The wild geese are flying high in the dark moon, and the governor is fleeing at night. He wants to chase the Qingqi away, but the heavy snow covers his bow and sword.
Tu Hai fled, and Zhou Shimin pursued him. It is said that it takes thirty years to the east of Hedong, and thirty years to the west of Hexi. It does not take thirty years, but only a few months, and the battle will change.
Tuhai escaped from Jingyang, Yaozhou, and Tongguan one after another. When Tongguan gathered his troops, there were only 30,000 soldiers left.
Zhou Shimin led the rebel army to pursue them all the way. After continuous bloody battles, he still had 36,000 soldiers and horses, but all of them had combat experience, and a large amount of Qing army ordnance was captured, and the equipment was greatly improved.
"Governor Xian, we can no longer withdraw. If we withdraw again, the morale of our army will collapse. We should choose dangerous places to stalemate with the Ming army." Yang Kejing said to Tuhai. This man was originally the prefect of Hanzhong, and he had lost everything after the loss of Hanzhong.
Tu Hai saw that he was capable of doing things and protected him, so he was grateful and actively made suggestions for him.
"Well, there is a pass called Jinsuo Pass to the north of Tongguan County. It is very dangerous. The governor plans to stop the Ming army there." Tu Hai said calmly. He was right. Jinsuo Pass is the "Yushi Qin Pass"
"An important place", the North Gate of Guanzhong has been a battleground for military affairs since ancient times.
Yang Kejing thought for a while and said: "Although Jinsuo Pass is dangerous, we must prevent the Ming army from detouring to Qingyang and attacking our flanks. We should send good generals to guard Qingyang."
Tu Hai nodded, "Chen Futai has prestige, and General Ma is good at fighting, so we can let these two go. In addition, Qingyang's colleague Fu Honglie has won the hearts of the people, and he will be able to defend Qingyang."
When Yang Kejing heard this, he repeatedly praised his good deeds, "Last time, Fu Honglie served as a mere guard for the soldiers and civilians, and defended Qingyang without losing anything. He made a great contribution. Governor Xian came to the court to praise his contribution and boost the morale of our army."
Tu Hai smiled and said, "I have already recommended him to the Emperor Shu to be the prefect of Qingyang. The Emperor always attaches great importance to military merit, and it is estimated that the appointment will be made soon."
This was Emperor Shunzhi's favorite, and he naturally understood his master's temperament. When Emperor Shunzhi saw his superior, Fu Honglie, a small fellow in Qingyang, was able to mobilize the people to defend Qingyang for ten days without any troops or support.
.If all the officials were like Fu Honglie, why should we fear false Ming? I was overjoyed, but my anxious mood improved a lot. I immediately ordered people to rush to deliver documents and quickly promoted Fu Honglie to the prefect of Qingyang.
After Shaanxi Governor Chen Jixin and Ningxia Commander-in-Chief Ma Ning arrived in Qingyang, Fu Tongzhi had become Fu Zhifu.
The three of them discussed it and decided to let Ma Ning lead the 3,000 Green Battalion to guard Zhenning County, Chen Jixin to lead 2,000 Fubiao to guard Ningzhou, and Fu Honglie to lead the Qingyang garrison camp and requisition the people to guard Qingyang Prefecture's security-oriented county.<
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Zhou Shimin's army arrived at Jinsuo Pass. He took his generals to inspect the terrain and couldn't help but sigh: What a majestic pass!
There are three majestic mountains surrounding this pass, namely Nuhui Mountain in the north, Malan Mountain in the east, and Zhongjia Mountain in the west. It is commonly known as the "Three Passes". "The pass is a natural moat where eagles and harriers find it difficult to fly."
Guerrilla Zhao Guangyin is the son of the famous scholar Zhao Zhang. He has a good family background. He was promoted to guerrilla because he had free time to offer skin to the city. Hearing this, he smiled and said, "Does the headquarter know that this pass is a fairy pass that reaches the sky?"
Zhou Shimin was in a very good mood. The Ministry of War had just rushed 800 miles to send him documents, official seals and official robes, and he was promoted to Ningxia General Soldier.
I heard from the messenger that the post of Commander-in-Chief was personally conferred by His Majesty Emperor Guangwu of the Ming Dynasty. His Majesty opened his mouth and said: "We have so many righteous men in the Ming Dynasty. If the people of the Zhou Dynasty in northern Shaanxi are not given the title of Commander-in-Chief, how can we reward them?"
"Success?" It was incredible. As soon as the emperor spoke, the following procedures immediately ran very fast. As soon as he finished sending the message that day, the formalities were completed the next day. He rushed 800 miles and sent it to Shaanxi. How can I be so virtuous and capable?
To be able to keep Jane in the heart of the emperor! The soldier died for his confidant, which moved the hero Zhou to tears.
"Oh, Zhao Youyi, tell me, why is this pass a fairy pass?"
Zhao Guangyin said with a smile: "Taoists believe that Huayue is a fairyland and a divine palace. Only when you pass through the Tongtian Gate can you enter the fairyland. That's why Du Fu said in his poem, 'The carriage enters the valley with no way back, and there is a door that reaches the sky with arrows.' This door refers to
It is the Golden Suo Pass. Folk proverb goes, 'After passing the Golden Suo Pass, there is another level of heaven'. Since it is the gate to the sky, it is naturally the Immortal Pass."
"Hahaha, in that case, after taking the Golden Lock Pass, I will take everyone with me to worship the gods." Zhou Shimin smiled heartily.
