Chapter 49: The Capture of Sinyang and Gwangju
Gaudí's worries were reasonable, but what he never expected was that his backyard was on fire!
Xinyang City. "Gotcha! Gotcha! There was a rush of noise, and someone came and shouted, "Open the gates!" I am the general sent by Lord Gao Zhentai, the chief soldier of Lingbao! ”
As soon as the people above took a photo, they saw that it was indeed the outfit of the Qing army, and they also heard that Zhang Biwu was killed by artillery when he attacked Nanyang City, and now Zhang Biwu's army has left Nanyang Mansion and is returning to Lingbao and other places.
Naturally, they opened the city gate, but unexpectedly, as soon as the city gate opened, this group of people rushed to the city gate to control the city gate.
The "whoosh" arrow was fired, and immediately several of the city gate guards fell in a pool of blood.
"Ahh The enemy is attacking the city! Close the gates! "Want to close the gates? It's too late! Because the cavalry is at the gates, and they won't let you close them.
One of the guards tried to close the gate, but another arrow came, and the first half of the arrow passed through his head, and the second half of the arrow was behind him.
A large group of Qing soldiers came with bird guns, and they wanted to retake the city gates. "Drive!" When the first person took off the helmet and wig, he was Huang Qi, and he shouted: "It's comfortable!" He galloped to the Qing soldiers on a horse.
"Bang bang" guns rang out in unison, but Huang Qi jumped on his horse, flashed the gun, and when the Qing soldiers didn't have time to load, the knife beckoned to their bodies.
With a "porphyry", a knife hit the Qing soldier's face, and the Qing soldier's eyes widened, and he fell. Meantime. Huang Qi galloped wildly. Let the horse knock down a crouching soldier.
And the other squatting Qing soldier was startled. He poured it himself, and you can enjoy the taste of the horses' hooves! With a "bang", the horse's feet stepped his chest. He also spat out a mouthful of blood.
As soon as he stood up and wanted to escape, he was too late, and as soon as the horse's head hit, he flew out of the road. Suddenly, the bird was thrown to the ground. The Qing soldiers scattered in all directions.
The guards of the city shouted, "What's the matter? Why do you want to close the city gates quickly? The enemy army is entering the city! He couldn't help but nervously look at the situation at the city gate, and saw that it was not only the city of urns that was under control. Even the city gate has been controlled, how can the city gate be closed?
"Oh no! The gates are under control! Run away, everyone! As soon as this shout came out, it was a sharp weapon to break the fighting spirit of the defenders. The defenders no longer had the heart to defend the city.
As soon as Zhang Biwu's army poured in, the Qing army could escape and save his life, if it was slow, you could only resist to death, and surrender to live.
Wu Xun and Xiong Zongheng asked Huang Qi what to do with the surrendered soldiers. Huang Qi said: "If their family members are held in the hands of others and have to go back, then let them go back!" But I hate their braids. Cut their braids and let them go back! ”
"Great!" Wu Xun immediately ran to execute. Huang Qi looked into the distance. He said: "Gwangju should also be occupied by Lu Xiangsheng!" If Gao Di knew that we would quickly capture his Gwangju and Xinyang, he would definitely be extremely angry! Ha! Can't attack your Nanyang, Xinye, etc., we don't understand, turn around and attack another city? ”
At the same time, Gwangju was also captured by the same method under the leadership of Lu Xiangsheng, because the soldiers and horses attacking Xinyang and Gwangju set off at the same time, so both cities were captured. Having occupied these two places, it was possible to avoid Xiangyang and Nanyang first, to attack Suizhou, and then go Suizhou to Wuchang to communicate with Li Zicheng, and this victory avoided a futile result.
When Gao first heard it, he was so angry that his lungs exploded! The two cities of Gwangju and Xinyang are either short of people, or they are too relaxed! Because he heard the news that Zhang Biwu was killed, he was unprepared, which made the cunning Zhang Biwu take advantage of the loophole.
"It's so cunning! It's so cunning! Disgusting! Gaudi kept walking, and he really didn't know how to talk to Azig. And will the regent punish him, and can Hong Chengchou keep him? He didn't know the bottom in his heart, at this moment, what Gao Di was thinking in his heart was that if Zhang Biwu really gained power, and the Manchu Qing wanted to kill him Gao Di, then Gao Di would surrender immediately.
At this time, Gaodi's generals all came to Gao Di, and they persuaded Gao Di to lead his troops to attack, as long as he could make a contribution, he could redeem his merits. Gao Di is not a fool, Gao Di shook his head and said: "Zhang Biwu has broken through the two states, he will definitely send troops to wait for my arrival!" If our army comes, they will be ambushed by Zhang Biwu! Let's stick to it! ”
When Gao Di was thinking like this, Azig sent Lei Xing, Lei Xing sent a message to Gao Di, Azig did not blame Gao Di, because Zhang Biwu was extremely cunning, just let him die to protect Nanyang and other places, and he must not be lost.
After the fall of Gwangju and Xinyang, Azig hurriedly sent an army to Suizhou, and Suizhou must not let Zhang Biwu break through again, so as not to unite with Zhang Thief, and then the situation will be even more uncontrollable.
