Good son-in-law of the Ming Dynasty

However, no matter how anxious Su Mu was, it would immediately be a battle related to the fate of the Ming Dynasty.As the emperor's personal secretary, he had complicated affairs, and it was impossible for him to devote all his energy to finding his daughter.

If the Ming Dynasty wins this war, the border troubles in the north will be completely resolved, and peace will be achieved for at least 20 years.

If they lost, the frontier army of the Ming Dynasty would be demolished, and would no longer be able to fight the Tatars on the battlefield. They could only watch the little prince invade every year and ruin the border provinces into barren land.

This is still small, the point is, as far as Su Mu knows.In real history, from the tenth year of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty, Japanese pirates from the southeast would invade.If you can't cut off the powerful enemies on the northern border as soon as possible, free your hands.At that time, with the attack from the north and the south, the Ming Dynasty may be even more embarrassed than in the real history.

Now there are still 20 years before Jiajing ten years, 20 years is not a long time, in the long river of history, it is just a flick of a finger.

Even knowing that Emperor Zhengde had outstanding military talents, history has changed. Who knows in which direction the river of history will flow?

All Su Mu needs to do is to be cautious and complete the work that he should complete.

In fact, he has lived in the palace of Emperor Zhengde for ten days.Basically, I get up to do things at dawn every day, and I have to be busy until midnight before I can wash my feet and go to bed.

Usually, he would sleep until midnight, and then there would be new news, so he could only force himself to deal with it.

I feel that after traveling to the Ming Dynasty, I have never been so tired.

On this day, Yang Yiqing, Zhang Yong, Hu Shun and Jin Yi's pro-army finally arrived in Datong. The people who should come have already arrived, and the preparations that should be made have also been prepared. The next step is to contact the enemy.

According to the battle plan formulated in advance by Emperor Zhengde and Su Mu, tomorrow the emperor will go to Yingzhou to compete with the little prince one-on-one with great fanfare.

Now that the main decision-makers who were supposed to be the emperor's personal conquest have all arrived, before the expedition, Emperor Zhengde held the last imperial meeting in the palace. Su Mu, a bachelor's attendant, and Wang Xun, the commander-in-chief of Datong Town.

As for Jinyi's pro-army commander Qian Ning and the broker's experience Hu Shun, because they are not high enough, they are naturally not qualified to speak, so they can only listen on the sidelines.

However, Su Mu could still tell that Qian Ning was excited, as if he was going to speak enthusiastically.

As for Hu Shun, he stood there with a calm face.He didn't think about anything, anyway, with Su Mu, a talented son-in-law, at that time, he would do whatever Su Mu told him to do.As for the others, I don't bother to bother.

Emperor Zhengde was dressed in military uniform today, with a blush of excitement on his face, he nodded towards Su Mu.

Su Mu came out and said loudly: "It's already the beginning of spring, and the snow has stopped. Recently, the sky has been sunny. Maybe it won't take a few days for the snow to melt. Once the grass sprouts, the Tatars may turn around." Return to the north. Except for Datong Town, the soldiers and horses of other towns have already entered Shanxi, so it is better to arrive at the predetermined battlefield in order to prevent the Tatars from being aware of it. Therefore, we must fight the enemy as soon as possible and wipe out the main force of the Tatars.”

Yang Yiqing drove the journey for ten days, with a tired face: "Su Mu, as you said, the soldiers and horses of the other towns are still on the way. Isn't it too risky to fight the enemy in the single town of Datong now?"

Wang Xun, the commander-in-chief of Datong Town, was also full of worry. To be honest, he, the commander-in-chief, knew the combat effectiveness of his troops best.In fact, the combat effectiveness of the Ming Dynasty's army has always been low. From the perspective of his 9 troops, there are only a few thousand who can really be used.This main force, facing the Tatars who are like wolves and tigers, isn't that serving food for others?

Immediately said: "Old Yang Ge is right, the soldiers and horses of a single town may not be his opponent at all, why not wait for the other five towns to gather together and fight the little prince?"

How could the fear on Wang Xun's face be able to hide from Su Mu.

Su Mu said eloquently: "As Su Mu said just now, the snow will melt away and the grass will sprout. In fact, the Tatars have passed this winter safely and robbed the entire northern Shanxi. It has been achieved. If our army has to wait until the other five towns have assembled before fighting the Tartars, the little prince may run away. The little prince is as cunning as a fox and never fights a battle that is not beneficial. To put it in a harsh way, He has eaten so much in Shanxi this winter that he has no intention of fighting our army at all. If he loses, he will steal chickens and spend a handful of rice with him. If he wins, he will kill one thousand enemies and lose eight hundred. The Tartar population is not large, and it is a loss-making deal for him to lose one young and strong member of the clan. Therefore, if the little prince returns to the north, we will be considered defeated."

Wang Xun: "But, our army's combat effectiveness..."

Sumu: "This time Datong Town is out of Yingzhou, focusing on defense and luring the enemy to attack. Before the other five towns are in place, they will not fight the Tatars in the field. Wang Zongbing can rest assured that there will be no big problems. Lost."

Wang Xun wanted to say something else, but Emperor Zhengde frowned, furious, and shouted: "Wang Xun, as a soldier, it is your responsibility to kill the enemy and serve the country. Why are you afraid of this before the battle begins. This time I The royal conquest, putting on such a big battle, is it not a big battle, just watching the Tatars return to the north, and spreading the news, what is the face of the people, what is the face of the court?"

This was already a very serious reprimand. Seeing the displeasure on the emperor's face, Wang Xun shrank his head: "Yes, I would like to obey the holy order."

Wang Xun didn't speak, Yang Yiqing said: "Your Majesty."

Zhengde glanced at him: "Mr. Yang Ge, do you have a different opinion?"

Yang Yiqing was a veteran of the three dynasties, a man who had commanded thousands of troops and horses. He was calm and calm, and he was not happy to see Emperor Zhengde.Not afraid in his heart, he said slowly: "Just now what Su Mu said made some sense, indeed, if my Ming Dynasty put on such a big posture, if the little prince is allowed to return to the north without hurting the skin, it will be unreasonable." The way to explain to the people of the world."

Zhengde was overjoyed: "Elder Ge is right."

"But..." Yang Yiqing stroked his beard, and his dark and thin ugly face was huddled together: "However, fighting on the battlefield is not what the emperor should do. Your Majesty only needs to sit in the city of Datong and plan strategies, why bother to go to Yingzhou?" ?”

Zhengde shook his head: "Otherwise, if my guess is correct, the little Tatar prince must have noticed that the other five towns' troops and horses are heading towards Datong, and he wants to lay an ambush for him. Seeing the Datong town's army swaying to respond, he will definitely know This is a trick to lure soldiers. Not only will you not be fooled, but you may even lead your troops back to the north. At that time, I will not have to fight this battle. In fact, I have already discussed this matter with Su Mu. Su Mu , you talk to the old man."