Chapter 550 How Could This Be Possible?

Same.

Lin Chen also received news from Wu Sangui.

What made him laugh was that Wu Sangui, who had opened Shanhaiguan for the Qing Dynasty, had now become a loyal minister of the Ming Dynasty, vowing to expel the Tartars and prolong the life of the Ming Dynasty.

But.

Chongzhen had been hanged for decades, and the Ming Dynasty had long since become the dust of history...

What Lin Chen didn't expect was that Wu Sangui somehow learned his details and sent someone to deliver a secret letter.

The general idea was.

You and I are both Han people, so why not destroy the Qing Dynasty first, and then divide the river and rule, wouldn't it be beautiful?

In response, Lin Chen just smiled and shook his head gently.

It seems that Wu Sangui not only wants to destroy the Qing Dynasty for the Ming Dynasty, but also intends to follow Zhu Yuanzhang's example and attack the north from the south.

This is not it.

The latest news Lin Chen received was that Wu Sangui had entered the south, with his troops divided into two routes, and the main force went straight to Nanjing.

If he was allowed to take Nanjing, Wu Sangui would have the same momentum as Zhu Yuanzhang.

The same.

Kangxi in the capital was also troubled by the rebellion of the Three Feudatories in the south.

He didn't want to follow the footsteps of Emperor Chongzhen and really hang himself on the old crooked tree!

Fortunately, at this time, there were Han ministers who advised.

Pointed out that the rebellion of the Three Feudatories seemed to be huge, but in fact the other two, Shang Kexi and Geng Jingzhong, had their own ulterior motives.

Although they had the name of responding, they did not move their troops and deliberately watched from the sidelines.

Therefore, we can try to recruit them and order them to contain Wu Sangui.

Facts have proved.

Geng Jingzhong and Shang Kexi are the fickle villains.

When they saw that Wu Sangui had gained a huge reputation and was really in a state of power, they began to have some small ideas.

It can only be said.

For these two people, internal fighting has become the norm.

Seeing Wu Sangui gain power is more uncomfortable than killing them.

The reason is simple.

They are all thousand-year-old foxes, what is there to talk about in Liao Zhai?

If Wu Sangui really overthrew the Qing Dynasty, then the fate of the two of them in the future would definitely be to be killed by him.

So when Kangxi sent envoys to appease and surrender, the two surrendered without surprise.

And they sent troops at the first time to give the ambitious Wu Sangui a hard blow in the back!

In terms of fighting their own people, Shang Kexi and Geng Jingzhong were extremely brave.

Wu Sangui, who did not expect to be stabbed in the back, lost three battles and suffered heavy casualties.

Facing the attack from both sides, Wu Sangui had to shrink his troops and fell into a stalemate with Shang Kexi and others in the south.

This series of changes stabilized the Qing Dynasty, which was originally on the verge of collapse.

Kangxi breathed a sigh of relief when he saw this.

Now, as long as the thieves outside the pass are dealt with, it will be easy to pacify Wu Sangui.

Just as Kangxi was delighted.

The army led by Lin Chen also arrived at the foot of the capital and set up camp.

In order to boost morale, Kangxi went up to the city wall to look at the military appearance outside the city, despite the opposition of his ministers.

What he saw made him gasp.

The military camp outside the city had bright flags, and the soldiers in full armor lined up neatly, with great momentum.

In the camp, a large flag with the word "Lin" was erected.

Emperor Kangxi thought for a long time, but he couldn't think of any Lin family figure who could have such a large army.

"Although I don't know why His Majesty trusts you so much and puts two thousand imperial guards in your command, but remember, Qubing, you are just a rookie, you must not..." At this time, Wei Qing was talking to a young general.

And this young general was none other than Huo Qubing!

Huo Qubing, who was only sixteen years old, insisted on following his uncle into the army.

But Huo Qubing didn't expect that his uncle had done a great job.

Wei Qing couldn't persuade his nephew, so he brought him to see Lin Chen.

What Wei Qing didn't expect was that.

After learning that Huo Qubing was coming, his majesty directly handed over 2,000 imperial guards to him for command, and also took great pains to hand Huo Qubing a booklet.

The content of this booklet is not much, it is probably about the sanitary conditions that should be paid attention to during marching and fighting.

Don't drink raw water!

"Okay uncle, you have said these words five or six times."

Huo Qubing was new to the battlefield, and he was like a newborn calf who was not afraid of a tiger.

Hearing this, Wei Qing said with a straight face: "In the army, you must be qualified!"

Of course, after joking.

Wei Qing ordered Huo Qubing to lead his troops to disperse and go to various places in the capital to investigate the enemy's military situation.

The so-called investigation of the enemy's situation is to catch the tongue.

As for Lin Chen.

The 300,000 troops came to the capital, but did not attack rashly.

As the capital of the Ming and Qing dynasties, the city defense is very tight.

Hasty sieges basically have no effect.

Two days later, the siege equipment was completed.

At the same time, Ling Zhen's Shenji Cannon Battalion gathered outside Xizhimen in Beijing and began to bombard the city gate!

Boom!

Thunder roared.

It caused great casualties to the defenders in the city who were caught off guard.

What Lin Chen and Kangxi didn't expect was that.

Xizhimen was taken after just a test attack? !

"Is the Qing army so weak?" Lin Chen was surprised for a moment, then relieved.

It was only fifty years ago. If he had come later, the Qing soldiers in the city would only be able to walk birds and fight cocks, enjoying peace and wealth.

The Qing army was weak, and the Green Flag soldiers had no intention of fighting.

In addition, Lin Chen had artillery to help him, so it was normal to achieve such a result.

Kangxi thought that the Qing army in the city was weak, but he didn't expect it to be so bad!

"Your Majesty, don't be anxious. Everything will be fine when General Tuhai arrives." A Manchu minister comforted him.

Yes.

The powerful Eight Banners force led by Tu Hai was the most capable army of the Manchu Qing Dynasty.

But even so.

Kangxi still ordered the ministers' servants to help defend the city, fearing that if Xizhimen was lost, the enemy would drive straight into the capital and penetrate it in one fell swoop!

With the investment of manpower regardless of the cost, it has just caused some obstacles to the Tang army's attack.

At least according to this progress, it would still take half a decade for the Tang army to break the city.

Lin Chen also knew that Tu Hai was about to lead the Eight Banners Army to the capital. Just when he was preparing to adjust his strategy, he would either retreat or encircle the point for reinforcements.

A piece of news that shocked the world!

Huo Qubing, a young general of the Tang Army, led two thousand cavalry to raid the Qing camp, captured the general Tu Hai alive, and then withdrew safely!

"Uncle, I got my tongue back!"

Huo Qubing, dressed in military uniform, raised the military tent and threw a ragged man to the ground.

Wei Qing's expression is nothing short of wonderful.

Although Lin Chen said better, he still sighed in his heart.

In this world, there really are people who are favored by the War Lord.

Even though Huo Qubing is a few years younger than the original history, the debut battle is still earth-shattering!

certainly.

Huo Qubing was able to ride his horse into the enemy camp, capture the general and return, unable to do without the two thousand imperial guards.

An elite army composed of two thousand innate warriors, in the hands of a famous general in history such as Huo Qubing, can really produce terrifying results.

No.

Kangxi didn't expect that the reinforcements he was longing for would be robbed on the way!

Although there were not many casualties, the general's chart was gone!

When the news reached Kangxi's ears, he almost fainted.

Even the ministers in the court were dumbfounded.

How could this be? !

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