In early February 1648, Zheng Jiajun's spies informed Zheng Chenggong of the details of Jiangxi's rebellion.

The latest information reads: On the 27th day of the first lunar month, Jin Shengheng and Wang Deren posted an announcement on the security of the people in Nanchang City, which wrote, "The hard work is high, not only the record of no work, but the hundred Ling of the division." The blood is difficult to peace, and I have no choice but to serve the original owner", officially announcing that it will return to the Ming anyway.

At the end of February, Jin Shengheng and Wang Deren led their troops to Jiujiang, and Leng Yundeng, the general soldier of the Qing town guarding Jiujiang, led 5,000 of his subordinates to Kaicheng in response, and then occupied Hukou and Pengze.

After receiving an urgent document of the Jiangxi rebellion, the Qing court immediately dispatched troops.

On 15 March, the regent Dolgon sent the Yellow Banner Manchuria Gushan Ezhen Tan Tai as the general of the expedition to the south, and together with the White Flag Manchurian Gushan Ezhen He Luohui and the general Liu Liangzuo led Manchu, Han, and Mongolian soldiers and horses from Beijing to Jiangxi to suppress the uprising of Jin Shenghuan and Wang Deren.

At the same time, he ordered Gushan Ezhen Zhu Mala and Jiangnan Governor Ma Guozhu to dispatch soldiers and horses from Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian, Anhui and other places to join Tan Tai's army in Anqing Mansion.

In order to prevent the Ming army from occupying Hubei anyway, he ordered Kong Youde, Geng Zhongming, and Shang Kexi, who were fighting in Hunan, to lead their troops to withdraw to the Hanyang area and hold on.

Seeing that Jin Shengheng was really anyway, the Qing Dynasty sent heavy troops to encircle and suppress Jiangxi, and Zheng Chenggong knew that the time had come to send troops!

After the crisis of grain and grass was resolved, Zheng Chenggong recruited three or four thousand soldiers, and combined with the original, Zheng's army now has more than 20,000 soldiers and horses.

Haicheng is not easy to lay down by himself, and now that his power is so weak, this territory must not be easily lost.

Zheng Chenggong appointed Hong Xu to lead 5,000 soldiers and horses to stay in Haicheng, and Huang Wu, Zheng Tai and others led 5,000 sailors to stay in Jinmen.

Zheng Chenggong led Lin Xishan, Gan Hui, Shi Lang and others, with more than 10,000 soldiers and horses, as well as 5,000 newly made grenade shells, to kill Tong'an.

There are clouds in the art of war: the virtual is real, and the real is virtual.

When the army was launched, Zheng Chenggong sent people to spread rumors in Tong'an and other places, falsely claiming that Zheng Chenggong would lead 50,000 soldiers and horses to attack Tong'an.

At the same time, people spread rumors in Haicheng and other places, falsely claiming that Zheng Chenggong would bring 5,000 soldiers and horses to attack Tong'an.

On March 15, after the grain and grass were gathered, Zheng Chenggong immediately led 10,000 soldiers and horses to Tong'an.

At this time, when Zhang Xiaoling of Tong'an Zhi County heard that Zheng Chenggong was going to attack Tong'an with a large army, he was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot in the county government, worried and scared.

After the master's reminder, he thought of sending his subordinates to summon the garrison Wang Yan, the deputy general Lian Biao, and the guerrilla general Zhi Guangqiu to the county ya.

As soon as he saw the garrison royal court, Zhang Xiaoling hurriedly said in a panic: "It's a big deal, today the anti-thief Zheng Chenggong gathered 50,000 thieves to attack us Tong'an, what can I do." Why don't we go to Fuzhou and report this matter to the governor of Fujian? ”

Zhang Xiaoling held his identity as a literati, and he was not ashamed to tell him about his escape, so he wanted to abandon the city and flee under the guise of reporting the military situation.

Seeing Zhang Xiaoling, the magistrate of the county, who was afraid of death and panicked, Wang Yan was very disgusted. It's just that at this time, this magistrate is still needed to sit in Tong'an, and the post-war report still needs his signature.

Even if Wang Yan despised Zhang Xiaoling's personality in his heart, he could only appease him at this time.

Wang Yan said contemptuously, "Zhang Zhixian don't worry, the so-called tens of thousands of thieves are just a trick of thieves, trying in vain to scare us and easily seize Tong'an." According to the report of spies in Haicheng and other places, the anti-thief Zheng Chenggong falsely claimed 50,000, but in fact there were only 5,000 people. Zhang Zhixian, don't be deceived! ”

Hearing that the garrison said that there were only 5,000 thieves, Zhang Zhixian was like a drowning man grabbing a rope, and he didn't care about the martial artists who were usually regarded as vulgar.

Zhang Zhixian hurriedly grabbed Wang Yan's arm and said, "Really, really? ”

As the Tong'an garrison, Wang Yan and Zhang Xiaoling, the magistrate of the county, are looking up and not looking down, and they always have to take care of some feelings.

The guerrilla general Zhi Guangqiu was transferred from Guangdong to Fujian to assist in the defense of Fujian Province when the Qing Dynasty saw the surging tide of opposition to the Qing Dynasty in Fujian and Zhejiang. In the future, Zhiguangqiu will still be transferred back to Guangdong, so he naturally does not have to give face to Tong'an Zhixian.

