Chapter 5: The Demolition of the Qing Dynasty (IV)

Less than an hour after the Liaoyang siege battle officially started, the defenders in Liaoyang could not withstand the fierce artillery fire. Tong Yangxing's artillery team was no match for the Liaodong army's artillery. The carefully trained gunners were killed or injured, and no ten were left.

The war actually fought against the domestic economy. The Ming Dynasty's economy was far superior to the Qing Dynasty. After three years of war preparations, although it would not be as wealthy as shells were randomly attacked, it was not too difficult to turn a Liaoyang city into a ruin.

Covered by artillery fire, the Eight Banners cavalry of the Qing army did not dare to go out of the city to fight, and the city gate was also collapsed, almost becoming a ruin, with bricks and rubble everywhere. The cavalry had lost its meaning of existence, and the infantry was the master of the battlefield.

Yue Tuo wanted to escape, but he had no chance to escape. The 80,000 army surrounded the entire Liaoyang City like an iron barrel. The defenders in the city were defeated step by step, especially the Han army was shaken. Many Han soldiers took the initiative to put down their weapons, revolted on the battlefield, led the Ming army into the city, and seized some strategic points. The city of Liaoyang is about to be destroyed!

In the early morning of the 16th, with the rise of the morning, the sporadic resistance in Chenyang City finally ended. Man Gui finally managed to control the capital of the Qing Dynasty, Chenyang City, and immediately gave Zhu Yinglong, who was in Guangning, a good news for the victory!

Manchu princes, nobles and ministers were killed because of the resistance. With Han people who had a deep hatred for Manchu, as long as a little resistance, a Manchu would be ruthlessly cut off his head. If the Ming army had not been strict in military discipline, it would be afraid that Manchus in Chenyang City would be slaughtered all of them!

Fan Wencheng fell off his horse while running away, was trampled by a Ranma, and had one leg broken. His face was not known whether it was someone or the horse was trampled into a pig's head. Compared with the portraits of Qing officials, the Ming soldiers who rescued him almost couldn't recognize him.

Lao Daishan was raised up by Ming soldiers like a dead dog and tied it up. There were only a few dozen Manchu nobles and ministers who escaped from Shengjing. Prince Zheng Jiergalang resisted stubbornly. Mangui personally took action to knock him off the horse and tied him up. It was precisely because Jiergalang was captured that the Eight Banners soldiers in Shengjing did not have a unified command. Under the guidance of the Ming army's internal line, they were divided and surrounded and cleared one by one. Those who did not know the current affairs were all beheaded.

In the Battle of Chenyang, the Qing Dynasty lost nearly one-third of the Eight Banners soldiers. To the east of the Liaohe River, nearly two-thirds of the Eight Banners troops were deployed here. Once the Liaoyang city slopes, the Qing Dynasty would lose all the cities and land east of the Liaohe River and west of Fushun, and suddenly repel the Qing Dynasty to twenty years ago!

At dawn on the 17th, Yuan Chonghuan led a large army to conquer Liaoyang. Five thousand Korean troops revolted on the battlefield and counterattacked the Eight Banners Army. More than 10,000 Han troops knelt down and surrendered. The surrendered general Li Yongfang was beheaded. Tong Yangxing, the chief instructor of the Han army artillery team, was captured. Prince Cheng Yuetuo was seriously injured. He was escorted out of the city by his subordinates. His whereabouts were unknown.

At dusk on the fifteenth, Wu Sangui led the Royal Special War Brigade to pursue Huang Taiji's city at Fushun. The fourth uncle of Huang Taiji, who was guarding Fushun, seemed to have received news of the defeat of Chenyang. He closed the city gates and Wu Sangui did not carry siege weapons, and there were only more than a thousand soldiers left by his side. After four days and three nights, the soldiers were already exhausted and mentally deprived. As long as they led their troops to leave, Yarhaqi did not dare to send troops to chase him, because there were only more than 10,000 soldiers in Fushun City, and Huang Taiji had escaped into the city. For his safety, Yarhaqi did not dare to joke about the safety of Fushun City and Huang Taiji.

As soon as Huang Taiji entered Fushun City, he fell to the ground, and then burst out with a "drift of wind". He had only consciousness, but he could no longer speak. The Qing Dynasty was in danger.

