golden scales

Zhu Cihong really didn't take the child's words to heart.As long as he didn't die, those two younger brothers wouldn't have the slightest chance.There may have been pressure from the imperial court before, so Zhu Cihong had to be cautious, so as not to make the sky angry and others complain.Now that the military power in my hands is expanding day by day, even if other warlords unite, they may not be able to defeat me. In this case, what is there to worry about?

In other words, just because maintaining the current system can bring him greater benefits, otherwise he can even rewrite the rules of the game together.

The most important thing at present is the war in Beizhi.

The strategic goal of this battle is to occupy Baoding Mansion and Tianjin Wei, so in the intelligence war, the false news that "the Ming army is targeting Shanhaiguan" was deliberately leaked.It's just that Hong Chengchou hasn't made an obvious reaction to this. In order to avoid being tempted by him, the Second Guards Battalion on the Eastern Front still faces the Qing army in a defensive posture.

The [-]st Guards Division on the Western Front further demonstrated the advantages of the modern army, being able to stand out in both field battles and sieges.

In the era of cold weapons, morale is the key to victory or defeat.In order to improve morale, there have been various methods since ancient times, such as loving soldiers like sons, sharing joys and sorrows, massacring cities, and religious education.There are trainers and Taoist priests in the East Palace, who work together with traditional virtues and religious guidance, supplemented by real benefits, collective honor, and personal motivation... The morale is so high that it cannot be increased.

On August 18, the 21th year of Chongzhen, the First Battalion of the First Guards Division captured Qingdu, like a dagger piercing Baoding's heart, threatening the Qing army's rear from the oblique rear.Now even Zhu Cihong didn't know how Xiao Mo would go, whether to attack Baoding directly, or to attack Hong Chengchou and Abatai's main force obliquely, and gather the rest to wipe out the enemy's vital forces.

The technology of this era does not allow perfect combat plans to be made in the war room, so the combat capabilities of front-line generals are extremely important, and almost every military order will clearly state the combat objectives.But at the end, I have to add one sentence: I have the right to make decisions on the fly.

Xiao Mo has a calm personality, but he will attack decisively when he sees an opportunity.The combination of these two points made him decide to abandon Baoding City, and instead regarded Hong Chengchou's large army as his target. After a short rest in Qingdu, he led his troops to the southeast.

Wang Yi did not appear on the battlefield of the Battle of Qingdu.He and his flag team were ordered to stay in Tang County for reorganization.Replenish recruits.The two jumps earned Wang Yi the title of Captain Baizong, and his soldiers were also converted into non-commissioned officers and officers due to their merits, and a new organizational framework was established.

Zhang Ergou, who joined the army in the same village as Wang Yi, was still a fire soldier.Because the fire soldiers also participated in the siege battle and provided combat assistance behind the combat soldiers, so the credit is the same, but if they want to change their official status, they have to be ranked behind others.

In fact, Zhang Ergou didn't want to change his official position.Although the money is a little more and the face is a little bigger, everyone knows that being an official in the new army is a risky job.The officers in other military towns shouted: "Go to me!" In the Donggong Army, all the officers who shouted like this were dismissed and transferred after the war.

In the Eastern Palace Army.Only one sentence could be heard: "Brothers, follow me!"

Baizong and Banner Captain are the grassroots officers with the highest death rate.

In the First Division of the Guards, because of Liu Si's pioneering and exemplary role, Commander Qian also had to come to the front line in person.Only at the battalion officer level can one be confidently dispatching and commanding behind the formation.

"You also went to school, and you can be transferred to an official if you get a Zhang Diploma earlier." Wang Yi didn't give up this companion because of the three-star epaulette on his shoulder, but he could tell: these two dogs are courageous Small.After dragging the corpse two or three times, I still feel scared when I see the dead.

Zhang Ergou was silent for a long time.After a while, he said: "Brother Fuchen, I want to go home. You see, you are already an official, can you let me go?"

A captain is not a petty officer. If he is unable to continue fighting due to injury, he can be transferred to the inspection department system as a military chief officer.If you are disabled, you can also give priority to becoming a county lieutenant.

"Even the teacher may not be able to let you go." Wang Yi couldn't help being a little annoyed.Said: "You were the one who came to join the army, and you are the one who is going to leave now. If you leave now, you will be a deserter. Not only will you be beheaded if you are caught, but your family will also be dragged down."

Zhanbing's family can exempt half of the land tax, which makes Zhang Ergou quite tempted.

It's also very disturbing.

Because the family knew that after Zhang Ergou joined the army.He didn't show reluctance, but asked someone to write a letter asking him to work hard in the army and strive to become an official.Whether it is a non-commissioned officer or an officer, the local government will put a red flag on the lintel of their house. Although it is not useful, it is a great face in the village, and it can be regarded as a glorious lintel.

This is completely contrary to Ergou's original intention of joining the army. He came to suffer this hardship in order to punish his parents for favoring the puppy.

"A group of us who came in, look at Li Jingze, that stupid big guy, he is now a sergeant." Wang Yi said: "Using bamboo whips and whistles to bully those recruits all day long, how exciting!"

"It's boring..." Zhang Ergou lowered his head and said, "I want to go home to farm and marry Dani right now."

"Look at your prospects!"

Wang Yi hated iron for being weak, and then remembered the face of the senior sister of the Huang family, and his momentum was frustrated.

