eldest son of Ming dynasty

Chapter 295

From Fuzhou Prefecture to Quanzhou Prefecture, there is a high mountain called Gaogai Mountain. It is not a super mountain range across the earth, but the terrain of the hilly area is one hill after another.

The official road actually passes through these hills.

With such a terrain, if the bandits hiding in the mountains intentionally ambush, it will still be a headache.

Speaking of it, in the sixth year of Hongzhi, the reason why the imperial court set up a governor in Nanjiang is actually because of this.Fujian, Jiangxi, and Guangdong all have this problem more or less.

As far as Fujian is concerned, the bandits hiding in the mountain nests may not be able to catch the people they want to catch. These desperadoes only need to collect some money and they have no law in their eyes.

imperial power?This is not the city of Beijing. A word from the emperor is not as good as a piece of golden beans.

So this bandit must be suppressed.

Otherwise, the government has no deterrent effect at all here, and there is no talk of implementing policies.

Especially the police envoys have been attacked, if you don't knock out this group of bandits, then the big and small yamen in Fuzhou city are just entertaining themselves, and no one takes you for the same thing.

And because of Wang Shouren's outstanding performance, Governor Wang Jia also naturally put the matter of suppressing the bandits on his shoulders. He also knew that the little chief he brought under his leadership had actually hidden his heart as a general.

Afterwards, Yu Zichu, the commander of the capital, invited Wang Shouren to his camp with doubts.

Now, the guards in his hands are already ready for battle. After all, the bandits dared to attack the Fujian Inspectorate. With such audacity, who can guarantee that nothing will happen?
On the way back, Yu Zichu asked a few more questions.

Only then did I know that Wang Shouren had followed the old Wang Xiangmin on a gallop at the foot of Helan Mountain before he became a Jinshi, so he didn't dare to look down on him.

Those who have obtained the true biography of Wang Yue can be said to be experts in the use of soldiers!
Besides, these vulgar people always have some respect for Jinshi, thinking that they have read books and know a lot.

"Using troops in the northwest grassland is completely different from using troops in the southeast." Wang Shouren rode on the horse and gave him one, two, and three points and said: "First, the enemy is different. Even if the Tatars are not as prosperous as they were in the Yuan Dynasty, they will still be counted. Tens of thousands of troops, and fighting all year round, even the Ming Dynasty's official army is not as good. Therefore, in the northwest, the imperial court has to form a large-scale official army to fight against it."

"But what about Fujian? There are hundreds of people hiding in a mountain depression, which is a cottage. They are not an army, they are just mobs, and most of them are just begging for food."

"So?" Yu Zichu asked.

"So we don't need a large-scale army of tens of thousands. Firstly, it's not easy to march, and secondly, it's inconvenient to command. It's better to give me [-] elite soldiers to lead an army of [-] here."

Yu Zichu said, even if I think highly of you, you can't open up and brag in front of me.

You got it done with 3000 people, but I don’t have any credit for bringing 3 people. What is this called?
So he immediately showed suspicion.

But Wang Shouren just laughed, "Commander Yu told you to believe me, pick out [-] elite soldiers, the group of bandits on Gaogai Mountain, and we can wipe them out in an instant. It's just the real [-] elite soldiers. Officials personally select and organize themselves."

Yu Zichu was a little unhappy, but he thought of Wang Jia.The governor of Zhejiang and Fujian trusted this kid very much, and it was useless if he didn't want to here. The two fought, and Wang Shouren went to Wang Jia to say a word, or he could do whatever he wanted.

That being the case, there was no need for Yu Zichu to offend this person.

If you want three thousand, then three thousand, if something happens, just don't find yourself anyway.

"Okay! Then when we go back, we will pick three thousand elite soldiers! But...but what will the rest of us do?"

"Let him defend the city."

At this time, there is no danger in defending the city. How dare the bandits in the mountains come to attack Fuzhou City?Even if they really come to fight, such a group of mud legs can't even touch the city wall.

So this is no problem, and Yu Zichu also thinks it makes sense.

Wang Shouren was actually quite excited. He had been interested in military affairs since he was young, and after so many years, he could finally practice here.Back then he once said to his father: Give me [-] soldiers and horses, and I can wipe out the grasslands!

What greeted him was Wang Hua's reprimand, not taking the imperial examination, and having these sweet dreams all day long.

Now, although there are not tens of thousands of troops, three thousand... can be enough.

In Wang Shouren's view, a small group of elite soldiers is necessary to suppress bandits.

Because the mountain road is inconvenient, it is such a narrow road, and at most two people can walk, what is the difference between [-] and [-]?On the contrary, the natural conditions are difficult, so strong and strong-willed soldiers are needed, and these talents can fight tenaciously across mountains and mountains.

Furthermore, there is a connection between this hill and that hill.When using troops, it is basic common sense to cut off the mutual communication between the enemy.Bandits are weak in combat effectiveness, but once they cooperate with each other and are familiar with the terrain, it will be more troublesome. It is best to defeat them one by one.

Therefore, the [-] officers and soldiers have to be divided again. It is dangerous to face the Tatar division, but here, [-] elites can beat a bandit and flee.

But in this way, very efficient command is required.So in fact, fewer people is an advantage.Too many people is a disadvantage.

Soldiers are impermanent, and water is impermanent.There is no so-called taboo in using soldiers. If there is, it is a rigid mind and following the scriptures.

