Chapter 466: Under the City of Jingzhou (Part I)
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This is indeed a less bad age than anyone else.
Zhai Zhe doesn't need to do much better, as long as he can see a little more hope than Dolgon, He Tengjiao, Zheng Zhilong, and even Ding Kuichu and others.
In Zong Mao's opinion, the general was too cautious, so cautious that he scratched his ears and cheeks in a hurry.
But in Chen Zilong's eyes, Zhai Zhe's every step will not make him abrupt, and all strategies have omens, as if they come naturally.
The timing of the implementation of the Jiangnan New Deal was very appropriate, and it lasted for more than a month, and it did not cause any excessive reaction in the court.
Zheng Zhilong was busy pacifying Guangdong.
He Tengjiao wandered in Yuezhou.
Those gentry who had been deprived of their land had no reason to raise a high-sounding opposition in the court, nor did they have a strong force to rely on. But their attitude towards the General's Mansion has changed from dissatisfaction to jealousy.
After measuring each county and government, Chen Zilong would send two documents to Zhai Zhe and the cabinet.
The Jiangnan Governor's Mansion was under the jurisdiction of the general, and Chen Zilong did not pay a tael of silver to the household department, but he always maintained respect for the cabinet.
Yao Qisheng returned to Wuchang and reported to Zhai Zhe on the matter of raising food and wages.
Wuchang City became the general's station, which was close to the Huguang battlefield and could deter Jiangxi and Huiningchi and other places, Zhai Zhe was reluctant to return to Jiangnan, and there was no more suitable station than this.
Doge's Palace.
Soldiers and messengers came and went, and it was not only the military newspapers from all over the country that were sent here, but also civil and commercial affairs.
Yao Qisheng walked to the door, the traffic in front of him was busy, and he secretly sighed, "This place is much more lively than Nanjing City, isn't the general like the emperor of the Ming Dynasty?" β
Like, of course, it's not far from the real throne of the emperor.
Yao Qisheng was very fortunate that he had caught up with the good time, and Yu Zhai Zhe emerged in the General's Mansion before he unified Jiangnan.
He stood at the door and waited, and after a while, a personal soldier came out and saluted: "Yao Changshi, the general has summoned you." β
Yao Qisheng's current status in the Great General's Mansion is extraordinary, and messengers who come and go need to make way for him.
After entering the governor's yamen, Fang Jin led him into the hall.
Zhai Zhe was sitting there, and he rarely had the time to be arrogant to his subordinates.
Yao Qisheng stepped forward quickly and bowed his hand and said: "Meet the general"
Zhai Zhe nodded and asked, "Isn't there any difficulty in food and salary?" β
"The grain prepared by Anqing Mansion and Jiujiang Mansion is enough for the general to eat for two months, and the summer grain is about to go on the market, and Jiangxi will soon supply the army with food, and the army has enough grain and grass."
"Governor Chen said that after the implementation of the new policy, Tian Xingxing has doubled, which is enough to raise money this year."
Yao Qisheng spoke in two breaths, answering Zhai Zhe's question clearly.
Zhai Zhe was very satisfied and appreciated: "The implementation of Jiangnan's new policy is very smooth."
Chen Zilong is a native of Songjiang, and his protΓ©gΓ© knows all about the tricks of the gentry in various places to conceal the field property, and the inventory of the progress of the field can ensure that it is completed in the process of cleaning up the summer grain.
Yao Qisheng's eyes unnaturally showed a look of envy. He supervised the grain and salary in the General's Mansion, of course, it was not as good as Chen Zilong's ruling side.
Yao Qisheng is still very young, but Zhai Zhe has never been afraid of appointing young people. He encouraged: "Anqing Mansion is isolated in the north of the river, and there are small groups of soldiers and horses to harass the Qing captives from time to time, you have to guard it well."
"Obedience"
When Yao Qisheng was about to leave, Fang Jin stuck his head out at the door and peeked in.
