Since the Ming army wanted to dig tunnels and use coffins to blow down the city walls. Shang Kexi's natural need to do was to prevent the Ming army from successfully completing the preparations before the bombing of the city.

In other words, if the Ming army does all the work well, what kind of battle will there be. Wash your neck and wait until you die.

The focus of contention between the two sides is in the tunnel.

The Ming army wanted to successfully dig the tunnel, and the Qing army had to do everything possible to prevent the tunnel from being dug up.

Shang Kexi knew that this was the top priority, so he sent a heavy army to attack the cave mound.

Zeng Ying saw that the Tartar was menacing, and he was also a little nervous for a while.

However, he quickly calmed down and ordered reinforcements.

The cavalry, which had been waiting for a long time, rushed out and charged towards the Tartar cavalry.

When the two armies met, they immediately fought together.

Shang Kexi sent his own soldiers, and his combat effectiveness was very fierce.

Zeng Ying sent his own soldiers, and his strength should not be underestimated.

In this case, whoever is more determined will have the upper hand on the scene.

It's just that the battle is very close. One time the Qing army had the advantage, and the other time the Ming army had the advantage.

And the commanders of both sides, Shang Kexi and Zeng Ying, were full of sadness.

They couldn't afford to lose this battle. The loser will inevitably be in a passive position.

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There are two flowers, one on each branch.

When Shang Kexi and Zeng Ying were fighting fiercely outside the Hanzhong City, Li Dingguo had already led the soldiers and horses to touch the back of the Hanzhong City through the Xiaodao God unconsciously.

When Wen An gave the order, he ordered Li Dingguo to make a surprise attack.

Therefore, he did not need to think about the frontal battlefield.

Even if Zeng Ying is defeated, he doesn't need to come to the rescue. He only needs to lead his troops to appear in the rear of Hanzhong.

The timing of this surprise attack is crucial.

At present, Zeng Ying should have started a war with the Tartars, and this is the most suitable time for Li Dingguo to play. If you miss it, you will lose all your efforts.

"Pass my order, prepare to dig the tunnel."

According to Li Dingguo's plan, the army he led would infiltrate the city of Hanzhong by digging tunnels.

But unlike the tunnels used in the coffin bombing the city, the tunnels Li Dingguo needed were similar to the traditional tunnels, requiring enough width to transport soldiers.

This kind of tunnel takes a little longer to excavate.

Fortunately, Li Dingguo brought enough soldiers, and it was much faster to dig together.

Now Li Dingguo only hopes that Zeng Ying can drag the Tartar on the front.

All he needs now is time. As long as he has time, he can transport all the soldiers he brought into Hanzhong City. At that time, it will be easy to win Hanzhong.

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Azig received a welcome letter asking for help.

At first he was unimpressed.

Thinking that it must be this Shang Kexi exaggeration.

The Ming army in this winter will attack Hanzhong only if its head is caught in the door, right?

Who doesn't know that Hanzhong is easy to defend and difficult to attack, let alone in winter. Unless the commander of the Ming army is a three-year-old child.

But then he looked down and Azig couldn't sit still.

Shang Kexi earnestly stated that the granaries in Hanzhong City had all been burned down.

Now the Qing army in Hanzhong has reached the point of running out of food.

Azig couldn't help but be furious.

Okay, you're still happy. This king trusts you and has a family, and has entrusted you with the important task of guarding Hanzhong. It's good that you not only didn't guard Hanzhong for this king, but let the Ming army burn down the granary.

There is no doubt that this is because Shang Kexi is derelict in his duties. Otherwise, how could the granary be burned down if it was built in the city of Hanzhong? Could it be that the Ming army will not be able to fly?

"This Shang Kexi is really a piece of rubbish!"

Azig was angry, and he couldn't wait to whip Shang Kexi now.

But he also understands that now is not the time to be impressed. When he calmed down, he began to think about what to do.

The biggest problem of the Qing army in Hanzhong is that it is on the verge of running out of food, so sending grain and grass to it is the first problem that Azig needs to consider.

However, the choice of the person to escort the grain and grass is a big problem.

Although there were many fierce generals around Azig, most of them were Manchurians.

These Manchurian generals were arrogant and were certainly not willing to do such an errand.

If it was before, Azig could still hope for Wu Sangui. But now Wu Sangui and Azig are unhappy, and now they are living a happy life in Henan, and they can never be counted on.

After thinking about it, Azig found that he didn't have anyone on hand.

It's embarrassing.

But now that the situation is so urgent, people must be sent to deliver food no matter what.

Azig gripped his head and settled on someone.

This person is Azig's confidant, the Manchurian white-flaged Batu Lushuo.

Shuo Etu was just an ordinary flag soldier at first, and was later valued by Azig and promoted all the way, and now he is Jialazhangjing.

It is all Azig's grace that Shuo Etu can have today, so Azig believes that he will not let himself down.

Sure enough, when Azig handed over the task of escorting grain and grass to reinforce Hanzhong to Shuo Etu, he gladly accepted the order.

This made Azig feel a little relieved.

I don't know when he has regarded Shaanxi as his own forbidden territory.

If Dolgon was the regent of the Qing Dynasty, then Azig was the emperor of Shaanxi.

Now that Azig is in Shaanxi, he certainly doesn't want that to change.

"You must be very careful when you go to Hanzhong. The southerners are cunning, don't fall for their tricks. ”

Azig stepped forward and patted Shuo's forehead on the shoulder, and said earnestly.

"Don't worry, the minion will not let you down."

Shuo Etu knelt on the ground and said respectfully.

"Well, step aside."

Azig waved his hand and said a little tiredly.

In fact, there is not much grain in Xi'an City, so he asked Shang Kexi to find a way before Azig.

But now that Hanzhong has reached the point where he has to be saved, he can't take care of it so much.

I don't know when the food problem has become a major problem plaguing the Qing army.

After Wu Sangui defeated Huguang, this problem was infinitely magnified.

Looking at Huguang, the granary of the world, and not being able to get it, it's really itchy.

Today's Guanzhong is no longer the Guanzhong of the Han and Tang Dynasties.

Not only is it cramped and densely populated, but water is also scarce.

The land of Guanzhong is not self-sufficient, and must rely on grain transportation from other places.

It's a pity that now Dolgon himself can't protect himself, and he has started the idea of North Korea, and I'm afraid he can't help Azig too much.

Azig couldn't help but shake his head.

When I was still in Shengjing, I didn't have so many worries.

Although it is bitterly cold in Liaodong, he can still afford to raise the children of the Eight Banners.

But since entering the customs, the territory has become larger and larger, and the size of the Qing army has also expanded dramatically. There is not enough food to eat.

First Jin Shang, then Zheng Zhilong.

The Qing court raised food through various channels, but in the end it was found that there was still not enough food to eat.

For a moment, Azig even wanted to go back to Guanwai.

But the thought only came to me and then vanished.

It is easy to go from thrift to luxury, and it is difficult to go from luxury to thrift. It's easier said than done to go back.

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