Hundreds of households in Liaodong, covering the light with one hand

Chapter 189 Introduction
  The plan of the Ming Dynasty's Northern Expedition is being carried out step by step. The imperial court's pay, soldiers, grain, weapons, and armor are also being transported continuously from all directions through Shanhaiguan and even Ningyuan City via pack horses, carts and boats, and corvee laborers. Drive directly to the left vanguard and reach the front line of the Liao River. You can see the Haizhou Guard in the distance - there are no Houjin soldiers and horses stationed there.

In these days, Xiong Tingbi also began to personally lead his troops to continuously survey the actual combat route and constantly revise his combat strategy. In the memorial sent to the court, Xiong Tingbi had already roughly explained his combat layout-start with the large army. Firmly occupying the line from Liaohe to Haizhouwei, even though there are not many troops of the Later Jin Dynasty here, the last tragic defeat in Liaohe has left Xiong Tingbi unforgettable, and he even almost lost his life because of that battle. If Wang Qi hadn't turned the tide, I'm afraid the consequences would have been Not only did they lose a large area of ​​land in Liaodong, but once Jin Bingfeng arrived at the front line of Shanhaiguan, the distance to Beijing in the Ming Dynasty could be calculated in hours.

"Master Jinglue, on the Haizhou Guard line and even in Liaoyang City farther north, it is almost impossible to see Hou Jin's troops and scouts. A large number of Han and Mongolians have been expelled to Fushun and even Fushun Pass. A large number of Houjin soldiers and horses that were originally gathered in Shenyang City also began to gradually move to Fushun, which is not far from Sarhu. From my perspective, the Jurchens are very likely to take advantage of the opportunity to withdraw to Hezhen while we are preparing for war. Tuala is trying to organize resistance on the three fronts of Sarhu, Zaotu Mountain and Crow Falcon Pass in order to resist stubbornly."

Yuan Chonghuan took his soldiers and generals and accompanied Xiong Tingbi to the Liaohe River line for inspection. Others were accompanied by Zu Dashou, Cao Wenzhao, Zhao Lejiao and others.

The person who spoke was none other than Cao Wenzhao, who had gained fame during the Battle of Ningyuan City.

This person was highly regarded by Xiong Tingbi and Yuan Chonghuan. In just one month, he was promoted from a small Qianhu official to the deputy commander-in-chief of the left front guard of Ningyuan City. He has more than 3,000 troops under his command. He can be said to be Xiong Tingbi's newly promoted confidant general.

"Wen Zhao, what you said is good, but how to do things needs to be seen step by step, and you need to cross the river by feeling the stones step by step." Xiong Tingbi was noncommittal about the advice given by his favorite general. Although he also thought about launching troops in one fell swoop, He wiped out Hou Jin who had been entrenched in Liaodong for decades, and became the first civil servant general to destroy the country in hundreds of years of the Ming Dynasty. With such qualifications, even Wang Qi had to say in front of him: "Xiong Guogong's achievements, Wang is beyond reach!
  However, the development of things is often not so satisfactory, and Xiong Tingbi is not willing to take risks anymore.
  More importantly, Xiong Tingbi had received a letter from Beijing yesterday. In addition to the various dates of payment and arrival of weapons given by the court, as well as the blunt questions from the cabinet and the palace, the most important thing was that the king Qi's personal letter: It has been clearly stated in it. If Xiong Tingbi really wants to achieve meritorious service and become a candidate to join the cabinet, or even become a marquis and prime minister, then he must work step by step and win Jiannu steadily. This is the safest and the most successful method.

Xiong Tingbi deeply agreed with Wang Qi's suggestion.

Although there is a natural barrier between civil and military affairs, Xiong Tingbi believes in Wang Qi's character and ability: This son is so talented and powerful that he will not deceive me on this matter!

Yuan Chonghuan, who was listening to the conversation between the two, looked back and said with a smile: "What Mr. Jinglue said is true. You still have to look at things step by step and take them step by step. You can't become a fat man all at once, right? Take Haizhou first. Wei, consolidating the situation and making next plans is the best way."

"We have the same view," Zu Dashou and Zhao Shujiao both nodded in agreement.

