“…… The puppet king Yongxing sat in Kunming, with tens of thousands of elite soldiers, and seemed to have the tendency to enter Guizhou Province and attack the traitors in Shuixi...... However, the minister is deeply ennobled, and he talks about the Levi Domain, what is the meaning of duty? The minister plans to enter Yunnan in February next year, go straight to Kunming, and sweep away the evils...... There are about 100,000 soldiers, green flag soldiers, Tucheng soldiers, Tusi Lu and the four Kutler, and about 2,230,000 taels of silver are required for this move, which can be done, although the cost is so, but once and for all, it is necessary to ...... it."

Wu Sangui looked at Fang Guangchen's drafted movement, nodded with satisfaction, and said with a smile: "Very good, see how the imperial court does it." There is no food and no pay, even if the king has the heart to fight, he has no strength to fight. ”

The Ming army began its crusade to the east, and the Qing court urged Wu Sangui to send reinforcements. But Wu Sangui is a treacherous and slippery, how can he attract the sharp-edged Ming army to his side.

"The barbarian species is only Yunnan and Guizhou, tracing back to the past, rebelling and impermanent, Yu Guizhou is the poison of the heart, and it should be eliminated first......"

"Guizhou Province is a barren area with mountains and soil, a land of slash-and-burn cultivation, no water for boats, and no roads for mountains. There are many mountains and few fields, the people are fresh and hidden, the officials have no surplus, there are not many taxes, and the soldiers are supplied every year, and they are all admired to give the ...... of Xieji"

"If it weren't for the minister's painstaking efforts to raise 200,000 taels of silver, then the soldiers would be in the belly, how could they fight again......"

There are many reasons, the Shuixi rebellion has not been suppressed, there is a lack of food and salary, and the army's morale is unstable. Wu Sangui even ordered his subordinates to create an incident of soldiers defecting due to lack of pay. Subsequently, he reported to the imperial court and asked for punishment for lax management of the army, while using this to exert pressure and ask for food.

Perfunctory, complaining, procrastinating...... The ultimate reason is food. The emperor is not hungry soldiers, and the food and salary are not as good as the numbers, so I just don't move.

If you talk about it in your heart, Wu Sangui does not have the idea of recovering his own territory, Yunnan Province. But now it's just thinking about it, and he won't make a move until he's most sure. Despite the Ming army's crusade to the east. But Zhu Yongxing is still sitting in Kunming, how can he not be protected by elite soldiers? The way of war has changed a lot, and if he is faced with a defense system similar to Yuanjiang City, which is coordinated with breastophections, trenches, and guns, Wu Sangui still has no certainty of victory.

If the Ming army's eastern crusade suffered a heavy setback, Wu Sangui would have thought of taking advantage of the fire to rob it. Or a little stricter. The Qing army in Guangdong and Guangxi can counterattack Yunnan Province, so Wu Sangui wants to add to the fire.

"With such a large amount, the imperial court will definitely not pay the full amount." Fang Guangchen said with a sly smile: "But the sky is asking for a price, and if you pay it back on the spot, you still have to give some." In February and March next year, hehe, I don't know what about the shape shì? ”

Wu Sangui agreed, hesitated for a moment, and said slowly: "The new meeting is broken. The Ming army will take Guangzhou directly, I don't know how long Shang Kexi can support it? When will reinforcements arrive? ”

Fang Guangchen sneered and said, "If you want to talk about reinforcements, isn't there a Ming army?" Under this shape, can the Zheng family in the southeast sit idly by? ”

Wu Sangui understood the meaning of Fang Guangchen's words, as long as the Zheng clan in the southeast survived, it was a threat, and the Qing army in Fujian would inevitably be contained. Even if Zheng is not active in sending troops to help the war. But when you see an opportunity, how can you not fight for your own interests?

Originally, it was in the balance of power of the water division. The Qing army did not arrive at the Zheng family. Taking advantage of Zheng Chenggong's defeat in Nanjing, he wanted to "take advantage of your illness and kill you", but he didn't expect to lose and suffer heavy losses. Guangdong Navy Division, Fujian Water Division, these two joined forces and could barely play a defensive role. Now that only the Fujian Navy Division is left to support alone, and even defense is a problem, how can the Zheng family not see this opportunity?

"The Zheng family's naval division is strong, but the land war is at the bottom, and I am afraid that they may not dare to invade the inland on a large scale." Wu Sangui went through a series of analyses. I think the Zheng family will make a move, but it can only be in the coastal area, and it is unlikely to attack deeply.

