Emperor Ming Dynasty

Chapter 322 The Decisive Battle Under Nanjing City

Looking at this city, as the southern capital of Ming Dynasty, its political significance is self-evident.

Suddenly, Zhu Yixi became nervous.

Before he crossed over, he thought about showing his talents, uprooting China from the age of ignorance, expelling barbarism, and joining the age of great navigation.

The most important thing is to stop the decline of civilization.

All of this was just an idea before the unification of the country, but now, it seems to be within reach.

It was too fast, so fast that it felt like a dream to him.

For four years, by knowing the general trend of history, he moved forward step by step, and from the moment he came to Nanjing at this time, the so-called history no longer had much reference.

"The second year of Hongguang, May 23rd!"

Zhu Yixi was wearing a black dress, with long hair tied up, and he didn't wear the conspicuous red royal robe, but his tall and straight figure was particularly conspicuous.

"Remember this day!"

Zhu Yixi looked back and said, "This is a day worth remembering in history."

Everyone nodded.

But King Yu's nervousness still persisted.

You Shiwei is not here, Li Jizu is not here, Chen Yongfu is not here...

Only Yan Guochao of the heavy infantry battalion, Li Jingwu of the cavalry battalion, and the firearms battalion can be called trump cards. The others, Zhao Guangyuan and Qin Yiming, are only second-rate.

Facing Wu Sangui, he really might not be able to beat him.

"Cavalry, this is Wu Sangui's hole card, the Qing army's hole card."

King Yu squinted his eyes, looking at the Ming army who landed and built a barracks by the river, and Wu Sangui and other Qing army camps in the distance, he thought about it in his heart.

Since ancient times, there are only two ways to deal with cavalry.

Riding against cavalry, although the cavalry battalion has recovered well, and it is not at a disadvantage in fighting against intruders and western thieves, it is slightly inferior to the Guan Ning army.

You know, Wu Sangui's Guan Ning Army is the master who can fight against the Eight Banners. If the teammates are not too slow, they may not necessarily lose in the Songjin battle.

Therefore, there is only one way now: form an infantry formation and bear the impact of the cavalry.

If you can't carry it, the army will naturally die.

But if the cavalry can't break through, the army will be defeated when the horse's physical strength is exhausted.

"It's a pity, Wu Sangui, are you relieved of your teammates?"

Zhu Yixi smiled lightly, extremely confident.

Know yourself and the enemy, a hundred battles will never end.

Fifty thousand soldiers and horses came from Yangzhou, and the top ones were the Eight Banners and Guanning Iron Cavalry, both of which were first-class elites in the world.

Similarly, as a northerner, May is very hot, and the horses are plagued by disease, and the heat and humidity are unbearable, so they will definitely not be able to exert their full strength.

Combat power should be discounted.

Similarly, the other 20,000 people are led by Zheng Longfang and Yao Wenchang, Liu Zeqing's old subordinates. They are powerful in bullying the people, but they are no match for Zhang Xianzhong in fighting.

These 20,000 people are its weakest link.

On the other hand, the weakest ones were Zhao Guangyuan and Qin Yiming, who had stayed in Sichuan for many years and lacked the baptism of war.

Fifty thousand Sichuan soldiers are in danger.

"Your Highness!"

As if seeing Jian Guo's gaze, Wang Yingxiong was startled, bowed his head and said, "The Sichuan army has not fought for a long time, so I'm afraid it will be difficult to take on the big job, so let's count it as the main force!"

"It doesn't take much to press the formation."

Zhu Yixi shook his head, seeing the sincerity on Wang Yingxiong's face, he said:

"Qin Yiming is timid, Zhao Guangyuan is conservative, and with 20,000 people, you are responsible for leading them to hold the line, don't make trouble."

"The other 30,000 people, watch the ships and guard the camp!"

"Obey!" Wang Yingxiong reluctantly agreed.

He still wants to be with Wang Fang forever!It's a pity that it couldn't be achieved.

"Take a rest today and fight again tomorrow."

With Zhu Yixi's order, the army moved together, and the camp was repaired in one day.

And a few miles away, under the city of Nanjing, Wu Sangui, like Zhu Yixi, climbed up and watched the Ming army rushing out.

His bald head was sore from being sunburned in the sun, and his skin was so red that it was almost peeling off.

The slender braid drooped on the shoulders, which looked extraordinarily ridiculous.

On the side, Gu Shan Ezhen Yechen took a step back quietly, and Dorobe Lek Dehun put on a straw hat, sweating profusely from boredom.

"It's really hot in the south."

Lu Kede gritted his teeth and said: "Under such circumstances, it may be difficult for the warriors of the Manchu and Qing Dynasties to fight for a long time."

"Even if people can bear it, war horses can't bear it."

On the side, Wu Sangui narrowed his eyes, finally came to his senses, and said without changing his expression: "When we went south, we had already expected it."

"A quick decision, there must be no delay."

Looking around, tens of thousands of Guan Ning cavalry were drooping their shoulders, hiding in the shade, constantly wiping their bodies with warm water and fanning the horses to cool them.

The humid air makes the sun soar, as if putting people in a steamer.

The horseshoes step on the ground, and the ground has been scorched for a long time, which makes the horseshoe extremely hot, and it is easy to burn the horseshoe.

Therefore, many soldiers had to be wrapped in a layer of cloth and constantly sprinkled with water to cool down.

The climatic factors have degraded their combat power too much.

Not far away, the Manchu and Mongolian cavalry from the farther north stuck out their tongues, dissipating heat like wild dogs.

Many people even fainted directly, and the herbal smell of the military camp was endless and diffused, even in the Arrow Tower, Wu Sangui could smell it.

"Master Baylor, are only 10,000 of you coming out?"

Wu Sangui sighed inwardly, and asked.

"Governor Hong said that those Ming soldiers who surrendered are no better than young and strong. If they defected on the battlefield, it would be dangerous."

Luck Dehun had some respect for Wu Sangui.

Without him, Wu Sangui's performance on the battlefield, Guan Ning's iron cavalry, is worthy of his obedience.

As for titles, they are worthless.

"The [-] young and strong in the city also need these soldiers and horses to suppress them, otherwise they will easily cause waves."

"That's it!"

Wu Sangui sighed expressionlessly when he heard the words: "60,000 people is 60,000 people!"

Although the troops were at a disadvantage, Wu Sangui did not panic at all.

Even if the city of Nanjing falls, the greatest responsibility lies with Hong Chengchou.

Furthermore, in this chaotic world, no matter whether it is the Manchu Qing Dynasty or the Ming Dynasty, what is most respected is strength.

As long as his soldiers and horses are still there, he will not be punished.

On the contrary, the two parties are still vying to win him over.

It's a pity that my wife is in Beijing, otherwise it would not be impossible to surrender King Yu.

Feeling emotional in his heart, Wu Sangui saw that he couldn't find a chance for a sneak attack, so he didn't stop any longer, and went directly down from the arrow tower to inspect the barracks.

Ye Chen stepped forward, seeing Luck Dehun and said, "Master Baylor, how do we fight this battle?"

"How to fight?" Lu Kede's face was serious, and he sighed: "It is estimated that it is not easy to fight. Our Eight Banners together are no more than [-] people. In the end, we will have to rely on Wu Sangui's strength."

As he spoke, he glanced at the city of Nanjing, and said in a low voice: "There are very few disciples of the Eight Banners. In times of great war, the most important thing is to preserve your strength, and don't try to be brave."

"Let them Han dogs bite dogs!"

(End of this chapter)