Chapter 16: The battle breaks out and we go out of the city to attack the mountain.

The 130,000-strong army was bloated, but fortunately each unit had its own commander-in-chief. At any rate, it took half a day, and it wasn't until sunset that we were ready.

People shout and horses neigh, and the army moves. This movement is blind, and you can feel it at a glance. It has not been covered up, and it cannot be covered up.

Huang Taiji, who was observing the Ming army's strength on the distant mountain, naturally would not turn a blind eye to the movements of Songshan's army.

Logically speaking, he should be happy.

If the Ming army defends the city, no matter how good Huang Taiji's troops are in fighting, they will suffer a bloody blow. His strategic plan was nothing more than to drag the Ming army out of the city and fight in the field.

But at this time, Huang Taiji couldn't be happy when he saw the movements of the Ming army in Songshan.

Previously, he sent Azig to lead his army to attack Tashan in a detour, just to cut off the Ming army's food routes and retreat routes. Combined with the internal situation of the Ming court, he used the siege of Jinzhou as a bait to force the Ming army to go out of the city to fight in the field, so that it could be completed in one battle.

Huang Taiji aimed at the Central Plains, and through various means, he knew the situation of the Ming Dynasty well. Knowing that the Ming Dynasty currently has available troops, this is probably the only one.

As long as this army is defeated, Mingting will be unable to do anything. The great country in the Central Plains is what is in the bag.

But he never expected that Azig would be defeated and die!

He had tried his best to look down on the ghost-like figure who suddenly appeared, but he did not expect that person to be able to defeat Azig's eight thousand army by himself.

What’s more, I didn’t expect that the evil spirit would suddenly arrive at Tashan from Jinzhou!

Since Azige was defeated, the strategy of encircling Songshan was in vain. In this way, the Ming army still has a way to retreat. It will be difficult to wipe out the Ming army in one go.

In addition, the ghost and god don't know where they are now. If they are among the Ming army, it will be another variable.

Huang Taiji pushed back Azige's defeated troops, walked back and forth in great irritation, and with a determined look on his face, he shouted: "Get your troops ready and return to the Jinzhou camp early tomorrow morning!"

But at this moment, soldiers came to report: "Hong Chengchou led his army out of the city and has arrived at the foot of the mountain."

Huang Taiji frowned and hurriedly left the Huluan tent, leading a group of soldiers to the top of the mountain to watch. I saw horses and horses surging down the mountain, and people shouting and neighing. There is a large banner at the head, with the word "Hong" clearly written on it.

"Hong Chengchou actually led the troops out in person?"

Huang Taiji observed carefully and saw that the Ming army was very close, just at the foot of the mountain. To launch an attack, all it takes is a military order.

"Why does Hong Chengchou have such confidence? Do you think that our Qing cavalry is as easy to defeat as the ragtag Ming thieves?" Huang Taiji was worried, but then he thought: "Could it be that the Ming emperor issued another order to urge him? That must be the case. !”

"Since I came here, Hong Chengchou probably had no choice but saw an opportunity and thought he could capture me to determine the outcome of the battle."

Huang Taiji then laughed, raised his riding whip and pointed it at the Ming army at the foot of the mountain, laughing: "Hong Chengchou is ignorant and is going to die!"

All the surrounding generals echoed: "Your Majesty is here, Hong Chengchou is vulnerable."

Huang Taiji laughed loudly, but suddenly said: "There are about 50,000 soldiers and horses at the foot of this mountain. The Songshan Ming Army has more than 100,000 troops stationed. Where are the rest?"

At this time, a soldier came to report: "After Hong Chengchou, two groups of soldiers and horses came out of the city, one to the left and one to the right, each with about 40,000 soldiers and horses."

Huang Taiji couldn't help but was slightly startled: "One on the left and one on the right? Are they trying to surround me?"

Then he asked: "Who led these two troops?"

"The big flag on the left has the word 'Wu' written on it. The big flag on the right has the word 'Tiger' written on it."

Huang Taiji knew in his heart: "It must be Wu Sangui and Hu Dawei."

He added: "The ancestor of Jinzhou, Dashou, is Wu Sangui's uncle. The Wu family is also the general of Liaodong in the Ming Dynasty, so he has some ability. As for the tiger Dawei, he is also the general soldier of the town."

Then he ordered: "Quickly detect the movements of the two troops and horses, and report back as soon as there are results."

Some generals on the left and right remonstrated: "Our Qing Dynasty cavalry is unparalleled in strength, but after all we have few soldiers. Youdao is the son of a rich man, and he cannot sit down in court. We will advise the emperor to return to the Jinzhou camp immediately."

How could Huang Taiji not know?

Although the cavalry under his command were mighty and fierce, they only numbered five thousand. The Ming army at the foot of the mountain was ten times larger. If they attacked forcefully, the outcome would be hard to predict.

If the two Ming armies were to surround us, we might be in trouble.

But Huang Taiji was the emperor of the Qing Dynasty after all. How could he retreat as soon as he saw the strength of the Ming army? Wouldn't this be in line with the Ming army's wishes and damage their own morale?

So he said: "It doesn't matter. Look at the Ming army. Their march is chaotic and bloated. Although they are powerful and have many people, what can they do to me? I have cavalry in all directions. They can come and leave when they want. I am just about to see what the Ming army can do. for."

All the generals and officers all worshiped him, saying that he was a mighty dragon and that he was indeed the emperor.

So everyone was determined, and looked at the Ming army at the foot of the mountain as if they were nothing, and even ignored them.

However, Huang Taiji said it all, but how could he not feel worried? But even if you want to retreat, you must do so with the dignity of an emperor, so that it is consistent with your status.

While speaking loudly, he sent the messengers to the rear to send messages to Jierhalang so that they could respond on time. He still ordered his generals to be prepared to evacuate at any time.

