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The night in Dong'an County is very quiet. The moonlight was very bright, like day. The bright moonlight, sprinkled on the field, seemed to spread a thin layer of mercury. The flag of the Tiger Army fluttering in the moonlight is like a dancing flame.

Faintly, the slight sound of horses' hooves can be heard. With the continuous ravages of the Tartars in Beizhili, the entire Beizhili is a barren area, and the silence is terrifying. On a summer night, there should have been a lot of bugs chirping. Most of the time, you should still be able to hear frogs chirping. Unfortunately, I didn't hear anything tonight.

In the air, the only thing that lingered for a long time was the faint smell of corpses. The people killed by the Tartars were not buried at all, and their corpses were thrown into the wilderness, to be bitten and devoured by the jackals back and forth. Over time, the remaining corpses slowly decomposed. Before, the weather was cold, and I didn't feel anything for the time being. Now, with the arrival of summer, the rancid smell is gradually getting stronger.

Zhang Zhun took Dugu Hunt and 6 Yidian to slowly inspect Dong'an County. The people of Dong'an County have all fled, and all the houses are empty. It may be that the Tartars have not had time to destroy it, and most of the buildings are still in good condition. This also makes the cavalry of the Tiger Ben Army, after coming to Dong'an County, be able to cover their heads with tiles and do not need to sleep in the open.

"My lord, this is Fruit Lian's mount."

Huang Xian led a black war horse and came to Zhang Zhun.

This black war horse is the mount of the Tartars' Jialazhang Jingguolian. After the death of its owner, it wandered around the wilderness, bewildered. As a result, Huang Xian appeared and brought it back, and tamed it in a daze. Huang Xian also gave this black war horse a name, called Black Charcoal. Because this is a relatively special war horse, it was not included in the usual loot and handed over to Zhang Zhun for direct disposal.

After annihilating the five cattle of the Tartars, the Tiger Ben army captured about 100 war horses, along with the wounded, as well as some of the captured materials and the level of the Tartars, all of which were sent back to Dongjiabao. There, there were more Tiger Ben army reserve cavalry, waiting for the arrival of war horses. With the continuous increase in the number of war horses, the number of cavalry of the Tiger Ben Army will also continue to increase

Zhang Zhun already has a fire dragon horse and a white dragon horse, so there is no need for this black charcoal. He said to Huang Xian: "Tell Zhong Wuying that this good horse will be rewarded to the battle hero."

Huang Xian took the black charcoal and went.

The final hero of the battle was Wang Laohu. He is indeed very strong. Putting aside the battle on horseback, after being knocked off his horse, he came to his senses and killed three Tartars. He killed two Tartars with his Hawkeye Hammer, then picked up a scimitar and fought with them. After a bloody fight, he actually chopped the tartar alive. Such a record is indeed unparalleled, and it is completely appropriate to reward him with black carbon.

It is a pity that this reward can only be kept in the battalion commander Liu Jixiang for the time being. Because of his serious injuries, Wang Laohu was sent back to the rear for treatment. It is estimated that he will not be able to recover and be discharged from the hospital in less than three months. Fortunately, there are no missing arms or legs, as long as you recuperate with peace of mind, the possibility of returning to the battlefield is still very high.

"My lord, this is Fruit Cheap's saber."

A moment later, Liu Mang also came over and handed Zhang Zhun a saber.

Zhang Zhun took it, pulled out the blade, and looked at it carefully, and now this saber is indeed sharp. He picked up a piece of the reins and tried the blade, only to break the reins. In the eastern Liaodong region, it is indeed surprising that there is such a sophisticated forging technology. It seems that in the forging of cold weapons, the technology of the Tartar will not be much worse than that of the mainland. Of course, this is not necessarily the credit of the Tartars, but the credit of the Han craftsmen who were taken captive by the Tartars.

Before the Ming Kingdom was in Liaodong, there were still many craftsmen. With the fall of Fushun, Shenyang, Liaoyang, Ningyuan and other places, a large number of craftsmen were captured by the Tartars and forced to make various weapons for the Tartars, and then turned back to kill the Ming Kingdom itself. In particular, the two invasions of the Tartars robbed a large number of craftsmen. These craftsmen greatly enhanced the combat effectiveness of the Dajin army, and eventually led to the complete defeat of the Ming army itself.

