We dismounted and entered the valley. The mountain road was difficult to navigate. Fortunately, it was not completely dark yet and the snow was reflective. Everyone kept silent and headed straight north along the valley.
This wild valley is really wild. Usually there are villages even in the deep mountains. However, there is not a trace of human habitation in this valley. Not a single savage is seen. Not even a single bird or animal is seen. The group of people march with their heads down and hum. The atmosphere is a bit depressing, but as they follow
The marching footsteps of Jia Waixiong and others were relatively easy.
Jia Waixiong set up many secret sentries in the valley. Every time he went to a certain place, a secret sentry would come out to guide the way, so that Chang Yu's men would not get lost due to darkness.
After walking for more than an hour, it was dark. Chang Yu finally reached the edge of the field and met up with Jia Waixiong's men and horses.
Fools are blessed. Jia Waixiong actually found a natural shelter camp in the valley. This mountain col is directly recessed into the mountain. Although it is not a cave and cannot cover rain and snow, it can provide shelter from the wind. Nearly four thousand people are nesting in this mountain col.
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In order to avoid exposing their whereabouts in the mountains, they were not allowed to light fireworks, so the eunuchs cut hay to make their nests. Some simply built some straw huts on the spot and huddled together for warmth. Only the infantry battalion had raw melons and eggs on their faces, and they looked at a loss.
I didn’t have any outdoor survival skills. Although I had to sleep in the open air when I left Beijing and headed north, there were tents, bonfires and hot porridge.
Of course, not all infantry battalions are idiots. The smart people thought of a better way. After Jia Waixiong approved, they dug holes in the mountains to light fires. In this way, the firelight would not leak out and no smoke would be visible in the dark night.
The area around the cave was scorching hot, and soldiers gathered in circles to keep warm while eating dry food and chatting in low voices.
The straw shed built among several huge rocks served as a temporary command post. A pit was dug in the shed to light a fire for warmth. Jia Waixiong introduced the little eunuch into the shed and took some dry food and handed it over.
The little eunuch was not hungry, so he plucked the hay on the ground and lay down. Wuzhong poked his head in and was kicked out. Why are you joining in the fun in a place as big as a palm?
Jia Wai Xiong has personally explored the valley. He can get out of the mountain five miles ahead. Beyond the mountain is a vast wilderness. More than ten miles away is Gelizi Mountain. The Qing army's camp is in ruins less than twenty miles to the north.
Tashan Fort.
The Qing army camped in Gelizi Mountain, and they naturally had to conduct reconnaissance within a radius of ten miles. Jiawai Xiong did see messy horse hoof prints outside the valley, but the barren mountains and wild valleys were blocked by heavy snow. No one could have imagined that there would be an army lurking there.
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"Supervisor, when are you going to do it?" Jia Waixiong rubbed his hands vigorously. It could be seen that he was nervous and excited. The Qing army was an opponent he had never fought against before!
"Waiting for Wu Sangui's signal, we have to assess the situation and be flexible. We may attack from both front and rear, or we may have to single out the Qing troops in the camp. Of course, we may also retreat directly to the original route." The little eunuch chewed hay and said lazily.
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There are more important things he needs to do at the moment, mobilizing before the war and boosting military morale.
The eunuch army was organized and trained by Chang Yu. They followed him from Taiyuan to outside the pass and experienced life and death many times. In addition, they are the same type of people. Their military morale has always been stable, and their fighting spirit has always been surging, because they have always wanted to prove themselves and prove that they are not inferior to others.
No one is worse, or even better than anyone else.
However, this time, it was not only his 300 eunuch troops who went deep behind the enemy lines, but also more than 3,000 Shenji Battalion infantrymen, one of the three major battalions in the capital. Although it is said to be prestigious, in fact, they are nothing.
I've seen the blood chick.
The most difficult experience for most of them was this long-distance attack, but after only a short rest for a night, they were directly dragged onto the battlefield to face the Qing cavalry, which was famous for its brutality and strength. How could they resist?
