Chapter 732 April, a new beginning! A new goal!

April of the ninth year of Chongzhen came late.

The grass on the field is getting thicker and thicker. Standing at the head of Dongjiabao, you can clearly see that the field outside has been covered with a thick layer of green. As the climate gradually becomes warmer, the color of these grasses will gradually darker and eventually become a grass with strong vitality.

However, every morning, Zhang Zhun was not in a good mood to see the green on the fields. Because all these fields were cultivated land and were to produce food. If there were no Tartars, these fields should have planted crops, and it would not be possible to give grass so much living space. Looking around, they were all grass, which means that all the vast fields were lost.

How much arable land is in Northern Zhili? Liu Hang once carefully looked up the relevant information. Hejian Prefecture alone has more than 5 million mu of land, and more than 5 million mu of cultivated arable land. As long as there are sufficient water conservancy irrigation facilities, the total area of ​​arable land in Hejian Prefecture can exceed 12 million mu. Even if the grain output is only one stone per mu, more than 12 million stones of grain can be harvested every year. Unfortunately, because of the arrival of the Tartars, all these arable land has been abandoned.

The report sent by Liu Hang shows that these arable land in northern Zhili is not suitable for growing rice, so they can only plant winter wheat, that is, sow in September every year, and then look forward to the harvest in June next year. In the middle of this, new crops such as corn and sweet potatoes are just rotated. However, as long as the Tartars are still rampant in northern Zhili, it will be useless to say that these are.

The Central Military Camp of the Huben Army near Dongjiabao also gradually changed colors. As the weather warmed, all the Huben Army soldiers had changed into dry grass-green summer clothes. The grass-green military uniforms and the surrounding fields shine together, showing their vitality.

"Da da da da!"

On the training ground, agile war horses were galloping back and forth. The sound of horse hooves seemed to be bursts of muffled thunder, constantly spreading to the surroundings. The knights on the horse's back were constantly changing their postures on the horse's back to test their riding skills.

Through his actions, Wang Laohu absorbed about 500 horse thieves, and just filled them into the Tiger Cavalry Camp and the Leopard Cavalry Camp. These horse thieves were receiving regular training for the first time, and they all seemed a little nervous. However, their expectations for killing the Tartars and their pursuit of honor for killing the Tartars prompted them to grit their teeth and persevere.

"Bang bang bang!"

On the training ground, there are also a large number of infantry soldiers who are undergoing rigorous training and make banging guns from time to time. Most of these new soldiers come from all over the Northern Zhili area. Their physical fitness may not be particularly outstanding. However, they have one thing that cannot be compared with other soldiers, that is the hatred of the Tartars.

No one hates the Tartars more than the people in Northern Zhili. Because of the continuous invasion of the Tartars, Northern Zhili has become a ruin. The people living here have experienced displaced, separation from life and death, destruction of their homes, and their relatives were killed. The hatred for the Tartars has exceeded the brink of the outbreak. In the past, they had no chance to explode. Now, after joining the Hu Ben Army, they finally have the chance to explode.

The common characteristics of these recruits from Northern Zhili are all that they are particularly eager to fight. Because they are eager to avenge their relatives or rescue their abducted relatives. They train themselves day and night, challenge themselves, and torture themselves, in order to join the battlefield.

As the counterattack power of the Hu Ben Army strengthened, all the soldiers of the Hu Ben Army realized that a new round of fierce battle with the Tartars was about to come. Everyone knew that the Tartars were very cruel. If they did not have any strong skills in fighting the Tartars, they would suffer a great loss. If they wanted to kill the Tartars and save themselves, the most correct way was to try their best to improve their combat effectiveness and kill the Tartars before the Tartars took action.

The Hu Ben Army cavalry attacked the Tartar Base Camp has been widely spread, and it has greatly encouraged the Hu Ben Army. Especially for these recruits from Northern Zhili. During the training breaks and during meals, the most discussed topic was about attacking the Tartar Base Camp. What exactly did these things fall into the Tartar Base Camp and whose hands did these things fall into? What kind of reaction would Huang Taiji have after learning that his lair was copied, became the hottest topic of discussion.

