When Liu Guoneng's ministry came east from Xiangyang, the officials in Nanjing were already tense. And when Liu Guoneng rushed out of Dabie Mountain, the officials in Nanjing could no longer sit still.

The rebellion of Lu'an made the Ming army in the south a big loss, and this was not the focus of the Ming army's defense, so now the heavy troops of the Ming army in the south are mainly stationed in two areas: one is Nanjing City; The other is the coastal area, which prevents the invasion of the Japanese invaders.

Therefore, Xiong Wencan recruited Zheng Zhilong in Fujian, and united with Zheng Zhilong to eliminate the great pirate Liu Xiang, which had a great contribution to the peace of the south of the Ming Dynasty. Because of this, Emperor Chongzhen regarded Xiong Wencan as a "capable minister".

However, the sudden appearance of Liu Guoneng's ministry made the officials in Nanjing restless. Because of the inconvenience of communication between the north and the south, a large part of the southern government affairs of the Ming Dynasty were handled by the Sixth Department of Nanjing. And the military affairs in the south are decided by the three giants in Nanjing. They were: the eunuch of Nanjing, the secretary of the Nanjing military department, and Xu Hongji, the duke of Wei.

Spring is blooming, a group of idle sore scholars and a group of people who are ready to hurt the mussels gathered on a flower boat on the Qinhuai River, but the flower boat did not set sail, still docked on the dock, the group of scholars and everyone kept looking out the window, looking forward to it as if they were waiting for the lover.

Sure enough, a gentleman in his early thirties, accompanied by several servants, hurried in. As soon as they boarded the flower boat, the group of scholars and everyone immediately surrounded them, but after the scholar got on the boat, as if he had an appetite, he first took a glass of wine on the table and drank it all, and then excitedly shouted: "There is news, tomorrow the king will go on the expedition, and it should be a big white again." ”

Enthusiastic cheers suddenly sounded on the flower boat. The boatman untied the cable and set sail slowly, and all the scholars raised their wine glasses together with everyone, wishing in advance: "Wang Shi Wansheng!" ”

Today is the day when the three giants of Nanjing City discuss military affairs. The final decision: the eunuch of Nanjing Town led the Beijing camp 10,000 to attack Liu Guoneng's army. And Xu Hongji, the Duke of Wei, led his own garrison and the rest of the Beijing battalion to defend the city of Nanjing.

This is also a last resort. Although Zhu Dadian's department in Fengyang also has 20,000 heavy soldiers. But he definitely didn't dare to come out of the nest, in case he was counterattacked by Liu Guoneng's department, causing Fengyang to lose again, that is, a hundred heads would not be enough to cut off.

Of course, the officials in Nanjing City most hoped that Liu Guoneng's troops would directly attack Nanjing. This city is strong, and the enemy attacks and defends me, so how can it defeat Liu Guoneng's troops.

But no one is a fool, Liu Guoneng will not directly attack Nanjing City. In case he goes around to the north and enters Yangzhou Mansion, or simply crosses the Yangtze River and goes south to enter the Jiangnan region, then the Beijing camp in Nanjing will not be blind? Arrived at Zuihou. Don't you have to catch up with the city? It's better to have a short pain, go out of the city to face the battle first, and take advantage of the current opportunity to block Liu Guoneng's troops in the periphery of Nanjing City first.

And will it send troops? When will the troops be sent? It has become the number one entertainment news in Nanjing Fengyue Field in recent days. That gentleman got the news as soon as he could, and hurriedly came to the flower boat to sell "extra".

There was a lot of joy on the flower boat. It's almost overpowering a piece of spring, and those scholars and everyone seem to think that as long as the king comes out. The thief will surely lose his armor. He who kneels and begs for mercy. Only one young scholar had an indifferent expression.

So a scholar on the side asked, "Brother Chaozong!" You are familiar with military strategy, what do you think of this expedition? ”

That young scholar was Hou Fangyu, he wasn't pretending to be cool, but he was really worried. So Hou Fangyu sighed and said: "Of course, the junior brother hopes that Wang Shi will succeed, and there should be no doubt that he will win." But the DPRK and the central temperature thieves can cause chaos and chaos in the country. What we are doing now is nothing more than making amends! ”

Hou Fangyu's words attracted everyone at once. Li Xiangjun on the side asked crisply: "Why did the son say this?" ”

Beauty is in front of her, and if it is a man, she will show off, and Hou Fangyu unconsciously straightened his waist. said: "In fact, Nanjing was originally impregnable. Not to mention the famous generals of Shaanxi, Yu and Chu, Wu Changjing of Runing alone can be a husband, and he will never let a thief enter Nanzhili. But he complained about his family, and was framed by the thieves, which made him cannibalistic and hateful! Today's Nanjing crisis should not have happened, sigh and pity! ”

"Hou Gongzi!" Gu Hengbo on the side asked, "News came a few days ago, isn't it that Wu Runing wants to rebel?" ”

"Rumors!" Hou Fangyu raised his head and said, "Brother Changjing, but we are the best friends of the Hou family. His grandfather and family were also aware of his loyalty. I dare to vouch with my life that he will never rebel. ”

Hou Fangyu had just received a letter from his grandfather, Mrs. Hou, in which Mrs. Hou had already told him the latest situation in Runing, so Hou Fangyu was absolutely confident.

