Chapter 939 Huang Taiji: Ten thousand people are enough, I guess we won’t be able to use them all
The dusk fell from the sky, turning the large winding mountains like giant dragons, dormant and clawing in the night, while a bright moon hung high in the sky, casting countless cold moonlight, and the bonfires in the distance were all white.
The tents are scattered on the grassland.
Hauge left the military tent and stared at the rolling mountains in the distance. His beard, as dense as steel needles, swayed in the wind. He said to Yue Tuo beside him: "Brother, Xuanfu City is high and deep, and there are heavy soldiers."
We are guarding and it is not suitable to break through. How about we still make a surprise attack into Peiping from Dushikou?"
In fact, at this time, the Jurchen siege equipment already included Folang machine guns and bed crossbows. Of course, these two items had limited use in siege battles.
This was done by plundering Han military craftsmen in Hebei and other places. In addition, the Han army was not large in number. There were about nineteen sects. They were always regarded as treasures by Huang Taiji. Hauge invited him several times before he was divided into six sects.
, used to contain the Han army.
Yue Tuo said: "Xuanfu must be on guard. I will attack Xuanfu Yang first, and you can advance from Dushikou."
At this moment, there was a burst of noise from the direction of the front camp. An angry look appeared on Hauge's face, and he was about to send someone to inquire about the situation.
Not long after, a man with the appearance of a left collar came forward, clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, the Kang family members want to see the Prince, saying they have urgent military information to report."
When Hauge heard this, his face moved slightly and he whispered: "Go and bring the person over."
While they were talking, I saw a few Jurchen bannermen leading a young man who looked like a young man coming from a distance. When he saw Hauge, he said, "Young man, I have met the prince."
Hauge frowned and asked, "A member of the Kang family?"
"The younger one is the entourage of the second young master of the Kang family. The eldest young master is now leading the royal merchant errand of the Qing household department." The young man was slightly frightened and said quickly.
Yue Tuo's voice was cold and he took over the conversation and said, "We know what the Kang family is talking about."
The young boy looked around. Yue Tuo looked at Hauge and said softly: "Let's talk in the military tent first."
Hauge nodded, knowing that this boy had confidential military information to report back, so he entered the military tent as he spoke.
The young boy said: "This is a letter from my second son. He said that after Yongninghou arrived in Taiyuan, he killed Taiyuan's commander-in-chief Wang Chengyin. Now he has confiscated our master's rice and grain. Mr. Jiang, the commander-in-chief of Xuanfu, has rebelled."
As soon as these words came out, Hauge and Yue Tuo looked at each other and saw a touch of surprise on each other's faces.
Jiang Quan had been in contact with them originally, but Jiang Quan was obviously the commander-in-chief of the town. If there was no major change, he would not switch to the Jurchens. Even when the Jurchens attacked quickly, he still had to lead troops to resist the Jurchen invasion.
"My second young master said that Marquis Yongning is good at killing generals. Now people in Xuanfu City are in panic. As long as the prince leads his troops south, my city will respond immediately." The young man said.
Hauge said: "Go back and tell your second young master that our army will arrive at Xuanfu City in two days and ask him to persuade Jiang Yu."
If he could capture Xuanfu City without any bloodshed, he would have made a great contribution to his father's side or to the courtiers. His father's delay in establishing a crown prince for the past two years was simply waiting for someone who could take over the Qing Dynasty.
Apart from Haoge, who else is the hero of the Central Plains?
After sending away the boy who reported the news, Hauge looked at Yue Tuo aside and said, "What do you think, brother?"
Yue Tuo pondered and said: "In this way, we send troops to Xuanfu to promote surrender through fighting. If Jiang Gu surrenders, Xuanfu will belong to the Qing Dynasty."
The two men led only more than 30,000 troops at the moment, but they had the courage to conquer the city.
Hauge's face paused and he said excitedly: "Then we will send troops to declare the palace."
Just as Hauge was sharpening his sword and marching towards the Xuanfu, Huang Taiji also led a large number of Jurchen soldiers to fight with the brothers Dorgon and Azige who were already in the vanguard at the Keshiketeng tribe.
It was noon on this day, and the sun of the first month was not too harsh. It shone on the vast grassland, interweaving withered yellow and new green, like an abstract oil painting.
