The land of Sanchuan is a vast plain. This place is simply a paradise for cavalry, and what the Ming Dynasty lacks is cavalry. When we fought against the Jurchens, we had learned our lesson, so if it is not necessary, we must not send troops at will to fight against the Jin Kingdom.
The cavalry fights head-on.
Yang Sichang stood still, but the people below him were furious. You know, the order from the imperial court had been delivered a long time ago, but you, Privy Tong, still haven't sent troops. Isn't this rebellion and disobedience?
A letter from Yongping Prefecture requesting reinforcements flew to the capital city like snowflakes. Zhu Youjian saw that he was still angry. Sitting on the dragon chair, he slapped the armrests and said angrily, "Reverse, reverse, this Yang Sichang
He actually ignored the people of Yongping and allowed the Jurchen barbarians to go south. It is really abominable and deserves to be killed."
Zhu Youjian was very angry, and the civil and military officials in the palace did not dare to breathe. Zhou Tingru had a smile on his face. He didn't care about Yang Sichang's situation. As long as Yang Sichang made his majesty unhappy, it was a good thing.
This Yang Sichang is too close to Cheng Jiming. If we can take this opportunity to capture Yang Sichang in one fell swoop, it will definitely be a good thing. When Zhu Youjian's anger subsided, Zhou Tingru came out and cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty,
Yang Sichang refused to send troops, which resulted in the death of the people of the Ming Dynasty. He is hard to blame. I suggest that Yang Sichang be removed from the post of governor and be captured and brought back to Beijing to rectify the country's laws."
Nowadays, Cheng Jiming is gradually receding behind the scenes. Although Qian Qianyi has taken on the big responsibility, Qian Qianyi is stubborn and has poor relations with many officials in the DPRK. Naturally, his influence in the DPRK is getting smaller and smaller, and Zhou Tingru
Well, he is good at dancing and making friends. His prestige is naturally getting stronger and stronger, and he has the momentum to overshadow Cai Chi. Now Zhou Tingru came out to accuse Yang Sichang, and many officials from the Ministry of Husbandry and the Ministry of Personnel came out to agree. For a time, Yang Sichang became
Everyone yelled for a beating when he saw a mouse crossing the street, which meant that Yang Sichang was not in Beijing. If he saw this scene, I don't know what he would think.
I was racking my brains in the front thinking about how to resist the Jurchens, while the people in the rear were thinking of ways to engage in internal fighting.
The ministers denounced Yang Sichang, but Hou Shilu frowned. Changing commanders before battle was a taboo among military strategists, not to mention in an important place like Daru. Out of conservatism, Gao Qiu stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, please take a break from the thunder."
Angry, although Yang Sichang's move is inappropriate, it is also excusable. The current situation in Daru is complicated. It must be due to some considerations that he did not send troops. Your Majesty does not need to be angry. You only need to issue military orders again and make a powerful statement. Yang Sichang
I will definitely act as ordered."
Hou Shilu spoke, and Qian Qianyi, who had been waiting for a long time, couldn't wait to stand up. He raised his hands and said, "Your Majesty, what Hou Shangshu said is true. Now the enemy must be safe. How can we kill the general first?"
?What Mr. Zhou said is really with ulterior motives."
After saying that, Qian Qianyi glanced at Zhou Tingru secretly, "Humph, Zhou is too impatient. Several elders in the cabinet have not yet died, and they are thinking about fighting for power. Even if they die, they will still be dead."
What about Zhou Tingru if it’s not his turn?
When Qian Qianyi spoke for Yang Sichang, it was definitely not for Yang Sichang, but for himself. In short, Zhou Tingru supported everything and he opposed it. In the past, the two stood on the same front.
Hou Shilu and Qian Qianyi had been officials for many years and had their own group of cronies, so these people came out to support them, and for a time they overshadowed Zhou Tingru. Zhou Tingru was so angry that his teeth were itching with hatred. Cai Dalang was really cruel.
To protect Yang Sichang, "Sir Qian, please tell me why I have ulterior motives?"
"Hmph, changing generals before the battle is a big taboo for military strategists. You, Mr. Zhou, are well-read, so you still don't understand such a simple truth? At this critical moment, instead of advising the ministers to consider the overall situation, you want to kill Yang Sichang. Isn't it because you have ulterior motives? Hum.
Humph, I really doubt that you have any benefits from accepting Dorgon, otherwise why would you always turn to the Jurchen barbarians?"
Qian Qianyi's words were sharp and he threatened Zhou Tingru with every word. Zhou Tingru was very angry for a while, but he couldn't say anything to refute. Everyone knows that changing generals before the battle is a taboo for military strategists, so it is understandable that he suggested killing Yang Sichang and was criticized.
