Although Jiang Zhe is a scholar, he is not a scholar in the traditional sense. The way of Confucius and Mencius is not so important in his eyes.

Zheng Zhilong's opinion of the Kong family was very disrespectful to the Kong family, but Jiang Zhe was not only not annoyed, but thought so.

I also deeply agree with Zheng Zhilong's analysis.

Huang Taiji outside the Guan, Manchu Qing outside the Guan, how similar are they to the Wanyan Jurchen five hundred years ago?

Wanyan Nuzhen's fierce Anmouke, the Manchu Han and Mongolian Eight Banners of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, they are the main military force that destroyed the Central Plains Dynasty, and they are all invincible.

What's worse is that the Ming Dynasty can't see Yue Han and other generals at the moment, not to mention that the peasant uprising inside is still in full swing, and the situation is far worse than that of Zhao and Song in the past.

Zhu Ming's situation is even worse.

And there are also some Han people who are working for the Manchu Qing Dynasty, and there are not only martial arts but also literature. In this regard, Huang Taiji's advantage over Wanyan Nuzhen is greater and more significant.

As early as the sixth year of Tiancong, Huang Taiji stipulated that the children of ministers under the age of fifteen and over the age of eight were all allowed to study.

Although compared with the Jurchen savages who rushed out of the white mountains and black waters, the killing of the Han by the Manchu Eight Banners was as good as the Jin soldiers, but they used 'reading' to add a very gorgeous coat to themselves.

The Manchu Qing Dynasty has not yet officially entered the Guannei, according to the current Ming and Qing Dynasty power comparisons, the Qing army really wants to march to the Central Plains, how can the Ming army resist? A few break-and-go has proven their ability.

Jiang Zhe naturally didn't know that the Ming Dynasty was about to take its last breath, but he understood that the Manchu Qing had the strength and opportunity to enter the Central Plains. And since Huang Taiji has the strength to enter the Central Plains, will he still endure not coming? Will he still have that thought?

That's impossible.

It is self-evident how great the attraction of the Central Plains is to the Tartars.

Therefore, he agreed with Zheng Zhilong's statement that the Tartars would not put Qufu Konglin like this. That's probably just a siege and not a fight. Abatai wouldn't even do anything to Kong Lin.

Because, any person who aspires to the world will not defeat the Kong family, but will only hold it high and respect.

"The students have met the general system." It was the first time that Jiang Zhe had been running all night quickly, and after he arrived in Dongping, he didn't say whether he was frozen or not, and the sides of his thighs were hot and painful.

"Your marshal said that he wanted you to pass it on to Benxian, and you should listen to it." Regarding Zheng Zhilong's refusal, Hong Chengchou was mentally prepared and did not get angry. It's just that Zheng Zhilong accused him in the letter of not doing his best and not being optimistic about Abatai, so that the good situation in Yanzhou was ruined, which made him a little angry.

It is true that he is the commander of the Zhulu Ming Army, but the Zhulu Ming Army seems to be under his command, how can he really listen to him? This was the case in Songjin at the beginning, not to mention now?

He can still command and trust, from beginning to end, there are only two soldiers and horses, Cao Bianjiao and Wang Tingchen.

"My handsome family has a saying, the siege of Qufu seems to be critical, but it is not. The descendants of the Kong family should be as safe as Mount Tai. Jiang Zhe endured the pain in his leg and said with a smile.

Hong Chengchou was suddenly shocked, what did Zheng Zhilong mean by this? "Why can't this constitution understand? Zheng Zhilong: What does this mean? ”

Jiang Zhe smiled, "Why should adults be humble? You have been carrying the military and politics for many years, going back and forth inside and outside the Guan, and you know the reality of the Ming Dynasty well, and the Zhu family is in a difficult situation at home and abroad, and it has really reached the time when it is about to die, at least in this place in the north of the river. And that Jianyu Su had the ambition of a wolf, and Huang Taiji claimed to be the emperor early, which can be seen that he had already had the ambition to enter the Central Plains.

