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Volume 13 Reviving the Ming Dynasty Chapter 648 Troops Entering the Kingdom of Jin

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    Although it was said that the number of innocent people killed by the Jin army's anger was only a few hundred, Tang Feng thought about it a lot.  What I know now is just a microcosm of the decades of war with the Jin people. In the past decades, countless Ming troops and innocent people died at the hands of the Jin people. If this disaster could not be eliminated as soon as possible, Liaodong would be  As long as there is no peace, the safety of the people cannot be guaranteed.

    After this incident, Tang Feng's decision to wipe out the Jin Kingdom entrenched in the northeast was strengthened.  Although he knew that nomads had always been a worry for the Han people in the Central Plains, even if you could wipe out one tribe today, there was no guarantee that a new ethnic group would emerge tomorrow, so there was no need to be so anxious.  But Tang Feng also knows that times have changed. Now and in the future, what determines victory or defeat on the battlefield will no longer be fast horses and bows, but more sharp thermal weapons. For the nomads, it will be the beginning of an era.  It's over.  []

    Although if things continue to develop like this, the Jin people will soon lose their original strength, Tang Feng is not willing to wait any longer.  Because that would lead to more tragedies and more innocent people dying under the iron heel of the golden man, which he did not want to see.  It's time to settle the accounts and avenge the past!

    With the sound of drums, all the more than 100,000 people in Jinzhou City gathered in the school grounds. They were surprised to find that An Guogong, who had always only worn ordinary clothes or official robes, actually wore armor today.  Wearing a military uniform, he looked particularly solemn, and with his identity as a foil, the sergeants were even more impressed.

    Tang Feng didn¡¯t wear armor before, not only because he didn¡¯t need it to protect himself because of his status, but more importantly, because he couldn¡¯t bear the weight of more than ten or twenty kilograms piled on his body.  But today, in order to boost the morale of the army and let everyone know how solemn his decision was, he resolutely put on a set of heavy armor weighing more than 20 kilograms.

    Fortunately, he has not neglected his own exercise because of his continuous improvement in status over the years. Although he is carrying twenty kilograms of weight on his body, he can still stand very tall and straight, and his voice is still loud: "Everyone, I am Daming.  Warriors, what happened in the past few days has been witnessed by all. Today¡¯s Jiannu are no longer what they were back then, and our Ming Dynasty has also undergone fundamental changes. But at this time, they still dare to attack us  Why use troops?"

    Among the sergeants below, there was the messenger who spread Tang Feng's words so that more than 100,000 people in the entire school could hear clearly.  After Tang Feng said these few words and stopped, everyone's faces showed dissatisfaction and helplessness. This problem is actually very complicated. In addition to the nature of both parties, there are also geographical reasons.  The Ming Dynasty has a vast territory and its borders are too vast. Even if there are more than 100,000 people guarding Liaodong, the Jin people still have a chance to break in.  But everyone knew in their hearts that since An Guogong asked this, his answer would never be so simple and clear.

    Sure enough, after a long pause, Tang Feng finally continued to answer his question: "Because of our tolerance! For decades, even if my Ming Dynasty really gained the upper hand on the battlefield, the damage to Jiannu was very limited.  , which made them even more wanton, but who knew that this would harm our own people! You should know the tragic incident in that small village not long ago. Dozens of families in one village were killed by them to the death.  ! As soldiers who defend our country, don¡¯t we feel sad and ashamed for this? If we can kill all the enemies, or make them flee in panic, can they still do such a thing? "

    It was quiet. Except for the messengers who were rushing back and forth to pass on Tang Feng's words, no one spoke in the entire school. Everyone had heavy expressions. Everyone was thinking about this issue, and some even had expressions on their faces.  look of shame.

    Tang Feng's voice continued to soar in the empty school grounds: "I, the great ancestor of the Ming Dynasty, could establish a new dynasty in the chaotic world of the Yuan Dynasty and drive the descendants of Genghis Khan out of the Central Plains. I, the founder of the dynasty, could also send his army into the desert several times.  Killing the remnants of Mongolia invincible, thus gaining decades of peace. Can't we, the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty, do this now?

