Section 50 Surprise attack on the capital, the end of the Qing court

In the twentieth year of Kangxi, after a three-year break, the Great Zheng Dynasty launched a full-scale attack on the Qing court. First of all, it was the land of HB, where the Qing court attacked the capital of HB north of the Yangtze River, which was occupied by the Qing court, and was presided over by Liu Guoxuan, who was suitable for both naval and land warfare; Wu Liuqi gathered some troops and horses in SC Province and invaded the territory of SX Province; Li Bo led the main force of SC Province and attacked GS Province; Liu Zhibin sent troops from AH Province and went straight to HN Province; Chen Jinnan, who returned to Jingshi, led a large army and attacked SD Province.

Although Kangxi had expected it and made quite adequate preparations, he never expected Zheng Kezang to be so desperate, except for HB Province, which had heavy troops, and Liu Guoxuan was inseparable. The remaining provinces were not fully prepared, and at the beginning of the war, they inevitably lost the upper hand temporarily, and many state capitals were captured by the Great Zheng Dynasty. However, after all, the Qing court had strong national strength, and soon stabilized its position, and it was unable to hold on to the Zheng army in all provinces and places. At this point, Kangxi, and even the top and bottom of the Qing court, were attracted by this sudden outbreak of the war, and it was difficult to pay attention to others.

And just when the battle between the two sides was at its most intense, under the response of Wang Nan, the supreme governor of Wang Nan, Zheng Kezang's 100,000 elite army landed in Fengtian Province silently, and sneaked to the border of Zhili unknowingly. Under the leadership of Zheng Kezang, an elite army of 100,000 surpassed Chengde Mansion and surrounded BJ City in one fell swoop with a thunderous momentum.

The dark clouds of war covered the entire BJ City, and also weighed heavily on the hearts of Kangxi, the Manchu Dynasty, the princes and nobles, the children of the Eight Banners, and even the people of the city. At this time, in the entire city, counting all the available soldiers such as the Ouchi guards, there were less than 20,000 people, and in the face of Zheng Kezang's overwhelming army of 100,000, BJ City might not be able to hold it for even ten days. It's a pity that Kangxi still underestimated Zheng Kezang's 100,000 army, or Zheng Kezang's determination to take BJ City as soon as possible.

Zheng Kezang divided the army of 100,000 into five parts, intending to launch an uninterrupted attack on BJ City every day and night. After everything was arranged, with Zheng Kezang's order, 100,000 troops launched a fierce attack from all directions. The intensity of its offensive was so fierce that the mountains collapsed and the ground cracked, and the Qing army on the top of the city tower did not dare to rise easily. In just one day and night, the 20,000 Qing troops defending the city have lost nearly 30%, and Zheng Kezang's 100,000 troops have also suffered heavy losses; After another day and night, the four gates began to be in a hurry, and they could be breached at any time. From this point of view, it is not said that it is ten days to hold on, and I am afraid that it is an extravagant hope to keep one more day.

At this most critical juncture, Kangxi couldn't sit still anymore, and personally gathered all the relatives and nobles of the Eight Banners, and made a promise to ask them to take out all the private collections on weekdays. And these gentlemen who only know how to walk dogs and fight birds on weekdays, as well as their private soldiers and courtyard slaves, have pieced together nearly 20,000 troops and climbed the city tower. Not only that, Kangxi, together with the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty, climbed the city tower, and the 30,000 Qing troops defending the city were demoralized, and they forgot to die. In the next two days of defending the city, he fought with Zheng Kezang's siege army, and the losses were even heavier.

On this day, the siege troops in the east of the city were once again repelled by the Qing army, and Zhou Rui, who took the lead, was wounded in the left arm, but he still wanted to continue to fight on the front line in the next siege battle, but was forcibly pressed back by Zheng Kezang's order. In Zheng Jun's tent, Zhou Rui shouted unwillingly: "Lord Wang, the last general can fight again, and there is no need to rest." Zheng Kezang scolded: "Nonsense! Can't this king see if he needs to rest? Zhou Rui, you are the talent of the generals valued by this king, why is it easy to be carried away when you arrive on the battlefield, like a reckless man. "I ......" Zhou Rui was not convinced, and wanted to argue again, but as soon as he touched Zheng Kezang's stern gaze, he immediately wilted, and did not dare to say anything more.

Wang Nan persuaded from the side: "Lord Wang, you dissipate your anger, General Zhou is just anxious to share his worries for the prince, and he wants to capture this BJ City as soon as possible." Zheng Kezang said angrily: "His mood is urgent, isn't this king in a hurry?" However, on the battlefield, without a cool head, how can you command a large army and win a victory? Useless things, get down and have a good rest, and give this king a good calm, before tomorrow, you must not set foot on the battlefield for half a step. "Yes." Zhou Rui reluctantly accepted the order, and muttered out of the tent. This made Zheng Kezang angry again, and he couldn't wait to call him back and reprimand him again.

