The Soul of the Han Dynasty in the Late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 832

Today is quite different, that is, the [-] officers who arrived just yesterday immediately entered their roles. They were led by Ma Fulin to familiarize themselves with the environment on the position in the west of Tongguan.

There was a shortage of equipment. Only [-]% of the cavalry of the original Ming army who had just been selected received all-steel breastplates and wrapped soft armor, and the rest only received all-steel helmets and steel faceplates.

It is the task of the cavalry to stand ten miles in front of the pass and monitor the twenty miles. The Ming army was chased into the sky and into the ground by the Tartars. Of course, the hidden scouts could see clearly with fixed binoculars.

Knowing that there are one or two thousand Tartars approaching, the cavalry of the "Red Banner Army" are all ready, and a cheap one is a must.

Seeing the general of the "Red Banner Army", Cao Bianjiao immediately stepped forward and cupped his fists and said, "I am Cao Bianjiao, may I ask the general's name?"

He Yongqing said: "It turned out to be Cao Zongbing. I was lucky to meet you. This officer is He Yongqing, the battalion leader under the command of General Zhenglu. The rest of the people must dismount and disarm for interrogation. Cao Zongbing doesn't need it."

Suddenly, a cannon rang out. It was Ma Fulin, who led the officers on patrol, and found that the Tartars' pursuers had entered the attacking range, and decisively ordered the whole army to launch a surprise attack.

Hearing the sound of the trumpets, He Yongqing had no time to talk to Cao Bianjiao, so he immediately beat Ma Rufei and rushed forward.

The chasing [-]-hundred Tartar light cavalry did not expect to be charged back by the Ming army, and they were in chaos. Their reaction was fast enough, and they immediately hit their horses and fled.

The [-] cavalry dispatched by He Yongqing and the [-] officers led by Ma Fulin chased for ten miles, and then retreated to the fortification area.

This battle was completely concealed and killed, and the losses of the "Red Banner Army" were insignificant. They got more than [-] horses and nearly [-] Tartar heads.

After joining the "Red Banner Army", they won the first battle, which was equivalent to zero casualties. The new cavalry of the "Red Banner Army" with more than a thousand veterans of the Ming army were ecstatic, and they returned with triumphant songs.

When they entered Tongguan City, they looked around on their horses one by one, and the soldiers carrying the bloody Qing army's head on their guns were even more triumphant.

Upon hearing the news of the victory of the "Red Banner Army", the soldiers and civilians flocked to watch in Tongguan, and the slogan "'Red Banner Army' wins! The general who conquered the captives wins!" The slogan resounded through the sky.

Although it was a small victory, due to the proper publicity, it not only boosted the morale of the Ming army, but also boosted the spirits of the gentry and people in Tongguan. They believed that as long as there were "Red Banner Army" here, Tongguan would be as solid as gold. .

After the fleeing Tartar cavalry reported the whole story of their encounter with the "Red Banner Army" raid, Azig attached great importance to it.

He knew the establishment of the "Red Banner Army", and there were more than [-] cavalry in Tongguan, so it can be seen that the "Red Banner Army" there should have at least two battalions.

Under Ningwu Pass, the tens of thousands of elites led by their master Chongde suffered a loss, losing veteran Yang Guli and two thousand soldiers.

Lessons learned from the past, Azig did not dare to lead the Mongolian cavalry to touch Tongguan anyway. He deployed manpower to detect the west of Tongguan, and he must know whether there are a large number of "red flag troops" coming out of Tongguan at the first time.

Due to the fact that the men and horses chasing the Ming army were attacked by the "Red Banner Army", no Qing army dared to chase them within [-] miles west of Tongguan.

Cao Bianjiao, who fought bravely, was treated courteously, because the scars all over his body proved his tenacity and unyieldingness.

He and the remaining [-] family members all received medical services provided by the "Red Banner Army". In the end, only a few died of their injuries and became martyrs, and more than [-] remained disabled.

