Daling River Fort was originally a sentry fort built by the Ming army on the side of the Daling River, about 40 miles away from Jinzhou, in front of the river and left and right sandwich mountains, and the castle was built here to station people and horses to block the enemy from the east. The request given to Yuan Chonghuan by the Military Affairs Yuan was to hold on to Xiping Fort for one month from the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, and to recruit tens of thousands of civilian workers to expand Dalinghe Fort within this month, because there were many people and things were well prepared, so at the same time, Songshan Fort was also moved eastward to the side of Xiaoling River. Yuan Chonghuan originally thought that he would have to go through several battles to complete the task, but who knew that he would spend a month without danger, and retreated to Dalinghe Fort before the Jurchens cut off their retreat.

After the main body is built, Songshan, Dalinghe, and Jinzhou are stored in the shape of a product, and the distance between each other is within dozens of miles to facilitate calm response, and the small hillsides are effectively used everywhere, so that the protective power of Yiwulu Mountain extends to the seaside. The intention of the Ming army is obvious, that is, there is no plan to go out of the Daling River in a short time, regardless of their own strength to occupy territory and be greedy, and the final result is often to occupy more and lose quickly. Occupy and hold on piece by piece, and defend it so that the enemy has no interest in attacking, even if it is a victory, and now the Ming army's defense line has advanced from Ningyuan to the Daling River, which can be regarded as a small victory, but it needs the fruits of a thin victory.

In late February, Mang Gurtai and Amin led people to inspect the Ming army's defensive line, and they were very angry at the Ming army's construction of castles to block traffic, and Mang Gurtai was even more angry, because if he could not take the Daling River, he would not be able to prove his bravery in front of Huang Taiji.

The Dalinghe Fort in front of you is already a big city, the city wall is not high but very thick and there are people working on it, it is estimated that the Ming army is also preparing to increase the city wall, and there are people working there on the slopes on both sides of the city, it seems that the front slope is to be cut into a steep ridge, only people are allowed to go up from the back and build one arrow tower after another between the city, and the wall can be used to live both the army and the people, which belongs to the dual-purpose building of the military and civilian non-vehicle ☆ What is surprising is that the section of the Daling River in front of the city has been widened, which makes the cavalry feel very desperate, If the entire Daling River is so wide, it can be renamed Daling River.

In the entire defense line, Mang Gurtai and their first test point was not here, but near the newly built Songshan Fort by the sea, although it is also a side wall with an arrow tower, but because it is close to the sea, it is impossible to build the city wall into the sea, and there are gaps that can give people opportunities, Amin and they think so. When he arrived at the sea, Mang Gurtai saw that the wall of the Ming army was still two miles wide, which was the distance left for the tide to rise, so as to avoid the tide washing the city wall, Mang Gurtai ordered a man with five hundred people to cross the Xiaoling River to explore the way.

Not long after the five hundred people rushed over, they heard a burst of gunfire, and then the frightened Zuo Ling came back with the remaining three hundred people, and the Zuo Ling told Mang Gurtai that the side wall of the Ming army was not only facing the Xiaoling River, but at the end of the sea, a corner and a section of the side wall was repaired against the sea, there were small cannons on the side wall, and there were four big ships with cannons on the seaside.

Mang Gurtai didn't know what was going on with the cannons on the four big ships on the seaside, but Amin knew about it, so he told Mang Gurtai that the army had driven the chain cannon ships from Jinzhou, and it was estimated that it was impossible to pass through the sea. Seeing that the Ming army was so shameless, Mang Gurtai not only did not allow the ground to cross, but even the sea had to set up cannons, so he had to withdraw while scolding.

When they came to Dalinghe Fort, Amin and Mang Gurtai discussed for a while, and thought of a way to attack the west, that is, to first order people to attract the attention of the Ming army here, and send people to find a way on the northern slope of the mountain.

