Chapter 299: The Demise of Optimism
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Since ancient times, the Han people have prayed for good weather in the land of China, but Fujian is an exception.
The people of Fujian do not have to worry about the problem of good weather, because the land has been barren to the point that even if the wind and rain are good, there is no harvest. Before the advent of sweet potatoes, Fujian people had little interest in farming. When the poor mountains and bad waters reach this realm, people have to find another way to make a living.
Going to sea is the way of life of Fujian people, they have lived by the sea for generations, until after the Ming Dynasty banned the sea, even the larger fishing boats were not allowed to go to sea. Therefore, the Fujian people, especially the common people, have a very low sense of belonging to the Ming Dynasty. This is by no means the fault of the people of Fujian, after all, everyone wants to survive and everyone wants to have enough to eat.
The appearance of Zheng Zhilong made the people of Fujian see the dawn, and they were willing to die for this pirate king, because he could bring them back to the hunting grounds of their ancestors, the boundless sea. Doing maritime business, running to the South Seas, Luzon and Ryukyu, and Japan, this is the life that the Min people yearn for. No one is willing to eat sweet potatoes for a lifetime to survive, and the Fujian people are eager to go to sea, to run boats, and to do business. Zheng Zhilong did a lot of good deeds in Fujian and left a lot of good governance.
"When the Zhejiang troops enter Fujian, they must be prepared to face the enemy on all sides, and only by leveling Fujian as soon as possible can the casualties be minimized." Hou Xuanyan sat on a large bluestone slab in front of Xianxia Pass, holding his knees and making a speech before the war: "The day is getting colder and colder day by day, and if we finish the war early, we will go home for the New Year." ”
In Pucheng County, the gentry did not have the slightest feeling that a big war was coming, and in their opinion, General Li Chengdong was about to break out of Xianxia Pass and attack Zhejiang. In front of the government office in the city, several soldiers walked around lazily, each holding a large gun in their hands.
The county honored Bai Chongzan held a fine porcelain inlaid gold wine cup and sipped wine contentmently, the silk and bamboo orchestra ensemble, and six delicate and richly dressed girls were dancing in the hall in the song and dance.
Bai Chongzan looked at Li Chengdong looking at the girl with **naked**, and he was full of disdain in his heart, but he chuckled lightly on his face: "These dancing girls were bought from Hangzhou, and they all have the softness of women in the water towns of the south of the Yangtze River, not only their appearance is eye-catching, but the style between the beds is even more wonderful." ”
Li Chengdong was aroused by him, and said disapprerovingly: "The women of Hangzhou are beautiful, there is no charm of Yangzhou, when Lao Tzu followed Prince Yu... Follow that dog thief from Dord, uh, haha, good wine, good wine, Lord Bai. ”
Halfway through his words, he remembered that he was now a person of the Ming Dynasty, although Zheng Zhilong fought in the name of avenging the Queen Mother, he was also an official of the Ming Dynasty. The things that have lost their conscience in Yangzhou cannot be said in a clear place.
Bai Chongzan deliberately pretended not to hear, raised his wine glass and said happily: "The general is reused by the Pingguo Gong, and raising troops out of Fujian and into Zhejiang is a feat for the country and the people." The lower official wished the general a victory and a triumphant song in the morning. ”
Li Chengdong frowned, he couldn't get out of Xianxia Pass at all, and he spent all day eating and drinking in Puxian County. Now it seems that this little prefectural order has an opinion on itself. According to Li Chengdong's past records, he didn't know how many county commanders he had killed, but he really didn't dare to offend the one in front of him. The reason why Bai Chongzan is so arrogant is because his sister is Zheng Zhilong's concubine. He raised his wine glass, took a heavy sip, and said in a deep voice: "Bai Xian Ling doesn't know, this Xianxia Pass is not something else, the Zhejiang soldiers were frightened by us, and they shrank in the pass and did not dare to show their heads. If I attack strongly, I can break the Xianxia Pass, but I will inevitably suffer heavy losses. If the soldiers and horses in my hands lose too much, I am afraid that Hou Xuanyan will be angry and make peace with the Qing soldiers, and then mobilize all the soldiers and horses in the north to go south, and then the Pingguo Gong will be miserable. ”
Bai Chongzan didn't know anything about the military affairs between the ranks, he relied on the appearance of the little sister to get to his current status. As soon as he heard Li Chengdong's words, he first believed seven points in his heart, after all, in his opinion, his brother-in-law is so powerful, it is also possible for Hou Xuanyan to make peace with the Manchu Qing. If he was Hou Xuanyan, he would have surrendered a long time ago. But thinking that these soldiers would have to be stationed in his Pu County for a long time, he felt uncomfortable, sighed and said: "Having said that, it is difficult for a small place like Pu County to accommodate fifty or sixty thousand soldiers for a long time. Is there a way for the general..."
There are 60,000 big-headed soldiers around Puxian, and the military discipline is not good, and from time to time there are big-headed soldiers making trouble. He is very annoying with this county order, and he often stretches out his hand with the county for food and clothing, and he has to be responsible for the transportation of baggage and the renovation of official roads.
As soon as he said this, a loud roar came from outside the door: "General, Da Qiong is back." ”
Li Daqiong is Li Chengdong's subordinate and his confidant, and he stayed under Xianxia Ridge with 10,000 soldiers and horses. When Li Chengdong heard that he was coming, he was suddenly shocked into a cold sweat, and all the wine he drank today turned into sweat, and he stood up suddenly.
Li Daqiong climbed with two personal soldiers to support her, and entered the hall, and the dancing girl was so frightened that she covered her mouth and exclaimed. I saw that he was covered in blood, and a bloody wound could already see white bones, and he was simply bandaged and broke away in the violent running, and his face looked extremely hideous because of pain and exertion.
Li Chengdong didn't care about anything else, stepped forward to support him and asked, "What's going on, didn't you let you stay at the gate?" ”
"Will. General, it's not good, Zhejiang soldiers.. The Zhejiang soldiers went down the mountain. Li Daqiong's upper and lower teeth kept chattering, and she stammered when she spoke. His face was full of panic, and when he saw his expression, Li Chengdong had already guessed that something was wrong. He knew his beloved general, if it weren't for the urgency of the situation, Li Daqiong would not have shown such an anxious posture at all.
"Don't worry, let's talk slowly, how many Zhejiang soldiers came, and who led them?" When he got the news, Hou Xuanyan had just left from the front line in Huai'an, and no matter how big Li Chengdong's brain was, he couldn't imagine that Hou Xuanyan didn't even sleep, and hurried away with panda eyes, and had already arrived at Xianxia Pass.
"All over the mountains, all over... It's all Zhejiang soldiers, he... They came up on. . . Desperately, the brothers couldn't resist it. ”
When Bai Chongzan heard this, he panicked, and said in a sharp voice: "What do you want you to do!" Li Chengdong, didn't you say that they were scared by you? You are so bold, you let go of the Zhejiang soldiers, and my brother-in-law and I are not finished with you. ”
Li Chengdong rolled his eyes and said: "Lord Bai doesn't have to be in a hurry, I will personally lead the army to the front line, and I will not let the Zhejiang soldiers step into Fujian for half a step." This subordinate of mine also asks the adult to take care of it on his behalf. After speaking, he turned around and strode out of the hall, stretched out his hand, and rushed to the barracks with several of his lieutenants.
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