Wen stood up and replied: "Your Majesty, I would like to recommend Li Bing, the head of the Household Department, to your Majesty. In the early years of Zhengtong, Li Bing was sent to the Xuanfu to impeach and rectify the local border generals who invaded and occupied the farmland. He was not afraid of the powerful and asked for orders for the people, which is quite impressive. There are political achievements. The minister thought that Li Bing could be sent to the Xuanfu again."
Zhu Qiyu nodded with satisfaction: "Let's draw up the decree. Governor Tao Jin will be promoted to Xuanfu Commander-in-Chief, Liu Zhongfu will be appointed as Secretary of the Ministry of Household Affairs, Governor of Shanxi, and military counselor to Xuanfu Commander-in-Chief Tao Jin.
I gave Liu Zhongfu Shangfang's sword and the king's flag, and during the holidays, he patrolled Shanxi on my behalf. Civil and military officials below the third rank in Shanxi can be executed first and then punished. For civil and military officials of third rank and above in Shanxi, they can be suspended, imprisoned, and interrogated directly without requesting an order.
Li Tang, a doctor in the Ministry of Punishment, was promoted to the right minister of the Ministry of Punishment and went to Shanxi to be responsible for interrogating and impeaching all officials in Shanxi.
Cao Tai, the censor of Youqiandu, also served as Shanxi's inspector; Wang Wei, a former doctor of Fangsi in the Ministry of War, was appointed as the Cheng of Yousi of Dali Temple; they and Li Tang jointly tried the Xuanfu officials.
Li Bing, the head of the Household Department, was promoted to Langzhong of the Shanxi Qing Li Division of the Household Department, and was responsible for assisting Liu Zhongfu in subsidizing the people and inspecting the property of criminal officials. "
After appointing five ministers to the Xuan Mansion in one breath, Zhu Qiyu was determined to make a quick decision this time. Li Tang, Cao Tai, and Wang Wei represented the Ministry of Punishment, the Imperial Procuratorate, and the Dali Temple respectively. They had gathered the three judicial departments together and could conduct a joint trial directly on the spot in the Xuan Mansion.
(End of chapter)
