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Chapter 670: Beijing is in emergency

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    "Zhang Hai, how are Beijing's defense preparations going? The Tatars are coming soon." Jiang Beiming once again returned to the officer training corps from Wang Chengen.  "Everything that should be prepared has been prepared. As you know, Beijing's overall defense is not under our control." Chongzhen did not hand over power to Yulin Bay, but appointed Chen Xinjia as the presidential leader of Beijing's defense.  "How are the settlements of the people around Beijing?" Jiang Beiming also knew that this was a helpless matter. Chongzhen would not 100% believe in Yulin Bay after all.  "They have all withdrawn." Zhang Hai simply replied, "There are some people who really don't want to leave, and we can't do anything about it." Jiang Beiming did not continue to ask, and walked to the Beijing city defense map and looked at it carefully.  Zhang Hai did not disturb Jiang Beiming, but also walked behind him and looked up at the map on the wall.  Jiang Beiming spent a long time formulating this defense plan. Through the relationship between Wang Chengen and Cao Huachun, Chongzhen reluctantly agreed to the plan.  Jiang Beiming looked at it for a while and clicked on the map with his hand: "This location is still not very reliable." Zhang Hai turned his head and took a look. The place Jiang Beiming pointed to was the Yongding Gate in the south: "Beiming, what do you think?  Will Min focus on attacking Yongding Gate? I think it is unlikely. Yongding Gate is in the south. If he attacks here, it will be like surrounding the city. There will not be so many people in the Qing Dynasty. " "But don't forget, we don't have that this time.  The cavalry can only retreat into the city and defend." Jiang Beiming turned around and said, "This is equivalent to handing over the initiative of the war to the enemy. If Tao Min also uses artillery to bombard Yongding Gate.  If it is, it will be difficult for us to hold it. " "But aren't the southern gates blocked?" Zhang Hai knew that Jiang Beiming had already thought about this problem, so he suggested that Wang Chengen block the three southern gates with huge rocks. "  Besides, didn¡¯t the Xinjiang Army also set up two lines of defense outside Beijing? " "Those two lines of defense can't stop the Tatars at all. They are just to delay their actions. I still feel uneasy," Jiang Beiming asked again.  "How many city defenders have been recruited in the city?" "There are still so many, less than 20,000." Zhang Hai replied, "Chongzhen refuses to pay, and there is nothing we can do." Jiang Beiming lowered his head and thought for a while, really  There is nothing that can be adjusted: "Where are Pan Xuezhong and Xiao Junzhe now?" "Pan Xuezhong led the special forces to station at the edge of the Forbidden City. This is what Chongzhen promised. Xiao Junzhe." Zhang Hai suddenly smiled, "I  He has been promoted to captain and company commander. "What captain and company commander?" Jiang Beiming was confused by Zhang Hai.  "I have no choice." Zhang Hai explained, "He insisted on joining the special forces, so I appointed him as the captain of our security company. He will follow you and it should be absolutely safe. I told him,  Protecting your safety is much more important than protecting Chongzhen, so he agreed. " "You are really good at finding reasons." Jiang Beiming laughed twice and said, "Junzhe is 21 this year, and you just arrived in Yulin.  He was almost old when he was in Taiwan, and it¡¯s time for him to get some experience. I hope this battle to defend Beijing will make him mature.¡± Zhang Hai curled his lips and said, ¡°I hope so.¡± In late September, Xu Lang arrived in Luoyang.  "Tianyang, has Shi Kefa come?" Xu Lang's first question was about Shi Kefa, "I want to see him right away." "It's been several days." Xia Yang said, "He sent someone to ask  I told you that you haven't come back from Yan'an Mansion." "Come with me to see him tonight." That night, Xu Lang and Xia Yang met Shi Kefa, and Shi Kefa hosted a banquet for them.  At the banquet, Shi Kefa took the cup and said: "General Xu, it's been a few months since we last seen each other. I miss you very much." "Thank you for remembering me." Xu Lang didn't have too many polite words.  I'm here to report you an urgent military situation." Shi Kefa looked at Xu Lang with a glass of wine in his hand: "I heard that you have assisted Lord Lu in retaking Yan'an and surrendering the Mongols. General Xu has done a great job in defeating the rogue bandits. I don't know what General Xu has left.  Emergency military situation? "Xu Lang was stunned by Shi Kefa's words. No wonder later generations said that Shi Kefa was incompetent and incompetent. It seemed that he was right.  Two hundred thousand rogue bandits occupied Xi'an, and Beijing was in danger. He actually said that the rogue bandits were the last of their strength.  Xu Lang regretted that he recommended him to Wang Chengen. Even if it was Ma Shiying, he would be better than him.  But now that the matter has come to this, Xu Lang has no other choice: "Sir, our General Jiang Beiming from Yulin Bay in Beijing has received news that the Tatar army of 200,000 will arrive at the gates of Beijing in the near future. There are less than ten soldiers and horses in Beijing.  Wan, once there is trouble in Beijing, the emperor will definitely call us back to Qinwang. In this case, the bandits will escape again.Ascension to heaven, and our Ming Dynasty will fight on two fronts, you must not ignore it.  " Xu Lang expanded the number of Huang Taiji and Tao Min, which really aroused Shi Kefa's vigilance: "What General Xu said is also reasonable.  So according to the general, how should we act?  " "My lord, please take a look.  "Xu Lang took out a map from his arms and asked someone to spread it on the ground. "Now the bandits are huddled in Xi'an. To the north are our Yulin Army and Mr. Lu's troops, totaling more than 20,000 people, 7,000 cavalry, and carrying 100 troops.  