Regarding the Caishi Army's departure from the Tongzhou camp and its approach to the east, Huang Taiji received accurate information at the first opportunity.
The intelligence network of the Manchu Qing Dynasty has a history of several decades. It is said that the actions of Liu Ruyi's tens of thousands of troops are the actions of which dignitary in the capital, what kind of meal they will eat tonight, and which concubine will accompany him to bed.
, Huang Taiji knows everything.
As for the Caishi Army's move, Liu Ruyi had no intention of hiding it. This also made Huang Taiji puzzled over the Caishi Army's move.
In the glittering royal tent, Huang Taiji frowned and leaned on the soft couch beside him, quietly staring at the huge map of the capital in front of him in trance.
Although the Qing army had already managed Pinggu City as securely as possible, and there were indeed many remaining yamen and mansions in the city, Huang Taiji did not choose to stay in that kind of place, and still retained the original habits of the Jurchens.
In a wide open space in the city, the royal tent was pitched.
Maybe it was because of some kind of belief, or maybe he didn't have much confidence in his heart. Only in the king's tent, only in the most familiar environment, could Huang Taiji calm down his mood.
"Liu Ruyi? Liu Ruyi! What exactly do you want to do? Do you really want to fight me to the death?" Huang Taiji rubbed his temples tiredly, still hesitant in his heart.
At this time, a close confidant, Geshha, came in from outside the tent and reported, "Your Majesty, all the princes and nobles are here!"
Huang Taiji slowly exhaled a breath, "Xuan! Let them come in!"
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In a moment, Prince Rui Dorgon, Prince Su Hauge, Prince Zheng Jierhalang, Prince Yu Prince Tudor and other dignitaries and commanders of the Han army rushed into Huang Taiji's royal tent.
"I, my servants, are here to bow to your Majesty!" A large group of people in the tent fell to their knees.
Huang Taiji waved his hand, "My dear friends, please be free! Now, Liu Ruyi has made a new move, what do you think?"
Huang Taiji glanced at everyone in the tent.
Compared with Emperor Chongzhen, Huang Taiji's planning methods were much superior!
Although both of them are somewhat headstrong, Huang Taiji's greatest advantage is that he can listen to what others say and can choose and implement what is beneficial to him.
This seems very simple to say, but throughout the ages, very few people have been able to do this!
"Your Majesty, I'm afraid Ming Gou can't hold on any longer. Liu Ruyi is going to fight us! This is a great opportunity for our Qing Dynasty! We should take advantage of this opportunity to gather strength and defeat the Colored Stone Army in one battle! Then Ming Ming
The capital of the dog has been completely exposed before our eyes!" Hauge was very excited and looked eager to try.
Huang Taiji couldn't help but frown slightly.
Why didn't my eldest brother inherit some of my scheming ideas? Otherwise, why would I be so tired and have to do everything myself?
Seeing Huang Taiji's face, Hauge knew that he was afraid that he had said the wrong thing again, so he quickly closed his mouth, not daring to express his anger.
At this time, Jierhalang said: "Your Majesty, Liu Ruyi is despicable and his methods are extremely vicious. Since he dares to march towards us so arrogantly, he must have some follow-up measures! We must not act too hastily on this matter, or
It’s not too late to make a decision before you find out Liu Ruyi’s true purpose!”
Huang Taiji nodded slightly.
What Jierhalang said was true, but unfortunately, it was in vain and could not solve any problem at all.
The obedient king Kong Youde said at this time: "In my opinion, Liu Ruyi's move may have more of a meaning to test our Qing Dynasty!"
"Oh? What do you mean by being obedient to the king?" Huang Taiji looked at Kong Youde with interest.
Kong Youde hurriedly clasped his fists and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, I have two questions. First, since Liu Ruyi went on an expedition, he did not immediately close the Qing defense line. Instead, he camped step by step, as if he was traveling in the mountains and rivers.
This in itself is abnormal. Secondly, if Liu Ruyi wants to fight a decisive battle with me, the Qing Dynasty, then the Ming Dynasty's most powerful armies from all nine sides will inevitably be dispatched. But at this time, Liu Ruyi's Colored Stone Army is surrounded by only
Wang Pu’s troops are accompanied by the same army, which also explains some problems!"
Huang Taiji couldn't help but nodded slightly. Kong Youde's analysis spoke to his heart.
He glanced at Kong Youde indifferently, but secretly said in his heart: "This person, King Gongshun, can be used!"
Then, several Mongolian princes also expressed their opinions. As Taizu said, these people only know how to bend their bows and shoot eagles. At this moment, what constructive suggestions can be expected from them?
By the time everyone was about to finish their turn, the matter still had no clue of a solution.
Huang Taiji couldn't help but look in the direction of Dorgon. At this moment, Dorgon was the only one, concentrating and holding his breath, and did not speak.
Feeling Huang Taiji's gaze, Dorgon couldn't help but bowed slightly, took a deep breath and said: "Your Majesty, I agree with Prince Su's statement! Mingren, I'm afraid I can't hold on anymore!"
As soon as Dorgon said this, there was a sudden sigh of relief in the tent.
Even Hauge didn't expect that his fourteenth uncle, who has a higher eye than his head, would actually agree with his statement? This is really the sun rising in the west!
"Oh? Prince Rui, tell me your opinion!" Huang Taiji's spirit was also lifted.
