Zu Dashou stood still, but the people below him were furious. You know, the official document from the imperial court had already been issued, but Zu Dashou still didn't send troops. Isn't this a disobedience to the decree?
If it were just pressure from the cabinet, the situation would not be like this. The key issue is that even the imperial edict sent by Emperor Chongzhen hoped that Zu Dashou would send troops to fight a war. The most frightening thing is that the content of the edict was read out in public, which caused panic in Panshan City.
Many people have other ideas.
Zhu Youjian bypassed Sun Chengzong and sent an imperial edict directly to Zu Dashou. In fact, it was due to pressure from all aspects. Emperor Chongzhen's idea was very simple. He hoped that Zu Dashou would go out of the city to fight. There was no need for a big fight, just a fight.
A decent battle is enough to silence the people in the court. Zhu Youjian's idea is not wrong, but he has no knowledge of military affairs at all. Is fighting something like this something you can control if you want to?
Just like now, because of the official documents and imperial edicts from the imperial court, Zu Dashou could no longer suppress the group of arrogant soldiers under his command. After all, the forces in Panshan City were complex, and it was not uncommon for everyone to have their own thoughts.
The letter requesting reinforcements from Liaodong flew to the capital like snowflakes, and finally made Zhu Youjian very angry. Zhu Youjian saw that he was not only angry, but also angry. Sitting on the dragon chair, he slapped the armrest and said angrily,
"It's contrary, it's contrary. What does Zu Dashou think? He allows the Jurchen barbarians to go south. What are they going to do with so many soldiers and horses in Panshan City? And he keeps asking for reinforcements."
Hou Shilu frowned deeply. During this time, he also felt the change in Zhu Youjian's mentality. His Majesty's mind was a little affected by the cabinet. Although Liaodong kept sending letters asking for reinforcements, in fact they may not really want them.
The reinforcements were just a signal sent by Commander Sun. Commander Sun wanted to use this method to tell the court that now was not the time for a decisive battle with the Jurchens, so it was not advisable to take the initiative and focus on defense.
Unfortunately, as the cabinet fanned the flames, public dissatisfaction boiled inside and outside the capital, and there were more and more voices blaming the imperial court for inaction. After all, the Jurchens' detention in the first place caused heavy harm to the people of the capital, and we don't want to go through it again. Everyone
Pressure from all sides was mounting, and His Majesty also had thoughts of fighting a war.
Emperor Chongzhen was very angry, but the civil and military officials in the palace had different expressions. Zhou Tingru had a smile on his face. He didn't care about Zu Dashou's situation. As long as Zu Dashou made the emperor unhappy, it was a good thing. Zu Dashou and Sun Chengzong were too close.
Well, if we can take this opportunity to capture Zu Dashou in one fell swoop, that will definitely be a good thing. When Zhu Youjian's anger subsided, Zhou Tingru came out and cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, Zu Dashou refused to send troops, and the people of our Ming Dynasty died."
, it is difficult for him to absolve himself of the blame, so I suggest that Zu Dashou should be removed from his post as commander-in-chief, and that he should be captured and brought back to Beijing to rectify the law of the country."
Zhou Tingru was good at dancing and making friends, so his prestige was naturally increasing, and he had the momentum to overtake Cai Chi. Now Master Zhou came out to accuse Zu Dashou, and many officials from the Ministry of Husbandry and the Ministry of Personnel came out to agree. For a time, Zu Dashou
He has become a street rat, and everyone is shouting to beat him up, which means that Zu Dashou is not in the capital. If he sees this scene, I don’t know what he will think. I rack my brains in front of me, thinking about how to resist the Jurchens,
The people at the rear are trying to engage in internal fighting.
The ministers denounced Zu Dashou, Hou Shilu frowned, and even Chen Xinjia became nervous. Changing commanders before battle is a taboo for military strategists, let alone an important place like Liaodong. Out of conservatism, Chen Xinjia stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty
, Although Zu Dashou’s move is inappropriate, it is also excusable. The current situation in Liaodong is complicated. It must be for some consideration that he did not send troops. Your Majesty does not need to be angry. You only need to issue another military order and make a powerful statement. Zu Dashou
I will definitely act as ordered."
When he was angry about Zu Dashou's matter, Zhu Youjian had to admit that what Chen Xinjia said was very reasonable. No matter how dissatisfied he was, he still had to count on Zu Dashou. So, an arrow flew out from the capital, starting from May 19th
, until May 25th, within six days, six imperial edicts flew to Panshan City. On the 25th, two imperial edicts came directly. It is ridiculous to say that six imperial edicts in six days directly traced back to the Southern Song Dynasty.
Zhao Gou gave Yue Fei twelve gold medals, but the difference was that Zhu Youjian wanted Zu Dashou to send troops, while Zhao Gou wanted Yue Fei to withdraw his troops.
