Yizhou Guard, also known as Guangning Houtun Guard, is the northern barrier of Jinzhou. Regardless of whether Chahar and other troops dare to go south, it is a threat to Jinzhou. ￡∝ The Manchu and Qing troops have long been stretched thin, and as soon as the gap is opened,
, the flaws will become bigger and bigger. This is the reason why the long embankment collapsed in the ant nest.
The Ming army also made immediate adjustments according to the changes in the situation. The Dangshuo army was dispatched from Ningyuan and pressed towards Jinzhou. The Ming army walked very cautiously. It took three days to complete the journey of more than 100 miles. They first took Bijia Mountain lightly, and then
They attacked Tashan Fort fiercely, and their troops pointed directly at Xingshan Fort.
These four cities, Tashan, Xingshan, Songshan and Jinzhou, form a complete defense system. Decades ago, the Ming and Qing armies fought here in the two-year Songjin Battle. The Ming army was defeated miserably. People at the time commented: "
The elite of the Nine Fortresses and all the grain and grain of China were thrown away, but they could not continue to control it, and the temples were in ruins!"
Ultimately, command errors on the battlefield are important, but the root cause is the political corruption of the Ming Dynasty, which led to discord among supervisors and generals' fear of death. At that time, the Ming army faced off against the Qing army, and both the soldiers and firearms were superior.
However, the Qing army was neither brave in attack nor resolute in defense. The military leaders were restrained by each other, the command was wavering, and the army did not know what to do.
This time the Ming army returned to the old battlefield, with only 40,000 soldiers. However, whether it was weapons and equipment, the morale of the three armies, or the command of operations, they were far from what they could be compared to more than 20 years ago.
As for the military strength, the Ming and Qing armies were evenly matched, and no one had an advantage. But in terms of quality, the Qing army was far inferior to the Ming army. Because Jinzhou was a defensive operation, and the Qing government invested major forces in Gaizhou, Jinzhou's
Half of the 40,000 to 50,000 Qing troops were conscripted slaves.
In other words, the Qing army only had less than 30,000 Manchu generals with stronger combat power and determined fighting spirit. However, their opponents were not only the 40,000 Dangshuo army, but also the navy and marines transferred back from the south.
, as well as an army division transferred from the Beijing Military Region, will soon be put on the battlefield.
The Ming army captured Tashan and continued to advance steadily. They also occupied Gaoqiao, and after a day's rest, they drove to Xingshan. It was only more than twenty miles from Gaoqiao to Xingshan. Once out of Gaoqiao, there were many plains and rivers in the surrounding fields. Looking around,
There are vast expanses of abandoned land and overgrown hills everywhere. The green color should have been a sign of vitality, but at this time it made people feel desolate.
The enemy situation ahead was reported every half an hour. On the road, from time to time, sentries and cavalry sergeants could be seen, as well as flag officers wearing green cotton waist-length armor, wearing Ming helmets, hanging orders, and holding order flags running back and forth.
A tight battle formation rolled forward. In front, on both wings, were vehicles and cannons. Although there was no fighting during this period, the weapons and equipment in each army were constantly being strengthened.
, bronze field guns, and other artillery, the number has increased sharply. Undoubtedly, the combat effectiveness has also improved a lot.
Xia Guoxiang tightened the reins slightly, and the war horse obeyed and landed on a mound beside the road. Several officers and guards followed closely, surrounding Xia Guoxiang and looking into the distance.
The soldiers of the Ming Army marched proudly on the land of western Liaoning, and the changes of uniforms were still going on. But based on the general flag, the armors were all of the same style. The most conspicuous thing was the latest cuirass infantry. The armor was bright and the front was bright.
Stamped with a tiger head pattern, it only protects the chest and abdomen, and is much lighter than the old-fashioned armor.
The reflection of the armor made Xia Guoxiang squint his eyes, but his expression was obviously satisfied. As a soldier, you only have to move forward. If you want to escape, you will think about defending your back. This kind of breastplate is light and has good protection. The most important thing is
The most important thing is to be able to equip a large number of soldiers. You must know that at the end of the Ming Dynasty, the imperial court was financially stretched and politically unstable. It was not only difficult to ensure the supply of military weapons such as weapons and armor, but also of low quality. Unlike the current Ming army, which has sufficient food and pay, weapons and equipment
It's also being updated and updated all the time.
"In the Battle of Songjin, the traitor Hong Chengchou deployed 90% of his troops in the Songshan area. The remaining troops in Xingshan and Tashan were meager. Although he also deployed a defense line on the south bank of the Nuerhe River and between the two mountain plains northwest of Xingshan. But
How can we stop the fierce attack led by the slave chief Hongtai?" Xia Guoxiang raised his whip and said loudly: "If we say we can't stop it, it's because the generals are afraid of death and the soldiers have low combat effectiveness. Now let's let this tiger and wolf army
If the Tartars come to fight, will they repeat the same mistakes?"
"Hong Zhai claimed to know the soldiers, but it was an exaggeration." Wei Pu glanced at Xiang Xiang's mount with envy. It was a gift from the emperor. Only officers with titles above the rank of county king and commander-in-chief can have this honor. He
Subconsciously, he straightened his body to reduce the height difference. "Having power in front but not guarding behind is a flaw; the food road is blocked, which is stupid."
"If we still rely on land transportation, our army will also have to be careful." Xia Guoxiang nodded, and added: "Of course, the back road still needs to be guaranteed. With the firepower of our army, we can rely on the city to stand firm and outnumber the enemy several times.
