As the weather rained several times in a row, the weather gradually became cooler, and the rainy season in Liaodong also came to an end.

On July 20, the tenth year of Chongzhen, more than 10,000 Jianzhou army, commanded by Prince Cheng Yuetuo, was captured by the Ming army in Yizhou for twenty days, gathered from Shengjing, and entered the city from the north gate of Yizhou after hundreds of miles.

Yue Tuo brought more than 10,000 people this time, plus more than 10,000 Han people coated the clothes.

Among the more than 10,000 people, in addition to the total of twenty Niulu, nearly 6,000 people, there are six and a half Niulu, inlaid white flag, eight Niulu, and three thousand Mongolian cavalry.

That half-Niulu is the five hundred cavalrymen inlaid with white flags led by Duobi and Bayanga.

When Tang Gudai was fighting with the remaining 1,000 people, Duobi was unable to approach under the surveillance of thousands of horses in Jinzhou, and saw a fire ignited in the city, which indicated that the Ming army had broken the city, and Tang Gudai and other tribesmen were afraid that there would be a lot of danger.

Duobi and Bayanga had no choice but to lead the team to avoid the Jinzhou horse team and go north. After finding a shallow beach to cross the Daling River, the two led the team to Guangning, and then quickly sent people back to Shengjing to report the news that Yizhou was lost and Tang Gudai died in battle. They also focused on telling the masters that there were many Ming munitions that had attacked the city this time, and they were extremely sharp. Although they didn't know how many people there were, they looked different from Ning Jinming's army that had fought with Jianzhou for many years.

Originally, Huang Taiji planned to send only the Han army flag-fire weapon battalion to fight, plus three thousand Mongolian cavalry and five Niulu troops from the Inlaid White Banner. However, after hearing this letter, the Eight Banners soldiers from the Inlaid Red Banner who were stationed in Liaoyang returned to Yuetuo's command, and sent all the Han army to suppress the Ming army with the Han army flag firearms.

After receiving various horse-striking reports that there was no trace of the Ming army within a radius of fifty miles, Yue Tuo ordered the Han army flags and the robbers to station in the city, while the Eight Banners and Mongolian cavalry set up camp outside the city.

According to the customs passed down by his ancestors, Yuetuo did not live in a city with better conditions, but laid a large tent in a camp with red flags outside the city.

It was already late, and Yuetuo's cowhide tent gathered in the big cowhide tent. Yuetuo, who had just recovered, changed into casual clothes and sat on the main seat in the middle. The Han army flag general led by Kong Youde stood on the left side of the lower hand, with the red flag, Jialazhangjing with white flags, Niuluzhangjing with Gushan Ezhen Borge in the Eight Banners, Meilezhangjing and Asud stood on the right.

"Our army came from Shengjing a little tired, and today we have a good time to repair. Tomorrow, Oerdai led the soldiers of the Red Banner to Jinzhou first. King Sanshun was in the middle with the Han army flag, and the clothes were coated behind him. The white banners were in the front, and Tumen led the eight banners and Mongolia to cruising left and right. The entire army must camp forty miles to Jinzhou in the morning!"

Yue Tuo ordered in a deep voice.

After the generals received the order in unison, Yue Tuo continued to speak: "The front whistle detective reported that the four gates of Jinzhou were closed, and the Ming people seemed to know that our army was coming, and they were shrinking into the city as before. The Ming people were good at guarding, but Jinzhou was not easy to break, and they all said that the Han people were resourceful and obedient to the king. Do you have a good way?"

Kong Youde didn't expect that Yue Tuo came up and clicked his general. After being stunned for a moment, he quickly went out and said, "When Prince Cheng said that when the Ming army attacked Yizhou, it was reported that when the Ming army attacked Yizhou, he did not support him. Instead, he used cannons to break the city gate and broke into the city. The Han army flag brought twenty red barbarian cannons this time. The slave thought that our Eight Banners should use their own way to apply to others, and directly set up cannons to bombard the city gate. Although this method has not been implemented, since there are previous examples, it should not be difficult for me to think about it!"

After entering Yizhou, because he heard that the power of military artillery was explained, Kong Youde ordered his subordinates who were good at using firearms to check the traces of the Ming army's artillery attack. After checking the city walls around, the Han army flag found that there was no obvious place to be destroyed by the projectiles. Until he saw three city gates with only residues, the Han army flag suddenly realized that the Ming army directly broke the city gate with cannons.

