Chapter 2292 Gui Zijuan establishes authority and boosts morale

 All the generals looked solemn and felt cold in their hearts.

Both Zhao Zuijiao and Cao Wenzhao were once subordinates of Feng Tang, but their impressions of Feng Ziying were still vague.

The only son of an old boss, he is too young, but he is the right minister of the Ministry of War, and he is also the superintendent. He comes with Shangfang's sword, which can kill general soldiers and civilians. It can be said that every soldier in Liaodong can be killed. Every plant and tree is under his control.

Zhao Lijiao had dealt with Feng Ziying, but his impression of Feng Ziying was still that of a young scholar. He was agile and intelligent. He became famous in the imperial examination and had some understanding of the situation in Liaodong, but the rest basically came from hearsay. .

Cao Wenzhao's impression of Feng Ziying was more complicated. After all, he remembered Feng Ziying exactly as she was when she was a child. He didn't have much contact with her when she was fighting the rebellion in Ningxia. After a few rough encounters, she felt that Feng Ziying had grown up and had become a civil servant. , others are also very superficial.

But now, just these words make everyone here understand that the previous impressions of this person can be forgotten. He is the master of this battlefield and can take the life and power of anyone here. Take it away.

Just after a few words, he started to fall out with each other and became murderous. He was obviously extremely dissatisfied with the situation in Liaodong.

"I know all the things that happened in Liaodong Town before, and I even admit that when my father was the commander-in-chief of the army in Liaodong, there were also all kinds of abuses, factions, township parties, and families. These are old abuses that have been inherited from the past, but I don't want to pursue them now. When these problems arise, I have only one mission: to win this battle and rescue the Juniper Department. Then what is blocking us is the Jianzhou Army from Yilushi and Fanhe. How to deal with them is up to me. And the responsibility of being here.”

Feng Ziying's voice was low, but it contained strength. "I think everyone here should have some ideas of their own on how to win this battle. Looking at the map and sand table, I want to hear everyone's opinions. I still say the same thing. , He who speaks is not guilty. At this time, anyone can express their opinions, how to fight, and what kind of support is needed. They can all be open and honest. I am willing to listen carefully. However, if someone does not speak at this time, and decides how to fight afterwards, there will be strange shackles. Military morale, then don’t blame me for being ruthless!”

Soon the map was hung up, and a huge sand table was quickly spliced ​​in the center of the hall. The entire geographical terrain of Liaodong was vividly displayed in front of the eyes, including rivers and mountains, forests and grasslands, passes and cities, roads and wild lands, all emerged one by one.

This is what Feng Ziying specially asked to bring from Zifangsi. Compared with the maps and sand tables in Liaodong Town, the level of detail may be similar, but the level of sophistication is not the same.

"This sand table may have some changes compared to the current war situation. You can point it out when the time comes. But relying on this sand table, everyone can intuitively understand the Jianzhou Army we are facing. The small green flag is the Jianzhou Army, and the small red flag is Our army has about 3,000 soldiers under a small red banner, and about 1,000 soldiers under a smaller army..." Wu Yaoqing began to explain.

Everyone was attracted by this sand table. It was not that they had never seen a sand table before, they even used it frequently, but this was the first time they had seen such a well-painted and well-painted sand table.

 Especially if the armies of each department are marked in the form of small flags, it would be more intuitive.

"There are about 11,000 Jianzhou troops in front of Yilu Post. It is reported that the main general is E Yidu, Hu Erhan is the deputy. There is also a unit to the west. It is reported that the main general is Fei Yingdong and Mang Gurtai is the deputy. .…”

Wu Yaoqing began to point on the sand table with a wooden whip in hand.

Zhao Lijiao, Liu Wei and the Zu brothers were all shocked to hear that one of the staff who came with Feng Ziying actually knew the situation of the enemy on the opposite side. Cao Wenzhao and He Renlong also looked shocked.

On the other hand, You Shilu's face looked normal. As early as when he was in Ji Town, he knew that Feng Ziying had many connections. Not to mention Long Jinwei, Zifangsi, and Xingrensi, there were also people from the Yehe tribe and the Inner Khalkha people on the grasslands of Eastern Mongolia. With his intelligence, plus his father's connections within Liaodong Town, and the fact that he is now the right minister of the Ministry of War, it is not surprising that he is familiar with the situation in Liaodong as long as he is willing to put his mind to it.

“Daishan is currently retreating to Huabaochong. Because his department suffered relatively heavy losses in the early stage, it is considered a break...”

Feng Ziying interrupted Wu Yaoqing’s introduction: “Are there any Jianzhou troops outside the east wall of Huabaochong and Sanchaerbao?”

Wu Yaoqing hesitated for a moment, "I'm afraid a small group of Jianzhou Jurchens are inevitable, but the cold weather means that the established Jianzhou Army will no longer be active on this line, because now this line of border walls is actually worthless, so it is The Jianzhou Army has basically retreated to the front line of Huabaochong and Sanchaer Fort. After all, relying on these original forts, they have much better conditions for obtaining supplies."

These words made Zhao Shujiao and Cao Wenzhao's faces burn.

