Eighth year of Chongzhen

Chapter 268

With several consecutive heavy rains, the weather gradually turned cooler, and the rainy season in Liaodong also came to an end.

On July 1th, the tenth year of Chongzhen, the more than 20 Jianzhou army headed by Prince Cheng Yuetuo, [-] days after Yizhou was captured by the Ming army, set off from Shengjing, and after hundreds of miles of trek, they traveled from Yizhou to the north. door into the city.

Yuetuo brought a total of more than 1 horses this time, plus more than 1 Han people to coat.

Among the more than 1 people, in addition to the nearly 6000 people in the [-] Niulu of the Han Army Banner, there are also six and a half Niulu of the Xiangbai Banner, eight Niulu of the Xianghong Banner, and [-] Mongolian cavalry.

That one and a half Niulu was the five hundred cavalry with white flags led by Duobi and Bayan'a.

When Tang Gudai led the remaining 1000 people to fight with the Yongwei Battalion, Duo Bi led [-] cavalry under the surveillance of thousands of cavalry in Jinzhou. In the city, Tang Gudai and the rest of the tribe may be in danger.

Dobi and Bayan'a had no choice but to lead the team to avoid the Jinzhou cavalry and head north.After finding a shoal to cross the Daling River, the two led the team to Guangning, and then quickly sent people back to Shengjing to report the news of Yizhou's fall and Tang Gudai's death in battle.And emphatically stated to the masters that the Ming army attacking the city this time has many weapons and is extremely sharp. Although I don't know how many people there are, it does not look like the Ningjin Ming army that has been fighting Jianzhou for many years.

Originally, Huang Taiji planned to send only the Firearms Battalion of the Han Army Banner to the battle, plus three thousand Mongolian cavalry and five Niulu troops from the Xiangbai Banner would be enough. The soldiers of the Eight Banners returned to Yue Tuo's command, and sent out all the Han Army Banner troops, preparing to suppress the Ming Army with the firearms of the Han Army Banner.

After receiving reports from various scouts that there was no trace of the Ming army within a radius of fifty miles, Yue Tuo ordered the Han army banners and coat soldiers to station inside the city, while the Eight Banners soldiers and Mongolian cavalry camped outside the city.

According to the custom handed down from his ancestors, Yue Tuo did not live in the city with better conditions, but pitched a large tent in the camp outside the city with a red flag.

It was the end of the hour, and many generals gathered in Yue Tuo's large cowhide tent. Yue Tuo, who had just recovered, changed into casual clothes and sat on the main seat in the middle.The banner generals of the Han army headed by Kong Youde stand on the left side of the lower hand, Jialazhangjing and Niuluzhangjing with the red and white banners, and Gushan Erzhen Borge, Melezhangjing Tumen and Asud of the Mongolian Eight Banners stand on the right .

"Our army is a little tired from the long journey from Shengjing. It's a good day to refresh today. Tomorrow, Erdai leads the soldiers with red flags to set off for Jinzhou. With the white flags in formation, and Tumen leading the Eight Banners to cruise around Mongolia, the whole army must set up camp at the forty miles of Jinzhou in the near future!"

Yue Tuo ordered in a deep voice.

After all the generals received the order in unison, Yue Tuo continued to speak: "The former sentry sent a report, saying that the four gates of Jinzhou are closed, and Ming people seem to know that our army is coming, and they are shrunk inside the city like before; People are good at guarding, but Jinzhou is not easy to destroy. It is said that the Han people are resourceful and obedient to the king, do you have a good idea?"

Kong Youde didn't expect Yue Tuo to order his generals when he came up, he was stunned for a moment, then hurried out to salute: "Prince Huicheng, it is said that when the Ming army attacked Yizhou, they did not attach ants, but bombarded the city gate with cannons. Breaking through the city and entering. The Han army flag brought twenty red barbarian cannons this time. The servants thought that our Eight Banners should use their own way to return to others, and directly bombarded the city gate. Although the Han army flag has never implemented this method , but since there are precedents, it should not be difficult for the slave to think about it!"

After being stationed in Yizhou, Kong Youde once asked his men who are good at handling firearms to check the traces of the Ming army's shelling because he heard the power of the Ming army's artillery.After checking around the city wall, the people of the Han Army Banner found that the city wall was not obviously destroyed by projectiles. It was not until they saw the three gates with only debris left that the people of the Han Army Banner suddenly realized that the Ming army directly used artillery to break it. city ​​gate.

