Traveling through the Ming Dynasty, as soon as you open your eyes, you will die

In the past, military generals did not dare to disobey the orders of civilian officials, but they still dared to disobey orders without fighting for fear of death. And it's regular. The iron law that truly will keep an ally in trouble will be as strong as a mountain, and a comrade who dies will not die but a poor ally, is carried forward incisively and vividly.

Although Zhao Youhu is now the chief military officer of Shanhaiguan, in principle, the Third Army was transferred later. It is stationed here while recovering its combat effectiveness. It can be regarded as a foreign army.

But this third army followed the regent in the south and north, fought in the east and blocked the west, and it can be said that it has made great achievements in battle. It is the main force among the Eighth Army of the Army. Together with the Fifth Army and the Second Army, it is collectively known as the Upper Three Armies. It can be said to be the Royal Guards Army of the Regent, the direct lineage of the lineage.

So you cannot underestimate He Wenzhao. If anything happens, Shanhaiguan Commander-in-Chief Zhao Youhu really needs to ask for his opinion.

He Wenzhao looked at Zhao Youhu: "The Regent's order cannot be doubted or not implemented. According to our new military regulations of the Ming Dynasty, that is the task assigned by the superiors. Even if you think it is unreasonable, you must execute it in accordance with military discipline. As for your opinions, you can keep it in writing, but the task must be carried out."

When Zhao Youhu heard this, he realized that He Wenzhao had misunderstood him, and quickly explained: "That's not what I meant. What I meant was that I led the main force of 2 Guan Ning away, and Shanhaiguan was guarded by General He's 3 troops. It’s not reliable or safe. I’m worried about that.”

He Wenzhao's face was full of disdain: "Actually, to be honest with General Zhao, as long as I stay as a division in Shanhaiguan, relying on the dangerous terrain and tall city walls, even if 10 Qing troops come to gnaw at them, I can break all his teeth." ”

"What if we attack the city?" Zhao Youhu asked tentatively.

He Wenzhao was even more proud: "Looking at our entire Ming army, the Second Army is the best in the world when it comes to attacking cities and forts. If our Third Army wants to be the third in the world, no one would dare to claim the second place."

Zhao Youhu was puzzled: "This time I brought the main cavalry to harass the enemy behind the enemy lines. Our cavalry is not good at attacking cities, so we can only take a detour. During this period, there were two cities stuck in the middle. One was Jinzhou. One city is Beining. But if I go to the hinterland of the Qing Dynasty, I am worried that the Han Eight Banners in these two cities will launch an attack on Shanhaiguan, making it difficult for me to take care of both.

At the same time, I am even more worried that I will inevitably suffer heavy losses in the hinterland of the Manchu Qing Dynasty. When my strategic goal is achieved and I want to retreat, these two cities will cut off my retreat. "

Looking at He Wenzhao who was thoughtful, Zhao Youhu quickly explained: "Let me make it clear first that I am not afraid of death. Fighting to death for the Ming Dynasty is what my father and son should do. It's just a pity that the 2 yuan was originally spent on countless money. The piled-up Guan Ning soldiers.”

He Wenzhao seemed to understand something: "Let me tell you, Mr. Zhao, we are all generals in the army. Don't go around in circles when talking. Don't say anything without saying anything. Don't think that I am a snitch." Then. Looking a little guiltily at the Dongchang guarding eunuch who was sleeping with his hands clasped and his eyes closed.

Zhao Youhu grinned: You don't like to snitch, but the guard eunuch of Dongchang will do so. If you can't agree with my idea and help me shoulder the common responsibility, my end will be very tragic.

As if they understood Zhao Youhu's thoughts, the two guarding eunuchs who were inseparable from each other said Shi Shiran: "General Zhao doesn't need to care about us. We are different from the original eunuchs who were supervising the army. The regent has strict requirements on us. Regarding all your actions, even if you blatantly violate the regent's military orders and plans, the two of us are only responsible for recording and reporting, and we will never stop you. Even if you really betray the country and surrender to the enemy, we can only be angry. , and have no right to order other people to arrest you. Do you want to say it or not? If you say it, the two of us will record it. If you don’t say it, I will never make a random guess and report it. ”

This is the current Dongchang, the role of stationed eunuchs in the army at all levels.

They are only responsible for two things. One is to record the military decisions of the commander of the army, and the other is to supervise the officers and not to withhold military pay, money and food. As for the rest, if you want them to take care of it, they will never dare to take care of it. Because according to the regent Lu Mou: "If there is a problem in an army, you record it exactly as it is. If there are no signs, it is not your fault, it can only be blamed on our decision-makers above, who did not find it in your records." Clues. But because you were dictating in the army and caused a little war mistake by the commander, we will punish the commander according to the severity of the mistake, but I will definitely chop off your head as soon as possible. "

In this way, the consequences of the death of the eunuchs who oversaw the army were avoided.

The current eunuchs who supervise the army are just a true portrayal of the mouthpiece between the commanders of the local armies and the Ministry of War.

In this way, they are welcomed by the leading generals from all over the country, because as long as they report their actions and arrangements to the superiors, directly to the heavens, during this period, they will no longer be afraid of suppression and impeachment by civilian officials, and they will no longer be afraid of suppression and impeachment by civilian officials. I am no longer afraid of slander from my colleagues.

Facing Zhao Youhu's squeaking, He Wenzhao smiled: "I said, Lao Zhao, the two of us have been working together here for more than half a year. Don't you still know what your temper and my temper are? Don't you just want to Let’s slightly change the order given to you by the Regent and the Ministry of War, and then let me, a popular person in front of the Regent and the Ministry of War, share some responsibilities with you and help you take the blame? "

Zhao Youhu was a little embarrassed to be told what was on his mind.

After careful consideration, Zhao Youhu wanted to change his course of action. But since he was considered a non-staff and arbitrarily changed the military steps stipulated above, he might not be able to afford it, so he wanted to drag the regent and Li Yan, who were really well-established celebrities, into the water to share some responsibilities for himself in the future.

He Wenzhao continued: "We all know how to be cheerful and cheerful, so don't mess with what is useless. I still say the same thing, the two of us team up and do everything for victory. As the regent often teaches us, the strategic purpose is handed over to the superiors. For us, as long as we achieve the strategic goal, he doesn't care about the actual operation. No matter how we do it, if the strategic goal is achieved, then we will have a great achievement. But no matter how meticulous we are according to the above meaning. If the final strategic goal is not achieved, then we are the guilty ones.

I now solemnly say to the Commander-in-Chief once again that as long as the strategic goals are achieved and appropriate adjustments are made, I, Lao He, will share the responsibilities with you. "

The words have been made clear, and if you keep it secretive, it will create a gap between yourself and this partner.

So Zhao Youhu no longer concealed anything, spread out the map and said: "If I follow the mission given to me and lead these 2 soldiers into Manchuria, of course I can bring back part of the Manchu troops on the Great Wall and slow down the main force. The pressure of the battlefield. But behind me, there is Jinzhou, especially Guangning. As long as the Manchus react, they will use all their strength to block my retreat. I will die on the battlefield without hesitation. But it is a pity. A loyal and brave soldier.”

He Wenzhao held his chin, looked at the map, and nodded solemnly: "The current 2 cavalry, especially the cavalry with rich experience in hundreds of battles, are indeed a treasure for our Ming Dynasty. It is indeed a pity to lose them."

Zhao Youhu clapped his hands: "As long as you and the general have this understanding."

"General Zhao, don't beat around the bush, just tell me what you want to do?" (End of Chapter)