Taraz City!
The white flag moved forward and was planted on the sand table.
Zhu Yunwen held a military information document in his hand and said to Xie Jin, Tie Xuan, Yang Shiqi, Mei Yin, and Wang Sui: "The army marching to the west reported that on June 21, Timur's vanguard army Hali led 50,000 The cavalry fought a decisive battle with Mahama, the younger brother of King Yili in the grasslands south of the Tianshan Mountains. Mahama won first and then lost, and retreated to the Tianshan Mountains. Once Yili loses Almaty, it will be sealed in the Ili Valley."
Tie Xuan looked at the three flags of white, black and the Sun and Moon Flag on the sand table. White and black had formed a confrontation, but the Sun and Moon Flag remained motionless, guarding the north and south ends of the eastern section of Tianshan Mountain.
The battle mentioned in the intelligence is located in the western section of Tianshan Mountain! This is really a very long mountain, stretching for more than five thousand miles. On the west side, you are fighting to the death, with blood flowing like a river, but on the east side, you can still sit on the fish platform and watch the changes.
Tie Xuan analyzed: "Your Majesty, I thought that Timur's forward force was fierce. It reached Tashkent, Wailatau Mountain and Taraz City, and defeated Mahama's elite cavalry in the plains. The battle has begun. I'm afraid it will be difficult for Yili to defend Harry's forward army."
Mei Yin took two steps, supported his hands on the edge of the sand table, and said seriously: "If Mahama holds the Tianshan Pass, Harry's forward army may not be able to enter the Ili Valley. Even if he goes west, it will be difficult."
Yang Shiqi and Xie Jin agreed with their views.
Zhu Yunwen looked at Wang Sui who was silent and said with a smile: "Tell me what you think."
Xie Jin and others looked at Wang Sui. This man was originally in Liaodong. He was on a mission to North Korea and made some wonderful judgments to promote unconditional military cooperation between North Korea and the Ming Dynasty. Zhu Yunwen thought that this man had a big picture view. , was very insightful, so he was transferred back to the Ministry of War and served as the chief of the Fang Department.
Mei Yin somewhat disliked Wang Sui. Although this man had some abilities, he was too conceited and adventurous. He gambled his personal future on the relationship between the Ming Dynasty and North Korea. As a result, he became a blockbuster and was promoted.
In other words, this person is a speculator.
Zhu Yunwen didn't think so. A person who could think of the shipwright who was kidnapped by Chen Zuyi and think of the Japanese intention to send troops to Korea was simply a genius. He had clear organization and clear motivations. Although he was a person who was a little bit unspectacular and never stopped dying, he still had real talent. Real stuff.
Because of his talents, he uses his people in an eclectic way.
Wang Sui looked at the sand table and said solemnly: "When I was in Liaodong, I often climbed over mountains and ridges. The mountains were steep and the roads were difficult to navigate. But even so, there was not only one way to enter North Korea through Changbai Mountain. The same thing Logically speaking, if Harry wants to enter the Ili River Valley, he does not have to conquer the Tianshan Pass, nor does he have to turn west. He can follow the Outer Ili Mountains, pass through Lake Issyk-Kul, turn north, and directly enter the upper reaches of the Ili River. Not only can we threaten and seize the inner city, but we can also mobilize the troops stationed north of the Tianshan Mountains and in the city of Almaty."
Everyone looked at the sand table, and Tie Xuan couldn't help but shake his head: "According to the intelligence, Issyk-Kul Lake is surrounded by mountains and there are no roads, which is not conducive to the movement of the army. Harry's army is not one or two thousand people, but tens of thousands of soldiers and horses. I think." It’s too risky to go here, and if we get trapped in the mountains, we’ll be in danger of being annihilated.”
Mei Yin agreed with Tie Xuan. Who would take the risk of dragging the army into a desperate situation? The Tianshan Mountains are tall and majestic. I heard that the snow on them never melts all year round. Taking this route is simply courting death.
Zhu Yunwen looked deeply at Wang Sui, nodded, and said: "It may not be impossible for the soldiers to make dangerous moves. No matter where Harry goes, he is likely to have controlled Almaty at this moment. What we need to discuss now , not what is happening now, but what may happen in the next month or two.”