Zhai Zhe was facing the gate, and when he saw Fang Jin's probe, he shouted, "Fang Jin, what's the matter?" β
Fang entered the door, glanced at Yao Qisheng, and said: "Yuezhou just came to report urgently, He Tengjiao was attacked by Qing soldiers under Yuezhou City, defeated and retreated for thirty miles, and was ready to return to Changsha. β
Zhai Zhe didn't speak for a long time, and finally snorted coldly and said, "I don't know if it's a real defeat or a fake defeat" He Tengjiao was already very disappointed in He Tengjiao, even if He Tengjiao changed his attitude, he couldn't tolerate him here.
All along, he treated the Ming army and the generals who belonged to the general's mansion very favorably, and tried to avoid aiming his knife at the Han people. Except for Zhang Mingzhen, it was a tragedy that he couldn't prevent.
He Tengjiao was the only courtier who made him disgusting.
Zhai Zhe waved his hand and ordered Yao Qisheng to retreat, turned around and went back to the study to write a letter to Liu Suifeng.
He Tengjiao's defeat in Yuezhou would not have much impact on the war in Hanyang Mansion, but it would be a heavy blow to the besieging Jingzhou.
The previous sneak attack on the loyal battalion originated from He Tengjiao's defeat in Yuezhou Mansion.
The messenger hurried up and went straight to Jingzhou day and night.
Stepping on the morning dew in the morning and welcoming the sunset in the evening, it was already four days later when the messenger arrived at the city of Jingzhou.
Under the city of Jingzhou, the siege of the city has stopped in the past few days, and Li Guo sent scouts to closely monitor the direction of Yuezhou Mansion. The siege of Yuezhou was lifted, which meant that the Qing court could mobilize troops and horses from the depths of Huguang to the city of Jingzhou.
There were only more than 10,000 Qing soldiers in Yuezhou Prefecture, and Li Guo was bitten by a snake for three years and was afraid of the well rope.
Du Yinxi, Liu Suifeng, Li Guo, Liu Chunren, Li Laiheng and others have been noisy for several days.
When the messenger arrived in Jingzhou, Liu Suifeng showed Zhai Zhe's handwritten letter to the commanders of the loyal battalion.
The general was shocked to hear that Governor He was defeated in Yuezhou Mansion, and he was sad that the great cause of resisting the Qing Dynasty was ruined at the hands of Yongchen. The general raised troops from Jiangnan to Huguang this time, and he had the heart of victory. If you have the heart, the general is willing to make an agreement with Lord Block and the commanders of the loyal battalion that he will not withdraw his troops until he recovers Huguang. β
In the days of the Loyalty Camp, he had a good personal relationship with the commanders, and he knew that the Loyalty Camp was resolute in opposing the Qing Dynasty, and he deliberately used words to provoke him.
Li Guo really bowed his hand first, and said with a smile: "The general is mighty, but there is more than a general and a good man among the Han people."
Zhai Zhe's letter pushed the Loyalty Battalion to an unprecedented height, and his words clearly expressed his disdain for He Tengjiao and his admiration for the Loyalty Battalion.
Since Li Zicheng's death, the rest of the Dashun army has been like a lonely bird that has lost its nest, and has to be reorganized into a loyal battalion to see the faces of the Ming officials. Zhai Zhe's letter acknowledged them more than a reward of 100,000 taels of silver.
The generals spoke in unison and arched their hands: "I am willing to make an appointment with the general and break the Qing Dynasty together."
Zhai Zhe's words were similar to treating the loyalty camp as an equal, and Li Guo and the others had a sense of pride in their hearts that they had not had for several years.
Plug Yinxi was very embarrassed, if he agreed with Zhai Zhe's words, he understood that he was standing on the opposite side of He Tengjiao
Liu Suifeng smashed Yinxi's ear and whispered: "The general is raising wine, meat and silver, and it will be sent to Jingzhou in three or four days, and the loyal battalion can be used. β
Almost all of the grain, grass and silver rewards of the loyal battalion came from the General's Mansion, and Du Yinxi was not so much the governor of Huguang as he was supervising the army for the General's Mansion.
Some things are like a layer of window paper, and the zΓ i is to leave the two sides affectionate.
