Chapter 188 Qingtian City
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Wa Wa Nu
Moreover, almost all the deserters originally belonged to the army collapsed at the first touch, even without seeing the face of the Qing soldiers, the city lord directly led them away!
The city lord has run away, and the remaining soldiers will not stay and wait to die!
In order to escape the court's punishment, these escaped city owners and deserters all exaggerated the horror of the Qing soldiers, and even persuaded the troops and city owners of other cities to flee quickly.
As the saying goes, the law does not blame the masses, as long as there are more people who flee and more cities are lost, it will prove the horror of the Qing soldiers!
It's not that they don't want to fight, but that the Qing soldiers are too terrifying!
Do not believe?Just listen to the rumors outside!
……
Qingtian City is a small place with a population of 2 and a garrison of 800, all of whom are the cheapest spearmen!
The origin of the name of Qingtian City has not been verified, but it is true that the officials of Qingtian City in the past hundred years have been relatively honest and just, dedicated to the public, such as the current city lord Xu Haoran, and Li Wantu, the general of the Qingtian City garrison!
Of course, the integrity and justice of officials cannot be the reason for the Qing army not to attack the city, let alone a magic weapon to preserve the city!
Therefore, when Xu Haoran and Li Wantu received the Qing army's detention again, or even sent elite soldiers to plunder Qilu, the first thing they thought of was not to fight, but to escape!
However, unlike other officials who "preserved their lives wisely" to sneak away in advance, the two were thinking about how to move 2 people from the city!
It's just that as soon as this idea appeared, it was directly rejected by the two of them, and there was no way to escape!
The Qing army is basically the Eight Banners cavalry, and their field mobility is far beyond that of infantry, let alone ordinary people with their families!
If they want the people to leave safely, or even escape the fate of being slaughtered, they need to hold off the Qing soldiers for at least seven days, seven days, and the [-] spearmen in Qingtian City probably won't be able to hold on for an hour.
"Brother Li, please mobilize the people to leave. I will write to the other city lords for help. If we can come to the garrison of four or five counties and gather 5000 troops, we can last for seven days!"
"Okay, my old Li listens to the city lord!"
Just when the two were deciding on a strategy, suddenly, there were chaotic footsteps outside:
"Report, City Lord, something is wrong, the Qing soldiers are here, and it is less than a day away from Qingtian City!"
The two who heard the report couldn't help but look at each other, and the secret thought came so fast!
"City Lord, do you still need to mobilize the people to leave?"
Li Wantu asked with an ugly face!
Hearing Li Wantu's words, Xu Haoran couldn't help being stunned, yes, is there still a need to mobilize?
"Of course, but this time I'm going to mobilize. Mobilize the young and strong to leave with their children. As for the old and weak who can't do without, let them all stay. Someone has to stay to hold back the Qing soldiers!"
Hearing Xu Haoran's words, Li Wantu couldn't help but froze for a moment, holding back the Qing soldiers?
What can we do to hold back the Qing soldiers?
As a general, it is impossible for Li Wantu not to know that this is to let the old and the weak in the city use their lives to hold back the Qing soldiers and buy time for the young and the young and the children to leave.
In other words, those who stay are considered dead!
The Qing army broke the city and never sealed the sword. Almost everyone knew about this kind of thing.
"City lord, absolutely not, our [-] spearmen haven't died in battle, how can we let the people die? And you will also bear the notoriety of forcing the people to die! No, absolutely not, by the way, there are other counties Hurry? Let’s send someone for help, we might still have time!”
Hearing Li Wantu's words, Xu Haoran showed a wry smile. How could he not know to ask for help from other counties?
However, since the Qing soldiers have already entered, and it is only a day's journey away from Qingtian City, it is estimated that other city lords who got the information have already led their soldiers to 'retreat'!
As the city lord of Qilu, how could he not know the virtues of his colleagues?
