Autumn of the 17th year of Chongzhen

Chapter 297 The arrival of Xiangyang
Wuchang faces the Yangtze River in the north. Except for the north gate, the Ming army built a camp outside the other three city gates to surround Wuchang to death.

The three camps, each with [-] soldiers, are commanded by Hao Yaoqi, Ma Jinzhong, and Wang Jincai. Each battalion has the same strength as Wuchang's troops, which can definitely prevent Tong Yanghe's surprise attack.

In addition to the three camps, near the sun lake, the Ming army built three more camps.

The three battalions were built in the shape of finished products, each of which is several thousand mu in size, and there are many military tents inside, each of which can accommodate tens of thousands of people.

Wang Yan's soldiers and horses, Qihuang rebels, civilian husbands, and [-] captured Qing troops were all stationed here.

When the army first arrived at the city, especially the joint operation of the three forces, it urgently needs to be adjusted in order to make the command smooth. Among them, the affairs are extremely complicated, and Wang Yan has too many things to deal with, especially after a big victory, the distribution of credit and spoils. It was a problem that gave him a headache.

Although the Ming army defeated Luck Dehun, there were many problems in this battle, especially the confusion of command authority.

Although He Tengjiao recognized Wang Yan's command, he was worried that Wang Yan would annex his troops, so every military order of Wang Yan, which he wanted to convey to He Tengjiao's subordinates, almost had to let He Tengjiao know in advance.This made the command difficult and weakened Wang Yan's authority in the army.

Originally, the imperial court should choose one person to take charge of the overall situation, but due to various reasons, they did not make a decree in the end. They just let He Tengjiao, Wang Yan, and Du Yinxi jointly preside over the overall situation, but it caused Chu Governor He Tengjiao and Guangdong Governor Wang The infighting between Yan and Yan.

Wang Yan has already decided that after Wuchang is unplugged this time, he will ask the emperor for the title of governor of the five provinces, otherwise he will not be able to act smoothly.

"Wang Shiheng~" Wang Yan was busy in the tent, but his curtain was lifted suddenly. He Tengjiao walked into the tent with a face full of anger, and then angrily sat down on the seat beside him.

The two guards followed closely into the account, their faces full of remorse, Wang Yan waved them back when he saw this, He Tengjiao was on the same level as him, if he tried to force his way in, the two guards couldn't stop him live.

"What made the supervisor so angry, since he wants to break into the handsome tent of the governor?" Wang Yan was naturally unhappy about He Tengjiao's actions, he put down the brush in his hand, and said angrily.

"What's the matter?" He Tengjiao seemed even more angry than Wang Yan, "Then you have to ask yourself!"

"Oh?" Wang Yan naturally understood in his heart that the matter of He Tengjiao's anger was the matter of military exploits and distribution of spoils, but he would not take the initiative to speak out.

"The matter of leading troops is to distinguish rewards and punishments. That's what you said." He Tengjiao stood up and said angrily: "This time I got [-] war horses. You can take [-], why give them to those mud-legged horses?" Two thousand? What credit do they have?"

He Tengjiao has always been the only one who deserves the credit for distinguishing others. When will someone dare to take advantage of him? Back then, he dared to go to Yuezhou to steal Wang Yan's military exploits without sending a single soldier. Now that he finally won a battle, how could he let him Others have their fingers!

Seeing He Tengjiao's appearance, Wang Yan was very angry, but seeing him fighting the Qing soldiers this time, he did his best. In addition, for the sake of the current situation, he still tried his best to stabilize He Tengjiao, "Qihuang Rebel Army, invited by the governor , came to help in the battle, they surrounded Wuchang and made it impossible for Luck Dehun to return to the city, it was a great achievement and should be rewarded."

But He Tengjiao didn't buy it at all, "You invited me, why didn't you reward me with your share, why did you move my horse?"

The things have been divided, Wang Yan can't take them back, and the Qihuang Rebel Army should indeed be rewarded and win over, but Wang Yan can also see He Tengjiao's character of seeing profit and hope very clearly. What tricks will come out.

