Chapter Seventy-Eight: Attacking the Palace, Li Li injured himself

The battle to attack the palace of Annam was basically without suspense. Song Xiance and Liu Zhongmin's only concern was that they couldn't capture Li Li alive, so they were all outside the palace, watching the officers and soldiers attack the palace.

Under the suppression of the heavy machine, the soldiers quickly placed ** under the palace wall, and the east and west sides of the palace were detonated almost at the same time**.

The loud sound of "boom" shook Song Xiance and Liu Zhongmin, who were hiding behind the wall, trembled, and the dust raised by the explosion also fell on them.

Liu Zhongmin spit out the sand in his mouth, and said with a smile: "Military advisor, the goddamn kiln gang people's ** is also so powerful?" ”

Song Xiance dusted off the dust on his body with the fan in his hand and said, "What? General Quan didn't go to see their ** factory when he was in the kiln? ”

"Hey! Didn't go. Liu Zhongmin said, "There are too many places to see, so I didn't go to see their ** factory." ”

"I haven't been there either," Song Xiance said, "but I know that their ** is completely different from ours**." There are also many types of **. But they are much stronger than our black **. ”

At this time, the soldiers came to report, "Military division, General Quan, our people have attacked!" ”

In fact, there is no need to report, Song Xiance and Liu Zhongmin also heard the soldiers shouting and rushing into the palace, as well as the sound of "bang" muskets coming from inside the palace.

Song Xiance and Liu Zhongmin said a few words here, and they both felt that it was very rare. Because Liu Zhongmin usually doesn't take Song Xiance Niu Venus and the like in his eyes at all, he often makes sarcastic remarks. Today, Liu Zhongmin seemed to have changed his temper and took the initiative to talk to Song Xiance, and Song Xiance also hurriedly accompanied.

Song Xiance felt that Liu Zhongmin had stayed in Yaogang for a while, and his temper was not so dry, and he could still take the initiative to gossip with him today, which was impossible before.

However, Song Xiance was really worried about the situation in the palace, and said to Liu Zhongmin with a smile: "Hehe! General Quan, let's go over and see the battle situation in the palace! ”

"Let's go!" Liu Zhongmin said briskly, "I hope God helps, we can capture this old thing alive today!" ”

When they came to the gap in the west, they saw Li Laiheng holding a telescope and standing on the wall of the palace next to the gap, looking inside.

Liu Zhongmin shouted: "Little rabbit, what do you see?" ”

Li Laiheng saw Liu Zhongmin and Song Xiance coming, and joked: "Grandpa Liu! Why are you hiding behind today, are you afraid that Li Li will hurt you? ”

Liu Zhongmin ignored Li Laiheng's stubble and shouted: "Say it quickly!" How's it going inside? ”

"Miserable! None of them surrendered, you listen, they were all 'bang-bang' shotguns. It's impossible to capture a prisoner. Li Laiheng pointed to the inside of the palace and said.

"I think you're a little timid today? If you don't go in and watch some, if they kill Li Li, I'll settle accounts with you!" Liu Zhongmin yelled at Li Laiheng.

"Look at you, Grandpa Liu, take revenge on me right away. The yard inside is huge! I'll go in when I'm in the courtyard inside. Besides, do you still need a general of my size to go in for this matter? Li Laiheng said that the people had already entered the palace.

Song Xiance said to Liu Zhongmin: "General Quan, you brought out a rare general!" ”

"Yes, this little rabbit cub will definitely be better than the past in the future." Liu Zhongmin is also very optimistic about Li Laiheng.

Hearing the sound of "bang" gunshots in the palace, Liu Zhongmin said: "Back then, we suffered a big loss from the muskets of the kiln gang people in Shanxi, but I didn't expect that we would also use the muskets today. It's fucking fun! ”

"Yes! With muskets, how many fewer brothers will we die? Song Xiance said, "How much effort does it take to hack an enemy to death with a knife?" With a musket, no matter how high your martial arts are, 'Peng' will be over in one go. ”

"I'm afraid the bullets are over!" Liu Zhongmin said, "The bullets we brought from so far are limited after all? ”

"Don't worry! General Kwon! Song Xiance said: "The bullets we brought are enough to use for a while." Besides, we also brought more than 200,000 primers. If we stabilize it, we can make our own black **, and with a primer, it will be easier for us to reload the bullets. ”