When Gao first heard this, he couldn't help but be overjoyed, and he was even more grateful to the Manchu Dynasty! He asked people to strengthen Nanyang and various counties in Nanyang, and Zhang Biwu and others must not be allowed to break through these cities.
Detective Zhang Biwu heard that Nanyang had taken precautions, Azig was really powerful! didn't blame Gao Di much, if he blamed Gao Di, Zhang Biwu would be able to persuade Gao Di anyway, it's a pity! The opponent is also shrewd!
Zhang Biwu no longer thinks about breaking Nanyang, he only needs to keep Gwangju and Xinyang, and use this as a springboard to enter the territory of Huguang, so as to echo Li Zicheng from afar.
Although Liu Fangliang and others heard that Zhang Biwu had attacked Nanyang, they also attacked Azig together, but they were all defeated by Azig and could not advance, and now they heard that Zhang Biwu and others had captured Xinyang and Gwangju, although it was different from the strategic intention originally envisaged, but it was also a victory.
In this way, it is a pity that Suizhou has also strengthened its defense. Liu Fangliang sent a letter to Yuan Zongdi, asking Yuan Zongdi to persuade Zhang Biwu to quickly capture Suizhou in order to open up contact with the Dashun army.
Zhang Biwu shook his head, how easy is it to capture Suizhou? After Azig lost Gwangju and Xinyang, he strengthened Suizhou's defenses, and if Zhang Biwu Chen troops were under Suizhou, then Nanyang's Gaodi would be able to send troops to cut off Zhang Biwu's retreat. This is a very dangerous move.
Yuan Zongdi looked at Zhang Biwu and knew that Zhang Biwu was embarrassed. Zhang Biwu smiled bitterly and said: "I think we should temporarily suspend the army, at least our territory can be expanded, which is also a good thing!" However, I will send a partial division, although not many of them, to Suizhou City, in order to show King Chuang my sincerity to fight against the Qing Dynasty with him! ”
Yuan Zongdi said, "Okay! I will reply and ask the emperor and Zhang Xianzhong to stop fighting! I wish they would listen! ”
Zhang Biwu nodded, and at this time, the scout came quickly, and he clasped his fists and saluted: "Lord, it's not good!" Our eastern Henan, including Shaanzhou, has been attacked by the Qing army! ”
"What?" Zhang Biwu was taken aback and said, "The Qing army is coming?" How can it be so fast? Didn't the Manchus adopt a policy of recuperation? Why did they attack my place? ”
Lu Xiangsheng said on the side: "It's very simple! The Qing army is definitely going to attack our Shaanzhou and eastern Henan areas! Lord, think about it, if this area is attacked, with our weak forces, we will have to defend ourselves. Henan is a place of four wars, and it can be defended everywhere, and it is possible to be attacked by the enemy everywhere. If we have strong troops, we don't have to be afraid, but we have few troops. ”
"The small number of soldiers is limited, and we can't move forward quickly! That would relieve the pressure on Azig, so that we could not go to Huguang and become one with Li Zicheng! For this reason, Li Zicheng will not stop fighting with Zhang Xianzhong, this is what the Manchu Qing Dynasty wanted! I think the Manchu Qing Dynasty will be in charge this time, and the future will definitely be not small! ”
Zhang Biwu turned to the scout and asked, "Who is the commander of the Qing army this time?" The scout replied, "Auxiliary King Zilharang!" and Abatai, the king of Dororayu! ”
Zhang Biwu smiled bitterly and said, "Ha! Nine Elders, I really answered your guess! That's a lot of money! One is Prince Zheng and Auxiliary Prince, the number two among the ministers! And the other is the king of the county! Bo King type! Good boy! Presumably the other side has a lot of troops, right? Dolgon really worked hard, and he really didn't want my feet to step on the land of Huguang! ”
Lu Xiangsheng said: "Yes! That's true! If we don't go back, we won't! After all, they are really enough to save face, and even the auxiliary king has been dispatched! Don't you say? Lord Zhentai! ”
Zhang Biwu said: "Okay! Then I'll go back to my teacher! Let's go with Brother Lin Quan to meet Ji'er Harang! ”
Lu Xiangsheng's mouth moved, Zhang Biwu knew what he wanted to say, and Zhang Biwu said: "Nine Elders, I left this key place to you!" You'll be able to help me keep it guarded, right? ”
"Ha Lu Ha!" Lu Xiangsheng laughed out loud and said, "It's so good! Then I will defend the two states with Yao Dongzhao! No one can get this piece of land back! As soon as you leave, it's going to be like no other! ”
Zhang Biwu could only say: "Please!" Lu Xiangsheng also hugged his fist, and he sent Zhang Biwu away. Naturally, he began to repair and strengthen the city with the people and soldiers to prevent the Qing army from attacking.
In the mountains of Pingchang Pass, not far from Xinyang City, there is a team of people. "Great Sage! Zhang Biwu's men have already left! "A man in a shirtless man came to report it.
The man who was called the Great Sage laughed and said, "Oh! Sure enough, it was just as the class owner said! Ha Lu Ha! All right! Let's sing them a wonderful play! Otherwise, how can you be worthy of our class? Whether we are singing or performing, we are among the best in the world! (To be continued......)