Qing Dynasty Secret History

Chapter 101 Gao Yuan Defends Gaiping County Wu Dacheng Falls to Tianzhuang Terrace
It is said that since Lushun fell, Zhang Guangqian, Xu Bangdao and others led the disabled soldiers to Haicheng to vote for Song Qing.Unexpectedly, Song Qing retreated to Tianzhuang Terrace because of the loss of Quewa village, but he lived in Fuzhou.All the commanders rushed to Fuzhou to meet Song Qing and tell about their failures.Song Qing comforted everyone, and ordered Zhang Gaoyuan, Xu Bangdao, and Zhang Guangqian to guard Gaizhou and personally raise the army to the north to assist Yingkou.There are thousands of troops and horses, guests traveling day and night, but no enemy troops are encountered on the way.

On this day, when he traveled to Taiping Mountain, Song Qing surveyed the situation and knew that this was the throat of Yingkou, so he ordered to set up camp and guard it.Just after the fence was set up, the military spies flew to report the disaster, saying that the Japanese attacked Gai's army, Zhang Gaoyuan strangled Gai Pinghe, and fought desperately.Seeing that he couldn't succeed in his ambition, the generals of the day made a plan to attack Fenghuang Mountain.Zhang Guangqian heard that the enemy was defeated first, and Gaiping City was occupied by the Japanese army.Zhang Gaoyuan joined forces with Xu Bangdao, trying to get Gai Ping back, but unexpectedly suffered two defeats in a row.Jiang Shuai was invited to go to war with him, but Jiang Shuai refused to agree.Now all the armies have retreated to Yingkou.When Song Qing heard the news, he smiled and said to his subordinates: "Unexpectedly, Zhang Yuzi also had such an experience. I wonder how capable he is!"

Why do you think Song Qing made these two sentences?It turns out that there is a little story here.This Zhang Gaoyuan, styled Dingchen, was nicknamed "Zhang Yuzi".Because whenever he sends out troops, he always rides first on horseback, so he doesn't care about the hail of bullets.Someone advised him not to take such a risk, but he replied that relying on the emperor's blessing, I would never die, so people called him a pedantic.That is to say, at this end, it is self-evident that this man is brave and resolute.In this chapter, Gao Yuan is a famous general of the Huai Army. He has worked hard in two battles of sending and twisting, and he has worked hard to become a named admiral and commander-in-chief.In the battle of France and Vietnam, the imperial court sent him to act as the commander-in-chief of Penghu, Taiwan, and India. He took a thousand troops from Hunan and Huaihe each, and crossed the sea to defend Taiwan.In July of this year, the French soldiers attacked Keelung, and the guard Sun Kaihua went out to meet the enemy. He was defeated and Keelung was lost.At that time, more than 2000 soldiers under Gao Yuan were sent to various places for defense, and there were only 500 under his command.As soon as he heard that Keelung had fallen, he drew his sword and rose up to attack the case. He immediately broke out of the camp and rushed to Keelung to recover.Who would dare to stop the subordinates when they saw his pros and cons?Less than ten miles away from Keelung, he said to his subordinates: "The territory of the country is taken away by the enemy, that is a disgrace to our officers! Now I make an appointment with you, no matter what tonight, I will take Keelung back. If I can't get it back by dawn, I'd rather kill myself and not see you again!"

These few words moved the minds of the five hundred soldiers together, and they immediately marched forward bravely.When they arrived at the French artillery barracks, they sent two generals to attack the rear from the trail.

Gao Yuan personally led a hundred soldiers, carrying short knives, and rushed straight to the French camp.On the way, he met two French soldiers who were probing the matter. Gao Yuan ordered them to be tied up and only went forward.At this time, the French camp already knew that he had come to steal the camp and rob the village, and fired all the guns and bullets like rain.The French ships in the sea also opened their cannons to assist in the battle.The brim of Gao Yuan's hat was half cut off by the shell, and his left ear was also deafened, but because he was so focused on restoring the Keelung work, he didn't notice it at all.He bared his arms and yelled, and the wind rolled over him, struggling to strike straight, with a hundred knives all at once.The French soldiers were unprepared, and suddenly became disturbed, trampling on each other, and countless people died.In this battle, more than [-] French soldiers were lost, and two soldiers and officers died.Those remnant soldiers all escaped into the French ship, and the French ship was also led away in the middle of the night.Gao Yuan restored Keelung and reported it everywhere.The generals everywhere, when they heard that he was fighting with short soldiers, they were all shocked.The French soldiers who died in this battle were built as a Jingguan and became a majestic master. Later, French ships must come to Keelung every year to pay homage.

