The decline of the prestige of the Chongzhen court began with the "change of Jisi", when the Huang Taiji army bypassed the Ningjin defense line, attacked the Guannei, and forced under the city of Beijing.In this war, although Huang Taiji withdrew from the Guannei and Beijing was preserved, the essence of the Ming Empire's apparent strength and actual weakness was exposed, and even the Jingshi was not safe.The appearance of the Qing army under the capital city of the Ming Dynasty also disgraced the Ming Empire, and the emperor lost his majesty.At this time, Azig stood at the head of Beijing, looking out of the city, billowing wolf smoke and gloomy eyes."
Damn Zhao Zamao, as soon as I ascended the throne, I gave me such a big gift, and I remembered it.On the other day, I will definitely return it, so that you can taste the pain of Jiangbei again!
”Azig gritted his teeth.The Qing army at the head of the city became nervous, they had just occupied Beijing, and they did not know about the city defense, and Wu Yue's army came to the city, which shocked everyone's hearts.Azig's 120,000-strong army went north, sending 60,000 elites to pursue Fulin, more than 10,000 people guarded Shanhaiguan, more than 10,000 garrisoned various prefectures and counties, and there were still more than 40,000 people in Beijing.40,000 soldiers and horses is not a small number, and in addition, Azig also accepted some of Fulin's men and horses, but even if all of them went to the city, it would be a drop in the bucket.The city of Beijing is too big, and the 40,000 city walls are not satisfied, how to defend it.As a last resort, Fan Wencheng issued weapons to the families of the Eight Banners, and fifty or sixty thousand dependents also helped to defend the city, so they barely completed the arrangement.At this time, the Qing army and their dependents at the head of the city were busy, and in the distant wilderness, there was a passionate horn sound, and the Wu Yue army finally came.In the eastern suburbs of Beijing, several groups of cavalry galloped in front, and not far behind them, the murderous Wu Yue infantry marched in formation.The standard-bearers in front, holding the red flag diagonally forward, wearing military coats, wearing large-brimmed hats, carrying muskets and bayonets, are advancing in layers and undulating like a wall.The war horse dragged two rounds of field guns, followed the army forward, and raised yellow dust, and the scene was extremely shocking.Zhao Ming was wearing a ceremonial dress, riding a high-headed horse, walking proudly, and the generals surrounding him were all neatly draped, not like a war, but more like an armed parade, and everyone was dressed up to attend.At the head of the city, Azig saw this scene from the clairvoyant mirror, and couldn't help but twitch on his face, "Zhao Zamao is here to show off his martial arts and humiliate me."
One of his subordinates is defeated, and he dares to do so!
”Azig couldn't get used to Zhao Ming's coquettish appearance, wearing a big dress, a ribbon hanging obliquely on his chest, a command knife studded with gems hanging around his waist, white gloves on his hands, and a three-foot-long helmet on a large-brimmed hat, fluttering in the wind, looking majestic and dominant.After Azig finished speaking, he wanted to raise his troops and horses and fight with Zhao Ming, but was stopped by Fan Wencheng, "Your Majesty, don't be impulsive."
Although there are many soldiers and horses in the city, there are not many elites, and it is possible to defend the city, but it is not conducive to field warfare!
At the moment, defending Beijing is the first priority. ”Hearing this, Azig smashed his fist on the city in annoyance, "It's hard to watch Zhao Zamao arrogant?"
”Fan Wencheng said: "Your Majesty, transfer troops back first, and when the reinforcements arrive, then destroy Zhao Zamao!"
”At this time, Zhao Ming grabbed the reins of the horse and waved his hand back, and the army behind him immediately stopped, and there was a slaughter.Zhao Ming glanced at Beijing City from a distance, the majestic city really shocked him, and his expression showed a trace of yearning.Seeing this, Xie Qian couldn't help but smile and said: "Your Highness's words, the minister will immediately knock down this Beijing to His Highness." ”Zhang Guangcui took the opportunity to say: "Azig is ugly, and he dares to be called the emperor, I will support His Royal Highness to enter Beijing, and the world should be sat down by His Highness." ”Zhao Ming smiled and waved his hand, "I only have 20,000 soldiers alone, so I'm not in a hurry!"
