The Concubine Wushuang of Red Mansion

Chapter 204 Jia Cong: Don’t fight an unprepared battle
After listening to all the troubles all morning, the emperor couldn't help but beam with joy when he heard the news, and loudly said, "I have an audience with the Marquis of Xuanning!"

"The Marquis of Xuanning has an audience!" As the voice from the palace was heard, Jia Cong, already dressed in a crimson python robe, walked up to the palace. After approaching, he knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, I escorted the female family members out of the city yesterday, and stayed at Muni Courtyard at night. Stay overnight, who would have thought that the Jurchens would besiege Muniyuan, I had no choice but to fight back, captured 130 two people, and captured two people, a great victory!"

"it is good!"

Before anyone could say anything, the emperor slapped the dragon chair with his palm and laughed, "These Jurchens are really rampant. They dare to attack my Ning Guohou of Dashun. I really don't know what they think!"

At this moment, Liu Fang came forward and said, "Your Majesty, the Jurchens actually came to the capital. I think this is because Xia Jin has neglected his duty. He fought against the captives in Liaodong for more than a year without any success, and instead allowed the Jurchens to lurk in the capital. , in order to bring harm to the Emperor, I sincerely request that Xia Jin be brought to trial!"

Jia Cong glanced sideways at Liu Fang and said hurriedly, "Your Majesty, the situation in Liaodong was in chaos before. After General Xia arrived, he has been on the defensive. I analyzed many reasons and this is the safest strategic policy at the moment. Of course, Nurhachi deserves to be killed, but now that he has become powerful, it will not be easy. If he is not careful and loses a round, Liaodong's momentum will be irreversible.

Admittedly, this is my misconception. If Duke Liu has a better strategy and is willing to make great military exploits for Dashun, I thought I would invite Lord Liu to come here slowly. Although I am not talented, I can still provide advice! "

In the history of the previous life, Emperor Wanli of the Ming Dynasty ordered Yang Hao to lead 20 troops to encircle and suppress Nurhaci in four directions. However, Nurhaci defeated each one, depleting the last bit of national destiny of the Ming Dynasty. This became a turning point in the transition between the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

For Xia Jin to stay on the defensive and not attack Nurhaci, Jia Cong believed that this was the best strategic plan at the moment. Nurhaci was living by robbing Dashun border residents. At this time, Heishan Baishui was different from that of later generations. Speaking of it, it was different from the primitive tribes. Without leaving, Xia Jin guards Fushun and prevents Nurhaci from taking any further steps. Nurhachi's current tribe will have a difficult time and will be unable to develop.

For a nation that cannot even make an iron pot, writing has just been born, and civilization is still in its infancy, how can it talk about development once it is isolated from the outside world?

If we attack, we will need a lot of money. Before King Zhongshun came back from Jiangnan, Dashun's treasury was still at the level where the salaries of the courtiers had just been fully paid. The family's wealth was empty, and the people everywhere had no food to eat. At this time, run away Wouldn't it be self-destruction to fight a war?

It's not that Liu Fang didn't know this, he just pretended not to know it and used it to criticize Xia Jin. His purpose was also to deal with Jia Cong.

All the civil and military officials in the dynasty also saw this, but Jia Cong only went to court twice. The first time he made Liu Fang angry, and the second time he scolded Yan Guan. He did not suffer any loss, but The impression left was not good.

Therefore, although what he said was reasonable, no one waved the flag and supported him.

Fortunately, Emperor Tai Qi was there to help. He glanced at Liu Fang with squinted eyes and asked, "Liu Aiqing must have a good idea, can you teach me?"

Liu Fang was agitated. He didn't have any good ideas. He just wanted to talk like Xia Jin. When Xia Jin, the master, was embarrassed, Jia Cong was also embarrassed. Who would have thought that Jia Cong was so unforgiving!

"I thought that we should raise our troops to destroy Nurhaci. His majesty is universal. How can I, the great emperor, allow provocations by clowns like Nurhaci? They are just mere thieves, so why should we be afraid? I heard that those Donglu are still engaged in slash-and-burn farming. In this savage land, we still depend on our heaven for food and clothing. We should crush this little thief to death as soon as possible to prevent him from getting stronger and making us waste our efforts in the future!"

