Zhang Mingwei once found a paper in the National Philosophy and Social Sciences Documentation Center, which talked about the situation of the Jianlu invasion of the pass at the end of the fifteenth year of Chongzhen.
The article quoted from "Shen Guan Lu" records that Jianlu's military losses were considerable this time.
On June 22 of the 16th year of Chongzhen, the crown prince of Joseon said that in the 15th year of Chongzhen's reign, the gains did not make up for the losses. The total number of people, donkeys, and mules that the Jianlu plundered from the pass was less than half of those who entered the pass in the eleventh year of Chongzhen. But what I saw in Shenyang was that inside and outside the city gate, there were cries all over the house, and many people escaped without their lives.
Among them, some were beheaded by the Ming army, some were hungry and sleepy because they couldn't grab anything, or the food and water eaten in the pass caused diseases, etc.
There is information that can be found. During the fourth time when the prisoners entered the pass, Bai Guangen, the commander-in-chief of Jizhou, took the battle to kill the Qing army's forwards, the third-class light chariot captains Zhai Samu and Zuoling Chuoke. Entrust him to lead Ebei, lead Wudana, and protect military academy Hundashan.
Tang Tong, Ma Ke also joined forces with Bai Guangen to block the Jianlu who came out of the customs, but they were defeated in the end.
Around November, when the first batch of Jianlu plundered people and materials and left the customs, Zhou Yuji, who had received the imperial decree and was transferred from Yangliuqing to Shanxi as the commander-in-chief, had already led his troops to leave, but he heard that the Jianlu were going to pass through Yangliuqing. , then led the cavalry back to Yangliuqing, and used the terrain to attack the Jianlu. Thousands of Jianlu were killed and wounded, creating a rare example in the history of the war between the Ming Dynasty and the Jianlu, in which the Ming army defeated the large number with a small number.
In addition, Guan Nei naturally learned a lesson from Jianlu's cruelty. Later, more and more people resisted Jianlu.
When Jianlu entered the pass for the fourth time, not only the imperial officers and soldiers, but also local officials, people, and even the bandits spontaneously fought against Jianlu.
If Zhang Mingwei hadn't happened to find out these things while checking information, he would have really thought that Jianlu would be invincible when he entered the customs.
In fact, if you think about it, if Jianlu was really invincible, he would have entered the Pass a long time ago. Why are he still staying in the cold land of Liaodong!
The truth is that it was a last resort for Jianlu to enter the pass and plunder. However, although every time they entered the pass, they could plunder people and materials and go back, but in the cold weapon era, killing a thousand enemies and damaging themselves by eight hundred is not just a casual statement. Yes, Jianlu also suffered some losses.
Even if ten people in the pass die and only one Jianlu dies, the number of Jianlu will not be able to withstand the depletion. Especially later on, the resistance of the soldiers and civilians in the pass to the Jianlu became more and more fierce, and the Jianlu suffered greater losses. It was strange that they dared to covet the Central Plains!
At this time, Zhang Mingwei was thinking about these things, and the Guan Ning soldiers who were lined up below were also listening to these general soldiers hysterically recounting their past achievements, and some even talked about their achievements in the Battle of Songjin. , many people showed sympathy.
Among the six generals, excluding Wang Pu, Wu Sangui actually fought the least number of times. The other generals, including Bai Guangen, Tang Tong, Ma Ke, Li Fuming, and Cao Bianjiao and Yang Guozhu who died in battle, were all fighting. fought countless wars.
The most important thing is that they have all experienced this battle of Songjin. Of course, they know that the most fundamental reason for the defeat in this battle is actually that the food road was cut off; and the reason why the food road was cut off was because the food road was cut off. The imperial court was urged to send troops in a hurry. Specifically, it was Chen Xinjia, Minister of War, who even sent a special envoy to urge him.
Therefore, the officers and soldiers in Guan Ning's army are tolerant towards these six generals. Of course, they also knew that if the court convicted them, these six generals would have committed the crime of fleeing from battle, and there would be no problem in executing them according to law.
This scene was still very shocking to Wu Sangui and others.
It's not that they saw sympathy in the eyes of these soldiers, but that these soldiers were only a little sympathetic and did not express any further.
Even those who are usually thorns, soldiers with distant or close relationships, etc., if they think about it, they will definitely speak out for them in this situation. But at this time, none of them expressed anything!
You know, there were many people in Guan Ning's army who had no trouble, and they dared to hang up the governor of Liaodong. Even if someone was instigating it at the beginning, if there is no basic foundation, even if someone is instigating, they may not be able to do such a thing.
This matter of hanging the governor finally forced him to commit suicide in shame. It seemed that the Ming Dynasty was the only one in Guan Ning's army.
Seeing this situation, especially Wu Sangui, became more and more worried and lost all confidence. He didn't know why Duke Xing Guo suppressed these big soldiers and made them so obedient?
If he knew that Duke Xingguo had thrown money at him, and part of the money was given away by him, would he vomit blood?
At this time, the more he spoke, the less confident he became. Wu Sangui could not care about anything and begged Zhang Mingwei, "The criminal committed such a stupid act in a moment of impatience. He is so ashamed! The criminal will accept the punishment and will have no complaints. I only beg the Duke of the State." Give me another chance, and if I commit the crime again, I will sacrifice this head myself without the need for the Duke to take action!"
