Wang Qiong sent troops from Pianguan on September 17th, and until September 20th when he crossed Tumaochuan, there was still no sign of the Tatars.
Going further north through Jiulong Valley, still no trace of half a Tatar was found. Wang Qiong began to realize that something was wrong. The Tatars seemed to be retreating more quickly than he imagined. He wanted to give up all forward positions, so he also ordered to move north quickly. However, because he did not know the specific location of Wang Shouren's headquarters, he could only go within a hundred or two hundred miles from the Daming Pass as much as possible.
Wang Qiong's men and horses were 17,000, and he brought out almost all the cavalry he could bring. At the same time, he also pulled chariots and was equipped with light artillery, double-child long-range artillery, heavy artillery, etc.
If Wang Shouren's team was just a "surprise soldier" who attacked behind enemy lines with light equipment, his team belonged to the Chinese army with all the internal organs.
It wasn't until Wang Qiong led his troops through Tucheng on the southern line of Xiashui Haizi that he learned the news reported by the scouts from the front line. When Wang Qiong learned the news, he almost gave up.
It seemed that any of the tactics he had learned in the past few decades were ineffective in the face of the current situation.
"Hundreds of thousands of Hulu soldiers and horses are all more than 200 miles to the north. Our troops are retreating steadily. We will march 150 miles in one day of retreat, and all the Hulu troops are there. There was no sign of fighting twenty or thirty miles away."
"Re-exploration"
Wang Qiong knew very well that Wang Shouren only brought six thousand soldiers and horses into the grassland. When he learned that. He would never believe it when "hundreds of thousands" of Tatar soldiers and horses were chasing Wang Shouren but did not dare to fight.
But he also knew that if he wanted to send scouts to investigate again, it would take three or four days to come back and forth, and he would not be able to find out the reason at all.
Fortunately, it was not just those who were able to detect the enemy situation on the front line all night long, and more information came back immediately, confirming Wang Qiong’s most terrifying suspicion
Wang Shouren won the battle. , because the Tatars were afraid that a decisive battle with Wang Shouren would result in massive losses of troops, so the identities of the Tatar and Ming armies seemed to have been reversed. This time, the Ming army was wreaking havoc on the Tatar grasslands, while the Tatars could only From afar, they didn’t dare to go and fight, but when Wang Shouren finished killing and looting and returned to the army, the Tatars personally sent Wang Shouren out of the grassland as if they were seeing off a guest
“What a ghost.”< /p>
Faced with such a situation, Wang Qiong expressed heartfelt emotion.
Beside Wang Qiong, the commander-in-chief Xiangcheng Bo Li Ao was also shocked and said: "How many Tatars have been killed? Could it be that the little Tatar prince is here to scare the Tatars like this?"
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It would be fine if the ordinary left-behind troops personally escorted the "Ming Dynasty bandits" out of the grassland. If even the little Tatar prince Batu Meng was among them, it would be very lively.
Wang Qiong did not answer this question.
Seeing is believing.
He hasn't seen it with his own eyes yet. Who knows whether the rumors are true or whether the Tatars want to find a suitable opportunity to annihilate Wang Shouren's troops again. Don't be happy too early, otherwise It is easy to be extremely happy and sad.
Seeing that Wang Qiong didn’t answer, Li Wei couldn’t help but askWang Qiong said, "Should we report the victory? We haven't heard about the developments in Datong Town yet. Do we need to send someone to inform them?" If there are too many, the merit of rushing to the aid and assistance should be given to others."
Li Wei understood instantly.
If the intelligence is true, Wang Shouren relied on light artillery and firecrackers to frighten the Tatars so much that they did not dare to step forward for a decisive battle. If they had more than 17,000 soldiers and horses along the way and brought heavy artillery, , kill them with long-range artillery and form a helping hand, the Tatars will most likely withdraw their troops directly.
At this time, the fewer people involved in the battle, the better. I wish the people from Datong Town hadn’t heard the news and rushed over, so that the soldiers from Shanxi Town could arrive first and grab a chance. Great job with the reinforcements.
"The three armies were ordered to march day and night to rescue the Weining Sea."
Since everyone knew that Wang Shouren's withdrawal route was towards Weining Sea and Maoerzhuang, Wang Shouren Joan also had a clear direction in terms of reinforcements.
It is no longer the same as before, like a headless fly not knowing where to go.
Now it is clear to go to Weininghai. If he can cooperate with Wang Shouren and fight another hearty battle of "destroying the captives", then Wang Qiong may also have a chance to be promoted to earl.
September 24th.
In Nanjing City.
That day is Zhu Houzhao's birthday, which is called the "Qianqiu Festival" in the Ming Dynasty. It is opposite to the emperor's "Longevity Festival". It stands to reason that on this day, the ministers should go to the palace to congratulate the prince on his birthday. The emperor also To give a feast.
