Ming Dynasty: Starting from Liaodong Jiangmen

Chapter 79 Agreement Completion
Xifengkou Pass City was already in turmoil due to the arrival of Dong Nu.

Many people living here, as well as the Ming army stationed here all year round, have a blood feud with these Dongnu, and are afraid of them. Rumors spread when they heard that the Dongnu brigade was going to leave the customs through Xifengkou. .

Even before Amin led the Zhenglan Banner cavalry to the city, many Ming troops stationed here had already begun to flee.

In the government office, Army Supervisor Wang Wanchun and General Zhang Tingshi were discussing matters. Suddenly, a soldier rushed into the custody room and came to report in a panic: "Two superior officers, there is an urgent military situation!"

Zhang Ting was startled and hurriedly looked away from the map on the table, raised his head and asked, "What's the urgent military situation? Report it quickly!"

The soldier said: "Early this morning, I suddenly found more than ten thousand slaves heading towards Guancheng a few miles outside Guancheng. At this time, they had arrived at the gate and said they wanted to pass through. Many people in the military camp had already begun to flee. You two Sir, please think of a solution quickly!"

Zhang Tingshi's eyes were a little anxious. Only he knew about the agreement with Amin in Guancheng.

Even Wang Wanchun, the supervisor in front of him, didn't know about it at all.

Although Zhang Tingshi was not from the Liao Army, he had a relationship with Ma Shilong and was promoted by Ma Shilong, which led to his current position.

Ma Shilong, the governor of Jiliao, was reinstated as the governor of Liaodong. He was very happy. A few days ago, Zhang Ting received a secret message from Ma Shilong from Zunhua, ordering him to keep his words strictly and no matter what method he used, he must kill Ah Min and these Dong slaves were released.

The most important thing is that the Xifengkou garrison and the Zhenglan Banner troops cannot be allowed to fight.

Zhang Ting was worried about how he would be able to defend the city if Jiannu left the pass through Xifengkou.

With just the few troops in Xifengkou, once Jiannu attacks, he will definitely not be able to defend it.

Zhang Ting did not have the long-term vision like Ma Shilong and Sun Chengzong, nor did he have the passive skills of Li Shunzu to be familiar with history. He accepted Ma Shilong's proposal, firstly because he had an old relationship with Ma Shilong, and secondly for his own good.

From Zhang Tingshi's point of view, once Guancheng fell in a hard-fought attack, even if he was lucky enough not to die in battle, he would still be prosecuted by the court in the future.

It's all going to die anyway, so it's better to give it a try and survive.

It's always unpleasant to talk about this matter. As for the supervisor Wang Wanchun, Zhang Ting kept it hidden from him.

So when Wang Wanchun heard the news, his first reaction was to be shocked.

"Why did Jiannu suddenly attack Guancheng?"

"Shenrong, please tell me something!"

Wang Wanchun was anxious and at a loss. After all, he was a eunuch and had not experienced many battles.

After arriving in Guancheng, although I got along well with Zhang Ting and did not impose any restrictions, it was still a problem.

Seeing that he was so frightened, Zhang Ting suddenly had a plan in his mind and said to the soldiers: "Have you seen clearly the origins of those who established slaves? How many people are here, and whose banner is the leader carrying?"

The soldiers didn't know the true story of the matter, so they just exaggerated it subconsciously.

"I just saw it when I was in Guancheng. The slave cavalry was so vast that it reached as far as the horizon. It must be tens of thousands of horses at least!"

"The leader is carrying a blue flag. I'm afraid that the slave chief Amin has come in person and wants to exit through Xifengkou!"

Wang Wangchun was originally afraid that Guancheng would fall, but after hearing this, he was even more shocked from ear to ear.

He couldn't figure out the situation and was in a panic.

Seeing that the atmosphere was getting better, Zhang Ting stepped back and said to Wang Wanchun: "My lord, the military situation is urgent now. I have a way to keep the city safe, but I don't know what to say or not."

Wang Wanchun was so anxious that he couldn't care about this.

"Speak quickly!"

"It's already this time, why bother?"

Zhang Ting took a few steps closer and whispered a few words. After Wang Wanchun heard this, his face was immediately full of suspicion. He stood there and rolled his eyes for a long time. When he heard the chaos outside the government office, he changed his mind.

"This"

"Can this work?"

"If the capital finds out, this will be a serious crime of secretly communicating with Jianlu!"

