Anti-Qing: Starting from the Jintian Uprising

Chapter 419: Tang Army Enters
Walking out of the military tent, Qingxiang slowly exhaled a breath.

Wiping the blood off his face with a handkerchief, he turned and gave instructions to the personal soldier beside him.

"Go and tell all the generals to come to the center of the army to discuss matters!"

Now that Guiliang is dead, what Qingxiang needs to do next is to put an end to this coup.

In other words, he needed to eliminate the generals who were inclined to Gui Liang's faction and support the generals who were inclined to his own faction to take office, so as to gain control of the military power.

The soldiers around him followed the order, while Qingxiang cast his gaze towards the direction of Shengjing in the east with a gloomy look in his eyes.

After killing Gui Liang, he can be considered to have done what he needed to do.

But what about Shengjing?

Was the Empress Dowager's coup successful?
Is the situation in Shengjing under control?
……

The celebration banquet for the capture of Chengde and the suppression of the Western Qing rebellion had just ended.

All the generals of Dongqing were sleeping soundly.

After being woken up, many people felt resentful to some extent.

But when they saw that the people coming were Qingxiang, the younger brother of the Empress Dowager, they finally held back and went towards the central military tent in groups of three or four.

When they arrived outside the central army tent, everyone's faces changed.

Because, at this time, the people standing outside the central army tent were no longer Gui Liang's personal soldiers, but some unfamiliar faces.

Many people realized that something was wrong!

But seeing the slightly cold gazes around the big tent, they could only bite the bullet and move forward.

When we arrived at the central military tent, a bloody smell hit us in the face.

There was a hideous human head on the table. Everyone recognized the identity of the head instantly by looking at the face.

This is Guiliang!

He is the Regent of the Qing Dynasty and the commander-in-chief of the army, Gui Liang!
Next to this head, Qingxiang stood with his hands behind his back, a cold look on his face.

Seeing that everyone was present, Qingxiang finally spoke.

"The Empress Dowager has issued an order that the traitor Gui Liang has committed treason, disobeyed the Qing Dynasty, and attempted rebellion. His crimes are unforgivable."

"Let him commit suicide!"

"And I will take over as the commander of the army."

"Now that Gui Liang has committed suicide, do you generals have anything to say?"

After Qingxiang finished speaking, everyone looked at each other in surprise.

But at this moment, one of Guiliang's confidants rushed out from the crowd and shouted at Qingxiang.

"Dog thief!!"

"How has the Regent done anything wrong to the Qing Dynasty? Why do you want to kill the Regent?"

"Brothers, follow me and avenge the Regent!"

As he spoke, he rushed towards Qingxiang with his bare hands.

Behind him, several of Gui Liang's confidants gritted their teeth and rushed forward together.

It is not difficult to understand that Gui Liang has several loyal confidants after serving in the army for such a long time.

Seeing this, Qingxiang said expressionlessly.

"Gui Liang's accomplices must be killed by everyone!"

"kill!"

Upon seeing this, Qingxiang's personal soldiers did not hesitate and drew their swords to fight against several Qing army generals who wanted to avenge Guiliang.

After the chaos of swords, there were several more corpses in the tent.

Qingxiang forced a smile on his face and continued to ask other people in the tent.

"Generals, do you have any other comments?"

When everyone heard this, they looked at each other, but they could only bow.

"The Queen Mother is wise!"

These people have tacitly accepted the outcome of this coup.

However, although it was tacitly agreed, many people felt sad.

It's already this time, and they're still fighting among themselves?

I'm afraid the Qing Dynasty is really going to be finished!
If they were not all desperate and had no choice but to follow the Qing Dynasty to the end, these people would have long since found another way out.

There is no way. Who can blame the Qing Dynasty for looking like it is about to end?
Upon seeing this, Qingxiang stroked his beard with satisfaction.

"Not bad!"

"I will report today's events to the imperial court. The Empress Dowager will surely not treat you unfairly."

When everyone heard this, they looked at each other in surprise.

But in the end, I could only accept it.

But at this moment, a messenger ran in hurriedly from outside.

"Marshal, something terrible has happened!"

Upon hearing this, Qingxiang subconsciously frowned and scolded.

"Calm down. What's the point of being so flustered?"

He asked after he finished scolding her.

"Tell me, what happened?"

Upon hearing this, the messenger spoke with a sad face.

"Tang...Tang troops are coming!"

"Our vanguard scouts report that the Tang army is less than thirty miles away from Chengde!"

When Qingxiang heard this, his eyes widened instantly.

The smug look on his face disappeared in an instant.

Instead, there was shock and terror from the heart.

"No!"

"This is impossible!"

"Didn't they say that the Tang troops in Shanhaiguan and Yongping Prefecture were not moving?"

There was certainly a reason why Qingxiang chose to launch a mutiny at this time.

One reason was that the Qing army had just captured Chengde, and the entire army was very relaxed. If he suddenly launched a coup at this time, his chances of success would be the greatest.

Secondly, the Qing army had just received a report that the Tang army in Shanhaiguan and Yongping Prefecture had not made any unusual movements. Then, he dared to launch a mutiny without any scruples.

But the result now was that the Tang army came to attack him just after he completed the mutiny and before he even had time to control the army.

How could Qingxiang not feel desperate? !
The messenger in front of him heard this and replied immediately.

"To reply to the commander, the Tang army is not coming from the direction of Shanhaiguan and Yongping Prefecture."