Some of the Manchu nobles and ministers who escaped from Chenyang City heard that Prince Su Haoge fled to Tieling, followed him, while the other part of the people who were loyal to Huang Taiji gathered in Fushun City one by one. There were also many Eight Banners soldiers who survived by luck, all of whom were injured and had their own sons to surrender.

Huang Taiji was speechless, Dorgon was deeply trapped in the enemy, and only his eldest son Haoge could take on the heavy burden of the Qing Dynasty. Moreover, no one in the Qing Dynasty could compare to Haoge and could sit in that position.

On the 20th, Li Yao led two imperial guards to Guangning. The next morning, under the escort of two imperial guards, Zhu Yinglong and Hai Lanzhu three girls set off from Guangning and arrived in Chenyang on the 22nd. At this time, Yuan Chonghuan had led his army south, and was unstoppable. He led his disciple Xiong Yuecheng with Zhao to kill several Qing generals, gathering the four tribes of Man, Meng, Han and Korean surrendered about 30,000 troops, and also lost more than 10,000 yuan, re-entering the Liaodong Peninsula to the court.

At this time, if the Qing Dynasty's own military force was not considered to be the coalition forces of Mongolian tribes that surrendered, the total strength was less than 300,000. North Korea was also hit by the Ming Marine Corps. The Qingdao voyage and a regiment of the Marine Corps had successfully landed from Incheon, and specifically selected the Qing army's weak defense to fight, which turned the North Korean territory into a huge uproar. After Zhao Rujiao separated from Yuan Chonghuan, he led his subordinates and more than 20,000 surrendered North Korean troops to quickly go east to attack Yizhou, a military city at the junction of the Qing Dynasty.

Yuan Chonghuan led his army to attack Phoenix City north, then headed north and then east, with the goal of Haotusala, the old city of the Qing Dynasty!

Zhu Yinglong, who entered Chenyang City, soon came from the secret inside of the Military Information Department, and the top secret information from Fushun. Huang Taiji had a "dreaming of wind", and had only consciousness, but could no longer speak. Huang Taiji's fourth uncle, Yarhaqi and others were contacting Haoge who fled to Tieling, hoping to elect Haoge as the new Khan and continue to lead the Qing Dynasty. At the same time, he also discussed going to the imperial title himself and living peacefully with the Ming Dynasty.

In history books, Huang Taiji's death was due to this "dirty wind disease". Now it is a "stroke". Stroke is also a major medical problem in hundreds of years. Of course, mild stroke can be treated, but even if it can be cured, the body's function will be greatly reduced in all aspects, and the body's resistance will decrease. The chance of another stroke will increase greatly in the future. Huang Taiji's stroke this time was that he was too stimulated. With the current medical level, it may be difficult to cure. If it is a cerebral hemorrhage, he will die faster!

If Huang Taiji died, it would be better for the Ming Dynasty. Even without counselors or generals, Huang Taiji would be a great obstacle for the Ming Dynasty to unify the Northeast. Of course, now that he is half-dead, it is almost like he is dead. He is reckless in character and has a worse mind than his father. If he is in power, it will be easier to deal with it!

Huang Taiji's central palace queen Zhezhe also became a prisoner of the Ming army, but her identity was special and she was obviously treated with a more humane manner, so she was only placed under house arrest and isolated from others.

After Zhu Yinglong entered Chenyang, he first met Man Gui, Wu Sangui, Zuo Fu, Zhu Mei, Yang Guozhu, Tang Tong and other generals, praised their military achievements and announced that they would be awarded the Silver Star "Unification Medal".

At this point, the highest honor for soldiers of the Ming Empire, the "Unified Medal", was born. There is also a "pioneering Medal", which is called "two medals". It is divided into three levels: "gold, silver, and bronze", depending on the size of the merit!

