Such a summary, don't say it, just show it in a lesson.
Yuan Shizhong, Zhang Luofu and others had a mentality of competing for credit, and they almost fell into the trap. If Liu Jin and Yuan Zhuangfei's troops had not appeared in time, a lot would have been lost.
In addition, once armies engage in battle and the enemy is defeated, the pursuing army will easily lose its organizational structure. After summarizing this point, there are great hidden dangers. If another enemy force appears, it will easily cause losses.
Once these problems are laid out, the solutions will naturally be known to these generals who are accustomed to fighting. Therefore, under the leadership of Zhang Mingwei, countermeasures were quickly improved.
Late at night, after the meeting, the generals dispersed in surprise.
All along, these generals have been fighting based on intuition. But after such a summary, many people felt that it could be like this, and it was so dangerous today. Instead of laughing when you win, and getting angry when you lose.
That night, many generals thought about this meeting and went to bed very late.
Zhang Mingwei also went to bed very late, holding the summarized meeting minutes, determined to increase investment in pre-war intelligence. Otherwise, today we are just facing Zuo Liangyu's troops, and his troops are limited. What if it were another bandit?
If we were fighting Li Zicheng, and then the Fifth Battalion of Gezuo, or if Zhang Xianzhong and others came and suddenly joined the battlefield, if we just followed the way we fight today, we would probably lose the battle!
According to Zhou Yuji, famous generals in the past, such as Cao Wenzhao, chased the bandits to chop melons and vegetables with ease. As a result, they fell into the circle of bandits while fighting, and were eventually defeated by the enemy's superior force. Killed.
The army currently under our control is capable of frontal combat for rogue thieves. The key is to have more people to guard against rogue thieves. In addition, in terms of the aftermath, the most important thing is the resettlement of the people who have been abducted. As the number of resettlement people increases and they get further and further away from the capital, it will become more and more difficult.
For example, this time, there were more than 100,000 prisoners to be resettled. It was simply impossible to do so locally. It would not only consume military food, but also consume troops to guard them. They can't continue southward until these prisoners are dealt with.
In addition, the Jianlu were a powerful enemy during this period. With the same amount of combat power, they would definitely be much more powerful than the Liu bandits. How to fight Jianlu is also something that needs to be considered as soon as possible.
That night, Zhang Mingwei thought a lot and went to bed very late.
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Like Zhang Mingwei, Zuo Liangyu and Hou Xun fled in embarrassment. It was already late at night. Although the two of them escaped the pursuit of the imperial officers and soldiers, they were in a very bad mood.
Not only was all the food, grass and baggage lost, more than 100,000 troops were lost. More importantly, his core military strength also suffered heavy losses. At this time, there were only more than a thousand riders following him.
"Well, I've already said it. The best way is to build a high wall and store up food to slowly become king. What's the point of fighting Duke Xingguo? Let's see, who else can we beat now?" Hou Xun stood by the fire. Go up, sighing and nagging.
Zuo Liangyu was silent, looking down at the fire, hating in his heart that that young boy was so treacherous that he buried an ambush in Xinle County. If it weren't for this ambush, I would have won!
"Think about it, if Duke Xingguo can defeat all the princes in the court and is so appreciated by the emperor, how can he be an incompetent person? What a mistake!"
"..."
Listening to Hou Xun's "summary after the war", Zuo Liangyu suddenly stood up and kicked the fire hard, causing the firewood to scatter. Hou Xun and others were so frightened that Hou Xun and others ran away: "What's the use of hindsight?" You’re so long-winded, do you think I don’t know how to kill people?”
When Hou Xun heard this, he suddenly remembered that he was not a governor in charge of troops, but Zuo Liangyu's strategist! If Zuo Liangyu is really going to get angry, what can't he do?
Thinking of this, Hou Xun couldn't help but broke into a cold sweat and quickly gave in.
After losing his temper, Zuo Liangyu stared at the fire again and began to think about his options.
He had even been wiped out several times before, so he had experience.
After escaping back, put up the flag and the defeated soldiers will start looking for them one after another. At that time, the food, grass and baggage were all piled up in a safe nest, so they could make a comeback quickly.
But now that they have become rebels, they have no home base at all, and they can only carry their food, grass and baggage with the army. After this battle, not only all the food, grass and baggage were lost, but there were also so many fewer veterans. Even if there were some who escaped, he would have no place to display the flag now. Otherwise, the imperial officers and soldiers would definitely chase after him instead of the original ones. Just like fighting with a wandering thief, a wandering thief will not take the initiative to attack the city where he is.
