Chapter 864 Yue Tuo’s helplessness and unwillingness

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Liaodong, profit and win city.

Since the Double Ninth Festival, the autumn atmosphere has gradually become stronger. Ordinary single clothes can no longer withstand the cold wind. Especially when warding at night, if you don’t have fur or cotton coat on your body, you will definitely be frozen.

Yue Tuo stood in front of the camp of Deli Yingcheng, feeling the cold wind that kept blowing by, without any expression on his face. The strong wind kept rolling up the dead branches and leaves on the ground, constantly throwing into the sky in front of him, and then falling heavily.

There was dust blown by the autumn wind everywhere in the world, and it was hazy and could not see the figure half a mile away. Some of the Great Jin cavalry had to cover their noses with their hands when they were cruising back and forth, or simply wear a mask on their faces to prevent the dust from blowing.

As for the war horses under their crotch, the protection was even tighter. Some war horses directly added bridles, and the bridle was covered with linen. In order to ensure that the war horses could breathe smoothly, several holes were made on the linen.

As a result, when the wind blew, dust came into the holes, causing the war horses to shake their heads and make waves of uncomfortable neighs. No matter how the owner comforted them, these very uncomfortable war horses refused to stop chirping.

Such a scene is easily reminiscent of all kinds of rumors that are caused when the summer is hot. Because today's summer is particularly hot, many experienced elderly people say that this winter is probably going to be particularly cold.

Manchus have always lived in bitter and cold places in the extreme north, and their cold resistance is much stronger than the Han people. However, this does not mean that Manchus are not afraid of the cold at all. In fact, Manchus are also afraid of the cold. In order to safely spend every cold winter, they have to prepare a large amount of supplies, including food and cold protection materials before the winter comes.

This winter, the Manchus had a big trouble, that is, the reserves of food and cold-proof materials were seriously insufficient. Compared with the previous winter, the reserves of winter materials this year were much behind. There are a considerable number of people from the Dajin Kingdom, but they did not even have enough winter materials, and even had daily food.

If this winter is really so cold, I'm afraid there will be a big problem. If there is not enough winter supplies, you will definitely be frozen to death. For this, no one should be lucky, because God will not give those who are not prepared. If you want to survive, you can only store winter supplies desperately.

The ordinary people of the Great Jin Dynasty below may not know why it was so difficult to raise winter supplies this year, but Yue Tuo was very clear. All of this was of course because of the Hu Ben Army. If it weren't for the emergence of the Hu Ben Army, if it weren't for the Nanluo of the Great Jin Dynasty, the current Da Jin Dynasty would not have to worry about winter supplies at all. They could have sang and danced to wait for the arrival of winter.

At present, the Great Jin Kingdom has lagged severely in preparing winter materials. If it continues to develop at this rate, before the cold winter comes, only 30% of the people in the Great Jin Kingdom may obtain enough winter materials. As for others, they have to be blessed. In the snow and ice, those who have not been distributed to winter materials are basically abandoned by Changshengtian.

Every time he thought of this question, Yue Tuo was in a very heavy mood, so he didn't even want to say more. The defeat of Northern Zhili was a fatal blow to the Great Jin Kingdom. If he had been baptized by the cold winter, there would probably not be many people left by next spring. The Muskets of the Tiger Army were of great power and caused great losses to the Great Jin Kingdom, but compared with the power of nature, it was insignificant.

"well!"

Yue Tuo sighed helplessly.

On this issue, we also know that Huang Taiji has tried his best. No one wants to see someone in the Great Jin Dynasty frozen to death, and Huang Taiji is of course no exception. However, the result is that no matter how hard they try, they are destined to freeze a large number of people in this cold winter, let alone horses, cattle, sheep and other livestock. Therefore, even though Huang Taiji has tried his best, Yue Tuo still cannot let go.

Can this situation change? Of course, it is possible. As long as the Tiger Army is broken, the Great Jin Kingdom can obtain a large amount of supplies to help them survive this cold winter. Whether entering the mainland of Ming Kingdom or entering the Korean Peninsula, the Great Jin Army can grab supplies. Unfortunately, the Great Jin Kingdom thought of the method, but was not able to do it.