Zhi Guangqiu looked at Zhang Xiaoling with disdain, and said in a strange manner, "Since the magistrate is afraid of death, he wants to hide in the governor of Fujian, then the general will lend his mount to the adult!" With the help of good horses, I think my lord will be able to tell the governor about the military as soon as possible, and I will wait here for news from my lordship. ”

When Zhang Xiaoling heard Zhi Guangqiu ridiculing him in public, his face suddenly darkened.

Zhang Xiaoling knew that he still needed this person's help to resist the thieves now, so he endured it, pretending to be calm and loyal, and said, "Today, Enshang entrusts me with a city to guard, and I, as Tong'an Zhi County, should live and die with Tong'an City." Fold the general's mind, I think it's free! ”

Seeing that the situation was stiff for a while, the deputy general Lian Biao hurriedly stood up and said kindly, "The anti-thief Zheng Chenggong does not know the current affairs, and he wants to deceive us with such a bad plan. ”

Wang Ting also hurriedly stood up and said, "I am also willing to go out of the city to annihilate this gang of thieves!" ”

Hearing the deputy general Lian Biao's invitation to fight, Zhang Xiaoling, who was afraid of death, was a little unwilling, Tong'an City originally only had 5,000 soldiers and horses, plus the guerrilla general who assisted in the defense, and the 3,000 soldiers and horses of the headquarters of Zhenguangqiu, with these more than 8,000 soldiers and horses, Zhang Xiaoling was confident that he could defend the arrival of reinforcements.

It's just that Zhang Xiaoling is a little greedy for the exploits of capturing the thief leader Zheng Chenggong.

Didn't Zhao Guoza, the commander of Zhangzhou, also uphold the exploits of thwarting the anti-thieves and leap up to become the governor of Fujian!

I think that kid was not as good as Lao Tzu at the beginning, since Zhao Guozha can defeat the thief, then Lao Tzu can too.

Once Lao Tzu catches Zheng Chenggong, I'm afraid it will be ...... Hmph, when the time comes, it's not just Zhao Guozha who wants to bow his head to himself, and if you ****** the light, you will have to kowtow to Lao Tzu and admit your mistakes.

Zhang Xiaoling, who was obscene in his heart, couldn't help laughing and drooling.

Just as Zhang Xiaoling was dreaming, Lian Biao, the deputy general who had been waiting, really didn't want to continue to look at Zhang Xiaoling's pig-like appearance, and coughed loudly a few times.

When Zhang Xiaoling heard this, he hurriedly came back to his senses, wiped off his saliva, and said in a dignified manner: "Since General Lian is interested, how can this official not allow it." With Wang Ting and Lian Biao, two generals, they will be able to capture the thieves, and this official will set up a banquet here to entertain you to return triumphantly! ”

As for the guerrilla general Zheguangqiu, he automatically ignored it, and Zhang Xiaoling still wanted to turn back to the court to refer to him!

Zhi Guangqiu naturally didn't take Tong'an Zhixian in his eyes, and Lao Tzu was not in his charge, he would fight whoever he wanted.

On the morning of March 18, 1648, when it was discovered that Zheng Chenggong had led the army to Tong'an, the Qing army garrison Wang Ting, deputy general Lian Biao led 3,000 soldiers and horses in Tong'an, and the guerrilla Zhe Guangqiu led the headquarters of 3,000 soldiers and horses out of the city to prepare to kill Zheng Chenggong.

Lian Biaojing, the guerrilla general who garrisoned Wang Ting and was the deputy general, had the most soldiers and horses and the largest official position, so he was elected as the leading general.

Zhi Guangqiu did not refuse, and immediately agreed, and then said to the two of Wang Ting, "Since you are so knowledgeable, I am not a person who eats alone. You lead the army to follow me, and when you catch Zheng Chenggong, you will be indispensable. ”

The garrison Wang Ting and the deputy general Lian Biao hurriedly hugged his fists and thanked him, "Then thank the general first!" ”

Zheguang Qiutoe arrogantly led the six thousand Qing troops towards Zheng Chenggong to kill!

It was almost noon, when he walked to Diantou Mountain near Tong'an, Zhi Guangqiu looked up at the sun, and ordered the army to stop and rest for the time being, and make a fire to cook.

Zhi Guangqiu turned over and dismounted and sat on the horse, took the bamboo water cylinder handed by the soldiers, and drank a few sips. At this time, Lian Biao, the deputy general of the garrison Wang Ting, also rode from the rear army to the front army, and Lian Biao stepped forward and asked, "Why did the general stop?" ”

"Let the sons and daughters eat enough, and wait for the strength to hunt down and kill those thieves."

"Then do you want to disperse the spies and find out where those thieves are now."

"Haha, why is General Lian as timid as a literati, the spies only reported that the thieves are still hundreds of miles away. General Lian doesn't have to worry and rest in peace. When you're full, General Ben will take you to cut off Zheng Chenggong's head! ”

"In that case, then I'll go back and let my men stop and rest for a while!"

After the adjutant general Lian Biao finished speaking, he rode to the rear army to give orders. The garrison royal court was left close to Zhiguang Qiu.

The Qing soldiers were busy lighting a fire and cooking at the foot of the mountain, and the formation inevitably dispersed.