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When the news of the Qing army's defeat in Sangyuan Town spread secretly, not only did the circle of former Ming surrender ministers become popular, but the Qing army itself also changed its behavior in the capital.

Especially after learning that the two groups of troops led by Haoge and Azig would withdraw to the capital, the lower-level soldiers of the Qing army knew that they probably would not stay in the pass for long.

Just like when Li Zicheng took charge of the capital, he rushed to conquer the world. He strictly controlled the soldiers. Not only did he not let go of looting, but he even distributed money to the poor people, gave rice and soup to the poor, etc., and won a lot of good reputation.

But when Li Zicheng discovered that he was short of money and resorted to "chasing stolen goods to provide pay", the constraints on the middle and lower-level officers were greatly weakened. As a result, many of the bandits and Ming army loyalists immediately revealed their true colors. In the name of helping people pay, they rob the people and line their own pockets.

Even some elite members of the Shun Army were affected and quickly degenerated and corrupted.

Although the Qing army had strict military discipline, they were used to looting within the pass.

Only because Huang Taiji, Dorgon and others intended to occupy Hebei this time and let the Qing Dynasty at least advance to the level of the Liao Dynasty in the past, they issued repeated orders to the army not to plunder in the capital.

Therefore, although Dorgon and other Qing troops were fierce and murderous when they entered the capital, they restrained themselves from looting.

It was "just" that the residents of the inner city were driven to the outer city or outside the city, turning the entire inner city into a Qing army barracks, or a prison for some former Ming officials.

Although the Manchu Qing Dynasty had been established for 20 or 30 years, it was still an upstart compared with the Ming Dynasty.

Therefore, during the past period, many officers and soldiers of the Qing army looked at the various luxury houses, shops, and women of wealthy families in the inner and outer cities. They were jealous, but they did not dare to rob them due to military orders.

Of course, it is common to not pay for meals, but to take something you like, or to go to someone's house and touch a few wives or wives, or even to sleep for a while, etc.

Now that rumors have leaked that the army will withdraw outside the Pass, the Jurchens, Mongols and even the Han people from Liaodong who came from outside the Pass will not be polite. First, the previous actions of taking advantage were quickly amplified, and finally they became openly robbing and raping women!

So the people in the capital suffered again.

Why do you say again?

Naturally, it was because Shun Jun was also crazy all night before leaving...

Outside the imperial city, there is the Yamen of the Ministry of War.

"How audacious!" Dorgon roared angrily as he habitually continued to enlarge his nostrils, "Let me check and find out who leaked the news!

And for those who dare to break into houses, rob, kill and commit adultery, I will catch one or two examples and give them a hundred whips in public to serve as a warning to others! "

Those who break into, rob, commit murder and commit adultery are only given a hundred lashes?

When Jierhalang and others nearby heard this, they knew that Dorgon would take such matters lightly.

Think about it, the Qing army entered the customs and robbed so many times before, and even massacred the city several times. They probably regarded the land in Hebei as their livestock pen. How is it possible to restrain them now from robbing, killing, and sexual intercourse?

Even in history, when the Qing army was determined to enter the Pass and fight for the world, it was only after they were done with their madness that they began to clean up the mess and start to regulate it.

There were only a handful of armies in the feudal era that could truly do no harm to the common people!

After Dorgon finished roaring, Jierhalang said: "Prince Rui, according to the latest news from the expedition ahead, the Yi army has captured Cangzhou and Xingji, and I am afraid they will attack Tianjin soon.

After Tianjin is Shuntian Prefecture. We must make a decision early on whether we want to fight the Yi army again. "

Logically speaking, such a major matter should be subject to Huang Taiji's will. However, Huang Taiji was in Shenyang, too far away from Beijing. It was impossible to control the Qing army here. Many matters could only be decided by the coach Dorgon.

"How long will it take for Azig and Hauge to return to the capital?" Dorgon asked.

Ji'erharang said: "Ajige's troops are expected to arrive tomorrow morning. As for Hauge, he and Wu Sangui pursued Li Zicheng to Xuanfu. The forwards even broke into Datongfu in Shanxi, which is not a short distance from the capital. , I’m afraid it will take another two or three days to withdraw.”

Dorgon turned around, stared at a military map hanging in the hall and looked at it again and again, and finally made a decision.

After all, he is not the regent of the Qing Dynasty two years later. With Huang Taiji here, he will never dare to do anything too risky.

If he can allow the Qing Dynasty to occupy Hebei this time, he will indeed be a big step closer to the throne of the Qing Emperor; but if he loses too many soldiers and horses inside the pass and eventually returns to the outside of the pass in embarrassment, he may lose his military power and even be far away from the country. The center of power in the Qing Dynasty.

Anyway, it’s a fact that Huang Taiji’s health is failing. After a few years, when Huang Taiji dies, he will have the confidence to defeat Hauge and seize the throne!

So he pretended to sigh helplessly and said: "Get ready to withdraw outside the customs, but we must not withdraw in despair.

