Nurhachi didn't know Xiong Tingbi's calculations, so he was fully prepared and waited for him to lead the army to arrive and have a decisive battle in Haicheng.

In addition, it is to buy time for the Ming army of all departments. The longer this side drags on, the farther the Jianyu army is from Shenyang, the greater the results and the more time the Ming army will take advantage of the weakness to attack.

In fact, if the old slave knew that Haicheng was already in the pocket of the Ming army, and it could be broken, he would garrison Liaoyang or speed up to Haicheng.

It's not just that times have changed, but when facing the traverser, the absolute disadvantage of the amount of information makes him, an old man of sixty or seventy years old, like a child of seven or eight years old, comparing his IQ with adults.

That's right, Nurhachi is just a few decades of life experience, but Zhu Youxiao has hundreds of years of information and historical knowledge.

In this way, it is not too much to say that there is a difference between a seven- or eight-year-old child and an adult, but it also exalts Nurhachi.

With weapons and equipment almost an era ahead, as well as tactical play, as well as an army with adequate food and high morale, Nurhachi was defeated no matter how hard he tried.

However, no one knew this, and Nurhachi was not completely desperate, and he had to lead the last men and horses to fight the beasts.

Of course, if the traverser is not the master of the Ming Dynasty and the supreme emperor, how easy is it to pacify the Liao and destroy the slaves?

"Father Khan." Dai Shan, who went out with the army, suggested on the side: "Do you want to garrison Liaoyang first, and then rush to reinforce when the situation on the front line changes?" ”

After a pause, he added: "With the speed of our army, it won't take long to get from Liaoyang to Haicheng. ”

Nurhachi bowed slightly, but did not immediately accept the suggestion. When he saw the troops whose morale was not high, and when he saw the gloomy atmosphere that hung over the troops, he changed his mind again.

"People's hearts are unstable, but I'm afraid that Haicheng is the same." Nurhachi sighed secretly and said, "If I don't wait for reinforcements to arrive, I'm worried that something unexpected will happen. ”

Dai Shan thought about it, smiled helplessly, and said: "What Father Khan said is extremely true, there are not a few Han soldiers in Haicheng, and if there is chaos, it is indeed not easy to control. ”

"Keep going." Nurhachi waved his hand forward and ordered: "Beat the drums of war, blow the horn, my big golden iron horse should not be like this." ”

The horn whimpered, the war drums rumbled, and the spirit of the Houjin officers and soldiers was also lifted, looking at the banner of the King of Hunting Khan, who was in the lead, and couldn't help but raise his head and chest on the horse.

…………………

Liaoshen Jiannu launched a large-scale campaign, and the troops pointed to southern Liaoning, and a big war was about to break out.

And in Liaodong, Dongjiang Town has already launched an operation according to the plan.

Since the initial momentum was not very loud, Azig and Dudu only stared at the main force of the Ming army in front of the Yahu Pass, not knowing that the Ming army had launched an attack on Jianzhou from all directions, nor did they immediately send a request for help to Liaoshen.

It wasn't until all parts of Jianzhou heard the alarm, and a association led by Mao Chenglu also entered Jianzhou again from the upper reaches of the Yalu River, that Azig and Du Du felt unusual and smelled a little dangerous.

"This way, the Ming army went north along the Yalu River and then infiltrated in." Du Du frowned slightly, pointing on a rough map, "Last time I led the army to resist, although there was contact, but there was no big battle. ”

Realizing Azig's gaze, Du Du added: "However, according to intelligence, this Lu Ming army seems to have more men and horses than last time. I think I dare to make a comeback, not to be underestimated. ”

Azig glanced at Du Du and said, "In addition to the fact that there are more Ming troops on this road, the number of Ming troops who attack other Zhaitun is not much. In my opinion, it is still inducing our army to divide its troops, and the Ming army in front of the Yahu Pass is the great enemy. ”

Du Du nodded, smiled bitterly again, and said: "Even so, you can't ignore it and let the Ming army run rampant in Jianzhou!" ”

"Or will you lead the army to clear the harassing enemy?" Azig said in a consultative tone: "Let the people of the isolated village concentrate on Hetuala?" ”

Du Du thought for a while, nodded vigorously, and said: "The King of Khan has issued a mobilization order, but Jianzhou is an exception, and our mobilization now is not an opinion." The Ming army launched this time, and the plan is not small, and it may be difficult to resist with just two banners. ”

In fact, the mobilization of the Jurchens in Jianzhou to participate in the war, although not all, has already been implemented.

Azig led the army and was defeated in the Valley of Reeds, and the losses were not small. After retreating to the Raven Pass, he felt that his troops were insufficient, so he sent people to recruit the Jurchens from nearby Zhaitun and even Hetuara to come to the Raven Pass to stop the enemy.

Despite the heavy pressure, Azig did not ask his father Khan for help. Nurhachi was so trusted, he handed him the white flag, and he opened his mouth to ask for help without winning a battle, but he really couldn't pull his face.

Not even now, Azig and Dudu have received a report that they know that the Khan King has led a large army to attack south, how can they add chaos at this time?

But the two of them held on, but they also knew that they were at a disadvantage now. The strong defense of the Ming army made the two of them feel big, and it was difficult to hold the Jianzhou defense line that leaked on all sides.

But the Crow Pass must be defended, this danger is lost, the main force of the Ming army entered Jianzhou, and Hetuala, the land of Longxing, bore the brunt.

Azig was slightly relieved to see that Du Du agreed to his full mobilization, but his heart was still heavy, and he reminded Du Du again: "Be very careful when driving and clearing the enemy, the enemy is cunning and slippery, so you have to be careful." ”

Du Du nodded vigorously, turned around to mobilize the men and horses, and immediately set out to meet the enemy.

Azig was sent out the door, turned his head to look at the big tree that had lost all his leaves, felt the chill brought by the wind, and sighed silently.

If winter had come a little faster, the Ming army's offensive would have eased. The Raven Pass can also be splashed with water and frozen, making it even stronger.

In any case, it will be held out until the end of the fighting on the side of the father Khan. 50,000 troops, plus two red flags, this is already the power of Dajin.

If he can't win—Azig shook his head vigorously, shaking off the ominous thought.

…………………

Salhu.

This small place in Liaodong is listed in history because of a great battle in the Ming and Jin dynasties, because of the fiasco of the Ming army and the rise of the Later Jin.

This is the only way for Liaoshen to enter Jianzhou, and Shenyang is only separated by Fushun. Moreover, Sarhu is not far from Hetuara and Raven Pass.

Huang Taiji was dressed in civilian clothes, and under the escort of several close confidants, he stood on the Salhu Mountain, looking around.

Back then, he also participated in this decisive battle with his father Khan, defeating the Ming army of the Four Routes, but his own losses were very small.

Luo Xiujin stood beside him, not easily interjecting, his face was solemn, showing a stomach full of thoughts.

The decline of Houjin is already very obvious, even if the Ming army does not launch an attack and cannot break the siege on all sides, it will be the end of sitting and waiting for death.

Now, Nurhachi led a large army south to attack the enemy, seemingly taking the initiative, but he was forced to do so.

In fact, the attack was just to take advantage of the fact that the grain and grass were not all exhausted, hoping to defeat the Ming army, buy some time for the Houjin, and gain a little hope.