Starting from Nanjing, go up the Shuojiang River all the way, pass through Anqing Mansion and go straight to Jiujiang.

The sailor led by Zheng Chenggong was not slow, and it could even be described as a rapid march.

This is, of course, due to the fact that Zheng Chenggong led his troops to conquer Anqing Mansion earlier.

Otherwise, if there is a fierce battle here, I don't know how long it will be delayed.

Since receiving the decree of the Son of Heaven, Zheng Chenggong immediately raised plans to enter Jiangxi.

Well, the channel is natural, and although it is a little difficult to go upstream, it is better than a land march.

On this trip, Zheng Chenggong not only brought a group of generals, but also brought his old friend Zhang Huangyan.

It's not that he has a big heart, but that he left 30,000 troops in Nanjing, and several trusted henchmen.

Nanjing, Zhenjiang and other places can be described as impregnable.

At this time, it is not of much use to keep Zhang Huangyan in Nanjing, it is better to follow his wish and let him meet the Son of Heaven earlier.

"Da Mu, look at how beautiful the scenery on both sides of the strait is."

On the flagship, Zhang Huangyan looked at the lush scenery on the shore and sighed.

Over the past year or so, the situation in Daming has undergone earth-shaking changes.

Among them, of course, there are Zheng Chenggong, Zhang Huangyan and others who used their lives, but they are also inseparable from the spirit of the Son of Heaven.

If it weren't for the Son of Heaven's Eastern Expedition to conquer Huguang, these isolated cities laid down by Zheng Chenggong and Zhang Huangyan really had no capital to march to Jiangxi.

Now it's okay, as long as Zheng Chenggong and Zhang Huangyan converge with the Son of Heaven, the next road will be much easier.

"Yes, Brother Cangshui, these are all great rivers and mountains of the Ming Dynasty. It has been stolen by Dongyu for more than ten years, and now it should be returned to Daming. In front of Jiujiang Mansion, it is estimated that there is a tough battle to be fought. ”

"I haven't been to this Jiujiang Mansion for a long time, so I don't feel like there is much resistance."

"Brother Cangshui can't be underestimated, maybe the Tartars want to ambush us."

"Also, there's nothing wrong with being careful."

Zhang Huangyan bowed slightly.

The two talked to each other, and it was the rise of the conversation that suddenly came to report in person: "Your Highness, some small boats have been found ahead, but they are under the banner of the Ming Dynasty!" ”

"Oh?"

Zheng Chenggong was a little surprised.

It stands to reason that they have now come to the boundary of Jiujiang Mansion, which is already controlled by the Qing army, how can there be the banner of the Ming army? Could it be that the Qing army deliberately deceived and wanted to deceive?

"Take them around."

Zheng Chenggong still firmly believes that seeing is believing. Anyway, let's bring someone in and ask about it first.

Even if the Tartar really wants to use the trick, it can't be seamless, and it will definitely show flaws.

"Yes!"

The soldiers clenched their fists and led the way.

After a short time, the soldiers brought a few soldiers in armor with them.

Zheng Chenggong took a closer look and found that these soldiers were indeed wearing Ming-style armor, but they were covered with blood and looked a little dirty.

"Take off your helmets."

When the soldiers took off their helmets, Zheng Chenggong nodded with satisfaction.

Although the bun is a little messy, it is indeed the son of the Han family.

Except for his own army, Zheng Chenggong has not seen such a complete bun for a long time.

It takes a long time for a man to tie his hair, but shaving his hair is a matter of using a knife.

So it can basically be judged that these people are soldiers of the Ming army, because even if the Tartars want to impersonate the Ming army, there is not enough time for them to accumulate hair.

"This king is the Son of Heaven who is loyal to the king Zheng Chenggong, and he was ordered to lead his troops to Jiujiang. Who are you? ”

The soldiers were stunned when they heard this.

Zheng Chenggong? The surname of the country?

Several people looked at each other, and then a leader hugged his fists and said: "Your Highness Qiqi, we are under the command of the Duke of Linguo." ”

"Lin Guogong?"

Zheng Chenggong frowned, carefully thinking about the person corresponding to this title in his mind, but he couldn't think of it for a long time.

There's no way, there are too many national commissions in Da Ming Feng. The prince barely lined up, and the prince was really a mess of mess.

Seeing this, Zhang Huangyan hurriedly said softly on the side: "Linguo Gong is Li Laiheng, the head of the Kuidong Lords. ”

Zheng Chenggong suddenly realized.

"It turned out to be under the command of the Duke of Linguo, shouldn't you be in Huguang? How did you get to Jiujiang? ”

The soldier clenched his fists and said, "Your Highness doesn't know anything, Your Majesty has set a three-way strategy since he planned to attack Jiangxi. Your Majesty and the King of Jin all the way, my family and the nobles all the way, Your Royal Highness has become your own way. We are also fighting Jiujiang, but one step faster than His Highness. ”

Zheng Chenggong was taken aback when he heard this: "So Jiujiang has been taken by Linguo Gong?" ”

"Yes, just a few days ago, my father-in-law led his troops to take Jiujiang City."

Zheng Chenggong turned to Zhang Huang and said, "Brother Cangshui, what do I say, let's be late." ”

This is indeed a half-joke.

Zhang Huangyan also smiled: "This is not a bad thing. At least we can go to Jiujiang and Linguo Gong to have a drink. ”

"That's just as well."

"Your Highness has not been hindered from the downstream?"

"This road has been swept away by this king, where will anyone stop it."

Zheng Chenggong paused and said, "Now that the entire Jiujiang is under the control of the Duke of Linguo, then the Wang Shuishi should be able to dock at Jiujiang Port, right?" ”

"Naturally, there is no problem. There is a section of the river upstream that has been sealed with iron chains by Tartars, and it will take some time to clean up. Downstream doesn't have this problem, though. ”

"That's good."

Zheng Chenggong nodded.

"Let's go to Jiujiang!"

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In Jiujiang City, Yuan Zongdi, among the government officials, excitedly ran to Li Laiheng and patted him on the shoulder and said, "Little tiger, guess what, a sailor is coming from the lower reaches of Jiujiang!" ”

"Sailor?"

Li Laiheng was stunned: "Could this be..."

"Who else could it be, you stupid tiger, it's King Zhong and Zhang Benbing!"

"Ahh I didn't think it should be them! ”

Li Laiheng smiled bitterly, and then said, "Have they already arrived outside the city?" Why don't you go and greet it? ”

Although Li Laiheng and Zheng Chenggong have never met, he has admired Zheng Chenggong for a long time.

If you talk about the people in this world that Li Laiheng admires, in addition to the Son of Heaven and the King of Jin, it is the loyal king Zheng Chenggong.

"Haha, that's not necessary."

Yuan Zongdi said with a smile: "They have already entered the city." ”

Li Laiheng was a little annoyed and said, "Why didn't Uncle Yuan say it earlier." ”

Yuan Zongdi rubbed his hands and said, "Isn't this trying to surprise you." Besides, they were already outside the city when I knew it. You can't let the prince wait outside the city all the time. ”

Li Laiheng thought about it, and it seemed that this was the truth.

"But you kid need to cheer me up. When you meet Zheng Chenggong, you can't embarrass us Kuidong Zhuxun. ”

In any case, Li Laiheng is the representative and speaker of the thirteen families of Kuidong, and Yuan Zongdi still attaches great importance to this first meeting, so he specially reminded him.

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