In the late Ming Dynasty, rising from the grassland

Chapter 201 Burning Shengjing
Three days after the large army set off, Liu Si returned to the valley with Zu Zeqing, Zu Dashou's son.

After the large army left, only [-] Jurchen girls and a small number of strong Han women were left in the valley to guard them. Zhezhe and Fulin were naturally among them.

After some inspection and confirmation, Lin Rui and Zu Zeqing quickly reached a transaction agreement.

The Liaodong generals exchanged 25 shi of grain for the Lin family army for [-] Jurchen heads and a small number of weapons, armor, and flags, as well as Huang Taiji's wife and young son.

The two parties agreed that one month later, the transaction would be conducted at the entrance of Xiaoling River outside the border wall in the northwest of Jinzhou.

Lin Rui was already very satisfied with being able to exchange for 25 stones of grain. He also knew that it would be unrealistic for these greedy guys to transport grain to the grassland for trading, so he had to agree to trade with Xiaoling River. .

At worst, they would take Shang Kexi and the others south first. After the deal was completed, they would then go northwest with the grain to catch up with the large army.

Although it was troublesome, it was still worth it for the 25 shi of food. After all, he originally planned to stay for another month so that the large army could go farther.

One month is enough for the large army to travel four to five hundred miles. They can basically reach the northern area of ​​Zhangjiakou. Once here, they no longer have to worry about the Jurchen cavalry pursuing them.

After Zu Zeqing returned to Jinzhou, Zu Dashou and the Liaodong generals began to unite to impeach Lu Xiangsheng.

At this time, Lu Xiangsheng was already in dire straits. The Lin family army refused to join forces and wanted to withdraw to Hetao. The Liaodong generals did not obey orders to attack. His majesty also did not respond to the memorial requesting the battle. It can be said that he was extremely anxious.

Seeing this situation, Zhang Han was really embarrassed to say goodbye, so he had to constantly persuade Lu Xiangsheng to resign and leave Liaodong as soon as possible.

Obviously, we can also see the complexity of the situation in Liaodong.

Lu Xiangsheng had already prepared to go back to observe mourning last year, but the Jian Nu suddenly invaded in large numbers, and Emperor Chongzhen repeatedly issued orders to seize his love. Lu Xiangsheng had to wear linen mourning clothes and wear Xiao to supervise the battle.

If it were normal, Lu Xiangsheng would have resigned and gone home to observe his filial piety, but the great opportunity was here, so he really did not want to give up this golden opportunity to annihilate the Jiannu in one fell swoop, regain Liaodong, and end the slave trouble forever.

Just when Lu Xiangsheng was planning to report to Chongzhen, clarifying the interests of the situation and requesting for more army provisions to be sent to Liaodong, the imperial edict to appease Lin Rui and the Lin family army finally arrived.

Seeing the conditions for recruiting the Lin family army in the decree, Lu Xiangsheng was overjoyed and couldn't help but sigh: "God bless the Ming Dynasty, your Majesty is finally wise for once. There is hope for the Ming Dynasty to be rejuvenated, haha, good..."

At the end of the sentence, he looked up to the sky and burst into laughter. Obviously, in Lu Xiangsheng's view, with such generous conditions, Lin Rui would definitely agree to submit to the imperial court.

As long as the Lin family army is willing to surrender and Lin Rui leads his cavalry from the Liao River to the east of Guangning Yizhou for a pincer attack, restraining Jiannu's cavalry, the Ming army can directly encircle the two cities of Guangning Yizhou without any scruples.

Even if they don't attack by force, they can still trap Jiannu's tens of thousands of infantry to death. Without the infantry to defend the city, Jiannu's final end will be to flee to the grassland with the remaining cavalry.

"Sir, although the conditions offered by His Majesty are very generous, the student thinks that it may still not be able to impress Marshal Lin."

Although Zhang Han didn't want to pour cold water on him, he had to sigh and remind him to prevent him from being more disappointed.

"Hey! Zhiyuan is overly worried. Although the Lin family army is strong now, it has been hiding on the grassland. Even if it goes to the Hetao, it cannot be self-sufficient. In addition, it has no name and no status. With these conditions, Lin Rui must be I won’t refuse.”

Lu Xiangsheng waved his hands, obviously full of confidence in this recruitment, and then said impatiently: "Without further delay, I have to trouble Zhiyuan to make another trip and take Angel to the Lin Family Army's camp to meet Lin Rui. "

"This is natural, but sir, after the student leaves this time, he plans to return to his hometown for the rest of his life, and will not return to Jinzhou by then. I hope you will forgive me!"

After Zhang Han finished speaking, he bowed to the end.

"Zhiyuan, why is this?" Lu Xiangsheng hurriedly helped him up and said anxiously. Seeing that the recovery of Liaodong was just around the corner, he really didn't understand why Zhang Han wanted to leave him.

Zhang Han did not explain, but shook his head.

"It doesn't matter, everyone has their own ambitions. If Zhiyuan wants to leave, I will not force him."

Seeing him like this, Lu Xiangsheng also understood that he was not optimistic about the imperial court's ability to recruit the Lin family's army. In addition, Liaodong had rising potential constraints, and the generals were acting against the sun, so he became discouraged and decided to go back to his hometown to escape the world. Seeing that he had made up his mind, he had no choice but to sigh and give no more advice. After all, if he really failed to recruit the Lin family army, he planned to return to his hometown to observe his filial piety.

It was already mid-March when Zhang Han arrived at the Lin Family Army camp with a group of eunuchs and guards.

Lin Rui didn't even see the so-called angel, so he drove him away. The eunuch who was going to be recruited was furious, but facing the Lin Family Army's cavalry, he had to return to the capital in despair, while Zhang Han was halfway there He said goodbye and left alone.

