After this battle, no one of the Qing troops who participated in the massacre and looting near Guangzhou around the Chinese New Year could survive.
Zheng Chenggong was right, casting the capital was indeed harmful to Tianhe.
If that's the case, then don't build the Jingguan, just trap and kill them and forget about it!
On the eleventh day when the Ming army besieged Gaozhou, Zhu Hongyu had already set off with the main force of the Ming army to attack Guangzhou.
In fact, the main force of the Ming army just showed up outside the high-rise building, used heavy artillery to frighten the Gaozhou defenders, and then fled.
What remains outside the high-rise city is just a partial division, with more artillery at most.
Li Guangyuan, who was responsible for attracting the Qing army's attention by pretending to be the main force under Gaozhou City, received a report from the Sentinel Cavalry.
Shang Kexi came with his own army. At this time, it was less than thirty miles away from Gaozhou.
The forward sentry riders from both sides have made preliminary contact!
Immediately ordered the troops to withdraw immediately and divert the troops to the Pearl River Estuary by waterway.
The Ming army's partial division stationed under Gaozhou City began to evacuate in an orderly manner according to the predetermined plan.
Field artillery pieces were carried on board one by one, and each unit boarded the ship according to different organization.
The fleet sailed away with very smooth movements!
When Shang Kexi led his army to the outside of Gaozhou City, what he saw was such a scene.
The city wall of Gaozhou City was in a mess, and the brick cladding outside large sections of the city wall had cracked and fallen off.
The rammed earth layer inside is exposed!
There was even a section of the city wall that had a large section of the rammed earth removed.
At the top of Gaozhou City, several large flags with clear characters were fluttering feebly, and they were covered with traces of smoke and fire.
Gaozhou City looks like it has been ruined!
But the Ming army camp outside the city was already deserted!
Shang Kexi and his personal guards rushed to the bank of Jianjiang River and looked at the Ming army fleet going down the river, but before they got far, they could see the shadow of the sails.
Shang Kexi’s face is not very pretty!
Obviously, the Ming army was teasing them!
Seeing whether Shang Ke was happy or not, the counselor beside him began to flatter him.
"Your Majesty, if you want me to tell you, this Ming thief's prison is nothing more than this!"
"Once you meet the prince, you will have to run away!"
Shang Kexi just hummed slightly and his expression improved slightly.
But the better look on his face was fleeting, and a look of solemnity and thoughtfulness appeared on his face.
Suddenly, Shang Kexi looked at the Ming fleet strutting away, flicked his whip and said.
"No, the Ming thief's target is Guangzhou City!"
"The reason why they pretended to attack Gaozhou is to attract the attention of the Qing Dynasty!"
"Command the army to prepare to withdraw immediately!"
Shang Kexi was about to order the withdrawal of the troops immediately, but his personal commander Shang Yong persuaded him.
"Your Majesty, the brothers rushed hundreds of miles from Guangzhou to Gaozhou. They were basically marching in a hurry all the way without stopping."
"Those who can't return to school immediately now, brothers need to repair themselves!"
"Furthermore, even if a man can grit his teeth and persevere, a war horse cannot withstand it!"
Shang Kexi roared angrily.
"damn it!"
"The Ming thief deserves to be killed, what a fool!"
"For this expedition, I have deployed almost all the troops in Guangzhou. Guangzhou is empty!"
"No, it can't be repaired. Send an order to the army to return immediately!"
Shang Kexi also knows that the army is exhausted now, but his family, as well as his wealth and life, are all in Guangzhou.
There must be no accidents in Guangzhou!
The Qing army had just arrived in Gaozhou and before they had time to repair, they started to return the same way under Shang Kexi's forced order.
The Qing army moved very quickly, especially the cavalry. Under Shang Kexi's military orders, they ran towards Guangzhou faster than when they came.
Although, the cavalry's turning speed does have a great advantage compared to the infantry.
But compared with the Ming army, which had maritime advantages and could rely on water to move its army, its speed was only a little bit slower.
Furthermore, the main force of the Ming army could have set out from Gaozhou to attack Guangzhou long in advance.
In fact, Shang Kexi had just ordered the Qing army to return to support Guangzhou, and Zhu Hongyu led his troops to the mouth of the Pearl River.
The forts set up by the Qing army at the mouth of the Pearl River were vulnerable!
Under the overwhelming bombardment of the Ming army's main fleet, Humen, Shajiao and other forts quickly fell.
The Ming army's fleet and transport fleet began to drive straight along the Pearl River towards Guangzhou!
The forts along the Pearl River want to fight tooth and nail!
However, under the overwhelming firepower of Ming naval guns, the forts along the line were pulled out one by one.
Later on, I no longer had the courage to resist!
Furthermore, the Pearl River Estuary is very wide.
If it weren't for the army's retreat, the Ming army wouldn't have to chew up the forts one by one to pass.
The artillery range of this era cannot block the entire Pearl River!
Moreover, the news of the Ming fleet's invasion of the Pearl River was rushed to Guangzhou by the Qing army for 800 miles.
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In Guangzhou City!
A delightful bedroom in Prince Pingnan's Mansion!
On the large carved huanghuali bed, Shang Zhijie held Shang Kexi's newly admitted concubine in his arms, working hard to give himself a younger brother or sister.
The concubine is pretty and very young, but Shang Kexi is old and has more ambition than strength.
Shang Zhijie, who has always been filial, is very willing to help his father take care of the "aunt" that he cannot take care of.
As for why he took care of her in Shang Kexi's bedroom, of course it was because Shang Zhijie had a filial piety and didn't want his "aunt" to go to his courtyard.
How tiring that is!
Just how nice his father's bedroom was, with a big bed and close to his "aunt's" side yard.
And since no one usually dares to enter Shang Kexi's study, he is not afraid of being disturbed.
Just right!
Anyway, Shang Zhijie said that it was definitely not for excitement!
Shang Zhijie, who was enjoying the beauty's tenderness and indulging in the bed, narrowed his eyes comfortably.
Suddenly, there was a commotion outside.
Shang Zhijie's expression changed drastically. He was afraid that his father was back, so he retreated despite his little brother's protests.
He quickly put on his clothes and left through the window with his concubine, who was still happy.
He and his concubine parted in the garden of Prince Pingnan's Mansion, and Shang Zhijie headed towards his side courtyard, thinking that he must take good care of his "aunt" again tonight.
At this moment, an Eight Banners soldier from Pingnan Prince's Mansion strode up to Shang Zhijie and spoke.
"Your Majesty, Your Highness, the forts in Pearl River, Humen, Shajiao and other places where Ming thieves invaded have all been captured!"
"The navy of the Ming Army is so vast that it cannot be counted and is heading towards Guangzhou!"
After hearing the news that the Ming fleet was invading the Pearl River and heading towards Guangzhou, Shang Zhijie's face quickly turned pale.
Even the tall and handsome little brother softened instantly!
"This...this!"
Shang Zhijie opened his mouth and said stutteringly.