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Chapter 850 It's time to test Li Zicheng (fifth watch)

On the top of Jiaoshan Mountain, Zhu Yousong took the generals of the imperial camp and his accompanying civil and military officers, and saw from a distance that the expeditionary army had won the first battle. The [-] Ming army fought against the [-] Qing army. Sincerely praised the invincible Ming expeditionary army, the boasted invincible Tartar Eight Banners army was also trampled underfoot, casting the myth of the Ming army's cavalry winning in the field when they had no artillery and dangerous cities to defend, it is really unique Master Wang!
"Li Zicheng trained his troops well and commanded them well. Liu Wenxiu and Ma Wannian were the first to fall into the battle. After this battle is over, I will reward them well." Zhu Yousong saw tens of thousands of green cavalry and Tartar armor through the binoculars The heavy troops were defeated one after another, and the army was defeated, a kind of heroic feeling spontaneously arose.

At this time, Song Xiance saluted and said: "It all depends on your majesty's strategizing. Hongji's use of troops is comparable to that of Lu Wang of Zhou and Zhang Liang of Han. However, Dorgon is a cunning man. He will definitely not let it go. I suspect that he has not done anything in this battle." Do your best, but send a partial division to test our army's reality, there may be some conspiracy and tricks in the future, should you send someone to remind Hongji?"

Zhu Yousong felt that Shorty Song's words made sense, but then he thought again, now he is giving Li Zicheng a chance to make a comeback, and he will not accept the orders of the emperor outside, and he will not be suspicious of people, and he will not be suspicious of his employer. Since this battle is given to him, he will The emperor should not intervene too much, otherwise it will inevitably embarrass Li Zicheng. This is a person who wants to save face, so it is best to wait and see what happens.

Zhu Yousong thought about this: "Li Aiqing is both wise and brave, just like Zhang Jingxuan, they have never had any worries about using soldiers. No matter how cunning he is, Dorgon, how could he be Li Hongji's opponent? Sir, he knew about the Shanhaiguan battle back then. Li Hongji misjudged the situation, and in terms of strength, Dorgon and Wu Sangui may not be able to win together."

Song Xiance knew Zhu Yousong's good intentions, and wanted him to win the round, to wash away the shame of the war five years ago, and to comfort his soul, so that Li Zicheng would be more grateful for the emperor's grace in the future, but After all, Li Zicheng only has 30 cavalry soldiers outside the pass, and Dorgon has an army of [-] to [-]. Although the soldiers are good but not many, and the generals are planning but not brave, it is hard to say whether Li Zi can deal with Dorgon. His Majesty must have something else I plan, with His Majesty's eyes, it is impossible not to see this step, so I don't have to worry about it.

Thinking of this, Song Xiance said: "Your Majesty's words are very true. It's my humble minister who is worrying too much."

At this time, Li Quan, the leader of Jinyiwei, came to Zhu Yousong and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty Qizuo, the Tartars have an iron banner to withdraw their troops, and they tend to move to the Shihe area."

"Oh? Shihe..." Zhu Yousong immediately took out a military map and unfolded it. He was located at Jiaoshan, about six miles northwest of Shanhaiguan. Jiaoshan was about ten miles away from Li Zicheng's battlefield. Li Zicheng The main force of the ancient castle is in the old castle. There is a small river about fifteen miles northwest of the old castle. The stone river is marked on it.

Zhu Yousong carefully looked at these places outside Shanhaiguan, and then looked through the binoculars at the old castle where Li Zicheng's army was located. The trees were green, and he looked towards the direction of Huanxi Ridge. other places are mostly wilderness grass slopes.

Then Zhu Yousong thought: "Why did Shihe get its name?"

Li Quan is not only Zhu Yousong's bodyguard, but now his intelligence chief, so he quickly replied: "Your Majesty, this small river is narrow and shallow, and there are many pebbles in it. It can only be called a small river during the summer and autumn flood seasons. Usually it can only It is called a stream, and herdsmen here call it a stone river."

Zhu Yousong nodded, "Then Shihe should be a small rocky stream now, and it can't stop thousands of horses and troops at all. You should send someone to keep an eye on this place immediately, and report to me if there is any trouble."

