Chapter 478: Good news comes
Therefore, the artillery of the Jiannu people, at least in Liaodong, is not inferior to the military horses in Liaodong.
Moreover, the Jiannu people were very able to use the role of artillery on the battlefield.
They will not let go, but will seize the opportunity to put it on.
For a moment, the sound of cannons sounded, and suddenly, the Shenji Camp in the chariot formation became even more panicked.
Someone was huddled behind the chariot formation and shivered. As countless cavalrymen got closer, some people began to leave their posts.
Some military officers ran away directly.
The soldiers were at a loss.
Finally, a cavalry leaped into the chariot formation and then picked up his sword to kill.
For a moment, the car formation was in chaos.
Hong Chengchou, who lived in the car array, was already shocked.
After changing his previous calmness, he realized that he had thought the enemy too simply.
In fact, the same is true in history. He started his career by suppressing bandits and had countless resources. Facing those bandits who didn't even have weapons, they came and went like the wind and would defeat every battle. However, he was familiar with bandits' tactics and was often able to predict the enemy's initiative, so he was valued by the court.
But when he was facing Jiannu, he was defeated again and again in Liaodong, and finally brought himself in. Many of the so-called strategies and military tactics, such as night attacks, and aids... and fire attacks, were basically useless, and he was beaten almost everywhere.
At this time, facing the overwhelming number of Jiannu people, the several juren and military officers around him had already fled.
Seeing the chaos ahead again, Hong Chengchou beat his heart and said, "Shame, shame, all the troops, it's time to kill themselves and become a virtuous person."
His words finally made many people inspired by him, and they tried to block the gap that was broken by the Jiannu people.
But soon, the Jiannu army rushed in and entered the chariot formation and began to kill at will.
Soon, Hong Chengchou was tied up.
Then, he was taken to a Jiannu man riding on a horse.
The one who led the horse in front of the Jiannu people was a Han man, but Fan Wencheng.
The Jiannu people rode on the tall horse and looked down at Hong Chengchou on their heads, and said proudly: "It's Hong Chengchou. I have heard of your name. Since you are defeated today, why not surrender to me!"
Hong Chengchou was furious and scolded: "I was a Ming minister in my life, and a Ming ghost in my life. Now the defeated general has no face to see the heaven and earth parents, and I only want to die."
The man immediately frowned and said rudely: "In the words of you Han people, this is the destiny of heaven. The so-called destiny of heaven cannot be violated. Do you still have to resist now? Life and death are a major event. Once a person dies, nothing will be gone."
Hong Chengchou cried loudly and said, "Kill me... Kill me. Although I, Hong Chengchou, was defeated, my bones were still hard."
The man immediately sniffed his face and sneered: "Bitch."
I was going to kill Hong Chengchou.
But at this moment, Fan Wencheng, who was leading the horse in front, spoke: "Master, let's talk with you one step."
This man got off his horse unhappily and walked quickly to the distance. This person was Dorgon. This time he entered Guanzhong, he was proud of his youth. Today he surrounded and killed another army horse from the capital. This army horse was already an elite force for the Ming Dynasty, so he was satisfied at this time.
Fan Wencheng followed him and after standing still, Dorgon frowned and said, "What, what do you have to say?"
Fan Wencheng was one step away from Dorgon, and he was hunched over, looking very respectful.
Fan Wencheng was actually just a scholar. After Nurhaci took over Chenyang, he took the initiative to go to the meeting and expressed his willingness to serve him. Nurhaci therefore valued him very much.
At this time, Fan Wencheng has always been a strategist and gave advice to his masters. Today is the time for him to show his skills.
At this moment, he said with a firm tone: "Master, this person will definitely surrender."
Dorgon raised his eyebrows and couldn't help but say, "You didn't see him dare to insult me, would you rather let me kill him?"
Fan Wencheng said, "Has the master not noticed? Although he cursed, he only wanted to die, but did not dare to insult the master. He just kept saying that he was ashamed of the Emperor of Ming Dynasty. Isn't this intention obvious? He left room for nothing."
Speaking of this, he looked up at Hong Chengchou in the distance, and said slowly: "In addition, although he was tied up, he still paid attention to his clothes. He always subconsciously wanted to stretch out his hands to pull his clothes, but he was tied up, so he was extremely awkward! Master, if a person really wants to die, how can he still value these things? According to the slave, he not only does not want to die, but also wants to live well!"
Dorgon nodded secretly, but frowned in confusion and said, "But why does he keep dying?"
A disdainful smile flashed quickly across Fan Wencheng's lips, and then he said, "Master, these scholars in the pass have always been like this. In my opinion, he has two thoughts. He is loyal at this time to show that he is a kind person. In this way, even if he surrenders in the future, he will be able to live up to his face. In the future, the master will at least not suspect that he is a slave of the three surnames."