Faced with constant urging from all sides, and the soldiers in the city kept asking for a fight, Zu Dashou finally couldn't hold it in any longer. If the delay continued, the next thing that would be sent to him might not be Shengzhi, but three-foot white silk or poisonous wine. In desperation,
, Zu Dashou still decided to send troops, but he would not send troops to the south, but to the east. When Huang Taiji attacked Yingkou, he would attack Haizhou. As long as he surrounded Haizhou and attacked fiercely, he would not be afraid that the Jurchen barbarians would not come back.
Zu Dashou's strategy of besieging Wei and rescuing Zhao was considered the safest method, but could it really go as smoothly as expected?
The journey is long and the sky is filled with red clouds, which seems to indicate an ending.
In addition to the court's considerations in choosing this time to send troops, Zu Dashou also felt that the attack on Haizhou at this time was very likely to be successful. The heavy rain now was not conducive to large-scale cavalry operations. In addition, Amin captured the camp entrance and approached the Daling River.
, and transferred nearly half of the troops and horses in Haizhou. As long as the Jurchens lose the sharpness of the cavalry, are they still afraid that they will not be able to defeat the Jurchen barbarians who are inferior in numbers?
In this battle, Zu Dashou is still 80% sure. Amin went to Daling River and took away more than 10,000 people. Now the total number of Jin soldiers and horses in Shunzhou and Haizhou is only more than 10,000. With an army of 40,000 against a
Wan Dajun, what a numerical advantage this is. If we still can't win, it's time to go home and take care of our children.
Zu Dashou did not go to the west to block the escape route of the Jurchens, but instead went east to attack Haizhou, which really shocked Amin. After all, there are only more than 10,000 people defending Haizhou City now. If the Ming army really uses all its strength
Who can guarantee that Haizhou City cannot be defeated? Therefore, facing the situation in front of him, Amin has a headache. This Zu Dashou is truly worthy of being the master who has led the army for many years. Amingui is a master of military art in the Jin Kingdom.
Naturally, they know their own advantages. The reason why they can repeatedly defeat a large number of Ming troops in field battles is because the cavalry under them are sharp. This is the same reason that the Mongols could always form a suppressive advantage over the Ming Dynasty back then. But now with rainy weather and soft soil, the cavalry
The advantage is gone. If the cavalry is sent out forcefully, once it charges, it will be unable to stop and the horse will stop abruptly. The result will definitely not be too good.
Fan Wencheng's eyes full of wisdom flashed with color. After all, he was older and more mature. He thought for a moment and said slowly, "Khan, ask Dabeile to lead the people to retreat to the Hara River area and provide backup."
So that we can catch up at any time. If that doesn't work, order Nianhan to attack the Daling River. I don't believe that the Ming Dynasty can watch the Daling River fall."
Fan Wencheng's move to besiege Wei and save Zhao is really a bit of a retaliation, but Fan Wencheng doesn't want to use this move as a last resort, because it is not easy for Ming soldiers and horses to leave the city once. If you don't try your best to find opportunities this time
After gaining an absolute advantage, it will not be easy to wait until the Ming army leaves the city next time. The cavalry cannot be used, but what if the cavalry can be used?
When Fan Wencheng raised this question, Huang Taiji touched his chin and said to himself, "How on earth can the cavalry get rid of the trouble they are facing? This is not easy!"
Huang Taiji thought hard for a long time, but he couldn't come up with any idea. However, he had a quick mind. If he couldn't think of it, it didn't mean that others couldn't think of it. On the same day, he sent people to the city to post a notice. Anyone who could come up with a way would be rewarded with a hundred taels of gold. The notice was posted.
Later, the response in Haizhou City was very good. The reward of one hundred taels of gold was just for a good idea. Who wouldn't want to do this deal?
Soon someone came to the door, and many people came one after another. Not to mention, some people really came up with crooked ideas. Some suggested wrapping the horseshoes with thick cloth, and some suggested wrapping them with straw. In the end, after a test, it was really
I found an effective way to wrap some animal skins around the horses' hooves. Because of the friction, even walking in muddy places would not be so slippery.
Zu Dashou, who was full of confidence, didn't know that his plan had fallen into the hands of others. At the end of May in the sixth year of Chongzhen, it was a troubled time. First, the army of the Northern Shan Dynasty went to the Central Plains and was exhausted from continuous battles. Then, the Jin Dynasty provoked a war.
When he arrived at Haizhou City, Zu Dashou was not in a hurry to attack the city. In the past, he hated confronting the Jurchens the most, but this time, it was the other way around. He did not want to attack Haizhou City forcefully. After all, Haizhou was an important town in Liaodong, and
With tens of thousands of troops garrisoned, the consequences of a strong attack would obviously not be too good. Speaking of which, Zu Dashou was also a little damaged. He asked people to go to the city to yell at him. The scolding was still the current King of the Later Jin Dynasty, Huang Taiji, "Four Belles"
Kill your biological father, sleep with your wet nurse, and steal the throne from your brother. You are no better than a pig or a dog. If you are capable, get out. His Majesty the Ming Emperor will teach you how to be a human being, and you will save yourself from being a beast all your life without knowing it."