If the Qing soldiers hadn't come so fast, he still had the confidence to use the excuse of "gaining time for them to retreat" to let them surrender their military power, concentrate their superior forces, and fight the Qing soldiers, but it is already too late now, and the surrounding The city lords and garrisons of several counties have already left!
Sure enough, a soldier ran in. The soldier didn't say anything, but brought a few letters!
Opening the letter, Xu Haoran's face showed endless sadness!
Sure enough, judging from the above time, these people had already left with the soldiers three days ago. Of course, this is definitely not written in the letter. The superior forces are concentrated in the rear, preventing the Qing soldiers from attacking the capital in dangerous places!
The high-sounding reasons cannot conceal the fact that they sent tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, and hundreds of thousands of people in the city to the swords of the Qing soldiers!
"We are an isolated city! The garrisons of all the surrounding counties have already left, let's go, mobilize the old and weak in the city to stay and defend the city with us, and let all the young and old and children leave as soon as possible!"
After finishing speaking, Xu Haoran sighed again:
"Hope it's all in time!"
……
"Elder Liu, I heard from the refugees that Qingtian City is ten miles ahead. It is a very small county town. Five thousand vanguard troops of the Qing army are besieging Qingtian City, but most of the young adults and children in the city have escaped, but..."
Lin Pingzhi, the vanguard officer, appeared in front of Liu Jiangtao and said hesitantly!
"But what?"
Liu Jiangtao frowned and asked!
Along the way, many of Liu Jiangtao's so-called city lords fled back in embarrassment under the protection of the army!
Before the Qing soldiers came, these people didn't think about how to resist, but how to protect themselves.
Of course, everyone is afraid of death, and they are unwilling to face the butcher knife of the Qing soldiers, but serving as an official will benefit one party and protect the whole country. Since they are city lords and generals, they have to fulfill the responsibilities of an official!
Otherwise, what's the use of them?
Bully the people, search for the people's fat and anointing?
"But according to Qing Zhuang who left Qingtian City, Qingtian City is still fighting at this time. Their city lord Xu Haoran and general Li Wantu have mobilized [-] old and weak to assist them and [-] spearmen are defending Qingtian City!"
"What? These bastard officials of the Ming Dynasty, these people who bait for fame, actually dragged [-] people to die with him for the sake of their own reputation. No, let's drag [-] old and weak people who have no combat effectiveness to die together. Hmph, don't Let my old man see him, otherwise I..."
"No, this is the best way! The gecko cut off its tail, and exchanged the lives of [-] old and weak and [-] soldiers in exchange for the departure of young adults and children. This is a ruthless man, but he is also a rare talent! Individuals, cannot die!"
As he said that, Liu Jiangtao directly insulted Ren Wo and said:
"Elder Ren, I'll take some of the masters to Qingtian City first, and you take the rest of the people on a quick march to meet us as soon as possible!"
After finishing speaking, Liu Jiangtao looked at Master Fang Zheng and said:
"Master Fang Zheng, please lead your disciples and organize the refugees to leave as soon as possible! At the same time, ensure that the road from here to Qingtian City will not be blocked by refugees. Remember, both refugees and officials must give way!"
As he spoke, Liu Jiangtao said loudly to the army:
"Under Wudang Hall, under Huashan Hall, follow me and march quickly, aiming at Qingtian City ten miles away!"
……
On Qingtian City, only [-] of the [-] spearmen are left, and all of them are wounded, and of the [-] old and weak left to help defend the city, only [-] are left!
Together, there are only 2000 or two hundred panting people left in the city!
Seeing the Qing soldiers receding like a tide, Xu Haoran's face revealed a look of misery!
Although they repelled the first wave of attacks from the Qing soldiers, this was only the first wave of tentative attacks. Of the 2000 vanguard troops of the Qing soldiers, only [-] were recruited!
And these 2000 people only lost less than five hundred!
Annihilated [-] Qing soldiers, if he changed the place and scene, he would definitely be very proud. After all, since the Qing soldiers looted Qilu, there is no city that can leave [-] Qing soldiers!
