Ming Dynasty: Starting from Liaodong Jiangmen

Chapter 19 Transfer to Yongdingmen

"Speaking of meritorious service, being a teacher is a good place to be."

"Does Shunzu know that His Majesty issued an order to urge Mangui stationed at Yongding Gate to march into the army and fight against the slaves?"

When Li Shunzu heard this, his heart moved, and he instantly recalled the historical Battle of Yongding Gate in the second year of Chongzhen.

It was a complete disastrous defeat. Mangui died in battle, three generals were captured, more than [-] generals, guerrillas and other mid-level military attaches were killed. The [-] elite Liao army was almost wiped out at Yongding Gate. .

The Liao army is now divided into many factions. Zu Dashou, who defeated in the east, is from Yuan's faction. Mangui and Mao Wenlong are their own factions. Although they listen to Yuan Chonghuan's dispatches, they actually don't have much dealing with Yuan Chonghuan.

Mao Wenlong, the general in charge of the Dongjiang River, was killed on Pi Island by Yuan Chonghuan. Now the only general who can compete with the Yuan clan in Liaodong is Wu Jinglue Mangui, and most of Li's old troops are among these 4 people.

Once the [-] Liao army is completely wiped out as in history, Liaodong will completely become the world of the Yuan generals headed by Zu Dashou.

By that time, even if he can become the commander-in-chief of Liaodong, he will only be a mere commander.

Li Shunzu was not quite sure what Sun Chengzong meant, so he answered tentatively.

"The student knows this, what is the teacher's instruction?"

Sun Chengzong nodded, looked at Li Chengliang in the portrait, and said lightly.

"Zu Dashou has been convinced by his master and is leading his troops to return for reinforcements."

"The two general officers of Ma Dengyun and Hei Yunlong from Zhending and Baoding will arrive in the capital in three days. By then, our army will gather together to surround and annihilate the slave soldiers at Yongding Gate!"

"Most of the three thousand Liao soldiers at Guangqumen gathered here after hearing the reputation of your Li family. As a teacher, in the name of Ji Liao Governor, I order you to lead these three thousand Liao soldiers to Yongdingmen and hand them over to Manchu. Gui.”

"Shunzu, you can also stay under Mangui's tent temporarily so that you can make some meritorious deeds in this battle."

Li Shunzu screamed in his heart, as expected!

From what Sun Chengzong meant, this was a favor he gave himself, and the credit for this battle was in vain.

If this battle can be won, that is indeed the case.

But the problem is that this battle in history was not won, but was a disastrous defeat.

Zu Dashou comes back for help?
Bullshit, that guy immediately sold Man Gui after he started fighting.

The reinforcements from Zhending and Baoding were also unreliable, because Li Shunzu had never heard that the two commander-in-chiefs had any merit in this battle, and they were probably just runaways.

Although Li Shunzu now wants to make contributions and establish a career, this is not the way to establish a career.

If the city of Beijing, which is a fortified city and has a deep pool, cannot be defended, isn’t this a forced attack?

Seeing Sun Chengzong's complacent look, Li Shunzu immediately gave up the idea of ​​speaking out and persuading him.

There is a glimmer of hope only if you follow his words.

Telling him that he will lose at this time is just asking for trouble.

Li Shunzu looked at Sun Chengzong, turned his eyes slightly, and said in a deep voice.

"Students believe that this time the slaves invaded, what our Ming army did was not to drive them out of the capital, but to eliminate as many of their new forces as possible."

"Even if my army gathers at Yongding Gate, the students feel that we still have to suppress our troops and besiege them secretly, hoping to annihilate the slave chief Taiji under the Yongding Gate to prevent him from running out and causing trouble again!"

"This invasion of Japan is not only a misfortune for our Ming Dynasty, but also a great blessing for our country!"

“Isn’t it that my mentor worked so hard to regain the land of Liao?”

"It's so easy to have this opportunity now. Others are vying for credit, but why can't my mentor clearly see the situation?"

Sun Chengzong turned around after hearing this, with a hint of appreciation in his eyes.

Fortunately, his back was turned to Li Shunzu, so the shock in his eyes was not noticed.

"What you said is exactly what I think in my heart!"

He turned around, put his hands behind his back, and walked back to the main hall with a heavy heart.

After hearing this, Li Shunzu saw that Sun Chengzong's face was not red and he was not out of breath, and he was even more shocked by his shamelessness.