There is no objection to saying that Chang Kaishen is the captain of the transportation brigade. However, if the most powerful transport captain in history is definitely not Chang Kaishen, but the two emperors Tianqi and Chongzhen. The things they gave to the Tartars were really too much. Send land, send people, send assets, send food, as long as the Tartars need it, they will send it in a steady stream.

"Send someone to Li Fenglai and let him refer to it."

Brigadier Zhang inserted the blade back into the scabbard and said casually.

Guolian's knife should not be mass-produced, and it should only be qualified to be equipped by a small number of Tartar cronies, just like the Zhongzheng sword that Chang Kaishen drummed out, it is a symbol of honor. If Li Fenglai can refer to it, see if the Tiger Benjun himself can produce it in large quantities, and then imitate a batch as a self-defense weapon for some elite soldiers.

"Understood"

Liu Mang went with a saber.

Zhang Zhun continued to ride his horse and carefully inspect Dong'an County. But his mind is no longer on the top of Dong'an County, but on the side of Jingshi. Dong'an County is already very close to Jingshi, and it can be reached in half a day. Zhang Zhun suddenly wanted to see what Jingshi was like and what its defensive capabilities were. If the Tiger Ben Army attacked the Beijing Division, how many troops would be needed, and how much black gunpowder would be needed.

Huang Taiji's retreat is already a sure fact. Regardless of whether he could take away the looted population and supplies, Huang Taiji had to retreat. By June at the latest, all the Tartars will be withdrawn from the Cypriots. This means that within the Great Wall, it is the Tiger Ben Army and the Imperial Army that are fighting again. And Jingshi is the core of the battle between the two. Chongzhen will not give up the Beijing division easily, Zhang Zhun estimates that the Tiger Ben army will have to rely on force in the end to control the Beijing division.

The Beijing division is the heart of the Ming Empire, and if the Tiger Ben army wants to attack the Beijing division, it will inevitably suffer from the resistance of all the Ming army. Liaodong's Gao Qiqian Army, Xuanda's Wang Kun Army, and the troops led by Hong Chengchou, Yang Sichang and others will all assemble in Beijing. Under such circumstances, the pressure on the Tiger Ben Army is still very great. Chongzhen is really not doing things well, he still has the determination, and he will live and die with Jingshi nine times out of ten.

"My lord, Wu Sangui is here."

When he was thinking, Brother Wei suddenly came to report.

"Wu Sangui?"

A slight smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

This Wu Sangui can be regarded as a clairvoyant, and he has a good ear. Less than half a day after the battle here ended, he knew it in Tianjin Wei. He also worked hard from Tianjin Wei to come from Tianjin, and he was really a hard-working bee. I just don't know, what kind of business will this time bring to the Tiger Army?

Soon, Wu Sangui was brought in. He was still dressed in civilian clothes, and it is said that he only brought less than a hundred guards with him. Such a number of people is obviously not malicious. He is indeed a self-acquaintance, and after seeing Zhang Zhun, he saluted in a proper manner, and then said enthusiastically: "Lord Dudu, the officials are polite." ”

Zhang Zhun said with a smile: "Mr. Wu, what wind is blowing you again?" ”

Wu Sangui said familiarly: "I heard that the lord won another battle, and the lower officials came to congratulate him. ”

Zhang Zhun said quietly: "Mr. Wu is just here to congratulate?" ”

Wu Sangui nodded and said, "That's true." ”

Zhang Zhun carefully observed Wu Sangui's face, and there was nothing special about it. Subsequently, Wu Sangui did not mention other topics. It seems that Wu Sangui did come to congratulate him, and he didn't have any business to negotiate with the Tiger Benjun. Zhang Zhun nodded thoughtfully, as if he sensed something. This Wu Sangui is indeed a little slippery, his action is obviously stepping on two boats. I just don't know, is he Wu Sangui's personal meaning, or the meaning of his high and hidden behind his back?

