Chapter 456: Fight to the Death

Chenyang City is now a big city.

Only Jiannu people and a small number of important Han people were allowed to live in the city.

And outside the city, most of them were Han people.

When these Han people saw the arrival of the army, they had already run away.

This was the first time they realized that Chen Yang would also be attacked.

The city was not large at first.

However, since the Jiannu people occupied the place and designated it as the capital of the "Dajin", they used countless robbed money to recruit countless craftsmen here and transformed the Chenyang City according to the pattern of Beijing.

The general layout here is not much different from that in Beijing.

It was cold and snowing, and every inch of the place seemed to be filled with biting cold air.

Emperor Tianqi rode his horse and walked around here for a few rounds with Zhang Jing.

The Jiannu people in the city seemed to have no intention of leaving the city to fight.

However, the entire Donglin Army had already begun to build fortifications.

The Jiannu people were newly defeated and they dared not leave the city at this time, which is understandable.

The so-called bravery is also based on the fact that the other party is a croaker.

Just like the Jiannu people discovered that most of the Ming troops were a group of wine bags, so they were all brave and fearless.

But when they realized the power of the Donglin Army, especially when the Ming army could directly give them a head-on blow in the wilderness, they wanted the Jiannu people to leave the city and die easily, so they would never do it.

Emperor Tianqi held his horse and admired the unobstructed snow scene. He couldn't help but say, "The rivers in Liaodong are so fertile, but it's a pity that I can't plant much grain. Otherwise, this place would be another granary."

This is the truth.

In later generations, this place would be a big granary. Unfortunately, in this era, Liaodong did not have a real large-scale development, and most of the land was still used for military purposes.

In addition, there were not many cold-resistant crops at this time, and the grain yield was really low.

Just as Zhang Jingyi was about to say something, Emperor Tianqi suddenly said: "Zhang Qing... Now the Jiannu people are huddled in the city, do you think how to break the city?"

Emperor Tianqi said again: "Our army is young and cannot be sieged. My idea is to attack one of them directly, open a gap, and then break into it..."

Zhang Jingyi smiled and shook her head.

Emperor Tianqi looked at Zhang Jingyi and looked puzzled, unable to help but say, "What, what's your idea?"

Zhang Jing said, "I am thinking about what we should do after defeating the Jiannu people. The Jiannu people finally have a population of one million, and in this Liaodong. In addition to Jiannu, there are many Mongolians in the desert. They were enslaved by Jiannu, and many of them were also in this city. Why did they rebel and why did they fight against my Ming Dynasty?"

Emperor Tianqi said without thinking, "Of course I'm so bullied by the Ming Dynasty."

Zhang Jingyi said: "That's true. When they plunder our Ming Dynasty's benefits are much greater than their own efforts, even if they temporarily suppress them this year, they will still make trouble in the future. This place is the weak point of our Ming Dynasty's rule. Even if Jiannu is destroyed, aren't there any Mongolian tribes?"

"So, this battle is not just a decisive battle with the Jiannu people, but also a... a deterrent battle. Everyone in this place thousands of miles away from the pass knows that today, those who are enemies of our Han people will definitely die without a place to die! What kind of Jiannu people are not worth ten thousand, and they are invincible, and they are all jokes in front of our Ming army."

Emperor Apocalypse nodded: "The battle of deterrence is interesting, you continue to talk."

Zhang Jingyi said, "In fact, this deterrent battle is essentially a rescue. The Jiannu people have been entrenched here for many years. If they have such a momentum, they should not be underestimated. Although they have hundreds of thousands of households here, the population of Liaodong is already thin. Once they defeat them, for the court, the Jiannu people will not lose their tails. If they are not convinced, they will cause trouble sooner or later. Then, I, the Ming Dynasty, will not be able to truly plow the courtyard and kill all those who refuse to surrender."

"So, as long as the battle is successful, it is to save these Jiannu people. Once the pain is done, it will eliminate future troubles and cure all diseases. From then on, they will no longer covet the Central Plains. They are willing to live in harmony with our Ming Dynasty, without any delusions. In this way, the court can be more generous to the Jiannu people."

Yes, if you don’t hurt, they will definitely have to fight back. In order to prevent it, they must adopt real extinction strategies.

But if you accept it and be honest, the court still needs shame. After all, it is a country of etiquette, so naturally the strategy of restraint is adopted.

Emperor Aoki said, "How to defeat them?"

Zhang Jing said, "Don't be anxious now. I'm making arrangements, and the subsequent supplies have not yet arrived. Let's wait until the continuous gunpowder arrives. Now, let's wait a little longer and let the Jiannu people in the city jump around for a few more days."

"We can't let them jump around in vain." Emperor Tianqi smiled: "But I need to have a good chat with Dorgon and write a few letters of persuasion to surrender."

"Ah...this..."

Zhang Jingyi didn't expect Emperor Tianqi to have such a hobby.

However, after careful consideration, from ancient times to the present, people have a kind of thinking that does not mean to be unpredictable, and Your Majesty cannot avoid the common people.

