novelonline Chapter 1415 Chen Xiao: What about the inner response to take the city? Can I use it? (Please give m
Chapter 1415 Chen Xiao: What about the inner response to take the city? Can I use it? (Please give m
Chapter 1415 Chen Xiao: What about the inner support to take the city? Can I use it? (Monthly ticket requested!)
Jinzhou City
The next day, the sky was bright and the hot summer weather was rolling back and forth, but in this high-latitude area of Liaodong, it was undoubtedly much calmer.
As the deafening sound of drums "boom boom" rang out, a large number of Han troops wearing flying saucer helmets, red uniforms and red armor began to move and rushed towards Jinzhou city.
At this moment, the more than 100,000 Han troops, except for the 40,000 soldiers who stayed outside the camp, had surrounded Jinzhou City tightly.
A large number of Han army officers and soldiers, carrying ladders, launched a massive attack on Jinzhou City.
"Boom boom!!!"
More than a hundred red cannons bombarded the city continuously. At this moment, black smoke billowed from the muzzles, and when it landed on the city gate tower, flames could be seen rising into the sky.
At this moment, Jia Heng was sitting on a horse with a red mane, holding a monocular telescope in his hand, looking at Jinzhou City. On his calm face, there was a deep and mysterious look, and he said loudly: "My army will bombard the city for a few days, flatten it first, and then attack it in a large scale."
Chen Xiao's beautiful eyes sparkled under her brows, and she said, "I see there are cannons on Jinzhou City."
Jia Heng nodded and said, "Our artillery can bombard the enemy's cannons."
On the towering, steep and dangerous top of the city wall, embroidered dragon flags of the Qing Dynasty fluttered in the wind. Many soldiers were holding bows and crossbows, carrying rolling logs and rocks, and smashing them down.
The Han army below carried wooden ladders and bombarded the city wall. There was smoke in the air, and then the shells broke and exploded, with shrapnel and dust flying everywhere.
"Rumble..."
Amid the crackling sounds of artillery fire, a large number of Han troops, armed with weapons, rushed towards Jinzhou City.
"Whizzing……"
Along with the sounds of breaking through the air, in an instant, arrows rained down like rain on Jinzhou City, landing on the Eight Banners soldiers wearing foam-stitched cloth armor. Puffs of blood mist rose up, and the groans and howls of pain from the Eight Banners soldiers were heard.
"boom……"
One after another, black bombs were thrown up from the bottom of the city. They landed on the top of the city with a "crack" and exploded in an instant. Iron nails and stones flew everywhere, and many officers and soldiers groaned in pain.
At this moment, a large number of officers and soldiers of the Beijing Camp picked up a shield covered with iron sheets and climbed up along the wooden ladders.
The soldiers of the Eight Banners of the Jurchens were also skilled in archery, and they shot at the Han army below.
The soldiers bent over, carrying rolling logs and rocks, and smashed them down with all their might.
The Han army who were climbing on the ladders, faced with the rolling logs and rocks, suddenly fell from a wooden ladder like dumplings, wailing and groaning in pain on the ground.
Occasionally, a Han army soldier climbed up to the top of the city wall using ladders, and many soldiers could be seen surrounding them. Suddenly, the swords collided with each other, making a "clang clang" sound.
Then, they were driven away by the Jurchen soldiers.
At the same time, the red cannons placed by the Jurchens on the Jinzhou city gate tower were also spewing clouds of smoke downwards.
One shell after another landed on the Han army's siege line, and many Han soldiers screamed as they were blown to pieces.
Jia Heng was holding a monocular telescope. Seeing this scene, he couldn't help but frowned and said, "Pass the order and have the Red Barbarian Cannons clear the enemy's artillery positions."
The Jinyifu guards at the side responded to the order and went to pass on the message without saying anything more.
Chen Xiao's voice seemed to contain a hint of sarcasm as he said, "Dorgon has been preparing for a long time in Jinzhou. This city wall has obviously been reinforced and raised."
