marquis of jingan

Chapter 967 Shen Yi's Thoughts

Now, the situation of encirclement is already obvious. The nearly two thousand Qi people who had no time to retreat have been squeezed in the middle by Xue Wei and the main force of the Huai'an army, completing the encirclement.

Moreover, their strength is too small, and there is no possibility of breaking through.

Shen Yi can deal with them how he wants to deal with them now. If he is in a hurry, he can send soldiers to run over them directly, and he should be able to eat them in half a day.

If you don't worry and grind slowly, then three or four days can grind them to death.

The advantage of the latter is that the Huai'an Army can suffer fewer casualties.

It's a pity that these Qi people saw the opportunity too quickly.

If they didn't react, or if they withdrew a little slower, it is estimated that the Huai'an army could leave 4000 to [-] people this time, then this would be a great victory worthy of congratulations.

Su Ding thought for a while, and said, "Mr. Shen, after eating these 2000 people today, should we go north to Shanghai immediately, or rest in place and talk about it tomorrow?"

Master Shen looked up at the sky.

It's still morning.

After thinking for a while, he waved his hand and said, "Let's set up the Chinese army tent nearby."

"Two thousand Qi people are not very few. The trapped beasts will bite people if they are still fighting. Now that they are surrounded, there is no need to worry. Take them slowly."

The big account of the Chinese army is a place similar to a command post. In this era, the army is divided into three armies, the front and the middle armies. The front army is the pioneer, the central army is the main force, and is also the command post. The rear army is responsible for logistics such as food, grass, and transportation.

The fact that the Chinese army set up camp in a large tent means that they probably won't leave today.

Su Ding thought about it, and asked: "Will the Qi people have time to gather their troops calmly by staying one more night?"

Shen Yi chuckled: "Where can they gather their troops?"

Su Ding replied: "Let's go straight to Haizhou, and they naturally gather near Haizhou."

Shen Yi squinted his eyes, and said softly: "So I have told you many times, you must be flexible in war, and don't care about the gains and losses of a city or a place. Our trip is based on Haizhou, but it doesn't have to be It is impossible to conquer Haizhou."

Su Ding was taken aback for a moment, and immediately understood.

The ultimate goal of their trip is the heavy city of Xuzhou!
Su Ding no longer had any doubts, bowed his head and said: "The general will make arrangements."

Shen Yi nodded, and after humming, he said: "Pay attention to the outer guard, and be careful of Qi people attacking the camp."

"The other thing is."

Shen Yi took a deep breath and said, "This time, we have taken prisoners. Those of the surrounded Qi army who are willing to surrender can be taken as prisoners."

"In this way, fewer people will be killed in the fight."

Su Ding nodded, cupped his fists and said: "The last general obeys!"

While the two were talking, someone had already found a suitable place to set up the tent of the Chinese army. Master Shen entered his tent and sat down on the main seat, feeling a little pity in his heart.

Because now he can only take prisoners, but not surrender.

If he had the authority to gather the soldiers of Northern Qi, then Shen Yi was confident that as long as he stayed in Northern Qi for a few years, the number of Huai'an troops could be doubled.

After all, even in the current Northern Qi Dynasty, nine out of ten soldiers in the army are still Han Chinese. If they can be subdued, it will only take a few months for them to be used for their own use.

But it's a pity that when Shen Yi discussed the conditions with the emperor, he mentioned this matter, but the emperor didn't agree immediately.

If the big boss didn't agree to this kind of thing immediately, then it was actually a no.

Although later, Hong Dehuang gave Shen Yi the words "doing things cheaply". In theory, Master Shen can make decisions on such matters, but Shen Yi will not do things that have been rejected by the emperor.

The risk is too great.

Right now, only after further achievements in the war can Shen Yi tentatively ask the emperor for more authority.

After thinking about the affairs in the court, Shen Yi asked for a pen, ink, paper and inkstone, and began to write a report to the court.

To be precise, it is to write a report to the emperor and the Zhongshu Conference Hall.

As long as the state of war started, Shen Yi would write this kind of small composition almost every day.

Because if you don't write, you will bring some troubles to yourself and the Huai'an army in the court.