First, all ministries were ordered to do their best to collect money, grain, livestock, and young people, and transport them directly outside the customs. Then he ordered the cavalry from various Mongolian ministries, as well as the cavalry from our Eight Banners ministries, to go south to harass the Wei army's food route and slow down its northward movement.

If we can find a suitable fighter plane, we can still have a battle with the Yi army. As long as we win, it will not be too late to change our mind and occupy the land in Hebei! " Jierharang was relieved when he heard this, "It's good if Prince Rui can figure it out. "

Then the two began to issue military orders to the Eight Banners Army and the various Mongolian tribes that came with them.

Suddenly, the entire capital, and even the entire Shuntian Mansion, became restless.

The Qing army began to loot according to the order!

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On the third day of December, Zhang Fucheng, the former governor of Baoding in the Ming Dynasty, led 10,000 to 20,000 Ming troops and several cities such as Qingyuan, Ansu, Anzhou, and Gaoyang to change their banners and return to Wei.

On the seventh day of the twelfth lunar month, Zhou Yuji, the former commander-in-chief of the Ming Jingying camp, also persuaded by Zhang Fuzhen, Li Huaxi and others, led more than 10,000 Ming troops and several cities such as Zhending, Huolu, Wuji, Jinzhou, etc. to change their banners and return to Wei.

As for the other cities in Baoding and Zhending that originally did not listen to the orders of Zhang Fuzhen, Zhou Yuji and others, they also changed their flags and returned!

As a result, the Yi army marched faster and faster on the land of Hebei. Basically, it only sent troops to garrison a few important cities related to logistics and transportation lines. It only occupied other cities in name only. At most, it sent a few generals and A group of soldiers went to guide the selection and reorganization of local soldiers.

Also on the seventh day of December, Peng Youyi led the Second Division of the Standing Army to capture Tianjin.

In order to understand the battle situation on the front line in a more timely manner, Liu Sheng moved to Cangzhou.

As Yujia moved north, the Wei army's basic defense line naturally also moved north and was replaced by the Hutuo River line.

The Hutuo River originates from Xinzhou, Taiyuan Prefecture, Shanxi Province, and flows into the sea from the Wei River (later Haihe River). It is one of the largest rivers in Hebei.

Lingshou, Zhending, Jinzhou, Shulu, Wuqiang, Xianxian and other cities are all along its coast.

However, the basic defense line constructed by the Yi army is only in Hejian Prefecture for the time being, mainly in the cities of Xianxian, Cangzhou, Qingxian, Jinghai, and Tianjin.

As for the defense lines of Baoding and Zhending, they are still in charge of the surrendered ministers and generals of the former Ming Dynasty such as Zhang Fuzhen and Zhou Yuji.

Liu Sheng did not immediately mix the two, naturally because it would take time to reorganize these former Ming troops, and he was worried that the Yi army would be dragged down by them during the battle.

Cangzhou.

Inside the palace of Emperor Damei (actually the military tent).

Liu Sheng had just finished meeting with Li Huaxi, the former magistrate of Hejian in the Ming Dynasty and the governor of Tianjin, when he received the intelligence from the Xunfeng Guard of the capital, and frowned deeply after reading it.

Before Li Huaxi left, he stood below and noticed the change in Liu Sheng's expression, and his heart suddenly lifted.

He had just talked with Liu Sheng for a long time, and found that although Liu Sheng was mighty and had an imperial aura, he was simple in speech, approachable, and had broad knowledge and extraordinary insights, which even impressed him sincerely.

Working under such a founding emperor would be more energetic than working under Chongzhen in the past.

Liu Sheng still appointed him as the prefect of Hejian and the councilor of Hebei province. Therefore, Li Huaxi hoped that the Qing army could drive the Qing captives out of the pass as soon as possible and successfully pacify Hebei, so that he could have a broader stage to display his talents.

Seeing Liu Sheng frowning after reading the secret report, Li Huaxi couldn't help but worry: Could it be that the war ahead was not going well?

Liu Sheng put down the secret report, frowned and sighed: "The Qing captives actually started to loot the capital and other cities in Shuntian Prefecture. It seems that they are preparing to withdraw from the pass.

It's a pity that our army relies too much on logistical supplies and cannot quickly march to the capital - I don't know how many people in Shuntian Prefecture are being ravaged by Qing captives right now, alas. "

The Yi army relied on logistical supplies. Firstly, the army had a relatively high proportion of muskets and artillery. Secondly, it could not rely on the people like the Qing army and had to ensure its own food and grass supplies.

In addition, the current Qing army in Shuntian Prefecture may exceed 100,000. If the Yi army rushes over hastily, once there is a problem with logistics, it is likely to usher in an unprecedented defeat, thus ruining the existing favorable situation.

However, it was still difficult for Liu Sheng to do nothing.

Just when he was about to give an order, a guard suddenly reported loudly outside the tent, "Your Majesty, a message from the rear is that the 11th and 12th Brigades of the Standing Army and the 17th Independent Brigade have marched to Liaocheng, Dongchang Prefecture! "(End of chapter)