Huang Taiji, the slave chief in Liaodong, has been troubled by one problem since this year, that is, food and grass.
Originally, at this time in history, Azig led the Jianlu to enter the Pass in October last year. By this time, they had already plundered a large number of people, grain and supplies from the Pass and returned to Liaodong.
However, in this dimension, due to the sudden change of the Ming Dynasty's strategy towards the Liao Dynasty, and most importantly, the destruction of the eight major Shanxi merchants, the Jianlu in Liaodong suddenly became blind to the pass, and they were unable to take advantage of the Ming Dynasty. Break into the pass at a weak point.
The only source of food and grass can only be obtained from North Korea.
However, North Korea was not as wealthy as the Ming Dynasty. After being forced to ask for food and grass twice by Jianlu, Jianlu survived the winter, but rebels swarmed in North Korea.
Since the beginning of this year, North Korea has been unable to quell the rebellion on its own, and has asked Jianlu several times to help quell the rebellion. However, it was explained that it could not provide food and grass, so Jianlu had to bring it himself.
Isn’t this a joke!
Although Huang Taiji knew the dangers of fishing in dry lakes, if possible, he would certainly want to help North Korea suppress the rebellion so that he could get more things from North Korea in the future. However, the Qing Dynasty also had no food, so how could it send troops?
The most important thing is that the North Korean Navy, no, it is the Qing Dynasty Navy. It has been training to defeat the Ming army in Pidao. Even if the money and food consumed are saved, it is still a very large expense, and it was before the Qing Dynasty. No.
In addition, the Ming army on Pidao tried every means to go ashore to cause trouble, and the defensive battles along the coast also forced the Qing Dynasty to consume much more money and food than before.
Put this together, to be honest, Huang Taiji is still thinking about asking North Korea for money and food!
Without money and food, the Mongolian tribesmen in the grassland could not afford to recruit soldiers.
Due to the current situation, Huang Taiji has sent people several times to ask the Daqing Navy if it is possible to start a war?
As the commander of the Great Qing Navy, Hauge was very cheerful. Every time Huang Taiji sent someone to ask, he patted his chest and said it was no problem!
However, Huang Taiji was worried. His main reference points were the Han generals and the North Korean commanders. The answer they got here was completely different from Hauge, saying that they needed to train before they could be fully confident.
In this regard, Huang Taiji had no choice but to suppress his anxious thoughts.
Because he also knew that the Qing Dynasty did not have the ability to build ships. If there were losses to naval warships, one would be lost. North Korea is already so poor that it is impossible to provide food and grass, and where will the money and food come from to build ships.
For this reason, Huang Taiji endured it again and again in order to eliminate the Ming army that came to Liaodong to harass him in one fell swoop.
However, by July, he could wait no longer, because according to reports from North Korea and his subordinates on the Yalu River, the Ming army on Pidao already had a tendency to unite with North Korean rebels. To be precise, the North Korean rebels contacted the Pidao Ming Army and found a backer, which was quite detrimental to the North Korean side.
If the Ming army on Pi Island is not destroyed as soon as possible, North Korea will probably betray the Qing Dynasty and defect to the Ming Dynasty. This will be very detrimental to the Qing Dynasty.
As a result, the Daqing Navy ended their training, left Juehua Island in a mighty manner, and began to sweep away the Ming army along the coastline. The final goal was Phi Island.
In order to ensure the success of this war, Huang Taiji could not sit still in Shengjing and personally led the elite Eight Banners of Manchuria to Jinzhou. He knew that the final battle would definitely be on Pidao's side.
His demands were not high. Not to mention the complete annihilation of the Ming Dynasty Navy, as long as the Qing Dynasty Navy could fight an equal match or cover the elite Eight Banners of Manchuria to land on Pi Island, the war would be won.
In mid-August of the 16th year of Chongzhen, when Zhang Mingwei left Shu and went to Jingdezhen to inspect the glass factory, which was crucial to the development of science and technology, Huang Taiji also led his troops to Zhenjiang Fort secretly.
Zhenjiang Fort, located on the Yalu River, opposite Sinuiju, was also under Jianlu's control at this time. However, Huang Taiji did not cross the river. Therefore, at this time, there were Ming army patrol boats on the river. Once they cross the river, they will be noticed by the Ming army.
The Jianlu Navy, with about 800 large and small ships, also swept along the coastline in a mighty manner.
According to the news that Kuai Ma reported to Zhenjiang, the journey was quite smooth. On the islands along the way, including Guanglu Island, Big and Small Changshan Islands, as well as Shicheng Island and Ludao, the Ming troops who were originally entrenched here and constantly harassed the Qing coast all fled in panic after hearing the news and fled to Pi Island.
At this time, there is no need to hide the news.
Huang Taiji gave an order, and the army crossed the river and headed for Tieshan, which is the closest land to Pi Island, only 8 miles away.
At this time, Jianlu's intention was fully exposed. He advanced by land and water, and his momentum was so strong that it was the strongest in Jianlu's history!
Of course, Huang Taiji couldn't leave North Korea alone and let North Korea watch the show. After the recruitment order was passed, the atmosphere in the North Korean court immediately changed.
In general, the Ming Dynasty's influence on North Korea cannot be completely replaced by Jianlu in just a dozen years. The monarchs and ministers of North Korea basically moved towards the Ming Dynasty.