Hearing what he said, Bai Guangen also quickly followed up and said, "The guilty general was a thief in his early years. Later, he abandoned the dark side and turned to the bright side. He fought bloody battles for the imperial court. He accumulated military exploits from the capital to the commander-in-chief of Jizhen. I also ask the Duke to take advantage of his past military exploits. Just be open-minded and just hope that you will not die and give the sinner a chance to atone for his sins."
Ma Ke also followed suit and recounted his achievements back then, especially the battle that caused Li Zicheng's eighteen cavalry to flee. He said he would deal with it casually and just asked for another chance.
The other generals were naturally the same, but Wang Pu was speechless and just kowtowed.
Zhang Mingwei had come to his senses at this time. After listening to their words, he said seriously, "Escape from battle is a capital crime. But since you sincerely repent and it is your first offender, I will give you a chance as you wish! However, Death penalty can be avoided, but living crime cannot be avoided! Do you admit it?"
Upon hearing this, the six general soldiers couldn't help but be overjoyed and responded quickly, saying they must have recognized it.
So, Zhang Mingwei shouted coldly, "Wu Sangui, Bai Guangen, Tang Tong, Ma Ke, Li Fuming, you and the other five will fight for fifty, seize the post of commander-in-chief, and be demoted to the third level of the army to listen!"
It is said that a thousand troops are easy to obtain, but a general is difficult to find. These generals are all well-known generals in the late Ming Dynasty, and they still have the ability to fight. Although killing them was to relieve their anger, the Central Plains War caused by Li Zicheng's attack on Kaifeng began immediately.
According to the original historical development of this battle, this battle further depleted the strength of the imperial army, leaving Li Zicheng's troops without any opponents. He then occupied Qin, ascended the throne and proclaimed himself the emperor, founded the country, and fought all the way from Shanxi to the capital. .
Of course Zhang Mingwei doesn't want this to happen. In this battle of Kaifeng, it is best to defeat Li Zicheng. But it was already the end of April, and there was no time to reorganize the new army. The best option was to let these general soldiers perform meritorious service, hunt for Kaifeng, and fight Li Zicheng in a decisive battle.
Moreover, after being demoted three levels from the position of general to deputy general, and then to general, he becomes a guerrilla. Although it looks like it's only level three, there are only a few general soldiers in the Ming Dynasty, and how many guerrillas there are. In other words, low-level military positions are easy to be promoted, but top-level military positions cannot be promoted without accumulation of great merit.
This punishment, whether it is severe or not, cannot be severed; however, it cannot be said to be light.
However, when several people heard this, they were immediately overjoyed and quickly expressed their acceptance of the punishment.
When Wang Pu heard this, he couldn't help but become a little anxious, and quickly asked Zhang Mingwei, "Master Guo, where am I?"
"You?" Zhang Mingwei couldn't help but shouted coldly when he heard it, "What military merits do you have? Is this your first offender? Why do you want me to give you a chance?"
"..." Wang Pu was speechless and thought for a long time before replying, "Duke, my father is Wang Wei!"
His father, Wang Wei, was the governor of the left.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Mingwei was a little dumbfounded. This guy had no other reason to say, and he gave such a reason!
Unless your father is Chongzhen, otherwise, it won’t be easy for anyone!
Wang Pu also discovered it himself. It seemed that moving out his father was useless. In desperation, he said to Zhang Mingwei again, "Master Guo, my note is not an idle note. I will definitely honor it. Add another ten thousand taels, no no, add twenty thousand taels." Two...thirty thousand taels, plus another thirty thousand taels, can you spare me the death penalty?"
Zhang Mingwei was quite speechless. Why didn't this guy surrender to Jianlu? Using his IQ to assimilate Jianlu is like being in Cao's camp and being in Han's heart!
Thinking of this, he shouted sternly, "In the eleventh year of Chongzhen, you escaped from the battle and harmed the Lu Ben soldiers; and now in this battle, you are the first to escape from the battle, causing the army to collapse. If this can spare you, it is unreasonable." Rong, how can you comfort the heroic souls in heaven?"
Wang Pu turned pale when he heard this, and looked around subconsciously, as if he wanted to escape.
"And you are trying to bribe me. Since you have so much money, then fine!" Zhang Mingwei said this and loudly announced his verdict, "Drag this Wang Pu out and behead him, and also ransack his house!"
Although Wang Pu was the commander-in-chief, Zhang Mingwei was ordered to deal with the beginning and end of the Songjin Battle, and he had enough authority to kill him. Not to mention, before Zhang Mingwei came, he had already agreed with Emperor Chongzhen that Wang Pu would be killed. For no other reason than that he had tricked Lu Xiangsheng. If he didn't kill him back then, he would definitely kill him this time.
From this point of view, Governor Shanyong and the Chief Soldier are different after all. Therefore, one was put into a prison car and escorted to the capital, and the other was executed.
Upon hearing Zhang Mingwei's verdict, all the officers and soldiers of the Guan Ning Army on the school field were delighted. Because of this big defeat, killing this Wang Pu is simply what people want!
Not to mention his unworthy military exploits, this was not the first time he had escaped from battle, so why not kill him?
So, not far from the general stand, Wang Pu was pulled over, the knife in his hand fell, and his begging for mercy was interrupted by the spray of blood. On the side, five other people were pinned to the ground and executed by the Jinyi Guards School Lieutenant. There were repeated "snaps" sounds.
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