Zhu Youlang wanted to put a long line to catch a big fish, and it turned out that his choice was correct.

Judging from the information sent back by the Jinyi guards from Fujian and Guangdong, both Shang Kexi and Geng Jimao moved their minds and wanted to take advantage of the opportunity of the Ming Army's Northern Expedition to attack north.

After all, not only Shang Kexi and Geng Jimao had detailed work in Nanjing, but the Ming army also had spies in Fuzhou and Guangzhou.

The news that Zhu Youlang deliberately released it obviously played a role, and the two couldn't resist the temptation to do it.

This is actually the scene that Zhu Youlang wants to see.

After all, the absolute strength of the Ming army can crush the two. Even if the two of them work together, they are not the opponent of the Ming army.

What Zhu Youlang was afraid of was that he was fighting with the Qing army in front and his hometown was secretly attacked.

Therefore, it would be great if we could solve this hidden danger first.

Of course, he also knew very well that Shang Kexi and Geng Jimao, the two old foxes, belonged to the type of not seeing rabbits and not scattering eagles, if they wanted them to really do it, Zhu Youlang would at least show some flaws.

In the matter of selling flaws, Zhu Youlang said that no one dared to call him the first.

Relying on this trick, Zhu Youlang conquered many cities.

Zhu Youlang, the Qing army hidden in the city of Nanjing, knew very well, so he deliberately ordered the military headquarters to mobilize the army to move the defense, but in fact, he only transferred the army in Nanjing to Zhenjiang, and then transferred the army from Zhenjiang back to Nanjing.

Etcetera.

But in the eyes of those meticulous works, it is obvious that this is a precursor to the Northern Expedition.

The Ming army is going to make a big move.

With ironclad evidence in hand, they naturally did not hesitate at all, and immediately flew pigeons to send the news back to Fuzhou and Guangzhou.

It is now the end of February, and it is estimated that the Ming army will be completely out in half a month at most!

Seize this time difference, they have a lot to do!

As everyone knows, what Zhu Youlang asked them to see was what Zhu Youlang wanted them to see, and Zhu Youlang didn't want them to see it, they couldn't see it at all!

Poor Na Shang Kexi and Geng Jimao were still kept in the dark, completely unaware that they had been fooled, and after receiving the news, they were ready to send troops to the north to take advantage.

According to the plan, Shang Kexi and Geng Jimao each led their troops north and joined up in Jiangxi.

Although there are painful memories of them here, it is the only way to go north to the south and to the south.

If you want to attack Nanjing, Jiangxi is the only way.

However, they didn't plan to stay on the Jiangxi border for long, just to borrow a way.

This is a bit like when the Qing army broke through Jizhou and entered the Koukou, and did not stop in Gyeonggi for more, but went directly south to Shandong to plunder.

In ancient times, these cities were not as tightly connected to each other as they imagined, and the relationship between the cities was very loose.

However, this kind of long-distance march is also very risky, first of all, it is necessary to ensure that the march speed is fast enough, and also to ensure that it can achieve an overwhelming advantage in battle, otherwise if the enemy army is encircled, there is almost no possibility of escaping and ascending to heaven.

The reason why Shang Kexi and Geng Jimao were so confident was because they were sure that the main force of the Ming army had gone north. These defenders could not threaten them at all.

Even if they can't take Nanjing and shake the world, at least there is no problem in retreating.

But they didn't expect that Zhu Youlang had already laid a net of heaven and earth, waiting for them to throw themselves into the net.

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Zhu Youlang's preparations for this big battle are still very sufficient. Because he wants to finish his work and doesn't want to drag it out any longer. Zheng Chenggong and Li Dingguo, as the main forces in the battle, faced Geng Jimao and Shang Kexi respectively.

This is certainly not a decision made on the slap in the head, but the result of careful consideration.

Because the two are very familiar with Fujian and Guangdong.

Needless to say, Zheng Chenggong was a famous sea thief in Fujian back then, and was awarded the post of chief soldier by the imperial court after surrendering to Chengcheng.

After that, the Zheng family settled down in Fujian. It can be said that after Zheng Chenggong returned to the Ming Dynasty from Japan, he spent his entire youth and youth in Fujian.

Although he later went to Nanjing Guozijian as a prisoner, that was one or two years old, which is completely incomparable with the time in Fujian.

In this Ming army, if Zheng Chenggong is second in terms of familiarity with Fujian, then no one dares to say first.

In addition, Shi Lang took refuge in Geng Jimao, and with Zheng Chenggong's deep hatred with Shi Lang, Zhu Youlang didn't have to worry about Zheng Chenggong's failure at all.

As for Li Dingguo, his attack on Guangdong back then can be said to be the only black spot in the history of leading troops.

At that time, the Ming army was like a bamboo, and Li Dingguo also led his troops to attack Guangdong, at that time he was famous and could be described as possessed by the god of war, and the Ming army was also very confident that it could take Guangdong.

However, during the attack on Zhaoqing, the Ming army suffered a crushing defeat, and Li Dingguo had to retreat to Guizhou in embarrassment.

The Ming army's vitality was greatly damaged in this battle, and it was also an important turning point.

Since then, the Ming army has basically lost the strength to take the initiative to attack, and can only passively retreat to defend in the southwest, waiting for the Qing army to attack.

But Hong Chengchou, the old fox, did not attack, but chose to encircle and consume.

In this case, the Ming army was gradually consumed, and if it weren't for Zhu Youlang's crossing, I am afraid that he would really have to embark on the old road in history.

Of course, that's history.

The so-called shame and courage, a person with a strong personality like Li Dingguo will naturally not allow this black history to exist for a long time.

As long as he is given the opportunity, he will definitely do his best to prove himself.

Zhu Youlang asked Li Dingguo to lead the troops against Shang Kexi, just to let him take advantage of the situation to attack Guangdong and regain his self-confidence.

As long as Li Dingguo is confident, he will be able to take the absolute initiative in the process of the Northern Expedition in the future.

In Zhu Youlang's view, Li Dingguo's ability to command troops is definitely the first, and although Zheng Chenggong and Li Laiheng and others are also very powerful, they are not handsome.

It is very suitable for them to be Li Dingguo's wingman, and it is indeed a little reluctant to take the lead.

Geng Jimao, Shang Kexi, it's no wonder that you are looking for death by yourself.

After pacifying the two, the only stumbling block to the Ming army's Northern Expedition was Wu Sangui.

Wu Sangui's-stirring stick is indeed an uncertain factor, but the benefits of attacking Yunnan are too low, and the price paid is too great.

Zhu Youlang still wanted to solve Wu Sangui after the Northern Expedition.

Otherwise, it will drag on for a long time, and the vitality of the Qing army will be restored, and the consumption will be even greater.

Zhu Youlang still wants to recover the Ming Dynasty with less bloodshed.

In this battle, Zhu Youlang will definitely be conquered in person, and the prince will stay in charge of the country.

This can be described as a good experience for Zhu Cixuan, Zhu Youlang wants to see how Zhu Cixuan's governance ability is now after Wen Anzhi's careful cultivation for so long.

He doesn't need Zhu Cixuan to have the courage and ability of Emperor Qin and Han Wu, but at least he has to do what a king of success should do, right?

Of course, Zhu Youlang still has time, but he hopes that the prince will grow faster, so that he can be a lot more sure.

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