A small soldier of the frontier army in the late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 510 Ginger is Old and Spicy

Seeing the painful wailing of the wounded soldiers in the various camps, the patrolling Huang Taiji and the others all looked livid.

Compared with Ming Dynasty, the medical treatment methods of Qing State are inferior. There are more or less doctors in each army of Ming Dynasty. In Qing army, there are only shamans and a small number of doctors captured from Daming.

At this time, in front of Huang Taiji's eyes, several shamans were bouncing around, performing a ceremony of healing and jumping gods for some injured armored soldiers.

Those armored soldiers were gathered in the Xianren Pillar, surrounded by a circle of people, chanting words in their mouths, and before dancing to the gods, they also ignited an unknown plant, which gave off a faint fragrance, diluting some of the unpleasant smells around them, so that the gods could able to come.

Shamans have appeared in the north beyond the Great Wall since the time of the Huns. For many tribes, any war or other events that are in a state of hesitation will ultimately depend on the shamans.In the Qing Dynasty at that time, shaman culture was also prevalent. Healing diseases, sending souls, praying for prey, praying for rain, stopping rain, spells, spells, divination, and dancing gods were all within the scope of these shamans.

However, this is just a primitive religious ceremony, and it may have some psychological comfort for people's subconscious mind, similar to the hypnotism of a psychiatrist, which has some unknown curative effect.However, these shamans cannot suppress the pain of the cannons and firecrackers. Even if they dance the Great God, it will not help to apply witchcraft to these wounded armored soldiers.

Perhaps these soldiers were somewhat calmer at the time, but afterwards they howled uncontrollably, in unspeakable pain.

Huang Taiji gritted his teeth, these injured were all warriors from different banners, but in front of the guns of the Ming army, he could only watch them die in agony.

Seeing those shamans bouncing around, an impatient expression flashed in Huang Taiji's eyes. Compared with these witch doctors, he trusted Zhong Yuan's doctors, doctors, and doctors more.

Moreover, after the founding of the country, he trusted Han Chen, and he became more and more repulsive of shaman culture, thinking that it was the witch religion of the Miner tribe. Since he founded a country, he should have the rules and etiquette of the country.Indeed, in history, after the Manchu Qing Dynasty entered the customs, shamanism was introduced to the Central Plains, but it has always been spread among the people, and it cannot be seen on the stage.

In addition, after these shaman ceremonies, only simple bandages and medicines can be done, and the main treatment depends on those doctors and doctors.

It's just that there is a shortage of such doctors in the Qing army, and there are so many injured Qing soldiers, how can those doctors survive?

This is no different than knives, guns, bows and arrows. Treating the wounds caused by guns is a very complicated and meticulous work. Some iron filings, gunpowder residues, or rags and mud are left on the wounds. All kinds of sepsis, infection with high fever They came one after another, letting the wounded suffer and die.

Therefore, the doctors in the Qing army amputated most of the soldiers who were shot, and those who were shot in the torso could only let them wait to die.

It's just that amputation is prone to massive bleeding and infection, and the Qing army lacked traditional Chinese medicines. Seventy to eighty percent of these amputee people died in the end.

After patrolling the battalions, Huang Taiji's expression was always gloomy. The flag owners and ministers of the Qing Dynasty who followed him were all cautious, lest they accidentally offend the emperor and make themselves unlucky.

After the battle, in view of the severe damage to the armored soldiers of the various banners that attacked the Jingbian Army, and the death of King Azig of Wuying County on the spot, Prince Zheng Jierhalang and Prince Su Haoge who were in charge of command were severely reprimanded. Many people were demoted, demoted, killed, and a group of people were dealt with.

In addition to the attack on Wang Doubu and the Qing army guarding Huangtuling, most of the casualties were shot by guns or poisoned bullets. It was very difficult to treat them.

You must know that under the rage, even Hauge was scolded bloody by Huang Taiji, and he was whipped a lot. Everyone admitted that Hauge did not have a place in Huang Taiji's heart.