Yue Tuo always thought that Yizhou was captured by Ming army ants. After hearing Kong Youde's reply, he was startled at first, and then overjoyed: "The Ming army opened the city gate with artillery bombardment? Is this really true? Zu Dashou and I fought against the Eight Banners for many times. It's just a mediocrity, when did you learn such a skill? Cannons are still so useful? God help me! Hahaha!"

The Eight Banners are only good at field battles, and have always lacked effective means for attacking and defending cities. When attacking Daming's cities, there is no good way other than relying on internal responses.Suddenly hearing that there is such a quick and convenient way to attack the city, Yue Tuo was overjoyed: If this method is feasible, not only Jinzhou can be taken, but even Shanhaiguan can be taken in the future.

"The servants have checked carefully. The east, west, and south gates of Yizhou were all smashed by the Ming people with artillery. There is no sign of a fierce battle at the top of the city. It seems that this method should be feasible. But the Han Army Banner has never used this method. , It is still necessary to test it before we know its effect, if our soldiers come to Jinzhou City, we can try it!"

In the study room of Dashou's mansion in Jinzhou City, the three brothers of the ancestor's family were discussing about the upcoming crime of slavery.

"Second brother, what's going on in Jianzhou? The city is well-arranged? Except for the south gate, the other three gates are all sealed. Ask the sons to cheer up and defend the city. You will be solely responsible for the city defense. If anyone notices any changes, make a decisive decision! The outside of the city will be handed over to the emperor's army, and we will just close the doors and watch the excitement!"

I am very relieved of Jinzhou's solid Zu Dashou. It is not the first time Jiannu has sent troops to attack, and he has never taken advantage of it. This time will be no exception. Even if Kong Youde came with cannons, it would be useless.

"It was reported the day before yesterday that Jiannu scouting horses had been seen twenty miles outside the city. Yesterday, Jiannu scouting horses had reached the east, west, and north sides of the city to spy. It is estimated that the main force should arrive in two days. As for the number of soldiers, it is unknown; The cannons are all ready. The north and west gates should be the direction of Jiannu's attack. There are six Hongyi cannons on both sides of the north gate, four on the west gate and two on the east gate. I have issued a military order a long time ago. If you dare to come within three miles of the city wall, you will shoot his mother! Defending the city is our strength, not to mention that there are not many enemies this time, even if Mrs. Hong came with a hundred thousand troops, it would be a daydream if she wanted to take Jinzhou by force. Brother, just lie down and sleep steadily!"

Zu Dale leaned on the teacher's chair and replied nonchalantly.

Jianzhou invaded Jinzhou several times, but failed each time.This time, since the imperial court intends to use Jinzhou as a bait to wipe out all the invading Jiannu, their ancestors are happy to be at leisure.

"Brother, I think the military department of the imperial court guessed right this time. After Jiannu attacked Jinzhou, they would still turn to Songshan. Since Hong Hengjiu had a plan, the officers and soldiers might be sharper, have better soldiers, and outnumber Jiannu. The Eight Banners soldiers will not go well this time. Let's send more scouts to watch outside. If the court officials and soldiers see that they are about to win, we will also take advantage of the situation and send troops to go out and behead some heads, and let the children get some when they will show their merits in the future. Light is good!"

Zu Dabi spoke up.

"Well, ask Dakuan and the others to prepare three thousand elite soldiers, and when they find out that the battle outside is almost decided, they will lead people out from the south gate. Tell Dakuan, don't provoke the real slaves of the Eight Banners, those savages will fight You are not a vegetarian, just catch those softies of the Han Army Banner and pinch them! Second child, don’t stay here, go to the top of the city to see if there are any omissions, go to the city wall The sons and daughters of the family have settled their meals, and set out the silver rewards for them to watch. Every person who kills Jiannu will be rewarded with ten taels of silver! Be careful when sailing for thousands of years, we must not lose face under Hong Hengjiu's eyes!"

Zu Dale stood up and left in response.

Just two days after the discussion between the ancestor brothers, more than [-] soldiers including Bao Yi arrived at the city of Jinzhou.Yue Tuo ordered the troops to be divided into two places, preparing to launch an attack from the north gate all the way, and going around to the west gate to start pre-war preparations all the way. The Jinzhou defenders also began to get busy under the dispatch of Zu Dale.

A war that has not been seen in western Liaoning for a long time is about to break out.

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