King Luhuang of the Ming Dynasty: My father, Ming Taizu

Chapter 206 Feng Sheng is shocked! telescope!

Hearing this, Feng Sheng frowned and said: "This is more likely!

Or maybe Naha thinks that the two hundred thousand soldiers and horses in his hands are a valuable commodity, so he is still waiting for a price, thinking of selling it to us at a good price!

Or, he is paralyzing us, thinking that he can delay it for one day! If it lasts until winter, we will have to withdraw our troops!

We don't even need the cold winter, as long as it enters late autumn. With the bitter cold weather here in Liaodong, we have to withdraw our troops! "

As he spoke, Feng Sheng smiled bitterly and said: "If it weren't for the artillery of King Lu's guard, I would have ordered the army to attack the city! I have to say that the Jinshan City is still very strong. If Naha sent out this 200,000-strong army Defend the city with all your might, I think it will be very difficult to defeat it!”

Subsequently. .

Feng Sheng frowned and said: "There is one last possibility, that is, Naha has backup troops!"

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Feng Sheng smiled and said: "Just like what we discussed in the meeting before the expedition, Emperor Yuanting Tuogu Si Timur really came to support him!"

The words fell.

Feng Sheng was suddenly stunned.

Then he looked at Zhu Tan and said with disbelief: "His Royal Highness, King Lu, what do you mean?"

Zhu Tan smiled and nodded, saying: "Exactly!
Now that Naha appears, he won't surrender or break up. I suspect that he is just waiting for reinforcements from Togu Si Timur!
He may even have wanted to surrender for a long time!

After all, so far in this battle, we have suffered almost no losses, but he has lost more than 100,000 people!

From the comparison of strength and weakness and the morale of the army, Naha should know that he has no chance of winning!
That's why he didn't dare to speak harsh words to us, and he was even more polite to the envoys we sent to persuade us to surrender, just to leave a little leeway for himself!
However, he may still have some illusions about Togu Si Timur!

That’s why we can only struggle like this, neither surrendering nor wanting to offend us! "

Feng Sheng frowned and said: "If this is the case, we should really be careful! Naha has close to 200,000 people in the city. If Tuogu Si Timur summons another 100,000 prairie cavalry, both sides will Altogether, there are three to four hundred thousand people!”

Think of this.

Feng Sheng couldn't help but said: "Otherwise, let's send a large army to attack first! Jinshan City can't withstand several rounds of artillery from your King Lu Guards! When Naha Chu is completely destroyed, even if Togu Si Timur comes with his troops, It’s all in vain!”

When Zhu Tan heard this, he shook his head and said: "Song Guogong, I want to bet a big bet this time! We must not rush to destroy Nahachu! Even if we surround Jinshan City, we must stand still!"

When Feng Sheng heard this, he was surprised and said: "You mean to surround the point and call for reinforcements?"

Zhu Tan smiled and said: "Rather than encircling a point to call for reinforcements, it is better to say that it is to complete the victory in one battle! We will stay here. As long as that Tuogu Si Tiemu'er dares to appear, then we will lure him to attack, just in time to conquer Liaodong and Destroy the Yuan army in the Mongolian grassland together!"

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Zhu Tan said: "If Jinshan City is defeated first, as the Duke of Song said, then Togu Si Timur will definitely be scared away!"

Feng Sheng was stunned when he heard this.

The look in Zhu Tan's eyes was full of shock!

He didn't expect that.

His Royal Highness, Prince Lu, is only seventeen years old this year. Why is he so ruthless with his troops?

but.

This strategy is too risky!
Feng Sheng smiled bitterly and said: "Is His Royal Highness King Lu's appetite too big? If Tuogu Si Timur really brings more than ten or two hundred thousand prairie cavalry, plus the two hundred thousand troops sent by Naha, we should cooperate with each other. , combined, it’s hard to say who will win or lose on this battlefield!

Although Lu Wangwei's firearms are sharp, facing such a large battle, I really don't know what to do! "

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Feng Sheng gritted his teeth and said: "No! Your Majesty handed over 200,000 troops into my hands, not for me to take risks!

Everything is focused on stability. Even if Tuogustimuer is let go, the absolute safety of the army must be ensured! "

Zhu Tan frowned and said, "Song Guogong, are you too conservative?"

Feng Sheng shook his head and said: "His Royal Highness King Lu is too aggressive! These hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses are the last essence of Yuanting and their only hope! Don't underestimate the enemy! Even if you have sharp firearms, how can I dare to put all the safety of the army at risk?" On your firearm? What if the firearm malfunctions?
What if the Yuan army found a way to deal with firearms?
In any case, we only have 200,000 people. It would be too dangerous to be attacked by twice the enemy's strength!

What's more, they are still cavalry, but we are mainly infantry!

