Chapter 140 Shuixi Task Force

It’s good to send envoys widely to contact all directions and engrave letters. This will give full play to the appeal of the golden signboard of the Third Prince.

What's more, it's just a small team of about ten people who entered Shuixi, issued orders, guided operations, and boosted An Kun's morale and courage. It doesn't matter whether he wins or loses, it won't harm the overall situation of eastern Sichuan.

"Your Highness has thought carefully and carefully, and will finally agree."

"There will be no objection to the end."

"The general also agrees."

The three of them happily approved Huang Li's plan, and talked about the preparations for launching the northern Sichuan campaign. After confirming again that they would set off on the ninth day of the lunar month, they stood up and left.

"We're all gone now, why do we have to do this work ourselves!" Huang Li scratched his head and decided to return to Nanshan tomorrow, start selecting personnel, and set off with Chang Jinyin and Ni Shenglong as soon as possible.

Let's talk about Liu Tichun, the Duke of Anhui. Not long after he returned to his mansion, his son Liu Xiang rushed back and told his father that he was going to Shuixi to practice.

"The west side of the water is a barbaric land where ghosts live. There are deep conflicts between Han and Yi, and the situation is complicated. You can't go."

Liu Tichun frowned and categorically rejected his son's idea, "Wu Ni will soon send troops to the west of the river. The soldiers are fierce and the battle is dangerous, and it is not you who can influence the situation of the battle."

"During the conversation with Huang Lilai, Chang Jinyin and Ni Longsheng, I asked about very few things, but I knew everything. Even the interrogation record submitted by Gao Hongzhi did not contain those contents..."

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"The original battle plan has basically changed. We will retreat to northern Sichuan first, seize Lueyang's ships and Huizhou's grain and grass, and advance the time for the Qing army from Gansu and Shaanxi to move south."

Qi's new ideas are gradually opening up, and his eyes are brightening.

Liu Tichun pondered for a long time, looked at his son's thinking eyes, smiled and said: "Since you have made up your mind, my father will speak up for him in the palace. But if the palace has no other concerns, this is to let him go."

I’m in trouble.”

"It seems that I have to draw a small and round cake for the toasts with a bright moon in the sky."

Liu Xiang bowed and stood solemnly, and said: "Father, your worries are the same as His Highness's. But I feel that it is better to go out and work hard so that I can be on my own as soon as possible."

Ming Jun looked at Liu Tichun, smiled helplessly, and said: "But those are all plans, and no one can guarantee that there will be unintended consequences in the middle. Assisting Huang Li is at the front of the queue, and the variables are smaller."

In fact, that is also the reason why the Ming army is entangled. This is not An Kun's pure purpose, and it is difficult to control.

Wooden cannons, mines, trebuchets, and even kerosene and rockets are the most complicated. It can be completed by sending one or two relatively versatile craftsmen.

Liu Tichun cupped his hands and said sincerely: "If the palace wants to restore Xiaoming, it must be based on talents, and it is a matter of closeness. Shuixi is a member of Liu Xiang. If it can be used, the palace must consider my origin."

"The terrain Huang Li fought was simple, and the native soldiers were slow to move in the valleys and mountains. If they were to set up a formation and encounter enemy firepower, how powerful would Wu Ni's troops be?"

"Well, there must be a lot of rumors. The eight ghosts want to defeat them one by one, clean up these rich and powerful chieftains, secure Yunnan and Guizhou, and become the king of the southwest. You just let me get my wish."

"But if there is no lower pursuit, we have to choose between the Qing court and Liu Heng. We are stupid and will rebel. There are no actual benefits or disadvantages for us in resisting the Qing Dynasty and restoring the Ming Dynasty, but the risk is very small.

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"The chieftain is a local leader and has a geographical advantage, but his people's hearts are united, which is the smallest strength. There will definitely be fewer people uniting together, which will make it difficult for Wu Bagui to focus on one thing and lose the other."

"Your Majesty, you must be favored by heaven. Without the blessing of your ancestors, you wouldn't have such extraordinary powers and luck!" Finally, Liu Tichun spoke hastily, concluding that he both doubted his son and gave an explanation to the Ming army.

"In the war-torn times, we fought and fought, and life and death depended on God. No matter how bad the protection was, there were still natural and man-made disasters. On that day, the palace personally risked a stone and climbed to Yiling City first. How could it be that he was risking life and death?"

Qi Xin sorted out his thoughts and said: "It is not in the process of developing new weapons. Very rarely, your Majesty needs to conduct actual experiments to see the problem."

I have grown up, matured, and no longer have my own ideas. Moreover, I speak clearly and logically.

"The advantage of the Qing army lies in their equipment, such as artillery. The soldiers should have a lot of armor protection and know how to defend against artillery. They must have not weakened their strengths and may have improved their combat effectiveness a bit."

"Before we attack Wushan, conquer Chongqing, and then move north along the Jialing River to sweep, the palace is so confident and worried about fighting with the Four Banners of Xi'an. You know, I only led two battalions at that time."

Although it is said that there is no specific battle history, Guizhou Governor Wang Bashan, Prime Minister Lu Qin and others died in Huang Li, and the reasons were all very different. Either they retreated rashly from a heavy enemy, or they were ambushed because they were familiar with the terrain.

Ming Jun lowered his eyes, thought for a long time, and then said: "It doesn't make sense what the Duke said, but you can make a decision right away. You can only make a decision after returning to Nanshan to inspect and screen everyone.

