Paper Maker: This is the end of the Ming Dynasty in Liaozhai

Chapter 191

"Think twice, Your Majesty!"

He Liusan and the others also hurriedly stepped forward to say that before Su Hao chose to negotiate peace and let Yuan Chonghuan go north with 20 troops, they can understand that as martial arts practitioners, they also have their own blood, and the rebellion is only for self-protection and for the future. Since ancient times, princes and generals have been kind to each other, who said that the world can only belong to Lao Zhu's family.

But now Su Hao still wants to capture Liaodong, which is the territory of the Jurchens. If the Jurchens can escape from the pass, then they are equivalent to attracting the firepower of the Jurchens for Daming.

"Don't worry, I'm not going to attract the Jurchen's attention for Daming."

Seeing the expressions of Tang Xiangjin and the others, Su Hao also knew what they were thinking, so he waved his hands and said, "This time, Yuan Chonghuan led an army of 20 to go north. , whether you can continue to defend Shenyang City is a problem, and you will definitely not have the energy to deal with us again."

Although Huang Taiji did not send out all his troops to enter the pass this time, most of the Jurchen's elite were still there. According to the information sent back by the spies, the four major Baylors, Amin, Daishan, Mang Gurtai, and Huang Taiji, The four young Baylors, Zige, Dorgon, Duduo, and Jierharang, have all been dispatched. There are more than 1 personal soldiers of these eight people, all of whom are the absolute elite of the Jurchens, and the others who can be It is impossible for the Eight Banners soldiers selected by Huang Taiji to attack the pass to be weak.

It doesn't take much, as long as half, or even a third, is enough to seriously injure the Jurchen's vitality, it's okay to block the Ming army and defend Shenyang City, but it's impossible to divide the troops to deal with him.

Moreover, the troubles of the Jurchens are not only the Ming army, but also the Mongols. On the grassland, only strength is concerned. Before the Jurchens were strong, those Mongolian tribes had to succumb. Resisted for a while.

Compared with the importance of Mongolia to the Jurchens, Liaodong is much inferior. Otherwise, the Jurchens would not leave behind Mao Wenlong, a nail that could threaten Liaodong at any time. If the Jurchens were to choose between Liaodong and the Mongolian grasslands, The Jurchens will definitely choose the Mongolian grasslands.

This is also the conclusion he came to after deliberating over the past few days, and he is also planning to use the Jurchens to train soldiers. Now his soldiers and horses have undergone long-term training for more than half a year, and there is no problem in terms of combat power, but their actual combat experience is extremely high. scarcity.

However, it was too risky to train troops with the Ming army in Shandong. Unlike the Jurchens, the Ming army has always been known for its large numbers of people, and Shandong has no danger to defend. Once defeated, it will end in a thousand miles, so this is also Although he was not much less than Yuan Chonghuan in terms of military strength before, he still chose the reason for defense.

Because starting a war with the Ming army is a decisive battle, either a big victory or a big defeat, and Daming can afford to lose, even if Yuan Chonghuan loses, it will be difficult for him to expand his territory, because in the big cities around Shandong, Daming is stationed With at least [-] to [-] soldiers and horses, if he wants to conquer, it will not be possible in a short while.

So Daming can recruit recruits from other places at any time and make a comeback, but he can't, once he loses, it will be a situation of eternal doom.

But it’s different in Liaodong. With the sea as a barrier in the middle, even if it is defeated, it will not have the slightest impact on the base camp of Shandong. Moreover, he does not plan to send too many troops to Liaodong. 4 people at a time , this time the Jurchen must have been seriously damaged, and Ming Dynasty will definitely seek to regain Liaodong. The Jurchen wants to defend Shenyang City and the Mongolian grasslands, even if they want to deal with him, they will not be able to send many troops.

However, his main purpose is still for the land in Liaodong. Now the land in Shandong has reached its limit. Before that, there were more than 20 people who fled from Beizhili, and he knew very well that various natural disasters would become more and more More and more refugees will come.

More importantly, he had to recruit more soldiers in the past five years, but to expand the army would require more food, and more food would require more territory. It was difficult to expand the territory in the Central Plains.

That's why he took a fancy to the land of Liaodong. As long as the Jurchens are driven to the grassland, he can have more territory. Although Liaodong is cold, it is a treasure land, and no one occupies it. He can definitely Build the entire Liaodong into a huge military settlement, and within five years, Liaodong will be able to provide him with a large amount of food and allow him to recruit more soldiers.

After thinking for a while, Su Hao continued: "The reason why I want to capture Liaodong is mainly because I am worried that the Jurchens will be severely injured by Da Ming and will be unable to hold Liaodong anymore, so we must occupy Liaodong before the Jurchens escape, so as to contain Da Ming's presence Liaodong's troops will do."

