"Tong Yangxing is not Han." Xiong Tingbi shook his head, but with a smile on his face, he didn't want to correct the shouts of the Ming soldiers.

He Kegang smiled and said, "When the soldiers look at their names like Han people, they misunderstand them as traitors. ”

Feng Datie was a little unhappy, and originally wanted to form a formation outside the trench and compete with the Jiannu cavalry, but Xiong Tingbi rejected his proposal.

"Give Jianyu some hope." Xiong Tingbi glanced at Feng Datie and said slowly: "When it comes to the real decisive battle, let them despair again." Cavalry battles, we have flying horses; Infantry against cavalry, they are still no match. ”

Feng Datie bowed down and said, "Yes, my lord, you think long-term. ”

Xiong Tingbi turned his head to look at Jiannu who was retreating in the distance, narrowed his eyes slightly, and ordered in a deep voice: "Order the whole army to prepare for a decisive battle, tomorrow morning is the time for a decisive battle." ”

Haicheng fell and the attack failed miserably, just when the morale of the Jiannu army was low. Perhaps the old slave had the intention of retreating to Liaoyang and fighting again in the city.

Therefore, it is necessary to strike while the iron is hot, bombard it with a surprise attack with rockets, and then launch a fierce attack with the whole army, and the chances of victory are very high.

Cao Zhenghua, a thousand households in Jinyi, stepped onto the platform, bowed and saluted, and reported with a smile: "Lord Jingluo, the signal tower from Guangning to Yaozhou has been established. ”

As he spoke, he presented a sealed manuscript, "This is the first piece of information sent from Quang Ninh. ”

Xiong Tingbi took the manuscript, opened it and looked at it, his face was surprised, and said, "I sent it yesterday, and it arrived today?" ”

Cao Zhenghua nodded with a smile and said, "This is still sent from Yaozhou Pegasus, and when the signal tower here is completed, it will be able to be transmitted on the same day." ”

After a pause, he added: "According to the schedule, the signal tower to Zhenjiangbao in Liaodong will also be completed in these few days." The staff is fully staffed, and communication is ready when it is completed. ”

"Okay, okay." Xiong Tingbi praised again and again, and waved his fist vigorously, "When our army wins a big victory tomorrow, immediately send a letter to Liaoxi, and the strange soldiers can go straight to Liaoyang." ”

The progress of science and technology is not limited to the improvement of weapons and equipment, but also the acceleration of communication speed, which is also the key factor for victory.

With southern Liaoning as the command center, the signal tower system connecting western and eastern Liaoning was established, which meant that the response speed of all departments of the Ming army had increased several times.

Jiannu, on the other hand, still has to rely on fast horses, climbing mountains and mountains, trekking through mountains and rivers, or beacon fire, etc., which has completely lagged behind.

The situation on the battlefield is changing rapidly, and fast communication and reaction speed are definitely the key factors for victory.

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The weather is getting cooler and cooler, although it is not cold, but the breath of early winter has permeated the land of Liaodong.

Standing at the head of the city of Hetuala, Dudu looked grimly and looked east.

In his sight, the Jurchens dragged their families and rushed towards the city in a panic. Looking at their appearance, looking at their panicked steps, you know that they are fleeing in disarray.

After Du Du's troops were ambushed, there were only a few hundred men and horses left, and they dared to pursue further, so they had to retreat temporarily.

But the situation changed so quickly that Du Du was caught off guard.

Of the four thousand cavalry, one was completely annihilated, one lost more than half, and the other two also suffered heavy casualties in several battles with the Ming army.

If it was just like this, Du Du gathered his troops and felt that he could still support it.

However, the Ming army Mao Chenglu's mixed association crossed the river from Manpu, entered Jianzhou, swept through the eastern part of Jianzhou like a wind and clouds, connected Qingshangou, Taipingshao, Shajianzi, Huanren and other towns, and forced towards Hetuala.

This is not an attack and harassment, but a formal attack to storm the city and seize the land. With the help of thousands of cavalry of Liu Xingzuo and Kong Youde, Jianzhou no longer has the strength to resist this 10,000 Ming army.

In desperation, Dudu led his army to retreat to Hetuala, and while reinforcing the city defenses, he sent a letter to Azig, asking him to withdraw from the Raven Pass and return to Hetuala.

The purpose of the fortification at Yahu Pass was to prevent the Ming army from entering Jianzhou and attacking Hetuala. Now, the Ming army has broken through from the flank, and the defense of the Raven Pass is meaningless.

Of course, Du Du also knew that when the Raven Pass was disarmed, the Ming army in front of the pass was bound to advance and form a flanking attack on Hetuala.

But the comparison of the strength of the two sides is like this, no matter how hard they plan, they can't change people, they can only keep shrinking and waiting for change.

"Lord Belle." The captain of the pro-soldier had been frowning and looking at the fleeing Jurchens who had entered the city, and at this time he stepped forward and suggested: "The population in the city has increased, and the grain and grass are afraid-"

Du Du smiled bitterly and said, "Let them rest for a while, and then let them take refuge elsewhere." ”

Somewhere else? Where, Liaoshen, or the bitter cold land in the north?