"Great! Their primer is white, and we can't get that thing. Liu Zhongmin said, "Who came up with this good idea?" ”

"It's Mr. Ouyang, he sent me a telegram saying that Annan is a long way to go here, and it is not easy to transport bullets, so he sent us these primers." After Song Xiance finished speaking, he sighed and said, "Compared with others, we are not as good as others in strategy, and our temperament is not as good as others." Shame on you! ”

"That's what the military advisor said!" Speaking of this, Liu Zhongmin was also very emotional, "Let's talk about those generals in Yaogang, their subordinates are more ruthless than anyone else when they start a war." But when you meet, you see, all of them are polite and polite, like scholars. ”

"So! We can't beat people, and we don't do wrong! Song Xiance also said the same way.

"Yes, the gap between us and them is just too big. Their officers are repeatedly trained. In front of Lang Son, those of us who had been training in the kiln for a few days had such a good idea, and this was the difference. Liu Zhongmin seems to be thinking about a lot of things, which is really not easy for people like Liu Zhongmin.

Song Xiance saw that Liu Zhongmin in front of him was really different from before, and said with a smile: "Hehe! It seems that General Quan's trip to Yaogang was not in vain! ”

"Didn't go in vain, didn't go in vain!" Liu Zhongmin said, "So, when I returned to Hangzhou, I told my family that they must all go to Yaogang." At first, they cried and said no. When I finished telling them what the kiln was like, they didn't make a sound. Ay! If only there was a train here. The things from the kiln were easily transported. ”

"General Quan, we really need to catch more prisoners, there is no shortage of food here in Annan. We raised them and let them build roads, and we built roads and railway embankments all the way to the Ming Dynasty. Sooner or later, the people of Yaogang will build the railway to Nanning, and at that time we will ask to connect with the railway in Yaogang. What does General Kwon think? ”

"Oops! Strategist, you have to say it earlier! Liu Zhongmin clapped his big hand and said, "Say it earlier, let's keep more prisoners!" ”

"I estimate that there were about 100,000 captives in Tokyo. However, we have to send these to the kiln, and half of the prisoners we capture in the future will be left behind, and half will be given to the kiln people. We still have to be a little selfish! Song Xiance said, "We are too poor compared to the people of Yaogang, so we can't help but pay attention to it." ”

"Yes, yes! We also have to build railways and roads. Liu Zhongmin said, "When I see King Chuang, I have to tell him, let him talk to the kiln people, get a few generators, and we also need electric lights here." It's really inconvenient to have no electric lights. ”

"Needless to say, the next time their ship comes, they'll bring a generator. Zhang Dongjia of Yaogang has already said. Song Xiance said.

"Hey! Compared to others, we are really a bit of a villain! Hehe! After speaking, Liu Zhongmin was also a little embarrassed.

Song Xiance and Liu Zhongmin were talking about joy, not like they were on the battlefield at all.

At this time, the gunfire in the palace was heard. The gunfire stopped, and Liu Zhongmin and Song Xiance also entered the palace. Seeing the corpses of the soldiers of the Annan Palace Guards lying on the ground, Song Xiance frowned and said, "It's a pity, it's all good!" ”

Before Liu Zhongmin could speak, he saw Li Laiheng panting and running over, Liu Zhongmin immediately went over to grab him and asked, "Boy, how is Li Li?" Caught it? ”

"Oops! Grandpa Liu, you tap it! You're the hand of the iron, tap! Li Laiheng shouted exaggeratedly.

Looking at Li Laiheng's expression, Liu Zhongmin and Song Xiance both knew that Li Li should be caught.

Liu Zhongmin let go of his hand and said, "Little rabbit, say it quickly, otherwise Lao Tzu will strangle you!" ”

"Good! I say. That Li Li has been caught, but there is only one breath left, so you can take a look! ”

When Li Laiheng said this, the angry Song Xiance and Liu Zhongmin were shocked, what is the difference between this and not being caught? The two of them urged Li Laiheng to lead the way, and quickly ran into a large hall, and saw a bloody person in a brocade robe lying on the ground, surrounded by soldiers of the Dashun Army.

