Chapter 1414 Jia Heng: As a commander-in-chief, he is in charge of the central army and controls the army.
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Niumaozhai
This battle of attacking and defending the cottage lasted until the evening, but when I saw the western sky, the sunset was all over the sky, and the setting sun was like blood.
The golden-red sunset fell on the entire mountain peak, and the rugged rocks seemed to be cut with axes and knives. We could see corpses wearing red uniforms of the Han Dynasty scattered everywhere. Because it was summer, many flies were buzzing among the corpses.
Flying and circling.
The broken swords and guns and the burnt flags undoubtedly added a bit of desolation and tragic mood to this battlefield.
Mu Sheng turned back to the military tent and sat down. At this moment, the guards brought the steaming dishes, placed them on several tables, and then slowly retreated.
Mu Sheng picked up the bamboo chopsticks with a dazed look on his face, still thinking about ways to defeat the enemy.
"Did you also see what happened during today's attack on the mountain stronghold?" Mu Sheng turned to look at the deputy general Wei Tong not far away and asked, "What do you think?"
Lieutenant General Wei Tong put down the chopsticks in his hand and said: "Your Majesty, our army was originally the Denglai Navy, and we had many naval soldiers. When the two armies were connected, they were not as brave and good at fighting as the Jurchen soldiers. In addition, the Korean soldiers were never Jurchen soldiers."
Therefore, we still have to attack for a few more days. Today I bombarded the mountain stronghold and completely suppressed the Jurchens. I will use more bombardment to suppress them later, causing more casualties and wearing down their spirit."
Mu Sheng nodded and said loudly: "We can't act too hastily, but I'm worried that the defender will lead his troops down the mountain to charge and no longer maintain a defensive posture. We may not be able to stop him."
Thinking of this, Mu Sheng became more uneasy and said: "Let people keep an eye on the movement of the village. At the same time, in the past few days, we have dug deep ravines in the village and set up more antlers to prevent the Jurchens from hijacking the camp."
Wei Tong heard this and said yes.
At this moment, in the Niumaozhai village, pine oil torches were lit and the lights were bright. From time to time, soldiers pushing cups and changing cups and shouting could be heard from the military village. It was so lively and noisy that it made people feel nervous.
In the village, Mandahai was having a banquet with his generals to celebrate once again repelling the Han army's attack on the city.
"Your Majesty, the Han army's artillery fire was fierce and the casualties were quite heavy today. If this continues, it is not a long-term solution." The general on the side paused and said.
Another general said: "Yes, Your Majesty, if the Han army keeps bombarding us with Hongyi artillery, our stronghold will definitely not be able to withstand it."
Man Dahai put down his wine cup, his majestic face also full of worry, and said: "I have been thinking about it these days. Instead of passively defending in the stronghold, it is better to send a force to attack the Han army and defeat the Han army in one fell swoop.
yes."
As soon as these words came out, several generals and commanders present who were eating and drinking all raised their heads.
"What the prince is saying is that we have had enough of being beaten passively in the village."
Everyone was shouting and noisy.
Manda Haidao: "The ones coming to attack this time are only the Han navy and North Korean soldiers and horses. Our army does not need to be afraid at all."
It can be said that if Man Dahai knew what misunderstandings are, he would probably know that he was equating the Han army in front of him with the Beijing camp troops led by Jia Heng.
Man Dahai said: "In the past few days, if the time is right, our army will select an elite force to go down the mountain and charge head-on with the Han army. No matter how sharp their artillery and blunderbuss are, it will be difficult to use them when the troops are mixed together. At that time,
The time has come for soldiers to fight bravely.”
Upon hearing this, all the generals present agreed.
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On the second day, in the morning, the Han army did not launch an offensive. Instead, the soldiers began to dig trenches and strengthen the camp, in a posture of switching from offense to defense.
This was undoubtedly seen by the Jurchen scouts, who then turned around and reported it to Manda Hai.