But because Zhu Houzhao was in Nanjing that day, the birthday celebration activities in the capital were canceled due to the changing war situation in the northwest.
However, the etiquette of birthday congratulations to the prince in Nanjing was not canceled because of this. Even the officials in Nanjing finally had a chance to curry favor with the current prince, and a bunch of people ran to the "temporary palace" where Zhu Houzhao lived. There was an endless stream of cars and cars giving gifts.
Different from going to the palace together to celebrate birthdays, this time it was more like a rich and powerful family having a happy event. The arrival was more casual and the gifts were various.
"It's all for me"
Although Zhu Houzhao also celebrated birthdays before, all the gifts he received were "confiscated" by Zhu Youtang.
Moreover, the ministers in the capital will not give any expensive gifts to the prince. What is said is that "it is light on etiquette but heavy on affection". The gift must have connotation and symbolize the expectations for the prince's academic performance.
But in the city of Nanjing, there are not so many rules. Basically, what is valuable is given as a gift, and Zhang Zhou seems to have no power to withhold gifts from ministers to the prince.
Zhang Zhou looked at Zhu Houzhao who was opening gifts and said, "If you want to be ambitious, do you lack this thing?"
Zhu Houzhao said, "Sir, you are really right. I I'm really short of money. What should I do with the expenses on my way back to Beijing? I've already spent more than a thousand taels of silver on this trip. You know that my father will never give me any more money. One tael is too much." /p>
Speaking of this, Zhu Houzhao looked at Zhang Zhou eagerly, "I have given away the gifts from the ministers, what are you going to give to the students, sir?"
Zhang Zhou wanted to say, I will give you a slap.
No wonder your father is so worried about your education. Your kid never learns well. You asked me, a person who has been engaged in education for two lifetimes, to help you and take you away. Get on the “right path”.
Even if this matter is very challenging, teachers are often so determined to face difficulties, and a little pointer will be at your service.
Let you know what it means to be a physical education teacher who is sick, and also let you know what a detention test is.
"I never prepare small gifts." Zhang Zhou said.
"That's a generous gift." Zhu Houzhao was even more excited.
Zhang Zhou said coldly, "There is no need to talk about generous gifts."
Zhu Houzhao suddenly looked very embarrassed, knowing that he had displeased his boss.
As a teacher, if you don’t get restrained and cultivate from him, you will be good, and you still want to get gifts from the teacher to make your dreams come true.
"Sir, I heard that there is a war in the north. Prince Shouren of Xinjian, my proud junior brother, is leading troops to conquer the grassland. Do you think this battle can be won?" Zhu Houzhao knew that accepting gifts would not work, so Seek some spiritual comfort from Zhang Zhou.
Zhang Zhou said, "Uncle Xinxin and I are close friends. He is two years older than me. He cannot be your junior brother."
Zhu Houzhao curled his lips and said, "You have helped him so much. It’s okay to accept him as a student. Do you want to accept him as a junior brother like Tang Yin, and let him be my uncle?”
Zhang Zhou shook his head and said, “This has nothing to do with the prince.”
Zhu Houzhao said, "Then can he win?"
"I don't know." Zhang Zhou answered simply, and made Liu Jin, who was standing beside him, drop his head into his stomach. Obviously Liu Jin also saw it. , it was him who told the prince about the northwest border situation, and the channel for getting the news was probably Yang Peng or some other channel. In short, this was not what Zhang Zhou wanted to see.
Zhu Houzhao said with a displeased look on his face, "Sir, you know that I want to lead troops to fight. How about you go to Datong next time and take me with you? In this way, the two of us, the master and the apprentice, can defeat the Tatars. Don't always Push the opportunity to others. It's such a fun thing to drive straight into the grassland. I should be allowed to do it. "
In the past, the prince was gone when he lost his heir, but now it has "changed ownership". Who knows that this kid already has a younger brother?
"If a man is not afraid, he will die. Some are heavier than Mount Tai, and some are lighter than an ox-hair, right? I am the kind of person who is heavier than Mount Tai. My ambition in life is to seal the wolf and live in Xu."
Zhu Houzhao showed his determination.
Zhang Zhou was too lazy to pay attention to this boy, turned around and walked out.
Under the light of his ideal of "sealing the wolf and living in Xu", Zhu Houzhao no longer cared about the gifts sent by others and chased after Zhang Zhou.He walked out, still nagging, "Sir, give me a chance. I'm really not afraid. Why don't we go try it together?"
"You are not afraid of this damn thing, but I am still. "
Zhang Zhou was not polite at all.
