According to Su Chengyu's idea, more and more advanced weapons will be allocated to the White Pole Army in the future, so that they will become a strong army that can wrestle with Jianyu in western China.

But for now, these guns and cannons are enough for the time being, after all, it takes some time to train the guns.

Thinking of the training, he asked Qin Zuoming again: "I don't know if there are people in the White Pole Army who can operate artillery?" ”

Qin Zuoming shook his head with a wry smile, "Back to Your Highness, small cannons such as tiger squats are still available, but this heavy cannon is not proficient." "He said in his heart that even I, a general, have never touched heavy artillery, let alone a soldier.

Su Chengyu then instructed Shi Lin instead, "Select a few gunners from among the Franc soldiers captured in the Battle of Macao, and let them return to Shu with General Qin." Oh, and the skilled gunners need some too. ”

There is a big difference between the heavy musket of Spain and the light bird gun commonly used by the Ming army, and someone still guides you to get started quickly. At the same time, these Portuguese are very familiar with the tactics of the Spanish phalanx, and can also help the white pole army to better train the firepower of far and near.

Su Chengyu saw that Qin Zuoming was about to kneel down and thank him again, so he hurriedly supported him, "The matter in Sichuan still has to be done by Lao Zhongzhenhou." I have something to tell you here, and you need to remember it carefully. ”

Qin Zuoming was a little surprised, but he still arched his hand seriously: "Please make it clear to Your Highness, the last general will not miss a word." ”

Su Chengyu spread out the map on the table, first pointing to the north side of Sichuan, "Jianyu has broken Hanzhong, and tens of thousands of soldiers and horses are about to invade Sichuan in the south.

"As I expected, Zhang Xianzhong will soon abandon Chengdu, gather heavy troops and go north to fight a decisive battle with Haoge."

Qin Zuoming's eyes widened when he heard this, Zhang Xianzhong's "capital" was in Chengdu, how could he leave his nest and fight with Jianyu?

"Why is Your Highness so sure?"

Su Chengyu said in his heart, of course, because he had read history books. However, he still had to explain to Qin Zuoming, he thought for a while, and said: "Zhang Xianzhong is from Liu Bei, and regards Hanzhong as his foundation.

"Now that his 'foundation' has been created by Hauge, he will be ashamed and angry and make a desperate bet to go north to recapture Hanzhong. However, Jianyu's army is strong, and if he divides his troops to defend Chengdu, it will inevitably lead to insufficient troops and defeat before fighting.

"It's because Xiankou can only have some hope if he gives all his strength to fight."

He didn't say anything else, although Zhang Xianzhong was a rogue, but this person had a strong sense of Han pride and thought that it was his shame that the barbarians invaded his "Great Western Land".

After Zhang Xianzhong decided to lead his troops to fight hard with Haoge, he even instructed his successor Sun Kewang, saying, "The Ming Dynasty has been orthodox for three hundred years, and it may not be extinct, and it is also the will of God." When I die, I will return to the light in a hurry, and I will not be unjust. It shows that he would rather surrender to the Ming Dynasty than see Jianyu arrogant in Huaxia.

Qin Zuoming also felt that what the auxiliary king said was reasonable, and hurriedly nodded and wrote it down.

Su Chengyu continued: "You have people closely monitor the movements of Xiankou, and when he leads his troops to leave, he will immediately retake Chengdu.

"After that, we must not take it lightly, and seriously strengthen the defense line of Chengdu and Chongqing. But don't stick to it, but train your soldiers diligently. Without the strength to defeat the enemy in a field battle, a flaw will be found sooner or later in blind defense. ”

He saw that Qin Zuoming remembered it, and then continued: "If nothing else, Xiankou should not be Jianyu's opponent." At that time, the minds of the people in his army will definitely change their minds, and they will not dare to continue the enemy's capture, and they will probably turn to the south. ”

Qin Zuoming nodded solemnly, although he didn't know if the words of the auxiliary king would really come true, but once this situation occurred, then the Ming army's Chongqing defense line would definitely suffer great pressure.

