In the lobby of the General Military Mansion, the door is closed and no one is allowed to enter.
There was a bright fire in the hall, and Wuzhong was boiling a pot of hot wine and took a sip for a while. The aftertaste was endless. The reason why he was reluctant to drink it all was because Chang Yu had set the amount for him. There was only such a pot. Look.
It seems harsh, but it is actually a great favor, because from now on, the entire army is prohibited from drinking alcohol!
Except for one person in Wuzhong!
In the middle of the hall, Wu Sangui was sitting with a solemn look on his face. Six or seven generals on both sides had serious expressions. Only the little eunuch was holding a tea cup and his face was calm.
"As soon as the gong is sounded over there, the drama begins. Dorgon will definitely come. Now what we want to discuss is how to resist and how to attack him head-on so that he can escape in embarrassment."
The little eunuch spoke softly and everyone frowned, but no one answered. Everyone was thinking, why did you let the Qing army escape in confusion? Who gave you the confidence?
With one breath, with fighting spirit! Unity will unite!
Chang Yu naturally knew that the soldiers of the Ming army generally suffered from serious illnesses. They suffered from thief syndrome inland and fear of Qing outside the customs. Even though these were the most sophisticated Guan Ning cavalry left in the Ming Dynasty, they had been fighting against the Qing army for a long time and suffered repeated defeats.
I have lost confidence after repeated battles.
Therefore, Chang Yu needs to rebuild their self-confidence. This is not something that can be accomplished overnight, but must be done step by step.
But there is one more important thing at the moment, which is to assign tasks, everyone performs their duties, and everyone takes responsibility!
"This is more than 200 miles away from Shanhaiguan. There are thieves in the mountains, and the reinforcements are fine. They don't dare to mess with them. But if something happens to the food and grass, we will freeze to death without the Qing army! Who can help me in this matter?
Supervise and relieve worries?".
The little eunuch seemed to be smiling but not smiling. Most of the bandits in the mountains were defeated and fell into disgrace. If he said that he had no friendship with the guards like Shanhaiguan and Ningyuan, it was absolutely impossible. It was the joint forces that Chang Yu encountered. It was obvious that there was someone behind the scenes who deliberately
To show off to him.
As soon as Guo Zhen finished speaking, all the generals looked at each other with strange expressions, but Wu Sangui sat still and drank tea with an expressionless face.
"The bandits have nothing to fear. They have no time to escape when the army comes. How dare they come out to make trouble? Moreover, these bandits know right from wrong no matter how shameless they are. We and Qing Gou fight to the death. It's okay if they don't help. They can also poach corners and cut off the escape route.
?”
A fierce general named Li Wanzhong under Wu Sangui said disapprovingly.
"Very well, I will leave this matter to you. If there is any problem with the food and grass, I will hold you accountable." Chang Yu said lightly. Li Wanzhong was startled. Just as he was about to speak, Wu Sangui glanced at him.
"This is my humble duty," Li Wanzhong said as he stood up and cupped his hands.
"It is about five or six hundred miles from Fuxin to Ningyuan. Due to the wind and snow and the burden of heavy baggage, the Qing army can march up to fifty miles a day, and it can be reached in ten days at the fastest. If our plan succeeds, he hesitated and thought about how to delay it for a few more days.
However, the Qing army must arrive within half a month at the latest. During this time, the Ming army should make all preparations for war, such as fortifications, digging more trenches and ice-sealing the city walls. At the same time, the walls should be cleared and the fields should be cleared to let them suffer from the cold. In addition, they should provide firearms and train soldiers.
…”.
Chang Yu spoke with a cautious face, and the generals listened attentively and did not dare to neglect. After all, the young eunuch Yu Seidongchang was the emperor's eyes and ears, and he had command authority over Ning Yuan, the governor of the army.
"If there is something unclear about my humble position, why would the Qing army take the bait? If the General of the Army sends someone to deliver the message, will Dorgon come immediately with his army? If caution is paramount, he will definitely send a team of troops to verify the authenticity first.
, but it is obvious that the troops here are vigorously preparing for war, digging ditches, building cities, and stationing troops for war. Could it be that the trap was immediately missed?" asked a general.
Wu Sangui smiled slightly but said nothing.
The little eunuch hummed: "First of all, the bait is fragrant enough. Secondly, even if he sends people here, I will still have excuses. The worst thing is that I will eat this group of people exploring the road."
The man stopped talking. Dorgon was greedy and would not let go of such fragrant bait. Secondly, he came with a large army and did not pay attention to the small town of Ningyuan. Secondly, he sent a group of troops over several times.
When I visited the spot, I learned that he had been swallowed up by the Ming army. Do you think he would come if he was so angry?
"You don't have to worry about luring the enemy, you just need to do your job well. I hope you won't be timid when you go to the battlefield! Let me see with my own eyes what the combat power of Guan Ning's cavalry is, and whether it is what outsiders have spread.
"Like a shrimp with soft legs." As soon as the little eunuch finished speaking, all the generals frowned, and the one with a bad temper already put on a bad face.
Chang Yu was smiling but not smiling, as if he didn't know that he had offended someone unintentionally. Only Wu Sangui had no expression on his face, but his eyes kept looking at Chang Yu intentionally or unintentionally.
"Lord Governor, no matter how we prepare, Ningyuan only has such a small area. The Qing army has many soldiers and a large number of generals, and their weapons are no better than ours. I dare to ask how to defeat them. Lord Governor, do you have any good strategies?" Someone else jumped out and asked very quickly.
