Chapter 102 The Emperor’s Position

Fan Hong continued to report: "Cao Yi, the commander-in-chief of Liaodong, reported that he commanded 30,000 soldiers and horses in Liaodong, and had already stationed 30,000 guards, and was preparing to attack. After the attack on Wuliangha, General Cao Yi asked for reinforcements, and 30,000 troops were stationed.

The men and horses are all the troops assembled in Liaodong, and they are just out of the border to fight. There is a huge disparity between the enemy and us, so we are asking for reinforcements."

Zhu Qizhen looked at Thirty Thousand Guards, which was located to the west of Changchangbai Mountain and was the northernmost point of the Liaodong capital.

Zhu Qizhen gently placed a flag on the Thirty Thousand Guards.

Thirty thousand troops may not seem like much, but Zhu Qizhen also knew that this was the limit of the troops that Liaodong could mobilize.

the reason is simple.

Wa Ci's army was gathered in Haixi City. If it were just to besiege the city, it wouldn't require many men, so Wa Ci could draw out his troops and move south in several strategic directions.

The military town most threatened is Liaodong.

Therefore, the Liaodong army should be stationed at various places on the border wall to prepare for the sudden southward movement of the Waci army.

Even if Cao Yi gathered 30,000 people, it was difficult to decide whether they were a reserve mobile force for defense or a force for counterattack.

Cao Yi stopped at Thirty Thousand Guards but came up to ask for help.

This is something worth pondering.

Zhu Qizhen said: "How is the situation with Duke Cheng?"

Duke Cheng Guo is no longer in the capital, and has already announced the great military governor. The three thousand battalions of the Beijing camp are preparing to leave the capital. As the last capital of Zhu Qizhen, the Beijing camp will not be used easily by Zhu Qizhen.

What Zhu Qizhen really used was the frontier army, especially the cavalry of Xuanda's frontier army. This was all the responsibility of Duke Cheng Guo.

"Gong Cheng Guo has reported that all cavalry units of Xuanda have been prepared, and 50,000 cavalry are ready to be dispatched at any time."

Zhu Qizhen nodded and said, "How about North Korea?"

Fan Hong said: "The King of Korea has gathered 30,000 troops in the six towns of Yanbian, Korea. As long as the court gives an order, the Korean army is ready to cross the Mentu River and go north to support Haixi Town."

Zhu Qizhen sneered and said: "Did he make a mistake? When I asked, if North Korea was willing to lend grain and grass, who asked him to increase troops or even reinforce Haixi Town?"

"This North Korean really thought he was an immortal hero after conquering the country from east to west."

It's not that Zhu Qizhen underestimated the Korean soldiers, although today's North Korea is the most powerful period in North Korean history, and the Lee Dynasty is rising rapidly.

But the problem is, Lee's Korea itself is not a powerful country.

Even when they were at their strongest, the combat effectiveness of Lee's Korean army was quite weak.

It cannot be said that the Korean soldiers cannot fight. Maybe the Korean soldiers are better than the Ming Dynasty's Southern Guards Army, but they are much worse than the Ming Dynasty's frontier army.

As for the Waqi Cavalry, even the Ming Dynasty border troops were quite fearful and cautious.

Not to mention 30,000 Korean soldiers, but even 100,000, if they dared to confront the Wacic cavalry head-on, they would be defeated but not victorious.

Fan Hong said: "Your Majesty, the King of Joseon has agreed to borrow grain and grass from the Joseon treasury to support Haixi Town."

Zhu Qizhen took a deep breath, and still felt that the existence of North Korea was very troublesome. But seeing that North Korea had a good attitude and did not seem to be wavering, he didn't care anymore and said: "Send an order to North Korea and say that his good intentions are

I understand. It's just the situation in Haixi Town. Don't worry about the King of Joseon. The King of Joseon only needs to guard the border. Don't let it be broken by the thorns."

Fan Hong said: "Yes."

Zhu Qizhen said: "How is the situation in Renli, Gansu?"

Fan Hong said: "Ren Li's last report said that he has been connected with Shazhou Wei. The commander of Shazhou Guard has decided to defect to the imperial court. Ren Li will send troops this month."

Fan Hong made some calculations and said: "Calculating the time, General Ren can already send troops."

Zhu Qizhen said: "That's good news."

Fan Hong said: "Your Majesty, there is another good news. It comes from Fujian."

Zhu Qizhen said: "The one from Fujian is from the Ye Thief side?"

Fan Hong said: "Your Majesty is wise and has a foresight thousands of miles away."

Zhu Qizhen was immune to flattery. He said, "Tell me, what progress has Guo Deng made?"