Jia Cong smiled and said, "After talking for a long time, it turns out that Sir Liu has no good solution."

"I have a good plan!" Liu Fang seemed unwilling to argue with Jia Cong, "Your Majesty, I think we can mobilize a large army to surround Nurhaci on all sides and decide the country in one battle!"

Emperor Tai Qi couldn't help but feel moved. He took a deep look at Liu Fang, nodded and said, "I will discuss this matter with Aiqing later!"

After saying that, Emperor Taiqi showed no enthusiasm for Jia Cong and said, "Jia Qing just reported that he captured two Donglu people. Who are they?"

Jia Cong also understood that Emperor Taiqi might have been dissatisfied with Xia Jin's defense instead of attacking, so Liu Fang's advice coincided with Emperor Taiqi's thoughts. He was eager to destroy Nurhaci. If Liu Fang had a good strategy, Emperor Taiqi would Naturally very satisfied.

Therefore, Emperor Tai Qi was somewhat dissatisfied with Jia Cong, who held the same strategy as Xia Jin.

"Prince Azig of Donglu and his personal bodyguard Samushha!" Jia Cong said, "When I caught these two people, I heard that Azig had been in Beijing for three days and stayed in the capital. I thought that when These two people were severely tortured to find out their intentions."

Okay, what is a prince from Donglu doing here in Dashun?
At this time, many people's eyes could not help but glance at the people of the Ministry of War and the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division. Although they knew that this was inappropriate, some shadows would inevitably arise in their hearts.

Liu Fang hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, I think it's inappropriate!"

"What's your opinion, Liu Qing?"

"Your Majesty, I think that if we want to encircle and suppress Nurhachi, we can use this Donglu prince as a bait, ask Nurhaci to come to the rescue, and use a move to invite you to enter the urn. In this way, our trap will not fail!"

"Good!" Emperor Taiqi also heard the implication of Liu Fang's words and issued an order, "Escort Prince Donglu to the prison of the Ministry of Punishment and imprison him. He shall not be severely tortured or put in danger of his life. If he dies, I will Na'er is asking!"

Now that the matter has come to this, Jia Cong is too lazy to speak.

Although Liu Fang's strategy of encirclement and suppression might be the same as the Battle of Sarhu in previous history, with Azig as the bait, it's hard to say that the final outcome would be different?

However, Jia Cong could not take it lightly. At least in such a battle, he could not cause his master Xia Jin to lose his life.

Jia Cong was worried. After the dynasty was over, he was about to retreat. Unexpectedly, Song Hong caught up with him and said, "Marquis Ning Guo, the emperor has invited me to come to the Jing Palace to discuss matters!"

Jia Cong nodded and followed Song Hong. When he was looking for a deserted place on the road, Jia Cong gave Song Hong a purse and said, "I have had my father-in-law's photo for a long time, but unfortunately Cong never returned to Beijing. Even if he returned to Beijing, it would be in the evening and in the morning." Fa, my father-in-law’s kindness will always be in my heart.”

Song Hong did not refuse, quickly put it into his sleeves, and said with a smile, "The Marquis is away fighting, serving the country, and still thinking about our family. Our family is really touched. Our family has also been looking forward to the victory of the Marquis and his return. You have lived up to your command, and our family is very happy for you."

"Thank you so much, Eunuch Song!" Jia Cong cupped his hands and said, "The emperor must have intended to go to sea. I heard that Eunuch Song was from Min. When he was young, he went to sea with his father and brother. Unfortunately, he was killed. His father and brother died. Eunuch Song was lucky enough to survive? "

If Jia Cong told Song Hong's life experience in such a normal time, he would definitely be jealous. However, Song Hong could only hear Jia Cong's previous words of "intending to go to sea." The usually steady Eunuch Song stopped in his tracks. I forgot my life.

"Cong hasn't been back to the capital for a long time. I want to have a drink with my father-in-law. I wonder if my father-in-law will be free tonight?" Jia Cong asked.

"Our family is also about to invite the Marquis. We will sweep up the couch in our humble abode tonight to welcome him!"

The two of them walked quickly towards the Linjing Hall. In the side hall, the Wucheng Military and Horse Department and the Minister of War had already arrived and were chatting in low voices. When they saw Jia Cong coming, they fell silent again. After waiting for Eunuch Song to report inside, these people filed in.