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But being accused of colluding with the Jurchens really scared me. The reason why I was so scared was because I had benefited from Dorgon before. At that time, Dorgon came to Beijing to discuss an alliance and gave him a lot of gold and silver.
, now that the Jurchens are brazenly going south to attack the Ming Dynasty, this matter has become a big stain. Others don't care about it. If they really want to punish Zhou Tingru, this matter can directly beat him to the ground.
Zhou Tingru was also smart. He sensed the doubts and unkindness in Zhu Youjian's eyes. He took two steps forward, knelt down directly, holding a wat tablet in his hand, and said sadly, "Your Majesty, I am guilty. I have benefited from Dorgon before.
, but it was given by Dorgon in order to form an alliance. At that time, I was not the only one who accepted Dorgon’s benefits, but all the adults in the six tribes also suffered. If you say this, I will be judged as colluding with the Jurchen barbarians, and I will not surrender!"
As soon as Zhou Tingru said this, almost half of the officials in the palace changed their expressions, because there were very few people who had not benefited from the Jin people. As Zhu Youjian looked over, a large number of people knelt down in the palace. Good guy, there was no one.
No one was left standing, and even Qian Qianyi, who had been accusing Zhou Tingru majestically just now, was lying on the ground.
After watching it for a long time, Zhu Youjian smiled, but it was a bitter smile. It was common for officials to accept bribes, and they didn't care too much. It's just that there was no one who was honest and clear in the civil and military affairs of the dynasty. It was too speechless.
Isn't Zhu Youjian really a good emperor?
Actually, Zhu Youjian is really not a good emperor, but no one dares to say this. Your Majesty, it's okay if you think about it. If others dare to say it, it will definitely be a dead end. The hall was very depressed, and Zhu Youjian didn't say anything.
A group of civil and military officials did not dare to get up. After a long time, they heard a long sigh, "Everyone, get up. I will not pursue the previous matters. But from heaven onwards, if anyone still unscrupulously speaks good words to the Jurchen barbarians, I will let him
He went to stay in the prison."
"Thank you for your kindness, your majesty." The ministers flattered him, and Zhu Youjian looked very ugly. It was not that he didn't want to pursue the case, but how could he pursue it with so many people? Moreover, after these years, Zhu Youjian also understood it.
One thing, sometimes it is useless for him to pursue it. If he really pursues it, the officials will make a fuss, and nothing will be accomplished by then.
Next, it was still about Yang Sichang. When he was angry, Zhu Youjian had to admit that what Hou Shilu said was very reasonable. No matter how dissatisfied he was, he still had to count on Yang Sichang. So, an arrow flew out from the capital city, from the twelfth lunar month
From the 19th to the 25th day of the twelfth lunar month, within six days, ten gold medals flew to Darucheng. On the 25th day of the twelfth lunar month, four gold medals arrived directly.
It is ridiculous to say that the ten gold medals in six days are almost comparable to the twelve gold medals given to Yue Fei by Zhao Gou in the Southern Song Dynasty. The only difference is that Zhu Youjian wanted Yang Sichang to send troops, while Zhao Gou wanted Yue Feifeng to withdraw his troops.
Faced with His Majesty's constant urging and the generals in the city asking for a fight, Yang Sichang finally couldn't hold it in any longer. He already had ten gold medals. If he continued to delay, the next thing he would receive might not be a gold medal, but three feet of white silk or poisonous wine.
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In desperation, Yang Sichang decided to send troops, but he would not send troops to the south, but to the east. If Duduo attacked Yongping Prefecture, he would attack Daning. As long as he surrounded Dorgon and attacked fiercely, he would not be afraid that Duduo would not attack him.
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Yang Sichang'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.
Outside the ancient city of Daru, there was a vast expanse of snow. There had just been a heavy snowfall in the twelfth lunar month. Many Ming troops were already a little uncomfortable with it, especially those soldiers and horses from the south of the Yangtze River. When had they ever seen such ice and snow?
But looking back at the soldiers of the Jin Kingdom, they originally lived among the white mountains and black waters. The environment there was far worse than the ice and snow weather. A heavy snowfall seemed to have no impact on the Jurchens. Yang Sichang was not reckless in choosing this time to go out to attack Daning.
With full consideration, in addition to besieging Daning and forcing Duduo to return reinforcements, he also had another idea, which was to win a beautiful victory.
Over the years, the Ming Dynasty has suffered repeated defeats, losing even its dignity. It did have some great victories, but they were all fought by the Northern Shanxi Army. It is easy to imagine how much Your Majesty hates the Northern Shanxi Army. If I can win a great victory for Your Majesty,
Having a long face will be of great benefit to your future. I heard that the Northern Shanxi Army successfully entered Wusizang, which was another victory. Your Majesty is in urgent need of a victory to safeguard his rights and interests.
