Wang Xia said dissatisfiedly: "Could it be that you are willing to kill them?" ”

Mao 13 also said: "Yes! We don't kill them, they will kill us! If the imperial court puts us in the big hat of rebellion, all of us here will be exterminated, do you think it's a joke? Don't be naïve, you three! ”

Zhang Quanfu said bitterly: "I know it's our fault. But isn't that a contradiction? It's obviously the court's fault, it's the court that wants to deal with us, but in the end we make ourselves cannibalistic, I really don't know, what's going on? ”

Xu Xingxia waved his hand to quiet everyone down, and said in a deep voice: "Okay, don't argue, I won't force you to do what you don't want to do." The three of you, actually, are actually very good and doing the right thing. To be honest, I don't want to face my former companions. We are all people of conscience, and our human name has not been extinguished. However, everyone also knows that this is a life-and-death battle, and there is no room for negotiation. If we hesitate and retreat, it is we who suffer, our relatives and friends! ”

"I don't think everyone wants to see Fort Weizhen slaughtered, Fort Zhenshuo slaughtered again! Our loved ones are there, our friends are there! Since we don't want to, we have no choice but to take up arms and resist all the enemies who attack us! Whoever wants to destroy us, let's destroy him first! Now, I announce several important orders! ”

Due to the enemy on all sides, militarily, Weizhen Fort and Zhenshuo Fort need to garrison troops. Fort Wytown needed at least six hundred musketeers. There are important artisan workshops of the White Coats, which must be protected by heavy troops. Fort Zhenshuo, on the other hand, needed at least a thousand musketeers. Fort Weizhen also has a large population, so it cannot be neglected.

In order to mobilize troops more conveniently, Xu Xingxia made a certain degree of reform to the white-clothed army. He decided to structure the white-coated army according to the five-level model of squads, squadrons, brigades, battalions, and armies, and the five-five system was generally adopted between the upper and lower levels. When calculating the strength of troops, only the number of basic soldiers is counted, and the number of officers and auxiliaries is not counted. When necessary, their forces will be strengthened, or temporarily weakened.

According to Xu Xingxia's structure, each squad of the White Clothes Army has 50 soldiers. Each squadron, with 250 soldiers. Each brigade, with 1250 soldiers. Each battalion, with 6250 soldiers. As for each corps, how many battalions it has under its jurisdiction depends on the specific situation. At present, the nine armies of the White Clothes Army have all been renamed brigades. Each brigade basically has two squadrons under its jurisdiction, and the number of soldiers is about 500, plus officers at all levels, the total strength is about 600 people. Not counting the Eagle Cavalry Brigade, the total strength is more than 4,800 people.

The only exception is the Eagle Cavalry Brigade. This is the fist unit under the jurisdiction of the White Clothes Army, and it is also a multi-purpose force in Xu Xingxia's hands. From a strategic point of view, they are also the strategic reserve of the entire White Army. The skirmishers of the Eagle Cavalry Army are carrying out special tasks, and their number will definitely not be limited. Xu Xingxia's initial plan was to expand the Eagle Cavalry Brigade into a full strength of five squadrons, so that it would have a full number of 1,250 soldiers.

The chariot battalion originally had 50 partial vans, but now, Xu Xingxia decided to double the number of partial vans to more than 100. In fact, the main target of the partial van was still the Tartar cavalry. If the official army came to attack, Xu Xingxia basically did not need to dispatch the side van, and only needed to take the way of the musket team to line up to shoot, which was enough to defeat the opponent.

The number of trebuchets in the artillery battalion did not increase at all. The reason is basically the same, there is no need. With the gradual completion of the fortifications of Zhenyuanguan Fortress, the blocking effect of trebuchets is gradually being lost. In the future, it will still be the world of all kinds of artillery! The range of the redcoat cannon was more than ten miles, which was simply impossible for trebuchets to do. When the white-clothed army began to equip artillery, all the trebuchets currently owned could be decommissioned and burned as firewood.

After careful study, Xu Xingxia decided that Mao Shisan would lead the Leopard Cavalry Brigade to garrison Weizhenbao, and Chi Hu would lead the Shooting Army Brigade and Xiongqu Army Brigade to garrison Zhenshuo Fort. The scattered soldiers of the Eagle Cavalry Army are widely distributed around Zhenyuanguan and Helan Mountain. The rest of the troops were concentrated in the area around the Montenegrin battalion. This is a typical steady-steady strategy.

