Autumn of the 17th year of Chongzhen

Chapter 412

Zhang Xianzhong followed Wang Zhaoling's plan and wanted to lure the enemy into deep, so he immediately ordered the army to plunder Hanzhong, rob the people of food, fortify the walls and clear the fields, and then ordered Pingdong King Zhang Kewang, Anxi King Zhang Dingguo to build a stronghold in Wudu Mountain, and Funan King Zhang Wenxiu to retreat. In Yangxian County, Zhang Nengqi, king of Dingbei, retreated to Qingshiguan and guarded Micang Road. Zhang Xianzhong personally led the main force to garrison Dingjunshan, and set up a pocket in Nanzheng, waiting for the Qing soldiers to drill.

Zhang Kewang and Zhang Dingguo were originally resisting the enemy at Dasan Pass, when Zhang Xianzhong's order came, the main general Zhang Kewang couldn't help being taken aback.

The Dasan Pass in winter, like the surrounding mountains and forests, is covered with a layer of silver. There are several braziers in Zhang Kewang's tent, and the cows in the big tent are very warm. Zhang Kewang holds his hand in front of his map. Pacing back and forth, he kept turning his head and shouting, "Why hasn't King Anxi come yet? Send someone to urge you!"

The guards got the order, and hurried out in a hurry. After a while, the guards reported at the door: "Your Highness, King Anxi is here!" Zhang Kewang hurriedly said, "Please come in!" After being lifted, a gust of cold wind poured into the big tent, which made Zhang Kewang shudder. Zhang Dingguo, king of Anxi, strode into the tent. The snowflakes on his body were roasted by the brazier and melted immediately. He bowed his hands and saluted, " What did your brother call me for?"

The founding emperors of ancient times liked to adopt adopted sons. For example, Li Keyong at the end of Tang Dynasty had thirteen adopted sons, known as the "Thirteen Taibao". Zheng Zheng, Mu Ying, Li Wenzhong and others also became the founding heroes.

Zhang Xianzhong has the heart of a king, and he imitates the previous emperors, and also adopted four adopted sons, which are now the four kings of Daxi.

Zhang Kewang is the head of Zhang Xianzhong's adoptive sons, a native of Mizhi, Shaanxi. He followed Zhang Xianzhong in the third year of Chongzhen and raised troops. He was brave and able to read and write, and was appreciated by Zhang Xianzhong. Zhang Dingguo ranked second, followed by Zhang Wenxiu and Zhang Nengqi. He is a general who can conquer battles in Daxi.

"Long live let us retreat to Wudu Mountain to build a stronghold, and let the Qing soldiers enter Dasan Pass." Zhang Kewang said while handing a copy of the military order to Zhang Dingguo for him to watch.

Zhang Dingguo was only 25-[-], but when he was ten years old, he fought with Zhang Xianzhong everywhere. His ability was outstanding enough to stand on his own. He was extraordinary in appearance, seven feet tall, with sword eyebrows and starry eyes, and a heroic face. He frowned, and after finishing the orders he had received, he immediately strode to the map.

Zhang Kewang also looked at the map and asked, "What do you think of Dingguo?"

Zhang Dingguo quickly glanced at the map, was silent for a while, and then said after a while: "Long live, I want to lure the enemy to go deep, but I am a little worried, what do you think, brother?"

"During the time of the Three Kingdoms, Wei Yan guarded Hanzhong, and used the garrison with divided troops to guard against the enemy and Hanzhong. After that, Wang Ping succeeded Wei Yan, and he also used this strategy. The two repelled Cao Wei's attacks several times. Our current strategy, dividing troops to guard the three passages from Shaanxi to Hanzhong, is also the strategy of Wei Yan and Wang Ping, and it is undoubtedly the safest." Zhang Kewang paused, and continued: "The current strategy of Long Live is the same as that of the Shu Han general Jiang Wei guarding Hanzhong. The strategy is the same. They believe that dividing troops and stationing can only defend against the enemy but not win, so they take the initiative to let the enemy enter the country and wait for the enemy to be exhausted. a little worried."

