In the biting cold wind, the soldiers of the cavalry battalion galloped outside Jizhou City. At this time, Xu Ming looked at the city in front of him. There were no people on the city wall, and only the flag of the Qing army was still flying on top of the city.
Outside Jizhou City, the Qing army's camps were arranged in an orderly manner, surrounding the city in the middle. However, there were no Qing army scouts and cavalry guarding the periphery. Looking from a distance, there were also sights among the various camps. There was no movement from the Qing soldiers.
"Something's wrong!"
Xu Ming then called for the guerrilla generals from various ministries. Dong Yun, Du Zhongming, and Lu Yuan quickly arrived on horseback. After discussing with Xu Ming, they all thought that the matter was fishy.
So Xu Ming said: "Go up to the left to kick the camp, and the middle and right troops will support you from behind. Let's see what the Tatars can do!"
"yes!"
Soon, Dong Yun led more than 3,500 soldiers on the left to rush forward, rushed directly into the outermost Han army camp with red flags, and soon lowered the flags in the camp.
Xu Ming and others watched in stunned silence as Zuo Bu rushed all the way to the outside of Jizhou City. Dong Yun then discovered that the west city gate was locked from the outside and could not be opened at all, so he ordered people to blow the city gate open with thunder, and led the soldiers on the left to rush directly into the city. However, after the brigade of soldiers entered the city, they found that hundreds of thousands of Qing soldiers and horses were missing, as if they had disappeared from the world and disappeared.
Xu Ming's eyes widened at this moment, and he gritted his teeth and said: "You dog Tatar, you actually tricked me! Send someone to report to the governor!"
Xu Ming then led his troops into Jizhou City, and saw that the city was in a state of depression. There were not many people left in the city, and the houses in the city were also seriously damaged. Almost all the courtyard gates and house doors were destroyed.
Needless to say, they were all "masterpieces" of Qing soldiers rushing in and looting.
However, Xu Ming and others were surprised to find that there were tens of thousands of people in Jizhou City. However, these people were kidnapped from various places by the Qing army. At this time, these people were imprisoned in houses throughout the city. Seeing the Ming Dynasty officers and soldiers entering the city, all the people were so excited that they cried bitterly.
Xu Ming saw that all of the people were sallow and thin, and many old people and children were even fainting from hunger. He hurriedly ordered the soldiers of the cavalry battalion to distribute the rations and water they carried with them, first to let the people in the city eat some, and then to Send someone to report the situation to Liu Yan.
After a lot of work, Du Zhongming rode over and said angrily: "General, the treasury in the city is empty. The dog Tatars took away all the edible and useful things in the city, leaving only tens of thousands of people. Waiting to die here.”
Xu Ming frowned, and then said: "Leave the heavy troops, medical officers and others from each department to appease the people in the city. The rest of the soldiers will pursue separately. The left part will go north, the middle part will go east, and the right part will go south. Let me pursue you." !”
"yes!"
A moment later, under the horrified eyes of the people in the city, more than 10,000 soldiers from the cavalry battalion rushed out of Jizhou City on horseback, divided into three cavalry armies, and pursued them in three directions: north, east, and south.
Half an hour later, Liu Yan received an urgent report from Xu Ming. The two pieces of news made Liu Yan a little stunned: "What kind of tricks is Huang Taiji doing? Does he really want to cease the war? Seeing that I don't agree, he used a trick Golden cicada escapes from its shell?"
Then Liu Yan began to recall whether there were any natural or man-made disasters in Liaodong in history, which forced Huang Taiji to lead his army immediately.
Withdraw.
But after reminiscing for a long time, Liu Yan couldn't remember anything, so he called Xun Jingyun and Wu Guojin and asked, "Has the news been sent back to the intelligence department that the camps were closed at night?"
Wu Guojin first said: "Master Governor, there is no news yet from the Intelligence Department. It will take time for spies everywhere. After all, the various places in Gyeonggi are not at peace at this time."
Xun Jingyun then said: "Each camp has been sent out four times at night, and some news has been sent back one after another, but no movement of the Qing army has been found, but..."
Liu Yan asked: "But what?"
