Autumn of the 17th year of Chongzhen

Chapter 369 The Battle of Yanping

When Wang Yan returned to Daying, he asked the clerk to take out the credit book, and began to write a memorial to the emperor. He originally wanted the title of governor of the three provinces, and he was in charge of Huguang, Jiangxi, and Guangdong. He had scruples in his heart, so he had no choice but to back down, but he had to give credit to his subordinates for their contributions, otherwise the meritorious service would not be rewarded, how could the general use his life?

Wang Yan wrote on the commander's case, and a large group of scribes made statistics, the credits of ordinary generals, and the rewards that soldiers deserved.

Gao Yigong and Liu Tichun made great contributions in the First World War in Xiangyang. Wang Yanbiao was the commander-in-chief of the military affairs of Hunan, and Liu Tichun was the deputy general of Hunan.Dai Zhifan was the chief military officer of the admiral of Guangdong, Liu Fangliang was the deputy general, Li Guo was the chief military officer of the Guangxi admiral, He Zhen was the deputy general, Yuan Zongdi succeeded Wang Wei and rebuilt Zhongyi Town, and Wang Shixiu was promoted to the post of superintendent of the standard.

In addition, Wang Yan, as agreed, Jiang Yueguang, Jin Shengheng, and Wang Deren also went to the table to ask for credit, and Yan Qiheng and Wu Jinxi who took refuge in him also won high positions. As for general generals, scribes drafted for them.

Although there are dozens of officials to help, the workload is still very heavy. While Wang Yan was busy writing the memorial, he asked the scouts to scout south and let everyone prepare to leave the camp. He also took time to accompany the emperor to Shanguan to pay homage to Wang Wei. .

Four days later, the scouts had figured out the route to the south, and the Song brothers used the blueprints drawn by the scouts to reconstruct the terrain along the Minjiang River on the sand table.

At this time, the Ming army's rear team had all arrived in Guangze County, and the Ming army did not have enough food and grass, so Wang Yan immediately decided that the army would immediately go south along the Futun River and rush directly to Yanping.

The land of Fujian is mountainous, and only the extreme tributaries of the Minshui River are in the march. Right now, between the narrow valleys, a battle that will have a major impact on the situation between the Ming and Qing Dynasties is about to break out.

Wang Yan's real strategic goal was not to restore Fujing, but to force the Qing soldiers to withdraw from Guangzhou, not to fight Boluo to the death.

Fujing is a place where Qing soldiers gathered strong troops. The territory is full of Mongolian Eight Banners, Han Army Eight Banners, Green Battalion soldiers, and Zheng's surrendered troops, probably no less than 20.

At this time, Bo Luo must have heard the news of Wang Yan's entry into Fujian. With a strong army in his hands, he would naturally not be afraid of Wang Yan. But if Wang Yan wants him to rush to the crisis and withdraw his troops to Guangdong, he must show his strength. Army's strength.

In Fujing City, Bo Luo received an urgent military report from Yanping. After careful reading, he was sure that Wang Yan had really gone south from Guangguang to kill Fujing.

After Zhang Cunren came back after a big defeat, Boluo learned that Wang Yan had entered Fujian, but he didn't care, because the essence of Fujian is all along the coast and along the Minjiang River, and the land in northern Fujian is too barren to support him at all. Tens of thousands of soldiers and horses.

Knowing that he had a heavy army in Fujian, Bo Luo thought that Wang Yan would not dare to attack. After saving the emperor, he quickly retreated to southern Jiangxi, but he didn't expect Wang Yan to rush towards Fujing.

Bo Luo stared at the military newspaper in rapt attention, thinking hard, and always felt that Wang Yan's actions were too abnormal.

He suddenly took a long breath, frowned and thought, Wang Yan why?What is he plotting?Do you fight the Qing army head-on in the narrow land along the Minjiang River?Even if Wang Yan can fight, it's still not enough for 20 to fight [-], right?Take ten thousand steps back, even if he wins, so what?Recover Fujian?With Wang Yan's own strength, I'm afraid he can't do it, right?
Boluo put down the military newspaper, stood up, put his hands on the desk and thought for a long time, but he didn't get a clue.

In the first battle of Yangzhou, the world knew Wang Yan was good at defending, and after the battle of Huguang, he left a reputation of being good at attacking. Bo Luo also knew that Wang Yan was always cunning and flexible in using troops. He wouldn't have any other plans, would he?

Thinking of this, Bo Luo's eyes brightened, maybe Wang Yan's goal was not in Fujian, but in other places.

Could it be that he wanted to encircle Wei to save Zhao and force Man Dahai to withdraw his troops from Guangdong, but he might not be able to encircle Wei with tens of thousands of horses? The soldiers went down the river to take Nanjing?
Thinking of this, Boluo couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat. He was scaring himself, but he felt that the latter one might be a big deal.

In fact, he had long been planning to divide his troops to pacify Jiangnan, but Wang Yan's arrival made him suspend his plan of dividing troops.

Bo Luo didn't have a deep impression of Wang Yan, but when he knew that Wang Yan had returned to Chu Gan, he couldn't help but become terrified of Wang Yan's thoughts.

At this time, he was thinking according to his own ideas, but he felt that he was indeed caught in a dilemma. He wanted to return to the south of the Yangtze River, but he couldn't let go of the land in central Fujian and eastern Guangdong that he had already occupied.

He can't decide what Wang Yan thinks now, but since the Ming army has come, he has to fight back. Hong Chengchou's defeated generals also guarded Songshan for half a year. Even if he is killed, he can persist for a while, so he decided to go up and defeat Wang Yan head-on, and then return to Jiangnan.

At this time, Bo Luo immediately ordered: "Pass down the order, leave Zhang Cunren to lead 5 troops to sit in Fuzhou, and the rest of the soldiers will immediately pull out the camp and go to Yanping with the commander to face Wang Yan."

At the end of August, the weather was not as hot as in summer, but the cool breeze was blowing, and the climate was pleasant, neither cold nor hot, so we really shouldn't fight.

At such times, literati and bureaucrats should invite a few old friends to make friends, recite poems, write lyrics, and enjoy the autumn scenery. Warriors who have no ink in their stomachs should also call friends and friends, and gallop on horses in small groups. Hunting, drinking and eating meat.

At this time, Wang Yan didn't have that kind of idle time, his ambition was not here, but the Qing soldiers more than [-] li away to the south.

According to reports from the spies, Yanping City has 2 horses, guarded by Governor Tong Guoding. In addition, the Qing soldiers who came from Fujing also began to slowly gather outside the city.

Both sides are under the other's nose, but they dare not act rashly. The generals of both sides keep their own minds and slowly gather troops. Wang Yan does not want to win the city, and Bo Luo does not want to defend the land. It is a bit like two sides. About to fight.

Surrounded by a group of generals, Wang Yan followed Du Biao and walked ahead. Ten thousand fine riders marched forward unhurriedly, and the horseshoes fell like raindrops, making a shocking sound.

Now the supervising cavalry, after several battles, are no longer just for appearances. They have moved thousands of miles. Even riding and archery, fighting, etc., I dare not say that I have practiced superbly, surpassing the Eight Banners of the Manchu and Qing Dynasties, but it is also the best among the armies of the Southern Ming Dynasty, and can compete with the Eight Banners of the Manchu and Qing for dozens of rounds.

(Thanks to the frivolous Wen boy, the war of war, and Yuedong Woxin for their rewards, thanks to the monthly pass for White Cosmic Wind 17, and especially thanks to the descendants of Ziye Saburo for the gift. Tomorrow will continue for three more. Thank you for your support.)
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