Although he didn't think that Huang Taiji and the others would fall into Daming so easily, he was not afraid of [-], just in case. If this unlucky child, Huang Taiji, really fell into Chongzhen's hands, he could also seize the opportunity and win Liaodong. in hand.

In the past few months, because of the deal with Mao Wenlong, the navy has also improved a lot. After going to sea a few times, he has also selected a group of sailors who can be used in the army, and the sea transportation is still guaranteed. .

"The minister understands."

Hearing Su Hao's words, Tang Xiangjin and the others could only agree with each other. Da Qi was created by Su Hao. Now that Su Hao has made up his mind to open up territory in Liaodong, they have no choice.

"Tang Dudu, I order you to lead [-] troops to Liaodong to recover Jinzhouwei and Fuzhouwei."

Su Hao said in a deep voice: "I will send people to Liaodong to recruit local Han people and build stone castles."

"The minister obeys the order."

Hearing Su Hao's order, Tang Xiangjin clapped his hands and answered.

...

After dismissing Tang Xiangjin and the others, Su Hao sent someone to find Liao Qing.

"I asked you to go to other prefectures to recruit experts, how is the situation?"

Su Hao asked, besides the lack of troops, Daqi's side is also a big weakness of masters.

"Returning to Your Majesty, the spies from the Black Ice Terrace have infiltrated into other mansions, but the recruits are only second-rate or third-rate fighters, and no one of the first-rate fighters is willing to join us."

Liao Qing clapped his hands in response.

Hearing this, Su Hao was not surprised. Although there are quite a few masters among the people, those who can reach the first-class level are at least powerful. They want to let them abandon their homes and careers and join Daqi. The current Daqi is not enough. Look, since ancient times, there have been more icing on the cake and less charcoal in the snow.

"Let the spies speed up."

After thinking for a while, Su Hao said calmly: "Now that Da Qi and Daming have negotiated a peace, Da Qi's reputation has greatly increased, and it should be able to attract some experts."

"The minister obeys the order."

Liao Qing clapped his hands in response.

Su Hao continued: "In addition, order Wu Shi and the others to go back to Shandong. There is no need to stay in Huai'an Mansion."

"The minister will send someone to Huai'an Mansion."

...

Not to mention that Su Hao is preparing to capture Liaodong. At this time, the news of Jurchen's entry has gradually spread, and countless people in Jiliao area have fled.

.........

Qianqing Palace.

"Your Majesty, Zhao Ledjiao, the commander-in-chief of the Shanhaiguan Pass, has taken back Xifengkou and is leading his troops to the capital."

Liu Hongxun bowed and said, "In addition, the king of Liaodong Economic Strategy is leading 9000 troops to Tongzhou to slow down the speed of the Jurchen's march. In addition, the king's minister also sent Zu Dashou, He Kegang and others to lead cavalry into the pass to defend the capital. "

"Keep them on track."

Zhu Youjian waved his hand and said, "Where did Yuan Chonghuan's army go?"

For Wang Zhichen and Liu Ce, he was already extremely disappointed. A Ji Liao governor and a Liaodong strategist couldn't even defend the side wall, allowing Jianu to break into the pass. condemn.

The most important thing now is when the 20 army led by Yuan Chonghuan will arrive. If it comes sooner, then Beizhili will be less affected.

"Returning to Your Majesty, the vanguard sent by Yuan Chonghuan, the Shandong general Guo Qin, has led the army to Cangzhou. Among them, Deng Kui, the general, has led [-] soldiers and horses to the north by boat, and will reach the capital in at most two days. The soldiers led by Yuan Chonghuan Ma has just left the border of Shandong and is heading towards Cangzhou."

Liu Hongxun bowed and said that guarding the capital is the most important thing, followed by destroying the Jurchens, otherwise once the capital falls, the Ming Dynasty will be over.

Hearing Liu Hongxun's words, a smile finally appeared on Zhu Youjian's always gloomy face. With this 20 army, plus more than 30 troops from Shanhaiguan and Liaodong, and tens of thousands of soldiers and horses from Xuanfu, this [-] soldiers and horses are enough for the Jurchens to come and go.

Thinking of this, Zhu Youjian asked again: "What about Jiannu?"

Liu Hongxun replied: "Jizhou has already passed, Yongping, Funing and other cities have fallen. According to the report of the scouts, Jiannu has divided into two groups. One is going to Shunyi and the other is approaching Tongzhou."

"waste!"

"A bunch of trash!"

Hearing this, Zhu Youjian couldn't help scolding again, he ordered all the cities along the way to defend to the death, but unexpectedly let Jiannu approach Tongzhou.

"Your Majesty, rest your anger."