"What Brother Chaozong said is right, Xiao Sheng also learned that there were thieves mixed in this fanzi, so he wanted to cause Wu Runing to rebel. But now that it has been clarified, the misunderstanding has been eliminated, and Wu Runing has sent the Qin mission back to the imperial court. Another well-informed scholar chimed in.

"Is it really a misunderstanding?" Hou Fangyu sneered a few times on the side.

"Is there still an inside story?" Li Xiangjun on the side immediately widened her eyes curiously, she shook Hou Fangyu and asked, "Childe!" Say it! ”

Hou Fangyu was even more proud in his heart. He smiled and said, "It's the legacy of the thief Wen who framed Mr. Mu Zhai (Qian Yiqian)." ”

These words are still holding the pipa and half-covering their faces, which makes the scholars on the flower boat and everyone understand, and some people are confused. But just like in "The Emperor's New Clothes", it is impossible for there to be that innocent child among these people, so even if you don't understand, you have to pretend to understand, so everyone pretended to nod their heads and said, "I see! ”

As a courtesan on the Fengyue field, Gu Hengbo's news is of course very well-informed. So she raised her glass with a smile: "Listen to the righteousness of the DPRK and the central government, and look at the stupid thief." I also hope that Mr. Muzhai and Ling Zun will show snow as soon as possible. Hou Gongzi, the slave family toasts you. ”

So Hou Fangyu had a drink with Gu Hengbo after a few thorough times, this flower boat is the main theme, so as soon as the state affairs were finished, some people began to joke: "Gu everyone and the Chaozong brothers have a good drink, but the Xiangjun girl has not yet landed." ”

A daxiao sound suddenly sounded on the flower boat. Gu Hengbo looked ashamed, but Li Xiangjun was young at the bottom, and she immediately widened her eyes and defended: "The slave family is not unhappy. ”

The laughter on the boat was louder. Hou Fangyu hurriedly helped: "Xiao Sheng is in love with Miss Xiangjun, and he admires everyone Gu. There is someone else who misses her! ”

"Who is it?" Someone on the side asked curiously, and even Gu Hengbo, who was sitting sideways, pricked up his ears curiously.

"It's what I just said about Runing Wu Changjing! He can't forget everyone Gu and Liu! ”

As soon as this unexpected answer came out, Gu Hengbo immediately opened his mouth wide in a gaffe, and he could completely stuff a hard-boiled egg. And those scholars and everyone also broke out into a commotion after a short period of surprise.

"Vulgar!" Gu Hengbo finally reacted, "The slave family doesn't care about him!" As long as Gu Hengbo remembered Wu Shigong's indifference to her at that time, and what rude actions such as slamming the basin and kicking the wooden door, he couldn't get angry.

Especially Wu Shigong actually threatened to snatch Gu Hengbo back to his house for free! If Wu Shigong really snatched it, it would be fine, but he just said it, but patted his ass and left? Such a person really doesn't take Gu Dada, who is famous in Jinling, in his eyes at all! Therefore, Gu Hengbo's thousand words to Wu Weifu turned into a word said with his nostrils - "Hmph! ”。 That woman's mind is really too hard to fathom!

But the people on the side became excited, they surrounded Hou Fangyu and asked, "Then how does Wu Runing miss everyone Gu and everyone Liu?" ”

"Thinking about it, tossing and turning!" Although he is young, Nahou Fangyu is also a veteran in the Fengyue field, so it is also a set of jokes.

"The slave family doesn't like martial arts! Don't listen! Don't listen! Gu Hengbo immediately protested.

"Brother Changjing is not a martial artist, he is also a student!" Seeing Gu Hengbo's childish appearance, Hou Fangyu's prank thoughts became even stronger, "How is it?" Have you thought about it? ”

"Then Wu Runing is still a student?" Another scholar on the side asked curiously. Gu Hengbo also opened the mouthpiece of the boiled egg again.

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On April 17, the tenth year of Chongzhen, 13,000 men and horses of the Nanjing Beijing camp set out under the personal leadership of the eunuchs guarding Nanjing to face Liu Guoneng's troops head-on. They arrived in Hanshan County on April 20. And Liu Guoneng has been wandering in Wuwei County, so when the Nanjing Jingying arrives, he can only rush to the battle.

This battlefield is quite unfavorable to Liu Guoneng. With Chaohu Lake in the north and the Yangtze River in the south, it was impossible to develop Liu Guoneng's huge forces, and Liu Guoneng also lost his greatest advantage. Even Liu Guoneng can't be defeated, if he is defeated, Nanjing Jingying will follow and pursue, and although Zhu Dadian's department in Fengyang does not dare to take the initiative to face the battle, he will definitely not give up the opportunity to beat the water dogs, so as soon as Liu Guoneng hesitates, he puts himself on the treacherous battlefield of the last battle.

Even Liu Guoneng couldn't retreat, he had too many pots and pots, and the speed of the troops couldn't get up, and the number of mules and horses in Nanjing Jingying was quite sufficient, and the armor and weapons were also quite sophisticated, so Liu Guoneng couldn't outrun Nanjing Jingying. Liu Guoneng is used to living a hard life, and if possible, he is absolutely reluctant to bear so much baggage.

So in the early morning of the 21st, Liu Guoneng was a little desperate to start a battle with the Nanjing Jingying, but as soon as the battle started, Liu Guoneng was surprised to find that the Nanjing Jingying was completely a silver gun candle. (To be continued......)