Nan Ming Sun Never Sets

Chapter 22 The Hesitant Wu Sangui
In November of the 15th year of the Yongli calendar, General Wu Sangui of Pingxi and General Ai Xing'a of Dingxi led 2 troops from the right, via Nandian, Longchuan, and Mengmao, and [-] troops from the left led by Ma Ning and Wang Fuchen. After leaving Yaoguan, they finally joined forces in Mubang.

At this time, more and more news about the "remnant army" of the Southern Ming Dynasty came. The Qing army did not find any Ming army along the way, and there was no obstacle to occupy Mubang.

Wu Sangui furrowed his brows deeply, and he was a little uncertain about the movements of the Ming army.This time the Qing army made a large-scale invasion, intending to capture Emperor Yongli and completely wipe out the resistance forces in Nanming. In fact, Wu Sangui's determination was greater than that of the Qing Dynasty.After Wu Sangui pacified Yunnan, Man Qing thought that Yongli who fled to Burma was no longer a concern, and even if he had to be dealt with, he could be left for later.What's more, the Manchu Qing used troops for years, and the finances were very difficult, and they even extorted violently.But Wu Sangui firmly believed that Yongli should be hunted down to wipe out the remnants of Nanming.

Starting from his own interests, Wu Sangui appealed to the Qing court and advocated the use of troops.This Shangshu was finally taken out by the Qing government to dissect Wu Sangui during the San Francisco Rebellion, which made Wu Sangui have no position to support the Ming Dynasty clan, and was even more cast aside by the people of the world.

Wu Sangui originally thought that sending troops from Yunnan to attack the remnants of the Nanming army would be an easy task.Although Li Dingguo severely damaged the Qing army in Mopan Mountain, it was difficult to achieve success.Wu Sangui led [-] soldiers and horses this time, and he believed that he could wipe out the remnants of Nanming in one fell swoop.

However, according to the constant feedback, the Burmese government, which he had hoped to hand over Yongli directly, was actually wiped out by Nanming.Moreover, it is said that Zhu Cixuan, the prince of the Southern Ming Dynasty, was only 14 years old, but he led the Ming army to fight, which was quite popular.Zhu Cixuan not only rescued Yongli, but even taught Li Dingguo and Bai Wenxuan. The Ming army now has 1 horses, guarding Awa City. If the Qing army attacked the city, the difficulty may rise linearly.

Wu Sangui consulted with Ai Xing'a, Ai Xing'a was a Bannerman, and the elites of the Eight Banners were brought along in this western expedition. Although Wu Sangui controlled it in name, in fact Wu Sangui couldn't command the Eight Banners soldiers.

In fact, in this era, the combat effectiveness of the Eight Banners of the Manchu and Qing Dynasties has gradually deteriorated.The so-called "Jurchens are less than [-], and invincible" are actually the Jurchens of the Song Dynasty, and the so-called Jianzhou Jurchens of the Manchu Qing Dynasty are just fake Jurchens attached to the meeting.The Manchus entered the customs and won the world, but their combat effectiveness was actually not as high as rumors from the outside world.It was the Han people such as Kong Youde and Hong Chengchou who brought firearms and military strategies, and the Ming army and the peasant uprising army were too muddy to support the wall.

By the end of the war, the Eight Banners of the Manchu and Qing Dynasties were no longer the main force in the war. The war basically relied on traitors like Wu Sangui and Geng Jingzhong and their Han army.Even during the San Francisco Rebellion, the Eight Banners were basically degenerated.The real battle is the green battalion, and the Eight Banners can't play any main role, they just follow behind the green battalion.

The fighting power of the Eight Banners of the Manchu and Qing Dynasties has always been maintained by catching the Jurchens north of the wicker border. The Jurchen tribes in the Baishan Heishui conditions are really fierce and wild, and their combat effectiveness is very strong.Therefore, many history buffs believe that Russia took over the home of the Manchus, and it was difficult for the Manchus to replenish the Jurchen, which led to the complete disappearance of the real Eight Banners' fighting power.Around the 19th century, even the fighting power of the Green Battalion was abandoned. To deal with the White Lotus Rebellion and the Opium War, they basically used regiments to practice bravery. During the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, it was the Hunan Army and the Huai Army.