The two discussed for a while and decided that Amin would contain the Ming army here, and Mang Gurtai quietly led the troops to the mountain, even the side wall and the hillside for dozens of miles, and did not believe that the Ming army was fortified everywhere. Mang Gurtai went all the way north along the mountain, trying to see if there were any places that no one defended, and who knew that many places were unsatisfactory. Not to mention the artificially repaired side wall, there must be a Ming army on it and there are a lot of them, because the place where the side wall is repaired often builds arrow towers, which can be lived and defended and everyone likes it. It seems that the flat hill above is also guarded, and the stones beckoned from afar, and the steep and sharp slopes are not guarded by monkeys.

Mang Gurtai looked for a long time and couldn't find a suitable attack point, so he had to shake his head and return to Xiping Fort with his unscathed subordinates. Not long after Mang Gurtai returned to Xiping Fort, Amin also came back with people, and the strange thing is that Amin's subordinates still have dead and wounded, and the dead are better than those who don't call for injuries and shout pain that makes people upset.

Mang Gurtai asked strangely, "What's wrong with Erbele?" Have you ever attacked? Or did the Ming army rush out of the city? ”

Amin shook his head and said: "I planned to get closer to the distance, who knew that the Ming army's artillery was now shooting farther than before, and it would become like this when a burst of artillery fire came over, and it seemed that it would be even more difficult to capture the Daling River." ”

While the two were talking, a soldier came to inform Huang Taiji that he was invited, and the two looked at each other and smiled bitterly and followed the herald. When I arrived at Huang Taiji's big tent, I saw Huang Taiji sitting in the middle with an expressionless face, and when I saw the two of them coming in, Huang Taiji asked: "The two eldest brothers returned triumphantly so quickly, I don't know how many Ming troops were killed by capturing the Daling River?" ”

Mang Gurtai exhaled and said, "I didn't take it. ”

Huang Taiji had already heard the details of the matter, and asked softly: "Did you not attack or did you not capture it?" ”

Mang Gurtai whispered, "There is no attack. ”

Huang Taiji let out an "oh" and asked, "Why don't you attack?" Could it be that all the people you brought with you have eaten and gone out for a walk to eat? ”

Seeing that Huang Taiji said harshly, Mang Gurtai said unhappily: "The Ming army's artillery hit far, and the river in front of it was also widened, how can it be crossed when it is full of water?" ”

Huang Taiji nodded and said: "A while ago, you saw the Ming army on the other side of the river here, because you were afraid that the water was too cold, so you didn't cross the river, and now you say that you are afraid of artillery and water and dare not attack, can you still fight like this?" Where is there no water in these places? The Ming army has always had artillery, and these excuses are not valid, right? I was afraid of the same at first, and then I was afraid of both, but after two days, will I add the same thing and say that I am afraid of people? If that's the case, the faces of our Jurchens will be lost by you! ”

Although Mang Gurtai was reckless, he also knew that Huang Taiji was looking for trouble, and he was already restraining himself and tried to speak softly, but the clay man also had a three-point rustic atmosphere, thinking that he was a brother and was ridiculed by a brother, his heart was angry, and he raised his hand to hold the hilt of the knife and said, "What do you mean?" The sweat seat lets you sit, the bulging livestock makes you the master, and the soldiers and the population are also at your disposal to punish and scold, what do you want to do if you have nothing to do? Are you going to climb on my head and? ”

In fact, Huang Taiji had already received Aobai's report, and he analyzed it for a long time and thought that it was impossible to attack Dalinghe, unless he rushed up to pile up the corpses of the people regardless of the casualties, if this was the case, even if he took Dalinghe, he would not be able to take Jinzhou. Anyway, the Ming army's arrangement is also unenterprising, and the purpose of letting Mang Gurtai and the two go to take the Da Ling River is to suppress their momentum and let them know that they should have a certain amount of respect for the Great Khan, whether the public is public or private, even if it is a brother, they should know that they are inferior and inferior.