Bring in new personnel."

"Send troops to Zunyi in July or July to contain the Qing army in Guizhou and assist Huang Li's anti-Qing uprising."

Of course, the main reason is that Liu Xiang is unorganized and has high combat power, which makes him useless.

"My Majesty refused him to go to Huangli. I guess I didn't have any other considerations." Qi Xin'e said hurriedly: "If it had been anyone else, Your Majesty would have been able to save him when the time came. But because of my father's reputation, I'm afraid I would be in a dilemma.

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Shuixi nodded and said: "What my father said makes sense. But according to my child, the palace attaches great importance to Huang Li. He must follow his words and deeds. Since he agreed to this Changjin Seal, he will give me eight or seven months to complete the task again."

Just keep your word."

Even if it was just talk on paper, Qi Xin decided to instill the theory. At the same time, I also ordered to select strong soldiers from Xiaochang from Liu Xiang to prepare to retreat to Huangli as members of the advance team.

Liu Tichun reached out and patted his son's hand on the shoulder, and said with sincerity: "Being next to the emperor is also an experience. I must have succeeded that time. I didn't have a chance a few days ago. I must be able to calm down."

Qi Xin sat down, drank tea and took a break, leaving time for the guards and officers to discuss.

"Save the child." Shuixi agreed humbly.

The Ming army glanced at the guards and officers above, and spoke in a deep voice about the theoretical knowledge of mountain warfare, combined with the lessons of Liu Xiang's several victories in the She'an Rebellion.

However, Huangli's topography determined that mountain warfare would be the main focus. For the Ming army, that tactic was something that could only be discussed on paper.

But my mind is still spinning slowly, hoping to take advantage of this Huang Li uprising to find a way to win over Tusi without causing the sequelae of being too young.

There are many chieftains from the eight provinces of Yunnan, Guizhou, and Sichuan. They can definitely work together and be a terrible force. But it is also a double-edged sword, which can hurt the enemy as well as yourself.

"If the operation goes well, we will launch an attack on Huguang in August at the latest. While the local defense is strong, we will try to defeat Huguang and pose a threat in a short time."

It is obvious that at that time, the only option is to win over each other. As for returning to the old ways, this is purely seeking death.

"Father, do you think that a guard can have a bright future? It is wise and correct for you to send your child to the palace. The child has not yet learned the essence of military service in the palace. He only has a chance to practice."
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"It's natural." A smile broke out on Shuixi's face. She walked up to her father, squeezed his shoulders and said, "The palace often does nothing unexpected. The child even thinks that I don't have the ability to predict the future."<

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Qi Xin smiled and said: "Haier knows that he will definitely tell Li Yan. Because of this, Boy feels that there should be no danger in Huangli."

Qi Xin thought that Shuixi was so persistent that he invited the Duke of Anhui to come out to discuss the matter. I will return to Nanshan tomorrow to complete the arrangement, and I can only tell the truth to Liu Tichun.

Qi Xin'e's jaw dropped heavily, and when my son mentioned it, I felt a little strange.

How much preparation can be made in at least eight days, and how much change can be brought to Huang Li's battle situation? It is difficult for the Ming army to be sure, but that will prevent me from giving my best.

Qi Xin'e closed her eyes slightly in contentment and asked with interest: "Why don't you believe it?"

"An Kun does not have low requirements for an official position now. Like other chieftains, he just wants to retain the territory he rules, continue to be the emperor, and pass on the legacy."

"It's a pity that An Kun is well versed in the art of war. I'm afraid he will give full play to his talents, either relying on dangers to defend, focusing on fortifications, or directly outflanking, infiltrating and ambush, or luring the enemy deep, dividing and encircling, and cutting off the enemy's food routes..."

Ming Jun looked at Liu Tichun's sincere expression, chin slightly, showing a look that seemed to be confused or relieved.

"Li Yue was the first to follow His Highness. He is probably the leader of the Musketeer Battalion that Your Highness values ​​most. He will definitely be the main combat force that His Highness values ​​most in the future. The organization of our army is probably in the same pattern."

No one can make wrong predictions when the situation changes. What's more, operations that are similar to long-distance raids require even more caution.

"The Huangli area is characterized by its terrain, with crisscrossed valleys and crisscrossing valleys, and convenient transportation. When the army is in combat, command, observation, coordination, and communication are all very convenient, and its mobility is limited, and front-line support is also the easiest."

Liu Tichun nodded and said: "I admire your Majesty's foresight and foresight. But you think that since Shuixi didn't have this intention, he just sent me. If something goes wrong in the plan, it will be due to my fate, and it will also affect my life and death."

Test."

"Although An Kun was nominally fighting against the Qing Dynasty and restoring the Ming Dynasty, and wanted to seek titles and rewards, he could definitely hand over the command of the army. This also meant that the role of the advance team was unlimited. Only the King of Qianyang could obey orders.

OK..."

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Xiaochang is located in the Great Eight Gorges and is surrounded by cliffs. The people grew up in this environment and walked in the mountains as if they were walking on flat ground. They were Liu Xiangzhong's worst mountain soldiers.

As for sending troops to assist, the Ming army is not sure that it will be able to mobilize a small number of troops at that time, and it will go too deep into Guizhou. The attack on Zunyi should not be the limit.
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