Ming Dynasty: Summoning game players at the beginning

Chapter 271 There is an old Chinese saying
At the foot of the snow-covered mountain, Dorgon, wearing white armor, stepped onto a mound. Hundreds of warriors in front of him formed a solid human wall. He skillfully opened the telescope to observe the battle situation in the distance.

When hundreds of white doves soared in the sky, all the Qing soldiers ambushing in the mountains and forests looked up at the sky. The sound of the white doves and bells was the most widely spread instantaneous command in the current era.

The horses' hooves stamped and the warriors roared.

If an ordinary army were ambushed, it would be unable to recover.

The reason why ambushes cause heavy casualties is that the victims are too hasty to put on armor, let alone form defensive infantry and cavalry formations.

If we engage in battle hastily, we will be divided into two groups by the enemy, and the front and rear will be unable to take care of each other, resulting in a miserable defeat.

But Beiweijun is not an ordinary person!

On that day, the eight hundred Black Flag soldiers were trapped in an ambush, but they still had the courage to fight to the death and almost took his head.

After all, the Beiwei Army was a branch of the Black Flag Army, and inherited the bravery and strength of the Black Flag Camp. The tragic scene of the Battle of Xiongyueyi was still like a steel knife hanging on Dorgon's throat, and he shuddered whenever he thought about it.

Dorgon did not dare to use the "add fuel to the fire" tactic in front of the Beiwei Army, and even doubled the number of people to protect him.

Rumors of withdrawal, confusion about moving troops, hiding during the day and moving at night, ambushes of the entire army, and messages sent by white pigeons - Dorgon used almost every trick in his book, disregarding military tactics and directly sending out 80% of his main forces to fight the "Ming army" on three fronts, just to do his utmost to defeat the Beiwei army and fulfill his dream of ruling Korea.

Even though the ambush was set and the enemy troops immediately fled in panic, Dorgon did not dare to relax.

He wanted to see with his own eyes the head of the Beiwei Army's commander delivered to his feet.

But strangely, the combat effectiveness of this "Ming army" seemed very weak, and the two armies fled in all directions after only a few rounds of fighting.

Are the Beiwei troops he remembered, who could defeat ten enemies with one, really so weak?
Moreover, after observing for a while, Dorgon did not find the Beiwei Army’s "strange" battle flag, nor did he find a black-bordered flag. Could this not be the Beiwei Army?

and many more!

Dorgon suddenly realized a terrible situation.

He could set up an ambush with a plan, and the Beiwei Army could also put away their battle flags and pretend to be weak defeated soldiers to lure him into pursuit. However, the Beiwei Army was never a weakling who played by the rules!
Dorgon thought this was bad. What if this weak brigade was just a feint to lure the enemy deeper into their territory, and the Beiwei army had already discovered his tracks and were simply taking advantage of his own tactic? Wouldn't that be like the mantis stalking the cicada, while the oriole was waiting behind?
A tingling sensation surged upwards like an electric current, and wet sweat suddenly seeped out of the pores on his back. Dorgon felt a brief haze covering his eyes.

He swayed slightly a few times, then steadied himself and ordered firmly, "Go and guard the north and south!"

Dorgon did not dare to use the Bayara guards around him, but instead sent people to the front line to quickly mobilize two thousand people, no, four thousand people!
He ordered his four thousand men to spread out at least ten miles to the north and south, and to report back if they found any ambush from the Beiwei Army!

After the emergency order was issued, Dorgon's back was mostly soaked, and a deep chill swept over his body.

If the Beiwei army plots against him, it will be over!
Dorgon felt that he could neither stand nor sit, so he ran forward dozens of steps, then tiptoed and stretched his neck.

He had clearly set up a tight net and victory was a foregone conclusion, so why was he feeling so itchy and uncomfortable, as if he was the one trapped in a jar?
Just when Dorgon was being tortured by the "evil demon in his heart", suddenly several victorious Niulu Zhangjing returned on horseback.