Jin Zidian followed the ministers of the Qing Dynasty, but he didn't dare to say much. At the same time, the tragic situation of the casualties of the Qing soldiers made him tremble with fear.

He is also deeply afraid of the possibility of confronting the Jingbian Army in the future.

He felt a little regretful in his heart. He knew earlier that he should not have brought [-] Korean soldiers to aid him in order to curry favor with his master. According to the current situation, how many soldiers will be able to return to China in the future?

Of course, he didn't dare to express his thoughts. On the outside, he looked sad.

Among the officials of the Eight Banners, only Kong Youde, Ma Guangyuan, Geng Zhongming and other Han officials could see their complacency in their eyes.

In today's battle, only they fought the Han army flag with great vigor, and especially bombarded the Ma Ke Department and Tang Tong Department of the Ming Dynasty, and even caused thousands of enemy casualties without a single casualty on their own side, which made Huang Taiji extremely satisfied.

Wuzhenhachao Pao Battalion also performed outstandingly on the Huangtu Ridge. King Sanshun said privately: "In the future, the Qing Dynasty will depend on us when fighting wars."

Returning to Rufeng Mountain City with a sullen face, Huang Taiji sat on his wide chair, looked around at all the officials in the room, and said calmly: "All the statistics are done, let's talk about it, how many casualties are there in each banner?" .”

He first saw Dorgon's head, the battle first started from Huangtuling, and the first report, naturally started from Dorgon's head.

Dorgon coughed lightly, and went out to the ranks, saying: "Back to the emperor, in the battle of Huangtuling, our Qing garrison had the Eight Banners Manchurian Zhengbai Banner and one Xiangbai Banner, and the Eight Banners Han Army Zhengbai Banner, Bordered White Banner, Bordered Red Banner, There is a Blue Banner, and the Korean Army and other departments, with a total of more than 360 armored soldiers and more than 830 miscellaneous servants. In this battle, our army had a total of [-] casualties, and [-] five people were killed. The rest are the number of injured."

"Among these casualties, there were 530 and eight Neijia soldiers, and Manchurian Xiangbai Banner Niu Luzhang Jingning Erjia was seriously injured and killed in battle. Army Deputy Lieutenant Kim Heechul, Kim Jung Joong was seriously injured and died in battle..."

Huang Taiji nodded slightly. Huangtuling's protection is actually quite appropriate. If it weren't for the failure of Southeast Pingchuan, Huangtuling could have persisted forever.The casualties of the soldiers guarding the ridge's various banners were also within his psychological tolerance, and they were apportioned among the various banners, but in fact, there were not many.

Ashan, the leader of the Zhenghuang Banner of the Eight Banners in Manchuria, and Bai Yintu, the leader of the Xianghuang Banner, reported that they led the army to attack Wang Pu's Datong Army, with more than 400 casualties, more than 80 inner armor soldiers, and the remaining casualties were miscellaneous laborers.Huang Taiji nodded even more, the two yellow flags were his foundation, and he was relieved that the number of casualties was not many.

Then Kong Youde reported on behalf of the Han Army Banners that the Eight Banners Han Army Zhenghuang Banner, Xianghuang Banner, Zhenghong Banner, Xianglan Banner, and a part of the Korean Army attacked the Ming State Make Department and Tang Tong Department west of Songshan Fort, without any casualties.

Huang Taiji was even more appreciative, and praised Kong Youde and others.

Seeing Kong Youde, it's gratifying, Geng Zhongming's self-satisfied appearance, all the ministers in the room are full of envy and resentment, thinking to themselves: "It's also your luck, if you let you try to attack Wang Dou's Jingbian army? "

In the end, everyone's eyes were fixed on Jierhalang and Hauge's head, and Huang Taiji's eyes were also extremely gloomy.

