Chapter 668: Manchu Bordered Blue Banner - Aisin-Gioro Amin
At the same time, Dorgon in the corner felt multiple gazes falling 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. He could indeed make decisions on behalf of the Manchus to a certain extent.

"These Xianbei people really don't know how to live or die."

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

"Ants are still ants after all. Instead of hiding themselves like stray dogs, they actually dare to show their heads. If that's the case, then crush them!"

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

"In this case, I wonder how the Aisin-Gioro clan behind General Dorgon will respond?"

Wanyan Aguda looked at Dorgon with questioning eyes.

"Oh, since Great Khan Wanyan has decided to send troops, we, the Aisin-Gioro clan, naturally cannot sit idly by."

"We, the Aisin-Gioro clan, can send one banner of the Eight Banners Army to join the war."

"This way, we can test the strength of the Murong Xianbei and let them know how powerful our Aisin-Gioro clan is."

Dorgon paused, thought for a while, and spoke slowly.

(Note: The Eight Banners military system is divided into three levels: Niulu, Jiala, and Gushan. Each Niulu consists of 300 households and can send out 300 soldiers. Five Niulu make up a Jiala, five Jiala make up a Gushan, a Gushan is a banner, and eight Gushans make up eight banners.

When the Eight Banners Army was first formed, the estimated number of soldiers that could fight was about 7,500, but it would certainly increase later.)
The Jurchen soldiers fought fiercely and ruthlessly. There was a saying among the Ming army at the end of the Ming Dynasty: "If there are less than ten thousand Jurchens, they are invincible if there are ten thousand." This means that if a flag focused on attacking a key point, the Ming army at that time would basically have no way to defend it.

To be honest, the Eight Banners in the early period of the founding of the Manchu nation did have some strengths and their combat effectiveness was not weak.

"One Banner and Eight Banners Army?"

"Isn't that a bit too little?"

Wanyan Aguda frowned slightly. After all, their Wanyan clan had more than 10,000 cavalrymen, including a thousand tough troops such as the Crooked Horse.

It's not that he doubts the fighting capacity of the Eight Banners Army, but could you at least bring some more ordinary Manchu cavalry?
We can't just let the Wanyan men go through the mines whenever they are needed as cannon fodder, right?
Moreover, most of the combat operations of the Eight Banners Army were not carried out with the full quota of 300 combat personnel per Niulu. Those were only when the Eight Banners Army was engaged in a large-scale battle.

In general combat operations, a Niulu may have only dozens or hundreds of people.

Therefore, the number of people in one banner of the Eight Banners Army is expected to be reduced a little this time.

"Don't worry, Khan."

"Are you still not aware of the combat effectiveness of our Eight Banners Army? One Banner and Eight Banners Army is enough to deal with any emergency. Moreover, we are just going to test it, not to fight a decisive battle. If the situation is not good, we can retreat at any time."

Dorgon smiled slightly, pretending not to have heard clearly what Wanyan Aguda meant.

Sending one banner of the Eight Banners Army is already giving you enough face. In terms of combat effectiveness, except for the one thousand crooked horses, the other ten thousand Wanyan cavalrymen sent by the Wanyan clan will definitely be easily killed by the cavalry of this banner of the Eight Banners Army.

You still want us to have more cannon fodder cavalry? How can such a thing come true?

Seeing Dorgon like this, Wanyan Aguda could only nod regretfully.

He knew that the One Banner and Eight Banners Army of the Manchu Aisin-Gioro clan behind Dorgon was indeed very impressive.

"Okay, that's settled."

"We, the Wanyan clan and the Aisin-Gioro clan, will each send out a cavalry to test the Murong clan's Xianbei."

"Wanyan Jindanzi, Wanyan Yindanzi, you two brothers will lead the Wanyan cavalry. General Dorgon, you Manchus will send out one banner of the Eight Banners Army." Since there was no way to send out more cannon fodder cavalry, Wanyan Aguda could only make the decision immediately.

"As ordered!"

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

As the order was issued, the cavalry of the Jurchen Wanyan and Aisin Gioro clans quickly assembled.

In the sunlight, the grassland was dyed with a faint golden glow. In the camp of the Jurchen Wanyan clan, war flags fluttered, exuding a murderous atmosphere.

The two brothers Wanyan Jindanzi and Wanyan Yindanzi, dressed in iron armor and wolf fur coats on their shoulders, stood in front of their horses, excitement flashing in their eyes.

Behind them were a thousand crooked horses. The armor of these elite cavalry was light and tough, protecting only the front and vital parts of the horses. The horses' legs were flexible and easy to maneuver quickly.

The riders wore half-body armor with slightly exposed knee pads, and held spears and bows in their hands. They could shoot enemies from a long distance and also exert powerful impact in close combat.

The formation of the crooked horses was neat and orderly, the sound of their hooves was like drumbeats, and every horse seemed to sense the coming battle, stamping its front hooves nervously, with bursts of white mist coming out of its nostrils.

Wanyan Jindanzi looked back at his brother, and the two smiled at each other. It was a tacit understanding that did not require any words.

At the same time, from the direction of the Aisin-Gioro clan, which was farther away from the Jurchen Wanyan clan, the First Banner and Eight Banners Army slowly approached and joined the Wanyan clan's army.

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

A member of the Later Jin royal family and general, he was the second of the "Four Great Beile" and the first leader of the Bordered Blue Banner.

Amin followed Nurhaci in his campaigns very early on. Together with Nurhaci's eldest son Chu Ying, he led 5,000 troops to capture the Yihan Mountain City of the Ula tribe, killing 1,000 people, seizing 300 armored soldiers, and taking their captives back. This was the first time he came to prominence.

Later, 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, the capture of Liaoshen and other battles. He also went to Korea to attack Mao Wenlong and the Inner Khalkha Barin and Zalantu tribes of Mongolia.

After Huang Taiji ascended the throne, he ordered him to lead an expedition to Korea to force the Korean King Yi Jong to sue for peace. This was the Dingmao Campaign, and then he participated in the Battle of Ningjin.

The cavalrymen with blue flags behind him were dressed in bright blue robes and iron helmets with colorful feathers on them, which made them look particularly dazzling.

He was well-equipped, with a sharp saber hanging around his waist, a bow and arrow on his back, and a short spear hanging on his saddle. He was suitable for long-range shooting as well as close combat.

Moreover, the cavalry of the Bordered Blue Banner had exceptionally superb riding skills and could change their formations freely, just like the wind on the grassland, both swift and unpredictable.

Aisin-Gioro Amin rode on a tall black horse, with a stern face and eagle-like eyes. He glanced at Wanyan's team and a barely perceptible smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"Golden Bullet, 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, with a bit of concern.

"Don't worry, Khan. We will definitely fulfill our mission!"

Wanyan Jindanzi bowed in response, but did not take it too seriously.

When they were targeting the Murong Xianbei, Murong Chui and Murong Ke, two of the three Murong brothers, had not yet emerged.

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

"General Amin and the elite troops of the Bordered Blue Banner, I will rely on you this time."

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

(End of this chapter)