Zu Dashou followed Xiong Tingbi to patrol the Liaohe River this time, and he was also determined to take the lead in this battle against Houjin.

The most important thing is that Duke Lang Guo, who is far away in Beijing, has agreed with his decision and will not have any doubts about him competing with Qin Erbao and others for this merit. This is the main reason why Zu Dashou dared to let go.

"It's getting late. It's time for me to go back." Xiong Tingbi looked at the sky. He left the city at the beginning of Chen Shi and it was already the end of Shen Shi. Now Xiong Tingbi has to personally take care of all the details of the city's defense, which is related to the battle of Liaodong. , Don't relax at all, so after being out for a long time, the yamen must have been filled with documents and lined up with officials seeking to see you.

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  At this moment, the guards who were on guard outside suddenly came on horseback.

"Sir, there is a Tanma who crossed over from the east bank of the Liao River. He said he has important information to report." The guard dismounted, rushed to Xiong Tingbi, knelt down, and handed over the letter presented by Tanma.

As soon as these words came out, everyone present was stunned.

Why is Houjin making another move?

His personal entourage stepped forward to hand it over to Xiong Tingbi, but the manager did not open it immediately. These secret messages need to be verified by matching the keys of two parties to prove they are true. If Hou Jin used it to confuse the military, wouldn't it be a big mess? ?

At this time, everyone present looked at Xiong Tingbi and wanted to know what was written in the letter. But Xiong Tingbi didn't seem to have the slightest intention of opening the letter. Instead, he said: "Take the Tanma back, take a bath and change clothes, and then bring it to see me!"

"Yes!"

After giving the instructions, Xiong Tingbi looked at everyone and said with a smile: "Let me go back first. No matter what happens in Houjin, it will not be delayed by a few hours of eating and sleeping."

"General, I will obey your orders!"

It was night, at the end of Xu hour, in the study room of Xiong Tingbi's government office.

Liaodong Manager was pacing in the room, stopping from time to time to pick up the letter and read it. After putting it down, he started pacing again, and then opened the door, as if to let out all the anxiety in his chest.

Xiong Tingbi had already checked the two keys and found that the letter was indeed sent by the Ming army spies buried in Shenyang City. The content of the letter at this moment had horrified the veteran Liaodong manager.

"I didn't expect that after the battle of Ningyuan City, Jianzhou was internally divided to this extent. Daishan used lightning speed to massacre the remaining opponents, and then recruited the other young princes who were not strong enough to form a faction to temporarily win over people's hearts. Now in the whole of Jianzhou, its power is the strongest, and its intention to claim the title of Khan and king is obvious."

"Sir, we've arrived!" Just as Xiong Tingbi was thinking, his entourage had already brought Nai Ying outside the door.

He changed back to Han Chinese clothes, and the top of his hair was not cut off, which made him look much more pleasing to the eye.

"Come in," Xiong Tingbi returned to the chair, waved him to sit down, and then asked, "What's your name?"

"My lord, Xiao Diao Hai," the Han spy bowed and said, "The superior is Liaodong Jinyi's commanding comrade, Ke Ruzuo."

Ke Ruzuo, formerly Lu Enguang's subordinate, is now Qin Erbao's direct person in charge.

If Xiong Tingbi hadn't met this spy in Liaohe today, then this news might have been obtained by Qin Erbao. In other words, it would have been known by Wang Qi.
  Xiong Tingbi sat behind the table, tapping his fingers on the table very slowly, thinking uneasily.

Daishan seems to be in power, but there are definitely many people in Jianzhou who are not convinced. The undercurrent may lead to a bloody massacre within the abnormality at any time. At this time, only an introduction is needed.
  "If Wang Qi knew about this, what would he do?" Xiong Tingbi looked at the letter on the table and was speechless.

　Thank you fellow book friends for your concern. I took a medicinal quilt and covered it for one night. Now the fever has subsided on the third day. Except for a slight cough, I am almost healed. It should not be Yang.

　　I recently changed jobs, moved, and went back to my hometown to find a place to live. I am really tired, and my body is a little acclimated. I have encountered a cold that I haven't had in many years. I have been hit by a mountain of illnesses. I really don't have the strength to do anything. I am really sorry. Normal updates will resume today, thank you! ! !

　　
  　
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