Chapter 177: Drag the Knife Strategy 2

Zheng Chenggong looked at the generals around him and found that there was also longing in the eyes of the other generals. The reason why they did not speak was just because they were afraid of Zheng Chenggong's authority and did not dare to stand out.

If there is no guess at all about Zheng Chenggong’s thoughts on Azig.

Then it's not Zheng Chenggong.

For many generals, there are only a few routines on the battlefield, and there are no new tricks. In the end, it is still a competition of strength between each other.

Moreover, Azig's estimate of Zheng Chenggong was not wrong. Zheng Chenggong was not a general who could take a cautious step.

There are people who come from a poor background and work hard every step of the way. Such people know the consequences of their failure, so they dare not fail. This concept has been engraved in their hearts since childhood. Even if they become successful and famous in the future, it will not change.

But Zheng Chenggong is different. Generally, people like Zheng Chenggong are more daring to do things because he can bear the cost of failure.

Zheng Chenggong was so cautious before. Firstly, it was due to the impact of the defeat in Nanjing. When he faced Azig, he had to be more cautious when facing a powerful enemy or a distinguished guest. Another reason was that he did not have a deep understanding of the various departments of the Xia army.

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Although these soldiers and horses from Nanjing obeyed Zheng Chenggong's orders due to military orders, they were not familiar with each other, and Zheng Chenggong did not dare to place too much trust in them.

Now, Zheng Chenggong has also figured out the details of the Qing army. Although the Qing army's cavalry is powerful, the Xia army's strength is not bad. The battle in Qingzhou City also allowed Zheng Chenggong to establish prestige in the army.

Moreover, Zheng Chenggong estimated in his mind that even if the Qing army used an ambush, the Xia army's strength would not be enough to fight. As long as the navy could occupy the Han River, even after a major defeat, they could form a formation by water, leaving the Qing army helpless.

The final result was nothing more than a sudden attack on the south of the Han River.

Zheng Chenggong thought for a moment and said: "General Ma's words are exactly what I want. General Ma will be the vanguard in this battle."

Ma Sanbao was overjoyed and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Zheng Chenggong said: "However, General Ma wants to allow me to do something."

Ma Sanbao said: "Your Majesty, please speak."

Zheng Chenggong said: "Ajige is very scheming and must have a treacherous plot. General, I am leaving here. It is better to be cautious."

Ma Sanbao said: "The general will eventually understand."

When Zheng Chenggong saw what Ma Sanbao said, he didn't know whether he really understood or pretended to understand, so he could only agree.

Early the next morning, the army crossed the Han River in batches.

Abbot Liu Guoxuan directed the navy to build pontoon bridges. In one day, dozens of pontoon bridges were built on the Han River. Various troops moved to the north of the Han River in great strength. Ma Sanbao, as the pioneer, was the first to cross the Han River.

Finally, Ma Sanbao didn't wait for the people behind him.

Soon Ma Sanbao arrived at the gate of Seoul.

The Seoul City Wall suffered great damage during the Seoul City Defense Battle last year. Even if the Qing army made some simple repairs, they were unable to fundamentally repair the Seoul City Wall. To repair the Seoul City Wall well, it would take almost as long as

Rebuilding will also take time.

This may be another reason why Azig did not defend Seoul.

From any direction, Ma Sanbao could see a crack as wide as a palm, almost splitting the entire wall into two halves. It looked crumbling. If such a city wall was bombarded with artillery, it would definitely collapse after just a few shots.

Ma Sanbao looked at the empty city gate. It was closed on one side and wide open on the other. There was garbage on the ground that came from nowhere. When the wind blew gently, it spread all over the ground. There was a gloomy feeling, as if he was

The place we entered was not a city inhabited by living people, but rather a ghostly place.

Ma Sanbao did not let anyone go in immediately, but waved his hand and a group of exploring horses entered the city gate.

After a while, the scouting team came back and reported to Ma Sanbao: "The city of Seoul is deserted, there is no one there. The young men only found three or two women and children. After questioning them carefully, it turns out that the Qing army has been gone for a day."

After all, Seoul is a big city. Even if the Qing army strictly implements the order to evacuate everyone in Seoul, there will still be a few fish that slip through the net.