"Mr. Wang!" A well-known explorer quickly found Wang Yi and shouted, "There is something urgent!"

Wang Yi looked over, and then took another look at Zhang Ergou. Seeing that Ergou ran away as if he had been pardoned, he wished he could catch up and make amends.He walked over to the Tanma and asked, "What's the hurry?"

The Tan Ma took a breath and said, "I shouldn't tell you about this, but you need to know!"

"What? Say it!" Wang Yi urged, "Can we sell you!"

"Daomaguan changed hands the day before yesterday." The Tanma said, "It's the Mongol Tartars, at least three to five thousand people, and they seem to be heading for Tang County."

Wang Yi's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly recalled the topographic map and sand table on the military meeting that day, and said in a deep voice, "Mostly, he came to Tang County. The Mongol Tartars have a lot of cavalry, and it's hard to get good deals in mountainous areas like Fuping."

In Tang County, even if the county seat is not captured, the passage from Tang County to Qingdu can be cut off.Tang County is the resettlement point for the wounded. There are three large military hospitals in the county, which have been receiving the wounded brought in from the front line.Moreover, the engineering battalion will also use Tang County as a base in the future to build various roads in Baoding Prefecture, and a lot of masonry tools have already been brought in.

"We have to inform the battalion headquarters or the local garrison officer about this matter first. You are not involved in either, but you are the highest rank in the city..." Tanma explained.

Wang Yi patted him on the shoulder.Interrupting his explanation, he straightened his back: "Has anyone gone to the battalion headquarters?"

"Have."

"Then it's all right!" Wang Yi said in a deep voice: "Brothers are troubled, help me to send a message: I found that a Mongolian army is approaching Tang County. According to the battlefield discipline, we will coordinate the resistance. All officers and soldiers who are still able to fight should return to the station immediately. Waiting for the military order."

The scout hesitated for a moment.Said: "This can only be passed on by people from the military command..."

"It's not a military order, it's just news." Wang Yi pushed him, "I'll go find the military order right away."

Wang Yi has only one military order: stay in Tang County to reorganize and practice this part, and form combat effectiveness as soon as possible.

Because this order is really basic, and the Bureau is too small, so there is no authorization to "make decisions on the fly".

Strictly speaking, Wang Yi has no right to organize an army to fight unless he encounters a Mongolian army.

"You are all thinking, is the news just now true or false?"

Wang Yi gathered 200 people from all over the world at the temporary school yard outside the county seat.There is a high platform there, which is the platform used by Xiao Mo when he inspected the first battalion.

The soldiers below looked straight ahead.Do not move or shake.

"I can tell you," Wang Yilang said, "it's fake!"

Tan Ma, who was delivering the message for him, looked up at Wang Yi in surprise, but said nothing.

"Ming officers and soldiers should be ready to fight at all times! Although this news is false, if anyone slacks off because of this, it will be a disappointment to the high expectations of the court and His Highness! I am sorry for the rations you have eaten!" Wang Yi said loudly: "From the announcement From assembly to assembly, there were a total of 16 people in total. It took a total of 46 minutes! If there is a Mongolian army coming, can you still count on you!"

All the soldiers felt ashamed.There was silence on the campus.

Several staff officers thought to themselves: Now is the rest period, the soldiers are scattered, how can it be so easy to gather?Do you want the new official to take office three fires?

"Listen up, everyone! Now there is a Mongolian cavalry coming from Daomaguan, and immediately prepare for battle! Anyone who dares to neglect will be punished for disobedience!" Wang Yi shouted loudly, imagining the few staff officers with his elite eyes: "The whole army. Go into action."

Wang Yi has no military command.But have the right to teach.If there is a battle, he can take command of the battlefield with his military rank, but before the news is confirmed, he does not have the power to mobilize troops.After disguising everything as a military exercise, it complies with military law.

So the judge-martial had no expression on his face.He didn't express anything about Wang Yi's tossing.He'd put it on record, but it was clearly in line with military law.

The combat staff officer stepped forward and said, "President Bai, do you want to inform the county government for assistance?"

"Yes." Wang Yi said: "Just say that there is a real army about to attack the city, so let the county magistrate get nervous."

"This...wouldn't be the mistake of falsely spreading military information?" The staff officer hesitated.

"I'll take care of it if something goes wrong." Wang Yi said, "It's always good to take precautions against this kind of thing."

"President Bai, our department is only staying here, not for garrison, so I'm afraid it's inappropriate." The director of the bureau stepped forward and said, "If it involves people's livelihood, it would be bad if it caused panic."

"The panic caused by fake news is better than the panic caused by real news." Wang Yi said seriously: "If you panic a few times, you will be able to deal with it. Zhou Xun, the county government will be left to you." Wang Yi looked at the battle Staff officer: "Minister Zhang, the defense plan is ready for use. Is the map of Tang County ready?"

"Our army is only stationed, not garrisoned. Where did we get the map..." Staff Officer Zhang argued.

"Immediately look for a local guide who is familiar with the terrain, and start preparing the map." Wang Yi quickly walked off the general's platform, and said decisively: "I want a possible path that [-] cavalry can pass, a place where they can spend the night drinking horses, and Three or more ambush points are suitable for more battles with fewer battles! If the staff cannot do it, I will definitely report to the higher authorities.”

Staff Officer Zhang swallowed his saliva, did not dare to hesitate, stood at attention and saluted to execute the order. (To be continued..)

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