After a pause, Zhu Yongxing spoke: "From Shiping to Yuanjiang, there is not only one way to go. Although the possibilities are high, we still need to think it through. Let's talk about Lao Wushan, it seems to be a little far away from the Yuanjiang River, and it is easy to be cut off by the Qing army. ”

"Your Highness, this is just a preliminary plan, and it needs to be revised and improved." Ma Weixing arched his hand and explained: "Taking Dazhujing is the most convenient road from Shiping to Yuanjiang, and how does the Qing army know that our army is ambushing here?" And Laowu Mountain is only seventy miles away from the Yuanjiang River, if the Qing army is cut off, wouldn't it be worried about being attacked from both sides? ”

Historically, the Qing army really learned that Dazhujing had an ambush, and walked around the ambush; And the connection between Lao Wushan and Yuanjiang was indeed cut off by the Qing army, and it did not work at all. Zhu Yongxing pondered for a while, not wanting to entangle with Ma Weixing about this plan. After all, he was about to go to Anpei to take charge, and he was no longer involved in the Yuanjiang War.

Therefore, Zhu Yongxing then gave an explanation about the Zheng clan in Annan, guarding the occupied area in Annan, recruiting and training new soldiers, and so on. Ma Bao then also introduced the current garrison and defense of the Ming army and native soldiers, as well as the deployment of grain and grass materials.

On the whole, the task of defending the occupied area was relatively easy, and the Zheng clan was greatly demoralized, and focused on recovering the territory occupied by the Southern Ruan, and there was no threat to the Ming army for the time being. The Mo clan is also accumulating strength to consolidate its territory, and without the support of the Ming army, it is unlikely that there will be any changes.

"Your Highness, the governor hopes that you can go to Yuanjiang to sit down, which is very beneficial to contact the Tusi and the generals." After Zhu Yongxing and Ma Bao had finished explaining, Ma Weixing conveyed Na Song's expectations before leaving.

"I'm going to Yuanjiang to sit down-" Zhu Yongxing pondered slightly, then shook his head lightly and said: "This is similar to the flag erection incident, it's not appropriate to startle the snake." Or, sneaking in? It's not good. That would not have done what the governor had hoped. ”

"Then the governor is in contact with each other, and the Qing army in Kunming must be aware of this." Ma Weixing said: "If I don't move, the enemy will also move, and Your Highness must be cautious." ”

Zhu Yongxing nodded, this was exactly what he was worried about. You can't be self-righteous, you can't think too stupid of the enemy. It cannot be taken for granted that the enemy will act according to his own plans. However, according to historical data, the Nasong uprising in July, and the Qing army in Kunming only mobilized in September, which shows that the rainy season in Yunnan Province was really a key factor restricting the actions of the Qing army. That is, he should still have time, at least another month.

After sending away the Syrian Duke Ma Weixing, Zhu Yongxing asked Ma Bao to gather the generals and continue to discuss the strategic deployment of Yuanjiang. Since it is mainly based on delay and defense, Lao Wushan is used as foreign aid. Something is wrong. As for setting up an ambush in Dazhujing, Zhu Yongxing also disagreed. The success of the ambush is naturally good, if the Qing army takes a detour, the ambush will be isolated outside the Yuanjiang River, and the air will weaken the defense of the Yuanjiang River.

resisted steadily, harassed and attacked, slowly retreated to Yuanjiang, and then leaned on the city to hold on. This is almost a copy of the Tengchong operation. In Tengchong, there is Gaoligong Mountain as a barrier, and the Yuanjiang River is there. Zhu Yongxing had visited this "natural greenhouse" in his previous life. He remembers the beautiful scenery on the drive from Kunming to Yuanjiang, with undulating mountains and winding roads, like white streamers drifting between the mountains. There are countless viaducts, winding mountain roads, and caves, and mountains, cliffs, valleys, water streams, and mountain villas are as beautiful as a picture.

Of course, Zhu Yongxing is not looking forward to the beautiful scenery now. Rather, it was judged that if the Qing army in Kunming wanted to reach Yuanjiang, the road it would pass through should be very rugged and difficult to travel under the current conditions. The Yuanjiang River also belongs to the basin terrain surrounded by mountains, and the surrounding mountains are also relatively high and steep, and there are many primeval forests. As a battlefield to block and attack the Qing army, it is still quite advantageous.