After hearing this, Ma Sanbao immediately gave the order, saying: "Report the situation here to the prince, and inform the prince that Ma Sanbao has gone to pursue the enemy."

Then he arranged for two or three hundred households to stay in Seoul and guard the city gates. He led a large group of troops and roared away, pursuing towards the northwest of Seoul.

Ma Sanbao left the city from the north gate of Seoul. He could see the traces of large groups of people passing by without following him. There were so many people dragging their feet, how could they not leave traces? Before noon, he saw the Qing army in the distance.

The army was behind, with thousands of men and horses cutting off the rear.

They also saw Ma Sanbao. Ma Sanbao made a prompt decision and rushed over with almost no pause.

This group of men and horses are elites selected from the Eight Banners of Korea. Of course, the definitions of elites and elites are different. These people are just generals from among the dwarfs, while Ma Sanbao is the bravest of the three armies and leads most of the cavalry. Cao Cao

A veteran of the battalion cavalry can immediately regain 70% or 80% of his combat power once he becomes familiar with the nature of the horse.

At this moment, they rushed over and bombarded them with firecrackers and hand grenades, and then the cavalry attacked them.

Although these Korean troops were on foot and on horseback, they only managed to hold on for a while before being shattered.

As soon as the Korean army dispersed, the Korean people behind them suddenly became panicked. Like a flock of frightened sheep, they panicked and rushed everywhere. The order that the Qing army had worked so hard to maintain was immediately gone.

Ma Sanbao's eyes lit up and he thought to himself: "Opportunity."

For the cavalry, such a chaotic scene was the best, and they could take advantage of the chaos to win. He immediately sent someone to report to Zheng Chenggong, and rushed in with three thousand cavalry. For a time, it was overwhelming, and they rushed for more than ten battles to escort the Korean people.

The armies are no match for Ma Sanbao.

In addition, the Korean people were in chaos, and these Korean soldiers were not at ease, because a considerable number of these Korean people were the family members of the Korean soldiers.

The situation is in such a mess. Although some people are trying their best to protect the family, more people are worried about the family and are confused. This naturally gives Ma Sanbao a chance.

As a cavalry general, Ma Sanbao was quite qualified. He led his troops like a long knife, cutting through the ranks of the team that stretched for more than ten miles, just like cutting vegetables and melons.

Break into several pieces.

All the grain, grass, baggage, gold and silver utensils, etc. were scattered all over the floor.

Didn't meet any opponent at all.

Of course, although Ma Sanbao picked various units of the Qing army to attack along the way, the flames of war would inevitably destroy them all. In these chaos, Ma Sanbao undoubtedly killed the Korean people. After all, doing so violated the military law of the Xia army.

But there was no intention to protect it.

If some people were like headless flies and bumped into the marching road of Ma Sanbao's troops, they would naturally have no intention of stopping. Therefore, a few but hundreds or even thousands of people died under the sword of Ma Sanbao's troops.

After all, victory is the first priority. After victory, kindness may be taken into account, but during battle, there is no room for any kindness from women.

Of course, the Xia army was like this, and the Korean army was like this too.

In order to save his own life, he mercilessly attacked the Korean people who rushed in front of him and dispersed them. He did not care that a considerable number of them were family members of the military. Both sides were equally divided, and neither one was much more noble than the other.

It's just that the Xia army's combat effectiveness is much stronger than that of the North Korean armies.

Therefore, tens of miles from Seoul to the northwest became a battlefield. The situation on this battlefield was extremely tragic. Not only were there many deaths, but too many people were affected. A road was almost paved with blood.

But before the victory, Ma Sanbao didn't care at all and just kept asking for Zheng Chenggong's help. Every time he won a victory, he sent a cavalry back to report the victory.

However, within an hour, Zheng Chenggong met with more than a dozen envoys reporting his victory at the city gate of Seoul. Although he did not say it directly, the meaning of urging was very clear. In Ma Sanbao's view, the situation was very good, and he captured food and baggage.

There is countless gold and silver. As long as we can take it back, the military's financial crisis will be resolved.
Chapter completed!