However, they did it, only relying on [-] spearmen and [-] untrained [-] old and weak.
However, in this situation, he was not happy at all. Although the Qing soldiers lost 500, they still had [-] troops. He believed that as long as the opponent was not a fool, a second wave of siege would soon be launched.
At that time, with only 2000 or [-] old, weak, sick and disabled in the city, I am afraid that they will not be able to hold on to the effort of half a stick of incense!
Originally, he thought that with the 500 troops in the city, no matter what, he could buy two days for the people who left. As long as the army sent by the imperial court arrived in time, the people who left could still survive!
However, he never expected that the fighting power of the Qing soldiers would be so strong. Even if these dismounted cavalry chose the siege warfare that they were least good at, they would not be able to resist.
"Is the sky going to kill me Daming?"
Xu Haoran took a staggered step and almost fell to the ground, but he was supported by Li Wantu. Looking at the knife wound on Xu Haoran's chest, Li Wantu wanted the doctor to come over to treat Xu Haoran's wounds, but just now, the only one left in the army The 50-year-old Langzhong, who was stabbed twice, jumped off the city wall while holding the Qing soldiers who rushed up the city wall.
"City Master, are we going to die?"
Li Wantu chuckled and said nonchalantly!
"Of course, we're going to die today! Hahaha, but even if we die, we'll take a few Tartar soldiers on our backs!"
"Okay! That's right for a man!"
……
While the two were talking, the second wave of the Qing army's siege began, this time with 3000 troops attacking the city at the same time...
Seeing the Qing soldiers rushing up like locusts, Xu Haoran glanced at the old, weak, sick and disabled around him, and shouted:
"kill!"
When he took the first step to fight with the Qing soldiers who rushed up, although he successfully pushed back the No.1 Qing soldiers who rushed up, the second and third Qing soldiers also rushed forward...
After the first wave of defending the city, the hot oil and logs in the city have been exhausted, so they can only choose the most tragic hand-to-hand combat!
No, this is not hand-to-hand combat, this is a massacre, the massacre of Hong Guoguo, the unilateral massacre of Qing soldiers...
The city lord has run away, and the remaining soldiers will not stay and wait to die!
In order to escape the court's punishment, these escaped city owners and deserters all exaggerated the horror of the Qing soldiers, and even persuaded the troops and city owners of other cities to flee quickly.
As the saying goes, the law does not blame the masses, as long as there are more people who flee and more cities are lost, it will prove the horror of the Qing soldiers!
It's not that they don't want to fight, but that the Qing soldiers are too terrifying!
Do not believe?Just listen to the rumors outside!
……
Qingtian City is a small place with a population of 2 and a garrison of 800, all of whom are the cheapest spearmen!
The origin of the name of Qingtian City has not been verified, but it is true that the officials of Qingtian City in the past hundred years have been relatively honest and just, dedicated to the public, such as the current city lord Xu Haoran, and Li Wantu, the general of the Qingtian City garrison!
Of course, the integrity and justice of officials cannot be the reason for the Qing army not to attack the city, let alone a magic weapon to preserve the city!
Therefore, when Xu Haoran and Li Wantu received the Qing army's detention again, or even sent elite soldiers to plunder Qilu, the first thing they thought of was not to fight, but to escape!
However, unlike other officials who "preserved their lives wisely" to sneak away in advance, the two were thinking about how to move 2 people from the city!
It's just that as soon as this idea appeared, it was directly rejected by the two of them, and there was no way to escape!
The Qing army is basically the Eight Banners cavalry, and their field mobility is far beyond that of infantry, let alone ordinary people with their families!
If they want the people to leave safely, or even escape the fate of being slaughtered, they need to hold off the Qing soldiers for at least seven days, seven days, and the [-] spearmen in Qingtian City probably won't be able to hold on for an hour.
"Brother Li, please mobilize the people to leave. I will write to the other city lords for help. If we can come to the garrison of four or five counties and gather 5000 troops, we can last for seven days!"
