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Chapter 664 Manchu Bordered Blue Banner - Aisin Gioro Amin

At the same time, Dorgon, who was in the corner, felt several gazes on him and slowly opened his eyes.

As an important general of the Aisin Gioro clan, he was sent to discuss countermeasures with the Wanyan clan, and he could indeed make decisions on behalf of the Manchus to a certain extent.

"These Xianbei people are truly courting death."

"Do they really think that with the support of the Cangzhou people, they can contend with us Jurchens? Wishful thinking!"

"Ants are ants after all. Instead of hiding and acting like stray dogs, they dare to show their faces. In that case, let's crush them!"

Dorgon slowly straightened up, twisted his neck, and sneered.

"If that's the case, how will the Aisin Gioro clan behind General Dorgon deal with this?"

Wanyan Aguda looked at Dorgon with a questioning look in his eyes.

"Heh, now that Khan Wanyan has decided to send troops, we Aisin Gioro clan naturally cannot sit idly by."

"Our Aisin Gioro clan can send one banner of the Eight Banners army to participate in the war."

"In this way, we can both test the strength and weakness of the Murong Xianbei and let them know the power of our Aisin Gioro clan."

Dorgon paused, thought for a moment, and then slowly spoke.

(Note: The Eight Banners military system was divided into three levels: Niru, Jiala, and Gushan. Each Niru consisted of 300 households and could send out 300 soldiers. Five Niru made up a Jiala, and five Jiala made up a Gushan. A Gushan was a banner, and eight Gushans made up the Eight Banners.)

When it was first formed, the number of soldiers in the Eight Banners Army was estimated to be around 7,500, but this number would definitely increase later.

The Jurchen soldiers were fierce and ruthless in battle. There was a saying among the Ming army at the end of the Ming Dynasty: "If the Jurchens number less than 10,000, they are invincible if they number 10,000." This means that if a banner focused its attack on a key location, the Ming army at that time would basically have no way to defend it.

To be fair, the Eight Banners during the early period of the Manchu dynasty were indeed quite capable, and their fighting strength was not weak.

"One Banner and Eight Banners Army?"

"Isn't that a bit too little?"

Wanyan Aguda frowned slightly. Their Wanyan clan had at least produced more than 10,000 cavalrymen, including a thousand elite cavalrymen.

He didn't question the fighting strength of the Eight Banners army, but couldn't you at least bring a few more ordinary Manchu cavalrymen?

We can't keep sending the sons of the Wanyan clan to wade through minefields whenever we need them as cannon fodder, can we?

Moreover, the Eight Banners Army's usual combat operations were not usually conducted with a full complement of 300 combat personnel per Niru; such operations only occurred during large-scale battles involving the entire Eight Banners Army.

In typical combat operations, a Niru (a unit of military organization) might consist of only a few dozen or a hundred men.

Therefore, the number of people in the Eight Banners Army is estimated to be reduced even further.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty."

"Don't you know the fighting strength of our Eight Banners Army? One banner and eight banners are enough to deal with any unexpected situation. Moreover, we are only going to probe, not to fight a decisive battle. If the situation becomes unfavorable, we can retreat at any time."

Dorgon smiled slightly, pretending not to have heard Wanyan Aguda's meaning clearly.

Sending one banner of the Eight Banners is already giving you face. In terms of actual combat power, apart from the thousand elite cavalrymen, the other ten thousand Wanyan cavalrymen sent by the Wanyan clan would be easily crushed by this one banner of the Eight Banners cavalry.

You want us to send out more cannon fodder cavalry? Where do you get such a good deal?

Seeing Dorgon's expression, Wanyan Aguda could only nod regretfully.

He knew that the Manchu Aisin Gioro clan behind Dorgon had produced a truly formidable army.

"Okay, it's settled then."

"Our Wanyan clan and Aisin Gioro clan each sent a cavalry unit to probe the Murong Xianbei."

"Wanyan Jindanzi and Wanyan Yindanzi, you two brothers will lead the Wanyan clan cavalry. General Dorgon, your Manchu clan will lead one banner of the Eight Banners Army."

