【Chapter 730】Liaoxi Gunfire Tightens (II)
(0730) Wang Huazhen's family is in Jiangnan, if he doesn't go back, his family may suffer. At the same time, he didn't trust the white-clothed army very much, for fear of being unloaded and killed by the white-clothed army. Everyone has their own ambitions, and the white-clothed army naturally won't force it, so Chi Hu naturally let him go. Leaving with Wang Huazhen was accompanied by a large number of officials of the Ming Dynasty outside the Guan. Their worries are the same as Wang Huazhen's, afraid that the white-clothed army will settle accounts after the autumn.
After Wang Huazhen left, Chi Hu reported to Xu Xingxia and asked Cao Wenzhao, Ai Wannian, Huang Degong, and Wu Xiang to serve as the commanders of the Ming army in western Liaoning. He divided the Ming army in western Liaoning into four and let them lead the four of them. The purpose of this is, of course, to better control them. Soon, Xu Xingxia approved his request.
After the Ming army in western Liaoning was reorganized, its main task was still to garrison various fortresses. The white-clothed army equipped some of the Ming troops with Yueyue guns to enhance their ability to defend the city. The general "forts" are equipped with at least 300 moon guns, which can effectively shoot any cavalry of the Dajin Army that is close to the fortress. As it turned out, the effect was really good.
In the past, the arrogant and domineering cavalry of the Dajin Army, dozens of people, more than a dozen people, and even single-handedly, dared to kill in Yizhouwei, Jinzhou and other places. They just bullied the Ming army defending the city and didn't dare to go out of the city, and the Ming army's muskets were not powerful enough, so they couldn't help them. Now, after equipping the Yueyue Gun, the Ming army can shoot them directly on the city wall. After the cavalry of the Dajin Army was shot and killed, they no longer dared to continue to go wild.
For the time being, the white-clothed army can't help the Dajin Army, and the plan to eat the Dajin Army in one go has been temporarily frustrated. Huang Taiji and Mang Gurtai were very careful to adjust their troops and not give the white-clothed army a chance to encircle and divide. They feared most that their troops would be surrounded by the cavalry of the White Army. Because, in front of the white-clothed muskets, once the cavalry of the Dajin Army is surrounded, there is only one end, that is, the entire army is annihilated.
However, if the Dajin Army wants to help the white-clothed army, it is impossible. If they attack head-on, they will only be killed. The white-clad army wants them to rush up. They had to expand the scope of the battlefield as much as possible, and spread the forces of the white-clothed army as much as possible in order to seek various annihilated fighters. For this reason, the Dajin Army took the initiative to abandon a lot of fortresses, concentrated all its forces on the field, and fought as much as possible with the white-clothed army.
It just so happened that according to Xu Xingxia's instructions, Chi Hu's main task was not to capture the city, but to consume the living force of the Dajin Army. Therefore, Chi Hu never marched directly towards Quang Ninh Province, but led his army to continue to entangle with the Dajin army. The troops of the white-clothed army that came later also implemented this principle and resolutely consumed the vital strength of the Dajin army.
Over the course of several days, the losses of the white-clothed army amounted to more than 1,500 people. And the losses of the Dajin army were more than three thousand people. Among them, the loss of the positive blue flag is particularly heavy. The losses of the Mongols were also about two thousand. Most of the losses were caused on the first day. They paid a heavy price for their recklessness.
Subsequently, the Dajin Army adopted a sporadic attack and non-contact fighting method, and did not confront the white-clothed army as much as possible, and the casualties were greatly reduced. However, it is inevitable that 100 to 200 people will die every day. After all, the muskets of the whites were too ferocious. Until now, Huang Taiji still has not found a way to crack the white-clothed musket.
In the battle, some of the cavalry of the white-clothed army were unfortunately killed, and the muskets they were equipped with also fell into the hands of the Dajin army. These muskets were quickly sent to Huang Taiji. Huang Taiji immediately sent someone to test the power of the musket, and at the same time sent someone to study the manufacturing process of the musket and crack the secret of the musket. As a result, after witnessing the process of Yue Yue's operation and the power of the shot, Huang Taiji's brows involuntarily wrinkled.