So, Zhang Jing said: "Your Majesty is so generous that it is really admirable. I can't do this. Even when Your Majesty is siege, he can still think of curing diseases and saving people. The ancient sage kings, such as Yao and Shun, are probably just like this."

Emperor Tianqi suddenly said, "Zhang Qing..."

Zhang Jing said: "Your Majesty also asks for instructions."

Emperor Tianqi looked at Zhang Jing with bright eyes and said, "How much silver is hidden in this city? They have robbed a lot of them in the past few decades."

Zhang Jingyi could see that the eyes of Emperor Tianqi were blazing in his eyes at this moment.

"This is hard to say." Zhang Jingyi said: "The Jiannu people have been here for so many years and have saved a lot. I heard that they were poor in the past, but later on, land, food, silver, and even annual income, I am afraid they are not under my Ming Dynasty."

This is definitely not under the Ming Dynasty.

After all, the tax system of the Ming Dynasty was really a strange flower. The people of the Ming Dynasty suffered the heaviest taxes, but the taxes received by the country were very small! Where did the money and grain go?

This is a confusing account.

After hearing Zhang Jingyi's words, Emperor Tianqi said in high spirits: "I want to copy the entire Shenyang City!"

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On the same day, a letter was sent to Shenyang City, and soon the letter was sent to the Dazheng Hall of Shenyang Palace City.

This Grand Political Hall is the place where the lords of each banner discuss politics. Dorgon here did not summon the lords of each banner.

But at this time, many Han officials were summoned.

It’s not that he relied on these Han officials, but that the banner owners of each banner were already dissatisfied with him, and every time he discussed politics, he had a lot of arguments.

On the other hand, these Han ministers who were born in scholars praised the way of the king and the ministers to the extreme.

What is the ceremony of kneeling three times and knocking nine times, and calling you an adult when you meet others, that is, calling you a father.

After being respectful, Dorgon felt that he was the leader of his own family.

At this time, he handed over the letter sent by Emperor Apocalypse to Fan Wencheng.

After reading it, Fan Wencheng subconsciously frowned and pondered for a long time before saying, "What do you think of this, Master?"

He cannot express his opinions easily. He needs to ask Dorgon what he meant first, and then continue to follow Dorgon's intention.

But Dorgon said, "I'm asking you."

Seeing that Dorgon's expression was not good, Fan Wencheng understood, so he said, "I think the Donglin Army may not be ready to attack the city. Otherwise, the army would have started to attack long ago. Why should he be so verbally nagging? He came here to write a book because he was afraid of your master. On the one hand, he was taking advantage of the hearts of the soldiers and civilians in the city, and on the other hand, he was delaying time."

Dorgon nodded subconsciously, these words were exactly what he wanted to say.

Hong Chengchou, who was standing by, couldn't help but say, "Master, I think... maybe that foolish monarch is actually showing weakness with this letter? I want us to realize that they are not ready yet, attract us to go out of the city to fight him, and then use firearms to win. Now, we are a tired army, and a new defeat..."

"Stop." Dorgon was furious and shouted coldly.

Hong Chengchou was so scared that he didn't dare to continue talking.

Fan Wencheng stroked his beard and smiled without saying a word.

After all, Hong Chengchou just came here and didn't know the rules here.

You know, here, the master is the heaven, where is your turn to sing the opposite tune? If you sing the opposite tune in Beijing too many times, you think that sing the opposite tune is clever, but here, it will be a big deal that will really kill your head.

At this moment, he dared to say that the Great Jin Iron Cavalry was a tired army, and he talked about that heartbreaking defeat. Isn’t this seeking death?

Dorgon scolded Hong Chengchou and then said, "Then, you might as well attack at night..."

"Night attack..." Fan Wencheng immediately said: "Master's plan is very good. If it is a night attack, sending an elite force is enough to make the Donglin Army, who is at the end of his power, unsteady."

Hong Chengchou couldn't help but say, "But the Donglin Army is best at night attacks..."

Dorgon was furious and his face was tense, his chest was undulating, and a trace of murderous intent had passed through his eyes.

Hong Chengchou seemed to have felt something later, and he could only sigh in his heart. He naturally knew that he was talking too much again.

The Jiannu people closed the door themselves, and the owners of the banners of each banner could make a fuss, but as Han officials, they should never talk too much at will. Any word is likely to cause a disaster.

So he hurriedly bowed and said, "The servants died..."

Dorgon's face twitched, and he showed a kind look. He immediately said, "Those who speak are not guilty, and those who speak are not guilty. You don't have to blame yourself. What you said makes sense. The Donglin Army is indeed good at night attacks. If it is a night attack, it may not be successful. It seems that..."

Dorgon pondered for a moment before saying, "I can only wait for the army and horses from Tieling, Liaoyang, Fushun, Kaiyuan and other places to rush to help. We will be in the city for the time being waiting for the change. In addition, I also need to reply a letter to the ignorant emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and teach him to know not to deceive others too much."
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