"Changing strategic deployment? Isn't it too hasty?"

As soon as Chen Zizhuang made this statement, all the ministers frowned, and even Zhu Youlang felt that this proposal was a bit abrupt.

Strategic deployment does not mean changes, but it affects the whole body with just one move.

"Your Majesty, I object."

Zhu Youlang was surprised to find that the first person to object was not Chen Jitai, Lin Cha, who was aware of the military, nor Chen Bangyan, the head of the Ministry of Revenue, but was actually the consultant Qian Qianyi.

"See it, what are your opinions?" Zhu Youlang asked.

"Your Majesty, I think that whether it is the defeat of Xiangyang of the Left Army or the temporary setback of the Right Army's offense, it is not a big change. When we formulated the strategic plan, these should have been expected. However, this change is not as beautiful as we imagined. Even if Jiujiang is surrounded, this is an expected thing. It would be too hasty to change the strategic deployment for these small changes. We have nothing in the temple, what will the soldiers in the front think? Will we say that the court's orders will change every night?" Qian Qianyi said.

Zhu Youlang looked at Qian Qianyi's hair and beard with white hair and red face, and thought to himself: "What this old guy said makes sense. It seems that he not only knows how to maintain his skills, but also knows how to fight."

Zhu Youlang did not make any statement.

He can't express his opinion first, he has to listen to what others say, and finally he can show his profoundness.

The art of leadership is nothing more than an art of keeping mystery.

"Your Majesty, I dare not agree with what Lord Qian said. Strategic deployment is not dead, it should be alive, and it must be adapted quickly according to changes in military situations. If it is not changed, how can the left-wing army respond? Will it abandon Jingzhou and ignore the road and continue to advance eastward? What about the right-wing army, just waste in Quzhou? The left-wing army cannot break the situation, and the middle road is empty. If Zhang Yuanzi cannot withstand Jiergalang's fierce attack and the left-wing army cannot support it in time, wouldn't Guangzhou be in danger?!" Chen Zizhuang retorted.

"Mr. Chen, don't be exaggerated. I remember that when Taizu started his business, Zhu Wenzheng defended Nanchang. Chen Youliang sent 600,000 troops to attack for 85 days without a drop. Now only 200,000 troops in Qing Dynasty are only 30% of Chen Youliang's terrain. Jiujiang is even more dangerous, with sufficient food and firearms. Xin Yubo is brave and good at fighting, and guarding for a hundred days is not a problem. Even if the city is broken in a hundred days, there will be strong cities such as Nanchang and Ganzhou to defend. Qing soldiers want to face the city of Guangzhou. In the opinion of Qian, they will not be able to achieve full success in three years. In three years, the left and right sides will surely make positive changes. What's more, there are powerful navy troops on the sea that can be reinforced at any time, so why fear?" Qian Qianyi retorted enthusiastically.

"Hey! This old guy makes sense. I only know that he is a great writer and has a great literary talent, but I haven't heard of him knowing soldiers." Zhu Youlang secretly praised him when he heard this.

Looking at the ministers in the palace, all of them nodded and said yes, obviously very much in agreement with Qian Qianyi's point of view.

"Mr. Qian, Jiujiang is not comparable to Nanchang, and Qing soldiers are not comparable to Chen Youliang's soldiers. The current situation is even more incomparable to the founding period of Taizu more than 200 years ago, and it is not optimistic. For example, the city of Xiangyang cannot be said to be too high, the walls cannot be said to be too thick, the firearms cannot be enough, and the soldiers and generals cannot be said to be unfaithful and brave, but they have not been defended for five days." Chen Zizhuang said.

"Mr. Chen, if General Gao could see through Yang Xiren's plan to surrender, how could he break it in a few days? What's more, how could Jiujiang repeat the same mistakes as the previous lessons of Xiangyang?"

"The soldiers are never tired of deceit. The trick is not just a means of deceitful surrender. It is hard to guard against it. Even if the generals and generals of all walks of life are careful, it is inevitable that there will be a lot of secrets. Besides, who can guarantee that the Qing soldiers did not enter Jiujiang and Nanchang early?" Chen Zizhuang said.

When others heard this, Zhu Youlang and Gu Yanwu were shocked: "Yes, this is the real point. If the Qing soldiers had already learned about our army's plan, it would not be difficult to send detailed works to Jiujiang, Nanchang, and Ganzhou early. If a large number of detailed works were entered, wouldn't it be equivalent to ambushing an army in the city? What can the city be strong and thick? You must be careful."

Zhu Youlang and Gu Yanwu looked at each other, and no one said anything.

Because who knows whether any of these people were written by the Qing court?

"Mr. Chen is too careful! How can you repeat the same things like surrender? If this plan is so easy to use, how can there be a city in the world that can be defended?" Qian Qianyi said disdainfully.

He was also shocked. Although he didn't know how Hong Chengchou would conquer Jiujiang and Nanchang, the plan that Chen Zizhuang mentioned was really possible was used by Hong Chengchou.

Therefore, he should try his best to downplay this argument.

Zhu Youlang was also stunned when he heard this, thought for a while, and asked, "Jisheng and Suozhi each have their own opinions, and I have trouble dealing with it. My dear friends, do you have any other opinions?"

Everyone shook their heads.

"It's normal that you can't figure it out for a while. Well, let's discuss whether to change the strategic deployment. Is there anything else to report?" Zhu Youlang asked.

"Your Majesty, I have this report." Chief assistant Wu Bing said.

"Come on."

"Abide by the order. Your Majesty, I don't know the military. What Lord Chen and Consul Qian said, I think it's reasonable. As for how to do it, I think it's better to let it go for the time being. After all, this is not a trivial matter and you should not make a decision easily." Wu Bing said.

"This is said as if nothing is wrong." Zhu Youlang thought to himself.

"Your Majesty, what I want to report is another matter."

"Come on."

"Your Majesty, I think that although the Battle of Xiangyang was defeated, Gaojiling's heroic death shocked the world and the ghosts and gods, which has been rare since ancient times. I think that we should vigorously promote our Majesty's achievements in nourishing our Majesty, and encourage the morale of the military and civilians. Third, we should avoid those who are interested in using the defeat of Xiangyang to confuse people's hearts." Wu Bing replied.

Zhu Youlang first asked how to deal with the future, but Wu Bing now talked about how to deal with the aftermath.

Zhu Youlang wanted to listen to everyone's opinions, so he did not answer immediately.

"Your Majesty, I think General Gao's affairs should not be vigorously promoted. There are two reasons: First, the defeat of Xiangyang should not be publicized, which may affect the morale of the military and civilians; Second, although General Gao died heroically, he had not seen through the enemy's plan to surrender, which was not wise first; he had never tried to protect Xiangyang and was guilty later. Therefore, I think that what Lord Wu said was inappropriate, and this matter should not be hidden." Qian Qianyi retorted.

"Consultant Qian is such a bad statement!"

As soon as Qian Qianyi finished speaking, Huang Zongxi came out.

When Zhu Youlang saw Huang Zongxi's face angry, he thought to himself: "The old boy is going to be scolded this time."
Chapter completed!