Just when Yang He was commanding all the troops to eliminate Gao Yingxiang in one fell swoop, the court started arguing again because of one incident.
Gao Wenjian and He Jingyuan reported Tie Mo to the cabinet in an official document, and even elaborated on what happened in Hanzhong. This matter caused huge repercussions in the court, and the generals of the border army were not allowed to mobilize troops privately.
It's okay to have conflicts with local soldiers and horses in other people's places. Do you, Tie Mo, want to rebel?
During the regular court meeting, Chongzhen felt his head hurt as he watched the heated discussions among the civil and military officials below. In fact, he had long known that Tie Mo had transferred troops to Hanzhong, and he could not blame Tie Mo entirely for this. Zhou Dingshan's cavalry came from Shanxi
He was lurking quietly just to avoid being noticed. How could he greet the Hanzhong Mansion in advance? However, it was indeed a bit excessive for Tie Mo's troops to attack the Hanzhong soldiers.
Wang Qia, who was the Minister of War at the time, was very angry about this matter. In principle, the transfer of frontier troops must be approved by the Ministry of War. However, the Ministry of War did not know anything about Tie Mo's troop transfer. Did Tie Mo still have any idea?
Ministry of War, but also the imperial court?
"Your Majesty, Tie Mo is unruly and rebellious. I am afraid he has a disobedient heart. As a frontier soldier, he entered the mainland without reporting anything. He also attacked Hanzhong Prefecture soldiers and horses, injuring countless people. He just wanted to help wipe out the Shaanxi bandits.
, and should also be reported to the court. If he acts so wantonly, where does the law of the court stand? This matter must be punished severely, and not punishing him is not enough to establish the correct rules and regulations."
Chongzhen frowned and was hesitating when Chen Xinjia, the minister of the Ministry of War, raised his hand and said: "Your Majesty, I think it is not the time to investigate the responsibility now. According to the news from Shaanxi, Mr. Yang is leading his troops to exterminate Gao Yingxiang. The most critical moment has come.
At this time. If we punish Tie Mo at this time, if the soldiers and horses of the Yun Mansion are dissatisfied and withdraw, it will be a great disadvantage to the suppression of the bandits."
Chen Xinjia stood up to speak for Tie Mo. This was something Wang Qia didn't expect. Wang Qia frowned and glared at Chen Xinjia fiercely. His direct subordinate stood up to speak against him. Whoever it was he was replaced by Chen Xinjia, and he felt very happy.
stand up.
On the other hand, Chongzhen looked overjoyed and took the opportunity to say: "What Chen Aiqing said is reasonable. In that case, I will suppress it for now and order Hou Shilu to reprimand him, that's all."
Wang Qia's eyes suddenly widened and he asked Hou Shilu to reprimand him? What kind of punishment is this? Who doesn't know that Tie Mo is Hou Shilu's confidant and favorite general, and Hou Shilu will really punish Tie Mo. It's almost enough for the two of them to sit together and drink and chat.
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The northwest is full of smoke, but in the northeast of the Ming Dynasty, everything seems to be calm. But all the calmness is just to cover up the real undercurrent.
On the night of October 25, the second year of Chongzhen, a cavalry-dominated team crossed the grassland and headed towards Longjing Pass on the northern border of Jizhou in the Ming Dynasty. Longjing Pass was just a small place, located at the pass of the Great Wall.
In the north, this area has not received much attention, and the Ming army's defense here has been extremely lax.
In the middle of October 26th, before many people had woken up from their sleep, a surprise attack came to Longjing Pass. Horqin tribe Taijibul Gatu led 3,000 Horqin cavalry to suddenly appear at Longjing Pass and attacked the two troops stationed at Longjing Pass.
More than a hundred military households launched a sneak attack. In this battle, only less than 20 of the more than 200 guardsmen escaped. On the other side, the vanguard cavalry led by Wu Liangha of the Karaqin tribe also launched an attack on Da'ankou.
Due to the sudden incident, the Ming army stationed at Da'ankou had no time to react. In just half an hour, Da'ankou fell.
Longjing Pass and Da'ankou fell one after another, and Huang Taiji's main force of the Eight Banners came from behind and began to show its real fangs. Huang Taiji used the Mongolian Karaqin and Horqin cavalry as the main force, and the main force of the Eight Banners was behind, and the front was pointed at Xi
Fengkou.