"That's pretty much enough." Fang Guangchen suddenly showed a meaningful smile and said, "If the Zheng family wants to gain land territory, it can only be east of Guangzhou now. Even in the coastal areas, it was not possible to directly stop the Fujian reinforcements, and it also posed a threat from the flank. If the Fujian reinforcements do not ensure the safety of the flanks and rear, can they enter the army with confidence? ”

"That's true." Wu Sangui looked at the map and agreed.

"As for Sun Yanling and Ma Xiong in Guangxi, they have their own thoughts, and no one is willing to rush forward first." Fang Guangchen pursed his lips with some disdain, "Or, they are still staring at the prince, wanting to take advantage of the time!" ”

Wu Sangui grinned, in this way, there were very few obstacles for the southwest Ming army to besiege Guangzhou, and according to their experience and speed in attacking the city, Shang Kexi estimated that there were many more auspicious ones.

"Lord Wang, Beijing has to step up the arrangements, so as not to be in a hurry." Fang Guangchen cautiously reminded.

Yes, in the current situation, I do have to plan more. Even if you can't act now, you should be prepared to deal with it. He is now a separation, or a wall sandwiched between the Ming and Qing dynasties. He did not believe that the Qing court could not see his mind, that he was no longer a loyal lackey, but that he was similar to an ally.

Wu Sangui smiled bitterly and nodded, Wu Yingxiong was his only son, and he must be ready to rescue him. Even if the Qing court is dissatisfied, even if it no longer trusts him, it will not touch him. After all, he is still under the banner of the Qing Dynasty, after all, he still has Guizhou in hand, after all, he is still blocking the Ming army's direct access to the north.

Later, Wu Sangui reluctantly found that surrendering to the Ming Dynasty seemed to be his wise choice. Because of the victory of the Qing Dynasty, he will definitely settle accounts with him after the autumn, no matter how hard he seizes the opportunity in the future.

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Guilin.

"Hehe, this is Shang Kexi, it turned out to be such a straw bag, Xinhui was broken in three days, and now I'm afraid I'm trapped in the nest waiting for death!" Sun Yanling shook her head again and again, not knowing whether to sigh or sympathize.

Meng Chundi, an old staff member, nodded slightly, the battle situation in Guangdong took a sharp turn, and the Jiancheng Xinhui, which had blocked the Jin King Li Dingguo for several months, was easily conquered, and Guangzhou, which was close at hand, had lost its outer barrier. Shocked by the combat strength of the Ming army, he also felt lucky, that is, he did not act rashly and did not attract the edge of the Ming army.

"General, almost all the 20,000 catties of sea salt have been sold, and the goods that Kunming wants-" Meng Chundi felt that he should remind Sun Yanling that his shape had changed greatly, but it was not the time to wait and see and delay before.

20,000 catties of sea salt, which Zhu Yongxing gave to Sun Yanling on credit, also has a list of goods. After the relocation of the coastal border, salt in the interior began to be in short supply, and Sichuan salt could not be transported out because of the entry of the Ming army. So. Sun Yanling's side made a quick move, and the silver was in hand, but he didn't buy the goods immediately, he wanted to wait and see the changes in the battle situation, but he was thinking of collecting money and not doing anything.

"This, sir, think this business can be done for a long time?" Sun Yanling hesitated. He asked.

"My subordinates think it's okay." Meng Chundi had already thought it through, so he replied very simply, "The general wants to recruit troops and expand his strength, and it is not practical to expect the imperial court. This business relationship is established, and there is no need for the general to come forward, the money is made by the general, and it has nothing to do with the general if it is exposed, so why not do it? According to the conjecture of the subordinates. Wu Sangui from Guizhou is afraid that he is also doing this business. ”

"Where's Ma Xiong?" Sun Yanling is obviously more concerned about this old enemy.

"He doesn't have that brain, and Ming Ting won't take a fancy to him." Meng Chundi sneered with some disdain, "I heard that the Wuzhou guard invited him to settle in, I don't know if he will bump into it by himself and become the next target of the Ming army." ”

"If Guangzhou is lost, the Ming army will sweep around, and Wuzhou will be in danger, Ma Xiong is a fool. It is better to be cleaned up by the Ming army, which saves the strength of the general. Sun Yanling smiled gloatingly. Suddenly, he asked uneasily: "Will the Ming army take advantage of the victory and attack Guilin?" ”

"Probably not." Meng Chundi shook his head and said very confidently: "The Ming army did not enter Guizhou, but directly went east, and it was one thing to secretly communicate with Wu Sangui. On the other hand, he wanted to leave a wall and let Wu Sangui be sandwiched in the middle to block enemies in more directions. The same should be true for Guilin, as long as we do not pose a threat and do not act rashly. The Ming army would not turn the spearhead of the attack. The subordinates thought that the next target of the Ming army should be Fujian, and they would attack together with the Zheng family to eliminate the last threatening vassal king. ”

"Wouldn't it be our turn sooner or later to wipe out one by one?" Sun Yanling is not stupid, he can think of this problem.

