Three days ago, no one would have thought that the Battle of Gold Conquest would end in such a ridiculous process.

First, the left army led by Luo Yiguan and Man Gui was completely wiped out.

Then Zu Dale was defeated in battle, and the commander-in-chief Zhao Lijiao on the flank also died more than thirty miles outside Shenyang City, and the entire Archer Battalion was wiped out.

Then there was civil strife in the Chinese army. Xiong Tingbi, who was the manager of Liaodong, was unable to control his generals. He first wanted to kill Zu Dalue to shock the army, but Zu Dashou and other generals opposed it, causing the situation to further slide into the abyss. Then, Qin Erbao suddenly launched an attack and killed Zu Da Le in front of everyone, causing the situation in the tent to become tense instantly.

The last straw that broke the Ming Dynasty's Liaodong army was the encirclement of the Hou and Jin Dynasties. The situation faced by the Ming army took a turn for the worse.

By this time, the battle of cutting gold was no longer a question of whether to attack or not, but a question of how to preserve the power and retreat safely.

Everyone's heart has sunk to the bottom of the valley.

At this time, many veterans have begun to miss the situation when Princess Lang was in charge of Liaodong.

"If Duke Lang was here, how could something like this happen?"

"I was driven from Shenyang City back to Liaoyang City like a pig...I didn't even see the shadow of the Jurchens. It's really frustrating!"

The entire army has begun to be filled with pessimism and dissatisfaction.

Even the soldiers and horses of the ancestral family are obviously dissatisfied with this situation.

As the saying goes, if one general is incompetent, the three armies will be exhausted.

Nothing more than that!

Fortunately, Xiong Tingbi couldn't see what was going on in the Chinese army's tent, otherwise he would have heard such rumors and become extremely ill...

Not long after, based on the current situation, according to the first order issued quickly by the inspector Yuan Chonghuan and the generals after discussion, the front army was changed to the rear army, the middle army was transferred, all the baggage and food were discarded, the entire army was lightened, and the army quickly retreated to Liaoyang City. .

Immediately after the second order, the deputy envoy of the inspector was asked to go ahead and lead the guard battalion back to Liaodong to arrange the defense of the city.

Third, the Central Military Order was issued in the name of Liaodong Economic Strategy, and all Ming army troops immediately gathered in Liaoyang City to prepare for the war that was coming at any time.

The gasping of war horses, the clattering of military flags, and the sounds of countless soldiers dragging their tired footsteps back all echoed in Yuan Chonghuan's ears.

At the last moment when he led his army to retreat, the Liaodong Inspector finally turned around and looked back at the Shenyang City, which was still a vague outline and had never been truly touched by the Ming Army: Since the 47th Wanli Period, this time the distance has been recovered This is the latest time in Shenyang City, but in the end it fell short.

Will there be another chance in the future?

Yuan Chonghuan himself doesn’t know...

At this time, dozens of miles outside Shenyang City, Hupiyi Station was located.

The Xianglan Banner led by Daishan and the Zhenglan Banner led by Wei Qi converged here.

Looking at the Ming army retreating like a tide, Daishan looked cold, as if he was still planning something.

"Sir, all the Ming troops have withdrawn." Wei Qi rode his horse to Dai Shan and reported to him the movements of the Ming troops: "Part of the cavalry was behind, and most of the Ming troops were running south in a panic. , the whole army is not united, if we fight together, I will definitely win!"

"How are the arrangements in Liaoyang City?" Daishan's expression did not change at all, and he asked in a deep voice.

"According to the plan, all 530 of our army's elite troops have been hidden in Liaoyang City. If we wait for our army to besiege the city, we must unite inside and outside within one day, and Liaoyang City will definitely defeat it!"

From Wei Qi's answer, we can know that abandoning Liaoyang City was a move planned by the senior officials of Houjin.

"Send an order to the other five flag commanders. Before midnight tonight, all troops and horses will advance ten miles outside Liaoyang City. Wait for the order from the army and three cannon shots to start attacking the city immediately!"

"Cha!"

Wei Qi received the military order and rode away.

But Daishan was still sitting upright on his horse, silently looking at the Ming army troops fleeing south in the distance.

This time, Daishan not only wants to defend Shenyang City, but also wants to decide the outcome in a battle.

Just like Sarhu back then, he would take this opportunity to completely bury all the elites of the Ming Army in the land of Liaodong to avoid major troubles in the next thirty years!

Liaoyang City still stands alone on the land of Liaodong, and its owners have changed back and forth over the years.

The Han people and the Jurchens have repeatedly robbed and wanted to hold this important town in Liaodong in their hands. Whoever can occupy it will be able to strangle Liaodong by the throat.

This time, Yuan Chonghuan made the decision to withdraw to Liaoyang City because of this consideration.

In any case, as long as Liaoyang City is in hand, it cannot be said that this gold harvest will be fruitless!

In the second year of the Ming Dynasty, at three quarters of the night on September 21, two days after the war began, the Ming army once again retreated to Liaoyang City.

At this time, in addition to the troops that were destroyed in the left army, the entire Ming army still had about 80 people, more than 90,000 people, and 300,000 people externally.