It's just that at this time, Ai Xing'a hasn't realized it yet. He only maintains respect for Wu Sangui, but in his heart, he still thinks that Wu Sangui is the coated slave of their Eight Banners.

Wu Sangui said to Ai Xing'a: "The reverse channel is in Burma. The Burmese capital has been conquered. The Burmese chieftains have all surrendered. Today the King of Gui (referring to Yongli) has a strong city and [-] soldiers and horses. If he can lure him with utilitarian benefits, Without the help of the surrounding chieftains, it will be very difficult for the Qing Dynasty to invade this time."

Ai Xing said coldly: "Prince Pingxi, the last time you met the late emperor, you hesitated to send troops. This time, you just defeated some barbarians and occupied a city. You are so timid. You really lost me." The face of a Manchurian warrior. Now there are so many soldiers and horses in central Yunnan, there are not many people who dare to fight, and there are even more elites from the Eight Banners. Even if there are tens of thousands of rebels, so what? Caught out by Lang, once and for all."

Wu Sangui frowned slightly, and he said: "It would be great if things are really that simple. Rumors say that the Ming army has received foreign aid, and the momentum is quite strong, and if Burmese chieftains also follow the Ming army to rebel against our Qing Dynasty, then the way to Burma may be difficult." Obstacles are everywhere. Our army should be more cautious, find out the actual situation of the Ming army, and at the same time win over the chieftains, and fight against the rebellion with the Qing."

Ai Xing'a was dissatisfied, he said: "Three troubles and two difficulties, you are the one who insisted on sending troops to capture Yongli, and now you are the one who is hesitant and dare not go into the army, King Pingxi, if you are so aggressive Duan, what's wrong with you? Don't think that my beloved, Xing A, doesn't dare to accompany you to the Golden Palace."

Ai Xing is a tyrant, even if he knows that Wu Sangui has great military power, he still wants to stand tall in front of him.

Wu Sangui is not a very good-tempered person, and he couldn't get along with Aixing, so he sent someone to see him off with a wave of his hand.However, he knew that now that the little emperor had just succeeded to the throne, the ministers in the Qing court who were in charge of Gu were not easy to talk to, especially people like Aobai, who especially rejected Han people and Han officials.Wu Sangui didn't want to cause too much conflict with the Manchus at this time, so after thinking about it, Wu Sangui decided to send troops tentatively.

Even though there was uneasiness in his heart, he didn't feel that Nan Ming, who was at the end of his rope, could really defeat his [-] army.

Therefore, the Qing army paused for a while, and then marched towards Ava again.On this road, Bai Mingxiu had already made preparations, and his two mountain infantry regiments had already set up an ambush, waiting for the arrival of the Qing army.After long-term thinking and deduction with all the officers, Bai Mingxiu boldly prepared for the field battle.

Although the military strength of the Ming army was absolutely weak, Bai Mingxiu believed in the weapons in his hands and more effective tactics.Bai Mingxiu's idea is very clear and simple, make use of strengths and avoid weaknesses, and break through each one.He will not wait for the Qing army to gather in one place before a decisive battle, but will urge the Ming army to maneuver and attack the Qing army continuously, causing chaos in the Qing army.

His decision was not questioned as imagined, and even Li Dingguo intended to defeat the Qing army in the field.Li Dingguo, who has been studying the "Western Land Art of War" for several days, also has a lot of experience.In addition, the scene of the heavy machine gun slaughtering the Burmese army left a deep impression on him. He believed that as long as the heavy machine guns were set up and fired at the Qing army, as soon as the Qing army was frustrated, he would send rangers to pursue them on the flanks. Pushing up from the front is a guaranteed victory.

As a result, this battle became a battle in which the Qing army thought it would win and the Ming army also thought it would win.

(End of this chapter)