Chapter 138: All-front attack
And Beijing is ready.
In the winter of the second year of Longwu, the fighting actually did not stop on the entire Western Front. Even though northern Shaanxi was once covered by heavy snow, under the command of Qu Neng, the Northern Army still attacked resolutely.
This is also the logistical advantage of the Northern Army.
Winter clothing, as well as coal for heating, were continuously transported to the front line hundreds of miles away. There was no shortage of gunpowder. However, the fortifications faced by the Confederate army were even stronger because of the cold weather in winter. However, facing the cold weather and freezing conditions, the Shaanxi Southern Army was obviously ill-prepared. They never thought of continuing to fight in the cold winter.
Even the twelfth lunar month of winter seriously hindered the construction of fortifications by the Confederate army.
There are advantages and disadvantages.
Of course, if you have money and willfulness, even if the attack effect is not good in winter, it will still be effective. Moreover, what was consumed was gunpowder, not human lives, but human lives were consumed on the opposite side. Even because of Nanjing's financial problems, all kinds of supplies were cut off for a time. The impact on the war on the front line was fatal.
This resulted in a situation where the battlefield in northern Shaanxi could only be passively beaten.
However, the beacon fire on the battlefield in Shaanxi is also restricted. Because a large amount of materials were transported from the rear to the front in batches.
In the second half of last year, even when the canal was frozen for a time in winter, the transfer of supplies from Beijing to the front line did not stop.
Now the summary of information from all aspects has reached He Xi's hands.
All is ready except for the opportunity.
The east wind has come.
He Xi immediately went to see Zhu Xiongying.
Already ready though. But He Xi still needed Zhu Xiongying's approval. For such a big event, the emperor had to pass it.
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Although Zhu Xiongying knew all these preparations. But now that it was time for the real decisive battle, Zhu Xiongying also felt uneasy and could not turn back when he opened his bow. This general offensive has prepared mountains and seas of materials. Even with Beijing's current strength, it will take at least a year to prepare for the next war. That is, if this war cannot be won, this war will continue for several more years.
From the beginning, the two sides were at war. Both sides have the idea of a quick war. Now, after three years of this, many people have become accustomed to the rhythm of war, especially Beijing.
With victory after victory, many people even felt that the war would continue like this. It goes on and on.
Now he made up his mind to launch a big war.
Zhu Xiongying still felt a little uncomfortable.
If he wins this battle, he will be able to return to Nanjing next year at the latest, or even this year. For a moment, there was a trance-like feeling.
Zhu Xiongying said: "Uncle, can we win this battle?"
He Xi said: "Nothing can be said about what happened on the battlefield until the dust settles. But what I can guarantee is that even if we lose this battle, we can afford to lose."
Zhu Xiongying took a deep breath and said, "All major affairs in the court are decided by my uncle."
Zhu Xiongying knew very well that he couldn't stop it.
At the same time, I also believe in He Xi’s ability. After all, how did Beijing get to where it is today step by step. He also knows it very well.
Now I can only believe in Any Xi.
He Xi said: "Then your Majesty, please prepare something."
Zhu Xiongying said: "What happened?"
He Xi said: "After the great victory, we went on a second southern tour."
Regarding the army, He Xi became more and more aware that it must be used but also guarded against. The relationship between the army and the political power was a big issue even in later generations. Whether it could control the army was a very important matter for the court.
Everything needs the right benefits. It is naturally wrong to emphasize literature over martial arts. But overcorrecting is not acceptable. Therefore, we reuse generals, delegate power to them, and let them fight to the fullest extent. But the great political decisions of the world must not come from warriors.
Especially since He Xi's Reform, the laws of the imperial court have become more and more complicated, various economic operations have become more complicated, and the professional division of labor is so obvious that these warriors have long been unable to do so.
Enough to get involved.
Therefore, the emperor must have certain prestige in the military. At least make the army a national army rather than a private army.
He Xi felt that perhaps after military reforms, the firearms army's professionalism and reliance on logistics increased, it would gradually become less likely to emerge, the kind of military leader who would make the imperial court lose control of the army.
