Judging from the current signs, Jianlu is going to fight his own side, which is great!

To this end, Zhang Mingwei ordered the vanguard to repair Yaozhou Post as the vanguard's food and grass storage point. And this news deliberately made Jianlu sting nearby and saw it.

The infantry of the Dongjiang Army set out first, and then the rest of the infantry followed, and the troops on the Ming Army began to gradually move forward.

It takes about one day to get from Gaizhou to Yaozhou Post, and it takes about one day to get from Yaozhou Post to Haizhou. The stations in Liaodong are basically built like this, sixty miles apart, which is for a day to get on the road.

The total force of the Ming army reached about 70,000, and if sailors were added, there would be 100,000.

With such a large army, it is impossible to leave like a vanguard, especially this is a war zone.

A few days later, the main force of the Ming army reached Yaozhou Post. The remaining troops either fought against Jianlu in front to fight for control of the battlefield news; or protected the food route in the rear.

From this point of view, Jianlu's advantages are even more obvious. Their food and grass are stored in Haizhou City, which is very safe.

At this time, the news from both sides was basically clear. We also understood the focus of each other.

For Jianlu, the various banners and forces that the Ming army had appeared before were similar to their control, which means that the Ming army had already come over. In this way, they no longer worry about the Ming army hiding in the dark. At least this worry would be very small.

On the Ming army, Jianlu's army continued to drive to Haizhou City as time passed. Even if there was no arrangement in Haizhou City, they began to camp along the city wall.

The situation of the main battle is becoming more and more obvious every day.

After thinking about it for a while, Zhang Mingwei felt that there was no need to wait any longer, so he sent someone to Jinzhou to pass an order, ordering Zhou Yuji's surprise troops to set off.

In order to cover up the strange soldiers and minimize the possibility of being discovered by Jianlu, Zhang Mingwei also ordered the army to go to the city of Haizhou to officially confront Jianlu.

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At the head of Haizhou City, I saw the Ming army arrive from afar and set up camp there. Dorgon, who had arrived, couldn't help but frown.

After learning about the strength of the Ming army and learning that the Ming Dynasty's Xingguo Duke once again led his troops, Dorgon and Daishan issued a nationwide mobilization, and all men from fifty to fifteen years old would participate in the war.

Those who are weak and older will transport grain from the rear; those who are in their prime will have to go to the front line to fight.

It can be said that for Jianlu, this battle, really did his best, with about 110,000 troops.

This force is also the number of troops Jianlu had in the Battle of Songjin.

However, although the number of troops is the same, there are actually differences.

During the Battle of Songjin, 110,000 troops were also the maximum number of troops that Jianlu could mobilize.

Originally, as they annexed the eastern Mongolian tribes and then fought against the Soren people in the north, their troops could reach about 170,000.

However, in recent years, the number of annihilated by the Ming army has accumulated is still amazing. The Ningyuan raids lost more than 30,000; the Jinzhou raids lost more than 20,000. In addition, the number of people killed by the Dongjiang army is only about 110,000 troops.

In terms of this force, Jianlu's troops were about twice as powerful as the Ming army. However, the Ming army did not care at all. Instead, they took the initiative to march to the city of Haizhou, still preparing to fight.

This situation is a bit unreasonable! Dorgon frowned and thought of this.

Even though the Ming army did not know that there were still troops behind Anshan Post Fortress, Haizhou alone had already gathered 70,000 to 80,000. Where did the Ming army get the worries that could win this war?

Duoduo, who was standing next to him, noticed his expression and asked curiously: "In this battle, our Qing Dynasty had a greater chance of winning. He destroyed the Ming army in one battle. From then on, Liaodong has been the Liaodong of our Qing Dynasty again. Wouldn't it be?"

Hearing the voice, Dorgon turned his head to look at him, still frowned and said, "I'm thinking that the Ming army's troops are not as strong as us, but we still have to fight this battle. What is their reliance?"

Speaking of this, he answered without waiting for Duoduo to answer, "Do you still remember how Jinzhou City was captured by the Ming army? And Zhenjiang Fort!"

Of course, Jianlu had verified these two places clearly afterwards. From the traces, you can see what was going on.

Of course, Duoduo knew about this.

Therefore, after hearing this, Duoduo turned his head to look at the Ming army camp in the distance, looked at the movements over there, and then sneered: "It's just that the firearm is more powerful! In war, it's not just that the firearm is powerful enough. Now we are prepared, can the Ming army get what we want?"

This is indeed the truth!

In this world, especially for veterans who have been through battle, if they are prepared in advance, targeted strategies will be adopted to avoid losses.

Just like Jinzhou, the Ming army would no longer have the opportunity to catapult the stone cart near Haizhou City. As for Zhenjiang Fort, it was because there were no equivalent red cannons.

