Victory after victory, in the face of absolute strength, Jianlu could only parry, but had no power to fight back.
The Dongjiang Army, under the command of Guo Dajing, did not rely on strategy or wisdom. Instead, it relied on its superiority in military strength and firepower to continuously kill, wound and consume the captives.
It was precisely this kind of desperate battle that was difficult to dodge, so that Jianlu had to lose strength in the futile resistance, and became weaker and weaker as he fought.
After the artillery blasted, the infantry charged, and the infantry retreated and bombarded again. The tactics were so monotonous and repetitive. But it was difficult for the Jianlu to break, so they could only bite the bullet and fight passively.
Azig finally led the Jianlu to retreat. In the fierce battle for most of the day, nearly 5,000 men and horses were lost. At the same time, the messenger also returned in a hurry, reporting that Suk Saha's troops had been intercepted by the Dongjiang Army and had lost contact.
"Suksaha's troops are in dire straits!" Azig sighed sadly and gave the order to retreat.
The brigade has passed, and Suksaha's troops don't have to wait any longer. There is really no need to fight with the enemy anymore.
The firepower was too strong, the attack was too fierce, the fierce bombardment by more than a hundred mortars, and the successive attacks by nearly ten thousand infantry, caused the Jianlu to continuously increase their troops due to excessive casualties.
Not only the elite soldiers suffered heavy losses, but also several high-ranking slave chiefs like Xiang Jia La E Zhen and Niu Lu E Zhen suffered dozens of casualties.
Although detailed statistics have not yet been released, Azig's estimated figures already made his heart bleed.
Although he has escaped from the enemy's army, Azig knows that this is not the end yet. Whether he can get a chance to breathe after retreating to Jianzhou depends on the enemy's attitude and actions.
Judging from the Dongjiang Army's violent launch and relentless pursuit, the enemy will not give up easily. The enemy also has tens of thousands of cavalry, and they are probably getting ready to launch a fatal blow.
"Tens of thousands of cavalry are no longer a force that our army can defeat." Azig felt heavy and estimated that his army's strength was less than 20,000.
Of course, if all the people are soldiers, and the strong women and old people go into battle, they can still piece together 40,000 to 50,000. But in this case, not only will the combat power be reduced, but all the labor that can be used for production and farming in the future will be lost.
"Only by carrying out a tenacious blockade in Sarhu and Jiefan Village can this crisis be avoided." Azig knew that this was the plan, because they still had a favorable location there.
"At least 10,000 troops are needed to hold off the enemy for more than three or four days." Duduo said with a gloomy face. He rode up to his brother and said slowly: "Depending on the speed of the brigade, we can get rid of the enemy's cavalry in this way."
Chase.”
The situation was so severe, and Duduo also knew that the enemy had not yet tried their best. Although tens of thousands of cavalry did not engage in a fierce battle due to diversion, the threat of pursuing them was still great.
Azig nodded slightly and said: "Only in this way can we ensure that the brigade gets rid of the enemy and gains a foothold in Haixi."
"Do we need to retreat so far?" Duduo expressed his doubts, or objections, "How can we survive in a desolate and cold place?"
Azig glanced at his brother and said helplessly: "Do you think the Dongjiang Army will give up easily? Even if Mingting does not support it, they will continue to attack. Our army has suffered all casualties, how can we resist it? We have not retreated far enough.
There will be more trouble next year.”
Duduo lowered his eyes and said dullly: "How could it be like this? When my father Khan was alive, Liaodong was almost completely occupied. In just five or six years, it was defeated by the Dongjiang Army, which was originally a beggar."
Azig shook his head and said: "When did it originally happen, what's the use of talking about it now? In fact, in the last year of my father's reign, the situation in Dajin was no longer optimistic. Huang Taiji succeeded to the throne, caught up with the Great Famine, and
The disastrous failure of taking the detour to enter the customs has made the situation even more declining.”
The seventh year of the Apocalypse was a period when the Later Jin Dynasty fell into a trough, and it was also a good opportunity for the Ming Dynasty to win without a fight.
Due to the high-pressure rule policy, the rebellions of the Shaotou Liao people came one after another, and the four-party blockade also exerted its power. The internal rule of the built-up captives was unstable and materials were scarce. They had to abandon the three states in southern Liaoning and implement a contraction strategy.
However, after Huang Taiji succeeded to the throne, he took the lead in attacking North Korea. However, Yuan Chonghuan sat back and ignored it and was busy building Jinzhou, Dalinghe and other cities in western Liaoning. As a result, North Korea was defeated and succumbed to the Japanese invaders, breaking the blockade.
This was a very important turning point. Jianlu not only defeated North Korea but also severely damaged the Dongjiang Army, and their worries were basically lifted.
Subsequently, Huang Taiji launched another attack on the Chahar tribe, forcing Hu Duntu to move westward, completely resolving the dilemma.
Even so, the great famine suffered by the Jianlu people still put them in danger of destruction. Taking a detour into the pass was Huang Taiji's only choice to survive in death and save the crisis.
