The second year of Chongzhen in the Ming Dynasty, the year of the lunar calendar.

In this year, Chongzhen successively appointed Cao Shiji, Yan Jizu, Zong Mingwu, Qu Shiyun and others as the middle of the matter, and appointed Wu Huan, Ye Chengzhang, Ren Zanhua and others as the imperial history, and began to fully liquidate the eunuch party in the DPRK, and the Ming Dynasty was full of rumors.

In this year, Huang Taiji defeated the Mengyuan Chahar Department, the Chahar Department surrendered, the Mengyuan tribes were silent, and the Huang Taiji became the king of the Mongolian steppe.

At this time, Huang Taiji's intention to sneak attack the capital of Daming by detouring to Mongolia was already obvious.

The lord of Houjin, Huang Taiji, is smart, and Yuan Chonghuan, the Liao Governor of the Great Ming Ji, is not stupid.

Huang Taiji knew that with Yuan Chonghuan here, he didn't want to take the Guanningjin defense line, so he put the Guanningjin defense line close at hand and didn't fight, made a detour of thousands of miles, and ran to attack the Great Wall north of Jizhou Town.

Yuan Chonghuan also knew that Huang Taiji would not be able to defeat the Guanningjin defense line, and it was very likely that he would find a way in other places, and in this other place, the weakest link was Jizhou Town.

So, he connected two twists and whistles and reminded Chongzhen to be careful of Huang Taiji, a kid who is willing to seek near and far, and avoid the real and the false.

The first: the minister is in Ningyuan, and the enemy must not cross the pass to the west; The thistle door is weak, and it is suitable to stay with heavy soldiers.

This means that there are Weichen guarding the Guanningjin defense line, and Huang Taiji will definitely not be able to take it, so there is no need to worry that he will cross the Shanhaiguan Pass to attack the capital; However, the strength of Jizhou Town is weak, and I am afraid that it will become a breakthrough point for Huang Taiji, and heavy troops should be stationed there.

It's a pity that Chongzhen didn't pay attention to it.

The second: But Jimen Lingjing is on his shoulders, and the troops are not added. In case he becomes a guide and is a slave, there will be an unknowable person.

This means, because the defense line of Guanning Jin is strong, Huang Taiji can't attack it, he will definitely think of other ways, there is nothing else, only Jizhou Town is in the back of the capital, if you don't mobilize heavy troops to guard, in case Huang Taiji takes the Mongols as a guide and breaks into the Great Wall from the north of Jizhou Town to threaten the capital, then it will be troublesome.

However, Chongzhen still didn't pay attention to it, or rather, Chongzhen didn't take any action.

In fact, Chongzhen was not indifferent, according to Yuan Chonghuan's suggestion, it was natural to take precautions and transfer heavy troops to Jizhou Town, but he had no money.

Liaodong military expenses, not to mention anything else, just the food and salary, if it is really paid in full according to the number of people reported by the generals of each leading army, it is tens of millions of taels, and the tax income of the Ming court for a year, even if the Liao salary is added, it is only worth 10 million taels, that is to say, even if all the court officials and even Chongzhen himself do not spend a tael of silver, and drink the northwest wind together, it is just enough for the Liaodong army to issue food and salary.

The imperial court is already overwhelmed, and Jizhou Town has increased its troops, where will the money come from?

Don't you need money to mobilize soldiers and horses, and don't the soldiers of the Ming army need to eat?

There is no money, and Chongzhen has no choice but to give up.

Chongzhen didn't pay attention to it, and Yuan Chonghuan had no choice but to wait and see.

At this time, Huang Taiji really came.

At the beginning of October, Huang Taiji ordered that the Eight Banners of Houjin, Meng, and Han Banners, as well as the Mengyuan Tribes, should be mobilized to assemble in the Chahar Grassland, ready to do a big job!

On October 26, Huang Taiji ordered the Eight Banners Army to divide into two routes, respectively attacking Longjing Pass and Da'ankou and other places in the Great Wall Pass.