Although he thought so in his heart, he did not dare to neglect him. Li Shunzu immediately said respectfully: "It turned out to be a test for the students. The student just now said the wrong thing in anger. Please forgive me, teacher." "Shunzu, what did you say? "

"You and I are superiors and subordinates, and more importantly, masters and disciples."

Sun Chengzong sat in the north seat of the main hall without hesitation, beckoned Li Shunzu to come forward, with a smile on his face: "Nowadays, in the army, there are all those who follow the trend and strive for credit. There are few people like Shunzu who sincerely consider the court's efforts to pacify the Liao Dynasty. "

"Teacher, I did not misjudge the person!"

Hearing this, Li Shunzu breathed a sigh of relief.

You really can't go to Yongding Gate. If you go there, you will die.

But now Li Shunzu didn't want the old Li family to suffer too much loss, so he could only advise like this and see if Sun Chengzong could enter the palace to persuade Chongzhen.

Li Shunzu sighed, Sun Chengzong's level was easy, but Chongzhen's level was the most difficult.

Emperor Chongzhen in history does not seem to be a person who easily listens to advice.

If Yongdingmen is still open, we need to prepare early.

According to historical records, during the Battle of Yongding Gate, Mangui's [-] Liao troops fought bloody battles under the city. The Ming army fired a barrage of artillery fire at the top of the city, but the Hou Jin army below the city was almost unscathed. There must be some reasons for this.

Li Shunzu knew that he had no experience in commanding troops in combat. If he wanted to help Mangui defend it, it was best to start with firearms.

Thinking of this, Li Shunzu took a step forward.

"The thing that the barbarians fear the most from the Central Plains is firearms."

"Since the teacher intends to promote the student, the student can no longer just be a food inspector in the rear. The student has invited himself to Yongding Gate to inspect the firearms and prepare for war in advance in case of emergency!"

"The thing that the barbarians fear the most in the Central Plains are firearms." Sun Chengzong muttered, then his eyes lit up and he patted his thigh: "Well said, the thing that the barbarians fear the most in the Central Plains are firearms!"

"Hundreds of various artillery pieces have been erected at the top of Yongding Gate. Pre-war inspections are always hard work and without any merit. You are a good reminder of this, but are you really willing to go?"

"I can leave this matter to others as a teacher."

Regarding this matter, Li Shunzu really dare not not pay attention to it now.

In Li Shunzu's view, the [-] elite Liao troops under Mangui's command were capable of fighting the Jurchens in the field, and the worst outcome would not be like this. However, they suffered a disastrous defeat at Yongding Gate and were almost completely annihilated. There must be other reasons for this. reason.

Although Li Shunzu was kind to the three thousand Liao soldiers gathered in Guangqumen, he did not have a formal official status to lead and train them, and the combat commander believed that he was not as good as Wu Jinglue Mangui, who had been in the army for decades.

In a short period of time, Li Shunzu did not have the ability to directly raise a strong army that could compete head-on with the Jurchens in field battles. The only way to reverse the situation was the hundreds of artillery of various types at the top of Beijing City!
This not only involves the survival of the [-] elite Liao troops, but also whether Li Shunzu himself can get through this alive.

Responsible for firearms maintenance at the top of the city. This is the only opportunity to avoid going out of the city to serve in the Mangui Camp.

Li Shunzu is also self-aware. Although his original physical condition is good, Li Shunzu himself has never experienced a battle. He was pulled out directly. His performance may not be much better than that of the veteran soldiers in the Beijing camp.

If you regret it after you go to the battlefield, it will make heaven and earth unresponsive and earth and earth will not work.

In short, this is the only way.

For Li Shunzu, the purpose was not to win this losing battle, but to try to save Mangui and the [-] Liao troops.

As long as this group of self-contained Liao troops does not lose more than half, Yuan's Liao generals will not directly reach the point of controlling the wind and rain in Liaodong. No matter how Zu Dashou jumps, he will still have Mangui as his opponent.

"Students are willing to go!"

"it is good!"

Sun Chengzong took action.

"Since Ancestor Shun is determined to serve the country, he has no reason to refuse as a teacher. Tomorrow, he will issue an order from the Supervisor, ordering you to take the official title of Commander of the Nanzhenfu Division and be transferred to the position of Admiral of Yongding Gate, responsible for the repair and maintenance of firearms, etc. thing."

"As for the next admiral of Guangqumen, do you have anyone in mind?"

Li Shunzu didn't think much and said decisively: "The general of the family, Yu Kuan, can succeed as admiral."

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