Chapter 2388 Gui Zi Juan is ambitious and greedy for heaven’s merit

Facing the confidence of the generals, each of whom was more confident than the last, Feng Ziying was not angry but happy.

This expedition was carried out with an aura of confidence. It was originally a surprise attack, and they were all border troops who were accustomed to fighting. Going south to the south of the Yangtze River, if they were caught off guard, if they couldn't defeat them in one fell swoop, then they would really It's a bit embarrassing.

The only thing to worry about is the intelligence system and logistical support. However, sufficient preparations have been made in the early stage. Whether it is the Ministry of War, the Long Jinwei system, or Feng Ziying's own staff system, they have all made arrangements in advance. It is based on this , Feng Ziying has this confidence.

"Okay, although I don't dare to pat my chest on this, I am very happy to have this confidence. There is an old saying that is good, strategically despise the enemy and tactically value the enemy. The battle in Jiangnan is about the prestige of the court, and at the same time it must be wiped out. There were some unnecessary interferences and obstacles before the new emperor ascended the throne, so the court also made up its mind..."

Feng Ziying smiled and said, "For this purpose, the Ministry of Household Affairs has specially allocated two million taels of silver as military pay. Everything that should be put in place has been put in place. Please also make it clear to your subordinates that the imperial court will not be stingy in winning this battle." There are all the rewards, wives and children, but military discipline must be enforced, especially for ordinary people, and military discipline must be ensured..."

 All the generals also heard some implications. Ordinary people cannot be harassed, but...

As they understood each other, all the generals smiled brightly, "Don't worry, sir. We understand that this is a battle for the imperial court to establish its prestige, and Jiangnan is also the imperial court's Jiangnan, and the people in Jiangnan are also the imperial court's people. We will never make it difficult for you, sir. …”

 Feng Ziying felt relieved when she saw that everyone understood what she meant.

 Cao Wenzhao and Mao Wenlong both came out of the **** battle in Liaodong, and they were border troops. It is impossible to say how good military discipline is.

When we arrived in the flowery world of Jiangnan and conquered places like Yangzhou, Jinling, Suzhou, and Hangzhou, how could we just impose bans and not disturb the local areas at all?

This was what the court was most worried about at the time. The conquest of Jiangnan turned out to be a mess, and Jiangnan was completely destroyed. So what was the value of Jiangnan like this to the court?

We all know that bandits are like combs and soldiers are like grates. These soldiers are more terrifying than the bandits. How can my father's Northwest Army be any better?

They are all poor people who come from remote areas. If they can have a chance to make a fortune, why not make a fortune?

It's not like those of Wang Chengwu's troops who changed defenses and entered the capital. They had to work in the capital city for a long time, and they would naturally be obedient.

This Jiangnan may only come to Jiangnan once in his life, to fight with his head raised. As long as it is not too much, can his boss chop off his head?

Those who serve in the army must have this thought, as they are afraid that cities such as Yangzhou, Jinling, Suzhou and Hangzhou will suffer.

So Feng Ziying had to draw a line for the generals first. It was impossible to completely cut off their thoughts, but he had to listen to the instructions.

Feng Ziying also knew that it was impossible to let so many people come to fight without giving any benefits.

Yangzhou and Jinling are sacred places. The streets are full of wealthy merchants and gentry and famous families. If you don't let them touch it, then there must be a place to pour it out, right? You have to give me something to think about, right?

The rewards from the court alone are not enough. We can only send down the soldiers, but what about the generals?

Therefore, Feng Ziying asked Wang Wenyan to sort it out before going south. Those die-hard loyalists of the Nanjing Puppet Dynasty who jumped too high and thought that they would rise from the dragon after Prince Yi Zhong came to power, then they should wait. Good clean up.

There is no other way. This is true for all wars. Civil wars and foreign wars are similar. That is, if you know your interests and accept your defeat, fewer people will die. This is the only way.

"As long as you understand, this battle must not only create momentum, but also achieve the purpose of the court. Of course, I am not that pedantic person. The soldiers have traveled thousands of miles to fight and walked with their heads high, so naturally they have to Only when there are rewards and punishments can people be convinced." Feng Ziying saw that everyone understood what she was thinking, so she did not mince words: "I think I still have some credibility. If I promise, I must honor it, but the request I make must also be fulfilled. Comply, can you all do it?"

Seeing Feng Ziying's solemn words, everyone was trembling in their hearts. They also understood that this person was a civil servant, and he also wanted to make progress in the future. He must have made a promise to the cabinet. If he really made trouble in Jiangnan and made people angry, he would definitely not be able to do it when he returned. Then The rest of my group will definitely be having a hard time as well.

“Don’t worry, sir, we all understand.” Cao Wenzhao was the first to express his position, and of course Shen Yourong and Mao Wenlong also agreed.

Feng Ziying then asked about the current situation, and Hou Chengzu, who arrived earlier, also made a report.

 Haizhou has been closed down, and of course the reason is very good. A large number of Japanese pirates were found at sea, and they may attack the Haizhou front line. Now the Denglai Navy is clearing them out, and it will take three to five days to close down the city.