Ji Erhalang came out, his expression was calm, he didn't seem to be affected by the emperor's scolding, he only heard him say: "The slaves and others led the army to attack Bai Guangen Jizhen army, Wu Sangui Ningyuan army, Wang Doujing's frontier army, in this battle, we There are Eight Banners of Manchuria Zhengbai Banner, Bordered White Banner, Zhenghuang Banner, Bordered Yellow Banner, Zhenglan Banner, and a Bordered Blue Banner. There are also Eight Banners in Mongolia, Zhenghuang Banner, Zhenghong Banner, and Bordered Red Banner. The Harqin section has a total of 1000 armored soldiers and 3000 handymen."

"In this battle, it is estimated that the Ming army has successively invested more than 850 troops, including more than [-] people from the Ming Jingbian Army. Among the results of our army, it is planned to defeat the Bai Guangen of the Ming Dynasty and kill the Ming Dynasty. One soldier, two guerrilla guards, five commanders, and five generals, captured [-] soldiers and officers, and the rest were worthless if they seized supplies.”

He took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "During this battle, our army had a total of 350 casualties, and 640 people were killed in battle. There are generals killed in battle, the Eight Banners Manchuria Zhengbai Banner, Wuying County King Azig, Zheng White Banner Niuluzhangjing Hafenga, Niuluzhangjing Axingga, Bayalajialazhangjingmaise, Bayalazhuangda Aojia. Zhenglan Banner Jialazhangjingjueluoguoke, Niuluzhangjingchiwuti, Niuluzhangjingyi Ergen, Niu Luzhangjing Tuketan, was allocated Shiku..."

Hearing Jierhalang's emotionless voice speak slowly, everyone felt chills in their hearts, fighting with Wang Doujing's frontier army, the casualties were too great.

Moreover, after the great war, although many of the soldiers who attacked the Jingbian Army were wounded and fled back, but judging by their pain now, most of them will suffer and die in the future. Woolen cloth.

In addition, so many officials and generals were killed in battle, and even a county king died, which was unprecedented since the founding of the Qing Dynasty.Perhaps there was only one time, and that was in the Battle of Zhuozhou that year, when General Yangwu Yuetuo died, and Manchuria Zhenghongqi was seriously injured.

This damned Wang Dou is really the nemesis of the Qing Dynasty!

Among the ministers of the Qing Dynasty in the house, only Dorgon had a complicated expression.

Although Azig is his own elder brother, he has always been at odds with himself and Duduo.Instead of resenting Huang Taiji for losing his position as the head of the Zhengbai Banner, he focused his anger on his two younger brothers.

He also took part of Zhengbaiqi's Niulu, which he couldn't even get his hands on. Now that Azig is dead, those Niulu will soon return to his control, greatly increasing his strength. This is joy.

It's just that Azige must be his own elder brother. It's impossible for Dorgon not to feel sad when he died in battle, so at this moment, he felt sad and happy at the same time, and he didn't know what it was like.Duo Duo didn't think as much as Dorgon thought, there was only sadness at this time.

After Jierhalang finished his report, he prostrated himself on the ground deeply: "Your servant has lost his army, please punish him!"

Kneeling next to him was Prince Su Hauge, who had long since lost his domineering attitude before, only dejected and out of his mind.

Huang Taiji's face was pale, and the casualties were heavy. In one day, all the banners of the Qing Dynasty, including armored men, banner Dingjia soldiers, handymen and coats, the casualties were almost [-].Most of the casualties were caused by Wang Doujing's frontier army.

He suddenly said sharply: "Wang Dou, Wang Dou, I wish I could eat his flesh alive!"

Then he coughed violently, and suddenly two streams of nosebleeds flowed out of his nose.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty..."

All the ministers of the Qing Dynasty in the room were shocked and hurriedly called for the imperial doctor, and there was a moment of chaos in the room.

Hauge rushed forward and shouted repeatedly: "Ama, what's the matter with you, Ama, are you okay?"

