Spring breaks for farming and autumn breaks for harvest. In military terms, it has always been used as a means of consumption. However, what the Ming army launched in the autumn of the seventeenth year of Yongli (the second year of Kangxi) was a massive counterattack. From northern Sichuan,
From the Huaihe River to Shandong, and then to Liaodong, the war was reignited and became more intense.
The Zhengshuo Army was dispatched from Zhenjiang and advanced along the west bank of the canal along the old route of Emperor Gao's Northern Expedition; the Dangshuo Army attacked from the south to the west and circled north on the east bank of the canal, forming a situation in which the two armies echoed across the canal and continued to advance northward.
The Shuo-defeating army marched out of Wuhu, and the Shuo-defeating army marched out from Jiujiang. The offensive spearhead of the two armies was directed at the important town of Hefei; the main force of the Shuo-defeating army dispatched from Xiangyang, making a gesture of marching into Henan.
After receiving reinforcements from the Poshuo Army, the Shandong battlefield began to launch major operations. The Suppression Army moved from Weixian (now Weifang) to Zichuan (now Zibo) and threatened Jinan, the provincial capital; the main force of the Poshuo Army set off from Jimo and marched towards
Yizhou (Linyi) marched troops.
The opening of the Liaodong battlefield began with the Ming Navy's reoccupation of Pi Island. In fact, it was said to be an occupation, but there was no battle, because there was no one on the island, so it could be said to be an easy landing.
Pi Island is located east of the Yalu River estuary and west of Korea Bay, also known as Dongjiang. Pi Island is fifteen miles east to west and ten miles north to south. It is not very big. However, Pi Island is located between Denglai, Liaodong and North Korea, with an area of 80 kilometers on the north coast.
It reaches the border of Liaodong within a mile, and the location is strategic.
On the third day after landing on Pidao, the Shandong Army Division, which had supplemented the Poshuo Army with 3,000 men, sailed north along the Yalu River with 6,000 troops, landed on the Liaodong land at Changshan Town, and swept through the Manchu and Qing Dynasties, which had no defense.
"Longxing Land". Within five days, they successively occupied Qianyang, Anmin, Tongxing and other towns, and captured Zhenjiang (today's Dandong City, Liaoning Province), killing hundreds of Qing troops.
A decisive battle unfolded from east to west, from land to coast, and the magnitude of it shocked the Manchus.
In fact, the Manchu Qing Dynasty had long expected that there would be such a day when it would compete with the Ming army in the south. The Qing court also understood some of the Ming army's combat characteristics. The most important one was the Ming army's reliance on combat supplies, which made the Ming army
The Ming army cannot carry out strategic operations continuously. In other words, the Ming army always has to rest for a period of time after every major military operation. It is not because of the fatigue of the personnel, but because the production of materials cannot keep up with the rate of consumption.
The Ming army was also aware of the logistical pressure caused by the replacement of equipment. Therefore, it produced, hoarded, and purchased as much as possible, and tried not to use all military power. Either containment and main attack, or launch a violent attack in local areas.
Offensive, in short, is to make up for one's weaknesses as much as possible.
After regaining the south of the Yangtze River, the Qing government expected that the Ming army would have to rest for a long time, or could only choose to attack in a certain direction instead of the current full-scale outbreak.
Of course, according to the expected hoarding plan, the Ming army would have at least another three or four months before it could launch a full-scale attack. This was also one of the theoretical basis for deciding on next spring’s action in the original plan. However, the plan could not keep up with the changes, and Ryukyu reverted to the vassal state.
Jiangnan's advantages in manpower and material resources, the overfulfillment of fund-raising and payment, the armaments imported from Britain and France, and the expansion of production in various arsenals and the Macao artillery factory made the speed of stockpiling far exceed expectations, and also gave the Ming army the ability to fully mobilize.
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Although the Manchus and Qing Dynasties anticipated the Ming army's major counterattack, they did not dare to take the initiative to shrink their defense lines or show weakness. This was because this was not only a matter of people's morale, but also a deeper political consideration.
Since the Manchu Qing Dynasty enfeoffed Han princes and implemented the strategy of "using the Han to control the Han", what they tried their best to cover up was the fierceness of the Eight Banners. What they said was "the Manchus are invincible" and "they are not afraid of the Han army and only fear the Eight Banners".
You can see from the history books. How many glorious victories did the Eight Banners army achieve after entering the Pass? Almost none. On the contrary, Prince Nikan was killed by Li Dingguo in Hengyang, leading the Eight Banners to a rout.
Relying on the remaining power of the past, as well as bragging and arrogance, the Manchu and Qing Dynasties used the Eight Banners Army, which totaled only tens of thousands, to intimidate or coerce a large number of Han people to support the Qing armed forces, and conquered the world. Using tiger skin as a banner, this naturally has to be kept secret.
A fact that was tried hard to conceal.
Therefore, if the Manchu and Qing dynasties want to maintain their popular support and ensure that the Han people, who far outnumber the Eight Banners, are loyal to the Qing's armed forces, they must continue to hold on. It is impossible to retake the south of the Yangtze River, so the division of the north and the south can also allow the Han army and the green camp to continue to serve.
, will you continue to contribute?
Retreating without a fight and being defeated thousands of miles away cannot happen. This is a dose of poison for the Manchus. Even if they drink poison to quench their thirst, they cannot lose their arrogance and continue to show the strength and appearance to compete with the Ming Dynasty.
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Avoiding exposing the essence of weakness became the most fatal weakness of the Manchu Qing Dynasty. Even if they knew that it was difficult to compete with the rising Ming Dynasty in terms of military strength and resources, even if they were already struggling to support such a large business in the north, even if they
The total mobilization will not exceed 100,000 Manchus wearing armor. Even if they are extremely embarrassed internally and externally, they still have to forcefully equip themselves.