"Haha!" Dorgon suddenly smiled and said calmly: "Your Majesty, this matter is actually easy to understand! Liu Ruyi is a person who has the heart of a tiger and a wolf! According to my opinion, the person he is working for is not
Emperor Chongzhen, but!"
Dorgon paused slightly and said word by word: "------The country of the Ming Dynasty!"
The nerves of everyone in the tent were also aroused, and they all gasped.
Prince Rui, I’m afraid there’s something in his words!
Huang Taiji's face did not reveal much abnormality. He stared closely into Dorgon's eyes and said, "Go on!"
Dorgon's expression relaxed, and he didn't care about the change in Huang Taiji's face. He continued to explain: "The Qing Dynasty Lions are advancing, and the Ming people's supply lines have become chaotic. In the capital, although the city is high and the walls are thick,
The population is indeed quite large! People eat horse chews every day, which is not a small number! If in normal times, Ming Dynasty's logistics supply line is smooth, it can barely survive! But now, with me, the Qing Dynasty Lion, they can
How can it still be the same as usual?"
Hauge was a little confused at this time and said: "This, what does this have to do with Liu Ruyi? The more chaotic the capital is, the happier he will be, right?"
Dorgon shook his head, "I'm afraid that what Prince Su said is only half right! Liu Ruyi is really a powerful man in the world! If the Qing Dynasty withdraws from the pass and the capital city is in chaos, it will naturally be of great benefit to Liu Ruyi.
!But at this time, we, the Qing Dynasty Lion, are advancing, and he will never allow this to happen! Therefore, a quick battle with me, the Qing Dynasty, has become his best choice at this time!"
Huang Taiji couldn't help but nodded slightly.
My fourteenth brother really understands people's hearts to a certain extent!
The reason why he said these words was probably to warn himself!
However, it is really a blessing for the Qing Dynasty to have such a person!
"Prince Rui, if this is the case, do you have any good explanation?" Huang Taiji looked into Dorgon's eyes and asked.
Dorgon did not write any ink and said straightforwardly: "Your Majesty, if we, the Qing Dynasty, fight Liu Ruyi at this moment, it will do more harm than good! After all, although Liu Ruyi can defeat half of the Ming Dynasty, the other nine elites are not weak.
! If we fight with Liu Ruyi and both sides suffer, I am afraid that we will get an advantage over them in vain! In my opinion, we can send out a few troops and conduct a few tentative attacks for the time being! It will not be too late to make a decision after the overall trend of the Ming army is clear!"
Huang Taiji also understood Dorgon's thoughts and nodded with deep understanding, "That's very good! Let's handle this matter according to Prince Rui's wishes!"
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Three days have passed.
During these three days, the Colored Stone Army was like a tortoise strolling every day, traveling at most ten or twenty miles every day. Three days later, the Colored Stone Army set up camp by a large river not far from the west side of Sanhe County.
This big river is said to be the source of Baoqiu Water, but it is no longer what it was then. The influence of the small glacier climate has reduced the originally wide river channel to only a small trickle in the middle, which is a bit sad and desolate.
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Here we have entered the Manchu Pinggu, the hinterland of the Xianghe defense line. Although there has not been an ambush by the Qing army in the past few days, Liu Ruyi's nerves have become tense.
Things have reached this level. Huang Taiji will never sit still and wait for death. A severe storm may come soon!
But although Liu Ruyi was very nervous at this time, the soldiers under his command were extremely relaxed.
The army had been out for a few days, but they had not encountered any sign of the Qing army. The soldiers' nerves gradually relaxed.
The Caishi Army's reputation was too great. Maybe the Qing Army didn't dare to come!
Liu Ruyi personally inspected various parts of the military camp every day, and soon discovered this trend that was not quite right. He immediately ordered his officers at all levels to put a stop to this unhealthy trend.
The sages said: 'The best is due to hard work, and the waste is due to play! Actions are achieved by thinking, and ruined by randomness!'
Not to mention that the Colored Stone Army has not yet taken over the world, but even if it does arrive at that moment, this unhealthy trend will be fatal!
Regarding this, Liu Ruyi naturally did not dare to slack off at all.
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Night falls quietly, and the evening breeze by the river, accompanied by the faint fragrance of earth, calms people's minds.
In the big tent, Huo Lang, Xiao Liu'er, Chun Wa, Wang Pu and other generals gathered together.
Liu Ruyi is using the most severe attitude to issue orders to them. If there is such pride and complacency in the army again, Liu Ruyi will not mind killing a group of people to correct the atmosphere!
The generals also realized Liu Ruyi's firm attitude, nodded one after another, and had an outline in their minds.
If this really happens, no matter who is under his command, it will probably not look good!
At this time, in the woods at the northeast corner of the Caishi Army's camp, a Qing cavalry force of more than two thousand people quietly approached the Caishi Army's camp.
The leader was none other than Shi Tingzhu, one of the commanders of the Manchu and Han banners.
"Sir, they are very comfortable and did not notice our movements!" A soldier whispered in Shi Tingzhu's ear.
Shi Tingzhu's somewhat ugly face couldn't help but reveal a hint of a sinister smile, "Very good! Inform the men! Get ready to take action! Remember, don't be reluctant to fight, and decide the battle quickly!"
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For a moment, rows of fierce rockets, like meteorites raining from the sky, ‘crackled’ towards the Caishi Army camp!
The guarding soldier reacted quickly and couldn't help shouting: "Enemy attack~~! Enemy attack!!!"