But in the eyes of Liu Jin and other chamberlains, Zhang Zhou could grasp the prince's seven inches, and he was famous for his literary fame and martial arts achievements, so Zhu Houzhao was willing to surround Zhang Zhou and never tired of it.
September 28th.
Wang Qiong’s troops finally arrived at Weininghai and contacted Wang Shouren on the first day. At this time, the distance between the two sides was less than ten miles.
Wang Qiong stood on the hill north of Weining Sea and saw an unforgettable scene with his telescope.
The Tatar "Qinwang" troops, totaling at least 60,000 to 70,000, just watched Wang Shouren's troops, which was less than one-tenth of their number, swaggering towards the Daming Pass. And go.
Wang Qiong turned around and glanced at the clear and green water of Weininghai Lake to the south of the hill, and suddenly seemed to understand the gap between himself and Wang Shouren.
Wang Shouren was more like a "madman" on the battlefield. He had the momentum of a newborn calf who is not afraid of tigers. He could also be measured and measured, knowing that it was impossible to continue fighting with the Tatars. Under such circumstances, the troops could retreat so calmly, which frightened the Tatars so much that they didn't even have the courage to march in to fight with them.
Compared to him who has been an official for many years and has long been accustomed to utilitarianism, Wang Shouren has the potential to transcend worldly achievements and become famous.
"Wang Zhongcheng, it seems that Uncle Xin Xin's troops have been stationed in place to rest and recuperate." After Li Na led his troops to check the situation, he came back to report.
Wang Shouren knew that he was backed by reinforcements, so he was not in a hurry to withdraw. He stationed himself on the spot, as if he was deliberately provoking the opponent.
Even Wang Qiong is a little nervous about this.
Even if he and Wang Shouren combined have more than 20,000 troops, there are still three or four times the number of soldiers and horses on the opposite side, and the opposite side is also the elite and main force of the Tatar tribe. If it is true. If you want to risk your life, relying on cannonballs, muskets, and crossbows may not be enough.
But Wang Shouren can be so calm and unhurried.
"They have stationed troops, and so have we. With our backs to the Weining Sea, we are afraid that this is also where our Datong Town patrol is. I believe that reinforcements from Datong will arrive in less than two days. The Tatars have The only thing you can do is fight us in these two days."
Wang Qiong seemed to be driven by Wang Shouren's "arrogance".
The younger generations are so awesome, so I, as a "senior", shouldn't be embarrassed. Besides, I still have 17,000 soldiers and horses here. Even if they are exhausted, how can the Tatars After being "escorted" there for a few days, they were just waiting for work
It was as if no one was tired.
Since we are all tired, let’s stay down and let everyone rest together.
Before sunset that afternoon, Wang Shouren personally rode his horse to see Wang Qiong in the formation..
Wang Qiong was very happy to see Wang Shouren. After all, Wang Shouren was also a "famous general" that he admired. In terms of official position, Wang Shouren was still below him. It was useless to talk about the title. In the northwest, he was the governor. As a commander in chief, at least Wang Qiong could still keep his face in front of Wang Shouren.
"The mission has been fulfilled." Wang Shouren said in front of Wang Qiong, Li Er and other generals at Piantou Pass, "We have not brought back any heads in this battle, but we have cut off 9,700 pairs of ears. Among them, we have cut off 9,700 pairs of ears. Seven thousand and nine hundred young men."
As soon as these words came out.
The general who tilted his head almost cried after hearing this.
Wang Qiong laughed and said, "We have sent troops to the grassland many times. Apart from the founding of the country to drive away the remnants of the Northern Yuan Dynasty, Bo'an can be said to be the first person in the Ming Dynasty. You are especially better than Wang Weining. From then on, Without the record of beheading more than 10,000 prisoners, who can compete with you?"
"I dare not take it."
Wang Shouren seemed very humble.
It’s not that he was so self-effacing on purpose, it was because Wang Shouren also knew that Zhang Zhou alone in the court was incomparable to him.
Furthermore, if Wang Qiong or Lu Wan had led the troops into the grassland, the results would have been worse than him
Of course, Wang Qiong and Lu Wan would not have been able to do so because they had been officials for many years. It was used by Zhang Zhou and the emperor for long-distance raids, but if Wang Yue was alive, Wang Shouren knew that with Wang Yue's "madness", only 6,000 people could directly hit Batu Munch in the face.
So he also knew that on the most critical issue of pursuing or not pursuing, he was still conservative.
Wang Qiong said with a smile, "Datong reinforcements are arriving. By then, our three armies will have more than 40,000 soldiers, and a decisive battle with the Tatars will be inevitable. We might as well choose the Weining Sea, this is my The blessed land of the Ming Dynasty.”
A lake on the grassland has become a blessed land of the Ming Dynasty soldiers.
