allendalepharm Chapter 1420 Queen Song: This is truly a pair of treasures given to her by God
Chapter 1420 Queen Song: This is truly a pair of treasures given to her by God
Chapter 1420 Queen Song: This is truly a pair of treasures bestowed upon her by God...
Jinzhou City
On the other hand, Ajige had one of his arms cut off by Jia Heng. He was extremely frightened and rode his horse towards the city accompanied by his subordinates.
The long sword in Jia Heng's hand turned into a blade light in the air, the blade light was bright and dazzling, like a white silk falling from the sky, sharp and clear.
Several of Ajige's horsemen and guards came closer and helped Ajige to escape. They just attacked with knives, but in an instant they saw a flash of knife. Not long after, they saw a blood mist in front of their eyes, and then they fell into endless darkness in an instant.
Jia Heng rode on a fine horse, holding a long iron sword, and went to kill the horse guard.
At this moment, Ajige covered his bleeding arm with one hand and rode away on his horse.
The long sword in Jia Heng's hand swept through the army, and almost no one could match his sword. After a short while, he had caught up with them.
At this moment, Ajige felt as if his soul was darting out to his body, and the look under his thick eyebrows was filled with fear to the extreme.
One of his arms was still bleeding madly. Even if he was a strong and vigorous man, he would gradually become weak after such continuous blood loss.
Ajige was no exception. At this moment, he felt his eyes getting darker and his body became weaker and weaker.
At this moment, the murderous intent behind him seemed to be approaching gradually, and a sharp knife wind whistled, as if attacking his neck.
Feeling the murderous intent coming, Ajige's heart sank to the bottom of the valley. He felt unprecedented despair in his heart, and then, a sharp pain came from his neck.
"Pfft..."
Ajige was shocked and looked back, only to see a headless corpse riding on a horse, galloping forward with the horse under his crotch.
Then, Ajige's consciousness fell into endless darkness.
Jia Heng stared at Ajige's body with a dazed look in his eyes.
Many Jurchen princes, such as Duoduo, Yuetuo and Haoge, have been gradually eliminated. From then on, the Jurchens no longer have any capable and warlike princes.
Of course, there is also a Dorgon.
At this moment, a large number of Han soldiers were already in Jinzhou City, surrounding and killing the Eight Banners soldiers in the city. With the sound of "clang clang" of weapons clashing and the sound of sharp blades "slapping" into flesh, many Eight Banners soldiers screamed and fell in a pool of blood.
But the soldiers of the Eight Banners of the Jurchens had not yet collapsed, and under the leadership of the Jurchen generals, lieutenants, and captains, they fought hard.
However, with the death of Ajige, the morale of the Jurchen Eight Banners, who had originally wanted to fight the Han army to the death and die with the city, gradually declined.
At this moment, the cavalry of the 12th Regiment of the Han Army's Beijing Camp were methodically dividing and encircling the Eight Banners in the city, clearing them out bit by bit.
At this moment, Jia Heng was leading his guards to provide support at any time and to put out the flames of resistance that might be raised by the Jurchen Eight Banners at any time.
At this moment, the shouts and screams shook the entire city.
About six or seven thousand Jurchen Eight Banners soldiers retreated to the inner city, and several thousand more Jurchen Eight Banners soldiers escaped through the city gates.
Jia Heng dispatched troops to continue attacking the inner city, and also sent troops to pursue the fleeing Jurchen Eight Banners soldiers.
By evening, the sky was filled with sunset glow and the fighting in various places gradually subsided.
Chen Xiao also entered the city accompanied by a group of Jinyi Guards.
Jia Heng's face was calm, and he said in a clear voice: "Ajige is dead, Jinzhou City has been captured, and the next step is Shengjing City."
Chen Xiao asked, "Didn't Cao Bianjiao send troops to pursue him? He should be able to catch up with Dorgon by now."
"It's easy to leave behind some troops, but it's not easy to leave Dorgon behind." Jia Heng said after thinking for a while.
He always had a clear mind. A big fish like Dorgon was obviously not easy to catch, and if they escaped to Shengjing, it would be another tough battle to destroy their country.
But it's normal.
As time passed quietly, a resolute-looking Jinyifu guard came over and reported: "Governor, the Eight Banners soldiers in the city have been cleared out. Please go to the government office to rest."
Jia Heng turned his head to look at Chen Xiao who was standing beside him and said, "Let's go."
Chen Xiao nodded, then followed by holding the reins.
官衙
The office where Dorgon and Ajige had previously held meetings and worked was already lit with candles, and the room was bright and spacious.
