Historically, the severity of natural disasters in Liaodong during the late Ming Dynasty was no less than that in the Central Plains.
How did the Jiannu respond?
They entered the pass and plundered the people, forcing them to help them farm, fish and hunt.
After the harvest, in order to reduce food expenses, they slaughtered the Ming people who helped them farm.
The saved grain not only fed the Eight Banners soldiers, but also made their war horses very strong.
This is extremely cruel human food!
Killing people to save food is also called cannibalism.
The number of Han people in Liaodong decreased from millions at the end of the Tianqi reign to less than 300,000 after Dorgon entered the country.
It's just horrible.
"Your Majesty, Yan Yingyuan said in the Tangbao that he intends to keep three million taels of silver to pay the army and recruit soldiers for war, and the rest of the silver will be transported to the capital by merchants transporting grain. I wonder if Your Majesty agrees?"
"Okay! Let him keep five million taels, don't be afraid to spend it!"
Chongzhen agreed immediately.
The entire Ming Dynasty now has three fronts.
Top laner Yan Yingyuan.
In the middle is him, the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty.
The bottom lane is Qin Liangyu, assisted by Yuan Jixian.
The jungler Huang Degong.
Huang Degong and Wu Sangui are helping in the middle lane, and Qin Liangyu's combat power in the bottom lane is not low. If Zuo Liangyu's more than 100,000 troops are added, the chances of winning will increase greatly.
The only way to set out was to have no other help except Tang Tong from Juyongguan who could act as a watchman.
Once the war breaks out, it will all depend on him.
After remembering Qin Liangyu's name, Chongzhen asked uncertainly: "Wang Chengen, Gao Shiming has been gone for a month, right? Has he reached Sichuan?"
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