If you were not confused, Yue Tuo remembered it very clearly that the Hu Ben Army is actively attacking and the Da Jin Army is passively defending. If you want to obtain a large amount of supplies, you have to counterattack the Hu Ben Army's attack. Does the current Da Jin Army have the ability to counterattack the Hu Ben Army's attack? Yue Tuo felt that he was very unsure. It was already a very impressive achievement to be able to block the Hu Ben Army's crazy attack and continue the survival time of the Da Jin Kingdom.

"Where is Lu Xiangsheng?"

Yue Tuo suddenly asked with concern.

"Report to Mr. Beile, Lu Xiangsheng was in Jiulian City yesterday."

Someone answered immediately.

"Juliancheng? Zhenjiang Castle?"

Yue Tuo said to himself.

Lu Xiangsheng is still in Jiuliancheng, which is a good thing for the time being. If Lu Xiangsheng's attack speed is too fast, Yue Tuo will be worried. Yue Tuo really dare not take Lu Xiangsheng lightly.

Why? The reason is very simple. Information says that Lu Xiangsheng was the one who spent a lot of effort and gold and silver to finally get him under his command. How dare Yue Tuo, a person he attached so much importance to?

Jiuliancheng is located in Dandong City, Liaoning Province today. On the opposite side of the Yalu River is the Shinyiju of North Korea. A few years ago, the Jin army defeated the Ming army here and then entered the territory of North Korea. At that time, the Ming army was defeated by the Jin army and was defeated in a mess. The Jin army never thought that they would be defeated by others. Unexpectedly, a few years later, it was their turn to be driven out of North Korea and transit.

The Dajin Army, which retreated from North Korea, is currently retreating to the location of Phoenix City. According to Huang Taiji's direct instructions, after they retreat to Phoenix City, they will temporarily stop and then fight the attack of the Tiger Army around Phoenix City.

Not to mention the winter materials, the safety of Deli Yingcheng itself must be guaranteed. Once the Hu Ben Army occupied Phoenix City, the flanks of Deli Yingcheng will be seriously threatened. This is something that Yue Tuo cannot ignore.

In fact, at the beginning, when the Dajin army stationed in Tieshan was about to evacuate from Korea, Yue Tuo clearly opposed it. Because once the Dajin army withdrew from Korea, the Hu Ben army that followed would definitely advance in the direction of Liaoyang. This was very unfavorable to his situation. Because the Hu Ben army advancing westward from North Korea and the North Korean army could cut off his relationship with Liaoyang from behind.

Once Deli Yingcheng loses its connection with Liaoyang, it will be a turtle in the jar. Although most of the Jin army is cavalry, even if its relationship with Liaoyang is cut off, it is still capable of breaking through the tiger army's *** and returning to Liaoyang. However, a group of infantry and a large amount of supplies have to be discarded.

At this time, Yuetuo even felt that the supplies of Deli Yingcheng were more important than people, at least more important than the Han army flag and the Korean vassal army in Deli Yingcheng. There is no doubt that if the winter supplies and the Han army flag and the Korean vassal army choose the same, Yuetuo's choice must be winter supplies.

beat?

Or withdraw?

Yuetuo was very confused.

If the bloody battle with the Hu Ben Army in Deli Yingcheng and finally all the troops were destroyed, Yue Tuo would not know what Huang Taiji would react. Similarly, if he gave up Deli Yingcheng and went back to Liaoyang in shame, Yue Tuo would not know what Huang Taiji would react.

However, if you retreat now, it will definitely put huge pressure on Huang Taiji. Because, once the Jin army gave up the Delivery and Win City, the Hu Ben Army from southern Liaoning would continue to face Liaoyang.

I believe Huang Taiji would not want to see that in the southern part of Liaoning, he gave up without launching a fierce battle with the Hu Ben Army. This place is closest to Dengzhou City in Shandong, and is the easiest way for the Hu Ben Army to transport large troops. Once he gives up, more Hu Ben Army will continue to land and then pounce on Liaoyang.