Jia Heng said: "We can't let him hold on, otherwise, our army will lose its fighting spirit and be easily taken advantage of by the enemy."
After thinking for a while, he turned to look at Chen Xiao beside him and asked in a low voice: "Is there any information from Liaoyang? Has Prince Beijing sent troops to Shengjing?"
Chen Xiao thought for a moment and said softly, "There is no military intelligence yet, so no troops should be sent to Shengjing."
Jia Heng nodded and said, "Send a pigeon to tell Shui Rong to be cautious along the way to avoid being ambushed by the Jurchens."
Chen Xiao responded softly, and then ordered the Jinyi Guards to go and arrange the matter.
In this way, the battle for the attack and defense of Jinzhou city lasted from morning to evening. When the sun set and the sky was filled with sunset glow, the fighting between the two sides came to an end and the troops were completely called off.
Looking from a high altitude at this moment, from the moat under Jinzhou City to the road, one can see blood all over the water in the moat, and some corpses lying on the ground in all directions.
The Han army also sent out some soldiers to start cleaning up the battlefield, and the Jurchen bannermen on the city walls tacitly stopped attacking the Han soldiers who were cleaning the battlefield.
In the military tent——
Jia Heng sat down behind a square lacquered wooden desk and looked coldly at the general who was leading the troops to attack the city today, his face extremely silent.
Just as the soldiers of the Beijing camp were getting nervous, Jia Heng suddenly spoke up and said in a deep voice, "I think you all have seen how the Jurchens are defending the city today. The enemy is relying on the strong city to hold on. If you have any good strategies to defeat the enemy, please tell us everything you know."
On the first day of the siege, there were still more than 100,000 Jurchen soldiers in the city, and Jia Heng did not think that the city could be captured on the same day.
This is completely unrealistic.
Today, with a telescope in hand, he has taken in the offensive and defensive situation on the city wall and has gained a certain understanding of the combat effectiveness of the Jurchen Eight Banners soldiers.
After several years of fighting, the number of Jurchen veterans who had experienced many battles was gradually decreasing, and the newly recruited soldiers were often inferior in combat effectiveness.
In other words, too much water was added, which diluted some of the combat power of the Eight Banners of the Jurchens.
As one side gained strength, the other side lost strength, and the Han army's combat effectiveness made great progress.
A Han army officer below clasped his fists. He was He Qing, the commander of the Beijing Camp's Martial Arts Training Camp. He put on a straight face and said in a low voice, "General, I think we should follow the precedent of conquering Ningyuan City and dig a tunnel to the foot of the city, bury explosives, and then capture the city."
Upon hearing this, the soldiers and generals of the Beijing camp below began to discuss among themselves.
It doesn’t matter if a trick is old, as long as it is useful.
Jia Heng was silent for a moment, and then introduced: "According to the secret spy, the wall of Jinzhou is 50 feet high and 15 feet thick. If you want to blow it up, you need a huge amount of explosives. This plan is not feasible in a short time."
The old method encountered new problems. As a project that Dorgon focused on building, Jinzhou City was reinforced layer by layer. In order to prevent the enemy from entering the city, two layers of inner city were dug to isolate risks.
At this time, all the generals looked at each other with worried brows.
Jia Heng's face turned serious, and he said loudly: "We will attack the city in the next few days to test the defensive strength of the defenders in the city."
He had no other idea at the moment. He could only deal with the situation by building a strong camp and fighting a stupid battle, constantly putting pressure on the Jurchen soldiers in Jinzhou City and waiting for the opportunity to fight.
After the generals left, Chen Xiao looked thoughtful and said, "Jinzhou City is adjacent to Xiaoling River. Now it is summer. Why not use water attack?"
Jia Heng said: "It's not that simple. The water level of Xiaoling River has not yet risen sharply. Besides, it's not easy to dig it up, but we can give it a try."
There is always a way.
Chen Xiao asked: "What about the internal support to take the city? Can we use it?"
Jia Heng shook his head and said, "There is no Han inside Jinzhou City, but we can use arrows and letters to persuade the Han people under the Han army flag in the city to surrender, so as to divide the enemy's forces."
