After Chongzhen finished speaking, he set the tone for this war.

Wu Sangui guarded Shanhaiguan, and his main task was to act as a vanguard army to resist the Qing Dynasty's offensive.

Zhu Cilang led a team of troops to move flexibly and maneuver. He could rush to Shanhaiguan when he advanced and defend the capital when he retreated.

This decision was quite perfect in Chongzhen's opinion. It not only allowed Wu Sangui's familiarity with Shanhaiguan and the Qing Dynasty, but also ensured that someone checked and balanced Wu Sangui, and finally ensured the safety of Zhu Cixuan, the heir.

The other ministers had no objection after hearing this, and then Fan Jingwen asked a very critical question.

"Your Majesty, if these troops are divided into two groups, how should the troops and horses of each group be distributed?"

There are also some considerations in dividing troops. Equal distribution is one type, and the main force and side division are also one type.

When Chongzhen heard this, he was a little hesitant.

Zhu Cixuan could not miss this opportunity and spoke first: "Father, the situation in Shanhaiguan is relatively critical now. My son's suggestion is to let Wu Shangshu take all the cavalry to help. If I say that, I will lead the infantry to slowly postpone it."

When Wu Sangui heard this, his face changed immediately, and he cursed Zhu Cilang for being sinister.

The cavalry of the Guanning Army was originally about 5,000, but this was the result of cobbling them all together.

Originally, there were already soldiers outside Baoding City, and the Guanning cavalry in Zhu Cixuan died of only three or four thousand.

Wu Sangui fought a defensive battle, and he defended himself against a pass like Shanhaiguan, which was absolutely impossible to open the door to fight. Under such circumstances, the role of the cavalry was directly weakened to the extreme.

The original intention of the establishment of the Guanning Iron Cavalry was to fight the Qing Dynasty head-on, not to fight such a pure defensive war!

If Wu Sangui really got this little cavalry, it would be useless.

Wu Sangui also immediately said: "Your Majesty, although Guanning Iron Cavalry has some effect, the one who can really defend Shanhaiguan is still the brigade of infantry! I think it is better to give me some infantry."

Having lost the initiative just now, Wu Sangui didn't want Zhu Cixuan to continue to control the entire situation.

Zhu Cilang slapped his thigh and said, "Since Wu Shangshu doesn't want cavalry, then give all the Ning Tie Cavalry to this palace. It just so happens that this palace can also take advantage of their flexible and maneuverable characteristics to take care of Shanhaiguan and the capital. As for Shanhaiguan, it is a powerful pass that can only be opened by a man who can be a pass without ten thousand men. Too many troops is not good. I think three thousand soldiers are almost the same."

When Wu Sangui heard this, his eyes were about to pop out.

I was willing to give three or four thousand cavalry just now, but now I'm fine. Just have three thousand infantry soldiers?

Why is this getting less and less and weaker?

Wu Sangui was very anxious and hurriedly said, "No, at least ten thousand infantry soldiers are needed!"

Zhu Cilang waved his hand: "Trade!"

Wu Sangui: “…”

Chongzhen: "..."

All ministers: "..."

Zhu Cilang coughed and said seriously: "Your father heard it, Shangshu Wu said he wants 10,000 infantry."

Chongzhen glanced at Wu Sangui and said, "Then give Wu Shangshu 10,000 troops, but I think the cavalry still needs a little. In this way, transfer one thousand cavalry to Wu Shangshu and add nine thousand infantry."

Wu Sangui took a deep breath and wanted to hit someone.

Originally, Wu Sangui wanted the command of these 40,000 troops, but it was ruined by Zhu Cilang.

Then, if you take a step back, you will need half of the 40,000 soldiers and horses, you will be fine? I didn’t expect that it would ruin Zhu Cixuan again.

In the end, Wu Sangui only had ten thousand soldiers in his hands!

The difference is too big from the commander of 40,000 soldiers and horses to the commander of 10,000 soldiers and horses.

Zhu Cixuan looked at Wu Sangui with a smile: "What, Shangshu Wu, don't you want to resist the order?"

Wu Sangui was choked immediately.

After a few seconds, Wu Sangui spoke: "Your Highness is joking, so I am naturally obeying Your Majesty's orders."

Chongzhen looked at this scene and thoughtful.

He is not stupid, how could he not see Zhu Ciyang's suppression of Wu Sangui?

But Chongzhen also had his considerations. Wu Sangui was just a minister after all, and he was not very reliable when he rescued the capital before.

Zhu Cixuan is different here. He is his own son, the serious successor of the Ming Dynasty, and his performance has always been impeccable.

So, isn’t it reasonable to let Zhu Cixuan take more troops and let Wu Sangui work hard on the front line?

When Chongzhen thought of this, he had no doubts in his heart and waved, "Just do it like this. Shangshu Wu, you will discuss with Xiangcheng Bo later to see who you are more skillful in using, and just transfer them to you."

Although he favored Zhu Ciyang, Chongzhen would still give Wu Sangui what he should give. Otherwise, Wu Sangui would not have any combat power at all, so what should he do if he could not defend Shanhaiguan?

When Wu Sangui heard Chongzhen's words, he knew that the situation was hopeless and there was no chance to turn the tables in this matter, so he could only accept the order on the spot.

The matter ended here. Chongzhen announced the resignation of the meeting and asked Zhu Cixuan to follow him back to the harem.