Xun Jingyun said: "However, all the battalions that explored the north side responded. They all encountered Qing army scouts in the north. However, those Qing army scouts did not take the initiative to attack. They only monitored our army at night. "
Liu Yan was taken aback and said angrily: "Why didn't you tell us such important military information earlier!"
Xun Jingyun was yelled at by Liu Yan and suddenly realized something. He hurriedly clasped his fists to apologize and said, "It was my subordinate's negligence. Please punish me!"
Liu Yan said sternly: "The Tatars must have gone north, but they must not be retreating. Huang Taiji must have other plans. He ordered the new army and garrison battalions to advance north immediately, and the entire army headed towards Malanyu, north of Jizhou. Guan Jinfa!"
"Malanyu Pass?"
"The only passes to the north of Jizhou that more than 300,000 Qing troops could pass through were Malanyuguan and Jiangjunshiguan. Jiangjunshiguan was to the north of Huangsongyu and was blocked by our army, so the Qing army could only go north from Malanyuguan! As for you..."
Liu Yan looked at Xun Jingyun's tired look. During this period, the food, military discipline, and logistics affairs of each battalion's 120,000 troops were all under great pressure.
It was inevitable for him to be negligent while busy, but this time it was a very important matter, and Liu Yan had to punish him.
So Liu Yan said: "Vice Minister Xun is in charge of military discipline. Due to his negligence, he failed to report important information in a timely manner. His crime will be increased to one level. However, Deputy Minister Xun is responsible for many affairs and it is excusable. Therefore, I will punish you with half a year's military pay. And give ten blows with the military stick, and wait until after this battle is over before executing it."
Xun Jingyun's eyes were slightly red, he cupped his fists and said, "Thank you, Governor! I will definitely do my best and never make such an oversight again!"
On the same day, Liu Yan led the soldiers of each battalion to march north. After receiving the order, the cavalry battalions in Jizhou City pursued northward directly from Jizhou City. The New Army's middle camp stationed in Pinggu County also set off immediately after receiving the order and marched in the direction of Malanyuguan.
At the same time, thirty miles north of Malanyuguan, on the south bank of Liuhe River.
Malanyuguan is a famous pass in Jingdong. Legend has it that a border general named Malan was stationed here and some Malan flowers were planted here. It got its name. It was originally named Malan Valley Camp, Malan City, and Malan Valley.
At this time, more than 300,000 Qing troops marched north from Malanyuguan. The two yellow banner armies in front had arrived at the south bank of Liuhe River, 30 miles away. Behind them, the soldiers and horses of the Mongolian banners responsible for cutting off the rear were still guarding Malanyuguan. There was still time to head north.
The Liuhe River flows generally from southwest to northeast. In the due north direction of Malanyuguan, the Liuhe River flows roughly due east and due west.
Huang Taiji was wearing bright yellow armor and a thick cloak made of tiger skin. He was riding majesticly on a war horse. Even in the cold wind outside the pass, he remained still, like a knife.
The cold wind couldn't do anything to the obese Huang Taiji.
Surrounded by two yellow flags, elite Bagala battalions were on alert, forming an impenetrable barrier around Huang Taiji, separating Huang Taiji from the rapidly advancing army ahead.
Zhenghuang flag Gushan'e Zhen'ashan, inlaid yellow flag Gushan'e Zhenbaiyintu rode their horses to guard in the distance, looking at Huang Taiji quietly, their eyes full of awe.
"The speed of each flag is still slow. Send an order to each flag: speed up again, turn from the south bank of Liuhe River, and advance quickly to the west!"
"嗻!"
A group of Baya soldiers with yellow flags rushed out on horseback and went to convey Huang Taiji's will to each flag.
Then Huang Taiji turned his face slightly, Ah Shan and Bai Yin Tu understood each other, and hurriedly rode their horses over, then rolled off the horse, wrapped their horseshoe sleeves with their hands, and knelt on the ground on one knee: "I'm here, my slave!"
Huang Taiji said: "Is there any news about the scouts behind us?"
Ashan said: "Your Majesty, the Chahar tribe's scouts have detected that Liu Yan's Ye Bushou has also begun to explore north, but Liu Yan's main troops have not been found yet."
Baiyintu added: "In addition, news came from the Aohan tribe's scouts, saying that they had discovered Liu Yan's cavalry in the north of Jizhou City. There were about three to four thousand people and they were searching northward."
