Han ride

Chapter 442 Huang Taiji's Decision
Outside Datong City, Fan Yongdou and others were gathering together. The cheerful smile on Fan Yongdou's face was not only because of Li Xin's defeat of Yanzizhang, but also because of the changes in the court.Yang Sichang died. The scholar who coveted the wealth of the Shanxi merchants had a righteous face on the surface, but in fact he wanted to get millions of taels of silver from the Shanxi merchants for nothing.But what I didn't expect was that when Jiannu attacked suddenly, tens of thousands of troops were wiped out overnight, and he himself also ended up committing suicide.As for Zhangjiakou, it seemed that Shanxi merchants had lost a lot, but due to the appearance of Jiannu, the situation of the battle also changed.

"The news from the capital said that Emperor Chongzhen is preparing to conquest himself." Fan Yongdou said with a smile: "Speaking of which, the emperor is also pitiful. He actually believed Yang Sichang, a scholar. Not to mention the failure of attacking the father-in-law, he lost even more. Nearly [-] troops, the Jiannu army came, even King Qin’s army was hard to get. What a pity."

"Isn't it about Ning Tieqi?" Tian Lansheng said.

"If the Guanning iron cavalry is dispatched this time, Jinzhou will be lost. In the Liaodong side of the Ming Dynasty, there is only one important pass in the Great Wall." Wang Dengku shook his head and said.

"More importantly, Guan Ning's iron cavalry is not necessarily Jiannu's opponent. Once Guan Ning's iron cavalry fails, the city of Beijing really cannot be defended." Fan Yongdou said: "If Jiang Yan can lead an army of [-] into the Xuanfu , maybe it can block Jiannu."

After hearing this, everyone nodded.Now the court's quickest way to save lives is Guan Ning's iron cavalry and Jiang Yu's soldiers and horses. Hong Chengchou is also a good choice according to reason, but it is a pity that now that the chaos is disrupted, Hong Chengchou does not have much force to return to defend Beijing even if he wants to.What's more, according to intelligence, Hong Chengchou has personally led an army to attack Yunzhong, so he must have no time to return to defend Beijing.It can be said that this time the imperial court's three-way army attacked Yunzhong, and was completely confused by Jiannu's attack. Li Xin is now showing off his power in Datong. Jiannu defeated Yang Sichang, and Yang Sichang committed suicide in defeat. , Among the three forces, the imperial court suffered the most.

Soon a man dressed as a servant came in and whispered a few words in Fan Yongdou's ear, Fan Yongdou was stunned for a moment, then he laughed loudly and said: "It's really heaven destroying Chongzhen, God help Lord Jiang! Guan actually led an army of tens of thousands to the south, and was about to fight against the father-in-law on the Golden Beach. Not the opponent of Jiannu. I am afraid that the Ming Dynasty will be lost to Chongzhen."

"Fan Dongzhu, this is good news. I'm afraid my father-in-law has been waiting for this for a long time." Tian Lansheng said: "The current Datong is empty, why don't I send troops to help my father-in-law win Datong, which is a great achievement! "

"If that's the case, we'll be Shen Wansan in second place." Fan Yongdou said coldly, "We are businessmen, and we won't struggle with money, but there is one thing we must never touch, and that is military power. If we capture Datong, In the future, will the Lord think that our strength is too great? This time Jiang Yu went south to fight the Lord. If it was before, the outcome would only be [-]-[-], but now it is different. The old man can conclude that the Lord This time, the Lord took the risk of sending troops to attack the Shuozhou area, just to attract Jiang Guan to send troops from Datong. Among the many generals, Gao Meng and Zhao Guang annexed Zuo Yun and You Yu, and Yang Xiong led the Mongolian cavalry to harass Yang Sichang. Jiannu, there is another person missing, that is the general Jiang Yi. I didn't pay attention to where this person is before, but now I can conclude that Jiang Yi is near the border fort, and he is waiting for Datong to be empty. It's easy to send troops." Fan Yongdou said confidently.