Seeing that Zhu Youjian seemed to be going crazy, Liu Hongxun could only quickly persuade him: "This is not the fault of the defenders of the city. After Jiannu captured Yongping City, they sneaked across the Jixi area and did not attack. city."

Zhu Youjian has been on the throne for so long, and he also knows Zhu Youjian's temper. If he doesn't persuade him, maybe Zhu Youjian will do something like punishing generals before the battle.

"How many King Qin's troops have arrived in the capital now?"

Hearing Liu Hongxun's words, Zhu Youjian restrained his anger a little, and asked about King Qin's army.

"Returning to Your Majesty, the general of Datong is Mangui, and the general of Xuanfu Hou Shilu has led his troops to camp outside Deshengmen."

Han Yu on the side cupped his hands and said, "In addition, the minister has also ordered the minister of the king that if he cannot stop Jiannu in Tongzhou, he will immediately station himself outside the Guangqu Gate."

Hearing Han Yu's words, Zhu Youjian was silent for a moment before he said: "Order the officials in Beijing, Xungui, to lead their family members to the city wall to help defend the city."

The servants of the nobles and hundreds of officials in the capital are also a very strong force, especially the nobles. Apart from the masters enshrined at home, their servants are all veterans recruited from the Liaodong battlefield. His personal strength is still higher than that of Liaodong's elite, and he is proficient in battle formation. After formation, he is enough to deal with second-rate warriors.

"The minister obeys the order!"

Han Yu bowed in response.

.........

the other side.

More than ten miles away from Shunyi City, a huge cavalry unit is camping.

In the big camp, Huang Taiji, Daishan, Jierhalang, Yuetuo, Dudu and other generals of the Eight Banners gathered together. There was an extremely crude hand-drawn map on the sand table in the middle. Except for the location of the capital city, the other places were all clear. is blank.

"Now we are less than a hundred miles away from the capital of the Ming dynasty."

Huang Taiji said in a deep voice: "Where are Mang Gurtai and the others now?"

Yue Tuo said: "Back to Dahan, according to the report from the scouts, Sanbeile and the others have already arrived near Tongzhou and are rushing here."

After finishing speaking, he couldn't help complaining to the Mongolian general beside him: "Olgler, don't you have a better map? What do you think of this map?"

Without a map, it is not easy to move forward. Once you go the wrong way, it will be troublesome, and it is easy to fall into the trap of Mingren. It is also not easy to send scouts to scout the terrain. The border is already the capital of the Ming people, and there are Ming people's scouts everywhere, and there is a high probability that they will be killed if they send out scouts.

"Yue Tobelor pardon."

Hearing Yue Tuo's words, Olgler could only say with a bitter face: "It has been more than 200 years since we were driven out of the Central Plains, and there is no map left at all."

"Yue Tuo, don't blame Olgler."

Huang Taiji waved his hand and said: "Besides, even if there are maps left behind, the vicissitudes of the sea and fields of more than 200 years will be useless."

"Thank you, Khan, for your understanding."

Hearing this, Olgler hurriedly saluted.

"Yue Tuo, let someone order Mang Gurtai to walk slowly. Three days later, we will gather in the capital of the Ming Dynasty."

After thinking for a while, Huang Taiji said.

Yue Tuo nodded and said, "Yes, Dahan."

...

Time passed, and as the Jurchens got closer, the atmosphere of war became stronger and stronger.

At this time, Deng Kui also rushed to the capital with [-] soldiers and horses, and then merged into the King Qin's troops of Man Gui, the general of Datong, and Hou Shilu, the general of Xuanfu.

.........

Beijing.

Outside Desheng Gate, Man Gui and Hou Shilu stood on the building car and looked into the distance. At this time, dust was flying more than [-] miles away, and it was obvious that a large army was approaching.

"Brother Man, what is the strength of the Jurchens?"

Looking at the dusty sky in the distance, Hou Shilu frowned. Although they had 3 people brought by Deng Kui, the Jurchens were all cavalry, and it was not easy to defend their invincibility.

"According to the reports of the spies, there are about 1 Jurchen cavalry along the way, and tens of thousands of Mongolian cavalry."

Man Gui's expression was solemn: "This battle is not easy to fight."

"If it's not good, I will fight."

Hou Shilu shook his head: "I heard from Deng Kui that Mr. Guo has already arrived with the remaining 7 people, and he should be able to reach the capital in three days. Moreover, Governor Yuan has also brought an army of [-] people. As long as the Jurchens are held back, we will be able to complete our efforts in one battle and completely wipe out these Jurchens who have entered the customs, and by then, the Jurchens will not be a problem."

"I don't have much hope."

Hearing this, Man Gui shook his head and said, "The Jurchens are all cavalry, it's really not easy to block them."

(End of this chapter)