The main generals of the Xuzhou Army were all injured and collapsed on the Yin'an Palace. No one could command the battle. Now the Qing Army took this opportunity to sneak attack on the Tengxian Granary, attack Yanzhou and the East and West Camps, and attack from all sides. Obviously,
It's a well-planned conspiracy.
Yuan Chonghuan was shocked and said: "There are still 17,000 skilled soldiers in Teng County. How did it fall into the enemy's hands so quickly?" Wu Sangui replied: "According to the person who reported the letter, there were only 2,000 weak soldiers in Teng County, and the rest were all captured."
Miao Kejian was taken away, and the Qing army, under the banner of the Zhejiang Army and wearing Zhejiang Army uniforms, falsely opened the city gate and entered Teng County, burning all our food and grass."
Yuan Chonghuan turned to Cui Chengxiu and said angrily: "It's your fault again. You mobilized the army to leave without permission, presumably to deal with me. Now, well, the Zhejiang army is infantry, and they can only let the Qing army's cavalry wreak havoc in the wild. These troops must have
We have all been slaughtered, and Teng County is also in the enemy's hands. Our generals are all poisoned and cannot mount their horses or wield their swords. This is all thanks to you, you treacherous villain! Even if you are cut into pieces, it will not be enough to punish you.
Your heinous crime!"
The 15,000 Zhejiang troops who were waiting in the field to move into the city to consolidate their power after beheading Yuan Chonghuan seemed to have been dumped by the Qing soldiers. Teng County was also lost, and the grain and grass were burned. Dorgon didn't even wait.
They sent Yuan Chonghuan's head away and started to attack the city. Don't they care about Fan Wencheng's life? The Tatars are cunning and treacherous! A cold sweat rolled down Cui Chengxiu's pale face. He turned to Fan Wencheng and asked in a hoarse voice: "
Fan Wencheng, how did you promise me? Why did you kill our Zhejiang army, burn our food and grass, and violate the agreement to attack Yanzhou! You say! You say!"
Fan Wencheng's expression remained normal. When Liu Ziguang suddenly launched an attack, he knew that something had changed. He promptly dispatched the spies from the Military Aircraft Department around him and sent a signal to the outside of the city according to the pre-agreed method. After receiving the signal, Dorgon immediately launched a full-scale attack.
, As for the Zhejiang Army and Teng County in the wild, they had been dealt with as early as yesterday. This move to divert the tiger away from the mountain was just the first of Fan Wencheng's series of tricks.
The second plan was to kill with a borrowed knife. Cui Chengxiu, who was jealous of talents, killed his close friend Yuan Chonghuan. Although this plan did not achieve the most ideal results, it was not a complete failure. At least the generals of the Ming Dynasty were relieved of their combat effectiveness and lost their ability.
It is difficult for the troops under command to display their usual capabilities, and there is at least half a chance of winning this battle. Now it is time to implement the third plan of the preparatory plan, which is to "turn the enemy into the main force."
Fan Wencheng was not timid at all. The more fierce the Qing army attacked outside the city, the more secure his life was. At this moment, he shook his braid coolly and confidently said to Cui Chengxiu: "Fan is the prince and grand master of the Qing Dynasty, so what?"
I can deceive you. Prince Rui attacked the city just to save you and me. Now that the Ming army is gone, Mr. Cui should advise them to surrender. My prince is open-minded and open to all rivers. He will definitely be lenient to the soldiers of the Xuzhou Army and let the past go."
These words were addressed not only to Cui Chengxiu but also to the generals of the Xuzhou Army.
Yuan Chonghuan was extremely angry and laughed back: "This must be Mr. Fan, the first Han minister of the Tatars. I heard that you are a descendant of Fan Zhongyan, a famous minister of the Northern Song Dynasty, and your ancestral home is also considered a Shandong native. How can you blame Mr. Fan? How can you blame the Shandong elders for raising you?
You are such a die-hard traitor, you regard thieves as your father, and you help the tyrants do harm, are you still considered a Han?"
Fan Wencheng sneered: "Strictly speaking, Fan can no longer be considered a Han. I have already registered as a bannerman, but I always remember my fellow villagers from Shandong and even all over the world. The Ming Dynasty was mediocre, treacherous ministers were in power, excessive taxes and miscellaneous taxes were levied, wars were everywhere, and the people were in dire straits.
Living a miserable life worse than pigs and dogs, it was my late Qing Emperor who resolutely led troops into the pass and rescued all the people from fire and water, so that the people of the North could live a stable, peaceful and well-fed life for ten years. The current emperor, Prince Herui, cannot bear it
Seeing the division of the north and the south, and the separation of the people's flesh and blood, I raised my troops and went south to rescue the people who were still living under the tyranny, and to restore a bright and peaceful world to China's 90,000-mile country. What kind of courage and mind!"