"If that's the case, then Jiang Yu may be doomed this time." After hearing this, everyone's expressions changed. At this moment, they remembered that among the generals under Li Xin's command, the rest of them had already appeared, but Jiang Yi was still there. It didn't appear. Although some people had guessed that Jiang Yi had sent troops to the grassland to guard the northern grassland of the Zhengbei Army, Fan Yongdou didn't think so.On the grassland, apart from Jiannu, there was really no force that could threaten Li Xin's Northern Conquest Army.One He Kegang is enough to withstand all other enemies, especially now that the Jiannu army has appeared in the Xuanfu, He Kegang faces very few enemies.This is also where Fan Yongdou guessed that Jiang Yi's army was.

"Now Jiang Yu is leading an army to the Golden Beach. In this way, he has gathered nearly [-] troops in the area around the Golden Beach. This is to completely defeat the Lord. He is very shrewd in his calculations, even if he loses Zuo Yun. In Youyu County, it doesn’t even matter if you lose Datong. As long as you defeat or even kill Gongye, all of these can be regained. It’s just that if Gongye is so easy to deal with, it’s impossible to gain such a great deal. Jiang Yu is doomed to fail." Fan Yongdou sneered, "Our task now is to arrange people to meet Jiang Yi's army, so that the North Zheng Army can easily occupy Datong."

This is the case with merchants. Shanxi merchants seem to be very talented in this kind of thing. In history, when the army of slaves went south, it was so easy. It took only a few years to occupy the entire Great China. The internal corruption of the Ming army is one aspect. , and Shanxi merchants played a very important role in it. They not only provided Jiannu with information and led the way, they even bought the defenders to facilitate Jiannu's attack on the city.At this time, Fan Yongdou and others were ready to do this kind of thing again.What is Datong? It is an important city in Shanxi and an important base for the activities of Shanxi merchants. The strength of Shanxi merchants here is very strong. The reason why Li Xin hates Shanxi merchants, but he has to use these people is because of this reason.Shanxi merchants are very useful to him.

People like Fan Yongdou also understand these principles, so they keep reminding Li Xin that these Shanxi merchants are useful.Not only can it give Li Xin a lot of money, food and grass, but it can also provide information for Li Xin, and even buy enemy generals. Killing Hukou is a typical example.

Jiang Guan, who was on the march, didn't know all this. If he knew all this, he might not be so calm.But in the world, there are smart people, at least Hong Chengchou knows, but he is also belated. After the news of Yang Sichang's suicide came, his soldiers and horses had already entered the grassland.The difference from Yang Sichang is that Hong Chengchou, an old fox, marches very cautiously. He combines foot and cavalry, and marches very slowly every day. The world, if you are not careful, you will still be fooled and defeated by the Northern Army.

When the news that Jiang Guan led the army to the south reached Hong Chengchou, he knew something was wrong, so he searched for the map overnight and carefully checked it.

"Datong is about to fall." Hong Chengchou looked up to the sky and sighed.If Jiang Guan could lead the army south at the beginning of the war, there might still be a glimmer of life, but now I am afraid it is impossible. Datong is empty, and it is tantamount to falling into Li Xin's scheme.

"Jiang Yi leads the army to attack Datong. It will take at least five days to reach the city of Datong. If it is to attack again, it will take at least ten days. In this way, I have half a month to 20 days. "Hong Chengchou looked at the distance between himself and the cloud, and carefully calculated his next move.

"Come here, beat the drums and gather the generals. I want to speed up the march and attack Yunzhong." Hong Chengchou calculated, and finally roared loudly.The voice was full of unwillingness and a trace of pain.He originally opposed the attack on Li Xin, and made the court have an additional enemy out of thin air. Unfortunately, Emperor Chongzhen was deceived by Yang Sichang's words, which led to today's situation. If Yang Sichang had not died in battle, the situation would have been much better. It is a pity. It was Yang Sichang, an idiot who claimed to have no plans left, but in the end he was wiped out by Jiannu. It didn't matter that he committed suicide, but he left such a mess and plunged Daming into crisis. Death is really not a pity.He still doesn't know that Chongzhen is going to conquer personally, but he knows what the loss of Xuanfu will mean to the capital. He is now thinking of breaking through Yunzhong and immediately marching eastward.For this reason, he also wrote a letter to Jiang Guan, asking Jiang Guan to quickly lead his troops eastward, abandon Datong, and rescue the capital.He didn't know if Jiang Guan would do what he said, but he was just doing his best.

