Both sides were very nervous, and Zhu Cixuan was relatively cautious in sending troops this time. However, he was more cautious and had insufficient predictions.

In other words, Zhu Cilang knew the truth that the Shui Wuchang's power and soldiers were invisible. In fact, he did not dare to be too negligent. The consequence of underestimating the enemy was death and there was no chance of turning the tables.

This kind of example is everywhere in history. History is the best mirror.

Since you don’t want to repeat the same mistake, you should stop the loss in time. Although the Qing Dynasty looked weak, it was actually weak and strong. The flintlock rifle had a chance of winning against the cold weapon archers, and Zhu Cilang was not sure.

However, one thing he can be sure of is that the firearm equipment of the Ming Dynasty was definitely not something that Dorgon's Qing cavalry could shake.

The army continued to go north, and Zhu Cixuan only brought three thousand Tiger Ben Army that could be fought this time. In addition, it was the Shenji Camp of the three major camps of the capital. The Eastern Palace Guards needed to protect the safety of the Chaka salt channel, and Li Yan and the others also had their own things to do. This time Zhu Cixuan did not bring these confidants. He felt that it should be more than enough to deal with the Qing Dynasty with his own abilities.

Go north, go north!

Zhu Cixuan's army soon joined the Liaodong Army. Hong Chengchou, the governor of Ji Liao, personally went to the city of Jinzhou to greet him. As soon as they met, the two sides naturally exchanged greetings.

"Your Highness, something seems to be wrong with Jiannu this time." As soon as we met, Hong Chengchou expressed his concerns.

Zhu Cixuan was slightly surprised: "Oh, how?"

"Your Highness, Jiannu has already learned that Your Highness is heading north. But judging from Dorgon's current actions, the Eight Banners do not seem to have much movement."

Logically speaking, Zhu Cixuan led his army northward. Dorgon should wait for the battle and make a defensive attitude at any time. However, judging from the information currently under Hong Chengchou, Dorgon seems to have no response.

Of course, maybe it was because the Qing Dynasty did a good job of secrets. Or they were afraid of Ming munitions.

Zhu Cilang frowned slightly. Zhu Cilang still has his own way to deal with Huang Taiji. After all, he fought with Huang Taiji many times, and both sides knew the combat methods of dealing with each other very well. He could also take timely response measures to prevent accidents.

However, Zhu Cilang didn't know much about the newly-represented Regent Dorgon. Although Dorgon had also been on the battlefield when Huang Taiji went to war, he was not the commander-in-chief after all, and Zhu Cilang didn't know much about this person's tactics and tactics.

Zhu Cilang didn't read much about historical records about Dorgon, so how to deal with this person is a difficult question.

Strangely, Dorgon did not take any countermeasures, which was embarrassing. This also made Zhu Cilang deeply worried that the less the other party was, the more unusual it seemed.

In fact, Dorgon had already been waiting for the battle, and the Eight Banners soldiers were on high alert. However, he did not order the Eight Banners to send troops. In the eyes of the Ming army, if the Qing army did not move any, it would seem wrong.

Any strange changes on the battlefield represent conspiracy. The other party will not give up resistance for no reason, and will even remain indifferent when facing the Ming Dynasty's conquest.

It seems that Zhu Cilang can easily advance northward with a smooth journey. He can even easily reach Shengjing, Shenyang and hold the Qing Dynasty's nest.

"Hong Chengchou, you have been on the battlefield for a long time and have fought with Jiannu many times. This time, according to your opinion, what medicine can be buried in Dorgon's gourd?" Zhu Cixuan asked back.

Hong Chengchou hesitated and said for a while: "Your Highness forgives your crime, and the old minister really can't see Dorgon's intention. Logically speaking, if you lead the troops north, the first thing that is to be hit by the Leftun Guard is the first to be the Leftun Guard. However, Jiannu seems to have no interest in the Leftun Guard. Why did Dorgon give in easily such a strategic location? It seems that the only explanation is to be afraid of our firearms."

What Hong Chengchou said was also what Zhu Cilang meant. The Zuotunwei occupied by the Qing Dynasty was the forefront of confrontation with the Ming army in Liaodong.

Moreover, Liaoyang County, which is in Zuotunwei, is not far from Shengjing and Shenyang. The strategic location is extremely important. If Zhu Cilang wants to attack Shengjing of the Qing Dynasty, he must pass Liaoyang as the base camp.

Whoever occupied Liaoyang County would have the initiative in the war. However, in the face of such an important geographical location, Dorgon actually gave up voluntarily.

This surprised Zhu Cilang, and Hong Chengchou was puzzled. Wouldn't it be like giving up Liaoyang County to open the door to the Qing Dynasty Shengjing Shenyang?

Once the Ming army occupied Liaoyang County, it could be the base camp. It gathered a large number of troops to besiege Shengjing, Chenyang. At that time, how could Dorgon resist the Ming army's spears and cannons?

Hong Chengchou felt that Dorgon was afraid of the Ming army's firearms. He knew that he could not resist it, so he simply gave up Liaoyang County. It seemed that he was at a disadvantage, but in fact it was to preserve his vitality. After all, if he defended Liaoyang County, the Qing army would have to pay a huge price. And this price may not be able to be defended in the end.

If this is the case, there is nothing to worry about. If not, Zhu Cilang really couldn't see through the other party's intentions.

"Okay, no matter what medicine is buried in Dorgon's gourd, I have to take down Liaoyang County. Hong Chengchou, you lead the Liaodong army to defend the Songjin defense line. Without my orders, you must not act rashly. Remember this palace, if Jiannu goes to the city to clamor. No matter how they provoke, you are not allowed to go out of the city to fight. Violators will be engaged in military law!"

Hong Chengchou was stunned and then bowed: "Old minister accepts the order."

Zhu Cixuan was indeed relatively cautious, and he did nothing wrong. This time the command was considered a normal rule.

The Songjin defense line is the primary priority. In any case, the Liaodong army cannot abandon the city and attack. Otherwise, if there is a three-way and two-way shortcoming, the city will be occupied by the Qing Dynasty, and the consequences will be unimaginable.

If Dorgon was brave enough to use the capital Shengjing Shenyang as bait to lure Zhu Cilang to attack and restrain Zhu Cilang's main force. Then, he waited for an opportunity to provoke Hong Chengchou to take the initiative, and then took advantage of the Eight Banners cavalry to attack the Songjin defense line. In that case, it would be fine if Dorgon could not succeed, but if Dorgon occupied the Songjin defense line, it would be a death.

Therefore, Zhu Cilang must be cautious in using troops. No matter what, Hong Chengchou's Liaodong army cannot leave the city to respond to the enemy. No matter how the Qing army provoked, they would not leave Gucheng to defend. In this way, even if Dorgon had a hundred strategies, he would have no choice.

Then, after Zhu Cixuan's 80,000 army occupied Liaoyang County, he once gathered a large number of troops to attack Shengjing. He took Shengjing and took over the Qing Dynasty's old nest. This battle would lead to an overwhelming victory.

Since Yue Fei and Wu Mu of the Southern Song Dynasty, his wish to directly attack Huanglong Mansion has not been realized, and Zhu Cilang's direct attack on Shengjing is now happening.
Chapter completed!