Chapter 169: Lai Wenguang vs. Yin Longhe (3)

Liu Mingchuan was defeated in a vain battle, his heart was greatly weakened, he had no face to face Bao Chao, and blindly closed the camp to meditate.

Bao Chao was very angry, and returned the rescued Ming Army and the lost materials of the Ming Camp to Liu Bi, and replied to Li Hongzhang and said: Master Li is like a meeting, and I heard that Liu Shengsan wears a head and wears coral beads as a hat knot to show his difference; Bao is not talented, and now he intercepted this thing from the thief's hand, and he is very panicked. Is it okay to save three? Dead?

Named Admirals Song Guoyong, Tang Renlian, Sun Kaihua and others all advised: The Ming army was defeated, Li and Liu were all sad, and Bao Shuai must not touch people again!

Bao Chaodao: Liu Province's three-view rule is child's play, resulting in the defeat of the Ming army and the innocent death of thousands of brothers; Liu Xingsan's fault, not killing is not enough to correct the military law!

Tang Renlian said: Qi Bao Shuai, Liu Ming passed on the level of Hu Dingsu, it is no longer yesterday's Lian Yong, today is a first-class military attaché, and relying on Li Qinchen's big tree, Bao Shuai cannot be taken lightly.

Bao Chaodao: There is no other person in Bao's eyes, but he can stifle the thief with his convincing power; Liu Xingsan's face is numb, that is, treacherous and cunning, not enough to worry about!

Song Guoyongdao: Qi Bao Shuai, captured the bandits and their families, nearly 10,000, mules and horses, and countless people; How to deal with it, please ask Bao Shuai for instructions; Can the remnants of the bandits flee and be pursued?

Bao Chaodao: The weight of mules and horses is replaced by silver taels, and the food is temporarily charged; Except for the main culprit, they shall not be killed in vain, and those who wish to stay shall be put into the camp of thunder; Those who are willing to go, according to the Sichuan capital. There are obstacles on all sides, and the remnants of the bandits are the only ones who go north to Zhongxiang all the way; Passing on my military order, the army quickly pulled out, set up an ambush around the front, and completely annihilated the remnants between the Yongle River and the Xiang River.

Li Hongzhang received Bao Chao's advice, was very panicked, and urgently sent someone to visit Bao Shu in Mingying. On the fifteenth day of the first month, Liu Ming's traditional army came first to meet the victory, chasing four or five miles, because there were false rumors in the army that there were thieves on the back road, so the detachment returned to the rescue. It is a battle, and the Ming army will be quite damaged when it retreats.

Liu Mingchuan received Bao Chao's letter, anger rose from his heart, evil was born to the side of the guts, and reprimanded Bao Chao for making a mistake, Liu Shengzao retreated from the battle, and Fang Zhiming's army was defeated.

Thunder and Ming will fight each other, Li Hongzhang is very worried, and urgently writes a letter, imploring Zeng Guofan to decide.

Zeng Guofan said that "the thunder department has no discipline, and it is as ruined as Xiang Yu, and the flag has passed, and only the scorched earth remains; Guo Songtao, Liu Rong, etc. are incompatible. "Return.

Li Hongzhang thought about it again and again, but finally couldn't make a decision, and urgently summoned Pan Dingxin to discuss.

Pan Dingxin said: Qi Li Shuai, Wuhuai First Army, sharp guns, big China, unmatched; Liu Xingsan rushed forward, threw away the guns, and suddenly crossed the river, which led to this defeat!

Li Hongzhang said: Tell the province three, victory or defeat is a common thing in soldiers, no need to be discouraged, quickly recruit brave troops, and fight again in time; After the death of Zhang Gong Shushan, the Shu army was leaderless, and the remaining six battalions were all under the command of Liu Mingchuan, in order to work together to resist the thieves. Li Zhaoqing, Shanqing, Wendelek and other three horse teams, the lone army is weak, it is difficult to stifle the thief, and it is also advisable to attack together. Within ten months, the two armies of Shu and Ming were defeated one after another; The fierceness of the rebellion is unexpected. Stealing my order, all the armies of the Huai Department, those who enter the war lightly, will be severely punished!

On that day, Li Hongzhang was sparse again: I hereby received Liu Ming's biography saying that our army's horses were chasing four or five miles in steps, and suddenly there were thieves on the back road, and they flew reports repeatedly, but I don't know that the Thunder Army is also advancing from this!

Liu Mingchuan, the commander of Zhili, was loyal and brave, and was usually belligerent and light on the enemy, the battle of Yin Longhe was too fierce, and because of Bao's overdue mistake, there was a loss, and the fortunate military aid should be brave, make persistent efforts, take the opportunity to win, and turn defeat into victory.

