Chapter 34: The Northern Expedition (3)
After taking Wenzhou, in order not to harass the people, the Zheng family's army was stationed outside the city, and Zheng Chenggong only brought 3,000 soldiers and 1,000 guard battalions into the city to take charge of discipline.
As soon as he entered the city, Zheng Chenggong sent people to post announcements to reassure the people, in order to obtain the credit of the people, Zheng Chenggong imitated Liu Bang, the ancestor of the Han Dynasty.
Chapter 3: Death to the murderer, punishment to the wounded, and theft;
Zheng Chenggong's good reputation before that, coupled with the fact that Zheng Jiajun had nothing to do with Minqiu after entering the city, the chickens and dogs were not surprised.
The people of Wenzhou also slowly calmed down from the panic of the war and resumed their daily lives.
The people thanked Zheng Jiajun for his strictness, and spontaneously sent the cow wine to the village.
Zheng Chenggong was overjoyed and hurriedly asked someone to repay him with gold and silver.
For a time, the military village was full of joy. The old Manchu army was willing to obey those who served in the army, and did not want to reward the peasants for the army.
The people of Wenzhou heard all praises.
After pacifying the people, in the chamber of the Wenzhou Mansion, Yao Qisheng arched his hand and said to Zheng Chenggong: "Congratulations to the general, the first stop successfully captured Wenzhou, and it was a good start." ”
Zheng Chenggong waved his hand and said, "It's just a city, it's not worth mentioning." ”
Yao Qisheng nodded and said, "General, now Wenzhou, where are you going to attack?" ”
Zheng Chenggong asked: "Where does Xizhi think our army should attack?" ”
Yao Qisheng said: "If the army crosses the sea to the north by boat, captures Zhoushan, Zhejiang, enters the Yangtze River from Wusongkou, and goes up the river to attack Jiangyin and Guazhou, and directly takes Nanjing, it can quickly pacify Jiangnan, which is the best policy." If the trial can be like this, it is the middle policy to use the Northern Expedition of a dignified and upright army to capture Jiangsu and Zhejiang. If the west takes Jiangxi, it is the next policy to go toe-to-toe with the Yunnan-Guizhou Western Army to resist the Qing army. ”
Zheng Chenggong thought for a while and said: "The best strategy is too dangerous, in case the Qing army blocks the river road, then our army will not be able to advance or retreat, and the way to defeat will be!" The middle strategy is good, our army has more soldiers and horses than the Qing army, and we should take the Northern Expedition with a dignified and upright thing! ”
Yao Qisheng nodded after hearing this and said: "In this way, the lower official suggested that the general should send people to contact the righteous soldiers from all sides to respond to our army and help our army's Northern Expedition!" ”
Zheng Chenggong heard it and asked: "In Xizhi's opinion, who in our army can take on this heavy responsibility?" ”
Yao Qisheng said: "Chen Yonghua is careful and cautious, and he is the right person!" ”
Zheng Chenggong lowered his head and thought for a while, and said: "Send Chen Yonghua to contact the volunteers of all walks of life in Jiangnan to respond to our army's Northern Expedition!" ”
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After Chen Yonghua heard Zheng Chenggong's order, he immediately set off to Jiangnan to contact the volunteers from all walks of life.
For the sake of safety, but also to hide people's eyes, Chen Yonghua changed his name to Chen Jinnan.
After Zheng Chenggong heard that Chen Yonghua had named himself Chen Jinnan, Leng was stunned for a few minutes.
You are Chen Jinnan, who is Wei Xiaobao!
Where are his seven wives?
Can you refer me?
Chen Yonghua didn't know Zheng Chenggong's inner thoughts, in order to better complete the task.
When Chen Yonghua left, he also asked Zheng Chenggong for a large amount of gold, silver and jewelry, so that he could bribe the civil and military officials in Jiangnan if necessary.
Chen Yonghua went to contact Neiying, and Zheng Chenggong asked the general to bring Jin Li over.
As soon as he saw Jin Li coming over, Zheng Chenggong hurriedly stepped forward to untie him personally and said, "I'm sorry, my subordinates are not sensible, and I have made General Jin suffer!" ”
Jin Li let go of his hand and moved his arm, but he really didn't speak.