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"What! Tuhai abandoned the pass and fled?"
Zhou Shimin was stunned when he heard the news from the sentinel. Jinsuo Pass is so dangerous and Tuhai didn't defend it. Could it be that he was intimidated by our army's military intimidation?
I feel uneasy thinking about it, "I'll check again and report again!"
"Report, there is no one inside the pass wall, and no trace of the Qing army has been found in the nearby mountains."
This time, Zhou Daxia smiled. Tuhai, Tuhai, once upon a time you chased me so hard that you were so embarrassed. But now, you have become a lost dog.
"Instruct the three armies to move forward lightly and be sure to capture Tuhai alive."
The women from the north of Jinsuoguan returned to the mountains, Tuhai, and Qi Sheng. Yang Kejing led 10,000 troops to lie down in the mountains.
"Governor Xian, the mountain road back to Nuhui Mountain is narrow, and Zhou thieves may not dare to chase her." Yang Kejing was worried that the Ming army would not enter the ambush circle.
Tu Hai was calm and composed, "This week's thieves are known as heroes. They have always been bold and stubborn. I have ordered people to sweep away most of the traces of the march, leaving only a few. If it is true, it is false, and they will definitely believe it." p>
With more than 10,000 men and horses, boundless, Zhou Shimin came to Nuhuishan with an army of more than 30,000 people.
"Reporting to the town, no trace of Qing troops was found in Nuhuishan area."
Zhou Shimin frowned, "Tens of thousands of Qing captives fled north, how could there be no trace? Send many scouts to investigate carefully."
Soon, the sentry came to report that traces of Qing troops were found at the foot of the mountain.
There is no small matter in war. Zhou Shimin has been able to survive since he started his army in northern Shaanxi because of his caution. After hearing this, he went to check it out for himself.
Well, these long and thick ones are the ruts of the wheel; these round ones are the enemy's footprints. But why are these traces only so small and so faint that you can't see them without looking carefully?
Zhou Daxia thought hard, suddenly slapped his forehead, and laughed loudly, "Quick, send an order to all the troops to rush into the mountains to pursue the enemy. Don't let the traitor Tu Hai escape."
General Sun Chongya was a little worried when he saw the rugged mountain road, "Headquarters, this mountain is very dangerous. What if the Tatars ambush here?"
"There will never be an ambush here!"
Zhou Shimin cheerfully explained to his subordinates: "If the Tatars set up an ambush here, they would definitely discard their baggage on purpose and leave many traces to lure our troops. Now there is no scattered baggage here, and there are very few traces left. It is inevitable.
It was when Tuhai fled that he ordered the rear army to clean up the traces. The rear army did not clean up completely, leaving a few for our army sentries to find. It can be seen that the Tatars have really escaped. Chase them quickly and don't let the traitor Tuhai escape!"<
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He is resolute and resolute by nature, and even eight oxen can't stop him from doing what he sets his sights on. Throughout the ages, generals with this kind of character will either win big battles or suffer big defeats. Tu Hai is a sinister person, and he likes to study the personalities of Ming army generals and prescribe the right medicine for them.
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During this period, Zhou Daxia led the Mud Legs in northern Shaanxi to win one victory after another, and he was extremely prestige. When he said that there was no ambush in the mountains, the generals naturally believed it, speeded up, and entered the mountains to pursue the enemy.
The signal tree on the top of the mountain was knocked down, and the horn sounded urgently.
"Kill~kill~kill~"
Qing troops from various ministries rushed out, but the rebel army was unprepared and in a hurry.
"Quick, blow the trumpet and retreat." Zhou Shimin knew the trick and immediately ordered the retreat.
"Woo~woo~woo~"
When the military bugle sounded, rebels from all walks of life rushed out and retreated to Jinsuoguan.
Tu Hai, Qi Sheng and other generals were not in a hurry and pursued slowly.
"Quick, go up to the wall and defend it." Zhou Shimin wanted to use the golden lock to block the enemy.
"Boom! Boom! Boom", there were explosions in the pass wall. Tuhai had already dug tunnels in the pass, buried explosives, and put more dry firewood, kerosene and other materials, so that the dead would hide in the tunnels until the rebels entered the city.
Detonate.
The explosion caused a fire, and the golden lock became a sea of flames.
"Kill~kill~kill~"
Cries of killing came from both sides again. Li Shixun and Biliketu each led thousands of troops and fought out from Malan Mountain in the east and Zhongjiashan in the west.
Unable to withstand it, the rebels abandoned the pass and retreated south.
"Da da da", Hazan led thousands of elite cavalry in hot pursuit, cutting down the rebel soldiers who were just running for their lives and exposing their backs.
This is the real killing move. Once the infantry is defeated and flees, it will never be able to escape the cavalry. In history, the Ming army and the Qing army fought many times, and most of the casualties occurred when the troops were defeated and fled.
Ming army guerrilla Zhao Guangyin ran for his life. His horse was shot to death and he could only rely on two legs.
"Poof", with a sharp sword, the head fell to the ground. A ferocious Eight Banners soldier rushed past.
Zhou Shimin's eyes widened and he said, "Zhongjun camp, just go up to your forehead!"
Three thousand old brothers from northern Shaanxi lined up and raised their guns, while I protected the retreat of our friendly troops.
Zhou Daxia personally broke up the rear and fought and left. After returning to Tongguan County, they counted the troops and found that more than 10,000 troops were lost, and only half of the 3,000 military camps were left. He shouted in grief: "Tu Hai, I swear to cut you into pieces."