"Okay, my old Li listens to the city lord!"
Just when the two were deciding on a strategy, suddenly, there were chaotic footsteps outside:
"Report, City Lord, something is wrong, the Qing soldiers are here, and it is less than a day away from Qingtian City!"
The two who heard the report couldn't help but look at each other, and the secret thought came so fast!
"City Lord, do you still need to mobilize the people to leave?"
Li Wantu asked with an ugly face!
Hearing Li Wantu's words, Xu Haoran couldn't help being stunned, yes, is there still a need to mobilize?
"Of course, but this time I'm going to mobilize. Mobilize the young and strong to leave with their children. As for the old and weak who can't do without, let them all stay. Someone has to stay to hold back the Qing soldiers!"
Hearing Xu Haoran's words, Li Wantu couldn't help but froze for a moment, holding back the Qing soldiers?
What can we do to hold back the Qing soldiers?
As a general, it is impossible for Li Wantu not to know that this is to let the old and the weak in the city use their lives to hold back the Qing soldiers and buy time for the young and the young and the children to leave.
In other words, those who stay are considered dead!
The Qing army broke the city and never sealed the sword. Almost everyone knew about this kind of thing.
"City lord, absolutely not, our [-] spearmen haven't died in battle, how can we let the people die? And you will also bear the notoriety of forcing the people to die! No, absolutely not, by the way, there are other counties Hurry? Let’s send someone for help, we might still have time!”
Hearing Li Wantu's words, Xu Haoran showed a wry smile. How could he not know to ask for help from other counties?
However, since the Qing soldiers have already entered, and it is only a day's journey away from Qingtian City, it is estimated that other city lords who got the information have already led their soldiers to 'retreat'!
As the city lord of Qilu, how could he not know the virtues of his colleagues?
If the Qing soldiers hadn't come so fast, he still had the confidence to use the excuse of "gaining time for them to retreat" to let them surrender their military power, concentrate their superior forces, and fight the Qing soldiers, but it is already too late now, and the surrounding The city lords and garrisons of several counties have already left!
Sure enough, a soldier ran in. The soldier didn't say anything, but brought a few letters!
Opening the letter, Xu Haoran's face showed endless sadness!
Sure enough, judging from the above time, these people had already left with the soldiers three days ago. Of course, this is definitely not written in the letter. The superior forces are concentrated in the rear, preventing the Qing soldiers from attacking the capital in dangerous places!
The high-sounding reasons cannot conceal the fact that they sent tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, and hundreds of thousands of people in the city to the swords of the Qing soldiers!
"We are an isolated city! The garrisons of all the surrounding counties have already left, let's go, mobilize the old and weak in the city to stay and defend the city with us, and let all the young and old and children leave as soon as possible!"
After finishing speaking, Xu Haoran sighed again:
"Hope it's all in time!"
……
"Elder Liu, I heard from the refugees that Qingtian City is ten miles ahead. It is a very small county town. Five thousand vanguard troops of the Qing army are besieging Qingtian City, but most of the young adults and children in the city have escaped, but..."
Lin Pingzhi, the vanguard officer, appeared in front of Liu Jiangtao and said hesitantly!
"But what?"
Liu Jiangtao frowned and asked!
Along the way, many of Liu Jiangtao's so-called city lords fled back in embarrassment under the protection of the army!
Before the Qing soldiers came, these people didn't think about how to resist, but how to protect themselves.
Of course, everyone is afraid of death, and they are unwilling to face the butcher knife of the Qing soldiers, but serving as an official will benefit one party and protect the whole country. Since they are city lords and generals, they have to fulfill the responsibilities of an official!
Otherwise, what's the use of them?
Bully the people, search for the people's fat and anointing?
"But according to Qing Zhuang who left Qingtian City, Qingtian City is still fighting at this time. Their city lord Xu Haoran and general Li Wantu have mobilized [-] old and weak to assist them and [-] spearmen are defending Qingtian City!"
