Chapter 60: King Zhao
The strength of the soldiers and horses led by Bai Wenxuan is indeed very strong, even after two years of battles, injuries and other reasons, there are many attritions, and when the Qing Dynasty surrendered later, there were more than 400 officials, more than 4,000 soldiers, 3,260 horses, and 12 war elephants.
Unfortunately, Li Dingguo could not lead his troops to the meeting, he was the strongest famous general in Zhu Yongxing's heart, enough to defeat Daniel Zhang. As for what kind of tactics to use, Zhu Yongxing did not consider it in detail. After all, his professional director is not military, and it is normal to have admiration or fear for the famous generals recorded in history. What's more, in this kind of war with a mixture of hot and cold weapons, he doesn't dare to get an axe.
In the face of Daniel Zhang, a famous general of the Qing army, Zhu Yongxing adopted the tactics that were least likely to make mistakes. Moreover, he relied more on his own familiarity and understanding of similar historical events, and pinned his hopes on the arrival of the rainy season to make the Qing army retreat. As for retreating to Tengchong, luring the enemy deep, and then using their own small tricks to defeat the enemy, it is obviously the most helpless move, and whether it can succeed is still between the two.
Perhaps, Bai Wenxuan's selection of troops will be the decisive factor that can make the plan smoothly implemented. Zhu Yongxing retracted his thoughts, smiled and greeted a few generals and ministers who had dismounted from the saddle and hurried quickly.
"The last general will wait for the stay of His Highness."
Bai Wenxuan had several encounters with the original Min Shizi, and the impression was there, but it was not too deep, after all, Min Shizi had no real power, and he was not an outstanding person. But after all, Zhu Yongxing is the prince of the clan, and now he has the name of staying behind, which is equivalent to the representative of the emperor and the imperial court. Moreover, the incense case was right in front of him, making it clear that Zhu Yongxing wanted to act as an angel.
"His Royal Highness Gong is polite." Zhu Yongxing nodded politely, and did not immediately go to help Bai Wenxuan, but took out the forged edict, walked to the incense case in two steps, and read aloud: "Bai Wenxuan takes the order!" ”
Bai Wenxuan lifted his official robe, and knelt down in front of everyone to bow to Zhu Yongxing: "The minister is here." ”
"Fengtian carrier, the emperor edict said: ...... Bai Wenxuan was loyal to Dai Jun, had the courage to serve the country, and was specially promoted to the king of Zhao...... Chin this! ”
Bai Wenxuan bowed heavily: "Please Tian'an, long live, long live, long live." ”
"St. Bow."
Hearing this, Bai Wenxuan stood up and knelt straight, paused for a second, and then bowed again: "Thank you, long live, long live, long live." ”
"Heavenly grace."
Repeating the actions of kneeling and bowing again, Bai Wenxuan bowed his head and said: "Eternal resignation, long live my emperor, long live, long live." ”
"It's good to be sincere."
After the third mountain call, Bai Wenxuan finally completed the whole process of receiving the decree, and when he stood up, Zhu Yongxing took a step forward and held the holy decree in front of Bai Wenxuan with both hands, and said with a smile: "Congratulations to His Royal Highness Zhao." ”
"Thank you, Your Highness." Bai Wenxuan was promoted to the prince of one word, he was happy in his heart, and he felt a little more cordial to Zhu Yongxing, and bowed down and thanked: "The minister will follow the order, and only stay at the head of the horse." ”
Zhu Yongxing stretched out his hand to help Bai Wenxuan, then glanced at the ministers next to him, and said loudly with a smile: "Ministers." Adversity shows true feelings, and turmoil shows loyalty. Today, I can see so many loyal ministers and fierce generals, it can be seen that Mingzuo is not endless, and Zhongxing is hopeful, and I am very relieved and happy. ”
"If His Royal Highness stays behind and enters Yunnan, the banner of resistance to the Qing Dynasty will not fall, and the anti-Qing dynasty name can survive, which is really the emperor's wisdom and the society's luck." Bai Wenxuan saw that Zhu Yongxing had a friendly attitude and decent words, and couldn't help but sigh secretly, and first complimented him, but he also brought a praise to Yongli.
Zhu Yongxing smiled disapprovingly, arched his hand to the south, and echoed: "The emperor is wise, and he entrusts me with a heavy responsibility, and I dare not do my best to repay the emperor's kindness." ”
"His Royal Highness led the army to fight against the Qing army, and won consecutive victories, which is admirable." Bai Wenxuan felt that the polite words were almost enough, so he began to inquire about the war, "I don't know what the current situation is, although our army is tired, it can also come to help in the war." ”
Zhu Yongxing showed a look of relief, stretched out his hand to signal, and led everyone to a camp next to him. The place he chose to meet with Bai Wenxuan was at the horse station at the southern foot of Gaoligong Mountain, which is also an important point leading to Tengchong. Confronting the Qing army led by Daniel Zhang, he did not dare to stay away from the defensive positions on the front line until he had determined the battle strategy with Bai Wenxuan. And this place was made into a defensive point, which was guarded by the army led by Wu Sanxing, the general of Dingshuo.
Bai Wenxuan and these people in Tengchong had already heard Wu Zisheng and others tell about what Zhu Yongxing did before and after he entered Yunnan, and of course there were exaggerated praises. While they were amazed and admired, they also had a strong curiosity to see what this royal family member who was said to have been divinely endowed and reborn was like.
And Zhu Yongxing looks very similar to the late Min Shizi, and after such a long time of running-in and recognition, he is no longer as weak and timid as he was at the beginning. Not only is his speech and demeanor natural and appropriate, but he also exudes confidence and majesty. In addition, with his uniform and frosty face, even the small scar on his cheek is not only harmless, but also shows a bit of heroism.
Is it really the endless Mingzuo and the favor of God that His Royal Highness Min has such a seemingly uplifting royal family of the clan? Almost everyone had such a question, but it was better to have hope than to be disappointed, and the Emperor Ming clan could personally lead the soldiers to fight on the battlefield, which was enough to impress these civil and military generals.
When the wind and rain are turbulent, the spiritual role plays a decisive role. The spirit collapsed, even if there are elite soldiers and strong generals, they have no fighting spirit; If there is hope, we can overcome difficulties and persevere. The Son of Heaven abandoned the country, China and foreign countries were disappointed, and Zhu Yongxing was able to come out at the right time, which will undoubtedly become the hope of many people to realize the great cause of Zhongxing.
If people have such hope in their hearts, they will naturally think in this direction, and they will continue to affirm and strengthen it in their hearts. Even if Zhu Yongxing did not make any outstanding deeds, just because he could enter Yunnan to resist the Qing Dynasty as a clan, people were willing to pin their hopes on him. After all, in the minds of the people at that time, the Ming Dynasty, the country and the royal surname Zhu were inseparable.
It is precisely because people still hold this feudal concept of the family and the world that Zhu Yongxing, a royal prince of the clan who has a left-behind status, is more attractive than King Li Jin, who has great military achievements and a far-reaching reputation.