This time, under Li Boxiang's military order, Gao Yuan brought Guangwu, Songwu and the newly recruited Fuzi Army, a total of eight battalions, to help Lushun.Only halfway there, Lushun has fallen.He was ordered to go to the former enemy, and together with Song Qing, he guarded Qianmaling.When Gao Yuan arrived at Qianmaling, he fought several battles with the Japanese soldiers, but he was always at a disadvantage.The Japanese soldiers saw that he was not in a good position, so they had to hide their fronts and retreat.When Song Qing saw his prestige and achievements, he was going to be his own, so he felt jealous.But Gao Yuan didn't know the situation, and often went to Song Qing's camp, asking him to join forces to fight to the death.Song Qing refused, and threatened him with danger.Gao Yuan shouted: "I, Zhang Yuzi, am I afraid of death. Why can't I fight?"

Song Qing hated him so much that he gave him a corner of the official document, telling him to abandon Qianma Ridge and guard Gaiping.

Gao Yuan knew that Gai Ping was a desperate man, and there was no danger.But Song Qing was the commander-in-chief, and he dared not disobey the order, so he set off from the camp and arrived in Gaiping.There are tens of thousands of enemy soldiers, attacking from all sides, the sound of artillery is like thunder, and the shells are like rain.Gao Yuan told his sergeants not to act rashly.

The sergeants listened to the order, and one by one they crouched in the battlements like angry frogs.The Japanese army released countless grenades, which exploded like hailstorms, but there was no movement, only that it was an empty city, and they dared to rush into the future.Unexpectedly, they rushed to the root of the city, and thousands of guns were fired from the city. The three generals had already been shot and fell down.Gao Yuan led his troops and took advantage of the momentum to rush out of the city, shooting rifles like beads.Although the Japanese army was loyal and brave, they only killed corpses all over the field, blood flowed into rivers, and the fighting power was exhausted, so the Yue army had to retreat.Gao Yuan sent his troops into the city, and all the generals congratulated him.Gao Yuan said: "Please be happy, gentlemen. You can see that the Japanese army is not easy to deal with today's fierce battle. I know that the enemy's brigade is still behind, and this time it is just his vanguard. In the place where the land is so flat, and we only have eight battalions, how can you hold on if you have the strategy of Sun Wu and the courage of Ben Yu?"

All the generals said, "What can we do here?"

Gao Yuan said: "Shuai Song is currently stationed in Ximu City. There are many powerful generals and sufficient ammunition. Let's go and ask for help. As long as he sends a few battalions of soldiers, they will be able to form a horn."

All the generals said that they were good.At that moment, Gao Yuan sent a corner of the official document to ask for help, while caring for the wounded and building the city.

While he was in a hurry, he heard the sound of cannons in the distance, and the military scouts flew to report that the Japanese army was coming.When Gao Yuan climbed the enemy tower to watch, there were Japanese troops all over the mountains and plains, the rising sun flag was flying in the wind, and the infantry with fast guns came from both sides.Gao Yuan knew that those who came were not good, and those who were kind would not come, so this time it must be very dangerous, so he hurriedly sent an order to his subordinates to prepare to fight, and at the same time sent people to Songying for emergency.At this time, the Japanese army sieges the city with cannons and attacks repeatedly around the city, which is so violent that it almost blows up the city.But seeing the black mist, the whole city is on fire.Governor Gao Yuan led his troops to fight desperately.Killed for a day and a night to see if the rescuers have not come yet.The general reported that the bullets were gone.

Look at that Japanese soldier, but he still pushes him like a wave.With a roar, Gao Yuanhu ordered his troops to put their rifles on the bayonets, open the gate of the city, and rush out to fight the Japanese hand-to-hand.If one person works hard, ten thousand men should never do it!A group of strong men like hungry tigers killed the Japanese army to a mountain of casualties.Helplessly outnumbered and outnumbered, the Japanese soldiers were like river tides and sea waves, killing one after another, unable to kill them all or drive them back.When looking at the generals, several brave generals, Yang Shoushan, Li Rendang, Li Shihong, Jia Junlian and Zhang Shibao, were all killed in battle.More than half of the soldiers of the Eighth Battalion have become brave ghosts on the battlefield.The remnants of the remaining three battalions were covered in blood, scared like living ghosts.Knowing that if we continue to fight, we will die together.Gao Yuan sighed, pulled out his saber, and wanted to kill himself.The remnants shouted in unison: "Your old man is dead, who can take revenge? It's better to leave this body and plan another battle."

Gao Yuan had no choice but to shout: "Brothers, follow me out of the siege."

All the soldiers were ordered to rush out in one fell swoop. When the general saw the sun, everyone was speechless and dared not chase after him.The Japanese army then occupied Gaiping.

