The news of the loss of Jiujiang quickly spread from the upper reaches to the front line in Wuhu, and the Qing army camp was in an uproar.

The defeat of Yangzhou and the annihilation of the Duoduo army can also be said to be the reason why the Ming army resorted to tricks, not how high the combat effectiveness of the Ming army was. However, the defeat in the water war, and the fact that more than 200,000 Qing troops were blocked south of Wuhu and could not advance an inch, fully demonstrated that the combat strength of the Ming army was not bad at all.

These days, Azig urged the Qing army to launch countless attacks on Wuhu by water and land, but they could not advance an inch in front of the strong walls and deep fortresses. The Ming army built dozens of camps and fortresses on the riverbank, firmly blocking the Qing army's attack path. And the water green camp water division is not the opponent of the Ming army's water division, and it has to guard against the Ming army's water raid at all times.

Azig sent Wu Sangui and Ao Bai to lead a detour to attack Nanjing, trying to force the Nanjing court to put pressure on Chen Yue and force him to fight a decisive battle with the Qing army. But who knew that Chongzhen had changed his temperament, and he didn't urge Chen Yue too much, and now Wu Sangui and Ao Bai had broken into the Taiping Mansion, but it was too difficult to defeat the fortified city of Nanjing with only more than 20,000 troops.

For the current Azig, it is really difficult to ride a tiger, and he cannot break through the Wuhu defense line, and he is very unwilling to retreat, because once he cannot defeat Nanming this time, the best opportunity for the Qing Dynasty to dominate the world will be lost. The reason why it can be so smooth now, the Ming army where the Eight Banners have arrived is to surrender one after another, relying on the deterrence caused by the invincible reputation of the Eight Banners in the hearts of the Ming army, and if the troops are withdrawn, the myth of the invincibility of the Eight Banners will be shattered. In the future, the Eight Banners will not have too many psychological advantages in the face of the Ming army again.

And now Jiujiang has been broken by the remnants of the thieves, resulting in the Qing army's back road being cut off, if the news spreads in the camp, the shock caused in the hearts of the green battalion soldiers can be imagined.

But such a big news can't be blocked at all, and the news that Hao Shaoqi's army left Jiujiang to attack Anqing has already spread through the waterway, and now the people in the camp are already panicking.

For these green battalion soldiers, they surrendered because of the strength of the Eight Banners, they did not have much loyalty to the Manchus, and now seeing that the Qing army is poor, they may repeat at any time, which Azig and other Eight Banner generals know very well.

"Amma, what should we do!" Azig's second son, Fu Lehe, asked in horror.

"What's the panic, the sky hasn't fallen yet!" Azig reprimanded impatiently, pacing through the tent, pondering what to do.

"Lord Wang, judging from his subordinates, he should immediately send someone to recall Ao Bai and Wu Sangui." Tan Tai suggested to Azig.

The recall of Ao Bai and Wu Sangui means that the Ming Dynasty has completely failed, but if it is not recalled, seeing that the Qing army camp is panicking, it is already very difficult for the remaining more than 20,000 Eight Banners to suppress the 200,000 green battalions, and if the Ming army takes the opportunity to attack, the consequences will be unimaginable.

Azig pondered for a long time, and couldn't help but sigh, and could only reluctantly admit the failure of this war, "Send someone to recall Ao Bai and Wu Sangui." ”

After the army of Ao Bai and Wu Sangui returned, they retreated back to the north. Although Azig didn't say it directly, everyone in the account knew the result.

"The prince is wise." Tan Tai said, in this case, it is already the best choice, as long as the 40,000 Eight Banners can be safely withdrawn to the north, the Qing Dynasty still has the strength to suppress the Southern Ming, and after accumulating strength in the future, it can go south again. And the loss of these 40,000 banners, the Qing Dynasty will be broken, let alone extinguished, whether it can suppress Mongolia and North Korea is unknown.

After deciding on the strategy of retreating, Azig immediately sent someone to pass the order to Aobai Wu Sangui, and at the same time ordered the Eight Banners soldiers to unsheath their bows and knives, and they did not disarm their armor, and closely monitored the movements of the green battalion soldiers. Until the return of the Aobai army, at least the current situation must be maintained.

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At night, by the bright moonlight, a team of Eight Banners patrolled on the riverbank, in order to prevent the night attack of the Ming army, Azig made great efforts, stood guard and sentry were the Eight Banners soldiers themselves, and did not dare to entrust it to the green battalion soldiers.

"Look, what's that?" A Eight Banners pointed at Jiang Zhong and said hurriedly.

Everyone turned their heads to look, and saw a little fire appearing in the heart of the river, drifting closer and closer from the north.

"Ships of the Ming Army!" Everyone was vigilant, but then they were confused again, if the Ming army attacked at night, they would definitely not send a ship over, right?

The Eight Banners looked carefully, and saw that the boat was getting closer and closer, slowly approaching the Qing army's water camp, and then disappeared into the water camp.

The fine work of the Ming army entered the water camp! Everybody got it.

"Let's go find out whose camp it is?" The head of the vest commanded.

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"What? Did the Ming army enter Zhang Yingxiang's camp? Li Guoying asked in surprise.

"Yes, the Lord. Seeing it really, a Ming army ship came from downstream and sailed into Zhang Yingxiang's water camp. ”

Li Guoying's next chief flag officer swore and said.

"Go down first, tell the brothers, strictly monitor the movements of the generals, and report any disturbances immediately!" Li Guoying ordered.

"Yes, Lord!" The general flag promised to salute and went down.

Because of the large number of plotters, these days, Li Guoying has sent many henchmen to investigate the movements of the entire camp.

"Mr. Li, the opportunity has come!" Fang Mingxia said with a smile.

"Here's your chance!" Li Guoying repeated, although his face was still calm, but the tight veins on his clenched fists showed that his heart was not calm.

"The attack on Wuhu was blocked, and the back road was cut off by thieves. At present, more than 100,000 thieves are attacking the rear road of the Qing army down the river, and more than 200,000 Qing troops are confined to the square inch south of Wuhu and cannot advance or retreat, and the people in the entire camp are already panicking. General Li Bing, this is an excellent opportunity given to you by God, if you can grasp it, you will definitely be able to destroy the 20,000 Eight Banner soldiers in this battalion in one fell swoop, and capture and kill the puppet king Azig. At that time, with this pouring of power, how can the marquis be feuded? At that time, your status in Daming will definitely not be under Chen Yue, Hou Nan of Pingnan! ”

Fang Mingxia's words were like a morning bell and a dusk drum beating on Li Guoying's heart, and his blood was gushing when he heard it, and his heart was stirring. Military merit and marquis to become the hereditary noble of the Ming Dynasty is the ultimate dream of the Ming generals. Although Li Guoying surrendered to the Manchus, it was only because of the situation that he was forced to identify himself as a Ming man in his heart.

At present, the revival of the Ming Dynasty is in sight, if you can become the Marquis Duke of the Ming Dynasty, wouldn't it be countless times stronger than being a slave to the Mantars!

"If there is really that day, Guoying will definitely not forget Mr.'s support!" Li Guoying hugged his fists and shook Fang Mingxia deeply, and said gratefully, all this is because Fang Mingxia is planning for him, which makes Li Guoying grateful inexplicably.

Fang Mingxia sat with a smile, calmly accepting Li Guoying's worship, but he was extremely self-conscious in his heart. Hmph, Chen Yue Xiao'er, let you see the means of our famous Xia to turn the clouds and rain!