In the cloud, Shi Yuanzhi's white clothes fluttered, and his three long beards fluttered with the wind, like a worldly expert. In front of him, Yang Xiong, Shang Kexi, Wang Fuchen and other generals stood aside respectfully.

"News came from Beijing that Emperor Chongzhen might lead a personal conquest. Hehe, after this battle, Chongzhen will surely be defeated. This is a great opportunity for me to recruit the Northern Army. Jiang Yu is going to attack the lord. Datong is empty, and General Jiang Yi will definitely catch it." Seizing this opportunity to capture Datong, the news spread to Jinshatan, Jiang Yu's army was in turmoil, and the lord just happened to defeat the opponent. In this way, with General Zhao Guang on both sides, I can destroy Yang Zhenwei and Jiang Xuan, and the whole Datong will be mine. Although there are many soldiers and horses in Taiyuan, Shanxi, there are no generals stationed there, and it is easy to destroy them." Shi Yuan said with a smile: "Now there is only one Hong Chengchou. If Hong Chengchou can be destroyed, the army can enter Shaanxi, sit in Shanxi, In Shaanxi, my lord can achieve great things, everyone, this is an excellent opportunity, you can't miss it."

"Sir, what you said is very true." Shang Kexi and the others repeatedly said yes.In the eyes of outsiders, although Li Xin's territory is large and his army is strong, his own generals are not many. When they were in court, they didn't have much fame, so Li Xin left these people in the cloud without hesitation.At this time, Hong Chengchou came to attack, just in time.Although Hong Chengchou was old and cunning, he didn't know that Li Xin had already prepared to deal with his backhand.

"Hong Chengchou's soldiers and horses are coming soon. Although this man is powerful, this is a grassland, and his soldiers and horses are not many. General Shang, you can resist and keep bringing him over. General Wang, you go to harass his retreat. He doesn't know how many soldiers we have now? Once the supply road is cut off, he won't have the strength to turn around." Shi Yuanzhi said calmly.Finally, he said to Yang Xiong: "General Yang is the last trump card. He doesn't know that the general has rushed back now, and he doesn't know how many soldiers the general has. When he reaches the Yunhe Canyon, it will be the general's turn to surround him. This place is enough. This person has a high prestige in Shaanxi, and he is also a rare talent. If he can be used by me, the Lord's career will be much easier."

"Mr. Zun's order." Yang Xiong and the others quickly responded.

In the capital, Jiang Tiao's army was dispatched, and the news of attacking Li Xin spread quickly. Everyone was cursing Jiang Tiao, and the last hope in their hearts disappeared without a trace.

In desperation, Emperor Chongzhen had to summon Guanning cavalry to the capital. Jinzhou City was attacked by Jiannu Dabeile Daishan. Guanning cavalry entered the pass, followed by Daishan's troops. Jiannu attacked Shanhaiguan until they were forced to stop. After arriving at Shanhaiguan, the Guanning army gathered troops along the way, and they actually reached nearly 8 people. [-] people.Emperor Chongzhen issued an imperial decree, canonizing Wu Sangui as the guard of Shanhaiguan, Changning Bo, and ordered Zu Dashou to rush to help the capital.

On July 10th, the seventh year of Chongzhen, Emperor Chongzhen finally ordered the imperial conquest.With Wen Tiren and Gong Yonggu as the left-behind ministers, in the capital, various dignitaries and military generals followed Chongzhen one after another. There were 5 Yulin soldiers, plus 15 Guanning cavalry, together with [-] people, to face Jiannu .

On July 30, the seventh year of Chongzhen, the army of the Ming Dynasty and the army of Jiannu met at the Sanggan River. One was in Donghuayuan in Henan, and the other was in Huailai County in Hebei.The two sides, with nearly [-] troops, face each other across the river, and the battle that will determine the fate of both sides broke out here.

Emperor Chongzhen's personal conquest was the first time since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, after Taizu, Chengzu, and Yingzong were eliminated. Although Zhengde's son had done it, it was only internally, but rarely externally.Because of Yingzong as an example, everyone couldn't help but have a pessimistic thought in their hearts.