Fan Wencheng's impassioned words resonated so strongly with Liu Ziguang that he vomited out all the nine-turn large intestine he had just eaten.
"Old dog! I'm about to be crowned, and you're still talking nonsense here. Punch me!" Liu Ziguang hit Fan Wencheng in the stomach with a hard uppercut, beating him so much that he vomited out bitter bile and contracted with severe pain.
Liu Ziguang grabbed Fan Wencheng's gray braid and dragged him up from the ground, "I'll drag you to the city right now."
I will kill you in front of your master." Liu Ziguang threatened fiercely.
Fan Wencheng finally regained his breath, raised his hand to wipe the bitter bile from his mouth, and said calmly: "You dog-slaughtering people, how could you know that Fan was so righteous that he could do anything for the unification of the Qing Dynasty and the peace of the world?
I have no regrets in dying, but I want to thank you for fulfilling Fan's glorious name. The emperor will remember me, Prince Rui will remember me, the history books of the Qing Dynasty will remember me, and you..." At this point, Fan Wencheng laughed ferociously, "Definitely
You will be cut into pieces by a thousand cuts by Prince Rui, and you will die without a burial place. Poor Yanzhou hundreds of thousands of innocent people will also be buried with you."
"I am a college student in the new era, but it's okay to be a dog-slaughterer from time to time, specializing in killing traitor lackeys like you!" Liu Ziguang slapped Fan Wencheng with a few big mouths, beating Fan Wencheng until his mouth was filled with blood.
"Brother Yuan Yuan, Fan Wencheng cannot be killed. If you kill him, you will have no shield. It is better to take him to the top of the city and force Dorgon to retreat. Brother, I was bewitched by this traitor. He said before that as long as he kills you, he will
Withdrawing the troops to the north of the Yellow River, I made this decision for the sake of the court and the people. I hope you will let me go with my old friend for many years. After returning to Beijing, I will definitely pray for you in front of the 9,000-year-old Minister of the Ministry of War.
No, my brother's position as minister will definitely be given to you." Cui Chengxiu was anxious. He would not be afraid if he was escorted to the capital. He has nine thousand years to protect him. But now Yanzhou is in danger, and the Tatar soldiers do not recognize their relatives and come in.
Both the jade and the stone were destroyed, and the millions of household assets in the capital and the concubines with more than a dozen rooms would never be seen again.
There were loud shouts of killing outside. It was the Qing army attacking the city, followed by the roar of the Katyusha, the steam-fired crossbow. The hundred carts of ordnance brought by Liu Ziguang came in handy. The defenders spontaneously launched a desperate resistance.
It won't fall down even if it lasts for a while.
"I am going to the city to supervise the battle!" Yuan Chonghuan ignored Cui Chengxiu at all. The most important thing at the moment is to repel the Qing army's attack. However, people who have suffered from ten tendons and cartilage disintegration can hardly even walk. How can they climb the city? Liu Ziguang has a way to call him.
Four soldiers used two long spears to penetrate under the chair where Yuan Chonghuan was sitting, and lifted it up into a simple sliding pole. The other generals also followed suit, and each one sat on the chair and was lifted up by the soldiers.
"You will return to your headquarters to supervise the battle. The success or failure of Yanzhou will depend on this battle. I leave it to you!" Yuan Chonghuan sat on a sliding pole and saluted the generals. The generals also responded resolutely: "We will fight to the death and not retreat. We will live and die with Yanzhou."
Dozens of sliding poles carried the generals to their respective posts. Yuan Chonghuan took Liu Ziguang, Wu Sangui, Cui Chengxiu, Fan Wencheng and others to the north gate tower.
Liu Ziguang rode his horse and walked on the left side of Yuan Chonghuan. The jade phoenix pendant around his waist fell into Yuan Chonghuan's eyes again. This mysterious young man must have an origin. If he doesn't ask now, he may not have a chance in the future.
"General Liu, may I ask you where this jade pendant comes from?" Yuan Chonghuan asked.
"It was a gift from a very distinguished friend. I have a life-saving grace and a brotherly relationship with him." Liu Ziguang's words are indeed true.
"May I ask if this friend of yours is a young man from the capital named Zhu?" Yuan Chonghuan continued to ask cautiously.
It seemed that he had noticed it. Liu Ziguang looked at the people around him and started to fool him: "Exactly, this little brother belongs to a wealthy family, and his family is controlled by his stepmother and evil housekeeper. Although he is young, he is brave and wise.
He pretends to be playful all day long to confuse his stepmother, but in fact he secretly gathers strength and entrusts me to find his loyal old servant, hoping that one day he can get back what belongs to him."
"Can General Liu help him find loyal servants?" Yuan Chonghuan continued to ask. There was already a hint of expectation and eagerness in his tone.