Dorgon led the Han generals Shi Tingzhu, Ma Guangyuan, Wang Shixuan, Bayan and other generals to the outside of the military tent. Hearing the sound of cavalry in the distance, he followed the sound and saw an overwhelming forest of flags.
The yellow dragon flag and the blue dragon flag gradually approached.
Huang Taiji was now over sixty years old, his beard was a little gray, but he was in good spirits and had rosy cheeks. He was guarded by a group of royal guards, and beside him was the leader of the Xianglan Banner, Prince Zheng Jierhalang.
On the left are Han generals Zu Zerun, Liu Zhiyuan, Wu Shojin, Jin Li and several Baylors from Horqin Mongolia.
In addition, Fan Xiandou, Deng Changchun, Su Hongzu and other Han officials also accompanied him.
"Brother Emperor." Dorgon quickly stepped forward and led a group of Han generals to bow down and salute Huang Taiji.
Huang Taiji turned over and dismounted. With a smile on his face, he held Dorgon up with his hands and said with a smile: "Fourth brother, thank you for your hard work."
Huang Taiji is getting older. Although the imperial commander will fight in person this time, whether it is the front line in Peiping or the Xuanfu, it will be the Jurchen prince, Baylor, who will fight.
As for the destruction of Chahar Mongolia, it was presided over by brothers Dorgon and Azige.
"Brother, the emperor has been working hard all the way. We have prepared wine and meat in the tent. Brother, the emperor, go in and have a chat," Dorgon said.
Huang Taiji said: "Where is the twelfth brother?"
"Brother, he led the troops to hunt down the remaining soldiers, and has already fought against Ezhe's cavalry." Dorgon said.
Huang Taiji nodded, and then, greeted by Dorgon, he entered the military tent.
Huang Taiji sat down in the main seat and asked: "Where is the Hude Taiji of Keshiketeng?"
At this time, a tall Mongolian man with a horse face and braids hanging on both sides of his ears entered the military tent, put his palms on his chest, saluted Huang Taiji first, and then knelt down and said: "Hu De has seen
His Majesty the Emperor of the Qing Dynasty."
Unlike the two major Mongolian tribes Naiman and Aohan and the princes of the Eight Banners of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, Beile often went on expeditions and was already very familiar with it, while Keshiketeng was somewhat unfamiliar.
Huang Taiji said: "Hu De Tai Ji, please get up."
After saying that, he smiled and said: "I am still happy to hear Hud Taiji call me the Great Khan."
Hu De was stunned for a moment, then his face became solemn and he called: "Thank you, Khan."
Huang Taiji laughed heartily and praised him: "Hude is an honest man."
Fan Xiandou, Deng Changchun and other civil servants all had smiles on their faces.
Now that we have gained another part of Mongolia, Your Majesty is very happy. When Chahar and Mongolia are leveled, and thousands of miles away from the pass, the Qing cavalry can roam freely, and the Han Dynasty will no longer be able to fight back.
After Huang Taiji smiled, he whispered: "Fourteenth brother, is there any recent movement on the part of the Han army? Where is the Marquis of Yongning?"
Dorgon replied: "Brother Emperor, there is no military report from the Han army yet."
The smile on Huang Taiji's face gradually faded a little, and he said: "Only when you know yourself and the enemy can you survive a hundred battles. Now that the deployment and mobilization of the Han army's troops are unclear, how can we defeat the enemy?"
"The emperor taught you a lesson," Dorgon said, "but the Han army has been very strict in investigating recently. I heard that the Han army marched out on foot and cavalry, and there were about hundreds of thousands of people. According to the marching speed, they should have arrived at Taiyuan Town.
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When Jia Heng went north, he had already ordered the guards of Jinyi Mansion to search for Jurchen spies in Taiyuan, Xuan Mansion and other places. After arriving in Taiyuan and Datong, he immediately organized military affairs and recruited town generals. He was not in a hurry to divide his troops and show himself.
military deployment capabilities.
Because before we fight outside, we must first make peace with ourselves.
In the late Ming Dynasty in parallel time and space, there were too many facts that were framed by pig teammates. We couldn't just send a cavalry army to the Jurchen rear when we just arrived in Datong and the enemy's situation was unknown. This made Zhao Kuo, who was full of loopholes and eager to attack,
Behavior.