Of course, with the fearless and ignorant courage of a newborn calf who is not afraid of tigers, and the musket in his hand.
There are no stars in the sky, and the mountains are covered with snow, but it is not difficult to reach out and see the five fingers. The soldiers in the mountain col are tightly crowded together, and there is silence. The cold wind howling and the voice of the little eunuch can be heard in the ears.
"Your Beijing Camp is the most time-honored Ming army in the country, and Shenji Camp is the leader among them. However, in terms of combat achievements, it is simply a name for nothing. This time you went out to snipe the Qing army. If you don't name them
If you have the head, you will be ridiculed by the soldiers and horses of the world. At that time, it will no longer be called Jingying, it will be called Jingwei, and Shenji Camp will also become Pheasant Camp." The little eunuch said, grabbing a handful of snow and stuffing it into his mouth.
The eunuch soldiers were laughing. Some of the soldiers in the infantry battalion began to turn red. Fortunately, it was dark and they couldn't see clearly. Some were muttering quietly in protest.
"Some of you who just mentioned may not care at all, and don't care about the name. Then the governor will tell you about things related to your wealth and life. Our troops sent out this time are to ambush a Qing army and order them to come out.
It must be done, if there is anyone who is lazy and timid in front of the formation or disrupts the morale of the army, he will be killed without mercy!"
The little eunuch said fiercely: "If you want to survive in a war, there is only one way, and that is to move forward bravely and kill the enemy in front of you to survive. Those who want to surrender and save their lives should not be so naive. I have seen how the Qing army treated prisoners.
Huh? The Tatars are a poor place and they all are hungry, so they came to Ming Dynasty to grab food. Do you think they have any leftover food for the prisoners to eat?
Even if I don’t kill you right away, you will be working like cows and horses over there after being captured, living like a pig or a dog. Do you really want to live your life like that, without thinking about your family?”
The infantry battalion fell into a collective silence. Everyone was thinking about their own thoughts, and no one even whispered.
"Why do you join the army? We talk about protecting our country. Now that the Tatars have invaded the Ming Dynasty, how many people have suffered, their families have been destroyed, their wives have been scattered. Are there not your brothers and sisters among them? Even if there are not, how do you know who will be next?
If it weren’t for your home, your parents, and your brothers, the Tatars would have killed and humiliated you!
Talking to the younger ones, who of you doesn’t have a family, who doesn’t have to support your family, and who doesn’t want to make a contribution and shine on your family, but for many years the Beijing camp has been huddled in a small space, living a life of eating and waiting to die.
It's just shameless to engage in that little bit of cock-crowding and dog-robbery. I really expect to get away with it for the rest of my life!
But now you have the opportunity to make a meritorious service. As long as you give me five taels of silver for killing a Tatar, and for ten heads, I will be promoted to the second level. If you want money or an official, it depends on whether you dare to ask for it!
Everyone will die in a war, but it also depends on the way of death. If you cowardly fight and run away, you will be punished by military law. If you behead your head, you will not get a penny and it will be embarrassing. But if you die in battle, you will get a generous pension. If you are lucky enough to survive, you will
After gaining fame and fame, you can weigh it yourself and decide which one is more cost-effective!
The governor has always been true to his word. Everyone knows that Tengxiang Guards, Fujun Guards and Jinwu Guards all followed the governor to participate in the battle in Taiyuan. Those who came back alive lost a piece of silver reward, and did those who died receive pensions?
One point is missing. I believe you all have heard about this. The battle is about to happen tomorrow. Let’s take a breath of fresh air tonight to clear our heads and think about it carefully!”
The little eunuch spent less than half an hour brainwashing these guys. He was now drawing cakes and drawing knives. He had already used threats, intimidation and inducements. He was already very proficient in these methods, and he really wiped out the infantry battalion one by one.
My eyes are red, ready to move, as if I will win five million years tomorrow, and I am thinking about how to spend it tonight.