It is conceivable that when tens of thousands of large Hu Ben Army troops arrived in Liaoyang together, even if the Jin army was fully prepared, it would be difficult to stop the attack of the Hu Ben Army. The cavalry and artillery of the Hu Ben Army were all very powerful, especially their blasting, which was simply too terrifying. The city walls of Liaoyang could not stop the blasting of the Hu Ben Army. Once Liaoyang was lost, Shenyang would be directly under the bayonet of the Hu Ben Army.

Should I fight or withdraw?

Yuetuo really doesn't know what to do.

It's difficult!

It's really too difficult.

Faced with such an aggressive attitude of the Hu Ben Army, if we did not retreat quickly at Deli Yingcheng and the Hu Ben Army, the arrogance of the Hu Ben Army would definitely be even more arrogant. No matter who it is, I believe that the whole Jin Kingdom would not want to see the arrogance of the Hu Ben Army. I can't swallow this anger!

However, if you fight a battle in Deli Win City, it is really unpredictable. Yue Tuo is already very clear about the combat effectiveness of the Hu Ben Army. Unless you avoid the front of the Hu Ben Army and engage in guerrilla warfare with the Hu Ben Army, as long as you meet the Hu Ben Army, the Jin army basically has no chance to get close to the other side.

However, it was not easy for the Great Jin army to engage in guerrilla warfare with the Tiger Army! All of this was attributed to the previous Ming army. The previous Ming army had a strategy in Liaodong that was to build bunkers, and as long as there were needs, they would erect several bunkers. Through this method, they greatly defeated the actions of the Great Jin cavalry.

Now, these bunkers have been fully utilized by the Hu Ben Army. Their advances are all bunkers one by one, and they are marching forward. With the cover of bunkers, the cavalry of the Jin army has no ability to launch guerrilla warfare at all. If the Hu Ben Army occupied the bunker, even the smallest bunker could only station 300 people, which would be enough to keep the Jin army corpses everywhere. Faced with such a situation, Yue Tuo would definitely not be willing to take risks with his command.

The most important thing is, even if they win, so what? It’s just that the offensive momentum of the Hu Ben Army has been temporarily curbed. Immediately afterwards, more troops from the Hu Ben Army will arrive and continue to attack them. With the continuous expansion of the Hu Ben Army’s control area and the continuous increase in population and resources, the number of Hu Ben Army’s soldiers will soon enter a stage of explosive growth.

In fact, as long as Zhang Zhun was willing, it would be no problem to expand his troops to 100,000, or even 200,000. The Han people never lacked population. The Ming army died in Liaodong, but in the end they still had so many troops? If the number of the Hu Ben Army increased to the same number as the number of the Ming army, it would be amazing.

"Why did it reach this point?"

Yue Tuo couldn't help but sigh quietly for a while, his face a little stiff.

When did the once arrogant Great Jin Kingdom fall to this point? They have always forced the enemy to beg for mercy. Unexpectedly, it was the turn of the Great Jin army to ask for mercy today. If it weren't for personal experience, it would be unimaginable!

"Master Beile, the Hu Ben Army has been dispatched!"

At this moment, the scout captain rushed to report.

"Oh? Where is it?"

Yuetuo asked calmly.

"Hongzui Fort."

The scout captain answered a little nervously.

The Hu Ben Army dispatched from the Jinzhou Guard did not directly attack Deliying City, but instead arrived at Hongzui Fort first, and then there was no movement. Originally, Hongzui Fort was already stationed in the Hu Ben Army, and now there are more Hu Ben Army going to Hongzui Fort, which should be the Hu Ben Army, trying to increase troops to Hongzui Fort. However, why did the Hu Ben Army want to increase troops to Hongzui Fort?

Thinking of this, Yue Tuo felt his mind start to hurt again. He hated Liaodong, really, he hated Liaodong. This damn place in Liaodong was caused by the former Ming army, and there were military fortresses everywhere and passes everywhere, which greatly restrained the mobility of the Great Jin cavalry.