On October 27th, Bulgatu and Wuliangha joined forces and began to attack Hongshan Pass, the last key point near Xifengkou. Jizhou General Zhou Zhen rushed to Hongshan Pass to help, and the two sides launched a battle at the small Hongshan Pass.
A fierce battle ensued.
Zhou Zhen was born as a general and was brave. He was not afraid of the swarming cavalry. However, in the face of absolute strength, personal bravery seemed so weak.
At noon of the battle, Zhou Zhen was hit by several arrows and died in the battle at Hongshan Pass. None of his two thousand elite soldiers survived. After the Hou Jin soldiers and horses captured Hongshan Pass, they rushed towards Xifeng Pass like a tide. At this point, Huang Taiji's ambition was clear
If exposed, he would break through Xifengkou, attack Zunhua, and break into the hinterland of the Ming Dynasty. However, until now, Yuan Chonghuan, who is in Liaodong, has not been able to react appropriately.
Zhou Zhen spent his life to delay the Hou Jin Army for two hours, and Xifengkou had already made some preparations. However, the hasty preparations seemed so insignificant in front of the powerful Hou Jin Army.
General Zhang Ande and guerrilla general Zhang Wanchun were as anxious as ants on a hot pot. While they were directing everyone to fight, they flew to the capital to request reinforcements. The two generals Zhang had no confidence at all in holding Xifengkou. It was not that they had no confidence at all.
I really can't keep my ability.
Due to the existence of Guan Ning's cavalry, Liaodong soldiers and horses threatened Hou Jin Dynasty. The Ming court never thought that Hou Jin soldiers and horses would bypass the Liaodong defense area and break into Ming Dynasty from Xifengkou. Because of this, the defense force in the north of Jizhou was very
Weak. Although the terrain at Xifengkou is dangerous, the troops are insufficient and the fortifications are abandoned. How long can it be blocked?
Zhang Ande held the knife, his eyes were a little red, and he shouted at Zhang Wanchun: "Brother Wanchun, Songting Pass is handed over to you. Whether our brothers can survive this time depends on God's will."
At this time, Zhang Ande was already determined to die. Zhang Wanchun nodded with difficulty, said nothing, turned and walked out. Xifengkou and Songting Pass can be said to be the last line of defense in front of Zunhua. After Xifeng
You can directly enter the hinterland of Gyeonggi Province. Zunhua? If Zunhua can stop the iron hoof of the Hou Jin people, it would be a joke.
The battle of Xifengkou has entered a fierce stage from the beginning. One side is stubborn and the other side must win. Huang Taiji is very happy to hold off this time, but after planning for more than half a year, he cannot afford to lose this time.
Since the detour raid, this was the first time that Hou Jin's soldiers and horses encountered setbacks. Not only was Xifengkou difficult to break, but Songting Pass also frustrated Hauge, who had always been invincible. Songting Pass has a narrow terrain and steep roads.
, the cavalry was of no use at all, so Hauge dismounted and personally led the Eight Banners disciples to attack Songting Pass. After attacking for half an hour, in addition to leaving more than 200 corpses, he did not even touch the bricks on the top of Songting Pass.
Hauge has been on the battlefield for a long time. He has fought with Liaodong soldiers and horses several times, but this is the first time he has been hit like this.
After the attack was thwarted, Hauge immediately came up with a ruthless move. He actually asked people to climb up from the side of the mountain wall. After many people fell to death, Hauge actually made Hauge climb up to Songting Pass.
Zhang Ande and Zhang Wanchun had insufficient troops and could only maintain a frontal defense. Hauge attacked from the side, and for a while they were unable to make any progress.
Hao Ge was so brave that he led two Niu Lu from Zhenghuang Banner. After an hour of fierce fighting, they finally captured the gate of Songting Pass. Wu Liangha's soldiers and horses poured into Songting Pass, and all the Ming troops guarding the pass were strangled.
Zhang Wanchun fought to the end and was captured due to serious injuries and fell into a coma. Songting Pass fell and there was no cover. In just one hour, Xifengkou fell and general Zhang Ande died in the battle.
After the Hou Jin soldiers and horses captured Xifengkou, they sent troops southward, aiming directly at the Santun camp.