East Factory Governor

Chapter 144 Huang Taiji's Plan (Part [-])
On the second day of November in the second year of Chongzhen, the hour is three quarters.Zhao led an army of [-] troops to Krowenyu City, beheaded Jinbeile Aixinjueluo Sahalian, and captured traitorous general Li Sili, who was formerly guarding Luowenyu.

Outside Zunhua City, Huang Taiji camp.

There were eight or nine people sitting in the camp, besides Huang Taiji, Dai Shan and Mang Gurtai, the second of the four major Baylors, Yue Tuo, the commander of the right-wing army, and Belleduoduo, Jierhalang, and the first-class commander-in-chief Yang Gurley et al.

In addition, there was a seventeen or eighteen-year-old boy sitting in the camp. His childish face had a calmness and sophistication that was different from ordinary people, which seemed a little out of tune with his age.

This person is the young Dorgon.Dorgon was named Heshuo Ezhen at the age of eight, one of the nine Ezhen, and participated in state affairs. At the age of 14, he was named Baylor. At the age of 17, he began to fight with Huang Taiji in the South and North. Because of his outstanding military exploits, he was awarded the title of "Mergen Daiqing" and became the owner of the Zhengbai Banner at the same time.The experience since childhood made him more mature than his peers, and his success at a young age also made him a little conceited, so when he looked at Daishan and others, his eyes were a little contemptuous.

The atmosphere seemed dull and depressing.

Luo Wenyu's emergency military situation had just been reported. After learning that the four thousand elite soldiers led by Zhao did not come to Zunhua as scheduled and instead attacked Luo Wenyu, everyone was surprised and caught off guard.

At this time in Houjin, the main force of the right wing had arrived in Zunhua to join the central army, while the Azig army on the left was still lying in ambush along the Shangshui River. Huang Taiji had just sent a horse sentry to inform him.

At present, the troops that Huang Taiji can mobilize are [-] in the central army, [-] in the left-wing army, and about [-] soldiers. However, the combat effectiveness of these soldiers is worse than that of the Ming army, and they are generally not included in the battle order. .

Luo Wenyu must be saved, but how to save it has aroused fierce debate among the people.

The conservatives headed by Daishan and Manggurtai believed that the Ming army abandoned Zunhua and instead attacked Luowenyu, obviously to cut off the retreat route of the Dajin army, and then mobilize heavy troops for a decisive battle with Dajin.Under the situation that the support was difficult to continue, the Dajin Army went deep alone and faced the encirclement of hundreds of thousands of troops from the Ming Dynasty. It was extremely dangerous, so the army should be mobilized immediately to help back, and after recapturing Luo Wenyu and rescuing Sakhalian, the whole army withdrew. for next year.

This time their statement was also supported by Duduo and Yanguli.

The opposition was headed by Yuetuo, Jierhalang and Dorgon.They believe that there are frequent civil upheavals in the Ming Dynasty, and the military strength is already stretched, and the Ming army simply cannot afford such a large-scale battle now.The reason Zhao led the way to attack Luo Wenyu was probably because he knew that the Jin army was approaching the city of Zunhua, and he didn't dare to rescue him directly, so he used this kind of drama of "surrounding Wei and saving Zhao" and bluffing to scare the Jin army.Therefore, it is only necessary to send [-] to [-] elite soldiers to rescue Luo Wenyu, and the rest can continue to attack Zunhua.

Huang Taiji remained silent the entire time, quietly watching the two factions quarrel with each other, their faces flushed.As a prudent strategist, Huang Taiji is not conservative, but he is not as extreme as Yue Tuo, Dorgon and others.

The current situation really confused him, so that he was a little hesitant.He was reluctant to give up this opportunity to enter the fort with great difficulty, but at the same time he was also afraid of falling into the trap of Daming to lure the enemy deeper.

The debate lasted for more than half an hour, and no one could convince anyone.

At this time, there was another sentry outside the door to report.

"Report! Report to the Great Khan that the Ming army has captured Luowenyu City! Sahalian Baylor and the [-] warriors in the city all died in the city!"