Behind the horses, like they were carrying wild boars, were several old men lying horizontally in torn clothes. Their Ming Dynasty clothes were similar to those of the Ming Dynasty, but with some slight differences.

Dorgon thought to himself, I hope it’s not bad news.

Several old men were pulled off their horses by the Niulu Zhangjing like prey, and thrown to the ground. One of the Niulu Zhangjing shouted, "Prince Rui of the Qing Dynasty is here, why don't you kneel down and salute!"

Dorgon, who had long since regained his title of prince, was filled with awe, and a feeling of anticipation and joy emerged in his heart.

Isn't that bad news?
The several old men in luxurious clothes turned out to be the yangban of North Korea, and they were in command of the regular army and militia of the three northern provinces of Korea.

"Where is the Beiwei Army?" Dorgon was only concerned about the whereabouts of the Beiwei Army and spoke Chinese quite well.

"Reply, reply to the king! The Beiwei army is still staying in Hwanghae Province..." The noble who was best at speaking Chinese had a face full of foam.

Still in Hwanghae Province, at least two hundred miles away from here?

what!
Hearing this, Dorgon finally felt relieved. This "Ming army" turned out to be a mob of Koreans. The Beiwei Army was not with the Koreans at all.

The Beiwei army had inadvertently committed the serious taboo of dividing its troops, and he seized the opportunity to defeat them along the way.

Hahaha, Dorgon won this battle. And the inner struggle just now was all the mental exhaustion of "scaring himself".

Although the Beiwei Army is extremely brave, they are not military gods who can predict everything.

The Koreans suffered a crushing defeat in this battle, so the balance of power in Korea would definitely tilt towards Dorgon, right?

It is said that speed is of the essence in war. After the Beiwei Army won the Battle of Yizhou, they should have advanced quickly to Seoul. Unexpectedly, they procrastinated along the way, fishing for three days and drying the net for two days.

Is there some conspiracy brewing?
Dorgon asked for more details and found out that since Prince Li Hao was named the crown prince, the speed of the Beiwei Army's march south has slowed down a lot, as if they were deliberately slowing down.

Is it because it is difficult to collect food and fodder, or is it because it is difficult to march in the ice and snow?

It's impossible that he wants to help the Crown Prince of Korea cultivate his team, right?
Korea used to be a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty, and even now there are still many Confucian scholars who are still loyal to the Ming Dynasty, just like a wife who was taken away by a yellow-haired man still misses her husband.

The Beiwei Army spent manpower and material resources to help Li Hao return to his country. Even if the Qing Dynasty was successfully defeated, the Koreans would be loyal to the Ming Dynasty instead of the Beiwei Army. Why did the Beiwei Army do such a thankless task?

Dorgon thought again and felt that the Beiwei Army often did such thankless and foolish things of "blind loyalty".

In the decisive battle of Jinan, the Black Flag Battalion suffered heavy losses. In the fierce battle of Xiongyueyi, the Beiwei Army suffered countless casualties...

Now Dorgon heard that the Beiwei Army suffered further losses during the recovery of Liaodong, and now it has become a situation where its achievements surpass its master. Is it worth it?
To be honest, if the two sides were not mortal enemies, Dorgon really wanted to get acquainted with the brave and fearless Beiwei Army.

Dorgon couldn't understand what the Beiwei Army was up to, but he knew that the prince, or the "self-proclaimed" crown prince, had just done something stupid and offended the nobles of the two classes, which led to the Koreans moving south without authorization.

Dorgon had long heard that the Beiwei Army acted in a simple and rough manner, and was a person of hot temper and straightforward nature who could not tolerate any sand in their eyes.

To put it nicely, this kind of character can quickly form combat effectiveness, enforce strict military discipline, and be brave in combat. To put it bluntly, it means that the gentry and powerful people cannot "unite" the country.

And unorganized peasants never have any power.

Dorgon sneered in his heart, you Beiwei Army assisted the Korean prince to recover the country, but you didn't know how to restrain your temper. Instead, you severely offended the two classes, which directly led to the extreme deterioration of the situation.

