The Japanese fought around Seoul, and the Korean army was defeated. Li Niu did nothing else in the years, but he spent all the coup and the intrigues between the ministers.

The strength of the North Korean army is unsightly, but they have their own unique skills, crying for reinforcements.

At the time of the Japanese invasion in the Renchen period, the suzerain of Korea was the Ming Dynasty, so they asked the Ming Dynasty to send troops. Now that the Japanese soldiers have made a comeback, the suzerain of Korea has become a Manchu Jiannu, and the Qing army has entered the country.

The Qing court would not regard North Korea as the occupation of Japanese soldiers. Everyone knew that the Japanese soldiers were just pioneers. If they really allowed them to take down North Korea, the entire Yalu River would be exposed to the Ming Dynasty's attack range.

The number of Japanese soldiers behind Sakai Nobumitsu continued to increase, and the war reports were transmitted back to the country, and Japan was joking. The Han people in Japan were also very excited. Just like the New Year, North Korea was also a huge market. If the imperial court took over North Korea, it would bring a broad market and huge orders. Not to mention anything else, just building garrison fortifications in North Korea was enough for the Ming Dynasty merchants to make money.

In the capital of Seoul, the Korean king and ministers had already escaped. The Empress Dowager, Dai Shan, Fan Wencheng and others gathered together in Yanqing Palace, and Dai Shan's face gradually turned old.

As Nurhaci's second son, his few of his brothers who are good at fighting were all dead, but he was blessed in disguise. When he was deposed as his heir by Nurhaci for abuse of his son, he became more and more at ease from then on.

"North Korea cannot be abandoned, otherwise we will be surrounded by three sides. At that time, the troops will be trapped and they will be beaten back to the mountains and forests." Although Dai Shan has been staying in Shengjing to enjoy his fortune and has been deprived of the right to lead troops to fight, among Nurhaci's sons, his ability to command troops is among the top three.

After hearing this, the empress dowager was hesitant and it was a difficult problem to send to North Korea. After entering the pass, although she had shown her power in the Central Plains for four years and killed countless Han people, she also lost almost all the powerful generals.

Moreover, the new generation of Beile people are almost all wastes who only know how to enjoy themselves because of their rich environment. Seeing that both of them frowned, Fan Wencheng coughed lightly and said, "I recommend one person to lead troops into the court."

"Oh? Who is it?"

Fan Wencheng whispered: "The former general of Gansu, Zhang Yong, once suppressed Milayin and Ding Guodong in Shaanxi and Gansu, and later made many military achievements, and was known as the leader of the Four Han generals in Hexi."

Except for Fan Wencheng, the few people in the hall were all Manren, and they were a little displeased when they heard this. However, after careful consideration, there was really no general in Manren who could stand alone. Dai Shan was old and could not let him go in person. Ajige and Haoge had just been cleaned up, and the royal family were all things that could not be taken out.

Dai Shan nodded and said, "Since that's the case, let Nara Suksaha take charge, Zhang Yong, deputy, lead 70,000 troops to North Korea to assist in the war."

The Manchus in the hall nodded one after another, but Fan Wencheng wanted to speak but stopped, but finally endured it. In his opinion, sending a Manchus was just a superfluous one. Not to mention that the Korean military and civilians had no good feelings for Manchus at all, but in terms of military capabilities, Suksaha could not compare with Zhang Yong.

But Fan Wencheng also knew very well that he could not speak out directly. The early morning of Manchu was not a few years ago. The series of failures made these people suspicious, and guarding against the Han people who retreated into the pass with the army was like guarding against thieves.

Fan Wencheng thought to himself that if Hou Xuanyan hadn't treated surrendered generals too mean, these people might have really fought back. Thinking of this, Fan Wencheng was glad that it was Hou Xuanyan's iron-blooded policy, which saved him from suspicion, and could also participate in the discussion of military and national affairs in such a place.

There were many traitors who followed the Jiannu of Manchus into the pass, especially the Jiubian area of ​​Shaanxi and Gansu, who ran away without fighting. This was an example of this, and all the staff retreated into the pass.

The same is true for Zhang Yong, whom Fan Wencheng named this time. These Han generals have many soldiers and horses. If they surrender when they reach the ground of Manchuria, then the entire Manchuria will be complete.

Of course, these traitors don’t have this idea now. Everyone knows Hou Xuanyan’s attitude towards these people. His repeated killings strengthened the traitors’ determination.

Hou Xuanyan doesn't regret it. If these people really surrender, it will not be easy for him to deal with it. He will not blame him before. But he has seen too many massacres and blood, many of which were done by these Han people. Forgive them for the victims. Even Hou Xuanyan, who is powerful in the world, thinks he does not have this right. What Hou Xuanyan can do is send these to the underworld to meet the victims and let the slaughter decide by himself.

