Chapter 166 Retreat(1/2)
At the end of the afternoon, Xu Changqing left the Wu Mansion with a little drunkenness.
Wu Sangui and Wu Sanmei have prepared all the things to do for Xu Changqing to stay, including the people who warm the bed.
But in the end, Xu Changqing rejected the proposal of Wu Sangui and his sister.
Marrying with the Wu family is indeed Xu Changqing's choice, but it does not mean that Xu Changqing will be tied to the Wu family in the same boat.
The reason why he married the Wu family was more important because of Wu Sanmei, the sweet girl herself, rather than the Wu family's power.
Xu Changqing talked a lot with Wu Sangui tonight, and he really got to know Wu Sangui more deeply.
To be honest, Wu Sangui's own background and quality are far beyond any of the many generals Xu Changqing has come into contact with at this time!
If other factors are abandoned and just in terms of military matters, Wu Sangui is definitely the dragon and phoenix among people!
Therefore, tonight, Xu Changqing also focused on talking to Wu Sangui about many core issues in guerrilla warfare.
At this point, Xu Changqing really disdains to hide his own private interests in this regard!
The main reason is that the situation in the Ming Dynasty at this time is really a bit terminally ill.
Although the Liao area has temporarily calmed down, the Central Plains, Huguang, Sichuan, Li Zicheng, Zhang Xianzhong and others have become more and more active.
In later generations, people often said that Songjin was the death knell of the Ming Empire.
Because of the loss of the Battle of Songjin, the elite troops of the Ming army on the nine sides were basically destroyed, with no soldiers fighting the Tartars, and no soldiers fighting the refugee army.
But this statement is actually incorrect, or inaccurate.
The Ming Dynasty was indeed terminally ill, and the army had big problems, but more problems were...
It is the emperor, the court itself!
Countless great gods in later generations reviewed the plot. Even after Songjin, if the court center made the correct decision, the Ming Dynasty would still have a lot of effort.
At this time, with Xu Changqing's existence, the Ming Dynasty was not defeated in Songjin, and the situation was much better than in history.
But Xu Changqing could not make decisions for the center after all, so he could only plan in advance.
The elite Guanning Army under Wu Sangui had the strength to fight against the Qing Dynasty. Moreover, at this time, Wu Sangui had only the path of guerrilla warfare.
This will not only solve the dilemma of Liao, but will also make the elite under Wu Sangui become more and more elite!
Because Wu Sangui is not short of money, food, and even more short of people!
As long as Wu Sangui can stabilize the situation in Liao, the Ming Dynasty can hold on for at least a while, which will give Xu Changqing more time to develop.
Even if he really competed with Wu Sangui later, Xu Changqing would be true at all.
Even if Wu Sangui is a dragon and a phoenix among people, he is still limited by the times. As long as Xu Changqing is given some time, Xu Changqing has sufficient confidence and can build an elite that will only be stronger than Guanning Iron Cavalry!
Shortly after Xu Changqing left the Wu Mansion, Wu Sanmei chased after him and got on the carriage.
Then, while serving Xu Changqing to drink some of the sobering soup she just brought, he pouted and said in great discomfort: "I have drunk so much, but I have to show off my strength. My second brother is drunk. How much have you two drunk? This is the first time I have seen my second brother get drunk."
Xu Changqing seemed not to talk much at this time, and enjoyed Wu Sanmei's service comfortably.
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Because the big frame was settled, the next few days were quite calm.
Xu Changqing took Li Youwei and Wu Sanmei on Hope Island, and Shark Island traveled back and forth several times, making the framework system on the two large islands more and more perfect.
In this state, Xu Changqing only needs to provide three or four thousand kilograms of grain every day, which can maintain the rhythm of the entire market with a speed of nearly 30,000 people.
Whether it is Hope Island, Shark Island, or Pigtrotter Island, the current fishing volume is steadily increasing.
Moreover, Uncle Zhong, Uncle Guang, Uncle Hong and others are studying using fleets to go fishing. Once there is a harvest in this area, Xu Changqing's burden will be lighter.
However, three to four thousand kilograms of grain a day are definitely not a small amount. Although Xu Changqing still had a lot of savings at this time,
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No living water has been paid.
This made Xu Changqing extremely expectant. The court quickly heard news about the withdrawal of the army.
If you don’t retreat, everyone will surely not be able to leave.
Fortunately, with Wang Chengen here, the efficiency has been greatly improved.
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On the fourth day of the 14th year of Chongzhen in the Ming Dynasty, on the fourth day of the September 19th, early in the morning, the ministries finally waited for the long-awaited good news!
