There are a lot of documents on the imperial case. These are documents compiled by the Intelligence Department. Most of them are documents about the situation in the south. They also include a letter from Navy Admiral Qiao Mingjun.

The situation developed so fast that it was beyond Wu Zongrui's expectation. He originally expected that it might take about a year to completely unify the south. Then it would take about half a year to fully implement the policy of integrating officials and gentry as errands and paying taxes. After all, the land was measured.

It will take time, but judging from the development of the situation, the time for the imperial court to unify the south can be greatly advanced.

Wu Zongrui's strategy was divided into four steps. The first step was to stabilize the situation in the north so that the people could farm the land with peace of mind and be self-sufficient. The second step was to unify the south and stabilize the situation in the south. The third step was to conquer and annihilate the Hou Jin Dynasty.

, the fourth step is to control maritime hegemony through maritime trade, so that the Wu court can go out and obtain more benefits overseas.

The first step was basically accomplished. More than a year later, the north has basically stabilized. Officials at all levels, under the supervision of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, are doing things honestly, caring about the people, and allowing the people to completely stabilize. And the people stationed in

After more than half a year of hard work, the Denglai New Army in various parts of the north has basically eliminated banditry in various places and further consolidated the stable situation in the north.

With this foundation, and taking into account the adverse effects of the long-term division of the world, Wu Zongrui decided to implement the second step of the strategy to unify the south, dispatching the Denglai navy first to wipe out the Zheng family navy and cut off the Zheng family's financial resources.

, to achieve the purpose of directly affecting the Longwu court, forcing the Longwu court to move, and causing conflicts between the Zheng family and the Longwu court, making it impossible for them to coexist peacefully.

It should be said that Wu Zongrui racked his brains to implement the second step strategy. History has undergone fundamental changes. Wu Zongrui must rely on his own wisdom to further promote the process of history. Therefore, he adopted as safe a strategy as possible, first stirring up the chaos in the south.

The situation caused the Longwu court and Zhang Xianzhong to fight, and when both sides suffered losses, Denglai's new army took advantage of the situation to attack and annihilated the Longwu court and Zhang Xianzhong in one fell swoop.

Judging from the information investigated by the Intelligence Department, the combat effectiveness of the Zheng family navy is still good. Therefore, when Wu Zongrui ordered the Denglai navy to dispatch, he considered all factors and gave Qiao Mingjun three months to half a year.

The timing of all tactical advancements to unify the South is determined by the combat effectiveness of the Denglai Navy.

However, the development of the situation made Wu Zongrui once again decide to attack boldly and shorten the time to unify the south.

First, the Denglai Navy easily defeated the Dutch Navy and captured Taiwan Island.

There are many documents in the Intelligence Department about the battles between the Zheng family navy and the Dutch navy. The Zheng family navy has rich experience in maritime combat, has a large number of warships, and the Dutch navy warships have powerful firepower.

Therefore, when the two sides clashed, there was a winner or lose for each other. If we analyze it carefully, we can find that the navy of the Zheng family suffered greater losses.

The Denglai Navy easily defeated the Dutch Navy. From this perspective, it was a sure thing that the Denglai Navy defeated the Zheng Family Navy, and as long as the Denglai Navy deployed in full force, they would launch an attack on the Zheng Family Navy.

A comprehensive attack, several or even one or two attacks, can completely defeat and annihilate the Zheng family navy.

It can only be said that the reason why Wu Zongrui was cautious was that he was misled by the intelligence from the Intelligence Department.

Secondly, Liu Zeqing, the commander-in-chief of Zhejiang, and Liu Liangzuo, the commander-in-chief of Shanxi, have shown their fear of the Wu court and are willing to obey Wu Sangui's arrangements. They also sent 50,000 troops under the command of Zheng Gongcheng, allowing Zheng Chenggong to enter Huguang and fight Zhang Xianzhong with peace of mind.

Under such circumstances, the Wu court was able to march into Zhejiang and completely control the province.

There is also Zheng Chenggong. Zheng Chenggong led an army of 100,000 into Huguang to fight, hoping to defeat Zhang Xianzhong. This was actually impossible, not to mention that the 50,000 sergeants under Liu Zeqing and Liu Liangzuo could not fight wholeheartedly.

It is impossible for the left and right troops to defeat Zhang Xianzhong's hundreds of thousands of troops.

Zhang Xianzhong has led troops on expeditions for more than ten years and has extremely rich combat experience. Without absolute overwhelming strength, it is unlikely that he can defeat Zhang Xianzhong.

Whether it is in terms of combat experience or the number of troops, Zheng Chenggong is at a disadvantage. Under such circumstances, it is impossible for Zheng Chenggong to defeat Zhang Xianzhong.

However, it is possible for Zheng Chenggong to hold off Zhang Xianzhong for a period of time. Zheng Chenggong fought bravely and had good commanding abilities. This has been recognized by history.

Finally, Zhang Dongtao and Li Yan had firmly controlled the province of Guangdong. Not surprisingly, they could control the provinces of Guangxi and Yunnan in a short period of time. Gao Jie completely surrendered to the imperial court. Under the instructions of Zhang Dongtao and others,

Next, he continued to confuse the Longwu court, so that the Longwu court did not know that the danger was approaching step by step.

Combining these three factors, Wu Zongrui can speed up the pace.

When he placed the documents in his hands on the imperial case, Zeng Yongzhong and Liao Wenru came in.