Xie Jin, Tie Xuan and others looked solemn. This kind of forward thinking and deduction was very energy-consuming. But there is no way. Hami is so far away from Nanjing that it takes a month to deliver a message and another month to send it back...
Across such a long distance, all the information received was information delayed for a month. If the court did not look further and only focus on what had already happened to deduce, it would probably be of no use.
The front line is changing too fast, and the intelligence in the capital cannot keep up. It can only be deduced from the strategic level to remind and guide the army marching west.
Just like on May 26th, the Qin Tianjian observed a sudden change in the stars and said that something had happened in the far west. Zhu Yunqi convened the ministers to discuss it overnight, thinking that it was very likely that Timur's Eastern Expedition had begun, and he deduced that Timur would arrange a vanguard. After taking advantage of Yili, he marched forward without losing eight miles and other places. Only then did Zhu Yunzhen's documents that night appear.
As for why Zhu Yunwen was sure that Timur's vanguard general was Harry, and why he said Fu An was still alive, Xie Jin and others asked, but Zhu Yunwen didn't say, but was very sure. Facts once again proved that Zhu Yunwen was right.
This kind of genius' prediction and astonishing insight, almost a prophetic ability, made Xie Jin, Tie Xuan and others admire them, and even felt an indescribable awe and worship deep in their hearts.
Zhu Yunwen looked at the people discussing the military strategy, and also guessed Zhu Di's expression when he received the document. He once again "cheated" on history. What he wanted was to beat Zhu Di, who led a heavy army to the expedition. The surnamed Zhao was replaced in Chenqiaoyi Zhu Yunwen would never allow Zhu Di to change clothes in Hami.
Although there are many arrangements, strategies for the new army, security bureau, scouts, Xu Huizu, Song Sheng, etc., after all, Zhu Di has high prestige in the army and has resolutely replaced many generals, and most of these generals are Among his old subordinates, if Zhu Yunwen was not worried at all, they would be too worried.
Others could not see through Zhu Yunwen's prediction, and could think it was some kind of coincidence or speculation on probability, but Zhu Di could definitely see through it. Who told him to be familiar with these things, pretend to be crazy, start a breeding farm, and prepare to go to Daning to find Zhu Quan to accompany him... …
For Zhu Di, the document on May 26 was a silent warning, which meant: I knew from eight thousand miles away that Timur's vanguard general was Harry, and you are only six thousand miles away from Nanjing. ah……
After everyone discussed it, Xie Jin suggested to Zhu Yunwen: "Your Majesty, I believe that no matter how the war in the Western Region changes, the imperial court should pay attention to local farming and lay the foundation for firm control of the Western Region in the future. At present, Hexi Confucian Guo Sansheng has persuaded Hami Islam to The Imam, the imam, can mobilize the Hui people and help the army stabilize the rear. In particular, he should guide the Hui people to turn to farming and choose suitable places to grow wheat, cotton and other products."
Tie Xuan seconded the opinion: "The army of the Western Expedition has reported that Hami, Yiwu, Turpan and other places have sufficient water sources, and there are a large number of karez wells in the local areas, which are suitable for farming. The army should prepare in advance and arrange some sergeants to work in the fields. Farming time waits for no one. "
Mei Yin was a little worried: "In a month or two, there will be no winner in the war, so we are hastily considering post-war recovery and farming. Isn't it too hasty?"
After all, the visitor is Timur, can you give him some face...
Zhu Yunwen looked at Mei Yin: "According to speculation, Zhu Di has probably already entered Yili's camp at this time. In August, he will fight with Harry's vanguard. In September, Timur's army will also arrive. The final decisive battle should be in September. In September and October, the main battlefield may move westward than expected, in Turpan, Beselbali, and even the Jinghe area.”
"Hami, Yiwu and other places are rear areas and do not need to participate in the war. They can take this opportunity to expand farmland and do agricultural reclamation. Transporting the Western Regions within the pass can only be a temporary method and should not last too long. Winter will not be far away by then. After the last batch of grain and grass transportation is completed, people can be arranged to farm and return to the pass one after another from October."
