Chapter 553: Withdrawal
Just when everyone was in deep thought because of this, an urgent report suddenly reached their ears. Then several people saw a cavalryman, and his horse was rushing in the direction where everyone was.
He rushed to a position less than ten steps away from everyone before he quickly stopped.
Then, with a tired face, the cavalry dismounted the war horse and walked in front of Huang Taiji in three steps and two steps. Kneeling on one leg, he reported loudly: "Great Khan, urgent report from the front... The 20,000 Korean troops that invaded Liaodong were completely annihilated a day ago under the attack of the Tiger and Leopard Army..."
"The army of 20,000 is gone... You read that right... As far as Ben Khan knows, the reinforcements of the Haw Par Army from Chaoyang also arrived on the battlefield yesterday. Extrapolating from this time, the Tiger and Leopard Army, which had only six or seven thousand troops, wiped out the 20,000-strong Korean army that had invaded Liaodong in just a few hours. Huang Taiji asked rhetorically with a look of incredulity.
Under the gaze of Huang Taiji's clever eyes, the scout hurriedly opened his mouth and affirmed: "Qi Qi Great Khan, what the slave just said is true, and he doesn't dare to say any lies... As far as we know, it only took one hour for the 6,000 Tiger and Leopard Army to wipe out the North Korean army on foot. ”
"Destroy 20,000 North Korean troops in one hour....How did the 6,000 Tiger and Leopard Army do it? You know, this is 20,000 North Korean troops with weapons in hand, not 20,000 pigs. Besides, even if it is 20,000 pigs, it is impossible for the 6,000 Tiger and Leopard Army to capture them all in just one hour..."At this time, the shocked expression on Huang Taiji's face became even thicker, and he continued to ask rhetorically.
Facing several pairs of eyes looking at him at the same time, the scout knelt on one leg. Don't dare to be lazy. Hurry up and put yourself on what you see on the battlefield. 1510 said it.
After it was over, the shocked expression on Huang Taiji's face was directly covered with contempt.
Yes, that is, contempt, contempt for the combat effectiveness of the 20,000 Korean army.
As the Great Khan of the Later Jin Kingdom, Huang Taiji did not calculate that the combat effectiveness of the 20,000 Korean army was so unbearable.
A battle down, 20,000 Korean troops. More than 10,000 people were taken prisoner by the Haw Par Army. Not only that, but dozens of officers of the 20,000 North Korean army at or above the middle level were so timid that they all abandoned their troops and fled from the battle.
At this moment, the scout, who was kneeling in front of everyone, continued to speak: "Great Khan, the minion has an important piece of information to tell here....
"After the 6,000 Tiger and Leopard Army infantry annihilated 20,000 Korean troops, after only two hours of rest, they were entangled in 10,000 cavalry. Rushed in the direction of Liaoyang. ”
"Because this tiger and leopard army has at least 3,000 cavalry, in order to avoid startling the snake. The minions did not dare to approach to investigate. However, with the help of monoculars, the minions were sure that the Tiger and Par army, which rushed to Liaoyang, was equipped with at least fifty heavy artillery pieces, in addition to having at least three thousand cavalry. ”
As soon as the scout's words fell, a general under the command of Huang Taiji opened his mouth and shouted: "Our Houjin warriors are not a Korean army with low combat effectiveness....as long as these tiger and leopard troops come, we have the strength to let them come and go." ”
"Yes, there is no return...... Kill all these tiger and leopard troops who rushed to Liaoyang, let them taste the strong combat effectiveness of our Houjin Iron Cavalry on the field battlefield, and no longer dare to underestimate our Houjin warriors. Several other Tartar generals, as if they had been beaten with chicken blood, followed suit.
After it was over, everyone focused their eyes on Huang Taiji and waited for Huang Taiji to make a final decision.
At this time, Fan Wencheng, who was standing beside Huang Taiji, opened his mouth and reminded with a worried face: "Great Khan, the minions think that the courage of the generals is commendable, and they are worthy of the warriors raised by the Great Khan. However, what the minions want to say is that although courage is good, we can't underestimate the combat effectiveness of this tiger and leopard army..."
"If this Tiger and Leopard Army is a pure cavalry force, the minions believe that the strong combat effectiveness of the Golden Iron Cavalry in the future will definitely be able to wipe them out on the field battlefield..."
"However, this Haw Par Army is not a pure cavalry force... Not only did he have the vast majority of musketeers, but he was also armed with at least fifty heavy cannons that far surpassed those of the redcoat cannons..."