Therefore, the first step is to concentrate military power, gather minions, cooperate with Chahar Mongolia, and advance into Shengjing. Such grand strategies are childish.
Those who are good at fighting have no great achievements.
Huang Taiji's face was as cold as ice, and he whispered: "Should it be? Where did it go?"
Dorgon cupped his hands and said, "Brother Emperor, I have sent people to investigate. I think there will be news soon."
"To find out the movements of the Han army, we also need to send a message to Hauge to lead the troops to attack Xuanfu. After the Xuanfu starts fighting, the movements of the Han army will become clear." Although Huang Taiji has gray hair, he has a clear mind.
The sound of issuing orders is still like a loud bell.
Dorgon looked respectful and quickly raised his hands in agreement.
Huang Taiji came to the table map and said: "Since the Marquis of Yongning has sent out troops, he will definitely not allow us the Qing Dynasty to annihilate Mongolia. The army is approaching Datong, and beware of Ezhe escaping southward."
As he spoke, he called out: "Prince Zheng."
"Here." Jierhalang said.
"You lead the Xianglan Banner and the Han Army's Zhenghuang Banner to attack Datong first, blocking Ezhe's escape route to the south! At the same time, be wary of the Han Army." Huang Taiji said.
Ji'erharang's face became solemn and he held his hands in front of him.
Unlike Jia Heng who led his troops to Datong and did not divide the troops and deploy them, Huang Taiji took the lead in dividing his troops and monitored the soldiers and horses from Datong Military Town to go out to meet Chahar Mongolia.
Although there are only more than ten thousand people, the Jurchens are less than ten thousand and they are invincible!
Ten thousand people is enough, and it is estimated that we will not be able to use them all.
Huang Taiji thought so.
After Huang Taiji finished speaking expressionlessly, he ordered: "Tomorrow, the whole army will pursue eastward along the river. I will force the Chahar Mongols back to the city."
The Xilamulun River has always been the place where Chahar Mongolians live and graze along the vast grassland.
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Just on the grassland, when Huang Taiji mobilized his troops and deployed his troops, Jia Heng also sent Xie Zaiyi to Xuanfu, while he was the cavalry to integrate Datong.
As time passed, the Beijing infantry in the rear, led by Runan Hou Weiqi, had already arrived in Taiyuan with all the baggage. Qi Jianhui, who originally stayed in Taiyuan to rectify the "iron cavalry" left by Wang Chengyin, joined forces and led the troops to Datong.
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Datong Fucheng
Jia Heng was not idle either. On the one hand, he sent the Beijing Camp General to receive the Datong troops, and on the other hand, he inspected the defense of Datong City accompanied by the former Datong Commander-in-Chief Jiang Zining and the Beijing Camp General.
Datong City is three miles long from east to west, three and a half miles long from north to south, has a circumference of thirteen miles, and is about 14 meters high. It has four gate towers, fifty-four watchtowers, and a moat that is ten meters wide and five meters deep to surround the city.
There are tall turrets on all four sides, three stories high, mainly used for observing the enemy's situation.
There is also a horse face, also known as a pier, which is a protruding part of the city wall. There is a regiment building on it to hide troops. It is mainly used to shoot enemies from the side and prevent climbing ladders.
Jia Heng was standing on the Tuanlou above the horse, holding on to the railing and looking to the north, holding a telescope in his hand. He could see endless grasslands in the distance, either yellow or green. It was almost February, and it was spring.
The breath of life is approaching, and the sky is blue.
Seeing that Jia Heng was in a good mood, Jiang Zining took the opportunity to say: "General, this city was quite dilapidated when I first arrived in Datong City. It was built in recent years."
This statement is a sign of merit.
In fact, he still has a hidden worry in his mind, that is, smuggling to the grassland. If the Yongning Marquis knows about it, will he be punished for both crimes?
Jia Heng pressed the sword on his waist, turned around, and asked: "Datong is guarding the border and facing the enemy directly. The city defense and weir work cannot be slacked off. How much money does the Ministry of Revenue allocate for repairs every year?"