Those who receive the "Unified Medal" must have made great achievements in safeguarding the territory and sovereignty of the empire. The awarding of such medals is a bit vague, because their definition is sometimes not very clear. Since it is unified, how big the territory of the empire is, and whether it is decided after it is settled, only wars within this territory can be regarded as wars to maintain unity. If you join and continue to be peaceful, wouldn't it be necessary to issue a "Unified Medal". In fact, the establishment of the "Unified Medal" is also an effective means to encourage soldiers to make contributions and prevent anti-severance. The content of "Unified Medal" is very wide, expanding territory for the empire, occupying overseas colonies, or discovering a new continent, or even inventing a new weapon, etc. As long as it makes outstanding contributions to the army of the Ming Empire, and has not done it or done by previous generations, you can get the "Unified Medal", even if you are a civilian!

Of course there are many other low-level medals, such as the "Medal of Battle Heroes" and so on.

The establishment of the medal inspired more soldiers to fight for the empire, and getting a medal of merit has become the most glorious thing for ordinary soldiers in their lives, gloriously glorious!

Dugong Hall (Dazheng Hall), Chongzheng Hall (Golden Palace), Ten King Pavilion, Phoenix Tower, and other famous buildings listed in history with Manchu and Han nationality characteristics have now appeared in front of Zhu Yinglong. Before the war, he specifically instructed Mangui not to bombard the palace. In fact, before Mangui occupied the palace, this palace complex covering an area of ​​more than 70,000 square meters was already deserted and empty, without encountering war, and was almost completely preserved.

Zhu Yinglong sighed in his heart, this palace city that lasted more than ten years, had spent two generations and spent millions of silver.

Standing on the Phoenix Tower in the north of Chongzheng Hall, looking down at the entire Shengjing City, the corners of the clothes blowing from the north wind blew, facing the rising red sun, Zhu Yinglong's heart was extremely excited. Finally, he changed the fate of a great nation with his own hands. How proud it was. There seemed to be a bursting air in his heart, trying to spray towards this vast land.

"Your Majesty, the offender Zhezhe has been brought to Chongzheng Hall!"

"Oh, I understand. Go and call Concubine Jing and Concubine Xian to come over together. I will go in a while!"

Zhezhe is not old, only thirty-eight years old, and looks like he is twenty-eight years old. He looks a little plump. He has removed the gorgeous phoenix crown and back suit outside and put on the moon-white prison uniform of a prison woman. His face looks slightly pale, his eyes are a little droopy, and his crow's feet are exposed.

"My year is called 'Chongzhen', and this hall is called 'Chongzheng'. It seems that the sound is very close. It seems that this hall is really destined to me." Zhu Yinglong smiled and ascended the dragon throne. Huang Taiji retreated in a hurry. All the decorations here were almost the same. They did not need to be re-arranged and became Zhu Yinglong's temporary headquarters.

"Aunt!" Hai Lanzhu and Da Yu'er came together. When they saw Zhezhe in shackles, they walked forward in surprise and called out in unison.

"Lan Zhu? Yu'er?" Zhezhe came forward with some excitement. As Huang Taiji's Empress, Zhezhe still knew some things, such as some news about Hai Lan Zhu and Da Yu'er committing themselves to Emperor Ming. She was just skeptical. Now that she saw it, she couldn't understand it in her heart.

"Zhezhe, the Qing Dynasty has become increasingly declining, and it will be destroyed by me sooner or later. I think you should have a smart choice." Zhu Yinglong quietly looked at the scene of his aunt and niece meeting below.

"You want to use this palace to persuade Korqin Mongolia to surrender to you so that you can destroy my Qing Dynasty?" Zhezhe was not an ordinary woman after all. Although he was a little haggard, he was very calm and his mind was clear.

"Yes, you are very smart. I really want to do this. The influence of Hai Lanzhu and Da Yuer alone is not enough to make Korqin Mongolia surrender to me. You are the most suitable candidate. This is why I ordered people to take care of you alone." Zhu Yinglong said with a naked smile.

"My husband Huang Taiji has escaped from heaven. As long as he is here, I, Korqin Mongolia, will not betray the Qing Dynasty!" Zhezhe asserted.

Suddenly the atmosphere in Chongzheng Hall became tense. Hai Lanzhu and Da Yu'er both looked at the two of them nervously, and they were both sweating in their hands and hearts, but they didn't dare to interrupt. They just begged Zhezhe with their eyes. It was obvious that their eyes were based on Zhu Yinglong.

