The terrain of Chaijiaguan is steep and is a place that military strategists must fight for.

After leading the troops to reinforce, Shuo'etu ordered strict defenses and not even a fly was allowed to be put in.

The Qing army also knew that Chaijiaguan was a must-guard place, so they did not dare to relax at all.

After arriving in this area, the Ming army did not rush to attack, but ordered camping.

Such actions made Shuoetu very confused.

It is logical that the army is the side that attacks cities and villages, so it should use blitzkrieg tactics. The longer the time is delayed, the more unfavorable it will be for the Ming army.

But Ru Mingjun was not in a hurry at all like no one.

There will be a demon when things happen.

Shuo'ertu ordered the scouts to step up patrols and never stop for a moment.

He has suffered once in this regard and must not take it again.

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In the Ming army camp, Liu Fangliang, Tian Jianxiu, and Zeng Ying sat around to discuss military affairs.

They are now stationed in a valley less than five miles from Chaijiaguan. As long as they want, they can launch a fierce attack on Chaijiaguan at any time.

The Qing army once sent Zhan Ban to block the Ming army in Hushi Gorge, but the effect was not ideal.

Under Zeng Ying's command, the Ming army killed the Qing army to pieces and successfully cracked this obstacle.

After that, the Ming army continued to march.

The reason why Zeng Ying did not order the first time was because he wanted to cooperate with the Ming army attacking Wuzhangyuan.

Only when the two sides cooperated and understood tacitly could the heavyest blow to the Qing army.

"General Tian, ​​Chaijiaguan is a wooden camp, and I think fire attack is a good choice."

Zeng Ying said very politely.

Although he was the chief general of this Ming army in name, he did not underestimate Tian Jianxiu and Yuan Zongdi at all. He would discuss things with them.

Tian Jianxiu nodded and said, "General Zeng said it well. Tian also thinks that fire attack is a good way."

The location of Chaijia Pass is too steep. If the Tartars were defending inside as a turtle, the Ming army would have no good way, so they could only use fire attacks to force them out to fight.

Yuan Zongdi also nodded and said, "I think so too. But has General Zeng ever thought that the range of bows and arrows is limited, and I'm afraid there will not be many shooting into the village."

Zeng Ying knew what he meant and laughed: "Zeng has a cannon made by the Firearms Department of His Majesty. What it shoots out is not solid lead shells but hollow shells similar to thunder, but there is tincture oil inside."

Tian Jianxiu was stunned when he heard this, and then asked: "General Zeng means that as long as he sets fire at Chai Jiaguan, he can have the effect of fire attack?"

Of course, turmeric oil is familiar with Mishui Da.

In fact, people with a little experience in defending the city must be good at using tinea oil.

But can this thing really be loaded in ammunition and fired with the cannon?

Ta Mishui was skeptical about this.

Yuan Zongdi was also skeptical.

"General Zeng, don't lie to us."

"Haha, how can Zeng say this nonsense? If that's the case, how about the first shot by the two of you?"

When the two nodded and said, "It's so good."

In the blink of an eye, three days have arrived, and it has already reached the time agreed upon by Li Dingguo and Zeng Ying.

Zeng Ying then ordered a fierce attack on Chaijiaguan.

According to the previous agreement, Zeng Ying asked Tian Jianxiu and Yuan Zongdi to fire the first shot.

After studying for a while, the two found that the cannon was not much different from the ones that were commonly used, so they started to use it together.

But when he heard the sound of cannons, a cannonball roared out and smashed towards Chai Jiaguan.

Not long after, something unexpected happened.

A raging fire broke out in the Chai family Guanzhong!

Tian Jianxiu and Yuan Zongdi both opened their eyes wide and looked shocked.

Zeng Ying did not lie to them!

With this incendiary bomb, it is really easy to break through the Chai Family Pass.

Zeng Ying smiled and said, "How?"

Yuan Zongdi, Tian Jianxiu hurriedly said, "It's infinitely powerful."

Zeng Ying's face turned solemn and waved: "Continue to fire the fire!"

But after hearing his order, more than a dozen cannons were fired at the same time.

A round of cannons hit Chaijia Pass and was already in a sea of ​​fire.

The fire came so suddenly and so big, it must be too late to put out the fire.

In fact, the Qing soldiers in the Chai family Guanzhong are now full of running for their lives.

Even if the repeated constraints on military discipline by the Shuo'er Tu is useless.

The fire is getting bigger and bigger. If they don't take any action, they will be burned to death here alive.

After thinking about it, I still gritted my teeth and decided to evacuate.

I don’t have to worry about burning the green mountains, but if even the green mountains are burned, it’s over.

With the fire of Chai family pass, the Ming army successfully broke through the pass.

Although they had been in scorched earth, there was no discomfort at all.

In order to restore Guanzhong, burning an official camp is nothing.

The Qing army is now retreating step by step like a dog that is strayed from a family. All they have to do is to pursue the victory.

"Why didn't General Zeng take out such a killing weapon earlier?"

Yuan Zongdi asked in confusion.

Zeng Ying stroked her breath and smiled, "If you use it every time, then is it still a killer? Only when using it at critical moments can it reflect its importance."

Tian Jianxiu nodded and agreed: "General Zeng said it well. The Tartars were really confused this time and had no idea how to deal with it."

"General Zeng, what should we do next?"

Now Yuan Zongdi is really convinced by Zeng Ying, and naturally waits for Zeng Ying's order.

"Of course, we went through Ziwu Valley and rushed to Xi'an."

Zeng Ying paused and said with murderous aura.

"I will see what the Tartars rely on to defend this time."

Yuan Zongdi agreed: "Hehe, it seems that we will attack Xi'an first before Li Dingguo."

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When Ajige heard the news that Chai Jiaguan had fallen, he was so angry that he couldn't afford to get sick.

Although Chaijiaguan is not as famous as Tongguan, its importance is not less than Tongguan at all.

If Tongguan is the east gate of Xi'an, then Chaijiaguan is the south gate of Xi'an.

Now that the South Gate is lost, the Ming army can drive straight into the country without any scruples, as if entering a no one.

Waste is a bunch of useless waste!

At the same time, another Ming army in Wuzhangyuan, Fengxiang Prefecture also successfully defeated the Qing army and advanced towards Xi'an.

Azig was already in a state of desolation.

Although there are still many troops in Xi'an city, there is enough food to eat for a while.

But now the Qing army has completely lost its momentum. How can it be possible to defend Xi'an?

Since ancient times, Xi'an has not been a dangerous city that can be defended, let alone under the current situation.

What should he do now? While the Ming army has not yet besieged the city, leading the elite Eight Banners to retreat to Tongguan?

This is of course the most reasonable choice, but Ajige is a little unwilling to accept it.

Why did the former defeated general suddenly become so sharp? What happened within the Ming army in the past two years?

The most uncomfortable thing in the world is to watch the defeated generals of the past rise and defeat yourself.

That huge feeling of loss can make people feel desperate.

This is how Ajig feels now.

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Chapter completed!