Thinking about the comparison between the past and the present, a word suddenly popped up in Zuo Liangyu's mind: the bereaved dog!
At this moment, he finally realized how many wars had been fought in the name of the imperial court! But now, he could only run around like a bandit, or even worse. Not only did he have to be careful of the court officials and soldiers chasing him, but he also had to be careful of where the bandit would kill him.
The future situation is really difficult...
Thinking of this, it was impossible for Zuo Liangyu to say that he didn't have any regrets. Turning his head to look at the cowering Hou Xun, he sighed again. There is no other way now but to escape from here quickly. Just follow what Hou Xun said, escape and take a look.
This person can only talk about war on paper. However, in terms of the overall situation, he still has a vision. At least the idea he proposed before about the snipe and the clam competing for the fisherman's profit is still very good!
However, there are only more than a thousand cavalry now. If we don't fight the imperial officers and soldiers, but just transfer in, the situation will be many times better than now.
Thinking of this, Zuo Liangyu sighed in his heart, and then became angry again, shouting in his heart: Damn it, wait and see!
At dawn the next day, Zuo Liangyu did not dare to stay any longer, and immediately led the remaining defeated soldiers to continue fleeing south, as far away from the imperial officers and troops as possible.
As for Xinle, after all the statistical results came out, Zhang Mingwei began to reward and report the victory to the capital.
Thanks to the slaughter of eight fat sheep, not only was his military salary sufficient, but he was also not short of money for military merit. Of course, this is also related to the fact that the total number of troops under his command is only more than 40,000.
The food and baggage seized from Zuo Liangyu greatly supplemented the consumption of money and food, and the difficulty of placing prisoners was also greatly reduced.
In a war, you really need to capture something! Zhang Mingwei sighed in his heart. Although the army would still stay in Xinle for a few days, it was already heading towards Kaifeng without stopping.
Once the prisoners on Xinle's side are almost dealt with, it's time to go south to break the siege. As for Zuo Liangyu, he didn't know where to escape and couldn't waste time on him.
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Zhang Mingwei didn't know that the first time he led troops to fight actually affected the hearts of many people. Many people are paying attention and are worried.
Not to mention others, the Minister of War, Min Hongxue, who recommended Zhang Mingwei to lead the war, was actually no exception. Although he already knew the outcome of the first battle, he was still worried.
After all, Zhang Mingwei had never led an army in a war before, but Zuo Liangyu was a very famous general, and Hou Xun had also led an army in a war before.
As soon as he returned to the capital, Emperor Chongzhen came to visit his house with his imperial doctor. This is a rare favor for the ministers. How many ministers can the emperor come out of the palace to visit? As far as the Chongzhen Dynasty was concerned, there was only one Duke Xingguo.
Suddenly, many people were very envious of Min Hongxue.
However, Min Hongxue understood that it was not that he received the same treatment as Duke Xingguo, but that Emperor Chongzhen was very worried about the war ahead. Otherwise, why did Emperor Chongzhen ask about the situation of the battle before the imperial doctor had finished the diagnosis: "Min Qing thinks that Duke Xingguo really has the talent to lead troops in war?"
Min Hongxue was a little disappointed in his heart, but looking back, he realized that this was already an incredible favor. No matter what he did, he would never be able to compete with Duke Xingguo. Thinking about it this way, he felt relieved and quickly replied: "Your Majesty, as a commander-in-chief, having a calm temperament and being able to convince the crowd are the most important prerequisites for winning the war. The veteran believes that it is important to rejuvenate the country!"
He couldn't say that he was worried, so he told the reason why he recommended Xingguo Gong in the first place. However, one thing he did not say was that he actually had no other candidate at that time and could only recommend Duke Xingguo.
When Emperor Chongzhen heard what he said, he obviously relaxed a little. After pondering for a while, he said with a little worry: "But the initial battle was overwhelming, and Zuo Liangyu's rebel troops had no power to fight back. This is why Mr. Wang used his troops like a god." , or is it that Zuo Liangyu’s troops are rebellious and vulnerable?”
If Zuo Liangyu's rebellious troops were said to be vulnerable to fighting against the five scum, Emperor Chongzhen himself actually didn't believe it. For so many years, I have tolerated Zuo Liangyu's arrogance and disobedience just because Zuo Liangyu knows how to fight!