The Montenegrin battalion happened to be at the intersection of Zhenyuanguan, Zhenshuo Fort, and Weizhenbao, and no matter where the enemy attacked, the white-clothed army could quickly set off from the Montenegrin battalion to support. With the speed of the war horse, no matter where it is supported, it will only take an hour at most. In other words, the enemy's siege time is only one hour at most. As far as the siege warfare technique is concerned, there is basically no possibility of conquering the city. Such a deployment is basically foolproof.

…… Qingwang Mansion, study.

Zhu Shuaizin's brows were tightly locked, his eyes were lowered, and his mood was quite low.

What happened in the Flame Mouth Manor was reported to him as soon as possible. As his royal father, he was also taken aback. This Xu Xingxia is really a pervert, who is not easy to kill? Actually killed two thousand households of Jinyi Guard? You must know that these two thousands of Jinyi guards, even if they are him, they don't dare to provoke them easily! Don't think that the vassal king's face is very big, compared to Jinyiwei, it's still a little powerless!

However, no matter how shocked he was, the matter had already exploded, and there was no way to undo it. The top priority now is to deal with the aftermath. This damn Xu Xingxia once had a title, that is, the guard of the Qingwang Mansion. Although, this escort was agreed upon verbally and was never included in the formal establishment. However, it is certain that the people of Jinyiwei will definitely make a fuss about his identity. There is no wind and no waves, and the people of Jinyiwei and Dongchang like to engage in wind and rain the most. Such a good opportunity, Jinyiwei will definitely not miss it.

"Xijin Manda, you say, what should this king do?" Zhu Shuaizin said slowly.

The blonde, blue-eyed masked man, whose name was Xijin Manda, was a Hu man from the Western Regions. He and Huyan Aobo, one scholar and one martial artist, are the important backbone of Qingwangfu and Zhu Shuaizin's henchmen. Unlike in the past, it is said that Xijin Manda is not standing, but sitting. He didn't move, and said slowly: "The prince just watched from the wall." ”

Zhu Shuaizhen frowned and said, "The people of Jinyiwei died in the manor of this king. ”

Xijin Manda said disapprenously: "Lord Wang, this is purely a personal grudge between a few of them, no matter where it happens, it has nothing to do with other people. ”

Zhu Shuaizhen said a little worriedly: "Personal grudges? I'm afraid some people won't think so! Especially those guys from Jinyiwei will definitely take this opportunity to blackmail this king. Three and a half million taels of silver, they all dared to speak. These guys, all of them are black-hearted! It's just that the emperor favors them very much, and you don't even have a chance to defend yourself. ”

Xijin Manda said confidently: "May I ask the prince, how is the military food reserve of the four towns in the northwest?" Can it support a long-term military operation with tens of thousands of troops? ”

Zhu Shuaizhen said casually: "The four towns in the northwest, except for Ningxia Town, which has hundreds of thousands of stone grains, the other three towns are simply unable to make ends meet. Not to mention that it is difficult to support the long-term military operations of tens of thousands of troops, or to support the long-term combat of 5,000 troops. What does this do, you ask? Do you want the king to take the initiative to donate a little money and grain to the court to show the king's sincerity? ”

Xijin Manda shook his head and said, "Of course not. There is no need for the prince to donate money and food. I mean, the four towns in the northwest, without enough military rations, the large army cannot be dispatched. To suppress this Xu Xingxia, it is estimated that without 350,000 soldiers, it is impossible to succeed. Presumably, all the other adults will take this into account, right? ”

Zhu Shuaizin's eyes lit up, and he said sensitively: "What do you mean, is they, Li Maohui, Li Guozhen, and even Zhu Xieyuan and Huang Kezhang, they will also insist on it, is this a personal grudge between Xu Xingxia and them?" Nothing to do with rebellion or anything? ”

Xijin Manda nodded and said, "Unless they can raise enough military rations to support a long military operation." Otherwise, they will take on their own bodies and shoot themselves in the foot. With their shrewdness, would they do such a stupid thing? ”

Zhu Shuaizhen subconsciously shook his head and said casually: "In the short term, it is impossible for Huang Kezhang to raise military rations. Last year's autumn grain in Shaanxi Province was almost consumed. This year's summer grain harvest will not be until July, and it is only February, and there are still five months to go. There won't be much stock elsewhere. ”

"Besides, the military situation in Liaodong is tense, and that wild boar skin is more and more despised for the Ming Dynasty. This king estimates that this year, Shaanxi may also have to send troops and materials to reinforce Liaodong, which is also a big expense. Xu Xingxia's matter, it is estimated that they do have the possibility of pressing it temporarily. Well, not possibly, definitely. ”