On the stone steps in the courtyard, grass could be seen swaying in the summer breeze, bloodstains came into view, and the air was filled with a bloody smell.
Jia Heng sat down behind a lacquered wooden desk, reading the reports sent by officers from various places, and said, "This time, our army also suffered many casualties."
Nearly 100,000 Jurchen soldiers and horses were not 100,000 pigs, but 100,000 tigers and wolves. Although the Han army relied on muskets to kill and injure them in recent days, they still suffered heavy casualties when fighting in close combat.
This is the consumption of national strength brought about by the war between the two countries. Post-war pensions and relief will require a large amount of national treasury.
Chen Xiao walked closer and asked, "How many casualties are there?"
Jia Heng turned his eyes away from the book and said, "Nearly 20,000 people, about 12,000 soldiers died in the battle, and nearly 10,000 were injured."
This is actually a huge amount of casualties. It can only be said that this war was truly tragic.
Of course, the results of this battle were equally brilliant. Of the Jurchens' original Eight Banners force of over 100,000 soldiers, only 30,000 of Dorgon's men escaped. In addition, many soldiers fled from the city after the previous battle, and a total of about 50,000 enemy soldiers were annihilated.
The casualty ratio was close to 2.5, and they were the besieging party, so this was already a great victory that would go down in history.
The main goal was to capture Jinzhou City and achieve the expected strategic goal.
Jia Heng said softly, "Early tomorrow morning, send a pigeon to deliver a letter to Shenjing. In addition, draft a military report for Shenjing."
Chen Xiao nodded.
After a while, the guards brought a red jujube wood tray with several steaming dishes on it, which were delicious and fragrant.
Jia Heng raised his eyebrows, looked at Chen Xiao quietly, and said, "Let's not talk about anything else for now. Let's have some food together, and then we can talk about other things."
Chen Xiao responded, and then said nothing more.
On the other side, Cao Bianjiao led a cavalry troop to pursue the troops led by Dorgon, and they went out of the city and chased them towards Shengjing City.
Finally, around noon, they encountered a group of troops left behind by Dorgon.
It was a commander-in-chief of the Bordered White Banner under Dorgon who led three thousand elite cavalrymen and appeared on the road that Cao Bianjiao had to take to block the pursuit of the Han army.
Cao Bianjiao stared at the commander of the white banner and shouted, "Where is Dorgon?"
The commander-in-chief's bearded face was filled with anger, and he angrily said, "How dare you insult my prince, you rude boy?"
As he spoke, the commander-in-chief drove the black-maned horse under his crotch, and suddenly, he swung the saber in his hand into a blazing blade light and charged towards Cao Bianjiao.
"Dangdang..."
The spear in Cao Bianjiao's hand thrust rapidly towards the commander-in-chief's face.
At this moment, the cavalry of both sides suddenly collided. The sound of weapons clashing and the shouting of killing shook the whole area. The shouting of killing could be heard, and it spread throughout the battlefield in an instant.
Just like that, after only two rounds, the commander-in-chief was startled and rode away. Then, several horsemen guards pulled the reins of their horses and, holding weapons, rushed towards Cao Bianjiao.
Sparks could be seen flying as swords and guns clashed.
After a while, accompanied by the sound of "puff", the soldiers who were blocking the road with weapons in their hands had blood foaming on their chests and necks.
Cao Bianjiao drove the horse under his crotch and chased after the general in front.
At this moment, thousands of Han cavalrymen were fighting with the Eight Banners. The battle between the two sides lasted from the afternoon until nightfall.
This undoubtedly bought Dorgon's troops time to escape.
Cao Bianjiao chased this cavalry army all the way northward. Obviously, this process gradually disrupted the direction of the army's pursuit.
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Shenjing City, Palace Garden
After receiving the letter from the carrier pigeon, Emperor Chongping calmed down his excitement and urgently summoned the chief minister of the cabinet and several ministers of the Grand Council to discuss military affairs.
Hanyuan Hall, inner study
Emperor Chongping sat on a low couch covered with a soft mattress, his sunken, dark cheeks flushed.
At this moment, the frail emperor was in an indescribable state of excitement.
"Your Majesty." Li Zan and Gao Zhongping bowed to Emperor Chongping and said.
Emperor Chongping said, "My dear ministers, Jia Ziyu just sent a pigeon message saying that Hetuala City has been captured by officers and soldiers sent by Prince Mu Sheng of Dongping County. This old Jurchen stronghold has fallen into the hands of our Han people."