Chen Xiao's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he said, "This method is very clever. The Jurchens will certainly be suspicious of the Han people. Even if they don't suspect them, those Han soldiers and generals may waver in their thoughts at a critical moment."
Jia Heng said: "If it is feasible, then tell someone to go and do it."
As he spoke, he called over a Jinyi Guard and ordered a group of soldiers to go and take care of the matter.
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On the other side, Jinzhou City, the government office
It was just as night was falling, everything was quiet, the moon was bright in the sky, and the moonlight was like frost.
On the streets of Jinzhou City, one can see teams of soldiers moving back and forth non-stop. The sound of weapons and armor colliding can be heard, and the heavy footsteps can be heard far away in the dark night. From time to time, the chirping of frogs and crickets can be heard.
In the Yamen
Dorgon sat down at a table and was having dinner with Ajige.
Dorgon frowned and said, "Today, the artillery fire of the Han army is fierce, and the red cannons are attacking rapidly. If it weren't for the high and solid stone walls of our Jinzhou City, it would be almost impossible to win a great victory."
Ajige's expression paused for a moment, and he said in a deep voice: "Fourteenth brother, today's casualties among the soldiers are not small. If we continue to attack and defend with the Han army like this, the loss of soldiers and horses in our city will not be enough."
In ancient siege battles, the attacking side often suffered several times more casualties than the defending side.
However, in the daytime offensive and defensive battle, because the Han army used red cannons for bombardment, in addition to weapons of mass destruction such as sky bombs, the casualties on the Jurchen side soared to a certain extent.
Dorgon thought for a moment and said, "Jia Heng won't stay like this forever. When he reaches a certain point, he will surely resort to cunning tactics. By then, it will be our chance."
Ajige nodded, his eyes twinkled under his slightly rough brows, and said: "If we stay in a strong city for a long time, the morale of the army will fluctuate, and changes are bound to happen."
Dorgon said: "If we hold on for a few more months, it will be winter. When the weather gets colder, our army can counterattack."
Liaodong was originally a cold and bitter place, especially during the Little Ice Age. Once winter came, the fighting power of the Han army was certainly inferior to that of the Jurchens who grew up in Liaodong.
Ajige's face was as solemn as ice, and he said, "I am worried that the other Han armies in Shengjing will attack Shengjing."
Dorgon shook his head and said, "There are still tens of thousands of soldiers in Shengjing. The city is high and dangerous, and the Han army cannot capture it."
Ajige's worried expression was not diminished at all, and his fierce tiger eyes were filled with worry. He said, "Don't be careless."
Dorgon said: "If necessary, I will transfer another 10,000 cavalry from Jinzhou City and return to Shengjing to support the war."
Because the troops led by Prince Beijing Shui Rong were the Jiangnan navy, and in terms of combat effectiveness, they were inferior to the Jurchen Eight Banners soldiers.
Ajige nodded and said softly, "That's not a bad idea."
Dorgon looked at Ajige and said, "Let's eat first."
They picked up their chopsticks and started eating.
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On the road from Liaoyang to Shengjing City, the Han cavalry galloped across the country with flags fluttering as they rushed towards the distant city.
The leading general was none other than Jia Fang. After a few days of rest, Jia Fang received an order from Prince Beijing Shui Rong and led 10,000 cavalrymen to attack Shengjing City first.
Shengjing City, Palace Garden
After the fall of Liaoyang City, a letter of defeat was delivered to Shengjing City, which shocked the Jurchen princes and nobles in the city.
Because Ningyuan City had been broken before, the Qing Dynasty's Shengjing City fell into a state of panic.
In the name of the young Emperor Fulin, Concubine Zhuang summoned all the ministers to the Xiande Hall to discuss matters. At this moment, civil and military ministers gathered together, and the meeting was presided over by Daishan's eighth son Husai and Shuosai, two young princes.
