Li Rusong was inclined to use absolute power and powerful force to suppress all opposing forces, but Xiao Ruxun wanted to take the overall situation into consideration. The Mongolians had 100,000 cavalry at their disposal, but he only had 23,000 reliable troops at his disposal.
Although the other Ming Army had more than 200,000 people, they were basically foot soldiers. Their fighting power and mobility were far inferior to the Mongolian cavalry. Besides, they had not gone through his training and cooperation. From the bottom of his heart, Xiao Ruxun felt that they were unreliable, especially the soldiers from the capital.
Xiao Ruxun even felt that Li Chengliang was very powerful. He could actually use the old soldiers to defend Zijing Pass for so long. He really was the role model of a famous general of his grandfather's generation.
Although Li Chengliang had always tried to suppress him, Xiao Ruxun did not hate Li Chengliang. On the contrary, Li Chengliang had indirectly helped him a lot. From this point of view, he had to thank Li Chengliang.
Li Rusong did not think this way. He was worried that Xiao Ruxun wanted to take revenge on his father because Xiao Ruxun could not return to the capital to be the governor of the capital because of Li Chengliang's interference. Li Rusong knew this, and Li Rusong felt that Xiao Ruxun probably also knew this, so he was worried.
Xiao Ruxun naturally knew what Li Rusong was thinking. To let him rest at ease, Xiao Ruxun slowly said, "General Li, don't worry. Eunuch Li is a general I admire very much. Although Eunuch Li has suppressed me, I do not hate Eunuch Li and will not be biased against you.
And I don't mind telling you that going to Burma to guard the southern border is actually what I wanted. Three years ago, I did not want to stay in the capital to deal with the mess. Staying in Burma to guard the southern border was my own request.
From this point of view, Li Gong has actually helped me. I can't even thank him enough, I won't harm him. Don't worry, rest tonight, we'll set out tomorrow morning. "
When Xiao Ruxun said this, Li Rusong knew that he couldn't continue to say anything. If it was someone else, he might make a fuss, but facing Xiao Ruxun, he couldn't muster up the courage to make a fuss.
"Alright, today is the last day of the 25th year of the Wanli calendar. Tomorrow is the New Year. Although we soldiers can't celebrate the New Year with our families, it's still necessary to rest for a night and eat something good. His Majesty will soon send some New Year's goods for everyone to share. Let's have a good rest tonight.
Of course, he had to arrange for the night patrol. As for the rest, he would let the soldiers sleep and rest! It's cold. Remember to wear more clothes and keep warm. I won't leave tonight. General Li can find me a tent. I'll sleep here. Tomorrow morning, we'll set out together. "
Xiao Ruxun was right. Today was the last day of the 25th year of the Wanli calendar. It was a pity that the soldiers present couldn't celebrate the New Year with their families, but they had to do so. The Emperor ordered to reward the soldiers with New Year's goods from the palace to comfort them. They would rest tonight, eat something good, and set out tomorrow morning.
Li Rusong couldn't find a reason to refuse.
Xiao Ruxun wanted to live in the barracks of the Liaodong Army, which made Li Rusong and Nurhachi look at each other, but they couldn't refuse. They could only arrange a comfortable and thick tent for Xiao Ruxun and warm it up for Xiao Ruxun.
Not only that, they specially roasted a leg of lamb for him and sent it with a bag of wine for Xiao Ruxun to warm up. Xiao Ruxun accepted it with a smile.
The treatment of the Liaodong Army was good, and the treatment of the core troops was even better. They all wore very thick clothes, many of which were made of animal fur and were very warm.
Even their hats were quite thick. The uniforms of the Liaodong Army were different from those of other troops in the Daming Mountains. They paid great attention to keeping warm, and even the bedding used by the soldiers was very thick.
On the other hand, she had received high-quality winter military uniforms specially approved by the Emperor from the capital's warehouse. Her own officer's military uniform was still fine, and there were fur coats and cloaks, which were very warm. On the other hand, the winter uniforms given to her soldiers were generally not warm and a little cold, so Xiao Ruxun went to ask for more clothes for the soldiers to wear.
Although many of these soldiers were suitable for him to go south from the north, they were almost used to staying in the hot south in recent years. They were a little uncomfortable when they suddenly came to the north.
Xiao Ruxun had prepared a lot of clothes and ginger water for the soldiers to drive away the cold, but he didn't expect that it would be so cold in the north this winter.
The military uniforms of the Liaodong Army were much more comfortable and warm. From this point, it could be seen that the large amount of military funds that the father and son of the Li family got from the capital were really used on the core troops, and not much of it was used for luxurious enjoyment. Maybe Li Rusong did a better job, so it was no wonder that the Liaodong Iron Cavalry was so good at fighting and so loyal.
After thinking about the national affairs, Xiao Ruxun couldn't help thinking about his family affairs. He thought about his family who couldn't have the New Year's Eve dinner together. He didn't know whether his family in Myanmar were happy or not, whether his lovely children were living well, and whether his beloved wife was living well.
Although it was a big place, there was only him, a leg of lamb, and a bag of wine.
"Every festive season, I miss my family more!"
With this thought in mind, Xiao Ruxun, who had eaten and drunk enough, fell asleep. During this period of time, he worked hard day and night, and it was really tiring. After a few minutes, Xiao Ruxun's consciousness became blurred, and before long, the tent was filled with loud snores.
At this moment, Li Rusong was in his military tent, staring at a roasted leg of lamb in a daze. Although he liked the rough and unrestrained food outside the Great Wall, he was worried about his father at the moment, so he really had no appetite. He didn't eat or sleep well these days, and he finally waited for a turn for the better, which made him a little uneasy.
He didn't know whether what Xiao Ruxun said was true or not, and he didn't know whether Xiao Ruxun really didn't hate his father for suppressing him in the past.
He didn't even know whether Xiao Ruxun already cared about the matter of him contradicting him. Perhaps that was the case, and he was inclined to believe it. Otherwise, Xiao Ruxun wouldn't have used his own army so rationally in the Korean battlefield.
But, who could be sure?
Just as he was feeling uneasy, Nurhachi opened the curtain of his tent.
"Dalang, Xiao Ruxun has already fallen asleep, and he's sleeping soundly, snoring!"
Nurhachi reported this to Li Rusong as soon as he came in.
Li Rusong nodded and said nothing, continuing to stare at the roasted leg of lamb in a daze.
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