"Sir, wenru, there is no need to be polite, just sit down and talk."

After watching Zeng Yongzhong and Liao Wenru sit down, Wu Zongrui spoke again.

"You all know all the situations in the south. I think some combat strategies can be appropriately changed. I invite you here today just to listen to your suggestions."

Liao Wenru looked at Zeng Yongzhong.

Although Zeng Yongzhong is the chief minister of the cabinet, his main energy is still on people's livelihood, including the affairs of the Royal Bank and the Royal Daily. He rarely considers military matters. As the left governor, Liao Wenru is the top military commander.

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Zeng Yongzhong also looked at Liao Wenru, but had no intention of speaking first.

"Your Majesty, I believe that the pace of unifying the South can be accelerated."

"First, after the Denglai Navy stabilized Taiwan Island, it quickly launched an attack on the Zheng family, completely defeated the Zheng family navy, and at the same time controlled places such as Quanzhou and Zhangzhou, and completely controlled the coastal areas of Fujian and Guangdong."

"Second, Zhang Dongtao and Li Yan strengthen their control over Guangdong Province. If there is a fierce confrontation between Zhang Xianzhong and Zheng Chenggong, Zhang Dongtao and Li Yan can postpone their attack on Guangxi Province and go north to fight in Huguang, forcing Zhang Xianzhong to fight on two fronts."

"Third, let Mr. Lu Faxuan dispatch the soldiers of the Denglai New Army stationed in Nanzhili to enter and control Zhejiang. I predict that Liu Zeqing and Liu Liangzuo will not dare to resist. Once our Denglai New Army controls Zhejiang, we will completely cut them off.

All channels for Zheng Chenggong to return to Fujian."

"Fourth, the army stationed in southern Zhili entered Huguang to fight and completely defeated Zhang Xianzhong."

"I believe that as long as the Zheng family is defeated and Zhang Xianzhong is annihilated, the imperial court can unify the south."

After Liao Wenru finished speaking, Zeng Yongzhong nodded.

"Your Majesty, I second my opinion. Governor Liao has given a very comprehensive view. I have nothing to add."

After Wu Zongrui nodded slightly, he asked.

"Okay, let me ask you, what should the Longwu court do..."

Zeng Yongzhong looked at Liao Wenru, with a sharp look on his face.

"Your Majesty, I suggest that this issue be handed over to Zheng Zhilong of the Zheng family. I believe that once the navy of the Zheng family is completely defeated by our Denglai navy, Zheng Chenggong is besieged in Huguang, and the Zheng family is in danger, Zheng Zhilong

Willing to do anything, Zheng Zhilong was a pirate before he surrendered to the previous dynasty, he was ruthless and did not dare to do anything..."

A smile appeared on Wu Zongrui's face.

"In this way, all problems have been solved."

Zeng Yongzhong and Liao Wenru nodded.

Wu Zongrui stood up, reached out and tapped the table gently.

"Very good, it seems that the cabinet and I have the same idea. The speed of unifying the south must be accelerated. Only by completely unifying the south can we be free to solve the problems in the north. A large number of troops are stationed in Shanhaiguan area.

The situation cannot continue for long."

"Let me tell you, the cabinet drafted a decree according to what I said, and issued decrees to Lu Faxuan, Liu Ning, Qiao Mingjun, Zhang Dongtao and others. They must be informed of the imperial court's adjustments to the overall deployment of the southern war, so that they can quickly

Good cooperation.”

"First, the Denglai Navy quickly launched an attack on the Zheng Family Navy. It is not necessary to completely stabilize the situation on Taiwan Island. The situation on Taiwan Island is very complicated. It will take a certain amount of time to completely naturalize it. Qiao Mingjun's main

There is no need to put his energy on Taiwan Island, he can still be the admiral of the returning water division."

"Second, Liu Ning personally led 50,000 soldiers of the Denglai Navy into Zhejiang and took control of the province. Remember, Liu Ning must be specially warned. He must pay attention to Liu Zeqing and Liu Liangzuo and not agree to any suggestions put forward by the two.

The two men are required to be controlled, and the sergeants under their command must be comprehensively screened, and those who have committed crimes will be killed without mercy. The sergeants who cannot be incorporated into Denglai's new army must be dismissed and closely monitored."

"Third, Zhang Dongtao is ordered to lead the army northward. After receiving the order, he immediately enters Huguang to fight. Once Zhang Xianzhong faces a two-front battle, his forces must be dispersed."

"Fourth, Luo Dianming and others stationed in South Zhili are on standby at any time. Once Zhang Xianzhong divides his troops and shows signs of fatigue, he will assist the Denglai New Army officers and soldiers in South Zhili to enter Huguang and Sichuan to fight and completely defeat and annihilate them.

Zhang Xianzhong Department."

"Fifth, regarding the matters related to the Longwu Court, we should handle the matter as sir said and leave the matter to Lu Ting, he will find a way."

"The decree must be drawn up quickly and distributed as quickly as possible."

Zhongshu Sheren recorded quickly on the side, while Zeng Yongzhong and Liao Wenru nodded repeatedly.

"By the way, there is one more thing. Zhang Xianzhong still has two adopted sons, Sun Kewang and Li Dingguo. The relationship between them is not very good. The relationship between Li Dingguo and Liu Wenxiu is very good, which can allow Liu Wenxiu to enter Huguang and Sichuan to fight.
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