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- Although the Battle of Songshan ended with a disastrous defeat for the Ming army, a young general like Ding Yunyi showed extraordinary courage and strategy in this battle:
Wu Sangui!
Jinzhou is the Ming Dynasty¡¯s outpost in western Liaoning. It is an important part of Ningjin¡¯s defense line and has a very important strategic position. Eighteen miles south of it is Songshan City, eighteen miles southwest of Songshan is Keshan City, and twenty miles southwest of Keshan City is Tashan. These three cities protect Jinzhou like wings, and one hundred and twenty miles west of them is the important town of Ningyuan, which provides Jinzhou's strong backing. If Jinzhou is defeated, the three cities of Song, Ke and Ta will follow, and Ningyuan will become an isolated city, unable to survive on its own, and the entire defense line will collapse without attack.
The garrison of Jinzhou at this time was Zu Dashou, the commander-in-chief of the Ming forwards who pretended to surrender to the Qing army at Dalinghe.
At that time, Zu Dashou and He Kegang were stationed in Dalinghe and fought with the Qing army. When they ran out of ammunition and food and no reinforcements came, Zu Dashou falsely pretended to surrender to Huang Taiji. He Kegang refused and was tortured and died calmly.
After Zu Dashou surrendered to the Qing Dynasty, he falsely claimed that if he could return to Jinzhou, he would be able to outwit the Qing court.
Huang Taiji readily agreed.
Unexpectedly, he never came back, and his son and nephew were not spared the money.
After Zu Dashou returned to Jinzhou, he repeatedly resisted the Qing Emperor Taiji's attempts to surrender, and continued to encounter him fiercely. With his strong city and powerful artillery, he made it impossible for the Qing army to attack repeatedly.
At this time, Zhang Cunhong, a Han minister under Huang Taiji, offered a plan:
"After observing the situation, I realized that my plan to besiege Jinzhou was perfect. Emperor Fuyuan focused on planting crops and led his elite troops to Jinzhou and issued orders to Mongolia as a spy plan. Capture more native soldiers and spread the imperial edict. The order is to recruit the commander-in-chief according to his wishes, and to embody the sentiments of the righteous soldiers to appease him"
Huang Taiji suddenly realized something.
At the same time, he accepted the suggestion from Zukefa and others: to station troops in Yizhou.
Who do you think this Zu Kefa is?
He is Zu Dashou¡¯s son. This Zu Kefa stayed in Jin Dynasty and soon surrendered to the Qing Dynasty in earnest, and also became a member of the Qing court's imperial court to participate in the political affairs of the Han Dynasty.
So, Emperor Tai Chi of the Qing Dynasty came under the advice of Zhang Cunhong and Zuk Kefa. That is to say, Yizhou was used as an outpost for stationing troops and advancing into Jinzhou.
The Ming Dynasty's army to aid Jin Dynasty was led by Hong Chengchou, the governor of Jiliao.
Hong Chengchou was born in Nan'an, Fujian Province. In the 14th year of Wanli's reign, he became a Jinshi and the governor of Sanqin. Because of his meritorious service in suppressing peasant uprisings in Shaanxi and other places, he was deeply used by the imperial court. This time Jinzhou was in emergency, and Chongzhen ordered him to lead his army out to rescue the siege of Jinzhou. They also recruited Yifu Commander-in-Chief Yang Guozhu, Datong Commander-in-Chief Wang Pu, Miyun Governor Tang Tong, Jizhou Commander-in-Chief Bai Guangen, Yutian Commander-in-Chief Cao Bianjiao, Shanhaiguan Commander-in-Chief Ma Ke, former Tun Guard Commander-in-Chief Wang Tingchen, and Ningyuan Commander-in-Chief Wu Sangui. The town's army of 130,000 people and 40,000 horses were assembled in Ningyuan and were on standby.
From the seaside to Ningyuan City, not far away, there is a place where military rations are stored. Surrounded by earthen forts, archery towers, and blockhouses, many Ming troops are stationed, and only the flags fluttering in the wind are seen.
