"Master Shi, come with us!"

Zhao Kang was very helpless, when he found Shi Kefa, Shi Kefa was kicking the city.

The soldiers who fled in all directions in the city simply ignored him as an overseer.

Shi Kefa was very helpless, the hope he had just raised was suddenly shattered, and Yang Chao's invincible image also collapsed under the blow of the Tartars, and with the collapse of Yang Chao's image, Shi Kefa was even more desperate.

The kind of encounter that sees hope and then disappoints again may be irreparable for people, and it is despair that cannot see any hope.

Shi Kefa is desperate not only for the fate of Yangzhou City, but even Yang Chao can't stop the Tartars, so who can stop it.

Based on the south of the Yangtze River, the river is divided, this is what Shi Kefa has always planned, he does not report any hope for the Northern Expedition, he only wants to maintain the situation in the Southern Song Dynasty, but he did not expect this opportunity not to be given to him, he does not have the courage to see the next step of the day, he does not want to leave Yangzhou.

"This is where I die, you run for your life quickly!"

Shi Kefa said to Zhao Kang weakly, looking at the soldiers who fled for their lives, as well as the Qing army that had begun to kick the city.

"Master Shi, the last general will escort you out, and we can still kill you back if you regroup your troops."

There is not only one Zhao Kang by Shi Kefa's side, but also Liu Zhaoji, who is the chief soldier of Yangzhou, and has been loyal to Shi Kefa from beginning to end, or to the Ming Dynasty represented by Shi Kefa.

Under the big waves and sand, under the nest, everyone's performance is so different, some choose good birds to perch on, some choose to be martyred for the deceased, and some choose not to admit defeat and fight the wind and waves.

This Liu Zhaoji is obviously the kind of person who is willing to be martyred for the old master, but he has not given up fighting the wind and waves, there are too few such people in the Ming Dynasty.

"Mr. Liu is right, Master Shi will go out with us. The 100,000 reinforcements of my family were remembered in an instant, and we can still fight back! ”

Zhao Kang persuaded bitterly again.

Shi Kefa shook his head resolutely: "The governor can't see it." Your lord's soldiers came too late, too late. Maybe it won't come! ”

At this time, no one knew what was going on in Shi Kefa's complicated mind. Zhao Kang didn't know how to persuade him for a while.

At this time, a Qing army had already appeared in sight, and they were slashing and killing the Ming army in the city. The Ming army only knew to kneel and beg for mercy.

"My lord, the Tartars are here, I can't wait!"

Liu Zhaoji shouted, immediately picked up Shi Kefa and left.

But at this time, Shi Kefa struggled: "My Shi Inspector is also!" My history is also a teacher! ”

Shi Kefa shouted at the Qing army, which immediately attracted the attention of the Qing army, and they immediately abandoned the chaotic Ming army and rushed straight to this side.

Liu Zhaoji saw this situation and sighed. Led the troops to rush forward.

Shi Kefa sat on the ground, crying and laughing, tears were in his heart, he and his Ming Dynasty were dead.

"My lord, what should I do?"

Liu Zhaoji led the troops to gather the Tartars, and one of Zhao Kang's subordinates asked.

In fact, at this time, Zhao Kang could completely knock Shi Kefa unconscious and carry him out.

But he suddenly felt in his heart: "Forget it, Master Shi is bent on death, let him be full." ”

The civil officials of the Ming Dynasty had a tradition of martyrdom. When a literati are determined to die to resist, express their indomitable spirit and die for their country, others should not stop them. Rather, they should be allowed to die, which is called the whole festival, which is an honor, and even the family members of the literati cannot stop it, and the family members not only cannot express their pain, but also give their full support to it, and even wear festive clothes, and only after the death of the person will wear mourning clothes. Hold a funeral.

"Why hasn't Zhao Kang been there yet?"

Yang Chao couldn't help but get anxious.

Where he was, was a warehouse. Apparently this is the warehouse of a wealthy merchant.

From his house, the wealthy merchant dug a secret passage to his warehouse. It is used to escape at critical moments.

I have to say that the sense of distress of the big family seems to be stronger than that of Jiangnan Wenchen Group.

At the exit of the passage, there is a rice jar in the warehouse, covered with wooden planks, and rice grain is stacked on it, so that ordinary people cannot find it.

"Would you like to send someone to find it?"

Many men are also a little worried about Zhao Kang, after all, it has been a long time.

"Forget it. You go first and escort Mrs. Xing and Shizi to Nanjing! ”

Yang Chao ordered many men.

Many men hesitated: "My lord, you should go first, the end will be broken!" ”

Yang Chao waved his hand: "The Tartars want to rectify the city, and it is impossible to go out of the city to pursue within three days, you don't have to worry about me." ”

Many men wanted to say more, but Yang Chao immediately said: "Obey the order!" ”

"Yes!"

Many men don't say anything else.

Immediately took the soldiers to escort Mrs. Xing, who had already left the warehouse.

Half an hour later, Zhao Kang came out.

"Where's Master Shi?"

Yang Chao didn't see Shi Kefa and couldn't help asking.

Zhao Kang sighed: "Master Shi is martyred. ”

The tone is full of awe for Shi Kefa, and this practice of civil martyrdom is full of a poignant taste.

"Why don't you snatch him out?"

Yang Chao couldn't help but be annoyed.

Zhao Kang felt strange, how to stop this kind of thing, to prevent the martyrdom of the scribes, but it was an unrighteous act.

Yang Chao actually understands this situation, but Shi Kefa was captured, the political significance is too great, and he will be very passive.

