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Text Chapter 248: The Battle of the Overlord

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    What Hong Chengchou feared most was that the Ming army avoided fighting. When he left Beijing, he had a very thorough understanding of the Ming army's situation. He calculated that the Ming army was at the foot of Shijing Mountain and would not be out of his sight for a short time before leaving the city to start the battle.  .

    What Hong Chengchou didn't expect after the announcement was that the main force of the Ming army, led by Li Chengdong, had long since disappeared from his sight. He Dacheng started a group of more than 8,000 people every day as usual. No matter how careful the Qing army's scouts were,  I didn't dare to come to the Ming army camp to see what happened.

    Published Hong Chengchou never underestimated the enemy. Looking at the temporary tents of the Ming army vaguely arranged in front of him, he couldn't help but thank the foreigners for giving him this "clairvoyance". This thing can see things in the distance so clearly!

    Release Hong Chengchou did not want to give the Ming army any chance. He knew that the Eight Banners cavalry had few opponents in the world when charging, so the Manchu and Qing cavalry charged out first, while Hong Chengchou divided five thousand troops to intercept the Ming army's retreat.

    Release: Just when the Qing cavalry rushed out of the formation 500 meters away, mines and other explosives sounded frequently. The screams of people and the neighing of horses actually drowned out the dull explosions.

    Release He Dacheng looked at the battlefield. He reminded himself to be cautious every moment. It was not yet time for the two armies to confront each other. Once the two armies came into contact, he would have no room for maneuver.

    It was announced that the Ming army used the advantage of firearms to block the Qing army's cavalry. However, after all, the Ming army only had more than a thousand people, which was not comparable to the Eight Banners' more than 10,000 cavalry. Countless Qing troops rushed towards the Ming army's position.  Rush over.

    Release He Dacheng looked at the approaching Qing army. Just as he was about to give an order, he suddenly heard the sound of war drums that he remembered from the army. The man beating the drums was a big man in his thirties. At this time, he had his upper body exposed and was swinging the drum hammer.  Inspired the morale of the Ming army.

    Released As the war drums beat and He Dacheng gave an order, the Ming army rushed towards the enemy and engaged the Qing army in close combat.  He Dacheng urged his horse forward. At this time, the firearm was useless. The white knife went in and the red knife came out.

    Release: There is no nonsense to say on the battlefield. Either you want my life, or I want your life.  A Qing army general brandished a spear in his hand. He was very brave and rushed into the Ming army like a gust of wind. His spear was carried by his horse and he trampled on it. Seven or eight Ming troops were covered in blood in the blink of an eye.

    Release He Dacheng realized how powerful the Qing general on the opposite side was. With his eyes red, he rushed towards him like crazy. At the same time, he shouted loudly, like a wolf howling. The Qing general was stunned for a moment by his roar. He Dacheng raised his hand.  The broadsword slashed straight from top to bottom, and General Qing was knocked off his horse without even grunting.

    Published He Dacheng killed a Qing general with a sword, which greatly boosted the morale of the Ming army, and they all attacked the Qing army as if they were risking their lives.  But after all, the Ming army only had more than a thousand people, and one less person died. Even though everyone was brave and unafraid of death, they were no match for the Qing army in terms of strength. After an initial even match, the Ming army fell into the siege of the Qing army.  Among them, it will only be a matter of time before they are annihilated.

    Posted by Hong Chengchou was afraid that the Ming army would have some back-up moves, so he was in a stalemate with He Dacheng's men for a while. When he felt something was wrong, when he came to the Ming army's camp and saw that it was all empty, he was dumbfounded.  ; When the Ming army's camp exploded from time to time, he panicked.

    Published When He Dacheng closed his eyes, he happened to see the camp that was invaded by the Qing army begin to explode.  He fought fiercely for an hour, and he didn't know how many enemies he killed. He Dacheng's left arm had been chopped off, and there were no less than fifty cuts on his body. When the blood flowed to his mouth, he stretched out his tongue and licked it.  Licking, "Imy bloodis also hot!"

    Release: While He Dacheng was fighting fiercely with the Qing army, Li Chengdong and others led their troops outside Beijing.  This Ming army that seemed to fall from the sky really shocked both inside and outside Beijing.

    Published: "General, you can make great efforts in one go, then fail again, and then you will be exhausted. Whether we can make any achievements, this first formation is crucial. If we can capture the outer city in one fell swoop, not only will it boost the morale of the army, but we will also have a foothold!  "Dang Shousu looked at the alert city of Beijing and told Li Chengdong with a solemn expression.

    Release Li Chengdong gritted his teeth and looked at the heavily guarded Beijing city, "Give me the general's order to set up artillery and attack the city." Li Chengdong gave an order, and a hundred artillery pieces were pushed to the city gate and fired.

    The artillery shells accurately bombarded the ancient city walls and solid city gates. The Ming army did not follow Huang Taiji's example and attack Guangqumen. Instead, they set up artillery to bombard Yongding Gate because Li Chengdong and others knew that Guangqumen had a Chongzhen period.  The imported artillery set up to attack from Guangqumen will not be effective in a short period of time.

    Released The Qing army in the city was suppressed by dense artillery shells and could not hold its head up. The power of a hundred artillery salvos should not be underestimated. Although the Qing army also fought back, it was far behind the Ming army's offensive.

    Publish Wang ZhihuSeeing artillery suppressing the Qing army in the city, he held a knife in one hand and a shield in the other, "Brothers, charge! The time has come to serve the country with one's own body!" Before Li Chengdong could agree, Wang Zhigang charged forward, followed by others.  More than 500 people carried simple ladders and began to attack the city at close range.

