The newly sent envoys from Jianlu, Ying Erdai, Fan Wencheng and others were all intercepted by Eqirtu Khan on the way and presented to the Ming Dynasty as certificates of surrender, so that they did not even know that Jianlu and
The Japanese National Congress launched a large-scale offensive in the east during the autumn harvest, and asked them to attack the Ming Dynasty at this time.
This is also why they made the decision to "wait" and contact Gushi Khan in Qinghai and Tibet to take advantage of the terrain before launching an attack on the Ming Dynasty.
However, after they made their decision, Ning Wan and I still sent someone to report to Liaodong. After knowing the general situation on the grassland, we also detoured to Mobei, which was a bit time-consuming and laborious.
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At the same time, under the premise of a complete blockade of information, the Korean Japanese troops had entered Liaodong in batches from northern Korea, setting foot on territory that their predecessors had not set foot in during the Toyotomi Hideyoshi era.
The appearance of the Japanese army was completely different from that of Jianlu. Not only were their armors and hairstyles, but they also carried flags on their backs. Their daimyo were different, and the flags on their backs were also of different colors. This immediately attracted the attention of Jianlu.
They were pointing and talking.
"Is this a Japanese? Why are you so short!"
"Yeah, just look at this, I guess I can beat three one against three, believe it or not?"
"We can't underestimate them, right? In the past, the Ming Dynasty and North Korea united to defeat them!"
"Haha, North Korea also counts? Isn't it just a casual attack?"
"You can't say that. If they hadn't fought with the Ming army and weakened the strength of the Ming army in Liaodong, we in the Qing Dynasty might not be what we are today!"
"Haha, whoever the Ming Dynasty could defeat in Liaodong at that time was killed by the Mongols. Why should the credit of these Japanese be counted?"
"..."
Many Jianlu saw the Japanese in person for the first time, and felt that this ally was so short, and many of them felt despised.
Fortunately, the Japanese army was large in number. They continuously entered Liaodong from northern Korea and then headed to Ximucheng east of Haizhou to gather. They did not go directly to Haizhou to prevent being detected by the Ming army at night.
On the way there, there were people from Jianlu who were coordinating and ensuring the food and grass for the Japanese army. However, because Jianlu was not rich, the official food and grass provided was actually limited, and the military discipline of the Japanese army was obviously not very good;
As one after another Japanese troops crossed the Yalu River from northern Korea and headed for Ximucheng, the Jianlu people along the way began to suffer disaster.
At first, the Japanese army just took advantage of the sheep, but later, they robbed them blatantly. Not only did they rob food, but they also robbed wealth. Even the women of the captives began to suffer.
At this time, the Jianlu people along the way naturally began to complain and complained to the local Jianlu officials.
However, it was a grand strategy for the two countries to unite their forces to attack the Ming Dynasty. Facing the Japanese army, the local government of Jianlu, even if they wanted to punish the Japanese army, did not have the power, so they had to report it to the superiors immediately.
At this time, Dorgon had already arrived in Liaoyang with the young emperor Fulin, and he was also preparing for war. When he received the news that the Japanese soldiers were causing trouble in the place, he couldn't help but feel a headache.
Logically speaking, if the Japanese cause such harm to their people, they must be punished; however, the two countries will soon unite to launch a decisive battle against the Ming Dynasty. At this time, if these small things damage the relationship between the two countries, at least for many years
From Ergon's point of view, the gains outweigh the losses.
Because, while he sent people to report the situation and protest to the commander of the Japanese army, Yagyu Jubei, he also asked the captives along the way to stay away from the Japanese army.
In the current war, this is the only way to deal with it!
By late July of the 20th year of Chongzhen's reign, at least 200,000 Japanese troops had arrived in Ximucheng. The city had long been unable to house any people, and the Japanese army's camps were all outside the city.
In the southern part of Liaodong Province, grain harvest usually starts in late August, earlier than in September in the northern part of Liaodong Province;
Dorgon felt that time was almost up, so he led the assembled Jianlu army, mainly infantry, with 80,000 troops, and marched toward Haizhou in a mighty manner. Together with the troops on Haizhou's side, the Jianlu's army
, reaching about 150,000;
This force size is already the limit that Jianlu can muster. There are about 20,000 Koreans in the army, and these are mainly used as coolies.
In the lobby of the original Haizhou Yamen, the young emperor Fulin was in the back hall and did not show his face.
Dorgon presided over the meeting and convened a military meeting between Jianlu and Japanese.
At this meeting, it was naturally impossible to mention anything about the Japanese robbing Jianlu's property and raping Jianlu's women. For these people in power, the most important thing was the upcoming decisive battle.
The map of the Liaoxi Corridor is hung on a screen. On both sides of the screen are the Jianlu led by Dorgon and the Japanese daimyo led by Yagyu Jubei.
