Chapter 622: Surprise Attack on Seoul
Riding horses on Korean soil, Duoduo always had a smile on his face, and the whole team was filled with excitement after the raid. By his side was Azig, who was walking with him, and he and Azig were the ones who led the troops in North Korea this time.
Originally, Dorgon planned to send troops to Korea in the spring, but it backfired, and because of the problem of selecting generals, it has been delayed until now. Many supported Beledes the Great in leading the army, but Dolgon opposed it. He will never easily hand over the power of the army to Daishan, and it is obviously not that time yet.
However, Dorgon was too young to lead the army, and finally made Dodor and Azig the generals who led the army, and Dorgon wasted a lot of effort for this decision. Dolgon, Azig and Dordor, the three of them are compatriots, and when it comes to trust, Dolgon naturally believes in these two people.
Azig and Duoduo did not disappoint, and after crossing the Changbai Mountain, the Houjin army was overwhelmed. After more than a dozen cities and countless looting, the Houjin cavalry seemed to have regained their self-confidence at once. After several wars against the Ming Dynasty, all of them were defeated, and Houjin's morale fell to the bottom for a while. Because of the Emperor of the Apocalypse's blockade of the smuggling trade, the life of Houjin became increasingly difficult.
However, this war against North Korea seems to have regained the self-confidence of the children of the Eight Banners, and it can be said that the scenery is infinite along the way.
In the mountains and forests twenty miles outside Chuncheon on the North Han River, Azig commanded 5,000 cavalry to build a raft of logging in full swing. Shouting loudly from time to time, Azig's face was a little urgent, after all, time waits for no one.
"Lord Belle, do we really want to go straight to Seoul? Although the raft ride is fast, what about our war horses? Do you have to put it all here? One of the commanders walked up to Azig's side, bowed respectfully, and asked with questions and a little fear on his face.
In the eyes of many people, this is not a wise choice, you must know that the disciples of the Eight Banners can only ride on horses. That's a powerful existence. If they abandon their horses, they are nothing. As an infantryman, although the children of the Eight Banners are still brave in battle, their combat effectiveness is not high.
Glancing at this commander, Azig frowned, this time his people plundered North Korea. It's not just for supplies. These people also have some political figures, that is, they want to teach the North Koreans a lesson, a lesson to betray themselves. If you can kill Injo and the Westerners, and let the Joseon king who supports him step on the throne, that is the most important thing.
However, he would not say such a purpose to this commander, he just nodded slightly, and Azig said in a deep voice: "This matter has been decided, we are just going to fight for a front!" Our horses will be looked after by many priests. We're only going to 5,000 people, you don't have to worry. ”
Despite this political aim, Azig consulted with Dordor and felt that the capture of Seoul would be the biggest blow to Korea. They also have another purpose, that is, to disrupt North Korea and make the Ming think that their main force is here. If the Ming people think that their rear is empty, then there is room for Dorgon's strategy to be implemented.
After Azig and Dordor consulted. I think a surprise attack on Seoul is definitely a good way. Whether or not Seoul can be captured. It doesn't have to be done. As for his own back road being cut off, Azig was not worried at all, he did not think that anyone would be able to catch up with his cavalry. Even if the Ming army really sent troops to North Korea, these people just grabbed and ran, and they couldn't do anything about it.
"Big brother, how are things going?" Dord, dressed in military uniform, walked over. said with a slightly solemn face. At this time, although Duoduo was still very young, his whole person was full of maturity. After several wars, Duoduo has grown from a young man to a qualified general.
Because he is a compatriot, Azig is the boss. Both Dodor and Dorgon privately referred to themselves as Big Brother. Azig didn't think there was anything, and as for the other attitudes, he didn't care. Nodding slowly, he said, "It's very fast, it's okay to have two more days!" However, we only have 5,000 people here, and if we have no war horses, I am afraid that we will suffer a loss in the face of the Korean army in Seoul! ”
This is something that Azig has always feared, and although the North Korean army is low in combat, it is still outnumbered. There are only 5,000 people on his side, but the defenders of Seoul have 40,000! If there is a real fight, and these people can't run away calmly, I'm afraid the end won't be too good.
"Big brother, North Koreans don't dare to go out of the city! Besides, you don't need to fight them in the field, just find a good terrain, build good fortifications, and wait for work! Although my brother is not as fast as yours, he will definitely rush there as soon as possible and surprise them. Duoduo waved his hand nonchalantly, in his opinion, the army of the Koreans could not be called an army, and it was more appropriate to say that it was a rabble.
They only dared to retreat inside the city, and would not rush outside the city, and Duoduo did not look down on them from the bottom of his heart. If there was anything Duoduo was worried about, it was the army of the Ming Dynasty! If they are not fooled and do not adopt the strategy of attacking the east and the west, but directly send troops to North Korea, they will be in trouble.
But trouble is trouble, and there is absolutely no danger in that. They may not be able to defeat the army of the Ming Dynasty head-on, but if they want to run, they can't stop themselves. Besides, in the wild, you may not have a chance to win. The first few defeats were all because the children of the Eight Banners attacked the Ming Dynasty.