Meng Chundi smiled bitterly and said helplessly: "If you rush out early, you will be eliminated sooner, and if you endure it, there may be changes." How powerful Wu Sangui is, isn't he also waiting and waiting? ”

"That's what happened." Sun Yanling nodded yes, "He waits for us, just order soldiers and horses, you can't lose them in vain." ”

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Guangzhou.

Accompanied by the generals, Shang Kexi looked at the movements of the Ming army outside the city and discussed the possible direction of the Ming army's attack.

The siege became tighter, and the trenches gradually took shape, and thousands of people were digging and transporting in a hurry, and the nooses were put on Guangzhou and the Qing army in Guangzhou.

It seems that the enemy wants to besiege for a long time, which is exactly what I want! The more Shang Kexi looked, the happier he became, the more he loved, the expression on his face also took action, and he became more and more comfortable talking and laughing. Infected by him, the generals also became active.

"Lord Wang, the enemy wants to besiege for a long time, it's really wishful thinking!"

"Lord Wang, the enemy wants to follow your strategy of taking Guangzhou back then, but it is really a shame to take advantage of it!"

"Lord ......"

A tsunami-like noise came from afar, getting closer and closer, interrupting everyone's conversation and laughter. With doubts on their faces, Shang Kexi and his subordinates all looked at each other, not knowing what was going on.

"Chitose, Chitose, Chitose."

"Your Highness Chitose, Chitose."

The noise gradually became clear, Shang Kexi's face gradually became solemn, his eyes narrowed, he stretched out his hand, and a pair of "precious" binoculars were handed to him by his own soldiers.

The flagpole with more than a zhang is raised high, and the red background and yellow character "Min" make the flag appear outside the city of Guangzhou. Zhu Yongxing, accompanied by Ma Bao and others, walked with the flag.

"Your Highness Chitose, Chitose."

"Your Highness Chitose, Chitose."

Everywhere they passed, the soldiers saluted, and the people bowed their heads. People who were soaked in the supremacy of imperial power and the idea of the world of the family, when they saw the noble clan left behind and the descendants of the Zhu family appeared on the battlefield, they were either excited, excited, dazed, shocked, or ......

Of course, Zhu Yongxing's appearance is not unprepared, because this is the third day of his arrival in Guangzhou. The news that the clan stayed behind and the King Min of the Zhu clan came to the battle array has been deliberately spread, and the reward of 200,000 silver he brought has also been distributed.

It was not only the soldiers who were rewarded in advance, but also the righteous people who came to help in the war. The field tickets stamped with the seal of King Min also began to be registered and distributed, ten acres for each righteous citizen and thirty acres for each soldier. It's not a tax-free field or any other form, it's a field given for merit. With a field ticket, the government will distribute the land according to the amount of the ticket, and from then on the land will go to the individual's name.

This is a very generous reward. From soldiers to civilians, it covers a wide range of areas, which can be said to be unprecedented. If the people or soldiers who hold the land ticket choose to settle in Sichuan in the future, the land they get can be doubled.

Show grace, give rewards, summon ...... After the advance preparation of this series. After besieging Guangzhou more tightly, Zhu Yongxing showed off the royal flag of the clan and made a grand appearance.

Ma Bao and others had already made arrangements, and during Zhu Yongxing's journey, there were constantly people taking the lead in saluting and shouting, guiding the dazed and overwhelmed people.

"Heaven is bright, and the Tartars will be destroyed."

"Mighty, mighty!"

"God bless our army, invincible."

"Wan Sheng. Wansheng! ”

This is the neat shouting of the army, a short slogan, but it is familiar and more inspiring.

Zhu Yongxing remembered that it was the slogan that the soldiers shouted before he appeared in the battle formation for the first time. That was just after leaving Burma and entering Yunnan, in the battle of Tengchong.

It's been two years, right? Zhu Yongxing was full of emotion, and Wei Pei glanced sideways at Wang Ma Bao of Ruyang. This must be his arrangement, which can be regarded as attentive and intimate.

Zhu Yongxing immediately raised a mound. The body stood up on the horse, and the sword was raised high, there was no amplification equipment, but the voice was also loud and high in the ears, "God bless, the emperor will win." ”

"God forbid. The emperor will win! The soldiers of the Ming army shouted, beating their weapons, and in the shouts of the tsunami, their spirits were invigorated, and their bodies seemed to be injected with new energy.