Upon hearing this, all the ministers and military officials showed joy on their faces.
Li Zan's eyes sparkled, and his voice was filled with joy and excitement. He said, "Hetuala City is the Jurchens' old nest. Before they captured Shenyang Guard, they gathered in Hetuala. Now that we have destroyed their nest, we have cut off their roots."
To put it in a taboo way, this was the birthplace of the Jurchens, but now it has been conquered and the so-called Mandate of Heaven no longer exists.
It’s a bit like, in a parallel universe, during the late Ming Dynasty, during the Chongzhen period, the ancestral land of Fengyang was conquered by the peasant army.
Gao Zhongping nodded and said, "I heard that the chieftain is now buried in Hetuala City. Once this city is destroyed, the Jurchens in Shengjing will be greatly shocked."
"Zi Yu is still in Jinzhou, where there are nearly 100,000 Jurchen bannermen. If we confront him, with this victory, Zi Yu's situation should be much better." Emperor Chongping said in a low voice.
Gao Zhongping nodded and asked, "Your Majesty, can you let the Prince of Beijing and the Korean coalition forces attack Shenyang from the north and south to recover our Han homeland?"
Upon hearing this, Emperor Chongping said in a loud voice: "Two armies, recapture Shenyang?"
The middle-aged emperor frowned, as if thinking for a while, and said: "This matter depends on how Ziyu deploys his troops. The situation on the front line changes rapidly, and we cannot command from afar."
Gao Zhongping cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty is right."
Emperor Chongping then turned his gaze to Qi Kun and asked, "This war has been going on for several months. Can the national treasury still hold up?"
At this moment, Qi Kun said in a clear voice: "This year's summer grain harvest is good. After every grain is stored in the warehouse, the national treasury has sufficient grain and fodder. The customs tax this year has abundant grain and silver in the warehouse."
Emperor Chongping nodded and said, "Although there is no shortage of rice and grain, we should purchase more. I don't know how much national treasury will be consumed in this national war."
Actually, this was all thanks to Zi Yu. With such great talents in both civil and military affairs, how could future generations control him?
It is indeed disturbing.
Emperor Chongping suppressed his irritability, nodded, and said, "The war on the front line is at a critical juncture. The Ministry of Revenue should be diligent and frugal and not let the front line run short of food and fodder."
Qi Kun bowed in response.
Emperor Chongping asked: "Ministry of War, are the military equipments supplied in sufficient quantities?"
Shi Jie, the assistant minister of the Ministry of War, bowed and said, "Your Majesty, the military weapons, ceremonial guards, armor, cannons, and guns are all fully prepared."
Emperor Chongping spoke for a while, and then he looked tired. He said, "I am tired too. Please leave."
The ministers bowed in response and then slowly retreated.
As the cabinet and military officials left, Emperor Chongping leaned his frail, hunched body against a pearwood chair and closed his eyes slightly, as if he was resting.
Dai Quan called out, "Your Majesty, please go to the imperial couch and rest."
Emperor Chongping said "hmm" and nodded, then, with the help of Dai Quan, he came to the bed decorated with brocade curtains.
Palace Garden, Kunning Palace
After Queen Song saw off Emperor Chongping, she came to the bedroom. At that moment, her two children were in the bedroom, being taken care of by several maids and servants.
"Mother." At this moment, the little girl Qianqian came quickly, looked at the graceful and beautiful woman, called out softly, and said softly.
Chen Luo, who was not far away, also raised his fair little face, walked over quickly, and said, "Mother."
The beautiful lady with fair skin and fair complexion looked at the pair of children, smiled brightly, and said, "What are you two playing?"
When looking at these two children, especially looking at Luo'er's eyes and eyebrows that look like a little fox, it is inevitable to miss them.
I don’t know how the little fox is doing in Liaodong, and whether he remembers her.
Probably not. That little fox must have gotten tired of her a long time ago.
The beauty thought angrily in her heart.
Qianqian's rosy little face smiled sweetly as she said, "Mother, Sister Lan'er made a bamboo dragonfly for me, and my brother tried to snatch it from me."
Queen Song's eyes were charming under her willow-shaped eyebrows. She seemed to be scolding him and said, "What good is he? He has to fight for it."
As she spoke, she came closer, pinched her child's rosy cheeks, and looked intently at her delicate and pretty children, her heart feeling a little sweet.
This is truly a pair of treasures given to her by God.
She sat closer and held her daughter's slender little hand. The soft and tender hand in her hand made the beautiful woman feel extremely precious.
