After midnight, the cold wind seemed to have stopped, and the war soon reached its climax.
After learning that he had fallen into Daqian's coach Bai Qi's scheme, combined with other scattered frontline feedback, he could only go to beat the drums and cheers in person, in an attempt to enable his soldiers to fight bravely and defeat the Yanyun Sixteenth Army of Daqian. ride.
This move was completely out of desperation.
Because he initially asked his soldiers of the two banners to guard the rear of the military camp and take advantage of Da Gan to sneak attack. At that time, Da Gan Yanyun's Sixteenth Cavalry was just in the middle of taking the initiative to attack. With the mighty Beiyan Eight Banners cavalry in the rear, the baggage at the camp was burned.
Bai Qi can only think about the head but not the tail, and the tail instead of the head. At this time, their morale will be greatly affected.
The fierce charge of the Beiyan cavalry would surely kill them by surprise and turn them upside down.
Who would have known that he would fall into Bai Qi's trap because of this.
In other words, in this wave, Dorgon is on the second floor and Bai Qi is on the fifth floor.
In this case, this is all Dorgon can do, because the cavalry of Zhengbai Banner and Zhenghong Banner have been dispatched, and more than 130,000 troops are all trapped on the battlefield in front of Zhuozhou City.
The only option is to fight to the end and carve out a bloody path.
Therefore, Dorgon did not order a retreat. Daishan also went to beat the drum when he saw Duoduo. He could only grit his teeth and lead his people to defend the city.
According to the original plan, the armies of the two banners rushed forward and killed Yanyun's sixteen cavalry. After they fled, they would lead their troops out of the city to gain some military glory and reputation.
But now it seems that they are facing the same deadly battle situation that Baoding Pass faced at the beginning.
"How's it going at the camp?"
In the dark night, Bai Qi stood on his horse. Behind him was the banner of the commander of the Sixteenth Cavalry of Yanyun.
"Commander, the fire in the camp has been put out." The deputy general replied quickly.
Bai Dian nodded and stopped talking.
In other words, this silence is not Bai Qi's pretense.
But because now at this time, the only option is to fight to the end. It depends on which of the two sides can't hold on first, and who has the stronger force.
You must know that in order to promote this battle.
Bai Qi deliberately waited for several days, waiting for Dorgon's Zhengbai Banner to arrive, and waiting for the arrival of almost 100,000 Northern Yan troops.
This will probably be half of Beiyan's elite.
If they can capture 50% to 60% in one battle, their chances of winning the siege of Yanjing City will be greatly improved.
If we can swallow 70% to 80%, we can sit back and relax when we surround Yanjing City.
So while waiting, many spies were also arranged to patrol around and inquire about the situation in Beiyan.
Bai Qi has also seen the terrain and terrain here, and even looked at the land here.
It was found that the land here was suitable for digging tunnels.
And Beiyan will definitely want to dig a tunnel, approach his Chinese army camp, and then launch a surprise attack.
To prevent the other party from doing this.
Bai Qi also made people observe carefully.
In the end, I really heard the noise, and Beiyan was really digging a tunnel.
Soldiers who, deception also.
Bai Qi also knew this well, so he tried to take precautions and detected some of Dorgon's intentions.
In fact, when Dorgon built his camp so huge, his flaws were already exposed.
Bai Qi is so scheming and talented as a general.
Dorgon's plan was quickly deduced.
For this reason, he took advantage of the situation.
While Bai Qi continued to watch the battle and make adjustments at any time, three knights came galloping from Wang Jian's side, attracting the attention of everyone in the Chinese army.
"What's the matter?"
The lieutenant beside Bai Qi took the initiative to meet him with his sword.
The three cavalrymen came to the front and bowed down directly. Then one of them immediately reported: "Return to the general, there is a report from the front. General Shentu died in the battle."
Shentu was one of the eight generals of the Sixteenth Cavalry of Yanyun. He had followed Xiao Zheng in his early years and served as the guard commander of the Yan Palace. He had an outstanding position among the Sixteenth Cavalry of Yanyun.
Therefore, after the deputy general was stunned for a moment, he immediately turned back to look at Bai Qi, who was standing calmly on the horse. He knew that the other party would be able to hear clearly at this distance, so after a slight pause, he immediately turned his head again and looked at him seriously. Subordinate: "I understand. Does General Wang have any other information?"
"Yes." The leading cavalry captain took over and continued to report. Obviously, his message was more important.
"The general said that the battle on the front line is a little unfavorable..."
"How do you say that?" The deputy general immediately became serious. "Did General Shentu's death in battle cause shock?"
"It's a little bit because of General Shentu, but General Shentu was on the frontal battlefield, and what he did after the battle was not enough to shake the overall situation. The main reason is that the strength of Zhengbai Banner was too strong, General Shentu failed to stop it, and General Wang Ben also fell into passivity."
"General Wang requested the Chinese army to send troops here to support us. Zhengbai Banner has already begun to break through."
Bai Qi said: "Sima Cuo, you immediately bring eight thousand people to support the left wing, stop the Zhengbai Banner's breakout, and tell General Wang that the Zhengbai Banner is strong, but our army on the east side of the battlefield is already uncontrollable. It is only a matter of time to suppress the Beiyan traitors and force out the Beiyan coach's backup... Please hold on for a while, General Wang, I will make my own arrangements."