While walking, Chongzhen looked at Zhu Cixuan carefully.

The military career these days brought a lot of changes to Zhu Cixuan. The boy's face became more mature and steady, and he felt that the uncensored jade was being sharpened and about to shine.

I don’t know if it was Chongzhen’s illusion, but Zhu Cilang seemed to have grown taller again, and now he is taller than Chongzhen.

Chongzhen couldn't help but sigh: "Yan'er, you have really grown up."

Zhu Cilang smiled and said, "My son wishes to mature immediately and directly eliminate all the disasters of the Ming Dynasty!"

This is the truth from the heart. It is systematic. As long as Zhu Cixuan takes a few years, wouldn’t he be able to control the Qing Dynasty, Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong?

Upon hearing this, Chongzhen immediately smiled: "Don't worry, I believe in you! Wang Chengen, let someone pass on the meal."

As he spoke, he had already reached the harem. Today, Chongzhen planned to eat and chat with Zhu Cixuan.

Although it is an imperial meal, Chongzhen has always been simple, so the dishes are relatively simple and home-cooked.

While eating, Chongzhen listened to Zhu Cixuan's story about the Battle of Lugou River outside Gu'an City. The more he heard, the more he felt excited, and finally he couldn't help but slap the table.

"I didn't expect this war to be so heartbreaking and thrilling. I was watching the war report in the imperial palace of the capital, and I really couldn't appreciate the possibility of it."

As he said that, Chongzhen's eyes at Zhu Cilang became softer.

It was this fifteen-year-old child who led the cavalry to charge at the most critical moment, laying the foundation for the victory of the Ming Dynasty's counterattack.

What kind of virtue and ability do I have to have such an outstanding heir!

Zhu Cilang smiled and said seriously: "As long as the father believes in his sons, the Ming Dynasty will continue to win."

That’s right, we cheaters are so arrogant and so confident!

Chongzhen looked at Zhu Cilang who was full of confidence, and was infected by Zhu Cilang's enthusiasm. Confidence began to emerge in his heart and laughed: "Of course I believe in you!"

After talking about the Battle of Lugouhe, the topic returned to the battle of Ming and Qing dynasties that was about to break out.

Chongzhen said seriously: "Yan'er, tell me honestly, what is the winning rate of the Ming Dynasty in the next war with Jiannu?"

Zhu Cilang said seriously without thinking: "Five-five-open."

Chongzhen was shocked: "So high?"

It was not that Chongzhen was rude to himself, but that the entire Chongzhen dynasty's winning rate against the Qing Dynasty was not more than 30%, and these 50% were indeed very high.

Zhu Cilang laughed and said, "It's really 50%.

Where did 50% come from? System.

If there is no system, how many percent will it be? Zhu Cixuan thinks it may be half a percent, which is 5%.

The Ming Dynasty is so damned by Li Zicheng now that the entire Central Plains is basically rotten, just like an adult who has just recovered from a serious illness and has encountered a young man full of energy and has just developed spirits, and he can't beat him at all.

If you don’t cheat, you really can’t play it.

Chongzhen didn't know what Zhu Cixuan was thinking, but he knew the situation of the Ming Dynasty, so after hearing the winning rate of 50%, he was excited and said, "In this case, Shanhaiguan should be able to defend it?"

Zhu Cilang touched his nose and said, "It may not be."

Zhu Cilang only read the combat power of the Qing Dynasty in history books and had never experienced it personally.

Today's history has been rewritten, which means that all the historical trajectories in Zhu Cilang's mind have been abolished, so Zhu Cilang really doesn't know what the outcome of the next battle at Shanhaiguan is.

Chongzhen: "..."

I was quite happy to hear the 50% number just now. When I turned around, I was poured down by Zhu Cixuan's basin of cold water. Chongzhen's mood was so ups and downs that he couldn't stand it.

Chongzhen reluctantly calmed down and said, "What if Shanhaiguan can't be kept?"

After hearing Chongzhen's words, Zhu Cilang smiled: "If you can't keep it, then you can't keep it. It's okay."

For Zhu Cilang, Shanhaiguan is like a gate of the Ming Dynasty, useful and useful.

But the problem is that these Manchus did not like to walk through the gates, and always liked to climb over the wall from the grasslands of the south of the desert, which made the gate of Shanhaiguan particularly embarrassing.

Yes, it’s good. No, it’s actually not harmful.

Chongzhen: "...If you can't defend Shanhaiguan, will the Ming Dynasty have to defend the capital again, just like a few days ago?"

Zhu Cilang smiled again: "Don't worry, father, whether to lose Shanhaiguan or not, this is mainly to see if Wu Sangui will fight. But it is absolutely impossible for Jiannu to fight to the capital to reproduce the previous scene!"

Upon hearing this, Chongzhen finally breathed a sigh of relief and waved his hand: "That's good. Okay, you should be tired from running all the way, go and rest."

It’s not that Zhu Cilang wants to rest, it’s that Chongzhen wants to rest.

Talking to Zhu Cilang was so exciting that Chongzhen's heart could not bear it.

Zhu Cilang nodded and showed a bright smile to Chongzhen: "Father, rest well, my son will go."

Seeing Zhu Cilang strode away, Chongzhen breathed a sigh of relief and smiled.

At some point, Chongzhen suddenly began to feel that as long as he saw Zhu Cilang's figure, he would feel relieved inexplicably!
Chapter completed!