On the fourth day of the eleventh month of the lunar calendar, Funingwei, near Yuguan.

Knock knock knock......

Ten thousand horses galloped forward, the movement was great, as if to step through the mountains and rivers, the sound of horses' hooves, one after another, just like the water of the Yellow River, rolling in, where it passed, it must be dusty, and it could not be recovered for a long time.

The person at the head is Yuan Chonghuan, a velvet coat and armor, tightly wrapped, and the 20,000 cavalry behind him exudes a fierce atmosphere, all of them are clearly armored, with a strong fighting spirit, and they are very high, just like a Siberian tiger coming down the mountain. The body is even more close to the war horse, constantly galloping, extremely fast, like a gallop!

At this time, a reconnaissance sentry rushed from the northwest, more precisely, a scout unique to the Ming Dynasty's garrison in Liaodong, who did not return at night.

Night did not return and rode a war horse at a gallop, joined the team, followed the army all the way, and in the process of rapid marching, he was constantly approaching Yuan Chonghuan. From beginning to end, no one stopped him, and it can be seen that Yuan Chonghuan's escort team knew this person.

Soon, Ye Fu was already on a par with Yuan Chonghuan, but he was only slightly behind, and shouted at the top of his voice: "Da Shuai, according to the overnight reconnaissance of the brothers who did not return at night, the search radius was nearly 100 miles, and reliable news was obtained that Vice General Zhao had been attacked and killed. Moreover, the Eight Banners Army had already occupied Qian'an, and the front of the troops was directed at Yongping and Funing, which had already threatened the security of the right flank of the army. ”

However, Yuan Chonghuan was very calm, and his brows did not even wrinkle, as if he had already known about the sacrifice of Zhao Led the church, and did not care that the right wing of the army was threatened, and was still galloping, and after a short silence, he just threw out a sentence: "Change the route of the march, take Changli, Luanzhou, and Jizhou!" ”

Hearing this, all the generals knew that regardless of whether Zunhua was lost or not, the marshal had given up on Zunhua. The diversion of Changli and Luanzhou happened to move the original marching route slightly southward, just to avoid the attack and harassment of the unknown Eight Banner Army, so as to avoid risks.

Yuan Chonghuan took the lead, slightly adjusted the horse's head, and headed to the southeast, and the army just formed an arc marching route, heading straight for Changli and Luanzhou.

In the afternoon, Qian'an City, the city was filled with black wolf smoke, thick or light, very pungent. There are also teams of Houjin soldiers walking on the streets and alleys, burning, killing, and forcibly captive, and the screams are endless, but those Houjin soldiers are laughing excitedly.

In the middle of the county office, Manggultai, Azig, and Dorgon stood in the hall, walking back and forth, pacing, as if waiting for something.

Soon after, a spy came to report and said quickly: "Qiqi three Baylor, according to the news of the return of the scattered informants, Yuan Chonghuan and 20,000 cavalry have crossed Funingwei and headed straight for Changli, at an extremely fast speed. If there is no accident, at night, it should be in the Luanzhou area. ”

The three of them were stunned for a moment, and then reacted, and Mang Gurtai shouted: "What are you waiting for? The task given to us by the Great Khan is to block Yuan Chonghuan, since we have already fled, then let's hurry up and chase it~! ”

However, Azig and Dolgon did not move, and the former said helplessly: "Fifth brother, we have traveled a hundred miles in two days and nights, crossing the grasslands and hills, and now we have just conquered Qian'an City, and the army has long been sleepy and lacking in horses. If we forcibly march again, even if we catch up with Yuan Chonghuan, we don't have any combat power at all, but we can't steal chickens and rice, who will kill whom? ”

Mang Gurtai froze for a moment, the words in his mouth were blocked, and after thinking about it, his attitude immediately softened, he knew very well that what Azig said was true, very reasonable, and true. However, this is not the whole reason, it is also to remind himself that if the subordinates of the three of them consume too much, they will no longer be able to compete with Huang Taiji.

As if thinking of something, Mang Gurtai said rationally: "However, judging from the current situation, Yuan Chonghuan only took away 20,000 cavalry, and there are at least 50,000 or 60,000 garrisons in Shanhaiguan. With our troops, we can't take Shanhaiguan at all. ”

At this time, Dorgon also spoke, highlighting his military talents at a young age.

