After Huang Taiji ordered the retreat, he immediately led the Manchurian two yellow flags, two blue flags, and some of the Manchurian white flag soldiers and horses led by Azig to begin to retreat. The army was basically cavalry, and they galloped along the way, directly covering the battlefield. Drop the other flags.
Even Huang Taiji was able to continue riding his horse even as his condition worsened, and even ordered people to use ropes to fix himself to the saddle. The Qing emperor had never been so embarrassed.
"Khan Ama, Juyong Pass is a dozen miles ahead. Do you want to leave a troop of troops to stop the attack at Juyong Pass?"
Hauge asked loudly, while Huang Taiji rode close to the horse's back and galloped wildly, saying loudly: "The warriors of each banner can no longer divide their troops. Pass Juyong Pass immediately and go to Yanqing Prefecture to rest for a while!"
Huang Taiji knew very well that even if he left soldiers and horses to garrison Juyongguan, they would not be able to stop Liu Yan's pursuers. They would not be able to delay for much time and would only increase casualties.
At this time, the banners of the Qing army were in panic. With a national war ending like this, the majesty of Huang Taiji, the Qing emperor, had been dealt a huge blow. Even among the two yellow flag soldiers in Manchuria, there were hundreds of deserters.
In this regard, Huang Taiji could only let it go and led his troops to continue to flee backwards.
At nightfall, Huang Taiji led his troops through Juyong Pass. At this time, the defenders of Juyong Pass had disappeared. I don't know if they all fled for their lives when they heard that the Qing army was coming, or if they had been sent to Beijing by the Ming court to help defend.
Tens of thousands of Qing cavalry passed directly through the empty Guancheng, and then rushed to Yanqing Prefecture in the northwest overnight. It's just that from Juyongguan to Yanqing Prefecture, there are rugged mountains along the way, making it difficult for war horses to gallop. The Qing army's tens of thousands of troops
The pace of progress had to slow down.
It was not until three o'clock in the morning the next day that Huang Taiji led his troops to Yanqing Prefecture, and then ordered Azige to lead his troops to attack the city.
Yanqing Prefecture was established in March of the twelfth year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty. Zhu Di, the founder of the Ming Dynasty, visited the north and stationed in Tuanshan Mountain. Because of the flat Guichuan River and fertile land, Longqing Prefecture was established. It governed Yongning and Huailai counties. It was settled by immigrants and was directly under the control of Xuanfu, the capital. .
In the first year of Longqing, in order to avoid the reign name of Mu Zong, it was changed to Yanqing Prefecture.
At this time, there were only more than 300 soldiers and horses in Yanqing Prefecture City, led by a garrison. The other officials and generals in the city heard that hundreds of thousands of Qing troops had entered the capital. At this time, they all ran to Huailai County to escape, and they were still beautiful. It's called: Beware of bandits heading north.
Azig immediately led his troops to attack. His troops were in charge of three thousand soldiers and horses with white flags in Manchuria. At this time, they all rushed to the city on horseback, then used ropes to hang on the top of the city, and climbed directly to the city. Hundreds of archers were stationed below the city. cover.
The garrison in the city and the three hundred Ming troops did not dare to fight back. They watched helplessly as the Qing troops climbed onto the city and then captured them without help.
Azig, who was angered by Liu Yan's troops, could not control so much. He directly tied up the garrison and the three hundred Ming army, and threw them all from the top of the city. It was pitiful that the Ming garrison and the three hundred Ming army were not alive until they died. Understand, you have obviously surrendered, why do you still want to kill yourself?
Immediately Huang Taiji led his troops into the city, preparing to rest in the city for half a day and then continue to escape north.
Just after the banners of the Qing army entered the city one after another, only an hour later, Geng Zhongming and Ma Guangyuan led the two yellow banners of the Han army to escape to Yanqing Prefecture. The two looked at the Qing dragon banner on the top of the city and burst into tears with excitement. He then led his army to stop outside the city.
, the two of them walked into the city to meet Huang Taiji.
Seeing Geng Zhongming and Ma Guangyuan, Huang Taiji was also very surprised and asked hurriedly: "How is the situation over there in Changping Prefecture?"
