Yanqing Prefecture City.
In the guard camp, Liu Yanzheng summoned the generals of each battalion to discuss matters. Xun Jingyun and Wu Guojin were also present.
In the morning of this day, Zhang Yi had led the Zuoying of the New Army to the east of the city, and brought trophies such as the heads of Kong Youde and Shang Kexi, as well as large banners of the Han army's banners. The morale of the New Army and the garrison officers and soldiers was greatly boosted.
Immediately afterwards, the good news of Chen Xun and Shen Tuo was also sent to the camp. After reading it, Liu Yan announced to everyone with a smile, and everyone was excited.
But Wu Guojin sighed: "It's a pity that Dorgon, Duoduo and other thieves escaped."
Liu Yan said indifferently: "It is already very good that this battle can be fought like this. This battle basically completely crippled the Manchu Qing Dynasty. I estimate that the governor will not have a few years to recuperate. The Manchu Qing Dynasty is There won’t be any big achievements anymore. With these few years, it will be enough for me to eliminate internal troubles and reform the people!"
Everyone was whispering excitedly, but Xun Jingyun said: "What the governor said is true, but the treacherous ministers in the court are in power. If you want to use a few years to change the Ming Dynasty and rejuvenate it, I am afraid it will be difficult to reach the sky! "
Liu Yan laughed and said: "Nothing in the world is difficult except for those who are willing! A few years ago, this governor was a general flag officer in Dapandun. Who would have thought that today we would have hundreds of thousands of troops under our command, severely damaging the Qing army's glory? But I The Governor and you have done it together, we have already achieved a miracle, and we can definitely create another miracle!"
Xun Jingyun and others laughed, yes, as long as Liu Yan is here, what else is impossible?
"Okay, now let's talk about business."
Liu Yan said seriously:
"First send an order: Chen Xun is ordered to lead his troops to garrison at Longmen Pass, and then Shen Tuo is ordered to lead his troops to join us and bring the heads and captures of Du Du and other thieves."
"yes."
Then Wang Yue said with a smile: "Master Governor, when will we attack the city?"
Xu Ming on the side also said eagerly: "Yes, if we capture Yanqing Prefecture, this battle will be a complete victory. Let's return to Beijing in triumph!"
Liu Yan said with a smile: "No rush, let's wait until Shen Tuo and his troops come back. In addition, each battalion must strictly defend. If the Qing army in the city breaks out, they must fight me back at all costs."
Everyone saw that Liu Yan was still unwilling to order an attack on the city, and they also understood that Liu Yan was worried about attacking the city in the cold winter. There were many Qing troops in the city, and they were in a desperate situation. The casualties of each battalion would definitely be huge, and Liu Yan cherished his troops.
So at this time, everyone took orders one after another, but they were very anxious in their hearts.
Two days later, Shen Tuo led his troops to Yanqing Prefecture. Liu Yan checked the heads and flags of Du Du and a group of Qing generals and princes. He laughed and said to the generals watching: "I will give Huang Taiji a big gift. ,how?"
Everyone was puzzled.
Liu Yan immediately ordered that the heads of Du Du and other Qing army flag-bearers, Gushan Ezhen and other senior officers, together with their flags, be placed outside the city of Yanqing Prefecture. Each head was stuck with a wooden stick, and there were more than one person. The tall wooden stick was erected a hundred steps east of the city.
The head of each Qing general was placed together with the flag of his own banner. Behind Du Du's bloody head was the banner with the red flag of Manchuria. Behind Ashan's head is a captured Manzhou Zhenghuang Banner.
After these heads and the Qing army's banners were arranged, the new army and garrison
The officers and soldiers in each battalion cheered thunderously, and the huge movement soon alerted all the Qing troops in the city.
On top of the city, the Manchurian yellow flag-mounted Zhenbaiyintu roared in grief and anger, pointing to the outside of the city and shouting: "That's Anping Baylor, they are all dead! How could this happen? How could this happen!"
Next to them, Azige, Jierharang, Hauge, Abatai, and Ashan also looked miserable. The two traitors Geng Zhongming and Ma Guangyuan were even trembling, as if the end was coming, and their psychological defenses began to collapse. .
"what to do?"
Abatai had no idea at this time, so he looked at Jierhalang, but Jierhalang was also clenched and couldn't say a word.
Hauge looked at everyone, and then said with a sad and angry expression: "There are no heads of the two thieves Dorgon and Duduo over there, and almost all the troops of Liu Yan's tribe have gathered outside the city, which means that the two thieves have escaped from the pass. . In this case, the Qing Dynasty will be usurped by rebellion!"
Everyone felt that their hearts were shrouded in dark clouds, and the cold wind blowing over the city was so biting that it made people shudder.
Finally, Jierhalang took a deep breath and said: "This is not the way to go. The morale of the warriors of all banners in the city will be affected. We cannot afford to delay it. Over time, the soldiers in the army will cause trouble."
Everyone looked at Jirharang, and Abate asked: "Then what should we do?"
"Let's go together to ask for His Majesty's decree: break out of the encirclement at the right moment!"
In the Zhizhou Yamen in the city, Huang Taiji's face was sallow, his lips were white, and his eyes were a little white. He was leaning on the bed and looking at Jierhalang, Abatai, Hauge, Azige, Baiyintu, Ah Shan, Ma Guangyuan, Geng Zhong
Ming several people.
"Liu Yan led his army to attack the city?"
Several people looked at each other, and then Haug stood up and reported the situation outside the city, saying: "Khan Ama, we will discuss and prepare to break out at the right time. Please also ask Khan Ama to prepare."
Hauge knew that breaking through with Huang Taiji's physical condition would be a dead end, but he had no other choice but to stand there and cry silently.