The clan is on the front line. It's not that it didn't matter, Emperor Longwu also drove a personal expedition. But Zhu Yongxing was the only one who came to the battle in person, and was able to win many battles, and when the building was about to collapse, he made a shining appearance and turned the tide. The Son of Heaven abandoned the country, but he went out of Burma and into Yunnan; The clouds were over, but he cut through the darkness; The soldier's heart is depressed, but he can revive his morale...... Coupled with the achievements of the conquest of Annam and the recovery of Yunnan Province, Zhu Yongxing's reputation has already spread throughout the army and the people.

With the spread of various deeds, the deeds are becoming closer and closer to legends. Originally, when I was in Yunnan Province, there were all kinds of speculations about God's gods, and when they were circulated, more condiments and magic were inevitably added. All eyes are on, ZTE hopes, victory sustenance, it is not too much to use such adjectives.

The people hoped that there would be a savior and that there would be a saint to save the world, but the emperors, famous generals, and ministers who had been pinned on high hopes failed to take on this heavy responsibility. And Zhu Yongxing took advantage of the situation, his identity, his status, his merits, and his reputation...... In the end, it naturally became people's hope and became the "saint" that many people look forward to.

Zhu Yongxing didn't know much about this, after all, it was impossible for him to know what others thought. Even now, in the face of the tsunami-like greetings from the mountains, he feels that it is mostly due to his identity. But this did not hinder his excitement, facing the people who knelt and prostrate, and the soldiers who cheered and cheered.

"The clan is in battle, is that the royal flag?" Shang Kexi was in a trance for a while, and the telescope stared at the figure surrounded by the king, and the generals beside him also realized something, and there was silence.

The name of a man, the shadow of a tree. The successive victories in Yunnan Province, the crusade against Annam, and the forced retreat of Wu Sangui were all surprising deeds, which undoubtedly made Zhu Yongxing have great coercion over the Qing army. Now that Zhu Yongxing is in the battle array, the morale and morale of the army have been greatly boosted, how can he not make the Qing generals in the lonely city of Guangzhou feel terrified.

"The pseudo-sect is a little bold." It was Shang Zhixiao who spoke, but it was a word of praise, and the generals were stunned, not knowing what its purpose was.

Shang Zhixiao praised a sentence on his lips, but his face was disapproving, and even a little light, and he changed his words and said: "If you don't sit in Kunming, you won't be afraid that the king of Pingxi will counterattack into Yunnan?" When the battle situation is unfavorable, we will repeat the mistake of the puppet emperor Yongli who fled and caused the hearts of the people in Guangdong to collapse. ”

Shang Kexi put down the binoculars, also woke up from the gaffe, and sneered: "The art of war has clouds: one is prosperous, then it declines, and three is exhausted. As long as our army sticks to thwart the enemy, the puppet clan will not only bring humiliation on itself, but will also tire the army's morale to be sluggish. Hehe, the city of Guangzhou is strong, there are many soldiers and enough food, and the pseudo-sect thinks that they can break the city by visiting in person, which is really wishful thinking. ”

"I want to add some glory to myself in Guangzhou and make some merits, this is a dream of the pseudo-sect." Shang Zhixin added another sentence to his father's words.

"That's right, the pseudo-sect is not only daydreaming, but also bringing humiliation on itself." A quick general echoed: "Let the enemy attack, let's beat them and make the pseudo-sect lose face." ”

"Yes, yes, the pseudo-sect has a fart in person, will we be afraid?"

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A burst of self-boasting and self-comfort, whether sincere or false, eased the solemn atmosphere. And Zhu Yongxing also walked out of their field of vision with his accompaniment, and the cheers and hustle and bustle gradually disappeared.

Shang Kexi tried his best to be calm and calm, explained the defense, and stayed at the head of the city for a moment before leaving the city.

"Father, the pseudo-clan—" Shang Zhixiao rode over on horseback, and was interrupted by Shang Kexi as soon as he spoke.

"Let's go back to the house and invite Mr. Jin here." Shang Kexi's expression was solemn, which made Shang Zhixiao feel that his conjecture was not wrong, the pseudo-clan came to Guangzhou in person, which meant that the onslaught on Guangzhou would soon begin, and it was obviously wrong to think that the Ming army would adopt a long-term siege strategy.

Despite his efforts to pretend to be calm, Shang Kexi felt a sense of foreboding in his heart. Zhu Yongxing is famous, and coercion must exist. Moreover, in order to show Xiàn in front of the pseudo-clan, the generals of the Ming army were bound to lead their troops to storm Guangzhou for the purpose of making meritorious contributions, and the tension and cruelty of the war was predictable. In view of this sudden change, Shang Kexi believes that some adjustments must be made.

…………… (To be continued......)