The time has reached the third day of the fifth month of the fifteenth year of Chongzhen, and it has been busy, and it is almost the same here in Shanhaiguan.

The injuries of the five guerrillas were almost healed, and they were ready to pull out with their chosen men.

Before leaving, the five of them were listening to Zhang Mingwei's instructions: "For the problem of grain and grass, the accompanying Jinyi Wei will ask the local government for it, you don't have to worry." My request to you is not to disturb the people, not to kill innocents indiscriminately, not to kill good people and not to ruin the reputation of the court. But as long as you make military achievements, I can guarantee you that the court will never treat you badly! ”

This is the benefit of hugging the thighs, otherwise, you have to send money to the court to ensure military merit.

Of course, the five people didn't dare to disobey Zhang Mingwei's words, and hurriedly agreed.

However, Bai Guangen, who was born as a thief, hesitated a little and asked, "Grandpa Guo, what if the thief wants to abandon the darkness and turn to the light?" And as far as the last general knows, many of the thieves are actually so hungry that they can't stand it, or they are simply coerced by the thieves. ”

The biggest problem in fighting thieves is not whether to win or not, but how to deal with the aftermath.

The reason why the thieves are fighting more and more is because they can't be placed. So much so that in the last years of Chongzhen, the thieves were getting stronger and stronger, and it was difficult to win the battle. This makes it impossible for the officers and soldiers to fight the thieves again.

However, Bai Guangen himself followed the Chaotian Monkey to make the opposite, and knew that many of the thieves actually didn't really want to be thieves. Originally, he wouldn't have said this, but in contact with Zhang Mingwei, he felt that this Xingguo Duke was very different from other officials, and he paid great attention to people's livelihood, so he asked.

Zhang Mingwei listened, did not hesitate, and immediately replied, "As long as you really want to abandon the darkness and turn to the light, the court doesn't want to kill everyone." Therefore, if you want to accept the imperial court's recruitment, you can, but you must unconditionally accept the imperial court's recruitment. ”

For example, Zhang Xianzhong accepted Zhao'an in Gucheng, and put forward various conditions, not only did not let the imperial court divide his troops, but also gathered together, which is obviously the kind that does not want to surrender sincerely, and can rebel when he turns his head.

It's a pity that the governor at that time, Xiong Wencan, thought about making meritorious contributions, and agreed to his request regardless of the facts. As a result, in the end, he himself paid the price of his life.

At this time, the reason why Zhang Mingwei gave this promise, in addition to not wanting to kill indiscriminately, this has reached the fifteenth year of Chongzhen, and the population of Daming has been reduced very much. Especially in the north of the Ming Dynasty, many places have really reached the point where there is no rooster crowing for thousands of miles.

The most direct is that on the way from Jingshi to Shanhaiguan led by Zhang Mingwei, in addition to seeing people in the city, it is basically difficult to see people in other places. Some villages and villages have all become ruins. Some were robbed, and many more were taken prisoners.

Zhang Mingwei, who crossed over, is of course ambitious. Not only to set foot in Liaodong, but also in this era of great navigation, but also to share his piece of the pie, and even defeat European countries. In this way, if you send troops to occupy overseas, the population will be even more indispensable.

Of course, in addition, the transformation of the thieves into the main force of resistance to the Qing Dynasty in the Southern Ming Dynasty was also an important factor.

In addition, he also knew that there was a thief who was called a Buddhist soldier by the people. Not only did he treat the people well, but even when he heard that Jianlu invaded the pass at the end of the year, he also fought with Jianguo to rescue the people who were plundered by Jianlu.

There is a clear record of the time, that is, the battle of Haizhou, that is, the battle of Lianyungang in later generations. The Mongol soldiers in Jianguo captured it, and they were besieged by these thieves, and the Jianjiao were defeated and retreated, saving the people.

Not only that, but he also said to the rescued people that your people have been taken captive, and your parents at home want to want it, and each of them will be rewarded with 50 yuan to go back quickly.

There are even rumors that Linqingzhou found out that this thief led 400,000 soldiers, divided into ten battalions to save King Lu, and did not commit any offense with the people, and the villagers were called Buddhist soldiers.

In this regard, when Zhang Mingwei first found out the information, he was really surprised.

It is also for this reason that a thief like this was really more like an official army than an official army in the late Ming Dynasty. It's just a pity that the leader of this thief was finally killed by Li Zicheng, and his subordinates were also annexed by him.

At this time, after explaining to the five guerrillas, Zhang Mingwei sent another lieutenant of the Jinyi Guard in their army, with a total of ten people in each army, a total of fifty people.

I heard him solemnly explain, "You must not interfere with the march and fight." It is only to manage and verify military merits and negotiate money and grain with the localities. If the magistrates did not have a reserve of grain and grass, they asked them to collect it from the local squire, and they disposed of it according to the needs of the thieves. Nowadays, the rebellion is the top priority of the imperial court, and the magistrates must do a good job, and the assessment of the officials is excellent. If you resist and do not cooperate, you will be taken on the spot and replaced by the deputy for the time being. ”

"Also, if the local squire pays money and grain, he must also record it truthfully, and the court will have rewards and preferential treatment in the future." After Zhang Mingwei said this, he paused for a moment and then said, "You can also emphasize this matter, it is best if you can not be strong." Tell them that if the thieves gain power, then they will be empty of all their money. ”

The implication is that if you refuse to cooperate, you will use force.

