Anshan City, also known as Anshan Post.
It was originally a relay station, but after the slaves occupied Liaodong, it was renovated and expanded and changed to Anshan City.
It is located in the middle of the two mountains of East and West Anshan, about 500 meters away from the mountains on both sides. It is adjacent to the Anshan River in the east, the Qianshan Mountains in the remnants of Changbai Mountain in the northeast, and the Liaohe Plain in the southwest, so there are only two gates in the northeast and southwest.
Although the perimeter is only about three miles, it is a battleground for military strategists and a strategic transportation hub.
Because of its geographical location, there are many vehicles and horses in the city, and merchants are very prosperous.
I just bypassed it in the morning, but I didn't expect to come back again after four hours.
And when we passed by in the morning, we occasionally saw caravans passing by, but it was unusually quiet at this moment. The slave flags on the city wall were tilted here and there, and not a single defender was seen.
Zhao Guangrui, deputy commander of Jizhen, said softly: "General Ma, do you want to feign an attack first to test your reaction?"
"What are you trying to test? In such a small city, a salvo of thunder cannons will cause the entire southwestern city wall to collapse. Our time is limited, there is no need to waste time here!"
Ma Xianglin said lightly, thinking about Jiannu using his children to stop them, he couldn't hold back his murderous intention and wished he could go to the city to massacre them now.
"Zhou Qianhu, Yulei Camp is preparing..."
Crunch…
Before Ma Xianglin finished speaking, the city gate slowly opened, and several heads stuck out from the cracks in the door, looking at the Ming army.
In just a moment, the city gate was quickly opened, and several people rushed out and rushed towards the army.
Zhao Guangrui saw this and roared angrily: "Stand where you are, if you dare to take a step forward, shoot him on the spot! Prepare the Fo Lang machine cannon!"
"Master Jun, our Han people, don't do anything!"
"General, we are citizens in the city and we have something important to report!"
"Sir, believe us!"
…
While the few people were talking, they began to take off their clothes. In just a moment, only a pair of underwear (something like underwear) was left. Even the straw sandals on their feet were taken off. After taking off, they did not forget to spin twice and jump twice.
Seeing this scene, the corners of Ma Xianglin's eyes twitched unconsciously, and he nodded towards Zhao Guangrui. A moment later, the four of them arrived.
Only then did everyone see the person clearly, and they also knew the true portrayal of the skinny man.
Before Ma Xianglin could continue to ask, a rickety old man among the four people quickly said: "General, we are the common people in Anshan City. The Jiannu garrison in Anshan City withdrew an hour ago, and the Jiannu bannermen in the city also followed. They left, and even some young adults were taken away.
We don’t know the specific reason why, but now there are only a few lonely, old, sick and disabled people left in Anshan City, about four to five hundred people! "
"Evacuated?"
Ma Xianglin's face darkened, and he nodded towards Zhao Guangrui, and then a Baihusuo rushed into the city, followed by two Baihusuo holding flintlock guns. Anyone who dared to appear on the city wall would be shot first. Time sieves.
A quarter of an hour later, hundreds of households who had entered the city came out: "General, as the old man said, there is no one else in the city except the old, weak, sick and disabled. All the shops in the city have been smashed and looted."
"General, it is obvious that the three parties of Jiannu retreated and ordered the garrison troops in each city to retreat with the bannermen in the city. The young and middle-aged men captured were to help them transport labor and serve as hostages to prevent us from pursuing!
The speed of the slave messengers was much faster than the march of our army. We were late! "
"Yes, General, I estimate that not only this Anshan City, but also the cities behind are likely to be similar, so there is little point in pursuing them!
The general thought that first, he sent someone back to inform Mr. Yuan Ge about the matter.
Secondly, we led our troops to pursue them, bringing bannermen, people, and supplies from each city. The speed was not much faster.
We divided our troops into three groups, starting from here directly towards Phoenix Fort, blocking the area from Phoenix Fort to the Yalu River.
No matter where the garrisons from Yingkou, Haizhou and other cities are withdrawing from, they must pass through here. If we block this place, they will not be able to escape!
The second route continued towards Yingkou, checking the reality, taking over the city, and appeasing the people.
The third road goes southeast from here, and its destination is Xiuyan. It clears out the Jiannu from Xiuyan to Haizhou, reduces the pressure in the Phoenix Fort area, and also blocks the Jiannu south of Phoenix Fort. "
Zhao Guangrui, deputy commander-in-chief of Jizhen, and You Shiwei, deputy commander-in-chief of Xuanfu, made an instant judgment and gave suggestions.