Hong Chengchou led a group of generals, staff and escorts to the seaside, looking back at Danghua Island and the sea. Hong Chengchou said with emotion:
"It is not easy for the country to raise military rations. It is not easy to transport them by sea and land. The wind is relatively normal now, but the sea is already very rough. It can be seen that grain ships often sink in the Bohai Sea, which is not surprising."
A middle-aged civil servant stood beside him on horseback. He is the commander-in-chief of the army recently sent by the imperial court. Zhang Ruolin, a doctor in the Ministry of War. After listening to Hong Chengchou's words, he quickly said:
"What your Excellency said is absolutely true. It is precisely because military rations are hard to come by that the emperor is anxious to relieve the siege of Jinzhou to avoid wasting money and money."
Candidate for the title of Taoist priest, Xingyuan Pianhua Liu Zizheng was very disgusted with this exaggerated and flashy commander-in-chief who only knew how to talk. After hearing this. He couldn't help but sneer slightly. Just as he was about to speak, he saw Hong Chengchou wink and had to hold back. Hong Chengchou shouted:
"General Wu!"
"It's my humble duty!" A handsome and fierce commander in chief quickly rode forward. He is Wu Sangui.
Hong Chengchou waited for him to come closer, and then said gently: "Juehua Island and outside Ningyuan City are important places where the national military supplies are stored. They are the lifeblood of the army. We must not neglect the slightest. The general will go to Songshan the day after tomorrow. I hope the general will go to Songshan tomorrow." Within one day, how to strengthen the defense of Ningyuan and Juehua Island will be properly deployed to prepare for emergencies. In some places, forts and arrow towers should be built, and in other places, troops should be added. Please follow the instructions of Ningyuan. Hejuehua Island is impregnable, so our army has no worries and can bravely engage the enemy outside Jinzhou City. "
"You must follow the instructions of your Excellency when performing your humble duties. You will never be negligent in the slightest. Please rest assured, Your Majesty."
Hong Chengchou looked at him, nodded with a smile, and said, "General Wu, if all the generals in the army are as dedicated as the generals, what will the court have to worry about?"
"My lord, I am too embarrassed to deserve the award."
In Hong Chengchou's eyes, Wu Sangui was the most important of the eight generals. He understood that Wu Sangui was from outside the Pass, and many of his family members and relatives were famous generals outside the Pass. If he can do his best for the court, then many generals can follow him and serve the court; if he is unwilling to do his best, other generals will naturally follow suit. What's more, he is the nephew of Zu Dashou, who is firmly entrenched in Jinzhou. The ancestral family not only has a group of important generals in Jinzhou City, but also has a strong foundation in Ningyuan City. Thinking of this, Hong Chengchou wanted to win over him, so he asked:
"Your Majesty, your health is good these days! Do you often get letters?"
Wu Sangui¡¯s father, Wu Xiang, had retired from illness and was living in Beijing after his son became the commander-in-chief of Ningyuan. When Wu Sangui asked, he hurriedly leaned over and said:
"Thank you, Your Excellency. Recently, I have been greatly favored by the Emperor and am now able to live in the capital and enjoy leisurely walks in the woods. Although I am nearly sixty years old, I am still in good health. Yesterday, a letter came saying that it was important to rescue Jinzhou, and the Emperor was worried about this matter. , I often asked about the military situation outside the Pass when I went to court, and I couldn't help but sigh."
Having just walked two miles, Hong Chengchou suddenly stopped by the road, looked at a reed-covered beach three miles to the right, pointed with his whip, and said to Wu Sangui:
"General, please send someone to burn that piece of reed. Don't be careless."
"Yes, sir. I will order people to burn it now."
When Wu Sangui ordered a primary school student to lead people to burn the reed beach, Hong Chengchou waited on horseback.
