Chongzhen: I am the king of prosperous times

Chapter 633: All Beings (7)

With the continuous deepening of the pan-Liaodong strategy, the Liao region has unknowingly become a quagmire of war, and the brutal and rampant Jianlu Eight Banners are deeply involved.

Continuously shedding the blood of Jianlu is the core idea of ​​the pan-Liaodong strategy.

Emperor Chongzhen knew clearly that the Jianlu Eight Banners were brave and good at fighting, and he also knew that the Ming army was not an opponent of the Jianlu Eight Banners in field battles.

Then at the end of the second year of Chongzhen, a strategic concept centered on continuous bloodletting and continuous improvement, successively clarified the plans and deployments of eradicating the eight thieves, attacking at sea, engaging in economic warfare, supporting third-party forces in the Liao region, and launching arms trade. , with the tactical guidance of promoting strengths and avoiding weaknesses, and actively mobilizing forces from all sides, the intention is to slow down the expansion momentum of the Jianlu Eight Banners, thereby weakening the war potential of the Jianlu Eight Banners.

No matter how brave and good the Jianlu Eight Banners are, they will not be able to change the fact that the core forces are weak. As long as this fatal point is pinched, the longer the disputes in the Liao region last, the more favorable the situation will be for Daming.

The current situation facing the Jianlu Eight Banners is exactly the extremely passive situation experienced by the Ming Dynasty from the first year of Tianqi to the second year of Chongzhen.

It's uncomfortable to be led by the nose.

Guangning, Liaodong Governor's Mansion.

"Li Yongfang, a rebel who betrayed Ming Dynasty, was executed by Li Zicheng Ling Chi. This is a big blow and deterrent to the gang of Ertar rebels who served under Jianlu's command."

Mao Yuanyi was a little emotional, clenched his fists and said, "Although my Liaodong Governor's Office did not participate in the Liaodong turmoil, the loss caused by the establishment of the Eight Banners is the most beneficial to Ming Dynasty.

In particular, the Dongjiang Army led by Liu Shuai, taking advantage of the fierce battle between the Jianlu Eight Banners and the Liaodong Rebels, used North Korea as a springboard to attack the fortresses of Kuandian again, and bloodbathed the tribes stationed by Jianlu. The meaning of this battle is different. up.

Superintendent, I feel that the person Li Zicheng condemned wants to exchange food through my Liaodong Governor's Office, which can be discussed. After all, the current stability in Liaoxi is partly caused by Li Zicheng's subordinates. "

Song Xiance and Du Yinxi looked at each other, showing different expressions, and looked at the silent Sun Chengzong.

Under the turmoil in Liao, Li Zicheng led the Liaodong Rebel Army to seize Haizhouwei, Xiuyan City, Dingliao Youwei and other places from the Jianlu Eight Banners successively, which more than doubled the territory he controlled.

Although it was the Liaodong Rebel Army led by Li Zicheng who won the final victory in this battle, Li Zicheng suffered a lot of losses in this battle.

"What do you two think?"

Sun Chengzong pondered for a moment, looked at Song Xiance and Du Yinxi and said, "Is it advisable for Li Zicheng to use the captured Haizhou Guard to make a deal with Liaodong Governor's Mansion in exchange for the food they are desperately short of?"

"Supervisor, I think it's not advisable!"

With firm eyes, Song Xiance stepped forward and said, "This is Li Zicheng's plan to drive away wolves and tigers. He not only wants to relieve the urgent need from my Liaodong Governor's Office, but also wants Liaoxi to help him share the pressure.

As the situation in the Liao region becomes clearer, the three-party confrontation has come into being. His Majesty's pan-Liaodong strategy will completely shatter the momentum of Jianlu Eight Banners' dominance.

It is precisely under such circumstances that our Ming Dynasty was able to gain a foothold in Liao, and orderly promoted the withdrawal of guards and establishment of government in western Liao, and then solved the previous maladministration and hidden dangers.

If we reach a deal with Li Zicheng and take down the hot potato-like Haizhou Guard, it will definitely affect the Liao army under Huang Shuai's command and garrison in the Sancha River area, and then I, Da Ming, will help him and Li Zicheng to share the western front pressure. "

"That is indeed the case."

Du Yinxi followed closely and said: "Since the end of the second year of Chongzhen, Your Majesty has made clear the pan-Liaodong strategy. The intention is very clear, that is, we know that our Ming Dynasty's border guards are not the opponents of the Eight Banners. To weaken the strength of Jianlu.

Li Zicheng's Liaodong Rebel Army was supported by His Majesty, and it was actually launched around this strategic core.

Now Li Zicheng wants to turn against customers, which violates the core of His Majesty's strategy.

The meaning of the lower official is that a deal can be reached with Li Zicheng, and part of the food will be given to the Liaodong Rebel Army. After all, once the Liaodong Rebel Army lacks food, there will be civil strife, and the good situation in Liaodong will be destroyed.

The strategic deployment of continuing to shed Jianlu's blood must be promoted in an orderly manner, so that it is in the best interest of my Ming Dynasty.

Haizhouwei is a hot potato, I can't get it from Liaodong Governor's Mansion, but the Pingshan and Lianyun Island areas must be won over, so that the Liao army led by Huang Shuai can divide some of the elite to garrison, relying on the terrain to build stable civil engineering works , Strengthen the garrison system on the front line in western Liaoning.

In addition, the Liaodong rebel army led by Li Zicheng can trade various mineral deposits, war horses, and population at a discount. It is necessary to ensure the stability of the army and try to weaken some of its strength. "

"That's it."

Sun Chengzong showed approval, looked at Song Xiance and the others and said: "You will be responsible for this matter. The planning and deployment of the pan-Liaodong strategy cannot be broken. At present, Western Liaoning still needs stable development. Li Zicheng cannot be pulled out by Jianlu.

There is no need for Li Zicheng and the others to trade with us for gold and silver.

It is believed that the gold and silver captured by Li Zicheng will be traded with Tianjin to purchase a large number of ordnance, guns, and artillery. Although the Liaodong Rebel Army won this battle, the losses of the various ministries under its command were not small. "

"Here!"

Song Xiance and Du Yinxi bowed immediately.

"By the way, Ben Du wants to emphasize one more point."

Sun Chengzong thought for a while, then stretched out his hand and said: "Except for the established Pingshan and Lianyun Island areas, my Liaodong Governor's Mansion must be taken down, like other forms of transactions, it can be relaxed appropriately.

Li Zicheng's execution of Li Yongfang Lingchi can be regarded as an expression of his attitude. We cannot exploit him, which eventually led him to fall to the Eight Banners of Jianlu.

If we really want to form that kind of situation, the future situation in the Liao region will be extremely unfavorable to our Daming. This is a situation that no one wants to see. "

"Here!"

Song Xiance and Du Yinxi paid homage again.

With the passage of time, a group of students and scholars dispatched from the Northern Zhili Disaster Relief Office, including Yan Yingyuan, Chen Mingyu, Li Yan, Song Xiance, Niu Jinxing, Gu Junen, and Du Yinxi, began to make their mark in Liao. , Some served in the local area, some were transferred to the Liaodong Governor's Office, and some were transferred to Ningyuan to Pingluqianzhi, and shouldered the corresponding burdens and responsibilities.

The cultivation of talents needs cycles.

For Emperor Chongzhen, he had enough patience and time to let these batches of talents with ideals and enthusiasm be cultivated in his own way. Then, relying on his own ability, he was promoted and gradually became the pillar of Ming Dynasty!
(End of this chapter)