When everyone heard this, they didn't dare to slack off anymore, and they did what they were told.

On August 19, the fifth year of Chongzhen, in the Shahe River, 50 miles away from Laicheng, Zhu Dadian's troops encountered the rebels and a fierce battle broke out.

At that time, when the rebels heard that the Yi and Han elites had entered the pass, they were frightened and their combat strength was damaged. And Zhu Dadian's department is vengeful, and everyone is fighting. The rebels were defeated and fled eastward, and less than three-tenths of them withdrew to Dengzhou, and the rest took the opportunity to scatter and escape.

After the siege of Laizhou was lifted, Zhu Dadian's troops took advantage of the victory to advance eastward and captured more than 90,000 rebels.

On the 30th, they arrived at Baimatang, which was 20 miles away from Huang County. The rebels poured into the battle, claiming to be 100,000 people, including horsemen and 10,000 horsemen. The rebels suffered another crushing defeat, with 13,000 beheaded, 800 captured, and tens of thousands of those who fled and fell into the sea.

On the first day of September, officers and soldiers arrived from all walks of life, and the soldiers came to the city of Dengzhou.

Because the momentum along the way was like a bamboo, the officers and soldiers had the advantage again, and the generals were eager to fight, and immediately attacked the city.

Because the rebels captured more than 20 Hongyi cannons, the rebels first bombarded with a burst of artillery and Li Jiucheng went out of the city to fight, and the officers and men suffered heavy losses.

Only at this time did the generals calm down and rush to Zhu Dadian's tent together.

Zhu Dadian was standing in front of the offensive and defensive map, looking intently, seeing the generals coming in dejectedly, knowing the results, he said reproachfully: "An army, the most valuable thing is to keep in step, although the armies of all walks of life are not subordinate to each other, but the canon is ordered to supervise the division, you are not invited to fight, the result is not difficult to imagine." ”

The generals said one after another: "The lesson of the governor is that the fiasco was indeed caused by our uninvited battle, presumably the governor has a strategy, and I hope that the governor will dispatch and command." ”

This is exactly the result that Zhu Dadian wants, Zhu Dadian smiled secretly, but he was not in a hurry to arrange, and asked: "What do all the generals mean by this?" ”

The generals were regretting their recklessness, and when they heard this, they almost said in unison: "I would like to listen to the dispatch of the governor." ”

Zhu Dadian raised his voice and said: "Shicai, Dadian has studied it in detail, this Dengzhou is surrounded by mountains on three sides and faces the sea in the north, we don't have to rush to attack the city, just besiege it, once the rebel food route is cut off, the rebels will be chaotic, and then attack the city, when the time comes, you can get twice the result with half the effort." ”

When the generals heard this, they all said: "What the governor said is very true, but I don't know how to act? ”

Zhu Dadian said: "Build a wall of 30 miles long, which is as high as a city, and the east and west ends reach the sea, which can not only avoid being attacked by the enemy at night, but also facilitate the siege.

After the construction was completed, Chen Hongfan and Liu Zeqing led the infantry to defend the west wall, and Wu Xiang and Jin Guochen led the cavalry to respond; Liu Liangzuo, Deng Xi and others led the infantry to guard the south wall, and Jin Guoqi, Zu Dabi and others led the cavalry to respond; Mu Wenshou and others led the infantry to defend the east wall, and Zu Kuan, Zhang Tao and others led the cavalry to respond. “

The generals said yes.

Zhu Dadian said: "However, this matter must be done quickly, and it should be completed within a few days at most, and it is best to surprise the enemy, so as not to be interfered with by the enemy."

On the other hand, continue to feint in order to paralyze the enemy. Of course, it is also necessary to strengthen the guards to avoid being disturbed and damaged by the rebels. “

When the generals heard this, they retired one after another and did what they said.

A few days later, Kong Youde said worriedly: "Since the anti-Ming Dynasty, we have quickly captured many cities, and it is indeed gratifying, but it has only been a few days, and everything has been lost, and only one Dengzhou City is left, and the future is really worrying." ”

Geng Zhongming said: "I am very worried, and I really need to plan in advance. ”

Because the main offensive and defensive battles in the process of rebellion were mostly carried out by Li Jiucheng and Chen sometimes as the vanguard, they were always recommended by the Liao, and they had just won for a while, Li Jiucheng said disapprenously: "There are powerful artillery in the city, and I have ordered that no one other than the Liao people is allowed to walk arbitrarily on the Ququ Road in the city, and those who violate it will be beheaded; In addition, each stack is defended by five people at night, and the arrow guards sleep according to the rotation; Outside the city, people patrol at night from time to time.

