Zhou Shixian's operation was as fierce as a tiger, and completely held the entire army tightly in his hands. When the news of his victory was passed back to Nanjing and spread throughout the south of the Yangtze River, the entire Nanzhili was boosted.

How long has the Ming army not won such a battle?

There were more than a thousand Zhenyi's heads alone. Soon after, when the news spread more widely, perhaps it was time for the entire southern provinces of the Ming Dynasty to be revived.

Things that cannot be obtained on the battlefield will only lose more in other places. The advantages on the battlefield will make politics a step further. As long as Zhou Shixian can win on the battlefield, the entire Ming Dynasty will still be as solid as a rock.

Duoduo naturally thought of this, so he was extremely upset in the past few days. On the one hand, it was from this unexpected defeat on the battlefield, and on the other hand, it was from Dorgon, the regent of the Qing Dynasty. The other side was looking for opportunities to suppress him!

"You can't wait any longer. You must find a way to cross the river. Otherwise, when it's July and August, when the epidemic is on the rise in the army, you will be unable to fight even if you want to fight."

Ma Laxi paused and continued: "Mi Ming, it is better to be fast than slow, and it is better to be early than late. If those Nikans breathe this breath, things will not be that simple when they come back next year."

"Don't tell the year, even now, things are not simple."

Tun Qi, who was standing aside, also spoke immediately, "This Ming army is much stronger than ever before, and anywhere. It is far from the Nikan soldiers led by Hong Chengchou, Zu Dashou, Wu Sangui and others in the past. Even the military formation is enough to see the difference."

"Tunqi, don't be ambitious and destroy your own prestige. If those green camps were not vulnerable, who would win or lose, they wouldn't be sure!"

As Nikan listened, he couldn't bear it and suddenly said angrily: "There is still the river, which is very hateful. If it weren't for this river blocking it, my Iron Cavalry of the Qing Dynasty would have swept across the south of the Yangtze River long ago."

Although Nikan, Kong Youde, Geng Zhongming and others escaped, they all lost half of the troops and horses that were taken across the river. At this time, they were a little unable to raise their heads in the army.

However, by defeating Ma Shiying's ambush in Shouzhou, Liu Liangzuo was so scared that he did not dare to leave the city, and the three of them were still faceless.

It is precisely because of this that Duoduo finally determined his judgment that in the south of the Huai River, the only one who could really fight against the Qing warriors might be the elite under the prince-consort, and the rest might be just the level of ordinary Ming troops, that is, those Green Camp troops.

After all, more than 4,000 soldiers and horses ambushed two thousand defeated soldiers, but they can still be defeated. This is indeed the level of the Ming army, and it is undoubtedly the real price.

"It is because of the existence of this river that the situation is so complicated."

Duoduo saw that he had been arguing in the tent and knew that there were great differences in the army about whether to continue the southern expedition and how to defeat the Ming army in the south.

"If you want to conquer the Ming Dynasty, you must not only cross the Huai River, but also cross the Yangtze River. According to the current situation, those Nikans have powerful navy in their hands, and my Qing Dynasty cavalry is not familiar with water. I am afraid that the former is difficult, while the latter is simply out of reach."

If it was a plain battle, no Manchu and Han generals in this tent would think that the Ming army could fight the Eight Banners Army. Even the elite troops under the Ming Dynasty's son-in-law, Duoduo, Nikan, Tunqi and others would have the confidence to defeat them in the field.

Firearms are just a must for siege. After all, they have to rely on cavalry to fight in plains.

"The Zheng family navy is indeed powerful. Such a tall warship, let alone bombardment, even if it hits directly, our small boats will not be able to withstand it."

Tunqi thought about it and continued, "If you still want to continue the southern expedition and defeat the Ming army, you must first find a way to deal with the navy of the Ming Kingdom."

"When the Zheng family in Fujian were still in the Ming court, I did hear about it. However, more than ten years ago, Zheng Zhilong was not yet in a state of chaos. I didn't expect that he now has such strength and is said to have occupied the entire Fujian." Kong Youde also recalled.

He didn't know what Duoduo meant yet, so he didn't express his opinion directly, but he didn't say anything and felt that something was missing.

"The Huaihe River is so long that it is probably not so easy to defend with that fleet alone."

Geng Zhongming didn't have so many twists and turns, and said directly: "Since the Zheng family's fleet is here, we secretly send troops from the east or west to find a ferry, transport three or five thousand troops over, stand firm, and then act with the opportunity."

As soon as this was said, many people in the account nodded in agreement. This is indeed a good way. Although it is not a foolproof plan, for now, it can be tried.

Moreover, as long as you stand firm on the other side of the river, things will be possible and you won’t waste it here.

It can only be said that compared with the Southern Ming court and the Ming army, the Qing army still dared to fight bravely. They have always maintained their psychological advantages over the Ming army. Even now, the army still maintains strong offensiveness.