On October 27, the Houjin army broke through the Xifeng Pass and entered the Great Wall, which was north of the Daming capital and was less than 400 miles away from the capital.

From Xifengkou to the capital, there are only four cities in the middle, namely Zunhua, Jizhou, Sanhe, Tongzhou, and the northernmost Zunhua is less than 300 miles away from the capital, that is to say, as long as Houjin takes Zunhua, he can rush to the capital of Daming in one day!

On October 30, the Houjin soldiers came to Zunhua City, and on the first day of November, the capital of Daming was under martial law.

At this time, Chongzhen did not issue an order to order the soldiers and horses of the Ming Dynasty, because the Great Wall was in disrepair, everyone understood that the Houjin broke through the Great Wall and did not mean anything.

At this time, there were still many people in the Ming Dynasty who thought that Huang Taiji had brought a maximum of 60,000 horses, because the Houjin Eight Banners were full of only 60,000 horses.

And how many garrisons are there near the North Zhili of the Ming Dynasty?

Not to mention the more than 100,000 Liaodong Army and Guanning Iron Cavalry stationed in Shanhaiguan and Liaodong, Jizhou Town, Xuanfu Town, Datong Town, and Changping alone, the total garrisons of the four places are no less than 100,000!

More than 200,000 against 60,000, plus the city to rely on, it doesn't seem to be very dangerous.

At this time, the ministers of the Ming Dynasty, including Chongzhen, did not know that although Huang Taiji did not come out of the nest, he had more than 60,000 soldiers and horses, but more than 100,000!

Huang Taiji also played a trick at this time, that is, to stop and go, hesitate, as if the troops were insufficient, a little scared, from Xifengkou to Zunhua, a total of less than 100 miles, he actually walked for three whole days, to Zunhua he did not attack the city, hesitated for two days, did nothing.

In fact, he was not afraid because of the lack of troops, but wanted to lure the Ming army to rescue Zunhua and encircle the point to help!

As a result, Yuan Chonghuan was tricked, and he ordered Zhao to lead 4,000 Guanning iron cavalry to support Zunhua, Zhao led to be ambushed halfway, and the 4,000 Guanning iron cavalry were annihilated.

After defeating the reinforcements, Huang Taiji suddenly broke out.

On November 3, within one day, he took the important town of Zunhua and Santun Camp in Jizhou;

On November 4, he led his army to travel more than 100 miles in one day and captured Qian'an City, an important town on the line from Zunhua to Shanhaiguan;

Then, he directly led the army south, coerced the capital, Yuan Chonghuan guarded Jizhou, he detoured, Yuan Chonghuan rose up to catch up, he ran all the way, and finally, on November 20, the Houjin army came to the capital of Daming.

Chongzhen was shocked when he saw that tens of thousands of Jiannu soldiers were approaching the city, and immediately rushed eight hundred miles, and sent a message to the Ming Dynasty to two capitals and thirteen provinces, but there were soldiers and horses, and they quickly entered the king of Jingqin!

From the capital to Fuzhou, more than 4,000 miles, and 800 miles to expedite it will take six or seven days, plus the sea route, Zhang Bin received the news, it was already November 28.

On this day, Zhang Bin happened not to go out, he was flipping through the map in the governor's yamen study, analyzing the situation in Nanyang, and suddenly Zhao Ru's hurried voice came from outside: "My lord, the capital is eight hundred miles in an emergency." ”

came, Zhang Bin had a hunch, this time it was definitely Huang Taiji!

He hurriedly said aloud: "Submit it." ”

Zhao Ru took an official document, walked in, and handed it directly to Zhang Bin.

Zhang Bin opened it and saw that it was the text of the Ministry of War: Passing on the emperor's edict, Zhang Bin, the governor of Fujian, quickly gathered people and horses to enter the king of Beijing.

There is no need to check Kanhe, he knows that this official document is true.

