Chapter Ninety-Three: The Three Malay Meeting
Weird, if Zhu Yongxing heard Daniel Zhang's evaluation, I don't know what to think?
And Ma Bao and the others, who had just arrived in Zhonghe, were greeted by Wu Zisheng, the Marquis of Huairen, and after hearing the news of Tengchong's victory, they were surprised and shocked, and a little lucky.
"The Qing army is no longer able to fight, and it is only a matter of time before it withdraws." Wu Zisheng, Marquis of Huairen, explained with a smile: "King Zhao has already led the cavalry forward, so that the Qing army will not retreat easily. Among them, Liu Zhen, the son of the King of Shu, is the most active, and wants to make military exploits again, His Royal Highness Min has already decided that he will attack the lord, and when it comes to rewarding meritorious deeds, a county king will not be able to run. ”
"His Royal Highness Min is really generous, if Liu Zhen is crowned the king of the county, it will be enough to comfort His Royal Highness the King of Shu." Ma Weixing arched his hand in the direction of Tengchong, showing his respect for the clan left behind.
Ma Jinzhong, the king of Hanyang, had died of illness, and when his son Ma Zide was in pain, he happened to receive letters from Ma Bao and Ma Weixing, coupled with Zheng Zhaoren's clever persuasion, so he led the remnants of the army to Tengchong together. Along the way, I traveled in the rain, crossed mountains and rivers, lost a lot of people and horses, and endured a lot of hardships. But at this time, when he heard that Liu Zhen had the hope of attacking the knight, he couldn't help but feel refreshed.
"Master Hou, I wonder if we still have a chance to kill the enemy and make meritorious contributions?" Ma Zide was still young after all, and immediately asked: "Although the soldiers are tired from afar, for the sake of the imperial court and the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty, our department can also be driven." ”
Ma Bao frowned slightly, a little dissatisfied with this junior's eagerness and faux pas, but after all, he came from the same road, and it was not good to say anything in front of everyone. However, he also felt lucky, glad to have listened to Ma Weixing's words, traveled a long way, and came to serve, this loyalty should be remembered by His Royal Highness Min!
"There are many opportunities to kill the enemy and make meritorious contributions, and I am not in a hurry at this time." Huai Renhou replied with a disapproving smile, "His Royal Highness Min knows that you have worked hard, and I also thank you for your loyalty, so I have specially ordered me to welcome and reward you, please settle the soldiers and recuperate first." ”
"Thank you, Your Highness, for your kindness." Ma Bao also thanked him, and he originally had a little contempt for the clan to stay behind, but now he has put it away.
"His Royal Highness Min invites you to Tengchong, to set up a banquet and hospitality, and each has a reward." Wu Zisheng, Marquis of Huairen, took out a letter, handed it to Ma Bao, the highest knighthood, and said: "The rest of the soldiers will camp in Zhonghe to rest, and these people I brought are familiar with the various norms and measures set by His Royal Highness Min. Well, these normative measures are very effective, and it won't be long before I will add thousands of elite soldiers to my Ming Dynasty! ”
Ma Bao hesitated for a moment, Ma Weixing saw it, and hurriedly said: "His Royal Highness Min has a call, and the last general dares to disobey his orders." When it is time to neutralize, I will go to Tengchong to meet His Royal Highness. ”
"That's very good." Wu Zisheng, the Marquis of Huairen, nodded and smiled, and said as if with emotion: "God bless you, Ming Zuo is endless!" His Royal Highness Min is a god who bestows heaven and is wise and heroic, how can he be bullied? It's ridiculous that the Qing army dared to move troops rashly, and now it is difficult to retreat with all their bodies. ”
Ma Bao's heart was shocked, these words seemed to be emotional praise, and it seemed to be a beating of vigilance, seeing Ma Weixing's eyes, he seemed to have an understanding, and said with a smile: "Exactly, exactly, what Wu Hou said is exactly what we think." When His Royal Highness Min first entered Yunnan Province, he broke the Qing army, and there were all kinds of unbelievable means, not God's help, who can believe it? ”
Yichuan Bogao Qilong has the lowest title, so he has not interjected, just smiled and listened, but his heart was churning. Min Shizi has won the support of the generals who had previously served, and after the great victory, his prestige skyrocketed, and then he took advantage of the opportunity of their long journey and need to rest, which would have to gather their men and horses and reunite. Although he had some guilt in his heart, Gao Qilong felt that there was no means to resist, because Zhu Yongxing's reasons were reasonable, and he did not provide them with an excuse to oppose at all.