But still take precautions before they happen.
When integrating military morale, the title of emperor is still very useful. After all, the emperor is justified. At the lowest level, the soldiers don't quite understand why they are loyal to He Xi, but they can better understand why they should be loyal to the emperor.
Because the emperor is the embodied representative of the imperial court.
Even if He Xi knew, let the emperor get close to the army. Perhaps it would expand imperial power. But in He Xi's position, after much deliberation, this was the only option that was not bad.
The existence of the emperor is necessary.
After a great victory, the emperor's southern tour naturally had to reward the meritorious officials, appease the generals, and other tasks. The most important thing was to win over the meritorious officials and make them loyal to the court instead of a certain general to eliminate potential political crises.
Everyone is already used to this kind of political atmosphere and methods. Many generals will also know how to advance and retreat, so there won't be any big problems. But if He Xi comes to power and lacks legitimacy, He Xi will have too many things to consider.
Zhu Xiongying was overjoyed when he heard what He Xi said. He naturally knows the benefits to himself. It was more regarded as He Xi's show of goodwill towards him. ap.
Zhu Xiongying was very dissatisfied with He Xi's monopoly on power. Even though He Xi is a meritorious minister, now is the time to employ people, and it is just a matter of pressing the button. At this moment, Zhu Xiongying thought to himself: "If my uncle is willing to retire after the peace of Nanjing, I am not willing to establish a good relationship with my uncle. It seems that my uncle also has this idea."
"only------"
Zhu Xiongying didn't quite believe it.
Who would want to give up power? In other words, is He Xi’s previous promise and current actions a deception?
Zhu Xiongying thought so in his heart, but said in his mouth: "Uncle, please don't worry, I will make preparations in advance."
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As He Xi reached an agreement with Zhu Xiongying. With one order, orders were issued from Beijing in all directions.
The first one to start was Qu Neng.
After all, the battle between Qu Neng and Geng Bingwen has never ended. There have been quite intense exchanges of fire, especially in the direction of Yan'an.
However, Qu Neng's real trump card was not to attack from Yan'an.
Because Geng Bingwen was in charge of the defense of this area, it could be called an iron wall. Even if the Northern Army has a strong firepower advantage, it can only chew the bones bit by bit. This is not what Qu Neng wants to see.
Qu Neng had secretly formed a naval force in Dongshengwei. This navy is formed by Liaodong Shipbuilding Shipbuilding, which transports the ship parts to Dongshengwei by train and then forms a navy.
Control the upper reaches of the Yellow River.
Go all the way south along both banks of the Yellow River.
Captured the Northern Army's front lines in many places.
However, it was limited by the mouth of the pot, making it difficult for the navy to enter the downstream river. But things are different now. After receiving the order, Qu Neng immediately sent a navy to transport a regiment of troops to attack Shanxi along the Yellow River. Conquer Jizhou.
Directly lay a strong stronghold in Shanxi.
There is a reason for this.
The first reason is to occupy one side of the Hukou, so that the Northern Army can continue to move south by land. Go around Hukou Waterfall. Below Hukou, this section of the Yellow River is very suitable for boating.
When the Qin and Jin Dynasties were in good times, the Qin State transported large quantities of grain to the Jin State through the Yellow River.
So, just get here. The army rushed out from the flank. You can appear directly in the Guanzhong area. Geng Bingwen fought hard in the mountains of northern Shaanxi and became a joke.
The second reason is to coordinate operations from other aspects.
Although, this time the decisive battle plan does not seem to have a plan to attack Shanxi. But isn’t Shanxi important?
No, Shanxi has always been important.
Shanxi's gains and losses represent whether the Central Plains regime can be stable.
In the current situation of the North-South struggle, Shanxi is in the hands of Nanjing, and Beijing does not dare to claim to have all the north. A large number of troops were restrained by Shanxi.
Therefore, during the general offensive, Beijing actually did not have a military advantage.
And Shanxi can coordinate all parties. If we don't find a way to restrict Shanxi's army, it will be very troublesome in a war.
This strange force is just one of the means of restriction.
