The rainy season in Annan has not yet passed, and it often rains in Dongguancheng, which makes people feel that the roads are rarely dry, and the weather is still very hot. Most of the men and horses of the Ming army near Dongguan were in the city and Tunpu to reduce the occurrence of epidemics. It is said that the rebels have occupied various cities downstream of Dongguan.

Liu Ming, the imperial envoy sent to Annan before, felt very depressed and in a dilemma when he lived in Dongguan at this time.

The emperor asked him to recruit Chen Jikuo's rebels, but obviously he couldn't do it. There was also no decree or official document in the court ordering him to return to China. Liu Ming can only find all kinds of people here to inquire about the news. The person who had a close relationship with him during this period was Ruan Zhi, a native of Annam and the governor of Dongguan Prefecture.

There is a patio in the backyard of the palace, and the eaves on all sides are flowing with rain curtains, and the weeds are lush in the cracks of the masonry. Liu Ming had been in the palace for a while, but it had suddenly rained heavily before, so he continued to stay and wait for the rain to stop before leaving.

The two of them had finished talking about Liu Ming's business, and they chatted.

Ruan Zhi, who was sitting on the side of the tea case, turned his head, looked at the scene outside, and suddenly sighed and said, "After Liu Yuanjun returns to Beijing, please don't blame Ruan Yinhe too much." As a rebel general, he still went to warn Liu Yuanjun, which can be regarded as having a heart; didn't come to the rescue, maybe it was just out of fear. Afraid of being known by other rebel generals, find him to settle accounts. ”

Liu Ming said: "In this way, Li Li is even bolder. ”

Ruan Zhi nodded and said: "The more ambitious a person is, the more daring he is, and Li Li should be that kind of person." But ordinary people are always afraid. When he said this, he showed a self-deprecating wry smile, "I can't hide it, I was a military general under the command of the Hu clan before, and I was afraid to die when I led the troops into battle, and it was because of fear that I surrendered to the current saint." ”

Liu Ming nodded, "The Hu traitor is unpopular, and Brother Ruan is just abandoning the darkness and turning to the light." ”

Ruan Zhi continued: "The Holy Lord is quite good at employing people, he didn't let me continue to lead the troops, but gave me an errand that I was better at. I was confused and made meritorious contributions, and I was appreciated. Later, I felt that those Annan people who wanted to get great power made a mess of Annan, and they were not necessarily better than the Ming Dynasty. Why don't I look to those who appreciate me? ”

After listening to it, Liu Ming felt that Ruan Zhi's words were heartfelt. Maybe because Liu Ming is Han and won't stay in Annan for too long, Ruan Zhi doesn't have to hide too much?

Ruan Zhi sighed and said: "Chang Gan's life is very short, and there are not many facts that can be done, if we can do one thing well in one person and one life, it will be good." How many people in ancient and modern times can save the people of the world? He shook his head and said, "Liu Yuanjun asks for tea." ”

Liu Ming took a sip, this grass leaf tea tasted strange, slightly bitter in the mouth, and had a cool fragrance after that. The atmosphere of today's conversation affected Liu Ming, and he also felt that it was much easier to speak to this Annan person. Liu Ming pondered for a moment, and then spoke: "My current father is not surnamed Liu, and the biological father who passed away is surnamed Liu. ”

"Then the relatives of Liu Yuanjun's family, are you afraid that they will be unhappy?" Ruan Zhi was a little surprised.

Liu Ming said: "If my stepfather agrees, he has other sons." When I was about twelve or thirteen years old, I had the same idea as Brother Ruan, thinking that the world was too short to do much. ”

Ruan Zhi hugged his fists and said, "Admire." ”

Liu Ming recalled for a while and said: "Back then, my mother brought a lot of dowry, and I was able to go to a private school to study. Somehow, it occurred to me this truth; At that time, I saw my stepfather doing something in his own field, and I told him about it.

When I was young and ignorant, I said a lot of strange things, probably because there are so few things that one person can do, and most of those rich and noble families have been accumulated over several generations, and everyone has to do their best to build a family business...... Maybe you want to be praised by your stepfather for being ambitious? I've forgotten what I thought at the time. ”

Ruan Zhi said: "Governor Liu made Jun early. ”

Liu Ming shook his head and said, "It's just a whim, a shallow truth that has no head and no tail." I remember that my stepfather was so annoyed that he scolded me and almost beat me up. I didn't understand what was going on back then.

It wasn't until I became an adult and occasionally thought about it that I was a little confused. I wonder if my stepfather thinks he didn't try his best enough, or does he think I'm not from that family? Or maybe there is another reason. Why was he so angry? ”

The two of them fell silent suddenly, and the stagnant water flowing from the eaves hit the patio, and the sound of "crackling" seemed to suddenly become louder.

Ruan Zhi thought for a while and said, "Isn't he working in the fields?" ”

Liu Ming smiled reluctantly: "Doing the things that I know in front of me step by step, although I also work hard, but I don't have to overcome the feelings of worry, fear, and not knowing the way forward, I don't think I can do my best." ”

Ruan Zhixiang smiled: "I know a lot of people, and even the current duty is unwilling to do a good job. ”

Liu Ming suppressed his smile and said in a deep voice: "When I went to Qinghua, all the people around me died, and at that time, I suddenly felt very scared and worried about my son at home. I can't refuse Li Li, can I just steal my life? ”

They were quiet again and stopped talking about the past. At this time, the heavy rain gradually became lighter, so Liu Ming said goodbye and returned to the hotel with an entourage and an umbrella.