Huang Taiji finally came, Zhang Bin stood up suddenly, and hurriedly explained: "Quick, send someone to inform General Zheng Zhilong and General Cao Wenzhao to come and listen to the order, and then send someone to inform my eldest brother and second brother, come over quickly, I have something important to explain." Then I ordered someone to go to the inner house, inform my parents and Xiaoyun, and let them come over, and I said goodbye to them. Also, go and get my armor. ”

Zhao Ru obeyed the order, quickly exited the study, and arranged everything.

Zhang Bin sat down slowly and combed everything through his mind.

Soon, Zhao Ru came over with two personal guards and Zhang Bin's armor.

It was a chain mail with goggles and a skirt, which was very cumbersome to put on, and required the help of two strong men.

Zhang Bin was standing in the study and stretched out his hands for the two guards to dress him, and Zhang Chengde and his wife poured in with a large number of people.

Good guys, not only sisters Xiaoyun, Zhang Fengxian, and Chen Yingying are here, but Qi Fanghua and her parents, as well as Hong Ronger and her mother Yang are also here.

Zhang Bin's mother, Huang, pounced on Zhang Bin as soon as she came in, and said in shock: "Fifth girl, what's the matter, why are you wearing armor?" ”

Fortunately, the locks in front of him had been fastened at this time, and the two guards were busy behind him, otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to wear the armor this time.

Zhang Bin helplessly helped the Huang family up, looked around at all the relatives present, and then said solemnly: "The Jiannu army sneaked up on the capital, I must lead the army into the king of Jingqin, I may have to stay in the capital for a few months, don't worry, I will be fine." ”

"Ah, King Qin, enter the capital, build a slave army! Fifth girl, don't go, you have so many generals under you, you let them go, you're just a civil official, don't go, don't go! ”

When Huang heard this, he was so frightened that he hugged Zhang Bin and cried.

The faces of the others present changed greatly, Jiannu, it was not a joke, there were already nearly 200,000 troops planted in their hands before and after the Ming Dynasty, and going to fight Jiannu was no different from sending them to death.

Zhang Chengde thought about it, stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder and sighed: "The Lu of the Eater, the matter of loyalty to the King, the King of King Qin in Beijing, it is incumbent on me, I will not stop you, you should be more careful." ”

As he spoke, he stayed with tears in his eyes.

When Huang heard this, he immediately turned around and beat his chest and cried: "Dead old man, what are you talking about, I won't let the five girls go, I won't let the five girls go!" ”

Zhang Chengde wiped away his tears, hugged her aside, and comforted her softly.

At this time, Qi Yin also walked up, stared at him and said solemnly, "Are you going to take Yuan Gong and them?" ”

Zhang Bin nodded and said: "Yes, there is no way, now Fujian can take the only step that they have under their 10,000 horses." ”

Qi Yin nodded, and said tragically: "Okay, my Qi family, can sacrifice their lives for the country and die well!" ”

Speaking of this, he choked up again and said: "The eldest brother has already gone, and I am not angry, if you can, please leave a queen for our Ning Yuan Qi family." ”

What are these words, how do you feel as if you are going to die, Zhang Bin shook his head and smiled bitterly: "What's wrong with you, I have said it, it will be fine, there are so many Ming troops, all of them have entered the king of Jingqin, not to mention four or five hundred thousand, Jiannu will definitely not be able to defeat this time." ”

Everyone was wiping their tears at this moment, and no one answered.

At this time, the armor was finally put on, Zhang Bin moved his hands and feet, and then waved his hand and said, "Everyone go back, I will arrange something and set off." ”

No one listened to him, everyone was there silently watching him wipe his tears, which made him extremely embarrassed.

After being silent for a while, Qi Fanghua suddenly walked up and said firmly: "I'll go with you, and I'm going to die together." ”

Why does this sound so familiar, it seems that she also said it last time, I heard that this girl is very powerful, it is indeed dangerous on the battlefield, and it is good to have a master to protect her.

