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Chapter 416 The destruction of the three major camps

"Brother Chen, the emperor is going to kill them all!" Huaiyuan Hou Chang Yinxu was a descendant of Chang Yuchun, the founding hero of the Ming Dynasty and King of Kaiping. He couldn't help but feel a little sad when he saw this.

"It's his own fault that made the three camps what they are today, and Chen cannot escape the blame."

Chen Yingzhao, Marquis of Ningyang, was the former military governor and also in charge of the Beijing camp. He knew the outcome of this battle best and roughly understood why the emperor insisted on pushing the three major battalions to the front line. This is called criticism with practical actions.

"Don't you two have figured out why the emperor sent us to lead the troops to fight?" Regarding the self-pity and self-pity of his two colleagues, Taining Marquis Chen Liangbi had a different view.

"Commander Chen has experienced three dynasties, does he have any insights?" This question made Chang Yinxu and Chen Yingzhao a little confused. Could it be that besides blaming the unfavorable situation of the unified army, there was a hidden agenda?

"The emperor may have already known about the secret contact between Shen Li and Li Tingji. The reason why he has not touched us may be because of scruples, or he may be fettered by trivial matters in the court. Now we can get rid of him with the help of Jianlu Isn’t it natural for me to wait? I won’t be stained by the slightest stigma, and no one will stand up for me.”

Although Chen Liangbi is not too old, he has inherited the title since the Jiajing Dynasty and has held positions. He is now a solid veteran of the three dynasties. Youdao understands more when he sees more. While the other two were still guessing, he had already found the answer from a series of changes.

"...Forget it, my ancestors of the Chang family followed the Holy Ancestor in conquering east and west and made great military exploits. Even if the unworthy descendants are not as good as one or two, they cannot bring shame to the ancestors. I will go first, and I will die in battle to leave a way for my wife and children to live. !”

As soon as these words came out, the three of them suddenly withered and returned to the tent to stare at the charcoal fire in a daze. After a long time, Chang Yinxu stood up first, adjusted his armor, put on his helmet, clasped his fists, and strode outside the tent.

"Take care!" The remaining two people's eyes were filled with despair and determination. They hugged each other and stepped out of the tent one after another.

The nine-year battle to defend the capital in Jingyang began at the end of the year. The first to launch the attack was not the Jurchens but the Shenji Battalion. Chang Yinxu arranged 5000 people into six large square formations, staggering each other and pressing forward.

In order to prevent the gunpowder in the medicine pool from getting wet by the rain, the soldiers all took off their helmets and covered them. They approached slowly with hesitant steps amidst the shouts of battalion officers at all levels.

Behind the Shenji Battalion were the infantry of the Fifth Army Battalion, while the cavalry followed the post road to the north. The three thousand battalions were all cavalry, and they headed south and penetrated directly into the side and rear of the Jurchen army.

"It's moving, it's moving! Beat the drums, beat the drums!" Under a string of umbrellas on the top of the city, there was a gathering of clouds and whispers. At this time, regardless of political views or factions, I am afraid that the only thing on my mind is victory!

As long as you win and your life is saved, anything is possible. If you lose, you lose everything. Seeing the tens of thousands of people in the third camp moving slowly, they didn't care whether the emperor was present or not, and immediately shouted out.

"Wang Shangshu, what do you think?" Emperor Jingyang stood under the largest yellow umbrella. No matter how erratic the rain was, it could not get his boots wet. He showed no reaction to the excitement of the ministers. He held up the telescope with both hands and softly asked Wang Xiangqian, the Minister of War on the right.

"...If we can fight steadily and delay for a while, such a desperate move will lead to victory or defeat. Your Majesty, it is not too late to urgently mobilize Baoding and Xuanfu to come to Beijing to escort you. As long as you ensure that the capital is safe, there will be no follow-up for the tens of thousands of soldiers and captives." You have to retreat sooner or later."

Wang Xiangqian, the Minister of War, also stared at the changes on the battlefield. When he heard the emperor's inquiry, he quickly put down his telescope and analyzed the current situation from a professional perspective with a heavy face. He was very pessimistic but not desperate. "Well, that makes sense. I plan to rebuild a new army after this battle, led by Li Ruzhang. The number will be six guards for the time being. What do you think?"

Hong Taoquan pretended not to hear Wang Xiangqian's advice, but he recognized the professional vision of the Minister of War. Then the conversation changed from the battlefield to the post-war battle, as if the battle in front of them was over and the winner had been decided.

"...I dare to ask Your Majesty, do you want all three battalions to fight with you, without any room for maneuver?" Upon hearing this question, Wang Xiangqian froze. He looked at the battlefield and then at the emperor, as if he understood something, and his face was ashen.

"It's a waste of money and food, what's the use of keeping it? If an army can't win, is vulnerable to the enemy, and can only become a tool for some people to fight in the court, should it be kept? I even raise tens of thousands of pigs , and it is more useful than them.

Aiqing, you might as well take a longer view and think about what the situation would be like if I had another force like the navy. Yes, when I have military power in my hands, many people in the court will leave sadly. But it's not that I can't tolerate them, or that I can't listen to loyal advice, but because of their existence, the Ming Dynasty is in danger.

The little Jurchen has brought the imperial court into such a state of disarray, and the Japanese kingdoms dare to fight each other in Korea. The native chiefs of Annan and Burma have stayed away. How can I have the face to claim to be the king of the heaven?

At present, we are spending a huge amount of money and food every year to barely support ourselves, and we have no basis to advance or retreat without any achievements. In addition, the northern captives are eyeing us. As soon as we show fatigue, we will definitely pounce on us and bite us. Until then, who should I count on?

The New Deal is not about seizing power, nor is it about grabbing money from everyone, but it is about making more money. Since I came to the throne, all the renovations of the imperial palace have been stopped, and even the construction of the mausoleum has not been started. Expenses have been reduced three times, and only three or five side dishes are enough for each meal.

But I spent several million taels every year from my internal funds, and it took only three to five years to make the southeastern coast calm, and there was no trace of Japanese slaves anywhere. If you can give me more money, food, and support instead of constraints, in another three to five years, Liaodong and the north will have the same changes.

At that time, if you and I, the king and the ministers, sit down and have a good chat about who should make how much money, wouldn’t it be more cowardly than fighting over it now? Think about it carefully, and I will talk to you in detail after Jianlu is gone. Wang Zhizhen, point cannon! I will send you all to the tower to watch the battle. No one is allowed to leave before I leave! "

Hong Tao doesn't have much hope of winning over Wang Xiangqian and the Wang family he represents. It's not that he looks down on this person, but his family has a great business. As the ancients said, it's difficult to turn around a big ship.

However, in these days of facing the war, Wang Xiangqian's performance was remarkable. Knowing that the strength of the three major battalions was weak, the Minister of War still tried his best to ensure the logistics. At least on the surface, he armed a very elite army, which was much stronger than those pure traffickers.

In line with the purpose of pulling in as many people as possible and uniting all available people, Hong Tao still explained some of his ideas and plans to him. As for whether he could achieve consensus, it didn't matter.

(End of this chapter)