: Ask for the Rebel Army

"No." Wang Pu shook his head and said with great certainty, "It is impossible for Jiannu to attack like today."

Zhen Youcai asked in a voice: "Is it so sure of the general?"

Wang Pu said: "Talented, how many people did Jiannu lose today?"

"There are at least 40,000 people." Zhen Youcai said, "But judging from the banner, the losses were only the Eight Banners of the Han Army and the Eight Banners of the Mongolian Army. The Eight Banners of the Jiannu, the most elite, did not suffer any losses."

Wang Pu said: "Even if the losses are all the Eight Banners of the Han Army and the Eight Banners of the Mongolian Army, it is enough to make Jiannu retreat. The Eight Banners of the Han Army are the slaves of Jiannu, and there is nothing to say. If they are asked to die, they will have to die. However, the Eight Banners of the Mongolian Army are not the slaves of Jiannu. They will not obediently serve as cannon fodder for Jiannu. If Jiannu forced them to be cruel, they would betray them."

Zhen Youcai agreed and said, "That's true."

"And," Wang Pu continued, "Datong is not Jiannu's main goal."

Zhen Youcai's heart moved when he heard this and asked in a low voice: "General is saying..."

"That's right." Wang Pu nodded affirmatively and said, "Jiannu's main goal must be the capital. Compared with the capital, Datong is just a small city. How much fuel can it have? Yesterday's battle also made Jiannu taste the best. They would definitely think that the cost of conquering Datong was too high, so high that they could not bear it."

Wang Pu's judgment was correct, and Jiannu could not afford the price of attacking Datong.

The next morning, Dorgon led an army of 100,000 to leave Datong and rushed straight to Zijing Pass. Haoge led the remaining 30,000 troops to continue to siege Datong. These 30,000 people included 10,000 flag soldiers from Zhenghuang and Huang flags, as well as Tu Xietu and 20,000 Mongolian cavalry from the Zhasak tribe.

Because the troops siege Datong suddenly decreased to 30,000, Haoge followed the advice of the ministers of the Zhenghuang Banner Xifu and uncle and nephew Sony to shrink their troops. Four camps were set up outside the four gates, each camp left five thousand Mongolian cavalry to guard them, and the remaining 10,000 taels of yellow flag cavalry were stationed outside the north gate and the south gate, and were ready to meet the east gate and the west gate at any time.

However, in this way, Jiannu could not protect the isolation fence surrounding Datong City.

That night, the Ming army blatantly took out the city to break the fence. Although Jiannu sent cavalry to try to stop it, he was hit by the Ming army camp. After losing dozens of cavalry, Jiannu decided to give up the protection of the isolation fence and focus on guarding the camp. After all, as long as the four camps were guarded, the four gates of Datong were blocked.

After defending the four gates, reinforcements and food outside could not enter the city, and Datong would sooner or later be captured.

In the next few days, Jiannu did not launch any form of attack on Datong, and the Ming army in the city did not launch a rash counterattack on Jiannu outside the city. In fact, the Ming army could not attack even if they wanted to attack. Because the reserves of ammunition were seriously insufficient, it was difficult to launch a large-scale attack.

The battle situation in Datong has temporarily fallen into silence.

In Datong City, the general is heading.

Wang Puzheng, Zhen Youcai and Zhao Xin discussed countermeasures.

Zhen Youcai said: "The thieves on Leigong Mountain are now hard to argue with their enemies and friends. The left guard of Datong is stationed with more than 10,000 border troops, but it is obviously unrealistic to expect them to defeat the 30,000 Jiannu outside the city. The only thing we can count on now is the Firearms Camp. Unfortunately, the ammunition reserves of the Firearms Camp are no longer enough to launch a large attack."

Zhao Xin suddenly suggested: "Can you just defend but not attack?"

Zhao Xin’s proposal is not unreasonable, and there is no shortage of food in Datong City.

In order to repel Jiannu, the King of Dai Zhu Chuanqi almost took out all his family's assets. In addition to donating two million yuan in silver, he also took out 100,000 stones of grain, plus 80,000 stones of grain and a large amount of bacon. If he saved some food, it would be enough for 70,000 or 80,000 people in Datong City to eat for almost a year.