Zhang Dingguo nodded, "Now that the mountain is covered by heavy snow, it is not easy for the army to garrison the city gate. Long live let us build a stronghold on Wudu Mountain. It may be even more difficult. Originally, we only need to guard the pass, and the Qing soldiers will attack for a while. If we can’t break through, we must go back to celebrate the New Year, so that we can resume production in Hanzhong while hoarding military rations, and we can go north to Guanzhong in the coming year. This is undoubtedly the safest way, and I don’t know who offered the current strategy for Long Live, making Long Live anxious Seek to win, take risks. Brother, I am really uneasy, why don't we persuade Long Live."

Zhang Kewang sneered, "Wang Zhaoling must be the one who proposed this strategy! This thief does not do good deeds, but blindly murders for favor. The people in Sichuan and Shu and the gentry all hate him to the bone, but His Majesty trusts him so much that he is above you." above my brother."

Zhang Kewang patted Zhang Dingguo on the shoulder, and continued: "Long live's temper, you know, we basically can't change the decision. In this way, you first take 1 people to Wudu Mountain to build a stronghold, and I will write to persuade Long live , if Wansui doesn't listen to the persuasion, then we won't delay the time to build the stronghold and make Wansui angry. What does Dingguo think?"

"Just follow what my brother wants." Zhang Dingguo nodded, clasped his fists and said, "Then I will lead the troops to Mount Wudu, check the terrain, and choose a site for the village."

After Zhang Dingguo finished speaking, he immediately put on his cloak, turned and left the big tent, the curtain was raised again, snowflakes poured into the big tent with the cold wind, fell on the ground, and melted away immediately.

Not long after, a ten thousand soldiers and horses, wearing bloated clothes, left Dashan Pass in the heavy snow and headed for Wudu Mountain.

At this time, as Zhang Xianzhong's order was conveyed, several large armies were mobilized on the land of Hanzhong at the same time. Zhang Wenxiu led [-] troops to station in Yangxian County to the east of Nanzheng, and Zhang Nengqi led [-] troops to retreat to Qingshi Pass to the south of Nanzheng. At that time, Zhang Xianzhong led [-] people into the village of Dingjun Mountain in the west of Nanzheng, and Wudu Mountain in the northwest of Nanzheng.

A few days later, all the divisions of the Great Western Army were ready to withdraw their troops from the passage from Shaanxi to Hanzhong. After Hauge got the news, he was puzzled.

In fact, during the fierce battle for several months, the Great Western Army consumed a lot, and Hauge suffered a considerable loss. He was already preparing to lead his army back to Beijing for the New Year, but now that Hanzhong was open, he hesitated.

The struggle within the Manchu and Qing Dynasties was also relatively fierce. If Hauge couldn't even take down Hanzhong, he really couldn't explain to the Qing court.

In the military tent, Hauge thought for a while, and finally decided to fight. He did not act impulsively, but after careful consideration.

Right now, the Great Western Army suddenly withdraws its troops. There are only two possibilities. The first possibility is that the two sides have been fighting for several months, and Zhang thief can't stand it first. If he wants to retreat to Shuzhong, he will naturally pursue him.The second is that Zhang Ni set up an ambush, waiting for him to drill.Hauge is also not afraid of this point. What the Qing soldiers fear is Zhang Ni's defense or not fighting him. Now that Hauge can enter Hanzhong, and enter the Hanzhong Basin between the mountains, the cavalry advantage of the Eight Banners can be brought into play. , he happened to fight against Zhang Ni.

Not long after the Daxi Army withdrew, Hauge led the army into Hanzhong. 5 people came in three directions and joined forces under Nanzheng City. In Nanzheng City, not only the people were emptied, but even the houses were burned down.

(Thanks to Huamanlou 66, Yuedong Woxin for their rewards, and thanks for the monthly pass.)
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