Chapter Forty-Six: First Victory
Dingdingding......
The sound of gold ringing sounded like a gong and a drum.
This is the order of Heto to announce the order to withdraw the troops.
Soon, more than 300 Jurchen soldiers on the Qing army's siege vehicle abandoned the siege vehicle and quickly began to retreat. At this moment, even ordinary soldiers knew that if they continued to fight, they might lose their lives.
With Hetuo's order to announce the withdrawal of the army, Abatai, who lived in the middle of the army, also sighed helplessly.
The results of the other two sieges have already been passed down.
Whether it is the North City or the West City, there is no good news coming.
The siege was blocked, and the warriors of the country suffered heavy casualties, which made Abatai's heart heavy. Such a heaviness is not only because of Heto's retreat without a fight, not only because of Niu Lu Zhang's death in battle. All the more so because there is no hope in the siege.
This time, along with the military information obtained by Chen Weidao's spying, Abatai finally had a clear understanding of the strength of the officers and troops in the city.
This prince of the Ming Kingdom is not just a prince who escaped from the capital and has no hope for the future. Obviously, the strength of this prince is not as strong as the more than 1,000 pro-army guards.
This is a prince of the Ming Kingdom who has a legion.
There are 12 main station battalions, and there are even high-tech arms such as cavalry and artillery. What such strength represents, Abatai can guess even with the soles of his feet.
In such a situation, it is no longer wise to continue the siege.
Suddenly, there were bursts of enthusiastic cheers in the city.
Abatai gave the order for the entire army to retreat.
This warrior of Jianzhou, who had always proudly thought that he was invincible, suddenly felt a deep sense of helplessness.
Soon, the cheers in the city became even louder.
Even Zhu Cihong showed a happy smile. Win the first battle. This is a good sign for Zhu Cihong.
"Your Highness, do you want to take advantage of the victory?" Yang Wenyue said happily.
Liu Zhen was even more high-spirited. Staring at Zhu Cihong, eager to try: "Your Highness." Let's go to the cavalry battalion! This defense of the city is the business of the infantry brothers, and even the brothers of the artillery tank battalion have something to do. When you go out of the city to pursue, please let our brothers in the cavalry battalion have a good fight! ”
"The cavalry battalion is in pursuit, and this will definitely give you a chance to fight." Zhu Cihong smiled and said, "But this opportunity has not yet come." As a reserve prepared by my subordinates, I can't always think of consuming it soon after it opens. The role of the reserve team is not only just in case, but also the mainstay of gnawing bones at critical moments and determining the victory. Liu Zhen, as the commander of the first army, you have to think more. The fierce general is certainly loved. But the wisdom can make your bravery play for a longer time. ”
Zhu Cihong said, and continued to ask Chen De, the commander of the Fourth Infantry Battalion: "The Fourth Infantry Battalion fought a good battle. ”
Zhu Cihong smiled: "Even I am ready to let the guard battalion press up." Unexpectedly, the brothers of the 4th Infantry Battalion gave me a big surprise. This can be regarded as the second first-class Manchurian officer of Niu Lu Zhangjing captured by our Royal Guards Legion, right? ”
"There are names and surnames, this is really the second. This is a feat that can be recorded in the annals of history. Yang Wenyue sighed: "Such a great achievement, in the past, even the whole country can boast." It's just that now, it can only be relegated to second place. ”
There were a lot of gains in this battle, plus the gains of Chen Yongfu and Hu Dawei, there was no problem in reporting more than 200 Jurchen soldiers.
And a gain of this magnitude. As long as the final clearance is not lost, it is a big victory. And now, with the persistence of the Royal Guards Legion, everyone believes that Linqing can't be lost.
In addition, the previous siege and annihilation of Hutongge was a Jurchen soldier. From the first level alone, Zhu Cihong can instantly become a famous anti-Qing general in the past dynasties.
Even Ning Yuan, who was bragging about it in the Ming and Qing wars, injured Nurhachi, but his head was only more than 200.
Zhu Cihong at this moment. Not counting the five hundred in the first battle of Hejian Mansion.
"To play well is to play well. The meritorious deeds of the Military Affairs Department will not erase the meritorious officers! Zhu Cihong was categorical: "There is more." There was more to this battle than just one Hetu. There is also the method of fixing gunpowder with fixed ammunition, which is a great achievement of not letting a cow record Zhang Jing's head. The people who make such improvements. The Department of Military Affairs should do a good job of rewarding in a timely manner. It is even more important to set up a model. Finding ways to increase combat effectiveness and efficiency is the right way for the army to grow. Just relying on the dead and wounded to sharpen this kind of experience in the pile of dead people, I, Zhu Cihong, am reluctant to have so many good soldiers. ”
"Yes, Your Highness. The end will understand! Chen De smiled, and his heart said that this time he could puff up his chest.
"Your Highness, Your Highness!" Ning Wei came to Zhu Cihong's side and said: "Sheng Zhongquan, the governor of Linqing Prefecture, and Mr. Yang Chuan of Dongshan are coming together, and the father and elder of Linqing have come together to sacrifice the army!" ”
When Zhu Cihong heard this, he immediately smiled: "These two are really smart." ”
These two can be said to be the best results among Zhu Cihong's opponents. was neither thrown into prison by Zhu Cihong, nor was he infamous, and his family was ruined. Of course, this is also related to the fact that the two are becoming more flattering and trying their best. As for the two of them, Zhu Cihong also had the intention of setting up an idea of buying horse bones with a thousand dollars, and did not intend to crack down.
But since Zhu Cihong left Linqing, these two people are no longer equal to Zhu Cihong and can communicate with each other. Even, even if Yang Wenyue, a deputy beside Zhu Cihong, was released, only the governor of Shandong could talk to him.
Therefore, Zhu Cihong just called Si Qi and asked him to deal with the affairs of the army, and then returned to his handsome hall and began to take a rest.
He was trying to think about it......
The next response of the Manchurian army.
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In the next seven days, the Qing army fought several more battles one after another. But their opponents, the Royal Guards, already have experience, improved combat power, and are not short of troops. Under such circumstances, the Qing army's siege was stronger than the other.
By the seventh day, when the Qing army attacked the city for the fourth time, the defenders in the city had even begun to rotate defenses.
Quietly, Abatai found himself a sparring opponent.
The opponent, on the other hand, is becoming stronger and stronger in his own sparring.
Thinking of this, Abatai's mind sank suddenly, and he could no longer endure this humiliation, and put an end to this doomed and hopeless siege.
"Let's talk about it...... This prince of the Ming Kingdom, how to deal with it! Abatai glanced at the audience, and added: "As long as I can win this Ming prince, whether I kill or capture him alive, I will ask Your Majesty to personally repay him for his merits." I have never owed anything to the meritorious officials. The marquis who can't be given by the Ming Kingdom, the hereditary prince, I can afford it! (To be continued.) )