Supervisor Zhang Ruolin smiled at Hong Chengchou and said:
"The commander-in-chief has been in the army for a long time. Naturally he is cautious in everything, but judging from his humble position, this place is far away from Jinzhou, and there will be no enemy cavalry coming; there is no food near the beach, and even if he comes, he will not reach the reed Go to the beach.¡±
Hong Chengchou said:
"In war, you must be more careful. Firstly, you must beware of the enemy who comes to burn food. Secondly, you must beware of any changes in the war situation. On weekdays, you still need to be safe and don't forget the danger, let alone the word "safe" today. "
After the fire smoke started in several places on the reed beach, Hong Chengchou led a group of people into the city. When approaching the city gate. Zhang Ruolin said to Hong Chengchou again:
"At present, the emperor is very anxious to urge the war. We can only advance, not retreat. We can only win, not lose. As long as our soldiers are united and have the courage to kill the enemy, we will definitely win the battle. How can we be afraid of ourselves before we face the enemy? Lord Hong, We, who live on the emperor's salary and are in the army, must understand the emperor's painstaking efforts in urging the war."
Hong Chengchou was very unhappy and replied: "Although the emperor urges the war, victory or defeat is related to the safety of the country. How can we make a desperate move?"
"The morale is very high at the moment. There are often small wins."
Hong Chengchou was very impatient with him, so he said to Wu Sangui behind him: "General Wu is stationed in the important town of Ningyuan and has experienced many battles. In your opinion, what should we do?"
Wu Sangui was also very dissatisfied with Zhang Ruolin's ignorance. Then he said: "Although the morale is strong, it is only superficial. Has Mr. Zhang ever visited each camp carefully and talked with the soldiers in person? As for the so-called small victory, it is just a small encounter between the two sides, with each other killing and hurting. It has nothing to do with the overall situation. Today. Capturing a few soldiers and a few more tomorrow is not a real war. A real war involves both sides using all their strength to determine the outcome. If we only see occasional small victories, it will not be possible. If you only look at catching a few people and killing a few people without looking at the fundamentals, it is easy to make mistakes. "
Wu Sangui¡¯s words were eloquent. Hong Chengchou nodded and smiled, Liu Zizheng secretly applauded, but Zhang Ruolin was speechless.
When Huang Taiji heard that the Ming Dynasty sent Hong Chengchou to rescue Jinzhou, he ordered to break camp and march to Songshan. He arrived at Songshan within a few days. Songshan is eighteen miles south of Jinzhou City, opposite the two peaks of Keshan in the southwest. As the corner of Jinzhou City, Ming soldiers are stationed to protect Jinzhou.
Huang Taiji led Fan Wencheng, Hauge, Azige, Zukefa and others up the mountain to look out, and saw the ups and downs of hills and winding hills. The situation when looking at Xingshan Mountain in the distance was similar to that of Songshan Mountain. Only behind Keshan Mountain, there was a layer of faint Peaks and mountains. Huang Taiji pointed his whip far away and asked Fan Wencheng:
"But what are the mountains outside the mountain called?"
Fan Wencheng replied: "That is Tashan."
Huang Taiji looked for a long time and then looked down at the foot of the mountain. He saw flags flying in the distance, which was expected to be the Ming army's camp. He went down the mountain and returned to his tent. He ordered the entire army to form like a long snake, setting up camps one after another from Songshan to Xingshan, crossing the border. Avenue.
Zu Dashou took advantage of the reinforcements and ordered the infantry to rush out of the city, hoping to break out of the Qing army's encirclement. Dorgon led the Qing army and surrounded the Ming army on three levels. Zu Dashou only rushed through two levels before being driven back by the Qing army. The Ming reinforcements fought together, but Azig, Haoge, and Jierhalang resisted desperately, making it impossible for them to communicate with the Ming army in the city.
Hong Chengchou could not attack, and Zu Dashou could not get out. When he was in distress, Wu Sangui suddenly came to see him.
Hong Chengchou asked: "JapaneseDuring the battle, the Qing army resisted desperately. Seeing that they had succeeded, they fell short again. What good strategy does General Wu have? "
Wu Sangui said: "I am humble enough to come to see you for this matter."
When Hong Chengchou heard this, his eyes lit up and he asked, "If you have any idea, please tell me quickly."
Wu Sangui whispered: "I am willing to lead fifty soldiers to camp overnight to assassinate Huang Taiji."
Hong Chengchou was shocked when he heard this: "The enemy is outnumbered and we are on tight guard. Isn't General Wu telling a joke?"