How could such a character use a sword against the Qufu Kong clan?

The student dared to say it, I am afraid that when Abatai was ordered to lead the troops into the fortress, Huang Taiji would have already heard the advice. ”

"Sure enough, it's courage, it's courage. What a crazy life, he actually came out with such a ridiculous statement. Hong Chengchou glanced at Jiang Zhe deeply. This remark is really beyond his reach, and when you think about it, it's really insightful.

However, he could not agree with each other.

"Seeing that you are also a scholar, why don't you know how to write the word "respect"? This constitution remembers that you are young and ignorant, and today's words should be nonsense, so I will not care about you, and I will not retreat. ”

Hong Chengchou took the case and was furious.

Jiang Zhe also showed a look of panic on his face, and retreated in a panic.

Anyway, the meaning has been reached. In short, everyone is a good actor.

In this way, time passed day by day, and the Qing army continued to besiege Qufu, but Hong Chengchou continued to be in Dongpingzhou, and public opinion was in an uproar. Emperor Chongzhen issued an order to Zhou Yanru, asking him to urge Hong Chengchou to quickly relieve the siege of Qufu.

"Your Majesty has repeatedly urged Hong Hengjiu to mobilize troops, doesn't he want to burn the last available army in the pass?" Jiang Dejing secretly saw Emperor Chongzhen and said with a sad face.

Emperor Chongzhen was furious, glared at Jiang Dejing and said, "What does Jiang Qing mean? Dare to ridicule the king, don't you think that my Shang Fang sword is unfavorable? ”

The corners of Jiang Dejing's mouth twitched, how many heads of the ministers had Emperor Chongzhen cut over the years? Shang Fang's sword was sharp and tight. "How dare the old minister defy the law? I just hope that Your Majesty will put your ancestors first, and don't be a vain name, and then force Hong Heng to fight quickly. ”

"Although Hong Chengchou's troops and horses are numerous, they are the opponents of the Tartars? Once defeated, the court will no longer have any available soldiers. ”

When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, his cheeks twitched fiercely, which made him feel too bad. False name?

"Qufu is where the descendants of Confucius and Miao are located, and Kong Lin is where the tomb of the saint is located, not to mention being burned by Jian, which is a big mistake, that is, it was moved by Jianyu A piece of soil, and it is also called ...... "Emperor Chongzhen is also a person who wants to save face.

"But if the army collapses, the court will have no more soldiers to use. When the thieves come to the north again, and the captives re-enter the Central Plains, how can the Ming Dynasty be preserved? ”

Jiang Dejing persuaded bitterly.

Emperor Chongzhen was immediately speechless, and there was silence in the hall.

Half an hour later.

Jiang Dejing walked out of the Forbidden City and looked up at the starry sky in the sky, as if he felt that he was being watched by a pair of eyes. Tonight he entered Hajj in secret, and no one knew about it. But God knows, God knows......

Zhou Yanru didn't dare to go down to Ludong, and his legs trembled when he looked at Emperor Chongzhen's will.

"The army is hard, and Xiangye is old, how can he bear this suffering? In the eyes of the villain, it is better to find someone to replace him. The doorman Dong Tingjin said.

"Who can take on such a big task?" Zhou Yanru seemed to have grasped a straw and asked hurriedly.

"How does Xiangye look at Wu Chang? His people depend on the prime minister. If there is something wrong with Xiangye, can Wu Changshi still be good? He didn't dare not do his best. ”

"Wu Changshi is only a mere five grades, how can he suppress Hong Chengchou?"

"Xiangye, although Lord Wu is only one of the five grades, but he is one of the ministers of the Ministry of Literature, how can he be compared to the ordinary five grades? He is also a cadre of Donglin, the leader of the Restoration Society, who is famous all over the world and retains prestige in the clear stream. Isn't it appropriate that this military incident involves the temple of the saint? ”

Zhou Yanru thought so, and Zhou Yanru was convinced. In turn, it will make someone catch Wu Changshi to the top cylinder.

