On the eighth day of the first month of the fourth year of Guangwu's reign, the Ming army began the battle to cross the Yellow River.
This is a devastating battle.
The enemies in front of them are all defeated soldiers. Doni's 20,000 remaining soldiers, Shi Tingzhu's nearly 20,000 troops, and thousands of green battalion troops in Xuzhou and Huai'an, with a total strength of 46,000. They have to face 120,000 companies.
Victory, how can the Ming army defeat the high morale Army Division?
What's more, the Ming army also had a navy. Emperor Guangwu, who always boasted that he was "like a god in military use", made a big move. He ordered Sun Gui and Lin Cha to lead 30,000 naval troops to march north to capture Haizhou in Huai'an Prefecture first.
Then enter Shandong, capture Tancheng in Gunzhou Prefecture, and cut off the enemy's retreat in Huai'an.
The Ming army's combat intention was very obvious, that is, to eat up Doni and Shitingzhu on the north bank of the Yellow River.
Seeing that the Yellow River was frozen, and the Han army with a red flag was entrenched in the mountains, Zhenhai General Shi Tingzhu hurriedly came to Duni and said, "Zhen Guogong, the Yellow River is frozen, our army's morale is low, and we have lost the geographical advantage. It is better to withdraw to Tancheng and make plans." At this time, Duni was no longer the general of Anyuan Jingkou. This position was given by Emperor Shunzhi to Prince Yue Le of Doroan County. He was no longer the King of Xin County. Emperor Shunzhi was annoyed that he had ruined the army and demoted him three times in a row.
The level is from the county king, passing through Beile and Beizi, to the Duke of Feng'en Town. This treatment is far worse than before. The annual salary of the Duoluo County Prince is 5,000 taels of silver, the annual salary of Lumi is 5,000 hu, and the prince's annual salary is 5,000 taels of silver.
Three thousand taels, three thousand hu of rice. The official salary of the town is only 700 taels of silver, and 700 hu of rice.
Doni did not dare to complain. He had suffered a huge defeat and wiped out the main force of the Qing army. He was lucky to survive. Emperor Shunzhi's imperial edict was to guard the natural dangers of the Yellow River, restrain the army, and wait for Yue Le to come.
Receive.
But now that the Yellow River has frozen, where is the natural danger?
"Uh-huh, do you think I have a way out?" Donnie smiled bitterly, his twenty-year-old face full of vicissitudes of life.
Shi Tingzhu also smiled bitterly when he heard this. Who is Duni? The eldest son of Prince Duduo of Yu, a direct descendant of the Aixinjueluo family. But the emperor actually demoted him to three levels in a row. This shows the extent of Long Yan's anger. If he continues to retreat without a fight,
, fearing death.
"Since the Duke of Zhenguo is determined to fight, he will fight the Ming army to the end even if he fights with his old bones." The Gualjia clan has a strong general, and Shi Tingzhu is naturally not a coward.
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However, although the senior officials of the Eight Banners were determined to fight to the end, the bloody battle did not happen.
How did the defeated generals have the courage to fight the Ming army?
As soon as the battle started, the Qing army's Yellow River defense line was as shaky as paper.
Yangzhou General Li Qifeng and deputy general Zhang Wei were stationed in Cui Town. Yuan Zongdi, the Duke of Ming Dynasty, led his troops to kill him. The two sides fought for a moment before Zhang Wei ran away. Li Qifeng cursed his mother and followed him to escape. Yuan was helpless.
The brave general Jing Ke was quick on his horse, leaping on his horse and raising his sword, and chopped off Li Qifeng's head with one blow.
Zerun, the true ancestor of Gushan'e, was guarding Sanyi Town. Li Mingzhong, the Duke of Mingchang, led his army to attack the town. Both of them were from Liao. As soon as they fought, Li Mingzhong shouted: "The ancestors of Liaodong have been famous for generations. You really want to
Are you going to die for the Yi, Di, dogs and sheep?" Zu Zerun was so ashamed after hearing this, he fought in vain for a moment, and then led his troops to retreat. Li Mingzhong did not pursue him, and led his troops to move forward slowly.
Qing deputy generals Wang Guoguang and Zhang Zhong were stationed in Qinghe County. They had never suffered heavy losses from the Ming army, and they were very arrogant. They dug ten trenches and set up artillery on the city wall to bombard the Ming army. Baofeng Boluo Chengyao could not attack for a long time.
