The end of the Ming Dynasty swept the world

Chapter 15 Those who retreat in battle, behead

"Ding Tou's next step is to go to Xu Dabao?"

Ding Yi didn't respond either, but asked instead: "What's Zongqi Zhang thinking?"

Zhang Jing did not hesitate: "If Xu Dabao is not breached, of course go to Xu Dabao. If it is breached, we will go to the sea. There is Xiaohaishan Island over there, so we can shelter temporarily."

Ding Yi remained calm: "Why does Zongqi Zhang have to go to Xu Dabao first?"

Based on his previous understanding of Zhang Jing, this guy, the famous Zhang Paopao, knew that the Tartars were going to attack the fort, so he would like to go to die automatically.

Zhang Jing refused to speak before, but now he finally speaks out.

"Actually Xu Dabao's current defense officer, Zhang Cheng, is my uncle."

Zhang Cheng and Zhang Jing's fathers are brothers, but this is not the reason why Zhang Jing wants to join him. Zhang Cheng was originally the defender of Juehua Island.

Juehua Island hangs in the bay of western Liaoning, 18 miles away from the shore and 30 miles away from Ningyuan.

Juehua Island can be an important port on the island, the throat of the island, and the military grain of the Ming army is stored on the island, making it a base for the Ming army to hoard grain.

At that time, Sun Chengzong not only managed the building and defense of Ningyuan City, but also managed the grain storage and boat division of Juehua Island.

Before Sun Chengzong left the customs, Daming stationed a navy on Juehua Island, and Zhang Chengcheng was part of the navy that went to the island that year.

For these reasons, Juehua Island became the thorn in the eyes of Hou Jin, and it was also a place where the Ming army and Hou Jin must compete.

In the sixth year of the Apocalypse (1626), the old slave led an army of [-] troops from the Houjin Eight Banners to attack Ningliao, but was repelled by Yuan Chonghuan with the Hongyi cannon.Ningyuan was defeated.

The old slave was not reconciled. On the night of the 25th of the first lunar month, Hou Jin sent troops to continue to attack Ningyuan, and at the same time transferred the main force to Longgong Temple, which is the closest to Juehua Island.

It was mid-winter when the Houjin army attacked, and the sea was blocked. On the 26th, Houjin crossed the sea with cavalry on ice, attacked suddenly, and broke through Juehua Island.

After the island was broken, more than 7000 members of the Ming army and more than 7000 merchants on the island were all slaughtered by the Houjin army, more than 8 stones of grain and materials were looted, and more than 2000 ships were burned by the Houjin army. The logistics base was also destroyed by the Houjin army.

After the Jin army killed 269 people, and not long after returning, the old slave died, so Yuan Chonghuan reported to the court and called it a great victory, Ningyuan great victory. Military and civilian.

That night was a disastrous defeat. Zhang Cheng led a warship and two merchant ships to break through overnight. His son was unable to retreat and died on the island.

He led three boats to flee in the dark, and fled to Lianyun Island in a panic.

Lianyun Island is located at the junction of Guanning and Dongjiang Army, and soon he got the news from Dongjiang Army Mao Wenlong, and the Jin soldiers retreated.

Originally, he wanted to bring people back to Ningyuan, but later the imperial court ordered him to lead troops to station nearby due to the heavy losses in the fortresses ahead.

Because the fort is relatively large, the military officers stationed in the past were all at the moral level "equivalent to the garrison level", but Zhang Cheng has relatively few soldiers and horses, only more than 200 people, so he only served as a defense officer.

Speaking of this, Zhang Jing said to Ding Yi in a low voice: "My uncle has three ships in his hands. If they are lost, they can escape from the sea."

Ding Yi was shocked, and finally knew why this scripture had to go to Xu Dabao.

The little defense officer of Xu Dabao actually has three ships in his hands, so the court doesn't care about it?
"The two are merchant ships, and the imperial court has no control over them. Besides, my uncle is not allowed to come back, and they are stationed at the same place. The higher-ups will turn a blind eye and close their eyes."

Zhang Cheng's son died in battle on the island, and he also preserved the only warship on the island of the imperial court, which was originally meritorious.

But the imperial court not only didn't promote him, but also let him stay where he is, which is already sorry for him.

So these years, Zhang Cheng has occupied three ships and stationed in Xu Dabao, and no one in the court cares about them.

Ding Yi's heart was shaken, Zhang Cheng was a man of some ability, when it was frozen, Juehua Island could not sail more than 2000 boats, so he was the only one who was able to run away with three boats.