”The purpose of Zhao Ming's invasion of Hebei this time was the same as the purpose of Huang Taiji's entry into Kou Pass several times.The first is to plunder and seize the population and materials, the second is to weaken the strength of the Qing army, disrupt local cultivation, and make the Qing army continue to bleed, and the third is to attack and shake the rule of the Manchu Qing and let the world see the weakness of the Manchu Qing clearly.After this several times, the Manchu Qing Dynasty will inevitably lose the ability to resist like the Chongzhen Dynasty, and when Zhao Ming takes it again, it will be easy.At this time, Zhao Ming looked back and said, "Xie Dudu, bombard it with artillery first!"
”"Obey!"
Xie Qian immediately clenched his fists.The military order was conveyed that the artillery team immediately arranged artillery under the city, and the two-wheeled guns dragged by horses were extremely mobile, and in a few moments, they formed a row under the city.At this time, the commander of the artillery team immediately held high the command flag, waved it violently, and roared: "Release!"
”Hundreds of artillery pieces, the body of the cannon retreated sharply, the muzzle of the cannon spewed out flames and smoke, and the shells whistled out and smashed into the head of Beijing.In the rumbling sound of cannons, white smoke covered the long line, and the iron bullets fired by the various cannons smashed on the city walls, and the dust on the city was flying, and the splatters of rubble fell on the moat, splashing dense white water.The Qing soldiers at the head of the city hurriedly protected Azig with their shields, and the Qing soldiers at the head of the city were panicked and took refuge at the head of the city.Azig was furious, "Artillery, return fire to me!"
”Zhao Ming rode on a horse, looking at the smashed Beijing City, his heart was shocked, but the power of the field artillery was too small, and hitting the city was just an itch for a male city like Beijing.It seems that a more powerful cannon will need to be built, preferably one that can smash through the walls with a single shot.At this time, after the gunner of each gun has finished firing, he quickly brushes the chamber with a woolen stick wrapped in wetness, then fills in a new packet of propellant, and then compacts the iron bullet with a stick, adjusts the muzzle, and fires again.The Qing army, which was loading artillery at the head of the city, was immediately smashed by the shells.Azig roared loudly, "Quick, shoot back at me!"
”The Qing army at the head of the city was sweating profusely, the red-coated cannon on the city was inconvenient to move, the Qing army was sweating profusely, and finally completed the loading and adjusted the gun position, and when it was about to be launched, it was found that the Wu Yue army artillery outside the city had been pulled back by horses.The Qing army was stunned for a while, not knowing whether to launch or not.Seeing this, Azig burst into a rage, "Beat me, leave them behind!"
”The Qing artillery fired, splashing mud pillars on the ground, and Wu Yue's army calmly retreated in the artillery fire.Zhao Ming looked at the city of Beijing, he came this time to humiliate Azig and hit the morale of the Qing army, with 20,000 people, it would definitely be difficult to occupy Beijing.Now that the goal has been achieved, Zhao Ming suddenly waved his hand and said: "The whole army retreats, take Tongzhou first!"
”After speaking, Zhao Ming pulled out his war horse, and the surrounding soldiers retreated back one after another under the cover of the cavalry.The Qing army at the head of the city was a little confused when they saw Wu Yue's army retreating, but they were still a little happy in their hearts and breathed a sigh of relief.At this time, Azig looked at the direction of Wu Yuejun's retreat, but suddenly beat his chest, "It's not good!"
Zhao Zamao went to Tongzhou. ”Fan Wencheng was also shocked when he heard this, Tongzhou has a large amount of grain and military funds, and the hundreds of thousands of people in Beijing City, as well as the garrison, all rely on Tongzhou warehouses for supplies, and if Zhao Zamao captures Tongzhou, Azig will suffer heavy losses.()