The captain of the pro-soldier opened his mouth, but finally didn't ask.

"The Khan led a large army to a decisive battle with the Ming army, and he will be able to win." Du Du muttered as if comforting himself: "If the army comes to reinforce again, the Liaodong Ming army can also be defeated." ”

There is no way, now I don't want to ask for help and report the news, so as not to disturb the decisive battle between the main force and the Ming army, and I can only grit my teeth and hold on, and it is a while to hold on for a while.

After a pause, Du Du gritted his teeth and said, "Those who don't want to go, regardless of men and women, will be given weapons and go to the city to help in the battle." ”

"Yes." The captain of the pro-army knew that Hetuara could not abandon him, and now it was time to survive and live with the city.

Du Du turned his gaze back to the outside of the city, but only glanced at the Jurchens who had fled into the city, and then looked far away.

He released a team of 1,000 people, which was not only to guard in advance, but also to help the fleeing clansmen. But in the end, he was still worried that the men and horses would not be able to withstand big losses.

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The fireworks rose, and a house had just been set on fire by several Ming soldiers, and another team of Ming soldiers rushed up and hurriedly put out the fire and rescued.

Mao Chenglu arrived on horseback, his face turned blue with anger, and he pointed at a few arsonists and scolded: "Stupid, isn't it stupid? From now on, it's all our territory, our house, and you will burn it down? ”

The little flag chief scratched his head and defended: "General, didn't we do this before? ”

"That was before." Mao Chenglu strode over, and the spit stars were sprayed on the face of the little flag chief, "It used to be an attack, and the attack was looting and destruction. Now it's time to occupy and recover, do you understand? ”

"Got it." The little flag commander hurriedly nodded and beckoned to a few accomplices, "Don't be stupid, hurry up and put out the fire, this is our house." ”

Mao Chenglu rolled his eyes, also helpless. He led his men and horses to attack Jianzhou several times, and he was familiar with burning, killing and looting. Now, in order to occupy it for a long time, many soldiers have not yet changed their thinking.

Re-mounted, Mao Chenglu continued to patrol the town. At that time, the town was equivalent to the village of later generations. There are two or three hundred households, which is already quite small in Liaodong.

Jianzhou Wei?! There will be no more in the future.

Mao Chenglu pursed the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a sneer.

Hetuala, the land of bullshit, watch grandpa raze to the ground.

"General Mao." Several people rushed in the distance, and the first one was Nala Zhongming, the commander of the Jianzhou Guard, who greeted Mao Chenglu from a distance.

Mao Chenglu returned the salute, although he was not very happy in his heart, but his father explained that this was arranged by Long Live and must have deep meaning, and he should not be rude.

"Commander." Mao Chenglu looked at a few Zhenyi behind Nala Zhongming, all of whom were surnamed Yehenara, and said with a smile: "Recruited a lot of clansmen again?" ”

Nala Zhongming nodded and said, "The Yehenara tribe and the Jianyu are as deep as the sea, and there is an endless stream of people who come to hear the letter. When the city of Hetuara is attacked, Yeh will be the first to ascend, and the city will be destroyed and the slaves will be destroyed. ”

"Okay, okay." Mao Chenglu praised him again and again, and said: "I still want to discuss with you, should the whole army enter Hetuala, or divide the army to go north to take Tonghua?" ”

Nala Zhongming thought for a while and said, "According to a certain opinion, it is better for the whole army to enter and build the lair. Capture Hetuala, and then go north to take Sarhu, which cut off the retreat of Liaoshen Jianyu. ”

"As for Tonghua—" Nala Zhongming shook his head and said, "There are only a few Jianjiao, and it is not difficult to attack them. Perhaps, they have already fled. ”

Mao Chenglu thought for a moment and said, "Very good." After a night's rest, we marched to Hetuala. ”

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The war horse galloped forward with unstoppable momentum, and the saber returned with cold light and blood.

After the horizontal row of twenty people and the three rows were pushed, dozens of Jiannu were already lying all over the ground, and only a few ownerless war horses were neighing and running.

The Jurchens almost always knew how to ride horses, and it was also a system of soldiers and civilians.

But the gap between the soldiers and the people is still very large, and the hundreds of Jurchens who fled were intercepted by flying horses, except for a few who fled into the deep mountains and old forests, the rest of the fate was already doomed.

After Du Du gathered his men, there was no regular army that could compete with the Ming army. And the thousands of mixed troops of flying horses and spear horses are enough to sweep across the country, and no one can stop them.

The Ming army, which had infiltrated in small forces, also gradually converged, forming a large force of several thousand men, which joined up with the cavalry and slowly pressed towards Hetuala.

"There's horse meat again!" Kong Youde didn't know whether he was happy or sad, sighed, and put away the cigar in his hand.

I carried dry food with me, and it was quite successful to feed the war with war, but this tobacco had nowhere to buy, so I had to save some smoke.