The troops of Zu Dashou and Qin Erbao were placed on the west and east sides of the city respectively, separated by Gulou Street and Jinglue Mansion Office.

This is also done to prevent friction between the two armies due to Zu Dale's death.

Xiong Tingbi is still unconscious, and Yuan Chonghuan is still the acting authority in all major matters.

After the army withdrew to Liaoyang City, Yuan Chonghuan immediately convened a meeting of generals at the general level to discuss the next battle.

"If you have any opinions, please tell me."

Yuan Chonghuan deliberately left the upper chair in the hall empty, and sat down in the hall, attending with all the general soldiers. Qin Erbao, Lu Xiangsheng and others sat on one side, while Zu Dashou, Cao Wenzhao and others sat on the other side.<

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In the entire conference hall, the forces of all parties are clearly divided.

"What are you talking about?" Zu Dashou stared at Qin Erbao opposite: "If he, Qin Erbao, hadn't killed the general before the battle, how could Master Jinglue have become critically ill? Why did our army retreat in a hurry? In such a situation, you, Qin Erbao, will die.

It’s not a pity!”

"Haha, what a big hat!" Qin Erbao didn't panic at all, he just said with a smile: "The reason why I killed Zu Dalue was because he fled in front of the battle and let his allies die. If we want to judge the crime, his ancestor

Da Le is the culprit, I just killed him to calm the morale of the army!"

"Looking for death!" Zu Dashou was furious. He stood up suddenly and pulled out the long knife from his waist to kill Qin Erbao.

And Qin Erbao had no fear. He drew his sword and faced Zu Dashou directly, shouting: "The ancestors are used to being domineering in Liaodong. Others are afraid of you, but I, Qin Erbao, are not afraid! If you dare to draw your sword, I will kill you today."

Kill you!"

Miso miso miso!!!

In the hall, the guards behind Zu Dashou and Qin Erbao have also stepped forward. The two sides are facing each other at sword point, and a conflict will break out at any time.

Lu Xiangsheng and Cao Wenzhao are not at the highest levels and are not qualified to intervene in such a situation. Yuan Chonghuan is already mentally and physically exhausted and has no choice. Between the two chief military officers, one has a tougher background than the other. Who will listen to him?<

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In the face of a formidable enemy, the two generals were so at war with each other that they were facing each other. You can imagine how the troops would be routed thousands of miles away if a battle broke out!

"Two generals, please discuss the strategy of retreating from the enemy first, and then resolve your personal grudges, okay?" Yuan Chonghuan's tone was almost pleading.

"I have no personal grudges with my ancestors, they are all state affairs!" Qin Erbao snorted coldly, but held the sword in his hand tighter.

"He talks about national affairs, but what he does is corrupt military affairs. Today I will clean up the family for Duke Lang!" Zu Dashou was angered by Qin Erbao and was already furious.

The palace is tense and a bloody conflict may break out at any time.

"Report!!!"

At this moment, the voice of the ordering soldiers sounded outside the palace.

When I arrived at the entrance of the temple and saw the situation inside, I was stunned for a moment, wondering whether I should go in or not.

"What's the matter?" Yuan Chonghuan took this opportunity and asked hurriedly.

"More than ten miles outside the city, the Hou Jin army began to gather. It seems that they are preparing to attack the city!"

When the Ming army retreated, in order to prevent Hou Jin from overtaking them, they discarded a large amount of grain, baggage, and siege equipment. Now, they have become Hou Jin's sharp weapons and are used to attack the Ming army.

"Hou Jin acted so fast?" Yuan Chonghuan was shocked when he heard this, and everyone in the hall had stopped.

"The Hou Jin came so quickly, it must have been premeditated!" Cao Wenzhao looked at Yuan Chonghuan: "Sir, our army does not have much food and grass!"

There is actually no need to say this...

Everyone in the palace knew that a large amount of baggage had been thrown away in order to withdraw the troops. Now that the city is under siege, if there is no food and no reinforcements from outside, the safest choice is to break out of the siege as soon as possible!

But retreat again...

Lose Liaoyang City and then retreat to the west of Liaohe River?

There was a moment of dead silence in the hall.

"If we fight head-on, will we have the strength to fight?" Cao Wenzhao tried to say: "After all, the imperial court has paid a huge price in preparing for the war and cutting off gold. If we fall short..."

Who doesn’t know that the imperial court paid a huge price?

But if we fight head-on and lose, who can bear the consequences?

In other words, who is qualified to bear it?

As for whether there is a chance to win...

Yuan Chonghuan looked inside the palace and instantly extinguished this idea: Zu Dashou and Qin Erbao were already at odds with each other. How could they win in this situation?

"Master Jinglue is awake!" When everyone in the palace was at a loss what to do, news came that Xiong Tingbi had awakened.

Let Xiong Tingbi make this decision!

Yuan Chonghuan took the lead, followed closely by Zu Dashou, Qin Erbao and others, and everyone gathered in front of Xiong Tingbi's bed.

"Sir, the soldiers and horses of the Hou Jin Dynasty have already assembled outside Liaoyang City. We can't decide whether to fight or retreat. Please make a decision on military and national affairs!" Yuan Chonghuan spoke with sincerity. It can be said that he is seeking for the country and cherishing his own life.
To be continued...