    "I don't think so. We are also the most elite warriors of the Ming Dynasty, and we also have the passion to serve the country. Our soldiers in Liaodong will not be inferior to our ancestors. Now is the time for us to serve our country. You want to often hear about You Jin  Is there any news about people entering Liaodong and harming my fellow villagers?"

    "I don't want to!" "I don't want to!" The shouts that went straight into the sky rang out. They were the shouts of nearly 200,000 Ming army soldiers. The flame in their hearts had been completely ignited by Tang Feng.

    "Yes, we can no longer let the people of our Ming Dynasty suffer. We want the Jin people and other barbarians who covet the country of our Ming Dynasty to know that anyone who violates the borders of our Ming Dynasty and hurts our people will have to pay a heavy price.  , The price of blood! I will make them pay with blood!" Tang Feng continued to shout loudly.

    "Blood debt must be paid with blood!"Two hundred thousand people shouted this sentence at the same time, and their murderous intent and morale reached their peak at this moment.

    Seeing that everyone's emotions had been completely aroused by him, Tang Feng finally conveyed his intention: "Two days later, we will send troops to conquer the Kingdom of Jin. We will avenge the soldiers and people who died over the years!"

    "Revenge!" Everyone shouted these four words together. At this moment, no matter whether it was the guardsmen transferred from other provinces, the three major battalions of Beijing, or the defenders of Liaodong, they all had only one thought.  , that is to attack the Kingdom of Jin.

    After the soldiers dispersed and Tang Feng arrived at the command post, several generals from Liaodong rushed over, all with deep worries on their faces.  It was Mangui, the Mongolian man, who was the most sincere. Even though he knew that speaking like this would offend An Guogong, he still said bluntly: "An Guogong, is your decision too hasty? Although our Ming Dynasty has many soldiers and generals, but the gold  The country is not that easy to fight. Without the support of the city, relying only on the enthusiasm of the soldiers is no match for the Jin cavalry who are familiar with the terrain and are good at fighting in the wild. This will only increase casualties.  Please, please think twice."

    "Yes, Duke, although the Jin people have been defeated, they have not suffered much damage, and they still have enough strength to fight with us. It is not easy for us to keep Liaodong this time, and we really can't take this risk and kill them rashly  The Kingdom of Jin belongs to the territory." Zu Dashou over there couldn't help but persuaded: "This war requires not only morale, but also the chance of winning against the enemy."

    Tang Feng listened to their advice with a smile, and then said: "Do you think I made this decision just out of temporary anger and not after careful consideration?" After hearing what he said, several generals were stunned.  Everyone looked at Tang Feng, waiting for him to continue.  Tang Feng continued: "Actually, when I sent troops to Liaodong, I had already made up my mind that I must completely wipe out the Jin Kingdom this time! Otherwise, do you think I am really that worried about you? The Jin people invaded Liaodong, too.  Not once or twice, but each time we won the victory relying on Liaodong's own military strength, why did we need to mobilize so many troops from various places and the capital?"

    In fact, no one knew much about this issue. After listening to Tang Feng's words, they realized that he did not suddenly want to go to the Kingdom of Jin, but made a decision after careful consideration.  But even so, these generals who have been dealing with the Jin people for many years still have different views on killing the Jin Kingdom.

    "The Duke of Guo Ming knows that in a war with the Jin people, you will not have a chance of winning just by surpassing them in military strength. Otherwise, Liaodong will not suffer from the Jin people for many years. Although we now have an army of 200,000, once we arrive,  The Kingdom of Jin is afraid that it will fall behind. The general still thinks that this matter should be discussed in the long term." Wu Xiang also advised at this time.

    Several other people also echoed: "What General Wu said is true, please think twice." Although the hatred between everyone and the Jin people has reached a state of endless hatred, on the key military matters, several people are still very  Cautious.