    Li Chengdong looked back at Dang Shousu and said, "General Dang, I will send you three thousand troops to guard the rear." Li Chengdong knew that He Dacheng's more than a thousand people could only delay the Qing army for a short time, so he had to guard against it.  Looking behind, if they are caught in the internal and external attacks of the Qing army, the Ming army will be defeated.

    Post Lin Chengcheng looked at Wang Zhigang charging into the battle and shook his head silently. Wang Zhigang's move was very helpful in improving the morale of his own army and creating pressure on the Qing army, but the most effective method at the moment was to use artillery to blast open the city gates and occupy the outer city of Beijing.  When he saw what Li Chengdong was about to say to him, he spoke first, "General, go ahead! I've taken over the task of breaking down the city gate." In order to reduce the losses caused by the stupid attack on the city, Lin Chengdong personally came to the artillery array to take command.  shooting.

    Release Li Chengdong braved the rain of arrows and charged forward like an ordinary Ming army. The Ming army was inspired.  But just as Lin Chengchang expected, the losses of this method were too great. The Ming army was either shot to death by arrows on the city, or was hacked to death by the Qing army as soon as it jumped to the top of the city. They wanted to occupy a small area, but there was no door.

    Posted When Emperor Shunzhi heard that the Ming army suddenly attacked the city, his first thought was that Hong Chengchou had been defeated. Then he rejected this unreasonable idea. After a moment of thought, he knew that it was the Ming army that had avoided Hong Chengchou, or that the Ming army had defeated Hong Chengchou.  Divided into two ways.

    The people who had a slightly different mood from Emperor Shunzhi were the small officials of the Qing Dynasty, the traitors who surrendered to the Qing Dynasty, and ordinary people. Because the people did not know the truth of the matter, they thought that the main force of the Ming army had really reached the walls of Beijing. Everyone  They were all ready to flee.  Of course, everyone's mentality is different. Those who have a clear mind are happy or happy; those who have shaved their heads and braided their hair are shocked and scared. Some people have even prepared two sets of clothes to act cheaply, etc. It can be said that there are hundreds of people.  The state is present.

    Released Emperor Shunzhi listened to the sound of firecrackers and looked at the chaos of courtiers below. He couldn't help but think, if Dorgon was still alive, what would he do in the face of such a situation!

    Post "You all know the allusion of Liezi's archery, right? Liezi, who was good at archery, showed off his archery skills to his friends. He put a glass of water on his elbow, and then shot the arrows continuously. Not only did he move quickly, but he also shot accurately.  , it can be said to be clean and neat, and the most amazing thing is that the water on the elbows did not spill out, but a man on the side sneered at Liezi, saying that Liezi's archery skills were not good enough. He led Liezi to a high mountain, with his feet  Stepping on the crumbling rock, there is an abyss beneath the rock. The man asked Liezi to shoot arrows on the rock, but what about Liezi? He was so frightened that he lay on the rock, he didn't dare to move, he was sweating all over."

    Posting Hou Fangyu said, looking at the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty who were watching him, including Emperor Shunzhi, "Mount Tai collapsed in front, but his face did not change; the deer thrived on the left, but his eyes did not blink. At this time, it has not reached the point where Mount Tai collapsed in front.  , How can a minister be like this? Your Majesty, a humble minister is incompetent, but he is willing to serve in front of the battle."

    Released Shunzhi was very happy that Hou Fangyu could stabilize the situation at this time, and he had a good impression of this "brother-in-law" in his heart. "What Aiqing said is true. A long illness shows a filial son, and a national crisis produces loyal ministers. None of you can compare with Hou Aiqing."

    Published Hu Maozhen looked at Hou Fangyu with a smile, but he was filled with contempt in his heart.  Yes, a person's character and skill can only be seen when encountering a major crisis. Unfortunately, there is something wrong with what Hou Fangyu said.  Thinking that Li Chengdong actually got rid of Hong Chengchou and went to the gates of Beijing, Hu Maozhen hesitated a little. Should he help Li Chengdong?

    Release Shunzhi did not agree to Hou Fangyu's request to fight. He asked people to summon the imperial guards and imperial guards. Shunzhi knew that as long as he persisted at this time, the crisis would be over. Once Hong Chengchou returned, there would be a pincer attack from inside and outside, and the Ming army would have no way to escape.

    "Your Majesty Your Majesty The Yongding Gate has been broken, and the Ming army has entered!" Just as Shunzhi was making arrangements, the Qing generals covered in blood ran into the Jinluan Palace, "The last general has ordered people to retreat to the inner city, please make a decision, Your Majesty.  .¡±

    Release Under the outstanding command of Lin Chengcheng, the Ming army's artillery finally blasted open the Yongding Gate. The Ming army rushed in like a tide. The Qing army could not guard it and had to retreat to the inner city.

    Li Chengdong looked at Wang Zhigang, who lost half of his ear and was hit by an arrow in his arm. He patted Wang Zhigang on the shoulder speechlessly, "Come here, bring the artillery to the city immediately, repair the city gate, and complete the other gates."  Damn it." Li Chengdong is desperate now. He is not prepared to leave any escape route for himself. He has only one goal, to capture Beijing.

    Released The Ming army had less than 6,000 soldiers capable of fighting at this time, but it still divided the troops to guard the seven gates of the outer city. Lin Chengcheng quickly devoted himself to careful political work. He hoped to usePeople's nostalgia for Mingshi can recruit some people to enrich the pitiful troops at hand.

    Released When Hong Chengchou returned with his troops, he found that the entire outer city of Beijing had changed its owner. He could only enter the city from the Anding Gate in the north. Although he won the battle with He Dacheng, he also lost more than 3,000 people. After all, he lost more than 3,000 people.  , still suffered a big loss.

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