A small soldier of the frontier army in the late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 580
Old Bai Niu: You can't take a nap in the afternoon, you can sleep for six hours at a time.

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On the 21st, the pursuers of the Ming Dynasty got the news that the slaves of Yizhou had abandoned the city, and under the support of Dai Shan and the rest of the Second Red Banner, they marched at the fastest speed to join the Qing army crossing the Daling River.

They walked very hastily, and even some Han slaves took the opportunity to escape during the retreat, and they didn't care about chasing them.

What is even more surprising is that they actually handed over all the food, grass, and luggage in the city without destroying it, leaving it to Wen Fangliang and other troops who were forced from the grassland.

At this time, besides Wang Doujing's frontier army, the Ming soldiers and horses that were pursuing included Yang Guozhu's Xuanfu Army, Wang Pu's Datong Army, Fu Yingchong's Shenji Battalion, Liu Zhaoji's Liaodong Army, Wu Sangui's Ningyuan Army and the ancestral army. There are Cao Bianjiao, Wang Tingchen, Tang Tong and others.

These soldiers and horses have declined a lot compared to their heyday, and they have lost many familiar faces and generals.

Moreover, some local officials and generals in Liaodong, Qian Youlu, the forward right camp general, and Dou Chenglie, the chief inspector and meritorious general, died in the battles of Daxingbao and Dongqingbao. Feng Gao, Tong Hanbang and others were worried at first that the Qing soldiers were still powerful, so they hesitated and procrastinated.

However, seeing that the army in front of them had been chasing for a few days without incident, they quickly followed up, after all, they had made a lot of military achievements in pursuit.

Meng Dao, the chief soldier of the assisted guard, also packed up some of the defeated soldiers and horses near Bijia Mountain, and urgently participated in the pursuit.

The army was mighty and mighty, hanging far away from the Qing soldiers, it was noon, under the cold wind, Wang Dou, Hong Chengchou, Zhang Ruoqi, Wang Dehua, Wang Chengen, Yang Guozhu, Wu Sangui and others were all looking at the other side of the Daling River Qing army.

They camped near Shishan Fort and waited. Looking at their marching route, they might go to Guangning Youtunwei to rest first, and then retreat back.

At this time, seeing the two red flag troops crossing the river from Baimiaozi and Zhangjiabao on both sides of the river for more than ten miles upstream, Wang Pu still couldn't believe his ears: "The Tartars of Yizhou, Just retreat like this, without even burning the hoarded food and grass?"

Fu Yingchong said repeatedly: "Yes, yes, Yizhou has a lot of food and grass."

Wang Dehua said with a smile: "It's better if you don't burn it. In this way, Master Wang will capture more."

He looked at Wang Dou: "Of course, this is all thanks to Uncle Zhongyong."

Wang Dou smiled and said, "Your Majesty is absurd."

Hong Chengchou groaned while twisting his beard, and Ce occasionally coughed a few times on the horse. According to his wisdom, Nu Chief's move was decisive and fierce, which can be called sinister intentions, but this is a conspiracy, and with food and grass ahead, the Ming army will naturally not reject it. He sighed in his heart: "I hope there will be no fights during the introduction."

Qiu Minyang, the governor of Liaodong, was silent. Under the Jinzhou city, he basically played the role of soy sauce. He made great achievements in rescuing the siege of Jinzhou city. However, Ma Ke, Zu Dashou and others died in battle. They also have responsibilities. meaning.

Wu Sangui said at this time: "It is true that the large amount of food and grass in Yizhou was captured, all of which are due to the loyalty and bravery of the Jingbian army."

Zu Dashou's death may have made him more mature. Ce was on the horse, and he looked a little majestic. Beside him, Zu Dale, Zu Dabi and other ancestral generals looked into Wang Dou's eyes without saying a word. , the expression is quite complicated.

They already knew that Zu Zerun, the eldest son of the commander, was mercilessly killed by the Jingbian army in the Daughter River battle a few days ago, which meant that their egg strategy had completely failed. The two sons, Zu Zehong and Zu Kefa, served in the Qing Dynasty as Chengzheng, but how can they compare with Zu Zerun?

Right now, the eldest brother (the handsome) has no children in Daming, and Zu Dashou is even dead. Does the ancestral family have to rely on the support of his nephew Wu Sangui in the future?
Alas, maybe it was a mistake when they took refuge in the Qing Dynasty.