"What? These bastard officials of the Ming Dynasty, these people who bait for fame, actually dragged [-] people to die with him for the sake of their own reputation. No, let's drag [-] old and weak people who have no combat effectiveness to die together. Hmph, don't Let my old man see him, otherwise I..."
"No, this is the best way! The gecko cut off its tail, and exchanged the lives of [-] old and weak and [-] soldiers in exchange for the departure of young adults and children. This is a ruthless man, but he is also a rare talent! Individuals, cannot die!"
As he said that, Liu Jiangtao directly insulted Ren Wo and said:
"Elder Ren, I'll take some of the masters to Qingtian City first, and you take the rest of the people on a quick march to meet us as soon as possible!"
After finishing speaking, Liu Jiangtao looked at Master Fang Zheng and said:
"Master Fang Zheng, please lead your disciples and organize the refugees to leave as soon as possible! At the same time, ensure that the road from here to Qingtian City will not be blocked by refugees. Remember, both refugees and officials must give way!"
As he spoke, Liu Jiangtao said loudly to the army:
"Under Wudang Hall, under Huashan Hall, follow me and march quickly, aiming at Qingtian City ten miles away!"
……
On Qingtian City, only [-] of the [-] spearmen are left, and all of them are wounded, and of the [-] old and weak left to help defend the city, only [-] are left!
Together, there are only 2000 or two hundred panting people left in the city!
Seeing the Qing soldiers receding like a tide, Xu Haoran's face revealed a look of misery!
Although they repelled the first wave of attacks from the Qing soldiers, this was only the first wave of tentative attacks. Of the 2000 vanguard troops of the Qing soldiers, only [-] were recruited!
And these 2000 people only lost less than five hundred!
Annihilated [-] Qing soldiers, if he changed the place and scene, he would definitely be very proud. After all, since the Qing soldiers looted Qilu, there is no city that can leave [-] Qing soldiers!
However, they did it, only relying on [-] spearmen and [-] untrained [-] old and weak.
However, in this situation, he was not happy at all. Although the Qing soldiers lost 500, they still had [-] troops. He believed that as long as the opponent was not a fool, a second wave of siege would soon be launched.
At that time, with only 2000 or [-] old, weak, sick and disabled in the city, I am afraid that they will not be able to hold on to the effort of half a stick of incense!
Originally, he thought that with the 500 troops in the city, no matter what, he could buy two days for the people who left. As long as the army sent by the imperial court arrived in time, the people who left could still survive!
However, he never expected that the fighting power of the Qing soldiers would be so strong. Even if these dismounted cavalry chose the siege warfare that they were least good at, they would not be able to resist.
"Is the sky going to kill me Daming?"
Xu Haoran took a staggered step and almost fell to the ground, but he was supported by Li Wantu. Looking at the knife wound on Xu Haoran's chest, Li Wantu wanted the doctor to come over to treat Xu Haoran's wounds, but just now, the only one left in the army The 50-year-old Langzhong, who was stabbed twice, jumped off the city wall while holding the Qing soldiers who rushed up the city wall.
"City Master, are we going to die?"
Li Wantu chuckled and said nonchalantly!
"Of course, we're going to die today! Hahaha, but even if we die, we'll take a few Tartar soldiers on our backs!"
"Okay! That's right for a man!"
……
While the two were talking, the second wave of the Qing army's siege began, this time with 3000 troops attacking the city at the same time...
Seeing the Qing soldiers rushing up like locusts, Xu Haoran glanced at the old, weak, sick and disabled around him, and shouted:
"kill!"
When he took the first step to fight with the Qing soldiers who rushed up, although he successfully pushed back the No.1 Qing soldiers who rushed up, the second and third Qing soldiers also rushed forward...
After the first wave of defending the city, the hot oil and logs in the city have been exhausted, so they can only choose the most tragic hand-to-hand combat!
No, this is not hand-to-hand combat, this is a massacre, the massacre of Hong Guoguo, the unilateral massacre of Qing soldiers...