This greatly encouraged the soldiers who came over.
That’s right when I think about it.
Both Wang Weining and Wang Xinjian are famous here. If there is a life-or-death battle with the Tatars, then this place must be the best choice.
Wang Shouren said, "It is expected that the Tatars will retreat tonight. We have troops stationed in Maoerzhuang in the Ming Dynasty. Could it be that they have not arrived yet?"
Obviously Wang Shouren did not think that Wang Shouren Qiong's long-distance rescue is a good choice. I think Wang Qiong should notify Datong as soon as possible, so that reinforcements can be more timely and the Tatars can retreat earlier.
Wang Qiong said, "Can the little Prince of Tartar be willing?"
Wang Shouren said calmly, "From what I have observed, the main force of the Little Prince of Tartar has not yet appeared. It is not that he is incapable." They arrived, perhaps unwilling to fight a decisive battle with the Ming Dynasty. At this time, most of the Tatar troops in front of them were the remnants of the side branches, and the people were not united about fighting. It would be best to retreat to Maoerzhuang after the three armies were reorganized. "< /p>
Based on Wang Shouren’s observations these days.
He had already seen that Batu Meng had the ability to increase his troops, combine his 50,000 troops, and have a decisive battle with Wang Shouren and his men on the grassland, and BatuMunch has almost a 100% chance of winning.
But Batu Munch just didn’t come.
The main reason is that they are afraid of losing too much and letting other tribes take advantage. If it had been five or six years ago, when Batu Monk had not yet shown his ambition to annex the grassland, this kind of battle would have been Batu Monk's. It is impossible to avoid it, but in the current situation on the grassland, all parties are suspicious of each other, and there is even a "traitor" called Huo Si. Who is willing to use his own family wealth to deal with the Ming Dynasty
Everyone is thinking about it now Each family is looking for its own mother.
"Bo'an, it's time for you to succeed." Wang Qiong reminded.
"Yes." Wang Shouren was not polite this time. After nodding, he handed over a memorandum he wrote on the way, "I would also like to ask Wang Zhongcheng to take a look and see if there is anything that needs to be added. ”
Wang Qiong said with a smile, “I just rushed to a late meeting and didn’t miss anything important. Bo’an, all the credit for this belongs to you.”
< p>Wang Qiong doesn't fight, doesn't mean he doesn't.Piantou Pass was the first to send troops for reinforcements, and after he and Wang Shouren joined forces, the Tatars withdrew, and this time the credit fell on him.
And he, like Wang Shouren, was promoted by Zhang Zhou
People from Zhang Zhou's faction have a unique advantage in negotiating military achievements, which others cannot envy. .
As Wang Shouren expected.
That night, the Tatar troops retreated northward.
The Ming side did not send troops to pursue, mainly because all parties were short of men and horses. If the Ming side wanted to pursue with artillery and exhausted troops, whether they could catch up was another matter. The Tatars Most likely they won't start a decisive battle with Ming Dynasty, and the pursuit will be in vain.
That night, the battle report of the victory was sent to the direction of Datong Town, and then from Datong to the capital.
The news that Wang Shouren killed nearly 10,000 enemies is absolutely explosive in the northwest. No matter where this battle report reaches, whether it is a general leading an army, an ordinary trafficker or a pawn, or even a bandit in the mountains. , I was shocked when I heard about it.
Even the messengers, who ride fast every day, seem to be faster than before.
Noon on the first day of October.
A report of a successful battle appeared in the capital as urgently as possible and was immediately transmitted to the palace.
At this time, the personnel sent by the six ministries had been waiting in the palace to discuss the military situation for many days, or they had been doing useless work for many days. Everyone was already very anxious, and some people raised it more than once in the morning. , I want to put aside the matter of discussing military affairs for a while.
At this moment, Zhu Youtang, who was in the Qianqing Palace, was about to lie down on the desk and take a nap.
But at this time.
Xiao Jing, Mou Bin and Li Rong also entered the hall with eager steps.
"Is there any result?" Zhu Youtang saw this scene and stood up first and asked eagerly.
"Your Majesty, it is reported that Xinjianbo has defeated over 10,000 enemies and brought back nearly 10,000 enemy invaders. Three days ago, we met with the king who sent troops to guard the remote pass.Zhongcheng mobilized his troops and the Tatars withdrew."
When Xiao Jing said these words, his voice was already hoarse.
"Bang"
"Wow!"
Zhu Youtang was so excited that he hit the desk hard with his fist and overturned all the memorials accumulated on the desk over the past few days.
Zhu Youtang's face was red, and his voice was like a bell, "I know it, and Bingkuan has planned it, and he will never disappoint me." Please remember to bookmark it, the latest and fastest website without anti-theft and free reading