The commander-in-chief without soldiers often becomes a scapegoat. This time, the loss of Xi'an city caused the whereabouts of two vassal kings and more than a dozen county kings to be unknown.

Cao Bianjiao had no choice but to stay in the "Red Banner Army" for protection.

In mid-April, Tongguan guard Sun Yingyuan sent a six-hundred-mile rush to the capital. Yang Sichang vomited blood and fainted on the spot when he heard the bad news.

He didn't pretend to be sick, but really fell ill because he was so angry, and because he had nothing to love in life, even though he was admitted to the "Renyixin" hospital of the "Red Banner Army" system and received scientific treatment, he didn't see any improvement. sign.

Emperor Chongzhen was furious when he learned that the imperial army was destroyed, and immediately sent Tiqi to Tongguan to arrest Xiong Wencan and others for questioning.

But is it useful to settle accounts after autumn?He did not hesitate to increase the burden on the common people to collect salaries, and most of the 10,000+ troops raised were given to the rogues and the Qing army. It is hard for him, the head of the family, to blame.

Fortunately, Tongguan was in the hands of Daming. Sun Yingyuan's memorial stated that Tongguan was as solid as gold. As long as the imperial court can ensure the food and salaries of [-] defenders, it will never be captured by any enemy.

In order to calm the hearts of the people, Chongzhen gave Tongguan guards an official title, Sun Yingyuan became the commander-in-chief of Shaanxi and the title of Zuo Dudu, He Yongqing was appointed as the commander-in-chief of Tongguan and the title of governor, and Huang Huiwu became the commander-in-chief of regiment training .

The "Red Banner Army" didn't care about the positions given by the Ming Dynasty. During this period of time, because they had recruited [-] to [-] Ming troops, they couldn't all spend money and food in Tongguan.

In the past two months, there have been frequent mobilizations of troops in the Central Plains. The purpose of course is to improve the establishment of the three Type A battalions just obtained.

Zhao Kun, who is based in Xiangyang, directly leads a Type A battalion and commands two Type B battalions. The number of soldiers exceeds [-], and there are [-] guards who can always call.

With such strength, it is no problem to ensure the farmland in the Han River Basin.

He Yongqing, who assisted in the defense of Tongguan, was the first to win the month near the water. He led a battalion of Class A, and the cavalry was always the best cavalry fighter.

Huang Huiwu led a Type B battalion still stationed in Tongguan, and they also had six thousand commanders of the Guards Army who were undergoing intensive training.

Including the Guards Army, Banner Guards, "Sifang Bank" guards, and Sifang Express Escorts, excluding Shangxiang Yong and Minzhuang, the "Red Banner Army" stationed in Tongguan has as many as [-] troops, which is not the same as the number of troops controlled by Sun Yingyuan. Comparable.

The imperial court spared no effort to stockpile grain in Tongguan, and the "Red Banner Army" was also hoarding grain. The twenty barrel-type granaries of the "Red Flag Grain Line" that could hold six thousand shi of grain were already full.

There are still ten barrel-type granaries that can hold [-] shi of grain are under construction, and they will definitely be completed by the end of July.

The Shaanxi refugees stranded in Tongguan are already being evacuated, and nearly 10 people from [-] households will go north to Shanxi and leave Zhangjiakou to settle in Chifengwei.

The Type A battalion directly led by Ma Fulin was stationed in Yunyang, and there were also two Type B battalions under his command.

Yunyang is located in the Qinling Mountains and Daba Mountains. The Cangshan Mountains in the territory are undulating like the sea. It has two big rivers, the Han River and the Du River. The strategic location is quite prominent. It is the middle of Shaanxi, Henan, Sichuan, and Huguang.

It's a pity that such an important place has been captured by bandits three times in a row, the city is dilapidated, and there are not many soldiers and civilians who fled.

(End of this chapter)