1081 Rendezvous (1/2)

Chapter 1081 – Rendezvous

Morning, Jianye.

As the darkness faded and dawn arrived, looking out at the hell-like battlefield outside of the city, only then did the people realize the cruelty and the intensity of the battle.

Hongguang emperor demanded that the surrendered Qing troops would also be executed.

On the east outskirts, the original Dodo Army Camp was flattened into flat land in just a night. Corpses were strewn around, and black smoke bellowed; a tragic and cruel sight.

In the sky, there were bald eagles circling, and on the ground, there were wild dogs roaming.

In front of these hunters were not only Qing army corpses but also Great Xia and Ming Dynasty ones. After all, they were fighting at night, and they were also not familiar with the camp. Hence, casualties were to be expected.

The Qing army was not a bunch of easy pickings.

Without the Divine Martial Guards opening the way and the Guards Legion Corps calming down everyone, the results of the battle would be difficult to predict. Dodo's decision making was just on time, but their ability was lacking. In the end, they lost, losing their lives.

Especially on the north.

Facing Abatai's attacks, the defending troops similarly suffered heavy casualties. Many times, the Qing army had charged up the city wall and nearly tore through their defensive line.

Luckily, with Li Jing there, all dangers were cleared.

If the Dodo army did not fall so early, the moment Abatai's forces charged into the city, it would be really dangerous.

Looking at the battlefield, the South Ming troops felt fortunate and proud. The corpses of the enemy were their best achievement.

In the morning, Hongguang emperor personally held a cremation ceremony for the dead soldiers to raise the morale. After which, he rewarded those who did well; the scene was really warm and exciting.

Toward Hongguang emperor's acts to buy loyalty, Ouyang Shuo smiled and did not interfere.

In the end, he was just a passing crowd and was not the main character. Naturally, he did not need to compete with the emperor.

If it was truly in history, a Prince Regent like Ouyang Shuo would not have a good ending. Even if he could live for long, after he died, there would be a lot of problems.

Dorgon was such an example.

An official that had helped the Qing Dynasty take over China and made many contributions was given the title of Prince Regent.

Two months after his death, Shunzhi emperor stripped him of his title and dug his grave.

As for the current situation, Ouyang Shuo just smiled.

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That afternoon, the 60 thousand Great Shun remnant forces arrived outside of Jianye.

On the way here, they had learned that the Qing army main force was destroyed, which was why they quickened their speed to take a look. Originally, they had some doubts regarding the news. After all, they had fought the Qing army and knew how strong they were. Looking at the battlefield that had not been cleaned up, only then did they believe it.

”Well done!”

The Great Shun soldiers were in awe, and their moods were really good. Due to the destruction of Great Shun and the death of Li Zicheng, they too were enemies of Great Qing.

Getting the detailed battle news from the South Ming army, the Great Shun army that was originally really arrogant suddenly became really well-behaved. Only respect was left for Ouyang Shuo.

They looked toward the Great Xia Guards Legion Corps with respect.

”Prince Regent, please give us instructions. We will follow it without question.” The generals ensured.

Ouyang Shuo smiled and did not believe that.

The Great Shun army that had once swept through the Ming Dynasty was wiped in just half a year against the Qing Dynasty. Apart from the death of their king Li Zicheng, the main reason was the army itself.

After their peasant uprising army took down Yanjing, their backward nature revealed itself. They were corrupt and greedy, and such qualities spread through the army and ate at them.