The imperial edict has arrived, and all ministries are ordered to withdraw their troops as soon as possible!
Wu Sangui had taken over the market, and the main force of the Qing army had already crossed the Liaohe River and Sancha River at this time, and the time to retreat was ripe.
Suddenly, the entire Ming army camp was filled with joy.
I've been here for almost half a year and finally I can go home.
Xu Changqing was also extremely excited. According to the current situation, tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, Xu Changqing can return to his hometown in Jizhen, and discuss future plans with his mother.
Before, Xu Changqing had planned to go to the Liaohe River and Sanchahe River line, and before the freezing period, he would fight against the Qing army to make a few more votes.
But the current situation is a bit out of place...
The majority of those populations were under the rule of Wu Sangui, Wang Tingchen, Liu Zhaoji, Ma Ke and others, and their relationships were complicated and they were not good soldiers.
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On the fifth day of September, under Wang Chengen's personal comfort, the Ma Ke Department of Shanhaiguan took the lead in retreating, thus starting a tide of retreating.
On the fifth day of the September 2018, Ma Ke, Tang Tong, Bai Guangen, including Cao Bianjiao, Wang Pu, Yang Guozhu, and Li Fuming, all began to retreat first.
Xu Changqing wanted to withdraw his troops.
Unfortunately, strength is not allowed.
Fortunately, Xu Changqing had already reported to Wang Chengen and Hong Chengchou that he had built a fort at the seaside camp on the Ningyuan East Line and would evacuate after the reward was specified.
On the sixth day of the September 1st, the overall affairs of Liao were handed over to the coordination of the latter Zhong, Ma Luan, Zhang Hongqiang, Mei Yan, including Zhang Long, Zhang Hu, Zhao Qiliang, Wang Hongyang and others to assist.
Xu Changqing took Li Youwei, Wu Sanmei, Zhao Zengjin, Ergou, Wang Anshan, Mao Qun, Mao Tiech, Xiucai, Miss Xu and other families, and brought more than 800 war horses to Shanhaiguan in a vast way, preparing to return to his hometown in Jizhen first.
Although the specific reward has not been decided yet, the court has given the time, about early October or mid-October.
After all, after so long, there must be many follow-up matters that need to be coordinated.
Moreover, everyone has family members and always has to go back to accompany their parents, wives and children.
After leaving Ningyuan City, you can see evacuation teams everywhere.
Because of his congenital disadvantage, there were too few war horses in the Ming army, and there were only a few horses.
Even though Xu Changqing tried his best to hug him, Wu Sangui, Wang Tingchen, Yang Guozhu and others sent Xu Changqing some horses, but they only collected eight hundred.
However, when you arrive at Shanhaiguan, Li Shizhong, as the old Taishan, must have to bleed. Adding a leader to Xu Changqing and making up the eight hundred will not be a big problem.
At this time, there is another thing that must be explained.
That was a maid from Wu Sanmei's side, who was the one who had prepared for the Wu family to warm up the bed for Xu Changqing before, and was also brought to Xu Changqing.
This maid named Xia'er is already seventeen years old and almost eighteen years old.
She was not originally a maid from the Wu family, but the daughter of an important slave of the Wu family back then. She was almost raised by the Wu family as a lady. In the future, she was planning to marry a powerful general and expand her connections for the Wu family.
However!
Xu Changqing took off too quickly, and with Li Youwei and the Li family competing next to him, Wu Sangui and the Wu family were also bleeding.
Xia'er is not only tall, but also has nothing to say about her appearance. Her skin is white and her figure is even more graceful.
Although her father was a confidant slave of the Wu family, he was a well-known Jiangnan native and a genuine Suzhou family.
Even though she grew up in Liao, her mother's careful care made her fill the Jiangnan water town
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Spiritual rhyme.
At this time, not only Xia'er came over, but her mother, the Suzhou woman who had just turned 35, also came over with her.
Of course, the Wu family will definitely not be aimless.
Xia'er will become Xu Changqing's third wife later.
Although this made Xu Changqing very appropriate, Muran got another beauty into the house, and he was like a sister to that little mother-in-law...
But Li Youwei's mood was a little unbeautiful...
This girl didn't say anything along the way, but her pretty face returned to the previous cold and cold frosty...
Because there were many female relatives in the team, Xu Changqing also specially bought several comfortable carriages for the female relatives to ride.
This makes it impossible for the team to get faster.
However, Xu Changqing was not in a hurry. At this time, he had sent someone to Xujiazhuang, Santunying to send a message, and asked his mother to prepare more.
Returning triumphantly.
Everyone was in a good mood, and they were filled with joy and smiles everywhere.
To be continued...