It’s also hard to succeed.”
"A roundabout surprise attack must rely on light cavalry. Without heavy firearms, it is indeed difficult to break through our army's defense." Chief of Staff Chen Fenglin looked quite confident, "The Tartars' current plan is nothing more than to set up an ambush while our army is advancing. So what? As long as
Our army is cautious and cautious. We have to set up camp step by step and send out more sentries. The possibility of being ambushed is very small. They have many soldiers, so they can fight. If they have few soldiers, they can use their tactics to demoralize their troops."
"We fight openly and openly. Our army takes advantage of its firepower. Even though the Tartars have more cavalry, it is difficult to win." Wei Pu agreed.
"Firepower advantage, well, that's absolute." Xia Guoxiang's eyes were focused on the rolling artillery carriage on the road again, and he said in a deep voice: "The imperial court spent a lot of money to build it, long live the Yin Yin, if our army cannot win, then -
"
"Victory is certain." Chen Fenglin hurriedly said: "But you can't be too preoccupied. You must play steadily and steadily."
"Chief of Staff, don't worry, don't I know this truth?" Xia Guoxiang smiled, lightly whipped his riding boots with a horse whip, and said slowly: "Long Live has repeatedly told me to wait patiently and not to be too anxious. In fact, he is not in a hurry.
What? The war to destroy the country in the south is about opening up territory, but it is not about money and food. How much does it cost to collect grain in the northwest, use troops in the northeast, and appease the people in the north? Just thinking about it is enough to give people a headache.
Already."
"The most hateful thing is that there is nothing to be gained from fighting the Tartars. If the country is destroyed in the south, it will be nothing more than capturing the mountains." Wei Pu spat angrily and pointed to the distance, "Except for this barren land and barren mountains, there is nothing.
There’s no benefit at all.”
"Even if it's a barren land or a barren mountain, it's still the lost land of our Ming Dynasty. What's the point of regaining the lost land?" Chen Fenglin said with a smile: "Hearing General Wei's words, you should become a businessman."
"Haha." Wei Pu realized that he had made a mistake, laughed dryly, and said, "The Holy King is in power and the world is at peace. Not only being a businessman, but also being a fisherman, a woodcutter, a farmer, and a student, what's not to be unhappy about?"
"That's right." Xia Guoxiang said: "It's just that if we don't have to fight on the battlefield, I might not be able to adapt for a while, so we will be the eagles and dogs of the Holy Lord and do our best to protect the peace of the world."
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Eagle dog, running dog, isn't this a curse word? But in ancient times, if you were regarded as such by the emperor, it was the greatest honor. In the Qing Dynasty, you were also proud of being a slave. If you were a Han Chinese and were not promoted, you would even be called a slave.
They have no qualifications. Quite a lot of people are struggling for this and have to become slaves before they are willing to do it.
But here in Zhu Yongxing, there are no servants, not even slaves. He has always set an example. Although the palace servants are servants, they are not life-long slaves, but are employed with salary and a limited period. And he has never killed anyone.
The servants have not established any family laws. There are punishments, but if they break the law, they will be handed over to the officials.
The pace of abolishing lowly status has always been unswerving. Advocates, elites, subordinates, and soldiers have already been opened to the people. Even government servants and subordinates have become civil servants. The social status of soldiers has been unprecedentedly improved; and Shaanxi Leji,
The Dan people in Fujian and Guangxi, the lazy people in Zhejiang, the beggar households in Jiangsu, and the happy households in Beijing have all had their untouchable status abolished and been incorporated into civilian households. They have the same political rights as civilians and enjoy the same policy preferences.
Through the restoration and reconstruction of the Northland and the colonization and reclamation of the two provinces of the Mekong River, a large number of untouchables with national citizenship left the place where they originally lived, left the environment where they were discriminated against and looked down upon by everyone, and lived in a new land. Here.
No one will know about their tragic past, and they can gradually improve their social status through legal channels and hard work.
The most difficult group to do something good, and also the largest group, is slaves. Who is willing to be a slave or a maid, not because they are forced by life, or are sold by their parents, or sell themselves, and have lost their
Personal freedom. Even the offspring they give birth to are slaves for generations and serve for life. They are called family sons. Therefore, this is not only a matter of court decrees, but also involves people's livelihood and social security.
As a prerequisite, human trafficking is prohibited. This is a law that must be strictly enforced. But won’t the deeper problem be solved? If you sell your children and daughters, you really can’t support yourself and your family can’t survive. If you sell them,
, maybe everyone has a way to survive.
There is also the custom of infanticide that is common throughout the country, especially in the southeastern region. It is said to be a birth control and child rearing concept. The concept is quite progressive, but the fundamental reason is the contradiction between the heavy tax per capita, population growth and limited productivity.
Although there are government bans now, customs cannot be reversed at once, and certain measures and means must be taken to solve problems and conflicts.
The capitation tax is being gradually abolished, public land is being sold and leased, all of which have increased the flow of population, and the situation in narrow and densely populated areas is changing.
The government's measures began with the establishment of the Civil Affairs Bureau. The first director was Zhang Shihua, the first female scholar with the title of Minister, and it had two departments under its jurisdiction, the Women's Assistance Department and the Poverty Alleviation Department. When the Civil Affairs Bureau was first established, a petition was submitted.
, established abandoned infant halls and Jiliangyuan in various places, and set up hope funds. Emperor Zhaowu and three noble concubines became the first batch of donors. (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature for better and faster novels!