Chapter 623: It's Time to Clean Up Dolgon

Zhang Zhun and Mo Yu returned to the council room, and this secretary of the criminal department looked very thin, and after taking off his official hat, he would find that most of his hair had been taken off, and he had become a veritable Mediterranean. There is no way, his life in the court has been difficult. Physically and mentally exhausted, living like a year, this person is naturally easy to lose weight. Chongzhen's two-year imprisonment also left a lot of impact on his body.

Because he had already learned from Zhang Shenyan and Gao Hongtu that Qiao Yunsheng was willing to join the Tiger Army, Zhang Zhun was very enthusiastic about Qiao Yunsheng. Zhang Shenyan and Gao Hongtu are both very cautious people. Since both of them have asked Zhang Zhun for support, it shows that Qiao Yunsheng's defection to the Tiger Ben Army is already very strong. Qiao Yunsheng is proficient in the law, can enforce the law impartially, and does not smile, such a talent, Zhang Zhun is naturally unwanted.

Qiao Yunsheng saw Zhang Zhun appear, saluted in a proper manner, and said quietly: "Lord Governor, the subordinate official Qiao Yunsheng, under the emperor's command, came to work for the army." I am grateful to have received the Governor's hospitality. ”

When he arrived, although Zhang Zhun was not there, Mo Yu still received him warmly. The entourage brought by Qiao Yunsheng was also well taken care of. This was all paid in the morning. But in Qiao Yunsheng's view, it is also very important that he can get Zhang Zhun's attention. He really hopes that after coming to the Tiger Army, he can still exert his residual heat and continue to do some business.

Zhang Zhun said with a smile: "Lord Qiao has come from afar, you have worked hard, please take a seat." ”

The two sat down separately.

Qiao Yunsheng subconsciously looked at Mo Yu.

Zhang Zhun said with a smile: "Master Qiao, there are no outsiders here, please feel free to speak." ”

Qiao Yunsheng said in a low voice: "Lord Governor, the lower officials are here with the resolution of the imperial court. ”

Zhang Zhun said slowly: "Why is there no edict?" ”

Qiao Yunsheng said meaningfully: "The imperial court wants to keep it secret, so there is no edict. ”

Zhang Zhun asked puzzledly: "What is secret?" ”

Qiao Yunsheng's expression remained unchanged, he stretched out his hand and pointed to the sky, then to the ground, and said slowly: "Only God knows, you know and I know." In the imperial court, only a few core ministers know. The four words of secrecy were proposed by Lord Shousuke. ”

A few simple words, revealing information is too much. Zhang Zhun pondered slowly for a moment, and said slowly: "What does Master Qiao mean is that some people are ready to regret it in the future?" ”

Qiao Yunsheng didn't answer directly, but nodded lightly.

Zhang Zhun smiled slightly, subconsciously shook his head, seemed to be a little regretful, and a little contemptuous, and said disapprerovitically: "Being in a high position, mastering the sharp weapons of the country, and playing some unsightly tricks all day long!" The pattern is so small, how can it take on the world? ”

Qiao Yunsheng didn't answer, just nodded lightly in agreement.

In fact, that day in Xinuan Pavilion, Qiao Yunsheng felt that the imperial court was indeed a small family. As the king of a country, as the head of the ministers, and as the core figure of each ministry, it is indeed not honorable to put forward such a plan. It may have an effect in the short term, but in the long run, the harm to the prestige of the imperial court is very great. It is very difficult to establish prestige, but it is very easy to destroy it.

Now the imperial court is in turmoil, eventful, two Tartars have entered the court, so that the court has lost face, and its prestige among the people can almost be said to be gone. It is basically impossible for the imperial court to gain the support of the people. The only people the imperial court could rely on were bureaucrats at all levels, as well as large landlords in various places, and the rest were those old military leaders.

seems to be like Zhang Zhun, in fact, it should be counted in the old army leader. Anyone with military power in his hand should be the object of the imperial court. In order to fight against the Tartars, even if it is to appease Gao Yingxiang, Li Zicheng, Zhang Xianzhong and others, it is not impossible. Why does every appeasement fail? Isn't it that they are worried that the sincerity of the imperial court is not enough, so they will give sugar to eat first, and then beat the stuffy stick?

