Chapter 1415 Emperor Chongping: Once Liaoyang is defeated, only Jinzhou will be left
On the way...
Under Jinzhou City
It is midsummer, the sun is like fire, and the bright sunlight shines on the earth. You can see the luxuriant grass, the endless green grass, looming in the wilderness and plains, and the green color is eye-catching.
Jia Heng led the army from the capital camp all the way to Jinzhou City.
At this moment, Cao Bianjiao was riding a horse with a white mane. This young general was dressed in bright silver armor and a plain cloak. In a sense, he could be regarded as Jia Heng's state when he was "young".
A young man is successful and full of energy.
Then, Cao Bianjiao led a group of cavalrymen wearing black armor and black cloaks, and came at lightning speed.
At this moment, Jia Heng and Chen Xiao stopped their horses, raised a monocular telescope, and looked at the towering Jinzhou City in the distance.
Jinzhou City, as an important frontier city that protects Shengjing, the capital of the Jurchen Kingdom, is undoubtedly more steep and towering than Ningyuan City. At this moment, on top of the city, there are Jurchen dragon flags flying in the wind, making a hunting sound.
Cao Bianjiao, accompanied by a group of personal guards and retinues, walked up to him, turned over and dismounted, with a respectful look on his face, he clasped his fists towards the young man in the python suit and said, "I have met Duke Wei."
Jia Heng stretched out his hand to support Cao Bianjiao's arm, with a hint of admiration in his eyes, and said with a smile: "General Cao, there is no need to be polite, please get up quickly."
"Thank you so much, Duke Wei." Cao Bianjiao said with his fists clasped.
"How is the battle situation in Jinzhou City these days?" Jia Heng looked at Cao Bianjiao and asked softly.
On Cao Bianjiao's fair and clear face, he pondered for a moment and said: "Duke Wei, the last general led his army to the gate of Jinzhou City. The captive king Azige led the cavalry and went out of the city to fight with our cavalry. There was no winner between the two sides. After that, the two sides
When fighting, you need to be careful of the enemy's soldiers and horses coming out of the city to rob the camp."
Jia Heng said in a deep voice: "The bannermen of the Jurchen Eight Banners have always been brave and elite, and their ability in field battles cannot be underestimated. Next, General Cao will be required to command the cavalry and plunder the formation for the army."
The two of them talked, and Jia Heng didn't delay much, but headed towards the military tent.
While the general was talking, he sat down on the chair.
Jia Heng sat behind a lacquered wooden table, with a face as calm as water, and said in a low voice: "Now our army has arrived to besiege Jinzhou City. As long as Jinzhou City is captured, the Qing Kingdom will no longer have troops to use, and the capital will be prosperous."
The capital can come down at once."
This is the significance of Daoming's attack on Jinzhou City, in order to inspire the generals present.
When the generals below heard this, their hearts were excited, and most of their faces were filled with joy.
Jia Heng glanced at the generals below and said loudly: "However, Jinzhou City has a hundred thousand soldiers and horses, so it does not have much advantage in terms of military strength. Everyone, this battle is related to the rise and fall of our country, the Han Dynasty. I hope you generals
, serve your life to the best of your ability, and if you can attack and destroy the enemy's country, you will leave your name in history, and you will be granted the title of wife and son, just around the corner."
When the generals heard this, they all shouted in response.
Hearing this, Cao Bianjiao also had a look of longing in his eyes. He is now a fifth-class noble. After this battle, as long as he makes great achievements, he should be able to be made a marquis.
As for the title of Duke, it is naturally impossible, because the Duke is a natural chasm, and Jia Heng spent a lot of effort to be granted the title of Duke.
Jia Heng nodded and asked, "Where is Xiehou now?"
At this moment, Chen Xiao was wearing a well-tailored flying fish suit and a wingless crown with a mountain character on his head. His cold and frosty face suddenly paused, and he said in a cold voice: "Marquis Zhongqin has been in Jinzhou from Shengjing in the past few days.
On the front line, harassing the Jurchen soldiers and horses' food routes has been quite effective."
Jia Heng said in a low voice: "Although the Jurchens must have hoarded a lot of grain in Jinzhou City, if the grain route can be cut off, the Eight Banners soldiers in Jinzhou City will have nothing to do. Over time, the morale of the army will inevitably be shaken."
When all the generals heard the words, they all responded in unison.
Jia Heng, who was on his side, finished talking to a group of generals and did not delay in the military tent. Instead, he went to the military tent with the King of Chu and the King of Wei and sat down to eat.
The King of Wei nodded and said: "Zi Yu, the grain and fodder are stored in Ningyuan. We can probably use the troops until March."
Jia Heng said loudly: "We still need to continue to stockpile food and fodder. It is now early July. If we cannot defeat Jinzhou in March, then it will be October. We must prepare bedding, clothing and food and fodder to meet the needs of the army."