After Mandahai heard this letter, he secretly praised the opponent's general for his sharp response, but he didn't care at all. He just waited for the Han army to attack the city again and led the Jurchen Eight Banners to launch a counterattack.
On this day, Mu Sheng was in the Chinese army camp in the military camp, looking at the map hanging on the screen and thinking about strategies to defeat the enemy.
Suddenly, at this moment, the Jinyifu guards who were accompanying the army quickly entered the military tent and said: "General Mu, the flying pigeon message was delivered from Liaoyang."
When Mu Sheng heard this, he was slightly surprised. He took Fei Ge's letter from the Jinyi palace guard, read it, and said with great joy: "Liaoyang is broken?"
The defeat of Liaoyang City means that the navies in Gaizhou and Haizhou in Liaodong have cleared the obstacles to attack Shengjing City in advance.
"Gather all the generals together and come to the military tent to discuss matters." Mu Sheng said with joy on his face.
Such good news must be spread among the generals to boost their morale.
After a while, generals from the Jiangnan Navy and North Korean generals, such as Li Sang, Tian Siquan and other generals, poured into the military tent and lined up to receive the ceremony.
Mu Sheng smiled and said: "Generals, please excuse me. King Beijing has led his troops to attack Liaoyang City and threaten Shengjing, the capital of the Jurchens. The partial troops along the way have won the victory."
When all the generals heard this, they couldn't help but feel surprised and happy, and most of their faces showed excitement.
Mu Sheng said loudly: "Three armies, now two have made progress, we can't lag behind."
Upon hearing this, all the generals nodded in agreement.
Otherwise, they will really become a side force supporting the other two groups. When the Jurchens are wiped out, the court will reward them based on their merits. It will definitely be the group with the least merit.
But Mu Sheng changed the topic and reminded: "But we must not underestimate the enemy and advance rashly. In the past few days, our army has been organized into three teams, taking turns to attack the bandits' stronghold. Later, I will issue the relevant formation orders.
Generals."
"yes."
The faces of all the generals present were solemn, and they all clasped their fists in response.
In the next few days, the Han army once again violently attacked Niumaozhai.
All these changes naturally fell into the eyes of Mandahai. At this moment, he was standing in the mountain stronghold, looking at the fearless Han soldiers below, frowning, thinking about the intentions of the Han general opposite.
At this moment, the Han army below shouted loudly: "Ningyuan and Liaoyang have been destroyed, why don't you surrender?"
At this moment, a Jurchen Eight Banners commander was confused. He looked at Mandahai aside, lowered his voice and said, "Your Majesty, the Han army seems to be saying that Ningyuan City and Liaoyang City have been breached."
When Mandahai heard this, his brows furrowed, his eyes sharpened, and he was confused.
He knew that Ningyuan City was breached, but what happened when Liaoyang City was breached?
The counselor's face looked a little solemn and he said, "Did something happen to Prince Shuncheng's side?"
Mandahai's face was slightly condensed, his eyes were fierce and flashing, and he said in a deep voice: "Tell your soldiers that this is a rumor spread by the Han army. At this moment, Liaoyang City is as secure as a rock and has not been broken by the Han army. Let all the generals in the city relax."
Heart."
When the counselor heard the words, he responded loudly.
After Mandahai finished speaking, before returning to the military camp, he looked down at the Han army that was like a sea of fire, but his heart was not as relaxed as he had just said to the general, and his face was filled with a solemn look.
Once Liaoyang City was defeated, Shengjing faced the enemy directly, and the Qing Dynasty... was about to end?
While Mandahai was thinking about going back and forth, he heard the rumble of cannons, and the Han army's bombardment below began again.
Mu Sheng was also urging the Korean soldiers to join the battlefield, firing with bows and crossbows. The arrows were as dense as locusts and rained down, instantly suppressing the Jurchen bannermen.
After the Han generals received the news that Liaoyang City and Ningyuan City had been breached, their morale was undoubtedly boosted and surged upward at this moment.