Such a defense, although it cannot be said to be impregnable, hum, even if there are more officers and soldiers, if you want to capture Dengzhou City, it is more difficult than ascending to the sky, the two are the main generals, don't you feel that there is a suspicion of shaking the morale of the army when you put this remark? “

"What the hell is this, oh, do you fucking know that Kong Youde is the main general?" Kong Youde was secretly indignant, thinking that he had to rely on his father and son to fight, he deliberately sighed and said: "People who have no long-term worries must have near-term worries." ”

Geng Zhongming echoed: "Yes, if the officers and soldiers adopt siege tactics, I am afraid that we will be driven back to the sea." ”

Li Jiucheng said: "Even if you are driven back to the sea, what can you do? We came from the sea, what's so scary? Besides, you should never say that you will fail until the last minute.

Don't you know? The reason why officers and men have failed repeatedly is that they are so forward-looking and uncertain. The two Hugh mentioned it again, otherwise, Li ...... I don't like it. “

Because he was emotional, when he said it later, he realized that he had lost his words, and Li Jiucheng hurriedly changed his words, which was greatly embarrassed.

Kong Youde and Geng Zhongming scolded secretly, and they didn't know what to say for a while.

At this time, the Chinese army hurriedly came in and said: "Marshal Qiyudu, deputy marshals of Qiqi, secret agents have found out that within a few days, the officers and soldiers have built a wall that extends to the sea and is higher than the city wall, and there may be signs of taking measures to hold on tightly." ”

When Kong Youde and Geng Zhongming heard this, they looked at him together, quite a bit mocking.

Li Jiucheng was not angry in his heart, and said angrily: "The officers and soldiers have not been attacking in the past few days, which time didn't I Li and his son go to meet the battle?" And when did they not fight and flee in the wilderness? The two of you don't need to worry, wait for me to go out and fight for a while, and it will also boost the morale of the two of them. ”

With that, he turned and walked away.

When he was far away, Kong Youde said: "Hmph, isn't he able?" Just let him go, but you still have to prepare in advance, so as not to get scrambling when you get there. ”

Geng Zhongming said: "Marshal Du just rest assured, the people sent to contact that side came back last night, because we not only have Hongyi cannons, but also manufacturing craftsmen, and I can't wait for it." ”

Kong Youde said: "Okay, but if it's not a desperate situation, let's not take that step, you didn't see it, on the day of the army, I just mentioned it, and immediately some people showed dissatisfaction." ”

Geng Zhongming said: "You can guess it, it's really a desperate situation, see who else dares to oppose it?" ”

Kong Youde said: "What you say is reasonable, but you have to have Lao Li's father and son." Hmph, isn't he crazy? Let him fight with the officers and soldiers. ”

As soon as the words fell, the Chinese army hurriedly came in and said: "Deputy Marshal Li went out of the city to meet the battle, the Chinese officers and soldiers were ambushed, and were killed by the officers and soldiers. ”

The two were stunned for a moment, and another Chinese army came in and said: "The eunuch supervision army raised the potential Jiaobang Mountain (now south of Penglai City) to build a new city, and bombarded the city with Hongyi cannons. ”

Kong Youdeden panicked, and Geng Zhongming said: "I know, I ordered Wang Zideng to temporarily act as Deputy Marshal Li, command the three armies, and fight to the death with the officers and soldiers." ”

After speaking, Chong Zhongjun waved his hand, turned to Kong Youde and said: "The city is about to run out of food, it seems that Dengzhou will not be able to hold it, Marshal Du will retreat to the sea by boat first, Zhong Ming and Mao Chenglu Palace, to be arranged, that is, to meet Marshal Du." ”

When Kong Youde heard this, his panic was a little lighter, and he said: "That's it, but we must pay attention to secrecy, so that the people guarding the city can feel at ease and buy enough time for us." ”

As he spoke, he got up.