Signed to Zhu Cihong, Prince of the Late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 93 Chapter 93, The Qing army's attack was too sudden, and the Duke Guozhen was quarreling
After defeating Li Zicheng, the main force of the Ming army rested in place for two days, and then continued southward.

The news of Li Zicheng's failure had already spread throughout Northern Zhili. The Ming army was invincible all the way, and successively recovered cities such as Xincheng, Rongcheng, and Ansu. Return to the rule of Ming Dynasty.

Judging from the map alone, the entire northern part of Beizhili has completely returned to the control of the Ming court, but the central and southern parts are still under the control of Li Zicheng. The main force of the Ming army going south is to solve this problem.

The first to bear the brunt is Baoding City, where Li Zicheng is now. Baoding is the geographical middle point of Beizhili, and it is also the largest city in Beizhili except the capital. The location is very important.

After a great battle, the number of Ming troops has snowballed to more than 8, a large part of which came from surrendered troops.

Zhu Cihong originally had doubts about this: "These guys have betrayed Daming, can they still want it?"

The British Duke smiled and explained: "Don't worry, Your Highness, these people are actually like this. If they are defeated by Da Ming, they will surrender to Da Ming. If one day Da Ming loses, they will continue to surrender to Li Zicheng."

Zhu Cihong: "...Then let's not ask for it!"

The British Duke shook his head and said: "His Royal Highness, please think about it, if we don't want these people, what can we do?"

Zhu Cilang was stunned for a moment.

Killing is definitely not allowed, after all, they are all citizens of Daming.But if you let them go back, not to mention that many people's hometowns are not nearby at all, what if these guys run back to join Li Zicheng again?
Zhu Cihong suddenly understood why the armies of the major dynasties in history liked to recruit and surrender troops.When the captives need to be fed with food, it is better to let them help fight the war. On the one hand, it saves the loss of troops, and on the other hand, it can save food if a few more people die!

While talking, Baoding Mansion arrived.

Zhu Cilang stared at Baoding Mansion in front of him. The style of this city was basically the same as that of the capital, but the scale of the city could not be compared at all.

Zhu Cihong glanced at the British Duke next to him, and said, "Where's our Hongyi Cannon?"

The British Duke chuckled, and said: "They are all here, this time let Li Zicheng taste the power of these Hongyi cannons!"

The most important reason why the city walls will be eliminated is the emergence of cannons.When the power of the shells became stronger and stronger, and the city walls became more and more paper-like things in front of the cannons, no one would waste time and effort to build city walls foolishly.

In Zhu Cihong's view, with the blessing of these most advanced Hongyi cannons in the world, it is not a problem to conquer Baoding Mansion.

Zhu Cixiang was even a little confused. Li Zicheng clearly knew that the Ming Dynasty had Hongyi cannons. Why didn't he continue to retreat and trade space for time, but chose to defend Baoding Prefecture, which was just a few days south of Gu'an?
Later that day, Zhu Cihong seemed to know the answer.

After nightfall, Zhu Cihong, who was about to fall asleep, was urgently called to the British princess' tent, and was informed by the British prince of a news.

"Prince Jierhalang, the slave of Zheng, led the army to go straight to the Liaoxi Corridor and Shanhaiguan?"

After hearing the news, Zhu Cihong also frowned.

It has to be said that the timing of the Manchu Qing's southward movement is still very delicate.

If it is ten and a half months later, Baoding Mansion will definitely be defeated, and even the whole of Beizhili will be restored.

But now Daming only has half of Beizhili in his hands, and there are basically no decent cities except the capital, and his strength is still relatively weak.

Coupled with the fact that there is another Li Zicheng in Baoding Mansion who intends to resist even though he has failed, this immediately puts Daming in the disadvantageous position of fighting on two fronts.

Zhu Cihong said slowly: "These Jian slaves really came prepared, they are very insidious. By the way, what does my father say?"

Britain is fair: "Your Majesty said it, let me wait to discuss with His Highness and come up with an idea."

After hearing these words, Zhu Cihong felt relieved.

If Chongzhen really came to micromanage or something, it would be difficult for Zhu Cihong instead.

So Zhu Cihong looked at the two generals in front of him and said, "What's your opinion?"

The British are fair: "As the saying goes, we must first secure the interior. There are still some soldiers and horses on the Shanhaiguan side, which can be delayed for a short time. This time should be enough for us to conquer Baoding. After Baoding was conquered, Li Zicheng was no longer in Beizhili. At that time, we will go back to the north of the division to deal with Jiannu and repel Jiannu."

Li Guozhen said: "The British lord's words are wrong. The capital is the core of the Ming Dynasty. How can it be so underestimated? We should immediately abandon the siege of Baoding and go north. We should first repel the army that built slaves, and then consider eliminating Li Zicheng!"

The British Duke snorted and said: "If we go directly north to help the capital, it will be like letting Li Zicheng go, and we will be tricked into building slaves!"

Li Guozhen was not to be outdone: "As ministers of the Ming Dynasty, seeing that His Majesty is in danger, we should go to rescue His Majesty first regardless of everything. Now Shanhaiguan and the capital are empty. Without our reinforcements, the situation may be unimaginable! "

The two immediately quarreled.

Listening to the quarrel between the two, Zhu Cihong was in a dilemma for a while.

The Duke of England was right, saving the capital first was exactly what the Manchus meant, allowing Li Zicheng to breathe again from the brink of collapse.With Li Zicheng's many years of experience in fighting against the Ming Dynasty, as long as he is given a few months, he will soon be able to raise a combat-capable force to continue to fight against the Ming Dynasty.

But there is no problem with what Li Guozhen said. As a courtier of Ming Dynasty, the capital is about to be surrounded, so why not save him?You must know that in order to support this decisive battle against Li Zicheng, there are almost no decent soldiers and horses in the capital, and the main force is all in the big camp where Zhu Cihong is now.If this is a wave of calls from the Qing Dynasty, can it be defended?It can only be said that it is very hanging.

Finally, the British Duke, perhaps tired of the quarrel, said: "In that case, let's listen to His Highness the Crown Prince's opinion."

Li Guozhen said in a deep voice: "This is the best."

Zhu Cihong looked at the two people who were staring angrily, and suddenly felt in his heart—these two guys seem to be arguing on the surface, but why do they seem to have a tacit understanding?

But at this time, Zhu Cihong didn't refuse, but spoke directly.

"Actually, what you two said is very reasonable, but I feel that there is actually a better plan!"

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