Zheng Chenggong looked at Jin Li and said: "All the generals in Wenzhou, when you hear my name, why don't you surrender as soon as possible?" ”
Jin Li opened his eyes and shouted angrily: "How can a loyal minister be willing to do two things? ”
Zheng Chenggong laughed when he heard it, and said, "Are you loyal to your ministers? You were originally a Ming general, and then surrendered to the Qing Dynasty, how can you say that you are loyal to your ministers. ”
When Jin Li heard the red tide on his face, he said stiffly: "That's because the Ming Dynasty lost to me and gave Liaodong to the Manchu Qing Dynasty." I had no choice but to clear it! ”
Zheng Chenggong laughed and said: "Now my Zheng family's army is gaining momentum, but the Manchu Qing Dynasty is implementing tyranny, which has caused the people's livelihood to boil and revolts constantly. General, those who know the times are Junjie, why not live on good trees! ”
Jin Li didn't know how to answer when he heard it.
Zheng Chenggong saw that Jin Li was hesitating, and hurriedly shouted: "The general is a Han Chinese, and he helps the gang to abuse, helping a foreign race who is rampant and tyrannical and brutalizing the Han people, what face does he have to his ancestors." I advise General Jin to abandon the darkness and turn to the light, follow the example of Li Chengdong and Jin Shengheng, and fulfill the loyalty of General Jin! “
Jin Li was not a fool, and the Manchu Qing's attitude towards the Han people had long made him dissatisfied.
With the Manchu Qing Dynasty's harshness towards the Han people, after he lost his troops and lost his generals, he went back by himself, which was also the only way to die.
After Zheng Chenggong gave him this step, Jin Li immediately knelt down on one knee and clenched his fists and said, "Jin has been taught." If he didn't listen to the general, Jin almost went astray. Jin will return to the general! ”
Zheng Chenggong hurriedly picked up Jin Li and said: "Hurry up, General Jin is willing to join our army, and our army will definitely be like a tiger with wings, it is really a blessing for Ming Yan!" ”
After Jin Li took advantage of the situation to get up, he said: "The guards of the three prefectures of Chuzhou, Taizhou, and Jinhua are my henchmen, and I am willing to persuade them to surrender to help Ming Gong." I don't know if I can believe it? ”
Zheng Chenggong hurriedly thanked him and said, "This is what Ming Yan wants." Someone comes, bring General Kim's mount. Ming Yan is waiting for the general here, and he hopes that the general will return early! ”
Jin Li clenched his fists and said: "I will not lose the trust of the general!" ”
After speaking, Jin Li got on his horse and ran towards the state capital.
After hearing this, Wang Zhongxiao shook his head and said, "General, this move is Meng Lang." He will not come if he goes! ”
Zheng Chenggong shook his head when he heard it and said, "General Jin is a man of faith and righteousness, and he will not betray me." ”
The words in his mouth are good, but Zheng Chenggong is secretly thinking in his heart: If he doesn't come to me now, where else can he go?
Keep fighting me, don't laugh. Now his 30,000 troops are almost lost in Wenzhou. What does he hold onto.
Lao Tzu now has an army of more than 100,000 people, who have you been afraid of?
After Jin Li left, Zheng Chenggong didn't ask, but asked people to prepare military rations in Wenzhou.
Three days later, the military rations were properly prepared, but Jin Li still did not return.
Many of Zheng Chenggong's subordinates scolded Jin Li for not believing his words, and the general mistakenly believed this person!
Zheng Chenggong smiled but did not answer, and only asked the army to raise troops and kill the state capital.
On the day of the march, when Zheng Jiajun walked to the gate of Chuzhou City, he saw that the gate was open, and the civil and military officials of Chuzhou stood respectfully aside.
Seeing Zheng Chenggong riding in front, the prefect of Chuzhou hurriedly knelt down and said, "Welcome to the general!" ”
Zheng Chenggong jumped off the horse, hurriedly walked over to help up the few officials led by him, and said, "Everyone, please get up, how dare Ming Yan accept this heavy gift." Everyone, please get up! ”
Zheng Chenggong took the hand of Zhao Wenxi, the general soldier of Chuzhou, and entered the city together. "General Zhao can abandon the darkness and return to the light, which is really a blessing for the people of the state capital."
Zhao Wenxi hurriedly said: "Don't dare, Zhao will only wake up after being reminded by General Jin." ”
Zheng Chenggong heard it and asked, "Then why don't you see General Jin?" ”
Zhao Wenxi replied: "After General Jin persuaded me, he set off for Taizhou. ”
Jin Li came to Chuzhou alone two days ago, summoned Zhao Wenxi, and asked him to surrender.
Zhao Wenxi hesitated for a while, and Jin Li drank: "I still surrender, let alone you?" ”
Zhao Wenxi no longer hesitated when he heard this, and decided to take refuge in Zheng Chenggong. (To be continued.) )