When Jiang Zining heard this, he felt a little happy. He was waiting to ask this question and said: "The Ministry of Revenue has often pushed back over the years, and a lot of money has been allocated to Beiping and Ji Town, leaving very little in Datong."
At this time, General Liang Ge said angrily: "The Ministry of Household Affairs allocates insufficient military pay, and there is no money for the border towns. This is all done by General Chiang."
Jia Heng looked at Jiang Zining and said, "The money that is withheld alone may not be enough."
Jiang Zining felt uneasy and whispered: "It's barely enough. Datong Prefecture and County have provided some money and food. Finally, the city wall has not been too damaged in recent years."
After those murderous words just now, Jiang Zining was now a little afraid that if he confessed the truth, he would be treated with military law by the young man in front of him.
Jia Heng's face was as dark as water and he didn't say much. He glanced at Jiang Zining and said, "That's all we saw here today. Let's go back first."
In fact, some things should not be taken too seriously. Qi Jiguang even bribed these generals on a large scale. As long as there are no losses, some mistakes should not be made now.
Jia Heng, surrounded by a group of generals, had just arrived at the general military office when he heard the guards of Jinyi Mansion coming to report. E Zhe sent an envoy to ask for help.
Under Azige's fierce pursuit, Ezhe's vanguard troops had been defeated, and the grassland situation was extremely critical. Ezhe hoped that the Han army could leave the fortress as soon as possible to help the young and old of the Chahar tribe to Datong.
Because the Chahar tribe not only has soldiers, but also some old and weak people. If these were plundered by the Jurchens, the Chahar tribe would definitely fall apart.
But at the same time, the Chahar Mongols proposed that the Han Dynasty send troops to join forces with the Chahar Mongols in Jininghaizi. This was Ezhe's condition.
Jia Heng knew that Chahar Mongolia was still unwilling to completely rely on the Han Dynasty, so he did not give a reply for a while. He thought about it and said to Li Shu: "Call the generals to discuss the matter."
Yesterday, Xie Zaiyi had already gone to Xuanfu. The total strength of the cavalry in the Beijing camp was now 42,000. If Datong's 6,000 cavalry were added, the number would be less than 50,000.
Of course, the 7,000 cavalry troops from Taiyuan Town led by Xie Jing followed. In terms of the number of soldiers and horses, it is difficult to say that they have an advantage. Of course, the main purpose is not to fight the Jurchens in the field.
Now that the orders are consistent, the rectification of Taiyuan and Datong towns has basically been completed. The so-called centralization and redistribution of power, who knows if these people will wait and see when the war actually breaks out.
After he arrived in Datong, except for Xuanfu, Taiyuan and Datong, he had all the troops and horses at his disposal, so that he could march with peace of mind.
Jia Heng sat behind the commander, looked at the generals, and said: "Ezhe has just sent someone to ask for help again. The Pioneer Department has been defeated by the elites of the Jurchen Eight Banners. He plans to escort the old and weak to Datong for temporary refuge. At the same time, Ezhe wants to
In the decisive battle with the Jurchens at Jining Haizi, our Han soldiers were invited to participate. What do you think, generals and commanders?"
Jining Haizi is actually not far from Datong, only about 100 kilometers away. If you march quickly, you can reach it in one day.
The generals below heard the words, but their expressions became solemn. This was the first time in more than ten years since the Han Dynasty led the cavalry out of the fortress, instead of passively waiting for the Jurchen army to invade.
No one dares to say whether this dispatch of troops will be dangerous.
At this time, a general from the Beijing Camp raised his hand and said: "General, our cavalry in the Beijing Camp have not been training for a long time, so they rushed out of the fortress. Once they confront the Jurchens, in their haste, they may not be their opponents."
This is actually the truth. The Jurchens are all veterans of hundreds of battles, but they are just a hundred miles away, so the Beijing camp is so afraid.
Jia Heng frowned secretly and said nothing.
At this time, Song Yuandao said: "General, can Ezhe send troops south to get closer to Xuanfu and join our Datong army? The distance is not far, but it is only a day's journey."
At this time, other generals also said.
The general idea is that it is difficult to get out of the blockade. If it is damaged, it will lose its spirit.
Jia Heng did not comment, but looked at the generals in Datong and said: "Today is a military meeting, you can speak freely."
