As the battlefield situation changes, the actions of the National Defense Forces must also make corresponding changes.
When the news came that Azig and Duduo had separated their troops, Zuo Mengeng immediately ordered the Sixth Division of the Central Plains Strategic Cluster to enter Shanxi from Pinglu and pursue them.
At the same time, the Ninth Division of the Central Strategic Cluster entered Shanxi to implement the interception plan.
There is only one purpose, to eliminate Duduo in Shanxi.
After receiving the order, Yu Lichun immediately entered the Taihang Mountains from Baoding, and immediately began to launch a fierce offensive in the areas along the way.
Because the Qing army was advancing too fast, although many places had been included in the rule, they had not had time to digest it, and they were in a power vacuum.
The Manchu Qing Dynasty only captured some large cities and important places on the way. As for the remote mountain valleys, I haven't bothered yet.
In addition, China's feudal society for thousands of years has caused the imperial power not to go to the countryside. Therefore, many places in the Taihang Mountains live a self-sufficient and self-governed life.
In these places, the landlords and gentry are the emperor and heaven.
When the National Defense Forces attacked, they closed the village gates and organized young people to defend themselves as before. And organized a batch of food to be delivered to the National Defense Forces.
The meaning is clear.
Anyone can be the emperor, they don't care.
As long as you don't invade their territory.
"These people are still dreaming of sweet dreams. Don't you know that times have changed?"
For those places that did not open their doors to accept rule, Yu Lichun was not polite at all and directly ordered an attack.
How can a rough village withstand the artillery fire of the National Defense Forces?
Often, only one company of troops is needed to defeat these places.
And through combat, the benefits are also obvious.
Those landowners and gentry were all eliminated in the name of stubborn resistance and stubbornness, which effectively extended the empire's rule into the countryside.
A large number of imperial officials began to go deep into the countryside of Shanxi and effectively managed the occupied areas.
Yu Lichun left the 17th Public Security Division to help officials stabilize the place, and the main force continued to advance by leaps and bounds.
His goal is clear.
That is Dai County.
This is the only way to go from the Fen River Valley to Datong, because you need to pass through Yanmen Pass.
As long as this place is blocked, Duduo will have no way to escape.
The actions of the National Defense Forces had a devastating effect. Urgent reports reached Duduo one after another, making the veteran general uncontrollably terrified.
"Is it possible for Prince Su to hold on?"
"Prince Su was attacked by a full division of the Chinese army, and it was impossible to separate the troops."
Hauge only had more than 20,000 people in his hands, including Jiang Yu's troops.
Facing the rapid attack of the Second Division, they could only defend desperately in the Sanggan River Valley near Yangyuan County.
But how long he can hold on, Hauge has no confidence at all.
Duduo understands that others cannot be relied on.
"Nikan, Meng Qiaofang, you two quickly lead the light troops and horses north. No matter what, you must arrive at Dai County first."
Duduo wants to grab time.
Although he failed to get the supplies he wanted in Puzhou, he was not too worried.
After all, Taiyuan, Pingyao, Yizhou and other major cities were in the hands of the Manchus, so supplies were still available.
The only suspense is who can reach Dai County faster, the Qing army or the National Defense Force.
Once the Ninth Division arrives first, even if the Qing army can rush over, they will pay a heavy price.
As for the combat effectiveness of the IDF, facing a main field division, Duduo really had no certainty of victory.
Nikan and Meng Qiaofang did not dare to delay and set off that day.
The two took away all the cavalry and threw away all unnecessary baggage.
When they arrived in Pingyao, they replenished their supplies and let their horses rest for a long time before heading on the road again.
When news came that the Qing army was accelerating its advance, the National Defense Forces also became nervous.
"Throw away all your luggage. Bring only enough ammunition and field food. Speed up. You must not lose Dai County."
Duduo was cruel enough, and Yu Lichun was even crueler.
During the march, the soldiers of the Ninth Division threw their luggage on the roadside, and the follow-up troops were responsible for collecting it.
Carrying only weapons and necessary dry food, they started running.
Although the roads they walked were in the mountains and difficult to navigate in rugged areas, they were not slow by relying on the soles of their feet.
The scientifically trained troops showed their power at this time.
The Ninth Division rushed to Pingxing Pass day and night, and then defeated the defenders in an hour.
They are still more than two hundred miles away from Dai County.
At this time, Nikan and Meng Qiaofang were still 320 miles away from Dai County.
Next, both sides are on a flat road, one side is the infantry, the other side is the cavalry, they all have to race against time.
What Nikan and Meng Qiaofang didn't know was that behind them, Duduo was already in trouble.
After the Sixth Division entered Shanxi, it received military orders and, like the Ninth Division, accelerated its pursuit.
They also abandoned their luggage and relied on the soles of their feet, but the speed of the Sixth Division could only be described as crazy.
It took the Sixth Division only one day to cross Zhongtiao Mountain from Pinglu to the foot of Yuncheng City.
The Qing army's rear-end troops had just left here and established a blocking position in Wenxi County, north of Yuncheng.
"Your Majesty, Haning'a said, he doesn't know how long he can hold back, but he is determined to fight to the death. All he wants is for your Majesty to leave quickly."
Duduo was filled with bitterness when he heard about the situation on the road back.
When was the Qing Dynasty forced into this situation?
Haning'a is a veteran general of the Xiangbai Banner. After entering the pass, he has made outstanding military achievements and has just been awarded the third-class Lazhangjing.
He only has more than 600 people in his hands. How can he resist the 50,000-strong army of the Sixth Division?
Jian Zongan didn't take him seriously at all, and just arranged a battalion to attack. Immediately, he ordered the large troops to ignore them, go to Wan'an County, and pursue them northward along the Fen River.
Jian Zong'an's orders to various ministries were very clear.
There is only one goal.
That is Dodo.
Which unit bites the Qing army, establishes a position on the spot, and the rest of the troops surround it.
Although the Fen River Valley is a valley, it is wide enough. At least Haninga cannot block all the passages with only 600 people.
Although Duduo had hundreds of thousands of troops, Jian Zongan was not afraid at all.
As long as Duduo dared to turn around and fight him, there would really be no chance of escape.
And he was confident that the Sixth Division alone could defeat hundreds of thousands of Qing troops.
Sure enough, Duduo was helpless when he heard that the National Defense Force was chasing faster.
"Nikesei, I will give you 30,000 soldiers and horses. No matter what, you must defend Taiyuan for ten days. Can you do it?"
Duduo began to cut off his tail to survive.
He made Tanggu's eldest son Niexai responsible for the marriage.
One of the most important reasons why Taiyuan can become the provincial capital of Shanxi is that it is located at the throat of the Fen River Valley.
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This is the narrowest part of the Fen River Valley, and there is no way around it.
The famous general Neksai plus 30,000 elite troops can defend the city for ten days, which is the best solution for Duduo.
He needs to pass through Dai County within ten days and run to join Hauge.
Only in this way can we protect the vast majority of our troops.