As Sima Cuo hurried to the left wing with eight thousand cavalry to support, on the battlefield outside Zhuozhou City, the battle situation between the 120,000 cavalry of Yanyun and the Sixteenth Army of Daqian and the two banners of Beiyan, with a total of more than 130,000 horses, was already in full swing. What a mess.
But to say it is confusing, more refers to the criss-crossing of the battle situation. It refers to the fact that as time goes by, the more and more tired soldiers are trapped in a difficult combat situation, with large casualties and a general low morale.
This is inevitable.
At the same time, it was also the reason why Bai Qi and others planned before the war, and why Dorgon dug tunnels for a sneak attack.
Both sides are looking for opportunities to fight and create momentum.
First, it can boost the morale of the soldiers on your side.
Secondly, it can also disrupt the enemy's military morale and suppress their morale.
Dagan Yanyun's Sixteenth Cavalry killed a general, a relatively high-status general. At the same time, Dagan also defeated Beiyan's Zhenghong Banner and had an overall advantage, and was trying hard to complete the final victory. surrounded and killed,
But as mentioned before, as time goes by and the fighting becomes more and more fierce, for the soldiers, it is no longer a matter of winning or losing, but a matter of preserving life and staying alive.
Although the soldiers of the two banners of Beiyan are holding on, the offensive of the Sixteenth Cavalry of Yanyun is also much weaker. The fear of death is mutual. When can the Sixteenth Cavalry of Yanyun take down the soldiers of the two banners of Beiyan? , no one can tell clearly.
The current situation is that Bai Qi used his plan to not only smash Dorgon's conspiracy, save the baggage of the rear army, but also stabilize his own military morale, he also caught Dorgon off guard and triggered his ten Thirty thousand troops formed a cage in the dark night and launched a siege against the Beiyan banner soldiers.
And the war has lasted for so long, both sides have long been aware of the other side's tactics, staffing, and equipment.
It can only be said that the Sixteenth Cavalry of Yanyun in Daqian already had an overall advantage in morale and military strength, so they naturally had a rough advantage at this moment.
Although the two banners of Beiyan realized that their hundreds of thousands of people had been outflanked by the enemy only after the war started, they tried their best to expand the front and gain certain tactical advantages by controlling the battlefield and fighting outwards. However, This tactical advantage is not enough to offset their overall disadvantages.
And if there are no miracles and some ingenious strategies, the only thing that can affect the development and direction of the war at this time is when to further play out the cards in hand.
The card in Dorgon's hand was naturally that he led his troops out of the city to fight, and rushed to the battlefield with only three thousand flag soldiers to help his Zhengbai Banner fight a bloody path.
There is no other way.
Unless, he still hides 10,000 elite members, waiting for the final battle.
Bai Qi's central army still has ten thousand troops.
These are the elites left after Sima Cuo led his troops to attack, 6,000 light cavalry and 4,000 heavy cavalry.
Counting Bai Qi, there are ten thousand soldiers and horses, not one too many, not too few.
Dorgon was already struggling.
Had to change people.
While beating the drum, he watched the situation on the battlefield.
It was really hard to see clearly in the dark night.
So we can only beat the drums to cheer.
Even issuing military orders is useless. Tell the soldiers of Zhengbai Banner how to charge?
Even if he raised the flag, it would be difficult for someone with a white flag to see clearly from such a long distance and in the smoky night.
Even if the opponent can see the flag in the firelight, Dorgon can't see clearly the battlefield ahead.
It's all ablaze, and occasionally you can see flags.
But what's the use?
As for personally leading the troops out of the city to fight.
how to say.
What Dorgon said to Daishan did not mean that he was so loyal and ready to sacrifice his life.
But...he is the one who wants to live, the one who wants to preserve the bloodline of the Beiyan royal family.
"Your Majesty!"
"Your Majesty, the flag of the commander of the Sixteenth Cavalry of Yanyun has moved!"
Dorgon was startled for a moment, then subconsciously looked in the direction of the banner of Yanyun's Sixteenth Cavalry Commander on the battlefield ahead.
Sure enough, in the flickering firelight, the flag moved.
There was no scene like a roaring mountain or a tsunami, no earth shaking, but it made Dorgon breathe heavily.
He knew very well that this was the only time he could save the loss of Zhengbaiqi.
Go out of the city to fight, fight a bloody road, and cut a hole so that the soldiers of Zhengbai Banner can escape.
But when he was hesitating.
A huge change suddenly occurred on the battlefield, which directly made him afraid to leave the city.
Moreover, the movement caused by Bai Qi's central army pressing forward had already alerted the sixteen knights of Yanyun who were besieging and killing the Northern Yan rebels. The battle had lasted for so long, and they were already exhausted.
But after hearing such a movement and seeing Bai Qi's commander Qi Yan pressing forward, directly heading towards the Zhengbai Banner's center position, countless wounded soldiers of the Yanyun Sixteenth Cavalry of the Great Qian could not help but look forward to it, and then gritted their teeth. , showing a fierce look.
Bai Qi asked the heavy cavalry to clear the way, and the light cavalry rushed to the left and right sides. They soon carved out a bloody path and inserted themselves into the front of the Zhengbai Banner's central army.
"puff!"
The leader of Zhengbai Banner was directly beheaded on his horse.
The banner was also cut off and fell to the ground.
"mighty!"
"mighty!"
"mighty!"
"Wan Sheng!"
"Wan Sheng!"
"Wan Sheng!"
