The Ming army captured the city wall, more than 30,000 siege troops poured into the city, and the defeated Mongols retreated into the city. The next step is street fighting.

However, the besieging army heard the order to postpone the attack, and soon the officers at all levels received the order to be on alert for a counterattack and repair in place! The red-eyed soldiers suddenly became noisy, and the officers also surrounded Qi Jiguang, who came to the front line, asking for a blow to destroy the remnants of the enemy!

"There is too much blood shed today...... Qi Jiguang looked at the corpses stacked all over the ground, and said in a low voice: "You can't let the brothers die in vain before victory comes...... There are still six or seven thousand Mongol soldiers in the city, if they fight in the streets of Dongsheng City, which is unfamiliar with the place. I don't know how many more people will die.

After listening to Qi Shuai's words, the soldiers suddenly quieted down, "The blood that was dizzy gradually receded, and they remembered that on this day and night, how many comrades and brothers had died on the battlefield, and thinking of those familiar faces that they would never see again, the soldiers were depressed and angry. Exhaustion and fear welled up in my heart. Many began to cry uncontrollably.

Qi Jiguang sighed lightly, and ordered his subordinates to arrange for the troops who had lost too much to return to the camp to rest first, and ordered the soldiers of the heavy battalion to take over the city defense, treat the wounded, build fortifications overnight, set up firepower, and prepare for tomorrow's battle.

On this night, the top and bottom of the city walls were as bright as day. The soldiers of the Ming army were busy, and the Mongolian army also launched several counterattacks, but the Ming army, which occupied a favorable position, was killed by a burst of intensive shooting. I tried a few times and hit the nail, and finally knew that when it came to the ability to defend the city, the Ming army was too much stronger than them.

Qi Jiguang was not worried that the Mongolian army would be able to recapture the city wall, "but he still stood on the city wall all night." Casualty statistics have been reported, and more than 3,800 soldiers were killed in the siege battle from morning to night. More than 6,000 people were wounded, of which 3,000 were seriously wounded. Thankfully. Most of the wounded were just injured muscles and bones, falls, and burns, and they were raised for a winter and next spring.

"What do you want Yuan Jing?" …… Liu Xian's voice sounded, he could break the city in one day, and the old general was in a good mood.

"The casualties are large enough...... Qi Jiguang said in a low voice.

"Siege." That time you can't fill it with people? …… Liu Xian said in a low voice: "I rebelled in the White Lotus Sect in Sichuan. Attack the cottages of a thousand people. All have to die at this number. ”。 said with a smile: "This is thanks to the fact that the Mongols will not defend the city, and there are people from the Military Intelligence Department to help, otherwise it would be good if we could fill in 20,000 people." ”。

, "yes", . Qi Jiguang nodded, and changed the topic: "I want to sum up the ...... with you about tomorrow's things."

"I caught a turtle in the middle." What else is there to be embarrassed about? Fuck it off! ”。 Liu Xian looked at him and said, "Yuan Jing, I see that you have something on your mind......

"Yes,...... Qi Jiguang nodded and said, "I know that this battle is costly, after taking the whole city tomorrow." There is bound to be a massacre,...... This kind of words came out of the mouth of Qi Jiguang, a model soldier, which was enough to make future generations fall through their glasses. However, in the eyes of the generals at this time, this is as normal as drinking water and breathing.

一一"一一、一"一、一、一一"

How to make soldiers obey the command and fight bravely is a big problem that plagues the generals of this era.

In the eyes of many literati, it is to fight on the battlefield and defend the country. It is the duty of every soldier.

Regardless of how usual times for these GIs. As long as they are sent to the battlefield at the critical moment, they sing a few words, for the sake of the country and the nation, and then everyone can rush up. Defeated the enemy.

This is all nonsense Since the Song Dynasty, the dictatorship of the national defense generals has been like a thief, making the soldiers not know the generals. The generals don't know the soldiers, they don't have any emotional foundation, and if they win, there is no benefit for the soldiers, but they get injured. even lost your life, at the critical moment, who is willing to die for you?

