Anti-Qing: Starting from the Reincarnation of the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 143
As the Ming army began to attack Shaoguan head-on, in order to prevent accidental injury to their own people, the overwhelming shelling temporarily stopped.

Seeing that the shelling had stopped, the Qing army plucked up their courage and climbed to the top of the city to prepare to meet the Ming army.

However, as soon as these Qing troops landed on the city, they saw that the Ming army's siege troops stopped where they were and began to retreat.

What followed was a series of shelling sounds.

Thick rounds of shotguns once again washed the city of Shaoguan with blood.

Blood continued to flow from the corpses that were beaten into a sieve.

On top of Shaoguan City, there was a fishy smell of blood everywhere.

In just an instant, the Qing troops who ascended the city suffered at least 400 casualties.

The Qing army was obviously frightened by the effects of the shelling, and began to swarm towards the city.

Some people were even forced off the city wall, causing their brains to burst and bones to break.

To put it bluntly, this so-called siege was actually the Ming army's infantry and artillery teaming up to deceive the Qing army.

After the Qing army retreated, the Ming army's forward battalion stopped retreating and began to turn around and continue to advance towards Shaoguan.

Seeing this, the Qing generals could only order their infantry to climb the city again to prepare to defend against the enemy.

But as soon as the Qing army entered the city, the Ming army's forward battalion retreated again.

Immediately afterwards there was another series of gunshots.

The Qing troops who ascended the city were once again killed and wounded under the attack of Ming army's shotguns, and fled down the city in embarrassment.

Listening to the casualty figures reported by his subordinates, Fulongan was itching with hatred.

"Despicable! The Ming thief is really despicable!"

"You actually used such despicable methods to harm our Qing soldiers."

However, he had no good way to deal with the Ming Army's gameplay.

We are really in a dilemma!

The Ming army is pressing forward. Let's climb the city. We may have to face the firepower of the Ming army, and the troops who climb the city will suffer heavy casualties.

Don't go to the city. What if the Ming army turns false into reality and actually comes to kill them?

Wouldn't that mean giving up the city wall of Shaoguan to others?
In desperation, Fulongan could only order people to go to the city to keep an eye on it. After the Ming army got close to a certain range of the city wall, he would arrange for the defenders to go to the city to prepare for the defense.

……

The Ming army launched a tentative attack on Shaoguan City.

The siege troops and the Qing army fought together. Soldiers from both sides strangled each other, and the Qing army was forced to retreat.

However, the city defense of Shaoguan was relatively strong. Although the Ming army had the advantage, it was not easy to break the city in a short time.

The war lasted for three to five days. The Ming army climbed to the top of Shaoguan City several times, but was pushed back by the Qing army.

Countless corpses were lying on the city and below it!

There are those from the Ming army, but more of them are from the Qing army.

Shaoguan and outside have become a complete meat grinder.

The number of casualties on both sides continued to rise. Over the next few days, the Ming Army's forward battalion suffered another 3000 casualties.

Even our own soldiers are inevitably injured!

The turning point came on September 140, 23, the year of Chongzhen in the Ming Dynasty.

On this day, Fulong'an and Zhu Jing'an received news almost at the same time that a partial division of the Ming army had entered Hunan from Guangxi, captured Longhu Pass, and then marched urgently to capture Daozhou City.

After learning the news, the Ming army couldn't help but feel boosted in morale.

Because everyone understands that the change of hands in Daozhou City means that the Ming army has cut off the food route of the Qing army in Shaoguan.

The Qing army in Shaoguan was destroyed in these ten days.

Zhu Jing'an couldn't help but smile and praised Liu Mingyou's troops for their great contributions to the generals.

With morale boosted, the generals of the Ming army petitioned for battle one after another, requesting to lead troops to attack Shaoguan City and completely annihilate the Qing army in Shaoguan City.

However, Zhu Jing'an vetoed the Ming army's proposal to attack Shaoguan City.

"No, for me, Daming, the most important thing now is not to attack Shaoguan, but to annihilate the Qing army's effective forces as much as possible."

"As long as the Qing army can be annihilated, Shaoguan City will belong to the Ming Dynasty sooner or later!"

After hearing this, the generals of the Ming army spoke one after another.

"Please give me a clear statement from the Governor!"

Zhu Jing'an laughed and said.

"Daozhou was captured by our army's partial division, and the Qing army's food route was cut off."

"So, may I ask, what is the most important thing before the Qing army?"

After hearing the words, the generals fell into deep thought.

He Jin said.

"When we return to the Grand Governor, we should reopen the food channel."

Hearing this, Zhu Jing'an nodded approvingly.

Then he spoke.

"In this case, the opportunity will come!"

"Our army can now prepare to set up an ambush in the Lechang area north of Shaoguan, ambush troops on the only way the Qing army returns to Hunan, and annihilate the Qing army's returning troops in one fell swoop."

