Chapter 249 Intention of total annihilation

"My lord, Bai Guangen brings Ma Ke, the former garrison commander, to ask for an audience."

When Ying Yi was thinking about specific tactics against the Tatars after taking Guan Ning, Wang Yisheng came to report.

The Tatar army has arrived outside Ningyuan, and I am afraid that there will be a battle in the next few days. Tens of thousands of Tatars are not a small number. Although Ying Yi is not afraid, his thinking is to try to keep all the Tatars who invaded this time to scare the Eastern captives, so that they can use their hands to digest Hebei.

Ying Yi already knew the specific tactics. Hearing this, he said: "Bai Guangen is not slow."

It had only been three days since Bai Guangen had brought Ma Ke, which showed that this man was indeed determined.

Ying Yi had always looked down upon the generals of the Ming army. Except for a very few, such as Sun Chengzong, Sun Chuanting, Lu Xiangsheng, Qin Liangyu, etc., the others were all disdainful.

For people like Bai Guangen, Ying Yi originally planned to give him some benefits to get rid of the problem, but now he gradually changed his views.

As officials of the Ming Dynasty, they could not be expected to make much achievements in such a rotten environment.

After all, figures like Lu Xiangsheng are rare.

Since Bai Guangen is obedient and can concentrate on doing things, that's good too. As long as he can get things done, Ying Yi will not hesitate to reward him or give him a future.

Of course, it would be embarrassing if Bai Guangen and other surrendered generals did not know how to change and brought their bad habits into Ying Yi's army.

"Bring it in."

Ying Yi waved his hand.

After a while, Bai Guangen led Ma Ke and other former garrison generals inside. Before he could see Ying Yi, he had already bowed his head and said, "The guilty general will pay homage to you, sir!"

Ying Yi hummed: "Get up."

Listening to Ying Yi's voice, which was as rich as a bell, Ma Ke and others' hearts skipped a beat, as if every syllable fell exactly on the rhythm of their heartbeats, and they felt out of breath for a moment.

When he raised his head, he saw a man sitting upright, like a dragon and a tiger, with a tall face and a majestic appearance.

But he saw Ying Yi wearing shiny black armor, a cherry helmet placed in front of the case, his hands hanging down naturally, and the scarlet cloak behind his back put aside.

His eyes were like lightning, sharp and sharp, but also so profound that he could not see the low. His gaze swept across, as if he could see through everything with a single glance, and he could see every detail, and no secrets could be hidden.

Marco stood in danger, not daring to show any disrespect. But I feel relieved. With just one look, he knew that his choice was right.

"Are you Marco?"

Ying Yi said.

"My lord, he is the guilty general." Marco lowered his head and lowered his hands.

Ying Yi laughed heartily: "You are quite clever. Do you know what to do?"

Marco said: "Please don't worry, my lord, the crime will be known."

"Okay." Ying Yi nodded slightly: "In that case, you can go see Wang Yisheng later."

"Yes, lord." Marco stepped aside.

Ying Yicai said to Bai Guangen: "You are very good and you did not disappoint me. Tell me, what else have you gained from this trip?"

Bai Guangen bowed and said: "On the way to the front garrison, the general also recovered the central and forward guard. However, the central defender and the towns in Ningyuan are all Wu Sangui's close confidants. Without Wu Sangui's handwritten letter, he could not enter the city. It would have been to scare the snake, and the general did not go there. "

Hearing this, Ying Yi said: "So the divisions in the Liaodong Army are quite serious."

Ma Ke said on the side: "My lord, Wu Sangui and others are all generals in Liaodong. The last general and Brother Bai cannot urinate in the same pot as them. We have always had a weak relationship and only obey the orders of the imperial court."

Ying Yi immediately understood that it was nothing more than fighting for power and gain.

Then he nodded: "In that case, let's leave Wu Sangui alone. Bai Guangen, you have your own merits, and I will grant you the position of general. The three thousand people selected by Shanhaiguan to surrender will be left to you."

When Bai Guangen heard this, he was overjoyed and bowed with tears of gratitude: "My lord will not underestimate the general by surrendering, but also gives me a heavy responsibility. The general will weave a ring of grass and will sacrifice his life in return!"

Ying Yi smiled lightly: "This is the best."

Then he said: "The same is true for Ma Ke. After the reorganization and selection is completed, I will grant you the position of general. Remember not to disappoint me. If the remaining generals are unwilling to join the army, they will have their own land and rewards. If they continue to join the army, they will be promoted based on their ability. .”

"Thank you, Lord!"

Everyone felt relieved and became alive.

Then I heard Ying Yi say: "You are the local snakes in Liaodong. I have a few questions that need to be answered."

Ma Ke, Bai Guangen and others hurriedly bowed: "Please let me know."

Ying Yi said: "How many soldiers and horses are there when the Donglu invaders invade? Who is leading the troops?"

Ma Ke was shocked and said: "Replying to my lord, the Donglu will take Abatai as their general, with 30,000 fine cavalry and 30,000 coats, for a total of 60,000 horses."

"Abatai..." Ying Yi nodded slightly: "If I want to keep all these captives and punish them to frighten the enemy, what are your plans?"

As soon as these words came out, Marco and others were stunned.

It was as if Donglu was as unworthy of mention as a pig or a dog, and was left to be slaughtered. This tone really suited the lord who looked as powerful as Haoyang.

Bai Guangen and Ma Ke looked at each other, and Bai Guangen said: "My lord, the 60,000 Donglu army cannot be underestimated..."

Ying Yi waved his hand: "I have never underestimated Donglu. But I don't take Donglu seriously either. You just have to speak freely on the premise of annihilating Donglu."

Marco and the others took a deep breath. Ma Ke cupped his fists and said, "My lord, if you want to annihilate the Donglu, you must have a large number of soldiers and horses. After all, there are many Donglu, and it will not be easy to annihilate them all."

Ying Yi said: "It doesn't matter. I have 6,000 soldiers and horses here, and there are also 2 groups of 4 school captains and 15 corps of 45,000 soldiers and horses. They have all arrived in the capital. We only need to send a message and they will arrive in two or three days."

Marco couldn't help but take a breath after hearing this.

There are more than 40,000 troops!

Many generals couldn't help hissing.

"If this is the case, given the strength of our lord's army, as long as we plan properly, it may not be impossible to completely annihilate the Tatars."

Then he cheered up and said: "Every time the Tatars knock on the pass, they use some soldiers and horses to hold back the city along the way, and send other troops to rush into the pass through the gap in the Great Wall to plunder. It must be the same this time. My lord, if you want to annihilate them all, Donglu is difficult to deal with outside the pass, but you can introduce the Tatars into the pass, and then..."

Ying Yi smiled: "Close the door and beat the dog."

"The Lord is wise." Ma Kebai Guangen and others shouted.

Ying Yi laughed: "You have made it clear. If I don't know, wouldn't it be a lump in the elm tree?"

"My lord, forgive me."

Ying Yi waved his hand: "Your strategy is exactly what I want. However, in order to lure the Tatars into the pass and avoid their precautions, the news here must not be leaked. You two must guard Shanhaiguan and the front as 'Ming troops'. Guard. Wu Sangui must not let him know."

Bai Guangen said: "Lord, don't worry, there will be nothing wrong here."

"As long as there is nothing wrong." Ying Yi said: "You two should pay attention to the whereabouts of the Tatars at all times and report them immediately. In addition, there is no delay in reorganizing the troops. Remember, my soldiers are my soldiers, servants, Biaoying, private soldiers , it is definitely not possible under my command.”