On one wall of the side hall, there is a map of Dashun hanging, with Liaodong in the upper left corner. At this time, the emperor's eyes were focused on it, and everyone did not dare to disturb it, but silently saluted. "Get back on your feet!" Emperor Tai Qi turned around, glanced at everyone, and finally landed on Jia Cong, paused for a moment, and said.

After getting up, Jia Cong also glanced at the map of Kan, then lowered his eyes and said nothing.

"Liu Qing, do you have any good ideas? Let's talk about it first!" Emperor Taiqi said.

"Your Majesty, the Jurchen people are my kind and obedient people, but because they were instigated and oppressed by Nurhachi, they rebelled with Nurhachi and ignored the emperor's favor. This is unbearable!"

Liu Fangyi said indignantly, "I believe that the top priority should be to encircle and suppress Nurhachi, so as to increase the prestige of the country and let the people of Dashun see the consequences of rebellion."

Only then did Jia Cong understand why Liu Fang was better than his master and apprentice.
At present, due to natural and man-made disasters in Dashun, the people have no food in their mouths. After selling all their children and not being able to save their lives, there are many people revolting. Liu Fang's words clearly explained the reason for the rebellion of the refugees. It was not that Emperor Taiqi was incompetent in governing the country. , but Nurhachi had a bad start.

However, how many people in the Central Plains know who Nurhachi is?Not to mention ordinary people, even scholars all over the world have never heard of Nurhachi's name unless they are in a temple.

But the world understands these truths, but Emperor Taiqi does not. At this moment, Jia Cong seems to be able to feel the fragile heart of Emperor Taiqi. He wants to prove that he is wiser than Emperor Wanqing, and wants to become Zhongxing. King, but the current situation makes him particularly helpless.

Emperor Taiqi twirled his beard and nodded slightly, which gave Liu Fang great encouragement. He glanced sideways at Jia Cong from the corner of his eye and hurriedly looked at the map to present his strategic plan.

"I believe that the Nurha Red Tribe is currently insufficient in strength. If we continue to hope that it will become stronger, it may cause a big trouble in the future. Therefore, while the fire is not big, we should put out the fire as soon as possible, rather than allowing it to grow and ignore it!"

"Sincerity is what you have learned to plan for the country!" Emperor Taiqi said.

Hearing this, the Prince of Beijing County and the Prince of Nan'an County were also very happy. They looked at Liu Fang with expectation. They did not expect that Liu Fang was far-sighted when it came to Liaodong.

Jia Cong disagreed. He knew very well that Liu Fang had never thought about the situation in Liaodong before, but after Azig came to collude with him, he was afraid that the court would punish Azig severely and explain something. Come here, Fang has "thought far ahead".

But Jia Cong also knew that the emperor was in high spirits at this time, and he could not even say a word to throw cold water on it. Moreover, such a stalemate in Liaodong was not a long-term solution. Fortunately, the money confiscated from the Jiangnan side had been transported to the capital, and the emperor had something in his hands. After getting the money, it is reasonable to want to get things done in Liaodong.

"I heard that there has been no progress in Liaodong. I stayed awake day and night, thinking about it day and night, and then I came up with some humble opinions. I would like to ask for your enlightenment!"

After starting, Liu Fang began to say, "I thought that the encirclement and suppression of Nurhachi should be in Hetuala!"

After he finished speaking, he looked at Emperor Taiqi. Emperor Taiqi's face was solemn, but his eyes were shining brightly. As we all know, Nurhaci established the "Big Gold" in Hetuala and became the Khan of his own accord. It can be said that Hetuala is It is the capital of Houjin.

There is a saying that you should get up wherever you fall. Liu Fang's flattery really made Emperor Taiqi feel very comfortable.

And this seems to be getting closer and closer to the Battle of Saarhu in the history of the Ming Dynasty.

"Our Dashun troops can be divided into four directions, marching from the south, north, left, and right. The emperor can issue an imperial edict and order the Korean army to support us and join forces to attack here. In this way, we can Destroy Nurhachi and his deployment here!"

