The process of war is often difficult to control. After all, it is a battle between the enemy and us, and it is not easy to achieve unity of opinions.

At this point, the emperor thought it simple. Who made him not a war genius, but a master of war on paper!

But how could veterans on the battlefield like Xiong Tingbi and Mao Wenlong know how difficult it is to control themselves once the war begins?

Therefore, these two people had reservations about the time for the emperor's counterattack. They did not explain in secret that the emperor's plan was somewhat conservative and a little too cautious.

Of course, their insistence on launching an offensive depends on the specific situation and results, and then make plans for the next step.

If the attack goes smoothly and the supply of materials, supplies and fodder can be guaranteed, then continue to expand the scale; if the battle is not smooth or the food and ammunition is insufficient, Liaoning can retreat to Haicheng River, and Liaodong can serve as a barrier.

However, neither Xiong Tingbi nor Mao Wenlong expected the development of the situation. The Huduntu's attack plan forced the emperor to launch in advance and did his best to kick off the counterattack.

The emperor's secret order and the Ministry of War came very quickly. The current communication was transmitted from Beijing to Tianjin by signal tower, and then the fast ship went to sea to send directly to western Liaoning, southern Liaoning, and eastern Liaoning, which was much faster than land.

Xiong Tingbi first received a secret order and a document from the Ministry of War. At this time, the Ming army had completed a breakthrough in Haicheng River. Three floating bridges were built, surrounding camps were built, and the landing ground was firmly protected.

Xiong Tingbi was not eager to attack the Haizhou Acropolis, which was so close that he could not attack. This attitude of attacking but not attacking did attract the two red flags of Jiannu, perhaps because they were restrained from moving lightly.

The purpose of this is very simple. A group of the Ming army had already taken north along Sancha Hei and successively captured Niuzhuangyi and Dongchang Fort, posing a threat from the west of Haizhou Acropolis.

Xiong Tingbi is also in the layout. Niuzhuangyi and Dongchang Fort are sandwiched between Sancha River and Haicheng River. Jiannu has no ships, so it is difficult to capture. Moreover, these two fortresses have no strategic value to Jiannu.

But it is different for the Ming army. Not far from Sancha River is the Xining Fort in western Liaoning. With the help of the navy? Western Liao and southern Liaoning are equivalent to meeting here to contact each other.

In other words, the Ming army in western Liaoning could completely cross the river from Niuzhuangyi and Dongchang Fort into Haizhou, forming a two-wing attack with the Ming army in southern Liaoning.

Of course? The Ming army in western Liaoning will not join the battlefield in southern Liaoning now? The defense in Guangning also requires considerable force, beware of the intimidation of Jiannu.

However, the imperial court has long issued an order to expand a mixed alliance in western Liaoning, southern Liaoning and eastern Liaoning. In addition, the flying cavalry entering Liaoning, with sufficient troops, can flexibly change the attack direction, making Jiannu unable to defend.

"Mr. Yuan is appointed as the commander and will soon enter Liao." Xiong Tingbi showed the Ministry of War to the generals and said, "Mr. Yuan will command the decisive battle of Ping Liao? We must obey the orders carefully? Pacify Liao and destroy slaves, build great achievements and serve the court."

"Yes, follow the teachings of the Lord." The generals bowed and replied.

Xiong Tingbi pressed his hand down and signaled the generals to sit down. He looked around and said slowly: "The Panshi Mixed Association has completed its reorganization and training? He will arrive at the front line soon. With this powerful force to help the battle, our army's combat power will increase a little."

The generals made a slight discussion? Long live the Rock Mixed Association personally named the flag and drew elite troops from each department. I heard that the artillery belongs to the most powerful units? It is indeed a powerful team.

And the commander of the Mixed Association, who was even appointed by the emperor himself, was the commander of the emperor. No one expected that it would be the Huanglong, whose reputation was not well-known.

