Dezhou Prefecture City, outside the south gate, temporary military camp.

Zhu Cixuan, who was sitting upright in the central army tent, held a big palm fan in his hand and incited it hard. The climate this year was strange. It was extremely hot just at the end of May. I thought it would be better to leave the big stove in Nanjing and come to Dezhou, but who knew that the climate was equally hot. Thinking of the small glacier climate during the Tianqi and Chongzhen periods in history, Zhu Cixuan couldn't help but sigh that it was so cold that winter was so cold that it was so hot that summer was so hot that summer was so hot that summer was so dry, and summer and winter were all dry, which was completely unfavorable to the growth of crops, resulting in frequent disasters in various places. For the already corrupt Ming Dynasty, wouldn't this be even worse?

The table was placed with intelligence documents from the capital. It was the information obtained by Shi Minghui and Dong Yuansheng at huge risks. After the Later Jin Tartars occupied the capital, Dong Yuansheng, Shi Minghui and others had a difficult life and had to worry about exposure at all times.

Shi Kefa, Yang Wencong, Huang Duanbo, Zhu Dadian, Lu Yuanda, He Tengjiao, Huang Degong and others were also sitting in the central army's tent.

The emperor personally came to Dezhou, which surprised He Tengjiao, Huang Degong and others, and also gave them a new understanding of the importance of the Shandong war. The Shandong war must be victorious, which is related to the safety of the Ming Dynasty.

Hurry footsteps sounded outside the Central Army tent, and Long Zushan wiped away the sweat dripping from his forehead and entered the Central Army tent.

"Report to the Emperor, I have learned the accurate news from the Dezhou Wharf that the Later Jin Tartars have sent troops to Shandong and are expected to arrive in the future. I learned the news from Jiangui Jia who had just arrived at the Dezhou Wharf that I have stabilized Jiangui Jia. If it is necessary, I will send soldiers to capture Jiangui Jia to obtain accurate information."

Zhu Cilang put down his big palm fan, looked at everyone, and shook his head slightly.

"Thank you for your hard work in Longzu Mountain, sit down and talk. It seems that this shopkeeper Jia is not simple. The information you obtained is completely consistent with the information from the capital. I can be sure that the Later Jin Tartars have set out from the capital to Shandong for the expedition."

"Just all the adults just knew that Dorgon sent Wang Aoyong and Fang Dayou as lobbyists, trying to make officials at all levels in Shandong surrender to the Later Jin. At the same time, he sent the Mongolian Eight Banners Jueluo Bahana and the Han Eight Banners Shi Tingzhu to lead 20,000 soldiers to Shandong. I believe that Wang Aoyong and Fang Dayou couldn't say it, so they would send a large army to attack the city."

"I have some impression of this Wang Aoyong. Why can't I remember who Fang Dayou is?"

Shi Kefa quickly stood up and clasped his fists at Zhu Cixuan.

"The emperor, Fang Dayou was originally a doctor in the Ministry of Revenue, and he surrendered to the bandits Li Zicheng and Dorgon of the Later Jin Dynasty, which is not worth mentioning..."

Zhu Cilang smiled slightly.

"Dorgon has some skills. People like Fang Dayou dare to use them and even let him come to Shandong. Isn't this telling many officials in the north that as long as they surrender to the Later Jin Dynasty, they can be appointed. It seems that I have to think of some solutions, otherwise many officials in Shaanxi, Shanxi, Northern Zhili and even Henan might surrender to Dorgon."

Shi Kefa, who had not sat down yet, spoke up.

"What the emperor said is that Dorgon has revoked the hair shaving order, probably because he wants to win over officials and people at all levels in the north."

Zhu Cilang snorted.

"Fan Wencheng and Hong Chengchou are very good. As Han people, they used to give Huang Taiji a solution, but now they have given Dorgon a solution, and they are devoted to destroying my Ming Dynasty court. At that time, I must meet these two people and ask them what they are thinking about. Okay, I will discuss this matter in the future."

Speaking of this, Zhu Cilang looked at Longzu Mountain.

"Longzu Mountain, you said that merchant surnamed Jia, how much grain should he buy from you?"

Long Zushan quickly clasped his fists.

"Your Majesty, the shopkeeper Jia wants to buy one thousand stones of rice, one thousand stone of wheat noodles, and seven taels of silver per stone of rice, and six taels of silver per stone of wheat noodles. The shopkeeper Jia gave me a deposit of one hundred taels of gold at that time. I think this shopkeeper Jia is not simple."

After Long Zushan finished speaking, Zhu Dadian spoke.

"Your Majesty, I also think that this shopkeeper Jia is not simple, and I am afraid that he has an extraordinary identity behind it. I think I must be arrested and interrogated in detail will definitely get more information."

He Tengjiao, Huang Degong and others nodded, agreeing with Zhu Dadian's suggestion.

Zhu Cilang looked at everyone and shook his head with a smile.

"No need, since this identity of Jianguan Jia is not simple, why bother him? I have already known the information about the attack on Shandong by the Later Jin Tartars. Isn't it possible to keep Jianguan Jia and keep in touch with him? Longzushan will give Jianguan Jia two thousand stones of food, but Jianguan Jia must tell the shop in the capital."

Long Zushan was stunned for a moment and immediately bowed with his fists.

"I obey the order, I will prepare now."

After Long Zushan left the Central Army's tent, Zhu Cilang rubbed his hands and stood up.

"Okay, I finally waited for this day. The 20,000 soldiers from the Eight Banners of the Mongolian and Eight Banners of the Han Dynasty are of great origin. I want to make them never come back."

