Compared with other cities in Huguang, Wuchang can be regarded as an absolute important town.

The terrain of Wuchang is extremely complex, and it took Wang Henian a long time to figure it out.

He took out a map drawn by himself, and carefully told Zhu Youlang and Li Dingguo about the topography of Wuchang.

"Your Majesty, you landed on the shore from the Yangtze River and the Han River, and entered the mouth of the Xunsi River called the Catfish Set. The south of the city from west to east is Wangze Gate, Baoan Gate, and Zhonghe Gate. The east of the city from south to north is respectively Zhonghe Gate, Zhongxiao Gate. The north of the city is the Caobu Gate, and the west of the city is the Hanyang Gate and the Pinghu Gate from north to south. ”

After a pause, Wang Henian continued: "The South Market outside the Zhonghe Gate is very prosperous, and it has the scene outside the Wulin Gate in Hangzhou. All the bulk goods are transported by ship and docked ashore from here. ”

Zhu Youlang grasped the key point and asked: "In other words, if the army marches by water, it will definitely come to Nanshi?" ”

"Not really. If you go to the west, you can attack from Hanyang Gate, where the river is relatively open, and the city gate is facing Hanyang. ”

Wang Henian swallowed and spitted at the mouth, "However, it is more convenient to attack the city from the south, so that the sailor warships have a dock to dock." Your Majesty, please see that Chong Yukou Ferry is the place where Qu Yuan landed in Hunan when he was exiled. As the saying goes, north of the Yangtze River, west of Hanshui is Chu, south of the Yangtze River, and east of Hanshui is Hubei. This river is the dividing line. ”

Zhu Youlang listened with relish.

"How did you draw this map?"

Wang Henian hurriedly explained: "Your Majesty, please see, the Ezhou City marked is the old Wuchang City, which was built in the Tang and Song dynasties. Marked with Wuchang Mansion is the new Wuchang City, which was built in the Hongwu period. To put it simply, to the north of Snake Mountain is the old Wuchang City-Ezhou City, and to the south of Snake Mountain is the new Wuchang City-Wuchang Mansion. ”

As soon as Wang Henian said this, Zhu Youlang was clear.

Originally, the two cities were built at different times, and the time came one after the other. There was Ezhou City first, and then there was Wuchang Mansion.

In the Ming Dynasty, these two cities were combined into one, and this is how the Wuchang City seen now came.

This is actually very similar to Jingshi.

At that time, the capital division only had the inner city at the earliest, and the outer city was built in the Jiajing period.

This process of merging cities is actually the process of city evolution.

In this way, it is indeed better to hit the southern city, after all, this is a new city built in the early Ming Dynasty, and all the yamen are here.

"Wang Qing, I've worked hard for you this time."

Zhu Youlang was very satisfied with Wang Henian's action.

If Wang Henian hadn't infiltrated Wuchang City and hand-drawn such a map, Zhu Youlang would have really been black-eyed and didn't know where to start.

But now the idea is much clearer.

Catfish set, Zhu Youlang has memorized this name.

"It is an honor for a minister to serve His Majesty."

Wang Henian said angrily: "The ministers who came along the way were quite emotional, and many people still have their hearts set on the Ming Dynasty. ”

"In this way, the people's hearts are available."

Zhu Youlang's heart Daoming army did not lose Huguang for a long time, not even a generation, that is, less than ten years.

These memories may not be perfect, but they are at least better than they were during the reign of the Manchus.

There is no harm if there is no comparison, and Zhu Youlang is still confident that he will win this part of the hesitant faction.

"Spread my will and march towards Wuchang quickly!"

Zhu Youlang couldn't wait to take Wuchang.

You are strong, you are strong, Lao Tzu Zhu Youlang.

In Zhu Youlang's dictionary, these two words are not recognized!

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Hangzhou Mansion.

Lang Tingzuo, the governor of Liangjiang, Guan Zhong, the governor of Jiangning, and Shi Lang, the commander of the navy, gathered together.

Not long ago, they just took Zhoushan and washed Zhoushan City in blood.

Zheng Chenggong's family members were slaughtered by them, and they let out a bad breath.

Didn't you beat me Nanjing? I'll take you Zhoushan!

Although Lang Tingzuo lost some money back and forth, Zheng Chenggong paid a heavy price.

Lang Tingzuo could think of the indignation, rage, sadness, and helplessness of the soldiers under Zheng Chenggong's command.

Lang Tingzuo was now able to summon up the courage to report his victory to the Shunzhi Emperor.

He has always reported good news and not bad news, and with the victory in Zhoushan, Emperor Shunzhi's resentment should be able to dissipate some.

The most pressing task at present is how to stabilize the situation and form an encirclement of Nanjing.

Lang Tingzuo had already transferred troops from all over the country and gathered in Huai'an, Yangzhou, and Fengyang prefectures.

As for Zhejiang, the green battalions of Hangzhou, Huzhou, Ningbo, and Shaoxing have all been assembled and can march to Nanjing at any time.

"This attack on Zhoushan is thanks to General Shi, come to this glass of wine to pay tribute to General Shi, and talk about gratitude."

Langtinzo smiled and raised his glass.

Shi Lang had a sincere and frightened expression, and hurriedly raised his wine glass to greet him: "Your Excellency the Governor is serious. These are the things that will be part of the general. Zheng Thief was so arrogant that he only left 10,000 people to guard Zhoushan, and he didn't know how to write dead words. The last general killed them all before he could use any force. ”

Shi Lang's words revealed a sense of pride, after all, he was the commander of this attack on Zhoushan, and Lang Tingzuo and Guan Allegiance were all picking grapes.

"Haha, with the help of General Shi, the governor is more confident in taking Nanjing."

"Your Excellency the Governor, this Zheng thief is already a grasshopper after the autumn, and he won't be able to jump for a few days."

Guan Xiaozhong also stepped forward, patted his ass and said: "At that time, the governor will kill Zheng Thief and recover Nanjing, which will be another great achievement." Maybe you can even get an official and a knight. ”

I have to say that people love to listen to good words.

Although he knew that there was little chance of becoming an official, Lang Tingzuo still smiled and said: "This governor doesn't ask for this, this governor only hopes to be able to do something practical for the imperial court." ”

"By the way, Governor Lang, how do you want to fight next?"

Shi Lang actually didn't mind going toe-to-toe with Zheng Chenggong, but if there was a better way, he wouldn't be tough.

"What does General Shi think?"

Langtinzo, however, pushed the question over.

"According to the general, it is best to lure the Zheng thief out and kill him."

Shi Lang smiled and groaned: "Isn't Zheng Thief the most emotional? The Governor may wish to hang the heads of the beheaded thieves on the city wall of Hangzhou. Word of mouth will be able to reach Nanjing sooner or later. At that time, Zheng Chenggong heard it, and I don't know how he would feel. If he is provoked to take revenge, we can ambush him and give him a pot to drink. If he doesn't dare to come, he doesn't miss the old feelings, and the spit of the soldiers alone can drown him! ”

After Shi Lang's analysis, Lang Tingzo felt that it was very reasonable.

Agitation is the mentality.

Zheng Chenggong will lose whether he is provoked or not, and the Qing army will be the beneficiary.

Shi Lang is really a vicious person!

"General Shi really gave Ben Du a brilliant plan. This governor will order someone to do it! ”

Lang Tingzuo is naturally willing to see Zheng Chenggong take the initiative to kill.

With sufficient preparation, he didn't believe that Zheng Chenggong could still win.

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