Now that the imperial court is using this method to deal with Zhang Zhun again, others will learn that they will only be more disgusted with the imperial court in the future, and there is no possibility of appeasement at all. In this way, all turmoil must be resolved by military struggle. With the current finances of the imperial court, how long can it be supported? Even if Qiao Yunsheng was not the head of the household, he knew that if the situation continued to drag on, the court itself would be dragged to death first.

It was with this consideration that Qiao Yunsheng was eager to take refuge in the Tiger Army. He didn't want to be martyred for the ** dynasty with those people in the court. He really hated the ** phenomenon in the court. If he can clean up ** with full authority, he will definitely send more than ninety percent of the court officials to the guillotine. If the imperial court does not completely exchange blood, the Ming Kingdom will definitely be hopeless.

After Zhang Zhun sarcastically, he said casually: "Such a stingy person, presumably the decision will not be generous." Master Qiao, please tell me and listen, what is the resolution of the imperial court? ”

Qiao Yunsheng said slowly: "There is a resolution in the imperial court to entitle the Lord as Pingdubo, and he is also in charge of military affairs in Shandong. The governor of Shandong was still served by Zhu Dadian, who temporarily lived in the Daimyo's Mansion and mobilized local military and civilian organizations to protest. ”

After Zhang Zhun heard this, he didn't react in particular, but slowly fell into deep thought. Qiao Yunsheng's words also leaked a lot of information. In particular, he is also in charge of military affairs in Shandong, but Zhu Dadian does not go to his post or is not transferred, but only "temporarily resides" in the Daimyo's mansion, which has a very rich meaning. After a while, Zhang Zhun said lightly: "The imperial court is ready to deal with me after defeating the Tartars?" ”

Qiao Yunsheng was slightly stunned.

How did Zhang Zhun know about this confidential news?

Qiao Yunsheng thought left and right, and couldn't think of which people in Xinuan Pavilion at that time, who leaked the secret first. But when you think about it, it doesn't seem like any of them will leak secrets? He originally thought that this secret was a big gift he gave to Zhang Zhun, but he didn't expect that Zhang Zhun would have known it a long time ago. He had to secretly sigh in his heart, the Tiger Benjun is powerful. The decision that was just made over there, Zhang Zhun knows it here.

Actually, he misunderstood. Zhang Zhun did not get the news directly, he just imagined the actions of the imperial court in the worst possible way, and then deduced the plans of the imperial court based on the actions of the imperial court. This is a very basic reverse thrust technique, which is exactly what Zhang Zhun is good at. In fact, there is really no way to hide the actions of the imperial court. For example, Wu Sangui's actions are very weird. Abnormality is a demon, and Zhang Zhun can't help but be vigilant.

Now, the imperial court actually made the decision that Zhu Dadian would not take up his post and only temporarily live in the Daimyo's Mansion, obviously preparing to turn his face and deny people immediately after defeating the Tartars. Once the army of the imperial court is all in place, Zhu Dadian, the governor, will end his life of "temporary residence" and return to Jinan Mansion with a swagger. With the appearance of Zhu Dadian, all the agreements reached between the imperial court and Zhang Zhun before will be nullified. Sure enough, it's a good plan. It's just a little too naïve to think about it.

Qiao Yunsheng said tentatively: "My lord is in the middle of the court......"

Zhang Zhun smiled slightly, looking a little unfathomable, and said slowly: "Master Qiao, you replied to the imperial court, and I accepted the title of Earl Pingdu." However, he was also in charge of Shandong's military affairs, and he was temporarily powerless, and asked the imperial court to withdraw his order. ”

Qiao Yunsheng said suspiciously: "Isn't this a good opportunity to control Shandong?" ”

Zhang Zhun shook his head and said meaningfully: "Lord Qiao doesn't know, the court is preparing to roast me on the fire!" ”

If a month ago, the imperial court had asked Zhang Zhun to take charge of Shandong's military affairs, Zhang Zhun would have been very happy to accept it. Because, he had enough time to establish a sound defense system in the three western provinces of Shandong. According to Zhang Zhun's plan, as long as a battalion of the Tiger Ben Army is the backbone, plus the mobilized people, there is no problem in defending a large city. The Tartars' ability to attack fortifications has always been weaker than their ability to fight in the field. But now, time is running out too much.

