Liaodong Province, Shenyang City.

Since the establishment of Liaodong Province and the provincial capital here, Shenyang City has become a lot more lively. The Governor's Office, the Governor's Office, the City Defense General's Office, and many central government offices are located here. The flow of people, traffic, and material exchanges have brought great influence to this place. of prosperity.

In the Governor's Mansion, Xiong Tingbi was talking to several people. These people were none other than Hussar Li Tu, City Defense Army Luo Yiguan, and Governor Yuan Keli.

As a prosperous city with many wastes waiting to be revitalized, a large number of Jinshi and Juren were naturally allocated here. The influx of hundreds of high-level talents instantly enriched all the yamen. What is even more rare is that these people have a strong understanding of the new government structure. It is very unique, but in a short period of time, it has been consistent with the cabinet, established the framework of each yamen, and is rapidly extending to the prefectures and counties.

After Sun Chengzong took over as the governor, he returned to Liaodong to hand over government affairs. Everything was arranged well. Xiong Tingbi, who took over, only had to follow the steps.

However, it is precisely because of this that Mr. Xiong is very ungrateful. The achievement is all your fault, Sun Chengzong, and the failure is my fault, Xiong Tingbi. This is...

Thinking of this, Master Xiong felt a little suffocated, but he had never been able to find a good opportunity until this time.

An official document came from the Governor's Office, ordering 30,000 hussars to get ready, march south, enter the Pass, and meet at Zhangjiakou.

Although the official document did not specify where the expedition was, it was no longer a secret within the Ming Dynasty. After all, the mobilization of a hundred thousand troops could not be hidden from anyone. With Xiong Tingbi's status, it was naturally clear.

"Li Qiaoqi, is the army ready and ready to set off?" Xiong Tingbi asked politely as he looked at the young Li Tu. He is in a high position at such a young age, which really makes me, old Xiong, envious.

"That's it. We will break camp early tomorrow morning and train troops in Liaodong during this period. I really appreciate Mr. Xiong's support." Li Tu replied politely. Although it was the former governor Sun Chengzong who provided help, Xiong Tingbi was just continuing his predecessor's policy, but The other party has helped me to some extent, so it’s right to say thank you. After all, everyone likes to hear good things, right?

As expected, Xiong Tingbi was very happy to see the other party's gratitude, "In that case, I have a plan. I wonder if the general can hear it."

"Sir Governor, please speak." Li Tu replied respectfully. City defense general Luo Yiguan and governor Yuan Keli also looked at their superiors inexplicably, not understanding what the other party wanted to do.

Is it necessary for the Hussars to divide some men and horses to assist in defense? Luo Guanyi thought in confusion. Although the city defense army has just been established, it has been very effective after a series of rigorous training by Sun Chengzong last year. In conjunction with the cannons sent from the capital, Mortars, explosive packs, etc., all levels are impregnable and you don’t fear the opponent at all.

In particular, Xu Xianchun from Jin Yiwei came and took away many people and ransacked many houses. The entire city defense army suddenly became one, and orders were conveyed smoothly. It was very easy to use. The only pity was that the quota of 30,000 people was too large. Less, Luo Yiguan was thinking about when to send an official document to the Governor's Office, allowing him to join the capital's city defense army and expand it to 50,000 soldiers like the Hussars.

Now he still has too few mobile troops to use. While Luo Guandong was thinking nonsense, Xiong Tingbi slowly revealed his plan.

"Li Qiaoqi, it's like this. You see, His Majesty personally marched to attack Lin Dan Khan. Although Monan Mongolia is not a monolith, there is still hatred between each other. Even Jurchen and Horqin are in cahoots, secretly poaching.

They are in the corner of the wall, but they are unable to face His Majesty's army. These parties should unite and join forces to deal with His Majesty together!"

It is absolutely impossible to say that Xiong Tingbi is not jealous of this expedition to Mongolia, but as the governor of Liaodong, he cannot leave his post without permission, and he can follow the city defense army out of the fortress. Originally, the hussars stayed here, but he still

There is some hope that when the two sides fight, he will launch an offensive against the Jurchens and earn some military merit. He is also very jealous of the position of chief minister or governor of the cabinet.

However, now that even the Hussars are leaving, he really can't sit still and can't let the last bit of hope slip away. So, now that he has a place like this, he wants to use Li Tu to put his plan on the map.

Datian listened and asked His Majesty to change his mind and put the hussars under his command.

This is not impossible. As a frontier official of the second rank, the Governor holds military and political power. Except for a limited number of first rank, there is no one with a higher rank than him. In this case, there is a high possibility that His Majesty will agree.

Your own plan, as long as your plan is really feasible.

Seeing that Li Tu was thinking about his words, Xiong Tingbi spared no effort to promote his plan, "What this governor means is this. We start from Zhenbeiguan, and wherever we go, it is the place where the Jurchen and Horqin tribes border. Thirty thousand troops will march.

Dragging it can effectively cut off the connection between the two sides. At the same time, seeing that His Majesty is leaving Zhangjiakou, he will definitely drive Lin Danhan to Liaodong, where we can just cut off the opponent's retreat. Wouldn't this be the best of both worlds?" Xiong Tingbi explained his plan in full.

came out.

After listening, Li Tu thought about it and felt that it made sense. He had stayed here for a year and had a deeper understanding of the situation in various departments in Liaodong. Although there were mountains blocking the path from the Mongolian Plateau to Liaodong, there were also many

The mountain pass can be passed.

If there were cavalry roaming around, although it would not be able to completely block the attack, it would still be a sharp knife stuck in the Jurchen's heart, preventing her from sneaking over and joining forces with the Mongols.

Based on Li Tu's understanding, Lin Danhan probably would not join forces with the Jurchens, but Horqin and even the five inner Khalkha tribes were different. They were already colluding with the Jurchens, and they were really capable of doing so in a life-and-death situation. Especially

It was Horqin who was the first to surrender to the Jurchens in history. In the process of Hou Jin's victory over the world, his contribution was no less than that of the leading party.

"It's just that the military order the general received is to enter the pass and join forces at Zhangjiakou." Li Tu said with an embarrassed look. Although he was moved, he would not agree to anything without authorization. Besides, it would be useless for him to agree to such a thing. Staff Officer

Once the military order is given, he must act.

"Li Qiaoqi is a bit pedantic. The military order of the General Staff only tells the general to enter the pass to join forces when he is ready, but does not stipulate a departure date. It doesn't matter if the general is a few days late. I will send my idea to His Majesty in the next few days.

Go, and then wait for His Majesty's decision. If His Majesty does not allow it, it doesn't matter if the general enters the pass." Xiong Tingbi explained. He knew there was something going on when he saw Li Tu's expression. This is a good thing for being in charge of an army alone and looking for a chance to fight. Everyone deserves credit.

It's your own.

"This..." Li Tu was a little moved. The order given by the General Staff was indeed true. There were no hard and fast rules, just a general range.

"Then the Governor personally gave a memorial to His Majesty, and the general will stay for a few days." Li Tu agreed, but he only agreed to stay a few more days, and did not agree to the rest.

"Okay, I will write the memorial now." Xiong Tingbi said happily. He should have written the memorial. He said that he asked Li Tu to forward it on his behalf just as a courtesy. Besides, as a general, he was not qualified to bargain with the General Staff.
Chapter completed!