246. Xu Qianxue

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Jiaxing is located in the southeast coast, when the Qiantang River and the East China Sea meet, the shape of the river, the sea and the lake, known as the Wugen Yuejiao, the land of fish and rice, the house of silk. In the Spring and Autumn Period, the name of this place is Changshui, also known as the Plum biquge.infoTree, and the two countries of Wu and Yue compete here; During the Warring States period, it was divided into the Chu realm; Qinzhi Youquan County, Haiyan County, belongs to Huiji County; During the Three Kingdoms, Wu was located in the east of the Yangtze River, and the southern border of Quan County and the western border of Haiyan County were placed in Yanguan County. Wu Huanglong three years (231) because of "from the fist of wild rice to life", Wu Emperor Sun Quan thought auspicious, changed from the fist to Hexing, Wu Emperor Chiwu five years (242) and changed the name to Jiaxing County, the following dynasties continued to use its name.

By the Tang Dynasty, Jiaxing had become an important grain-producing area in southeast China, known as "Santun in western Zhejiang, Jiahe is big", "Jiahe is a big one, Jianghuai is healthy; Jiahe apologizes, and JAC is thrifty". In the fifth dynasty, Wu Yueguo set up Kaiyuan Mansion in Jiaxing, which was later changed to Xiuzhou, and led Jiaxing, Haiyan, Huating, and Chongde 4 counties. To the Northern Song Dynasty, Xiuzhou was changed to Jiahe County, and the first year of Ning Zongqing of the Southern Song Dynasty (1195) was promoted to the county, and then changed to Jiaxing Army. In the thirteenth year of Yuan Shizu (1276), the Jiaxing Army was changed to the Jiaxing Mansion Pacification Division, and it was promoted to the Jiaxing Road Governor's Office. During the Song and Yuan dynasties, Jiaxing's economy was more developed, and it was known as "the hundred crafts and the skills of Suzhou and Hangzhou", "the most in western Zhejiang". In the Zhu Yuanzhang Zhao Jianming Dynasty, Jiaxing was changed from a road to a mansion. Ming Hongzhi's "Jiaxing Mansion Chronicles" recorded: "Jiaxing is a large mansion in western Zhejiang" and "a metropolis in Jiangdong". However, during the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Qing army carried out a large-scale massacre after breaking through the city of Jiaxing, which caused heavy losses in the city of Jiaxing, and it was no longer prosperous, and this situation did not change until the twenty-ninth year of Kangxi.

"Jiaxing has been a water city since the ancient Tang Dynasty." Looking at the city in front of him, Xin Zhongguo, who participated in the military, explained to Hong Gongzhu, who commanded the war. "In addition to the small west gate water pass, there is a water and land city gate on all sides, the west gate is said to pass through the gate, the south gate is called Chenghai gate, the east gate is called Chunbo gate, the north gate is called Wangwu gate, the city gate from the Beijing-Hangzhou Canal to the southwest enters the city by the northeast two city gates out of the city, the canal and river water surround the city at the same time, and it is like a moat embankment."

"The Qing court had set up a guard in Jiaxing along the precursor system of this dynasty, and the four were under the jurisdiction of the Jiaxing Association City Garrison, and the Jiaxing Association had a guerrilla member, stationed in Haiyan, and the guerrilla had jurisdiction over the left and right battalions, and each battalion had a garrison member, a thousand total of two members, and a total of four members, totaling more than 1,400 horse infantry guards, of which the left battalion was stationed in Jiaxing Fucheng, and the right battalion was stationed in Zhapu together with the Zhapu Water Division Battalion." Chen Baoquan's second brother Chen Baozhen (recommended by a scholar trainee gentleman) supplemented as a member of the army. "The right battalion was previously defeated by the artillery fire of the Zhoushan detachment together with the Zhapu Naval Division Battalion, and the two thousand headquarters scattered in Haining and Pengpu fled into Jiaxing City, plus more than 1,200 people from the Left Wing Deputy Capital of the Eight Banners of the Hangzhou Garrison that were blocked in the city, more than 700 people from the two battalions of the Hangjiahu Coastal Defense Garrison and Daoist Department, and about 1,100 people from the third battalion of the Governor and Fu Pacesetter, and at present, it is roughly estimated that the total number of Qing troops defending the city is about 4,000 people, and then counting the village bravery, people's strength, and regimental training in the city, the total strength should be 6 or 7,000 people."

