From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 500

Putting aside all distractions, Wanyan Daichan came to the general's tent and saw the emperor brothers.

Although there is no blood relationship, Wanyan Daichan was adopted as a goddaughter by Nurhaci more than ten years ago, and she has a close relationship with the emperor brothers.

She is the high priest of shamanism, has considerable prestige and cohesion in all major tribes, and is also respected by the emperor brothers.

"Daichan is here, just want to ask you."

Daishan stood up and said with a smile: "You have contact with this Zhou Yuan, you should know him better than us, can you analyze it?"

As Nurhaci's second son, Daishan has a very high voice in this army. He is almost the commander-in-chief of this operation. Nurhaci is willing to give them power to train them.

Wanyan Daichan nodded and said, "Second brother, you don't have to be polite. I do know Zhou Yuan very well. I can even guess what he will do next."

She sat down and said lightly, "He is a man who does not play by the rules. He never has a one-sided view of war, but always has an overall idea. He often makes decisions after planning, and he is determined to go all out."

Speaking of this, she paused slightly and said, "Of course, this is based on his own combat situation, because the battles he fought were almost all about the weak defeating the strong, and the strength gap between the two sides was very large. This time is still the same."

Abai said, "But from his perspective, I can't find the so-called surprise victory this time. After all, this is already the stage of strategic decisive battle, and the location is locked in this most special Shanhaiguan. There is no soil for the operation of the strategy."

"Third brother, the strategy is always operational soil, for example, Zhou Yuan may divide his troops to attack Jizhou by surprise.

Aisin-Gioro Huang Taiji interrupted: "We have few soldiers left in Jizhou, Zhou Yuan can easily take it down, and then quietly transfer the troops of Xuanfu to block our retreat to the south."

"At the same time, when the 20,000 troops left in Tianjin fill the gap in Shanhaiguan, we will be very passive."

Abai frowned and said in a deep voice: "Old Eight, what nonsense are you talking about? Xuanfu of Dajin is to resist Mongolia, and the troops there can't move again."

"As long as Zhou Yuan dares to leave Shanhaiguan, we dare to launch a general attack. He can't take this risk. Your guess is pure nonsense."

Huang Taiji said: "But war has no rules. To win by surprise, the so-called surprise is to be unexpected."

Daishan waved his hand and said: "Okay, don't quarrel, let's listen to Daichan."

Everyone quieted down.

Wanyan Daichan also frowned slightly, and was silent for a moment before saying: "It is not difficult to guess how Zhou Yuan will win by surprise. He is very accurate in seeing things, and often kills with one blow. As long as we find our biggest weakness, we can judge where he is going."

Huang Taiji's face changed, and he immediately said: "Not good! He wants to attack Xinglinbao by surprise! Burn our food and grass!"

Hearing this, Daishan and Abai couldn't help laughing.

"Eighth brother, you are confused, aren't you? Our garrison troops have blocked the road to Xinglinbao, how can Zhou Yuan attack by surprise?"

"Could he fly into the sky and hide in the ground?"

Abai covered his mouth and laughed.

Daishan also waved his hand and said, "Even if he can fly, he can't take his subordinates with him, right? To burn our food, at least seven or eight hundred people would have to set it on fire at the same time."

Wanyan Daichan said solemnly, "Don't laugh yet. Myna's speculation makes sense. I also think Zhou Yuan wants to launch a surprise attack on Xinglin Fort and burn our food."

"After all, food determines the strategy of my father Khan. If it is burned, we may be forced to choose a decisive battle in advance, which will cost a huge price and may not even threaten the capital of the Jin Dynasty."

"My suggestion is to believe it and send 10,000 elite soldiers to defend Xinglin Fort and protect the food."

Daishan sighed and said, "Daichan, do you know? The two thousand defenders of Xinglin Fort are on duty in shifts now."