Wu Sangui looked solemn: "Our army has been unable to attack for a long time, and my uncle has been trapped for several months. If we don't do something, something will happen! There has been a battle during the day, and the enemy soldiers must not have expected that I will attack the camp again at night. If I can succeed, there is no telling. In order to save my uncle and defeat the enemy early, I will not give up even if I die!"
Hong Chengchou frowned, thought for a long time, and finally waved his hand: "Okay!"
That night, Wu Sangui led fifty soldiers, put on black armor, carried swords and ran towards the enemy camp.
Wu Sangui led his troops into the enemy camp, causing chaos. An officer directed the crowd to stop Wu Sangui and shouted:
"Hurry and protect His Majesty!"
Wu Sangui and all the dead men slashed with their swords. As soon as he heard the officer shouting, he followed the enemy and rushed towards Huang Taiji's tent. The group of Qing Dynasty warriors were dedicated to protecting Huang Taiji, but unexpectedly they played the role of leader.
????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????While?we were reading documents in the account while everyone was still awake. Suddenly, there was a commotion outside, and we were shocked to hear:
"There is an assassin!"
?????????????????? After a while, Wu Sangui was holding a big sword and entered the account first. He slashed the big sword left and right. One guard lost his head and another broke his arm. When Huang Taiji saw Wu Sangui entering the tent to commit murder, he quickly drew his sword from his waist and blocked Wu Sangui's sword. It was thanks to Huang Taiji's martial arts. There were two or three battles, but Huang Taiji was defeated and his sword was knocked away by Wu Sangui. Huang Taiji turned pale with shock and thought: "My life is at stake!"
At the critical moment, suddenly a general rushed in and separated Wu Sangui's sword with his sword. This man was Azig. At this moment, more than a dozen guards rushed in to escort him. There was a fierce fight, and two more of the guards were hacked to death. At this time, the Manchu army was getting larger and larger. Seeing that Wu Sangui could not succeed and would suffer losses if he continued to fight, he roared and rushed out of the tent. The sword was shining green and blood was flowing. No one could stop him.
Wu Sangui led the crowd to run out, and Azige led his men in hot pursuit. Suddenly, there was a shout from the front, and the torches were brightly lit. Hong Chengchou had sent troops to respond, and passed Wu Sangui to fight with Azige. Azige was afraid that there was an ambush. , Not daring to fight, he hurriedly led his troops back. Wu Sangui inspected the troops and horses. No one died and only a few were injured.
Huang Taiji waited for Wu Sangui to leave, and Azige returned to the camp, still in shock. Everyone came to visit and the tent was packed. Huang Taiji waited for a long time before saying, "This this assassin looks so familiar, as if he has seen him before somewhere."
Azig said hurriedly: "This person looks like the young general who broke out to save people in Datong a few years ago."
When Huang Taiji heard this, he suddenly realized: "It's him! It's him!"
And he couldn¡¯t help but exclaim: ¡°You are so brave!¡±
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In the Battle of Songshan, Datong's general Wang Pu took the lead in escaping, causing the Ming army to be momentarily passive.
After Chen Zhongcai learned about Wang Pu's escape, he immediately found Hong Chengchou: "Datong Commander-in-Chief Wang Pu was greedy and fearful of death. As soon as he returned to his camp, he led his troops to escape to the southwest. Commander-in-Chief Yang Guochang also He led his own troops to flee. Now all the battalions are in panic and the situation is extremely critical. Please mount your horses quickly, just in case."
Hong Chengchou stamped his feet and said: "It should be killed! It should be killed! Go and give the strict order. The men and horses in each battalion are not allowed to panic and move. They must stay calm and guard the camp. All the officers and soldiers of the Supervisor Biao Camp are ready to meet the enemy and follow the Supervisor to fight to the death. . Anyone below the rank of commander who dares to abandon the stronghold and flee will be killed without mercy!"
"Follow the order!" Chen Zhongcai turned around and left - Didn't finish reading? Add this book to your favoritesI'm a member and bookmarked this chapterCopy the address of this book and recommend it to your friends for pointsChapter error? Click here to report
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