As Zhu Youlang expected, the Qing army did not deploy heavy troops in Zhongxian.

Gao Minzhan had apparently adopted a strategy of retrenching and defensive, and except for Chongqing City and some nearby forts, other prefectures and counties could be temporarily abandoned.

It's like the relationship between the trunk and the foliage.

The trunk of the tree is the foundation, as long as it is not uprooted, even the branches and leaves that have been lost can grow back.

And if the trunk is uprooted, everything is over.

Of course, Gao Minzhan understands this truth.

But this is not good news for Zhu Youlang.

If Gao Minzhan divides his troops, he can break them individually.

But if Gao Minzhan gathers troops to defend the iron bucket formation, then the Ming army will inevitably have a fierce battle. Although the Ming army had weapons of mass destruction such as six-pounder cannons and twelve-pounder cannons, such a major battle would always result in bloodshed and death.

Zhu Youlang naturally hoped that the soldiers would die as little as possible, but sometimes things were not transferred by his will.

As for the present, Zhu Youlang naturally took over Zhongxian County, and left a small group of men and horses to garrison, and the army continued to march towards the capital of Chongqing.

Walking along the river, the banks are verdant.

Zhu Youlang was not in the mood to enjoy this beautiful scenery.

Along the way, the Ming army did not encounter any decent resistance, and everything was smooth sailing.

This is of course very good, but Zhu Youlang can't evaluate the comparison of the combat power of the two sides, and he inevitably has some apprehension in his heart.

It is said that the Qing army in Chongqing is not to be feared, but everything is unknown if it has not really fought.

"Your Majesty, it's time for dinner."

After Han Miao's reminder, Zhu Youlang came out and nodded lightly.

The imperial meal is used in the cabin, Zhu Youlang glanced at it, four dishes and one soup.

Well, it's hearty.

This is already very rare on the river during the march.

In any case, the food still has to be eaten well.

Only when you are full can you have the energy to plan.

But as soon as he moved, he heard a drum beat, and hurriedly put down the dishes and chopsticks and leaned out of the cabin.

Looking from afar, I saw a fleet of sailors coming in the distance.

It doesn't seem to be small in terms of scale.

No wonder the soldiers were vigilant.

If you encounter a large fleet in this place, it should be the Qing army, right?

Zhu Youlang brewed some emotions, and was just about to say some impassioned words to boost morale and prepare for the battle, but who expected that the dragon flag of the Ming Dynasty was unexpectedly displayed on the opposite side.

It turned out to be my own people!

What a false alarm!

When you meet your own person at this moment, the identity of the other party is self-evident.

In addition to Li Laiheng, Yuan Zongdi and others, Zhu Youlang really can't think of anyone else!

It turned out that the thirteen families of Kuidong had arrived, which was faster than Zhu Youlang imagined!

Zhu Youlang asked Li Dingguo to confirm again, Li Dingguo nodded, and said that the flag and ship type should be Yuan Zongdi and Li Laiheng.

After all, the warships of the Qing army were much larger. Like this kind of small boat bamboo raft, it should probably be the handiwork of the thirteen families in Kuidong.

Simple and practical, unpretentious.

This is the style of the Thirteen Families of Kuidong.

Of course, there is still basic caution.

After some identity checking, the two sides really connected up.

Hearing that the royal car was here, Li Laiheng, Yuan Zongdi and others took a small boat to get close to see the sky.

Zhu Youlang even had some expectations for this, he had imagined countless scenes of meeting with the thirteen families of Kuidong, but he never thought that it would be above the river.

After the Kuidong Zhuxun arrived on the boat and knelt down to salute, Zhu Youlang was able to take a closer look at these legendary figures who left a name in history.

Yuan Zongdi has a neatly trimmed beard and looks very elegant.

Hao Shaoqi is really Zhang Fei and Li Kui's appearance.

Liu Tichun is thin and tall, and Li Laiheng is younger than he imagined...

"All of you are even."

Zhu Youlang raised his hand and signaled that everyone did not need to be polite.

The etiquette in the army is simple, let alone on the warship on the river.

"Your Majesty, the ministers received Your Majesty's order and immediately counted the men and horses and rushed to Chongqing. Unexpectedly, he still rushed behind His Majesty, and asked His Majesty to punish the crime. ”

It was Lee Rae-hyung who spoke.

His words and demeanor revealed a maturity that did not match his age, which made Zhu Youlang appreciate it very much.

"Linguo's public words are heavy, and the towns of Kuidong are far away from Fengjie to Chongqing. It will not be easy for you to arrive at this time. ”

Zhu Youlang said very objectively, this is still because the Fengjie Ming Army is waiting for the sailors to catch up with the warships, otherwise the Thirteen Kuidong families will be far behind Zhu Youlang in any case.

"I don't know how many people and horses the Duke of Linguo brought this time?"

Zhu Youlang thought that Li Laiheng would think about it, but he blurted out: "Back to Your Majesty, the thirteen towns have brought a total of 100,000 sons this time!" ”

Lakh... Not bad, not bad.

This is a little different from Zhu Youlang's expectations.

Originally, he thought that it would be good for the thirteen families of Kuidong to be able to make up 70,000 or 80,000 people, but he never thought that they would be able to make up 100,000 people after the last heavy blow, which was really not easy.

"I don't think the size of this sailor is like 100,000 people."

Zhu Youlang glanced at it and found that the number of people was not quite right.

"Your Majesty, this is just a vanguard, and the brigade is still behind."

It turned out that Li Laiheng and others took a fast boat in order to welcome them as soon as possible. And the grain and grass are in the later position with the main army.

Yuan Zongdi and others finally saw the Son of Heaven, and began to introduce their sons and nephews, hoping to leave a good impression in the heart of the Son of Heaven.

But in this way, you say a word to me, and the scene is very chaotic for a while.

"Ahem..."

Zhu Youlang cleared his throat and said: "You are all young talents, this battle is a great opportunity to serve the country's court, I am optimistic about you." ”

Such a statement can be regarded as Zhu Youlang's approval of them, and Yuan Zongdi and the others naturally have no reason to continue to fight stubbornly.

Anyway, the Son of Heaven has already recognized his own sons and nephews, is there still less chance of performance when the war is imminent?

"Master Wen, don't come unharmed!"

After facing the saint, Kuidong Zhuxun's attention naturally fell on Wen Anzhi.

Yuan Zongdi was the first to speak.

As comrades-in-arms who have fought side by side, the relationship between them is very deep.

Seeing that Yuan Zongdi took the initiative to say hello, Wen Anzhi stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Yasukuni's complexion is getting better and better, unlike the old man who is half-cut into the ground, and he can live one day at a time." ”

"Alas, what is Inspector Wen talking about, your old man will definitely live a long life."

"Then the old man borrowed the auspicious words of the Yasukuni Gong."

I have to say that Wen Anzhi is indeed very charismatic.

When Zhu Youlang saw him for the first time, he felt that this old man was very unusual and had his own appeal.

No wonder he was able to pull the Thirteen Kuidong Families and the Ming Army of Chuandong together.

As for Ertan's rebellion, it was just a simple accident.

After all, there will be scum everywhere, and even if there is no Ertan, there will be others.

It is not easy for Wen Anzhi to achieve this.

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