The battle of Yin Longhe, first defeated and then won, Zeng Guoquan was mixed with joy and sorrow, and bluntly said: Bao Chao's thunder army is still the champion of the army!

Guoquan's cousin, Fujian Tingzhang Long Bingdao Peng Yucheng was not convinced, and said angrily: Bao Chunting is short of food and salary, and Liu Shengxing is about to attack first with three losses, and he can still win; If Jiying is not cut, there will be outsiders!

Zeng Guoquan was also angry, and said: Ji Ying broke through Jinling, and the merit was high! Look at it again today, and shake the bird master! The remnant twisted horse stepped on Hubei, Henan, Anhui, Lu and Shaanxi, advancing and retreating at will, so tiptoeing and competing, when will it succeed?

Peng Yucheng said: Detective, Bao Chaofu set up an ambush in Fengle River, killed more than 6,000 people including Gu Zongrong, a general of the rebel dynasty, and captured 4,000; If the Thunder Army fights three or two more battles like this, it will be a complete success.

Zeng Guoquan sighed and said: Brother only looks at the surface, and it is difficult to get into the truth; Li Hongzhang used Huping Wu, sealed Xinjiang in the southeast, reinstated and reinstated, and the big tree became a big tree. Bao Chao started in the army, became a god in a hundred battles, and when Runshuai was there, he could still shelter; However, Bao is illiterate, difficult to understand current affairs, and safe and sound? In addition, the rebellion in the camp was shocked; This is the so-called high merit that shakes the world, and the hearts of the people are too cold.

Peng Yucheng said: The imperial court owes more than 2 million taels of silver to the Thunder Army, can it still be repaid?

Zeng Guoquan smiled and said: You and I are in our lifetimes, and it is difficult to see each other in person. I immediately went to the two palaces to describe in detail the battle situation of the Yin Long River.

Peng Yucheng also smiled and said: Ninth brother and slow study of ink, I will lead the Xiangxiang warriors, tiptoe behind, and grab a piece of the scraps.

The Empress Dowager Cixi took over and said: Bao Chao is invincible in the offensive battle, and he moves to attract the public; This battle of Yin Longhe will be a mistake, what is your mind? Be sure to find out!

Empress Dowager Ci'an said: Hubei Governor Zeng Guoquan said that the cause and effect of the victory and defeat of the Battle of Yin Longhe was that the Nai Ting Army engaged Lai Wenguang's counterpart, and the Ming Army fought against Ren Zhu's counterpart; The rebellion is very strong, so it is defeated.

Wang Yuanfang, Minister of Military Aircraft, said: Bao Chao bluffed his military exploits and did not hesitate to speak, but he also alarmed the Ming army, resulting in a great defeat. If the crime of losing the opportunity and covering up, Bao Chao can be beheaded.

Prince Gong said: After Zeng Guoquan came back, he was absent-minded and had no courage. Bao Chao has been in the army for more than ten years, has taken more than 100 battles, and has never been defeated, but he is really feared by the group of thieves, which is beyond the reach of Chu Yong, Huai Yong, and Xiang Yong, and must not be killed.

Empress Dowager Cixi said: Liu Mingchuan lost the opportunity in Yinlonghe, and he was to blame, but by mistake Bao Chao did not follow the date and went on a separate path, which caused Liu Mingchuan to retreat and be defeated, and Bao Chao had no choice but to excuse himself. Gu Nian Liu Mingchuan was bold and well-thought, Bao Chao won many big victories, and he did not hide his merits, and he was exempted from punishment.

Yi Xun said: Tan Tingxiang is sparse, his illness is difficult to recover, and it is very difficult to act as the governor of Huguang.

Empress Dowager Cixi said: The two lakes are the rear of the bandits, and they must be controlled by powerful officials, and there is no need to be restrained during the war.

Bao Chao received the order, angry, and anxious to Zeng Guofan, detailing the cause and effect of the defeat in the battle of Yin Longhe.

Zeng Guofan received the notice and replied: Those who have always been coerced and arrogant by the generals have never refused to bow their heads and plead, and they are also hard words.

Bao Chao didn't understand the meaning of the text, and said with a smile: Di Shuaian doesn't know if Bao doesn't know anything?

Song Guoyong said: Di Shuai's words are to persuade Bao Shuai to keep a low profile, be proud of his achievements, and act in all difficulties.

Bao Chao sighed and said: I fought according to the agreement, chased after each other, won all the two wars, captured and killed more than 30,000 bandits, what is the crime? Ge Laozi! If Runshuai is here, Duogong will not die, Bao is fine, and there is a pickled and plucked thing! The old disease has not been cured, and new wounds have been added; Passing on my military order, the army rested on the spot, and fought again at every opportunity.