There were all kinds of curses under the city, but none of them were good. When these words reached Huang Taiji's ears, one can imagine his reaction. When Huang Taiji came to the throne, he did have a lot of dirty things, but how could he say such things in public?
Come out, not to mention that nine out of ten sentences shouted by those Han people were exaggerations.
But now many Ming soldiers stood outside the city and shouted tirelessly. Huang Taiji, with a livid face, picked up the teacup on the table and smashed it on the ground. A harsh cracking sound sounded, alarming the generals who were dispatching outside the house.
Fan Wencheng.
After arranging all the matters, Fan Wencheng returned to the house. Looking at the mess in the room, he frowned and said with a serious look on his face, "Khan, you have to remember that you are now the king of my country.
, every word and deed will affect the people of the Kingdom of Jin. Control your emotions from now on. If you can't control yourself, how can we get involved in the beautiful country."
It has been a long time since anyone dared to speak of Huang Tai Chi. I am afraid that in the entire Houjin Kingdom, no one but Fan Wencheng dared to do so. He breathed a heavy sigh of relief and Amin smiled bitterly and said, "Mr. Fan, I understand, but this time
, I will personally lead the troops on the expedition, and I will make those villains who show off their rhetoric pay a heavy price."
Huang Taiji's eyes showed a bit of determination and ferocity. Fan Wencheng did not refuse, but said in a deep voice, "You can go on an expedition, but pay attention to your own safety. If anything happens to you, this hard-won situation will be lost."
Give it away."
Fan Wencheng's words are also implicit, and what he said is also true. Now the country of Houjin is not peaceful. The Dorgon brothers are pressing harder step by step, and their strength is increasing step by step. If something goes wrong with Huang Taiji, then
Dorgon will definitely take the opportunity to rush forward and swallow up some of the forces.
"Well, I know." Huang Taiji nodded lightly. Of course he knew the situation he was in. It seemed that the Kingdom of Jin was in his hands, but in fact there were still many uncertain factors. What was Daishan thinking?
No one knows what is going on, and Dorgon is not an easy man to save money. The Fourteenth is a leader among people and has great prestige in the army. If something happens to him, it will be an advantage to the Fourteenth.
Outside Haizhou City, no matter how many Ming troops yelled and cursed, there was no response from the city walls. Zu Dashou was still wondering in his heart. Huang Taiji was so arrogant that he could not bear such an insult. He should have led his troops out of the city early to fight.
yes.
There was no response from Haizhou City, and Zu Dashou could only stand still. Two hours passed in the blink of an eye, and Zu Dashou took the initiative to retreat ten miles to camp, and then buried pots to make rice. Zu Dashou thought there would be no changes today, but Huang Taiji and others
It was precisely this time. The Jurchen cavalry in the city had been well fed and their horses were ready. When the Song soldiers retreated outside the city, Huang Taiji mounted his horse with his sword and raised his voice, "We Jurchen warriors, the Han people have bullied us."
There is no one in the Kingdom of Jin, and I must let them know how powerful our Kingdom of Jin is. There are twice as many Han people as me outside the city, are you afraid?"
"The dogs of Han are cowardly, and the king of Khan will win... he will win..." Many Jurchen soldiers waved their scimitars and drank strong wine from their bags. Strong wine can awaken the blood. Before a fight, the Jurchen cavalry would drink
Order, wine is like a magical elixir that can give them a little more fighting power.
Huang Taiji took the lead, and nearly 10,000 Jurchen cavalry rushed out from the west gate one after another. Why did they have to go out from the west gate? Because Huang Taiji wanted to gather with Jiubele Babutai's troops.
Five miles out of the city, I saw Babutai's army surging. It turned out that the two armies joined together and formed a cavalry of more than 15,000 people in a short period of time. At this time, the Ming soldiers and horses had not noticed it.
At this point, in their minds, war horses are not suitable for this kind of ghost place. When they met, Huang Taiji shouted, "Old Jiu, I know you are brave and extraordinary. How about you? Do you believe that I can become my brother this time?"
Defeat the Ming Dynasty’s army in one battle?”
"King Khan was joking. Although there are tens of thousands of useless Han people, they are just a bunch of pigs waiting to be slaughtered. How difficult is it to defeat them?" Babutai showed a kind of confidence in his gestures. At that time, the Jurchen
The Mongols who can beat them with iron hoofs are full of teeth, let alone the weak Ming army?
Nowadays, there are only a few thousand cavalry in the Ming army, and they are all shrinking in Panshan City. Therefore, in this battle, the Jin Kingdom can fight if they want, and leave if they want. With the initiative in hand, are they afraid of the large number of Ming soldiers?