The consumption of food and fodder for an army of 200,000 is not a small figure. Therefore, Sun Tzu said in the Art of War that a drop of enemy food can be worth a thousand bells.
King Wei nodded and said: "But the war cannot be prolonged. If it lasts for a year, the treasury of the Han Dynasty will not be able to bear it."
Jia Heng said: "Your Highness, don't worry, this war will not drag on for a year."
Although he would not delay deliberately, the situation in the capital was worrying.
King Wei said: "I am not worried about what Zi Yu can do."
The King of Chu took over the conversation from the side and said in a low voice: "The red cannons, cannons, and bullets are ready for the army at any time."
After everyone had finished eating, Jia Heng and Chen Xiao returned to the military tent, and the two sat down.
Chen Xiao leaned close to Jia Heng's ear, lowered his voice and said: "The news in Beijing is that the dragon body is getting worse. He just fell ill not long ago and is now recuperating in the palace."
When Jia Heng heard this, he raised his brows and said in a low voice: "After all, I am getting older, and I have been sad and happy so many times that it has finally affected my body and bones."
The best result is naturally that after he annihilates the Jurchens, the emperor just happens to...
In that case, both the kings of Wei and Chu were in the army, so he had a great say.
But the emperor's temperament has always been strong, and he may hold on for a while and wait for his return.
Jia Heng was silent for a moment and said: "Okay, let's not talk about this for now. Let's rest for a day and attack the city tomorrow."
Chen Xiao held the young man's hand, with a firm look on his face, and said softly: "I will always be with you."
Jia Heng responded softly, turned to look at the beauty beside him, gently put his arms around the beauty's slender shoulders, came close to her clear and frosty face, and pressed her lips to hers. The couple enjoyed a moment.
of warmth.
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Jinzhou City
Dorgon and Azig could see dark clouds on their faces. They raised their eyes to look at the Han army array five miles away. They looked at each other and saw a dignified look in each other's eyes.
The fall of Liaoyang in the past few days has undoubtedly made brothers Dorgon and Azig extremely anxious.
Azig's eyes flashed aggressively, and he said in a deep voice: "Fourteenth brother, the main force of the Han army is here."
There was a chill in Dorgon's eyes, and he said in a deep voice: "Judging from the flags, the Han army came this time with about 200,000 troops."
There are about 150,000 soldiers and horses in the Beijing camp, plus the 30,000 soldiers and horses in Taiyuan Town. In addition, plus the 30,000 soldiers and horses in Shanhaiguan, there are indeed more than 200,000 soldiers and horses.
Throughout the ages, battles involving an army of 200,000 people, such as the 800,000 army in the Battle of Chibi in the Three Kingdoms version of the novel, are actually only 200,000 troops in real history books, but are known to the outside world as 800,000.
Such a huge expenditure of troops is enough to launch a war to destroy the country.
Azig nodded and said worriedly: "Our army is too passive to defend. I fought with them before and found that their combat power is not low. It is not easy to defeat them."
Under Dorgon's thick eyebrows, his eyes flashed coldly, and he said in a deep voice: "The combat strength of the Han army's cavalry is no longer inferior to our Eight Banners warriors of the Qing Dynasty."
Azig said: "But it is better to go out of the city and besiege it. Otherwise, if we just defend in the city, our army will only be passively beaten. It is better to send troops to attack it and supply the army."
Dorgon said: "Our large army cannot defend the city, but the combat power of the Han people in the capital cannot be underestimated. If we fight in the field, our army may not be able to take advantage."
Azig said: "Being passively beaten in the city is not a long-term solution."
"There is enough food in the city. Let's keep watch first. If the morale of the Han army slumps, our army will send troops again." Dorgon thought for a while and said loudly.
However, at this moment, a horseman came quickly from the stone stairs of the horse path and said: "Your Majesty, General Chang Bao at Daling River has sent a military report. The Han army's cavalry is in the southwest and has robbed me."
The army has sent grain and fodder to Jinzhou, and I also ask the regent to send troops to help."
Dorgon's face was as solemn as ice and he said: "The Han army has not stopped and has begun to attack our army's food road."
These are all obvious operations, but Dorgon has accumulated a lot of food and supplies in Jinzhou, which is enough to cope with the long-term defense of the city.
Azig frowned, looked deeply, and said worriedly: "I am worried now that after the Han army surrounds Jinzhou, it will attack our city of Shengjing. At that time, if anything goes wrong in Shengjing, the morale of our frontline troops will be shaken.
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Azig has experienced many battles and is not an incompetent person. At this moment, he can naturally detect the joints.
Dorgon said with a firm tone: "The city of Shengjing is heavily guarded, so there is no need to worry about the Han army surrounding us."
