golden scales

In May of the 18th year of Chongzhen, Taiyuan Xingyuan was moved to Zhending Mansion, and Zhending Xingyuan was formed by the General Training, General Staff, and First Division Staff Headquarters, responsible for the northern front war.With the support of the whole of Henan, more people's power has been utilized, and new progress has been made every day.

Both Xiao Mo and Xiao Donglou rushed to Xingyuan and asked to see the crown prince.The difference is that Xiao Mo took his time and came here calmly, while Xiao Donglou was full of travel and dust, obviously he came here at night after getting the news.

Xiao Mo has plans to repay his merits here.Hong Chengchou focused his attack on the front lines of Zhending and Shenzhou, both of which were the defense areas of the First Guard Division.After the first division was equipped with a large number of firearms, the short board of long-range attack was able to make up for it, and it became more and more like a shield covered with iron nails.It can be said that every attack of the Qing army is like giving away a head, making Xiao Mo's record more brilliant, but they still enjoy it.

Xiao Donglou came here to ask for an expansion.Of the three battalions of the Guards, the first and third battalions have been expanded into the first and third divisions, but the second battalion is still a battalion.This made the generals of the Second Battalion quite unwilling, but the number of recruits trained was limited. The Second Battalion had never become the enemy's main attack direction on the northern front. According to the logic of the General Staff Headquarters: the heavier the task, the higher the configuration.The matter of expansion is naturally pushed back and forth.

When Xiao Mo and Xiao Donglou met outside Xingyuan camp, both of them maintained the minimum etiquette.But just after sitting down for a while, Xiao Donglou couldn't help finding fault with Xiao Mo: "The general's hair is cut really well, you can't tell that it's been done before." He said, and wiped it off with a slap. With a scarf on his head, revealing his long hair, he showed his desire to follow the crown prince.

"Your Highness punishes himself with the gun, it's a taste of courage, not a monk." Xiao Mo also took off his turban, let go of his shawl and long hair, and waved to the attendants behind him.The latter handed over a wooden comb very tacitly.

While combing his hair, Xiao Mo said, "However, Officer Xiao's hair is well shaved, maybe His Highness will send you to sneak into Donglu because of this... Well, it's just missing a mouse tail."

Seeing Xiao Mo's hair style, Xiao Donglou was quite envious.Although it is also natural, but Xiao Mo wears long hair and shawls.It doesn't take long to get full hair back.

——I seem to be too aggressive...

"It's hard to say." Xiao Donglou said firmly, "Nowadays the people in the north are being humiliated by the Eastern captives. Sending our troops to rescue them will arouse the hatred of the enemy."

Xiao Mo chuckled, not being fooled by Xiao Donglou.He knew that the Second Battalion was here to fight for the main force of the Northern Expedition, but this matter had nothing to do with the length of the hair. Whoever had the strongest combat effectiveness must be the main force.

Min Ziruo soon appeared in front of the two of them, and said loudly: "Your Highness, I invite the two generals to discuss matters."

The two stood up at the same time, took steps at the same time, and their shoulders bumped into each other.The shock made the iron armor rattle.The two looked at each other, and neither of them backed down, and took two steps forward.

Xiao Mo glared at Xiao Donglou: Although they are all major generals, my military rank is higher than yours, so naturally we should go ahead.

Xiao Donglou squinted at him: No matter how high your military rank is, you are not my superior, why should you walk ahead of me?

Min Zi coughed a few times, breaking the deadlock.Pointing to his finger: "The two generals plan to meet His Highness bareheaded?"

The bald head mentioned by the Ming people does not mean the absence of hair, but the absence of scarves and crowns.Going out without a hijab is like running naked.More indecent than no hair.

At this time, the advantages of short hair are reflected.

While Xiao Mo was arranging his hair and putting on the turban, Xiao Donglou just put the turban on his helmet, put another on his head, and walked into the military tent in a big way.Looking at the resentful Xiao Mo, Min Ziruo couldn't help but chuckled and said, "General, Your Highness wears his hair down and wears a turban."

Xiao Mo was taken aback.He quickly smoothed his hair with his hands, still let them hang on his shoulders, put on the scarf and headed inside.

In addition to Xiao Donglou, there were several generals and schools of the General Staff in the tent, and there was a Beizhijifu sand table in the middle of the big tent.It has been filled with small triangular flags representing the enemy and ourselves.

Zhu Cihong glanced at Xiao Mo, did not speak, and turned his gaze to the sand table again.The two staff officers vacated some space for Xiao Mo, so that the major general who is well-known in the army stood beside the sand table.