Moreover, the army of Ma Bao and others was far from exhausted, and they did not have the strength to raise the flag to rebel, and the supply of grain and grass was also in Zhu Yongxing's hands. As for Zhu Yongxing's orders, they seemed to have to obey them.
Except for Ma Zide, a young man who was full of thoughts about making meritorious contributions as soon as possible and attacking the knighthood as soon as possible, Ma Bao, Ma Weixing, and Gao Qilong were all aware of Zhu Yongxing's general intentions, but they felt powerless to object. This is the Yang conspiracy, through the name of righteousness, through the fatigue of Ma Bao and other soldiers, it cannot be cracked.
"It's become a habit to say it." After Wu Zisheng, the Marquis of Huairen, and a few people humbly sat down, he continued: "When His Royal Highness Min first entered Yunnan Province, there were only two or three thousand strong guards of the Mengshan Ke tribe, and then soldiers were selected from the fleeing people in Yongchang and Tengyue Prefecture, and then Benhou and Guangchang Marquis, and General Dingshuo withdrew here with tired troops. Like you, the generals are tired, and there are many sick and wounded. ”
"The barren land is full of miasma, which is also unavoidable." Ma Bao nodded lightly and agreed.
"yes!" Wu Zisheng agreed, and said: "His Royal Highness Min was anxious, and burned to heaven, so he got the method of treatment, so that most of the injured and sick were cured. At this time, the Qing army came to attack, and His Royal Highness Min was determined to face the battle, so he could only send soldiers who were sick and healed in batches. In this way, the armies to which the generals belonged were scattered. Now, more than 2,000 captives have been added, and it is even more difficult to distinguish the composition of the non-commissioned soldiers. ”
"It's a pity that I waited too late and couldn't help His Highness." Ma Weixing shook his head again and again with regret, looked at Wu Zisheng and said: "No better than Marquis Wu, he has always fought side by side with His Royal Highness, and this meritorious reward must be promoted one step higher!" ”
"It's not worth mentioning." Wu Zisheng smiled and waved his hand, and said: "Don't dare to hope for anything else, as long as His Royal Highness Min allows me to go to Annan with me, my wish will be enough." ”
"His Royal Highness Min wants to go to Annam?" Ma Bao was taken aback and his eyes widened.
"The emperor patrols Burma, and His Royal Highness Min will also abandon the country......" Ma Zide was quick to speak, blurted out the words, and then felt that it was inappropriate, and hurriedly closed his mouth.
"It is not to abandon the country, but to base ourselves on Annan and forge ahead in Guangxi." Wu Zisheng said solemnly: "Opening up another battlefield is also the intention of His Majesty." Annam Trung Nguyen Liang ......"
Yunnan was presided over by Li Dingguo, the king of Jin, and Bai Wenxuan, the king of Zhao, who slowly regained their strength in order to contain the Qing army; Entering Annam in the east, he crusaded against injustice and seized land as a basis, and then advanced into Guangxi, waiting for an opportunity to seize the sea and open up communication with other anti-Qing forces......
The unexpected arrangement is planned, but the reasons and grounds are clearly organized, which makes people impress and admire. Listening to Wu Zisheng's retelling of Zhu Yongxing's analysis and judgment, Ma Bao and the others had different faces and their hearts were churning.