"Completely destroy the courage of the Qing army to become our enemy, the Ming Dynasty!!"

Zhu Jing'an's words were full of firmness and belief. After hearing this, the generals of the Ming army began to clasp their fists to fight.

Zhu Jing'an also started to point out generals and looked at Zhong Haishan.

"Commander Zhong, let you lead our cavalry to fight this battle!"

"The cavalry troops sent the order to our army will start preparing for the expedition now. When it gets dark, they will quietly leave the camp and go north."

The main reason why Zhu Jing'an chose to let the Ming Army cavalry take charge of this ambush was because the Ming Army cavalry had an advantage in mobility.

You can rush to the predetermined battlefield as quickly as possible to set up an ambush!

……

At the same time, the Qing army was in mourning.

The change of hands in Daozhou City was good news for the Ming army, but it was absolutely bad news for the Qing army.

Because the fall of Daozhou City meant that the Qing army's food route was cut off.

Fulong sat on his big chair, rubbing his brows with a painful look on his face, and asked the generals.

"How long will our army have enough food now? Can we wait until the army reopens the food channel?"

In front of Fulong'an, several Qing generals had sad expressions on their faces.

Everyone's expressions are very dignified!
Weng Zhaolin shook his head and said.

"If you return to the Imperial Envoy, it will take up to ten days!"

"If the food channel cannot be opened within ten days, our army will run out of food."

"The consequences could be disastrous!"

Then, Weng Zhaolin said through gritted teeth.

"Surviving the enemy in battle, General Wang Heng of Daozhou is really guilty and deserves death."

"If Daozhou had not been lost, why would our army be facing this dilemma?"

Gao Sheng on the side saw this and said.

"Reporting to your Majesty the Imperial Envoy, I would like to ask you to lead the troops and go to open the food channel for the army."

The purpose of Gao Sheng's initiative to ask for a fight was actually to stay away from the meat grinder of Shaoguan City.

In the seven or eight days since the war began, the Guangxi Green Camp under Gao Sheng has suffered losses of more than one-third.

More than half of his manpower for raising bids was lost!

Gao Sheng felt that if he continued to stay in Shaoguan, it might not take long before all the troops at hand would be exhausted.

Guizhou Admiral Zhang Yong on the side also asked for a fight.

"Sir, the general is also willing to lead troops to open up food channels for the army."

His purpose is similar to Gao Sheng's, he wants to leave the meat grinder of Shaoguan.

I really can’t fight anymore!

However, Fulongan saw their little thoughts.

Knowing that the two of them were afraid of fighting and wanted to escape!
If this is the case, how can it satisfy them?
Fulongan took a deep breath and looked at veteran Weng Zhaolin. "Weng Laojunmen, I think it is you who must take back Daozhou and open up food routes for the army."

"Weng Laojunmen is the admiral of Hunan. If we want to command the troops to retake Daozhou, who else can Laojunmen do than me?"

Hearing this, Weng Zhaolin stood up and said.

"Hey, the last general takes orders!"

"We must open up food channels for the army!"

Compared with Gao Sheng and Zhang Yong, Fulongan obviously has more trust in the veteran Weng Zhaolin.

He was afraid that as soon as Gao Sheng and Zhang Yong left Shaoguan City, they would play the same trick before the formation.

But Weng Zhaolin, a veteran, did not have to worry about this. He had fought for the Qing Dynasty for most of his life, and his loyalty was still guaranteed.

Following Fulong'an's order to send Hunan Admiral Weng Zhaolin to open up the army's food routes, the Qing army in Shaoguan City began to prepare for war.

Fulong'an mobilized a lot of troops for Weng Zhaolin, and even a battalion of Zhengan soldiers were mobilized to accompany the army to help in the battle.

The next morning, it was just dawn.

After preparing for the night, the Qing army under Weng Zhaolin left Shaoguan and headed north to support Hunan and open up food routes for the army.

Watching Weng Zhaolin lead his troops to leave the city of Shaoguan, Gao Sheng and Zhang Yong had gloomy faces on the city wall.

The way the two of them looked at Fulongan changed somewhat...

……

Gao Sheng returned to his tent, sat on a chair, lowered his head and said nothing.

The expression on his face was gloomy and scary.

The reason is not only because of the situation that Shaoguan is facing now, but also because he can feel that Fulongan no longer trusts him.

This is the most critical question!
The imperial envoy responsible for leading the troops to suppress thieves has no trust in you. How can you still hang out in the Qing Dynasty?
"Junmen, you have to think of a way, brothers really can't handle it anymore!"

"In the past few days, the casualties have been really tragic!"

"Junmen, my brothers' calves are really trembling when they see the Ming thief..."

"..."

Several of Gao Sheng's confidants came to him to complain, and their words were full of prayers.

They really can't bear it anymore!