Yue Tuo always thought that Yizhou was captured by the Ming army ant. When he heard Kong Youde's reply, he was stunned and then overjoyed: "The Ming army used cannons to open the city gate? This is true? Zu Dashou fought with my Eight Banners for several years, but he was just a mediocre person. When did he learn such skills? Cannons are of such use? God really helps me with the Qing Dynasty! Hahaha!"

The Eight Banners are only good at field battles, and have always lacked effective means for siege and defending cities. There is no good way to attack the Ming Dynasty's cities except relying on internal responses. Now, I suddenly heard that there is such a fast and convenient way to siege the city, and Yue Toh was immediately overjoyed: If this method is feasible, it will not only be able to take down Jinzhou, but even Shanhaiguan can find an opportunity to seize it in the future.

"My subordinates have carefully checked that the east, west and south gates of Yizhou were all destroyed by Ming people with artillery. There was no sign of fierce fighting at the top of the city. It seems that this method should be feasible. However, the Han military flag has never used this method, and it still needs to be tested before it can be known that its effect. If my army is at the city of Jinzhou, you can try it!"

In the study of Zu Dashou’s mansion in Jinzhou City, the three brothers of the Zu family were discussing the matter of Jiannu’s upcoming crime.

"Second, what's going on in Jianzhou? The city is laid out properly? Except for the south gate, the other three gates are all sealed. Ask the men to cheer up and guard the city, you are in charge of the city defense. Once you notice anyone has any abnormal movement, you will be killed immediately! Leave it outside the city to the emperor's personal army, and let's close the door and watch the fun!"

I was very relieved about the solid Zu Dashou of Jinzhou. Jiannu was not the first to attack. He did not gain any advantage at all. This time, even if Kong Youde came with cannons, it would be useless.

"The day before yesterday, there was a report that Jiannu had already seen the traces of the horses 20 miles outside the city. Yesterday, Jiannu had already reached the east, west and north sides of the city to spy on three sides. It is estimated that its main force should arrive in two days. As for the number of its troops, the cannons at the top of the city are all ready. The north gate and the west gate should be the direction of Jiannu's attack. There are six red barbarian cannons on both sides of the city gate, four west gates and two east gates. I have issued a military order long ago. As long as Jiannu dares to approach the city wall within three miles, they will fire his mother! Defending the city is our strength. Not to mention that there are not many enemies this time, even if Hong Tai comes with a hundred thousand troops, he will dream in his daytime if he wants to force us to Jinzhou, and his brother will lie down and sleep!"

Zu Dale leaned leaning against the Taishi chair and replied indifferently.

Jianzhou invaded Jinzhou several times, and he returned in a bad mood every time. This time, since the court planned to use Jinzhou as bait to catch all the invading Jiannu, their ancestors were just happy to be idle.

"Brother, I think the Ministry of War of the Court is not bad this time. After Jiannu beat Jinzhou, he would still turn to Songshan. Since Hong Hengjiu had plans, the official army may be sharp and the soldiers are strong, and the number of people is more than Jiannu. I guess the Eight Banners soldiers will not get a good time this time. Let's send more horses to look outside. If the imperial army is about to win, we will also take advantage of the situation to send people out to kill some heads and come back. When we are remarking in the future, we will also ask the children to gain some benefits!"

Zu Dabi spoke up.

"Well, ask Dakuan and the others to prepare three thousand elite soldiers. When the battle outside is almost decided, they will take people out from the South Gate. Tell Dakuan to not provoke the Eight Banners' true slaves. Those savages are not vegetarians when fighting their lives. Just catch the soft boys of the Han army flag! Second, don't stay here, hurry up and patrol the city to see if there are any other omissions. The men on the wall have settled their food and put the reward silver out for them to see. If you kill Jiannu, you will be rewarded with ten taels of silver! Be careful that you can drive the ten thousand-year-old ship. We can't lose our old face under Hong Hengjiu's nose!"

Zu Dale stood up and left.

Just two days after the discussion between the Zu brothers, the army of Jiannu, including Baoyi, arrived at the city of Jinzhou. Yue Tuo ordered two troops to be divided into two places, preparing to launch an attack from the north gate, and around the west gate, they began to prepare for the pre-war preparations. The Jinzhou defenders, under the order of Zu Dale, also began to be busy.

A war that has not been seen in western Liaoning is about to break out.
Chapter completed!