Episode 14 Brother Qiang is very angry, the consequences are very serious
Episode 14 Brother Qiang is very angry and the consequences will be serious
In Yangzhou City, at the headquarters of the Fourth Artillery Corps of the Qing Army, two Ming Army officers had their blindfolds removed and found themselves facing a room full of senior Qing military officials. Sitting behind the highest desk was a lieutenant general.
As for these two Ming army officers, one is a major and the other is a captain. According to international practice, even when they see the commander of the enemy's army, they must salute. This is an aristocratic fighting style originating from European countries.
It means that we are all civilized and noble people. Although we are at war, our opponents respect each other.
But when the two officers of the Ming Army saw Na Hai, the commander of the Qing Army, they raised their chests and raised their chins even higher. This kind of opponent was not worthy of respect at all.
Although the Ming Dynasty did not recognize the legitimacy of the Northern Qing Dynasty, and the Qing army was always officially defined as rebels, if Na Hai fought openly and openly, and did not use the common people as human shields, but would fight to the death to uphold the spirit of Yangzhou, the two Ming army officers might
I really saluted him.
Although the atmosphere in the office was very formal, with senior officials from the entire army gathered together, Nahai still deliberately looked very casual. He lowered his head and sorted out the inventory information of various materials in Yangzhou City, while writing down instructions and handing them over.
Give it to the adjutant next to you.
After a long time, he raised his head, glanced at the two Ming army officers, and said:
"What do you have to say? Say it."
The two Ming army officers looked at each other, somewhat nervously. Then the Ming army major coughed lightly, stepped forward, handed a document under his arm to Nahai's desk with both hands, and returned to where he was.
Nahai glanced sideways, flicked the document aside with his fingers as if it was a bit disturbing, raised his head and frowned:
"What's this?"
Major of the Ming Army said:
"This is a letter handed over to you by the commander of our army."
"What letter?"
The Ming Army Major hesitated for a moment and said directly:
"A letter urging you to surrender."
Nahai immediately looked up to the sky and burst into laughter, startling everyone in the room. Several people felt that it was too artificial and a bit unnatural.
After Nahai finished laughing, he grabbed the surrender letter on the table, threw it on the ground, stood up, and said with a sneer:
"Surrender? What a joke! You go back and tell your master that my family, Nalan, is favored by the emperor. I, Nalan Hai, am resolutely loyal to the emperor and to the Qing Dynasty! I will stick to my position and defend Yangzhou to the death for the emperor! I
The Fourth Army is stationed in Yangzhou,
We must ensure the safety of one side and protect the lives and property of the people of Yangzhou! Never let the people of Yangzhou be ravaged by the Nanming bandits! Never give up an inch of the land of the Qing Dynasty! Haha, let me surrender? Go back and tell your master, don’t do it
Daydreaming!”
The two Ming army officers were a little nervous at first, but now they are no longer nervous after hearing such an entertaining statement. Although they were still standing upright on the ground, they couldn't help but smile.
The slightly younger captain couldn't help laughing and said:
"Your Excellency, General, since you want to ensure the safety of the people of Yangzhou, why do you force the people to line up and stand on the top of the city as human shields?"
Nahai raised his eyebrows and asked curiously:
"Really? Did I force it? Where? When?"
The captain sneered:
"You are still standing on the top of the city. Oh, you might be able to see it when you look out of your window. How about... Your Excellency, take a look now?"
A staff officer next to him suppressed his blush and shouted:
"Those are all made by the officers below, and are private actions! ...What does it have to do with our military? There is a war now, and our military is busy defending Yangzhou. If the subordinates can take care of every little thing, why should we deal with military affairs?
?...Our military rank is Lieutenant General, who comes from the elite troops! What rank are you at? Have you ever been a military commander?"
The Ming Army Major sneered and said:
"I have never been a military commander, but I know that your military commander has committed a war crime by coercing civilians to use as human shields. If you don't surrender and let us come in and capture you alive, you may be hanged by a military court."
Several officers nearby yelled at him, and two others tried to draw their guns.
Nahai raised a hand, and the officers in the room fell silent.
Nahai leaned back, lay on the back of the chair, and said to the two Ming army officers in an official tone:
"Those common people volunteered. They voluntarily climbed up to the top of the city to assist the imperial army in defending their hometown... The general initially disagreed, but these common people were so loyal and courageous that if they were not allowed to go to the city to join the defense, they would commit suicide and die for their country...