"During the Tengchong operation, the disturbance troops scattered behind enemy lines played a great role, but the number was smaller." Ma Bao recalled the situation of pursuing the line Guoan, if it was not for the obstruction of the attack, maybe the line Guoan would not be captured, so he appreciated this tactic very much, "This time the force should be increased, there are thousands of native soldiers who are familiar with the terrain and terrain in the mountains and forests, which can intercept the messenger scouts and cut off the enemy's communication with the outside world; It can also turn zero into a whole at the right time to attack the enemy's small team escorting heavy grain and grass. ”

Zhu Yongxing agreed, saying that the ability of the local soldiers to fight in formations is limited, and this kind of harassment and attack in their hometown should be their strength. Coupled with the use of mines and grenades, as well as the cold artillery attacks of the bombardment artillery, the Qing army will definitely suffer greatly.

"It is also necessary to choose a place in the upper reaches of the Yuanjiang River to garrison troops for foreign aid, the number of people is not too many, a thousand people are enough, and they must be familiar with water. If the Qing army set up a pontoon bridge wooden village to block the waterway of the Yuanjiang River and besiege the Yuanjiang City, it can take a boat down the river to break it. Zhu Yongxing is most worried about the smooth waterway of Yuanjiang City, which is the only way for reinforcements and materials.

"Your Highness, after the Yuanjiang Incident, the last general intends to move the headquarters to Yuanyang or Rongdian and other Changguan (now Honghe County), so that he can command nearby." Ma Bao's suggestion seemed reasonable, but it made Zhu Yongxing hesitate.

Yuanyang is far away from Yuanjiang, and the chief officials such as Rongdian are too close, and they are across the river from Shiping, so it is not clear that the Qing army will attack first after occupying Shiping. The task of Ma Bao's troops and horses is not only to aid Yuanjiang in times of crisis, but also to defend the occupied area of Annam!

Of course, the possibility of the Qing army bypassing the Yuanjiang River and directly attacking the Annam base is very small. After all, the road is long, and most of the places passed through are under the jurisdiction of the local Tusi, and there is a danger of being cut off by the Yuanjiang rebel army, but it has to be guarded against.

"It's better for the headquarters to be located in Yuanyang." Zhu Yongxing pondered for a moment and said: "The six chiefs of Rongdian, Sitodian, Luoweidian, Xichudian, Wazhadian, and Zuonengdian have already expressed their response to the governor, and most of the native soldiers under their jurisdiction will go to Yuanjiang, and the guards are weak and are not a safe place. Well, let's finalize the things on the Yuanjiang side today, and there will be variables in the future, so let's adjust the camera then! ”

Ma Bao and other generals knew that the variables Zhu Yongxing was talking about should refer to the intelligence on the side of the Military Intelligence Department. It's just that the Military Intelligence Department is directly in the hands of Zhu Yongxing, and they don't know the specific actions, and it's not easy to ask questions. Next, only the strategy and tactics of Yuanjiang were discussed, and a rough plan was drawn up, which was sent to Yuanjiang by Zhu Yongxing and Ma Bao.

In the next few days, Zhu Yongxing devoted his energy entirely to the Military Intelligence Department, always paying attention to the latest intelligence. Like other departments, the Military Intelligence Division has been greatly expanded and developed. Some Jinyi guards were transferred from the army and enriched, and with Zhu Yongxing's guidance, intelligence monitoring was more targeted and more efficient.

Zhou Liangfu, who was originally one of the troika of the Military Intelligence Department, has been transferred to the Civil Intelligence Department, focusing on supervising officials at all levels. and reflect public sentiment. At present, Zheng Zhaoren and Cha Rulong are fully responsible, and there are four divisions under their jurisdiction: the Intelligence Division is responsible for collecting and analyzing intelligence and dispatching spies; The Operations Service is responsible for planning various political and military activities; The Counter-Espionage Division is responsible for conducting counter-espionage activities, protecting the safety of intelligence personnel, and detecting enemy espionage activities; The General Services Office is responsible for budget and administration.

In addition, the intelligence department has also established more than a dozen intelligence stations, thanks to the Zheng family's ancestors who have been merchants for generations, as well as the connections accumulated by the horse gang to sell goods. Although the intelligence stations in Kunming, Yongchang, Dali, Chuxiong, and Yuxi have all just been established and have a thin manpower, they have already established intelligence liaison channels. And from time to time intelligence is sent back. No matter how useful the intelligence is, Zhu Yongxing feels that it is a gratifying achievement.

When Na Song contacted around for the incident, Zhu Yongxing was not idle, relying on his own memory, he also made a list for the Military Intelligence Department, all of which were anti-Qing Tusi recorded in history. Xiangningzhou Tusi Lu Changxian, Xinxing Wang Yaozu, Wei'e Luyi, Wang Yangzu, Wang Lang Tusi Wang Shuo, Meng Zi Li Risen, Li Shifan, Li Shiping. Lu Nan Qin Zugen, Lu Liang Zigong. Maitreya Ang Fuzu, Vimo Shen Yinglin, Shen Zhaolin, Wang Chengzu, etc.