Zhu Yinglong sneered: "Huang Taiji escaped from me, but he is not different from a dead man now. I will soon be able to fight to Haotusala City. By then, it will not be your Korqin Mongolian tribes who surrender to me, but will submit under my iron hooves!"

Zhezhe's face darkened and he said, "Do you think I will believe it if you say that?"

"Will you believe it or not, that's your business. For the sake of Hai Lanzhu and Yu'er, I originally wanted to be open to you, but now it seems that my kindness is in vain." Zhu Yinglong snorted heavily, the situation was already under control, and there was obviously no need to talk too much nonsense to this woman!

"What do you want to do to this palace?" Zhezhe asked a little scared and faintly. Hai Lanzhu and Da Yu'er's faces were also full of worry.

"Don't worry, I'm not interested in an old woman like you, but I have several generals under my command and are still single, just the same age as you. Anyway, your Mongolian woman's husband can remarry when he dies. I'll make the decision for you and betroth you to one of them." Zhu Yinglong said with an evil smile.

Hai Lanzhu and Da Yu'er both breathed a sigh of relief. As long as they were not punished or beheaded, they could save their lives. It would be fine if Huang Taiji died and Zhezhe remarried. At that time, his sisters would ask for love and choose a better man.

Zhezhe was shocked. She thought she would suffer cruel abuse or severe punishment. She didn't expect that this punishment would actually bring her back to marry her. This was really ridiculous, but it suddenly penetrated into Zhezhe's heart. It was thousands of times more cruel than torture!

"No!" Zhezhe shouted in fear.

"If you are obedient, I can ignore what happened just now and ensure that you have no worries about food and clothing for the rest of your life. I can even make the decision on what kind of man you want to marry. As long as that man is willing to marry you, how about it?" Zhu Yinglong said with a smile.

"What are your conditions?" Zhezhe asked.

"The Mongolian tribes in the Korqin Grassland completely surrender to our Ming Dynasty and do not retain any army. If the Mongolian warriors who are committed to the development of the military, I will welcome it with all my strength. To set up the Korqin Mongolia Autonomous County, your county magistrates, county magistrates and other officials can be selected by you, but you must abide by all the laws of the court and implement all relevant policies of the court. At the same time, you also enjoy the same treatment as the Ming citizens and have certain obligations. For specific purposes, I will send officials to explain everything in detail to you!" Zhu Yinglong said.

The conditions are too harsh and the army cannot be retained. Then will the Han people be allowed to bully in the future? Zhezhe was about to refute, but he ran into Zhu Yinglong's sharp gaze. Obviously, everything he said cannot be changed. If the tribe leader cannot be convinced to agree, then the young emperor will definitely lead the army to achieve everything he said, and then the treatment will not be like this now.

"I hope that your Korqin Mongolian tribes will have a good start and set a good example for other Mongolian tribes!" Zhu Yinglong said with a faint smile.

Zhezhe was stunned. Obviously, this was not a patent of Korqin Mongolia. Such a condition was to be implemented in all Mongolia. If the Ming Dynasty really destroyed the Qing Dynasty, no one in the entire Mongolian grassland would be the opponent of the Ming Dynasty. It would only be a matter of time before the surrender!

"Don't worry, what I brought to the Mongolian tribes is not a disaster, but a richer life. I have heard of my ethnic policies and will not be more favorable than the other." Zhu Yinglong kept adding bargaining chips to Zhezhe.

"By the way, let me tell you one more thing. Huang Taiji has a stroke and can never speak any more in his life. Maybe he will die soon. You only gave birth to three daughters for him in your life. Therefore, if he dies, who will ascend to the throne? I don't think there is any need to say more, right?" Zhu Yinglong said.

Zhezhe's face changed, without any suspense. Now Huang Taiji is a little scared. Haoge must have succeeded to the throne. Haoge is a concubine. He is Huang Taiji's central palace empress. His nominal mother, his biological mother, Wulanala, is not in high status in the harem and is ranked at the end of the fifth palace. He is also somewhat rifty because of her. Therefore, if Haoge is in power, he might also force himself to bury Huang Taiji like Huang Taiji when Huang Taiji forced his concubine Abahai to bury Nurhaci. If he doesn't die, how could Wulanala be the empress dowager?
Chapter completed!