...Sigh, under such circumstances, this general shed tears..."
The Major of the Ming Army had no patience to listen to him anymore. He bent down to pick up the surrender letter and said:
"You probably don't dare to accept our army's surrender letter in front of so many colleagues. Well, you don't have to be embarrassed. As a messenger, I always have the obligation to read it to you. Listen up:
"To His Excellency Nahai, Commander of the Fourth Artillery Corps of the Qing Army:
"Your army is now surrounded by our army's superior strength, and there is no hope of breaking out or holding on. Your army cannot compete with our army in terms of strength, equipment, supplies, morale, etc., and our army is moving at a rate of 50 kilometers per day.
The above-mentioned speed is rapidly advancing towards the puppet Qing-controlled areas, and the Qing army that may form reinforcements for your army is being surrounded, divided and eliminated by our army. It is only a matter of time before the puppet Qing regime is overthrown.
"In view of the above situation, for the safety of your officers and soldiers, the people of Yangzhou, and your own life, I suggest that you order your army to lay down their weapons, leave the city and surrender. Our army guarantees the life safety of your officers and soldiers and you, and ensures that you enjoy the "
All treatment provided for in the Geneva Convention relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War.
"For you personally, and for all the senior officers in your army, if you accept the surrender before three o'clock in the afternoon, and the civilians who are being held hostage are not harmed, some of your previously vested interests will be recognized by our Ming Empire.
These vested interests include you
Our existing property - all movable and immovable property, all legal and illegal gains, and your titles. According to the information we have, you have not committed any heinous behavior before. Therefore, all your previous property under the pseudo-Qing Dynasty
Ming Dynasty will not pursue any minor misdeeds.
"If you agree to these conditions, you can hoist a white flag on the top of the city before three o'clock in the afternoon, and ask the troops to march out of the city and lay down their weapons uniformly.
"——Commander of the Seventh Army of the Ming Empire-Huang Shuliang."
…
After the Ming Army Major finished reading, he once again put the surrender letter on Nahai's desk.
But this time, the room was quiet.
None of these Qing generals expected that the terms of surrender proposed by the Ming army would be so generous. They resisted desperately because they were afraid of losing everything they had now: power, status, money, and they were also afraid of falling into the hands of the Ming army.
, the council was liquidated for the harm he had done before.
But now it seems that it has become simpler. Even if you surrender, these benefits will not be lost much. At least the loss is not as big as imagined. The power is definitely gone. There will be no black money in the future, and it is impossible to get it alone.
He said, all the seven aunts and eight aunts followed the chickens and dogs to heaven, and walked sideways on the street.
However, if the property that has been acquired can be retained, there is no problem in being a rich man. In addition, the Qing army has always had a tradition of royal relatives leading troops in war. In the later period, many high-ranking generals, even if they were not royal relatives,
They all have titles. Now Nanming even recognizes these titles, which is equivalent to surrendering and still retaining the status of aristocrat...
This is so unbelievable.
Hou Hekun's eyes were cold. He glanced at the surrender letter on the table, at the two Ming army officers opposite, and at the subordinates around him, thinking intensely in his mind.
He also has his wife and children, who are all in the north. If he surrenders to the Ming army and the Ming army can quickly attack the north, then that's okay. If he can't, his wife and children will be ruined.
Moreover, how credible is it that the Ming Army proposed such generous conditions? Was this proposed by a military commander of the Ming Army himself, or was it the "unified policy" of the top brass of the Ming Army? If it is the former, it is basically a lie. Revealed
Write a lot of bad checks, trick yourself into surrendering, and then even if you don’t cash them,
What can you do if you are a prisoner? Besides, even if this is the policy of the top management of the Ming army, it can only explain one problem: the Ming army is short of troops and cannot afford losses, so it adopts the strategy of "fighting if it can't be fought"
, first try to use favorable terms to win people over to surrender, and then attack when it really doesn't work anymore...
This also confirmed the long-standing propaganda of the imperial court - the military strength of the Ming army was far from the opponent of the Qing Dynasty, which was absolutely correct.
If this is the case, you have to take a long-term view. Such an army, which is attacking very fiercely now, cannot grow at all. It will soon be overwhelmed by the superior Qing army, or even be driven across the Yangtze River and swallowed whole.