Huang Taiji in Huailai County did not expect that Emperor Chongzhen would personally conquer the Central Plains. To be honest, this time he went south to attack the Central Plains, he just wanted to search the Central Plains to weaken the strength of the Central Plains. After that, he went south again, but now Emperor Chongzhen personally marched and led an army of 15, which made Huang Taiji very embarrassed.

Retreat, it will not only damage your reputation, but more importantly, it will help Emperor Chongzhen. In the future, Emperor Chongzhen will be very bold in employing people. Gao Yingxiang, Zhang Xianzhong and others will also be very afraid of Emperor Chongzhen. It will be settled soon, which is very unfavorable for Jiannu.If he wins by fighting, Huang Taiji still doesn't know if he is ready.For a while, he walked up and down the county office, very hesitant.

"The emperor is still hesitating whether he should defeat the Chongzhen boy?" Only Fan Wencheng and Ning Wan and I were able to walk in. These two people are Huang Taiji's most trusted advisers.

After hearing this, Huang Taiji nodded, and said: "The two gentlemen must also know that this Chongzhen boy is so staunch. Under such circumstances, he actually went to the imperial conquest. Doesn't he know that if the imperial conquest is defeated, he must die?"

"Chongzhen child is making atonement." Fan Wencheng said with some regret.Although he has betrayed the Ming Dynasty, he is also a Han Chinese, and he still feels very sorry for his former emperor's appearance like this.

"That's right, if he hadn't condoned Yang Sichang's attack on Li Xin and mobilized all the troops from the Xuanfu, Datong, and Shaanxi, which would eventually lead to the emptiness of the Xuanfu's troops and let us invade the Xuanfu, it wouldn't be what it is now. Your Majesty The army is coming, if he doesn't do something, how can he explain to the people of the world, so he personally conscripted."

"The emperor should not be angry and raise up the teacher. Doesn't the Chongzhen child know what the consequences will be if he fails?" Huang Taiji shook his head and sighed bitterly.

"The emperor of the Ming Dynasty sits in Beijing for the purpose of guarding the gate of the country and the death of the king. It can be said that the current Emperor Chongzhen has already made plans to die for the country." Fan Wencheng's voice was very low, but the three people in the hall could hear arrive.

"Although the Ming army has 15 people, they are all veteran soldiers. Except for the elite Guanning cavalry, other armies don't take it seriously, so I still have confidence in defeating Emperor Chongzhen, but after getting rid of Chongzhen , What should we do? Retreat? Or attack Beijing City and take Beijing City very simply? This is what I am most worried about." Huang Taiji shook his head and said.

"I came here for this purpose." Fan Wencheng and Ning Wan and I looked at each other and said, "Your Majesty, the Ming Dynasty at this time is no longer what it was a year ago. It is impossible for the current Emperor Chongzhen to survive the general situation. Li Xin has turned against him. Li Xin is now marching into Datong. The three-way army is attacking Yunzhong. It is difficult. Even if Datong is captured, he will probably not help Emperor Chongzhen. Emperor Chongzhen will have no soldiers to use, how can he cope with the general situation of the world. I think that if Chongzhen can be defeated, It is tantamount to destroying the last hope of Chongzhen. At that time, the city of Beijing was falling overnight. If the emperor did not come down, it would be tantamount to helping Li Xin and letting Li Xin occupy Beijing. Li Xin is no better than Emperor Chongzhen. If he comes to rule the world, it will be difficult for us to enter the customs again."

"Your Majesty, I think Fan Wencheng's words are very reasonable. Of course, our occupation of Beijing will cause a series of reactions, and even make Li Xin's power bigger again, but no matter what, Li Xin will either accept our bestowal, or stand on his own. No matter what, he has already lost his righteousness. There is no leader in the Ming Dynasty. Even if there are any disturbances in the future, there will be no major events. We captured the city of Beijing, quickly wiped out the Ming Dynasty clan, and then some soldiers and horses dealt with Shanxi Li Xin, some of the soldiers can go through Shandong, and they can go south to Jiangnan."

(End of this chapter)