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At this time, on the flat ground on the southernmost side of the main battlefield, Hong Chengchou saw that the overall situation had been decided, and his heart, which had been hanging in the air, finally settled down.
However, except for the beginning of this battle, when Hong Chengchou led 3,000 Xuanfu army cavalry, and the end of the battle, Hong Chengchou did not send any more soldiers!
Because, as far as Hong Chengchou is concerned, neither Wu Sangui nor Liu Ruyi is worthy of his trust!
Historically, the Battle of Songjin was briefly analyzed in "History of the Ming Dynasty" edited by Zhang Tingyu!
He believed that the biggest reason for the Ming army's defeat was Hong Chengchou's reckless advance!
In the Battle of Songjin, the total strength of the Ming army under Hong Chengchou reached more than 130,000 and nearly 140,000. This did not include the Zu Dashou tribe who had been defending Jinzhou City. The Qing army, even with the addition of Mongolia and
The number of Korean handymen is less than 100,000!
In terms of military strength, the Ming army has a great advantage!
Hong Chengchou was greedy for power and advanced rashly. Before he could effectively control the situation, he wanted to fight the Qing army to regain the land on the south bank of Xiaoling River. Huang Taiji seized the loophole and collapsed in the first battle. He was forced to retreat to Songshan City, isolated and helpless.
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The Ming Dynasty's last elite warriors were completely wiped out by the collapse of the Songshan Mountain. The Ming Dynasty no longer had the strength to resist the Qing army and Li Chuang!
But after all, Zhang Tingyu was just a high-spirited scholar, a "mouthpiece" for Xiao Mazi and Fourth Master and his son. Although he held a high position, he had no military experience at all. How could he truly understand Hong Chengchou's difficulties at this time?
For Hong Chengchou, during the Battle of Songjin, Emperor Chongzhen was just trying to catch a duck!
When Hong Chengchou had no headquarters, took office less than a year ago, and had no strong support, the huge military and material expenditures in Liaodong had already overwhelmed the Ming court. In the hinterland of the Ming Dynasty, Li Chuang was arrogant, and the situation in the Central Plains had completely collapsed. Chongzhen
The emperor and the court had no choice but to force Hong Chengchou to fight quickly!
Hong Chengchou is good at fighting the refugee army, that's because he has been operating in the northwest for nearly ten years, and the Ming army also maintains a certain suppression on the combat power of the refugee army!
But the situation in Liaodong is completely different from that in the northwest. The Qing army is brave and good at fighting. Huang Taiji and Dorgon are both war wizards that are rare to see in a century!
Huang Taiji had been planning the Battle of Songjin for several years, and the Qing Dynasty was united, but Hong Chengchou took charge alone, less than a year old, and rushed into the battle. How could he win?
In the early years of Chongzhen, the reason why Yuan Chonghuan established a firm foothold in Liaodong and achieved a series of military victories such as the 'Ningyuan Victory' was because at that time, the Ming Dynasty still had more than two hundred years of military heritage.
Food and salary can barely be supplied, and the situation has not yet collapsed!
But in this era, the imperial court's military expenditures in Liaodong have long been beyond its means. The Ming court really has no money to supply the Liaodong war!
As for the Liaodong Group, the generals are domineering and selfish, and the local power is too great. Hong Chengchou is a "simple commander", and his ability cannot suppress the growing ambitions of the generals!
But facing the powerful offensive of the Manchu and Qing Dynasties, the Ming army had no ability to resist directly. The only way out was to rely on fortified cities and defend desperately!
The combination of various factors is like ten thousand needles trying to prick a huge but deflated balloon at the same time. How can this balloon not explode?
The most important thing is that although Hong Chengchou is ambitious and has certain skills, compared with Yuan Chonghuan, he is not on the same level at all!
Yuan Chonghuan understood that the most important thing in suppressing this group of arrogant and domineering generals was not to rely on petty profits like Hong Chengchou to win over people's hearts, but to treat Liaodong as his own territory and kill decisively!
