Signed to Zhu Cihong, Prince of the Late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 172 Chapter 172, The Ming Army won the field battle, Zhu Cihong regained Ningyuan
The defeat of the left wing of the Qing army was immediately reported to Jierhalang through various channels.

"How is it possible? What did this Azig do?" Zirhalang was also furious and cursed Azig endlessly.

Beside Jierhalang, many generals of the Qing army also looked at each other in blank dismay.

Although the battle was fought so fiercely, the situation was still under the control of the Qing army until this point.

But the sudden collapse of Azig's left wing directly disrupted all Jilharang's plans.

Jierhalang collected himself, and said in a deep voice, "We can't continue fighting any longer, pass on my order, and the central army and the right wing will retreat immediately!"

After all, Jierhalang is also a veteran who has been on the battlefield for many years. After thinking about it, he issued an order: "Let my personal guards immediately ambush in Dead Dog Mountain ten miles away. If the Ming army pursues them, they will be right there." Ambush them!"

Even though he was retreating, Jilhalang still tried to be as orderly as possible.

Amidst the ear-piercing sound of gold ringing, the center and right wing of the Qing army began to retreat.

This scene fell in Li Guozhen's eyes, making him a little unbelievable for a while.

"Jianu retreated, actually retreating at this time?"

While Li Guozhen was happy, he was also quite incomprehensible.

It was clear that the Qing army had the upper hand and was very likely to win if they continued to fight, so why did they retreat?

Beside Li Guozhen, many generals of the Ming army were also beaming with joy.

"Uncle Xiangcheng, I think the slave establishment can no longer support it. It seems that the main force of the slave establishment has indeed gone to Shanxi this time."

"Yes, we are lucky, otherwise we will lose if we continue to fight."

At this moment, Fang Gongqian hurriedly rode his horse to arrive: "Uncle Xiangcheng, His Royal Highness asked our family to come and tell you that the left wing of the Qing army has been defeated by His Highness!"

Li Guozhen's body was shocked, and many Ming army generals around him were also surprised.

Li Guozhen took a deep breath and confirmed: "The left wing of the Qing army was defeated by His Royal Highness?"

Fang Gong nodded and said: "That's natural, otherwise how could the main force of the Qing army retreat?"

When Li Guozhen heard this, his mood suddenly agitated.

how many years?

Since the Songjin War, how many years has it been since the Ming army defeated the Qing army in a field battle?
Now, finally win!
Moreover, they won under the command of Li Guozhen.

Well, although the great contribution belongs to His Royal Highness, Li Guozhen at least commanded the overall situation, right?

So at this moment, Li Guozhen just wanted to look up to the sky and scream, expressing his inner joy.

"Da Ming, finally defeated Jian Nu in a field battle!"

Li Guozhen laughed loudly, and all the soldiers of the Ming army around him were also smiling.

The victory in Shanhaiguan was just a victory in a defensive war.

Victory in field battles like this really shows that the Ming Dynasty's army has grown up again and no longer needs to be afraid of facing the Manchu army in field battles!
Li Guozhen was in a good mood, and waved his hand: "Come here, pass on the order, and immediately pursue Jiannu!"

Li Guozhen is full of confidence this time and must expand his results and teach Jiannu a harsh lesson!

On the other side, Zhu Cihong had already commanded the right wing of the Ming army, all the way to Ningyuan City.

Looking at the retreating Qing army, and at Ning Yuan who was already close at hand, Zhu Cihong pondered for two seconds and made a decisive choice.

"Seize the city first!"

Seizing the city is a safer choice, because Zhu Cixiang is not sure how many Manchu troops are still in the city, and whether they will suddenly come out to outflank Zhu Cixiang's retreat after Zhu Cixiang pursues him.

The siege operation went unusually smoothly. All the Qing troops in Ningyuan City should have followed Jierhalang to fight before, so there were not many defenders in the city at all.

After half an hour of fierce fighting, the west gate of Ningyuan City was opened, and the Ming army poured into the city like a tide.

Countless people in the city also rushed out, very warmly welcoming the return of the soldiers of the Ming army.

"Guan Ningjun", from this name alone, we can understand the importance of the city of Ningyuan to Guan Ningjun.

Many soldiers of the Guanning Army trained, lived and fought here for a long time.

Now, they finally regained the city from the Qing Dynasty again!

Zhu Cihong looked at the soldiers of the Ming army who were cheering and hugging the common people on the street, and there was a smile on the corner of his mouth.

"Who the hell said Daming is unpopular, look here!"

Not only Zhu Cilang, everyone was smiling, and the atmosphere of joy permeated the entire city.

At this time, Zhu Cihong learned from Fang Gongqian who had returned that Li Guozhen had led the army to attack.

Zhu Cihong narrowed his eyes and asked a question: "Was it chaotic when Jiannu retreated in the middle?"

Fang Gong was stunned for a moment, and said, "It's chaotic, but it's not completely chaotic."

Zhu Cihong let out a sigh, and said: "Then you have to send someone to talk to Li Guozhen, and you can't chase too far."

Don't chase after the poor.

Before Zhu Cihong sent someone out, the second news came back.

"His Royal Highness, Uncle Xiangcheng was ambushed by Jiannu at Dead Dog Mountain, and lost thousands of soldiers. He has already retreated!"

Zhu Cihong: "..."

This is still a little late to remind you.

That night, Li Guozhen came to Zhu Cihong dejectedly: "I'm too blindly optimistic, please ask the Crown Prince to come down!"

Zhu Cihong stared at Li Guozhen, and found that the Uncle Xiangcheng had several obvious injuries, which proved that the situation at that time was indeed quite thrilling.

If one is unlucky, Li Guozhen might die suddenly on the spot.

Zhu Cihong patted Li Guozhen's shoulder, and said with a smile, "Uncle Xiangcheng, what's your expression? We won the battle and recovered Ningyuan!"

Zhu Cihong didn't care much about Li Guozhen's defeat this time, because even with the casualties of thousands of soldiers, the Ming army still won an undisputed victory in this battle.

Isn't victory enough to be happy?

Li Guozhen was stunned for a moment, and then looked at Zhu Cihong with a grateful expression: "Thank you, Your Highness, for your kindness!"

Zhu Cihong laughed loudly: "You...just learn your lesson next time. Today, it's not us who can't sleep, but Jierhalang!"

The system's voice sounded in time: "Congratulations to the host for winning and completing the sign-in task. The next sign-in location is triggered. Please arrive at Jinzhou City within ten days, otherwise the sign-in will be considered a failure!"

Zhu Cixiang was stunned when he heard this.

Li Guozhen noticed this, and hurriedly said: "Your Highness, is there any loophole?"

Zhu Cihong came back to his senses, and said with a smile: "Loophole? No, no, no loophole. You should take a good rest. After the soldiers have rested for the past two days, let's go to Jinzhou!"

(End of this chapter)