If the army is defeated by then, there will be no way to escape! "

Zhu Tan frowned when he heard this.

he knows.

If Mobei Yuanting's army really came this time, Togu Si Timur would definitely be among them.

In this way, the success can be accomplished in one battle.

Why divide it into two more Northern Expeditions?
What's more, in Zhu Tan's mind, Lu Wangwei's firearms and combat power were beyond the times. Of course, he had full certainty and confidence!

Seeing that Zhu Tan was still frowning, Feng Sheng was so angry that he cursed his mother!

Why did Your Majesty insist on sending such a group of men to yourself?

Which of them is the obedient master?

Everyone has a higher status than themselves, which is really troublesome!

If you don't bring these vassal kings with you, you can tell the truth by yourself, why would it be so laborious!

Feng Sheng earnestly advised: "Your Highness, King Lu, defeating Nahachu is already the biggest goal of this Northern Expedition, why bother adding complications? If we really fail, it will be self-defeating. This is the elite division of the Ming Dynasty, and we cannot afford this. What a risk!
His Highness's firearms are indeed powerful, but I think that when our army is facing an attack from both inside and outside, which may be as high as 400,000 troops, it is better to attack all the way first! "

Zhu Tan shook his head and said: "If Nahachu is defeated, Togu Si Timur will run away! I don't agree with it!"

Feng Sheng said angrily: "I am the commander! I still have the final say in this army! I will order the siege later!"

Zhu Tan smiled and said: "Song Guogong, actually, you have no other choice but to listen to me!"

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Zhu Tan looked at Feng Sheng and said calmly: "Because, King Lu's guards are my king's soldiers, and they only obey my orders! If Song Guogong thinks that he can break Jinshan City in a hurry, then give it a try!"

When Feng Sheng heard Zhu Tan's words, he suddenly became silent.

Without Lu Wangwei's sharp artillery, it would be a joke to break through Jinshan City!
Although the Ming army also had artillery, it was really not enough in front of such a strong city wall!
If Naha refuses to come out, it is definitely possible for the Ming army to attack for two months!
By then Togu Si Timur would have arrived!
Feng Sheng said angrily: "His Royal Highness King Lu! You are kidding with the lives of the soldiers of the three armies! I have been in the army all my life, and I have never seen anyone act so boldly! If you insist on doing this, I will definitely punish your disobedience this time. Report the military matters to His Majesty!"

I thought about it.

Feng Sheng suddenly said again: "If His Royal Highness King Lu insists on doing this, I will have no choice but to order the army to withdraw first!"

Zhu Tan was stunned when he heard this.

This old Feng is also a ruthless person!

I would rather not fight against Naha and fail to complete the great cause of the Northern Expedition, but stick to my point of view!

In fact.

The dispute between him and Feng Sheng was entirely a cognitive issue.

Feng Sheng has been fighting all his life, and seeking stability is his habit.

Although Lu Wangwei defeated and surrendered hundreds of thousands of people along the way.

But in fact.

These are all achievements achieved with the support of 200,000 Ming troops behind them.

And what if the number of enemy troops far exceeds that of the Ming army?
At this time, he couldn't guarantee what would happen!
If the army fails, there will be 200,000 casualties!
He can't afford this kind of responsibility!

Soldiers, the country's major events, the place of death and life, the way of survival, must be observed.

Therefore, according to his own knowledge, Feng Sheng would never dare to take risks. But Zhu Tan is different.

He knew that the equipment in Lu Wangwei's hands was far ahead of this era.

The historical battle examples are also very clear.

At that time, Seng Gelinqin, the last famous general of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, led 3 to 17 people to attack the British and French coalition forces with only 2 troops. The final result was that the Qing army was defeated and retreated, with thousands of casualties, while the French army died 29 people and injured people, and the British army people died and were injured!
So Zhu Tan is not worried at all about how many Mongolian and Yuan cavalry are coming!

No matter how much you come, there is a result!
Facing the King Lu's guards, who were well-organized and well-equipped with firearms, they had no chance.

After all, humans are made of flesh and blood and can panic, make mistakes, and be afraid!
Once faced with overwhelming artillery and hail of bullets, it would be strange if they didn't run!
Of course, it would be better not to run.

The 200,000 Ming army can fully cope with the Yuanmeng remnant soldiers who have experienced artillery and volleys of guns.

Therefore, Zhu Tan is absolutely sure of victory.

but.

If Feng Sheng really took away 200,000 Ming troops.

Zhu Tan's own five thousand men would never be able to face so many enemy troops!

No matter how big the weapon gap is, there is a limit.

After all, Lu Wangwei doesn’t have Gatling yet.

Facing a manpower gap of dozens of times between the enemy and ourselves, they would definitely win even if it cost them lives.