Azig nodded, he also felt that what Duoduo said made sense, the army of the Koreans could still be called an army. If we can defeat North Korea, we will definitely be able to return home with a full load this time.
"Big brother, you must lock down Seoul as much as possible and don't spread the news. I will go straight to Seoul and give the Korean royal family no time to react. If you rush over step by step, I am afraid that you will face the Qinwang army all over North Korea at that time! Glancing at Azig, Dodor pressed the knife at his waist and instructed.
Glancing at Duoduo with a smile, Azig patted him on the shoulder, and said disapprerovingly: "It's not the first time that the eldest brother has come out to fight, and I still want you to pay it!" Do your thing well and don't delay on the road, otherwise things will become very troublesome. ”
Looking at the kind eyes of the eldest brother, Duoduo's heart warmed, nodded firmly, and said, "Don't worry, eldest brother, there will be no problem!" Although he was calm on the surface, Duoduo was still a little nervous in his heart, which is why the situation just now appeared. However, after listening to Azig's words, Dord's mood was obviously calmer.
Duoduo and Azig were nervously preparing, and the Ming army had just crossed the Yalu River at this time! For Zhu Xieyuan, this battle is his battle of prestige, and he naturally attaches great importance to it in his heart. Because he must win the battle, he did not ask the Ming army to march in a hurry.
At this time, the Emperor of the Apocalypse was looking at the military newspaper, which was from Liaodong, which described Zhu Xieyuan's battle plan in detail. At the same time, there is also Zhu Xieyuan's opinion to the Emperor of the Apocalypse, that is, to send troops to evaluate the plan of Jiannu.
Putting down the report in his hand, the Emperor of the Apocalypse turned his gaze to Sun Chengzong to the side, and said with a smile: "Sir, what do you think of Zhu Xieyuan's strategy?" ”
"Your Majesty, the minister has no opinion! The emperor's eyes are like torches, and the employment of people is very suitable, Zhu Xieyuan is indeed more suitable than Xiong Tingbi to be the supervisor of Liaodong. This incident can be seen simply as the looting of Jiannu, or it can be seen as a trap for Jiannu. In any case, Zhu Xieyuan's arrangement is impeccable. "If Sun Chengzong had doubts about the appointment of Zhu Xieyuan as the governor of Liaodong by the Emperor of the Apocalypse, he had doubts in his heart at the beginning, but now his doubts have indeed disappeared.
Although the Liaodong soldiers were strong at this time, they were still a little powerless to rely on the people and horses of Liaodong to pacify the Jiannu. Even if it can be done, it will certainly not have an overwhelming advantage, which is obviously not in line with the current situation. What's more, a large-scale declaration of war on Jiannu at this time is obviously extremely inappropriate.
Zhu Xieyuan's overall view is very good, he does not pursue temporary gains and losses, and can see the long-term. In the face of great merit, it is really not easy to still be able to maintain yourself. In Sun Chengzong's opinion, if Xiong Tingbi was sitting in Liaodong, I am afraid that this time he would directly take the method of encircling Wei to save Zhao.
On the one hand, Zhu Xieyuan sent troops to North Korea by himself, on the other hand, he arranged Zuo Liangyu in Liaodong, and at the same time, He Shixian was in Shenyang, no matter what happened, he could deal with it, if it was replaced by himself, Sun Chengzong would probably do the same.
Waving his hand, the Emperor of the Apocalypse said with a smile: "Mr. praised it falsely, but Zhu Xieyuan's approach still makes me very satisfied." I wonder what Mr. thinks about the next plan? Opinion on the dispatch of troops to pacify Jiannu. ”
"Your Majesty, this matter may be on the agenda! After all, in recent years, Liaodong has been strong and strong, and the people and horses in Beijing are also well-trained. Only by concentrating superior forces and leveling Jiannu in one fell swoop will not be a problem. Sun Chengzong pondered slightly, and then said: "But you can also wait until the military reform is completed before acting, after all, the imperial court still needs a large army to stabilize people's hearts." ”
Sun Chengzong's words were very polite, but the Emperor of the Apocalypse understood it, after all, the military reform touched the interests of the military. Once someone takes a risk, the imperial army's army can be used to deter, and even more so, to quell the rebellion. It seems that Sun Chengzong is still not at ease about the affairs of the northwest, and the Emperor of the Apocalypse has also received some secret reports, and Dingguo Gong's military reform in the northwest has encountered some difficulties.
The main problems appeared in Shaanxi and Shanxi, but the Emperor of the Apocalypse was not worried, which he had long expected. I believe that there will definitely be a better situation after a while, and the Emperor of the Apocalypse has this confidence. Smiling at Sun Chengzong, the Emperor of the Apocalypse said softly: "What Mr. said makes sense, let's let this matter go for a while!" Jiannu is already under the knife, and it is the same when he does it. (To be continued......)