In the face of Huang Taiji's ridicule, Amin was still calm, but Mang Gurtai couldn't help but jump, Huang Taiji secretly glad at Dolgon next to him, Dolgon stood up and pointed at Mang Gurtai with understanding: "You are very polite to the Ming army, but you are fierce and vicious to the Great Khan and press the handle of the knife, are you going to rebel?" If you want to make trouble, I won't spare you first! ”

Mang Gurtai has long been unaccustomed to seeing the appearance of the Dolgon brothers enduring humiliation and stealing their lives, and his own mother was executed and he didn't dare to say a word, such a person actually dared to jump out and accuse himself, it was really unbearable, so he said angrily: "You, a boy who only knows that he is stinking and stinking, is also worthy of accusing me?" The Han people say that there is a mother, there is a baby, this is just right for you, don't hurry up and stay aside. ”

Dolgon's mother was executed not long after Nurhachi's death, and its mastermind was Huang Taiji and others, which Dolgon knew but had been pretending to be deaf and dumb in order to protect himself, but he thought that this matter was his greatest shame. Now when he saw Mang Gurtai revealing it, his eyes turned red on the spot, and he suddenly jumped over and punched Mang Gurtai in the eye, shouting: "I am also the son of Heavenly Destiny Khan, if you dare to insult me, we will fight to see if you have the qualifications to insult me." ”

Mang Gurtai was stunned by Dolgon's punch, and after a pause, he pulled out his knife and shouted, "Little wolf cub, I'm going to kill you!" "After speaking, he made a gesture to cut.

Dolgon was also afraid that Mang Gurtai would hurt him, so he immediately hid beside Huang Taiji, and said in his heart, You hint that I can't leave me alone when I come out, Mang Gurtai didn't think so much, and was about to step forward to grab Dolgon, but he didn't notice that he was still holding a bright knife in his hand.

Huang Taiji shouted in a deep voice at this time: "Come on, take down this ill-intentioned person for me!" ”

Huang Taiji's words stopped Mang Gurtai, and let the guards in the tent take the knife in his hand and tie him up, Huang Taiji sneered twice and said: "Since you don't obey me, I won't punish you, take you to Daishan Dabeile and let him discuss your guilt and see what he says." After speaking, he waved his hand and asked people to escort Mang Gurtai back to Shenyang.

As soon as Mang Gurtai left, everyone turned their eyes to Amin, and Amin said unhurriedly: "I came with Mang Gurtai, and I should also go to Shenyang to receive punishment for half of his crimes, but there is one thing that has not been done, please send another person to complete this matter." ”

Huang Taiji asked, "What's the matter?" ”

Amin said: "The king of Korea wrote a letter of state, saying that as long as I withdraw from the army, he is willing to cut off relations with Dajin and submit to me. ”

Amin was originally Nurhachi's nephew, and he did not pose a threat to Huang Taiji's position, but now he has made such a great contribution to subdue North Korea, and Huang Taiji was overjoyed and said: "Erbeile should be able to make any mistakes for such great achievements, and besides, I also inquired that you were not at fault in the first place, so you will go to North Korea to handle this matter in person." ”

After Amin left, Huang Taiji was thinking about what to do in the future, Dalinghe only needed to control Xipingbao, and the Ming army could only occupy Nanguan, as long as they couldn't cross Jinzhou. The key is still on the Mongols, if Lin Dan Khan is not solved, there is no way to concentrate on dealing with the Ming army, and to deal with the Mongols, you have to negotiate peace with the Ming Dynasty first.

Just as he was thinking about it, someone came to report and said: "Great Khan, Mongolian Lin Dan Khan has come to loot again, what should I do, please ask the Great Khan to show me." ”

Huang Taiji thought for a while and said: "Send someone to Jinzhou, just say that Ben Khan agrees to negotiate peace again, and the specific conditions will be determined when the negotiations are made." ”