At this time, Dorgon had a serious expression and glanced at everyone. Then he mainly faced Yagyu Jubei, pointed at the map and introduced: "The front city of the Ming army is Jinzhou. Originally, there were Songshan and other Jinzhou barriers here. But
After being destroyed by our Qing Dynasty, the Ming army did not repair it. Even Jinzhou City was destroyed by our Qing Dynasty. I believe the city defense is no longer as strong as before..."
Listening to his explanation, Yagyu Jubei and others were listening attentively.
"...According to the news, the Ming army has about 30,000 troops in Jinzhou City. The closest city to Jinzhou is Ningyuan City, which is estimated to have about 20,000 troops." Dorgon said, pointing at Ningyuan City again and again, and then
He continued, "Once the Jinzhou war starts, the Ming army from Ningyuan and Shanhaiguan will definitely come to the rescue. According to the current strength of the Ming army, it is estimated that about 60,000 people will be dispatched; if we wait a few months for the Ming Dynasty to mobilize troops from the pass,
, it is estimated that it can increase to around 150,000!”
He only had a general idea about this, mainly because he didn't know much about the situation inside the customs.
Therefore, after saying this, he paused and then gave his basis: "Five years ago, the Qing Dynasty launched the Battle of Songjin and also besieged Jinzhou. At that time, the Ming army came from
The troops within the pass were mobilized and 120,000 horses were assembled to rescue him. He..."
At this point, he pointed to Hong Chengchou on the Jianlu side, and then continued: "... He was the commander-in-chief of the Ming army at that time, and he was defeated by the Qing Dynasty and his entire army was annihilated."
Hearing this, Yagyu Jubei and others couldn't help but turn their heads to look at Hong Chengchou. Their eyes were filled with surprise, gloating, and contempt.
In this regard, Hong Chengchou had already developed his shame. Instead of being ashamed, he clasped his fists and saluted Dorgon: "The Qing Dynasty is mighty and the regent is wise. Naturally, a slave cannot be his opponent!"
Hearing this, everyone on Jianlu's side laughed. On the other side of the Japanese, there was even more contempt.
Yagyu Jubei is happy. With such an example, he can look forward to the victory of the next war!
Dorgon was flattered by Hong Chengchou in public, and he was very pleased with it, so he introduced him to Hong Chengchou: "He was the governor of Jiliao in the Ming Dynasty at that time, and he was the most capable civil servant in leading troops in the Ming Dynasty. I believe that you have contacted Hong Qing
If you have experienced it, you must know that he is extremely intelligent!"
On the surface, he praised Hong Chengchou, but in fact, he emphasized that the Qing Dynasty was more powerful. Invisibly, it boosted morale!
Look, the most capable leader of the Ming Dynasty was completely annihilated by the Qing Dynasty. Even he himself surrendered and served for the Qing Dynasty. Then the next war will definitely be easy to fight!
However, he did not mention that in the second half of the year after the Battle of Songjin, when Jianlu rushed into the pass to plunder, they suffered a huge defeat and almost their entire army was wiped out.
And in the subsequent Battle of Ningyuan, 20,000 cavalry troops were stopped at Ningyuan. They were made dumplings by the Ming army, and almost none of them could escape.
However, Dorgon is Dorgon after all. Although he does not want to affect the morale of the army, he will still not forget what should be reminded.
No, he turned his eyes back to the map, coughed, and then looked at Yagyu Jubei and continued: "But then the situation in the Ming Dynasty changed. Not only were there no longer arrears in military pay, but also weapons and armor.
It has become more sophisticated. Therefore, in this battle, the total strength of our two families reaches as many as 500,000, while the Ming army only has about 150,000 at most. However, we still cannot be careless."
The Ming army's ordnance was so sophisticated that the Korean Japanese had already fought against Wu Sangui's troops in Korea, so they were already aware of it.
However, although the Ming army's ordnance is sophisticated, the difference in military strength is too far. Speaking of it, the coalition army has a greater advantage!
Therefore, after listening to Dorgon's words, no one among the Japanese was frightened. Instead, all of them looked relatively relaxed.
Dorgon obviously did not want to lower his own morale before the war, so he immediately changed the subject and continued: "In this battle now, according to the previous deployment, our Qing army will set off first to besiege Jinzhou, making the Ming army think that...
Only our army of the Qing Dynasty is attacking Jinzhou. And your army is ambushing on the way to Jinzhou. You can choose here, here, and here..."
Jianlu was already very familiar with the terrain along the Ningjin line, so he used the map to explain it to the Japanese in a clear and logical manner.
"...You can first let the Ming army rescue Jinzhou pass, and then start the ambush when they get here. In this way, if the Ming army retreats, the ambush army behind will come out again; in short, the Ming reinforcements cannot be allowed to escape
Go and destroy as many as you come!"
At this time, the strength of the Japanese army will be able to show its advantage. As long as the Ming army that rescues Jinzhou is surrounded, even if the Ming army can break through the encirclement, there will still be another layer of Japanese troops, which can kill the Ming army.
The army is gone.
Dorgon talked eloquently and explained all the combat strategies that he had thought about many times. At the end of the speech, he even said: "Besides, we have advantages!"