Dengzhou, Shandong.

Since the defeat of Ji Xiha and the killing of tens of thousands of green battalion soldiers, Dengzhou has been full of joy.

Whether it was Yu Qi, Wang Ermazi, or Gan Hui and Li Shishi, they were all very excited.

After all, this is the result of their joint efforts, and it is very hard-won.

At least they can catch their breath and recuperate for a while.

The Chixin Battalion, the Zheng Family Army, and the Tiger Ben Army all reflected their own values, and all the troops and horses worked together to beat Ji Xiha into the desert and fled.

Many years later, I will feel very happy when I think about this past.

It's just that the good times didn't last long, not long after everyone celebrated, suddenly the scout sent back the news, saying that the Tartars had mobilized tens of thousands of soldiers and horses of the Eight Banners and went straight to Shandong!

As soon as the news came, everyone couldn't sit still.

You must know that the Eight Banners and the Green Battalion are two levels of army.

Before, Ji Xiha only had 10,000 Eight Banner soldiers to make the Dengzhou Ming Army scratch their heads, and they also fought hard, and more than 10,000 people from the Chixin Battalion, Zheng Jiajun, and Tiger Ben Army barely fought it.

But if tens of thousands of Eight Banner soldiers came, the number of elites alone would be far more than the Ming army, and the Ming army would not only be unable to take advantage of the numerical advantage, but even be at an absolute disadvantage.

Not to mention that the Qing army will definitely mobilize green battalion soldiers from other places, plus the rout troops collected by the Shandong side, the number of soldiers of the Qing army is an extremely terrifying number.

Yu Qi, as the leader of the Shandong Righteous Army, was the first to stand up and speak out.

"According to a certain opinion, if this news is true, I am afraid it will be difficult to hold Dengzhou."

Yu Qi is from the general's door, and the most he has read since he was a child is the book of soldiers.

Regarding the contrast between the enemy's and our forces, Yu Qi has a very clear understanding.

Of course, he is not talking on paper, as far as the combat power of the Eight Banners is concerned, more than 20,000 Ming troops will have a hard time coping.

If you come with forty or fifty thousand all at once, then what's the point? The Ming army was completely crushed.

This is not to grow the ambition of others and destroy one's own prestige, but to make a real judgment.

You can't lie to yourself and say that today's Dengzhou Ming Army can annihilate forty or fifty thousand Eight Banner soldiers, right?

Wang Er Mazi also said with a sad face: "This Tartar is also really bloody, and he actually sent so many Eight Banner soldiers at once." ”

"It is estimated that Shunzhi felt that he couldn't bear it anymore, so he sent all the Eight Banners soldiers at the bottom of the box."

Li Shishi said a little helplessly: "I think what Brother Yu said is right, it is difficult for us to carry so many Eight Banner soldiers. ”

Gan Hui also nodded and agreed: "If the main army of Your Majesty and His Royal Highness can come to Dengzhou, of course it will be no problem to fight the Eight Banners." But with the current strength, it is not wise to resist the Eight Banners Army. ”

It was a rare consensus that withdrawal was the best way to do so.

Just where to retreat? This is a topic worth discussing.

"From a certain point of view, we might as well float to the sea and withdraw directly to Zhejiang."

Gan Hui was very familiar with the coastal situation of this generation, so he opened his mouth and suggested: "Now that northern Zhejiang is under the control of His Royal Highness King Zhong, we can retreat there and take a detour to Nanjing via Ningbo and Shaoxing. ”

Li Shishi nodded and said, "This method is good. There were quite a few ships in Dengzhou, which could transport all the troops away. ”

Yu Qi added: "Not only the army, but also the people. Most of the people of Dengzhou were dissatisfied with the rule of the Tartars. I will issue a notice, anyone who is willing to follow us out of Dengzhou can sign up, and then they will be transferred to the ship. ”

The reason why Yu Qi did not say that all the people were transferred was because he knew that there were not a few people in Dengzhou who had a strong local complex.

Although a large part of the population is willing to leave, it is not representative of everyone.

Although Yu Qi really wanted the people to leave, he couldn't use coercion.

What's the difference between that and a thief holding a population hostage?

Yu Qi still cares a lot about how others, especially the imperial court, look at him.

"Big brother, then let's do what we say. It will take a while for the Tartars to deploy troops and horses, and it will be half a month before they attack Dengzhou. Enough for us to transfer. ”

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"Old Zhangtou, have you seen the notice posted in the city, saying that the Tartars are coming to kill again."

"What are you afraid of, wasn't the last time the Tartar was menacing, but it turned out that it wasn't the fart that was beaten by General Yu, and the running figures were gone."

"This time and that time. This time, the Tartars are said to be mobilizing a large number of Eight Banners. ”

"Huh? Eight Banners? Really? ”

"This can be fake, it's clearly written in the notice. General Yu has decided to evacuate, and he posted a notice just to see if any people want to go with him. Anyone who wants to follow General Yu can sign up, and then they can board the ship and transfer. ”

"It's... Where are you going..."

"I heard it's Zhejiang."

"Zhejiang... I know Hangzhou, Hangzhou is a good place. But it seems to be far away. ”

"It's a bit far by land, but it's not too far by sea."

"Well, are you going to go?"

"Of course we have to go. What are you doing here? Waiting for the Tartars to come and kill? Don't forget, we've all got our braids cut now. If the Tartars do come to us, we will surely die. ”

"yes, I almost forgot about it..."

"Where's the place to sign up?"

"It's just outside the city government."

"Let's go!"

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For a time, the open space outside the government office in the city became the most bustling place in Dengzhou City.

When the people of the city heard the news, they flocked to the city, fearing that they would not be able to board the ship if they arrived late.

Wouldn't it be a dead end if he was left behind?

When the tartars come, how can they spare those who cut off their braids?

But after learning that there is no limit to the number of registrations, as long as you sign up, you can board the ship and go to Zhejiang, these people can finally breathe a sigh of relief.

While reading that General Yu was a great good man, they went through all the names of their relatives, for fear of forgetting one.

The specific boarding time will be announced separately, and it is said that it will be done in batches rather than all at once.

This is also easy to understand, after all, the ships in Dengzhou are limited, and they must have to run several times.

The past few months after the Yuqi Uprising can be said to be the happiest period of time for the people of Dengzhou.

With light conscription and light taxes, the people have little pressure to speak of.

Although I know that this is only temporary, it is a day to be able to live a good life.

Compared to the oppressive rule of the Tartars, their lives were much better.

As for what will happen after arriving in Zhejiang, no one can say well, but no matter how bad it is, it will not be better than staying in Dengzhou and continuing to be ravaged by the Tartars, right?

Even if you can't get a piece of land, you shouldn't have any problem doing a small business to make a living.

People, they can live wherever they move, and there is no need to be tied to death in one place.

Just this time to go to Zhejiang is a new beginning.

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