Geng Zhongming and Ma Guangyuan knelt on the ground, and Geng Zhongming cried: "Your Majesty, Prince Rui and Prince Yu led the main force to withdraw directly. This was very painful for the slaves. They were beaten fiercely by the dog thief Liu Yan and his army. The slaves waited to fight to the death for a long time. , and then he led the soldiers and horses under the flag to withdraw and retreat all the way north. I really didn’t expect to be alive to see His Majesty again. I am so happy that I am so happy!”
Ma Guangyuan also said loudly: "When the slaves were waiting to withdraw, they seemed to see the troops of Prince Rui and Prince Yu, and they also withdrew to the north. It's just that they took the northern route and went directly into the mountains!"
"What!"
Huang Taiji was surprised and wanted to stand up, but his legs weakened and he almost fell down. Hauge next to him was startled and hurriedly stepped forward to help him.
"Is the news accurate?"
Geng Zhongming and Ma Guangyuan looked at each other and said almost in unison: "It's absolutely true!"
Huang Taiji frowned and pondered for a moment, then asked: "How many soldiers and horses do you two still have in hand?"
Geng Zhongming said: "The slave Han army under Zhenghuang Banner still has more than 4,000 gunmen and more than 6,000 spearmen, sword and shield soldiers, but all the artillery is missing."
Ma Guangyuan said: "The slave Han army with the yellow flag suffered more casualties. There are still more than 2,000 gunmen, more than 4,000 spearmen, sword and shield soldiers, and all the artillery is lost."
At this time, Huang Taiji was very anxious. Although Dorgon, Duoduo and others were walking through pure mountainous terrain, they were much closer to Longmen Pass where they exited the customs in the north. If Dorgon
Rushing day and night, there is no guarantee that they will not escape from the customs first.
So Huang Taiji said: "I intend to implement a strategy to turn defeat into victory. This afternoon, I will lead the Manchurian banners to march north and set up an ambush in the Longmen Pass area in the north. You two will lead your troops to station in Yanqing Prefecture. Once Liu Yan's troops pursue him, At this point, you must hold on for at least three days, and then retreat out of the city and lead Liu Yan's troops to the Longmen Pass area in the north."
Geng Zhongming and Ma Guangyuan felt bitter in their hearts when they heard this. With the current moral character of the soldiers and horses of the Qing Dynasty, they still wanted to set up an ambush?
Although the two are slaves, they are not idiots. Longmen Pass is the closest pass to return to Liaodong. God knows whether Huang Taiji led the Manchurian banners to Longmen Pass to set up an ambush or to escape!
Facing Huang Taiji's indifferent eyes, Geng Zhongming and Ma Guangyuan did not dare to say anything. They could only kowtow and lead the order.
Huang Taiji dismissed the two men with satisfaction, and ordered Geng Zhongming and Ma Guangyuan to seize the time to rectify their troops and levy all the money and food they needed from the city.
After Geng Zhongming and Ma Guangyuan retreated, Huang Taiji said to Hauge: "The two thieves Dorgon and Duduo have already taken the lead. We can't delay any longer and must leave as soon as possible. You send the order to all the flags and we will set off in an hour. , the army went straight to Longmen Pass."
"嗻."
However, Hauge was still a little worried about Huang Taiji's body and said: "Khan Ama's body..."
Huang Taiji was extremely excited at this time, as if he had returned to the battle he followed Nurhachi to unify the Jurchen tribes. At that time, there was no Qing Dynasty, and he did not have hundreds of thousands of elites under his command. He also defeated various enemies one by one. ?
It was okay back then,
The same can be done now!
Huang Taiji said confidently: "I can't die yet! Although our Qing warriors suffered a setback this time, as long as we keep our foundation, we will one day make a comeback. Liu Yan wants to stop my Qing ambitions to enter the Guan and move south. It’s just an idiot’s dream!”
Hauge looked at the excited Huang Taiji at this time, and his heart was filled with excitement, and then he went to deliver the order.