    Regarding their reaction, Tang Feng not only did not get angry, but actually appreciated it. He nodded gently and said: "A few years ago, I would have considered your opinions and would not have rushed to send troops to the Kingdom of Jin. But now I  But there is more than 90% certainty that the Jin Kingdom will be destroyed in this battle, and it is definitely not due to a moment of anger."

    "Ah? Why did the Duke say this?" "Do you take what the Duke said seriously?" Several generals asked hurriedly. In fact, their original intention was to eliminate this enemy who always poses a huge threat to Liaodong.  I only have reservations out of practical considerations.  But Tang Feng's confident words gave them a lot of confidence, and their faces were full of expectations.

    Tang Feng nodded solemnly: "Of course I say this with a basis for it. Can't you still see it today? The battle now is completely different from the past. In the past, whether it was offense or defense, the most critical thing was  On top of this crossbow, how many of the Ming Dynasty¡¯s city defenders rely solely on bows and arrows to defend themselves against the enemy?¡±

    The generals were startled, and then nodded in understanding. Indeed, most of the Ming army used firearms when fighting the enemy.  Precisely because of the sharpness of firearms, the Ming army was able to defend the city under constant attack by enemies several times their size.  However, everyone's ideas have not been completely changed because of this. Everyone is still thinking about the original thing, and they have determined that they will still not be the opponent of the Jin Army until the cavalry can really fight the Jin Army.

    Seeing that they were still full of hesitation, Tang Feng continued: "Actually, it's not just for defending the city. As long as the firearms are used properly, their power in the attack cannot be underestimated. And this time, the craftsmen of Ming Dynasty have created even more powerful weapons."  Artillery is larger than the previous artillery and is easier to carry. With them in hand, why should we fear the cavalry of the slaves?"

    With this said, the generals finally understood Tang Feng's intentions. It turned out that his confidence in sending troops to the Kingdom of Jin came from this.  They all?Those who have come into contact with artillery and guns also know that these things are indeed very lethal when used against the enemy, but they have always been limited because of their weight and the fact that they are not too numerous.  Now that Tang Feng said that not only had he made some changes, but he also brought a large number of firearms, this naturally increased his chances of winning.

    "In addition, the use of troops against the enemy must be justified. This time the Jiannu suddenly used troops against us in Liaodong, it gave us an excuse to send troops to deal with them, so this is the best time for us to enter the Jin Kingdom." Tang Feng finally  road.

    "Which of these generals doesn't want to create immortal achievements, and which one doesn't want to have his name compared with the famous generals who founded the country?  It is just because of various restrictions that they can only endure it and cannot express their ambitions.  Now that Tang Feng had put a great opportunity in front of them, the generals naturally had no reason to turn it down.

    Mangui was the first to express his position on behalf of the generals in Liaodong: "My lord, we are willing to serve the country and lead an army to expedition to the Kingdom of Jin!"

    "Well, with your heart, I can rest assured! Although our Ming Dynasty cannot compare with Jiannu in terms of cavalry, we have more advantages, and the Jin people are now experiencing a new defeat, and natural disasters are rampant in the country.  , it¡¯s the perfect time for us to invade other countries in one fell swoop and achieve victory once and for all. I hope you all can fight bravely and leave your names in the history of history!¡±

    "The generals and others will live up to the trust of the Duke and will definitely win!" Everyone responded in unison.

    After convincing these generals, Tang Feng's decision to send troops to the Kingdom of Jin was no longer hindered.  Before coming to Liaodong, after purging all officials in the court who dared to oppose him, he had already issued an order to the Ministry of Household Affairs, asking them to transport grain and other materials to Liaodong in time, so he did not send troops to the Jin Kingdom this time.  No worries.  With well-equipped soldiers and high morale, Tang Feng was more confident that he could win this battle.

