Chapter 143 Song Sheng defected
Fu Youde issued orders to various places based on this overall strategy. He gave Sheng Yong the power to control the Shanxi army. He also sent an order to Geng Bingwen to maintain his strength and withdraw his troops slowly.
And Fu Youde is in Shandong, accumulating strength to the maximum extent. He was ready to go into battle at any time, and even sent many troops to cross the Yellow River to fight the Northern Army. And being the one on the front line. It was none other than Zhang Ming.
Zhang Ming became famous in the battle at Anlingbao. In the subsequent battles, he achieved very good results, and now he has become the regiment commander. Many people think he is a rising star, not because of his ability, but because of his background.
He is a direct descendant of He Xi, whose Miao roots are very popular.
The future is limitless.
But Zhang Ming's defensive skills are also recognized by everyone.
Even Fu Youde didn't dare to look down on him. Zhang Ming was responsible for the front line of Fu Youde's attack, so he was naturally a tough nut to crack. Fu Youde's troops heading north were all blocked by Zhang Ming.
After this battle, it is estimated that Zhang Ming is expected to impact the position of military control.
Zhang Ming is also the epitome of the new type of officer. War is the most eliminating and most training person. Many young generals arranged by He Xi in the army also emerged. In He Xi's view, the abilities and quality of these people far exceeded those of the so-called Jingnan Xungui.
It's just that their qualifications are too shallow after all.
Their real era has just arrived.
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Fu Youde didn't know that he was waiting for the first change, which was in Guanzhong. To be precise, it is in the Jingshui River Valley.
Here Song Sheng leads the army and confronts the Northern Army.
Song Sheng was in the army.
The person in front of Song Sheng was the famous Zhao Zongshou.
Zhao Zongshou persuaded Meiyin to surrender in Xining, causing the northwest region of Nanjing to collapse, and even now Guanzhong is not defended. This made many people look at the chieftain of that year with admiration.
Zhao Zongshou also made many achievements in Lintao area. But Zhao Zongshou soon understood one thing: he actually had no talent in the military.
Zhao Zongshou did not receive military education.
After all, he was born as a chieftain. In this position, he would inevitably have to fight with others. Even if you don't fight with the court, you still have to fight with other chieftains. But the military education he received was fine in fighting among chieftains.
Fighting against the Nanjing Ming Army was too bad. Otherwise, the chieftain would not have been beaten into submission by the Ming army. Regardless of the Ming army over there.
Not to mention that now that we have entered the era of firearms wars, he is even more confused about the situation.
Zhao Zongshou's so-called military exploits in Lintao were essentially recruiting surrender and recruiting rebels, and there was no fighting at all.
So, after deep thought, he gave up his career in the military. Moreover, in recent years, the Northern Army has also formed its own system. If you are not from a new school, you will not be exhausted in the military. Even the veterans back then were looked down upon by these little guys.
Not to mention, Zhao Zongshou.
When it comes to governing the people, Zhao Zongshou is just fine.
Nope either.
Not to mention that after He Xi's reform, Beijing officials became more professional and ordinary people could not get started. Even the original Nanjing officials with experience had to start all over again in Beijing.
Zhao Zongshou is even worse.
Zhao Zongshou decided to continue with the promising business of lobbying. He has experience anyway. And he also felt that after Mei Yin surrendered, many dignitaries in Nanjing were greatly shocked.
For example, Song Sheng is one of them.
Zhao Zongshou came here to lobby Song Sheng.
Zhao Zongshou said: "General Song, the current situation in the world is very clear. Nanjing's time is running out. Will General Song be buried with Nanjing?"
Song Sheng said calmly: "Brother Zhao, you have already said that even if this battle is defeated, Nanjing will still have several provinces in the south of the Yangtze River, and will not lose the Northern and Southern Dynasties. Besides, in thirty years Hedong, thirty years Hexi, we will wait for another How can you talk about the number of days lightly?"
Song Sheng's thoughts are also the thoughts of many people.
Although Nanjing has been hit hard economically. But many generals don't know much about this. I don't think there is any problem.
The reason is simple, that is, the economic demands of different wars.