But as soon as Hauge came out, he met Azig, Abatai, and Zirhalang waiting outside.
The three of them asked how Huang Taiji's health was, and Hauge replied truthfully: "Haha, Khan Ama is indeed a dragon and a tiger. He is no longer in serious trouble and his energy is very high!"
Azige was relieved after hearing this, and even enjoyed the scene with Hauge of returning to Shengjing and dealing with Dorgon, Dudo and others together.
Abatai and Jilharang, on the other hand, were worried. They looked at each other, worried in their hearts: "Isn't this a return to the past?"
"Prince Su, should you find a Han doctor to take your majesty's pulse?"
Jilharang asked worriedly.
Hauge was slightly stunned and said: "Khan Ama has nothing to do at the moment. He also asked me to inform all the banners to rectify their troops and horses immediately. We will continue on the road in an hour and the whole army will go to Longmen Pass. Let Geng Zhongming and Ma Guangyuan I'm here to defend the city and stop Liu Yan's pursuers. Are you looking for the doctor at this time?"
Jilharang said: "It's better to find a doctor to be prepared."
Abatai also said: "We will immediately send people to rectify the troops and horses, and Prince Su will go and beat up the two minions Geng Zhongming and Ma Guangyuan. As for the doctor, I will take people to find him, and we can go our separate ways.
Specifically, seize the time. "
Upon seeing this, Haug no longer persisted and left with Azig.
Then Abate whispered: "Prince Zheng, look..."
Ji'erharang's expression was full of sorrow, and he sighed and said: "Who would have thought that an army of more than 300,000 people marched south to attack the Ming Dynasty, but ended up like this! I hope your Majesty is not in serious trouble, it is you and I who have overthinked. "
Half an hour later, Abatai found two doctors from Yanqing Prefecture, who were said to be famous doctors in the city.
In the Zhizhou Yamen in the city, Huang Taiji sat on a chair with a stern expression, staring at the two doctors who had finished taking pulses, and asked: "How is my health?"
The two doctors were shaking like a sieve at this time, both of them lowered their heads and dared not speak.
Abate on the side said: "If you tell the truth, Your Majesty will definitely reward you."
One of the doctors was more courageous. He raised his hands tremblingly and said: "Your Majesty's condition has penetrated deep into the bone marrow. He must rest immediately, use strong medicine to replenish it, and use acupuncture to assist. Only in this way can there be a chance."
Another doctor also said: "Your Majesty must not be tired or excited anymore, otherwise once the energy and blood collapse, even if the Daluo God comes in person, there will be no way to save him!"
Huang Taiji frowned when he heard this and said in a cold voice: "That's nonsense! How can you cure a disease by pricking people with acupuncture? I think you are the spies of the Ming court! Come here, take these two thieves out and behead them!"
Immediately, several soldiers from Bagala camp rushed in, pulled the two doctors out and killed them. Abatai, on the other hand, was stirred in his heart, knowing that what the two doctors said was true.
At this time, Huang Taiji looked at Abatai and said, "I know what those two doctors said.
You know, I don't want a third person to know. "
"Hey, this slave obeys your order!"
Then Huang Taiji sighed, lowered his posture a little, and said: "Rao Yubeile should know that the most difficult time for the Qing Dynasty has now come. I need Rao Yubeile to devote himself to the Qing Dynasty. If anything happens to me, I must help him." Prince Su will inherit the throne!"
Abata immediately knelt on the ground and cried: "This slave accepts the order!"
"His Majesty!"
Suddenly, Jierhalang rushed directly into the main hall without being informed, his face was ugly.
Although Huang Taiji was a little unhappy, he did not blame him and asked, "What's the matter with Prince Zheng?"
Jierhalang said with a bitter face: "Your Majesty, Liu Yan's army has arrived outside the city and is deploying camps on all sides of Yanqing Prefecture. They are laying siege to the city!"
Upon hearing this, Huang Taiji's blood immediately surged up, and he stood up suddenly, but his vision went dark, and after shaking twice, he fell straight on his back and fell to the ground.
Abatai and Jilharang suddenly screamed and rushed forward in horror.
