Eighth year of Chongzhen

Chapter 380
It was Chen Qiyu who spoke.

He is the one who has the most say in the temple about the understanding that the army lost its combat effectiveness due to lack of food.

The battle of Chexiang Gorge that year was a clear proof.

After the tens of thousands of thieves trapped in the canyon surrendered, Chen Qiyu went in for a visit under the guard of elite soldiers.

Those thieves who were like wolves and tigers on weekdays were all emaciated after five or six days without food, like starving ghosts in hell. At that time, there was no need for officers and soldiers to clean them up. Can kill them all.

Since then, Chen Qiyu has a deep understanding of the serious consequences of food shortages, and the scene of that year will always remain in his mind.

"What Dayin said is the main cause of the Ministry of War's concern! It is precisely because of this that the entire Ministry of War has considered this, and has made a major change to the entire strategy, and made corresponding deployments. Perhaps this strategy will become an influential force. The key to the battle situation!"

Yang Sichang emphasized after saluting Zhu Youjian.

"Oh? What did Yang Qing say? You must know that the matter Chen Qing raised just now is of great importance. I just want to ask the Ministry of Households for advice so that the soldiers in front will not be in danger of running out of food. Why is the strategy of the Ministry of War related to this? Yang Qing said Come and listen!"

If the war against Jiannu is carried out in accordance with the strategic plan formulated by the Ministry of War, the supply of food and grass will become the top priority.

Zhu Youjian knew that the Ministry of Household Affairs had made sufficient preparations for this in the past six months, but the grain and grass materials in reserve were also operated within a five-month period, and no matter how long it took, he would not know.

"Qizou Shengshang, since the ninth year of Chongzhen until now, all the channels for transporting food, grass and materials from the territory of Ming Dynasty have been cut off. The slave chieftains had no choice but to send troops to sweep up the Tartars and North Korea in order to obtain corresponding supplies from the two places. But the Tartars were removed. Except for cattle, sheep and livestock, the other materials are even scarcer than Dongnu, and the land of North Korea is really bitter, cold and barren. Even though Dongnu sent troops to collect food, their gains are probably very little. If things go on like this, it will be difficult to maintain Jianzhou. The plan of the slave chieftains is to gather all their resources and gather heavy troops to go south, trying to plunder from our land of Ming Dynasty to satisfy them. Holy lord, even if they gather all their goods and go south, how long will they be able to feed their army? It can be seen from this that if the enemy goes south, the only thing they are looking for is a quick battle and a quick decision. His ambition can be realized! If our army blocks it with heavy troops, and observes its habits, it will definitely try to find our way to find it. Here we are Chance to win!"

After Yang Sichang finished his long speech, there was silence in the hall.

After calmly putting the book into his arms, he straightened his robe and stood there quietly. Although the expression on his face remained calm, his eyes were full of pride.

"Yang Qing, sit down, let me and all the Qings think about it!"

Zhu Youjian smiled and said.

After Yang Sichang saluted, he turned around and returned to his original position to sit down. A young eunuch held a tray and walked briskly to his seat. After picking up his teacup and putting it on the wooden tray, he turned around and went to the corner of the hall without a sound.

Yang Sichang took a sip of hot tea, glanced at the people in the hall, and a smug smile appeared on his face.

He believed that this strategic plan would definitely be adopted by the emperor. Once the army won the battle outside the pass, his contribution to this strategy would not be able to run away.

That was the first achievement.

The most important military merit is the first merit, and there is no problem in entering the cabinet with this merit.

"Hou Qing, is there any money and food left in Taicang? If the war continues and continues, is the household department sure to raise more money and food for the army?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, Taicang currently has a balance of 230 million taels of silver, and a total of 20 shi of grain and rice are currently stored in the supply warehouse. This is an emergency need and should not be moved lightly. Now the Ministry of Households has shipped a total of 20 shi of grain, rice and soybean materials to the outside of the customs. Up and down, it is enough for 20 people to chew for four months. Now that winter has passed, the northern section of the canal has begun to thaw, and water transportation can be used in half a month. With the decision of the minister, the war will not be hindered if it is prolonged!"

