Ming Zuo

Chapter 759 Expansion
The results of the Battle of Chexiangxia were not reported to Shandong until two months later.

This is also impossible.

After all, it is not Shandong's controlled area, and because of the endless wars, the transmission of information is very slow.

Even so, the intelligence department paid the price of two people's sacrifices before passing the news back.

Knowing the result, Zuo Menggeng immediately held a high-level meeting.

"This time Chen Qiyu used all his trump cards, so after the failure, the imperial court could no longer restrain the Northwest rogues in a short period of time. Our staff judged that the situation in Shaanxi, Shanxi, and the Central Plains will change for a long time to come." Out of control."

Major strategic research and judgment must be handed over to the staff department.

Because history has changed, the Northwest Rebel Army did not escape the predicament by bribing Chen Qiyu to feign surrender, and the follow-up results will definitely be different.

Zuo Menggeng did not dare to make rash comments.

In terms of strategic research and judgment, the staff department is obviously more professional.

"Then what do you think the Northwest Rogues should do next?"

Dong Xiangwu, director of the Strategy Department of the Ministry of Intelligence, stepped forward.

"We predict that although the imperial court will be unable to organize the encirclement and suppression in a short period of time, the overall strength comparison will still have the upper hand. Once the imperial court calms down, the northwestern bandits will still be unable to gain a foothold in Shaanxi. The place where they are most likely to go... ..."

Dong Xiangwu's baton was in the middle of the map.

"They will definitely go to Henan."

Without being asked questions, he took the initiative to give the reason.

"After the disasters in the past few years, as well as the exploitation and persecution by the imperial court and landlords, the people in Henan have long been unable to survive. The northwestern bandits have already tasted the sweetness when they came here before, so they will definitely come here in the future."

There was a flash of light in Zuo Menggeng's eyes.

It never occurred to him that the judgment of the staff department would return to the original place even though the history had changed because of his meddling.

But he soon figured out why.

After all, the northwestern rogues were bankrupt peasants. Even though Li Zicheng, Gao Yingxiang, Zhang Xianzhong and others were outstanding, it would be too flattering to say that they had any great talents.

The movements of the bandits can be summed up in four words: go with the flow.

Today's Shaanxi has been completely destroyed by wars and disasters.It is simply impossible for the Northwest Rebel Army to recruit soldiers and obtain supplies here.

There are a few rich places, such as Xi'an, where the imperial court is heavily populated.To dare to attack with the strength of the Northwest Rebel Army is to throw yourself into a trap.

Compared with Shaanxi, although the disasters in Henan are not small, it has not suffered too much damage from wars, and it still retains a trace of vitality.

At the same time, the rich population, vast area, and convenient transportation are all more suitable for mobile operations of the Northwest Rebel Army.

It can be said that they will go to Henan in the future, not because they have any strategic vision, but because they can only go to Henan.

Thinking of this, Zuo Menggeng knew that something would happen again.

Zuo Fu stepped forward, and the information he provided also strengthened his confidence.

"There is news from the capital that many officials have impeached Chen Qiyu one after another, and it has become a prairie fire. I am afraid that Chen Qiyu will be dismissed in a short time. Without him, the situation in Shaanxi will be even more chaotic."

In the original history, Chen Qiyu was impeached. The main charges were accepting bribes from the rebels, trying to appease the rebels so that they let the rebels go, and shirking responsibility.

Although he didn't accept bribes this time, he hasn't started to soothe him yet.But because of the failure on the battlefield, the responsibility must be found on his head.

Li Zicheng's troops went straight to Hanzhong, King Rui almost ran away in fright, he was very angry with Chen Qiyu, and also went to the memorial to impeach him.

It can be said that Chen Qiyu, the governor of the five provinces, has achieved the ultimate goal.

But at such a critical juncture, once Chen Qiyu stepped down, there would be no leader in Shaanxi, and no one would be able to gather all the forces to deal with the Northwest Rebels.

This will be a rare golden period of development for the Northwest Rebels.

Zuo Menggeng pondered silently, and a comprehensive plan had already been formed in his mind.

"The change in the battle situation in the northwest just gave us a chance. Everyone, put on a good show, and we must deceive Dorgon and Sahalian."

Everyone cheered up and waited for his arrangement.

Zuo Menggeng began to give orders.

"From now on, we will mobilize military supplies to Xuzhou, Linqing, Yanzhou and other places. At the same time, the Third Division of the First Army, the Fourth Division of the Second Army, including the entire Third Army, will gather troops and move to the west. Tell all ministries to do Get ready, we're going to take the initiative next."

After hearing this, everyone understood his thoughts.

That is to tell Dorgon and Sakhalian through the mobilization of troops that Shandong is temporarily unable to attack Liaodong.

They can safely and boldly annex the Chahar Department.

Huang Zongxi hesitated

"Is this mobilization and deployment too big? It's a waste of time and money."

According to Zuo Menggeng's plan, a full [-] to [-] troops will participate.Among other things, just marching is a huge cost.

Just to deceive Dorgon and Sahalian, it seems a bit too much to do this.

Zuo Menggeng heyed.

"Who said our military mobilization is just for deception?"

Huang Zongxi was astonished, savored carefully, and finally found that Zuo Menggeng seemed to be planning a bigger move.

Dorgon and Sahalian have been living in Shandong for some time.

Except for Shandong's categorical rejection of the peace talks, the actions of the two have not been hindered in any way.

They are still relatively free.

If the negotiation fails, Dorgon and Sahalian have no other choice but helplessness.

Since Shandong does not restrict their freedom, the two decided to take this opportunity to walk around and learn more about the reality of Shandong.

If you want to know the news, the best places to go are brothels and taverns.

There is no way to keep any secrets in such a crowded place where people spend money like water.

It was inconvenient for Dorgon and Sahalian to go to the brothel, so they went to the tavern.

The two found seats in the hall and sat down, ordered a few drinks and dishes at random, and listened carefully while eating and drinking.

They have observed this tavern a long time ago, and the business is very good at noon and evening every day.

Perhaps Shandong's intentions can be heard in such a place.

Sure enough, the two didn't wait too long, and the guests at the next table talked about it.

"Brother Ang, your son hasn't been home for a long time."

The other had a loud voice.

"Hey, that kid has gone on an expedition with the army and went to Songjiang Mansion. I guess he won't be able to come back in a year or so."

Dorgon and Sahalian looked at each other, and it was the first time they knew that Shandong had actually attacked Songjiang Mansion.

The Jurchens didn't really have black eyes either.

As for Daming's situation, they already had their hands full.

The two of them still knew where the Songjiang Mansion was.

Just because I knew it, I was shocked by the news.

　The title is wrong: it should be a deception, thinking about the wrong part in the back, sweat!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)