If it is the meaning of high diving, the article here is intriguing. Gao Qiqian holds the heavy troops of the Liaodong Legion, and he is Chongzhen's favored minister, but he quietly eyebrows with him, secretly sending Qiubo, what does this guy want to do? Does he not want to work for Chongzhen anymore and want to come back, or does he feel that the current situation is too complicated for him to see through, so he will make a few more preparations? Since he can communicate with himself, maybe he will communicate with the Tartar as well. This wall grass, the swing is too big, only Chongzhen will believe him.

"To congratulate, that's to give some gifts."

Zhang Zhun said quietly.

"Don't worry, Lord Governor, the lower officials have already made arrangements, and fifty pigs will be sent over tomorrow."

Wu Sangui said calmly.

Zhang Zhun had no choice but to smile and didn't say anything more. Stretching out his hand not to hit the smiling person, others Wu Sangui came to congratulate him so actively, and also sent fifty pigs as gifts, even if he had any prejudice against Wu Sangui, it had almost disappeared now. Well, Zhang Zhun must admit that he actually likes others to flatter him.

Wu Sangui really didn't see him, and after greeting Zhang Zhun, he spent the night in Dong'an County, and left in a hurry the next morning. In the early hours of the morning, the fifty pigs sent by Wu Sangui were received. The vendors who were in charge of delivering the pigs were so tired that they were sweating and out of breath. What Wu Sangui gave them was a death order, be sure to deliver it as soon as possible, they didn't dare to slack off, they walked quickly along the way, and now they have finally completed the task.

"This Wu Sangui."

Zhang Zhun shook his head gently.

For Wu Sangui, he really didn't know what to say.

After breakfast, Zhang Zhun and the guards around him led the horses and prepared to go out.

Zhong Wuying asked curiously, "My lord, where are you going?" ”

Zhang Zhun said casually: "I'll go to Beijing to have a look." ”

Zhong Wuying's gaze suddenly became envious.

Beijing?

That's the capital of the Ming Empire

Of course, Liu Jixiang could guess that Zhang Zhun would not really be as simple as "seeing", he was going to observe the terrain around the Beijing Division and prepare for the future attack on the Beijing Division. It's really unthinkable that in just a few years, the Tiger Ben Army already has the ability to "visit" the Beijing Division. It's a pity that he has too much work on his hands, and he can't spare time at all. Otherwise, he would have to follow.

"You guys put your troops in order, rest well, and wait for me to come back."

"When I come back, maybe there will be another fight."

Zhang Zhun said with a solemn expression.

Yang Weiguo said a little worriedly: "My lord, is it safe for you to go to Jingshi like this?" Do you want to send a few hundred more people with you? ”

Zhang Zhun said casually: "Do you think the imperial court dares to send someone out of the city to deal with me?" ”

Yang Weiguo scratched the back of his head, and then grinned.

It's also true, it's strange that the imperial army dares to go out of the city.

"Go"

Zhang Zhun turned over and shouted in a deep voice.

As soon as he clamped the horse's belly, the white dragon horse rushed out of Dong'an County and ran towards the northern wilderness. Dugu Lie, Huang Xian, Liu Mang, Brother Wei, 6 Yidian and other snipers all followed behind Zhang Zhun. The sound of horses' hooves was crisp, the dust was flying, and their figures were soon disappearing at the end of the northern wilderness.

"Da Da Da"

Zhang Zhun and his entourage galloped high, speeding across the vast wilderness.

Along the way, all you see is desolation, and there are no living people in sight, only decomposed or half-decomposed corpses. It's really white bones exposed in the wild, and there is no rooster crowing for thousands of miles, which is unbearable. Zhang Zhun's brows couldn't help frowning, and his mood became a little heavy. He is thinking that after he takes control of Beizhili, he will restore the local people's livelihood, but he is afraid that it will not be easy. Without the restoration of people's livelihood, there will be no future of combat effectiveness, and there is still a long way to go

After noon, Zhang Zhun and the others arrived near Huangcun (today's Daxing). Here, it is already outside the Jingshi, and you can see the ruins of many villages and towns. Zhang Zhun and others took a short rest here to replenish food and water. Zhang Zhun also walked around to take a look, and then shook his head bitterly.