However, Huang Taiji didn't pay attention to the matter of breaking out. Instead, he heard that the heads of Du Du and others were put on display by Liu Yan. Dorgon, Duoduo, Daishan and others had most likely successfully left Longmen Pass and headed north. A fire surged up in his heart instantly, and his chest cramped violently.
I saw Huang Taiji covering his chest with a ferocious expression, and then suddenly vomited forward, and all the vomited out was black and red blood.
"Khan Amma!"
"emperor!"
"master!"
Seeing this, everyone was so stunned that they screamed and rushed to the bed, helping Huang Taiji to lie down. However, at this time, Huang Taiji's mouth and chest were full of blood, and there were also large blood stains on the bed. Huang Taiji himself was already unconscious. No matter how many people called him, there was no response.
"Go call the doctor!"
Hauge shouted loudly, and all his subordinates called the doctor and began to treat him.
Jierhalang's face was gloomy, and he ordered Ma Guangyuan and Geng Zhongming to immediately go to the top of the city to take charge and organize all the troops to defend the city.
After the two left, Jilharang called Abate, Azig, Bayintu, and Ashan out, and then personally pulled Hauge out with tears in his face.
"Your Majesty is seriously ill. Let me say something disrespectful: Your Majesty's time is running out.
Now that we are the only loyal generals left in the Qing Dynasty, we must come up with an idea immediately as to where to go next! "
Everyone fell silent after listening to Jilharang's words.
Everyone stood in the yard, letting the cold wind blow on their bodies, thinking about the pros and cons and gains and losses in their hearts.
In the end, Jierhalang saw that everyone was still silent, so he said directly: "Let's be honest, if we break through now, the soldiers and horses of all banners will definitely be beaten back by Liu Yan's tribe. Although the troops in the city are sufficient, they can no longer break out. "
"It's not possible to defend the city. The food and grass in the city will soon be exhausted. If we continue to defend the city, the warriors of each banner will have to eat war horses or even people!"
"so……"
Jierhalang stared at everyone and said word by word: "So the last way now is: surrender!"
As soon as the word surrender was uttered, Abatai, Baiyintu, and Ashan were relieved. Azig glared angrily, staring at Jierharan and about to curse. Fortunately, Abatai, Bayintu, and Ashan were left and right. Pull right.
Hauge, on the other hand, was thinking ferociously, with an uncertain expression on his face. After a long time, he said: "Surrender is fine, but my warriors from all banners will only surrender to the Emperor of Ming Dynasty, and never to Liu Yan!"
Jirharang was shocked when he heard this and looked at Haug with admiration. It seems that only after experiencing a heavy blow can Haug truly grow. I hope this growth is not too late.
Ji'erhalang thought in his heart, and then said: "What Prince Su said is true. This is a national war. Our warriors can only surrender to the Ming Emperor, but not to Liu Yan, a mere district governor. In addition, the two armies The war should cease immediately and wait until the
Only after the Ming court sends an imperial envoy, our troops and horses will leave the city and surrender. This is the prerequisite for our surrender! "
After hearing this, everyone thought it was feasible. After all, Liu Yan's treatment of the Qing army was ruthless, and no one dared to surrender to Liu Yan easily. After all, with Liu Yan's behavior, killing prisoners was normal, and Abate, Jierhalang and others did not dare to take the gamble.
It is still worthwhile to surrender to the Ming Dynasty. If you are lucky, given the virtues of the Donglin Party members in the Ming Dynasty, they may even reward each banner with a large amount of money and food, and then set aside a place in Liaodong for everyone to lead their troops to guard the border for the Ming Dynasty. !
After everyone had deliberated, Baiyintu asked: "Does this matter need to be reported to His Majesty?"
Several people looked at Jierhalang again. Seeing the questioning looks from everyone, Jierhalang also cursed secretly in his heart: So it turns out that I am the only one responsible for taking the blame?
But now that the matter has come to an end, Jilharang still said: "Your Majesty is already in a coma, and now Prince Su should be the leader. I will assist Prince Su with you all to overcome the current difficulties together! Just listen to what Prince Su says about this matter." .”
Hauge lowered his head and thought for a moment, and said: "There is no need to report to Khan Ama. Rao Yubeile immediately wrote a letter of surrender, and then sent someone to Liu Yan's army, asking Liu Yan to report to the Ming court."
Abata said: "That's no problem, but after the surrender is written, who will deliver it?"
Hauge thought for a moment, then looked at Ah Shan.
Ashan was Gushan Ezhen of the Zhenghuang Banner in Manchuria, and was Huang Taiji's confidant. His identity and sincerity were sufficient for him to deliver the letter of surrender.
Ah Shan did not refuse when he saw this, gritted his teeth and made up his mind,
He knelt down and said, "Slave, I obey!"
Hauge nodded, pulled Ashan up and said, "You have worked so hard. As long as we can return to Liaodong, you will be the flag owner of the new two white flags!"
Hearing this, Ah Shan knelt down again excitedly. Jierhalang and Abatai who were standing next to him saw this, and their evaluation of Hauge was also higher. This sent Huang Taiji's absolute confidant out and died outside. He just eliminated a die-hard loyalist from the previous dynasty and came back alive. Hauge just happened to win over him, and it was a good plan!
On the same day, Abatai wrote the letter of surrender, then took the seal from the unconscious Huang Taiji, stamped it, and handed it to Ah Shan. He sent ten elite Bajala soldiers from the Zhenghuang Banner of Manzhou to accompany them. They left the city from the east city gate and went to New Army Guards Battalion.
On the top of the city, Hauge and Jierhalang stood together. Both of them had mixed feelings in their hearts, not knowing what fate awaited everyone.