Li Yuan led the crowd and traveled for more than [-] miles before feeling tired.When fighting hard, concentrate on it, and there is no place to rest.So I sat on the ground for a while and ate some dry food.The Tan Ma Bao said that all the defeated troops were in the camp.Gao Yuan said, "Let's go to Yingkou too."

When he arrived at Yingkou, seeing Xu Bangdao, Jiang Guiti and others were there, Gao Yuan cried loudly: "Gao Yuan is so unworthy that he lost Gai Ping."

Xu Bangdao saw that he was full of resentment and resentment, so he couldn't help feeling it, and shouted: "General Zhang, you and I don't control our own power, so we have nothing to say. I am also full of grievances, and I have nowhere to tell. I fought hard in Gaipinghe Time, I came to rescue you three times and five times, but I was killed by the Japanese army. I met Jiang Shuai’s Ming army and invited him to attack Gaiping at night, but the old man refused. I couldn’t help myself, so I had to go back. Explained, You only know. It can be seen that I am powerless and have nothing to do with this matter."

Seeing what he said, Gao Yuan had no choice but to sigh.Zhang Gaoyuan later changed his official position to the commander-in-chief of Dengzhou Town, just as German soldiers occupied Jiao'ao.Gao Yuan asked for a deadly battle again, but Li Bingheng, the governor of Shandong, refused to issue ammunition, impeached him and flinched, and the imperial decree forbade him to fire.This is all for later.

When Song Qing heard that Gao Yuan was defeated, he couldn't help showing a happy look.

Before the fun was over, the alarm came again. It was reported that the Japanese army in the team was only five or six stops away from here. Judging by its appearance, it seemed to be rushing towards Taiping.In a hurry to send official documents, Xu Bangdao and Ma Yukun were quickly dispatched to rescue him.Sure enough, the general's military talisman is better than the emperor's edict.In less than two days, Xu and Ma both arrived.Song Qing inspected the troops, joined Xu and Ma's two armies, a total of 2000 troops, and his heart became stronger.He said to his subordinates: "The mountain here is so majestic, let's hold it back and wait for work at leisure, so we won't be afraid of Japanese soldiers."

Just as he was talking happily, he suddenly saw a rider report that the horse was flying up the mountain, and reported that the Japanese army was only one stop away from here.After hearing this, Song Qing ordered the army to quickly invite the two commanders Xu and Ma to come to the camp for discussion.The army rushed to invite them, and they all arrived in no time.Song Qing told Xu and Ma about the Japanese attack.Xu Bangdao: "The Japanese army has the right to come or not, and we have the right to allow him to come or not. Ma Junmen, I and you will lead our troops to meet and kill him. Don't tell him to come closer."

Ma Yukun replied: "Very good!"

Immediately hold the bugle, line up the teams, the heavy artillery team, the fast gun team, the spear team, the dagger team, the horse team, and the infantry team, and rushed forward in a mighty way.

Song Qing was stationed in the base camp, called the Detective Army Bian, who spied on the military situation like a shooting star.

In the evening, Junbian handed over the military intelligence report, saying that the Xu and Ma armies had started fighting the Japanese army one station away.After a while, the second horse scout came again, reporting that the Xu and Ma armies had formed a formation on the left and right wings, fighting inextricably with the Japanese army.Now the artillery fire of the two armies is extremely fierce.When Song Qing heard this, he couldn't help feeling a little flustered. He was afraid that others would see through him, so he pretended to be calm on purpose.How dare you sleep this night?It was so easy to look forward to the dawn of the sky and the arrival of the good news, saying that the Japanese had been killed and retreated, our army had won a big victory, and Xu and Ma's armies came back singing triumphant songs.Song Qing ordered to kill cattle and horses, prepare a feast, and congratulate Xu and Ma.

The next day, when the sun was past noon, the sound of bugles could be heard in the distance.The army flew to report that the two commanders Xu and Ma had returned from victory.Song Qing led his subordinates and went out of the camp to greet him in person.I saw two big flags with Xu characters flying in the wind, and the victorious army's pace was very serious.

Xu Bangdao straddled the tall horse and came to the rear in person.After Xu Jun, it was Ma Jun.There are also many guns and flags captured in the battle, and captured enemies.When Xu Bangdao saw that the commander came out to meet him in person, he hurriedly dismounted to meet him.After talking for a few words, Ma Yukun also arrived.When I received it, I had a feast and wine, sat and drank together, and talked about the battle situation, which was very lively.Unexpectedly, it was a happy day, when the brigade of Japanese troops came in from three directions, firing heavy artillery quickly and desperately.

The army and horses here, firstly, have not recovered their energy, secondly, they are outnumbered, and thirdly, their ammunition is almost exhausted, so they have to retreat with the battle.So Taiping Mountain was occupied by the Japanese army.