No one.

There is no living person in sight.

All around was silent, as if there were no other living creatures in this world.

"Go"

After resting almost, Zhang Zhun and the others continued to turn over and get on their horses and gallop in the direction of Jingshi.

Half an hour later, they came to the south of the Jingshi.

"My lord, I see the city wall"

Liu Mang and the others all shouted excitedly.

Yes, they can see the walls of Beijing with the naked eye.

"This is the Beijing of 400 years ago."

Zhang Zhun said slowly in his heart.

Four hundred years ago, Beijing bears almost no resemblance to later generations. In later generations, Beijing was open and open, and there were no high closed walls. In front of Beijing, however, it is closed and locked, and all you can see is the tall black city wall, and the defenders on the city wall.

The majestic city walls, estimated to be thirty meters high at the shortest point, are almost impossible to climb with ladders. The highest point may be over forty meters. The top of the wall is wide, at least five meters. It is no wonder that the Tartars repeatedly entered the prison and passed by the side of the Jingshi, but in the end they still did not dare to attack the Jingshi. This 30-meter-high wall would have been impossible to break without a large explosive pack.

Zhang Zhun slowly rode forward and took a closer look at Beijing. He was measured entirely from a military perspective. The walls of Beijing City are very high and thick, and even if the red-coated cannons bombard, I am afraid it will be difficult to open, unless there are hundreds of red-coated cannons. Digging tunnels is just as tough. The only way to do this is to fill the hole in the gate with explosives and blow it open.

"At least 3,000 pounds of explosives."

Zhang Zhun roughly measured it and came up with a staggering number.

The defenders of the Beijing division are still very numerous, and in order to enter the city of Beijing smoothly and defeat the defenders as soon as possible, the Tiger Ben army must enter at least three gates at the same time. In other words, at least 10,000 catties of black explosives must be prepared. If you count the spare, you have to prepare at least 13,400 catties of black explosives. In addition, after entering the city, the cost of each blasting point was not more than 30,000 catties of black gunpowder, and the battle was not over.

Suddenly, someone at the head of the city shouted, "Who are you?" ”

It turned out to be the sentinels of the defenders, and now they exist.

Zhang Zhun smiled and didn't say a word, just quietly patted the horse and walked away. He was an enemy of the imperial court, and of course it was impossible to get too close to the walls so as not to be wounded by the guns of the defenders. The Tiger Ben Army and the Tartars were bloodied, and the world was turned upside down, and Zhang Zhun had nothing to do. If you don't care, and you are killed or injured under the walls of the Jingshi, it will be a joke.

Waiting for Zhang Zhun to withdraw to a safe distance, Liu Mang replied loudly: "The governor of the Tiger Ben Army is here."

Zhang Zhun?

The Governor of the Tiger Army?

The Ming army at the head of the city was suddenly shocked, and they looked at each other.

Oh my God, Zhang Zhun actually came to Jingshi? What did he do when he came to Jingshi? Could it be that the Tiger Ben Army is preparing to attack the Beijing Division? It's not good, I just said that the Tartars are going to withdraw their troops, and the Tiger Ben army here is coming to attack the Beijing Division, isn't this asking for their lives? The soldiers of the three battalions defending the city hurriedly reported layer by layer, and at the same time kept ringing the bell to inform all the troops to enter the combat state. The defenders of the Beijing Division, thinking that the Tartars were coming to attack the Beijing Division, hurriedly came up to the city and prepared to resist.

"What?"

"Zhang Zhun is outside the city?"

Cao Huachun was also taken aback when he received the report.

God, Zhang Zhun actually appeared outside the Beijing Division

As the eunuch of the Jingying Admiral, he didn't dare to tell Chongzhen the news immediately. He needs to weigh it carefully, how to report the news of the arrival of the Tiger Ben Army to Chongzhen without causing Chongzhen's anger. Zhang Zhun killed the outside of the Jingshi, which is a terrible thing. God knows what kind of anger Chongzhen will have? If the city gate catches fire and the fish in the pond are affected, you will be finished.