Zheng Kezang looked down at the huge sand table on the table and asked, "Wang Nan, do you have any new news over there?" Wang Nan replied in a deep voice: "Back to the prince, the news came back from the front, the Qing army of all departments has quickly sent troops back to help, the four provinces of GSSXHNSD are okay, they are all contained by our army, and they cannot pose too much threat, but the commander of the Qing army in HB Province, Tuhai, the strong man broke his wrist, leaving most of the Qing army to deal with the general, and he himself led 50,000 cavalry to rush back to help." It is estimated that within half a month, you will be able to reach BJ Castle. Then, he frowned slightly, and said: "Also, my subordinates have received news that the Mongolian tribes have formed a joint army, no less than 100,000, and they have come to help, and at most half a month, they can enter the territory of Zhili." The Qinghai-Tibet side has also begun to make a move, wanting to intervene and bargain for some cheapness......"

There is no impermeable wall in the world, Zheng Kezang's 100,000-strong army besieged BJ City, the momentum was huge, and the state capitals of Zhili had already investigated it clearly, and spread the news to the provinces. When the news came out, the world was shaken, and the Qing army on the front line was greatly affected. Whether it is the main battlefield of HB Province or the battlefield of the four provinces of GSSXHNSD, the Qing army has begun to have an unstable situation, and the commanders of various departments are also in a hurry and undecided. It is certain that King Qin is in a hurry to return as soon as possible, and the emptiness of the troops in the provinces after returning to the division is not in their consideration, once the capital will be occupied, and the emperor will die in the hands of the enemy, even if he holds the place, what is the use? But their biggest headache at the moment is how to get rid of Zheng Jun's entanglement, and they don't need to think about it to know that Zheng Jun will not let them easily get out of the battle no matter what, and return to BJ City safely.

On the day of receiving the urgent report, he divided his troops into two, leaving most of the main force, all the heavy grain and grass, and only brought 50,000 iron horsemen, passing through the state and the province, and galloping to the aid of BJ City. Of course, Liu Guoxuan would not let go of such a great opportunity, and took the opportunity to launch a full-scale attack, which for a while, the Qing army could not raise its head. As for the four provinces of GSSXHNSD, they are more greedy, they want to rescue BJ City, but they are unwilling to abandon the army under their command, and fight and retreat, which makes the speed of rescue slow, not to mention that it cannot achieve the purpose of emergency aid at all, and is followed by Zheng Jun all the way, not only losing most of the state capitals of the provinces, but also losing a lot of money.

Zheng Kezang's pupils contracted slightly, and he said categorically: "There is not much time left for us, within three days, we must take BJ City." Wang Nan said with some worry: "Since two days ago, Kangxi climbed the city tower, the morale of the Qing army has been greatly boosted, and under the broken cauldron and sinking the boat, it is even more united, if we continue to attack, our army's losses will be even more heavy, even if we can take BJ City, it is difficult to resist Tuhai, and even the Mongolian rescue army." ”

Zheng Kezang stared at the sand table and muttered for a long time before he ordered: "Wang Nan, you quickly return to Fengtian Province, mobilize all the troops, and deploy the front line of the Zhili border. Wang Nan was shocked and lost his voice: "Think twice, once Shi Lang's navy lands, our army will have no way to retreat, only to hold on." Isn't it too risky to do so? Also, how will the 50,000 iron cavalry that Tuhai return to help resist? ”

Zheng Kezang's eyes flickered, and he sneered: "Since Kangxi dares to play 'Breaking the Cauldron and Sinking the Boat', how can this king not dare?" As for Tuhai's 50,000 cavalry, there is no need to worry too much. As long as this king can take this BJ city tomorrow, the rest of the time will be enough for this king's army to rest and recuperate, and give it a slap in the face. After a pause, he shouted: "Tomorrow morning, this king will go to the battlefield in person and break through this BJ city in one fell swoop!" Wang Nan's eyes lit up, although he was worried about Zheng Kezang's safety, but this could greatly boost the morale and morale of the army.

In the early morning of the second day, as soon as the sky was bright, Zheng Kezang personally came to BJ City and looked around the entire battlefield. At this time, a new round of siege warfare was in full swing, and Zheng Jun sacrificed his life and death to storm the city gate again and again, climbing the city wall; The Qing army, not to be outdone, was not afraid of death, and repelled all the Zheng army, even if there were one or two gaps, there were Qing soldiers who immediately gave up their lives to plug it. This made Zheng Jun's siege troops unable to open the situation for a long time.