Seeing this, Mandahai said loudly: "All armies, listen to the order, and the troops and horses take the initiative to attack. Don't tangle with the enemy anymore."
As soon as these words were spoken, the Eight Banners in the mountain stronghold suddenly emerged from the stronghold, holding weapons in hand, and fought bravely towards the soldiers below.
Not long after, both sides stopped fighting.
Mu Sheng held a monocular telescope in his hand to observe the battle situation. He caught a glimpse of the North Korean soldiers who were caught off guard and seemed to have some instability in the front line. He frowned and said to the deputy general Wei Tong on the side: "The Han army is holding down the formation, be alert to charge."
Chaotic lines."
The lieutenant general responded loudly and then sent the order.
Mu Sheng was still using a monocular to look at the attack and defense of the village.
It can be seen that a large number of Korean soldiers are holding steel swords and are fighting with the Jurchens. However, the elites of the Jurchen Eight Banners are very brave, and they often fight one against two.
Fortunately, the soldiers of the Han Dynasty Navy were also attacking from the side at this moment, maintaining an undefeated and invincible situation on the whole.
Mu Sheng's eyes flickered, and he couldn't help but shake his head secretly.
Under Mandahai's thick eyebrows with a hint of roughness, his tiger eyes were piercing, and he said loudly: "That's it, when it comes to field battles, the Han army is no match for our army!"
Looking at it now, it was undoubtedly a foolish move to stay in the mountain stronghold and city wall, making it easier for the red-coated cannons of the Han army.
At this moment, the bannermen of the Jurchen Eight Banners came out of the stronghold, holding bright steel knives, and began to fight. The Han and Korean soldiers retreated steadily.
Suddenly, the momentum suppressed the Han army.
"Dangdang..."
Until noon, as the sound of ringing gold sounded, both sides also withdraw their troops.
Mandahai's generals wanted to pursue them, but were still called back by Mandahai.
Mandahai looked at the generals and explained with a smile: "The Han army has a large number of troops and has already made arrangements. If our army pursues them, it will be easy to get ambushed."
When the general on the side of Mandahai heard this, he said with a cheerful look on his face: "Let's call it a day. Next time the Han army comes to attack, our army will take the initiative and not wait for the enemy in the stronghold."
Obviously, Mandahai had found the weakness to restrain the troops led by Mu Sheng.
And here, Mu Sheng was also in the Chinese army's tent. He looked at the generals who were attacking the city today, his eyes were gloomy and incomprehensible, and he asked: "What's going on?"
The Korean generals below and the generals of the Han army felt the unyielding thunder and remained silent at this moment.
Mu Sheng nodded and shouted: "Are you mute?"
As soon as these words came out, the temperature in the entire military tent suddenly dropped a lot.
Li Shang, the North Korean general below, had a slightly solemn look on his face, gritted his teeth, and hurriedly invited him, saying: "Governor Mu, the last general is incapable of running the army, and I beg Governor Mu's forgiveness."
At this moment, Tian Siquan also said: "I will share the same fault."
Another North Korean general, Pak Chung-wei, also looked ashamed and approached, handing over his hand to plead guilty.
Mu Sheng looked at Li Shang and said in a deep voice: "Today, the North Korean soldiers were the first to collapse, almost shaking our army's front line. Tens of thousands of people can't defeat ten or twenty thousand others?"
The three generals lowered their heads, feeling inexplicably ashamed.
Mu Sheng gave a cold shout and said: "Today we have a day off. Please supervise the soldiers and attack the stronghold again."
After the generals dispersed, Mu Sheng looked ugly, still a little inexplicably angry. He looked at the deputy general Wei Tong aside and said, "The Jurchens have turned a corner."
Wei Tongdao: "Although our army has a large number of troops, its combat power is not as good as that of the North Korean soldiers and horses."