Song Qing fell into Taiping Mountain and discussed with Xu Bangdao and Ma Yukun.Xu Bangdao advocated the restoration of Haicheng, but Ma Yukun was noncommittal.Song Qingdao: "The Japanese army in Haicheng is very powerful. Can our remnant army beat him?"

Before the talk was over, the flags were flying, the golden drums were roaring, and a group of soldiers and horses arrived, with the word "Li" written on the flag.Bang Dao said happily: "Okay, Li Guangjiu of the Hunan Army has arrived, and we have a helper."

It turned out that since the defeat of Pyongyang, the imperial court thought deeply that the Huai army was not enough to rely on, so they wanted to use the Hunan army instead. Therefore, Hunan generals Wei Guangshou, Chen Shi, Li Guangjiu, etc. were all recruited and recruited troops from the north.Liu Kunyi, governor of Jiang, was also appointed as the imperial envoy to supervise the military affairs of the Eastern Expedition and stationed in Shanhaiguan.Wu Dacheng, governor of Hunan Province, was stationed in Tianzhuangtai as an assistant in military affairs.Li Guangjiu came to meet Song Qing under the order of General Liu Kun.

At the moment Xu Bangdao met with Li Guangjiu, said the Japanese army's strength, and resumed the Haikou plan.Li Guangjiu said: "Haicheng is an important place in the Eastern Province, and the military must fight for it. My brother is determined to recover, and my brother is willing to help you."

Song Qing said: "Please invite me first, and I will come to support you later."

So Xu Bangdao and Li Guangjiu joined forces and marched towards Haicheng together.At that time, there were only 6000 Japanese soldiers in Haicheng.On the Qing side, Yiketanga and Changshun had 3 troops.After attacking several times, there is no victory.Admiral Tang Renjian led another 6000 garrison soldiers to assist.Now Li Guangjiu and Xu Bangdao arrived again, and finally Song Qing commanded an army of [-] and came to meet him again.He attacked Haicheng five times successively, but he couldn't pull it out.

The Japanese army held fast to Haicheng and entrapped the Chinese army in order to dispatch the navy to harass Shandong from the sea route.Unexpectedly, this plan did not succeed, and a hero of the past has long been annoyed.

This hero is Hunan Governor Wu Dacheng.Wu Dacheng said angrily: "With only a few thousand Japanese soldiers, there are so many generals in the Celestial Dynasty, and they still can't attack, so what's the point?"

A military order was sent out, ordering all the generals under his command to prepare their luggage and go to Haicheng today to fight the Japanese army to the death.Unexpectedly, before the departure here, the Japanese army's shocking reports have already come in one after another.

It was reported that the Japanese army was approaching Liaoyang, Yi Ketang Atuo said to rescue Liaodong, and had already moved his troops to escape overnight, and Changshun followed.Wei Guangshou was defeated in Niuzhuang.Li Guangjiu also fled.More than [-] soldiers were lost, more than [-] were captured, and countless weapons were lost.When Dacheng heard this, he couldn't help feeling a little frightened.

Suddenly, cannons rang out from the sky, and the Tanma newspaper said: "The Japanese army is here."

Dacheng was too flustered to find out what was true, so he got up and ran.Yingbian asked, "Where are you going?"

Dacheng said, "Where are you going? If you don't leave, are you still waiting to die? The Japanese soldiers are coming."

Ying Biandu said: "Song Juntong is in the front to block the enemy, forgive me. All the military equipment of the whole army is here.

The commander-in-chief is gone, I'm afraid it's inappropriate! "

Dacheng said: "You and I don't have any enmity, why are you determined to put me to death?"

Immediately, he took a few confidants with him, and straddled his horse and left without looking back.There is no master in the three armies here, so naturally the wind swept away, and before the Japanese soldiers arrived, they all fled into the pass.

When the news reached Yingkou, Song Qing said anxiously: "The military resources of the whole army are all in Tianzhuangtai.

If Tianzhuang Terrace is lost, we will all be in trouble. "

Jiang Xiyi, the general of the Busy Ministry, guarded Yingkou, and personally raised the army to rescue Tianzhuangtai.Just arrived at the north bank of the Liaohe River, and got the military report, "Jiang Xiyi has fled without a trace. The Japanese army has reached the south bank of the Liaohe River, and they have lined up the cannons they got on the river bank, and the momentum is extremely powerful."

Before the end of the story, the loud sound came from the south bank, like a thousand thunders, shaking the sky and the earth to shiver.The cannon exploded with the wind, hit the ground and sank, killing everyone.The Song army couldn't stay, so they had to rush westward.Taking advantage of the momentum, the Japanese army stepped on the ice to cross the river, so all the east of the Liaohe River was occupied by Japan.If you want to know what happened next, let's listen to the next chapter.

(End of this chapter)