"I found it, but I don't know if the old servant is willing to help the little master." Liu Ziguang smiled and continued to play riddles.
"May I ask who the loyal and righteous people General Liu likes are?" Yuan Chonghuan's face was already flushed.
"It's the Commander-in-Chief of Xuzhou, Marshal Yuan!" Liu Ziguang stared at Yuan Chonghuan and said, this person is not from the Queen Mother's line, nor does he belong to the eunuch camp. He should be an exploitable target. Let's help Zhu Youxiao win over more than ten people.
The strength of Wan Xuzhou Army is still considerable.
Yuan Chonghuan burst into tears: "Your Majesty, I have hope for the revival of the Ming Dynasty." He immediately ordered the slider to stop, and with great difficulty turned sideways to kneel down to Liu Ziguang: "Yuan Chonghuan is here to see the imperial envoy."
Ah! Your Majesty the Imperial Envoy! Liu Ziguang was startled, and then he realized, isn't it? I am the Imperial Envoy sent by the Emperor, that's true. He immediately whispered: "Marshal Yuan, please don't make any announcement, this matter is confidential, and you must not
Give way."
Yuan Chonghuan realized what he was doing and hurriedly stopped bowing and let the slider continue to move forward. He was surrounded by soldiers from the death battalion. They didn't care about the riddle between General Liu and the old man sitting on a big gun and carrying a chair.
Liu Ziguang pretended to be mysterious and whispered in a low voice: "The emperor gave the order, and Yuan Chonghuan accepted it."
Yuan Chonghuan responded in a low voice: "Old minister accepts the order."
"Promote Xuzhou Capital Commander Yuan Chonghuan to the rank of Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of War. The Commander-in-Chief knows the Shandong Army's horses, money and food. He is under the control of the Commander-in-Chief and the General Liu Ziguang who protects the country and fights against rebellion."
"I accept the decree." Yuan Chonghuan once again burst into tears with excitement. Finally, he had waited until this day to eliminate rebellion for the country. He was emotionally unwilling to doubt the authenticity of Liu Ziguang's words. The emperor must have mastered Cui Chengxiu's conspiracy.
Liu Ziguang was sent to rescue me. Only the emperor can command such a powerful warrior, and such a heinous crime as falsely passing on an imperial decree is not something ordinary people would dare to commit.
"I don't know anything about military matters, so it's better for Marshal Yuan to make the decision in everything. Being a vanguard is more than enough for me," Liu Ziguang continued.
Look at how generous they are. They are already governors and generals who protect the country and fight against rebellion, but they are still willing to serve as vanguards under their own command. Your Majesty, Your Majesty, why are you so wise and accept such a good general? Yuan Chonghuan wiped it secretly
Corner of eye.
Dorgon's heart was surging. The victory or defeat in this battle was determined. After a long truce, the strength of the troops was greatly restored. According to the intelligence passed by Fan Wencheng at any time, the Qing cavalry, which had been waiting for a long time, was dispatched in large numbers yesterday to surround and annihilate the troops.
The infantrymen of the 15,000 Zhejiang Army hidden near Yanzhou were killed with great joy. The cavalry dealt with the infantry like chopping melons and vegetables. Not one of the 15,000 Zhejiang Army escaped. They put on the uniforms and uniforms of the Zhejiang Army
With the flag, the Qing army rushed to Teng County, easily opened the city gate, and bloodbathed Teng County, burning millions of stones of Ming army's military supplies. Now he divided his troops into three groups, and two strong armies attacked Yanzhou separately.
In the east and west camps, all the suspected soldiers in the middle pretended to attack Yanzhou under his personal leadership, so that the Ming army could not look at each other.
His subordinates are all relatively weak Han Eight Banners and Green Camp soldiers, and his Zhengbai Banner troops are supervising the battle from behind. He drives these cannon fodder to climb the city wall of Yanzhou. He just wants to give the city the impression of an all-out attack, so that they dare not send troops to rescue things.
Camp.
The one who is most worried now is Fan Wencheng. The spies sent by the old man told him that the plan to kill Yuan Chonghuan has failed, but the Ming army generals have been poisoned, and now is a good time to attack.
I don’t know whether Mr. Fan is safe. I would rather lose Yanzhou than lose Mr. Fan. With the banner of Mr. Fan, more Han people can be attracted to surrender. Moreover, Mr. Fan himself is also a rare adviser, and he is very close to the people in the Three Kingdoms.
Zhuge Kongming didn't give much in comparison.
The Manchu generals all conquered the world with a copy of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" in their hands, and Dorgon was even more familiar with it. He often compared himself to Liu Bei, Uncle Liu, and at this moment, he suddenly saw his Zhuge Kongming looming in front of the city of Yanzhou.