Concubine Zhuang was wearing a light-colored lily-colored lotus dress, with her hair combed into an elegant and graceful bun. She said in a loud voice: "My dear princes and ministers, Liaoyang has been captured, and our Shengjing city will face the Han army directly."
Hu Sai nodded, walked out of the court, and said loudly: "Queen Mother, I still have 50,000 soldiers and horses in the city. If we add the relevant servants and defend the city, it will be enough to deal with the enemy."
At this moment, Shuo Sai clasped his fists and said, "Don't worry, Queen Mother. I still have tens of thousands of elite soldiers in Shengjing City. I will never let the Han people rush into the city and disturb the Holy Rider."
At this moment, Sun Shaozu, who was standing among a group of Han generals, had an expression of joy that was hard to conceal on his resolute face.
The Han army was approaching Shengjing City, and his hiding journey would soon come to an end.
At this moment, the young Emperor Fulin of the Qing Dynasty was sitting on the golden throne with gold-lacquered dragon carvings, and a look of worry appeared on his fair and handsome face.
In fact, he is not a little emperor anymore. The Shunzhi Emperor in this parallel universe is already twelve years old. During this period, how could he not know that the Qing Dynasty was in a precarious situation.
In my heart, I could say that I hated my "stepfather", my fourteenth uncle, to death.
Since he took control of the country, the entire Qing Dynasty has been in decline and the national power has gradually declined.
Concubine Zhuang asked, "My lords, do you have any plan to defeat the enemy?"
Concubine Zhuang's sweet and pleasant voice rang out in the palace, but no one responded for a long time.
Shuo Sai clasped his fists and said, "Queen Mother, now is the time for our Qing Dynasty to recruit talents. Please forgive Prince Shuncheng's crime and allow him to make meritorious contributions in the city."
After Lekedehun returned from his escape in Liaoyang City the day before, the Jurchen princes and ministers were in an uproar. In a rage, Concubine Zhuang used her power as the empress dowager for the first time and put Prince Shuncheng Lekedehun in prison.
Concubine Zhuang frowned, dissatisfaction in her beautiful eyes, and said: "Lukedehun guarded Liaoyang, but he was afraid of death and caused Liaoyang to fall into the hands of the Han people. Our Shengjing of the Qing Dynasty was in danger. Shouldn't he be imprisoned?"
At this moment, Su Hongzu, who was below, holding an ivory jade tablet, said in a hoarse voice, "Empress Dowager, the prince sent an urgent military report today, saying that the Qing Dynasty is in need of people, and he can pardon the crime of Prince Shuncheng and allow him to make meritorious contributions while serving his sentence to help defend Shengjing City."
When Concubine Zhuang heard this, a look of surprise appeared on her face. After thinking for a while, she realized that there was clearly no one available in the court.
Concubine Zhuang thought for a moment and said in a clear voice, "Since the Regent King has agreed, I will give Prince Shuncheng a chance to live. However, he can be spared the death penalty, but he cannot escape the punishment of life. I will strip him of his title of Prince and demote him to the rank of Beizi. I will order him to stay in Shengjing City and dispatch troops to resist the Han army."
Su Hongzu responded and said nothing more.
Shuosai and Husai looked at each other and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
It is obvious that the huge city of Shengjing cannot be defended by just the two of them, but Prince Shuncheng is both wise and brave, and can take on the important task.
About a quarter of an hour later, Lekedehun, led by an eunuch, wearing heavy shackles and shackles, strode into the Xiande Hall with his head held high.
The prince who "abandoned the city and defended" Liaoyang City, at this moment, had an untidy beard on his majestic and heroic face, his face was full of wind and frost, and he looked a little vicissitudes of life.
"Your Majesty, your humble servant, greets the Empress Dowager." Lekedehun lifted his robe, knelt down, and saluted to the people at the top.
Concubine Zhuang's beautiful eyes were cold under her curved eyebrows, and she said softly, "Get up."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." With the rattling sound of shackles, Lekedeh stood up.