"With such a powerful firepower of the Tiger and Leopard Army, even if we can eliminate them on the field battlefield, our Houjin Iron Cavalry will definitely pay a very heavy price on the battlefield. Therefore, the minions ask the Great Khan to think twice for the sake of the future of the Houjin Kingdom, and not to forget the purpose of our decision to march into Liaodong in the first place..."
Just as Huang Taiji's face slowly showed a thoughtful expression, another scout hurriedly walked over.
However, the scout did not say a word, but handed a letter to Fan Wencheng.
After reading the contents of the envelope, the worried expression on Fan Wencheng's face was already unconsciously covered with heaviness.
After taking a deep breath, he said in a heavy tone to Huang Taiji: "Great Khan, it's no longer time for us to want to completely annihilate this tiger and leopard army heading to Liaoyang." It's that we simply don't have the time and opportunity to wipe out this tiger and leopard army. ”
"This is the news that my Houjin State secret agent just sent back from Shandong... Wei Zheng, the commander of the Tiger and Leopard Army, and the 25,000 elite of the Tiger and Leopard Army personally led by him have already set off from Shandong, and there are still two days at most before they can land in Liaodong. ”
"The intelligence is clear, more than 20,000 elite of the Tiger and Leopard Army, including not only two musket divisions, one cavalry division, but also a full two hundred heavy artillery..."
"Once this reinforcement of the Tiger and Leopard Army enters Liaodong and joins forces with the remaining few Haw and Par Army in Liaodong. In the entire territory of Liaodong, we who have become a lone army will become very dangerous. After all, the combat effectiveness of the Tiger and Par Army is there, and there is a fundamental difference between it and the officers and troops of the Ming Dynasty. ”
As soon as Fan Wencheng's words were finished, Huang Taiji, who was frowning, took over the information and began to browse.
After reading it, the thoughtful expression that had just appeared on his face was already unconsciously covered with heaviness.
After shifting his gaze to Fan Wencheng again, he asked with a worried face: "Military Master, what do you think?" ”
A Han man who can only be called a slave in the eyes of the Tartars can have such a status in the Later Jin State, and a crucial reason is that the Great Khan of the Later Jin Dynasty has the trust and support of Emperor Taiji for himself.
Therefore, whether it is to keep his status and glory and wealth in the Jin Kingdom, or for the sake of Huang Taiji around him. Fan Wencheng will do his best to help Huang Taiji.
So, Fan Wencheng, who had a heavy face, said directly: "Great Khan, the slave thinks that it is time for us to retreat...."
"We can get the news that the reinforcements of the Haw Par Army are about to land in Liaodong, and the 10,000 Haw Par Army foot cavalry who are rushing to Liaoyang can also get this news. In this case, the purpose of this tiger and leopard army rushing to Liaoyang is worthy of our serious deliberation and consideration..."
"What do you mean?" Huang Taiji subconsciously asked.
"The minions are worried that in addition to the purpose of reinforcing Liaoyang, this Tiger and Leopard Army has a very important and very deadly purpose, that is, to drag us in Liaoyang..."
"If this conjecture of the minions is true, we will also be successfully dragged in Liaoyang by this tiger and leopard army. Then we will be surrounded by almost 40,000 elite Haw Par troops..."
"Under such circumstances, the minions dare not imagine what will be the end that awaits us?"
As soon as Fan Wencheng's words fell, a Tartar general who was very dissatisfied with Fan Wencheng retorted loudly: "Fan Wencheng, what do you want to do as a minion, are you alarmist and demagogic to the army?" ”
"In my opinion, this Tiger and Leopard Army Infantry Cavalry rushing to Liaoyang will not only not drag us here, but will also be wiped out by us...."
"Not only that, but the reinforcements of the Haw Par Army who are about to land in Liaodong will also be wiped out by us in Liaoyang...."
"If you dog slave are any more alarmist here, I'll chop you up and feed you to the wolves..."
"Shut up...", I can't face the words that are getting more and more ugly and arrogant. Huang Taiji, whose face was gloomy, finally spoke.
After taking a deep breath, he said to his subordinates in front of him: "The military division is not alarmist, during this period of siege battles, you have all seen the strong combat effectiveness of the tiger and leopard firearms unit. Do you think you can wipe out 10,000 well-armed Haw Par Arms in a short period of time without heavy artillery support? (To be continued......)