The sound of cannons shook the city, and a large number of casualties appeared in front of the inner gate of the southern city.
Naturally, the artillery shells could not distinguish between ourselves and the enemy, so among those killed were both Ming and Qing soldiers.
Shang Kexi was extremely frantic in order to prevent the Ming army from opening the city gate.
People kept falling in a pool of blood, and they were all destroyed in one shot.
But I have to say that this trick is very effective.
Shang Kexi finally got the situation under control and didn't have to worry about the Ming army opening the city gate.
Although the price paid is somewhat heavy, it is worth it.
The Ming army on top of the city became more and more courageous as they fought, and it became increasingly difficult for the Qing army to deal with it.
Shang Kexi personally supervised the battle, hoping to stabilize the situation.
As long as it can withstand the most ferocious offensive of the Ming army, it is estimated that it can be defended.
But I don't know if it was stimulated by the sound of cannons, but the Ming army's desire to fight was extremely strong.
The Qing soldiers could only keep retreating.
But there is only this little space above the city wall.
If you step back one point, you will move forward one point.
Gradually, Shang Kexi discovered that the number of Ming troops on the city was no less than that of the Qing troops.
In this case, brutal hand-to-hand combat was necessary.
Both sides stabbed each other with knives, and it didn't take long for them both to turn into bloody men.
There is no strategy at all in this situation.
Whoever has a more ruthless heart and more vicious methods will survive.
The soldiers who were knocked down were desperate, whether they were from the Qing army or the Ming army.
Because they know it will be difficult for them to stand up again.
They will be trampled to death by pairs of feet and turned into pulp.
Those soldiers who had their swords knocked out of their hands smashed them with their fists and bit them with their teeth.
They use all means to survive this hand-to-hand battle.
But the result was extremely cruel.
From time to time some fell down and from time to time someone died.
No matter how experienced a soldier is, there is no guarantee that he will survive.
Shang Kexi gradually felt fear, fear from the bottom of his heart.
What to do if he can't hold on anymore?
He seriously considered this issue for the first time.
The Ming army's offensive became stronger and stronger, and the Qing army continued to retreat.
If you retreat further, you will be pushed off the city wall.
"kill" Shang Kexi took the lead and shouted loudly.
He drew his sword out of its sheath and stared angrily.
It's really scary just looking like this, but the actual effect is really not that good.
Of course the Ming army would not be intimidated by him.
As for the Qing soldiers, most of them were cold-blooded and didn't want to risk their lives.
Shang Ke was so happy that he was so angry that he vomited blood.
How could this happen?
Why did it become like this?
Although the army did not defect, Shang Kexi had already smelled something not right.
He quickly ran down the horse path under the protection of his own soldiers.
Facts have proved that Shang's intuition was correct.
Shortly after he escaped down the city, all the Qing soldiers dropped their weapons and surrendered.
The Ming army successfully took over the four city walls and opened the city gates to let the main force into the city.
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When Shang Kexi found out that the city gate was opened, he knew that the situation was over and committed suicide.
His soldiers also committed suicide and died.
Li Dingguo led his troops into the city, tied up all the Qing soldiers who surrendered, and imprisoned them.
These soldiers were all Liaodong soldiers who had been happily followed back then.
Although they were all Han, they had already been enslaved.
He thought there was no need to keep these soldiers.
But since we still need some coolies to pull carts on the Northern Expedition, let’s put them to their best use for the time being.
Anyway, the mountain roads are difficult, and the coolies pulling the carts will eventually die of exhaustion, so let them contribute to the Ming army's Northern Expedition before they die.
The news of the destruction of Hanzhong City reached Beishan Pass, and Liu Fangliang couldn't help but be overjoyed.
His robe brothers did not disappoint him.
Hanzhong City now belongs to the Ming Dynasty again Liu Fangliang excitedly waved his fists and ordered the soldiers to beat the Tatars who attacked the camp.
These Tatar soldiers didn't know why the Ming army suddenly became so brave, and they were all shocked.
They are already the weak side when attacking the camp.
If they continue to fight like this, they will be defeated.
In desperation, the Qing army had no choice but to retreat.
Liu Fangliang did not order the pursuit.
Because he was worried that the Qing army was pretending to surrender and would set up an ambush to ambush him.
Now that Hanzhong was victorious, there was no need for him to gamble at this juncture.
The report was quickly sent to Nanjing.
Zhu Cixiang was extremely excited after seeing the good news.
The significance of capturing Hanzhong to regaining Guanzhong is self-evident.
Now that this battle is won, it means that the recovery of Shaanxi is one step closer.
The most important thing is that this battle forced Shang Kexi to commit suicide, and the Manchu Qing lost another powerful general.
Lu Zhenfei was accompanying him, and Zhu Cixiang asked him: "Do you think I should order Gao Jie to launch an offensive against Henan?"
Momentum is sometimes a very mysterious thing.
Once it gains momentum, it is difficult to stop.
And momentum is contagious.
Originally, Zhu Cihong wanted to capture Shaanxi first and then Shanxi, and then join forces to attack Henan.
But now it seems that the Ming army can attack in two directions, and the Manchu Qing will not care about the head or tail.
Lu Zhenfei, as Minister of the Ministry of War, has thought about decision-making matters countless times.
Seeing the emperor's question, he respectfully replied: "Reporting to your majesty, it is best to send troops at the same time based on my foolish opinion."
Zhu Cixiang nodded.
The current situation is very favorable to the Ming army.
If the slowdown gave the Qing army a chance to rest and recuperate, it would be unsightly.
It's better to take advantage of this momentum to attack from both sides and kill you while you're sick.
"Then I will immediately order Gao Jie to attack."
Zhu Cixiang said with pride.
"Your Majesty, it seems that Zheng Chenggong can also be used."
"Oh, go on."
Zhu Cixiang became more and more excited.
"Didn't His Majesty order Zheng Chenggong to rebuild Dongjiang Town?
This Dongjiang Town is not that Dongjiang Town, but was established on the coastal islands of Beizhili.
As far as I know, Zheng Chenggong has occupied more than a dozen islands.
If he launches an attack on Tianjin from the sea, An offensive is entirely possible."
Lu Zhenfei said very seriously.
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Zhu Cixiang did not immediately express his position.
Zheng Chenggong's performance and the growth of the Ming Navy really made him happy, but it was hard to say whether it was the right time to attack Tianjin Wei now.
If Zheng Chenggong had struck too early, it would have been difficult for him to respond to Gao Jie and Wen Anzhi, and instead he would have alerted the enemy.
After pondering for a long time, Zhu Cixi said in a deep voice: "I think Zheng Chenggong should not act rashly here.
He can lead his troops to raid the coast of North Zhili, but it is best not to launch a general attack, especially against the Tianjin Guard."
"Your Majesty wants to wait until Wen Anzhi and Gao Jie join forces."
Zhu Cixiang nodded.
"The Tatars must be defeated, and Northern Zhili will definitely be recovered.
But I don't want the navy that was finally formed to suffer too serious damage.
Therefore, I hope to focus on land warfare and supplement it with naval warfare."
Zhu Cixiang paused and said: "Tianjin Guards has a lot of huge cannons.
If we rush to attack the naval warships, we will definitely suffer a lot of damage.
Every ship built costs countless silver taels
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