Chapter 19: The Shame of the Ming Army
The ambush commanded by Zhang Biwu fought beautifully, and the Ming army killed 1,104 people and captured 143 people. Wang Pu's Datong Ming army was outstanding in the entire Ming army, and Wang Pu became a role model.
Of course, Wang Pu had to report the good news to Liang Tingdong, the governor of Xuanda, and Zhang Fengyi, the secretary of the military department, and another good news went directly to Emperor Chongzhen in Beijing, and Wang Pu was commended by Liang Tingdong and Zhang Fengyi.
Wang Pu atonemented his merits, and he was commended, and his face grew greatly, so he didn't kill Zhang Biwu, and promised to give Zhang Biwu military attaché, and continued to allocate the command of Zhang Biwu's thousands of people, and also made it clear that Zhang Biwu made military merits again, and the greater the official deserved.
Jiang Fei repeatedly came to Wang Pu and said bad things about Zhang Biwu, asking Wang Pu to beware of Zhang Biwu's bastards.
Of course Wang Pu knew it, but he understood that Zhang Biwu had a talent, he was afraid of war, and he needed someone to help him make meritorious contributions, and then he took it for himself, and there was no one else for this best candidate except Zhang Biwu.
Jiang Fei saw through Wang Pu's thoughts, and he knew that Zhang Biwu was useful to Wang Pu because of the Qing army's southern strategy, so it was impossible for him to kill Zhang Biwu for the time being.
The Qing army increased its troops for the shame of being defeated by Wang Pu in Yixue, and not only that, but the Qing army also advanced to Changping, which is where the mausoleum of the emperors of the Ming Dynasty is located! Known as the "pillow of the capital teacher", the location is crucial.
If Changping is lost, the political significance is huge! For the emperor, it is a great shame for the entire Ming Dynasty! Even the ancestral tombs that are close at hand can't be protected, so what else can be protected?
Wang Pu's cowardly character played a role again, he thought that Zhang Biwu had achieved combat exploits in this battle, and if he was defeated again, it would be a tiger that would not become an anti-dog, and it would be counterproductive and would be punished.
In addition, Liang Tingdong, the governor of Xuanda, who happened to be the top boss, and Zhang Fengyi, the secretary of the military department, could not fight, and they fell into Wang Pu's arms, so Wang Pu did not move.
For this, Zhang Biwu was naturally very dissatisfied, he wanted to go to Wang Pu, stating that if the Qing army approached the city of Beijing and conquered Changping, it would be a heavy blow to the entire Ming Dynasty and the Ming army, which was a shame imposed on the Ming Dynasty!
But Wang Pu didn't even give Zhang Biwu a chance to see him, and as long as Zhang Biwu came, he would be strictly guarded and placed a lot of soldiers, of course Zhang Biwu knew that Wang Pu was afraid that he would be the same as Jiang Qian.
Zhang Biwu's military power was also deprived, he had no way at all, he could only use wine to drown his sorrows now, every time he heard the Qing army crisscrossing Gyeonggi, the Ming army could not do anything. He's always going to be sad.
In July, the Qing army captured Changping, and successively captured Liangxiang (now Fangshan, Beijing) and besieged Shunyi (now Beijing). Ming Shunyi Zhixian Shangguanxin and guerrilla rulers all commanded Su Shiyu and others to resist the city. The city fell, and the war was killed with the national weapon, Shi Yu, etc. Taking advantage of the situation, the Qing army captured Baodi (now Tianjin), Dingxing, Ansu (now Xushui, Hebei), Dacheng, Xiongxian, Anzhou and other counties of.
And on this side, Wang Pu still pressed the soldiers, he just kept saying that there was an order from above, and he couldn't attack, and the soldiers were all angry and helpless.
In this way, the Ming troops from all walks of life held on to the death and did not dare to engage the Qing army. The Qing army rampaged through the capital of the Ming Dynasty, Beijing, and Gyeonggi. When the Qing army was about to withdraw and return to China, Wang Pu still did not dare to pursue his troops.
As a result, the cavalry of the Santun Battalion near Beijing was defeated, the reinforcements from Shanhaiguan were also defeated, the eunuch Gao Qi was defeated and retreated, and the general soldier Chao Pichang was captured by the Qing general Hilgen.