Zhang Ting chuckled and said coldly: "Your Majesty, it's now time and we don't care about this anymore. The slave chief Amin has personally brought a large group of Dong slaves here. You also know the situation in Guancheng. I’m afraid I won’t be able to hold on for even half an hour.”

"Dongnu's attack on the city was also lost. What will happen to the defender of Jieling? The lessons learned from the past are still before us!" "Anyway, he will die. We might as well take a gamble. What if the slave chief just wants to use the road to get out? "

"Only you and I know about this matter. When the time comes, we can report it to the court, saying that a small group of slave cavalry led troops to tackle the key problem. We intercepted it, and then randomly found some heads and sent them to the Rong government for sealing. This matter will be Once the prevarication is over, not only will we be fine, but we will also be able to accomplish a small feat."

"My father-in-law, don't you always think that guarding Guancheng is a place of right and wrong, and want to be transferred back to the capital? This is the time!"

While Wang Wanchun was still thinking about it, another soldier ran outside the government office and shouted loudly: "Oh no, sir, the camp has been blown up. Many soldiers heard that the Dongnu army had arrived at the city, and they were defeated one after another. Now, More than 1000 people have left!"

Zhang Ting was stunned. This was no small matter. He immediately shouted: "Stop them!"

The soldier said aggrievedly: "I can't stop you, even some of the Qian President and Bai President in the city have disappeared!"

"A bunch of cowardly guys!" Zhang Ting turned to look at Wang Wanchun and urged: "Father, you have to make a decision immediately. Time is running out. If we delay for a while, I'm afraid it won't be our turn to take the initiative to open the city. Dong Nu Just hit the city!"

Wang Wanchun thought about it and felt that it was true. He couldn't hold on.

Amin took the initiative to say that he wanted to leave the seclusion, which meant that he did not want to attack by force. If he really passed by, wouldn't this be a disaster?

He gritted his teeth and said, "I will do as you say!"

The two agreed on the same tone and hurriedly left the government office and mounted their horses. Wang Wanchun went to the military camp to settle the situation, while Zhang Tingshi went straight to the city, planning to let Amin out of customs and return home in accordance with Ma Shilong's secret order.

"Kaesong!"

Zhentun Bulu, the leader of Gushan'e with the blue flag, also looked angry and shouted loudly at Xifengkou Pass.

The loud words echoed among the mountains, but Guancheng was still eerily silent.

Tunbulu turned around and looked at Amin. Seeing the alertness in the latter's eyes, he slowly stretched his hands to his waist. The more than [-] Zhenglan Banner Jurchen cavalry behind him also began to arrange their formations.

But at this moment, a hanging basket slowly fell on the Guancheng of Xifengkou.

The basket can only accommodate one person. Jurchens like Amin and Tunbulu are very tall, so they have to curl up if they want to stand in it.

"Please come to town to talk with Er Baile!"

At the top of the city, behind the crenellations, a voice came out.

Tunbulu looked at the basket, turned around and said: "Er Beile, these Ming people are deliberately mocking us, otherwise we will just tackle the problem. Although there will be a few casualties, we will definitely be able to win!"

Amin was still hesitating. It was his men who lost the battle. By then, Huang Taiji would be even more powerful.

While hesitating, he heard a commotion above Guancheng.

"Asshole! I asked you to open the city gate!"

"But if you join the Rong army, Kaicheng is just in case of Dongnu"

"Get out! I'll open the door myself!"

There were several arguments at the top of the city, and then the city gate slowly opened.

The Ming army guarding Guancheng looked at these Dongnu cavalry with fear in their eyes.

Amin and Tunbulu looked at each other and both breathed a sigh of relief.

For them, they really don't want to fight this war. The casualties will be their direct descendants with the blue flag. If one person is missing, their status will be weakened after returning to the country.

Tunbulu smiled and said: "It seems that Li Shunzu still has some energy in the Liao army. Xifengkou actually opened the door. Erbeile, what should we do next?"

"He Li Shunzu abides by the agreement, and I, Amin, can't do that treacherous thing!" Amin sneered and said to the little Xifengkou, to be honest, he really didn't care.

Next time I wanted to come in, I just called in.

He waved his hand and said in ancient Jurchen language: "Send the order, quickly cross the border, and do not cause any conflict with the Ming army guarding Guancheng. This is Benbeile's military order, and anyone who violates it will be beheaded!"

After giving this order, anger rose in Amin's eyes.

"When Ben Beile returns to China, there is still an account to be settled with Huang Taiji!"

(End of this chapter)