"Great Khan, a letter from the Karaqin tribe!"
While Huang Taiji was planning, a chamberlain hurriedly delivered a letter.
Looking at the letter, Huang Taiji's heart suddenly jumped, and he quickly took the letter and opened it.
In just a moment, Huang Taiji handed the letter in his hand to Fan Wencheng, and the hesitation in his eyes turned into determination.
"The Haraqin tribe came to report that the Ming Dynasty will not sell grain, and their attitude is extremely determined!"
When everyone heard the news, they were even more excited than when they just saw the Ming Dynasty announcement.
Not only is the Haraqin tribe short of food now, but in a while, Dajin themselves will be short of food. If the ministries ask for help again, all the previous efforts will be in vain.
Alliances are important, but life and death are more important.
"This Khan decided to detour through Mongolia and attack the Ming Dynasty. This would be a show of authority to the Ming Dynasty and punish them for their stupid actions that caused our warriors to die in battle.
It is also an explanation to the conquered tribes, letting them know that I, Dajin, am the chosen one. "
At this moment, the atmosphere in Chongzheng Hall suddenly increased, and everyone's face was filled with enthusiasm.
To them, the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty were like lambs to be slaughtered, unable to resist their invincible cavalry.
This kind of invasion team means endless wealth, women, and rights to them.
Seeing everyone's expressions, Huang Taiji said in a deep voice: "Daishan and Mang Gurtai will stay, and the others will go to the various prisons and bureaus to appease the craftsmen who came from the Ming Dynasty!"
After everyone left, Huang Taiji waved to the waiter to get the map.
"Since we have decided to take a detour to attack the Ming Dynasty, where should we attack from?"
After Huang Taiji finished asking the question, he looked at the map.
The three of them also stared at the map. The Great Wall stretched for thousands of miles. If they broke through any place, they could go all the way south and attack the capital.
But where to go is very particular.
After a while, Fan Wencheng circled three places on the map. Huang Taiji looked at them, his eyes full of smiles and approval.
"Why are these three places: Danakou, Longjingguan, and Xifengkou?"
Seeing Daishan asking, Huang Taiji pointed at the map: "Look at the map, where is behind the three places?"
"It's...the Karaqin tribe!"
"That's right, it's the Karaqin tribe. First, our coalition forces have to pass through the Karaqin tribe when they withdraw. From there, they turn directly to the south. They are fast and unexpected.
Secondly, here is the Shangdu River, the main tributary of the upper source of the Luan River. The army will enter the hinterland of Yanshan from north to south, on the right bank of the Luan River, and cross the mountains to Laohe. At that time, part of the army will head towards Longjing Pass and Hongshan Pass.
The other part faces Da'ankou. People from the Karaqin tribe will serve as guides on this journey, which is fast and safe! "
After Huang Taiji finished speaking, he looked at Fan Wencheng: "Mr. Fan, if I remember correctly, Fan Minliang of the Central Army of Hongshankou City, Jiang Jinqiao of Banners and Drums, and Jin Youguang of Panjiakou Guardsmen are all acquainted with you.
With the personalities of the three of you and your friendship, it will be up to you to persuade them to surrender when the time comes! "
A flash of fear flashed in Fan Wencheng's eyes. Even Huang Taiji knew about such secrets. What else did he not know about him?
Obviously it is to arrange tasks for myself, but secretly it is to warn myself.
Daishan and Mang Gurtai looked at Fan Wencheng with meaningful eyes.
"Don't worry, Khan, I'll leave it to you when the time comes!"
Seeing that Fan Wencheng agreed, Huang Taiji nodded with satisfaction, and then explained to everyone.
It took half an hour to make the strategic intentions clear.
The eyes of the three people were full of shock. Only now did they know what the Great Khan had been thinking about during this period.
If everything goes as he said, this trip is at least 90% guaranteed to be successful.
"Great Khan, who will lead the army this time?"
"Ben Khan will go in person!"
"No!"
Fan Wencheng said eagerly: "Great Khan, although this battle is important, it is not yet to the point where you personally go out to fight.
A country cannot be without its owner for a day. If you go, who will handle the affairs of Daikin? When the time comes for all the banners to ask questions, the news will easily leak out.
Furthermore, you have to lead your army to Ningyuan City to contain the Ming army in Ningyuan! "
"No, I know the strategy of this battle best. If there is any problem, I can personally decide it. Which of you can? By then, the opportunity to fight will be wasted!"
Huang Taiji's rhetorical question directly blocked the three people who were admonishing him.
"Okay, this matter is settled. Mang Gurtai and Ben Khan will go together.
Daishan, you stay in Shengjing!
In addition, Jierhalang, Abatai, and Yuetuo also went together, and the matter was settled.
After half a month, this Khan will secretly set out to meet at the Kalaqin tribe. Let's go and get busy! "
Seeing Huang Taiji's resolute attitude, everyone had no choice but to give up, bow and leave.
Looking at the backs of the people leaving, Huang Taiji's eyes were filled with mystery.
He just said what he could say, but he didn't say anything about what he couldn't.
For example, the internal response of Zunhua City and Santunying (Jizhen), the internal response of Ming Dynasty, etc.
After looking at the map and reviewing it for a while, Huang Taiji walked to the desk and wrote several letters and secretly passed them on.
After doing all this, Huang Taiji took a long breath and murmured: "Chongzhen, smile and say, the winner is the one in the end!"
At this moment, Chongzhen, whom he was thinking about most, was receiving a minister in Dongnuan Pavilion. This minister was Song Yingxing, the dean of the Agricultural Research Institute.
"Song Aiqing, I guess the potatoes you came here this time must be ripe. Please invite me to witness the harvest?"
"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"
Song Yingxing smiled: "Your Majesty, I have taken a look at the potato plants in the past few days. Most of the potato plants have turned yellow and gradually withered.
This means that you are basically mature.
Because we basically use it for seed potatoes, we need to harvest them in advance to reduce the chance of disease and insect infection. "
"In that case, you decide the time, I can go at any time!"
After Chongzhen finished speaking, he whispered: "Two thousand acres of potatoes is not a small amount. How do you store them?"
"Your Majesty, I have made a plan and 20% will be left in Beijing for storage. I have prepared multiple cellars.
Thirty percent is sent to Shandong, 30% to Henan, 10% to Shanxi, and 10% to Fujian. The climate in these places allows planting to continue in mid-July and harvesting in mid-October. "
"Okay, as long as you make a plan, be sure to keep it well!"
After Chongzhen gave a few instructions, he suddenly said: "The last time we had a good harvest in the greenhouse, only the people at your Agricultural Research Institute knew about it. This time we had two thousand acres.
I want the ministers of the DPRK and the people of the capital to come to watch the ceremony and let them witness the potato harvest? "
"Can!"
Song Yingxing did not hesitate at all, and then said with a serious face: "But without the permission of the minister, no one is allowed to go to the ground to do it personally."
"You have the final say in this regard!"
"Your Majesty, then it will be set at the Maozheng moment the day after tomorrow. The potato harvest cannot be exposed to the sun. It can only be before Sishi and after Youshi."
"Then it's settled. The day after tomorrow, I will bring all the civil and military officials to the harvest site on time! I wish the Ming Dynasty a bumper potato harvest!"