Since there was no way to spare more cannon fodder cavalry, Wanyan Aguda had no choice but to make a decision immediately.

"Yes, sir!"

Wanyan Jindanzi and Wanyan Yindanzi responded in unison, and Dorgon nodded slightly as well.

With the order given, the Jurchen Wanyan and Aisin Gioro cavalry quickly assembled.

Under the sunlight, the grassland was tinged with a faint golden glow. Inside the Jurchen Wanyan clan's camp, battle flags fluttered, exuding a chilling atmosphere.

The brothers Wanyan Jindanzi and Wanyan Yindanzi, dressed in iron armor and wearing wolf-fur coats, stood in front of their horses, their eyes gleaming with excitement.

Behind them were a thousand elite cavalrymen. Their armor was light yet sturdy, protecting only the front and vitals of the horses, while their legs were flexible and agile, allowing for rapid maneuvering.

The riders wore half-body armor with their knee pads slightly exposed, and held spears and bows and arrows in their hands, enabling them to shoot enemies from a distance and exert a powerful impact in close combat.

The ranks of the cavalry were perfectly aligned, their hooves beating like drums. Each horse seemed to sense the impending battle, pacing its front hooves restlessly and exhaling puffs of white mist from its nostrils.

Wanyan Jindanzi glanced back at his brother, and the two smiled at each other, a tacit understanding that needed no words.

At the same time, from the direction of the Aisin Gioro clan, which was relatively far from the Jurchen Wanyan clan, the Eight Banners army slowly drove over and joined the Wanyan clan's army.

This banner was the Bordered Blue Banner, and its commander was Aisin Gioro Amin, the second son of Shurhaci, the younger brother of Nurhaci, the founding emperor of the Qing Dynasty.

He was a member of the Later Jin imperial family and a general, the second of the "Four Great Beile" and the first banner lord of the Bordered Blue Banner.

Amin had been fighting alongside Nurhaci since early on. Together with Nurhaci's eldest son, Chuying, he led 5,000 troops to capture Yihan Mountain City of the Ula tribe, killing 1,000 people, capturing 300 suits of armor, and taking their people prisoner. This was his first time showing his talent.

Subsequently, before the establishment of the Later Jin dynasty, he participated in the destruction of the Ula tribe. After the establishment of the Later Jin dynasty, he participated in the Battle of Sarhu, the destruction of the Yehe tribe, and the capture of Liaoshen. He also went to Korea to fight against Mao Wenlong and to attack the Inner Khalkha Balin and Jarud tribes in Mongolia.

After Huang Taiji ascended the throne, he ordered him to lead an expedition to Korea, forcing King Injo of Korea to sue for peace. This was known as the Dingmao Campaign. He then participated in the Ningjin Campaign.

The cavalrymen behind him, bearing blue banners, wore bright blue battle robes and iron helmets adorned with colorful feathers, making them exceptionally dazzling.

He was well-equipped, with a sharp saber hanging at his waist, a bow and arrows on his back, and a short spear on his saddle, making him suitable for both long-range shooting and close-quarters combat.

Moreover, the cavalry of the Bordered Blue Banner were exceptionally skilled riders, changing formations with ease, like the wind on the grasslands—swift and unpredictable.

Aisin-Gioro Amin rode a tall black horse, his face stern and his eyes like an eagle's. He glanced at the Wanyan clan's entourage, a barely perceptible smile playing on his lips.

"Golden Bullet and Silver Bullet, you two brothers must be careful this time and find out the true strength of the Murong Xianbei."

Wanyan Aguda's voice came from behind, carrying a hint of concern.

"Rest assured, Your Majesty, we will certainly not fail in our mission!"

Wanyan Jindanzi bowed in response, but didn't take it too seriously.

Previously, when they targeted the Murong Xianbei, Murong Chui and Murong Ke, two of the three Murong brothers, had not yet distinguished themselves.

Therefore, they had never fought against the two Murong brothers, who were Saint-level commanders.

"Commander-in-Chief Amin, and the elite troops of the Bordered Blue Banner, we are counting on you all this time."

Wanyan Aguda turned to Aisin Gioro Amin and looked at the elite Manchu Eight Banners army behind him.