For Wang Dou, the ancestors' family, etc., I can't tell whether it is resentment or gratitude, or indifference, and the two towns are in the east and the other in the west, far apart, there is no conflict of interest, is it worth it?Or maybe Wang Dou didn't care what they thought at all.

In addition, before Zu Dashou died, he ordered Wu Sangui and Zu Dale to make friends with Wang Dou, and their mood became more complicated.

At the end of the day, smoke and dust billowed from the official road from Yizhou, and amidst the sound of thunderous hooves, countless cavalry came rushing in, looking at their sun, moon, wave flags, and one-color eight-petal hats and iron-pointed helmets in the cold wind, At first glance, it is the signboard of the Jingbian Army.

The ground trembled non-stop, and the well-ordered cavalry poured across the ground like mercury. Their power and power could be seen from the Ming army's face, and the Qing soldiers on the Daling River were even more beeping. The white flag is even more powerful with bows and long spears, and they are treated strictly in formation.

The cavalry rushed to the front to see the difference. The cavalry of the second battalion in the front must be under the command of Wen Fangliang and Gao Shiyin. The battalion behind, although wearing the armor of the Jingbian Army, has a different temperament, and the messy knights behind must be The famous merchant group was armed, and there were also large groups of Mongolian cavalry in fur robes and fur caps.

Looking at their expressions, Hong Chengchou sighed, after Emperor Taizu and Emperor Taizong of the Ming Dynasty, which other emperors and generals in the Ming Dynasty made these captives outside the Great Wall so obedient and fearful?

The faces of the ancestors and others changed drastically. They already knew that Wang Dou had suffered a lot of casualties in this decisive battle, but after gathering these soldiers and horses, his strength not only did not decline, but increased several times. I really don't know how he trained his troops.

Soon, the soldiers and horses approached, and a wave of power enveloped them, and the crowd changed again. Soon, three generals jumped off the horse. One was very handsome. , wearing a cloak and cloak, is full of heroic spirit.

The other two were very tall, ugly and scary, and set off the handsomeness of the previous one. They knew that these three must be Wen Fangliang, Gao Shiyin and Shen Shiqi in the Jingbian army. Many people who have never seen them, He stared and looked again and again.

The three of them strode over, their expressions a little excited, when they arrived in front of Wang Dou, they pushed the gold mountain, turned down the jade pillar, bowed down to Wang Dou, and shouted: "I have seen the great general."

Wang Dou stretched out his hand: "Get up!"

"Thank you, General!"

Looking at the three of them, seeing that their expressions were a bit haggard, Wang Dou was also quite happy: "Brothers have conquered beyond the Great Wall, you have worked hard!"

"Not hard, not hard."

Gao Shiyin opened his mouth and laughed straight: "As long as the general orders you to come down, you will go through fire and water, and you will do whatever you want."

Shen Shiqi also smiled so much that he couldn't see his teeth, showing two rows of white teeth: "It's beautiful, hehe, it's refreshing..."

Wen Fangliang was more cautious, and said in a low voice: "General, do you want to report the situation of the war outside the Great Wall now?"

Wang Dou saw that Hong Chengchou and others around him all pricked up their ears, and ignored their disappointed expressions, he waved his hands: "I'll talk about it later."

Afterwards, Wen Fangliang and others exchanged greetings with the generals of the Jingbian Army. Everyone was overjoyed to meet each other. They also paid homage to Hong Chengchou and others. Gao Shiyin and Shen Shiqi were friendly to Yang Guozhu, Wang Pu, Cao Bianjiao, Wang Tingchen, etc., and the rest were friendly. I don't bother to pay attention.

Especially Gao Shiyin, who only talked to Han Chao, Zhong Xiancai and others, he took a sudden look and said in surprise: "Why are there so many brothers missing? ... Also, where are Master Wen and Master Sun?"

Wen Fangliang and Shen Shiqi were also surprised. It seemed that Han Chao, Zhong Xiancai, Zhao Xuan, and Li Guangheng were all a bit sad. Xie Yike said in a low voice: "In this war, brothers suffered a lot of casualties, and... Master Wen and Master Sun were both injured. Master Wen even lost an arm..."

"Missing an arm?"

Wen Fangliang's complexion changed drastically. Wen Daxing used to be his servant, but now that the two are equal in status, they still have a deep friendship. Rao Wen Fangliang's palace is very deep, and at this moment, he is still in a state of confusion after hearing about it.

Gao Shiyin's eyes widened, and it took him a long time to spit out a sentence: "...It's good if you don't die, don't be like Lao Han..."

