After he finished speaking, he could clearly see the cavalry galloping in the distance.
Yes, it is the Qing cavalry, and judging from the size of the number, there seems to be no reduction in numbers. It seems that the Qing cavalry used its superior strength to attack the Ming cavalry who came out of the customs under the command of Prince Zheng. It was a great victory!
In this situation, the Qing Dynasty had fought many similar wars before. In the past, Azig would not have cared at all about this kind of victory. However, now that he is in a difficult situation, he hopes that Jierhalang will come with the heads of three thousand bright dogs to boost his morale. Let those Mongolians know that the Qing army is still invincible.
"Go down with the order and open the city gates to welcome the triumphant army!" Azig shouted excitedly.
After getting off the city, he took the Jianlu and Mongolian leaders who stayed behind to welcome Prince Zheng's arrival. Even Ying Erdai, who was busy in the city, hurried out with a smile on his face.
The army was getting closer and closer to Guihua City, so close that they could already see the expressions on the faces of the cavalry at the front.
I saw that the faces of these cavalrymen were either expressionless, frustrated, or annoyed. Anyway, they did not have the expressions they should have if they were happy and victorious.
At this sight, Azige and those who followed him out to greet them were all stunned. A bad thought came to their minds: Could it be that the army was going out to attack, or was it to attack the Ming Kingdom's cavalry? Actually defeated? This is absolutely impossible, right?
Although they thought it was impossible, their happy expressions inevitably disappeared.
Under the handsome flag, Jierhalang also appeared in front of them with a somewhat ugly expression. Azig took the lead and everyone greeted him with greetings, but they were just greetings. No one dared to ask how the battle was going.
Jirharang glanced at them, and then asked coldly: "Have the people from the Chahar tribe come back?"
Hearing this, everyone was a little surprised. Among them, Azig couldn't help but asked: "Didn't they go out together? Didn't they go?"
Hearing what he said, Jilharang was about to say that the Chahar tribe was defeated near the pass, but when the words came to his lips, after thinking about it, he changed his mind and said: "Send the order, let's hold a military meeting!"
After saying that, he crossed his legs and drove his horse into the city. Then the cavalrymen behind him also followed in. Their dejected looks made the people here know at a glance that the battle was probably defeated!
When Ying Erdai followed Azig back to the city, her mood could be said to be very heavy.
Others don't know about the things in Liaodong, but he knows it very well. The war in Guihua City was not going well either, which made him feel that the Qing Dynasty's situation was becoming increasingly difficult.
While he was thinking about it, suddenly Jierhalang's personal guards came over and told Ying Erdai to go to the back hall of the Yamen.
He didn't know what was going on, so he hurried over and found that Jierhalang was still taking off his armor and washing himself. When he saw him coming, he stopped directly, with a solemn look on his face, and said to Ying Erdai: "Today I have seen the Ming Dynasty’s hussar battalion, they are indeed elite!”
Upon hearing this, Ying Erdai quickly asked: "Your Highness, how is the battle going?"
"The cavalry troops leaving the Ming Dynasty were very cunning. They judged the situation in advance and failed to catch up. Instead, the Chahar troops who intercepted were defeated by the Ming Dynasty cavalry. It is estimated that they lost at least a thousand cavalry." Jirharang He answered truthfully, and then suddenly said, "I saw the flag of the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, it is on top of the border city."
The Ming Emperor's presence in Yulin Town has been confirmed before. Therefore, Ying Erdai didn't know what Jierhalang meant by this?
Jierhalang said with a serious face: "The Imperial Guards of the Ming Dynasty are indeed very elite, but now they are all here in Yulin. This time, I feel that the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty is indeed a cunning person. He We will never get out of seclusion easily. This war is not going to be easy to fight!"
If this stalemate continues, the food and grass problem in the Qing Dynasty will explode. By then, who knows what will happen to the Mongolian tribes?
Ying Erdai thought about this possible outcome and quickly asked: "What should we do?"
After Jierhalang pondered for a moment, he looked up at Ying Erdai and said, "It is necessary to further anger the Ming Emperor so that he has to leave seclusion to seek a decisive battle."
After a pause, he changed the topic and asked: "How many people are there who were plundered from the Ming Dynasty now?"
In fact, most of the remaining people of the Ming Dynasty in Guihua City were old and weak. The young and strong were picked out by Jierhalang and wanted to be sent to Liaodong, but they were rescued by the Ming Dynasty.
