Traveling through the Ming Dynasty, as soon as you open your eyes, you will die

Zhao Youhu and He Wenzhao really didn't expect that Zu Dale would categorically abandon Yixian County in Jinzhou and shrink to Beining. The original purpose of consuming a group of enemies in Jinzhou failed.

One battalion was left to guard Jinzhou, and another company was sent to take over Yizhou. The army followed Zu Dale to Guangning.

At this time, Lu Mou's reply also came after him. Seeing the regent and the Ministry of War, they agreed with their plan. Especially the regent also stated that as long as Beining was captured, even if the Qing troops in front of the Great Wall defense line could not be mobilized to return reinforcements, the two of them would have done a great job.

The two men were relieved and decided to let go of their hands and attack Beining. They must take down the Liaoxi iron gate bolt. Change the entire strategic pattern of western Liaoning.

The northwest sides of Beining City are backed by the steep Yiwulu Mountain, and the south is a spacious plain, leading to Jinzhou. In the meantime, three Daling River battles broke out in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, all of which ended in disastrous defeats and cost countless people.

To the east, beyond a low hill, is the endless Liaohe Plain. Beining is the barrier of western Liaoning and the key to Shengjing. It is a battleground for military strategists after the rise of Nurhaci in these years.

Whoever occupies it will have a flexible strategic initiative that allows them to advance, attack, retreat and defend.

It turned out that the city of Beining was lost because the governor of Beining fled without a fight as soon as Jiannu attacked. In an instant, the defenders collapsed, and this great pass was captured by the Manchus in one battle.

From then on, the Ming Dynasty could only defend Shanhaiguan and never had any ambition to regain Beining.

For this reason, the Ming Dynasty spent millions to build this magnificent pass, which became the gateway for the Manchu and Qing Dynasties to attack western Liaoning.

Just when Zhao Youhu and He Wenzhao were preparing to capture Beining, the regent Lu Mou chased after him to reply to the official document, covered in dust.

The regent appeared here, frightening the two of them.

He quickly apologized and then advised: "Your Majesty, this is the real front line. The enemy's yellow flag may arrive in the blink of an eye. You——"

Lu Mou waved his hand indifferently: "Don't be afraid. If the enemy comes, although I dare not command you to annihilate them, I can still escape."

The two knelt down on one knee again to explain their crime of changing the plan without authorization.

Lu Mou smiled and helped the two of them up: "It is not advisable to change the plan without authorization, but I have read your battle report and also learned about your ideas from the guarding eunuch. For this reason, I think you just made some changes to the original strategy. The plan is more appropriate to supplement fine-tuning, which is commendable for showing subjective initiative.”

After hearing the regent's determination, their hearts finally fell to the ground.

Lu Mou said again: "According to the report from the front line of the Great Wall, just yesterday, the Manchu and Qing Dynasties mobilized the Han Zhengbai Banner and the Xiangbai Banner, totaling 50,000, to rush back to rescue Beining. You have achieved your strategic goal and should be commended."

The two quickly knelt down and thanked him.

"These two Han Eight Banners are infantry. With a rapid march, they can get here in about seventeen days. Whether you can capture Beining within seventeen days is the key."

He Wenzhao was full of confidence: "At the end of the day, the third army will march to Beining City in five days without interference."

Lu Mou shook his head: "I don't want a bombed Beining, I want a complete Beining, I want a forward base to face the Manchu Qing in the future, I want a Liaoxi protective fortress." He Wenzhao thought for a moment: "Ten - In five days, a complete Beining will be handed over to the prince."

Lu Mou did not say the words that were the greatest compliment to the army, "I firmly believe in this," but instead mentioned the war horse: "Let's go around Beining City to see if we can really take back the key to the hub." ”

Facing this fortified city, Zhao Youhu lamented: "It cost a lot of money, but it eventually became the portal of the Manchu Qing Dynasty. It was because the officials at that time were greedy for life and feared death, which ruined the entire situation in Liaodong. And if we want to reverse it, we still need many soldiers. It’s really sad to pay for it with your life and blood.”

Lu Mou said easily: "Those officials back then will never appear again. When we take over this heroic pass, they will no longer be lost from our hands. With this heroic pass fortress, the entire western Liaoning no longer has to invest huge amounts of money." With the funds defended, the Ming Dynasty's finances will be greatly relieved. The strategic patterns of the Ming and Qing Dynasties will change, and we will take the initiative between offense and defense. "

Li Jinglue also lamented: "Remembering the incompetence of those guys back then, I feel ashamed of them. As long as this Guancheng is taken, I don't want anyone else to guard it. I will sit here myself. If the Manchus and Qing Dynasties want to take back this Guancheng, Let me show them what it means to be a scholar."

Regarding the vows he made, Zhao Youhu and He Wenzhao despised them in their hearts: "You'd better forget it. If we take this pass and hand it over to you to guard it, wouldn't our work be in vain? We believe you can die for the country." , But that’s no use. Just stay where you are.”

Lu Mou asked: "Sir, when will the siege equipment delivered by the peasants be ready?"

Mr. Li replied: "This time I have mobilized 5 civilians. It can be said that I have spent all my money. Now they are all in place. I am just waiting for the two generals to give the order to attack the city."

He Wenzhao nodded: "In order to capture a complete city for our use, according to the regent's requirements, it is really a pity that the city bombing method cannot be used. Otherwise, why would it be such a waste of people and money, and a waste of time."

Lu Mou laughed and said: "It's blown up. The Manchus will fight desperately to counterattack, and we won't be able to defend it. For this reason, Zhao Youhu."

Zhao Youhu stood up: "The end will be here."

"Commander He asked for an undisturbed siege. Your cavalry cannot be lost in the siege. This siege is destined to be a tragic one, and General He will be responsible for it."

He Wenzhao nodded: "Thirty thousand versus ten thousand old and weak, the advantage lies with me. For this reason, I don't think General Zhao is afraid of death. In western Liaoning, it is quite necessary to maintain a mobile cavalry force. For this reason, you should not feel guilty and be polite. ”

"But Zhao Youhu led the Guanning cavalry and went forward to the Liaohe River to block the reinforcements from Shengjing and the Qing Dynasty. He also transferred five thousand troops to go north to Yizhou and transferred a battalion left behind in Jinzhou to block the reinforcements from Chifeng. The 50,000 Han Eight Banners. Remember, as long as Beining is not captured for one day, you must support Commander He to withstand the enemy's reinforcements, even if you use up all 20,000 Guan Ning."

Zhao Youhu answered the order loudly. Then he turned to He Wenzhao: "Commander He, you can fight this siege as long as you want. I promise not to let a single Qing soldier threaten your battle."

"That's it, please. As long as you give me plenty of time, half a month, half a month at most, I can take down this city completely while paying the minimum price."

"Then you all immediately divide your forces and move together. I'm right here, waiting to enter Beining City."

Then I pinched my chin and thought: It would be so interesting to meet the Manchu Regent Dorgon for a while here. A fight between two regents in the world will become an eternal legend.

But when I think about my small body and the tall and mighty Dorgon, I still shudder. Forget it, I definitely can't beat him in a fight. Zhao Youhu, you must stop Dorgon, don't let him beat me. (End of chapter)