Firmly grasping military power is the guarantee of everything!
At this time, it is a pity that everything can only be imagined and can never become reality!
"Liu Ruyi, the last general, has seen Governor Hong!" At this time, Liu Ruyi drew his horse and ran from the south, dismounted, and knelt down in front of Hong Chengchou.
"Haha, Liu Junmen has worked hard, please get up quickly!" Hong Chengchou quickly motioned Liu Ruyi to get up, with a kind smile on his face!
Liu Ruyi refused to be polite to Hong Chengchou, stood up with a smile, and winked at Hong Chengchou.
Of course Hong Chengchou understood what Liu Ruyi meant, and hurriedly waved his hands to push away the soldiers and guards around him, got off his horse, and stood with Liu Ruyi.
Liu Ruyi did not hold anything back and directly told Hong Chengchou what Wu Sangui meant.
For Liu Ruyi, at this moment, Hong Chengchou's attitude is no longer important!
The basis of cooperation between the two parties is the exchange of interests!
Showing a smile a hundred times is far less effective than a little down-to-earth benefit, which is more real.
Hong Chengchou is a very ambitious and skillful man, he knows what to do!
At this time, after hearing Liu Ruyi's narration, Hong Chengchou nodded, "If he doesn't want to chase, then he won't chase! That's better, it's safer! However, the main force of the Qing army still exists, so we still can't be careless!
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Liu Ruyi smiled and nodded, "What Governor Hong said is true! I have also explained this to Wu Junmen! Wu Junmen will arrange the next battle! However, the imperial court and Jinzhou still have to rely on Governor Hong.
The remnants of the enemy on the frontal battlefield were quickly cleared away. In addition to treating the wounded, Wu Sangui and Liu Ruyi both sent a large number of troops and began to set up defenses on the west side of the original Hauge Camp!
Here, it is less than twenty miles away from the main roads of Shimen Mountain and Rufeng Mountain!
However, due to the Qing army's siege of Songshan City, the original key points basically no longer existed. In other words, at this time, the Ming army had opened up the main road to connect with Jinzhou City!
This is very important!
The Hauge tribe has been defeated. On the entire frontal battlefield of Songshan, as long as the Zu Dashou tribe joins the battle again, the military strength comparison between the Ming army and the Qing army will be overturned in an instant!
Even if it is Dorgon, no matter how hard he wants to be, it will not be so easy!
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The sea breeze was very cool at night. Liu Ruyi stood quietly on a newly built earth wall and looked to the northwest!
Hong Chengchou's messenger, escorted by more than a hundred elites, has rushed to Jinzhou City. Zu Dashou will receive the news here in half an hour at the latest!
As long as the Songjin defense line is restored in series, the combat effectiveness of the Ming army on this land will be greatly improved!
However, at this time, there was no news from Hu Dawei, Cao Bianjiao, Wang Tingchen and others, and Liu Ruyi was also a little worried!
As for Tang Tong and Ma Ke, the direction in which they broke out was the weakest side of the Qing army. If they can't break out, no one can save them!
The surrounding ground was dotted with sparks, and there were busy Ming army soldiers everywhere!
The method to defend against cavalry attacks is actually very simple. The most direct is to dig a deep and wide trench and build the soil inside the trench into an earth wall!
Convenient and fast, saving time and worry!
However, looking at this vast land, Liu Ruyi suddenly had an idea in his mind. If he faced the Qing army on this kind of terrain and laid down mine formations, the effect would be no worse than that of artillery.
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Things like landmines made great contributions to the Chinese nation during the Anti-Japanese War in later generations!
Countless little devils have fallen into the simplest mine array of the Chinese nation!
The most important thing is that land mines are simple, convenient and extremely low cost. If operated well, they are much easier than opening mountain mines!
Although it consumes manpower, what the Ming army lacks most at this time is manpower!
