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The north bank of Xiaolong River.
Chen Xinjia sat firmly at the head of the governor's tent behind the major case.
He saw Zhang Cheng's respectful look towards him, and Chen Xinjia was also very satisfied. He continued to speak warmly: "General Zhang, I heard that Mr. Lu once gave you a cousin letter?"
Zhang Cheng knew Chen Xinjia's words. Even if he wanted to get closer to him, calling himself by a pseudonym in the future would be a reminder to himself that Chen Xinjia is now the governor of Xuanda.
Although he had something in mind, he replied with a very respectful expression on his face: "Reporting to the governor, Mr. Lu is indeed giving a gift to the junior general to show his loyalty. He hopes that the junior general will be loyal, serve the country, and be enthusiastic." , protect the people!”
Chen Xinjia recited softly and said: "Loyalty, serve the country with loyalty, and protect the people with enthusiasm! Good word, loyalty. Don't let down Gong Lu's expectations."
Zhang Cheng clasped his fists and replied: "General, I will definitely remember the teachings of my governor, work hard to become stronger, and make new achievements to repay the emperor's favor and live up to the expectations of my governor."
The contact has been established and the relationship has become closer. Chen Xinjia's goal has been achieved. Zhang Cheng chatted with him for a few more words, then left, went to the south gate to find Chen Zhong and other personal guards, and rode back to the camp.
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Zhang Cheng rode his horse back to the camp in the abandoned fort and told his subordinates about the division of troops in the third town of Xuanda. Immediately, the military tent was like a frying pan.
Hu Dake first said: "Why are we dividing our troops again? Are we going to kill the Tatars?"
Wu Zhizhong also frowned.
Chen Zheng on the side said in a deep voice full of worry: "The division of troops makes us weak. If this continues..."
He shook his head and sighed heavily, but did not continue.
Zhang Guangda's somewhat hoarse voice came: "Damn it, is that Gao Laoqun here to divide the troops again? Or is it Yang Dajiao? Damn it, I really want to kill these guys..."
"Zhang Huzi, don't talk nonsense!" Zhang Cheng hurriedly shouted to stop.
Zhang Guangda's angry words were no small matter.
If it spreads and is known to Gao Qiqian or Yang Sichang, Zhang Guangda's life may be in danger, and Zhang Cheng and even Zhang Yan may be implicated.
After being sternly shouted down by Zhang Cheng, Zhang Guangda wilted like an eggplant beaten by frost.
Since the last time in Changping, when the commander-in-chief Gao Qiqian separated the army and horses of King Qin of Liaodong, there were some rumors in the Xuan army about the cabinet minister Yang Sichang and the commander-in-chief Gao Qiqian. They began to spread, saying that they were negotiating with the slaves to lose money. , the army of Lu Duchen and King Xuan Daqin was hampered in every possible way. Even the food supply in the army was not good, and it was their cabinet ministers and eunuchs who were behind it.
Zhang Guangda is usually short-tempered and hot-tempered, but he still respects Zhang Cheng very much. Although he has deep feelings and is used to laughing, but now he was shouted down by Zhang Cheng, but he did not dare to refute, and just sat in his seat obediently. , muttering quietly.
The governor He Biao, who had always been sullen and expressionless, said at this time: "General, although our army is practicing frugality, the army's food supply is becoming increasingly tight. Did the governor say today when the food and grass will be distributed again? "
There was silence in the military tent. Zhang Cheng picked up the water bowl on the table and took a sip of warm boiled water before saying: "Hey, the government is weak and the government is in chaos. I'm afraid there will be no adequate supply of food and grass. According to the sentry post, According to reports, the Tartar sentries and cavalry have been dispatched frequently in recent days, and they seem to be invading the south on a large scale. I estimate that our troops are likely to pursue the captives south and feed on the cities in Jinan."