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On the 22nd, the Ming army arrived in Yizhou.

Gathering Wen Fangliang and other Jingbian soldiers, the Qing soldiers went to Guangning Youtunwei, so everyone from Hong Chengchou, Wang Dehua, and Zhang Ruoqi was very relieved. When they arrived in Yizhou, everyone couldn't wait to check and seize.

Due to receiving Wang Dou's military order, Wen Fangliang and the others did not touch Yizhou and seized them, they were all sealed up intact.Seeing the granaries full of grain, grass and beans, as well as many armors and weapons, winter clothes and equipment, all the officials and generals laughed and couldn't help but laugh.

Zhang Ruoqi stroked his beard and smiled and said, "Master Wang won a great victory and captured a lot. In the battle of Jinzhou, my Ming won a complete victory."

Wang Dehua also shook his round body, shook his head and said: "The Holy Majesty heard the good news, and I don't know how to be happy."

In the end they said in unison: "It's all the work of Uncle Zhongyong."

Wang Dou smiled, he understood everyone's thoughts, although the grain and grass were captured by the Jingbian army, but since the Jingbian army took the lead, others must be able to share some soup, right?
This is what the officials in Liaodong have in mind, that is, Yang Guozhu, Wang Pu and others who have made good friends with him may not have other ideas. How to distribute the seized at that time, and how to send the good news, there must be disputes.

"Damn, do these grains have anything to do with them?"

In the distance, the generals of the Jingbian army gathered together, Gao Shiyin stared there, and said indignantly.

Han Chao said calmly: "Let's see how the general arranges it."

Wen Fangliang agreed with a smile, and Zhong Xian gave Gao Shiyin a look: "General Gao, you still can't trust the general? When will he treat the brothers badly?"

Gao Shiyin laughed loudly: "Little Zhong'er, I haven't seen you for a few months, and your temper is getting worse, as if a mother-in-law has come to be an aunt."

All the generals in the Jingbian army laughed, Zhao Xuan laughed especially loudly, Zhong Xiancai blushed: "I don't want to talk to you."

He tightened his scarf and walked towards Wang Dou.

Wang Dou listened to the praises of the crowd, he slowly scanned the land of Yizhou, and sighed: "In the battle of Songjin, Master Wang won a great victory, but there were a lot of casualties. In this battle, both sides will suffer."

Everyone's expression was gloomy. Indeed, the price of this victory was too high. After the war, and during the pursuit, the casualties of each town were counted one after another. In the original battle of Huangtuling, the casualties of each army were nearly [-]. People, especially Bai Guangen, the chief soldier of Ji Town, died in battle.

In the subsequent decisive battle, the Jizhen army was defeated again, and more than ten thousand soldiers and horses scattered and fled. Fortunately, the Qing cavalry was mainly defeated at that time, and Liaodong was no better than the hinterland of Ming Dynasty. survive.

Therefore, the Jizhen army, which gathered the rout and returned one after another, still had more than [-] men, with a loss of more than [-] men.

Li Fuming, the Shanxi general, and Zuo Guangxian, the general who aided the suppression, led more than [-] troops. During the decisive battle, due to repeated gatherings, they fought with the Qing cavalry again and again, causing more than half of the casualties. The casualties in the two towns totaled more than [-]. .

There are also the Supervising Biao Battalion in the middle battlefield, the various armies in Datong Town, and the Shenji Battalion, etc., with a total of more than [-] people and more than [-] casualties.

In particular, the Make Department under the city of Jinzhou suffered the heaviest losses. Each of them had more than 7000 people in each battalion. When they were defeated, they were chased and killed by Du Du's hard-working army. In the end, there were only more than 5000 people left. [-] people.

The casualties of the Jingbian army were equally serious. They fought against the Eight Banners of the Han Dynasty and the North Korean army. They braved the blunderbuss guns until the platoon battle, cavalry infantry, artillery, etc., with more than 2000 casualties, plus the loss of Li Guangheng's cavalry...

In particular, the Battle of Changling Mountain was extremely tragic. The casualties of Sun Sanjie's heavy battalion reached more than 5000 people, and the loss of Huangtuling in the past. Counting all the times, from the time of participation in the war to the present, the total number of casualties of the Jingbian Army has reached [-].

Since the formation of the army, no one has suffered such heavy losses...

Tang Tong's Miyun army was lucky. They were unable to attack and defended tightly. From the battle to the end, the number of casualties did not exceed [-].