You must know that Huabao Chong and Sancha'er Fort, including Fu'an Fort further north, are important forts in the east of Liaodong Town. But now from Hoi'an Fort in the south all the way to Sancha'er Fort, Huabao Chong and Fu'an in the north Fort and Chaihe Fort have either fallen into the hands of the Jianzhou Jurchens, or have been captured and abandoned. It can be said that the entire east of Shenyang, from Fushun to the east, has basically become a smooth road for the Jianzhou Army to enter and exit freely.

Of course, Feng Ziying’s father is also responsible here. Fushun Pass has become unstable since Li Yongfang’s rebellion. That battle dealt an extremely heavy blow to the entire Shenyang Central Guard, and they have never been able to recover.

The defense system between Fushun Pass and Fushun Suo was completely destroyed, and nearly 10,000 Han people in the more important Fushun Suo area were kidnapped, including many craftsmen and farmers. Later, although Feng Tang tried hard to rebuild and restore it, he suffered losses. The population can no longer be compensated, and without the population, the defense system on this line appears to be quite weak.

 So in the later period, Cao Wenzhao also felt that this area had become a weakness of the Shenyang Central Guard, and had to send heavy troops to garrison this line.

I just didn't expect that Nurhachi would be so courageous this time. He launched a full-scale attack on Liaodong Town and even Yehe tribe from three directions. The loss of Liaohaiwei (Anlezhou) caused the protrusion to be cut off, and Tielingwei was destroyed. The siege was imminent, and the Fanhe and Yilu lines were also controlled by the Jianzhou Army. The entire original advantage of the Liaodong Town protrusion that separated Jianzhou Jurchen into two large areas was gone.

If the main Jurchen camp in Jianzhou originally wanted to cross Anlezhou and reach Liaohetao, it had to go around the Dachuang Huer River line. Now, it can go directly from Guangshun Pass, Chaihebao, and Songshan. The fort advanced westward, as the entire salient was in their hands.

It can even be said that no matter what the outcome of this battle is, it is a foregone conclusion that Liaodong Town suffered heavy losses and suffered heavy losses. In a sense, it is natural for Cao Wenzhao to be dismissed. No general can not bear the responsibility in this situation. Responsibility, it should be said that allowing him to go to Denglai Town was already an open policy and he was given a lenient sentence.

After this battle, the center of gravity of Jianzhou Jurchen will definitely move westward quickly. If Nurhaci dares to take risks and is more ambitious, Tieling Acropolis will become its new administrative and economic center. If Nurhachi is more conservative, the center will also be moved from Hetuala. Moved to Anlezhou (Liaohaiwei).

Noticing that Zhao Lejiao and Cao Wenzhao's faces turned red, Feng Ziying sneered: "If you still feel a little ashamed, look at this from the northernmost Qingyang Fort and Zhenbeiguan to Weiyuan Fort, Guangshun Pass, Fushun Guandu has fallen into the control of the Jianzhou Jurchen, do you feel like you are being attacked by a knife?"

All the generals were silent, but they all lowered their heads in sadness. It was really frustrating to fight such a humiliating battle. People like Liu Wei, He Renlong and others had unsatisfied expressions on their faces and clenched their fists. .

This can be said to be the biggest defeat that Liaodong Town has encountered in so many years. The Fushun Pass incident can also be said to be caused by Li Yongfang's unexpected rebellion, but this time it was really the Jianzhou Jurchens who besieged Liaodong Town on three sides. I can't take it anymore.

Of course, there are consequences here caused by the discord between Cao Wenzhao, He Renlong and the generals of the Liaodong Gang, but it cannot be denied that the Jianzhou Jurchens really have the strength to defeat Liaodong Town head-on, and they are able to break through the defensive strongholds of Liaodong Town. The strength of the city.

Now if the Tieling Guards are lost, Yilu and Fanhe will become the front line in the confrontation between Jianzhou Jurchen and Liaodong Town, and the Shenyang Zhongwei, which was originally the rear area, will suddenly become the front line. Next, Nurhaci will plot against Liaodong. Town, its attack point must be Shenyang, and it is determined to win.

"I feel like everyone is still a little bit stinging, or maybe everyone is still a bit unwilling to accept the defeat. I feel a little more at ease. If anyone thinks that the situation in Liaodong is like this, we have lost the border wall now. We have the advantage of fending off the enemy, and have lost the vital bridgehead of Anlezhou. The population, supplies, and Jianzhou Jurchens have all increased significantly. One is going down, the other is going up. We are now more vulnerable and have lower morale. Then I think there will be If a person with this kind of mentality goes out now, I will not blame him, because the fact he said is that he has lost his courage, but is no longer suitable to be a general in Liaodong Town,..."

Feng Ziying's bayonet-like eyes roamed the generals standing upright on both sides, as if looking for those who he believed were unqualified.

Whether it is the main group of generals, Zhao Lijiao, or the "guest generals", such as Cao Wenzhao and You Shilu, they all raise their heads and chests and look straight at each other, no longer bowing their heads as before.

"Well, it seems that our generals in Liaodong Town are still somewhat manly, but I still advise you to leave now. I promise in the name of the Superintendent that I will never pursue any further charges. I just can no longer serve as generals in Liaodong. But if If you don’t leave now, in the future when I issue military orders that must be carried out, if anyone pushes back or obstructs or disturbs the morale of the army, starting from Zhao Lijiao and Cao Wenzhao, no matter who it is, they will be killed without mercy!”

Feng Ziying’s voice was cold and cold, as if squeezed out of a crack in the ice, penetrating your bones.

 (End of this chapter)