However, judging from the situation in the first battle, Zuo Liangyu's troops were defeated in one battle and the vulnerable result made Emperor Chongzhen happy at first, but he also worried about whether there was fraud.
Others may not know it, but Emperor Chongzhen knew it very well. The gentleman came from a later life. It was the Taiping Era, and the way of fighting had undergone earth-shaking changes. If he was said to be the reincarnation of Sun Wu and was born with the ability to fight, he would not believe it.
Otherwise, he would have been cautious at the beginning and said that he wanted to learn from Zhou Yuji and see what fighting was like in this era.
However, if he could get confirmation from Min Hongxue, he would feel more at ease.
Therefore, after asking the question, he stared at Min Hongxue without blinking to see how he would answer?
After hearing this, Min Hongxue was a little hesitant, but when he saw Emperor Chongzhen staring at him, he had no choice but to say: "Your Majesty, the officers and soldiers of the imperial court are well-fed, the military pay is paid without any deductions, and the morale is high. Fight head-on and defeat the traitors. It’s not difficult to defeat him in one blow!”
After hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen immediately asked: "What about the decisive battle with Zuo Liangyu, the main force of the rebels? From Min Qing's perspective, what will the battle be like?"
This is a difficult question to answer! Min Hongxue listened and thought in his heart.
He hesitated for a while and then said: "If Duke Xingguo fights steadily and takes advantage of the fact that the imperial officers and soldiers are well-fed and more elite than the rebels, I believe Zuo Liangyu's rebels will definitely not be able to get a good deal!"
Emperor Chongzhen listened and nodded, but he immediately became worried again and asked again: "What if we don't fight like this? I mean, can we defeat the rebels quickly like in the first battle?"
After a pause, he added: "Will this war go smoothly and continue like this?"
Min Hongxue couldn't help but feel a little thump in his heart after hearing this. He remembered that since the rise of Xingguo Gong, he has shown his sharpness. Who dares to confront him in the court?
Now on the battlefield, he won the first battle so easily. Could he have forgotten what he told him, that he must know himself and his enemy in order to be victorious in every battle?
Thinking of this, Min Hongxue suddenly felt a little regretful. Know yourself and your enemy and you will be victorious in any battle. It is easy to say, but it is too difficult to do! Otherwise, this famous saying has been passed down to this day, but how many people have understood its essence?
Thinking like this, he became a little worried.
Emperor Chongzhen kept staring at Min Hongxue, and soon noticed the change in Min Hongxue's mood. Suddenly, his heart sank: Could... could something happen?
Thinking like this, he became a little anxious and quickly asked: "What do Min Qing think?"
At this time, Emperor Chongzhen already felt a little regretful. Your great talent is obviously not on the battlefield!
His advantage is to use hundreds of years of knowledge from later generations and his understanding of history to help him refresh the atmosphere of the court, punish corrupt officials, recommend honest and capable officials, and make money!
Min Hongxue was a little anxious after listening to Emperor Chongzhen's urging, so he knew that the emperor must have felt something bad and was a little worried.
Thinking like this, he was thinking of words and answers, but at this moment, he felt his throat was itchy and couldn't help but cough.
At the same time, he had an idea and coughed continuously to give himself more time to think about how to answer Emperor Chongzhen's questions.
When Emperor Chongzhen saw this, he became even more worried. He quickly scolded the imperial doctor beside him: "How is Min Qing's condition? Is there any result?"
The imperial doctor originally wanted to play the right tune, but after hearing the conversation between the two of them, he had to wait. Upon hearing this, he quickly replied: "Your Majesty, Min Benbing was overworked and weak and was invaded by the wind and cold. As long as he keeps warm properly and takes the medicine prescribed by Wei Chen on time, Wei Chen guarantees that he will be cured in ten and a half months."
In the original history, Min Hongxue would have died of illness in the 16th year of Chongzhen. This shows that his health is indeed not very good. In this dimension, being recommended by Zhang Mingwei and leading troops in battles naturally made him even more hardworking.
Emperor Chongzhen felt a little relieved after hearing the words of the imperial doctor, but he was more worried about the war ahead. Therefore, as soon as Min Hongxue stopped coughing, he quickly said: "How does Min Qing think the war will be?"
After hearing this, Min Hongxue decided to tell the truth, but just when he was about to speak, he heard rapid footsteps coming from outside, and a high-pitched voice came in at the same time with excitement.
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