In Hauge's camp, the Ming army captured a lot of food and grass, enough to support the three armies of Hong Chengchou, Wu Sangui, and Liu Ruyi for a month!
As long as the Ming army can hold its position, the retreat of the Qing army is inevitable!
Liu Ruyi rubbed his temples tiredly. In the Battle of Songjin, he had tried his best. As long as the Qing army retreated and the current situation of the Ming and Qing Dynasties on the south bank of the Xiaoling River could be maintained, this would already be the greatest victory.
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"What are you thinking about? You have already won, but why are you still so unhappy?" On the side, Hai Lanzhu also climbed up the earth wall and sat down next to Liu Ruyi tenderly.
"Why are you here? The wind is too strong here, and the smell of blood is too strong. Go to the tent and have a good rest!" Hai Lanzhu is pregnant, and Liu Ruyi doesn't want her to see too much blood!
Hai Lanzhu shook his head, "No, I want to stay with you!"
Liu Ruyi smiled and sat next to Hai Lanzhu, gently hugging her shoulders, enjoying the light tranquility!
Hai Lanzhu leaned gently into Liu Ruyi's arms and murmured: "Hauge has lost. This battle should be over, right?"
Liu Ruyi nodded, "Dorgon is not a fool. At this point, it's time to stop! Winter is coming, and we can go home!"
Hearing the word 'home', Hai Lanzhu's tears suddenly flowed down. She knew that she had to bid farewell to her past completely!
Liu Ruyi's big hand gently wiped the tears on her pretty face, "Don't think so much! If you shed tears, he will be sad!"
Liu Ruyi smiled and touched Hai Lanzhu's soft belly.
Hai Lanzhu was startled, and quickly protected her belly with both hands to stop her tears, "Oh no, Ruyi, I cried like this just now, baby, baby, he won't be sad too, right?"
"Haha! If you know it, remember it! For the sake of our children, let yourself be happy!"
Hai Lanzhu nodded obediently, but like a little girl, "Ruyi, what were you thinking just now? You have won the battle and you still have a sad face?"
Liu Ruyi smiled and shook her head, "There are so many things in this world that people worry about! What's more, I didn't win this battle!"
Hai Lanzhu didn't understand what Liu Ruyi meant and was a little confused.
Liu Ruyi no longer explained, but smiled and held her in his arms, and said in her ear: "You are pregnant now, which is not very convenient! Have you learned something about what I told you last time?
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A blush suddenly appeared on Hai Lanzhu's pretty face, "Ruyi, this, this? You, you are really so bad!"
But for a moment, she buried herself in Liu Ruyi's waist, groping gently, and soon found the familiar firmness...
The cool night breeze blew past her face, but Liu Ruyi took a long breath of relief!
A man really cannot lose when he is alive!
If you lose one step, you need to gain wisdom. If you lose three steps in a row, you will be doomed!
If you want to live a better life, you must work harder than others!
For a long time, Hai Lanzhu coughed several times in succession, her hot and pretty face buried tightly in Liu Ruyi's arms, motionless.
Liu Ruyi gently turned her body and said with a smile: "Where are the things?"
Hai Lanzhu's pretty face turned even redder, and she swallowed hard, not daring to look into Liu Ruyi's eyes, and buried herself in Liu Ruyi's arms again.
Liu Ruyi smiled and patted her slender waist gently, "Don't be so embarrassed, this is good stuff, high in protein!"
"You..." Hai Lanzhu was annoyed and angry, and couldn't help but pinch the soft flesh of Liu Ruyi's waist!
At this time, there was a sudden noise and smoke from the west, and a small group of Ming army cavalry rushed this way as hard as they could.
The Ming army sentry in front could not help shouting loudly: "It's Cao Junmen, it's Cao Junmen!"
Liu Ruyi couldn't help but be overjoyed. She quickly stood up and picked up her pants. She turned to Hailanzhu and said, "You go and rest in the big tent. I'll go take a look in front!"