"Observe the order." Li Quan promised to arrange to go.

"Look, Your Majesty, the Tartars are attacking!" Xiao Liu said softly.

Zhu Yousong looked eastward, and sure enough, in the direction of Huanxiling, several miles away, there was billowing dust and galloping horses, covering the sky and blocking out the sun. Zhu Yousong felt that the Qing army was approaching menacingly this time, so he raised his binoculars to watch carefully, and saw The Qing army was rolling, there were green battalions and eight banners, among which Zhu Yousong saw clearly the big white banner, with the words "Regent of the Qing Dynasty" written on it, and even Dorgon, Zhu Yousong secretly said: "The time has come for the real test of Li Zicheng, but I will give it a go because I love you. I dare not expect too long. If Youqing's [-] horse army can drag the main force of the Tartars for a long time, Dorgon will undoubtedly lose. "

"Your Majesty, there are too many Tartars this time. It seems that the formation is much more numerous than before. Is it Dorgon's main force?" Xiao Liu asked Zhu Yousong with relish.

Zhu Yousong nodded, "Dorgon finally became calm and went out in person. Next, it will be a tough battle. Pass on my order to prepare the special forces. In addition, tell Zhang Jingxuan that the soldiers and horses in Guancheng include Shanhaiguan Six cities, one piece of stone and nine gates, regardless of whether Li Zicheng wins or loses, he must not rush out of the pass to rescue him, and wait for his will."

"Slaves obey the decree." The accompanying eunuch An Lin bowed and saluted, and then went down to deliver the decree.An Lin was originally the admiral of the Yuma Supervisor, second only to Li Guofu in terms of status. After Li Guofu fell, Lu Jiude was the admiral of the entire factory guard, and An Lin was in charge of the Yuma Supervisor.This time Zhu Yousong's imperial conquest was in person, and the Yumajian was the head of the court's soldiers and horses. Of course, the people of the Yumajian were indispensable, and An Lin personally accompanied him to the expedition.

On the top of Dongluo City in Shanhaiguan, there is a general standing at this moment.This man is tall and tall, with a helmet on top and a sword hanging from his waist. The red tassels on the gold-winged helmet are extremely bright in the sun, dancing with the wind. He is wearing a lavender battle robe. He stands here facing north and facing south. With a long beard and eyes staring at the battlefield several miles outside the pass, he is truly majestic.

This person is very different, it is the all-powerful former Great Western Emperor Zhang Xianzhong.Under Zhu Yousong's "mediation", he gave up his first battle to Li Zicheng, and his [-] infantry was ready to go out to face the battle at any time.

Zhang Xianzhong has been here for a long time, always paying attention to the battle outside the pass. If Li Zicheng's cavalry cannot win, his infantry will attack at any time. Standing in Guancheng, staring at the battlefield outside the pass.

Standing beside Zhang Xianzhong were several generals, including Li Guo, Gao Yigong, etc. Li Zicheng's army won the first battle, winning more with less, killing the two Qing armies, especially the armored and heavy cavalry of the Tartars, Zhang Xianzhong With a big grin, he gave them a thumbs up, "Li Hongji is really good at it, and my old Zhang admires it!"

But not long after, Zhang Xianzhong saw Dole Gun raising his troops on the Guancheng. It seems that the time to test Li Zicheng has come!
Thinking of this, Zhang Xianzhong said to Li Guo, his lieutenant general: "Pass on the king's order, and let the brothers be ready to go out and fight at any time."

"The general obeys orders." Li Guo replied and was about to go down to the city when someone shouted, "Your Majesty's order—"

Zhang Xianzhong, Li Guo, Gao Yigong and others quickly knelt down to accept the order.Of course, the eunuch An Lin who came to deliver the decree was An Lin, the eunuch of the Imperial Horse Supervisor. An Lin didn't have an imperial decree in his hand at this time, but Zhu Yousong's oral order. After An Lin finished delivering the decree, Zhang Xianzhong felt a little stupid...

　The fifth one was delivered, thanks to Lonely Night's monthly ticket and recommendation ticket, it's gone tonight, good night, see you tomorrow morning around [-]:[-].Thank you for your support.

　　
　
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