Liu Xingzuo looked at Kong Youde like that, and suggested: "I see that there are soldiers who smoke cigarette pouches, and they can roll them with paper, and the two boxes of tobacco leaves they bring can be smoked for a long time!" ”

Kong Youde hurriedly waved his hand and said, "We are officers, how can we be the same as the little soldiers, we have no face!" ”

Liu Xingzuo smiled and said: "I don't like tobacco, but I like to burn knives, spicy enough, strong enough, and my body feels like I am burning when I drink it." ”

"It's good to burn a knife." Kong Youde nodded in agreement and said with a smile: "The winery in Jinzhou was opened by a time-honored brand in Beijing, and it will be convenient to drink it in the future." It is this cigarette factory, and it is good to build one after Pingliao. ”

"There is a winery, and the cigarette factory will not be left behind." Liu Xingzuo paused and said in an inquiring tone: "Brother Kong, do you think we should wait for the Mixed Association or—"

Kong Youde pondered for a moment and said, "Send someone to inform you, let's move more slowly, and strive to meet under Hetuara City?" ”

Liu Xingzuo nodded and said, "This is the safest." If our army acts alone, and Jiannu Azig and Dudu join forces, there is no complete certainty that they will fight. ”

"It's not easy to train on flying horses, so it's better to use them carefully." Kong Youde looked at the infantry behind him, "Infantry, it can be trained in two or three months at most." ”

Liu Xingzuo said with a smile: "Don't underestimate the infantry, if you form a formation, even the flying cavalry will not dare to attack easily." Moreover, it was precisely because of the rapid training of the infantry and the fierce firepower that the destruction of the Jianyu was just around the corner. The superiority of troops, which cannot be changed by Jianyu. ”

"Yes." Kong Youde nodded and said: "From leaning on the city to defending in the field to arranging in the field, it is really an infantry achievement, and it has knocked out the sharp spirit of Jianyu in one fell swoop." ”

Liu Xingzuo opened his mouth, he originally wanted to say that he knew about the situation on Jianyu's side, but he felt that it was not a glorious thing, so he swallowed his words back.

"Hehe, there's horse meat again." Looking at the battlefield where he had been fighting, the flag officer touched the "kettle" on his waist again and grinned.

The herald was beside him, laughing and quipping, "Sir, the reward is enough to buy wine, right?" ”

"Where can I buy it?" The flag officer rolled his eyes and said disdainfully: "You said that in this poor and remote country, there is not even a store that sells wine. ”

The herald said, "Sir, when I was sweeping the village, I also found some wine. ”

"Bland, tasteless." The flag officer shook his head, indicating that he couldn't look at it, touched the "kettle" on his waist and sighed: "When Jianyu is destroyed, I will go to live in Jinzhou, next to that winery." Even if you don't drink it, you can smell it and feel comfortable. ”

"The winery will hire people in the future, right?" The herald reminded with a smile.

The flag officer's eyes lit up, and he grinned and said, "Then I'll sign up, it doesn't matter how much I get paid." In the winery, what kind of wine, what two pots, what you want to drink. Hahaha, it's happy to think about it. ”

At this time, a cavalry ran in front of the team, and asked each team to send someone to divide the horse meat.

The herald was immediately elated, beckoned the two brothers, and ran to get the meat.

This kid is as happy as he is when he hears about eating meat. I hope we can all live well, and eat meat and drink wine vigorously after the war.

The flag officer looked at the backs of several young people and narrowed his eyes slightly.

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Kaiyuan Castle.

The flag of the city has been changed, and the Ming-Mongolian coalition army has recovered the city after a not too fierce battle.

Zonom Duling is also an old traitor, while mobilizing his troops to express to Mang Guji and the Jurchen generals that they will resist to the end and live and die with the city; On the other hand, he secretly sent an envoy to contact the Mingmeng coalition army and agreed on a time to open the city and surrender.

In this way, after the Ming-Mongolian coalition army arrived at the city, Zonomu Duleng sent people to open the west gate, and the coalition troops swarmed in. The Ao Han tribe also fought back, and attacked and killed the Jurchen generals with the coalition army.

There were only more than 1,000 Jurchen soldiers and horses in the city, and this was still the domestic slaves of Mangguji, which could not withstand the attack of the coalition army and the Ao Han department at all, and all of them were killed except for a few who escaped.

Speaking of which, the Kaiyuan pasture outside the city was robbed by the coalition forces, which was the loss of the Ao Han Department.

But in the long run, if it didn't sink with the broken ship of Jianyu, it could still be sheltered by the Ming Kingdom, and Zonom Duling also calculated clearly.

Jianyu may counterattack, but that is in the future, and it is not very likely.

But the immediate disaster was avoided, and Zonomduling believed that the headquarters was definitely not the opponent of the Ming-Mongolian coalition army, and Oba of the Korqin Department was a living example.

"The master of the Ming Dynasty is a teacher of benevolence and righteousness, how can he kill women and children like those beasts." Ma Chengfei looked upright, stretched out his hand and pointed at Princess Hada, who was imprisoned, and said, "Escort back first, give her a fair trial." ”

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