.In that case, if he had surrendered to Nan Ming early, wouldn’t that be a dead end? Why did Nan Ming promise to protect his vested interests? By that time, Nan Ming himself would not be able to protect himself.
At critical moments, you must make the right choice. You must also follow the right person.
Nahai's mind was changing violently, the blood in his body was running faster, his face was red and white for a while, and large drops of sweat slowly flowed down from his forehead.
...At this time, you must stand on the right side. Once you stand on the wrong side, your wealth and life will be ruined.
I don’t know how long it took, but Nahai finally made a decision to stick to Yangzhou City and bet his treasure on the safest side. He didn’t need Nanming to guarantee his property. As long as the Qing Dynasty won, let alone keep what he had.
Property, and being a meritorious official, he can continue to be promoted and make a fortune, and he can still be a local emperor on his own one-third of an acre of land. His children and grandchildren can become rich and noble without working hard, and his relatives, friends and tribesmen can still live in the world because of his glory.
Live a domineering life in the place.
But Nan Ming won, and he had nothing but a little money. He could only live as a law-abiding and good citizen, let alone his relatives, friends and tribesmen.
Okay, it's been decided.
…
But there is still a problem... Nahai raised his eyes and quickly glanced around the people in the room. They were all staring at him with their own hidden agendas.
Even if he did not surrender to Nanming, he still hesitated for such a long time after receiving the surrender letter, which was seen by them... This hesitation in the future will definitely become a crime and ruin himself.
Therefore, we must find ways to make up for it.
…
Nahai raised his head, slowly picked up the surrender letter, sneered, tore it up one by one, and scattered it all over the floor with a final wave of his hand.
The expressions of the two Ming army officers standing opposite changed and they subconsciously took a step back.
Nahai smiled coldly and shouted:
"The Nanming bandit army came here to persuade us to surrender. They used sweet words to derail the morale of our troops. They are extremely insidious and vicious. This is really intolerable. Come on!"
"have!"
Two guards pushed open the door and came in.
Nahai's eyes shot out with a vicious light, and he gritted his teeth and said:
"Take these two Nanming spies out and kill them in front of my brothers!"
As soon as he said this, the whole room was stunned.
The two Ming army officers looked pale, but for a moment they didn't quite believe that the Qing army general had such courage. Was he sure he could run away?
The other officers in the room were also shocked.
With such favorable conditions, even if you don't want the military seat, there is no need to do things so absolutely! Although the two countries are not "two countries" when they are at war, it is obviously a taboo. Now,
We have no room at all with the Ming army!
The two guards were also a little stunned and did not dare to take action for a moment, fearing that they had heard wrongly... Wouldn't this cut off the brothers' escape route?
Nahai slammed the table and shouted:
"What are you doing! Want to disobey military orders?"
Then he pulled out his gun and planned to kill the two guards. The two guards were so frightened that they shouted "嗻" loudly, and then without any explanation, they dragged out the two earth-colored Ming army envoys.
The two Ming army envoys were dragged outside the headquarters. Many Qing army officers and soldiers were already gathered on the street. When they heard that the Ming army had come to negotiate with the envoys, they all gathered here to inquire. This was related to their future.
But they saw this scene: two Ming army officers were dragged out, their hats fell off. They were held down in the middle of the street by several soldiers. Before they could say a word, they were shot twice from behind.
Beaten to death.
A large group of Qing officers and soldiers didn't understand what was going on, so they stared at the scene in front of them in stunned silence: a large pool of blood, with two corpses wearing Ming army uniforms lying in it, with the backs of their heads ripped off.
…
In the headquarters, Nahai impassionedly expressed his determination to a group of stunned officers, claiming that he was doing this to show that the Nanming bandits would give up completely and swear to fight them to the end. At the same time, he also expressed his loyalty to the emperor.
Then, he told his subordinates that the Qing Dynasty must win and the Nanming Dynasty must defeat, and gave them a stimulant, telling them that as long as they hold on this time, they will all be heroes in the future and can continue to be dignitaries in the Qing Dynasty.
Surrendering to Nanming will bring you nothing but some money.
After some analysis, a circle of subordinates also thought that what he said was very reasonable, and they all praised the military commander, praising him for his ability to hold the bottom line in the face of big issues, right and wrong, and his awe-inspiring righteousness, which made him a model for the generals of the Qing Dynasty.