Zhang Bin thought for a while, nodded and said, "Okay, you dress up as a personal guard and follow me." ”

As soon as he opened his mouth, Hong Rong'er and Xiaoyun also came up and choked up: "I'll go too, I'll go too, I'll die with you." ”

What are these words, Zhang Bin's face was suddenly full of black lines.

At this time, Daniel Zhang and Zhang Guan came together, and when they saw this scene, Daniel Zhang couldn't help but be shocked: "What's going on, what are you crying about?" ”

Huang ran over and hugged Daniel Zhang and cried: "Boss, you persuade the fifth girl, he wants to lead the army into King Jingqin and fight Jiannu, don't let him go, that's Jiannu!" ”

When Daniel Zhang heard this, his face was full of shock, he thought about it, and said directly to Zhang Bin: "Fifth brother, or I will go for you, I have a brute force and can kill a few more Jiannu." ”

What are these words, Zhang Bin regrets that he shouldn't have called these people over to say goodbye.

He shook his head with a wry smile and said, "Big brother, don't worry, I'll be fine, you want to go somewhere for me, but it's not the capital." ”

When Daniel Zhang heard this, he was curious: "Oh, where to go?" ”

Zhang Bin said excitedly: "You go to Phi Island, assist General Mao Wenlong, do a good job in logistics, this time we have to play big with Jiannu!" ”

When Daniel Zhang heard this, he nodded solemnly and said, "Okay, I'll go to Phi Island for you." ”

Zhang Guan couldn't help but interject at this time: "Fifth brother, what about me?" ”

Zhang Bin glanced at him and said to Huang's nu, "You stay here and accompany your mother." ”

When Zhang Guan heard this, he touched the back of his head helplessly, stepped forward to help the Huang family in Daniel Zhang's arms, and comforted him softly.

At this time, Cao Wenzhao also came over, he looked at the scene in the study, and stepped forward a little embarrassed and said, "My lord, what do you command?" ”

Zhang Bin said with some excitement: "Wen Zhao, Jiannu is really going to attack the capital, you are ready, take them to the dock and wait for me." ”

Huang Taiji sneaked up on the capital, and they went to attack Liaodong, Zhang Bin had already explained this matter to Cao Wenzhao in detail, and he naturally knew what was going on.

When Cao Wenzhao heard this, he immediately arched his hand and said: "The last general understands." ”

With that, he turned around and hurried away.

Zheng Zhilong didn't come over at this time, looking at the room full of people, he rolled his eyes, walked up to Hong Rong'er, and whispered in his ear: "Rong'er, when I come back, we will get married, okay?" ”

When Hong Rong'er heard this, she forgot to even cry, glanced at him secretly, and then nodded shyly.

Zhang Bin began to whisper a few words to Xiaoyun, Zhang Fengxian and Chen Yingying again, and the three of them suddenly blushed with shame, Chen Xiuxiu saw this and said anxiously: "Hey, Lord Governor, what do you say to them?" Why don't you tell me? ”

When Zhang Bin heard this, he was extremely embarrassed, how could he forget this little clever ghost, he thought about it, stepped forward and pinched Chen Xiuxiu's little face and said: "I told them that there are a lot of delicious foods in the capital, and I will bring them a lot back when the time comes, do you want it." ”

Chen Xiuxiu nodded very seriously and said, "Of course I want it." ”

When everyone heard this, it was not good to cry or laugh, and they didn't know what to do.

At this time, Zheng Zhilong also came.

Zhang Bin hurriedly confessed: "Zhilong, I want to lead the army into King Qin, Dongfan will be handed over to you, if the Dutch come to attack, you try to rely on the fortress to consume their strength, don't fight with them, you know?" ”

When Zheng Zhilong heard this, he nodded solemnly and said, "The last general understands." ”

After the matter was explained, Zhang Bin glanced at Qi Fanghua directly, and then hurriedly said goodbye and slipped away.