In addition to the court's considerations in choosing this time to send troops, Yang Sichang also felt that there was a high possibility of success in attacking Daning. There was a heavy snowfall in the twelfth lunar month, and now thick ice has formed in many places near Daning. This kind of
The environment is extremely unfavorable for cavalry. As long as the Jurchens lose the sharpness of the cavalry, are they afraid that they will not be able to defeat the Jin soldiers who are inferior in numbers?
In this battle, Yang Sichang is still 80% sure. Duduo went to Yongping and took away more than 30,000 people. Now the total number of Jin soldiers and horses in Shunzhou and Daning is only more than 40,000. With an army of 120,000 against 40,000
A large army, what a numerical advantage. If you still can't win, it's time to go home and take care of your children.
Yang Sichang did not go to the south to block Duduo's retreat, but instead went east to attack Daning, which really shocked Dorgon. After all, there are only more than 20,000 people defending Daning City now. If the Ming army really uses all its strength
Who can guarantee that Daning City will not be defeated? Therefore, faced with the situation in front of him, Dorgon had a headache. This child eunuch is truly worthy of being the leader who has led the army for many years.
Dorgon was a master of military art in the Jin Kingdom, so he naturally knew his own advantages. The reason why he was able to defeat a large number of Song troops in field battles was because his cavalry were sharp. This is the same reason that the Khitan people could always form a suppressive advantage over the Ming Dynasty.
.But now the ice and snow weather has made the ground slippery, and the advantage of the cavalry has disappeared. Once the cavalry is forced to charge, they can't stop it and stop suddenly. As a result, the man and horse fall together on the slippery ice.
superior.
There was a hint of color in Azig's wise eyes. After all, he was older and would not be as restless as Dorgon. He thought for a moment and said slowly, "Old Thirteen, give the order first."
Let the fourteenth brother lead the people to retreat to the Yongding River area, and they must be able to support us at any time. If that doesn't work, order the fourteenth brother and Huang Taiji's troops to attack Daru. I don't believe that the Han people can watch Daru fall."
Azig's move to encircle Wei and save Zhao is really like repaying the other party with the same tactics. However, Azig and Dorgon did not want to use this move as a last resort, because it was not easy for the Ming army and horses to leave the city once. If this happened
If you don't try your best to find opportunities to gain 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 Azig raised this question, Dorgon touched his chin and said to himself, "How to get the cavalry out of the ice and snow? This is not easy!"
Dorgon thought hard for a long time, but he couldn't come up with any idea. However, he was quick in thinking. Just because he couldn't think of it didn't mean that others couldn't think of it. On the same day, he sent people to the city to post notices. Anyone who could come up with an idea to prevent the horses' hoofs from slipping would be rewarded with a hundred taels of money.
After the notice was posted, the response in Daning City was very good. The reward of one hundred taels was just for a good idea. Who wouldn’t want to do this business?
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. Finally, after a test, Dole
Gun found an effective way to wrap some animal skins around the horses' hooves. Due to the friction, it didn't slip at all.
Yang Sichang, who was full of confidence, did not know that his plan had fallen into the hands of others. At the end of the twelfth lunar month of the eleventh year of Chongzhen, it was a troubled year. First, the army of the Northern Shan Dynasty conquered Wusizang in the west, and then the Jin Kingdom provoked a war. Who knew this?
Who can have a good year?
When he arrived at Daning City, Yang Sichang was not in a hurry to attack the city. In the past, he hated confronting the Jin people the most, but this time, it was the other way around. He did not want to attack Daning City forcefully. After all, there was another important town in the north of Daning.
With 20,000 troops stationed there, the consequences of a forceful attack would obviously not be too good.
Speaking of which, Yang Sichang was also a little damaged. He asked people to go to the city to yell and scold Baile Dorgon, who is now the Qing Dynasty. "Thirteen Baile killed his own father and slept with his own mother. He is worse than a pig or a dog."
Come out if you are capable, and His Majesty the Ming Emperor will teach you how to be a human being and save you 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 Dorgon's ears, you can imagine his reaction. Dorgon had such a proud temper. You can imagine how he felt when he heard the shouts and curses outside the city.
With a livid face, Dorgon picked up the tea cup on the table and smashed it on the ground. A sharp cracking sound sounded, alerting Azig who was dispatching generals outside the house.
After arranging all the matters, Azig returned to the house. Looking at the mess in the room, he frowned with a serious expression on his face, "Dorgon, you have to remember that you are now my Qing Dynasty Eleven
As the co-owner of a tribe, every word and deed will affect the people of the tribe. Control your emotions in the future. If you can't control yourself, we will never be able to win against the Northern Shanxi Army, not to mention there is a covetous enemy.