"The Qing army in Jiaxing City is actually not afraid, but the moat composed of canals is quite tricky." Sun Youlao followed. "For this reason, Zuo Huwei and other departments have collected nearly 200 small boats and a departmental board in various townships, and as long as the attack time is set, five or six pontoon bridges can be built overnight."

Zheng Jun invested in the battlefield of northern Zhejiang and southern Jiangsu this time, including the four whole divisions of Zuohuwei, Right Wuwei, Zuo Longxiang, and Right Yiwei, and the second regiment of the right (sea) Longxiang Division, the second regiment of the Zuolong Martial Division, the third regiment of the Zuo Huben Division, the first regiment of the Right Huben Division, and the siege mortar artillery regiment, including more than 22,000 people, of which the Zuo Huwei and other units and more than 5,000 porters who came after landing were used for the first line in Jiaxing, and the second regiment of the Right Longxiang Division and the first regiment of the Right Huben Division bluffed in the periphery of Suzhou to contain the Qing army in the south of the Yangtze River, so in the view of Sun Youlao and others, It is still certain to attack Jiaxing City with three times the force.

Hong Gongzhu carefully watched the Qing army banner at the head of Jiaxing City through the clairvoyant mirror, and asked slowly: "What are the new changes in the Qing Dynasty in the direction of Hanghu?" ”

Chen Baozhen knew that although Hong Gongzhu was asking about the Qing army in Hanghu, he actually meant Qing reinforcements from the north, south and west, so he replied in detail: "According to the report of the Zhoushan detachment, the notification boat they arranged on the Qiantang River did not find any signs of the Qing army in eastern Zhejiang. ”

Chen Baozhen paused: "As for the rest of the Qing captives that may have been driven from Huzhou and Xuancheng, the former outpost did not find it. ”

"Isn't there any sign of the enemy in Suzhou going south?" Hong Gongzhu got a positive answer, so he put down the clairvoyant mirror in his hand and asked again. "Has the mortar artillery regiment arrived?"

Even though the Jiangnan water network is well connected, and boats can be easily transferred, it is not an easy task to transfer a four-and-a-half-inch (44-pound) heavy gun back and forth: "Back to Tongyi, the big guy has already arrived." ”

Hong Gongzhu asked again: "What about the military rations that were arranged?" ”

"According to the will of the Lord, someone has been sent to do it." Unlike the policy of all-out population plunder implemented in Qiongzhou, this time the Zheng army did not target the people at the bottom in Jiangnan, and its target was the wealthy from the beginning, especially the children who served as officials in the Qing court or went to school, promoted to the middle school, and entered the university. "The Qing Lu can use the butcher's knife to force the people of Jiangnan to obey orders, and we can naturally use the knife to make them understand that Wang Shi will not forget their betrayal."

"You guys, what do you want to do?" Looking at the officers and soldiers of Zheng wearing red mandarin duck jackets in front of him, Menzi was terrified but still reprimanded with a strong spirit. "Blind your dog's eyes, this is the Xu Mansion, the three masters of my family"

Menzi said that he suddenly became dumb, and he seemed to understand that his master's position in the Qing court may be the source of the trouble, but before he could add anything, he was knocked unconscious by Zheng Jun, who was the leader, with the butt of a rifle thrown over, and then the red turbidity rushed into the gate, and the call of the master and the exclamation of the maidservant immediately rang out.

