Mingshi

Chapter 552 Luo Xin is Here
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Luo Xin shook his head and said: "Brother Lu Qing, you are too optimistic. We can't have this idea. When the grassland sent troops, there was not much food and grass, but don't forget that they started looting since they entered the territory of Ming Dynasty, so... They don't give up food and grass."

"But...but..."

Xu Luqing's face turned pale. He didn't think of the weaknesses of the grassland tribes that he had been thinking about, and Luo Xin rejected them.Huang Taiji has more people than the capital, and there is no shortage of food and grass. Is it really necessary to stick to it for three months?

Three months... Can you hold on?

His face became paler, and he looked at Luo Dao with a little absent-mindedness: "No, is there really no way?"

Luo Xin shook his head and said, "It's not that we don't have advantages. Don't look at the fact that the tribes in the grassland are in a state of power, it's just because their constant victories cover up their contradictions. They are not monolithic. Since the death of Alatan Khan, the grasslands have become It has created a situation where the heroes compete for the throne, so once they hit a wall here in the capital, they will soon have internal rifts."

Xu Luqing was refreshed, and just about to speak, she saw Luo Xin waving his hand and said:
"Brother Lu Qing, I didn't sleep last night, and now my head is groggy, let me sleep first, and we can talk after I wake up, how about it?"

Luo Xin went to sleep, but Xu Luqing stayed in Luo Xin's study and meditated hard, looking excited for a while, and depressed for a while.

Luo Xin returned to the bedroom, lying on the bed, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.There is no one in the court to mess with.He didn't believe that Xu Jie didn't know about Xu Luqing's request to Emperor Jiajing for the decree from the Deputy Privy Councilor. I'm afraid it was Xu Jie's idea.

Once the victory is won in the future, it will also be due to the Xu family. At that time, hundreds of officials will not be able to attack Xu Jie when Xu Jie proposed to move the capital. His sons will stand at the forefront and finally win the victory. What is there to say? of?

Once the city was finally broken, Xu Jie was able to protect Emperor Jiajing and escape to Nanjing. It can also be said that if he had listened to his relocation of the capital early, how could he be in the current embarrassment?

What an old fox, he has planned his way forward and backward.

only……

Such a person can't be considered a hero, nor can he be considered a villain, and he can't even be considered a hero. This kind of strategy and character is destined to be excluded from the Ming cabinet.

A smile appeared on the corner of Luo Xin's mouth, and he fell asleep in a daze.

Day two.

Luo Xin bid farewell to his family, and came to the Fifth Army Battalion with Xu Luqing, beating drums and raising tents.The generals of the three battalions are all listed in the big tent.After Xu Luqing took the roster and called the names, Luo Xin stood up and said:
"Go and see the defense!"

Seeing Luo Xin's swift and resolute actions, everyone's expression became serious. They followed Luo Xin out of the big tent, got on their horses one after another, mounted the city wall and started patrolling.

Xu Luqing sized up those generals with a dignified expression on his face, and when they climbed the city wall, his expression became even more dignified.

On the city wall, there was a lot of busyness. The soldiers were busy repairing the city wall, carrying rolling logs and stones, etc. Although every soldier was busy, Luo Xin and Xu Luqing could see the numbness and despair on each soldier's face.

The collapse of Datong City has dealt a severe blow to morale.And... the soldiers of these three battalions have not fought for many years, and they are stationed in the capital, so they have long been corrupted.This is not only the erosion of life, but also the erosion of spirit.They have become military ruffians, without the spirit of martial arts.

Xu Luqing approached Luo Xin, and said in a low voice: "No, when Alatan Khan's army came to the city, he sent more than [-] people out of the city to fight, but no one dared to go out, and finally they were forced to go out, crying bitterly. You don't have the ability to fight at all. Now you look at these people, with hesitation and despair on their faces, and with this kind of morale to face Huang Taiji, I'm afraid they really won't be able to defend themselves!"

Luo Xin's complexion also became serious, and he turned his head to look at Admiral Zhang and other generals, seeing a trace of hesitation in the eyes of the generals from time to time, he couldn't help but sink in his heart.

Be timid before fighting!
This is not a good sign!

The more he looked, the deeper Luo Xin's heart sank.At this time, he led the generals to the top of the city. Those soldiers who were busy seemed to have not seen them. They all looked numb and desperate, carrying weapons like puppets. Luo Xin watched from time to time. The soldiers who passed by like walking corpses suddenly shouted:
"Roxin is here!"