"Beat the drums, help!" With Zheng Kezang's order, the rumbling war drums sounded, Zheng Kezang strolled among the Zheng army, and Zhou Rui and other generals followed his side, guarding the left and right. Everywhere Zheng Kezang went, the morale of the Zheng army was greatly boosted, and it broke out with even more amazing combat effectiveness, which made the Qing army unable to raise its head for a while, which made the city gates, city walls and other places exposed the slightest flaw. Although the flaw is small, it also gives Zheng Kezang enough opportunities to take advantage of.

Zheng Kezang's eyes lit up, and a few dodges jumped in front of the city gate, and his whole body was full of momentum, pouring all his internal force into his legs, and kicking out of the city gate in a row. Three huge footsteps slammed into the city gate. There was a loud "click", and a clear crack appeared on the huge wooden pole tied inside the city gate; "Bang!" There was another loud bang, and the sand and stones in the gate tower were splashed, and the whole gate trembled three times, revealing another huge gap, and the huge wooden latch inside the gate was completely broken; "Boom!" After the loudest bang, the city gate was completely opened, and the Qing soldiers behind the city gate were also knocked out by the huge shock.

"Rush...... Kill, ......" The city gate was wide open, and Zhou Rui and other generals had already been prepared, leading the Zheng army to rush in and completely attack the city. Although the Qing army in the city resisted to the death, they could not take care of each other and fell into a comprehensive disadvantage. And when Zheng Kezang, who had recovered his breath, rejoined the battle, it became the last straw that broke the camel's back, and the Qing army in the east of the city was completely defeated, so he could only barely protect Kangxi and retreat to the Forbidden City.

The loss of the east of the city caused a serious chain reaction, and the three sides of the city, north of the city, south of the city, and west of the city were soon lost one after another, and the remaining 60,000 troops of Zhengke Zang all attacked the city and surrounded the Forbidden City. And in the Forbidden City, even the big and small eunuchs are counted, all the people who can fight, one is counted as one, and the total is less than three thousand, how can they resist Zheng Kezang's elite among the 60,000 elites who have survived the battle. In less than half an hour, the Forbidden City was completely breached.

In the Forbidden City, several palaces such as the Taihe Palace, Cining Palace and Kunning Palace, suddenly the fire was soaring, and the fire was burning more and more. These raging flames burned not only their dormitories in the Forbidden City, but also the last dignity of Kangxi and others, and the last hope of the entire Qing Dynasty.

BJ City was conquered, Kangxi **** died, although Zheng Kezang was ecstatic in his heart, but he didn't care about celebrating, just simply rewarded the soldiers of the three armies, and ordered him to seize the time to rest. You must know that there will be a series of fierce battles waiting for them next. Especially the 50,000 cavalry that Tuhai urgently returned to help, and he couldn't let it go, otherwise it would inevitably cause great trouble.

Three days later, Zheng Kezang left behind an army of 10,000 and garrisoned BJ City. And he himself, with the remaining 50,000 troops, ambushed in the dense forest hundreds of miles north of BJ City, which was the only main road to the capital. A net has been quietly opened, just waiting for the prey to plunge in. Two days later, the sound of horses' hooves shook the earth. Perhaps he was too anxious to rush to BJ City, Tu Hai, and the 50,000 troops under his command were unprepared, and they fell headlong into the trap set by Zheng Kezang without knowing it.

Half of Tuhai's 50,000 cavalry had entered the dense forest and penetrated into Zheng Kezang's ambush circle. Zheng Kezang bent his bow and arrow, and the tip of the arrow pointed directly at Tuhai sitting on the back of a horse. With a "whoosh" sound, Tuhai turned over and fell off his horse in a miserable scream, not knowing whether he was alive or dead. In the dense forests on both sides, arrows rained down on the 50,000 cavalry who were shooting down towards the sea in the forest.

"Enemy attack...... The enemy attack ...... "50,000 cavalry were suddenly attacked, and they were panicked, and at this moment, Tuhai did not know whether he was alive or dead, and the 50,000 cavalry were like headless flies, scurrying around. However, Zheng Kezang's ambushed army was ruthless, and he shot round after round of volleys, shooting more than a dozen rounds, and when all the arrows in the quiver were shot, he raised his sword and rushed out.

One side set up a net and was well prepared, while the other side was in a hurry to rescue and was unprepared, and the two were added together, and the ambush battle soon came to an end. The Tuhai Battle was killed in the chaos, and the 50,000 cavalry were also killed, and the surrender of the surrender was annihilated, and less than 1,000 people were able to escape. For the more than 1,000 people who fled, Zheng Kezang didn't pay too much attention to it, he had reason to believe that these more than 1,000 deserters not only did not dare to be evil again, but even went incognito and did not dare to come forward again.