A few days ago, Chongzhen happily announced that the Tartars were about to retreat, the Jingshi would soon be safe, everyone's hard days would pass, and the national fortunes of the Ming Kingdom would also begin to prosper. As long as everyone continues to endure for a while, and when all the Tartars are out of the plug, they will be absolutely safe. At that time, the people of Jingshi will be able to come and go freely. Those refugees who stayed in Beijing can also return to their hometowns. Hearing this news, the people of Jingshi were indeed jubilant, feeling that they finally had a way to live.

The ministers of the court were also very happy to hear the news announced by Chongzhen. In their opinion, as long as the Tartars retreat, all suffering will pass. After the Tartars retreated, the imperial court was sure to provide disaster relief, and when the time came, how to provide disaster relief and how to get the money for disaster relief will be the most important thing. When the Tartars besieged Jingshi, they all lost a lot of money and food, and after the Tartars retreated, they must find an opportunity to make up for it.

Among these courtiers who were ready to borrow disaster relief, Cao Huachun was one of them. Cao Huachun completely calculated, once the Tartars retreated, he immediately sent people to fence tens of thousands of acres of fields outside the city as his private property. Anyway, after the Tartar ransack, many fields have no owners, and whoever grabs them is whoever grabs them. Such a great opportunity, of course, cannot be missed.

However, the arrival of the Tiger Ben Army made Cao Huachun and the others immediately turn from excitement to frustration. The Tartars are gone, but the Tiger Army is coming. The ordinary people of Jingshi may be able to leave freely, but it is simply impossible for them, the people of the imperial court, to leave smoothly. At the same time, staking is absolutely impossible. Even their original fields will definitely be divided up compared to the Tiger Ben Army. Tiger Benjun's "Juntian Order" is a veritable murder knife

"Open the gun"

"Chase Him Away"

Cao Huachun shouted angrily.

"Tom"

"Tom"

"Tom"

Soon, there was a strong cannon sound at the head of the city of Beijing.

One by one, solid bullets roared across the sky, and then smashed down on the surrounding fields.

"Bang Bang Bang"

"Bang Bang Bang"

"Bang Bang Bang"

While the defenders opened fire, they also opened fire one after another, and the guns rang out.

Zhang Zhun was six or seven hundred meters away from the city wall, and he naturally disdained the guns of the defenders. Liu Mang's movements were also very fast, but now that it was wrong, he immediately turned around and ran. Later, the defenders' artillery became more and more ferocious, and Zhang Zhun and they slowly retreated. The group galloped high, withdrew to a distance of about a thousand meters from the city wall, and turned to stare at Jingshi.

6 Dian said stupidly: "If you have the ability to do a big thing, go and kill the Tartars"

Liu Mang said angrily: "When we attack the Beijing Division, we have to make them look good."

The sound of the cannon finally alarmed Chongzhen. Jingshi suddenly fired a cannon, so what is it? He hurriedly sent Wang Chengen to ask what was going on. Jingying, Jinyiwei, and Dongchang did not dare to hide it, so they had to report the news of Zhang Zhun's arrival in Beijing to Chongzhen. Of course, they didn't dare to say that Zhang Zhun only brought a few dozen people, and all reported that Zhang Zhun came to attack the Beijing division with tens of thousands of tiger army, but was repelled by the brave defenders.

"Zhang Zhun, you deceive people too much"

Zhang Zhun Chongzhen was so angry that he kicked over a table on the spot.

Originally, I thought that the Tartars would retreat and live a few days of peace, which could give the tense situation in the imperial court a chance to breathe, but I didn't expect that Zhang Zhun actually led the army to attack the Jingshi Huang Taiji and tried to attack the Jingshi, and Zhang Zhun also tried to attack the Jingshi. He, the emperor, is he really not taken seriously? Is it really such a failure for the emperor himself?