After a moment of silence, Zhu Shuaizhen said unwillingly: "It's just that this Xu Xingxia is indeed too unruly, he often fights and kills, and he doesn't care about the consequences at all." Jinyiwei's people dare to kill, who else he doesn't dare to kill? If you don't teach him a lesson, I don't know how much trouble he'll get into the future. ”

Xijin Manda smiled slightly, and said inscrutablely: "Lord Wang, I think we might as well continue to have a good relationship with him, there is no need to hate him." ”

Zhu Shuaizin was a little surprised and said, "Continue to have a good relationship?" What if he provokes something bigger...... He's actually a thief now! ”

Xijin Manda said lightly: "Actually, there are two sides to everything, the key is how you look at it. That's right, Xu Xingxia is indeed the one who killed Jinyiwei today, and he is a big rebel. If it is made public, it will definitely be a major crime of rebellion. However, for those who don't like Jinyiwei, it is not necessarily a capital crime. Is it a great sin to eliminate violence, peace, and justice? Not only is it not a great sin, but it has to be praised! I guess after this incident, the prefect should be quite satisfied! Perhaps, he has secretly interceded for Xu Xingxia. ”

Zhu Shuaizin said a little disbelievingly: "Zuo Guangdou? Donglin Party? Are you saying that those people in the Donglin Party may protect this Xu Xingxia? Unlikely, right? They think they can surrender to this guy? This guy doesn't seem to have a good impression of Zuo Guangdou either...... Well, no, last time he was in Kwai Yuan Lou, he obviously meant to please Zuo Guangdou! Tsk, this kid has already taken refuge in the Donglin Party! I can't see it! ”

Xijin Manda shook his head and said, "The prince's words are wrong. I'm sure that Xu Xingxia and the Donglin Party should not have any connection for the time being. However, their hateful attitude towards Jinyiwei is the same. Since there is a common enemy, it is easy for them to come together. Those people in the Donglin Party are all lotus-tongued and magnificent, Xu Xingxia is strong-blooded and strong-minded, and his thoughts are relatively simple, so he may not be impressed by them. ”

"Obviously, Xu Xingxia is definitely a good hand at fighting wars, and he is also a good hand at making money. If the imperial court lets go of him, it will be like Li Chengliang at the beginning, he will definitely be able to ensure the safety of the northwest of the Ming Dynasty, and even expand the territory and expedition thousands of miles. What is the worst of the current Donglin Party? It's just a man who can fight! They don't have any foundation in the army! This is their biggest fatal point! However, if this Xu Xingxia was co-opted, the result would be completely different. ”

Zhu Shuaizhen was stunned and said, "This ...... Unlikely, right? ”

Xijin Manda smiled and said, "Why does the prince think it's impossible? ”

Zhu Zinc swallowed his saliva and said dryly: "After killing two thousand households, Jinyiwei will definitely sue in front of the emperor, even if Xu Xingxia only has one point of fault, they will add it to one hundred points." They will definitely find a way to put Xu Xingxia to death as soon as possible, and his guilt is also certain and cannot be changed. Do you think, can the emperor spare him? ”

Xijin Manda smiled and said, "Things are man-made, nothing is impossible. The key is the emperor's perspective on the problem. Lord Wang, do you think that the emperor is a person who is indulged in by the brocade guards? Of course not. The Jinyi Wei of this dynasty is actually far from the Liu Jin period. Without the emperor's permission, they didn't even dare to come out. ”

"The emperor has his own judgment and knows what to do. The emperor doesn't want to pay for it himself, he doesn't want to have an accident at the border, and he wants the world to be peaceful, so letting go of someone like Xu Xingxia is the best choice. There is no need to spend a soldier of the imperial court, a single money and a piece of food, and the Tartars will be defeated. Why don't you let go of such talents? ”

Zhu Shuaizin frowned and said: "Such an unruly guy, what if the tail is too big to fall!" ”

Xijin Manda said euphemistically: "So, it depends on the emperor's angle of looking at the problem." See if he is worried about Xu Xingxia's unruliness, or admires his courage? There are two sides to everything, and it is impossible for everyone to be perfect. However, since the emperor could use Li Chengliang in the past, and now he uses Xu Xingxia, what is so strange? ”

Zhu Shuaizhen hesitated and said, "That...... What should we do? ”

Xijin Manda said confidently: "Watch from the wall and watch the changes." I estimate that in the end, this matter will have to wait for the Sacred Heart to read it, and no one else can make the decision. ”

Zhu Shuaizin nodded slowly and said, "Okay! ”

(To be continued)