Everyone was stunned. They absolutely did not expect that the emperor was in charge of the army in person and wanted to completely annihilate the Eight Banners Army that were attacking Shandong. Although the combat effectiveness of the Eight Banners and the Eight Banners of the Mongolian Banners and the Eight Banners of the Han Dynasty was not as good as that of the Eight Banners, it was not comparable to that of the Ming army. What's more, the total strength of the Ming army stationed in Dezhou was only 40,000. Most of the forces were under the command of the former Shandong General Liu Zeqing and Huang Degong. Although after months of training, the combat qualities of the soldiers were significantly improved, they would not be able to guarantee that they could fully suppress the Eight Banners Army.

If the Eight Banners Army attacking Shandong were completely wiped out, it would undoubtedly be an unbearable heavy blow for the Later Jin and Dorgon. Li Zicheng, who was entrenched in Henan, knew the situation and would definitely take the opportunity to counterattack and even launch an attack on Northern Zhili.

The formation of such a combat situation was the most beneficial to the Ming Dynasty.

In the court, there were still calls for the complete elimination of the treacherous Li Zicheng, but the emperor sneered at such calls. The cabinet and the six ministries also changed from their previous understanding. After all, the emperor's deployment was for the Ming Dynasty.

Finally, the cabinet minister and Minister of War Shi Kefa spoke.

"Your Majesty, it may be a bit difficult to completely wipe out the Eight Banners Army that attacked Shandong. I think it's enough to completely defeat them."

Shi Kefa's suggestion makes sense. The difference between total annihilation and defeat is too big. There are essential differences in both combat deployment and food supply. If you only defeat the attacking Eight Banners Army, the Ming army can be deployed around the city of Dezhou, waiting for the Eight Banners Army to launch an attack, and then rely on the strong city to defeat the Eight Banners Army. However, if you want to completely annihilate the attacking Eight Banners Army, the Ming army must be pulled out and deployed on the periphery of Dezhou, looking for opportunities to surround and annihilate the Eight Banners Army.

The difficulty of fighting in the field can be imagined. With 40,000 Ming troops, it is too difficult to wipe out 20,000 Eight Banners Army.

Almost everyone agrees with Shi Kefa's suggestion.

Zhu Cilang shook his head and looked at everyone.

"If we cannot completely wipe out the attacking Eight Banners Army, there is no need for me to command the troops in person. Lord Shi, immediately send an imperial edict to General Liao Yuanjie, the general of Xuzhou. The 10,000 soldiers they led would not have to go directly to Dezhou, but to Wuqiao."

Zhu Cilang pointed his hand at the map on the table.

"The battle does not have to be carried out in Texas. Wuqiao is a very good place. The place is big enough to bury the 20,000 Eight Banners Army."

Speaking of this, Zhu Cilang looked at Yang Wencong.

"How long does it take for Wencong, thirty red cannons, to be transported to Wuqiao."

Yang Wencong thought for a moment and spoke.

"Your Majesty, Wuqiao is less than 60 miles away from Dezhou. All thirty red cannons can be transported there. It can be completed within two days, and the position deployment of the red cannons can be completed."

Zhu Cilang nodded and looked at He Tengjiao.

"Mr. He, in this battle, are you the commander-in-chief. Are you determined to completely annihilate the Eight Banners Army?"

He Tengjiao nodded vigorously and clasped his fists at Zhu Cilang.

"I will do my best to completely annihilate the invading Eight Banners Army."

Zhu Cilang nodded slightly again and looked at Huang Degong.

"General Huang, you are the vanguard in front of the formation. Whether you can completely wipe out the Eight Banners Army depends on how you charge. I know that many soldiers are afraid of the Eight Banners Army. When they see the Eight Banners Army rushing over, they think of escaping. There is a saying that goes, one soldier will be a beating, and as long as the officer dares to charge forward, the soldiers will be fearless..."

Before Zhu Cilang finished speaking, Huang Degong's eyes turned red.

"Your Majesty, I will definitely charge forward and never retreat..."

Zhu Cilang laughed out loud.

"I have nothing to worry about when the soldiers use their lives. The combat deployment has been clear for a long time. I don't want to say more. Everyone must remember that Lord Shi, Lord Huang and Wen Cong set out today and rushed to Liaocheng to make all the arrangements. The Jinan Prefecture City is handed over to Lord Han Ye, and the rest follow me to Wuqiao..."

Before Zhu Cilang finished speaking, Shi Kefa and others all knelt down.

"The emperor must not take risks in person. I am willing to go to Wuqiao..."

Shi Kefa took the lead in speaking.

Before Shi Kefa finished speaking, Zhu Dadian spoke.

"The emperor has said a long time ago that I am familiar with the situation in Shandong and ordered me to stay in Dezhou to fight. I am willing to go to Wuqiao to assist Lord He and General Huang, and I will definitely completely wipe out the invading Eight Banners Army. The emperor is responsible for the safety of the world and must never go to Wuqiao..."

Yang Wencong also spoke.

"Emperor, I have implemented all combat deployments and will definitely wipe out the invading Eight Banners Army. The emperor can only take charge of Jinan Prefecture..."

In Zhu Cilang's expectation, the biggest problem here is that Zhu Cilang has not yet established an heir to the throne and has not yet been married, so it is naturally impossible for him to have an heir. If there is a problem, it will be a devastating blow to the Ming Dynasty, which has just improved.

Zhu Cilang naturally understood the truth, but this battle was too important.

"I know your hard work..."

Seeing that Zhu Cilang did not let go, Shi Kefa became stubborn.

"I beg the emperor to take back his orders. The emperor must not take risks in person. Otherwise, I will not kneel down..."
Chapter completed!