The Japanese pirates have not been to Nanzhili for more than ten years, but the evil deeds of the Japanese pirates who attacked and plundered the coastal area on a large scale decades ago are still deeply remembered in the hearts of older generations, so the Navy closed the country on the grounds of the Japanese pirate attack. The city also considers the people, so naturally they are supportive.

 As a result, the flow of people and materials in this area was temporarily interrupted. Fortunately, it was only for three to five days, and everyone felt that it was nothing.

"At present, there should be no movement on the Yangzhou side. Haizhou is located in a corner of Huai'an Prefecture, across the Yellow River from Huai'an Prefecture, so it is not taken seriously, and the main attention on the Huai'an side is also When it comes to Suqian and Qingjiangpu, even Pizhou seems a little neglected, and Huai'an is not closely related to Huaiyang Town. Chen Jixian's main thoughts are on Baoying, Gaoyou and Jiangdu. Lord Sun's army should have already been We have to cross Hejian. If we count from the time point of view, by the time they arrive in Suqian, we may be able to land in Jiangdu."

Hou Chengzu was so ambitious that he directly chose Jiangdu for the first battle of landing.

Feng Ziying glanced at Shen Yourong and laughed, "Huaiyu, you are trying to take the credit from Denglai Town and the Liaodong Army. Jiangdu has tens of thousands of soldiers. Except for those in Baoying and Gaoyou, Chen Jixian has all the main forces." Placed near Jiangdu, the Qianshui Barracks only has 6,000 people, seven or eight times as many as your enemies. Do you have confidence?"

Hou Chengzu also glanced at Shen Yourong, and said calmly and confidently: "Although Chen Jixian's Huaiyang Town seems to have a lot of soldiers, they are from the Beijing Camp, let alone the Fifth Army Camp, but they have been in Beijing for many years, and they have developed a dandy atmosphere. It's very heavy. To be honest, maybe my foundation was not bad in the past, but after staying in Beijing for a long time, everyone knew that they would have to be scrapped, so everyone didn't think much of it, and they spent their idle time in Xuzhou and Yangzhou in the past few years. , basically sapped their remaining fighting spirit, and the general does not think they still have much fighting spirit,..."

"Perhaps the middle- and upper-class generals may still be a little concerned about their positions and family wealth, and are somewhat willing to fight, but what about the ordinary soldiers? They are still somewhat willing to fight for Jiangnan, which has little to do with them. Will the three towns risk their lives to fight this war? The general thought, as long as he gives them a hard blow in the first battle, knocks them unconscious and makes them understand that the war is life and death, they will give up and still resist. thought,…"

Hou Chengzu's analysis made Cao Wenzhao and Mao Wenlong on the side look at him with admiration. Cao Wenzhao couldn't help but praise: "Brother Shihong, Huaiyu is good. It's a pity to be in the navy camp. Why not come to me and be a counselor?" How about being a guerrilla and growing faster?"

Shen Yourong smiled and stroked his beard contentedly: "Okay, Wen Zhao, don't try to take advantage of my people. I trained Huaiyu with great difficulty. Next, the navy battalion will be expanded to the third battalion. Even if he is a guerrilla, he can lead thousands of people. Isn't that better than being a general in your place?"

 Cao Wenzhao didn't care, he just had a temporary idea, not to mention he also had his own confidants, and his qualifications and abilities were no worse than Hou Chengzu's.

"Huaiyu's ambition is commendable, but after all, Jiangdu still has tens of thousands of troops. As long as a few of them dare to fight, the situation will reach a stalemate. So I agree with Huaiyu's words to completely defeat them with one blow. Thousands of sailors alone cannot make other departments lose their will to fight again."

Mao Wenlong interjected, he led more than 10,000 subordinates to the south not to make soy sauce. Without military exploits, how could he go to the Dongjiang Town that was about to be established? How to fight against that Dongjiang Town general soldier?

How can we get rewards for having so many sons? All the benefits have been taken advantage of by you, the Denglai naval force, so it would be better not to come this time.

Hou Chengzu still respected the deputy commander-in-chief of Liaodong, but he disagreed with him that he thought it was difficult to defeat him in one blow: "Sir Mao, although there are thirty or forty thousand troops stationed in Jiangdu, they are not gathered in one place. Since we are making a surprise attack, , then we should pay attention to being quick, steady, accurate and ruthless, and when we really defeat one unit, let the defeated troops sweep in and lead, or in other words, how many people in Huaiyang Town are willing to really fight to the death?"

"Huaiyu, I admit that the few thousand men in the naval camp can defeat an ordinary Huaiyang army of tens of thousands or ten thousand in one blow, but can you deny that Chen Jixian's personal soldiers can do the same? They are all Chen Jixian's private soldiers. They understand that once they are finished, their fate will also be trampled under their feet. In this case, will they collapse? Impossible."

Mao Wenlong was very calm, "In the final analysis, Chen Jixian's tens of thousands of loyal troops must be completely wiped out before we can say that Yangzhou will be conquered in one battle. Moreover, your Excellency has also said that the imperial court's request cannot harm Yangzhou itself. Once it falls into a stalemate and melee, the rebels will make a fuss." , it may be difficult to control, so your sailors alone are not enough!"

The battle has not yet begun, both sides have begun to compete for the task of the vanguard. Hou Chengzu does not even want the Liaodong Army to join, because he wants to take advantage of the sky.

 (End of this chapter)