Today is already the first day of the Lunar New Year, and the time before Huang Taiji goes south is only ten days at most. In these ten days, Zhang Zhun's plan was impossible to complete. What's more, most of the people in the cities and towns have retreated. In other words, with the current strength of the Tiger Ben Army, it is simply impossible to stop the Tartars' all-round southward advance, and it is simply impossible to stop the Tartars' attack on the western part of Shandong.

In order to comprehensively defend the western part of Shandong, it is necessary to deploy troops in at least five towns, including Dezhou, Linqing, Liaocheng, Jinan, and Qingzhou. There is not enough time to mobilize the masses, and it is too dangerous to rely on a battalion of tiger troops alone. If he takes over the military affairs of Shandong now, it is very likely that he will be broken by the Tartars and suffer heavy losses.

Rather than rushing into battle and being beaten by the Tartars as if it were a sieve, it is better to retreat and just keep Qingzhou Mansion. The three mansions in the east and west of Shandong can only be temporarily abandoned. Anyway, all the suffering was caused by the deployment of the imperial court, and he couldn't help it. It's not that Zhang Zhun is selfish and doesn't care about the life or death of the other three mansions, it's really that he is very self-aware, and he won't be too ambitious and overestimate his ability.

In fact, seriously speaking, the Tiger Army and the Tartars are the same, and the most important thing is the amount of living force, not the size of the territory. As long as there is enough living force, sooner or later the territory will be its own. On the contrary, if the living force is constantly annihilated, no matter how large the territory under control is, it will eventually be a beautiful gift to others. Chang Kaishen didn't understand this, he just wanted to occupy the territory desperately, thinking that if the territory expanded, he would win, and as a result, he finally went to the island to draw a circle.

If Zhang Zhun is like Chang Kaishen, he can't wait to spread out all the few forces of the Tiger Ben Army, he will give the Tartars a chance to break through. Once a unit is annihilated in formation, the blow to the Tiger Ben Army will be too great. Moreover, the loss of a large number of weapons and equipment will also greatly enhance the combat effectiveness of the Tartars. This is absolutely not allowed. Therefore, Zhang Zhun decisively kicked the ball back.

Since Zhang Zhun insisted on refusing to take charge of Shandong's military affairs, Qiao Yunsheng had no choice but to agree. Next, naturally, there is the question of the head of the Tartar. The imperial court appointed Qiao Yunsheng to come to the labor army this time, and what he brought back was only a verbal reward, but what he brought back was something real. Not only did the head of the Tartars have to be brought back to the capital, but some of the Tartars' trophies, such as swords, guns, swords, halberds, leather clothes, leather hats, etc., also want to get some back.

Zhang Zhun said affirmatively: "I will send someone to the capital at the first level, please rest assured that the imperial court." As for the loot, I will also hand it over in its entirety and will not withhold it. However, I also asked the imperial court to send 100,000 catties of gunpowder in case of another battle. ”

Since the imperial court is brewing a conspiracy to deal with him, Zhang Zhun knows in his heart that in front of the imperial court, of course, he is becoming more and more obedient. Didn't you ask for the booty of the Tartars? I'll give it all to you. Anyway, they are all outdated weapons, and it is useless for the Tiger Ben Army to come. But black gunpowder is a good thing, and the more tigers, the better.

Seeing Zhang Zhun being so generous, Qiao Yunsheng couldn't help but feel a little upset for Zhang Zhun, and said slowly: "That'...... Should the Governor be properly rewarded for it? 100,000 catties of gunpowder, compared with so many Tartar heads, it's not very cost-effective! ”

This is called the butt deciding the head problem. Qiao Yunsheng made up his mind to join the Tiger Army, and when he thought about things, he began to start from the perspective of the Tiger Army. The head of the Tartar is sent up, and the public reward must be indispensable. However, public awards are not enough, and other substantial rewards need to be sought. 100,000 catties of gunpowder, it's really not much, it's too much of a loss.