You have to give them a reason to follow you. In addition to paying them on time and caring for their lives. Take them to win more battles and die less. It is also necessary to pay attention to the psychology of the officers and men. For example, after the fierce battle of the city, the soldiers were eager to use a massacre to vent their frustrated anger, "The officers also hoped to reward their subordinates by looting and raping." Otherwise, the next time the city is attacked, there will be absolutely no one who will charge again.

Although Qi Jiguang was disgusted by this barbaric act, he would not stop it. In his view, the Mongols were enemies of life and death. The beasts are barbaric, and it is impossible to compensate the soldiers who have made great sacrifices.

However, he remembered that the night before the expedition, Lord Shen had invited him to eat alone. Tell yourself to control the emotions of your subordinates and not to kill women and children indiscriminately. In particular, don't slaughter the city after the war. Failure to do so will seriously affect the overall strategy of the predestination.

Seeing Qi Jiguang's hesitant expression. Liu Xian guessed his thoughts, and couldn't help but say in a deep voice: "You have to think about the consequences!" ……

Qi Jiguang was silent, he couldn't say that he meant to be silent, so he had to carry the black pot himself.

"Even Confucius said, repay grievances with virtue, how can you repay virtue?" ”。 Liu Xian said in a stern voice: "Have you forgotten Shizhou City?" "It was three years ago that I decided to Tu Shizhou that the imperial court made up its mind to completely solve the problem of border troubles in the north.

"Of course I didn't forget...... Qi Jiguang sighed and said: "I don't say, when is the time for retribution, or something like that, I just want to ask, Dongshengcheng has taken it." What's next? ……

"Of course, according to the plan, using this place as a base, send cavalry out in all directions to attack and harass the Mongol tribes, so that they can no longer gain a foothold in the set.

"Even if you drive the Mongols out of the loop. What can it be? Qi Jiajun said slowly: "They are not Han Chinese, and they do not have the burden of leaving their hometowns. You can move thousands of miles away to avoid our soldiers. After a pause, he said, "And what about us?" It's just that in order to restore the Hetao, it took three years of preparation, and it took the whole country to have today's momentum. You and I both know that if the Mongols stay away from the Loop, we will not be able to pursue them. ”

"Then chase the Yellow River", Liu Xian said: "Build a castle on the north bank and restore the defense line at the beginning of the country!" ”

"Then we'll have to fight with me first." Qi Jiguang said: "We don't have that strength now!" ”

"Aren't there still Xuanda soldiers!" Liu Xian snorted and said, "And what does this have to do with whether or not to slaughter the city?" ”

"If it can't be solved on the battlefield", you can't add chaos to the elders. Qi Jiguang said sincerely: "We still have to control the behavior of the army." ”

"If you can't get it on the battlefield, you can't get it anywhere else!" Liu Xian's tone was not good.

Qi Jiguang was just about to say something more, when he heard a gentle voice not far away: "Can the two generals listen to the lower officials?" ”

Hearing that voice, the two hurriedly turned around and clasped their fists and said, "Please give me advice", but it was Zheng Luo, the right attendant of the military department and the left of the Imperial Palace. Although the Ming Dynasty emphasized literature and light military force. But for the two generals who have been famous for a long time, they are only four-grade civil officials. If you don't put it in your eyes, even if he is a prison soldier, he will not be so respectful. They care. is another identity of this person...... He was a friend of Jiajing Bingchen Kejinshi's silent in the same year. It is said that this person has a splendid heart and has the talent to stabilize the country and secure the country, which is the arm that Shen Ge Lao admires and respects very much, and this time he is asked to serve as the prison army, which itself represents incomparable trust. However, Zheng Luo has always been very low-key. is like an invisible man, just silently observing and never interfering in anything in the army, so much so that Qi Jiguang and Liu Xian habitually ignore this master of the army. I didn't think to discuss it with him when I encountered a problem.