He felt that with the power of the musket of the white-clothed army, it seemed that the blue flag should not suffer such a big loss. Judging from the on-site tests, the power of the moon gun is indeed very large, the range is very long, and the accuracy is also very good. But, after all, it was loaded with gunpowder from the front, and reloading ammunition was time-consuming, and the rate of fire was slow. With 300 such muskets, it is impossible for a warrior of the Dajin Army of Niu Lu to be wiped out. What went wrong with the blue flag? Or, what is the White Army hiding? What's weird about this?
While he was thinking, all of a sudden, a fast horse came running, but it was Mang Gurtai coming. Seeing that Huang Taiji was studying the Yue Yue Gong, Mang Gurtai immediately said bluntly: "By the way, I was just trying to discuss with you." What's going on with the blue flag? How can there be a possibility of total annihilation? The muskets of the white-clothed army have been tried and tested repeatedly, impossible! ”
Huang Taiji said calmly: "I think it must be something hidden by the white-clothed army. ”
Mang Gurtai said suspiciously: "You mean, the troops around Xu Xingxia may not be equipped with such muskets?" And even more powerful muskets? ”
Huang Taiji said with certainty: "I can pat my chest and guarantee that it is impossible for one of our Niulu warriors to be wiped out with three hundred such muskets." ”
Mang Gurtai nodded approvingly. Yes, he also deeply believes that the blue flag led by Amin has not been weakened to that extent. With 300 Yueyue guns, it is impossible for a single Niu Lu Dajin Army warrior to be wiped out. There must be something strange in this. It's a pity that neither of them can imagine what the white-clothed army is hiding.
…… Liaodong region, Liaoyang Mansion, Liaoyang Prefecture Yamen.
When the Dajin army occupied Liaoyang City, there was no very fierce fighting. The gate of Liaoyang City was opened by internal annihilation. The walls were largely undamaged. In the ensuing street battle, Yang Ho only resisted for about half an hour before being killed by the Dajin army. Therefore, the damage to the buildings in Liaoyang City is not serious. After his death, the rest of the Ming army surrendered one after another. As a result, the Dajin army easily occupied Liaoyang.
Liaoyang Dusi Yamen, as the most magnificent and important building in Liaoyang City, naturally became the trophy of the Dajin Army. After the fighting, Nurhachi moved here from Hetuala. Subsequently, his family, as well as other people and family members of the high-level of the Dajin Kingdom, also moved to Liaoyang City one after another. In fact, Liaoyang City has replaced Hetuara as the political, economic, and cultural center of the Dajin Kingdom.
Dai Shan, as the big Baylor who stayed in the rear, has been stationed in Liaoyang City. In the past, his main tasks were to coordinate the battles ahead, meet with the envoys of other forces, study various ruling policies, transfer strategic materials, distribute the spoils of war, and take care of the sick and wounded. Today, his main task is to warmly welcome the arrival of the Mongol cavalry.
This time, the Mongols sent a force of 30,000 men to support the battle of Dajin. The leader of the army was called Kongor, one of the several great beyles of the Horqin tribe. The Horqin tribe has as many as seventeen bailes in total. These bailes, also known as taiji. Among them, the most powerful is Zai Sangbeihe, and his title is also called Ming'an Belle.
Seriously, the name Ming Anbeiler was given by the Ming Dynasty. Ming'an, Ming'an, naturally means to protect the safety of the Ming Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty gave him such a name, of course, in the hope that he would be able to serve the Ming Dynasty. It's a pity that after the rise of the Dajin Kingdom, Ming'an Belle completely took refuge in the Dajin Kingdom. The name Ming'an also has a sarcastic surname. Therefore, the people of the Ming Dynasty called him Zai Sangbeihe, which means an ungrateful person.
The strange thing is that the high-level officials of the Dajin Kingdom don't seem to understand the meaning of Zai Sangbei and these four words, and they also call him Zai Sangbei and Master, or Zai Sang. What's even more strange is that Ming An doesn't seem to have any special reaction to this title. It is estimated that he is too devout to Tibetan Buddhism, believing that his body is all stinky skin and is not worth cherishing. Even your own body is not worth cherishing, and the name or something, naturally, it doesn't matter.
In the Horqin tribe of Mongolia, in addition to Ming'an Beyler, there are also Manggusi, Konggol, San'ar, Wuerzaitu, Suonuomu and others. Their relationship with Dajin is quite good, and they have a relationship of in-law with each other. Either their daughter married the high-ranking of the Daejin Kingdom, or the daughter of the high-ranking of the Daejin Kingdom married their son. Moreover, the two sides are quite close in language, customs, and culture. At the very least, the script and language of the Dajin Kingdom evolved from the Mongolian language.