    Tang Feng had also visited the Kingdom of Jin a few years ago. At that time, he had emphatically looked at the conditions of the city there.  After all, it was a barbarian country, and they had never had any enemies invade. The cities were very crudely built. Except for the then capital Liaoyang, which was relatively high and deep, no other city could withstand the siege equipment of the Ming army.

    The only thing to worry about now is the Jin cavalry attack outside the city, but as long as the Ming Dynasty has enough artillery and muskets, it is not difficult to deal with them.  Thinking that he was going to use hot weapons to fight against enemies who were still holding spears and bows, Tang Feng felt that he was bullying others.  Historically, the Manchu Qing Dynasty, founded by the descendants of the current Jin people, was opened with firearms and eventually fell.  Today, Tang Feng will use the same method to deal with them, which makes Tang Feng feel that there seems to be some kind of providence.

    No matter what Tang Feng thought, two days later, the Ming army in Liaodong set off towards the border of the Jin Kingdom, which was rarely visited.  Except for the time when Yuan Chonghuan entered the Jin Kingdom a few years ago when the Jin people sent troops to Mongolia, the Ming army had not yet set foot on this land.  However, this did not affect the soldiers' belief in victory. This was not only because they had many firearms, but also because of Tang Feng's presence.

    In the memories of the soldiers, under the leadership of Tang Feng, the Ming army had never been defeated by the Jin people.  Whether it was the Ningyuan defense battle a few years ago or the Beijing city defense battle, no matter how favorable the Jin people's situation was at that time, the Ming army could easily defeat the enemy under the command of Tang Feng.  Although this time the defense turned into offense, everyone was still full of confidence.

    Once you enter the Kingdom of Jin, the scenery is completely different from that in Liaodong.  It is rare to see dense villages and earthen houses here, but large tracts of pasture.  Because the Jurchens themselves are also a nomadic people, even though they have absorbed many survival methods of the Han people, their natural characteristics cannot be changed.  Until the later Manchus entered the customs, there were still many real women who were unwilling to leave their pastures.

    But now, these people are not on the grassland. That is because it is a cold winter, the grass is covered by snow, and the livestock cannot eat the grass under the thick snow.  The north wind that blew from time to time also caused great damage to the shepherds' tents, and even people died from it.  Therefore, these herdsmen had no choice but to retreat to the simple cities, hoping to usher in a brand new spring after surviving this winter.

    However, there are always exceptions to everything. There are still some herdsmen who do not follow the crowd into the city, but are scattered throughout the grassland. At this time, they encountered an attack that was more terrifying than the harsh natural weather.

    The killing of the innocent people in that unknown small village has completely aroused the resentment of the Ming army against the Jin people. From the moment they stepped into the territory of the Jin Kingdom, the soldiers had only one thought left in their hearts: kill all those people.  brute!

    But not a single person was seen all day long, which made the soldiers even more angry.  At this time, they saw a few scattered tents.??Launched an all-out attack on the target without thinking.

    When he heard the thunderous sound of horse hooves, the shepherd hurriedly walked out of the tent to see what was going on.  But what he saw were steel knives slashing at him.  Without too many words, after Qianqi passed by, several small tents were moved to the ground, and the people inside were all dead.

    In response to this, Tang Feng just frowned for a moment and then felt relieved.  He is very clear about the principle of loving kindness and not being in charge of soldiers. Now it has reached a life-and-death situation. He really shouldn't be kind to women. Although those people are innocent, he cannot keep them because there is no guarantee that these herdsmen will give to the Jin people behind.  Bringing the news may make many Ming army soldiers pay the price.

    Now is the era of the Ming Dynasty, and the Jin people are their enemies. It is impossible to look at the problem from a modern perspective.  Therefore, he showed no mercy at all. Instead, he issued an order. As long as they encountered such a situation again, the former army could do exactly that and kill all the enemies standing in front of them.  This is not only to prevent the Jin people from getting the news and being prepared, but also to cut off the Jin people's back-up. This time he led troops into the Jin country, not only to take revenge, but more importantly, to completely destroy the Jin country.  , to avoid future troubles
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