Chapter 251 Eve

Ningyuan.

As the forefront of the Ming Dynasty outside the Pass, there is no doubt about the importance of Ning Yuan. Wu Sangui's 20,000 elite troops were stationed here. In addition to the 5,000 servants he had brought from Shanhaiguan, there were 25,000 people in Ningyuan.

The Manchu Tatars are in the ascendant stage. In the early days, the Tatars were very bad at attacking cities. They often encountered a fortified city and were guarded by two or three thousand Ming troops, but the Tatars could not attack it.

But as more and more traitors defected, it brought many overt and covert benefits to the Tatars. Such as firearms, such as some strategies and tactics for attacking difficulties.

The so-called Eight Banners of the Han Dynasty made great contributions to the Tatars in their original history. They are there to conquer fortresses, and there are them to kill their fellow tribesmen.

At this stage, the Tatars' ability to attack difficulties has risen to a considerable level. The Ming army could no longer defend a city with only two to three thousand men and a dozen bad cannons.

For example, an important town like Ningyuan often requires tens of thousands of soldiers to defend the city.

General Military Mansion.

Wu Sangui put down the letter in his hand and said to the left and right, "Both Ma Ke and Bai Guang'en jumped anxiously."

The generals on the left and right burst into laughter upon hearing this.

Someone said: "Uncle, isn't it natural for a white mouse and a sick horse to jump around in a hurry?"

Wu Sangui laughed and said: "They are just two incompetent people, let's not mention him."

Then he asked, "Where is Abatai?"

"Replying to my uncle, Abatai arrived at Ningyuan Zhongzuo yesterday. The troops were divided at dawn today." Someone replied.

Wu Sangui was not surprised and said: "It's the same old routine again. Is it Shahe'erbao?"

Answer: "It is Shahe'er Fort. Abatai personally led 20,000 elite cavalry and 20,000 coats to divide the troops into Shahe'er Fort."

"So what we have to face is Turg's 10,000 fine knights and 10,000 coats?"

"Uncle is wise."

In a few sentences, the distribution of the Tatar forces was revealed.

This time, the Eastern captives had 30,000 fine cavalry and 30,000 coats. They were led by the ordered general Abatai, with Turge as his deputy, and a total of 60,000 horses came to attack.

Wu Sangui had long known the strength of the Tatars, and even their marching route and speed. The Tatars did not hide these things from Wu Sangui, and even told Wu Sangui through Zu Dashou. Its rampantness is evident.

The power of the Tatars put a lot of pressure on Wu Sangui. This made Wu Sangui feel even more hesitant and hesitant.

But he won't show these things. Even if Sima Zhao's intentions were known to everyone, he would not.

For them, the visible benefits must be obtained first.

"Most of the Tatars will enter the customs through Xifengkou or Qingshankou this time. They have already sent greetings there... Presumably, in this way, the military pay that the court has delayed for nearly half a year should be paid in full in a short time." Wu Sangui said this.

This is the benefit of seeing.

All the generals were laughing and laughing.

Someone said: "This is inevitable. Apart from my uncle, who else can the court rely on now?"

Wu Sangui couldn't help but laugh.

Said: "Because of this, Guan Ning cannot afford to lose anything, so that we can demonstrate our usefulness. If Guan Ning loses, I am afraid that the military pay from the imperial court will not be easily distributed."

He warned: "Although Turg only has 10,000 elite cavalry, it cannot be underestimated. Pass my order and the troops will guard the forts along the way. They are not allowed to go to war without my military orders. The main thing is to guard and defend to the death. If the Tatars want to provoke, just let them Provocation. Uncle Ben has only one request, and that is to defend the military town of Guancheng!"

He added: "I will write a handwritten letter later and pass it on to Bai Guangen and Ma Ke as soon as possible."

"Yes, Uncle!"

...

Abatai led 20,000 elite cavalry and 20,000 coats to separate from his deputy Turge at the Zhongzuo Station in Ningyuan. They entered Duoyan Sanwei from Shahe'erbao and broke into the Mingting Pass via Horqin according to the old routine.

He has 20,000 elite cavalry under his command, including 9,000 people in the 30 oxen under the Eight Banners, and nearly 11,000 people in the 36 oxen under the Mongolian Eight Banners.

This attack on Ming Dynasty was not aimed at conquering cities and territories, so they did not carry the Eight Banners of the Han Dynasty to attack fortresses, but used the mobility of the Eight Banners of the Han Dynasty and the Eight Banners of the Mongolian Army to carry out plunder.

On the grassland, the army is meandering. The horse team went back and forth, driving the packers and carriages containing a small amount of rations and ordnance supplies to move forward quickly.

Tatars have always entered the customs empty-handed and returned fully loaded. All you need to do is bring an empty cart with you and come back with a smile. When you go back, the gold, silver and grain will definitely crush the shafts of the cart.

Abatai is covered in military uniform, and his rough face is covered with beard. His eyes were like a wolf, looking at the line where the grassland and the sky meet in the distance, as if he saw the joy of returning home with a full load.

"When leaving Shengjing, the emperor held my hand and said many caring words to me."

Abate said calmly: "The emperor has high hopes for this entry. The vast area from the capital of the Southern Dynasty to Shandong is our target. This is the fifth time, and every time it is like cutting a knife into the giant of the Southern Dynasty. , after this time, the Southern Dynasty will no longer be able to continue. With the ancestors above, I am waiting to imitate Temujin and take control of the Central Plains, which is very close to our eyes."

"The flowery land of the Southern Dynasties belongs to me, the Qing Dynasty!"

"Their gold, silver, and their women are all ours!"

Abate and others were filled with longing. The flowers and flowers are like the fat meat on the chopping board, you can take whatever you want and let them be slaughtered.

How can one be so happy?

Speaking of the early days of the Manchu Tatars, for example, Huang Taiji had never thought of taking over the Central Plains. After all, he was born in Tartar, and his level of vision is quite different. I just feel that the Southern Dynasty is prosperous, so I have time to grab some, grab some gold and silver for use, and grab some women for fun.

However, as the traitors took refuge, the Tatars' strategic thinking began to change.

The traitors told Huang Taiji not to think that because the Qing Dynasty had a small population, it would not dare to covet China. If Temujin and Kublai Khan could do it back then, why couldn't Huang Taiji do it?

However, Huang Taiji also knew that the Southern Dynasty was a giant, and it would be impossible to defeat the Ming Dynasty in one go. So cutting meat with a blunt knife has become the mainstream in recent years.

Overtly and covertly, he colluded with the anti-Ming forces within the Ming court and never missed any opportunity. Whenever there was a chance, he pounced on Ming Ting and bit him so hard that his head was broken and blood flowed.

Use all methods to bleed Ming Ting until the giant Ming Ting's blood is drained. When Ming Ting falls, Huang Taiji's chance will come.

Since the Battle of Songjin, Huang Taiji has become increasingly offline due to various reasons. In the past, Huang Taiji had to personally supervise the battle every time he entered the pass to rob. But this time, he couldn't do it.

He could only lie on the hospital bed and give Abatai instructions again and again.

Because of internal problems, he chose Abatai to carry out the fifth invasion and plunder, while keeping Dorgon and others in Shengjing. There were many considerations involved.

"How far is Qingshan Pass?"

Abate asked.

Next to him, a general from the Mengba Banner shouted: "There are still thirty miles."

"Thirty miles..." Abatai looked at the sky: "Very good, we should be able to arrive before dark."