How many troops did the Qing army in Yunnan Province have? No one knew for sure at the time. They just said that the Qing army was invincible, and most of them talked about the situation and looked at each other with fear.
Only Zhu Yongxing knew what he was doing, constantly calculating the comparison of the forces of the two opposing sides and adjusting the corresponding deployment. It is very simple. Historical records show that when the Qing army launched a three-pronged attack on the southwestern provinces, the total number of troops was about 200,000, and Guizhou was occupied.
, Guangxi, Sichuan and other places, after excluding the troops stationed in the occupied areas, there were probably less than 110,000 Qing troops entering Yunnan.
If the Nanming army had not surrendered in large numbers, adding ten battalions of soldiers and more than 40,000 troops to the Qing army, it would obviously not be an easy task for the Qing army to consolidate and occupy Yunnan with just these 110,000 troops. This was due to improper command.
, lack of unified deployment, the Nanming army failed across the board, which highlighted the power of the Qing army and made people ignore its inherent weaknesses and flaws.
The Eight Banners of Manchuria are not adapted to the climate, water and soil, and are eager to return home for comfort and enjoyment. Not only are they unwilling to go deep into the border areas to fight, but the main force will soon leave Yunnan. The Qing court's placement of Wu Sangui and others is undecided. Historically, Wu Sangui also has
The thought of nourishing the enemy's self-respect. Considering all aspects, if we challenge the Qing army at this time, the Qing army may not send a large number of troops. It cannot but be said that it is a more favorable time.
It was not until September, when the rainy season had passed, that Li Dingguo, Bai Wenxuan and the remnants of the Ming Dynasty failed to take any military action, not even harassing ones, before the Qing army dared to launch a large-scale campaign to suppress the anti-Qing uprising in Nasong, Yuanjiang.
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Even if they mobilized in large numbers, the mobile strength of the Qing army was only more than 50,000 at most. It took that many people to annihilate Nasong in Yuanjiang, and it took almost that many people to return to Guizhou to suppress the Ankun uprising in Shuixi. At first, it included those who had not yet returned to the army.
The Manchu Eight Banners soldiers of the North Korea were later replaced by the surrendered troops and generals of the Southern Ming Dynasty.
If factors such as roads and food are included, and comprehensive calculations are made, Zhu Yongxing believes that the Qing army that is likely to face him at present will not exceed 30,000. If there are really 30,000 Qing troops, and if the Qing army really attacks Tengchong in a roundabout way, Zhu Yongxing will
Of course I won't fight against the hard top.
"When the enemy advances, we retreat; when the enemy is stationed, we harass; when the enemy is tired, we fight; when the enemy retreats, we pursue..." Zhu Yongxing silently recited the sixteen-character mantra in his heart, but secretly sighed.
There is always a gap between theory and practice. This is a helpless fact. It is obviously fanciful to make the troops capable of fighting guerrilla warfare with just a few sentences or a few articles. Knowing it is one thing, but mastering it.
The essence, and for the army to have such capabilities, requires long-term training and actual combat.
The atmosphere is solemn. It has been like this since Zheng's caravan reported the latest changes in the enemy situation. The Qing army in front of them will no longer be Zhang Yong and the Ganshan Green Camp, but will soon be joined by the Guangxi Admiral Line Guo'an.
The Han army. In terms of reputation, this is a more powerful enemy than the Gansu and Shaanxi Green Camps.
The reputation of Xian Guoan is also very resounding. He was surrendered to the Qing Dynasty at the same time as Kong Youde, and he and Ma Xiong, the commander-in-chief, are the two most capable people under King Dingnan. Ever since Li Dingguo forced Kong Youde, a big traitor, to commit suicide in Hengyang, this guy
He was eager to avenge his old master and was very fierce in the battle with the Ming army. As the Qing army took the north of Guangxi to attack Guizhou, Xian Guoan burned, killed, raped and looted wherever he passed.
Executioner.
The leading troops of the front line Guo'an have already joined Zhang Yong's Gansu-Shaanxi Green Battalion. This is the reason why the pressure in front of the blocking position has not diminished and there are many more Qing army musketeers. However, Yunnan is "extremely ravaged, with fire and fighting, and the situation is precarious."