The materials seized from the Tartar base camp have become popular goods for various troops and have become treasures in the honor exhibition rooms of various troops. Speaking of seizures, the richest ones are naturally the snipers around Zhang Zhun. The golden scimitars, golden bows and arrows, and golden seals used by Huang Taiji were all packed and brought back. Later, according to Zhang Zhun's request, these things were sent to the rear exhibition.

Among all the spoils, the most eye-catching thing is the golden banner of Huang Taiji that Brother Wei cut back. This banner is embroidered with eight different colors and patterns, indicating that Huang Taiji is the lord of the Eight Banners and the master of all the Eight Banners. The flagpole of the banner is truly inlaid with gold. When the sun shines, it is golden and breathtaking.

Gao Hongtu, Zhang Shenyan, Qiao Yunsheng and others all sent congratulatory letters to Zhang Zhun seriously. Other officials at all levels and representatives of the people also sent congratulatory letters to Zhang Zhun one after another. Old man Mao Shunjiang also organized a congratulatory group from the rear to come to Dongjiabao to comfort the soldiers of the Hu Ben Army. The congratulatory group has not arrived yet, otherwise, the Central Military Camp will definitely be more lively.

He copied Huang Taiji's old nest in one fell swoop, regardless of whether there was any seizure, which was a victory that could be shown off. Huang Taiji's golden tooth tent was as important as Shenyang of the Great Jin Kingdom. The Tartars' base camp was copied, and would it be far from annihilation of the Tartars? Since the Tiger Army had the ability to copy Huang Taiji's golden tooth tent, of course, he would have the ability to enter Shenyang in the future and attack Huanglong.

There is no doubt that this military operation is absolutely unprecedented inspiring the confidence and encouragement of the people under the rule of the Hu Ben Army. Even the most swaying people now believe that the Tartars are no longer the opponent of the Hu Ben Army. There are even rumors that during this military operation, Huang Taiji was captured alive by Zhang Zhun. It was because of some reasons that Zhang Zhun did not disclose the matter.

“Incredible.”

It is said that even after Lu Xiangsheng learned the news, he uttered four words with difficulty. The Hu Ben Army's record was really better than the other. Huang Taiji couldn't even keep an eye on his own den, which was indeed too unreasonable. But such an inconspicuous person defeated the imperial army to the point of losing his troops and losing his territory, and had no power to fight back. As long as he thought about it, he felt deeply ashamed.

"Shocking."

It is said that when Emperor Chongzhen heard this news, he was mixed with emotion and uttered these four words with difficulty. This news hit Chongzhen hard. Zhang Zhun's Hu Ben Army was so powerful that he even dared to attack Huang Taiji's base camp. What else was there that he dared not do? Is it safe to be in the capital?

"how so?"

Compared with the joy of the Hu Ben Army, the Tartars were much more bitter. Huang Taiji's golden tooth tent was copied, which was equivalent to announcing that Huang Taiji could not even look down on his own tooth tent, and could he expect him to do something else? Or was it serious to find a way out. For a moment, everyone felt a little irritating. They wanted to say something, but they didn't dare to say it.

The most concerned thing about this matter is some Mongolians. Huang Taiji's image in their hearts has been completely destroyed. Huang Taiji is no longer the invincible Huang Taiji, and the Jin army is no longer the Great Jin army that never defeated wars. Everything that the Great Jin Kingdom had before may not be able to be preserved. The Mongols wanted to gain benefits with the Great Jin Kingdom, perhaps the final result was to follow the Great Jin Kingdom to go to the guillotine.

Zhang Zhun himself didn't care much, because there was no decent seizure in this attack, and there was no particularly commendable part of the battle process during this period. As for those confidential statements, they could not be made public. Some things, he knew, and Huang Taiji knew, were enough. With the arrival of April, Zhang Zhun had more things to be busy with.

First of all, it is the issue of strengthening cavalry training.

During the continuous military operations, the Hu Ben Army seized a large number of war horses. This greatly enhanced the mobility of the Hu Ben Army. Many infantry battalions were equipped with a certain number of war horses, allowing ordinary infantry to take turns to learn riding. When necessary, these warriors who know riding can be supplemented into the cavalry battalion.