It was just a strategy of encirclement and suppression. Emperor Taiqi seemed to have seen the battle fought by Dashun soldiers in Hetuala. He was trembling slightly and could hardly control himself. He said to Liu Fang, "If you can do this for me, , why should I begrudge the title?"

Liu Fang's strategy of four-pronged encirclement and suppression was only figured out through quick thinking when he saw the map of Kanyu. At this time, he listened to the emperor's words. If he could accomplish this feat, he would be able to restore the glory of his ancestors in the future, and he might even be able to do so. Can go further.

Liu Fang couldn't help but glance at Jia Cong, her pride was palpable, and she said, "Your Majesty, Ning Guohou is a young and talented young man who has made a lot of contributions to the court. He is a brave and resourceful man. Why don't you ask Ning Guohou to advise you?" Ban Chen’s strategy? Is there anything wrong with it?”

Jia Cong knew what Liu Fang meant. If he really launched an offensive against Nurhaci, he would get no credit if he approved of his strategy. But if it failed, he would inevitably be bitten by Liu Fang.

But if we want to eliminate Nurhachi in one fell swoop, the strategy of encirclement and suppression is inevitable. Although the Ming Dynasty was defeated in this battle and the national destiny was in ruins, many details were not prepared.

A successful battle must be achieved through the combination of the right time, right location, and the right people, all of which are indispensable. Therefore, if planned properly, it may be a good plan.

Jia Cong was pragmatic and said, "I believe that the plan is correct, but if you want to implement this plan, you should be cautious! The first is to choose generals; the second is the weather, Liaodong is bitterly cold, and the timing of the encirclement and suppression should be favorable to me. Therefore, winter and spring should be avoided; the third is the geographical advantage. Is there anyone in the court who knows the terrain of Liaodong well?

Four routes of encirclement and suppression, each with different geography and different marching speeds during the siege. During this process, we must be prepared to defeat the Jurchens one by one. Finally, there are the generals. It is true that all the generals of our Dashun army are brave and good at fighting, but since it is an encirclement and suppression, it should be a gathering. After that, if they are combined and defeated, how will the general know the situation of the Fourth Route Army?How will the Fourth Route Army contact us in time?If one of them is defeated and attacked by the enemy, but I don't know it, wouldn't it mean that the enemy is in the open and I am in the dark, and become a division waiting to be suppressed? "

When Jia Cong said this, the hot blood in the emperor's heart was also poured out. Ideals are always more cruel than reality. Among the several things listed by Jia Cong, except that the weather can avoid them, the rest are not as good as the current situation. Dashun seems helpless.

"Your Majesty, I believe that in ancient times, there was a saying that knowing oneself and knowing the other side will lead to victory in any battle. At present, I, Dashun, know very little about the Jurchens, let alone mentioning it. If in a big battle, the general does not know where he is, and the general does not know where he is, I will not know him all the way. The existence and whereabouts of the road ahead, this battle has not yet been fought, the defeat is already decided!"

Although Emperor Taiqi was unhappy at this time, he had to admit that Jia Cong's words were reasonable.

Liu Fang felt anxious after hearing this, and sneered, "Marquis Ning Guo is indeed a promising young man. I wonder if he can teach us?"

Jia Cong said, "Master Liu proposed to exterminate the Donglu as soon as possible. Encirclement and suppression is the only strategy. Otherwise, it will be reduced to a guerrilla war with Nurhachi. Our army will not take advantage of the right time, place and people. It will cost a lot and gain little." .

If you want to facilitate this now, you must make preparations in advance and not fight an unprepared battle..."

"What a good saying: Don't fight an unprepared battle!" Emperor Taiqi became interested and said, "Jia Qing continues!"

Jia Cong was speechless when his words were interrupted, and said, "I think that the emperor can send people to Liaodong to conduct a detailed investigation first. The first is the strength of Nurhaci's entire country. The second is the geographical location and detailed maps of mountains and rivers. The third is the weather and the bitter cold in Liaodong. Few of our soldiers in Dashun can adapt to the situation. The journey in the future will be far away, and the supply of food and salary must be planned in advance. The fourth is to deploy in advance. Once a war breaks out in the future, we will have internal support in the other country, and information transmission and other matters will be more convenient. "

What Jia Cong said was the message in the war. When Emperor Taiqi heard this, he had an idea in his mind.

(End of this chapter)