Chapter 288: Anger Strikes the Heart
In the Battle of Longwan, Chen Youliang was taken by surprise, the battleship ran aground, countless casualties were inflicted, and almost all the troops were annihilated. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 info
Zhu Yuanzhang ordered people to chase after Chen Youliang, who fled in a hurry, and at the same time personally led his troops to seize the enemy ships, and even the big ship that Chen Youliang was on was captured, and at the same time captured the old generals Zhang Zhixiong, Ou Puxiang and others.
This battle restored the confidence of Zhu Yuanzhang's subordinates, and they no longer regarded Chen Youliang as terrifying as a flood beast. However, just when everyone was happily celebrating the victory of Longwan, there was bad news from eastern Zhejiang, Hu Dahai, who joined the army, and Geng Zaicheng was sentenced to death by the Privy Council.
It turned out that Hu Dahai and Geng Zaicheng were ordered by Zhu Yuanzhang to stay in Jinhua and Chuzhou, and there were many Miao troops in these two places, who were previously Miao Shuai Yang Wanzhi's subordinates. Zhang Shicheng killed Yang Wanzhi, and some of these Miao soldiers took refuge in Zhu Yuanzhang, and some of them stood on their own. Hu Dahai and Geng Zaicheng recruited these self-reliant seedlings. Among them, Miao surrendered Jiang Ying, Liu Zhen, Li Fu and others to Hu Dahai, and Li Youzhi, He Rende and others surrendered to Geng Zaicheng.
However, the discipline of these Miao troops was too poor, and even if Hu Dahai and Geng Zaicheng kept them under their tents and treated them preferentially, they still did not obey military discipline. Zhu Yuanzhang's army forbade soldiers to harass the people and plunder women, but the Miao army under the command of Yang Wanzhi had become accustomed to marching and fighting, and also slaughtered and plundered.
Hu Dahai and Geng Zaicheng commanded the troops very strictly, and when they found that they had violated discipline, they severely punished them, giving verbal warnings to whipping and beheading them, and the number of punishments was too many.
Jiang Ying, Liu Zhen, and Li Fu tricked Hu Dahai into going to Jinhua Bayong Tower for a military parade.
Hu Dahai didn't know that there was a deception, so he brought his son and a few relatives to come as promised, but just as he was about to get off the horse, Jiang Ying, who greeted him, suddenly hit him in the head with a hammer.
Hu Dahai's brain suddenly burst out, and he whimpered.
Jiang Ying took the opportunity to cut off Hu Dahai's head, and led the Miao army to kill Hu Dahai's son and his relatives, and the Miao army killed all the way to the military camp.
When the news of Hu Dahai's killing spread to Chuzhou, Li Youzhi, He Rende and others, who did not dare to act rashly, suddenly rebelled.
Geng Zaicheng was eating at the time, and when he heard about it, he got on the horse to face the battle, but it happened suddenly, the other side was outnumbered, and his own soldiers were less than 20 people. Geng Zaicheng swung his sword and broke several spears, but in the end, he was unfortunately injured and fell off his horse, and died unyieldingly. Only Geng Zaicheng's son Geng Tianbi escaped and ran to Zhu Wenzhong for help.
When the bad news came in response to Tianfu, Zhu Yuanzhang burst into tears, was stunned for a moment, and fell to the ground.
Everyone hurriedly went to call the doctor, and sent someone to the Guogong Mansion to inform Ma Xiuying.
Ma Xiuying was playing with Zhu Di, the little guy was very active, and he was not restless in bed for a moment, Ma Xiuying simply put him on the carpet and let him roll around.
Li Qi'er looked at the smile next to her, imagining that her child would be as lively and cute as Zhu Di in the future. After she moved into the main courtyard, she often walked around Ma Xiuying's room. Her female popularity is very good, and in order to express her gratitude, she sewed a robe, a pair of cloth shoes and a small belly pocket for Ma Xiuying's children. The small belly pocket that Zhu Di is wearing now is from her.