These Tusi did not participate in the anti-Qing uprising in Yuanjiang Nasong in history, perhaps because they were afraid of the Qing army, or they were wait-and-see, or they had other thoughts. It's just that the current situation is different from history, and the Ming army first won Tengchong. Zhu Yongxing's successful expedition to Annan is quite cheering, so someone must respond, right?

Zhu Yongxing actually has no bottom in his heart, but if he can get help, Yuanjiang will rise sharply and increase foreign aid. Combat is more advantageous. Moreover, the Qing court's order to shave his hair and make it easy to obey also added favorable conditions for him to achieve this goal.

"All the officials, soldiers, and civilians who surrender to Cheng are all shaved and dressed in accordance with the system of the dynasty. Those who obey are the people of our country, and those who hesitate are those who disobey their fate, and they will be really serious crimes. All local civil and military officials should perform inspections, and if there is a resumption of this matter, continue to play the chapter. Those who want to set the local people, still have a clear system, and do not want to have the system of this dynasty, will be killed. ”

The Qing court promulgated and implemented the "Decree on Shaving Hair and Changing Obedience" in Jiangnan, which caused the people's feelings to be turbulent and full of flames, but they did not have the slightest intention of learning a lesson. And it is this cruel and stubborn policy that even the Tusi of Situo, Luowei, Zuo Neng, Wazha, Tierong, Nagen and other places who were the first to attach to the Qing Dynasty and were allowed to inherit are also dissatisfied, not to mention the many Tusi who are still waiting and watching and have long admired Hanfu?

On August 20, the first batch of 5,000 Annan Ming troops rushed to central Yunnan through Lao Cai, entered Yunnan Province, and went along the old road to meet with the Jin king Li Dingguo.

On August 25, a large amount of ammunition was transported from Sapa to Lao Cai, loaded onto a ship, and then transported back and forth up the river to Yuanjiang City.

On 27 August, the intelligence officers sent by the Military Intelligence Department to liaise with various Tusi departments began to return one after another, and after synthesizing information from other aspects, Zhu Yongxing was finally able to make the final arrangements.

On 29 August, Zhu Yongxing convened an operational meeting, which was discussed and studied for a full day, and only then was the entire plan for the counteroffensive operation finally decided, and intensive liaison and preparations began again.

On the fifth day of the ninth month, Zhu Yongxing led a thousand Ming troops and a thousand Mengshan Gram warriors, carrying weapons and equipment, set off by boat and rushed to central Yunnan along the Yuan River.

Zhu Yongxing was still not at ease about the foundation he had worked so hard to lay, and after receiving the situation reports from King Jin and King Zhao, the number of Ming troops who were originally scheduled to be taken away was reduced a lot. In addition to the 7,000 soldiers he took with him, there were 2,000 Ming troops stationed in Annam, and 3,000 native soldiers of various ethnic groups; There are 3,000 Ming troops who are about to rush to Yuanjiang, and Ma Bao, the king of Ruyang, is in Yuanyang, with 2,000 reserve troops in his hands and more than 3,000 native soldiers sent by various Tusi.

For this turnaround, Zhu Yongxing can be said to have done his best, veterans, recruits, and native soldiers went up together and mobilized all the troops in his hands. Of course, this is just a superficial number, in fact, he still left a lot of hidden chess, ready to be launched at a critical time, or when the Qing army is at a disadvantage, and then incite demagogy to achieve miraculous results.

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Yuanjiang City, dwelling in the embrace of a circle of mountains, devouring the sun brightly. The basin topography, which is surrounded by mountains, is the main reason for the formation of Yuanjiang's unique climate. Yunnan belongs to the plateau, and the Yuanjiang River is only three or four hundred meters above sea level, and the surrounding mountains are extremely powerful and tall. There is a lot of primeval forest, and most places are sparsely populated.

This kind of basin topography, coupled with the fact that it is near the Tropic of Cancer, has strong sunlight, and other places cannot stretch happily due to the obstruction of heavy mountains, and it is easy to find such a vacant land as Yuanjiang. You can stretch your arms and waist, and of course you have to sprinkle all the light beautifully, like a bowl full of light.

In the previous life, I played Yuanjiang Castle, which was rebuilt after being destroyed by war, which is completely different from the current one. Zhu Yongxing raised his eyes on the boat, admired it to his heart's content, and sighed with emotion. It wasn't until the boat slowed down and slowly approached the shore that the crowd on the shore attracted his attention.