In fact, why isn't he worried about this in his heart?
It's just that at this time, worrying is not conducive to the overall situation, but will shake the confidence of the generals under his command, so we can only leave it like this for the time being.
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Shenjing City, Palace Garden
Kunning Palace
Emperor Chongping was now dressed in casual clothes, leaning on the bed next to the Xuan window, covered with a wool blanket, his forehead was deeply furrowed, and his eyes were slightly narrowed under his two thin and loose eyebrows, as if he was closing his eyes to meditate.
The emperor had suffered another serious illness in the previous summer. Although he recovered, his body gradually became weak, and the haggard and chiseled look on his clear face had undoubtedly become worse for a long time.
The Empress of Song Dynasty was now wearing a long vermilion palace dress. She had a plump figure, and her graceful and gorgeous snow-skinned jade face showed a tranquil expression. She was holding a tea cup in her hand and came forward softly.
He called out and said: "Your Majesty."
Emperor Chongping said a "hmm" weakly, and immediately opened his drooped eyelids, stared at the beauty, and whispered: "Zitong, you are here."
Empress Song, with her flawless face and skin as good as snow, said in a delicate voice: "Your Majesty, please take ginseng tea."
Emperor Chongping's clear and thin face suddenly changed, just like Qinghong's eyes seemed to condense his scattered gaze into one place.
Empress Song sat nearby, picked up the ginseng tea, scooped up a bowl of tea, handed it to the corner of Emperor Chongping's lips, and said, "Your Majesty, take a sip."
Emperor Chongping's eyes flashed and he asked curiously: "Zitong, how many months has it been there in Xianning?"
Well, even though she is his own daughter, the emperor is actually not that concerned.
Empress Song smiled and said: "Your Majesty, it's early. There are still several months. It's not time to give birth yet."
Emperor Chongping nodded and said: "I wonder if Ziyu can destroy Liaodong before Xianning is born."
Queen Song: "..."
While your Majesty was beating around the bush, I was still thinking about when that little fox would be able to pacify Liaodong.
"Your Majesty, although I have no experience in military affairs, I know that the outcome of this kind of national war cannot be decided in a day or two." Empress Song said in a low voice with her beautiful eyes shining slightly under her dark eyebrows.
Emperor Chongping nodded and said: "Yes, I don't know if I can see the day when Liaodong is pacified."
Queen Song's beautiful face suddenly changed, her beautiful eyes flickered, and she said softly: "Your Majesty... why did you say such ominous words?"
Emperor Chongping waved his hand, with a hint of stubbornness on his face, and whispered: "Don't worry, Zitong, I will definitely see that day."
Queen Song sighed quietly in her heart.
Your Majesty has to work hard all his life, but I am afraid that if that matter is really exposed, the world will collapse...
I hope your majesty never knows about it in this life.
At this moment, the sound of light footsteps came softly from behind a marble and polished mica screen.
Dai Quan came quickly, with a hint of joy on his fair and beardless face, and said: "Your Majesty, this is an urgent report from Duke Wei."
As soon as he said this, Emperor Chongping's expression suddenly changed and he quickly asked: "Where is the military report?"
With a smile on his face, Dai Quan bowed and handed it over and said: "Your Majesty, the Jiangnan Navy led by King Shuirong of Beijing and the troops led by Hebei Admiral Kang Hong have broken through the Jurchen stronghold of Liaoyang City and wiped out the enemy.
With nearly 20,000 troops, the army reached Shengjing City, and after Duke Wei defeated Ningyuan City, he led his troops to Jinzhou."
When Emperor Chongping heard this, he felt his heart agitated, his sunken cheeks flushed, and he asked: "Is this true?"
As he spoke, the middle-aged emperor coughed violently. Because of his excitement, the sunken cheeks on both sides turned even redder.
After hearing this, Empress Song quickly stepped forward, lifted Emperor Chongping's arm, and said softly: "Your Majesty."
Dai Quan nodded and said, "Your Majesty, this is a military report."
Emperor Chongping took the military report from Dai Quan, read it attentively, his eyes moved slightly, and said: "Ziyu did a good job, Shuirong is even more of a general, and he lived up to my expectations."
Emperor Chongping's eyes were full of impatience under his thin, pine-browed eyebrows, and he said loudly: "Dai Quan, go get the map and I'll take a look."
In the past few days, although he had already become familiar with the mountains and rivers geography of the Liaodong map, the excited Emperor Chongping was only able to evaporate some of his emotions after getting the map.
Upon hearing this, Dai Quan hurriedly spoke to several internal eunuchs and, while talking, handed the map to Emperor Chongping for the emperor to check.