The part left behind was because Jierhalang had made up his mind to fight guerrilla warfare with the Ming Dynasty and let the Ming Dynasty wander around on the grassland and consume his food. Therefore, for Jierhalang , it should be impossible for these old and weak people to stay until after the war to cultivate and plant grain fields in the Hetao Plain. Coupled with the limited food and grass, only a little bit of food was distributed, and it was almost self-sustaining. Maybe, if there is a problem with food and grass, they will treat us like a two-legged sheep.
At this time, Jierhalang suddenly remembered that these people had other uses, so he immediately asked.
"There are less than 3,000 people. I'm not very clear about the details." Ying Erdai didn't actually care and answered with a rough estimate.
When Jierhalang heard this, he was about to give instructions when he suddenly heard shouting from the front office, and there seemed to be a quarrel. This situation is very rare. When Jierhalang heard this, he didn't bother to continue talking or wash up, and just strode out to see what was going on.
It turned out that the leaders of the Chahar tribe had returned, and they had the courage to argue with Azig. Seeing Ji'erharang coming out, the leader of the Chahar tribe immediately turned to him and asked loudly: "Your Highness, why didn't Wu Sangui's troops be defeated? Didn't we agree that our Chahar tribe would only intercept the remaining soldiers? Why? But were attacked from both inside and outside by the Ming army?"
As he spoke, his face turned red and his neck became thick, and he seemed to be quite excited. Even before Jierharang could answer, the leader said loudly: "Since His Highness led the army to Hetao, our Chahar tribe has not been sorry for the Qing Dynasty in the slightest. We need food for food and people for people. Now the tribes are all There were cases of people starving to death. But even so, our Chahar tribe was loyal to the Qing Dynasty and served in front of the tent. But what happened, why did Your Highness cheat our Chahar tribe? Is it just because of my Chahar tribe? We were descendants of the Golden Khan, ethnic group?”
Lin Dan Khan was the titular king on the grassland, a descendant of the Golden Family. The Chahar tribe he commanded was naturally superior to others in normal times. Previously, it was also one of the largest tribes on the grassland.
It's just that this Lin Danhan is a scammer, and his good cards were wasted by him. Many of the eastern Mongolian tribes who originally obeyed his orders were forced by him to go to the Jianlu side. He himself was also pressed to the ground and rubbed by Jianlu, so that later, when he heard that Jianlu was going to attack him, he fled to Guihua City.
After Jianlu chased him, he fled west again and eventually died of illness in the western grassland. And his wife, son, men, tribe, etc., all took advantage of Jianlu. These people from the Chahar tribe have a deep-seated fear of Jianlu.
However, after so many things, being tricked by Jianlu, and killing thousands of elite members of the clan, the dissatisfaction suppressed in the bottom of my heart because of fear finally broke out.
When Jirhalang heard this, he immediately understood that this was not just a matter of victory or defeat, but related to political matters, which was very sensitive.
Of course, the Qing Dynasty's strategy of ruling the grasslands cannot be fought blindly, or it will not be defeated. There will also be the problem of Ming Dynasty attacking the grassland. It is very uneconomical to run away if the Mongols cannot defeat them, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive.
Therefore, Huang Taiji's decision was to treat the Mongolian tribes with both kindness and power, win over those who were friendly to the Qing Dynasty, and suppress those who were hostile to the Qing Dynasty. In addition, there is also a demonstration of the golden horse bones. For example, the Horqin tribe used to be old rivals with the Qing Dynasty, but now, they have become the Qing Dynasty's core supporters. And the Chahar tribe has even greater influence on the grasslands. Therefore, through marriage, it was shown to the Mongolian tribes that the Chahar tribe and the Qing Dynasty were now as close as one family.
However, now that the Chahar Ministry actually raised such a question, Jierharang would of course deny it: "Don't be excited, you are overthinking. Wu Sangui of the Ming Dynasty was the nephew of Zu Dashou, and he was cunning by nature. He noticed If there is an abnormality, return to the army in advance, otherwise I will not be able to catch up with my troops."
At this point, he saw that the leaders of the Chahar tribe were still aggrieved, so he immediately added: "This time, some warriors of your Chahar tribe died in the battle. In this way, I promise you, After we win this battle, can I give you an extra 10% of the loot taken from the pass?"