Zhang Zhun smiled slightly, and said indifferently: "It depends on what reward Master Qiao can win for me." I really don't know what else is valuable in the hands of the imperial court. ”

Qiao Yunsheng's face turned slightly, and he understood that Zhang Zhun was giving himself a small test. After passing the test, he will be able to come to the territory of the Tiger Ben Army as he wishes. If he doesn't pass, Zhang Zhun's evaluation of him will definitely be lowered by one level. He immediately said: "The country is difficult, eventful, and it is the time when warriors are needed. The Tiger Ben army won a complete victory, and of course the imperial court had to be rewarded heavily. Even if the material reward is not much, the honorary reward must not be less. ”

Zhang Zhun nodded, and said briskly: "In this case, I will leave the affairs in the Jingshi to Master Qiao and Mo Yu to deal with together." Master Qiao's family, you might as well send it here first. As long as they enter the territory of Anton Wei, they are safe. ”

Qiao Yunsheng said gratefully: "Thank you Lord Governor for your concern, the lower officials have already arranged it." ”

Zhang Zhun stood up and said with relief: "Very good!" I'm looking forward to working with Joe-sama. Master Qiao went down to rest first, if there is any need, just look for Mo Yu. ”

Qiao Yunsheng agreed, and under the guidance of Mo Yu, he went down to rest.

After Mo Yu took Qiao Yunsheng down to rest, Zhang Zhun paced back and forth in the conference hall.

The imperial court really has a big conspiracy to deal with itself, and it seems that some of its plans are about to make appropriate changes. You do the first year of junior high school, I do the fifteenth, come on!

"Someone!"

Zhang Zhun suddenly shouted.

"Here!"

Sun Jiming hurriedly came over and listened to the instructions.

"Invite Miss Zhu Yijing."

Zhang Zhun said quietly.

Xu Qingluan, Zhu Yijing, and Ye Lingxin are all in charge of carrier pigeon communications, and there are people on duty every day. However, because they are both daughters, and the relationship with Zhang Zhun is very ambiguous, in order to avoid adverse effects, they spend most of their time in the cabin by the sea, and only when Zhang Zhun wants to use carrier pigeons, will come.

Sure enough, Zhu Yijing soon came and asked cautiously, "My lord, what are your orders?" ”

Zhang Zhun said in a deep voice: "Order all relevant departments to immediately implement the Tiger Plan." ”

Zhu Yijing agreed.

Zhang Zhun rubbed his hands vigorously, feeling that his hands were a little hot. He couldn't feel the cold outside. His mind is no longer in Dongjiabao, not in Beizhili, or even in Huang Taiji. His mind was on Dolgon.

Half a year has passed, and it's time to pack up Dolgon.

The Tiger Plan is the plan to attack Dengju City. Originally, Zhang Zhun was going to go back and clean up Dolgon after defeating Huang Taiji, so that Dolgon would be hungry for a while so that he could torture the other party more. However, with the arrival of the great conspiracy of the imperial court, he must get rid of this hidden danger so as not to suffer from the enemy on his back. If the imperial court really mobilized the three major armies of Liaodong, Xuanda, and Qin to besiege itself, the pressure on the Tiger Ben army would still be very great, and it was impossible not to take precautions as soon as possible.

At the beginning, Zhang Zhun stayed in Dengzhou City for the purpose of attracting the Tartars to the south. Lure the enemy deep in order to better destroy the living power of the Tartars. Now, Huang Taiji has led his army south, and the purpose of luring the enemy has basically been achieved. The Tiger Benjun cleaned up Azig outside Dongjiabao and formed a deeper hatred with Huang Taiji, who would not let him go no matter what. In other words, Dolgon in Dengzhou City has lost its effect. What is useless, of course, should be thrown away.

"!"