Liang Ge raised his hands and said: "General, Ezhe does not want to join the Han Dynasty. This is to encourage our Han army to go to help him in the battle. Once the army fails, the general will be afraid of losing his spirit."
Hearing this, Jiang Zining struggled for a moment and then raised his hands and said: "Master Hou, Jurchens and Mongolian elites have been roaming the grassland for a long time, and our army's combat power is often inferior. Once we encounter them, I'm afraid something unbearable will happen."
Jia Heng said: "What you generals say makes sense, but if our army does not go out of the fortress, let alone the Chahar Mongolian soldiers and the tribes are annexed by the Jurchens, even if they accept some of the troops, the Chahar Mongolians will also
There is nothing left, and besides, all our elite cavalry are out, and we don’t even dare to go to Mongolia, which is right in front of us. How can we compete with the Jurchens?”
The generals were silent for a moment.
Jia Heng said: "Furthermore, E Zhe is unwilling to lead his troops to move inland. The transfer of troops this time also prompted him to make up his mind and move to Datong."
There was something he didn't say, or maybe he wanted him to fight to the death with the Jurchen soldiers to counter the pressure on Chahar Mongolia.
"What the general said is true." At this time, Pang Shili said in a deep voice: "The country has been raising troops for thousands of days. We have also fought against the Jurchens in the Jiangnan naval battle. They are brave and not afraid of death, so why have we ever been afraid?
life and death?"
This statement seemed to have inspired the morale of the generals in the capital camp, and everyone said yes.
Jia Heng said: "I plan to lead 45,000 troops and Datong's elite cavalry to join forces with Chahar with 50,000 troops. However, we still need to be vigilant as to whether the Jurchen army will besiege Datong."
At this moment, Xie Zaiyi has to go to the Xuan Mansion. Only when the two places of Xuan and Da are as safe as a rock can he safely go to form an alliance with the Mongols to fight against the main force of the Jurchens.
Leading the Mongols from Chahar to the south is the strategic goal of the first stage.
After Jia Heng finished speaking, he turned to ask: "Where is Qi Jianhui?"
"Back to General, General Qi will be back in two days." Jia Fang reported back.
Jia Heng thought for a moment and said, "Prepare food and fodder for heading north tomorrow."
After everyone dispersed, it was already noon. Jia Heng returned to the back hall and looked at the map hanging on the screen in trance.
Chen Xiao said: "What's wrong?"
"This is the first time since the Chongping period that the Han army has left the fortress. It is of great significance." Jia Heng said in a low voice with a solemn expression.
The Beijing Cavalry was also the only cavalry that could go out of the fortress, but he couldn't say whether it would be able to win in the field if it encountered the Jurchens.
If you are defeated as soon as you encounter the enemy, then...
But the cavalry will always go to the grassland. This is the fate of the cavalry. Moreover, even Jihaizi, who is just under his nose, dare not go even if they are not allowed to go deep for hundreds of miles. He is afraid that Ezhe will laugh at the Han army's lack of courage and turn around.
If the Jurchens are granted the title of Prince Chahar again, then the entire situation in northern Xinjiang will completely collapse.
As Cai Dongfan said: "When Chahar turns into Manchuria, everything north of the Great Wall belongs to Manchuria. It is impossible to guard against it. Even if there is no chaos caused by Li Chuang, Ming cannot do it."
Chen Xiao thought for a while and whispered: "There should be some latest developments from the Jurchen side."
Jia Heng said: "I have sent dozens of additional sentries. Once there is any movement of the Jurchens, they will be able to report immediately."
In fact, it feels a bit like the fog of war at this time.
Huang Taiji did not know where Jia Heng's army was and planned to go north to join forces with the Chahar Mongols. Although Jia Heng vaguely guessed that Huang Taiji would definitely send troops to monitor Xuanda's Han army, he did not know when the Qing army would separate.
arrival.
And I don’t know what will happen after the two sides fight.
Chen Xiao said: "Xie Zaiyi went to Xuanfu. It has been so long, so there should be news."
Jia Heng nodded and said: "When he solves the Xuanfu matter, there should be an emergency report. Besides, Qu Lang is also there, so there shouldn't be any mistakes."