Yang Guozhu's Xuanzhen Army was also lucky. In the battle with the Eight Banners of Han, there were about 2000 casualties, plus the cavalry, and other casualties in the past, that is, more than [-] people.

Such a statistic, together with the number of casualties in various parts of Xingshan, Jinzhou City, the battle of Jinzhou, the towns of Daming, and the casualties of local soldiers in Liaodong, was as high as more than [-], all of whom were officers and soldiers. Not included.

The loss was heavy. In addition to the soldiers, five generals were killed in each town, not counting the thousands of generals. When the time came, everyone's expressions turned serious.

Reading this, all the officials and generals didn't care about counting the captured Yizhou, they all discussed how to write the victory report, mainly how to discuss the merits of each person, this required repeated discussions, and even disputes, it was related to the future of each person's military exploits, so naturally it could not be sloppy.

In the end, even Wang Chengen and Wang Dehua agreed to announce the good news first, then report roughly, and then wait for the specific battle report, for fear that the number of people lost will be reported at that time, and the emperor will not be able to bear it.

Of course, this reinforcement also has an advantage, that is, there are nearly 4000 heads in hand. These heads, the main ones, are more than [-] heads that Sun Sanjie beheaded in Changling Mountain. head.

In the middle battlefield, there were more than 850 beheadings. They were also Manmeng Zhentars. In addition to the beheadings in other battlefields, there were [-] four heads in Huangtuling and Pingchuan in the past. In the Battle of Jinzhou, Wang Shiji beheaded more than ten thousand.

There are also a large number of captives, captured artillery, and even beheaded the slave chieftain and false prince Hauge, and the many members of Baya Latuzhangjing. Such a brilliant victory, the Holy One will be rewarded, and the dragon face will be happy, and the government and the people will be jubilant.

And after the great victory, the specific battle report will be handed over, the losses of one's own side will be blurred, and the battle of the soldiers will be enlarged, and a battle recorded in historical data will be over.

Listening to the discussion of the people, Wang Dou just listened indifferently, he looked at the sky and said in his heart: "Yes, the battle of Songshan is over."

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On September 14, 22th year of Chongzhen, the good news from the Liaodong front was sent to the capital at an accelerated speed of [-] miles a day and night.

On the afternoon of the 24th, the victory-reporting personnel from Liaodong rushed into the capital sweating profusely. They danced and shouted in Jiewen all the way hoarsely: "Great victory, great victory, great victory in Liaodong, Master Wang beheaded [-] slaves and thieves, and beheaded slave chiefs and false princes!" Hauge..."
"Great victory, great victory, the slave chiefs retreat, Jinzhou is besieged..."

"Great victory, great victory, Master Wang restored Xiaoling River, Daling River, and the lost cities of Yizhou..."

As they entered along the way, all the officials, civilians and common people were elated, and countless firecrackers exploded one after another, like ten thousand cannons blasting together.

At this time, Emperor Chongzhen was summoning Zhou Yanru, Chen Xinjia, Li Rixuan, Wei Zaode, and Chen Yan to discuss matters in the Qing Palace. There have been many urgent meetings.

At this moment, he frowned deeply, and paced back and forth in the pavilion, feeling very frightened in his heart, what happened to Liaodong?Will there be news of the big defeat?Why is there no pond newspaper?

His mind was up and down, all kinds of thoughts came one after another, and he was restless.

Beside him, Zhou Yanru, Chen Xinjia and others sat blankly like wooden chickens, none of them dared to speak lightly, for fear of invoking the emperor's inexplicable anger.

Suddenly, they heard the commotion outside the imperial city, and finally, the whole city seemed to boil, only one voice echoed in the sky and the earth: "...Great victory...Great victory..."

"...beheaded ten thousand ranks...the slave chieftain retreated..."

"...Hauge, the pseudo-prince of the Slave Chieftain..."

The booming and boiling sound became louder and louder, and could be heard more and more clearly. Finally, Emperor Chongzhen finally understood. Looking forward, like a little daughter-in-law looking forward to her husband who hasn't come home for a long time.

And the ministers in the cabinet, after hearing it clearly, were also full of disbelief, and all of them stood up involuntarily.

The Chief Assistant of the Cabinet, Zhou Yanru, also stood up abruptly, with a clang, the teacup next to him was knocked down by his sleeve, fell to the ground and became shattered, he still didn't know it.

(End of this chapter)