Like a bomb being thrown into the camp, everyone stood up one after another, with stunned expressions on everyone's faces.

Sakhalian's subordinates, including the regular army, had more than 2000 troops, and if the Ming army surrendered, that would be more than 4000. How could they have fallen so quickly?No one here would doubt Sahalian's ability, and Luo Wenyu is known to be easy to defend and difficult to attack. The Ming army was able to take down Luo Wenyu in less than two hours?

When did they have such a strong combat power?
Seeing this, Dai Shan immediately took advantage of the situation and said, "Khan, the facts are now very clear. The Ming army has mobilized the main force and is about to close the gate and fight our army to the death. Our army has gone deep alone, which has violated the taboo of military strategists. If I am afraid it will be dangerous and unpredictable to start a war with the well-prepared Ming army..."

Before Daishan finished speaking, Dorgon immediately interrupted, "Daishan Baylor, if the Ming army intends to fight me, why hasn't there been any sign of mobilizing the army so far? Not only did our sentry horses fail to detect it, but even None of the Ming Dynasty found it, could it be that the Ming army used the invisibility technique?"

Daishan sneered and said, "Dorgon, are you still talking about those beggars from the Ming Dynasty? Those beggars said that the four thousand elite soldiers led by Zhao came to Zunhua to help them. Are they here? Ming people are all cunning people. Look at those surrendered soldiers who say they rebelled against the water, how can they be trusted?"

Dorgon was not angry, and said calmly, "Even if those beggars are not trustworthy, shouldn't our sentry horses also be trustworthy? Besides, if the Ming army wants to fight me, why didn't they take down Da'ankou as well? Could it be possible?" The emperor of the Ming Dynasty showed great mercy, while trying to encircle and suppress us, he also wanted to leave us a way out?"

Dai Shan said again, "The soldiers are tricky, how do you know if this is a trap set by the Ming army? They deliberately set aside Da'ankou to lure our army to go to Da'ankou to exit the fortress, and then lay in ambush with a large army on the way, waiting for an opportunity to encircle and annihilate them. How is it impossible?"

Dorgon said calmly, "Daishan Baylor, there are frequent civil upheavals in the territory of the Ming Dynasty, and the Ming army is too late to suppress these rebels. How can they gather so many troops to fight me in a decisive battle with Dajin? With those tens of thousands Is it the Guan Ning Army? Or those shabby-clothed troops near Gyeonggi who can’t afford to pay?”

The two of you said something to each other, confronted each other, and refused to give in to each other.

At this time, Huang Taiji finally spoke.

"Enough is enough, I have made up my mind."

The tone was not high, but with an irresistible majesty, everyone fell silent.

"Dorgon, I order you to bring three thousand elite soldiers to rescue Da'ankou immediately."

Dorgon stood up immediately and said, "Follow the Great Khan's order!"

Then Huang Taiji said to Mang Gurtai, "Mang Gurtai, I ordered you to bring two thousand elite soldiers to station on the outskirts of Da'ankou, and at the same time bring three hundred horse posts to patrol the area from Daankou to Zunhua day and night, without any error."

Mang Gurtai was a little bit reluctant, obviously he could send someone else to do this job, but Huang Taiji wanted to do it by himself, because he just wanted to distract himself.

But he still got up and agreed, "Take orders!"

In fact, Huang Taiji did not believe that the Ming army could gather so many troops to start a decisive battle with Dajin.But as a great Khan, he couldn't risk the entire Dajin elite, so he still allocated five thousand elite soldiers to guard the retreat leading to Da'ankou.As for Luo Wenyu, he unexpectedly chose to give up.One is because Sahalian is dead, and the other is that if he goes to rescue him, he will have to divide his troops again. Dajin's troops are not many, and if they divide, they will not be able to attack the strong city of Zunhua.

At this time, Huang Taiji was full of ambitions, fully demonstrating the strategic vision and self-confidence of a generation of heroes.

After arranging the way of retreat, Huang Taiji's eyes radiated longing again.

"The whole army is preparing for war. When Azigbeile returns with the army, attack Zunhua City immediately!"

PS: Four updates today.

(End of this chapter)