How could Plug Yinxi let the loyal battalion slip out of his hands again. Moreover, he could conclude that if he left Jingzhou, the Loyal Battalion would not return to Kuidong this time, because Liu Suifeng was here.
After a four-day hiatus, the Ming army continued to besiege the city of Jingzhou.
Li Guo ordered Li Laiheng to lead his troops to monitor the direction of Yuezhou Mansion.
In order to contain the defenders of Yuezhou Mansion, Zhai Zhe also mobilized Fang Guoan to lead his troops into the boundary of Yuezhou, so that the defenders of Yuezhou did not dare to go north.
It is better to ask for others than for yourself, since He Tengjiao is unreliable, Zhai Zhe simply put aside him to act.
Jingzhou siege for two months.
The loyal battalion dug tunnels, repaired carts, and tried various siege methods outside the city. Although the city had not yet been breached, the defenders in the city were exhausted and suffered heavy casualties.
The dead man urgently reported to Hong Chengchou, the governor of Huguang.
The loyal battalion did not retreat as predicted, and it was not only Hong Chengchou who was restless, but also He Tengjiao, who returned to Changsha.
Ten days after He Tengjiao withdrew from Yuezhou, Zhang Kuang rushed to the outside of Jingzhou and brought 10,000 taels of silver at the same time.
This is the second time that the Huguang Governor's Mansion has come to reward the generals of the loyal battalion, and the shot is so shivering, Zhai Zhe has smashed nearly 200,000 taels of silver here.
Because of Zuo Ruo's rudeness, Zhang Kuang now regards the General's Mansion as an enemy, and Liu Shunfeng avoids it.
Zhang Kuang visited Du Yinxi, who came in place of the governor of Huguang.
The 10,000 taels of silver were taken out first, Zhang Kuangpi smiled and said, "The Governor said that Lord Du had worked hard in Jingzhou, so let me reward the three armies." β
"Thank you, Governor."
Zhang Kuang sighed and said, "The Qing Dynasty mobilized the Jurchen elite to force the governor to withdraw his troops in Yuezhou Mansion, and prepared to attack Changsha Mansion. Zhai Zhe led the army to sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight in Wuchang Mansion, completely thinking about Huguang's jokes. The Governor wanted to ask Lord Du to lead his army back to Huguang to ensure the safety of Changsha Province. β
It's really unbelievable, if you don't know the truth, you might really be deceived by Zhang Kuang.
It was not good for Du Yinxi to expose Zhang Kuang's lies in person, shook his head and said: "Jingzhou City is just around the corner, how can you withdraw lightly?" If the Qing army goes south, I will immediately lead the army to attack the governor from the north and south. β
Zhang Kuang was anxious and said: "Changsha is the gateway to the southwest, and adults can't take risks. β
Du Yinxi shook his head and said, "The general Zhai Zhe has stationed heavy troops in Wuchang, how dare Huguang mobilize troops and horses to go south."
No one wants to spit out fat to their mouths. Gu Yinxi felt that He Tengjiao was simply unreasonable.
Zhang Kuang was very unhappy and said, "Doesn't Lord Block listen to the orders of the Governor?" β
Du Yinxi smiled bitterly: "If I don't listen to the words of adults, I really can't mobilize the loyalty camp to go south?" β
Zhang Kuang was puzzled and asked, "Why?" β
"The general Zhai Zhe has given the loyal battalion more than 100,000 taels of silver since April, and five days ago, he transported a whole boatload of wine and meat, not to mention grain, grass and sundries. Liu Suifeng, the general's staff, has made friends with the commanders of the loyal battalion, not to mention whether the loyal battalion will go with me, even if I take these people, will the governor rest assured that they will enter Changsha Mansion? β
Du Yinxi spoke a little unpolitely. He is a typical literati, but the clay man also has three points of fire. The loyalty camp is all maintained by Zhai Zhe to provide food and salary, and He Tengjiao rejects him to the extreme, and wants to point fingers.
Zhang Kuang scolded: "The thief really has the heart of the thief, and he and Zhai Zhe just like things." β
Plug Yinxi couldn't hold back in the end, and reprimanded: "Zhang Changshi, be cautious"