It took a long time for Huang Taiji to calm down. Looking at everyone who was worried, especially his son Hauge, he waved his hands: "I'm fine, I won't die yet!"

He looked at Jierharang who was still deeply kneeling, and sighed: "Forget it, I can't blame you for this matter. Prince Zheng has fought very well in this battle. Get up."

His eyes became sharp again, and he said: "I have passed on my decree. The king of Wuying County died in a fierce battle. I am deeply saddened. I will posthumously present Azig as Prince Wuying, give him ten thousand taels of funeral silver, set up ten households in the cemetery, and set up a monument to record his meritorious service. Jin granted his son and Du Beizi... the generals who died in the country, the Ministry of War will discuss the rewards, and give them one by one for sacrifice and burial..."

After presenting the rewards and punishments, Huang Taiji sighed: "Although the Ming army is very powerful this time, the strength of each department has its strengths and weaknesses. Our Qing Dynasty's various departments strictly guarded the trenches and stone walls. Come on, there are many arrangements, but there is no need."

Hauge, Prince Su, regained his spirits. He was originally opposed to sticking to the low walls and ditches, and advocated field warfare.

At this time he said: "The emperor is holy, the only one that the Ming army can fight is Wang Dou, and I have no match for the Qing cavalry. Why do we hide behind the wall to defend? You can concentrate your forces and fight against them in the wilderness."

Ah Shan and Bai Yintu also agreed with Prince Su's words. In today's battle, part of their troops from the Second Banner attacked Wang Pu's Datong Army.

Among the Ming armies in eastern Liaodong, Wang Pu was still considered a part of a strong army, nothing more than that.If it is against Ma Ke, Tang Tong, Li Fuming, Zuo Guangxian and others, they may be able to defeat these Ming soldiers and horses just as they defeated Bai Guangen.

However, Prince Zheng Jierhalang thinks that this cannot be counted. He thinks that even Ma Ke, Tang Tong and others, if they really fight to the death, the Ministry is actually quite difficult.It's not that they can't fight, but they don't want to fight, they don't dare to fight. If they have the cooperation of a strong army, such as the Jingbian army, they can exert a strong combat effectiveness.

For example, Wu Sangui, each of his chariot battalions has tens of thousands of people, against [-] Qing cavalry, at first he could only strictly guard, but after Wang Dou was dispatched, he took the initiative to attack.

There is also the Shenji Battalion. In a face-to-face battle, the Qing cavalry can defeat them in one round, which may be easier than defeating Bai Guangen's Jizhen Army.

It's just that they hid behind the Jingbian army and fired artillery from a distance, but they caused great damage to the Qing banners. Most of the casualties of the defenders in the Huangtuling banners were caused by them.

There is also the Yang Guozhu Department of the Ming Dynasty, whose combat strength should not be underestimated. If the Qing cavalry is confronted with the same strength as theirs, their combat strength may be somewhat surpassed.

There are also Liu Zhaoji, the commander-in-chief of Liaodong of the Ming Dynasty in Xingshan, Cao Bianjiao, the commander-in-chief of the Eastern Association, and Wang Tingchen, the former commander-in-chief of the Tunwei. These are also quite tough and need to be dealt with carefully.

Dorgon, Abatai, and Yingerdai all agree with Jierhalang's opinion.

Seeing that all sides were still arguing, Huang Taiji turned his attention to Daishan, the old man in his eyes coughed and said: "After today's battle, our army has already understood the strength of the Ming army's various departments, especially the Jingbian army. , Their guns are sharp, and the cavalry are also brave and good at fighting, and they are better at cooperating with friendly troops, so when confronting them, you have to fight with guns!"

"My slave thinks, no matter how good their soldiers are at fighting, they are still flesh and blood. Can they hold back the artillery and firecrackers? The key in the future depends on where Wang Doujun throws them, and then concentrate all the artillery. They, Wang Doujing's frontier army can't get away, my iron cavalry can attack the other Ming army, so the chances of winning are still very high!"