Wang Yan couldn't help squinting his eyes and pondering for a while, thinking that the attack on Wuchang is important right now, but it can't ruin the overall situation, so he slightly raised his head and said: "This governor has long wanted to let the superintendent have two horses, and train them into a cavalry that can fight against the Qing soldiers in the field." Therefore, Governor He should not think about the [-] war horses that the governor bid for. The two thousand horses from the Qihuang Rebel Army, the governor does not intend to return, but the governor can give up all the [-] green camp prisoners. You, let you make up for the loss of Liu Chengyin's team's rash advances, how about it? If so, Governor He still thinks that this governor is not fair enough, so you can join me!"

After hearing Wang Yan's words, He Tengjiao's face darkened. He understood the meaning of Wang Yan's words. This was to remind him that Liu Chengyin, under his command, suffered the most defeat in this battle and suffered the heaviest loss. Afterwards, the Ming army Every step he took was passive, and he almost fell into Luck Dehun's trick.

Seeing Wang Yan's attitude, He Tengjiao knew that the war horse would definitely not come back, and the [-] green camp captives were Wang Yan's bottom line, if he didn't agree, Wang Yan would not give him anything.

At this time, He Tengjiao was weighing in his mind, thinking that he still had to rely on Wang Yan to take down Wuchang and get more credit, and he couldn't make the relationship too rigid, so he said: "Okay~[-] captives will be mine~"

Seeing this, Wang Yan nodded and said: "In this case, after Wuchang is defeated, they will be assigned to Governor He's command!"

"What?" He Tengjiao heard the words, but he said angrily again: "You want them to be cannon fodder, how much will be left after you capture the city?"

The siege battle was extremely cruel, and He Tengjiao knew this too. If all [-] prisoners were killed or injured, what Wang Yan said was empty talk, and he would naturally not agree.

"The city of Wuchang is high and the river is deep. We don't need the green battalion to open the way. Why don't we use the soldiers under the governor's command to fill up the moat?" Wang Yan gave He Tengjiao a look, and then adjusted his tone: "Don't worry, Governor He, there are not many Eight Banners soldiers in Wuchang City. Not everyone is of one mind with the Qing court, and the governor has full confidence in breaking the city. The green battalion soldiers will not lose much, and their military exploits will also be recorded in the name of the governor, how about it?"

"The record of military exploits is under my name, that is acceptable!" He Tengjiao thought for a while, then nodded in agreement with Wang Yan's statement, he didn't care about the lives of soldiers, all he wanted was military exploits that could be shared equally with Wang Yan.

He Tengjiao understood very well that he was not as good as Wang Yan in the use of troops, and if he wanted to gain merit, it was best to let Wang Yan command, and he let his troops sell some strength, so as to get enough benefits.

Seeing that He Tengjiao agreed, Wang Yan was relieved. After all, He Tengjiao's [-] soldiers and horses will be of great use in the future battle situation, and they can become Wang Yan's barrier after the war, so that Wang Yan's soldiers and horses can be obtained. training.

At this time, Wang Yan watched He Tengjiao leave, and he was going to have someone cut off the braids of the [-] green battalion, and then rectify them, preparing for the siege, but Liu Fangliang suddenly came outside the tent.

"Report to Duke, Dingguo Hou sent Yang Zizhan over here."

Wang Yan was startled when he heard the words, he made an agreement with Gao Yigong that Gao Yi would attack and defend Xiangyang for two months, and he would definitely bring troops to support Xiangyang. Now Azige and Wu Sangui have attacked Xiangyang for a month, could it be Gao Yigong can't hold it anymore?
"Come in quickly~" Wang Yan immediately stood up and greeted him.

After the two entered the tent, they immediately saluted Wang Yan, but Wang Yan waved his hands again and again, his eyes passed Liu Fangliang and fell directly on Yang Yanchang.

Looking at his dusty appearance, Wang Yan knew that he must have never rested all the way, and the fast horse galloped over. He couldn't help but feel tense, and asked quickly, "Zizhan, but Xiangyang is in danger, and you must be asked to come here for help?"

(Thanks for the reward of the special battle injury, and then push "Yao Yuezhu")
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