Looking at the spread out map and You Shiwei's suggestions, Ma Xianglin carefully calculated and said immediately: "The first of the three armies is the most dangerous. It not only has to face the Jiannu army in the north, but also the retreating army in the south. Garrisoned troops in each city,
I will go to this road in person, with two thousand white pole soldiers and fifteen thousand troops and the Yulei Camp.
Deputy General Zhao led 8,000 troops towards Xiuyan.
Deputy General Zhao leads five thousand soldiers down. If the cities have been evacuated, then lead the army straight to Xiuyan, and then sweep northward, as fast as possible! "
"General Ma, Phoenix Castle area..."
"There's no need to argue. I'll be the coach. Time is running out. Let's set out immediately! Think about those children and don't be merciful!"
"The last general takes command!"
The two immediately counted their troops and set off in two groups.
Looking at the two groups of people leaving, Ma Xianglin looked at the people in the distance and said to the soldiers: "Leave ten stones of food for the people.
Secondly, let them search the houses of the bannermen in the city. It is estimated that there is still food that they have not taken away, but they must not destroy the houses and buildings. When the Jiannu are eliminated, someone will naturally come to resettle them.
In addition, let them retreat into the Qianshan Mountains to prevent any Jiannu who slipped through the net from killing them! "
After the arrangements were made, Ma Xianglin also led his army to leave quickly. It was already a step too late, and it couldn't be any later.
Not only here, but also in the north of Liaoyang. Lin Yi from the Hubao Camp and Qianhu Tang Meng from the Red Flame Camp led the two battalions to quickly approach Shenyang.
When they were still twenty miles away from Shenyang, the two battalions were hiding in the west canyon, and the two cavalry quickly approached.
"Lin Qianhu, Tang Qianhu, these are the 100 soldiers of Jinyiwei lurking in Shenyang!"
Lin Yi took a look at Fu Bing dressed as a wealthy businessman and said quickly: "Fu Baihu, the military situation is urgent, so we won't be polite. Let's talk about the situation!"
"Lin Qianhu, two hours ago, Huang Taiji's two thousand personal troops in Shenyang City suddenly moved, rushed out of the city, and headed southeast.
It is temporarily unknown whether Huang Taiji's concubines and children were among them, and then the personal guards of each banner leader also left Shenyang City with several carriages.
Because of the dispatch of personal troops and personal guards, people in Shenyang City were panicked. Chaos had already occurred, but it was still under control.
Lord Qianhu, although Shenyang City is not as good as Liaoyang, after Huang Taiji's renovation, the city wall is three feet five feet high, one foot eight feet thick, the parapet is seven feet five inches, and the moat is fourteen feet five feet wide.
There are not many troops stationed in the city, but there are a lot of nobles living there, and there are even more servants. Although the combat strength is average, it is roughly estimated that there are at least 20,000 people. The city gates are closed and the city is blocked for defense. We are all close to the moat that is more than ten feet wide. Can't reach the city gate.
Moreover, the commander-in-chief of Shenyang City is Shumulu Yanguli, the son-in-law of Nurhaci. He participated in the battles against Huifa, Wula, Hada, and Woji tribes. He successively captured Hadabele Menggebulu and Mongolia Beile Jiesai, and charged into the battle. , repeatedly made military exploits,
In the sixth year of Tianming's reign, he captured Liaoyang and was named a first-class military officer. His status was second only to the Eight Belles and he was considered a famous general. In addition, he was a brother-in-law with Huang Taiji, so Huang Taiji could go on the expedition with confidence. "
Listening to Fu Bing's response, Lin Yi sneered: "Famous general? Brother-in-law? I am fighting a famous general. We have killed Dorgon and many Baylors. Do you still care about such an old guy?"
After snorting coldly, Lin Yi continued: "If Huang Taiji's concubines and children are in the Qinjun, they have already left for two hours, and we will never be able to catch up.
If we are still in the city, Shenyang City is high and strong, and we will never be able to get in with just our strength.
Since they can't get in, they have no choice but to let them out. Even if they can't capture Huang Taiji's family members, they can capture some of the family members of the wealthy businessmen, gentry, and nobles. "
Fu Bing's eyes narrowed and he said in a deep voice: "Lin Qianhu, please make arrangements. The brothers in the city can no longer hold back!"