Those soldiers who looked like walking corpses suddenly stopped in their tracks, and then slowly turned their gazes over.But the spirits of those generals following behind Luo Xin were revived.

"Roxin is here!"

Luo Xin shouted again, he knew that it was useless to tell these soldiers anything else at this time, if you tell them that you are not allowed to take a step back before the battle, and those who disobey the order will be cut off, they will be even more frightened and desperate.If you tell them how much silver will be rewarded for beheading a Tartar, or how much they will be promoted, they won't feel much. They will lose their lives. Is it useful to get promoted and get rich?

At this time, it can only give us confidence. As the saying goes, generals are the courage of the army, and only generals can give soldiers confidence.And Luo Xin wanted to use his fame to inspire soldiers.After all, Luo Xin's reputation is not false, it is based on real fights. Everyone in Ming Dynasty knows that Luo Xin defeated 20 Mongolian army. head.

In the hearts of Daming people, he, Luo Xin, is a legend, the god of war.If this is not enough to boost the morale of the soldiers, the only thing Luo Xin can do is to move the capital.

The numb and desperate gazes of those soldiers gradually became alive. When Luo Xin shouted the second sentence "Luo Xin is here", every soldier's eyes showed excitement.

Luo Xin took a big step forward, and shouted loudly: "Luo Xin is here!"

There was hope in the eyes of all the soldiers around, and gradually this hopeful look turned into trust. I don't know who shouted first:
"Luo Xin, God of War!"

All the people shouted at the same time.

"Luo Xin, God of War! God of War!"

Luo Xin strode forward, walking around the city wall, shouting loudly every step he took:

"Roxin is here!"

What responded to him was a voice like a tsunami: "Military God! Military God!"

After Luo Xin walked around the city wall, his voice was hoarse, but his eyes showed excitement.

Excitement also appeared in the eyes of the generals following behind.The original hesitation and uneasiness in their hearts became settled, everyone remembered Luo Xin's legendary experience, and felt that as long as they followed Luo Xin, Huang Taiji would have nothing to worry about.Xu Luqing looked at Luo Xin's back with envy in his eyes. It was only at this moment that he felt Luo Xin's prestige in the army.A group of soldiers with no fighting spirit changed their fighting spirit just because Luo Xin was here.

There is only envy in his heart, but no jealousy.Because he knew that Luo Xin's reputation was won by desperate efforts.He didn't know how Luo Xin had only 2000 people, how they crossed the grassland, and finally cut off the head of Alatan Khan, but he knew that it was definitely not as simple as the storyteller said, and the hardships and dangers involved can be imagined.Only those who have survived this kind of life-and-death experience will have the temperament of facing danger like a mountain, and will have this temperament that can affect other people.

The soldiers on the city wall woke up from their numbness, and confidence grew and flourished in their hearts.The heavy steps became light, and the efficiency immediately improved.

Xu Luqing looked at the changes in the soldiers in front of him, and whispered to Luo Xin: "The capital can be defended!"

"That's not enough!"

Looking at the soldiers in front of him, Luo Xin regained his spirit, but Luo Xin knew that when they faced a tough battle, fear would still grow and confidence would still be shaken.This is not a one-time competition, it is likely to be a tough battle for several months. If you want the soldiers of the three battalions to defend the city to the death, you need to give them some incentives.He immediately recruited the generals of the three major battalions, and the generals of the three major battalions immediately gathered in front of Luo Xin.

"The decree, after the start of the war, whoever kills an enemy will be rewarded ten guan, and beheading ten will reward a hundred guan, and so on. As long as we stick to the winter and the capital is not lost, I will guarantee everyone to be promoted. But, who dares to take a step back, There will be no mercy."

"Your Majesty!" All the generals bowed their hands in unison.

Luo Xin waved his hand, and immediately a herald galloped across the city, announcing the military order.Soon, cheers came from behind the city wall.At this time, not only the soldiers, but also the generals of the three major battalions were excited, completely gone from the previous anxiety.I feel in my heart that following Luo Xin, it is impossible to lose the battle.

Who is Luo Xin?

Is General Changsheng okay?
Therefore, when Luo Xin announced the reward at this time, everyone's heart moved.Who doesn't want to get promoted and get rich?If you want to get promoted and get rich, you must have military merits.

At this moment, these people no longer feared the grassland tribes, but instead looked forward to Huang Taiji's coming soon.