Li Laiheng pointed to the people on the ground and said, "This is the old thing of Li Li." ”

Liu Zhongmin glared and said angrily: "Who hurt him? ”

"Oops! Which one dares to hurt Grandpa Liu? Li Laiheng hurriedly explained, "Didn't you see the wound on his neck, did he make it himself?" ”

Song Xiance squatted down to look at Li Li's injuries and shouted, "Come on, bandage their wounds." Give him penicillin right away, and he will definitely be saved. ”

Liu Zhongmin heard Song Xiance say this, and knew that there was still a door, and also said: "After the bandage, tie him hand and foot, don't let anything happen again!" ”

Turning around, Liu Zhongmin said to Li Laiheng again: "You little rabbit cub, why did you let him wipe his neck?" ”

"Hey!" Li Laiheng said with a high voice, "I'm afraid that this will happen, and when I attacked this hall, I personally brought people in." But when we came in with the guards outside, I saw him raise his sword to wipe his neck, so I flew my own sword over and knocked his sword off, otherwise I would not have been hurt like this, and I would have been out of breath a long time ago. I came over and saw that he was bleeding too much to be saved, so I ran over to you. ”

"General Li, you should have bandaged him earlier, so that there would be less blood." Song Xiance said.

"It's hurting like this, there's no way around it. If he hadn't seen him as Li Li, he would have made up for it a long time ago to help him. Li Laiheng said.

"We have penicillin, and as long as his bleeding can stop, he shouldn't be able to die." Song Xiance said, "I hope his life is greater." ”

This king of Le Li, who was also a king who had fought on the battlefield, knew that the palace was besieged, and he understood that the tide was turning, and he made up his mind to die. When the soldiers of the Dashun Army outside attacked the main hall, Li Li wiped his sword and killed the palace maid who served him, and then raised his sword to wipe himself, delayed for a while, and was knocked down by Li Laiheng. The sword cut deep into the neck, but it didn't cut the veins, otherwise he would have bled to death.

Liu Zhongmin and Song Xiance arranged for people to carry Li Li to a hidden place to recuperate from his injuries, and sent people to strictly protect Li Li. Blockade of news about Le Li.

Just when Liu Zhongmin and Song Xiance were looking around to check the palace of Lili, someone came to report that a monk from Tokyo City had come to pay a visit and said that he wanted to see our supreme governor.

Liu Zhongmin said: "What a bullshit monk, drive away!" ”

"Don't! General Quan, now that Tokyo is ours, we will take care of the people for the emperor. Hurry up and treat the guests! Song Xiance stopped Liu Zhongmin and said, "General Quan, we are about to appease the people, and we need the help of the monks, why don't we listen to what they say!" ”

"Oh! What the military advisor said was," Liu Zhongmin said, "We were confused by Li Li's injury!" ”

At this time, a Vietnamese monk and a few people in civilian clothes came, Liu Zhongmin and Song Xiance came to their knees, and the old monk said some Vietnamese.

A man in civilian clothes next to him said in sinicization: "Master, Master said, now that the war is over, the people in the city are innocent, and they are willing to submit to you." Please forgive them and don't hurt their lives! ”

Song Xiance said: "Master and everyone, get up and stand and talk!" ”

After these few people reluctantly stood up, Song Xiance said: "We are ordered by Emperor Chongzhen of the Ming Dynasty to restore the imperial court's management here. We kill all thieves who do not listen to the indoctrination, and we will never harm innocent people. We apologize for the harm caused to civilians in the war. The war is over, and we hope that the people will live and work in peace and contentment and not panic. As long as the people are not following Li Li and them to make trouble, we will ensure the safety of their lives and property. If you find out that our officers and soldiers have burned, killed and looted again, please tell us immediately, and we will definitely give you justice. ”

The translator translated Song Xiance's words to the old monk, and the old monk nodded,

Song Xiance added: "Now, Li Li has surrendered to us, and he expresses repentance for his previous crimes. Since Li Li is injured and cannot come out to see you, when he recovers, he will personally come out and tell the people that he will return to the Ming Dynasty. ”

The old monk retired after listening to Song Xiance's words.

The man who worked as an interpreter for the old monk said to Song Xiance: "My lord, I am a Han from the Ming Dynasty, and we originally had thousands of people in Tokyo City, doing business here. Before you attacked the city, most of our shops were looted by the Annamite people. Most of our people have also been killed by them, and there are more than a thousand people left, hoping that the adults will protect us! ”

When Song Xiance heard this, he was overjoyed and said, "Okay! We are all family, and your safety is our safety! What is your last name, sir? ”

"The little one's surname is Lin, his name is Jianchang, and he is from Fujian." The man replied.