This time, although Ming'an Belle did not come, his four eldest sons did. Every time Dajin Guo asks for something, he is the most positive response, and he spares no effort every time. Because his relationship with Dajin is the closest. He was the first to take refuge in Dajin and the first to marry his daughter to Nurhachi. Of course, he is also the strongest support of the Dajin Kingdom. If he asks for something, Nurhachi will also help.
Obviously, these four sons of Ming'an Belle are the most active. Their wives are all from Dajinguo, and some of them are still Nurhachi's daughters...... Nurhachi married the daughter of Benambel and married his own daughter to the son of Minambel...... What is the relationship? I don't understand. However, the benefits are obvious. Such mutual in-laws have indeed brought the relationship between the two parties closer, and many times, they are like a family.
Daishan held a banquet to welcome the arrival of the Mongols. During the banquet, Kong Guoer asked suspiciously: "Big Belle, I don't know how the war is going in the south?" By the time we get there, will it be over? Isn't this a trip for nothing? ”
Dai Shan said with a smile: "The white-clothed army has too many troops, and our army can't take Yangguan Fort for the time being, so it is estimated that it will still trouble you." ”
San'al casually asked, "How many troops does the White Army have?" ”
Dai Shan said cautiously: "According to our conservative estimates, there are about 35,000 people. In various parts of Shandong, more units of the White Army are being assembled, ready to cross the sea for reinforcements. This war is estimated to take a long time, and it really bothers you. ”
Ming'an Belle's eldest son, Igduqi, held the wine bowl and said indignantly: "It's all a family, what kind words do you say?" Those damn Han people, there is not much of anything, that is, there is a large population, and no matter how much you kill, you can't kill them all. Before, they attacked Lin Dan Khan, and they also concentrated a large number of troops. Now they have come again against Harashen and Chahar. If you don't teach them a lesson, they really don't know how thick the sky is. ”
His three younger brothers all agreed with his brother's statement.
Dai Shan was secretly funny in his heart. This Igduqi didn't know how powerful the white-clothed army was, and if he talked about it casually, they were all fooled. However, he soon stopped laughing. Because, everyone is a family, and they depend on each other. Your sister or sister could be my wife or something. If these 30,000 Mongolian cavalry also suffered heavy losses, then, in the next few days, the Dajin Congress will be even more sad.
Igduqi's complaint made Dai Shan realize a very important problem, that is, the population of the Han people is really large. Leaving aside the mainland for the time being, there are millions of Han Chinese in Liaodong alone. It would be really amazing if so many Han people were mobilized by the white-clothed army. Even if everyone only has one wooden stick, they can smash the Dajin army to pieces.
Think about how many people are there in the white-clothed army in Yangguan Fort? It's only 2,000 people. However, it was so that there were less than 2,000 people, which made the Dajin army suffer and shed blood. All three flags were crippled. If the white-clothed army is armed with hundreds of thousands of Han Chinese, and everyone is equipped with such sharp firearms, what will the Dajin Kingdom do? Dai Shan is simply unimaginable.
Kong Guoer's face was not good, and he asked with concern: "Big Belle, what's wrong with you?" I don't think your face is very good, do you want to go to the side and take a rest? ”
Dai Shan came back to his senses and hurriedly covered up and said, "Nothing, I really don't have anything." Just now I was thinking about how I should treat you after the victory. I thought about it, when you triumph, I will make you roast whole sheep with my own hands. ”
Kongor, Igduzi, and the others laughed.
When they first arrived, they didn't know the specific battle situation of Yangguan Fort at all. They all subconsciously felt that it should not be difficult to defeat the white-clothed army. After acquiring a large number of weapons and equipment, the Mongols were quite satisfied with their combat effectiveness. They feel that Daishan's barbecue, they are determined, and they have to eat to their heart's content. Of course, as a gift, they will also invite Daishan to taste the secret dried beef of the Mongols.
Suddenly, a spy came quickly, whispered something in Dai Shan's ear, and left in a hurry. Dai Shan stood up, bowed to everyone, and said with a smile: "There is good news, the march of the white-clothed army to Quang Ninh Province has been successfully stopped by the third and fourth beylers!" We've won! Come, let's toast to victory! ”
Kong Guoer and the others all raised their wine bowls and shouted in unison: "Come! Cheers to victory! ”
(To be continued)