Mu Sheng's face was as solemn as iron and he said: "The next step will be trouble. Our army can only contain this road. The enemy relies on the terrain and is easy to defend but difficult to attack. Our troops cannot make a big breakthrough."
Originally I wanted to make some achievements, but now it seems that it is very likely that the confrontation with the Jurchens will continue like this.
Wei Tong thought for a while and said: "My lord, why don't we divide our troops and horses, bypass the Niumao Village in front of us, and go to Hetuala."
"Both sides are surrounded by mountains, how can we attack them by surrounding them?" Mu Sheng frowned and said, "Even if we attack by surrounding areas, the risk is quite high."
Mu Sheng was born in the palace of Dongping County and has a good family background. His military style is still based on stability, and of course he is also flexible and flexible.
Wei Tong cupped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, I would like to lead a group of soldiers and horses to cross the mountains and ridges for a surprise attack on Hetuala. Please allow me to do so."
As the saying goes, seeking wealth and honor amidst danger, instead of standing still in front of Niumao Village, it is better to find another way.
Mu Sheng thought for a moment, his expression changed, and he finally made up his mind and said in a deep voice: "The general will agree to your request and allocate you 10,000 soldiers and horses, but the North Korean soldiers will have 5,000 soldiers, and we need Han soldiers here.
The army holds down the position."
Wei Tong handed over his hand.
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Jinzhou City
One day, Cao Bianjiao, the deputy commander-in-chief of Shanhaiguan, led a group of cavalry troops and arrived at this military fortress and fortress in Liaodong.
Along the way, except for the Jurchen scouts, there was no Jurchen cavalry blocking the way. Then, Cao Bianjiao began to order his soldiers to set up camp three miles away from Jinzhou City.
He led his troops and swept towards Jinzhou City.
In the official government office of Jinzhou City, Dorgon ordered his soldiers to reinforce the city and hoard grain in the past few days, so as to prepare for a long-term confrontation with the Han army under the city.
"Fourteenth brother, the vanguard cavalry of the Han army is here." At this moment, Azig walked into the hall with heavy steps and looked at Dorgon with worried eyes.
Dorgon raised his head, his face changed slightly, and said: "The Han cavalry is coming. I go to take a look."
Azig nodded, and accompanied by a group of personal guards, Dorgon and Dorgon went to the city head to observe the enemy's situation.
At this moment, on the crenellations of the city wall, the Eight Banners soldiers of the Qing army were already facing a formidable enemy, armed with weapons and alert.
However, the cavalry below were patrolling along the city wall and galloping, seemingly provoking.
Dorgon and Azig stood on the top of the city. Seeing this scene, their expressions became a little gloomy.
Azig's eyebrows were filled with anger, and he said angrily: "Han dogs are too arrogant. This is what I, the Eight Banners of the Qing Dynasty, did to the Han people in the past!"
Dorgon sighed, his eyes fell on the face of the young man in white robe, and he frowned: "Do you think that man is the young general in white robe who defeated Prince Zheng at Shanhaiguan?"
When Azige heard this, his face seemed to be enveloped in gloom, his brows furrowed a little, and there seemed to be a hint of thoughtfulness in his eyes like a tiger, and he said: "It seems so."
Dorgon was silent for a moment and said with emotion: "The Han Dynasty is full of talents, and rising stars are springing up like bamboo shoots after a rain."
Think about it, at the beginning, the Qing Dynasty almost completely crushed the Han court's troops. At that time, the Qing Dynasty was full of talents, like a cloud of fierce generals, and like a rain of advisers.
Azig's majestic face was filled with intense anger, and he said loudly: "Fourteenth Brother, let me lead a cavalry army to capture this man."
Dorgon waved his hand and said, "Don't act rashly."
When Azige heard this, he looked extremely angry.
Dorgon thought for a while, his heart moved slightly, and then he said: "It would be good to try the quality of the Han army."