This childish political sense is much weaker than that of Dorgon.

Having learned the lesson from the recklessness of the Beiwei Army, Dorgon felt that now was the time to revise his strategy.

The previous plan of "taking compensation from Korea" should be changed to winning over the yangban samurai clan.

Dorgon understood that if he wanted to become the monarch of Korea, he had to unite with the backbone of these countries, but the Beiwei Army, who did not understand politics, pushed these pillars of the country to his side.

Thank you Beiweijun for the great gift!

Dorgon made up his mind and quickly changed his speaking style.

He dismissed the rude Niulu Zhangjing and personally helped several nobles with torn clothes to their feet. He then took a few warm coats from the guards and put them on the nobles. A look of worry appeared on his face, "Gentlemen, you have suffered..."

When the coat brought warmth to his body, Zhao Silang's confused consciousness instantly returned.

He did not die, but was sent to the Qing prince by Qing soldiers, and even received a seemingly cheap but soothing word of comfort.

Zhao Silang looked the Qing prince up and down, and secretly sighed that although this man had won a great victory, he was not arrogant or unruly, but instead treated them, the literati, with courtesy.

This breadth of mind and courage alone is a hundred times stronger than those crude warriors of the Beiwei Army!
While Dorgon sent people to protect the nobles, he spoke sincerely in front of several nobles.

The Eight Banners' previous actions in entering the court were all forced because of the relentless pursuit by the Beiwei Army.

Now that the Eight Banners had gained a firm foothold, they were fully aware that their previous actions had been quite crude, so Dorgon apologized on their behalf.

Then he changed the subject and said that the Beiwei Army was just such a bunch of idiots who didn't understand how to divide the interests. They wanted to be the winner in everything they did and didn't leave any way for their competitors.

Your Crown Prince of Korea has been hanging out with the Beiwei Army all day long, so it's inevitable that he has picked up violent and vulgar habits.

Dorgon was willing to send troops to expel the Beiwei Army, seek justice for the two-class nobles, and correct all the mistakes left by the Beiwei Army!
When Zhao Silang heard this, he felt that things had taken a turn for the worse and that everything was not completely over yet.

Although he could not be an important minister to the King of Korea, he could be a loyal minister to the Prince of Qing!

The prince of the Qing Dynasty commands the Eight Banners army, while he is familiar with the customs of the Korean people and has rich experience in governance. If the two sides can combine forces, they will be even more powerful.

Zhao Silang was originally unwilling to go along with the change of allegiance, but now that the opportunity for wealth and glory is before him, how could he not be tempted?

As long as the prince doesn't do stupid things like shaving his head and changing his clothes, he can guarantee that he can help Dorgon conquer the whole of Korea within a year.

The sound of hurried horse hooves kept coming from beside him. Zhao Silang turned his head and saw that many nobles from the two classes were being treated as guests and riding on the same horse with the bannermen. Even the enemies who had been fighting each other just now had surrendered and been incorporated into the army.

He immediately realized that if someone else surrendered first, he would not even be able to eat hot shit!

So he immediately knelt down before the King of Qing, claiming that the King of Korea was incompetent and had listened to the evil villains who deposed and exiled him.

He wandered around for several years and finally met a wise master. If the prince does not abandon him, he is willing to use all his life's knowledge to clear some stubborn obstacles for the prince of the Qing Dynasty.

As a "virtuous" man, Dorgon was born to be worthy of the "treasure land" of Korea.

"Hahaha!" Dorgon laughed heartily upon hearing this. He waited for Zhao Silang to finish his formal ceremony before slowly supporting his arms and helping him to his feet. "Sir, please stand up quickly. I am grateful to you, sir, like a drought-stricken seedling receiving sweet dew. With such great talent, you should be in charge of state affairs and bring benefits to the people of Korea..."

The two looked at each other and laughed as if they had telepathy.

"Hahaha!"

(End of this chapter)