May 15th, Youshi.
In the lobby of Xipingbao garrison, all the generals gathered.
"Your Majesty, according to the battle report sent by Sun Chuanting, Xinmin City has been captured. Three-quarters of an hour after the attack, Hauge and Saharian abandoned the city and fled to Zhangwu with more than 7,000 troops. They stepped on a mine more than ten miles west of Xinmin City. The explosion killed more than half of them on the spot.
The two Haugs continued to flee westward, and the Flying Bear Battalion annihilated each other during the pursuit, and captured Haug, Saharian and other guards alive. They would be delivered to them tomorrow morning at the latest.
As of the time the battle report was sent, our army had 638 wounded, 437 killed, and 9,800 slaves killed in the battle. "
hiss……
After Yuan Keli finished his report, there was a gasp of air in the lobby.
Especially the generals of the Western Liao Army, everyone's face was full of shock.
They had been in the army for several years and experienced countless battles. Even a small city was not said to be captured within three-quarters of an hour.
Although Xinmin City is not big, there are 12,000 Xianghuang Banners, the most powerful among the Eight Banners of Jiannu, and they are also assisted by the wise man Sahalian who established slaves. How could it be captured in three quarters of an hour?
Moreover, Jiannu's battle losses were nine times that of the Ming army.
This time and battle damage completely subverted their understanding.
There was also the minefield just mentioned, which directly killed more than 3,000 people. What exactly was this minefield?
The faces of the generals were full of doubts.
“Now that Xinmin City is destroyed, it is only a matter of time before Faku falls, and we are one step closer to the destruction of Jiannu.
Xinmin Ferry is occupied by us. With Sun Chuanting's arrangement on the outer official road, it is unlikely that the person Hauge arranged to deliver the message will pass. The information conveyed by the smoke may not necessarily know what means we used to attack the city. Huang Taiji got the news that the city was broken. It’s okay.
Everyone, start preparing according to the scheduled plan, and start crossing the river on time tomorrow at 12:00, so go get busy! "
As soon as the generals stood up, Yuan Chonghuan saluted Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, I and several generals would like to observe the crossing of the river tomorrow. Please allow your Majesty!"
"Yuan Aiqing is in charge of the Northern Campaign. You have to ask him if it can be done!"
Hearing what the emperor said, Yuan Keli took a deep look at the generals in Liaoxi: "Since you want to see it, then go and see it, but you have to disguise yourself so that the slaves don't find you, so as not to see through your feint!"
"Thank you Mr. Yuan Ge, I will eventually understand!"
After the generals left, all the ministries became busy.
At the first moment of Yin Shi, a sharp whistle sounded throughout the camp, and then the flames of the fire in the middle of the camp soared into the sky, illuminating the surrounding area.
The pots were buried to cook, and the strong aroma of rice wafted in the camp, and the soldiers wolfed down the food in their bowls.
Da... da... ding... bell...
The rapid sound of horse hooves sounded, vaguely mixed with the ringing of bells, and the faces of everyone who were also dining in the camp suddenly became solemn. This kind of situation would only occur if the Six Hundred Miles Expedited.
Did something unexpected happen elsewhere?
Chongzhen sat upright, looked at Dayingkou, and waited quietly. After a while, a sound came from the distance.
"Victory in the Southwest!"
"Victory in the Southwest!"
"Victory in the Southwest!"
…
The war horses gradually approached, and the sound also came.
Everyone's serious expressions instantly relaxed, and their faces were filled with joy.
The Jin Yiwei from the periphery rode up to meet him, took the six hundred miles and rushed them. After inspection, they were sent to Chongzhen.
Chongzhen took the information and opened it, scanning it quickly. After a moment, with a look of joy on his face, he handed the information to Yuan Keli.
Yuan Keli quickly read the information, with a happy face. After a moment, he said softly: "Your Majesty, this step of the Yao people really exceeded our expectations. It will be difficult to enter Annan!"
"Isn't this a good thing?"
"Good thing?"
Yuan Keli was stunned for a moment, not knowing why.
Although the victory report stated that the city of Amizhou was conquered and many rebels were killed and captured, several leaders still escaped from the tunnels in the mountains and were suspected of entering Annan territory.
Moreover, the Yao people who set out from Guilin also turned around and attacked Napo County. After looting Napo County, they entered Annan with a large amount of supplies.
When the Yao people and the remnants of She'an enter Annan, these two centipede insects may come back one day. Guangxi and Yunnan have high mountains and dense forests, making it impossible to defend.
"The cabinet drafted an edict and sent envoys to Annan, asking them to send troops to suppress the Yao and She'an remnants who entered Annan, and then escort them back to the Ming Dynasty. If you dare to protect them, don't blame me for sending an army to Annan.
Secondly, Qin Liangyu was ordered to quickly investigate the remnants of She'an in Yunnan and start to appease the chieftains of various tribes, focusing mainly on appeasement and supplemented by killing, with the emphasis on deterrence.
Zhu Xieyuan was ordered to recruit immigrants, expand reclamation, and quickly restore people's livelihood and economy. The necessary supplies should be transferred from Shaanxi and Sichuan as quickly as possible;
In addition, troops were sent to guard the cities where Guangxi, Yunnan and Annan meet to prevent the Yao and the remnants of She'an from returning to attack. Anyone entering the Annan territory was strictly ordered, especially the Yao people of Yunnan and the chieftains of Ami Prefecture. Anyone who disobeyed the order would be dealt with in fine detail. "
"I obey the decree!"
Listening to the emperor's arrangements, Yuan Keli instantly understood the emperor's plan.
This matter of the Yao tribe will be the excuse for the Ming Dynasty to invade Annan in the future, and it is a perfect excuse. No matter how you look at it, the Yao tribe looks like an internal agent planted by the Ming Dynasty. They are really cooperative.
With this good news, it would be easier to arouse the morale of the soldiers after a while, and Chongzhen's mood was obviously much happier.
For more than ten miles, even with the baggage, the army only took less than an hour.
Standing by the river, looking at the other side, Yuan Chonghuan, dressed in a soldier's uniform, suddenly ran towards the river, then measured a few steps on the beach before returning to Luan Jia full of doubts.
"Mr. Ge, the water level in this river is wrong. Compared with yesterday, it has dropped by at least half a meter."
After Yuan Chonghuan said this, Zu Dashou and others immediately noticed the strangeness and immediately expressed their opinions.
"Mr. Yuan Ge, there is something fishy about this matter. The general has been in Liaodong for so many years. Even during the severe drought last year, the water level of the Liaohe River did not drop so drastically. Did the slaves build a dam on it to prepare for us to cross the river? Release water to hit us?"
"Mr. Ge, I think it would be better to send someone to investigate first!"
"alright!"
Yuan Keli spoke and looked at everyone: "I asked Sun Chuanting to blow up the mouth of Liuhe River. The water of Liuhe River and Dongliao River will be divided at the mouth of the river. If there is less water in Liaohe River, the water level will naturally drop. No need to make a fuss!"
It was okay if Yuan Keli didn't explain, but once he did, the generals were even more confused.
They really want to ask Yuan Keli, do you think Liaoze is not large enough?
Or do you think the imperial court has too much money and should spend it on river management?
Faced with everyone's doubts, Yuan Keli asked calmly: "How many times has the Yellow River changed its course? What is the secret of Dayu's water control? How was the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal built?"