But after all, Zheng Luo walked out of the head of the civil officials, and he was faintly the spokesperson of Shen Ge Lao, he didn't speak, as soon as he opened his mouth, the two generals had to listen carefully: "The conversation of the two Fangcai was heard by the lower officials." The main point of contention was that if the slaughter of the city was not indulged, it would not be possible to give an account to the officers and soldiers. Zheng Luo said lightly: "But burning, killing, and plundering." The army that is like a beast is still the Qi family's army? If the two indulge the soldiers to slaughter the city, where will the military discipline be placed, and how will the subordinate officials report to the court? ”

"The imperial court will understand", Liu Xian is an old man. How can you not hear it, although Zheng Luo said two. And it seems that the focus is on Qi Jiguang, but in fact, "he is just helping Qi Jiguang persuade himself."

"But you two don't care how much you do. It's time to resign. Zheng Luo said lightly: "You should also know that many ministers in Jingjing have a lot of worries about this expedition to Hetao. Although forced by the attitude of several elders. I don't dare to oppose the repetition, but I can still do it with my eyes wide open and grasp the handle, and use the topic to play to find a scene. ”

"This ......", Liu Xian said in a sullen voice: "Isn't Shizhou City's revenge avenged?" And how to explain to the army? ”

"The matter of Shizhou City is not done by a captive, and there is a debtor who is wronged" The slaughter of the city also has to go to Hohhot. Zheng Luo said softly: "As for the army besieging the city today, the imperial court can pay for it." Is that okay? ”

"How much can I pay?" Liu Xian squinted and said.

"How much do you think is appropriate?" Although Zheng Luo's voice was calm, he said for tat.

"One million taels, can you afford it?" Liu Xian snorted mockingly.

"Yes." Zheng Luo nodded and said: "First pay from the military salary" After the supply line is opened, how about letting the border send it in? ”

"This ......" the amount of a million. It was he who shouted it himself, and Liu Xian couldn't break his word, so he could only say in a muffled voice: "There is no basis for what he says." ”

"I can promise in front of the whole army." Zheng Luo said lightly: "And the property in the city." The court doesn't take a penny, and you give it all to the soldiers, how about it? ”

"Well...... Liu Xian said with a deep breath: "Could it be that the imperial court plans to break a city and reward a million silver?" ”

"Why not?" Zheng Luo smiled: "If you can take Hohhot, I don't think the cabinet will spare a million silver." ”

Liu Xian's face was black, and he knew that "that's impossible."

一凵一"

At dawn, the cannon that had been fired all night suddenly stopped. This alerted the Mongols, who had nowhere to hide after being bombed, because according to common sense, it was time for the Ming army to enter the city to fight.

However, after waiting for a while, I didn't see the Ming army attacking in a big way" but unexpectedly, several captured women came back, and they brought a letter from Qi Jiguang, the commander of the Ming army, which read: , Our army to seize the city defense, in the urn to catch turtles, with our troops. It is enough to annihilate you and others in one fell swoop. However, my heavenly soldiers are benevolent and righteous, and I can't bear to kill more people, so let you wait for a way to live, and don't go against my Heavenly Empire in the future. , for this decision. Many generals didn't understand, this person was all around, and they talked about something, so they just copied the guy and left.

But Qi Jiguang patiently explained to his generals that this was a very wise decision, because at this time, Dongsheng City had been conquered, the enemy army had been annihilated, and the strategic purpose had been fully achieved, and what was needed most at present. It is to buy time to trim the troops. Fortify the city in case of a counterattack by the Mongol tribes. And there were still five or six thousand outlaws in the city, as well as women and children who were extremely hostile to our army, and it would take energy to attack hard. The casualties will also be large, and it may change over time, so it is best to negotiate.

Because of Qi Jiguang's great prestige, "the generals did not dare to question his judgment." But in fact, what they care about is not whether to negotiate or not, but whether there is a chance for their subordinates to withdraw from the field, so although no one objected, they all refused to leave.

"You guys fought this battle beautifully,...... Then. Zheng Luo, the overseer, said loudly, "Shen Ge has said first, if you successfully capture Dongsheng City, you will announce that the reward this time is,...... He paused deliberately. aroused everyone's great curiosity. Only then did he say loudly, "One million taels of silver!" ”。 Immediately caused a shocking cheer, one million taels, how much is that!

Looking at Zheng Luo, who was surrounded in the middle, Liu Xian rolled his eyes in frustration. After agreeing to the other party, when he turned around, he realized that the one million taels of "this guy is really slippery" was originally a reward for the officers and soldiers prepared by the imperial court, but he borrowed Huā to offer Buddha and make a big fuss, which was really a solid eye to bully the soldiers!