Hearing this, Gao Sheng said helplessly.

"Don't talk to me. You can't talk to me. If you want to complain, go to the Imperial Envoy."

"I also want to transfer you down for repairs, but the Imperial Envoy doesn't allow it!"

After saying this, he waved his hands with an irritated face and wanted to drive people away.

Now Gao Sheng himself is still annoyed and has no time to listen to the complaints from his subordinates.

However, at this moment, a notification sounded outside.

"Guizhou Admiral Zhang Yong and Zhang Junmen have arrived!"

There was a shouting sound, and Gao Sheng frowned when he heard the words, but he still spoke.

"Please!"

The voice fell, and not long after, Guizhou Admiral Zhang Yong strode in from outside.

Gao Sheng took a few steps forward to meet him.

"Isn't it Zhang Junmen's turn to guard the city wall today? Why do you have time to come to my place?"

Zhang Yong shook his head with a serious expression.

"Brother Gao, I came down to see you today. I have something important to discuss with you."

"Screen back and let us talk in detail!"

After saying this, he stared straight at Gao Sheng.

In an instant, Gao Sheng seemed to realize something, waved his hand and stepped away, and spoke.

"Brother Zhang, please!"

The two of them entered the big tent one after the other.

As soon as he sat down, he saw Zhang Yong speaking.

"The Battle of Shaoguan has been going on for seven or eight days. The casualties among the brothers under your command and mine have been extremely heavy. It will definitely not work if it continues like this."

"If all the capital in our hands is used up, I'm afraid we will inevitably be seized and punished by the court."

"Maybe we should find another way out..."

When Gao Sheng heard this, the corner of his mouth twitched.

"Brother Zhang, what do you mean by that?"

Zhang Yong wet his fingers with water and wrote the word "明" on the table.

Gao Sheng couldn't help taking a breath of air and said.

"Brother Zhang, have you been contacted over there?"

Zhang Yong nodded, his heart moved, and his thoughts turned out to be true.

Gao Sheng's use of the word "ye" is very clever.

Zhang Yong said.

"Well, they promised that if we lead troops and surrender, we can retain our military positions and be rewarded with titles. If we want to lead troops, we can continue to lead troops."

"If you don't want to lead the army, you can give me land, a house, and gold and silver outside the city of Guangzhou."

"Guarantee our prosperity and wealth!"

Having said this, Zhang Yong took a deep breath and said.

"No matter what, it's better than us staying here in Shaoguan City and waiting to die!"

Gao Sheng nodded.

"The Grand Governor's price was indeed generous."

"If the Ming Dynasty can really treat me and other surrendered generals so kindly, it won't hurt even if they surrender."

"But what I'm afraid of is that the Ming Dynasty will never have a future!"

Gao Sheng was actually a little moved about surrendering to the Ming Dynasty when Zhu Jing'an sent people into the city to persuade him to surrender.

The reason why I haven't made up my mind yet.

It is nothing more than fear that the Ming Dynasty will be wiped out by the Qing court in the future, and they will be liquidated by the Qing court at that time.

Zhang Yong shook his head when he heard this.

"I don't think the imperial court has the ability to destroy the Ming Dynasty!"

"Look at the tens of thousands of Ming army generals outside Shaoguan City. Isn't that wolf like a tiger? How can he be invincible to the weak soldiers of the imperial court?"

"The Ming thieves have tens of thousands of soldiers who are as strong as wolves and tigers, and they can only roam the entire Southern Kingdom."

"When the time comes, if those gentry and common people in the south who still remember the past Ming Dynasty start to make trouble again, the overthrow of the southern country will just wait."

"This Ming Dynasty can probably last for decades. You and I won't lose money if we invest in it now."

Seeing that Gao Sheng was still thoughtful, Zhang Yong spoke.

"Brother Gao, do you think you and I are the only ones in this huge city of Shaoguan who have been courted by the Ming Dynasty?"

"Even if you and I can still remain loyal to the court, there is no guarantee what the people below will think."

"I would rather have the imperial envoy's head as a surrender certificate than have my head taken off as a surrender certificate."

"Brother Gao, can you understand what Brother Yu means?"

Hearing this, Gao Sheng couldn't help but take a deep breath, with a solemn expression on his face.

Thinking back to the fact that several of his subordinates came to talk to him just now, it was obvious that they were also interested in Tou Ming.

In just an instant, a layer of cold sweat broke out on Gao Sheng's back.

The whole person's heart was filled with joy.

Is he just close to being used as a surrender certificate by his subordinates?
Gao Sheng took a deep breath and then spoke.

"What Brother Zhang said makes sense!"

"There are tens of thousands of tigers and wolves in the Ming Dynasty. There are people who want to win, and the governor is wise and wise. He is invincible. We will vote for him. I think there will be no mistake..."

(End of this chapter)