Zhu Tan couldn't help frowning and looking at Feng Sheng.

Feng Sheng also stared at Zhu Tan with bright eyes.

Finally, Zhu Tan sighed and said: "Mr. Song Guogong, what if I guarantee that we can predict the enemy's movements at all times and that all the enemy's movements are within our surveillance range? As the saying goes, know yourself and the enemy, and you will never be in danger in a hundred battles! If we always know the enemy's movements, are you? Isn’t it possible to defeat Yuanting with these 20 people?”

Feng Sheng smiled when he heard this.

"This is indeed the principle of fighting! If we can always know the enemy's movements, it doesn't matter if we have fewer people! We can completely form a local strength advantage over the enemy!

However, do you want to compete with prairie people in reconnaissance in the wild? Then I advise you to give up on this idea!
These prairie people are all born warriors, and they all started out as hunters.

These people have a much stronger sense of smell and perception of the battlefield than we do!

Although we are now trying our best to use the returned Mongolians as scouts, for some reason, the response is still worse than that of the Yuanmeng people!
Therefore, if you want to anticipate the enemy, there is no possibility of it! "

Zhu Tan smiled.

"Song Guogong is right!"

Subsequently.

Zhu Tan said to the guards outside the tent: "Go to King Lu's guards and order them to bring a pair of binoculars!"

This time.

Zhu Tan brought hundreds of telescopes.

King Lu's guard on the front line has one person per hundred households.

Many artillery shooters are also equipped with one.

soon.

The telescope was brought to Zhu Tan.

Zhu Tan looked at Feng Sheng and said with a smile: "Song Dynasty Meng people have good eyesight, so, can he be better than this?"

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Zhu Tan handed the binoculars to Feng Sheng.

He signaled Feng Sheng to walk out of the camp, pointed his eyes at the telescope, and looked outside.

Feng Sheng raised his eyebrows.

He took the telescope, stepped out of the tent, followed Zhu Tan's instructions, and pointed his eyes at the tube.

At first, he was a little uncomfortable and his vision was blurry.

However, as he fine-tuned the telescope's focus, a stunning picture gradually became clear.

He first saw the city walls of Jinshan City. The soldiers who defended the city, who originally looked like tiny figures to the naked eye, were now clearly visible through the telescope.

Their armor, faces, and even the scratches on the weapons in their hands are all clearly visible!
Feng Sheng moved the telescope, and the grassland in the distance came into view.

He saw a leisurely deer grazing. The spots on its body, its lively eyes, and its slightly trembling ears were all in front of him.

Then move the telescope to the fruit trees on the hilltop. The wild fruits hanging on the treetops are so red that you can even clearly see the tiny textures on the peels.

Finally, his eyes fell on a branch of a tree, where a bird sat. Through the telescope, he could even see the bird's delicate feathers and its sharp eyes!

When I took off the telescope, everything became blurry and distant again, as if everything just now was an illusion. But when he raised the telescope again, those details were revealed again, extremely real.

Feng Sheng was shocked to the extreme!

He turned to look at Zhu Tan, and his voice was slightly trembling: "What kind of divine object is this? Is it the legendary clairvoyance?"

Zhu Tan smiled and said: "I named it a telescope!
Of course, Song Guogong can also call it clairvoyance!

This thing can improve the eyesight of ordinary people eight times!
No matter how powerful the Yuan Meng people's scouts are, how can they have better eyesight than ours! "

Feng Sheng took a deep breath.

"Even if there is such a thing, I still feel like I am taking a risk! But now at least I feel a little more confident!"

Zhu Tan said lightly: "Song Guo Gong can report today's dispute between you and me to my father! The army will really lose in the future, and it has nothing to do with Song Guo Gong!"

Feng Sheng smiled bitterly.

If only it were that simple!

As the commander of an army, what can you do to avoid responsibility?

not to mention.

With your father's temperament, even if he sacrifices me in the end, he won't let you take the responsibility!
However, if he could detect the movements of Yuanmeng's army at any time, Feng Sheng would feel at ease.

When you find something is wrong, the decision of whether to leave or stay is still in your own hands!
Think of this.

Feng Sheng frowned and said: "If His Royal Highness King Lu can give fifty telescopes to the army scouts, I will order the army to station down first!"

Zhu Tan smiled and said: "Of course it can be guaranteed! In addition, I will also send twenty scouts from King Lu's guards to investigate!"

Feng Sheng nodded and said, "That's it!"

As he said that, Feng Sheng couldn't help but sigh.

"Why would His Highness, Prince Lu, take such risks!"

Zhu Tan stood with his hands behind his back and just smiled.

“Those who know me say that I am worried; those who don’t know me say that what do I want?
Duke Song, there are many things like this in this world.

I don’t have to do it, but I have to do it! "

(End of this chapter)