Annoyed, Ma Bao, the uncle of Pucheng, arrived and shouted to Luo Chengyao, "Our army is overwhelming, but this city has not yet been conquered. As a count, how can I be ashamed of myself?" Luo Chengyao blushed, so he and Ma Bao took the risk in person.
Climbing the city with a stone. Wang Guangguang, Zhang Zhong could not resist, and they both died in the battle.
In Andong County, Qing deputy general Wang Changgong was anxiously waiting for news. He was originally the Caobiao general of Cao Canal Road Governor Yang Fangxing. Sun Gui burned Fengji Granary, and Yang Fangxing hanged himself out of fear. He had no backing and was often bullied; and other
Most of the family members lived in Shanyang. After Shanyang was captured by the Ming army, people were distracted and kept fleeing.
Because his subordinates belong to the Caotai Biao Battalion, they are extremely rich and have excellent equipment. There are three battalions of infantry, three battalions of sailors, and one battalion of city guards, totaling 3,500 people. They are the most combat-effective green battalion along the canal.
.But people were so panicked that only 3,000 people escaped.
Wang Changgong is a smart man. He doesn't want to die for the Qing Dynasty. He has to surrender for no other reason than his wife and a pair of children in Shanyang City. However, surrender depends on the timing. If you surrender too early, you will easily lose your head.
We have to wait for the Ming army to attack before surrendering.
"Vice General Wang, the Ming army is coming," his subordinates came to report.
"Great!"
Wang Changgong was overjoyed and shouted: "Tell the brothers to quickly shave their hair, change clothes, and put on the flag of the Ming Dynasty!"
This is how people's hearts are. Once the Northern Expedition becomes the climate, it will be unstoppable.
Nan'an Marquis Hao Yongzhong came with great ambition. A few days ago, Yuan Zongdi had made meritorious service and was granted the title of Duke of Yue. Like Yuan Zongdi, he was an old man from the former Dashun Army. He looked red, worked hard, and wanted to
He was granted the title of Duke for meritorious service. When he arrived at the gate of Anton City, "Hao Yaoqi" personally carried the big flag.
"Huh? Why is the sun and moon flag of the Ming Dynasty hung on the city wall?"
Hao Yongzhong was wondering when he heard a "bang" sound, the heavy city gate opened, and a group of monks came out with white flags.
If you look closely, you will see that they are not monks, but a group of soldiers with shaved heads. They are wearing strange clothes, long robes, short robes, everything. They are all Hanfu. It turns out that Wang Changgong ordered his men to shave their heads and change clothes.
If there are many barbers, just do it yourself and shave your head. If you can't find so many long robes, you can use some short blouses.
"Wang Changgong has committed a crime and presented it to Andong City. Anyway, he has returned to the Ming Dynasty and invited the king to enter the city." Wang Changgong respectfully nodded and bowed, and his white and fat face broke out in a smile. Because he was directly under the control of the governor of the Cao Canal Road, the food was usually very good.
, but I’m so fat from eating.
Hao Yongzhong was disappointed for a while. He had expected to fight fiercely, achieve military exploits, and be promoted to a noble title, but he didn't know that the enemy had surrendered just after he arrived.
Wang Changgong looked very unhappy and asked, "How many troops and horses do you have under your command?"
"Commander, I will commit three thousand troops."
"You have three thousand soldiers and horses, and you are defending the fortified city, why don't you fight?" Hao Yongzhong muttered dissatisfied.
"What? Commander, what does this mean? It sounds like you don't want me to surrender." Wang Changgong was frightened into a cold sweat, and he said with a mournful face: "Master Wang is advocating righteousness and sweeping away the barbarians. All Han people like us are eager to obey."
I hope Master Wang and his subordinates have long since wanted to surrender to the Ming Dynasty, but how dare they disobey the destiny and block the chariot with their arms!"
"Okay," Hao Yongzhong waved his hand impatiently, "All the surrendering generals say this, don't make useless lies, hurry up and prepare some food to reward our soldiers."
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"Report, Cui Town was lost, and Yangzhou Commander-in-Chief Li Qifeng was killed."
"Report, Gushan'e Zhenzu Zerun was defeated in Sanyi Town and is retreating north."
"Report, deputy generals Wang Guoguang and Zhang Zhong died in Qinghe County in battle."
"Report, Caobiao Deputy General Wang Changgong presented Andong County to the Ming Dynasty."
Unfavorable news drifted like snowflakes to the Chinese army's tent. He sighed and finally ordered: "The entire army withdraws to Shuyang."