Xiao Mo just glanced at it and knew that he was about to counterattack.During this period of stalemate, the First Guard Division and the Second Battalion controlled the Beizhi defense line, and their main tasks were to train Xiangyong, explore the terrain of Beizhi, and make a sand table.The sand table in Zhen and Bao areas is a must-see for Xiao Mo every day, and it has already been firmly imprinted in his head.

"Bo Hetuo, who is currently stationed in Tianjin, is the son of Abatai. The total force does not exceed [-], of which there are only more than [-] Jiannu Zhenyi." The staff officer reported the information, and the bamboo whip in his hand fell on Tianjin.

"Tulai and Ebilong in the middle road are obviously responsible for supporting the Qing army in Tianjin and Baoding. The general staff believes that the main attack direction of the Qing army is Baoding Prefecture, and the main force of Hong Chengchou and Abatai will undertake it." The staff officer paused, and then said: "But what we can't explain is: why Hong Chengchou has been testing with a small force and has not launched a general attack for a long time."

It is Hong Chengchou's characteristic to be cautious in using troops, and both the Ming and Qing Dynasties are well aware of this.Hong Chengchou's favorite strategy is to "enclose and confront" and "wait for the enemy to defeat himself".He had this idea in the battle of Songshan, but unfortunately Huang Taiji robbed the food road and was defeated in the end.In the original historical time and space, he was ordered to be the governor of the five provinces, and established a line of defense from Shaanxi to Guangdong and Guangxi that almost bankrupted the Qing Dynasty. In the end, Nanming was killed, and the reputation of the famous minister was preserved.

But the above two situations are all because he has a strategic advantage, and now that the canal is choked, the rope around Manqing's neck is tightened every day. It's not reliable to come out.

Unless Hong Chengchou has enough information to prove that there will be turmoil within the Ming Dynasty...but now that Zhu Cihong is holding the military power tightly in his hands and constantly exerting his influence in the army, even if there are internal differences, it is impossible to shake the crown prince's position.

"Do you have any suggestions from the general staff?" Xiao Donglou couldn't hold back anymore and asked aloud.

The staff officer glanced at Xiao Donglou's general, and said: "The general staff offered two plans, one: Use the Second Guards Battalion to contain the Qing army in Tianjin, and the first division breaks through the Qing army in the middle of Tulai and Ebilong, and transfers to the Qing army. As for Dongxiang, Tianjin will be recovered in one fell swoop, and the line from Jingdong to Shanhaiguan will be curbed."

A displeasure appeared on Xiao Donglou's face.

The staff officer continued: "Second, use the First Guards Division to attack Hong Chengchou's main force for a decisive battle, and the Second Guards Battalion will attack and contain it. The main goal of this plan is Baoding Mansion, so that the army can go west to Taihang to facilitate the attack by the Third Guards Division. Duoduo Department of the Qing Army."

Xiao Donglou heard that his battalion head was being restrained, so he couldn't help curling his lips, and reached out to touch the scar on his face.Xiao Mo felt relieved, it seems that the battle to recover Jifu must be dominated by the First Division.However, from the standpoint of the First Division, it is more profitable to fight Tulai and Ebilong, so that Tianjin can be controlled eastward. When Beijing is recovered, the First Division will definitely still be the main force.

"What's Xiao Mo's opinion?" Zhu Cihong asked suddenly.

"Where Your Highness points, our troops will fight!" Xiao Mo said sonorously.

Zhu Cihong shook his head slightly, and said, "The general staff is a little impatient now."

As soon as this remark came out, the staff members of the general staff present thought it was not good.Xiao Mo and Xiao Donglou were also taken aback for a moment, and immediately thought: As a defending general, how could they start such a level of military discussion without notifying themselves?Apparently the general staff was throwing stones to ask for directions.

"Since our army was established, has it ever suffered a defeat?" Zhu Cihong asked.

"Your Highness is wise and martial, and has never been defeated!" All the generals responded one after another, each with their heads up high, proud of it.

"This is because our tactics are appropriate, the soldiers are dedicated and well-drilled." Zhu Cihong said: "But the key is..."

Zhu Cilang dragged his voice, glanced at the generals and officers present, and said just now: "It is our army that does not fight uncertain battles! Since Ruzhou, our army has been undefeated in every battle, using the strong to attack the weak, and the goal is clear. When the strategic goal cannot be achieved, we would rather give up the tactical victory and preserve our strength. This is why our army is invincible!"

There is no truly invincible army in the world. The so-called invincibility is just choosing the right battlefield and fighting the right enemy. (To be continued..)

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