Liu Zhongmin said: "You go back and tell your people, no matter who killed your people or who robbed your shop, tell me, and we will listen to you find justice." In the future, if they Annamite kill one Han Chinese, I will kill ten Annamite to avenge you. ”

The man went out with a thousand thanks. Song Xiance said: "There are more than 1,000 people in Tokyo City, this is a treasure! We don't understand Annan, our eyes are black, and with them, it is much more convenient for us. ”

"Yes! They are familiar with the situation in Annam, and we in the province are running into each other blindly. After speaking, Liu Zhongmin shouted to Li Laiheng, "Come to Heng!" Which Han Chinese do you send people to protect? They will be of great use in the future. ”

It took two days to clean up the remnants of the soldiers and the corpses in Tokyo. Then, Li Zicheng abandoned the ship and landed on shore and lived in the royal palace of Li Li. In the city of Tokyo, notices were plastered everywhere, announcing that the governance of the Ming Dynasty had been restored here, and that the Kingdom of Annam no longer existed. Now here is the Ming Dynasty Annan Cheng announced the political envoy, in the future everyone is the Ming Dynasty people, as long as everyone does not follow the anti-thief Li Li to make trouble, we will protect everyone's life and property safety.

With the Han people in Annan City taking the lead, all shops began to open. The Dashun Army enforced strict military discipline and did not find any disturbance to the people. The people are all aiming for their lives, and although they are dissatisfied with the new ruler, they must live first. Slowly, they all started their own livelihoods.

There were also many Annam people in Tokyo who were dissatisfied with Li Li, these people were often educated, and they also saw that the army from the Ming Dynasty was particularly strong, and once they saw that there were recruits of Annamite people to work, many Annam people applied for jobs. Song offered them the same treatment as the Han Chinese.

Liu Zhongmin commanded the army, along the Red River and several connected rivers, with the cooperation of the naval army, to sweep the Annan army along the coast, and then turned back to sweep the place north of the Red River again.

This strategy was formulated before the march, and they were to use the north of the Red River as their base and then develop to the south. This is also Li Zicheng's absorption of the experience of the Yaogang people and the adoption of a new method of warfare. Because Li Zicheng and they have the backing of the kiln gang people behind them, they are not in a hurry to fight no matter how they fight. That's why they use this tactic. To govern these places, they used the method of grace and power, and used those monks to send letters to various places, telling the people that as long as they did not resist, they would give everyone safety. Otherwise, there will be no mercy. Most of the people want to live their own lives, and as long as they can live in peace, they don't care who rules them. Besides, the iron-blooded methods of the Dashun Army really scared them.

Hearing the report from Annan, Zhang Zhimu came to the command center and said to Chen Yufeng and Ouyang He: "Annan's battle has reached this point, and I think the overall situation has been decided. The main force of our water army will be able to return next spring. At that time, it was also time to prepare to march into Liaodong. ”

"I remember that Mr. Zhang said before that the place within the range of the cannon is ours. Unexpectedly, this sentence was fulfilled in Annan this time. Ouyang He said, "Our navy has also been trained this time." However, Mu Yi telegraphed that they still did not dare to use the shells freely, because they were always worried that there would not be enough shells. And they have been verified, and the power of air burst bombs and *** is really great. In the future, we will also equip them with ammunition in a targeted manner. ”

"Also, that Mu Yi said that our kind of gunboats propelled by fans are especially practical in Annam, where there are many swamps on the waterways, and our kind of boats can pass no matter how shallow the water is, and the firepower is fierce, and the Annanites have no way to deal with them. When we marched into Liaodong, we could also bring more gunboats. We attacked along the river. Chen Yufeng said.

"In my opinion, when we march into Liaodong this time, Li Wei's air force and artillery convoy can participate in the battle." Zhang Zhimu said: "This is a comprehensive test of our army's entire combat capability. It is also a comprehensive test of our technical arms. ”

"That's right! Mr. Zhang, Mu Yi sent a telegram suggesting that he was going to send a 5,000-ton ship and a warship to Sulu. Since the big ships can't get into the Red River, it's better to take a trip to Sulu when you have time now. ”

"Good! However, I suggest they come back with a boatload of guano when they arrive in Sulu! Zhang Zhimu said.

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New progress in "Memories of the Southern Song Dynasty": the Battle of Yashan, the defeat of the Yuan army, the counterattack of the Song army, and the landing in Fuzhou.