Su Chengyu pointed to Chongqing, "The strength of the Kou army is at least more than 50,000, although this battle will be extremely difficult, but not a single soldier of the Kou will pass through Chongqing!"

"A large area of southern Sichuan and Guizhou is not heavily guarded, and once the invaders cross Chongqing, these places will be ruined."

"The last general must remember that he will not let the thief army go south half a step!"

"By the way, it must also be noted that our worst enemy is always Jianyu." Su Chengyu reminded again, "When the main force of the Raiders is blocked in northern Sichuan, there is no need to fight to the death."

"Under the persecution of the heavy soldiers behind him, the army's morale must be unstable, so Wang Shaobao can go to appease him. However, Sun Kewang is arrogant, and he will not obey his fate, but he can talk to Li Dingguo and Liu Wenxiu.

"Oh, I will write a secret letter to Wang Shaobao, you can take it to him."

Qin Zuoming was puzzled: "Your Highness, why are you only looking for Kou Yizi, but ignoring the thief head?" ”

Su Chengyu was stunned for a moment, and said in his heart, Zhang Xianzhong was dead at that time, and even Sun Kewang and Li Dingguo and others were in charge. This time, he didn't think of how to come back, so he had to cough dryly and said: "Cough, I want to contact Zhang Xianzhong, if he doesn't follow, I will try to find his righteous son." ”

He hurriedly diverted the topic, "However, the surrender of the Kou cannot be fully used, only a few elites are left, and the rest are divided into some land and sent to Sichuan for the people." ”

After years of fighting in Sichuan, adult men have died, and these Zhang Xianzhong's subordinates are strong laborers.

"After that, it will be the most difficult thing, if Hao Ge follows south, there will be a decisive battle with our army in Chongqing." Su Chengyu said in a deep voice, "The main force of the imperial court wants to prepare for the Northern Expedition, and I am afraid that it will not be able to divide the troops into Shu." At that time, the safety of Sichuan depended on the cooperation of the White Pole Army and Wang Shaobao. ”

Qin Zuoming said solemnly when he heard this: "Please rest assured, Your Highness, the Sichuan army will serve the country and die!" ”

As he spoke, he seemed to remember something, but it seemed a little difficult to speak.

Seeing this, Su Chengyu said, "But what's the difficulty? It is a matter of social safety, and General Qin also asks for clarity. ”

Qin Zuoming then swallowed and said, "Shu land...... It has been repeatedly devastated and now that taxes are difficult to collect, and it is still reluctant to maintain the current situation, if you want to fortify and train the troops, this food and salary ......"

Su Chengyu knew that Qin Liangyu had used his private property to subsidize the military for many years, and Wang Yingxiong had also donated a lot of money, and Sichuan was indeed too poor now.

"You don't have to worry about that." Su Chengyu immediately remembered the 100,000 taels of silver offered by Zhu Youlang, "I will allocate 100,000 taels to you for emergency purposes first, and then allocate another 100,000 taels to the Sichuan army every month in the future." The imperial court will also try to transfer weapons and baggage to Shu. ”

Qin Zuoming almost cried out with emotion, and really felt that the imperial court had not forgotten the Sichuan army and the Qin family.

Su Chengyu finally remembered that Qin Liangyu seemed to be passing away in two years, and told Qin Zuoming: "The loyal marquis is old, let her have a good life and recuperate, don't work too military affairs."

"Just wait for Shuzhong to be calmed, I will set the table and ask Jin to be crowned the Duke of Shu."

Qin Zuoming said that he was going to kneel down this time, and said in a trembling voice: "Thank you for the grace of the imperial court!" Thank you, Your Highness, for your great kindness! ”

There was no major incident in Guangxi for the time being, so Su Chengyu asked Qin Zuoming to bring the firearms allocated to him and lead his troops back to Sichuan.

He believed that this time, with excellent weapons, sufficient food and salary, high morale, and the white pole army that had been "spoiled" by himself in advance, would definitely not let Sun Kewang's entrenchment in Yungui and the invasion of Sichuan and other historical tragedies be repeated.