Obviously he is dissatisfied with the little eunuch who is pointing fingers here. Everyone can say what he wants, so he has to show some real skills to convince people.
Chang Yu smiled slightly and looked sideways at Wu Sangui: "Does Commander Wu still remember the tactics used by Commander Yuan back then?"
Wu Sangui frowned, why did he mention Yuan Chonghuan again? Now and then, although Ningyuan City is still a small town back then, the Qing army is now stronger and has firepower.
But he still responded: "Strong walls and clear fields..."
"The tactics my governor mentioned," Chang Yu interrupted him.
Wu Sangui was slightly startled, then his expression changed drastically.
At that time, Yuan Chonghuan used a weak force to resist the Qing army of more than 100,000 (60,000). He dug trenches outside the city to paralyze the Qing army's cavalry advantage in charging. He used the water-poked city wall to seal the city wall to make it more difficult for the Qing army to climb the city. In addition, he concentrated firepower to bombard the Qing army...
…
But these are only auxiliary tactics.
It was Zu Dashou who really fought hand to hand and fought with real swords and spears to make the Qing army hit the wall.
That's right, Yuan Chonghuan used bows and artillery to suppress the city, while Zu Dashou and Mangui led their troops to fight bloody battles with the Qing army below the city! Only by cooperating inside and outside did the enemy retreat.
Chang Yu's words have made it clear that Yuan Chonghuan's tactics will be followed! Then a team of troops must come out of the city to fight!
The faces of all the generals changed after they reacted. To this day, the officers and soldiers of the Ming army are too afraid of the enemy. The Qing army is so fierce and brave that no one dares to fight head-on!
"Guard the city, provide support, and leave the rest to the governor," Chang Yu said lightly.
Ah, everyone was shocked. Hearing what this meant, the young eunuch wanted to lead his troops out of the city to fight in person. It seemed that the rumors about the war in Taiyuan were true. Of course, this man was brave and warlike, or he was an ignorant and fearless person!
However, the Qing army's ferocity is not comparable to those with mud legs. The Qing army's cavalry was exhausted and swept away thousands of troops!
"Superintendent, you should think twice before doing this. The general has fought with the Qing army many times and knows it very well..." Wu Sangui said quickly.
"So what if you know everything in detail? It doesn't mean you will lose every battle."
The little eunuch looked disdainful and glanced at everyone, ignoring the fierce anger in their eyes: "During the Battle of Taiyuan, Zhou Yuji's subordinates were also self-righteous like you, but they were cowards, and they always looked down on us eunuchs. However,
What’s ridiculous is that it’s not even as good as those of us without eggs! Hahahaha!”
With a bang, a grumpy general rushed up, punching the young eunuch, glaring at the little eunuch, and threatening to utter arrogant words.
"Get out" Wu Sangui shouted angrily.
He gritted his teeth and walked out the door.
The young eunuch shrugged, looked at Wu Sangui and said, "General Wu, did I make a mistake?"
Wu Sangui clenched his fists tightly, and then slowly released them: "The Governor is right, facts speak louder than words, and the fact of nine defeats in ten battles cannot be changed."
"Since it is the truth, I am telling the truth, but why are you all bragging and staring like you want to eat people?" Chang Yu sneered: "Is it because I have to tell lies to flatter you, but I dare to say,
You dare to listen, are you embarrassed to listen?"
None of the generals responded, and the young eunuch's words were too sarcastic, and everyone was simmering with anger. However, seeing that Wu Sangui had been patient, no one dared to make a mistake and suppress their anger.
"It seems that you are very unconvinced. Let's make a bet." Chang Yu chuckled, and all the generals couldn't help but look at him.
"You guys are defending the city, and I will fight outside the city. Bet on who kills the most enemies, and who will get the most victory in the end. In addition, I have a reward for each dog's head. Ten officers will be promoted to two levels.
, whoever kills the general will be rewarded with a thousand taels of silver, and will be granted the title of Marquis of Ten Thousand Generations!"
This shocking statement made all the generals look at each other in confusion. Wu Sangui raised his eyebrows and looked at the young eunuch. He didn't know whether this was a promise from the emperor or just a lie.
"I will keep my word! Let this head be your guarantee!" Chang Yu pointed to his head with a smile.
The crowd was in an uproar.
The Lord Governor looked down upon our Ningyuan Army. Although the Qing Army was fierce and fought with them, they lost more than they won, but brothers have never been timid...
Yes, they all have one head and two eyes, and the Qingguo doesn’t have three heads and six arms. I’ve been fighting with it for a long time and I’ve never been scared...
The generals opened their mouths one after another to vent their dissatisfaction.
"You know best whether you are willing or not. There is no need for this governor to use words to justify you. He is really capable of using actions to prove that you are a man!" Chang Yu said with a look of disdain and said something heartbreaking: "
I made this bet with you not to prove that eunuchs are better than you, but to prove that you are a bunch of cowards who are not even as good as eunuchs!"
"Lord Governor," Wu Sangui stood up and shouted angrily, and the generals were also furious. Wu Zhong, who had been drunk and hazy, raised his eyebrows and stretched out his hand to hold the handle of the knife.
Wu Sangui took a long look at him, took a long breath, raised his hand and said to the general: "Wait and get out!"
The "general"'s subordinates had fire in their eyes, a fierce fire.
"Get out!" Wu Sangui yelled, and the subordinates sighed and bowed their heads one by one and went out, and then vaguely heard various curses from outside, such as dead eunuchs and the like. (To be continued)