Although Zhou Shuyuan's status in the Tiger and Leopard Army was second only to Wei Zheng, what he did was internal affairs and had nothing to do with the military.

Therefore, the addition of Zhou Shuyuan did not bring any benefit to the imperial court's encirclement and suppression army......

A month later, the encirclement and suppression army sent by the imperial court not only did not destroy the tiger and leopard army, but lost seven or eight thousand people.

In addition, while raising taxes, the imperial court collected next year's taxes half a year in advance, resulting in the direct destruction of many people......

The 10 guerrillas of the Haw Par Army operating in Jiangnan were not only not severely damaged, but were greatly expanded.

The number of troops has changed from more than 10,000 at the beginning to 20,000 today. The equipment was also due to the capture of the equipment of the new army of the imperial court, and half of the people took flintlock muskets and grenades.

There are more people and they are well equipped, and it will be more difficult for the imperial court to exterminate them.

For this reason, the upset Emperor Chongzhen had to send 20,000 new troops again, go deep into the rear, and play a game of cat and mouse with the guerrillas of the Tiger and Leopard Army.

Just when Emperor Chongzhen and the imperial court were in a mess of internal turmoil.

Wei Zheng, who was far away in Beijing, began to reap the fruits of various victories.

When instigating the people in the rear of the Tiger and Leopard Army to rebel, a large number of Jinyiwei's small sits and spies hidden in the north were exposed.

As the former commander of Jinyiwei, Luo Yangxing did not let go of this opportunity, and in just one month, he destroyed Jinyiwei's intelligence network in several northern provinces......

At the same time, the 1st, 2nd, and 4th armies of the Haw Par Army were the first to begin to expand. Because there is no war. The expansion of the army has been completed.

At this moment. Each of these three corps had three infantry divisions with a total strength of more than 7,000 men, a cavalry division of 6,000 men, a heavy artillery regiment of 1,000 men, and a guard regiment of 2,000 men, for a total strength of 30,000 men.

Of course, the increase in the number of people is secondary. In Wei Zheng's view, the most important reinforcement of the three armies that have completed the expansion of their military strength is the artillery equipped by the troops......

The army's heavy artillery regiment was armed with fifty-four cannon heavy guns of a larger caliber. The division's heavy artillery battalion is equipped with eighteen cannons equipped with the former heavy artillery regiment. The regimental artillery battalion is equipped with 27 heavy mortars, the battalion artillery company is equipped with nine medium mortars, and the company artillery platoon is equipped with three light mortars......

All the artillery pieces of the whole army combined, there are as many as 1,000 guns, which is more than twice as many as before......

Faced with this good start, Wang Feng, who had suffered many losses in the hands of Hou Jin Huang Taiji, immediately became eager to try.

personally rushed to Beijing City, asked Wei Zheng for battle, sent troops to Houjin, and solved Houjin in one fell swoop......

"Lord Wang. According to the reconnaissance, Houjin was looted from Liaodong to get enough food and materials. They have all shrunk back into the mountains, and will not come out again...... Of course, they didn't really become shrunken turtles, but hid in the mountains to train and recover......"

"I'm wondering if the Golden Tai Chi is the intention of sitting and reaping the benefits of the fisherman...... Hide in the mountains to regain your strength, and when we have a decisive battle with the imperial court, they will come out and attack us from behind...... Or wait for us to be defeated, and then come out to attack us and expand his Houjin's strength......"

As soon as Wang Feng finished speaking, Chief of Staff Sun Chengzong said, "I agree with Commander Wang's idea...... This Huang Taiji, at this moment, must have the idea of reaping the benefits of the fisherman, hiding in the mountains and secretly recovering his strength......"

"We must defeat him before we fight the court, or he will be like a hungry wolf lurking around us, ready to strike us a fatal blow. Even if we don't attack us actively, in order to guard against this hungry wolf, we must leave a strong enough force to monitor him and avoid accidents......"

"However, in this case, we will not be able to fight a decisive battle with the imperial court with all our might......"

Wei Zheng, who had a dignified face, of course knew these reasons, and he also knew the harm that Houjin, a hungry wolf, might bring to himself.

If he had the opportunity, he couldn't wait to immediately dispatch heavy troops, enter Houjin, and kill all the Houjin army.

However, several successive defeats in the attack on the Houjin army made Wei Zheng full of concern for the attack on the Houjin.

Of course, this scruple does not mean that Wei Zheng is afraid of Houjin and Huang Taiji.

Rather, they were concerned about the heavy casualties that might be brought about by the attack on Houjin, the harsh environment of Houjin, the long supply lines they needed to face after attacking Houjin, and the jungle warfare that the Tiger and Par Army had hardly faced after entering Houjin......

Therefore, after the two finished speaking, Wei Zheng, who had a solemn face, hesitated and pondered for a long time before he said the worries and scruples in his heart one by one.

Then, he asked expectantly: "As long as you can solve these problems, this king will agree to you send troops and destroy the Houjin ......."

Wang Feng's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly spoke: "Lord Wang, the environment and supply lines are not a problem at all......"

"The 30,000 soldiers of our First Army have fully adapted to the environment in which they are confined to the ...... As long as we are well prepared, no matter how harsh the environment is, it will not be difficult for the 30,000 soldiers of our First Army......"

"As for the logistics, don't give ...... My idea is that 30,000 soldiers, each with a war horse, will be used exclusively to transport food and ammunition...... In this way, the 30,000 soldiers of our First Army can fight for four months without being paid...... If you add war horses and horses, it won't be a problem to fight for half a year......"

However, as soon as Wang Feng finished saying this, the excited expression on his face quickly became gloomy.

Obviously, for Wei Zheng's third concern, Wang Feng has not yet had a specific solution.

However, Wang Feng was able to think of two of these solutions, which was already beyond Wei Zheng's expectations.

Just when Wang Feng racked his brains and didn't think of a solution, the expression on his face became more and more solemn.

Wei Zheng suddenly spoke: "The third question, this king will help you solve ......"

When Wei Zheng finished saying what he thought in his heart, Wang Feng's solemn expression was immediately covered by excitement. Facing Wei Zheng, he affirmed excitedly: "Lord Wang, I understand...... When I got back, I was ready to ...... It's just that I hope that the headquarters can support us with 10,000 war horses and send all the food and supplies that are enough for half a year's operation......"

"As long as these horses and supplies are equipped with troops, I will immediately send troops...... Strive to destroy the Houjin ...... within three months"

Seeing Sun Chengzong and Wang Feng looking at him at the same time, Wei Zheng also showed an unprecedentedly determined expression on his face. Loudly affirmed: "Yes...... What is needed, report to the chief of staff...... The General Staff and the King will definitely support you in this battle" (to be continued......)