In fact, the grain and grass of 2,000 men and horses are just transiting, and they are really not much. Of course, if it is 2,000 today, two days tomorrow, and 2,000 the day after tomorrow, it is estimated that the local government will not be able to stand it. However, in this case, you have to suffer if you can't stand it.

The five guerrillas on the side listened to Xingguo Gong's detailed explanation, and immediately felt his sincerity, and suddenly, they were also full of confidence in what he had promised before.

In this way, several of them have more confidence in the future.

After all the explanations were finished, Zhang Mingwei suddenly remembered something, and said to all of them, "You are going to participate in the battle of Kaifeng, there is one thing you should pay special attention to." I'm afraid that someone will jump over the wall and dig the Yellow River dam. ”

Speaking of this, Zhang Mingwei said very seriously, "Once the Yellow River bursts and lives are destroyed, the consequences are unpredictable. Therefore, this must not be allowed to happen! ”

Generally speaking, this kind of thing will not be done by normal people. However, if the war continues, it is possible for those who are red-eyed and lose their minds.

In the original history, Kaifeng finally fell because someone dug the Yellow River embankment and washed Kaifeng City with the water of the Yellow River.

There are two rumors here, one is that Li Zicheng hit Kaifeng three times, but he failed to beat it, and he paid the price of one eye for it, and he was angry and angry, so he ordered this thing to be done.

Another rumor is that the Kaifeng garrison saw that the reinforcements had been waiting for a long time and were about to be unable to hold on, so he sent people to break the Yellow River embankment and wanted to drown Li Zicheng's troops outside the city.

Which of these two rumors is true and which is false, future generations will no longer be able to tell.

But the digging of the Yellow River dam is true.

Therefore, in order to prevent accidents, Zhang Mingwei specially emphasized that they must pay attention to this.

In this regard, the five people were a little unimpressed, after all, this kind of digging the Yellow River dam is a matter of common anger to people and gods, how many people dare to do this?

However, since Xingguo Gong confessed, on the surface, of course, they agreed in succession.

As a result, Bai Guangen, Wang Tingchen, Tang Tong, Ma Ke, and Wu Sangui, the five former general soldiers, now led 2,000 men and horses each to Henan.

After they left, Zhang Mingwei was also leaving, and before leaving, he naturally had to explain to Yan Yingyuan, "Zuo Yingxuan is mainly busy with the resettlement of the military and civilians in Liaodong along the Great Wall, and reorganize the defenses everywhere, and the affairs of Shanhaiguan are mainly up to you!" ”

"Don't worry, the last general, if Jianyu dares to attack, they will definitely be taught a lesson!" When Yan Yingyuan heard this, he immediately assured with confidence.

From an unknown Jiangyin classic history, he was suddenly promoted, or an unprecedented promotion speed, and directly became the chief soldier of Shanhaiguan who guarded one side. Naturally, he took out twelve points of ability, wanting to prove that he really has this ability and live up to the recommendation of the principality.

Zhang Mingwei certainly believed in his ability, so he nodded and said, "The fleet here is also under your command." But it shouldn't be enough, I will ask the emperor to transfer some more ships from Denglai and Denglai. There is only one purpose, to harass the Jianyu and not let them collect food in peace. Don't be petty, go and grab food from Jianyu, and burn it directly, talent is the most important thing. ”

Yan Yingyuan couldn't help but be overjoyed when he heard Zhang Mingwei's promise to send him more ships.

If such a large area as Ningyuan is caught, Jianyu must divide his troops. And there will definitely be heavy troops stationed on the side of Ningyuan City. In this way, the little strength of the captured will definitely be apportioned among the troops in other places.

And if you start by sea, Jianyu will inevitably be unable to prevent it. The more ships there are, the more troops you can throw at one time, and the higher your chances of success.

Thinking like this, Yan Yingyuan immediately hurriedly agreed, and then hesitated for a moment, and then said to Zhang Mingwei, "Guogong, when I was in charge of Jiangyin Dianshi, I had dealt with Haikou Gu San Mazi. This person is righteous, and he is not bad, can he recruit An to come over, and at the end of the general, his subordinates will do their part to harass Jianjiao! ”

Hearing this, Zhang Mingwei smiled. Although Yan Yingyuan said it carefully, he was afraid that he would not agree. However, he had a very clear understanding of the 81st day of Jiangyin.

At the beginning, he thought about writing a book that crossed at the end of the Ming Dynasty, and started from Jiangyin to defend the city, so he checked a lot of information, and even bought a book dedicated to studying and recording the 81st day of Jiangyin.

This Gu San Mazi is indeed a righteous person, after being subdued by Yan Yingyuan's three arrows, when Jianyu attacked Jiangyin, he also led his fleet to the rescue.

Thinking like this, Zhang Mingwei smiled slightly and said, "A good man and three gangs, what kind of election do you recommend, as long as there is help to Daming Zhongxing, the court naturally has no reason not to agree." ”

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