"General Guo reported that Tianjie Mountain has been breached, Ye Liuzong has been enthroned, and only Deng Maoqi has escaped." Fan Hong said.

Zhu Qizhen breathed a sigh of relief.

This mountain siege battle has been going on since last winter. Guo Deng mobilized various defense posts in Fujian to attack separately. He also selected hundreds of elite troops.

After finding a mountain road, climbing over the mountains and ridges, and breaking into Tianjie Mountain, Ye Liuzong was caught off guard. In a night battle, his body and head were missing. Ye Liuzong's troops collapsed.

Deng Maoqi gathered the remaining soldiers on both sides and escaped from the siege.

Guo Deng has already sent Fang Jin to bite the opponent.

Although it is also a chase battle, this chase battle is completely different from the previous chase battle with Ye Liuzong. Because in Ye Liuzong's chase battle, the initiative has always been in the hands of Ye Liuzong, but now in the chase battle, it is Deng Maoqi who panics and chooses the right path.

, Fang Jin chased after him relentlessly.

Under such circumstances, there is no longer any suspense about Deng Maoqi's conferment.

It has been a stone in Zhu Qizhen's heart since the ninth year of Zhengtong, and it has finally come to an end.

Zhu Qizhen said: "Send the order to Guo Deng and I will wait for him in the capital to knight him."

"Yes." Fan Hong said.

Zhu Qizhen asked again: "How is the flood and drought situation in various places this year?"

Fan Hong turned over the folds one by one from one side and opened them and said: "Your Majesty, we are not optimistic. This year may be another disaster year. The Yellow River is not a big problem, but the problems along the Yangtze River are not small. From Anqing below, I'm afraid---

----"

Zhu Qizhen closed his eyes and said: "Send a message to the cabinet and let Yang Shoufu focus on disaster relief. I have a sense of discretion for other matters."

Fan Hong said: "Yes."

Zhu Qizhen was a little tired. Since Zhu Qizhen took office, there have been frequent floods and droughts, and there has never been a peaceful year. He is used to it, and it can be said that he is numb.

In fact, God has never regarded anyone as an enemy. He just does things according to his own temper, which makes the people below him suffer a lot.

Suddenly a young eunuch came over and whispered a few words in Fan Hong's ear.

Fan Hong said: "Your Majesty, the British Lord wishes to see you."

Zhu Qizhen smiled bitterly and said: "The British Lord is here to stabilize me."

Zhu Qizhen understood the British Duke's thoughts very well.

I used to spend time with my son at home every day, and did not go to court unless there was any major matter. Even when there was an important matter, Zhu Qizhen wanted to consult the British Duke, so His Majesty sent someone to the British Duke's Mansion to summon him. After the Battle of Haixi broke out, he appeared all the time.

In front of Zhu Qizhen.

He even came to see Zhu Qizhen when he had nothing to do.

When Zhu Qizhen first started, Zhu Qizhen didn't know why, but he soon guessed it.

Perhaps in the eyes of the British public, Zhu Qizhen was actually the biggest hidden danger in the Battle of Haixi.

I was worried that Zhu Qizhen would have a decisive battle with the Wasi army. I was also worried that Zhu Qizhen would have some sudden ideas and give some outrageous orders to the front line.

Causing the army to collapse.

Therefore, the British Duke was always in front of Zhu Qizhen.

Zhu Qizhen smiled bitterly for a moment, and then he understood one thing. For the emperor, preparing for the war and cleaning up the mess before and after the war were the emperor's tasks, but after the war actually started, it was not within the scope of the emperor's management.

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Zhu Qizhen said to Fan Hong: "Tell the British Duke that a decision has been made before this war. I will not make any changes. The British Duke is old and has a good rest at home."

"If anything happens, I will send someone to invite the British father."

Fan Hong said: "Yes."

The British Duke is outside the palace gate.

Hearing the eunuch's message, the British princess didn't even breathe a sigh of relief. He felt as if his son had just grown up.

Although Zhu Qizhen feels that he has grown up, Zhu Qizhen is 22 years old this year, but in the eyes of the British public, he is still a child.

The British Duke always felt that Zhu Qizhen had a certain impatience in his heart.

Today's emperor has gradually eliminated this young, impatient and reckless temperament.

This will put the British public at ease.

As for the outcome of the Battle of Haixi, it is not important anymore.

Because even if Haixi is defeated, it will not shake the Ming Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty has a strong foundation, and a few defeats will not matter. As long as there is a wise king, all people will be lucky.

But at this moment, the British Duke Zhang Fu had forgotten.
Chapter completed!