"Then what is the second?" Yu Zichu heard Wang Shouren say the first, so he knew there was the second.

"Secondly, many people in this mountain don't really want to rebel, it's not the life-and-death relationship between the Ming army and the Tatars. In short, if the government doesn't give the people a way to survive, then there will be anti-people, The mountain is full of bandits, even if Da Luo Jinxian comes, he won't be able to suppress them all."

"The king's participation in politics means..."

"Use it together to suppress and appease." Wang Shouren seemed confident, "This involves our arrest of spies, and it can be used together."

"How to use it?!"

Wang Shouren moved closer and spoke softly,

After hearing this, Yu Zichu was shocked, "This plan is very good, this plan is very good!"

Then he changed his demeanor, and saluted Wang Shouren quite seriously, "Wang Shenzheng, I have never obeyed many people in Zichu, but I will obey you from now on."

"It's not too late to say this after the battle is over."

"it is good!"

It is said that after the two returned to the barracks, they made a lot of fanfare and made extravagant publicity.It's almost like beating gongs and drums.

With Yu Zichu's order, the commanders of the Fujian capital commanded the Tongzhi, commanded the affairs, and the guard commanders who had already administered the guards, about 20 people all gathered.

This is the rhythm of wartime conditions, and the barracks are full of soldiers.

The commanders of each soldier entered the account of the commander, and the rhythm was easy to guess.

Going to war? !
Yu Zichu brought five people from the capital, all of whom he could use effectively. One was arranged by him as the commander of the capital, and the other four became the commanders of the guards in charge of 5600 people.

Of course, there are actually not 5600 people.

Time waits for no one, and Yu Zichu didn't talk too much, and when everyone arrived, he announced three things.

First, the government and army have decided to march into Gaogaishan to suppress the bandits!
Second, select 3000 elite soldiers from the entire Fujian capital to reorganize!

Third, the suppression of bandits is mainly about security and supplemented by killing. Those who are willing to surrender can be dealt with lightly.

Although Yu Zichu is not a famous general, after all, he has learned a lot in military books, and military orders are the basic qualities of their students.

Whether it is used well or not, it is used anyway.

So after his order went down, the first selection activity started after lunch.

Wang Shouren presided over it personally, and selected men one by one among a group of men according to their height, build, age, whether they had a criminal record... and so on.

Such public activities fully exposed the next move of the officers and soldiers, and the selection of personnel was chaotic. Some people hidden in the crowd sneaked out of the barracks by taking advantage of this pass, and disappeared between the mountain and village roads within a few steps. not see.

Yu Zichu brought a young school officer named Feng Weide from the capital. He is now helping Yu Zichu to control the Zhendong Guard. Seeing that the new guy named Wang Shouren made the barracks noisy, he felt a little worried. So he went to report to Yu Zichu.

"... Marching and fighting pay attention to surprise. Bandits in the mountains are hard to find. This Wang Shouren is still making such a big show. We may have spies here. In one night, those bandits will know that the army is going to attack. ?"

Yu Zichu stood with his arms crossed and not far from the Yanwu stage, watching Wang Shouren choose one by one.

Three thousand people is not much to say, but they can be selected one by one, and they may not be able to be selected in two days.

But this guy is patient.

"Can we find the way up the mountain without being known by bandits?" Yu Zichu asked slowly.

Seeing the officer's reaction, Feng Weide immediately guessed: "The commander made you... have a plan?"

"It's not that the envoy has a plan, but that person has a plan. A scholar, he doesn't study the Four Books and Five Classics carefully, and he is always interested in the art of war... He is the son of the Shangshu of the Nanjing Military Department. When he was not a Jinshi, he passed his father. I beg the emperor to ask for a position beside Wang Xiangmin. In the 11th year of Hongzhi, the imperial court used troops in Helan Mountain. When you and I were not there, he was already there."

Feng Weide was slightly shocked. He took a careful look at the thin, busy figure not far away. He was in his 30s and not strong. How special could he be?
Yu Zichu looked at the sun, "After the sun goes down, you bring your trusted people to guard the main entrance of the barracks. Remember, it's loose in the first half of the night and tight in the second half of the night; loose when you go out, and tight when you come in. I'll let them guard the other entrances and exits."

"What does that mean?"

Yu Zichu looked around, saw that this was an open space, and no one was near them, so he said, "We are so serious about suppressing bandits, what will the bandit spies in the barracks do?"

Feng Weide's eyes lit up, "I will report to you!"

"That's right. So whoever is not here tonight, then arrest him. If you arrest him, let him lead the way. What's wrong with walking on the mountain road?"

"But... Even if we go, those mountain bandits will know that the army is coming, and the bandits are waiting in full force. I'm afraid this battle will not be easy."

"A bunch of bandits are afraid, are we still called the official army?!"

Even being upright can defeat those mobs!
"Okay! Then I will wait for them tonight. If you want to talk about the commander, this is a good way!"

Yu Zichu sighed slightly and smiled. It would be great if he really came up with this method, and it would save him from fighting bandits in Fujian... Zhou Shangwen became the commander of the Ming cavalry, and he competed with the Tatars on the grassland Compete.

But Yu Zichu also thought that this Wang Shouren had ink in his stomach, and the emperor seemed to favor him a lot, so if he stayed with him, maybe he would have the chance to be rewarded for his meritorious service in the future!
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This book is about 100 million words.

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