The situation was urgent. After the court agreed that Zhang Yong would enter the North Korean army would soon set off from Manchuria and head to North Korea.

Before leaving, Suksaha received a secret decree from the Empress Dowager, closely monitoring the every move of these Han Eight Banners to prevent them from surrendering.

Suksaha sent away the eunuch who was delivering the order, spat on the ground, and cursed: "A woman is nothing big, she can't do anything big. She's still doing this at this time."

The confidant next to him advised: "Sir, what the Empress Dowager said makes sense. The Han people in the pass are powerful, so we must not be careful of them."

Suksaha turned his head and cursed: "You are really stupider than a wild boar. Everyone knows who is Hou Xuanyan. If you were Zhang Yong, would you surrender? He is even more scared than us. If he fights his life, he will stop Hou Xuanyan from acting. At this time, Isn't it just right for Hou Xuanyan to act? "

Zhang Yong was ordered to report. Suksaha laughed and went out to greet him. When he came to the hall, Zhang Yong, who looked heroic, clasped his fists and said, "Sir Suksaha, when will we set off?"

Suksaha hugged his shoulder and said, "General Zhang, I'll show you something." After saying that, he took out the empress dowager's secret order, Zhang Yong's face turned blue and red, and he felt ashamed and angry.

Suksaha took advantage of the situation and said, "General Zhang, although the Empress Dowager doubts you, I believe in you. This time we enter North Korea, my ability is not as good as you, and you have the final say in the matter of marching and fighting. As for the surveillance of the court, I will leave it to me. In the end, I will definitely guarantee your safety. North Korea cannot be abandoned. This time we work together to kill the Japanese soldiers back."

Zhang Yong was greatly moved. To be honest, he was a rare general, although his bones were a little soft.

Hong Chengchou once praised him for being both wise and brave, and having a good military management skills.

His achievements in later generations were even more powerful. Shunzhi issued an order: There are very few good generals like brave ones today. Military affairs should not be suspended. When you move with a camera, you should not betray the enemy.

Zhang Yong defended Gansu for the pseudo-Qing Dynasty, fought in the southwest, pacified the Three Feudals, and never lost in his life.

In January of the third year of Jingyou, Suksaha and Zhang Yong led 10,000 Eight Banners and 60,000 soldiers of the Han Eight Banners to North Korea to assist in the war.

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When the Korean War Report came, Hou Xuanyan was shocked. Can the Japanese soldiers fight like this?

Yan Yingyuan explained with a smile: "The prince doesn't know that the Korean army has always been a weak waste, and only the navy has some strength. Unfortunately, under our big ships and cannons, it turned into powder. In this way, the courage of the Korean monarch and ministers has been scared. Who dares to fight against the Japanese soldiers?"

"With that being said, the Japanese soldiers have great combat power. Since they have made a good start, let's send troops."

Hou Xuanyan stood up, hung a sword on his waist, held a horse whip in his hand, and was full of murderous aura.

The few top generals and officials of the Ming Dynasty next to them were all excited, and their faces were filled with joy.

We have always been promoted to a title and given a wife and son, and we have to live with the country, which requires great military achievements. The battle to pacify Liao is the best opportunity, and the road to Zhuang is right in front of us.

In February of the third year of Jingyou, Hou Xuanyan led his troops to Shanhaiguan, and the 300,000 troops led by him were trembling in the Ji Liao land.

Under Shanhai Pass, Hou Xuanyan in the formation looked at the world's most powerful pass from afar. He could faintly see the city walls and towers in the misty spring fog.

Shanhaiguan is like a reef in the sea, still standing there quietly surrounded by a large army.

Since the completion of Shanhaiguan, I don’t know how many attacks it has faced, but it has been silent and calm. Except for Wu Sangui’s own switch, no one has ever been able to fight Shanhaiguan. If the world’s top qualifies for record, Shanhaiguan will be proud.

The sound of cannons in the distance roared, and the two sides started shelling each other. Today, the artillery of the Ming Dynasty was far ahead of the Qing Dynasty, but the Qing soldiers on the city relied on the territorial ground to bombard the Ming army.

Hou Xuanyan stretched out his hand, and a few snowflakes fell into his palm and then melted. The cold wind blew on his face, and it was still a slight pain that was cut.

"The ice and snow are probably not melted."

Yan Yingyuan nodded and said, "Prince, it is a good thing for us to not melt the ice and snow. After the snow melts, the road is muddy and it is impossible to transport supplies at all."

Looking up, shells hit the city wall one by one, stirring up yellow dust. It was like countless fireworks blooming. This was a war between men. The sound of drums and horns made people's blood rush and fight for love.

Hou Xuanyan's observation car was far enough from the battlefield, but he was still excited and wanted to rush forward and charge in person. Of course, even if he had this idea, it would be impossible. The soldiers around him would hold him back even if they died.