In addition to the Lion Cavalry Camp and the Xiaoqi Camp, Zhang Zhun also prepared to establish two cavalry battalions, named Yingqi Camp and Diaoqi Camp. However, Zhang Zhun's plan was strongly opposed by the commanders of the infantry battalions. Yang Zixuan and others hoped that their infantry battalions could be directly turned into cavalry battalions, and there was no need to build another Yingqi Camp and Diaoqi Camp. Yang Hongwen and others had similar ideas.

Zhang Zhun needs some time to balance the relationship between various military forces in the army and find a balance between combat effectiveness and cost. However, before the establishment of the Eagle Cavalry Camp and the Diaoqi Camp, the current Huben Army cavalry must seize the time to train and invest in larger-scale combat at any time.

Secondly, it is the problem of the Qinglong Legion.

The Qinglong Legion has been formed for several months. In the past few months, the infantry and artillery within the Qinglong Legion have been cooperating with training every day. Judging from the training results, it is quite good. However, Yang Zhiyuan's confidence is not enough. How to find a suitable opportunity to let the Qinglong Legion go out to see the world is also something Zhang Zhu needs to consider carefully.

After April, Zhang Zhun stared at two places. One was Tianjin Wei and the other was Hejian Prefecture. Tianjin Wei is an important core hub of the northern country. Before taking over the capital, Zhang Zhun decided to control Tianjin Wei first. Controlling Tianjin Wei is equivalent to controlling most of the northern country. And to control Tianjin Wei, an important step is to garrison troops at Dagukou.

"Sir, Yang Qianqiang is ready to set off."

Lu Yidian came in to report.

"I see."

Zhang Zhun nodded, picked up his military cap, put it on his head, and walked out with big strides.

Gao Qiqian finally reached an agreement with Zhang Zhun secretly, allowing the Hu Ben Army to enter Dagukou in exchange for various supplies from the Hu Ben Army. The troops that Zhang Zhun chose to enter Dagukou were the Kengzi camp commanded by Yang Qianqiang. The Kengzi camp was a unit with glorious history and great military achievements in the battle sequence of the Hu Ben Army. When he was in Huang County, it was the Kengzi camp who took the lead in blocking Dorgon's crazy attack.

Because of the huge advantages of the Hu Ben Army's navy, the Keng Cang would enter Dagukou by sea, and then use local fortifications to establish a strong defense system. Zhang Zhun's basic requirement was that whether the Tartars attacked wildly or the Ming army came to siege, Dagukou could persist for a long time, so that the enemy could be beaten to death.

"First, be careful of the Tartars."

"Second, be careful of the court."

Zhang Zhun's advice to Yang Qianqiang was only a few simple words.

"Sir, I understand."

Yang Qianqiang answered cautiously.

"Okay! Go!"

Zhang Zhun nodded, straightened his waist and saluted and said goodbye.

All the soldiers of the Keng camp also saluted and bid farewell in an orderly manner.

"Hejian Mansion..."

After seeing off Yang Qianqiang, Zhang Zhun began to think about a new action plan.

Hejian Prefecture is the main place for the population and materials gathered and looted by the Tatars, and it is also the focus of the Tatars' defense. Most of the Tatars' troops are concentrated in the surrounding areas of Hejian Prefecture. The next step of the Tatars's action is to escort these populations and materials and return them safely to the outside world. Therefore, as long as you stare at the population and materials in Hejian Prefecture, you can capture the Tatars.

Zhang Zhun had two action plans. The first was to directly attack Hejian Prefecture, and while killing the Tatars, he snatched all the population and materials into his own hands. The second was to wait for the Tatars to escort the population and materials out of the blockage and intercept them halfway. The two action plans have their pros and cons, and Zhang Zhun still needs to carefully measure them.

To directly attack Hejian Prefecture, it is to fight the Tatar cavalry head-on. This requires the Hu Ben Army to have enough cavalry and a powerful field army. If you intercept the Tartar transportation team halfway, it requires the Hu Ben Army to have a strong cavalry team. No matter which one it is, the Hu Ben Army now seems to be a little short of it.

"Sir, emergency information!"

Ye Longxin came in to report.

The information was sent by Xu Qingluan, and the content was very simple:

Huang Taiji evacuated Cangzhou and hurried back to Hejian Mansion.
Chapter completed!