Concubine Zhuang said, "You lost Liaoyang City. I should have been guilty of it, but the Regent sent someone to deliver a letter to plead for you, saying that you lost Liaoyang City, not because of war, and it was excusable. I didn't know these military matters. Since the Regent believes that your crime is not punishable by death, I will allow you to make meritorious contributions while serving your sentence. I hope you will learn from your shame and lead the Qing soldiers to repel the attack of the Han court. Don't make any mistakes."
Hearing this, Lekedehun seemed to be deeply moved, and whispered, "Thank you, Queen Mother, for your kindness and mercy."
At this moment, an eunuch suddenly came in from outside the palace, looking extremely panicked, stumbling and saying, "Madam, the captain guarding the city has sent a military report from outside."
As he was speaking, a deputy leader wearing pale yellow copper armor with spikes, led by a guard wearing a yellow vest, entered the palace and nodded, saying, "Reporting to the queen, we have spotted the movement of elite Han cavalry thirty miles outside the city."
When these words were spoken, all the Jurchen civil and military officials in the hall were shocked.
Concubine Zhuang's expression also changed at this moment. Under her two willow-leaf dark eyebrows, a hint of anxiety gradually appeared in her beautiful eyes. She cast her gaze towards Husai and Shuosai who were not far away.
Hu Sai comforted her, "Don't panic, Queen Mother. We still have tens of thousands of soldiers and horses in Shengjing. The Han army attacking us now should be a small number of elite vanguard cavalry. There is nothing to worry about."
Shuo Sai said: "Queen Mother, our Qing Dynasty is fully capable of resisting the Han army."
Lekedehun nodded and asked, "Scout, have you seen which general is leading the army with his flag?"
The deputy commander paused for a moment and said loudly, "Under the banner with the Chinese character Jia."
As soon as these words were spoken, the faces of the Jurchen civil and military officials in the hall suddenly changed.
Could it be the Duke of Wei, Jia Heng?
This is really killing me.
Lekedehun's face was full of solemnity, and he said in a loud voice: "It's not Jia Heng, but Jia Fang, a leader of the Jia clan."
"Jia Fang?"
All the Jurchen civil and military officials present had thoughtful looks on their faces, and most of them were somewhat confused.
Lekedehun frowned, his face stern, and said in a low voice: "This Jia Fang is the nephew of Jia Heng, and he is also a brave general who is good at fighting."
When everyone heard this, they seemed to suddenly understand.
However, they all looked at Lekedehun and continued to listen to what he said.
Concubine Zhuang seemed to have found her backbone, and she looked at Lekedehun inquiringly, saying, "Then how should we deal with the troops coming this time?"
Lekedehun said: "The ones arriving now are only the vanguard cavalry of the Han army. The main force of the Han army behind them is the Jiangnan navy. Their combat power is weak and they are far inferior to our Qing warriors. They are not worth worrying about."
At this moment, the Jurchen ministers in the hall were somewhat disapproving of what they heard.
If that is not a big concern, then what about the previous fall of Liaoyang and the abandonment of the city?
Upon hearing this, Concubine Zhuang was slightly surprised, with a look of astonishment in her eyes. She asked, "So, does Prince Shuncheng have any plan to defeat the enemy?"
Lekedehun said: "A defeated general dare not talk about bravery, but my army was defeated by the Han army in Liaoyang before, and I also summarized some strategies."
As soon as these words were spoken, not only Concubine Zhuang, but also the two kings Shuo Sai and Hu Sai in the palace, turned their eyes to Lekedehun to listen to his profound words.
Lekedehun said: "The Han army is always successful in attacking cities and strongholds because of the red cannons, but the Han army's troops are not always successful in fighting outside the city. For example, the Han army's Beijing camp has been traveling north and south for several years and has experienced hundreds of battles. It has become an elite division. The Jiangnan Navy and the border troops are much inferior in combat power. No matter what, our army cannot rely on the city to defend, but must... go out of the city to fight in the field."
After Lekedehun's explanation, all the civil and military officials in the hall nodded in agreement.
(End of this chapter)