The dark night of midsummer comes very slowly, and the time for the restless sun to bake the earth becomes longer.

Hou Xuanyan took two people and took advantage of the night to touch the city. The steaming heat on the ground made them sweat all over, even at night.

From a distance, I walked north around the city wall, and when the soles of my feet were grinding hot, I finally saw the crowds of people in the city, and the city tower illuminated by torches was like daylight.

Hou Xuanyan, who was hiding in the shadows, stretched out his hand, blocked the two, and found a nearby bush to get into it.

"Come here, get on your stomach."

The two of them did the same, burrowed into the sweltering grass, and hid.

"Big brother will squint for a while when he is tired, and I will keep an eye on you." Hong Yixun lowered his voice and whispered.

Thinking of the scout who didn't know how long he would have to be here, Hou Xuanyan nodded and said softly, "Let's take turns sleeping." ”

The grass was hot and stuffy, and there were many small insects, and it was so uncomfortable to hide in it. However, since Hou Xuanyan and the three of them left Suzhou City, they have rested in the village during the day, and their fatigue has not been relieved. Hong Yixun refined the inner kung fu of the Dao Gate in order to last a little longer, Hou Xuanyan and Fan Xian were already tired.

In the middle of the night, Hou Xuan played a spirit and was drilled into his nostrils by a small flying insect. He endured his sleepiness and said, "Yiyun, you sleep first, and I'll hold it for a while." ”

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The sun rises and the moon sets, a day and a night have passed, and Hou Xuanyan is secretly anxious in his heart.

As a fan who is active in major forums and fights with the relics, in his memory, the Qing soldiers of Hangzhou City did not defend the city.

In the city of Hangzhou, in addition to the defeated soldiers of Tu Guobao and Wu Shengzhao, in fact, the highest official position was Zhang Cunren, the governor of Zhejiang in the Qing Dynasty. In addition to the Manchu Niu Lu Ezhen Ji Xiha and the Eight Banners led by Hetuo, there were also the Han Qing soldiers of the former Huang Degong Department led by Tian Xiong, the rebel general who chased and killed Huang Yinger.

If these soldiers and horses are determined to defend the city, then even if they pour the entire army of Nanming, they will not be able to easily capture it. Only when they take the initiative as in history, will they have the opportunity to fish in troubled waters.

This is also why Hou Xuanyan chose to come to be a scout by himself, because if it were someone else, it would be difficult to judge the situation and give orders.

Inside Hangzhou, at the entrance of the yamen.

The two generals, Jishiha and Heto, sat on the top with a big grin, both of them were bulls with yellow flags, and they were Dorgon's henchmen.

Originally, in order to win over the Han people, Dolgon treated Zhang Cunren like Zhang Cunren everywhere, and he was a traitor with an iron heart and outstanding ability.

But this place is Hangzhou, 108,000 miles away from the capital where Dolgon is located, and there are no other Manchus with high status. The two of them no longer respected Zhang Cunren, although their official positions were lower than Zhang Cunren, they still sat at the top as a matter of course, and the Hanchen were in the lobby at their feet.

Zhang Cunren, the national treasure, these people are all veteran traitors who surrendered in Liaodong, and they have long been accustomed to the domineering of the Manchurians. He didn't think it was a pestle at all, and stood in the hall and talked eloquently.

Wu Shengzhao and the others were depressed, but they didn't dare to show it.

Zhang Cunren said: "The regent urgently transferred Prince Yu back to Beijing, and the thief Hou Xuanyan took the opportunity to steal Suzhou, so that Jiangsu, which was already stable, was in chaos again. The thieves everywhere refused to be honest anymore, and even King Lu dared to send people to fight Hangzhou. ”

Ji Xiha pursed his lips, pointed at Tu Guobao and scolded: "It's all your waste, Suzhou can be lost, it's just a human head and a pig's brain." After speaking, he pointed at Wu Shengzhao and scolded: "And you, a stupid pig, have caused so much trouble for the Qing Dynasty." ”

Wu Shengzhao clenched his fists, gritted his teeth and his temples burst out, but he didn't dare to speak up. Tu Guobao looked terrified, knelt on the ground and shook like chaff, begging for mercy.

Ji Xiha was just scolding a few words and venting his anger, but when he saw Tu Guobao's servile appearance, he became angry with Wu Shengzhao who was standing there.

If there was no performance of Tu Guobao, there would be nothing wrong with Wu Shengzhao standing there being scolded, but after comparison, Ji Xiha thought that Wu Shengzhao was not afraid of himself and did not give himself face.

In addition, Wu Shengzhao resisted the regent's shaving order a few days ago, and his soldiers refused to shave their heads, so Wu Shengzhao not only punished him severely, but also shielded his subordinates.

New hatred and old hatred welled up in his heart, Ji Xiha slapped the table, stood up and scolded: "Drag this Han pig out for me and cut it down." ”

As soon as the words fell, two shirtless Jurchen men walked in and rushed to Wu Shengzhao's side.

Zhang Cunren hurriedly knelt on the ground and begged for mercy from his nominal subordinates.

Seeing that he was his boss, he knelt down and pleaded, and he was satisfied.

"The death penalty can be avoided, but the living crime cannot be escaped, pull it out and whip twenty lashes."

Wu Shengzhao's eyes were torn apart, and he was dragged out by Shengsheng, ripped off his shirt, and forced him to kneel on the ground. The two Jurchens took turns whipping. They are all Jurchens outside the Guanwai, serving as soldiers in wartime and hunting and grazing in their spare time. The whip is in their hands, and the power is multiplied, and often a whip can roll up a piece of flesh and blood.

Hearing the screams outside, Ji Xiha was satisfied and said: "Shaoxing is not self-sufficient, and dares to come to fight Hangzhou, this time we have to let them see how powerful we are." ”

Zhang Cunren stood up and complimented: "The general is wise, instead of defending the city, we should take the initiative to attack." First thwarted this group of Ming troops, so that King Lu did not dare to cross the river again. Then let's go north, conquer Suzhou, and avenge Bolobele. ”

Zishiha couldn't help but be overjoyed at the thought that such a credit had been set up for himself, especially if he had avenged Bolo, and he would definitely be favored by the regent Dorgon.

"Okay, that's it. Our troops are divided into three routes, Governor Zhang, you lead your men and horses to attack from the north; Tian Xiong and Zhang Jie attacked from the south; I hit head-on from the middle. Surround them up and annihilate them all, and don't let them escape. ”

Everyone received orders one after another, and Ji Xiha pointed to the Tu Guobao who was still kneeling on the ground and said: "As for you waste, together with the one outside, guard the city well for me, and don't let the Han people in the city make trouble." ”

Tu Guobao grabbed the ground with his head and said: "Don't worry, general, the minions will definitely manage these people well, and if they dare to make trouble, no one will be left." ”

Laughing wildly, Jishiha drew his knife and took the scabbard and walked out.

Zhang Cunren and others also went back to light the military horses, the gate of Hangzhou slowly opened, and the soldiers and horses poured out of the city.

Hou Xuan in the grass played a spirit, stabbed his two companions, and slowly pulled out and crawled back.

The Qing soldiers were getting farther and farther away from them, and Hou Xuanyan got up and said hurriedly: "Go back immediately, inform Yuanbao that tonight, come to the city of Hangzhou." ”