"Liu Yan probably hasn't reacted yet!"
Huang Taiji said confidently: "The cavalry in the north of Jizhou should be searching on their own. Liu Yan has not led his troops north yet."
"Your Majesty, the army is heading west. Dozens of miles ahead is the Modao Valley in Miyun Town of the Ming Dynasty. Should we wait until all the troops and horses of all banners gather before breaking through?"
Ah Shan asked respectfully.
"No need to wait, we have to
In a hurry! "
Huang Taiji said: "Send an order to the Two Blue Banners and the Mongolian Two Blue Banners in front. Mo Daoyu must be captured before noon tomorrow!"
"嗻!"
Ah Shan and Bai Yin Tu looked at each other, and both of them were a little worried. Huang Taiji defeated Liu Yan very well, and this time he took a detour to attack Beijing City in order to leave Liu Yan's troops, who were mainly infantry, behind, so speed is the key!
But there is also a major problem: more than 300,000 troops are running wildly all the way, and it is very easy for the army to lose touch with its front and rear.
If Liu Yan saw through the Qing's strategy, there was no guarantee that he would not pull any treacherous tricks. What if he took advantage of this and defeated each of the Qing's banners?
Although Ashan and Baiyintu both knew that the number of cavalry in Liu Yan's army was not large, including twenty to thirty thousand people if they were not collected overnight, they were all real elite cavalry and they had to be utilized well. It is also very difficult for the warriors to clear the banners.
So Baiyintu said tentatively: "Your Majesty, the army is attacking all the way. If the speed is too fast, once the army is out of touch..."
Huang Taiji frowned slightly and said, "Out of touch? Then don't let Liu Yan catch up!"
"嗻!"
Ah Shan and Bai Yin Tu didn't dare to say anything more, and then followed Huang Taiji and continued westward.
However, the army had just marched for less than half an hour when Huang Taiji coughed violently. Ah Shan and Bai Yin Tu were shocked when they saw this, and hurriedly ordered the two yellow flags to stop. The two led the emperor with more than a dozen Baya soldiers. Taiji helped Huang Taiji get off his horse, and called the military doctor to fiddle with him for a long time before Huang Taiji regained his composure.
"How is your Majesty?"
The doctor was captured by the Qing soldiers from Jizhou City to accompany the army.
Specially responsible for taking care of Huang Taiji.
At this time, the doctor said tremblingly: "Your Majesty has insufficient lung energy and has been coughing and wheezing for a long time. He really should rest. However, the fatigue of the saddle and horse along the way has already damaged his energy. The best way is to find a quiet place to rest for ten days." For half a month, take some medicine to replenish qi and blood every day..."
Huang Taiji glared at the doctor, so frightened that the doctor did not dare to say any more.
"Take it down!"
"嗻!"
Two Baya soldiers took the doctor down, and then Huang Taiji said coldly: "Kill this man!"
Baiyintu and Ashan were startled. Baiyintu said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, this person is still useful. He can at least accompany the army to take care of Your Majesty. How could he..."
Huang Taiji glared at Baiyintu and said: "I know best what my health is like! In addition, my physical condition must not be spread to anyone. This person cannot survive!"
Baiyintu and Ashan were frightened and could only lower their heads and accept the order: "嗻!"
Huang Taiji struggled twice, then got back on the horse with the help of everyone, and then said: "Keep going, we can't waste any more time!"
The cavalry army of the two yellow banners continues to advance. The troops and horses of each banner in the front and rear are vast. The Tatar soldiers of each banner are marching in a hurry. More than 300,000 troops and horses are rushing north from Jizhou City and through Malanyuguan Pass. Arriving at Liuhe, and then heading west from Liuhe to Modaoyu, a distance of 260 to 70 miles, the Qing army's banners only took more than three days to complete!
Even the artillery of each banner of the Han army was tied to two horses with wooden frames and hurried on. For this reason, more than a dozen artillery pieces were abandoned along the way, just to ensure the speed of the army.
By the afternoon of the fourth day, Hauge
, Abatai led the Manzhou Zhenglan Banner troops to Modaoyu, and immediately launched an attack. It only took less than half an hour to capture this pass.
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