In fact, one million taels sounds terrifying, but if you put it on the head of the 100,000 army, "And the officers must take more, and it would be good for ordinary soldiers to get five or six taels of silver, which is indeed quite rich, but it will not make these officers fools, right?" Liu Zongbing couldn't help but slander, but he didn't want to be last night. I was fooled and stupid......

This million taels is like a bombshell" blew up a group of officers into stupid rabbits, Zheng Luo said anything, they all nodded, and finally agreed to the three chapters of his covenant in a daze......

The Mongols thought they would die, but they never thought that the Ming army would let them go. At this time, the princess who was in charge of the battle was seriously injured on the battlefield and was in a coma. Noyandara also ran out of courage yesterday, and at this moment, like grasping a life-saving straw, she quickly replied: , I am willing to retire from the army. Present the treasure you have hidden, and do not send anyone to intercept it. , meaning: We are willing to surrender, and all the gold, silver, and jewels are yours, but please raise your hands in trouble. Don't take advantage of the opportunity to yin us.

Qi Jiguang immediately agreed, and ordered someone to open the north gate and give them an hour to go out of the city, and everyone was only allowed to ride a horse and bring weapons. Don't take luggage Two hours later, close the door and let the dog, don't think about leaving. Confidence starts the timer when it is dispatched.

The north gate had been cleared out last night and slowly opened, waiting for the Mongols to leave.

Under this urging countdown" the Mongols quickly agreed, and an agreement was reached. On the lookout, the Mongols were armed. Gathered from all hidden places, helped the old and the young, and gradually retreated, withdrawing from their Jinong City.

The Ming army really kept its promise and did not take the opportunity to attack when the other party left the city. However, when they opened Jinong City, they were finally ready to breathe a sigh of relief. The cavalry of the Ming army covered from both sides, and soon outflanked and surrounded the Mongols.

Because the beast is still fighting, it is difficult to deal with, but let the trapped beast out. It's easy to deal with. After the surrender of the Mongol army. The morale was completely lost, and he saw the muzzle of the black hole hole of the Ming army. He didn't even have the strength to raise his bow and arrows. Where is the will to resist? It's just that they shouted and scolded the Ming army for not keeping their promises, and they were some liars.

"We and the city are not one system, they are infantry, we are cavalry". Liu Xian, who had been depressed for a long time, finally laughed heartily and said, "You paid a ransom to them, but we didn't get anything."

"But we don't have any money anymore...... The Mongols said indignantly.

"Then the meat will pay!" …… Liu Xian smiled cruelly: "Now give you two choices, either you will all die and let Lao Tzu have a good time, or hand over all your leaders and let Lao Tzu exchange for rewards."

The Mongols were in an uproar, and it was obvious that Liu Xian's words upset them. The Ming army waited for a while, then released their guns into the sky, urging them to make a decision quickly.

Just when the Mongols were having a hard time choosing. "Noyan Dala," the Mongolian Jinong, who had always shown cowardice, stood up and said to Liu Xian: "I am Jinong, who is second only to the Great Khan on the steppe, and I will go with you, but please let my people go......

Liu Xian looked at the secret agents of the Military Intelligence Department beside him, and when he saw the other party nodding, he knew that it was not Li Daitao. Then he smiled and said, "This weight is returned to the well and tied up."

"Wait! Noyandara slid a short blade out of her sleeve. Pointing to his neck, he said, "Please let my people go first!" ……

His actions caused great emotion among the tribesmen, and many people stood up and demanded to live and die with him.

"Fuck you, I don't care about food." ”。 Liu Xian waved his hand impatiently. The cavalry got out of the way. The Mongol army gradually departed, but there were still some cavalry lingering and asked to stay and serve Jinon.

Liu Xianli ignored them. Look at Noyandara and say, "Put the knife down,...... said with a smile and scolded: "Why do you say I believe it, you are obviously a ghost who is afraid of death......

Noyandara put down the knife and smiled with a pale face: "My daughter can lead by example, how can a father disgrace her." ”。