Immediately afterwards, Nahai discussed with the senior officers: Now it's not enough for us just to be willing to defend, because it is good for us to defend, and in the eyes of the soldiers below, there is no benefit to holding on, and surrendering to Nanming is beneficial. So.
The current situation is very dangerous. When those soldiers see that their superiors have cut off their retreat, they may take risks at any time and trigger a mutiny.
The key now is to drag down the soldiers below and make them give up the idea of surrender.
After a while, all levels of the Qing army in Yangzhou City began to convey the special orders of the military commander:
——From now on, in Yangzhou City, in addition to the imperial officials and red-top officials and merchants, other merchants and common people, their property belongs to the brothers in the army, and their female dependents also belong to the brothers in the army.
Brothers, just fight hard
If you want to fight, you can go to melon and share it. There are many rich people in Yangzhou City, and there are countless beautiful women with silk treasures. After victory, every brother will be rich with money, with beautiful wives and concubines, and he will also earn a large family fortune after retirement.
.Isn’t this much better than surrendering to Nanming?
…
Sure enough, as soon as the order was conveyed, the morale of the Qing troops in the city was greatly boosted. The whole Yangzhou City cheered, screamed, and whistled throughout the sky.
The Qing army began to take people to the rich areas of the city to "enclose" them in the order of division, brigade, regiment, battalion, company, platoon, and squad. The rich areas were quickly occupied by senior officials, and then the following
Lower-level officers and soldiers began to circle poor areas. The soldiers didn't care at all. They also knew that the families with the most wealth and wealth would definitely be robbed by the superiors first. If you rob ordinary families, as long as you rob a few more households, you will make a fortune.
.
The city of Yangzhou was filled with cries for a while, and more than 20,000 Qing troops began to loot this prosperous city. With the looting, the morale of the Qing troops in the city also reached its peak. The usual hatred of the rich by the poor soldiers in the lower class was at its best.
vented his anger, and filled his pockets with money,
Now everyone is shouting "Long live Mr. Nahai!" and supports Nahai as his commander from the bottom of his heart. More than 20,000 Qing soldiers are gearing up, preparing to defend Yangzhou to the death. The Ming army will destroy one one, and two will destroy a pair.
He would rather die than defend his "fruits of victory."
——After defeating the Ming army, even if Lord Na led his brothers to rebel, the brothers would still fight with him!
…
The Ming army outside the city was still waiting to hear a reply. They waited until three o'clock in the afternoon at the specified time, but there was still no reply from the city, and the two messengers did not come out.
The Ming army then sent another messenger into the city to contact him again.
After a while, a messenger came out to report. Nahai, the Qing army guard, said that he was willing to surrender now, but many of his generals did not believe that the Ming army would win and were unwilling to surrender. He was trying to convince them now. It will take some time, please forgive me.
Twelve hours.
The reply was reported to the headquarters. The headquarters is currently concerned about the siege of Nanyang on the left, but Yangzhou is different. Yangzhou is not a fortress that cannot be bypassed, and it is completely possible to siege without attacking. Therefore, the Army General Staff agreed to grant grace, but
It cannot be as long as twelve hours, and the maximum grace period is six hours.
Six hours, this is enough for Nahai to strengthen the defense of Yangzhou City. Nahai replied and fully agreed. As for the two messengers, Nahai directly replied that he would take them hostage. After six hours, if he is still convinced,
If the generals are not available, they should be used to ask for leniency and conditions from the Ming army.
Tang Yun, the commander-in-chief, was so angry that he couldn't do anything about it. The best option was to give the Qing garrison time and let him surrender.
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Six hours later, it was already nine o'clock in the evening.
There was a commotion on the top of the city, and then the people above moved out of the way, and then two Qing soldiers flashed out, waved their arms twice, threw two things down, and rolled away.
Several Ming army officers used searchlights and binoculars to take a look, and they were all stunned.
Those are two heads.
Could it be the heads of the two messengers?
They immediately called the officer of the unit directly under the messenger to come and see it. When the officer looked through the telescope, his face was pale, he clenched his teeth, nodded and said tremblingly:
"Yes...it's them..."
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Nanjing, Purple Mountain Fortress.
Xiang Xiaoqiang slammed the table, gritted his teeth and cursed:
"He asked for this... No wonder others... Geneva, the League of Nations, go to hell!"