In fact, the weakness and decline of the Manchu Qing Dynasty cannot be concealed. Not only Zhu Yongxing can see it clearly, but also the Mongolian tribes who were once a bandit group with the Manchu Qing Dynasty will gradually become aware of it. Food, salt, silk, cotton, ironware
, porcelain, etc., with fewer and fewer materials to win over and buy, will the Mongolian tribes continue to help the Manchus in the war?
Not only are the Mongolian tribes gradually withdrawing and waiting, but the green camp generals and Han officials also seem to have other plans. Before the counterattack, letters of collusion with the Ming Dynasty were often exposed, and from time to time there were specious signs of rebellion, true or false.
The false information devastated the Qing court, and caused widespread suspicion and suspicion of the Han people.
Everyone who has read the Art of War knows about the tactics of alienation and counter-insurgency, but in fact, how many people are fooled? It is better to believe that there is something there than to believe that it is not there. Taking precautions before they happen is very necessary in a precarious environment.
Of course, the Qing government was not stupid enough to go on a killing spree, but adopted roundabout strategies to solve the problem. For example, transferring and promoting Han officials and generals and their family members whom they suspected but had no concrete evidence to the capital, and gave them idle posts.
It's about providing support, but it's better to say it's about keeping a close eye on you.
No matter what the method is, it is inevitable to cause internal chaos. The rabbit dies and the fox is sad. How many people are resentful because of this and secretly prepare to rebel, but it will only be revealed later.
It can be said that the Ming army's major counterattack exceeded the Qing court's expectations in terms of scale and time. Especially the echoed attacks in Jianghuai and Shandong. If not responded to in time, the Qing army in Jianghuai would be cut off.
The retreat route is to repeat the mistakes of the Qing army in Jiangsu and Zhejiang.
However, the strength of the Ming army in Shandong far exceeded the reinforcements that the Qing court could urgently mobilize, so the Qing court had to make the decision to abandon the Jianghuai River and retreat across the Yellow River. Withdrawing the Qing army from the Jianghuai River and strengthening Shandong's strength, it not only prevented being attacked again
A strategic encirclement could prevent the two Ming armies from joining forces from the north to the south on the canal.
Jianghuai was originally going to be abandoned, but unfortunately it was not moved to a place in Shandong. In order to continue to cover up, the Qing court claimed that the withdrawal across the Yellow River was the result of "peace negotiations", but the Ming Dynasty did not keep its promise, had no faith, and usurped the agreement
Jiaodong to be returned.
Well, this can be considered a fig leaf! It is better to be deceived than to be unable to resist and have no choice but to retreat.
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In the cool autumn of August, the weather is extremely refreshing. The waves are rolling, hitting the rocks, and rolling up spray and foam.
Pixiong retreated slowly, but the tide still soaked his feet. He smiled nonchalantly, turned around and walked back to the officers.
"My lord, Yu Qi hopes to increase the number of troops in Liaodong again." Staff officer Chen Fenglin stepped forward and said, "I think we should focus on Shandong, and Liaodong can be slowed down."
Troops, horses, and materials need to be deployed in two directions. Which one is more important is naturally controversial. From the current point of view, it seems that Shandong is more important. As for Liaodong, although there is a naval connection, one more soldier means one more supply.
, for Chen Fenglin and others, it is a burden.
"Shandong and Liaodong are the first theaters. Not only will there be two armies, but there will also be an army formed by the Shandong soldiers, and there will also be the newly formed Denglai Liao Navy. It can be said that the troops are strong." Pi Xiong pointed.
Dahai said loudly: "Shandong and Liaodong work together, echoing and cooperating. To see the overall situation of the entire north, Liaodong must not be regarded as a burden."
After a pause, Pi Xiong said again: "Of course, increasing the number of troops again can slow things down for a while. I will explain this to Yu Qi so as not to dampen his enterprising spirit."
"My lord, I heard that Long Live intends to come to Shandong to take charge of the affairs in person? I wonder if it is true or not?" Gao Cen, the staff officer, showed an eager look and inquired tentatively.
"How can the Holy One, with his body of thousands of gold, step into the battle formation lightly?" Pixiong cupped his hands to the south and said with a smile: "Even if the Holy One is interested, the ministers will not agree. Furthermore, today is different from the past, if the Holy One is still needed
If the imperial commander personally leads the expedition, then where is the dignity of all the generals?"
"The climate in the north is cold. I'm afraid our troops will feel a little unwell in the winter, right?" Chen Fenglin said with concern: "Most of the troops under the general military headquarters are Shandong soldiers. Unfortunately, it is difficult to transfer them back in Liaodong."
"When Emperor Gao led the Northern Expedition to destroy the Yuan Dynasty, most of the soldiers he led were from the South." Pi Xiong glanced at Chen Fenglin with some displeasure and said, "The Holy One must have expected that all the materials needed for the northern expedition would not be needed."
Let the soldiers suffer from cold and exhaustion, and we can just fight with peace of mind. After the Jianghuai Qing army withdrew across the Yellow River, the number of enemies we have to deal with has greatly increased, and we cannot ignore it."
"The Qing army's morale is unstable and their equipment is poor. Two armies are enough to defeat them." Gao Cen sneered and said: "If we can capture Yizhou or Jinan before the Jianghuai Qing army arrives, the situation in Shandong will be settled, or
You can go directly to the capital!"
"Your Majesty should not be so aggressive." Of course Pi Xiong hopes to achieve greater results, but he also knows the sound strategy formulated by the General Staff. He will not be impatient and will try his best to consume the Qing army's strength in the north and create a good foundation for the campaign in Liaodong.
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