After the Qing Dynasty mobilized the whole country to enter the pass, the power left in Liaodong was extremely empty.
There are only more than 20,000 Eight Banners soldiers scattered throughout Liaodong, and some old and weak men from the Mongolian Eight Banners are guarding the Liaodong Peninsula to guard against the National Defense Forces in Lushun.
Stationed in Jinzhou was Li Shutai, who participated in the political affairs of the Ministry of Justice.
He only had 10,000 Han troops at hand, but only red cannons.
Li Shutai is the second son of Li Yongfang.
As the first Han general family to surrender to Nurhaci, Li Shutai has been trusted since he was a child, and his name was even given by Nurhachi.
When Li Shutai was sixteen years old, he even married the daughter of the clan and became a relative of the royal family.
This is also the reason why when Dorgon entered the customs, he was asked to guard the strategically important Jinzhou.
Li Shutai originally didn't take his mission seriously.
After all, Jinzhou is located in the rear area, with Manchu and Qing territory in front, back, left and right, so it can be said to be absolutely safe.
It seems that the military strength is similar, but the combat effectiveness is completely different.
He gathered the elites in the city and hid them under the city. He planned to go out when it was completely dark, and fight a victorious battle before the National Defense Forces could gain a foothold.
They never imagined that the National Defense Forces would dare to take advantage of the fire and penetrate into the heart of the Qing Dynasty.
Understanding the opponent's thoughts, Lou Fu was very confident in the siege.
The garrison in the city, old and young, totaled more than 10,000 people. The two regiments of the National Defense Force outside the city also numbered more than 10,000 people.
"Military and political affairs, isn't Tashan at the back? Why is our position still called Tashan? Is Your Majesty mistaken?"
At that time, there were more than 40,000 troops plus a cluster of artillery, and there were battleships on the sea to support it. No matter how many troops were given to the Qing army, they would never be able to rush over.
But even so, a large number of artillery shells fell, still causing heavy losses to the assembled Qing army.
"Our Majesty is really confusing sometimes. He has clearly warned us, but he insists on naming this place the Tashan Defense Line. He is the emperor, what can we do? We have to obey the order."
Not only that, there was a bag of fried soybeans on the table next to him.
He stretched out his fingers, picked them up one by one, slowly threw them into his mouth and chewed them.
"It's getting late today, so we ordered all the troops to camp and rest. Tell the artillerymen to work hard and continue shelling for an hour."
As a result, while eating hot pot and singing songs, the National Defense Forces descended from the sky.
Wang Siyi finally couldn't bear it anymore.
Le Xinfeng took it and saw twelve words written on it.
In half a year, Dorgon crawled back even if he crawled.
In this case, let Li Sutai recognize the reality with fierce artillery fire.
Le Xinfeng looked strange and muttered.
Lou Fu led two main regiments and drove to the gate of Jinzhou City that night.
On July 25, the National Defense Forces officially launched a general offensive against Cangzhou.
Li Shutai sent multiple messengers to Shenyang, the Mongolian grasslands and the capital.
[I don’t want casualty figures, I just want Tashan!]
Zuo Mengeng, who is far away in Texas, is immersed in the performance and sits at the table without moving.
Of course, the artillerymen of the National Defense Force could not see the gathering of soldiers and horses in the city. They just followed the order and fired into the city.
Zuo Mengeng chuckled and did not explain.
By tomorrow, the National Defense Forces, which have completed their rest and recuperation, can begin the siege.
Upon hearing the news that the National Defense Forces had landed on Huludao, Li Shutai immediately realized that he was in trouble.
Lou Fu planned to leave no stone unturned, and Li Shutai really thought so.
Li Shutai originally thought that he could persist for more than half a year by relying on the fortified city, which had sufficient supplies of supplies.
Now that he had seen the weapons of the National Defense Force, he vaguely felt that he seemed to have reached the end.
"When it comes to fighting against Sony, I, Nokia, must help."
The two regiments of the Fourth Division are the main force in the resistance, and three security divisions will join in the follow-up.
When the Qing army fought against the Xia army in Korea, they suffered a lot from the Xia army's landing operations.
Just as he was talking, a messenger came running over.
Lou Fu was very indifferent.
The blocking position starts from Lianshan Bay at the southern end of Huludao and borders the mountains all the way to the west.
Lou Fu was very determined and Li Shutai did not dare to escape.
Unfortunately, the National Defense Forces did not give him enough time.
Lu Zhiqian, commander of the Fourth Division, became worried after observing the terrain.
"Chief of Staff, we have few soldiers and cannot lay siege to the city."
Therefore, even if he died in battle here, Li Shutai could only endure it.
If he loses the passage back from the Manchus, Dorgon will never let him go.
"Are you sick?"
However, Xiang Zuolin (the deputy commander of the Fourth Division) was full of questions.
This is his own pleasure, no one can understand it.
He only needs to communicate well between the front and rear and ensure the transportation of materials, and he will be successful.
Just because I didn’t expect it, I have to pay the price now.
"Hauge did not dare to go south after receiving the confirmed news. Sony was trapped in the city by us, with no way to escape. I plan to go and meet him in person, will you come?"
The central government in the capital must be informed of the situation in Liaodong, and reinforcements must be called in from other places.
Since then, the Manchu Qing Dynasty has strengthened the defense of the coastal areas to avoid repeating the same mistakes.
Encountering such weapons, can the fortified city of Jinzhou still be defended?
I think back to the beginning, when the Manchu and Qing Dynasties attacked Jinzhou twice in a row, they suffered enough from this city, and finally occupied it through other means.
His face was deep and melancholy, and he was wearing a coat outside his military uniform.
Just as Lou Fu was preparing to attack the city, Le Xinfeng also led the other two main regiments to establish a blocking front.
However, as a local leopard in the mountains and forests, the Manchu and Qing leaders racked their brains and lacked the necessary understanding of landing operations.
"Report, an order sent by His Majesty himself."
The war hasn't started yet, is there any need to say this?
Lou Fu believed that Li Shutai would definitely choose to risk a surprise attack at night after seeing the troops outside the city.
"Why besiege the city? Does Li Shutai dare to escape? Besides, what we want is this place. It doesn't matter whether he escapes or not."
With this style, this battle will not be lost!
Wang Siyi strode in. Seeing his appearance, she couldn't help but roll her eyes.
Zuo Mengeng jumped up.
But as soon as the soldiers and horses gathered together, the artillery shells of the National Defense Forces hit them.
This time everyone was even more confused.
Seeing the majestic city gate building reduced to rubble with just two cannonballs, Li Shutai's eyesight went dark and he was completely desperate.
It was obviously midsummer and it was extremely hot. Everyone was stunned when they saw his outfit.
Because this is his only way to turn defeat into victory.
With more than 10,000 Qing troops in the city, the only thing they could rely on was the city wall.
But under the firepower of the National Defense Forces, the city wall was the most useless defense.
In the afternoon, the National Defense Forces entered the city and began street fighting with the Qing army.
The fighting lasted until evening, and Sony and more than 300 remaining people were trapped in the government office, engaged in a battle between trapped beasts.
Wang Siyi came to the front of the formation, picked up a loudspeaker and shouted inside: "Sony, come out if you have the courage. Are you still a descendant of Jinshitai?"