He said: "The key point is that Wang Dou does not move, the Han army does not move, their artillery does not move, and our artillery does not move. The mountain still needs to be defended, but it is enough to defend the mountain with a small number of troops. They can all be drawn out, gathered together, and looking for opportunities to fight against other Ming armies."

"And this way, there are fewer people guarding the mountain and more people fighting in the field. We can also deploy more troops to Baimiaobao. On the Songshan side, we entangled Wang Dou and the others, and took the opportunity of tens of thousands of cavalry to cross daughter He and attack Xingshan, you can cut off the Ming Army’s grain road!”

Everyone in the room couldn't help but nod, Jiang is old and hot, and the views of several parties are balanced at once, and the best of both worlds is realistic.

Huang Taiji's eyes flickered, and he became even more afraid of Dai Shan.

Dorgon also took a deep look at Daishan, and said: "The key now is, which side is the main attack direction of the Ming army? According to the previous strategy, I, the Qing Dynasty, judged that the Ming army will attack Rufeng Mountain. At Rufeng Mountain and Maojiagou, heavy troops were set up to prevent the Ming army from going to Jinzhou, and many artillery were deployed there!"

"Although it takes time, the artillery can be moved down from each mountain, but where is the Wuzhenhachao artillery battalion concentrated? This side of Rufeng Mountain, Shimen Mountain, or the Xiaoling River?"

"Everyone knows that no matter from Rufeng Mountain to Shimen Mountain, or from Shimen Mountain to Rufeng Mountain, it is extremely difficult to cross mountains and ridges, especially through the Loess North Ridge. The heavy artillery of my Qing Dynasty made it even more inconvenient to move. Today's battle in the southeast of Huangtuling, you have also seen that the artillery of the Han army flag has not been able to arrive for a long time, and the fighters are fleeting. If we really start a war, how can we wait for the artillery to arrive before fighting?"

Kong Youde coughed, and said: "Indeed, the Ming army has the advantages of the terrain, and the movement of artillery is more convenient than my Qing Dynasty. Now the Pingchuan area of ​​Songshan Fort is occupied by the Ming army. If the Wuzhenhachao artillery battalion wants to move, it can only be moved." Across the mountains, there are several thousand catties of heavy artillery, and it may take several days to transport it alone."

Prince Su Haoge shouted: "Now the situation is very obvious. The Ming army is going to attack Shimen Mountain, or cross the Xiaoling River, attack Xiaolinghe Fort, from the east and southeast of Jinzhou to Jiezu Dashou. Wai!"

Duoduo said: "That's not the case. Who knows if this is the strategy of the Ming army to attack the west? We judged that the Ming army might attack Rufeng Mountain first, deploying heavy troops in Rufeng Mountain and Maojiagou, and they went to fight Huangtuling. If we deploy the artillery to Shimen Mountain, and they go to attack Rufeng Mountain, then we have to pull the artillery back?"

Hauge was speechless for a moment, and he could not judge the main attack direction of the Ming army.

If this is the case, Wuzhenhachao artillery battalion cannot support them enough. How long can those Han army flags and Korean soldiers survive under the artillery of the Ming army?Back then, Kong Youde had never fought against Wang Dou Niaozhu, and he was defeated very quickly.

He frowned and said: "Simply divide the Wuzhenhachao artillery battalion into two parts, one in Rufeng Mountain and one in Shimen Mountain, both of which live in the wilderness. This is the best of both worlds."

Duoduo disagreed again: "If it is divided into two parts, in terms of artillery fire, our Qing Dynasty can compare with Wang Dou's Jingbian Army, and the artillery of the Ming Kingdom's Shenji Battalion? There are not enough artillery, and there is no chance of winning the battle. If we can't hold back Wang Dou's Jingbian army, we, the Qing cavalry, won't be able to let go and attack other Ming troops."

All the ministers of the Qing Dynasty in the room were silent, not sure about the next main attack direction of the Ming army.

(End of this chapter)