It can be said that Dorgon was also evaluating whether it was a mistake to hold on to the city because he was completely using his own shortcomings to counter the enemy's strengths.
Azig was overjoyed to receive Dorgon's permission. He led a group of cavalry out of the city at lightning speed.
At this moment, Cao Bianjiao was leading the cavalry. Below, he saw the Jurchen cavalry rushing out of the city. His eyes lit up and he led his cavalry to rush forward.
Cao Bianjiao gave a deep shout and said: "Coming general, please give me a common name!"
"Your grandfather Azig!" Azig shouted loudly, with anger on his face.
After a while, Cao Bianjiao came closer, holding the reins of the horse under his crotch, and said: "Thieves, suffer death!"
As he spoke, Cao Bianjiao raised his spear and stabbed Azig in the chest.
"clang……"
With the sound of weapons clashing, Azige blocked Cao Bianjiao's spear with a knife in his palm, a cold look in his eyes.
Cao Bianjiao stabbed with his long spear. At this moment, in an instant, the spear was swaying, and it was so bright that it made people's eyes flash.
Azig snorted coldly, his face paused slightly, and he cursed angrily: "Shu Zi, don't try to show off!"
After all, Azig is also one of the best military generals in the world. At this moment, he is waving a big sword in his hand, and he is not losing at all, and the horse under his crotch keeps neighing.
At this moment, the weapons of both sides are intersecting, almost like a revolving lantern, which is somewhat dazzling and dizzying in the eyes of outsiders.
The spear held in Cao Bianjiao's palm was like a dragon emerging from the water, without falling behind at all.
The two of them fought back and forth for about thirty rounds.
The surrounding cavalry were fighting together. Han soldiers and Jurchen soldiers fought together, and both sides suffered casualties.
It was not until nearly noon that the soldiers on both sides showed signs of fatigue, and Azig led a group of soldiers back to the city.
Cao Bianjiao also led his troops to the military stronghold where they were stationed.
The first battle between the two sides undoubtedly tested each other's combat prowess, and they were evenly matched.
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Not mentioning the fighting that took place under Jinzhou City, but saying that an army of more than 100,000 men led by Jia Heng and Chen Xiao arrived at Jinzhou City in a mighty manner.
Chen Xiao looked at the young man in python suit beside him. Under his slender eyebrows, his bright eyes shone brightly, and he whispered: "After the Jurchens were defeated twice after attacking the city, they must have reflected on it and may return to the city to fight with our army in the field.
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Jia Heng smiled and said: "Needless to say, I will definitely go out of the city to fight in the field to test the combat prowess of my army. However, our Han Jingying camp is also a fierce army that has experienced hundreds of battles, and the Jurchens will not be able to resist it."
Under Chen Xiao's eyebrows, a sharp light flashed in his eyes and he said, "How do you plan to deal with it?"
Jia Heng said: "Previously, Xiehou had already surrounded Jinzhou along the Daling River. If the Jurchens leave Jinzhou City and want to fight with my Han Dynasty, then Xiehou can help from the side to contain their cavalry."
Xie Zaiyi's journey was actually more about looking for fighter opportunities.
Chen Xiao nodded and said loudly: "These are all done by your generals. Isn't there something missing..."
To put it bluntly, in Chen Xiao's view, Jia Heng's sense of participation in this matter seems to have weakened.
Jia Heng looked very calm and said slowly: "As a commander-in-chief, he is in charge of the central army and dispatches the generals. Han Xin has millions of troops and he never charges into battle."
In fact, he did a lot of preparatory work for this war in the early stage, and also personally participated in it, such as Liaodong Road to Haizhou, Gaizhou and Wei, and North Korea Road.
It can be said that his contribution has been fully reflected in these soldiers and horses, not to mention his leadership, which is unmatched by anyone.
Especially since he is a military minister and a commander-in-chief, he has to compete for all the credit, which is too low for his status.
As the couple talked, they rode maroon horses and led the army to Jinzhou City in a mighty manner.