At this time, they used painted cakes to satisfy their hunger. The leaders of the Chahar tribe were not fools, especially after seeing the elite of the Hussars battalion, they would not be fooled.
But when they were about to speak, Jilharang could already feel that they were still dissatisfied, so he continued: "In addition, I will allocate some food and grass to you. This battle is of great importance, so we must work together. Only then can we win this decisive battle!"
After hearing that there was a benefit, the leaders of the Chahar tribe looked at each other and finally compromised. To be honest, they still don't have the courage to oppose Jianlu.
Seeing this situation, the Urad tribe quit their job, and their leaders also started shouting. They felt that only children who could cry would have milk to drink.
"Your Highness, our Urad tribe is also loyal to the Qing Dynasty. We also ask for money and people without saying a word. You can't favor one over the other!"
"Yes, Your Highness, our clan has just sent people to report the news, and some people have also starved to death. Your Highness, our life can't go on anymore!"
"..."
However, listening to them shouting, Jilharang turned cold and shouted: "More than a thousand elite members of the Chahar tribe died in this battle. Do you have any? They shed blood for the Qing Dynasty, and I will compensate them." One point, is there any problem?"
Seeing that the leaders of the Urad Tribe were still unconvinced, he shouted in a cold voice: "I have a plan to provoke the Ming Emperor to send troops to the grassland. This matter is not very dangerous, so it will be up to you, the Urad Tribe. Go ahead and do it, and if you do it well, you will be treated as well as the Chahar Ministry, okay?"
Upon hearing that the danger was not great, the leaders of the Chahar tribe immediately showed sympathy and looked at the Urad tribe.
When the Urad Department heard this, they liked it and quickly asked about the mission situation.
Not long after, the leaders of the Urad tribe happily accepted the order and left.
After the military meeting was over, Jierhalang had time to continue to say to Ying Erdai: "I am no longer sure about the battle in the Hetao. But one thing is for sure, it has delayed the Ming Emperor and other Elite Yulin Army. You immediately send people back to Liaodong secretly and report the war situation to the emperor. If possible, it is best to take this opportunity to let the emperor launch a war against the Ming Dynasty. It would be best if the capital can be broken again. I don’t believe it. If we take this opportunity to attack North Korea and destroy the Dongjiang Army, there will be no interference from Guan Ning!"
Upon hearing this, Ying Erdai immediately agreed, and then secretly went to Xilinjueluo and asked him to rush back to Liaodong to report the situation.
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In the important town of Yulin, where the emperor was sitting, Emperor Chongzhen suddenly shouted angrily: "Beast!"
He learned about the situation in Guihua City from the Grade-A eavesdropping seeds on Ying Erdai, and couldn't help but cursed.
Lan Tianbao and other chamberlains, Wu Zhong and other imperial guards, who were accompanying him, could not help but be surprised. They wondered why the emperor suddenly uttered foul language?
Emperor Chongzhen didn't give them an explanation and immediately began to think.
Although Emperor Chongzhen knew about the people in the northwest of the Ming Dynasty who had been plundered by the Jianlu, and those who stayed in Guihua City, he was unable to save them. He didn't expect that so many of those people would starve to death, and then the remaining ones would be killed by Jianlu, which made him really hate it!
Well, since you are so cruel, don't blame me for being ruthless!
Emperor Chongzhen thought so and immediately held a military meeting.
In the lobby, facing the civil servants and generals below, Emperor Chongzhen waved his hand and said: "Hang up the map!"
Lan Tianbao received the order and immediately hung up a map on the screen. It was obviously from the Hetao area, and there were some things drawn in ink on it.
When the civil servants and generals below saw it, they couldn't help but be a little curious, so they looked at it carefully and were suddenly a little surprised.
Emperor Chongzhen stood up from his seat, walked to the screen, stood still, and said in a cold voice: "The Jianlu and Mongolian tribes plundered our people in the Ming Dynasty, causing harm to countless families. Their ferocity is unacceptable to the world. I have made up my mind to wipe out the Urad tribe and Chahar tribe from the grassland to frighten other tribes in the grassland."
As for Jianlu, it goes without saying.
After Emperor Chongzhen finished speaking, he patted the map on the screen with his hand and said loudly: "For this period of time, I have been waiting for news just to get this map. Although there may be discrepancies in some places, there are still some discrepancies. It’s almost time to take action!”