Xiong Tingbi also had some speculations, so he naturally had a candidate in his mind, but after the emperor appointed him, he could only act according to the order.

"According to the order of the Ministry of War, each of Liaoxi and Liaonan expanded a mixed association as a reserve force." Xiong Tingbi continued: "Now these two mixed associations are full and have been trained, but most of them are new recruits."

After pausing, Xiong Tingbi smiled and said, "This strategy has asked the court for instructions to break up these two mixed associations and add them to each department to form combat power as quickly as possible."

Taking the old to lead the new has always been the method of expanding the army advocated by the emperor, and has always been adopted by various ministries. It was because Xiong Tingbi had this basis that he made suggestions to the court.

"Sir, wise." Zhu Mei bowed: "If new recruits are used to form independent combat, the combat power may be worrying. It should be the best way to add to each department."

All the generals also expressed their support. If there were too many people under him, it was naturally something that everyone would be happy and there was no reason to object.

Of course, Xiong Tingbi's suggestion was to reduce the establishment of two mixed associations, and invisibly reduce the number of officers who may be promoted. It is inevitable that some people are dissatisfied with each other.

Anyway, Lao Xiong didn't care, so he did not do anything to attract people to scold, and he said more hatred. But the emperor obviously didn't care much about this, and cleaned the court. Lao Xiong was also relaxed, so no one impeached him.

According to the current transportation speed of materials, Lao Xiong estimated that in more than a month, it would be almost enough to consume the decisive battle.

In other words, from now on, we have been preparing for more than a month. Although the battle still needs to be fought, large-scale wars should be avoided as much as possible.

After making a re-designation adjustment, Xiong Tingbi ended the military controversy and waited for the imperial teacher Yuan Keli to enter Liao, so that he could go to see him and accept the leadership and command.

Lao Xiong believed that he had guessed the reason for the emperor's arrangement.

He did not agree to Yuan Keli's command in Liao before because he went to Beijing to report his work in the autumn.

The emperor had to give face-to-face advice and solve the problem of Ping Liao's command. It might also have to eliminate the gap between the two and ask Xiong Tingbi and Mao Wenlong to cooperate well.

Now that we have started early, the report on our work in Beijing has been cancelled, and it is too late to go up!

Therefore, the emperor only brought out his qualifications and his official positions were enough to suppress Mr. Yuan from Lao Xiong and Mao Wenlong. He also added the title of Minister of War to Mr. Yuan, awarded the position of Liaodong as the governor, and also awarded the Shangfang sword.

Moreover, Yuan Keli's three-party arrangement is basically the same as Xiong Tingbi's viewpoint. Teacher Yuan is Mao Wenlong's immediate boss. After counting, there is no longer anything suitable for him.

When Mao Wenlong received the secret decree and the Ministry of War, it was not as much as Xiong Tingbi at night. But unlike Xiong Tingbi's treatment, the emperor sent a Qin envoy to come.

"Long live the oral order, let Mao Shuai see these first, and then accept the order." The imperial envoy was the Jinyiwei of the Fufu Department, but he was a hundred households in charge of the palace ban, with the surname Chen Mingzhong.

Mao Wenlong didn't understand the meaning, but he still stood up with Chen Zhong's gesture, took a stack of files, and expanded to watch.

"The Iron Cavalry Camp has the title of Mao Wenlong, abandoned scholars and joined the army, and was determined to destroy the enemy, set up a wide defense, and was ruthless. All the dangerous and obstructed shapes of the barbarians are well-versed. All the military and military personnel are proficient in attacking and defending the strange and upright methods. How can those who are scheming, knowledgeable, courageous, and capable in the military camp can get more? They should be taught to the Dushi to show their talents."

After reading a memorial, Mao Wenlong was very surprised and looked at the name signed on it carefully, and couldn't help but widen his eyes.

This memorial was written by Xiong Tingbi several years ago, called "The Memorial on the Abnormal Work and Hard Work of the General". He had no idea of ​​such a high evaluation of him.

