Ming politicians

After Jierhalang retreated from Xuanzhou, he didn't delay at all. He didn't choose the route from Tieshan to Xiuyan. At this time, Jierhalang had to think of Duoduo. Fuzhou, if his prediction is correct, Su Tiancheng will definitely lead the army towards Fuzhou. If Duoduo is also ambushed by the Jiangning camp, it will be an irreparable loss.Therefore, the route Jierhalang chose was from Tieshan to Fuzhou directly, but this time, he was much more cautious and sent a large number of scouts to scout ahead to see if there was an ambush from the Jiangning camp.

The speed of the march was very fast, and they were on the road almost day and night. Regarding the situation in Xuanzhou, Jierhalang had written a memorial and submitted it to Huang Taiji. At this time, he did not know the situation of Daishan and Zhenghongqi soldiers, but It must not be very good, otherwise Daishan's scouts should have come to contact them long ago. When they evacuated Xuanzhou, the few scouts sent by Daishan begged desperately, but Jierhalang could not continue to delay, and the army withdrew After the battle, these scouts also disappeared. Ji Erhalang didn't care so much, and sent some scouts to investigate the information in the direction of the valley, but he hasn't received any news yet.

Fan Wencheng was very silent along the way. The intelligence network he established did not work this time. In fact, this cannot be blamed on Fan Wencheng. The intelligence network established by Fan Wencheng was mainly aimed at Ming Dynasty. As for the places ruled by the Qing Dynasty However, Fan Wencheng did not have the courage to set up an intelligence network without authorization. This is a crime of deceiving the emperor. Without Huang Taiji's permission, he would not dare to kill him. However, the Zhenghongqi soldiers led by Daishan encountered Su Tiancheng and Jiang Ning The ambush of the battalion made Fan Wencheng feel very uncomfortable and extremely nervous.I don't know how Huang Taiji will deal with such news.

Regret is useless, Fan Wencheng can only be more careful, analyze some situations, and give Jierhalang an idea at a critical time.For example, Fan Wencheng fully agrees with the army going to Fuzhou this time. He thinks that Prince Zheng's decision is completely correct and that he must join Duduo's army. Since he does not plan to attack Xuanzhou, the direction of Fuzhou cannot be at a disadvantage.

In fact, Fan Wencheng already had some thoughts in his heart, that is, Su Tiancheng would not launch an attack in the direction of Fuzhou.This time, the Jiangning Battalion's main attack direction is Daishan's Zhenghongqi. As long as Zhenghongqi can be defeated, or even wiped out, Su Tiancheng has won a huge victory, and the Qing Dynasty can be said to have suffered a crushing defeat.

Fan Wencheng didn't dare to say this idea, it was just his analysis.What is the specific situation, he does not know.In case there is a problem with the analysis, he cannot bear such a responsibility. Relatively speaking, both Jierhalang and Duoduo can bear it.

The main attack direction of the Jiangning Battalion is not in Fuzhou, which does not mean that Su Tiancheng does not intend to attack.If Daishan failed, Su Tiancheng might lead the army and rush to Fuzhou quickly, and cooperate with the inside and outside to attack the army led by Duoduo.Under such circumstances, the loss of the Qing Dynasty will be even greater.

From this point of view, it is very wise for Ji Erhalang to lead the army to Fuzhou. The two armies will join together, with a strength of 8 people. Su Tiancheng cannot swallow such a large number of people in one go.

Fan Wencheng said what should be said, but Fan Wencheng would not speak when he should not.

In fact, there are some problems in the relationship between him and Jierhalang. The key is that Daishan was ambushed. Jierhalang put this responsibility on him, and his attitude will naturally not be so good. Fan Wencheng There is also suffering that cannot be said, and can only be endured silently.This kind of taste is really uncomfortable, but you have to bear it.

The scouts in front soon received news that the army led by Duoduo was stationed in Jinzhou and did not attack Fuzhou City and Lushun.

Jierhalang's expression changed. He quickly looked at the map and vaguely understood that all of this was arranged by Huang Taiji. According to the original plan, Duoduo was stationed in Jinzhou, which was the best arrangement. The Jiangning battalion sergeants in Fuzhou and Lushun were restricted. After the other two armies rushed to Fuzhou, they could launch a general attack on the Jiangning battalion soldiers.

But now the situation has changed. Duduo is stationed in Jinzhou, which is very dangerous. It is equivalent to being surrounded by the Jiangning camp. If Su Tiancheng leads the army to Fuzhou, Duduo's army will encounter a real pincer attack. At that time, even thinking about retreating was very difficult.

Jierhalang didn't dare to take risks, so he called Fan Wencheng. At this time, he needed to have a good discussion with Fan Wencheng.

"Master Fan, these days he is only focused on marching and has not had time to talk. The situation in front of him is very clear. I just got the information that Prince Yu is stationed in Jinzhou. I don't know what Master Fan thinks."

Fan Wencheng looked at the map, and his expression changed.