But the Ming Dynasty failed to live up to its expectations and could not defeat the Jianlu. Later, even Pi Island was captured by the Jianlu. Of course, North Korea contributed, and they provided warships.
Since then, in the court of North Korea, the faction close to Jianlu has always been dominated by the faction represented by Jin Zidian. Lin Qingye, who was tough on Jianlu, was betrayed by Jin Zidian and was taken to Liaodong during the Chinese New Year last year.
However, as the Ming army rebuilt Dongjiang Town, North Korea's Injo repeated his behavior. Especially after knowing that the rebels in North Korea had defected to the Ming army, he became even more panicked. If the rebels have the support of the rebels, it will be an absolute threat to his throne.
And at this time, the Ming army's raid into the hinterland of Liaodong last year had also spread to North Korea. This restored a lot of confidence among the kings and ministers of Korea and the Ming Dynasty. Jin Zidian's life was not easy. His power was restricted by Injo. There was even a proposal in the DPRK to ask Jianlu to release Lin Qingye and return to the country. The reason was that Lin Qingye had commanded the troops well. , which can allow North Korea to put down the rebels as soon as possible.
However, this period did not last long. Huang Taiji led the army to Tieshan and when the envoy arrived in Seoul, Jin Zidian gained power again.
In the North Korean court, he was alone and talking, which became the talk of his family.
"In the tenth year of Chongzhen's reign, the Qing Dynasty invaded Pip Island. It was determined by a battle."
"The Qing Dynasty suffered only 260 casualties, while the Ming people on the island suffered tens of thousands of casualties, including the generals and others."
"Your Majesty, colleagues, how can the Ming Kingdom stop the Qing army?"
"Last time it was the Eighth Prince who led the army, but now this time, the Emperor of the Qing Dynasty personally leads the army. How can Pi Dao survive again?"
"..."
The kings and ministers of North Korea were all speechless by what he said. They all lowered their heads and no one dared to refute.
Seeing that Jin Zidian had finished talking, he bowed to Renzu and said: "The Emperor of the Qing Dynasty is coming. Although he has not requested it, the king should go and pick him up in person. In this way, if the Emperor of the Qing Dynasty is happy, he will exempt our country from paying tribute. maybe!"
When it was still a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty, it still had to worry about paying tribute, but now, the tribute paid to Jianlu was really a big mountain in the hearts of the Korean monarchs and ministers. When Renzu heard this, he was a little moved.
However, he still hesitated and said: "If Kegu goes to Tieshan, it will cost a lot of money and food!"
"Your Majesty, it's a small waste of money and food, but the Qing Emperor is happy and it's a big deal!" After hearing this, Jin Zidian hurriedly advised, "Once the Qing Emperor is happy, maybe he can send troops to help us suppress the thieves!"
After finishing speaking, he saw that Renzu was still hesitating, so he continued to persuade: "The Pidao Ming army was flirting with the rebels. Even if the king sent an envoy, he didn't look good on it. He also said that he would report it to the Ming Emperor. , to make a decision. Now that the Pidao Ming Army is about to be destroyed, stop placing hope on the Ming Army!"
At the end of the sentence, he once again resorted to his trump card, which has proven to work well every time: "If the Emperor of the Qing Dynasty is angered, this matter can only be done one by one. The survival of Korea depends on the Emperor of the Qing Dynasty!"
The two Jianlu attacks on North Korea were overwhelming, which frightened Renzu. Hearing Jin Zidian's words, he no longer hesitated and said to Jin Zidian: "I am tired, just do what you said. , just go and discuss with Dragon Bone!"
The one with the big keel is Ying Erdai, the envoy sent by Huang Taiji this time.
Therefore, under Jin Zidian's coercion and inducement, King Injo of Joseon personally visited all civil and military officials and led a large number of troops northward to meet Huang Taiji. Naturally, he also brought the strongest power of Korea with him.
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On the Pidao side, Commander-in-Chief Li Laiheng naturally received the news. Not only did he know that the Jianlu Navy was sweeping all the way, but he also knew that the slave chief Huang Taiji had led his troops to Tieshan. It can be seen that Jianlu is bound to win Pi Island.
In response, Li Laiheng said to Zheng Fusong: "How about it, you have been holding back for so long, should you be happy this time?"
Zheng Fusong is only eighteen years old, and Li Laiheng is only a few years older than Zheng Fusong. Because of their age, the relationship between the two of them is very good.
Of course, this is also because Li Laiheng is a better person. Because he knew that for his Dongjiang Town to remain invincible, the navy was very important.
The navy under the jurisdiction of Dongjiang Town is not so much the Denglai Navy as it is the Zheng family's private fleet. Therefore, a harmonious relationship with the naval commander is the prerequisite for Dongjiang Town to be able to establish itself in Liaodong for a long time.
When he first came here, Zheng Hongkui's suggestion caused the Ming Navy to hide its strength and only part of the navy showed up. However, those who were waiting around could not wait for the main force of the Jianlu Navy to arrive, which made Zheng Fusong a little impatient.
Several times, he asked Li Laiheng for a fight, wanting to lead the main force of the navy directly to the Jianlu Navy.
However, this proposal was rejected by Li Laiheng.
It's not that this is impossible. Li Laiheng still believes in the Zheng family fleet when it comes to victory or defeat. But he has his own difficulties!