And from his order to strengthen the wall and clear the field this time, he knew how many times stronger than their defense officers in Daxing Fort.

And there is a boat in his hand, right in Ding Yi's arms.

With guilt on his face, he said softly: "Unexpectedly, after Zhang Zongqi is still a hero, Ding Yi was so rude before."

"Don't dare." Zhang Jing hurriedly supported Ding Yi, and Ding Yi also took advantage of the situation and did not worship.

The two held hands tightly, as if they knew each other.

"Zhang Zongqi, my uncle fought with his own strength, lost his son for the country, and even garrisoned the pier in front to resist the Tartars. He is a hero that my generation admires. I should go to Xu Dabao together with Zhang Zongqi to help my uncle. "

"Okay." Zhang Jing laughed and shook Ding Yi's hand vigorously: "From now on, you and I will be like brothers, and we will be a family."

After finishing speaking, the two looked at each other and smiled, any unhappiness just now will disappear in smoke.

When the two returned to the courtyard, there were people arguing in the courtyard: "Old Wei, you just shot a gun for a long time and almost killed Dingtou, you know? Dingtou is about to be injured, I will kill you."

Song Fei yelled at Wei Jiye. At that time, there was a fierce battle below. Zhao Dashan and Yao Xinhan fired their guns together to help them. Then Ma Yue was injured, and Yao Xinhan shot again with his bow. The resistance of the army allowed them to win a big victory with minimal casualties.

Afterwards, Seinfeld found out that Wei Jiye took aim for a long time before firing a shot, but luckily he hit it.

Wei Jiye's face was flushed: "After the three-eyed bludgeon was shot, it was full of white smoke. I could see it clearly. Besides, the white-armored man was as fierce as a tiger, fast and ruthless. He was entangled with his brothers. I was not sure and dared not." Easy to shoot."

"Hahaha." Ding Yi laughed loudly, and greeted them, wrapping his arms around their shoulders at the same time: "Don't quarrel, after this battle, everyone will be brothers who live and die together."

Brothers who share life and death?
All the people in the courtyard were shocked when they heard this, and many looked moved.

"Wei Jiye, you saved me. I, Ding Yi, will never forget it in my life." Ding Yi patted his chest hard again.

Then he patted Seinfeld again, and Seinfeld rushed over at the first time.

Wei Jiye's face was flushed with excitement, he puffed out his chest, and said excitedly: "This is what it should be. If there is no Dingtou, then I am here."

Sein Fei also nodded heavily, without Ding Yi, they would not be here today.

"Head, everyone is here." Zhao Dashan came from behind with a grin.

All the living people have gathered after packing up their things.

Everyone looked at Ding Yi helplessly.

Ding Yi looked at each of them, and finally locked his eyes on Ye Bushou who was surnamed Li. Ding Yi's originally smiling face slowly sank.

Li's complexion changed drastically, his eyes dodged.

"Brother Li, what do you have to say?" Ding Yi said calmly and calmly.

Hiss, the audience froze for a moment, and all looked at the person surnamed Li.

This guy was also straightforward, without hesitation, and fell to his knees with a plop: "Dingtou, I was wrong, I knew I was wrong, I shouldn't back down."

After saying that, he wailed and cried, and bowed his head.

"In the battle of Saarhu, more than [-] Ming soldiers were beheaded." Ding Yi looked around and said sharply: "However, less than three-tenths of the real bloody battles killed less than three-tenths, and [-]% of them were lost. They were defeated and collapsed." , ran away for his life and was hunted down."

"On the battlefield, one move can move the whole body, blowing up a camp in one place can damage the entire army, and shaking one person can lose the morale of the army."

Ding Yi's voice became louder and harsher, and finally he almost shouted: "You escaped alone, but you thought you would implicate all the brothers?"

"If Zhang Jing learned from you just now, if Song Fei was like you, as long as one more person retreats, we will all be killed today."

"You—are you right for those brothers who died in bloody battles?"

Ding Yi was really furious. If Zhang Jing and Song Fei hadn't resisted just now, only one of the two retreated, and their entire army would definitely collapse.

Just because a person surnamed Li escaped, this big victory almost turned into a disastrous defeat.

This is the case for a battle of a dozen people, but what if there is a big battle with thousands of people?
A collapse can simply kill thousands of troops.

"I'm sorry—" the one surnamed Li continued to cry.

"Puchi" Seinfeld stood behind him, raised the knife in his hand, and chopped off his head.

"Those who retreat before the battle, beheaded." Song Fei raised his sword and shouted.

The audience was horrified.

(End of this chapter)