Chapter 119 The success or failure of the court is known to Wu Sangui
The eastward movement of the Ming and Qing coalition forces revealed disastrous chaos at the very beginning. Abatai led the Qing army to set off first, and the well-disciplined Donglu showed extraordinary operational efficiency at this critical moment of life and death.
However, the other Ming army troops each had their own shortcomings.
Li Fuming's Qiantun Town moved the fastest. He was the first to follow Abatai and pull the troops away. However, Qiantun Town suffered the greatest losses in the previous battle of Baigouhe River and was almost reduced to nothing.
Such a small amount of combat power will have no effect at all.
Among the remaining Guanning troops, the Shanhaiguan customs troops under Gao Di had a relatively good attitude. However, Wu Sangui and Liu Zeqing, the two armies with the most complete structures and the strongest troops, used various methods and excuses to delay the departure.
time and marching speed.
A large number of soldiers were congested on the road, and the coalition's horses, mules, and vehicles were severely insufficient. Wu Sangui also required the Ming army to take away all the artillery, which further aggravated the logistical burden of the army's eastward march.
Vehicles were everywhere on the snow, and the soldiers were listless. Few of them had recovered from the previous fierce battle. Most of the officers and soldiers lacked interest in continuing the battle.
Especially when people knew the goal of marching eastward, it was impossible for the Guan Ning Army, which was dominated by Liao people, not to have very strong suspicion and fear of Abatai's purpose.
Why is this? They Liao soldiers have fought so many battles with the Manchu corpses outside the Pass in seas of blood!
Today, they were asked to assist Abatai in the battle, to help the so-called "Eastern Division" and rescue a roundabout force.
Then again, it was promised that the Eastern Division would help in the suppression and the Eastern Division would assist in the battle, but what has happened now!
The previous fierce battle at Baigou River had exhausted the energy of Guan Ning's soldiers. They had completely put away their contempt for the bandits, and the Qing army's mediocre performance during the battle also made the majority of ordinary officers and soldiers regard Chen Xinjia as "
The national policy of "borrowing teachers to help suppress" is very disappointing.
Could it be that giving up such a hatred as deep as the sea, in exchange for half-hearted help like Abatai?
He still wants us to wipe his butt...
Since the soldiers thought this way, their emotions were naturally greatly affected. This was reflected in the fact that Guan Ning's army was completely exhausted, its morale was at its lowest point, and its morale was on the verge of collapse.
Even if Li Jiantai forcefully urged the army to set off, Li Fuming did have the intention to fight to the death with the bandits, but for ordinary officers and soldiers, there was no need to continue fighting this battle.
"Gao Zhentai, even Biao Camp also has a troop of soldiers and horses. It is said that because of the shortage of mules and horses, they have to stop and rest before continuing with the new army..."
When Gao Di heard the news, he also felt very anxious. He had a glimmer of hope for the Qing army, thinking that Abate and Hong Chengchou were both famous generals in many battles, and that there might really be a way to reverse the unfavorable battle situation.
But it was obvious that the guards at Shanhaiguan did not have the same high hopes for Abatai as Gaudi did. They were pulled out of the camp in a hurry and marched towards the frozen Baiyangdian in the ice and snow. All this was lost.
This weakened people's fighting spirit, causing the soldiers to find excuses one after another and try every means to stay in the rear.
In the cold weather, Gaudi still had to wipe the sweat from his forehead. As he watched the Qing army and Li Fuming's troops move some distance away, his inner uneasiness became stronger. He could only try to encourage his subordinates and said:
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"Go... think of a way to raise some mules and horses. When there is really no other way, I go to Wu Zhentai and ask him for help. The eldest uncle is an old friend of mine. He will definitely help me with this small favor.
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He said this, but Gaudi looked back twice, looking at the lifeless looks on the faces of the soldiers, and then looking at the road blocked by the rear troops, he felt even more uncertain.
He gradually realized the reason for Wu Sangui and Liu Zeqing's delay. But even though he knew this was the case, Gao Di took another look at the Ming flag and still thought to himself:
Daming, Daming, I am worthy of you...
However, more people did not have the same idea as Gao Di. For example, Gao Qiqian from his family was now together with Wu Sangui. Gao Qiqian knew that the Ming and Qing coalition forces were in chaos, so he suddenly moved east of the camp.
There is absolutely no chance of winning if you advance.
Among the generals, only Wu Sangui and Liu Zeqing could see the situation clearly. In terms of strength, Liu Zeqing's Shandong Town was a famous army that could not be fought. On the contrary, Wu Sangui's Ningyuan Town could be called the Guan Ning Army.
The essence of it.
Thinking about it this way, it is not surprising at all that Gao Qiqian was about to hug Wu Sangui's thigh. Instead, it showed his lofty vision. If everyone does his own thing and finds a way out, it can be called lofty.
"Are you ready for Zhentai? The prospect of this battle is uncertain. With Donglu's intentions, Zhentai must be extremely careful."
Faced with Gao Qiqian's intentional or unintentional temptation and instigation, Wu Sangui just patted the hilt of his sword, pretending to be aiming for the long term, and said with a smile: "I still have the sword at my waist, so I am not afraid of any changes in the situation. Today.
In one battle, I can destroy the thieves and revive the imperial court. If I am defeated, I will not hesitate to use this sword to serve the Ming Dynasty and die for the country."
"Zhentai is far-sighted and dedicated to his country. I admire him, I admire him..."
"When the army sets off, food and fodder are the top priority. The two towns of Gao and Li asked for food, fodder and mules and horses from this town... Alas! But the situation in Ningyuan Town is not the same as before. How can I solve it?
?The imperial court reluctantly raised some food and salary, and most of it was used for paying the Eastern Division. We people have no choice but to take it one step at a time."
Wu Sangui looked at the large army column that slowly extended to the end of the horizon. His brows were tightly knitted together, and his eyes were as sharp as swords. He seemed to have seen through the rising fog and overlapping battle dust on the battlefield, and saw this
battle, these armies and soldiers, and the fate of the Ming Dynasty.
Among these armies, the soldiers of Shandong Town performed the worst. Liu Zeqing's troops had suffered great losses after several rout. Although Liu Zeqing's troops were stronger than those who had fought to the death in the Battle of Baigou River
Li Fuming had more Gaodi in the Second Town, but the number of his elite soldiers and servants was far less than those in the Second Town.
However, such a weak army now controls a considerable number of mules, horses, vehicles and baggage in the coalition. Liu Zeqing deliberately placed his army at the rear of the large army, seemingly because of the quality of his army.
At worst, this arrangement can avoid Shandong's rapid defeat.
But Wu Sangui saw very clearly what Liu Zeqing wanted to do.
People's hearts are different and they all act in their own way. Is it still necessary to fight this war?
"Huh, the situation is like this..." Wu Sangui snorted coldly. He touched the sword in his hand and finally held the hilt tightly in his own hand. "Whoever reaps the fruits will reap the rewards. I can't let the soldiers be cold."
Heart!"
Gao Qi was stunned for a moment, and finally said to Wu Sangui: "The success or failure of the imperial court depends on the master alone... After returning to Beijing, I will do my best to support Taiwan."
"Hahaha!"
Wu Sangui laughed loudly and said: "Since ancient times, the rise and fall of a country has been related to both human affairs and counting. Let's do our best! Try our best, try our best."