The gap between Xiong Tingbi and Mao Wenlong, or a grudge, is recorded in history because Xiong Tingbi was critical of Mao Wenlong's surprise attack on Zhenjiang and launched too early, which led to slave thieves hating the Liao people, burning and killing almost all, and chasing the three sides to advance together. The goal is to be a strange victory, which is a strange disaster.

But the negative comments that are circulating outside are not actually the original words of Xiong Tingbi, but a summary taken out of context.

Xiong Tingbi's true expression was not directed at Mao Wenlong, but criticized Wang Huazhen for being indecisive, which led to the inability to make full use of the results of the surprise attack on Zhenjiang.

Moreover, after the Zhenjiang Battle, Xiong Tingbi not only did not stop the rescue, but instead suggested that he should take serious action if he wanted to save and do his best, but was timidly rejected by Wang Huazhen.

"The matter in Zhenjiang is like a plot to beat someone up. Whoever takes the lead will be rescued. You must make reservations and then take action. Now you plan to do something but not to rescue him. You will be there soon, but you will not plan to save him. This is what you know from the audience."

"I received a great memorial to report the victory. On the sixth day of the year, I left the pass and went to Guangning. I proposed that I wanted ten thousand people to attack the sea and Chang. I sent five thousand people to capture Gaizhou and cut off his way back. But the audience did not dare to take the post. This is why he knew it himself. My army was blamed for not advancing Guangning for one step."

Since Xiong Tingbi and Mao Wenlong became enemies because of the surprise attack on Zhenjiang, the emperor naturally started from here. The memorials and letters were collected and listed, and clearly placed in front of Mao Wenlong.

After reading these documents, Mao Wenlong's face was complicated, with red and white formations, and speechless for a while.

"Ship Mao." Chen Zhong asked from the side: "Long live to ask you, do you know the deep meaning of this?"

Mao Wenlong hurriedly knelt down and kowtowed deeply, "I understand that I will make Long Live worry about the disagreement of the generals, and my personal struggles will make me ashamed."

Chen Zhong said nothing and looked at Mao Wenlong condescendingly.

Mao Wenlong knew that he would be dissatisfied with such an answer, so he quickly added: "I realized today that Lord Xiong is a true soldier. Wang Huazhen pretended to be enterprising, but in fact he was timid. All the misunderstandings in the past were all because the minister was not broad-minded and believed the rumors and misunderstood Lord Xiong, and he would definitely apologize in person."

Chen Zhong let out a long breath, took out the imperial edict, and read it out loud.

When Mao Wenlong heard the imperial edict, he knew that he had passed the level. If his attitude was a little dissatisfied, he would probably have changed his commander in Dongjiang Town. He would have no share in the great achievements of pacifying Liao and destroying slaves.

"I received the order to thank you. Long live my emperor!" Mao Wenlong kowtowed heavily, raised his hands and took over the imperial edict.

Give gifts and rewards is a good idea, and motivation and warning are also included. Pacifying and destroying slaves in Liao is the most important thing. If anyone misses the emperor's plan because of his own selfishness, he will consider the consequences.

"Ship Mao asked for it." Chen Zhong changed his smile and reached out to help Mao Wenlong up, saying with his face: "Long live to value Mao Mao so much, and the reward for being a marquis is ordinary. Mao Mao has a bright future!"

"Thank you the auspicious words of Qin." Mao Wenlong bowed and thanked him, saying: "Please bring me a thank you message with me when I turn around. Please rest assured that I dare not be loyal to death and repay the emperor's kindness."

"Please resolve the affairs of the king and win the reputation of his life." Chen Zhong said with his head in a row: "Long live this for Mao Shuai, remember it."

Mao Wenlong knelt down again in the direction of the capital, "I am obeying the long-lasting holy teachings, and long-lasting my emperor!"
Chapter completed!