If you can grab Shi Kefa, you can continue to use the banner of Jiangbei Governor, gather the surrounding troops, rectify and then counterattack Yangzhou, after all, the Manchu Qing Dynasty is galloping, and most of the states and counties in Yangzhou are still in the hands of the Ming army.

If you unify the forces of the nearby cities and can gather three or five hundred thousand soldiers, it is possible to counterattack.

Otherwise, even if Wang Pu arrived with 100,000 people and wanted to attack a fortified city like Yangzhou, it would be impossible.

However, Shi Kefa was bent on death, so that Yang Chao lost the name of leading Jiangbei, and the overall situation was even more unfavorable.

Shi Kefa's move, standing in Yang Chao's position, has a bit of a disregard for the overall situation.

"Since Shi Kefa was martyred, why didn't he hang himself? Instead, you want to be caught? ”

After listening to Zhao Kang's statement, Yang Chao couldn't help but feel a little annoyed, if Shi Kefa committed suicide, it would be a martyrdom for the Ming Dynasty, at least it would be a co-existence and death with Yangzhou, but he went straight to the Qing army and was captured. In this way, Duoduo has many ways to make a fuss.

Zhao Kang said: "Master Shi said that if he commits suicide, he is afraid that the Tartars will anger the people in the city. He was going to tell the Tartars. Defending the city is his will alone, and he has nothing to do with the people. I hope the Tartars restrain the army and not slaughter the people! ”

Yang Chao had nothing to say about this, so he could only sigh and flee with his mourning soldiers.

Along the canal, nearly a thousand elites, like defeated roosters, drooped their heads and were silent. Move forward quietly.

There were no pursuers behind him, just as Yang Chao thought, Duoduo occupied Yangzhou City, and he would definitely be surrendered at the first time.

Then it is to rectify the surrender of troops in Yangzhou City, and then-

Then there will be slaughter!!

Thinking of the massacre, Yang Chao couldn't help but panic in his heart.

Unconsciously, the sky was already dawning, and he walked silently for half the night, not in front of the village and not in the back of the store, Yang Chao ordered to rest.

There was no camping either. Just set up a guard force, the others rested on the spot, and allocated manpower to start burying the pot and cooking.

I got some rice in the warehouse. That is, to cook some clear porridge.

To be honest, Yang Chao couldn't bear it, and the pressure in his heart pressed him almost out of breath, this was the first time he faced failure, but it was a complete failure, his mind was in chaos, and he didn't even know how he lost.

Yang Chao felt that he had done everything he could, but he still failed, as if fate made it impossible to change.

After eating, there is still no punishment, and it is far enough from Yangzhou. Everyone is safe, since it is an escape. Why bother?

So let the soldiers take turns to rest, knowing that it was noon. before it began to continue to pull.

At this rate, it will probably be tomorrow before we can reach Guazhou and then cross the river by boat.

The air was still a little humid, and it rained a lot a few days ago, but it was sunny immediately after the arrival of the Qing army, and even God was helping the Manchus.

In the evening, the sun hung godless in the west, crimson and red.

Sunset turned the entire canal into a river of blood, and Yang Chao saw a white sail in a trance.

"Many men, what are you doing to eat, such a tall city in Yangzhou can be captured by the Tartars!"

"It's really going back the more you live, the adults shouldn't take you there, if you let me go, I'm sure I'll kill all the Tartars!"

Many men kept their heads down, not wanting to say a word.

As soon as he escorted Mrs. Xing to see the city wall of Guazhou, he saw a sail rushing from the water next to Guazhou.

This is Wang Pu's fleet, Yang Chao's long-awaited reinforcements, they are late!

Temporarily sent Mrs. Xing to Guazhou to settle down, and many men and soldiers got on Wang Pu's ship directly and headed for Yangzhou.

"Can you hurry up! Old pole, will you still be able to sail a boat? ”

Wang Pu counted down many men, and at the same time scolded Zhang Dawei and others who were sailing.

"I'm talking about a lot of men—"

Wang Pu turned his head and wanted to say a lot more.

Many men stood up suddenly, glaring at Wang Pu with straight eyes, and a fierce anger erupted in their eyes.

"Why don't you come early, you only need to be two days early, two days, and we'll win. Those hundreds of brothers won't die, their corpses can't be brought out! Why don't you come early! ”

Wang Pu was stunned, his voice was slightly weak, and he snorted coldly: "Can you blame Lao Tzu for this, if you want to blame Lao Tzu, blame Lao Pole." ”

Zhang Dawei was not silent: "The wind on the river is not right, the fleet was almost blown away, and it is already the grace of the Dragon King to be able to get to this today." ”

In Zhang Dawei's view, these days are not suitable for sailing at all, but the military order is difficult, and the long fleet is only the vanguard of this vanguard into the canal, most of which have been pulled away, and Zhang Dawei is worried that there may be ships capsizing.

"There's someone up ahead!"

The sentry spotted a group of men and horses in front of him and suddenly shouted loudly.

"Prepare for battle, pull the cannon up! Others are ready to land! ”

Finally met the enemy, Wang Pu immediately came to the spirit, he rushed to Yangzhou, just to kill the Tartars, but he didn't expect that before he arrived, Yangzhou City was lost, he didn't dare to say Yang Chao's fault, but there was no pressure to scold many men.

"What for! You are crazy! Didn't you see that it was an adult? ”

Many men looked at the situation on the other side, and saw that it was all infantry, and the iron armor occasionally flashed bright lights in the setting sun, and shouted at Wang Pu. (To be continued)