Jierhalang paid great attention to Fan Wencheng's expression. Seeing the change in Fan Wencheng's expression, he knew that Fan Wencheng probably didn't know about Huang Taiji's arrangement. It seemed that the entire combat deployment was determined by Huang Taiji himself. Thinking of this , Ji Erhalang's opinion of Fan Wencheng is better. After all, Fan Wencheng is a Han Chinese, so it is impossible to know so many secrets.This is the tradition of the Qing Dynasty. In any case, there is a difference between the Manchus and the Han people.

"My lord, the slaves thought that it was very dangerous for Prince Yu to be stationed in Jinzhou. In this battle, Su Tiancheng and Jiang Ningying had already seized the opportunity. The Qing Dynasty lost the best opportunity. The lord led the army to withdraw from Xuanzhou. The Jiangning battalion soldiers stationed in Xuanzhou and the Jiangning battalion sergeants who set up an ambush can quickly go to Fuzhou, if Prince Yu continues to be stationed in Jinzhou, I am afraid that he will encounter attack from both sides."

"Yeah, I'm also thinking about this issue. I don't know what choice you think Prince Yu should make."

"The slave thinks that the prince should notify Prince Yu as soon as possible to leave Jinzhou immediately, bypass Fuzhou, and station in Yongning. The prince leads the army to Yongning. The army will meet up in Yongning, and then wait for news from Prince Li."

Jierhalang nodded, stationed in Yongning is the safest place, he can attack Fuzhou, and retreat to Gaizhou is no problem, even if Jiangning Camp wants to pursue, it may not be so easy.

"It's just that this letter is not easy to write. I don't know what Prince Yu thinks, maybe he won't believe it. I am a warrior of the Qing Dynasty, invincible in the world. I have never suffered such a disastrous defeat. I don't know that Duoduo saw this letter. , What kind of thought would it be, maybe I wouldn’t believe it.”

"My lord, this servant is willing to personally deliver the letter, and will definitely report the specific situation to Prince Yu."

Ji Erhalang was a little surprised, he never thought that Fan Wencheng would make such a decision, Fan Wencheng has passed his forties, he is not young, he has always been a civil servant, he has never participated in fighting, and his body is thin, but at this time, he volunteered, To deliver a letter to Prince Yu is like risking your life, but Fan Wencheng is indeed the best person to deliver a letter.

For a moment, Jierhalang was a little moved.

"Lord Fan, you are old and in poor health. It is very dangerous to send a letter to Prince Yu. I think it is better to forget it. I will send the soldiers around me to deliver the letter. If Prince Yu doesn't believe me, I will continue Send out your own soldiers."

"My lord, it's time for the slave to deliver the letter. The time is urgent. If Su Tiancheng makes other arrangements, it may be too late. There is nothing wrong with the slave. I have already adapted to following the army these days."

Ji Erhalang looked at Fan Wencheng, and it took him a long time to speak.

"Then it's hard work, Mr. Fan. I will allocate a hundred soldiers to follow you to Jinzhou, and pay attention to safety along the way. I will specially ask the soldiers not to be obsessed with fighting. In case of danger, immediately destroy the letter and escort you. Master Fan is back."

"My lord, the servant will pay attention, and will definitely go to Jinzhou, but the servant has a request, which must be made."

"If Master Fan has any request, just say it."

"This servant requires that the soldiers who follow to Jinzhou must obey the arrangement of this servant, so that this servant can ensure that when they reach Jinzhou, they will meet Prince Yu."

"There is no problem. The soldiers must obey your orders. I will send a Niu Luerzhen to follow your orders."

"In this way, the slave will feel at ease, and the prince can rest assured that the slave will definitely be able to reach Jinzhou."

"Okay, Lord Fan, go get ready right away and leave in half an hour."

Fan Wencheng quickly returned to the carriage. All his luggage was in the carriage. This time, he did not need to bring any luggage when he went to Jinzhou. It is not far from Jinzhou, but there are many dangers along the way. Being in the middle of the army, Naturally, there will be no danger. After Jierhalang evacuated from Xuanzhou, he marched very fast without any delay. The soldiers of the Jiangning Battalion stationed in Xuanzhou wanted to attack Fuzhou, but their marching speed was not so fast. .

The reason why Fan Wencheng took the initiative to invite Ying was actually paving the way for himself, and he was trying his best to redeem himself. He had already expected that the Qing Dynasty would definitely suffer a disastrous defeat this time. To put it bluntly, Dai Shan and Zheng Hongqi It's more ominous than good, with such a big change and such a failure, Huang Taiji must be furious. Duoduo and Jierhalang have different identities, so there may not be any problem, at most it is a reprimand, But I am different, I am a Han Chinese, besides, this fiasco is more or less related to intelligence.

At such a critical moment, Fan Wencheng must make contributions to save the loss to the maximum extent. Only in this way, it is possible to get Jierhalang and Duoduo to intercede when Huang Taiji commits a crime, and he may also have a chance. Continue to stabilize the impression in Huang Taiji's mind, at least not lose his life.

Fan Wencheng stabilized his emotions and made preparations as quickly as possible. In fact, there was not much to prepare. The letter was not in his hands. All he needed was a map and two horses. Impossible, but fortunately, I have been riding horses these days, so I have long adapted. (To be continued..)