After going back and forth, the relationship between the two is even closer than before. Ma Xiuying sometimes even took Zhu Biao's hand and said: "If it wasn't for your aunt to save your mother, your mother would almost not be able to save you." You have to remember that Aunt Qi is your savior, and you must honor her when you grow up. ”
Being a man should be grateful, this is Ma Xiuying's principle. She has never forgotten the scene of Li Qi'er lying under the steps in pain, and now she is afraid to think about it, if it weren't for Li Qi'er's timely response, she would definitely have a miscarriage if she fell hard, and there would be no later Zhu Biao. It's a pity that her child was saved, but Li Qi'er's child was gone, which is simply a life for a life. Every time she saw Li Qi'er's figure and sadness, she felt extremely guilty, so no matter what, she had to help Li Qi'er keep the child in her womb and not let anyone covet it.
"Madame is too polite, this is the duty of a concubine. Over the years, Mrs. has been caring for the concubine, and the concubine is grateful, but fortunately she can make a little effort. Li Qi'er hurriedly excused herself and pulled up Zhu Biao, who was about to bow, "Biao Gongzi can grow up safely, God is blessing, and the concubine doesn't dare to take credit." ”
"Okay, don't be modest, sit down quickly, you're going to give birth, you can't work hard. Ma Xiuying said with a smile: "In the future, we will be called sisters, and Mrs. Don't be called Sheng." ”
Li Qi'er was surprised and delighted, Guo Ninglian and Guo Hui are equal wives and can be called Ma Xiuying's sister, and concubines can't be called indiscriminately if they have no status, and now Ma Xiuying has taken the initiative to close the distance with her, which has invisibly improved her identity a lot. Since then, she has changed her name to Sister Ma Xiuying, and asked Sun and Li Guihua to be envious after knowing it.
At this time, the two were looking at Zhu Yan talking and laughing, and suddenly Xun Ying came in in in a panic, and when she saw that the child and Li Qi'er were there, she suddenly stopped talking.
"I'll come when I go out. Ma Xiuying left Li Qi'er and Luliu and a few maids and walked out quickly.
"Master, Guogong has fainted. ”
Xun Ying's hurried announcement was like a thunderbolt on a sunny day that exploded in Ma Xiuying's ears, and under the bright sun, her eyes were dark, and she almost fell down. As soon as Xun Ying held her up, she nervously asked, "Where is Guogong now?"
"Guogong learned the bad news of General Hu and General Geng in the military camp, and he was furious, and the doctor had already prescribed tranquilizers......"
"Hurry up and quietly carry Guogong back, he is too tired during this time, he should recuperate quietly. asked Liu Ji and Li Shanchang to make their own decisions on political affairs, and if they can, don't bother if they don't disturb the national government. It is strictly forbidden for the servants in the palace to mention this matter, and those who criticize and spread the word will be killed with sticks and sticks...... "Ma Xiuying was steady and gave orders in an orderly manner. At this time, Ying Tianfu must not be chaotic! The Guogong Mansion must not be chaotic! No unfavorable news can be leaked!
Zhu Yuanzhang slowly opened his eyes, and saw a group of wives and concubines looking at him with tears in their eyes, and couldn't help but shout in a dumb voice: "Madam......"
"Guogong, you have finally woken up. Ma Xiuying cried with joy when she saw him wake up.
The other women were also overjoyed and stepped forward to greet them.
"I ......," Zhu Yuanzhang struggled to sit up.
Ma Xiuying interrupted him, put a pillow behind him, and persuaded softly: "The doctor said that you are extremely angry and have to relax, I have asked Li Shanchang and other officials to go back first, and you will raise it for two days first, okay?"
"Then let them also step back and rest. Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the worried eyes of his wives and concubines and nodded. His mind was blank, and he had a splitting headache at the thought of Hu Dahai and Geng Zaicheng's sudden death. Both of them were generals who had followed him for many years, brave and good at fighting, and loyal, but they were killed by Jiang Ying and other Miao soldiers, which was really like cutting off his left arm and right arm, which made him feel the pain of his skin deeply.