"Fifth brother, twelfth brother, not only that, not only can we not take down Shanhaiguan, but we can't stay in Qian'an City for a long time. If we delay for a long time, we will all have to die here. ”

The low words made Mang Gurtai and Azig startled, and they said in unison: "Fourteenth brother, how do you say this?" ”

Dolgon's eyes flashed with wisdom, and the geography of Yongping Mansion appeared in his mind, and he said slowly: "Fifth brother, twelfth brother, it is true that Yuan Chonghuan went south to King Qin, and the real purpose should be to intercept the army of the Great Khan in Jizhou." However, if his 20,000 cavalry were dismantled, some of them would be left in Luanzhou and Changli. Then, our south and southeast are in danger. ”

The unruly Reckless Gurtai was a little dazed and didn't react, but Azig showed a sudden look, but still said uncertainly: "Fourteenth brother, do you mean that Yuan Chonghuan wants to take advantage of the situation to surround us and take the opportunity to besiege the troops of our two banners?" ”

"How is that possible? Even if Yuan Chonghuan left all 20,000 people in Luanzhou and Changli, it would be impossible to form an encirclement of us, let alone eat us. Mang Gurtai was even more confused, unable to figure out the key to it, and immediately stubbornly retorted.

However, Dolgon nodded very affirmatively, and then explained: "Fifth brother, if it is only 20,000 Ming troops, it really does not pose a threat to us. Even if we can't beat it, we can retreat and join the Great Khan. ”

At this time, Dolgon's tone paused, and the topic changed: "However, once Yuan Chonghuan leaves five thousand to six thousand troops in Luanzhou and Changli respectively, he will lead eight or nine thousand cavalry to aid Jizhou." Don't forget, there is also Shanhaiguan to the north, where there are quite a few Ming troops. ”

"After Yuan Chonghuan has arranged it in three places, a siege of us will be formed, and Zu Dashou and He Kegang will lead troops into the customs again, we will be really dangerous, and it is possible that the whole army will be destroyed."

Mang Gurtai was not stupid, and had already understood what Dorgon meant. Following his father Khan Nurhachi's years of experience, his military achievements are impressive, and his prestige in Liaodong shows that his military talent is unquestionable. Otherwise, he wouldn't have the status he has today, one of the four Baylors?

At this moment, a picture appeared in Mang Gurtai's mind, Jizhou, Luanzhou, Changli and Shanhaiguan sent troops at the same time. Then, his army with Azig and Dolgon would face enemies everywhere, and the total strength of the enemy army would be at least 30,000 to 40,000.

As soon as he thought of this, Mang Gurtai was a spirit, and he was afraid for a while. As his fourteenth brother Dolgon said, once a siege is formed, it is impossible for him and others to evacuate, let alone talk about attacking Shanhaiguan.

Mang Gurtai and Azig glanced at each other, and the two thought of a deeper taste, that is, the Great Khan's assignment task was not so simple, this was to kill himself and others. However, neither of them pierced. Because, they knew very well, Dolgon's relationship with Huang Taiji was very good, and even Azigta, the elder brother of his fellow mothers, could not be compared.

"Fourteenth brother, in that case, you go and make arrangements, and then we will withdraw from Qian'an City and join the Great Khan."

"Well, okay, Brother Twelve."

Dorgon agreed, not suspecting that his own brother was deliberately trying to break him off. Presumably, as far as the other brothers are concerned, Azig is the eldest brother of his compatriots, and it is certainly easier to gain his trust.

After Dolgon left, Azig shook his head with a wry smile and said helplessly: "Dolgon is still too young, he only knows military affairs, but he doesn't know how to plunder and tilt between power, and deceit. ”

Mang Gurtai had completely regained his senses, and as an invisible ally, he said approvingly: "Yes, although Huang Taiji has made him the banner master with a white flag. In fact, the white flag is still in the hands of our 'wise' Great Khan. However, fortunately, the fourteenth brother reminded us, otherwise, the two of us don't even know how we died, and we are stupid to work for others. ”

As soon as the words fell, the two of them showed a happy look at the same time, and there was a feeling of the aftermath of the disaster.

Immediately, Mang Gurtai and Azig did not greet each other politely, and began to go straight to the point, secretly planning something.