In the age of cold weapons, fighting requires a lot of money.
When Zhu Yuanzhang was in Chuzhou, the army was almost out of food, but it was still able to fight. Moreover, the price of goods has soared during the war, and it is worth a thousand dollars to fight for rice. Isn't this a normal situation? On the contrary, it is abnormal for Beijing to fight a war and spend a lot of money to drive down food prices.
But they never thought that in the age of firearms, combat effectiveness has improved, so have the requirements for logistics and officers. In the past, it was no problem to be a junior officer if you were illiterate, but now it is impossible for you to show your military combat effectiveness if you are illiterate.
Previously, to maintain an army of hundreds of thousands, what was needed was food.
Even at critical moments, food is not needed. Many battles to defend the city end with cannibalism. I can still fight.
Nowadays, although the logistics supplies of various departments of the Southern Army are running low, they are far from this level.
Song Sheng felt that Nanjing was going to lose this battle, and it would be a disastrous defeat. But the disastrous defeat does not mean that Nanjing will be destroyed.
His thoughts also represent the thoughts of many people.
After all, if everyone thinks that Nanjing will not work. Then the battle in front of us can no longer be fought. That's the real thing.
However, Zhao Zongshou knew very well that the reason why Song Sheng said this was not because he was a loyal minister in Nanjing. After all, if he was a loyal minister, Song Sheng would have never met him and would have sent his head to Nanjing to show his loyalty.
Zhao Zongshou immediately stood up and said: "Since General Song said this, I will not stay. I don't know where I will see General Song again in a few days?"
Seeing that Zhao Zongshou was leaving, Song Sheng immediately said, "Wait a minute."
Although he knows that if he does this, the price will be reduced. But he also knew that he didn't have many options.
Yes. Song Sheng did not think that Nanjing would definitely be destroyed. But he knew that he had no future in Nanjing. The first was the defeat in Yulin. Song Sheng swore to God that he had done everything he could. Maybe Geng Bingwen could do it better than him. But there are several people in the world who are Geng Bingwen.
Not to mention, even if Geng Bingwen is better than him, can he still defend Yulin City?
Determination is impossible. The huge gap in strength cannot be reversed by one person's wisdom. Even if Zhongshan King Xu Da is placed here, it probably won't change anything.
But how did the imperial court decide to transfer Geng Bingwen?
Song Sheng's strength was naturally suppressed and he became a criminal general. If the frontline issues were not considered, he would probably be dismissed. After all, many people are eyeing the open space on the front line.
Can Song Sheng be dismissed?
cannot. As mentioned before, Song Sheng has held important positions in the northwest several times. All the influence of the Song family in the military is not elsewhere, but in the northwest. It can be said that once Song Sheng leaves the northwest, all the influence and potential power of the Song family in the northwest will be lost. , all gone.
The Song family's heritage is gone.
From now on, the Song family will be nothing more than idle lords in the court. He is no longer a military aristocrat at all.
Among the same nobles, some are very good at what they say, while others are not worth mentioning. It all depends on their influence in the military.
Song Sheng surrendered because of this.
No matter what happens in Nanjing in the future. But as long as the northwest is no longer in Nanjing's hands. Song Sheng needs to think about the future of their family. It's time to go somewhere.
While you still have great power in your hands, sell your strength at a good price. And maintain the potential strength of the military and leave wealth to future generations.
When Zhao Zongshou was called by Song Sheng, he suddenly felt happy and said to himself, "It's done." He turned around and said, "General, what do you mean ------?"
Song Sheng sighed and said, "Stop beating around the bush. Let's talk about it. If I go there, what price will the court give me?"
Zhao Zongshou said: "A general military officer will serve as the principal of a military academy in the future. Of course, if General Song becomes
When the imperial court makes new achievements, there will naturally be other rewards. "
When Song Sheng heard this, he couldn't help but frown and said, "That's all. Is Mei's consort the Duke of the country?"
Zhao Zongshou said: "There are two reasons why Prince Consort Mei is the Duke of the country. The first is that he surrendered for the first time, and the second is that Prince Consort Mei conquered so many places in the northwest, not just the surrender.