"The reason for the shift is that no one is willing to "Xinglinbao is too safe. You can't get anything by guarding it." "Our warriors think that guarding Xinglinbao is a distrust and a shame." Wanyan Daichan said, "But it is the most important thing." Abai said, "So our stationed troops blocked the road to Xinglinbao, and it is absolutely safe there." "Now we have to send 10,000 people back. I believe that no matter which tribe we send, we will be strongly opposed." "War is also a struggle for interests, Daichan, we really don't need to send so many people back." Daishan nodded and said, "But I think Daichan's judgment is reasonable. We don't deny your wisdom, but even if Zhou Yuan takes people to that place, the two of us willThousands of defenders are enough to deal with it, and there will be no problem dealing with Zhou Yuan's five or six thousand people. "

"Daichan, do you think I'm right?"

Wanyan Daichan sighed and said, "Although you have convinced me, I am still uneasy. I will go to Xiping to ask my father Khan and listen to his opinion."

"Don't worry, this is not a complaint. I just want to know what choice my father Khan will make with his wisdom."

She strode out of the tent, leaving everyone confused.

Huang Taiji said, "Second brother and third brother, I am willing to take my four thousand men to defend Xinglin Fort."

Abai frowned and said, "Old Eight, what's wrong with you? Do you really think Zhou Yuan can get there! I've said that the road has been blocked by us, and there are secret guards in the mountains, so he can't get through."

Huang Taiji said, "What if we go over by sea?"

"Hahaha!"

Abai couldn't help laughing and said, "On the sea? Swim over? Or do you think Ninghai City has large ships that can transport thousands of Jin warriors to land? "

Huang Taiji worriedly said: "What if Zhou Yuan mobilized the Leiden Navy in advance? This battle is too important for them, and he is very likely to do so. "

Daishan said: "Even so, how many people can he bring ashore? To annihilate our two thousand defenders, at least tens of thousands of people are needed!"

Huang Taiji stopped talking, because he could not find any loopholes, but... he was uneasy.

...

The dinner for Zhou Yuan was not rich, but it was the limit of the conditions here.

Zhou Yuan did not dislike it, but said lightly: "Nurhaci may only have these two years. I am not worried about the second prince Daishan, nor about Abai, Tang Gudai and Tabai. "

"I am worried about Huang Taiji. "

Once this was said, everyone else was a little confused.

Wu Dingzhong said: "General, Huang Taiji is ranked eighth, only in his early thirties, and his power is not big enough. He is really not the main heir! "

Zhou Yuan shook his head and said, "Wisdom can determine many things. He is not powerful on the surface, so who knows what he is like in secret?"

"I think his brothers are at most fierce generals, but he is a real general."

"So I have to make some bold decisions for such people."

He stood up and squinted his eyes and said, "Listen carefully, everyone, you guard Shanhaiguan well. Without my order, you are not allowed to act without authorization, and no one is allowed to leave."

"I will go to war now! The two thousand troops led by Shi Yi have been waiting for a long time."

This scared the others and they all stood up.

Pang Lixing glared and said, "Marshal Jie! Going to war now? Where to? What can two thousand people do?"

Zhou Yuan smiled and said, "Two thousand people can board the ship. The three large ships of the Leiden Navy have arrived at Ninghai Port. We have to set off overnight, land on the south side of Xinglin Fort, kill them directly, and burn all their food and grass! "

"Success or failure depends on tonight, everyone wait for my good news!"

Wu Dingzhong's face turned pale with fear, and he said in a trembling voice: "No, General Jie, you are the commander-in-chief, you can just stay in the rear!"

Nonsense, such a major surprise attack, how dare I not go?

I don't know if I can't see the fire burning!

Zhou Yuan said: "No need to say more, this is what I have decided long ago, and I will set off now."

"This matter cannot be leaked, you stay in this room tonight, don't go out."

After speaking, he strode out.

Outside, the two thousand troops led by Shi Yi and Wang Xiong were in a strict formation, with a firm look on their faces.

Guan Dayong brought his three hundred elites, with murderous intent in his eyes. They were all giants with a height of 1.9 meters, holding heavy weapons, such as Fang Tian Huaji and Zhang Er Ma Lance, and they were bound to fight with the Jurchen warriors.

And Li Yu'an smiled softly and said: "Zhou Yuan, shall we set off? "

Zhou Yuan said: "Of course, let's go!"