All the generals in the tent had stern expressions and solemn faces. Zhang Cheng continued: "The battle for war and defense in the court is beyond our control. The generals will follow me to the Wei Qin King. They should be loyal to the king and serve the country. Go ahead and kill the slaves bravely,
As for food and grass, what we have in our unit is better than that of other camps. The governor will also try to raise it. For the time being, we should keep our stomach tight. When it is not a battle, we should be patient for a while. We must leave some surplus food to avoid running out of food. , can only look at the sky and sigh. "
Then, everyone discussed some recent military matters and then dispersed.
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On October 25, the eleventh year of Chongzhen reign in the Ming Dynasty, at dusk, the sun had disappeared below the horizon, and there was only a faint light left in the sky.
In the east of Beijing, on the banks of the Tongzhou River, the Qing army camp was covered with white snow, and snowflakes were still falling.
The Qing army's camps were so densely packed that it seemed endless as far as the eye could see. Among the camps that stretched for hundreds of miles, flags of various colors were fluttering in the wind. They were all the flags of the Qing army's Eight Banners: Zhengbai Banner, Bordered White Flag, Zhenghong Banner, and Bordered Red Flag.
Among the camps of the Qing army that stretched for nearly a hundred miles, there was a particularly huge camp. There were several luxurious tents with flaming golden roofs. Several huge gold-woven dragon banners were erected in front of the tents. Surrounded by various The elite Bajala camp sergeants in the flag patrolled and guarded.
Inside a large luxurious tent, there were all Qing generals wearing gilt armor, all gathered in the tent.
In the upper part of the large tent, there are two large tables, with a Qing general wearing gilt armor sitting on each of them.
On the right side, sat a Qing general who looked to be less than thirty years old. He was quite tall and strong. The gilt armor on his body contrasted with a rough rectangular face, making him look extremely heroic.
This person is one of the commanders who entered the customs this time, the younger brother of Emperor Huang Taiji of the Qing Dynasty and Prince Shuorui Aixinjueluo Dorgon. He was ordered by Huang Taiji to serve as a general and cooperated with General Yangwu. Yue Tuo commanded the left and right armies separately and invaded the capital of the Ming Dynasty.
Dorgon broke through the wall from Dongjiakou, and Yuetuo broke down the wall from Qiangziling in Miyun. In October of the 11th year of Chongzhen, after the troops from both wings ravaged the capital of the Ming Dynasty, they gathered at the bank of the Tongzhou River.
At this time, Dorgon was the leader of the Zhengbai Banner, and his deputy in the left-wing army was his younger brother Duduo, the leader of the Xiangbai Banner.
The two brothers were originally supposed to be the flag masters of the Zhenghuang Banner and the Xianghuang Banner of Jiannu, but Huang Taiji usurped the position of the Great Khan of Jiannu as the leader of the Zhengbai Banner.
In order to consolidate his position, he changed his Zhengbai Banner to Zhenghuang Banner, and Dorgon's Zhenghuang Banner was forced to change its name to Zhengbai Banner.
Then he changed the name of his son Hauge's Xiangbai Banner to Xianghuang Banner, and the original Duduo's Xianghuang Banner was renamed Xiangbai Banner.
Although Huang Taiji struggled with the new white flags and the white flags, the two white flags of Dorgon and Duoduo were still very strong. The combined power of the three brothers Azig, Dorgon, and Duduo was among the Eight Banners. Still ranked second.
This time Huang Taiji appointed Dorgon as the general and asked him to lead the army into the Ming Dynasty. He did not want to take the opportunity to weaken the strength of Dorgon and the Duoduo brothers.
On the left side of the head, there is also a Qing general who is around forty years old. He is not tall and powerful. He has a fair and square face, but he does not have a beard. Although he is also wearing gilded clothes, Wearing gold armor, but with a faint scholarly air, he is none other than General Yangwu Aisin Gioro Yue Tuo.
Doro Beile Yue Tuo, the leader of the banner with the red flag, was appointed as the Yangwu General, and Doro Anping Bere Dudu was his deputy. The two led the right-wing army in the capital of Kou Ming State, broke through Miyunqiangzi Ridge, and joined Dorgon. Soldiers in Tongzhou.