"General Yu."

General Yu, who was in charge of food and grass, immediately walked out of the crowd, came to Luo Xin and cupped his hands, "I've seen Master Luo before."

"How is the grain and grass in Beijing?"

"After doing the math, I should be able to last for eight months."

Luo Xin nodded, feeling a little more relaxed.It seems that there is enough food and grass. It is now the beginning of August, and there will be no more than three months before winter. If there is no worry about food and grass, there will be no civil strife. He turned his gaze to Jiang Song and said:
"Master Jiang, is the ordnance available in time?"

"Return to your lord!" Jiang Song stepped forward and cupped his hands and said, "The Armament Department has sufficient materials, and it keeps making production day and night. It will definitely supply all kinds of ordnance in time."

Luo Xin felt relieved again, and sighed in his heart, after all, it is the capital, and there is no shortage of backup supplies. Now that there is morale, it should be no problem to hold the capital.

only……

Luo Xin suddenly asked the admiral of the fifth battalion: "General Zhang, how long has it been since the three battalions fought?"

A look of embarrassment appeared on General Zhang's face and said: "Since the Tumu Fort, the three battalions have actually not fought much. The most recent time was the last time Alatan Khan's troops came to the city, and it has been nearly 20 years."

Luo Xin frowned slightly. To be honest, he really didn't have much confidence in the three battalions. Soldiers who haven't fought in the past 20 years can still fight?

"We have to think of a way! You can't rely on the three battalions!"

"Let's see again!"

Luo Xin walked along the city wall. This time he walked very slowly, not wanting to be as aggressive as before. While walking slowly, he looked out of the city, his face full of thoughts.

"gunpowder!"

This was the first thought that came to his mind. He knew deeply in his heart that although the soldiers of the three major battalions in front of him would be inspired by him, once Huang Taiji came up and attacked with a high intensity, the three major battalions might collapse .If you want to prevent the three battalions from collapsing, you must first give Huang Taiji a blow to win a game, give the three battalions enough confidence, let them know that Huang Taiji is nothing serious, and let the three battalions establish an unbreakable foundation for Luo Xin In this way, no matter how difficult the situation is, as long as one's own flag does not fall, as long as one does not take a step back, the soldiers of the three major battalions will definitely stick to it to the death.

Luo Xin paused, and looked forward.He said in a concentrated voice, "When Alatan Khan came to the city, that's where he set up his camp, right?"

"Yes!" General Zhang nodded and said, "That's the best place to camp."

Luo Xin nodded, then turned to Jiang Song and said, "Master Jiang, are the gunpowder fuses and slender bamboo tubes that I asked you to prepare ready?"

Jiang Song's face was stagnant, and he whispered: "Not yet, but it will definitely be ready before dusk."

"Ok!"

Luo Xin nodded, with a tinge of joy on his face, he said, "We must make sure to finish it before dusk."

"Yes, my lord."

"At dusk, let all the craftsmen of the Armament Supervision gather. I have something to tell them to do."

"Yes, my lord."

"General Zhang, General Li!"

The admirals of the Fifth Army Battalion and the Shenji Battalion stood up, Luo Xin looked at them and said, "You two will each dispatch [-] soldiers, and you will follow me out of the city after nightfall."

"Out of town?"

The faces of the two generals changed, they thought that Luo Xin wanted to attack Huang Taiji in the direction of Datong, and their hearts tightened.It is not surprising for them to think this way. In Luo Xin's deeds, Luo Xin is a general who is good at attacking. He has never heard that Luo Xin is good at defending.

but……

They knew that their subordinates hadn't fought a war in more than ten years, and they took them out to fight the grassland tribes with high morale...

I'm afraid it will collapse at the touch of a finger?

It wasn't just the two of them who thought this way, what did the generals of the three battalions think, and their expressions became unnatural.Luo Xin saw their faces, but it was hard to tell, making them ugly, so he said lightly:

"Tonight, the two of you each took 1 people out of the city to guard. You are at the place where Huang Taiji is about to set up camp. No one is allowed to approach. You sent out a scout team and explored ten miles away. You found that there were people approaching, whether they were grassland people or Ming Dynasty. People, all will be shot to death."

The generals felt relieved, the original Master Luo had to make some arrangements in advance.Moreover, it is still arranged in the place where Huang Taiji is about to set up camp. What will Master Luo arrange?
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