"Sir, everything in the valley is entrusted to you for the time being. As long as those Jurchen children don't starve to death."

Lin Rui also plans to lead the cavalry to Shengjing to pick up Shang Kexi and others.

After all, the main force of the Jurchens is now contained by the Ming army in Yizhou, Guangning, and only more than 5000 cavalry are left in Liaoyang, which cannot threaten his [-] cavalry at all.

"Commander, don't worry. The students must take good care of these prisoners. But Commander, these prisoners must be dealt with eventually. I wonder how Commander will deal with them?"

Zhang Han nodded and then asked.

"Hey, actually, I have also been having a headache about this matter. I originally wanted to exchange it with Jiannu, but now it seems that Jiannu will not waste food and materials in exchange for them. Do you want to take it away? Theirs He is too young, so it is not economical at all, and it would be a pity to kill him. I wonder what you have to say, sir?"

Lin Rui said helplessly.

Now there are only [-] young children under ten years old left in the valley, and the two thousand strong women who guard them. The two thousand strong women can ride horses and can walk at any time, but these female children can neither ride horses nor walk for a long time. Even if you want to take it away, it will be troublesome as hell.

Hearing that Lin Rui thought about killing them all, Zhang Han's eyelids twitched, and he had a new understanding of Lin Rui in his heart. He pondered for a long time before saying: "These young children are indeed like useless food to our army. It's tasteless, and it's a pity to abandon it, but it is quite attractive to the Mongolian tribes who lack population. If you can take it away, students are advised to take it with you as much as possible. When you get to the Hetao, you can use it to negotiate with the Tumut tribes! "

"Well, sir, you are right to remind us that these [-] children can indeed be rewarded to the Tumut tribes." Lin Rui's eyes also lit up.

Each tribe with more than 5 people can at least reward hundreds or thousands of people. I am afraid that no tribe will not be moved. Moreover, when each tribe raises these girls, won't they still be his population?
Thinking of this, Lin Rui also decided to wait until the deal with the Ming army was completed, and then led the cavalry back to take all the young girls with him. Two or three of them could be carried on one horse. It was not a big problem. After all, [-] cavalrymen each Three people ride.

After another explanation, Lin Rui and Takuyan took [-] cavalry and headed towards Shengjing in a mighty manner.

We arrived in Shengjing two days later.

Fortunately, at this time, he was still holding on to the city with [-] Han soldiers. The main reason why he did not escape was that Lin Rui would send cavalry to appease him from time to time.

Now seeing Lin Rui finally coming to pick them up with his cavalry, everyone rushed to the top of the city and let out bursts of cheers.

"Master..."

"Master..."

"Well, everyone has worked hard and has not disappointed me. I am very pleased. After arriving at the Loop, everyone will be promoted to one level and a woman will be rewarded!"

Lin Rui stood at the top of the city and looked at the city walls. Everyone was almost crying with excitement, and he announced loudly.

After nearly two months of perseverance, these people have barely withstood the test and can be used as their own in the future.

"Long live the Marshal, the Marshal is mighty!"

"The handsome man is wise..."

Not long after, bursts of cheers erupted in the city, and everyone held their weapons high.

"It's gratifying."

"The end is here!"

"Send the order and let the brothers prepare. We will leave Shengjing and return to the grassland tomorrow."

After it calmed down, Lin Rui gave instructions to Shang Kexi.

"It's the commander-in-chief. The general will go down and make arrangements right now!"

Shang Ke was overjoyed and immediately turned around to make arrangements, but was stopped again by Lin Rui.

"By the way, let the brothers prepare more firewood and burn this Shengjing City to me when we leave!"

"The handsome and wise!"

Shang Kexi didn't expect Lin Rui to be so cruel, so he quickly answered again.

At dawn the next day, Shang Kexi led [-] soldiers and horses and left the city to the west with the remaining grain.

Lin Rui led the cavalry towards Liaoyang, while thick black smoke rose from Shengjing City behind him, and the entire city was ablaze.

Originally, Dorgon didn't want to pay attention to the Lin Family Army's cavalry. After all, he only had [-] cavalry on hand, so he hoped that the Lin Family Army's cavalry would pick up the traitor soldiers in Shengjing City as soon as possible, so that they could take over Shengjing City and return to his luxurious home. The magnificent Prince Rui's Mansion.

Who would have thought that when the Lin family army left, they would be so vicious that they would set fire to the city.

"What a thief, one day I, Dorgon, will definitely peel off your skin, cramp your muscles, and chop you into pieces..."

At the top of Liaoyang City, Dorgon looked in the direction of Shengjing and roared with a ferocious expression. His fingernails dug into his flesh with a pair of fists and bled.

It can be seen how angry he is and how much he hates Lin Rui.

Dayu'er on the side could only continue to comfort him, and he was also lamenting in his heart. Now that his son is gone, now he even has no palace.

Just when Dorgon was relieved by Da Yuer's constant comfort and was about to go back to the room to let her continue to comfort him, a team of sentinels hurried over again.

"Report, Your Majesty, the Lin Family Army's cavalry are coming towards Liaoyang."

"what?"

"What a thief, he goes too far to bully others. Do you really think that the king is afraid of him?"

"Prepare your horse, prepare your horse for me!"

Dorgon immediately went berserk and was about to mobilize his cavalry to fight to the death with the Lin family army, but was hugged tightly by Dayu'er.

"Dorgon, please calm down. We only have five thousand cavalry now. We must not confront the Lin family army head-on. As long as we stay in the city, they will only destroy some crops and then leave."

(End of this chapter)