The king's flag was raised. The people on the shore knelt down one after another, paying homage to the Huangming clan, the court stayed behind, and Zhu Yongxing, the son of King Min.

At this time, there is no need to hide it, Zhu Yongxing is here to increase the momentum and popularity of the people, and to increase the confidence of the people involved in the uprising. As for the uprising, it was just a matter of erecting flags and passing on the banners, and the Qing army in Kunming was not blind and deaf. It is estimated that preparations are already underway.

"The governor, the governor. Hurry up, please. Zhu Yongxing stepped off the boat, smiled and helped Na Song up first, and his words were easy and approachable, showing everyone his unusual relationship with Na Song.

"Everyone, please." Zhu Yongxing shouted to the kneeling people again: "Before I arrived in Yuanjiang, I heard the governor state the loyalty of the officials, soldiers and people here, and I was very relieved. Now to Yuanjiang. An edict is hereby issued that regardless of the military and civilians, the old and the young, they can look up and watch, talk in a whisper, and not be a crime. ”

Na Song was wearing a crown belt in the official uniform of the Ming Dynasty. His face was slightly red from excitement, he didn't expect Zhu Yongxing to value him so much, he put gold on his face vigorously, and hurriedly knelt down again, and shouted: "Thank you for your grace, Your Highness Chitose, Chitose, Chitose, Chitose." ”

"Your Highness, Chitose, Chitose, Chitose." The crowd erupted in excited shouts.

Several of the guards turned on their horses, starting with two knights with red flags, followed by four knights walking side by side, holding the banners of the Clearing. All of them are tall, tiger-backed, and brightly armoured, looking majestic.

"His Royal Highness decrees that I will go to Yuanjiang to express my condolences, regardless of the military and civilians, old and young, you can look up and talk in a whisper." Several knights slowed down, and with the sound of clattering horses' hooves, they trotted forward in unison, through the gates, and into the city.

A commotion rang out from the people on both sides of the street, and they were surprised at this strange edict. But after a while, they all craned their necks and looked expectantly at the city gate.

"It's coming, it's coming." The people on both sides of the road knelt down one after another, lit incense and candles, and the Ming soldiers who were responsible for maintaining order were also like facing a great enemy, and their vigilant eyes glanced around.

In the Ming Dynasty, Yunnan is a remote place, seeing the clan staying behind, the people cover the road to greet each other, burn incense and pray, which is due to the deliberate arrangement of Na Song, and in the feudal era, the inherent hierarchical concept in people's hearts, as well as the awe of the royal majesty.

In the feudal era, this kind of psychology is probably not understood by modern people. But in history, even when Zhu Youlang and his family members were escorted back to Kunming, Yunnan, seeing the emperor in distress, the people all wept when they looked at it.

A group of banner-wielding armored soldiers slowly walked through the gate hole. After the flag passed, there were accompanying sergeants holding the order flag, halberd, purple umbrella, instrument and other utensils as a guide, slowly passing by, although the guard of honor was vigorously deleted by Zhu Yongxing, but still let the people have a long insight.

Under the protection of two rows of guards, Zhu Yongxing wore a horsehair tiled hat, a pure silk robe with large sleeves, and a yellow ribbon around his waist, and appeared at the city gate on a white horse, with Na Song and other ministers behind him.

After the instant excitement of the people, they all held their breath, opened their eyes widely, looked at the clan guards, His Royal Highness the Prince with a smile, and even waved to the people around them.

"Your Highness smiled at me......"

"Your Highness beckoned to me......"

"Your Highness is dignified and heroic......"

The people exchanged heads and ears, and the discussion became louder and louder, and the emotions became more and more excited.

"Your Highness, Chitose, Chitose, Chitose." Suddenly, a lonely shout erupted from the crowd.

The sudden shout was like a stone thrown into the pool, and the ripples of the water ripples spread quickly through the crowd.

"Your Highness, Chitose, Chitose, Chitose."

"I wish His Highness good health and prosperity."

"Buddha bless Your Highness."

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Because of the majesty of the clan honor guard, because of the estrangement and fear caused by the inherent hierarchical concept, because of this wave of fanatical shouts, at first it was the people, they laughed and cheered, and then even the Ming soldiers who maintained order trembled with excitement and raised their arms and shouted.

Zhu Yongxing waved his arms vigorously under the umbrella, his nose was sore, and his eyes were moist, this is my subjects, this is the innocent and simple people. Whether it's Han, Dai, Miao, or other ethnic groups, I haven't done anything for you yet, but I know what you want me to do for you. Today, now I want to say that I love you, I am willing to protect you with my blood and my life, and I am willing to fight for your happy life all my life, so that you can live with dignity and freedom without slavery......

…………… (To be continued......)