Han ride

Chapter 44 Zu Zerun Wants to Surrender
Zhang Chun, courtesy name Jinghe, nicknamed Taiyu, was born in Tongzhou (now Dali), Shaanxi.Juren was born.From Liguan to Yongping Bingbei Dao, Jin Taipu Temple Shaoqing.In the fourth year of Chongzhen's reign, he was ordered to lead his troops to the west of Liaoning Province by supervising the army and preparing for the road.The reason why he was selected by Sun Chengzong at the age of more than 60 was not only because he was a member of the Donglin Party, but more importantly, he had conquered the four cities of Yongping after following Sun Chengzong. Under Sun Chengzong, he was a A rare military talent, and it was common for literati to lead the army in the Ming Dynasty.So Sun Chengzong did not choose Wu Xiang and others as a general, but Zhang Chun.

Zhang Chun readily agreed, but unfortunately, he didn't see the sarcasm in Qiu Hejia's eyes.He has also forgotten where his own shortcomings are. His ability to subdue the four cities of Yongping is certainly related to his military talent, but more importantly, the soldiers and horses he leads are good, and they are under his unified command. It's different.According to Sun Chengzong's decision, all the soldiers and horses in Liaodong were dispatched by him. Although there were many soldiers and horses, they were under different affiliations. How could Zhang Chun, who was born as a literati, command these people.

"By the way, Master Qiu, I heard that your nephew is still in Dalinghe City?" Sun Chengzong suddenly said, "This man is brave, I don't know if it's true?"

"It's a pity that I have some strength." Qiu Hejia said lightly.There was no expression on his face, as if what Sun Chengzong said was just a very common thing.

"Don't worry, as long as our reinforcements go out, we will surely save your nephew from danger." Sun Chengzong was also a little embarrassed.After all, Li Xin forced Qiu Hejia to send him to Dalinghe.If something unexpected happens, Sun Chengzong's old face can't justify it.

"Since ancient times, most of the soldiers have been shrouded in horse leather. If they can serve the imperial court, what is there to fear even if they die in battle?" A young voice came to everyone's ears.

"Elder Uncle, Hugh is so presumptuous." Wu Xiang's complexion changed in the crowd, and he glared at that man.It turned out that it was none other than his son Wu Sangui who spoke just now.

"Major General Wu is really extraordinary!" Qiu Hejia said disdainfully: "It's just such a character, why do you want to bully women and children? When did my niece become the target of bullying?"

"Lord Qiu, have you misunderstood something?" Wu Xiang's complexion changed. Although he married Zu Dashou's younger sister, relied on Zu Dashou, established himself in Liaodong, and became a local snake, Qiu Hejia was an official of the court. Even if Zu Dashou was here, he wouldn't dare to neglect those who were offended, what's more, now that Zu Dashou is trapped in Dalinghe City, what will happen in the future is really uncertain?

"If it's really a misunderstanding." Qiu Hejia said with a gloomy expression, "It's said that your son is a general, but in reality, hehe, it's hard to say about other aspects, but in terms of character, it's not good." That's easy to say."

"Lord Qiu is serious." Wu Sangui lowered his head, his eyes were full of murderous intent. He had never been humiliated like this before, but Qiu Hejia's official position was far above him, so even if there was anger in his heart, there was nothing he could do at the moment.

"Okay, let's end the discussion here today! This old man will write to the emperor and ask the emperor to order the capital to raise food and grass. Wu Sangui, don't go back to Shanhaiguan for the time being, and wait for dispatch in Jinzhou." Sun Chengzong still values ​​Wu Sangui very much, not only because Wu Sangui is the son of Wu Xiang, and more importantly, Wu Sangui's bravery.

"Young general takes orders." Wu Sangui didn't dare to get angry, so he had to retreat.

"Okay, I'm going to prepare food and grass too." Qiu Hejia seemed to have thought of something, and shook his sleeves, turned and left.He didn't really settle accounts with Wu Sangui, otherwise, he would have done so long ago, and he wouldn't have waited until now.

Just when Jinzhou City was still dispatching soldiers and horses for how to rescue Zu Dashou, and when Sun Chengzong didn't dare to make decisions without authorization and sent people to the capital to report the letter, Dalinghe City, not far from Jinzhou, was already shocked three times a day. up.Even Zu Dashou, who originally planned to cooperate with the reinforcements inside and outside, also had a sad face on his face.

Because they found that the slave army did not attack as imagined, nor did it siege as traditionally, but instead built trenches.After taking a closer look, tens of thousands of troops dug four deep trenches around the city, one deep and wide, one around the front trench and another trench, covered with straw and other things, then covered with soil, and then separated from here. Build walls a few feet away.Almost the entire Dalinghe City was surrounded, and there was no chance to break through.Although Zu Dashou knew that this would be extremely detrimental to Dalinghe City, he had no choice. If it was about cavalry, the opponent's cavalry was superior to Guanning's cavalry in terms of quantity and quality. Once the cavalry left the city, I don't know if I can come back.At this time, he felt that the situation was not good, and even felt a little regretful in his heart. He should have followed Li Xin to fight out of the city earlier, at least he would not be so passive.It's just that it's a lot worse now. If he goes out now, he won't say if he loses troops or loses generals. Zu Dashou doesn't have any confidence in whether he can break out of the siege, because he knows that he is not as brave as Li Xin.