"Instead, it came from the direction of Zhangjiakou Xuanhua..."

Upon hearing this, Qingxiang stood there in a daze as if he had been struck by lightning, with despair visible to the naked eye on his face.

Qingxiang knew that it was over, everything was over!

If I were finished, the Qing Dynasty would be finished too!
If Gui Liang had not died, with his control over the army, he might have been able to hold out against the sudden attack of the Tang army.

However, now that Gui Liang is dead, the morale of the Qing army must be in chaos.

With Qingxiang's ability and prestige, he was not able to command the Qing army to fight against the Tang army.

Once the Qing army in Chengde was destroyed by the Tang army, it would only be a matter of time before Shengjing changed hands.

Taking a deep breath, Qingxiang felt the sky and the earth shaking before his eyes.

……

"Brothers, work harder!"

"Chengde is not far ahead!"

Feng Zicai rode on horseback, galloping, urging the Tang cavalry behind him to speed up.

Since Zhangjiakou was raided by the Sunite tribe outside the Great Wall, Li Yi first ordered the removal of the original defender of Zhangjiakou, and then strengthened the defense of Zhangjiakou.

It was at that time that Feng Zicai was transferred to Zhangjiakou and was responsible for the defense of Zhangjiakou.

During the Tang army's northern expedition, Li Yi not only mobilized the navy, but also set out from Tianjin and took the water route through Bohai Sea to launch a northern expedition to Liaodong.

Adjustments have also been made on land!
That was to order Feng Zicai, who was stationed in Zhangjiakou, to lead his troops to go around the grassland and attack Chengde directly.

Try to wipe out both Xiqing and Dongqing in one fell swoop!
Of course, it can also be said to be armed mediation!

The Tang Dynasty sent troops this time to support the vassal state of Xiqing.

But unfortunately, Xiqing did not live up to their expectations. The reinforcements from the Tang Dynasty had not arrived yet, and they were the first to die. Who can they blame?

Anyway, no matter what, the goal of the Tang army in this battle was very clear.

One war completely destroyed the Qing Dynasty and restored peace to the world.

The cavalry roared and the Tang army rushed in the dark, heading straight for Chengde.

By dawn, the Tang cavalry could already see the city walls of Chengde.

However, at this time, Chengde inside and outside was in complete chaos.

There were rebel soldiers everywhere who were taking advantage of the situation to loot.

After Guiliang's death, Qingxiang was so hastily unable to organize a counterattack, let alone a retreat.

You know, after the Eastern Qing Army captured Chengde, Gui Liang ordered that their swords should not be put down for three days.

In other words, when Qingxiang ordered the army to assemble and prepare to fight the enemy, the Qing army was having fun in Chengde City.

In this situation, not to mention that it was Qingxiang who gave the order, even if Guiliang was resurrected, it would be difficult for him to control the troops.

When the Tang army arrived outside Chengde City, Qingxiang had only gathered less than 3,000 people to prepare for the enemy.

But when the black mass of Tang cavalry rushed out from the darkness, their horses' hooves trampling the earth with a deafening roar, and they charged forward unscrupulously, the 3,000 Qing troops were instantly defeated.

The Tang army used cavalry to charge the infantry formation head-on, and in the blink of an eye, they had defeated the Qing army.

Then, he started galloping on horseback, chasing after the defeated Qing troops.

Inside and outside Chengde, shouts of killing shook the sky.

Countless Qing soldiers fell under the hooves of the Tang army.

The Tang army encountered almost no hindrance and rushed directly into the Qing army camp.

Wherever they went, they were invincible.

The Qing army either fled or surrendered; they were no match for the Tang army.

Feng Zicai rode on his horse, looking at the battlefield, his face as calm as a lake, but his heart was extremely excited.

He knew that the outcome of this battle had been decided!

Moreover, after this battle, there will no longer be a Qing Dynasty!
……

Shengjing!

Chongzheng Hall!
Borjigit is arranging personnel appointments and dismissals in the court.

Xingzhen was helping with the advisory.

After the coup, apart from military power, the most important thing is to take control of personnel appointment and dismissal.

To put it bluntly, it means kicking out political opponents and replacing them with their own people to take power.

Just at this moment, a chaotic sound of footsteps suddenly came from outside the hall.

Soon, Wang Mian walked in from outside with a pale face.

"Your Highness, something terrible has happened."

"Urgent report from Tiantai Village. The Tang army suddenly appeared outside the mouth of the Daliao River and launched an attack on Tiantai Village."

"Tiantai Village fell quickly, and the Tang army rushed towards Shengjing along the Daliao River!"

"Now, we have passed Liaoyang and are less than 200 miles away from Shengjing!"

As soon as Wang Mian finished speaking, Borjigit and Xingzhen's faces changed drastically.

There was obvious nervousness and panic on both faces!
"This... this, what should I do?"

"Are you serious? Are the Tang army really coming to attack us?"

"General Wang, do you have any countermeasures?"

Wang Mian shook his head and smiled bitterly.

"Reply to the two ladies."

"At this point, the only thing the Qing Dynasty can do is to hold on to Shengjing and wait for the Western Expedition Army to return for support."

After Wang Mian finished speaking, Borjigit nodded repeatedly.

"That's right, that's right."

"Given the current situation, all the Qing Dynasty can do is to hold on and wait for help."

"When the Western Expedition Army returns, our Qing Dynasty will be able to repel the Tang invaders and protect Shengjing!"

(End of this chapter)