Three days... Shanhaiguan is still as solid as a rock.

Liaodong is different from the Central Plains. The war here started from a few hundred coins. The founding of the Ming Dynasty has been fighting until the Liao people.

The century of war has tempered their fighting spirit. Even if the Northern Expedition Army who drove them back to Liaodong under Shanhaiguan, these people were not afraid at all, and even burst out with stronger fighting spirit and showed stronger combat power.

Relying on Shanhaiguan, Shang Kexi's soldiers stubbornly defended the pass. The governors of Ji Liao of all dynasties always spared no effort to renovate and strengthen Shanhaiguan. The Northern Expedition Army under the pass was brave, and the fierce battles for three days and nights were not advanced.

In the central army tent, Hou Xuanyan frowned and his face turned pale. He really didn't expect Shanhaiguan to be so difficult to fight. Shang Kexi was like a different person when he guarded the pass, calm and wise, and cracked his killer moves several times.

In the past experience of conquering cities and land, digging tunnels to bury explosives, and suppressing firepower to bombard the wildly, all of them are useless.

At this time, a personal soldier reported: "Prince, General Liu Yong is asking for a meeting."

Hou Xuanyan's eyebrows were scattered and said, "Hurry up and welcome." Liu Yong is a powerful general from the Huo Camp and has been fighting in front. Hou Xuanyan just thought he was fighting in front and suddenly had a good idea to break the barrier.

After Liu Yong came in, Hou Xuanyan saw that he was covered in blood and clasped his fists and was about to salute. He hurriedly stepped forward and helped him up and asked, "General Liu is here, is there any trick to break the barrier?"

Liu Yong looked stunned and looked ashamed, and said, "Prince, the general has no good plans, but the general's subordinates have already lost most of them. If they continue to fight, they will have to be told to the detention."

Hou Xuanyan felt cold in his heart. This was a general who had never been afraid to fight. At this point, he felt like retreating. Shanhaiguan was just the first step to conquer Liao, and this was also the first battle to conquer Liao. If he couldn't win, how could he explain to the country? When they came, they were carrying the hope of the whole country, and everyone believed that the Northern Expedition Army would win in the conquer Liao.

Hou Xuanyan made up his mind, slammed the table, and said sternly: "Changing generals at the last stage is a taboo in military strategists. The place you attack is not the most vicious place, so how can you fight timidly in the last stage?"

Liu Yong's face was redder than the blood on his body, and he said anxiously: "Prince, I am not afraid of death... Oh, forget it, let's continue to attack, just begging the prince to let me leave a few brothers to collect the corpse for us."

Hou Xuanyan pulled out his sword and cursed: "I don't believe it anymore. I will go to rush to the scene myself. Qin He, I will rush to the scene with my own soldiers. After I die, you can collect the body for us."

"How can the prince's body be like a thousand gold coins personally charge into battle?"

The generals in the tent hurried forward and stopped Hou Xuanyan who was angry and rushed to the captain. Everyone could see that the prince was anxious.

The first battle to conquer Liao, if you return without success...

Although Hou Xuanyan made a move, he was actually clear in his mind. He was just to motivate his subordinates. Seeing this, Liu Yong stomped his feet and said, "If the prince is like this, how dare you cherish your life? Liu Heiqi, you will take your people and attack from the north with me."

At this time, a personal soldier clasped his fists and said, "Prince, the fleet of the Denglai Naval Division has arrived."

Hou Xuanyan said in a grim voice: "Let them shoot the Qing soldiers' positions from the side, and don't be afraid of wasting shells. Even if one of them is killed by one hundred rounds, they must fire the fire without hesitation."

The Bohai Sea is south of Shanhaiguan and Yanshan is north of Shanhaiguan, with a dangerous terrain. If you want to get in, you can only fight hard from Shanhaiguan, or learn from Huang Taiji of that year and detour from Mongolia.

Xia Wanchun from Jingbei Province is now in stalemate with Wu Sangui and Kong Youde's army, and the tragic level is not less than that of this place.

On the city wall, Shang Kexi was also frowning. There were fewer and fewer defenders on the pass. The Ming army's weapons were extremely lethal. If he continued to attack like this, he would not be able to defend it immediately.

The two sides are now like the champion and runner-up before the long-distance running. Whoever insists on breathing more can win. But this tone is not so easy to persist. As the coach, you can imagine the pressure you are burdened with. With a thought, you don’t know how many people will die, blood flows into a river, and blood flows away from the pestle.

Like Hou Xuanyan, Shang Kexi was almost wiped out with patience and was very upset.

The sound of cannons under the city never stopped. On the high fortifications not far away, the dense shooting of musketeers made every appearance of the defenders a game of life and death.
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