If it were the Ming army opposite, Zhou Shixian's new army was defeated yesterday, the so-called Huaihe defense line would have collapsed long ago. The nobles in the Ming Dynasty would not continue to indulge in the mood of dogs and horses, but curse each other, thinking about moving the capital or discussing peace.

"The Ming army has many soldiers and horses on the opposite side. According to the reconnaissance of the whistle cavalry in the past few days, Zhou Shixian has strengthened its troops in the Shouzhou-Huoqiu area. Even Fengyang has also added tens of thousands of soldiers and horses. The entire Huaihe defense line of the Ming army is still stable." Duoduo has been paying attention to Zhou Shixian's military deployment changes and waiting for the opportunity.

"The Ming army is not as weak as we imagined. From Juzhou-Guide to Xuzhou and Huaibei, the initial collapse was about to break out and the land was lost one after another, which was performed to make us underestimate the enemy and leak out flaws." Tunqi saw that Duoduo seemed to want to fight again, so he quickly reminded him.

He was not afraid of the Ming army, but felt that it was not the time.

"And, it is mid-April now, and the latest is mid-June. If we cannot win, the army will have to withdraw. We don't have reinforcements. Li Zicheng still has many troops in Huguang. If the two groups are blocked by then, it will definitely be a great disadvantage to the Qing Dynasty."

"That's right."

Unexpectedly, Duoduo nodded in agreement. For a moment, the Manchu and Han generals in the tent were even more confused. Is this Prince Yu the main war or the main retreat?

"In two months, our Qing Dynasty cavalry will be enough to annihilate this Ming army on the south bank of the Huai River. By then, the entire Jiangbei will be empty, and it may not be difficult for a large army to seize Nanjing directly." Nikan immediately retorted.

"Beiler, this Ming army's strength should not be underestimated. If they rely on the city to defend, our artillery cannot be transported, and we cannot do anything to them."

Tunqi narrowed his eyes and continued, "There are so many towns south of the Huai River, all of which have been reinforced. How can we fight in one battle? If we don't take these cities down, the army will move south easily, and we may be seeking death."

One is the Manchu Beile and the other is the Manchu Beizi. Both of them are royal families. Not to mention Kong Youde and Geng Zhongming, even Ma Laxi and Ashan are not easy to interrupt. The people in the tent are waiting for Duoduo to speak at this time.

Duoduo seemed to have an idea at this time. He naturally understood what Tunqi said. In terms of military affairs, Tunqi and Nikan, who are still very young, are far inferior to him.

He actually supported Nikan's idea. On the one hand, it was that Mishin was the top priority for the Qing Dynasty, and on the other hand, it was that he wanted to strive for merit.

The Qing Dynasty was not a monolithic part. Dorgon, Ajige, Dodo, Jirhalang, Daishan, etc., Nurhaci's sons, big and small, and the interest groups of the old Eight Banners were mixed and conflicts could break out at any time.

However, after the centralization of power by Huang Taiji by the Qing Dynasty, even if the top-level real power figures fought fiercely, they would just kill some guards and would not affect the soldiers at the bottom. But the Ming Dynasty was different, especially the Southern Ming Dynasty. Before the Qing Dynasty could fight, they could beat their own people's heads.

This is really not a swearing person. If it weren't for the head, how could he do such a thing when the enemy was in danger?

"Since we can't get through, then let the Ming army come over, and then let's fight with them again." Duoduo seemed to be confident, his tone was calm and he said with a smile.

In the big tent, including Nikan and Tunqi, everyone showed a look of horror. They were trapped in the oxen gang that could only take the initiative to attack. How could they even allow the Ming army to cross the river and attack?

Moreover, does the Ming Jun on the opposite side have the courage? Will he take this risk?

"That prince consort in Ming Dynasty dares to fight. If he has the chance, he shouldn't give up."

Duoduo's tone was still calm, and he said: "Tunqi just said that, even if we cross the river, as long as we do not destroy the main force of the Ming army, the battle to siege the city will inevitably be inevitable. In two months, it is impossible to win.

Therefore, if you want to win this battle, you must first destroy the Ming court's army on the south bank. Since we can't get through, let him come over and give him a chance. His Ming Dynasty prince consort is so smart that he can naturally guess that we only have two months left. I guess he will be ready long ago. When we withdraw our troops, we will have a sudden attack."

"What the prince means is, let's retreat north early?" Tunqi asked immediately.

"But before time, what should I do if the Ming prince-consort doesn't believe it. But if time comes, it will be meaningless for us to defeat the main force of the Ming army! At most, it will be to intimidate the Ming army in Huainan and protect the land in Huainan."

"Yes, the army not only needs to retreat north, but also let the prince consort of the Ming Kingdom know and believe that we have really retreated north."

Duoduo smiled and said, "So you have to discuss peace and peace with Emperor Chongzhen of the Ming Dynasty. It will be natural to retreat northward."
Chapter completed!