The light rain that had been pouring down before had stopped for a morning, and Hong Chengchou was a little uneasy in the carriage.

The rain has stopped, and if the ground is dry in a few days, the Tuanshan army will definitely launch a large-scale attack!

Three miles from the city of Pyongyang, Hong Seung-cho ordered the army to rest in place, and he himself stepped out of the carriage. After a short time, Kong Youde came to him, and after saluting, Kong Youde opened his mouth and asked, "Taishi, we are about to arrive in Pyongyang City, why are we resting here?" ”

Hong Chengchou was not shocked, he glanced at Kong Youde, and said lightly: "This master has the will of the Queen Mother, and everyone in the Korean country is at my disposal, regardless of fullness, Mongolia, and sweat!" Prince Ying doesn't seem to have entered the role yet......"

Kong Youde was stunned for a moment, and immediately reacted. This Nima Hong Taishi is putting on a score, and Prince Naying Azig didn't go out of the city for three miles to greet him, which is really rude.

In just a short moment, Kong Youde suddenly felt that his waist rod was a little stiffer - once upon a time, the Han people were kneeling like dogs licking the female son of Allah, and now Master Hong has taken power because of the matter of "supporting", this is the rhythm of turning over and being the master!

As soon as he thought of this, Kong Youde immediately smiled with a smile on his face, and even changed his etiquette - from beating Qian'er to bowing down, and then said: "Taishi Hong is far-sighted, and the last general is really admired!" ”

Hong Chengchou bowed slightly, brushed his beard and muttered for a moment, and suddenly asked about another matter: "The sailor under your command is leaving now, right?" ”

Kong Youde's heart sank, and he immediately said solemnly: "It's already gone!" ”

Hong Chengchou nodded and glanced at Kong Youde meaningfully. said lightly: "This time, the Tuanshan Army that this Taishi wants to tension will be annihilated in the Korean State!" ”

Kong Youde said calmly: "Taishi." Do you mean to rely on them? But can they be trusted? ”

Hong Chengchou's eyes flashed. He said calmly: "Driven by profit, eight or nine out of ten." ”

Kong Youde was silent, and he didn't dare to pick up the following words. At this moment, a junior colonel walked over quickly and reported to Hong Chengchou: "Taishi, Prince Ying sent someone to ask why the army did not enter the city?" ”

Hong Chengchou snorted coldly and said slowly: "You tell him that this Taishi is a little tired, and he will rest here for a while......"

The little colonel took the order and left. Kong Youde, who was on the side, had a bright heart: This Prince Azig is really inconspicuous, Taishi Hong is now a celebrity in front of the Queen Mother, and he didn't come to kneel in person to greet him?

Kong Youde glanced at Hong Chengchou again, and infinite "admiration" rose in his heart: Taishi Hong is too good, Azig has a very high status among the Jurchen princes, but he is not treated by the Queen Mother, and he is the best object to step on a few feet!

……

After more than ten days of rainy weather, the 40,000-strong army crossed the Han River on the second day after the weather cleared.

Now. Zhang Zhang summoned Gao Yuanliang to discuss the military situation in the big tent of the Tuanshan Army camp on the north bank of the Han River.

Just yesterday, scouts reported that the Manchu army on the north bank of the Han River had suddenly withdrawn and headed straight for Kaesong. Zhang Li's original plan was to cross the river in these two days. It would have been better since the enemy had withdrawn, after all, such a thing as a half-crossing attack was something that any military commander would like to avoid.

After the army crossed the river, it quickly set up camp. And Zhang Zhang also called Gao Yuanliang over at the first time. The news of Huang Taiji's death was already known, and it was originally a good opportunity to beat the water dogs. But Zhang Li vaguely felt that there was something wrong, but he couldn't say it.

Historically, Huang Taiji lived a much longer life. It was not until the last years of Chongzhen that he died of illness. But now that the Ming Dynasty has died in the country, Chongzhen also went to see his ancestors in advance, and Huang Taiji died a few years early, which is really not an impossible thing.

Zhang Zhang repeatedly sent intelligence officers to confirm it, and finally came to the conclusion that Huang Taiji really hung up - if Huang Taiji used the strategy of cheating death, there was absolutely no need to change the Yuan Shunzhi......

Gao Yuanliang first reported to Zhang Li about the crossing of the river by the army, which can be described as four peaceful and eight stable, the Manchu Tartars had withdrawn to Kaesong, dozens of miles away, and the Tuanshan army was not hindered at all.

After Gao Yuanliang finished speaking, Zhang Zhang spoke: "Yuanliang, I always feel that something is wrong with the Tartars giving up the Han River defense line so easily and retreating into Kaesong. ”

Gao Yuanliang's eyes lit up, and he immediately nodded and said, "My lord, my subordinates also have this intention." In any case, even if there are warships of the regimental landscape division to escort us, if we have 40,000 people crossing the river, if the Tartars intercept it, it will almost certainly cause us some casualties. Is it cowardice that the Tartars are now retreating without a fight? ”

Zhang Zhang pondered for a moment, shook his head and said: "According to common sense, it is right for the monarch to withdraw his troops back to Shenyang after the death of the Tartars. But now that the two armies are facing each other, if they dare to run away from their own positions, this battle will be too easy. Obviously, the Tartars also knew that they could not withdraw their troops easily, but now that they abandoned the Han River defense line and withdrew to Kaesong, it made some sense. ”

Gao Yuanliang frowned, lowered his head and began to ponder. After a long time, Gao Yuanliang finally spoke: "My lord, the current plan, our best strategy is to work steadily and steadily, step by step. ”

"Hmm-" Zhang Li pondered for a long time, and he also couldn't figure out why the Tartar acted like this. However, seeking a word "stability" at the moment is indeed the best way to deal with it.

Thinking of this, Zhang Li said to Gao Yuanliang: "As the so-called one force will drop ten times, the Tartars want to shrink the city, let's let them shrink away!" How many troops did the Tartars of Kaesong have? ”

Gao Yuanliang immediately responded: "My lord, there were more than 30,000 Tatars in the Han River before, and the scouts reported that the enemy of Pyongyang had also entered Kaesong, the specific number is not clear, and the estimated number is at least 50,000. ”

Zhang Li rubbed his temples, and his eyes deepened. At present, there are 40,000 troops crossing the river in the Tuanshan army, and the casualties are probably not small in the siege warfare against the enemy in about the same number or even in greater numbers.

"Raze Kaesong to the ground!" Zhang Lishi's earth-shattering words surprised Gao Yuanliang!

Soon, Gao Yuanliang also reacted, and he asked, "My lord, do you mean artillery battle?" ”

Zhang Zhang nodded, with a hint of determination in his eyes: "Shell the city, encircle the point and send reinforcements." The Tartars want to be turtles, let them be good! Mobilize all the artillery and shell it day and night! I'd like to see if Kaesong is impregnable! Even if it's an iron wall, we're going to blow him up into Shura Hell! ”

Gao Yuanliang laughed and said loudly: "My lord's strategy is very good. In this case, his subordinates went to arrange the siege and artillery bombardment! ”

Zhang Zhang bowed slightly, and added: "Let Chen Zhengcao transfer artillery and shells from Liaodong, how many are transferred!" ”

"Yes! Your Excellency—" (To be continued.) )