However, the Jiannu's siege of Datong could not last for a year. This time, Jiannu only brought a small amount of food and grass to attack the Ming Dynasty. They pointed to the plunder of the people of the Ming Dynasty to maintain the logistics supply of the army. Even if Jiannu dug three feet into Datong, he could not get the food and grass needed to maintain the 30,000 army for a year.

"No." Wang Pu said decisively, "It is absolutely impossible to just defend but not attack."

Wang Pu was obviously thinking further than Zhao Xin. It would definitely not be possible to siege Jiannu for a long time. If the siege lasted for a long time, who would dare to guarantee that the defenders in the city would not have any problems? In real history, Jinzhou City and Songshan City were all broken by Jiannu because of the betrayal of the defenders in the city?

Who dares to guarantee that "Xia Chengde" will not appear in Datong City?

In the official history, it was Xia Chengde who opened the city gate that led to the fall of Songshan. Hong Chengchou was captured

Also, if Jiannu was sieged for a long time, it would be a catastrophe for the people in Datong Prefecture.

In order to raise military supplies, Jiannu will definitely plunder the people of Datong Prefecture on a large scale. At that time, it is not only the people of Datong Prefecture that suffer, but Wang Pu will also be unlucky, because he must take out food to help the people of Datong who have no food and clothing. Datong is the foundation of Wang Pu, and the people of Datong are the foundation of Datong. If Wang Pu doesn't save him, he will be extinguished.

Unless Wang Pu can find a new base, Wang Pu cannot assert as Xu Jiannu slaughtered the people of Datong Prefecture, whether in terms of personal emotions or rationality.

"Yes, we can't just defend and not attack." Zhen Youcai agreed, "This time it became hasty, and many people in Datong Prefecture did not have time to move into the city. If they only defend and not attack, Jiannu would definitely attack these people. These people are the foundation of Datong Prefecture. We cannot let Jiannu harm the people."

Zhao Xin said: "Then I can only find a way to get ammunition."

Wang Pu asked Zhen Youcai: "Youcai, have you sent out to collect nitrogen land craftsmen to contact us?"

Zhen Youcai said: "I have already contacted it. I have collected more than 500,000 kilograms of nitrate soil in total. Now I am placing it on Mount Chinchi. If I can find a way to transport this batch of nitrate soil into the city, the raw materials for making gunpowder will be complete. It is not that I boasted that as long as the weather is good, it can turn it into tens of thousands of kilograms of gunpowder in less than five days."

Wang Pu frowned and said, "It seems that we have to find a way to transport the batch of nitro earth into the city."

Zhen Youcai said: "But that batch of nitro soil is more than 500,000 kilograms. It takes at least several hundred cars to be loaded with a large cart. It takes at least 5,000 people to carry it. Such a large formation cannot be hidden from Jiannu. What should I do if Jiannu sends cavalry to intercept it?"

Jiannu sent cavalry to intercept the load, so Wang Pu had to send a firearm battalion to respond. In this way, there would inevitably be a fierce battle with Jiannu. However, the ammunition reserves of the firearm battalion were seriously insufficient. We should not let the brothers of the firearm battalion fight against Jiannu with bayonets.

Although the musketeers may not be at a disadvantage when they cut against Jiannu with bayonets, Wang Pu is unwilling to do this.

The remaining 4,000 musketeers are all his treasures. How can they fight against Jiannu if they are absolutely necessary?

Wang Pu thought for a while, suddenly looked up and shouted, "Ten Mom."

The young lady entered the pedestal and replied crisply: "Here."

Wang Pu said: "You go back to the Wang family courtyard immediately and find Xiaoqi."

"yes."

The young lady responded and took the order.

Leigong Mountain.

Although Jiannu did not attack Leigong Mountain, Li Yan never relaxed his vigilance against Jiannu, and at the same time he was always paying attention to the situation in Datong. The spies of the rebel army often appeared outside Datong City. A large amount of information was continuously transmitted back to the Leigong Mountain Camp.

Three days ago, Jiannu suddenly withdrew from the bottom of Leigong Mountain.

At the same time, the secret spies lurking outside Datong City also sent back the news that Jiannu's team had left Datong, leaving only about 30,000 people to continue to siege Datong. Li Yan didn't know what happened, so he rushed to send Jing Maocheng to spy on the news. At this moment, Jing Maocheng had just returned and was reporting to Li Yan about his harvest on this trip.