Take the mobilization of the Hu Ben Army in front of him as an example. If there was no damn fortress, Yue Tuo would definitely take the initiative to fight against the Hu Ben Army in the wild. He didn't believe that if he adopted guerrilla warfare, he would not be able to kill some of the Hu Ben Army. No matter how cruel the beast was, they could use the method of wheel battle to kill it after it was exhausted.

However, because of those damn fortresses, it took a short time for the Hu Ben Army to go from this fortress to that fortress. When the Great Jin army received the news and dispatched cavalry, the Hu Ben Army had already entered another fortress. If the Great Jin cavalry still dispatched at this time, it would not go out to hunt, but go out to die.

The Hu Ben Army can enter Hongzui Fort today, Luangu Pass tomorrow, and the Fuzhou Guard the day after tomorrow, and then follow the coastline and move forward all the way to Gaizhou Guard, Haizhou Guard and other places. If Zhang Zhun is a little more ruthless and directly sends troops to land in Gaizhou Guard, then he will leave Deli Yingcheng behind all of a sudden.

"Master Beile, someone from the Hu Ben Army asked for a visit."

While thinking, someone suddenly came to report it.

"Tiger Army?"

"ask to see?"

Yue Tuo frowned big.

The Hu Ben Army sent an envoy to come at this time. What do you want to do? Do you persuade me to surrender? You are too naive. Don’t think that the Jin army is at a disadvantage and at a disadvantage at the moment, but I, Yuetuo, will never surrender. The Jin Kingdom has not yet surrendered Beile! Bah bah bah bah bah! Forgot the damn Dorgon!

"not see."

Yue Tou said coldly.

Even in adversity, Yue Tuo had no plans to surrender. He firmly believed that his guerrilla tactics could definitely stop the momentum of the Hu Ben Army's advance. Even if he could not stop the Hu Ben Army's advance, he could still cause a large number of casualties to the Hu Ben Army.

The subordinate whispered: "The representative of the Hu Ben Army said that he came to peacefully resolve the city of Delivery. If you don't see him, you will definitely regret it afterwards..."

Yue Tuo said impatiently: "I've said it, I won't see you."

My subordinate hurriedly agreed and turned around.

"etc!"

Yue Tuo suddenly shouted.

He suddenly thought that Zhang Zhun was sending an envoy to come, maybe he was playing some tricks again. Since the people of the Hu Ben Army were here, then let him meet. He could not let others say that the Jin Army was not as strong as others, and he didn't even have the courage to meet.

Anyway, at this time, any kind of contact is normal. It would be even better if you could use something to exchange for some winter supplies. Of course, this requirement is simply a luxury at present.

The representative of the Hu Ben Army was a very young man. After he came in, he looked up and down at Yue Tuo, and then saluted Yue Tuo without being humble or arrogant. This was not to show respect for Yue Tuo, but to show Yue Tuo that he was a member of the Hu Ben Army and a member of the combat troops. He was first a soldier, and then an envoy.

"Who are you?"

Yuetuo asked coldly.

Vaguely, he realized that there seemed to be a little obscure breath on the young man, and some of it was even a bit familiar. This feeling was really strange, and it involuntarily aroused Yue Tuo's curiosity. However, Yue Tuo couldn't understand what the obscure breath was on his body.

"Schafes."

The young man's cold self-introduction.

This young man was the spy Xia Feis who was sent by Zhang Zhun to near Shenyang to cooperate with Ma Yi's operation. The current situation is very clear. The Hu Ben Army does not need too much intelligence in Shenyang. So, Xia Feis, one of the intelligence leaders, was pulled out by Zhang Zhun and was about to change careers.

The strange aura that Yue Tuo felt was contaminated by Xia Feis when he was in Shenyang. In order to attract as little attention as possible, Xia Feis' life in Shenyang can be described as cruel. As a result, no one doubted him from beginning to end.
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