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Hong Chengchou ordered his personal generals to take their own banners, lead the army out of the city first, and ordered them to approach Huang Taiji's soldiers at the foot of the mountain and be ready to fight at any time.

Then Wu Sangui and Hu Dawei led their troops and left the city as planned.

Hong Chengchou sent someone to call Zhao Yu.

After a while, Zhao Yu came to the side hall.

Hong Chengchou said: "I am ready."

Before he could finish speaking, Zhao Yu said: "Then let's do it!"

Hong Chengchou said quickly: "Zhao Zhuang, please be patient. I have received the message that Huang Taiji has learned from Azige's defeat that the hero defeated ten thousand troops with one man and one horse. He must be afraid. I have sent a large army. Leave the city, approach the top of the mountain where Huang Taiji is located, and contain it. However, early tonight, late tomorrow morning, Huang Taiji will definitely withdraw."

Zhao Yu couldn't help but be anxious: "In this case, we need to take action as soon as possible!"

Hong Chengchou said: "If Huang Taiji insists on defending, it will not be easy to break him. It is better to wait for Huang Taiji to withdraw and attack halfway. At that time, the Tatar cavalry will extend the line, and it will be much easier for the strong men to kill him."

When Zhao Yu heard this, he could roughly guess Hong Chengchou's plan, but he didn't feel dissatisfied. Just as Hong Chengchou said, if the cavalry stretches the line, it will be much easier to kill the general and capture the flag.

So he said: "Forget it, just listen to the supervisor's instructions."

Hong Chengchou was happy in his heart and said with a smile: "The sun is setting at this time. It is better to have a full meal to build up enough mental strength. It's time to perform surgery on Huang Taiji at night."

Zhao Yu nodded: "That's fine."

Although Hong Chengchou was a civil servant, he was good at fighting. The grasp of fighter planes has its own unique features. While eating and drinking with Zhao Yu, he was assessing the footsteps of Wu Sangui and Hu Dawei's armies.

Secretly also waiting for the scout to report.

At about the end of Shenshi, when they were full of wine and food, a personal entourage arrived. After whispering a few words, Hong Chengchou looked determined and whispered: "The message is sent to the army to attack the mountain."

Zhao Yu wiped the corners of his mouth, eating this meal quite happily. A fat sheep, all eaten, feels refreshed. He has an extraordinary ear, and even the whispers he hears clearly are heard clearly.

When I came to report clearly, I found out that it was the army of Hu Dawei and Wu Sangui, and they were already halfway to the ground in Jinzhou.

From Songshan to Jinzhou, it is only a few dozen miles. The two armies separated at sunset, and it has been two hours now. It is common sense that they are halfway through the journey.

If you have elite soldiers, even infantry, as long as they are not hungry and have strength, it is absolutely no problem to travel thirty miles in two hours. Besides, Songshan is only fifty miles away from Jinzhou.

It is also the Ming army that has been decayed for a long time. Otherwise, it would not be amazing to rush from Songshan to Jinzhou in two hours.

Hong Chengchou gave the order, turned around and said with a smile: "The general deployment of our army is ready. The governor has ordered the army to attack the mountain. Huang Taiji will definitely not fight hard and will withdraw. Although he is a slave chief, he still has some status. In crisis How dare you stay in this land?"

Then he stood up and bowed: "Zhao Zhuangshi, the head of the slave chief is right in front of you. The governor's wealth and life all belong to the strong man!"

Zhao Yu stood up slowly: "The Governor's words are serious. When it comes to military strategy, I don't understand. I only want to take the head of Huang Taiji. I have promised to obey the Governor's orders, and the Governor will be in his own area."

Hong Chengchou was determined.

So he waved his sleeves and said, "Please Zhuangshi Zhao and this governor go and see the miserable condition of the slave chief."

"It's what you wish for!"

Hong Chengchou asked Zhao Yu to wait for a moment. After a while, he was dressed as a general, wearing a red tassel helmet, a red war robe, and a sword hanging from his waist. He came forward with a powerful stride.

Zhao Yu looked it over, secretly thought that he was mighty, and was about to leave.

Hong Chengchou said: "On the battlefield, swords have no eyes. Why don't strong men wear armor?"

Zhao Yu shook his head: "Not only does he not wear armor, he also doesn't ride a horse."

He said: "I am made of copper skin and iron bones, and I am not afraid of swords and guns. My iron awl is too heavy, so how can it be carried by a war horse? Fortunately, my legs are very strong, and I am not inferior to a war horse, so the supervisor does not have to worry."

Hong Chengchou couldn't help but be startled. He also thought of the big iron awl weighing 550 kilograms. He was speechless for a moment and could only nod his head: "If a strong man needs it, he can speak."

Zhao Yu nodded.

So he went with Hong Chengchou and his soldiers to the gate of the mansion.

Zhao Yu strolled to the cart, reached out and grasped the handle of the thick awl, which was as light as a straw, then picked up the iron awl and put it on his shoulder: "Supervisor, please."

Hong Chengchou still couldn't help but have a flash of surprise in his eyes.

The surrounding soldiers even whispered secretly.

This iron cone has been here for most of the day, and someone who didn't believe it came and tried it to see if it was real or not, and it didn't just look like it was covered with a layer of iron. It was so heavy that three or five people could lift it with all their strength at the same time. The strong man in front of me is indeed a heavenly soldier and a heavenly general. Lifting the iron awl is as easy as eating and drinking.

So he left the house.

Hong Chengchou and his soldiers all mounted their horses, while Zhao Yu carried the iron awl and strolled around the courtyard. Even though the horse was galloping, it never fell behind.

Before they reached the city gate, they heard the sound of a cannon outside the city, and there were shouts of killing in the distance.