Starting in Saarhu, it is a bit difficult to make a comeback.

Chapter 30 The Last Meal (please read the new chapter)
Although the Ming army in Qinghe Fort can withstand the attack with red flags for the time being, their follow-up troops are still pouring into the city, just like the rough sea. Each wave is stronger than the other, and there will always be a wave that will destroy the Ming Dynasty. The army was swallowed up.

Yan Mingtai knew that they wouldn't be able to hold on for long if this continued.

So he shouted: "Throw the fire jars!"

Dozens of Ming soldiers were seen picking up jars that had been prepared from the corners and throwing them down the city.

Following waves of crisp "clang" sounds, the smell of kerosene immediately filled the city.

Does any experienced Baqi know what this taste means?
But as a torch fell, it was too late.

The blazing flames spread rapidly under the city like wild will-o'-the-wisps.In an instant, a red light surged, and hot flames danced, illuminating the entire city.

Many of those with red flags who had no time to escape were also burned by the fire.They rolled on the ground in pain, trying to extinguish the flames on their bodies, but they could only scream helplessly.

The kerosene spread to all directions in the blazing fire, and soon thick smoke billowed, and everywhere was filled with the smell of flames.Even on the 6-meter-high city wall, you can feel the high temperature brought by the heat wave below.

Soon the ladders used to build the siege were burned and could no longer support the weight of the soldiers on them, and they fell down one after another.

The Ming army in the city seized the opportunity and quickly killed the isolated Tatars in the city.

At this time, ghosts were crying and wolves howling under the city, and the red flags on the city were even more demoralized, and they were quickly killed by the Ming army.

Most of the Ming army did not feel the joy of victory at this moment. They just rested against the wall on the other side, breathing heavily.

Others took the opportunity to simply tend to their wounds.

Only the Ming army gunmen on the tower continued to shoot the Tatars with bird guns.

After this battle, half of the three thousand Ming army was lost.It also made them see the reality clearly. If they want to persist until the end, it may not be so easy to get the 100 taels of silver.

Although the fire gradually subsided soon after, Xianghongqi, who had no siege ladder, had to give up the siege temporarily.

At this time, Yue Tuo also gradually calmed down, blaming himself for being too hasty, thinking that it would be easy to capture a small Qinghe Fort.

Unexpectedly, this group of Ming troops defending the city were so powerful. If they had known better, they should have built more siege equipment and surrounded them on all sides.

The thick smoke near Qinghe Fort had long since attracted Huang Taiji's attention. He thought that Yue Tuo had captured Qinghe Fort and was burning it down, but he didn't expect that he had just set a red flag and suffered a huge defeat.

At this time, Du Du, who discovered that he had been tricked by a small force of the Ming army, had given up the pursuit and rushed to Qinghe Fort.

Du Du complained directly: "The Ming army's tactics are becoming more and more clumsy. Although Du Song and Marin are weaker, they still dare to fight head-on with my Dajin Ming Dao Ming Qiang."

"The two Ming armies in the southeast are completely different. They are either massacring the old and weak in the rear of Dajin, or they are sneak attacks, ambushes, and using such shameful means; or they are huddled in the city and do not dare to confront our Eight Banners head-on! "

Du Du's words made Huang Taiji keenly aware of the seriousness of the situation.These tactics of the Ming army may seem unsophisticated, but they are very effective and are constantly weakening our military strength.

Soon the sentry came to report: "A large number of corpses of the Eight Banners and the Ming Army were found on the road 15 miles west of Qinghe Fort; there are about one Niulu from Xiangbai Banner, five Niulu from Zhenglan Banner, and about 5 corpses from Ming Army. There are four to five hundred."

At this time, Du Du shouted in surprise: "That should be the place where the Ming army ambushed me. How could there be Zhenglan Qi's body?"

Huang Taiji said: "Du Du, you have been fooled. The Ming army's ambush must have been there at that time. They used suspicious soldiers to lure you away in order to ambush Mang Gurtai behind you!" At this time, Yue Tuo and others reacted Come here, Zhenglan Qi is missing at this time!
The combat power of the Ming army was also too strong. This was in the wild, and they actually suffered a battle loss of almost 1:4. How could they, the Eight Banners, who claimed to be invincible in the world, be embarrassed?

At this time, Huang Taiji frowned and said helplessly: "It seems that the main force of the Ming army has been transferred. I am afraid that the Ming army in Qinghe Fort is also used by them to hold us back."

Yue Tuo clenched his fists and said excitedly: "I mounted the red flag and killed [-] warriors in Qinghe Fort. I will never let them go. I must slaughter all the Ming troops in the city."

Huang Taiji glanced at the corpses with red flags on the ground under the city, knowing that Yue Tuo would definitely not let it go.

So he said: "Now the movement of the main force of the Ming army is unknown, and the Zhenglan flag is likely to be in danger. Du Duqian's white flag will go with me to meet Mang Gurtai; Yue Tuo, you will stay and continue to besiege Qinghe Fort. The Khan's troops It will arrive soon, you are responsible for building the siege equipment first, and then join forces to attack the city once the army arrives."

Yue Tuo and Du Du were both juniors of Huang Taiji, so naturally they did not dare to disobey Si Beile's wishes.

The red flags outside the city are no longer attacking the city, but are busy cutting down trees and building siege equipment.

The Ming army in Qinghe Fort finally got a precious chance to breathe.

However, Yan Mingtai was not happy. He knew that this was the silence before the storm.

Looking at the two white flags fading away, he felt even more anxious for Li Xianzhong.

At this time, an iron pot had been set up in the city. Fresh horse meat was constantly tumbling in the pot, exuding bursts of aroma and making these Ming soldiers salivate.

In the world of ice and snow, these steaming foods are the most healing.

Although the taste of horse meat is slightly sour, it is not as good as beef and mutton.

But for these soldiers who are already extremely exhausted, it is undoubtedly a delicacy in the world.

Yan Mingtailing ordered the cook to put a small amount of coarse salt into the pot, which made the horse meat taste salty and no longer fishy.

At this time, Yan Mingtai no longer had the image of a military supervisor. He sat next to the sergeants, holding the pieces of meat in his hands and gnawing at it. He also used his greasy hands to fiddle with his beard from time to time.

Suddenly Yan Mingtai wiped his mouth and said loudly: "Brothers, feel free to eat, horse meat is enough!"

"Today Yan can eat meat with his brothers and chop up Tartars with a big knife. It's so enjoyable. I'll offer you a bowl of soup instead of wine."

Many people understand that this may be their last meal.

However, it is worth it to be able to eat meat freely and drink a sip of steaming broth before dying!

As for the 100 taels of silver, no one cares about it anymore!
A strong man shouted: "Don't worry, Inspector Yan, this steel knife of mine, Old Liu, will definitely stop these captives from coming back! When the brothers have eaten and drank enough, I will definitely bring in a few more Tatars to support them!"

At this time, the Ming army on the city swept away the gloom just now, and their morale was once again ignited.

Waves of roars of "Kill the captives, kill the captives" continued to echo in the air, making the red flags outside the city tremble!
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