Zhang Zhun waved his hands fiercely.

In the night, carrier pigeons continued to fly out from the vicinity of the port of Liujiabao.

Early the next morning, Zhang Zhun came to the port of Liujiabao, and the Great White Fleet was ready to set off. Because this was a pure artillery mission, the amount of gunpowder and shells carried by each sword ship was quite large. These ammunition are ready to be poured inside and outside the city of Dengzhou, and I believe that Dolgon will be very disappointed.

With the help of the northwest wind, the Great White Fleet set off from the port of Liujiabao and drove at high speed, and soon arrived outside Dengzhou City. The other gunboats of the Tiger Army Navy led by Yang Guohua are also concentrated here. Dozens of warships are neatly arranged on the sea, with military flags fluttering and masts standing in a forest, giving people a very strong sense of majestic power.

Zhang Zhun held a clairvoyant mirror and slowly swept over each battleship. Born in the Marine Corps, he often cooperates with the Navy in drills, and has an inexplicable affinity for the Navy. Before the advent of airplanes, the navy was a symbol of hegemony. If you want to become a real power, you absolutely can't do without a strong navy. Therefore, all the while, he has been developing his sea power to the maximum.

After two years of development, the sea power of the Tiger Ben Army has finally reached a little scale. The Sword Tooth Ship is a completely pure combat ship, a combat ship designed by the Tiger Ben Army itself. This is very important. No navy has grown on capture. Only by building it yourself can you get more and more powerful ships. Of course, it was far from what he asked.

"My lord, there are twenty-seven Fu ships, thirty Cangshan ships, twelve sword ships, a total of sixty-nine warships, and a total of more than a thousand guns. In one salvo, at least 500 rounds of solid bullets landed in Dengzhou City. ”

After the two huge fleets converged, Yang Guohua excitedly reported to Zhang Zhun and said.

It is really not easy for the Tiger Ben Navy to develop to this day. Originally, he was just a small pirate leader, but he was fortunate to become the deputy commander-in-chief of the Tiger Warrior Navy, commanding dozens of large warships, preparing to carry out the fiercest artillery bombardment in the history of the Tiger Ben Navy. Looking back, it really feels like a dream. Moreover, as more warships are launched, the number of warships in the Tiger Ben Navy will further increase. Zhang Zhun promised him that he would go down to Jiangnan and return to his hometown within five years, which was definitely not a dream.

Zhang Zhun nodded and said with satisfaction: "Okay!" ”

In the Tiger Plan, the tasks undertaken by the Navy are relatively heavy. Dengzhou Castle is surrounded by water on three sides, and the city walls are very close to the coast. Especially outside the north gate, there is the wharf of the original Dengzhou Sailor. With such good conditions, of course, all the navies must be mobilized. Zhang Zhun was ready to let Dolgon see the true strength of the Tiger Army before he died.

The biggest advantage of the navy is that it has a lot of artillery fire. When the Wyvern cannon fires solid shells, it can cover a small half of Dengzhou City, which will bring great pressure to the defenders in the city. Under the cover of artillery fire, the Tiger Ben army can quickly blow open the north gate of Dengzhou City, and then enter the city to fight the defenders.

"Your Excellency!"

"Your Excellency!"

"The Marines report to you!"

Two commanders of the Marine Corps, Fang He and Liu Dong, also came over to accept the mission.

Dengzhou City is surrounded by water on three sides, in fact, only two city gates can be put into use. The north gate is the wharf, the traffic is the most convenient, after going ashore, you can directly insert the yamen of the prefect of Dengzhou. Dorgon and the others should be stationed inside. The Tigerben marines, under the cover of naval artillery, will land here, and then attract the attention of the Tartars.

At the south gate, there is the Chuang Zi Battalion commanded by Hao Linyong, and the Pinzi Battalion commanded by Zhang Lingyun. Although without the assistance of Hongyi cannon, the power of the artillery fire is not strong enough, but relying on the power of the flying dragon cannon, it is basically possible to deal with Dengzhou City. What's more, there is also the Tiger Army's best blasting ability. Of course, the south side is also the direction of the Tartars' key defense, and I believe that the battle will still be fierce.