Looking at Xu Qian, who was kneeling on the ground, Zhang Qizhong recited the order in his hand with pleasure: "The Xu family of Chakunshan does not distinguish between Huayi and Dafang, forgets their ancestors, is willing to be a slave, and takes care of the house, and sends the west to the mud and miasma." King Zheng of the Ming Dynasty and the general Zhu were recruited. In the forty-third year of the Yongli calendar, the seventh month of Wuyou. ”

Zhang Qizhong's voice has not completely disappeared into the air, and the cry has resounded throughout the courtyard, but at this time, Xu Qianxue, who was forced to return to his hometown because of the impeachment of Xu Sanli, the deputy capital imperial historian, fled into Suzhou City with his son Xu Shuping, nephew Xu Shusheng and other dependents after learning of Zheng Jun's attack, so Xu only lost a little domestic slaves and heavy belongings that were inconvenient to carry, but Zheng's house, which was set on fire by Zheng Jun, also clearly showed the attitude of Ming Zheng towards the Jiangnan gentry.

Moreover, although Xu Qianxue escaped, such as Zhu Yizun, Han Hua, You Dong and others who had served in the Qing court or participated in the imperial examinations of the Qing court, did not have Xu Qianxue's keen sense of smell, and were soon sent to Songjiang by the small army of Zheng Jun who infiltrated the four townships of Wu County, and then transferred to Daqushan and even Dongning.

After the news of Zheng Jun's large-scale trial of the "enemy" gentry in the occupied area was widely disseminated, the gentry class in various parts of Jiangnan was terrified, and it is said that since the Ming Dynasty, the Jiangnan gentry and the central power have been inextricably linked, and even if no one in the clan has served in the Qing court, they are rarely allowed to enter the department, be promoted in the middle of the court, and go to school to become a talent to obtain a tax-free status, so it is equivalent to everyone has something to do with the Qing court, and naturally all of them are under the blow of Zheng Jun.

It was precisely in view of the fact that they and their families had been classified as traitors to the nation by the Ming and Zheng sides, and these Jiangnan gentry also broke the pot and broke down, and while fleeing to Suzhou, Chang, Hu, Hangzhou, Jingkou and Jiangning and other provincial capitals, they also contributed money and efforts to recruit local regiments to train and cooperate with the Qing army that came to help eliminate the invading Zheng army.

"Lord Fuyuan, Hai Rebellion's persecution of the local gentry and the expropriation of materials have made Susong counties angry and resentful." In front of Zheng Duan, the governor of Jiangsu, although Xu Qianxue did not have an angry look on his face, the words in his mouth had already revealed his true thoughts. "This is the so-called loss of people; He came from Dongning thousands of miles by sea, although he successively conquered Louxian, Qingpu, Xiushui (note: in Jiaxing), Haiyan and other places, but after all, the location is not familiar, and now he is trapped in the city of Jiaxing, so it can be said that he does not occupy an advantage; Even if the Tianshi Imperial Court shares with it, the officials and troops still have a chance of winning."

"Brother Yuan," facing the former celebrity in front of Kangxi, Zheng Duan did not despise him for his return home, so he explained honestly. "Although the official army has some wins, the army in Jiangbei has not yet crossed the river, and the garrison of Jingkou and Jiangning does not dare to go out without permission, so the city of Suzhou today has more than enough self-preservation and cannot go in." Zheng Duan smiled bitterly. "Songjiang is the land of Jiangsu, and the official naturally wants to rescue it as soon as possible, but he is really powerless." Looking at Xu Qianxue, who was not showing his eyebrows, Zheng Duan said again. "In case of a sea rebellion, the retreat of the army induces the officers and soldiers to attack." Zheng Duan shook his head. "How can you defend the city of Suzhou without soldiers, once Suzhou falls, the province of Suzhou will be completely eroded."

Before Xu Qianxue could respond, a Goshha stood outside the hall and reported: "My lord, Jiang Ning's paperwork." ”

Zheng Duan motioned for Wu Ben to hand over the paperwork, and when he opened it, a smile appeared on his face: "Brother Yuan, good news, the emperor has ordered Jingkou and Jiangning to send 3,000 garrisons to the Eight Banners to reinforce Suzhou." ”

A smile suddenly appeared in the corner of Xu Qianxue's eyes, and then he restrained his expression and arched his hand to Zheng Duan: "Futai is now that the 3,000-flag battalion is about to arrive, can we send troops to test the details of the sea rebellion?" ”

"This?" Zheng Duan pinched it slightly, and then nodded. "Then send 3,000 troops to recover Kunshan first"

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