There are multiple artillery pieces, more than 600 miles away from Xi'an, and can reach Xi'an within ten days; to the south is Qin Liangyu's 30,000 white-armed troops, 150 miles away from Xi'an, and can be reached within three days; Sir, please come to Luoyang with reinforcements from all walks of life.  Three hundred thousand, and it is more than 700 miles away from Xi'an. We can reach Xi'an within fifteen days without artillery.  Xu Lang pointed to the west of Xi'an again: "Sir, we can surround Xi'an on three sides and give up the west."  The artillery of our Yulin Army can take the lead and blast open the gate of Xi'an.  Although the rogue bandits also had 200,000 troops, they were not many elites. Moreover, the bandits, Zhang Xianzhong, and Luo Rucai were not monolithic and had many contradictions.  The official believes that under our full attack, the rogue bandits will definitely not stick to Xi'an and will definitely flee westward.  To the west are Fengxiang and Qinzhou, where there is no place for rogues to gain a foothold.  As long as we regain Xi'an, our Yulin army will continue to pursue the rogue bandits, and your Excellency and Mr. Yang can immediately return to the capital to aid.  Being able to protect King Qin is also the first thing to do, but the battle in Xi'an must be fought quickly and must not be delayed.  " Shi Kefa thought for a long time: "Although this plan is good, it still needs to be discussed with Mr. Yang and Mr. Hong. The current coach of Luoyang is still Mr. Yang.  " "I understand.  "Xu Lang put away the map, "It's just that I'm humble because of my low official position, so I hope you can report this plan to Master Yang.  " Shi Kefa did not agree immediately, but picked up the wine bowl: "Two generals, it is rare that you are dedicated to the imperial court, so I would like to toast you a drink.  " Xu Lang glanced at Xia Yang, and picked up the wine bowl helplessly: "Thank you, sir, for your love.  " The three of them had just put down their wine bowls when a member of Shi Kefa's family came in and said, "Master, Mr. Yang Sichang sent someone to invite the master. He said that there was news from Beijing. It was extremely urgent and he asked the master to go immediately.  " Xu Lang's heart suddenly sank. What news could be coming from Beijing? Could it be that Tao Min took action so quickly? But if not, what kind of emergency could it be that Yang Sichang wanted to find Shi Kefa in such a hurry?  Shi Kefa didn't ask any more questions: "Two generals, go with me to see Mr. Yang.  " There was a group of people standing in the dark hall of Yang Sichang. No one spoke, and the atmosphere was very depressing. Xu Lang felt vaguely bad in his heart. He might have guessed it right. When Yang Sichang saw Shi Kefa coming, he raised his hand and said, "Master Shi  Please take a seat.  " Shi Kefa sat down next to Yang Sichang. Xu Lang and Xia Yang stood in the crowd. Yang Sichang still didn't speak. After a while, Hong Chengchou, Sun Chuanting, Yang Wenyue and others all arrived. " Yang Sichang saw that everyone had arrived, and then he spoke.  : "My lords and generals, I have just received the emperor's imperial decree. Two hundred thousand Manchu Tatars have bypassed Jinzhou and are approaching Beijing. Now the capital is in danger.  Xu Lang swayed and almost stopped. He and Jiang Beiming racked their brains in the hope of beating the time difference, but in the end they failed. Xu Lang's mind suddenly surged with many thoughts, how is Beijing now, and what's wrong with Jiang Beiming?  In this way, can Beijing hold on for two months? But according to the current situation, even if it takes two months, even if it takes Xi'an, it will not be able to return to Beijing. How is Pan Xuezhong's special force now? Is there any way to let Chongzhen go to Nanjing? Is it the worst?  Has the situation already happened? Or will history repeat itself, and Hong Chengchou will lead troops to help Beijing, thus letting Li Zicheng go again? Hong Chengchou's words pulled Xu Lang back from his thoughts: "Master Yang, what is your will, do you want us to return to Beijing?"  King Qin?  " "Master Hong, the decree did not say that we should go back.  "Yang Sichang waved his hand, and a man next to him held the imperial edict in front of Hong Chengchou. Yang Sichang continued, "The edict only says that all matters in Xi'an will be decided by you and me.  " After reading the imperial edict, Hong Chengchou said to himself, "What does this mean?"  Should we go back or not?  " Yang Sichang turned his head to Shi Kefa and Sun Chuanting: "My lords, take a look, are we going back or not?  " Several people quickly read the imperial edict. Sun Chuanting was the first to say: "Master Yang, judging from the edict, the situation in the capital is not good. I think it is better to return to the capital and serve as King Qin.  " Yang Wenyue also nodded: "This is what I mean.  " Shi Kefa did not speak. Yang Sichang asked Hong Chengchou: "Master Hong, what do you mean?  ¡±Hong Chengchou sinksAfter a while, he said: "Of course, returning to the capital will ensure the safety of the capital, but the original decree of the Holy Emperor was for us to wipe out the bandits and regain Xi'an. Now that all the armies have arrived, the Holy Spirit has not explicitly said to send us back. If we withdraw our troops rashly, I'm afraid  It's against the holy will." "But Mr. Hong," Sun Chuanting said, "The capital is at the feet of the emperor, and we are the foundation of the Ming Dynasty." Several people sat on top and began to discuss the pros and cons. Xu Lang stood below and finally said.  Unable to bear it anymore, he took two steps forward, walked out of the crowd and said loudly: "My lords, I believe that we cannot withdraw our troops now. We need to use all our strength to attack the rogue bandits and recover Xi'an before returning to the capital." Everyone turned their heads.  When Yang Sichang saw Xu Lang, who was speaking in Yulin Army uniform, he immediately became furious.  Originally, Yang Sichang had a good impression of the Yulin Army, but since Zhou Lei disobeyed his orders and went to Yan'an, Han Wantao didn't stop in Luoyang at all. The more Yang Sichang looked at the Yulin Army, the more angry he became.
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