It is said that a hero should not be judged by his success or failure, but the reality is the opposite.
Historically, the victory of entering the Pass through a detour not only exposed the vulnerability of the Ming army in the Pass, but also allowed Hou Jin to survive the dangerous period and completely take the initiative in the Liaodong battle.
Unfortunately, under Guo Dajing's full organization, Huang Taiji suffered a disastrous defeat in Zunhua, and his army was wiped out. As a result, Hou Jin not only failed to reverse the crisis, but fell into an even more dangerous situation.
Azige, Duduo and other slave chiefs attributed Houjin's defeat to Huang Taiji's detour to enter the country, which was really unfair to Huang Taiji.
Of course, they didn't know that even if Huang Taiji stood still, the outcome of Hou Jin's defeat would not change.
At that time, although the strength of Dongjiang Army did not have the advantage of crushing, it was comparable to that of Jianlu. Taking advantage of the influence of the Great Famine, it would gain the upper hand.
Duduo still couldn't accept the current outcome, but he could only sigh heavily. It was too late to say anything. The current Dongjiang Army was so powerful that he did not have the confidence to turn defeat into victory.
Azig pondered for a moment and said: "When Father Khan raised his army to rebel against the Ming Dynasty, the timing was very good. The Ming army was neglected in armament, and the Liao people were alienated from the Ming court. We, the Jin Dynasty, have retreated in order to advance and recuperate. We may not have the opportunity to rise again and make a comeback.
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These words are like idiotic talk, and they can only serve to comfort themselves. Eighty-nine percent of the army has been lost, and the total population is only less than two hundred thousand. How long will it take to recuperate and recuperate?
Of course, if you keep the green hills, you don't have to worry about running out of firewood. As long as you can survive, there is still hope.
In Haixi, there are still many weak ethnic groups and tribes in Nurgandusi. Jianlu used to continuously use troops against Haixi and used the conquered Haixi Jurchens to strengthen themselves.
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When the Jianlu soldiers retreated, Mao Chenglu commanded his troops to transfer the wounded soldiers and their bodies to the ship, and led more than 10,000 infantrymen to pursue them quietly along the road.
Zhang Tao led the navy to continue up the river, forming a force of water and land advance with the former Xie, and pointed directly at Sarhu.
Obviously, in the remaining twenty or thirty miles, it is impossible to completely cut off the retreat route of Jianlu. However, entering Jianzhou is already the Dongjiang Army's battle plan, and it will not stop at Sarhu.
"In this battle, four to five thousand Jianlu were killed and the initial goal was achieved." Mao Chenglu rode a war horse and walked in the long queue, squinting his eyes slightly and lost in thought.
Jianlu's troops were once again reduced, and he basically lost the ability to counterattack. As long as he continued to pursue, Jianlu would have to continue to retreat in panic, without a chance to breathe and recuperate.
Mao Chenglu also knew that the final fatal blow would be the task of the Flying Cavalry Regiment. Unless the Jianlu abandoned the civilians, they could retreat faster than the cavalry.
Obviously, Jianlu would not do this unless absolutely necessary. After all, they also have their relatives and friends there.
As long as we seize this weakness of the Jianlu, hold on to it, and continuously consume the Jianlu troops, the Jianlu will eventually be reduced to a small tribe and no longer pose a threat.
Although the current Jianlu troops are slightly more than the more than 10,000 troops in Mao Chenglu's hands, Jianlu will never take the initiative to fight unless they are forced to do so.
As for Sarhu and Jiefan Village, as the gateway to Jianzhou, Jianlu must defend it. In other words, fierce battles will break out here, and Jianlu will also pay heavy casualties.
According to the time calculated by Mao Chenglu, the main force would arrive in a day and a night at most. If the flying cavalry group went south in time, it might be possible to meet them sooner.
In other words, the Saarhu War will break out soon. The former association arrived at Saarhu in advance and will undoubtedly be the main force of the attack.
"Perhaps this is Ping Liao's last battle." Mao Chenglu pursed his lips slightly, showing a faint smile.
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Fushun.
The main force led by Guo Dajing had just entered the city to rest when the flying cavalry groups arrived one after another.
Liu Xingzuo, Liu Qishi, and Fan Hualong led the flying cavalry group southward at night until they reached New Castle, but no trace of the group's captives was found, but they were already less than a hundred miles away from Shenyang.
In this way, they could basically confirm that the Jianlu retreat took the road from Fushun to Jianzhou. So, they turned east again, traveling day and night, and arrived at Fushun as quickly as possible.
"The last general has seen the commander-in-chief." Liu Xingzuo and his three men led their troops into the city and immediately went to Guo Dajing's residence to see him.
Guo Dajing did not rest. When he heard the report from his own soldiers, he immediately ordered three people to come in. He smiled and raised his hand to indicate, and said warmly: "Three generals have worked hard. Please sit down and talk."
Liu Xingzuo and others sat down as instructed. Without waiting for the soldiers to serve tea, Liu Xingzuo came to report the situation.