Faced with the current situation, Zhang Biwu can only sigh for a long time, he often laments, if he borrows 3,000 elite soldiers, he will definitely make miraculous achievements, and his dream of not teaching Hu Ma to Yinshan will come true.
The reality is that he was monitored by Wang Pu, he did not have the slightest right, when he borrowed wine to drown his sorrows, Liu Fang and Zhang Yi came to him, and told him that Qin Dongsheng believed that he could become a famous general like Xu Da before he died!
It is Qin Dongsheng who still trusts him so much even if he is the most stubborn, Zhang Biwu can't live up to him, and the countryman treats me as a countryman to repay him. Now that Qin Dongsheng is dead, he wants to prove that his vision is good! Zhang Biwu will definitely become a generation of famous generals.
What's more, Zhang Biwu remembered that he wanted to help Qin Dongsheng go to his house to see his sister and mother, and he knew that he couldn't fall! For this reason, Zhang Biwu, who was originally depressed, suddenly cheered up.
At this time, the Qing army had withdrawn from the outside of the Saiwai, so Zhang Biwu and Liu let them go to the place where the Qing army passed to have a look.
"Biwu! Check it out! Liu Fang shouted, Zhang Biwu followed Liu Fang, and what he saw was four big words: "All officials are exempt!" ”
Zhang Biwu is extremely angry! Because when the Qing army retreated, the Qing soldiers were "dressed in bright clothes and ridden, playing music and triumphant" to shame the Ming army.
Faced with the humiliation imposed on the Ming Dynasty by the Qing army, especially on the head of the Ming army, the Ming army did not dare to attack under the orders of Liang Tingdong and Zhang Fengyi. Even Gao Qiqian, the eunuch who served as the chief of the army, did not dare to attack, but Gao Qiqian cut off the heads of the dead to take risks.
The Qing army plundered the Ming people and animals, and gained a lot of wealth. But the Ming army could only hide like a turtle with a shrunken head, watching his relatives and villagers being ravaged, but he was trembling all over, and he didn't dare to fight bravely.
What was originally a mighty army that terrified the entire world, but what became of it under the hands of these cowards and incompetents? No wonder it is said that what kind of generals are brought out! A general is the soul of an army!
When Zhang Biwu thought of this, how could he not be angry? In front of him, he saw one poor little girl after another like Xiao Xi! "Drink!" Zhang Biwu roared, he swung his knife and slashed into the tree, just to destroy these words!
Humiliation! It is necessary to wash away the national shame with the blood of the enemy! Shame lingered in his heart! The thought of snow shame is stronger than anything else, and snow shame and meritorious deeds are linked! Invisibly, the idea of making contributions has become more and more intense.
Soldier power is crucial! Without military power and without an army, even if Zhang Biwu has Zhuge Liang's talents, Le Yi, Bai Qi, Han Xin, and Xu Da's military wizards, he can only be a clever woman who can cook without rice. How important it is to build an army that is always in control and loyal to itself.
It's not just about yourself! It is for the blood to not be bullied, and it is for the dignity of China not to be desecrated! At this moment, the meritorious deeds drove out the Tartars, and the heart of dazzling my China became blazing!
Zhang Biwu yelled: "Look at it! As long as I, Zhang Biwu, have a breath of air, the scene of the Han people being humiliated will not appear! I must revive the power of Huaxia! Whoever stands in my way, I'll crush it mercilessly! China will surely rise! ”
Zhang Biwu said and came to the cave where Qin Dongsheng's ashes were kept, and he bowed to Qin Dongsheng's ashes again, because he promised Qin Dongsheng that if the time was right, he would take Qin Dongsheng back to his hometown for burial, and give all his money to his mother and sister.
Hearing that Qin Dongsheng's mother was not in good health, and his sister was supporting the entire poor family alone, Zhang Biwu was interested in Qin Dongsheng's sister and wanted to see what kind of strange woman she was.
At this moment, the herald came to give the order: "Zhang Biwu! I am ordered by the Chief Soldier to let you quickly return to Datong Town! The chief soldier said, you have merit in killing the enemy, and you are specially named the general manager! Hurry back and lead the whole army back to Datong Town! ”
Zhang Biwu was very disappointed when he heard it, and his contribution was only promoted to a painless 100 president! Since he was very unconvinced, he had no choice but to return to the guard.