Nurhach, as the leader of Houjin, realized this opportunity and was determined to seize more territory and seek a better living space for his people. In the seventh year of the Mandate of Heaven, he successfully defeated the important generals of the Ming Dynasty, Xiong Tingbi and Wang Huazhen, captured Guangning, and laid a solid foundation for the rise of Later Jin.
Nurhachi was an extraordinary leader. He was well aware of the plight and challenges facing his people, so he developed a series of strategies and policies to achieve his goals. He attached importance to the construction of military strength and paid attention to cultivating and training his army to make it a powerful fighting force. At the same time, he also focused on diplomacy to establish friendly relations with other tribes and win their support and cooperation. These efforts provided strong support for his expansion in the Northeast.
In the seventh year of the Mandate of Heaven, Nurhachi launched an attack on Quang Ninh. Quang Ninh was an important stronghold of the Ming Dynasty, with a strong garrison and a superior geographical location. However, Nurhachi was not intimidated by these difficulties, and with his wisdom and courage, he developed a series of strategies and tactics, and finally won the victory.
First, Nurhachi took full advantage of the geographical advantage. He sent elite troops to set up an ambush around Quang Ninh, blocking the supply lines of the Ming army and putting it in trouble. At the same time, he also took advantage of the complexity of the terrain and adopted the strategy of dividing troops to encircle, so that the Ming army could not concentrate its forces for effective resistance.
Second, Nurhachi is good at using psychological tactics. He sent messengers to deliver news to the Ming army, claiming that his army had the support of other tribes. This combination of reality and fiction demoralized the Ming army and caused vacillation and fear.
Most importantly, Nurhachi possesses excellent command and leadership skills. He personally commanded the battle, flexibly responded to changes in the enemy army, and always maintained a calm and decisive attitude. He is good at analyzing the weaknesses of enemy forces and acting quickly to put them in a passive situation. This excellent command ability won him victory.
Nurhach's victory was not only a victory in a war, but also the beginning of the rise of Houjin. His victory boosted Houjin's morale, making him the hegemon of the northeast. In the decades that followed, Later Jin grew stronger, eventually establishing the Qing Dynasty and unifying China.
The seven-year campaign of the Mandate of Heaven is the embodiment of Nurha Chi's wisdom and bravery, and it is also an important milestone in the rise of Houjin.