This time, Hongyi cannons were transported from Liaoyang and other places in Haizhou City. Kong Youde's troops were proficient in firearms, which was the best for Jianlu. Therefore, Kong Youde was responsible for the artillery at the head of Haizhou City.

Thinking of this, Dorgon's temperament decided, and he was still a little worried. He decided to test the Ming army first to see what was going on.

After hearing this, Duoduo immediately asked for a fight and led his troops out of the city himself.

What surprised Jianlu was that the Ming army did not respond to the battle. It was just defense-oriented, and it was building a camp. Judging from the situation, the camp would not go to war if it was not built and strengthened.

This situation lasted for two days.

Dorgon was wondering about this, and there was a return from the horse search, saying that the Ming army in the rear gave up Gaizhou and subsequently escorted the food and grass to Yaozhou Post. As a result, the Ming army's troops were concentrated. In addition to guarding Yaozhou Post, the Ming army in Haizhou could have another 20,000 more troops.

"Are the Ming army waiting for this force before going to war with the Qing Dynasty?"

"But there is no force behind the food road to protect the food road. Could it be that the Ming army will not transport food behind?"

"The Ming army is confident that it can win the Qing Dynasty? If it cannot win, there will be no way out, and it will be defeated and will be wiped out. There will be no chance to retreat even if it retreats?"

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One doubt after another emerged from Dorgon's mind.

The abnormality of the Ming army made Dorgon more cautious. Although Duoduo was urging him, he did not dare to fight easily.

Until this day, Tanma's reward finally solved his doubts.

"What?" Dorgon was very surprised. "There were smoked ships on the Liao River that brought a large amount of food from the sea and transported it to the Ming army camp?"

At this time, he suddenly realized why the Ming army camp had been stationed by the river while stretching. Originally, he thought it was more convenient to fetch water, but in the end it was more convenient to transport grain.

He didn't care about what the smoked ship was. He only knew that the Ming army's food route was actually changed to the Liaohe River.

Dorgon thought in his mind that the Ming army did not fight before, because he felt that the troops were not strong enough and he waited for the follow-up troops to follow up. After setting up the camp, the food and grass were transported from the river. In this way, the abnormal situation was explained.

After understanding this, Dorgon finally made up his mind to fight the Ming army.

In fact, he couldn't afford to delay.

If the war drags on for a long time, Jianlu will also consume food and grass. At that time, he will have to collect and send all the wheat that has not yet matured to Haizhou, which is not what he is willing to see.

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Dorgon didn't know that it was his prudence that saved Zhang Mingwei a lot of energy and thoughts.

Calculate the days, Zhang Mingwei felt that it was almost done and decided to start the attack. Otherwise, as time went on, he would also be worried about food and grass issues.

On the third day of the eighth month of the 20th year of Chongzhen, the weather was clear and cloudless, and the temperature was appropriate.

There was first movement in the Ming army camp.

Teams of Ming soldiers lined up and, under the escort of the cavalry, pushed the side van towards Haizhou City.

Fifty or sixty thousand people spread out, it was crowded with people and quite spectacular.

Seeing this movement, Dorgon had made the arrangements and immediately took action.

Jianlu in the city, including the Eight Banners of Manchuria, the Eight Banners of Mongolia, and the Eight Banners of Han Army, were all dispatched, and teams of them left the city. They gathered Jianlu outside the city and made a defensive formation to prepare for the Ming army's attack.

Dorgon was still on the top of the city, and Kong Youde and Fan Wencheng were with him; but Ajige, Haoge, Duoduo and others all led the troops under the city.

Kong Youde looked at the Ming army coming to Haizhou City, and his mood was a little complicated.

In the past, I had never seen the Ming army have such elite strength. Not to mention anything else, military uniforms and weapons alone are not comparable to those in the past. It can be said that only servants had it before, but now all the Ming army has it!

Thinking back then, just for a meal, it eventually led to a rebellion against the imperial court! Oh...

Thinking of this, he quickly came to his senses. Suddenly, he turned to look at Dorgon and reminded Dorgon: "Master, it seems that the Ming army did not have a catapult this time!"

Of course, Dorgon saw it, and nodded when he heard him speak.

"Master, there are many musketeers in the Ming army!" Fan Wencheng also reminded Dorgon on the other side.

He also felt in his heart that Ming Jun was so rich that he had built so many firearms!

After hearing this, Dorgon didn't care and said, "It's okay, we have cars in the army!"

But he was still a little regretful after all, and sighed softly: "It's a pity that it won't rain, otherwise, this battle would be much easier!"

When will the attack on Haizhou be decided by the Ming army. Of course, they would not choose to attack on rainy days when their own firearms are equipped.
Chapter completed!