Qianqian puffed out her big eyes that looked like black grapes and said in a soft voice, "Mother, where is Sister Xianning?"
Queen Song smiled charmingly and said softly, "Your sister Xianning is pregnant and is currently nursing her baby in the palace."
"Sister Xianning, is she going to give birth to a baby?" Qianqian said in a soft voice with her flawless face rosy and rosy.
Queen Song smiled and said with emotion: "Yes."
If you think about it, the baby in Qianqian and Xianning's belly is still...
The beauty frowned and trimmed her eyebrows, then suppressed the inexplicable thoughts in her heart and said with a smile: "Let's go and take a look together."
The little girl responded.
As he said this, he took his two children to Funing Palace.
Because Concubine Duanrong was worried about the marriage of her daughter Xianning, she brought Xianning to Funing Palace and asked some maids to take care of her.
Li Chanyue and Song Yan also entered the palace and chatted with Princess Xianning.
At this moment, Princess Xianning's originally cold and bright face had obviously become more round and smooth.
The baby's belly had been pregnant for a long time, gradually swelling into a ball, and a milky scent gradually filled the air.
Concubine Duanrong looked at Princess Xianning with concern and said softly, "Xianning, you must be extra careful in the next few months and don't move around carelessly."
Princess Xianning reached out and gently stroked her bulging belly, her face full of happiness and sweet smile, and said, "Mother, I will be careful."
This is her husband's first child, a testimony to her and her husband's love, and there must not be any mistakes.
Li Chanyue held Princess Xianning's delicate hand and said, "Cousin, you can't sit all the time these days. You still have to walk around a little."
Princess Xianning nodded and smiled, "Chanyue, how do you know this?"
Li Chanyue's face, as white as snow, turned red as clouds. She lowered her eyes slightly, feeling a little ashamed.
She actually heard it from her mother.
These experiences will also come in handy when she has children.
But after Mr. Ke left, her stomach still seemed to be still motionless.
But it's not just her, sister Yan'er is also...
As he spoke, he glanced at Song Yan, who had her hair tied up in a bun and whose facial features resembled those of Empress Song, and his eyes fell on her belly.
Song Yan was quick to sense what was going on. She blinked her bright eyes and looked at Li Chanyue curiously.
Why is Sister Chanyue looking at her belly?
After a while, the palace maid outside bowed and entered the hall, reporting, "Your Highness, the Queen has arrived."
Upon hearing this, Concubine Duanrong curved her eyebrows, looked intently at Princess Xianning, and said, "Wait here, I'll go and welcome her."
Just as he stood up, he saw Queen Song coming in from outside the palace. Her fragrant face was full of joy. Not far away, several maids came quickly towards him, holding a baby boy and a baby girl.
Concubine Duanrong asked, "Sister, why did you bring Qianqian and Luo'er here?"
Queen Song said, "Isn't this because Qianqian is thinking about Xianning?"
"Sister Xianning." Qianqian, who was held in the nanny's arms, looked at Princess Xianning, stretched out her two chubby white little hands, greeted Princess Xianning, and said in a soft voice.
Princess Xianning's beautiful eyes were filled with joy, and she said softly, "Qianqian."
Queen Song smiled sweetly, her eyes bright and gentle, and said, "Your Majesty just received a letter from Zi Yu via carrier pigeon."
When Concubine Duanrong heard this, her beautiful face, as white as snow, was slightly surprised, and she asked softly, "What's going on?"
At this moment, Princess Xianning, Li Chanyue and Song Yan looked at Queen Song intently, their eyes bright and lively, as if containing a clear spring.
Queen Song smiled and explained, "The pigeon sent a letter saying that they seem to have captured the old village of the Jurchens, which was called Hetu."
After all, it was too confusing and the beautiful lady was stuck for a moment.
Xia Shouzhong nodded, smiled and continued, "My lady, it's Hetuala City."
When Concubine Duanrong heard this, a thoughtful look appeared in her eyes.
Princess Xianning's eyes flickered, and she asked softly, "When will the gentleman be able to come back?"
Queen Song said, "They should be in Jinzhou City right now, confronting the Jurchens. It will take them another month or two to come back."
Princess Xianning reached out and gently stroked her bulging belly. She said, "I don't know if I can come back before the baby is born."
Concubine Duanrong said, "It's probably too late. Shengjing has not had half a year, so I'm afraid it's hard to predict."
As she spoke, Concubine Duanrong looked at Princess Xianning and the three sisters Song Yan and Li Chanyue.
The three of them rarely see Zi Yu.
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(End of this chapter)