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Chapter 619 The big fish ran away
This nameless creek is destined to be remembered in history. With its trunk more than ten meters wide and more than two meters deep, it blocked the successive attacks of tens of thousands of Jurchen elites. Even if the river is dyed red with blood and the river is filled with corpses, it still flows southward along the terrain without hesitation. There is the sea there, which is the destination of the river.

"God of Immortality...Why? Why were the Jurchen warriors massacred by the cowardly Han people? Why didn't the heaven favor the braver son..."

Seeing the elite heavy armored infantry under the Zhenghuang Banner and the Xianghuang Banner being knocked down row after row, the cavalry were blown up like rabbits on the prairie by artillery fire. They could not even assemble. Daishan, whose arm had been broken by shrapnel, could no longer fight. He immediately sat upright, fell down, and knelt in the middle of the battlefield, looking up to the sky and screaming.

If there really is immortality, then it should appear at this time and find a way home for the Jurchen warriors. It's a pity that the Ming army's massacre continued even though their voices were hoarse.

There are not many soldiers and horses left with the three flags of Zhenghuang, Xianghuang, and Xiangbai. Some of them lie down forever, and some of them ride their horses away from the battlefield. No one would blame them for being deserters. They couldn't even see where the enemy was. How could they fight against ghosts and gods?
Reinforcements? No more. Less than an hour after the war started, the rangers he sent back to request more reinforcements found that the Chinese army led by his father and the rear guard led by Hu Erhan had all disappeared.

What replaced them was a large number of Ming army cavalry. It was obvious that the Ming Emperor left Ningyuan City and pursued them from the west. Now there is no hope for progress or retreat, and even his father has abandoned him. Daishan glanced at the sky one last time, drew out his short sword, untied his armor, pointed the tip of the sword at his left chest, and threw himself to the ground.

"Your Majesty, I fulfilled my mission and did not let a Jurchen pass!" When the sun just touched the sea, the five guards of the army met at Tashan Fort. Li Ruzhang had been waiting on the west bank of the river early to welcome the emperor's arrival with a grand ceremony.

After this battle, Daishan, Mang Gurtai and dozens of Ezhen were all killed. The three banners of Zhenghuang, Xianghuang and Xiangbai were completely wiped out. In addition, the siege of Ningyuan City, Gubeikou and Xifengkou was also included. casualties, more than half of the Jurchen elites were lost, and the so-called Great Jin Kingdom has become a joke.

Even if the Ming army did not attack, the Mongolian tribes in the north would not sit back and watch the Jurchens rise again. No matter who wins or loses in the end, at least Ming Dynasty's troubles in the Northeast have been resolved, and peace can be guaranteed for at least ten years.

Compared with the losses suffered by the army, this battle not only made a profit, but also made a lot of money. At this point, the founder of the Army, Emperor Jingyang of the Ming Dynasty, truly became the God of Military. Whoever dared to question it again, the Army was the first to refuse.

"It's a little early to celebrate now. It's all because of my poor calculation that I allowed the enemy chief to escape. But it doesn't matter. I'll rest here for one night and leave for Jinzhou tomorrow. I want to see who dares to protect the bereaved dog within two months. If the heads are not sent to Jinzhou City, I will wipe out Monan!"

Hong Tao was not so happy. He had been feeling uneasy ever since he heard that the forward scouts reported that Nurhachi's main force was not found along the way. Then he discovered a large number of abandoned grain, grass and arrows, and then he learned that some Jurchen troops had entered the north lightly. mountains.

Let's chase. The infantry can't outrun the cavalry. Even if they enter the mountains, they can't ride horses. However, the complex terrain severely limits the army's firearm advantage. Instead, it allows the Jurchen hunters to use their special skills. The results can be imagined.

Don't chase me, I really can't swallow this breath. The meat that was obviously placed in front of the mouth actually flew away like that. If we had known this, we should have asked the artillerymen to fire rapidly at the camp area vaguely visible in the telescope in Ningyuan City. If they were not protected, Nurhachi could be killed.

The flag is raised to win, and the troops are withdrawn with gold? It is said that nearly 30,000 Jurchen elites were annihilated in one fell swoop, mainly the Jurchen Khan's imperial army. This victory was enough to brag about for decades. The meritorious service of the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty is counted, but who dares to stand up and compare with them? Not to mention the expansion of the army, this momentum led to the abolition of the Fifth Army Commander's Office and the Ministry of War, and no one dared to say no.

But Hong Tao didn't think he was brave enough, so he took such a big risk and used himself as bait. In the end, he only caught the small fish that entered the nest, but the big ones escaped. What is victory in the eyes of others is failure in the eyes of oneself.

But there is still a chance to make up for it, so run north, right? Well, that's the territory of the Mongolian tribes, and now the Ming Emperor is knocking on the door, asking the Mongolian tribes to stand in line immediately.

Those who are willing to make friends with the Ming Dynasty can send over the heads of the Jurchens and the prisoners, and we will drink and talk. For those who don’t want to make friends, did you see that I just wiped out one hundred thousand elite Jurchens? Whether it's Lin Danhan or Lao Chaohua, whoever thinks he can fight better than the Jurchens, just wait until I come over!
"Your Majesty calms down his anger and seizes Jinzhou to put pressure on the Mongolian ministries. The ministers and others can shoulder the responsibility alone. The DPRK cannot be without a ruler for a day. Your Majesty also needs to decide how to deal with the Manila Port. I hope you will think twice."

As soon as he heard that the emperor was going to follow the army further east and that the lone army penetrated deep into Jinzhou City, Li Ruzhang's joy of winning the battle suddenly disappeared without a trace. This matter was not discussed at all, and the supervisor in the DPRK knew nothing about it. If he agreed to it, if anything happened, it would be entirely his own responsibility.

Yes, if there are 30,000 troops nearby, no accidents will happen, but accidents are accidents. If they can all be predicted in advance, what kind of accidents are they?

Jinzhou City is no better than Ningyuan City. It is at a three-way intersection, with the Mongolian tribes to the north and the Jurchen Kingdom of Jin to the south. It is more than 400 miles away from Shanhaiguan. Even if there are ships from the shipping yamen for supply, there are still many variables. .

"If I don't show up in Jinzhou City, you and others alone may not be able to intimidate the Mongolian tribes, especially Lin Dan Khan. He is young and ambitious, and always wants to be like Genghis Khan.

If he doesn't put enough pressure on him, Nurhaci's head may be sent to him, but those Jurchen soldiers may become his subordinates. How can we make wedding clothes for others after we have spent so much effort? Don't say much. I'm only going to stay for a few days. I'll leave after seeing the Mongolian envoys. "

Hong Tao understood what Li Ruzhang said, but now it is no longer purely about military operations, but about looking at the overall situation. Compared with tens of thousands of prisoners, it is worth taking a little risk.

Moreover, Hong Tao has already thought about it. After arriving in Jinzhou, he will definitely not live in the city. He will secretly enter the sea along the Xiaoling River and wait on the armed cargo ship of the Shipping Yamen. It is safe and comfortable.

It is estimated that the Mongolian ministries knew that the Jurchen elite were defeated by the Ming army, and after receiving the news that the Ming Emperor's personal convoys had arrived in Jinzhou, they would not delay their arrival for too long. Only by saying a few words that are neither salty nor bland during the meeting, and then walking away can you help Li Ruzhang calm down the situation.

(End of this chapter)