And Shen Yi's greatest role in the Huai'an Army is actually to help the Huai'an Army solve all problems outside the battlefield, including political issues, logistical issues, and treatment issues.

So that these soldiers of the Huai'an Army can fight wholeheartedly without having to think about other issues.

After the two essays were finished, it was already noon, Shen Yi asked Jiang Sheng to deliver the letter, and after a brief lunch, he began to take a nap in the handsome tent.

Because last night, he also stayed up all night with the army. Now that he has the opportunity, he naturally wants to find some sleep back.

Maybe it was because he was really sleepy, when Shen Yi woke up, it was already evening.

After seeing Shen Yi woke up, Jiang Sheng entered the room, bowed his head and told Shen Yi what happened during the time he fell asleep.

After he finished speaking, Shen Yi frowned, and said: "If Su Ding and Xue Wei arrive in the Chinese army, let them come to see me in the big tent."

Jiang Sheng nodded quickly and asked, "Do you want to send someone to call?"

"Need not."

Master Shen yawned and said, "Don't interfere with their command."

Jiang Sheng bowed his head and said yes, and made a dinner for Shen Yi. After Master Shen ate, he went out for a walk.

At this time, all the Chinese troops had set up camp, and the tents of each camp were well arranged, which was quite in line with the law of war.

When it got darker, Su Ding and Xue Wei came to the big tent of the Chinese Army together, and saluted Shen Yi with fists cupped: "Mr. Shen!"

Shen Yi looked at the two people and signaled them to sit down. After they sat down, Master Shen said with a smile: "The 2000 people have basically been eaten?"

Su Ding nodded and replied: "Back to Shen Gong, there are more than 400 people who are willing to surrender and become prisoners. They have been sent to the prisoner camp now. The rest have basically been wiped out, and there are still a few who are hiding. people are still looking for."

Shen Yi was a little surprised and asked, "Only 400 people surrendered?"

This number is obviously unreasonable when they are already surrounded and there is no hope of escape.

When we fought Japanese pirates back then, the percentage of Japanese pirates who surrendered was higher than this ratio!
Su Ding smiled wryly, and replied: "The last general was also a little curious, so he sent someone to question them. They said that there are military regulations in the Southern Conscript Army. Anyone who defectes will be charged with a felony, and his family will be imprisoned."

Only then did Shen Yi understand, and shook his head slightly: "It seems that those Zhuli real people still don't trust us Han people in their bones, and even if they go to the battlefield for them, they will be threatened by their relatives."

Su Ding nodded, and said: "We also learned the method of company, but they used it more ruthlessly. When we Han people are company, family members are the most punished. In Northern Qi, some of them kill family members."

Master Shen smiled, and said: "That's what happened in previous dynasties. The fugitives of this dynasties are only killed on the spot, and the family members are not involved."

After saying this, Master Shen paused, and then said: "Just now, I received information that the number of Conscripting Army near Haizhou may exceed 2."

"and…"

Shen Yi said softly: "Zhou Shizhong is in Haizhou City."

Xue Wei looked at Shen Yi and asked, "Mr. Shen wants to capture that scum surnamed Zhou?"

The Zhou family is a Han nationality, and 20 years ago, the general Zhou Jin'an personally destroyed the late emperor's dream of the Northern Expedition, killing 10 soldiers of the Great Chen, and the methods were cruel.

As a result, Zhou Shizhong and his son had very bad reviews in Da Chenfeng, and even Xue Wei would call them scum.

Shen Yi shook his head slightly: "We are just over 2 people, [-] against [-], we still attack the city..."

He said slowly: "I think Haizhou is not easy to fight."

Su Ding said at the right time: "Mr. Shen, maybe you can pretend to attack Haizhou, and then, together with General Ling, turn to Xuzhou..."

"In this way, these Qi people may not be able to react."

Shen Yi shook his head slightly: "I have also thought about this method, but our marching speed cannot keep up with the speed of their messenger soldiers. The army of the Northern Qi Dynasty can still be flexibly mobilized, so it is not appropriate."

Su Ding bowed his head: "Then what do you think, Mr. Shen?"

Master Shen looked calm.

"My idea is to feint Xuzhou."

(End of this chapter)