"The second thing is that he knows that his identity is important. If he surrenders, it will definitely be a great blow to the wise rulers and ministers in the capital. So now he deliberately refuses to surrender. In fact, he also wants to ask for a price. The master just said that he would not kill him, but did not say that when he surrendered, he would give him any courtesy, or to be an official? Naturally, he could not agree easily. What they value most is the kindness of respect for the wise and the cottage three times, so that the master is a wise ruler, and they also gain face."
Dorgon was stunned at first, and then cursed: "This little bone has caused so many troubles."
Fan Wencheng felt like Dorgon had also scolded him, but he still smiled and said, "Isn't this a shameful bone? Why not do this? The master handed over this matter to the slave, and the slave will definitely persuade him to surrender."
Dorgon snorted coldly: "Tell him, give him one day. If he doesn't surrender, I will chop him up and lift his head and let thousands of horses trampl. I'm impatient, you know."
Dorgon's eyes were very cold, while Fan Wencheng nodded in a hurry.
Speaking of which, this new master is really different from Huang Taiji. The old master Huang Taiji has a strategy, can hide things in his heart, and can do superficial skills.
But Dorgon is different. Dorgon's temperament is just as he said. If he makes him anxious, he will really kill someone.
So Fan Wencheng smiled embarrassedly, but he was confident.
At night.
Hong Chengchou really arrived in front of Dorgon's tent. When he saw Dorgon, he immediately bowed and bowed and said, "Slave Hong Chengchou, I have met the new master."
Dorgon sat cross-legged, looked at him, and said lightly: "Don't you not want to surrender?"
Hong Chengchou was a little embarrassed, and what he had expected didn't come.
After all, he was not lucky. Dorgon was not Huang Taiji, so he didn't play with the three visits to the cottage.
So Fan Wencheng only told him two things: If he surrendered, he could become a third-class general. If he did not surrender, he would die.
After all, Hong Chengchou still failed to keep his ethics and cursed a few more words. Seeing that the time limit was approaching, he immediately borrowed a set of Jiannu clothes from Fan Wencheng, wearing a melon-skin hat and a leather jacket. Finally, he came here with a little nervousness and expectation.
Kneeling here, facing Dorgon's sarcasm, he had to say: "Good birds choose trees to live in, good ministers choose masters, slaves hear Mr. Fan say, "Master, you are magnanimous and are a wise master. Although slaves have no talent, you will meet a wise master today and you will be able to work hard for dogs and horses."
After saying that, he kept kowtowing.
It’s a pity that the melon-skin hat on his head is actually not suitable for people like Hong Chengchou who have long hair and buns, and only the shaved Jiannu people wear it. When he kowtowed, the hat fell off directly.
So Hong Chengchou, who had no hat, felt ashamed of his hat, as if he had peeled off an egg or like a woman stripped naked. He felt ashamed and hurriedly picked up the hat and put it on.
When he continued to kowtow, his hat fell off and he put it on in a hurry.
Dorgon looked at him and found it ridiculous. There was no warmth in his eyes. He just smiled coldly and said, "Since that's the case, then it's time to take effect."
"I have something to tell you about." Hong Chengchou said suddenly.
Dorgon looked at him and said calmly: "Speak up."
So Hong Chengchou hurriedly said, "This time, the slaves led their troops to escort many officials and their relatives. There were hundreds of officials. When you led the army, I only sent a team of people to escort them to continue south. Now, I am afraid that I have not gone far. If the master sent a team of iron cavalry to pursue them at this time, those officials would definitely be able to catch them all in one place."
Obviously, he was in a hurry to surrender.
At this time, he raised his head and smiled hard, and said, "Many of these officials brought soft and soft, gold and silver, and many of them were quite handsome. If they could work hard and soothe the soldiers from afar, they could relieve the soldiers' homesickness."
Dorgon finally had a different reaction and immediately said with a bright look: "Come on, chase me."
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In the city, letters from the enemy were sent to the capital.
The capital city couldn't help but worry again, and suddenly, everyone was filled with a tense atmosphere.
Emperor Tianqi immediately summoned the ministers and took out the letters that Hong Chengchou had compiled when he encountered the enemy and circulated them to the ministers. After reading them, everyone was worried.
However, there are also people who are having fun in pain. The one who speaks was Li Jiantai, a great minister of the Hanlin Academy, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, don't you worry. Didn't Mr. Hong say it clearly? This is his plan to lure the enemy. Mr. Hong has made no mistakes. This time, Jiannu will definitely succeed in the plan."
Even though he said this, he was actually a little worried.
You know, his wife and children were also entrusted to Hong Chengchou this time. He originally wanted to let Hong Chengchou take them to Zhuozhou. When he arrived there, he would not worry about Jiannu. He would go south and live in Nanjing first, and he would feel at ease when he arrived in the capital.
Chapter completed!