Chapter 42 Burn Datong and go south to Shuozhou
"It's a pity that these precious gunpowder, grain and grass are gone......"
Outside the city, Zhang Tianlin rode his horse and stood on a high place looking at the burning Datong City in the distance.
I can't help but sigh.
But he also knew in his heart that there was no way out.
Now Taiyuan is in danger, and they must go to support Taiyuan Mansion.
And fast.
Otherwise, it will be too late.
Therefore, these baggage can only be set on fire.
"Hehe, Tartars, don't you want to be the same? It's for you, I won't wait! ”
Zhang Tianlin said mockingly.
He'd rather burn them all than leave the Tartars at all!
"Report! Handsome! ”
"General Zhu has set fire to various gunpowder depots and granaries in the city!"
Just when Zhang Tianlin sighed, Zhang Tianlin rode over with a black face and rushed over to report the situation in the city.
"In addition, General Ke has led his troops to capture the horse factory! More than 1,000 horses! ”
"Well, that's good."
When Zhang Tianlin heard this, she nodded with satisfaction.
Now that they are going to Shuozhou, they can't do it without horses.
Then he continued.
"How are the troops doing now? Are there any losses? ”
"The ministries are fully organized and have safely withdrawn from the city, and only more than 100 people have been injured."
Zhang Hei replied.
Hearing this, Zhang Tianlin was not surprised.
Acting in chaos, it is inevitable that there will be losses.
But with only more than 100 people lost, then it is not a big problem.
As long as it is not the formation of the troops, it is not a big problem.
Since the problem of the troops is not big, Zhang Tianlin immediately ordered.
"Let Ke Tianxiang and Zhu Guorui return to the team as soon as possible, and we will go south to Shuozhou!!"
"Yes! Handsome! ”
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That's right, Lao Zhu proposed to take the Shuozhou line.
It's just different from others.
Lao Zhu suggested at the beginning to throw away the baggage and give up those former Ming generals.
With only a small amount of dry food, he rode down to Taiyuan.
But they did not go into the city, but only went out to help defend it.
At that time, Lao Zhu's suggestion was in the account and was opposed by many people.
But only Zhang Tianlin's eyes lit up, as if she understood something.
Immediately made a decision to go to Shuozhou.
This is also the reason why people burn their baggage.
Since you have chosen to go to Shuozhou, these things have become a burden.
And these things cannot be left to the Tartars, otherwise they will take these things and beat them in turn.
Wouldn't that be a capital enemy?
I just didn't want it all, just some gunpowder.
As for the rest, just burn it all down!
Such a decisive and fast action made Lao Zhu admire.
It is not a loss to be able to mix with the existence of the feudal officials of the Dashun side, and there is no hesitation at all.
It's a character!
Soon, Lao Zhu and Ke Tianxiang converged with the large army.
After the camp, the whole team began to go south and go to Shuozhou!
Nothing was said all night.
Early the next morning.
After a night of marching, the troops finally arrived in Shuozhou before noon.
At this time, Shuozhou had just experienced a rebellion.
The walls were littered with arrows and sword scratches, and the roads were littered with corpses.
All this fills the hearts of those who have just arrived here with a haze.
Clearly, a big war has just broken out here.
And look at the clothes worn by the corpses on the ground, they are all Dashun's military uniforms.
For a while, they didn't know whether Shuozhou at this moment was under the control of Dashun or in the hands of rebels.
To be on the safe side, Zhang Tianlin asked people to take his token and head towards the closed Shuozhou City.
And they were stationed outside the city.
Get ready to see whose hands Shuozhou is now.
If it's still under the control of Dashun, that's fine.
But if not, they're probably going to have to prepare for the attack.
After all, Shuozhou was the only way for them to go on this trip, and if it was occupied by the rebels.
They can only attack the city.
This is the reason why everyone's faces are ugly.
Originally, they valued Shuozhou's suggestion, so they chose to take this path.
If Shuozhou is not accessible now, they will have to pay more time and manpower.
It's a real headache.
"Yesterday, the county magistrate of Shuozhou was still contacting me, saying that the situation there was still under control, why did someone rebel today?"
At this time, Zhang Tianlin's face was unusually dark.
As the saying goes, you can see the whole picture by peeking at one place.
At present, even Shuozhou City, which is still connected, is gone, let alone other states and counties that have not been contacted for a long time.
I'm afraid it has already fallen.
If they can't leave Datong as soon as possible, I'm afraid they will really become a lone army trapped in Datong Mansion!
This truth is not only understood by Zhang Tianlin, but also by all the commanders who have passed through the camp.
However, now they can't do anything, they can only hope that Shuozhou City is okay......
"Report! Checkmate! Shuozhou is still under the control of my Dashun! ”
Just when everyone in the camp was worried, the soldiers sent to check on the good news.
Immediately relieved them.
Fortunately, Shuozhou is still under their control.
Otherwise, it's really going to be a fight.
"Is it still the county order Zeng Sicheng in the city?"
In the face of this news, Zhang Tianlin only relaxed, but did not relax his vigilance.
Maybe the rebels are wearing Dashun's clothes to deceive them, but this is not impossible.
As the commander of an army, every decision he made was a bet on tens of thousands of horses in the battalion.
It's always a good idea to be cautious at this point.
"No, he said that he was the commander Li Quanzhong, and the county commander died in the rebel rebellion."
"Oh?"
Hearing this name, Zhang Tianlin thought about it carefully.
The Governor of Shuozhou is indeed this person.
"Marshal, take the troops to the city to investigate first, if it is safe, it is not too late for you to lead a large army into the city."
At this time, Lao Zhu, who was standing on the side, saw that Zhang Tianlin was a little uncertain about the situation in the city.
So he stood up and spoke up.
"Yes, you can."
Seeing that Lao Zhu volunteered, Zhang Tianlin did not hesitate, so he agreed.
Soon.
Lao Zhu led his troops into the city and met Li Quanzhong, the governor of Shuozhou.
During this period, Lao Zhu tried a few words with him, and this person could answer fluently.
Even the secrets in the army that Lao Zhu didn't know knew he knew.
Obviously, this person is the real Li Qianzhong, not a fake.
After Lao Zhu's troops controlled the city gate, they asked Zhang Tianlin to inform him that he could enter the city.
Before the large army entered the city, Lao Zhu continued to test a few words, wanting to see if Li Qianzhong had surrendered to the enemy.
But halfway through the conversation.
When he heard that Lao Zhu was going to Taiyuan to support, Li Qianzhong immediately asked if he could take him with him.
Obviously, he also saw that Datong was about to become an isolated city.
pondered for a while, thinking that continuing to keep Li Qianzhong in Datong was undoubtedly sending him to death.
Since he is going to return to the team, Lao Zhu is naturally welcome.
After all, according to the current situation in Shanxi, one more soldier and horse will have more strength to guard Taiyuan.
After confirming that he did not surrender to the enemy, Lao Zhu agreed.
Incorporated it under his command......
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