Mei Yin thought for a while, nodded and said: "In that case, it is not appropriate to leave this matter to King Yan, but to Yang Rong, Guo Sansheng, Xuan Qingshu and others, so that King Yan and others can be responsible for military affairs."
Zhu Yunwen agreed very much. He looked at Shaanxi on the sand table with gloomy eyes: "Shaanxi Dusi has such a big problem, and it cannot be without someone to take the lead. Do you have a suitable candidate?"
Mei Yin added: "Liu Zhen, the Commander-in-Chief of Shanxi Province, is an honest man and strict in controlling his subordinates. He is a veteran general in the Hongwu period. He is well versed in military affairs and is good at defense. I thought he could be promoted to Shaanxi and serve as the Commander-in-Chief of the Capital."
Zhu Yunwen knew this person. Ru Yun was the governor of Shanxi and had talked about this person many times. He thought he had excellent talents and character.
Tie Xuan walked out and recommended Zhu Yunwen: "Your Majesty, Liu Zhen is enough to be the commander of the capital. I would also like to recommend Zhang Bi and Zhong Qian of Guanglu Temple. These two people performed their duties in Guanglu Temple and were highly regarded by Taizu. They were spared death twice. They were originally students of the Imperial College, and had entered the Ministry of War. They were quite knowledgeable about military matters. Although they were civil servants, they were capable of strategy and governance. They could serve as colleagues and commanders of the Shaanxi Dusi."
Yang Shiqi recommended the supervisors of the Imperial Academy to gain experience in Shaanxi Dusi.
Zhu Yunwen agreed and ordered the cabinet to draft an appointment document.
The problem of the Shaanxi Dusi gave Zhu Yunwen a heavy blow. In order to conduct a thorough investigation, Zhu Yunwen used a knife on the military general, and this knife was called: civil official.
Give local civil servants the right to go into the health center, inspect the accounts, and question the chief of the health center.
This is indeed a blessing for the civil servant group. The power of the civilian officials can enter the guard station level, which is of great help in controlling the military attachés. But this also comes with great risks. Once there is a problem in the guard station and the civil servants become deaf or blind, they will be punished together.
The local civil servants did not override the command history and Qianhu of the guard station, but had the authority to investigate the guard station. It was similar to adding local civil servants as the second "censor" to supervise in addition to the censor.
"How are Qindao Navy's preparations going?"
Zhu Yunwen asked.
Mei Yin reported back: "According to the combat deployment, two treasure ships, fifty Dafu ships, and a total of 6,500 sergeants have arrived at Qindao for training. The firearms are sufficient and the corresponding supplies are being prepared."
"Is there any difficulty?"
Zhu Yunwen asked.
Mei Yin nodded and said: "Your Majesty, among the 6,500 sergeants, 2,000 are from Yangjiang Institute and Guanghai Guard. They are not from the Navy. More than half of them do not know the nature of water. Navy Staff General Geng Xuan sent documents many times, wanting to replace him with former navy personnel..."
Zhu Yunwen sat down and picked up the tea bowl: "Replacement is definitely not feasible. The sergeants of Yangjiang Institute and Guanghai Guard have a fighting spirit in their hearts. They need to use their own swords for revenge. If you don't understand water, you can practice it. Tell them, Those who are not accustomed to naval warfare before September will not be allowed to participate in the Battle of Tsushima!"
Mei Yin agreed.
Zhu Yunwen took out a sealed document and said to Mei Yin: "It will be reviewed by the Ministry of War and the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion. If there are no problems, it will be passed to Chen Hui, deputy chief of the navy, and the combat arrangements will be arranged according to this military strategy."
Mei Yin stepped forward to take it.
Zhu Yunwen looked at the sand table again, frowned and said: "The most difficult thing is the Western Region."
History has recorded the news of Timur's Eastern Expedition, and recorded that Harry was the pioneer, but at this point in history, Timur died of malaria, and the showdown between the Central Asian overlord and the Ming Dynasty did not take place.
But now, history has changed.
Zhu Yunwen was a little worried about the outcome of this battle and whether Zhu Di could break Timur's undefeated myth and completely control the Western Regions.