"Food and rice are so expensive that you can't buy any supplies." Most of the troops on the front line of Guo'an can only carry their own supplies of food and grass on the road, and it will take time to reach the front line.
But what Zhu Yongxing was worried about was not that the main force of Xian Guoan would join forces with Zhang Yong's Gansu-Shaanxi Green Battalion, but that Zhu Yongxing would lead the main force southward along the east bank of the Nu River and then cross the river, seeing that the road was difficult and dangerous.
Attack Longling from Songshan, and encircle the Ming army guarding Gaoligong Mountain in a roundabout way. Once the grain road between the Ming army in Gaoligong Mountain and Tengchong is cut off, the entire Ming army will be annihilated.
"Your Highness, I am willing to lead my troops to Songshan and Longling to garrison to resist the Qing army."
When Bai Wenxuan saw that no one was speaking, he knew it was time for him to speak first. In terms of official title, he was a newly promoted prince, a little higher than Zhu Yongxing. In terms of strength, he was also the one with the most troops. If he didn't take the initiative to ask for help, he would obviously
It loses one's identity and dignity.
Zhu Yongxing nodded slightly and said with a smile: "King Zhao is brave enough to shoulder heavy responsibilities and is not afraid of strong enemies. He is really a role model for us." After a pause, he slowly said: "Just dividing the troops and deploying defenses will easily lead to passiveness.
If you omit it, the whole thing will collapse.”
"It is better to take advantage of the fact that the main force of the national security force has not arrived, and our army must mobilize all its strength to attack in order to defeat the enemy." Guangchang Marquis Gao Wengui saw the high-ranking Bai Wenxuan and made a speech. Zhu Yongxing did not seem to agree, so he expressed his thoughts. This
As a fierce general in the Second Lieutenant of Mopan Mountain, the plan he told was so fierce that Zhu Yongxing was secretly speechless.
"The Green Camp of Gansu and Shaanxi, coupled with the tens of thousands of Han troops under the Eight Banners, their strength cannot be underestimated." Wu Zisheng, the Marquis of Huairen, said cautiously: "Zhang Yong, who is on the front line of Guoan, has been in battle for a long time, and in a decisive battle with him, the outcome is unpredictable.
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"The outcome is unpredictable, so there is hope of victory!" Gao Wengui glanced sideways at Wu Zisheng, obviously dissatisfied with his caution.
Don't fight an uncertain battle. Even if you are forced to fight, you should try to increase your chances of winning. Zhu Yongxing pondered for a moment and said: "I have a crude idea. You are all famous generals who have experienced hundreds of battles.
Just give me some advice."
"I don't dare." The three generals hurriedly raised their hands to show their humility.
Zhu Yongxing was not polite, pointed to the sand table and said: "If our army abandons the dangerous positions one by one and retreats step by step, how will the Qing army act? They will probably think that our army is suspected of escaping and take advantage of the situation to advance! Since there is hope of reaching Tengchong from now on, they must
They will not abandon the near and seek the far, and then consider detouring from Songshan and Longling. I have repeatedly asked the caravan elders and nearby people. Judging from the snow on the top of the mountain and the water level of the Nu River, the rainy season is coming soon. We only need to persist for a few more days to clear the country.
The general is in dire straits."
"Can the Qing army be stopped in the rainy season? Zhang Yong, Xian Guoan, Cheng Chou and Sangui from Kunming are all battle-hardened. They should know about astronomy and geography, right?" Gao Wengui asked with some confusion.
"The Qing army knew about the rainy season, but they didn't know how severe the rainy season was in Yunnan Province. They might have thought that they could overcome all difficulties here after experiencing a difficult march in Guizhou."
When Zhu Yongxing said this, he felt a sudden shock in his heart. For a moment, he thought of the historical examples of the expeditionary forces fighting hard in the rainy season here. They fell to death, fell to death, and starved to death. The corpses of those who died of illness fell on the roadside. They died in two days.
It was rotten and smelly, and the rain washed the maggots and rotten flesh onto the narrow mountain road, and the soldiers behind had to step forward. It was really cruel and tragic.