The latter is a Donglin cadre, one of the founders of the Restoration Society, Zhou Yanru was reused after his recovery, and was appointed as the secretary of the Ministry of Literature. Although the official position is not large, he is in charge of the removal of official ranks, averages the law, and holds heavy power. It is said that less than a year after taking office, he had already stolen a huge amount of money. Therefore, there is a good guts. In addition, as Dong Ting said, Wu Changshi was indeed inseparable from Zhou Yanru, so he hurried to Baoding when he heard the news.

As a person who enjoys the shade under the big tree of Zhou Yanru, Wu Changshi has done a lot of evil, without Zhou Yanru, it may be difficult for him to even save his life. As soon as he succeeded, he used private individuals and offended too many people.

At this time, it is about Zhou Yanru's black veil on his head, how dare he not do his best?

"Hong Hengjiu's subordinates are all gutsless people, but that Zheng Zhilong is useful. It's a pity that although the previous battle killed thousands of Tartar captives, they themselves were also seriously injured and have not recovered. ”

Zhou Yanru has fart opinions about the battle situation, what he says is nonsense, Wu Changshi is submissive, and he looks like he has it in mind. But after leaving Baoding, he immediately changed his appearance as a prison army and went straight to Hong Chengchou's army.

On the way, I also met a team from the Ministry of War, but they were going to Yanzhou to verify the first level. Dai Jiaji beheaded a thousand people in a battle, if this is all a real Tartar, Zheng Zhilong's credit will be amazing.

In Yanzhou Mansion, Yuan Shizhong had already led the remnants of the army back to Teng County, but he pretended to be deaf and dumb to Hong Chengchou's call, and although the soldiers and horses were stationed in Teng County, they were expected to flee with the wind of the Qing army.

Hong Chengchou knew that Zheng Zhilong couldn't be counted on, and he didn't have hope for Xiao Yuan Ying at all. But no matter what, the sun rose as usual, the moon set as usual, day after day, the Ming army still braved the bitter cold from Dongpingzhou to Yanzhou Mansion. On the way, Wu Changshi had already arrived in the army.

For this person, Hong Chengchou has a feeling of seeing Ma Shaoyu and Zhang Ruoqi again.

At the beginning of the Battle of Songjin, Hong Chengchou had a serious attitude, while Chen Xinjia, the secretary of the military department, advocated a quick victory and urged Hong Chengchou to march on the grounds that there were too many soldiers and difficult salaries. Emperor Chongzhen was also persuaded by him and ordered Hong Chengchou to march into the army immediately. Ma Shaoyu was the head of the military department, and Zhang Ruoqi was the staff Langzhong, and was sent to the front of the army to supervise the decisive battle.

When the army arrived in Ziyang, Hong Chengchou raised the big tent and beat the drum to gather the generals to discuss the matter, and there were bursts of noise and shirk in the tent.

The matter of rescuing Qufu has long been debated in the army, and no one is willing to take the lead for everyone. Even Cao Bianjiao and Wang Tingchen were unwilling to give their lives to the Kong family. Does the latter have a dime to do with them?

And the Ming army could not defeat the Qing army in a frontal field battle, which is an ironclad fact. How dare you go to Qufu to die?

Wu Changshi is a famous scholar in Shilin, a cadre in Donglin, in the fourth year of the Apocalypse, and the county celebrities Zhang Cai, Yang Tingshu, Yang Yi, Gu Menglin, Zhu Kui and other eleven people to organize the resumption of the society, is a traditional scholar.

And the traditional scholars of this era have always looked down on the military man, even if he is burdened with a heavy burden. After coming to the army for a few days, he despised all the generals under Hong Chengchou's account, and only blindly urged Hong Chengchou to march!

Therefore, it is also very unpopular.