Emperor Chongping looked at the map that seemed to be glowing with light yellow. Under his two thin pine brows, his cold and dagger-like eyes lingered on Liaoyang City and said: "It's not that far from Shengjing City. Liaoyang City is not far away."
Once it is broken, only Jinzhou Road will be left."
The middle-aged emperor felt his heart beating wildly again.
Once Shengjing is conquered, the world will be at peace, the foundation will be established forever, and the civil and military skills will be illustrious and unparalleled, even more than the ancient sage kings.
"Your Majesty, Duke Wei is currently in Ningyuan City, waiting to annihilate the Jurchen forces in Jinzhou. If the two fronts continue to attack, the Jurchen country will definitely perish." Dai Quan said jokingly at the side.
Emperor Chongping nodded, smiled, and said with emotion: "Yes, with Ziyu's ability, these are all things that will happen sooner or later."
He will definitely be able to hold on until that day, see with his own eyes the Jurchens are annihilated and sacrificed in the Ancestral Temple, and at the same time clear the obstacles for his successors to govern.
Ziyu has fought many battles in recent years. During the wars in the north and south, it was time for him to relax in the forest, talk about his family life with his wife and children, and take a good rest.
After thinking for a while, he suddenly remembered something and asked: "Prince Mu Sheng of Dongping County, where is that road?"
Dai Quan said: "There is no military report coming at the moment."
Emperor Chongping frowned, then relaxed his eyebrows and said: "After all, they are Korean soldiers, and there are some who can't compare with them."
Empress Song was listening to the conversation between Dai Quan and Emperor Chongping, and a hint of joy appeared on her flawless face.
The little fox won another battle, I hope it will make your majesty feel much better.
I heard from the imperial doctor the day before yesterday that His Majesty's dragon body may not be able to survive for another year or two.
Of course, such taboo words raised by the imperial doctor did not reach the ears of Emperor Chongping, lest the middle-aged emperor worry about it.
Emperor Chongping nodded and said: "For Prince Beijing's great contribution, Zitong will allocate some ginseng and jewelry from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and deliver them to Prince Beijing's palace."
Empress Song smiled brightly and said: "Your Majesty, I will order someone to go and take care of this matter."
After saying that, he looked at Xia Shouzhong who was waiting at the side and winked.
Xia Shouzhong responded softly, then turned around and left.
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Beijing Palace
In the back house, the hall——
Zhen Xue was holding her son in her arms at the moment, sitting down on a soft couch in the hall. The beauty was wearing a lotus white dress, with a graceful and elegant demeanor. She was holding a rattle in her hand, helping Shuiying shake it.
Not far away, there was Princess Beijing, who had silver hair but was combed meticulously. Although she was old, her movements were graceful. She just looked at Zhen Xue with a look of envy on her face.
Because the child is with his mother after all, Shuiying was clamoring to see her mother during this period.
Zhen Xue's face paused slightly, and she said softly: "Toffee, I want Ying'er to stay in my room for a few more days."
Princess Beijing didn't even think about it and refused: "Ying'er is already used to me. It would be inappropriate to go into your room again."
Zhen Xue responded softly and said in a trembling voice: "Toffee, I..."
"I will take care of your children if you have them. I have brought up Rong'er all these years." Concubine Beijing said with a strong temperament and a tone that could not be refused.
Not far away, Shui Xin was playing with a flower rope with a maid. The little girl was about seven or eight years old, with a pink face and bright red lips.
When he heard his grandma and Zhen Xue quarreling, Shui Xin's pink and plump cheeks were as pale as paper, she huddled her little head and walked to the side.
At this moment, the maid wanted to reach out and take Shuixin's little hand, leaving the tense atmosphere in the hall.
But at this moment, a nanny dressed in silk and satin walked quickly into the hall with a happy face, and said softly: "Toffee, princess, a nanny has come to the palace, pulled a cart of things, and given it to the empress."
Woolen cloth."
Princess Beijing was overjoyed and asked in surprise: "This is neither a new year nor a festival, what is the reward for?"
Shui Xin also turned her palm-sized, pink face and stared at the nanny, her heart full of curiosity.
I heard the grandma's face look joyful, her smile flashing, and she said loudly: "I heard that the prince won a great victory in Liaodong, and the palace was very happy, so the Ministry of Internal Affairs rewarded me with something."
Princess Beijing nodded and said, "Rong'er has made great achievements."
Then, he turned his gaze to Princess Zhen Xue of Beijing aside, with a hint of thoughtfulness in his old eyes.
How well she has taught her son. With Ying'er in her hands, he will definitely become a virtuous king like Rong'er in the future.
When Zhen Xue raised her cold, bright face, she pursed her pink lips and raised her eyes, she couldn't help but think of the young man in the python suit. All the obsessions in the past suddenly came to mind, and her eyes were a little dazed.