"Our army first attacked Fushun and easily defeated the city, then moved north along Hoi'an Fort and Sanchaer Fort, burning, killing and destroying along the way until Tieling..."
Guo Dajing listened carefully, chin slightly from time to time, with a look of satisfaction on his face.
If it were not for sending the Flying Cavalry Regiment directly into the enemy's rear, Jianlu would not have started to retreat in such an embarrassing manner. This not only accelerated the process of Ping Liao, but the results of the Flying Cavalry Regiment were also quite fruitful.
The Banner tribesmen who had recently begun to retreat north from Shenyang, as well as the Jianlu tribesmen around Fushun and Tieling who had not yet begun to retreat, were massacred by the Flying Cavalry Regiment, numbering in the tens of thousands.
As for the seized property and food, they were nothing in Guo Dajing's eyes.
"Although our army failed to sweep Kaiyuan, Anle Prefecture and other places, those places are close to the border of Liaodong, where there are very few Jianqi, and there are some tribes that rely on Jianqi. They may turn back and show their favor to our Dongjiang Army. Take refuge."
Liu Xingzuo was not very confident, but he still expressed his guess.
This is of course well-founded. Guo Dajing also knew this information and took it into consideration when formulating the plan for the decisive battle.
For example, Kaiyuan was the grazing land allocated to the Mongolian Aohan tribe by Jianlu. In order to win over and monitor, Nurhaci married his daughter Mangguji to Zonomuduleng as his wife.
Anle Prefecture was the hunting land originally allocated to the Hada tribe of Jurchens, and there were many Jurchens in the Hada tribe.
When the Later Jin Dynasty was strong, these vassals naturally followed them and served loyally; since the Jianlu were defeated, there should not be many tribes who lived and died with them.
Moreover, Guo Dajing had already released the news that, except for the Jianzhou Jurchens, he would be lenient and would be rewarded depending on their meritorious service.
When a catastrophe comes, they all fly away. For the future of their own tribes, it should be the wisest choice to abandon the Jianlu and join the Dongjiang Army.
"Very good, you have done an excellent job." Guo Dajing nodded in praise, reached out and patted the map on the desk, and said with a smile: "Pingliao has reached the final stage, and you still need your flying cavalry to continue to work hard to build a better future." Give the final blow."
Liu Xingzuo, Liu Qishi and Fan Hualong were refreshed and hurriedly came forward, looking at the map and waiting for Guo Dajing to hand over the task.
"Now that the war situation has become clear, Pingliao has been completed, but the final finishing touch is still related to the future stability of Dongjiang Town and whether there is enough time to operate and rebuild."
Guo Dajing first outlined the contract, and then began to carefully arrange it, "Jianlu's rear troops have been besieged and annihilated by our army. The current strength should be only more than 20,000."
"The reinforced troops formed by the former association, carried by the navy, should be chasing the enemy and are not far away. Even if their strength cannot be weakened, they will join the Flying Cavalry Regiment and have about twice the strength advantage."
"Because Jianlu is marching in large groups, even though they are constantly abandoning their baggage, their speed will not be very fast. In order to get rid of our army's pursuit, they will definitely rely on the geographical advantages at Saerhu and Jiefan Village to block our army."
"You will lead the flying cavalry regiment to rest in the city for one night, and then set off tomorrow to meet up with the former association headquarters as quickly as possible, and let them attack Saarhu and break through the enemy's blockade."
"Next, it's your flying cavalry's mission. Pursue them relentlessly and kill the soldiers and civilians who retreated from Jianlu to pieces."
Guo Dajing raised his head, a sinister sneer flashed across his face, and said slowly: "Our army has captured a lot of war horses, plus the ones you grabbed, all of them will be added to the flying cavalry regiment. Two thousand horses are used for carrying the pack.
With rockets, food and grass, the strength of the Flying Cavalry Regiment will also reach more than 34,000, which will have an absolute force to crush the Jianlu."
Liu Xingzuo nodded vigorously and said: "If we break through Jianlu's blockade, the enemy will lose its strength, which will definitely be less than 20,000. Our army can indeed win the battle and has a high chance of victory."
Liu Qishi laughed and said: "The Jianlu were defeated repeatedly in battles, and the strength and morale of the troops were greatly reduced. In the end, it was the Flying Cavalry who took advantage. Unless Wan8000's heads were cut off, the Flying Cavalry would be disgraced.
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Fan Hualong smiled and said: "In this case, it might be better for the Flying Cavalry Group to only rest for three hours before setting off overnight."
Guo Dajing pondered for a moment and said: "That's up to you. I have already mobilized four battalions of elites to set off in the middle of the night and rush towards Saarhu. Join the former association to launch a fierce attack and break through Saarhu as soon as possible."
"The infantry is not afraid of hard work, and the flying cavalry does not need to rest until dawn." Liu Xingzuo accepted Fan Hualong's suggestion and made the final decision, "We will also set out in the middle of the night. When we reach Saarhu, it will not be too late to rest."