Liu Ming heard that the imperial court was sending troops to reinforcements, and he also knew that Zhao'an had failed, and he would soon resort to force. Xue Yan, the secretary of the criminal department of the central government, and others will arrive in Dongguan soon, and Liu Ming decided to continue to stay in Dongguan for a while.

When the minister of the court arrived, he first reported the local situation; During this time, he didn't do much, but he also heard a lot of news from various yamen, which may be useful to the ministers.

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The rainy season in Annam has to last until around the Mid-Autumn Festival.

After autumn, the hot weather will gradually cool down and the rain will be greatly reduced. The armies of the previous dynasties from the Central Plains Dynasty had the best season to launch an offensive at that time, which was relatively dry and cool. Otherwise, the hot and humid climate, frequent epidemics, and muddy and difficult roads would make the Central Plains army unbearable to march without the resistance of the locals.

The hot and humid climate during this period of time will also cause difficulties for the Annan army, but they are obviously more adapted to the environment than the Ming army.

Chen Jikuo's men and horses had completely occupied all the areas south of Haikou (Nanding Province) and established the county government. In the north and south along the Yellow River (lower reaches of the Red River), there are military villages of the "Great Vietnamese Army" everywhere.

The Ming army of Annam, as well as the Han Chinese officials, now retreated in the vicinity of Thang Long City and in the Lang Son area near Guangxi. The places occupied by the Ming army during the Yongle period have almost been abandoned due to domestic problems, and the garrison has not recovered until now.

The situation was very favorable for Chen Jikuo, and the "Great Vietnamese Army" recovered most of the land.

At this time, Qinghua was arguing chaotically because of this. In front of the "emperor" Chen Jikuo, many military generals asked for orders, and after besieging Thang Long, they exterminated all the people of the Ming Dynasty in Annan, making them afraid of "Da Yue"; At the same time, it can make the prestige of the Dayue Emperor intimidate the world.

But there are also some people who think that they should take the opportunity to negotiate with the Ming State, as long as the Ming State recognizes the "Dayue Emperor"; In return, he released the Han people of Thang Long, and they have been safe ever since.

The generals on both sides insisted on their own reasons and fought for each other.

At this moment, Li Li, one of the generals, persuaded: "It's not that easy. The Ming army abandoned all the fertile land north and south of the Yellow River, but set up Tunpu military fortresses in Langshan, Jingtai River and other places; It must be for the Ming reinforcements to enter Da Viet to hold the road, and there should be a big war in a few months.

Our DPRK should make preparations as early as possible, and adopt the strategy of 'luring the enemy into an ambush and fighting and retreating' to avoid his sharp edge, consume the enemy's army, and delay time. In this way, the Great Viet Army will not at least not be defeated too quickly. As long as the war is delayed until the rainy season, the Ming people can be asked to retreat without a fight. ”

Unexpectedly, Chen Jikuo was suddenly furious, and said: "I have millions of soldiers (claimed), and I have surrounded the Han people in Shenglong, and the general trend is about to be determined, and you are actually talking wildly!" The people of the Ming Kingdom are working on an expedition, and the soldiers and horses are tired, are they three heads and six arms? ”

The generals echoed and accused Li Li of being cowardly.

Li Li had no choice but to bow down and say no more. Chen Jikuo's gaze followed Li Li's figure and glared at him fiercely. If it weren't for the strength of the Li Li clan, Chen Jikuo was afraid that he would not be so easy to spare him.

At this time, a military general named Li Kang stood up and stepped forward and said: "The emperor is a member of the Chen Dynasty, with a noble status, obeying the mandate of heaven, and being supported by all the people. If it weren't for the intervention of the Ming Kingdom, the emperor would have already set the world, so he could not ignore the Ming court. Will they increase their troops? The emperor must not be guarded against. ”

Although Li Kang's surname is Li, he and Li Li are not members of the same family, and they each have different forces in their hometowns. Li Kang's words were really a lot, and everyone was easy to accept, and they all echoed them, discussing and guessing whether the Ming army would continue to increase troops.

Not long after, Li Kang took the opportunity to put forward the strategy of "besieging the city and attacking the reinforcements". It was to besiege Thang Long City with a group of men and horses, and then send troops from Haikou (Nanding Province) to the north bank of the Yellow River, and stationed troops in Beijiang County; Waiting for the Ming reinforcements to pass Langshan and gain a firm foothold, the Dayue army first attacked and destroyed its reinforcements, and then tried to ascend to Long.

Li Kang believed that the Ming reinforcements would come from Guangxi, which was similar to Li Li's view, because the Ming army's forts were mostly located in Langshan on the eastern front; On the west line Qin Station Jiming Pass (Lao Cai) is the passage for the Yunnan political envoy to enter Dayue, but the troops are empty.

This plan has been recognized by many people. General Ruan Shuai demanded that after adopting this strategy, all the Han people entrenched in Thang Long would be killed in the future.

After making concessions to each other, the leaders of the "rebels" of all parties finally came together in a general manner. So it was decided to "besiege Shenglong and exterminate the reinforcements", and the Dayue Emperor Chen Jikuo praised the general Ruan Shuai.

In the "Palace Hall" temporarily set up for a time, there was a voice of praise, saying that Chen Jikuo was the founding emperor of Dayue, and his achievements were covered for thousands of years.

Li Li, who was mixed with the generals, looked at the rain curtain outside the hall, his expression was a little heavy, and he was not excited at all.

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