Chapter 999: Can the flirtatious man's fishing tricks be used in war?

Abrun was startled: "What happened?"
Cannons?
Did the Ming army bring cannons too?
Abrun was stunned for a while, suddenly doubting his life choices.
He quickly ran out and rode his horse to the city gate.
During the time he was rushing there, the Ming army had already fired hundreds of cannons at the city gate, causing it to collapse halfway.
Arriving at the city gate, Ah Bulan noticed that the guards were in a state of chaos, so he immediately ordered someone to secure the East Gate.
He also called for a quick mobilization of more troops to the East Gate.
Chongzhen looked at Guli Renna, who was hiding in Hongniang's arms, and asked, "Little princess, why have you come in here again?"
"Outside... what's happening outside..."
The matchmaker gently touched Gulirena's head and said, "Don't be afraid, they are using artillery to attack the city."
"Cannons!"
At this moment, Cao Huachun came in and presented some documents that were sent from Jiayuguan to the emperor: "Your Majesty."
崇祯随手拿过来就读了起来。
嘉峪关方面已经在河西走廊征召民众了。
从哈密到吐鲁番的东西数百里，是一块肥沃的绿洲。
绿洲就意味着有很多田。
而且还有一个与商业息息相关的问题，哈密有盐池。
著名的天山盐池就在哈密！
哈密一旦掌握在朝廷手中，凭借关内庞大的市场规模，这里必然会变成极具商业价值的地方。
更别说水果、棉花了。
嘉峪关向河西发布移民策略，民间立刻就有一部分人报名了。
当然，这还只是第一批，很少的一批。
After the capture of Turpan City, more people from the inland areas will inevitably be willing to migrate to obtain fertile land and abundant resources.
This is the profit of war.
Compared to military expenses, the output here will continue to be abundant in the future.
So the most important question arises.
Since this oasis south of the Tian Shan Mountains is so good, why did the Ming Dynasty abandon it back then?
Could it be that no one in the Ming Dynasty knew about the salt marshes here?
No one knows whether cotton can be grown here.
The answer is, they all know.
Since they all know, why give up?
The main problem lies in transportation.
Ancient transportation greatly restricted the central government's influence on the local areas.
There is no way. If you want to control a wider area, convenient transportation is necessary, otherwise there is always a risk of losing control.
Once it's out of control, the efforts made earlier will be in vain.
Therefore, ancient people were not foolish or stupid.
It's just a limitation of the era.
However, now with the advent of trains, everything will be completely different.
The control over the Western Regions will become unprecedentedly strong, allowing for the full exploration of the resource value here.
崇祯看完后，说道：“给内阁写信吧，可以发布往西北的移民政策了，只要愿意移民，火车票朝廷包了。”
恰好进入嘉峪关的火车，路过了华北平原、河南，这些都是人口大省。
People who immigrated to Southeast Asia can come from Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong, and Guangxi, while those who migrated to the Northwest can completely come from the Central Plains and Guanzhong.
Huguang Province is also a populous province, and the railway in Wuchang has connected to Chang'an. Translated content:
The railway leading to the Western Regions is undoubtedly an economic artery that tightly connects the original Han area with the Western Regions.
Once the Tian Shan Salt Lake is brought under control, will the price of salt continue to fall?
Once cotton is widely planted, will everyone be able to wear thick cotton coats in winter?
Liu Ruxi put down her chopsticks, walked to the side, picked up a pen, and started writing a letter to the cabinet.
The emperor recited while she wrote.
Liu Ruxi's handwriting was very elegant and beautiful. After finishing writing, she showed it to the emperor again.
Chongzhen said, "Send it out."
Cao Huachun took it, sealed it, and then left.
On the other side, Gulirena was looking very curious, not knowing what they were talking about. But after watching for a while, she couldn't help but curiously look at Zhang Fan, also becoming curious about his identity.
"By the way, tell them to stop the artillery first."
"Yes."
After a moment, the artillery stopped.
After another while, Cao Wenzhao returned and said, "Your Majesty, the old servant is confused. Why should we halt the offensive?"
"General, don't worry, it's New Year's, let the soldiers take a break. The people inside the city can't escape."
At this time, the messenger returned.
"Report! We have good news!"
"Come in!"
The courier rushed in, holding a document with both hands: "Your Majesty, our army has achieved a complete victory in Dabancheng, annihilating 39,862 enemies and capturing 7,321 prisoners. The tribal leader, Hairigu, has already been executed!"
Chongzhen suddenly rejoiced and said, "Great!"
He took it and quickly read through it, then said to Cao Wenzhao, "General Cao, look, our army has defeated the reinforcements as well."
“此时正是一口气拿下吐鲁番城的时候，虽说是大年三十，但臣等愿意立刻攻城！”
崇祯拍了拍曹文诏的肩膀：“要是现在把吐鲁番攻下来了，铁门关的鞑子援军得知后，大概率会退走。”
Cao Wenzhao was slightly surprised, and immediately understood the emperor's intention.
Is this a ploy to keep Turpan for oneself and lure others in?
"Your Majesty... Your Majesty is wise. This humble servant did not think of this possibility."
“曹爱卿，回去好好休息，不急，朕会给你机会率领我大明铁骑，出达坂关口后，在西域广袤的草原上飞骋！”
曹文诏也不说什么了，他确实有些心急，他今年已经六十好几岁，快七十的人了，还在军中不愿意退休。
The only obsession is to be able to conquer the Western Regions and become emperor.
He said, "I take my leave."
Gulirena, who couldn't understand what they were saying at all, blinked her eyes curiously.
Time flies, and half a month has passed.
The latest report from the spy reveals that the troops of Dzungar, stationed at the iron gate, have already reached Jueluotage, just 200 miles away from Turpan. Translated content:
Chongzhen's mind started spinning rapidly again.
He said to Liu Rushi, "Go and tell Cao Wenzhao to open one side of the city so that the people inside can come out."
Liu Rushi was puzzled and asked, "Your Majesty, why?"
"Let the people in the city make contact with the reinforcements."
"This... This would potentially..."
"The reinforcements will surely come."
"Why is that?"
Chongzhen said, "If you were the commander of the reinforcements and learned that Turpan was besieged, what would you think?"
柳如是歪着头想了想说道：“我会觉得明军很强，能将吐鲁番围起来，说明城内打了败仗，不敢出战了。”
“你的想法是对的，那你会救援吗？”
According to Liu Ru, she said, "If it were our army facing this situation, I would definitely provide assistance. However, the Tartar commander might think this way: Let the people inside the city and the Ming army continue to consume each other's strength, and when both sides are weakened, I will strike."
Liu Rushi's brain is still quite quick, and the highest commander probably thinks the same.
Chongzhen continued, "Our army and the defenders inside the city are engaged in a stalemate, which means that the reinforcements are also waiting on the sidelines and being consumed. Don't forget, these reinforcements are not real reinforcements. They are here to gather in Turpan and prepare to invade our Great Ming Dynasty."
柳如是的脑瓜子上冒出了各种问号，所以咧？
崇祯又说道：“所以，他们是来吐鲁番补充粮草的，他们可耗不起！”