The Tartars in Dengzhou City have been trapped for half a year, and Zhang Zhun speculates that their combat effectiveness should be weakened by more than half. This time, the Tiger Army dispatched all the forces of the Navy, the entire strength of the Marine Corps, and two infantry battalions, totaling more than 2,500 infantry, and there was certainly no problem in taking Dengzhou City. The only thing Dorgon could think about was the speed of his own destruction. The time set by Zhang Zhun is three days, and it depends on whether Dolgon can survive the three days.

"Are you having trouble?"

After the deployment was completed, Zhang Zhun asked in a deep voice.

"My lord, we have too few troops."

Fang He said with some regret.

The Marines of the Tiger Army currently have only five squads of troops, and the total number of personnel is only about three hundred, which is indeed too small for a battle like attacking Dengzhou City. The Tartars in the city will definitely fight back wildly. Everyone knows that they fall into the hands of the Tiger Army, and they will definitely not be pleased. With the personality of the Tartars, surrender is basically impossible, they only desperately. Even if it is a hungry person, once he is desperate, he is still a little threatening.

"Your task is to attract the attention of the Tartars. With the assistance of naval artillery, it is not difficult to open the gates. Once you have entered the city, you must quickly establish a defensive line to stop the enemy's counterattack. Your main purpose is still to consume the enemy, especially the living force of the Tartars. If the situation is unfavorable, they can withdraw to the ship at any time. ”

Zhang Zhun said calmly.

Fang He and Liu Dong glanced at each other and didn't say anything more.

The positioning of the Marine Corps is itself to cope with complex and changeable situations, to move quickly, and to fight anytime and anywhere. The real task of attacking fortifications ultimately depends on the Tiger Ben Army. However, both of them secretly determined that they would never easily let the Tiger Ben Army steal all the limelight.

"Tomorrow at noon, attack on time!"

Zhang Zhun finally said in a deep voice.

"Yes!"

Everyone hurriedly answered.

In the evening, Zhang Zhun took a sampan and went ashore on the west side of Dengzhou City.

The Tiger Ben Army's Chuang Zi Battalion and Pinzi Battalion have already surrounded Dengzhou City. They will be the main force attacking Dengzhou City. After receiving the order from the carrier pigeons, they had basically completed the offensive deployment. Hao Linyong and Zhang Lingyun also formed a temporary command center. All the work is basically ready, just waiting for Zhang Zhun's arrival.

"Your Excellency!"

"Your Excellency!"

"Your Excellency!"

When Zhang Zhun arrived at the temporary headquarters, everyone stepped forward to say hello.

After Zhang Zhun shook hands with Hao Linyong, Zhang Lingyun and others one by one, he came to the front of the artillery commander Li Yang, shook his hand vigorously, and said with a smile: "Our god of war, this time we must exert our might!" ”

Li Yang was the fourth person in the artillery battalion, and when Xu Ziwen, Liu Chenzi, Mo Ru and others were near Dongjiabao, he was responsible for garrisoning Huang County. This attack on Dengzhou City, of course, was indispensable to his artillery association. Li Yang shook hands with Zhang Zhun for the first time, his expression was a little excited, and he was a little shy, and said in a somewhat mechanical tone: "My lord, the artillery battalion will definitely complete the task successfully." ”

Zhang Zhun said expectantly: "Li Yang, how many flying dragon cannons have been pulled over?" ”

Li Yang said proudly: "Fifty doors! ”

Zhang Zhun nodded and said with satisfaction: "It's up to you tomorrow." ”

Li Yang couldn't wait to say: "We have newly received five Hongyi cannons, and I have already ordered them to be delivered, and they may arrive tomorrow morning." It will definitely be ready for use by noon tomorrow. ”

Zhang Zhun nodded and said happily: "Very good!" With the help of five Hongyi cannons, it was much easier for us to blast the city gates. The Tartars are really going to cry this time, and they must have regretted why they came to Shandong in the first place. ”

All the officers laughed heartily.