"Senior brother, please drink water."

The Hongmao personally poured a bowl of water for Jing Maocheng, and handed it to Jing Maocheng with both hands. Jing Maocheng looked at Hongmao gratefully, took the big bowl and drank it all. Then he wiped the corner of his mouth with unfulfilled satisfaction and said to Li Yan: "Master, you have found out clearly. Jiannu's large team of troops have indeed left Datong."

Li Yan frowned and asked, "Have you really left?"

Jing Maocheng said: "I have really left and headed for Beijing."

"Beijing?" Li Yan nodded and said, "That's right, but what is strange is that Datong City has not yet been broken, why did Jiannu's large group of troops leave?"

Jing Maocheng said: "Master, there is a reason for this."

Li Yan asked: "What's the reason?"

Jing Maocheng said: "The last general captured two Jiannu who happened to understand Chinese and lived. After asking, he found out. In the fierce battle three days ago, Jiannu died in the battle of nearly 50,000! Jiannu left because he felt that he had no hope of conquering Datong."

"What!?" Li Yan was shocked and said in a lost voice. "Nine Jiannu died in battle? Brother Jing, you wouldn't be wrong, right?"

"No." Jing Maocheng said with great certainty, "Although those two Jiannu are both hard-working, Mo Jiang has some ways to let them tell the truth. Mo Jiang dares to guarantee the truth with his head. What these two Jiannu said live is true."

"Is this true?" Li Yan's expression changed from surprise to solemnity, and he whispered, "I killed nearly 50,000 Jiannu in one battle. How did this Wang Pu do it? Did it rely on the firearm camp and that unique tactic? It's amazing, so amazing!"

The Hongmao on the side was also frightened. She knew how powerful Jiannu was. At that time, only seven or eight thousand Jiannu cavalry killed nearly 60,000 rebels without any resistance, but Wang Pu destroyed nearly 50,000 Jiannu in one battle, which was a bit terrifying!

Although Wang Pu has taken action twice to help the rebel army overcome the disaster, Li Yan also felt that Wang Pu's attitude towards the rebel army was very ambiguous, but Wang Pu was an official army after all, while Li Yan was a rebel army. One day, the two of them would fight each other on the battlefield. With the terrifying combat effectiveness of Wang Pu's fire weapon camp, could Li Yan still have a chance of winning?

When Li Yan and Hong Madam were secretly frightened, Li Yan suddenly came in and reported, "Brother, Wang Pu has sent someone."

"Oh?" Li Yan's expression moved and said anxiously, "Hurry and ask."

Li Hu took the order and quickly took Xiaoqi into Li Yan's headquarters.

This is the second time Xiaoqi has come to the rebel camp. When he meets him, Xiaoqi bows to Li Yan with fists and says aloud: "When Wang Xiaoqi is here, please see Leader Li."

"No need to be polite." Li Yan smiled, "I wonder what advice did Brother Xiaoqi come to Leigong Mountain?"

Xiao Qi said: "I have followed the order of my general and ask for something."

Li Yan said: "Please say it."

Xiao Qi said: "There is a batch of nitro earth trough in Chinchi Mountain. I hope that Chief Li can bring the rebel brothers to the outside of Datong City. My general is very grateful."

"Nitrification soil?" Li Yan asked calmly, "Is it to make gunpowder?"

Xiaoqi responded without hesitation: "Yes, it's just for the purpose of making gunpowder."

Before leaving, Wang Pu once told Xiao Qi that there was no need to hide anything from Li Yan during this trip. In fact, Wang Pu did not intend to hide Li Yan, because Li Yanzhi could definitely guess that Wang Pu asked the rebel army to transport nitro earth to make gunpowder, and then inferred that the ammunition in the city had been exhausted.

Since I can't hide it from Li Yan, it's better to just say it openly.

Li Hu said coldly: "Brother, you can't help the official army transport nitro soil. Who knows if the official army makes gunpowder and wants to deal with us?"

Xiao Qi said: "My general said that this batch of gunpowder will only be used to kill Jiannu and will never be used to fight against the rebel army, but the condition is that the rebel army cannot attack Datong again! My general also said that after defeating Jiannu, as long as Chief Li leads the rebel army to leave Datong, my general will never be able to leave, and there will be generous gifts!"
Chapter completed!