Hou Xun assured Zhu Youjian confidently.

Since he was promoted to a bachelor and participated in the maintenance, he knew much more inside information than before, especially the attack on Jianzhou that was going to start this year, and Hou Xun knew the details of it very well.

Now the land reclamation around Gyeonggi and Shaanxi has achieved success one after another. The disaster victims in Shandong, Henan, and Shanxi have also moved southward in an orderly manner under the guidance of the government. The emperor decisively ordered the Governor of Water Transport to set up a large granary in the canal to intercept the grain for the victims. Under the measures, the pressure on the household department has been greatly reduced.

The 20 shi grains and rice stored in the supply warehouse are the balance after the shipment of military rations. It is also a life-saving food prepared to prevent sudden natural disasters. In time, the warehouses for supply and use will gradually fill up, which is where Hou Xun's confidence lies.

And Yang Sichang's analysis just now made Hou Xun more confident.

In a bitterly cold place like Jianzhou, the total population is only more than two million, which is not as large as the population in the Gyeonggi area. How much can their fields produce?
Although Hou Xun did not understand military strategy, this did not prevent him from analyzing and drawing conclusions from a professional point of view: If Jianzhou dispatched more than [-] troops, their food and grass supply would definitely not last for half a year.

"What advice do you have for the strategy of the Ministry of War? Sun Qing?"

Zhu Youjian asked with a smile, and then called directly to see if Sun Chuanting had any other opinions and ideas.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, I believe that the Ministry of War's strategy is generally feasible, and I have no objection! Now we only need to formulate relevant tactics based on this strategy. The situation on the battlefield is ever-changing, and I believe that every critical point must be equipped with loyal and reliable generals." In order to prevent one defeat from harming the entire army!"

Sun Chuanting said frankly after standing up and saluting.

"The minister also agrees with the Ministry of War's policy! And the advice of Xueshi Sun is also the most important! The original deployment of troops must be re-examined, and the cowardly generals should not be allowed to guard the key points! Especially the places where food, roads and supplies are heavy. We must choose important ministers to supervise them!"

Chen Qiyu got up and saluted.

The meaning of what he said was already very obvious, and Mao Sui was short of recommending himself to be the superintendent of Liangdao.

Although he has now been promoted by the emperor to be a bachelor, and holds such a high position as the governor of Shuntian Prefecture, which has paved the way for entering the cabinet, but Chen Qiyu stubbornly wants to use his military achievements to wash away the shame of the past and strive for a clean reputation Become a cabinet minister.

He has always been deeply ashamed of the suspicion of colluding with the enemy in Chexiangxia.

The momentary ecstasy that day caused him to be criticized and attacked by public opinion, and he had to use a great effort to silence the world.

Sun Chuanting will definitely lead the Qin army to the front line. With his resourcefulness and the strong combat power of the Qin army, his military achievements will definitely not be able to escape.

Yang Sichang's strategic planning is also a certainty, Hou Xun and others will not go to the front line, and the decisive big shots must be responsible for the food, grass and supplies that matter to the overall situation, and he must take this important responsibility from the Minister of the Ministry of War.

Even if he is not given the elites like Yongwei Ying and Qin Jun, he is confident that he can take the opportunity to make meritorious deeds.

Now that the two well-informed ministers recognized by the court agreed with the strategy of the Ministry of War, the rest of Wen Tiren and others would naturally stop talking about it, and the plan for the upcoming battle was finally finalized.

"Since the ministers agree unanimously, I will approve the policy of the Ministry of War! Later, several ministers must formulate relevant measures as soon as possible, so as not to ruin the overall situation because of trivialities! The matter of grain and road that Chen Qing said is particularly important, and I will understand it myself." Think about it! This battle is of great importance and cannot be lost! The Ministry of War can inform the entire army that from the day the war begins, anyone who refuses to obey the military order will be killed regardless of his official position!"

"Your servants must abide by the sacred metaphor!"

Wen Tiren and the others all stood up and bowed to the order.

"Let's stop discussing this matter here! Next, let's talk about the great victory in Taiwan!"

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