"Junmen, just now we took stock of the grain and grass in the city, and the grain and grass can only be used for ten days." At this time, He Kegang walked up to Zu Dashou with a sad face, and said cautiously.

"Ten days? It should be almost the same!" Zu Dashou sighed after hearing the words.

"The last general thinks that the army should be ready." He Kegang thought for a while and said softly: "The last general thinks that ten days may not be enough?"

"It's only a short distance from here to Jinzhou, why not ten days?" Zu Dashou said with a dumbfounded smile.

"All the last generals mentioned by the military gate know, but don't forget the military gate, can such a large army come to Jinzhou City today?" He Kegang said disdainfully: "Not to mention that there are not so many troops in Jinzhou City, even if it is Yes, the emperor's imperial decree is still needed. All the equipment, money and food have to be transferred from the capital before they can be sent to the front line. I don't know when it will come and go? Those big men from the Ministry of household affairs and the Ministry of war are acting as their own It's a blessing, and they don't care about the life and death of the frontline soldiers. And I heard that there has been a lot of party disputes between the DPRK and China recently, so it's still a matter of whether they can go to Jinzhou or not."

"If that's the case, then I will really die in Guan Ning's army." Zu Dashou's complexion changed when he heard the words, and he became extremely pale, and finally sighed: "When that day really comes, I will kill the horse and attack, hum, this To build a slave is clearly to ask my ancestor Dashou to surrender, and my ancestor Dashou would rather die in battle than surrender to him to build a slave."

"It's best for the army to have this kind of heart." He Kegang said loudly: "How can I surrender to Jiannu if I am a dignified Han family son? Even if I die, I have to die standing up. Otherwise, after thousands of years , What will those history books say about us. I, He Kegang, would rather die in battle than bear a bad name after death."

"Well, from now on, the military rations will all depend on the general." Zu Dashou patted He Kegang on the shoulder and said.

"There are orders from the army, so the last general will naturally obey." He Kegang nodded and said, "General, the last general is going to inspect the rations."

"Please, General." Zu Dashou nodded and made a gesture of invitation. He Kegang also cupped his hands and left.

"Father, I'm afraid this Jiannu is coming for real this time." He Kegang's back just disappeared, and a person came out from the darkness, it was Zu Zerun.

"They were never like this." Zu Dashou said disdainfully.

"Father commander, now our army is surrounded by Jiannu groups, and there is not enough food and grass in the city, what should we do?" Zu Zerun lowered his head and said softly.

"You?" What kind of person is Zu Dashou? He immediately heard the meaning of Zu Zerun's words, snorted coldly, and said: "My ancestor's family is paid by the court, so how can I do something that betrays the court? How can I meet my ancestors? What's more, do you think Jiannu is so easy to talk to? How many Han people died at their hands? How many robes died at their hands? They are We will not let us go, especially our Guanning cavalry. Don’t forget how Nurhachi died back then. He died in the artillery fire of our Guanning cavalry. Do you think Jiannu will spare our father and son? Don't even think about this idea, let's get rid of it as soon as possible." Zu Zerun was taught by Zu Dashou to lower his head, not even daring to take a breath.

"But, Commander-in-Chief, will they come to rescue us?" Zu Zerun asked anxiously.

"They will definitely come to rescue us. Who are we? If we don't come to rescue us, what will happen to Liaodong? Who will come to Liaodong?" Zu Dashou said proudly.Only his ancestor Dashou could say this sentence, and only he had the capital to say it.

"But the mobilization of the army may take a certain amount of time, and the food and grass in the city will not last long. What should we do?" Zu Zerun said nervously.

"When the food and grass are used up, you can kill horses. With these horses, you can claim to last for dozens of days." Zu Dashou said without thinking: "Although Jiannu surrounded Dalinghe City, if you want to capture Daling Linghe City is still very difficult, and Governor Sun will not let this happen. The imperial army will arrive soon. At that time, our Guan Ning cavalry will rush out of the city, defeat Jiannu in one fell swoop, and put down the dynasty After decades of turmoil, you and I are the heroes of the imperial court, and the imperial court will definitely reward you at that time, and it is not impossible to confer the title of Marquis and Prime Minister."

"I'm afraid that other generals in the army will not agree." Zu Zerun's mind suddenly came alive.

"No, Jiannu kills people, whether they are soldiers or civilians, as long as they resist a little, they will be killed." Zu Dashou said without thinking.

"But I heard that Tong Yangxing, who surrendered in the past, is doing well now." Zu Zerun said in a low voice.

"Can you and my father and son compare with Tong Yangxing? We don't know how many slave soldiers we have killed in these years." Zu Dashou said dissatisfied.

(End of this chapter)