Inside the room!

Shen Baozhen was lying on the bed, her face was pale, and she didn't say a word.

His chest was wrapped in gauze and stained with blood, and there was a bowl on the table with a deformed bullet lying inside.

Li Xubin said: "We will lead the army to leave tomorrow and return to Wuchang." ”

"In today's battle, we have contributed a lot, and we have also returned Su Yu's favor."

"And I can also see that Su Yu's new army is very powerful, but that's it."

Shen Baozhen was silent.

Li Xubin said: "Youdan, today's battle has helped us open up the situation." Now the situation is very clear, there are still more than 10,000 defenders in Nanchang, and Su Yu's casualties in today's battle are not small, even if you add the Taiping army that surrendered in Jiujiang, there are more than 5,000 people in his hands. Of these more than 5,000 people, he still has to defend Jiujiang, and it is impossible to take Nanchang. ”

The situation is very clear.

Nanchang is a big city, bigger than Jiujiang.

In today's battle, Yang Fuqing's casualties were staggering, at least more than half.

At this time, he had already led the remnants of the army back to Nanchang.

At this time, there were still thousands of people in Nanchang, and after Yang Fuqing returned to Nanchang, there were at least about 15,000 or six defenders in Nanchang.

In today's battle, Su Yao suffered 1,000 casualties.

The Hunan army suffered five or six hundred casualties.

Combined, both sides also suffered more than two thousand casualties.

Therefore, no matter how you look at it, Su Yu is unable to attack Nanchang again.

Li Xubin said: "Su Yu is powerless to attack Nanchang, but we can. Originally, there were more than 40,000 rebellions in Nanchang City, but now there may be 15,000 or 60,000 left, and we only need to mobilize 20,000 or 30,000 people to attack Nanchang. ”

Mobilize 20,000 or 30,000 people?

Then Wuchang is not guarded?

Hubei is not guarded?

Li Xubin said: "Originally, there were 40,000 people in Nanchang, and it would definitely not work to attack, so your move to surrender is the best policy." But now there are fifteen or six thousand left, and a strong attack is the best policy, Su Yu does not have this force, but we do. ”

"Of course, in this way, Hubei will be a little dangerous, but as long as the speed is fast, it will definitely be in time, and now Shi Dakai and Hong Xiuquan are fighting happily, and they have no intention of attacking Hubei."

"So, I think it's worth the risk."

"Although the cost is very high, as long as we win Nanchang, we can still win back this game, and we can still get this Jiangxi governor. In this game with Su Yao, we can still win. ”

"Youdan, did you hear me?" Li Xubin said.

At this time, Shen Baozhen looked at the roof in a daze.

"Young Dan." Li Xubin shouted again.

Shen Baozhen seemed to come to his senses, and then shook his head and said, "Kehui is going to lead the army back to Wuchang tomorrow?" ”

Li Xubin said: "Yes, although your injuries are not light, you should not be in the way by boat all the way." ”

Shen Baozhen was silent for a while and said: "I am the prefect of Jiujiang, and I am also the envoy of Jiangxi, and I have the responsibility of guarding the land." ”

As soon as these words came out, Li Xubin was completely stunned.

Ling, what do you Shen Baozhen mean by this?

Do you remember at this time that you have the responsibility to defend the land? You have been in Hubei for a long time before, why don't you talk about the duty of defending the land?

You, the prefect of Jiujiang, were there three years ago.

Li Xubin said: "Youdan, you, what do you mean?" You mean, you're going to stay in Jiujiang? ”

Shen Baozhen said: "This time I have been defeated repeatedly, I am already disheartened, I will ask the emperor for guilt, and resign from all official positions." ”

Li Xubin trembled and said, "Youdan, you, don't be confused. The bullet of this shot, although it was fired from our rifle, may not be our person, it may be that Su Yu wants to borrow a knife to kill someone, and he hates you the most. ”

Shen Baozhen said: "In this battle, I have failed repeatedly, and lost one or two hundred thousand people, the sin is very great, I have no shame to go to see Digong, and he will ask for guilt again in the future." ”

Li Xubin hissed: "If you lose, you will lose, what will you do?" If you really make the wrong choice, then do you want to lose your reputation at Shilin? You're going to be laughed at over and over again. ”

Shen Baozhen closed his eyes and stopped talking.

He can see it clearly, he lost so badly this time, he has no chance to turn over in the Hunan army.

Within the Hunan army, many people are only afraid of tearing him apart.

The key is that this time he is too independent, and he has a monopoly on power, especially the Nanchang Yizhi incident, which faintly squeezed out Hu Linyi.

If he won, it would be good, he would have earned the post of governor of Jiangxi for Hu Linyi, but he lost, and he lost so many soldiers and horses.

So in the Hunan army, his future is over.

He thought about it and struggled again and again.

There is only one path in front of him.

At first, it was really difficult to accept, but after a little bit of thinking, I found that this was simply a good road.

It's even easier to walk than the Hunan army.

Because there is too much shortage of senior talents on Su Yu's side, or there is no one at all.

Before, I always felt that Su Yu was a fortunate minister, but now that I have been fighting for more than a month, I can see it clearly.

Su Yu is amazingly talented and has a great future.

And Shen Baozhen, this person, may have a loss of personal morality.

But this person's talent is absolutely top-notch.

Whether it is domestic affairs or foreign affairs, in the whole world at present, there are actually few people who can compare.

He's not a leader, he's an absolute talent.

On the surface, he seems to be inferior to Li Hongzhang, but in terms of doing things, he has more advantages than Li Hongzhang.

Li Hongzhang is too sleek and too smart.

And Shen Baozhen is more extreme than Li Hongzhang.

Shen Baozhen's pattern is not as good as Zuo Zongtang's, but there are some things that are more suitable than Zuo Zongtang.

Zuo Zongtang needs to be driven by righteousness.

And Shen Baozhen is a person who wants to be driven by interests.

Li Xubin really never expected that the other party would make such a choice.

"Youdan, this Su Yu is a banner man, you will be ruined if you do this." Li Xubin almost roared: "If you do this, you will shame Lord Lin Zexu underground." ”

Li Xubin directly broke Shen Baozhen's plan and punctured the window paper, although the other party didn't mention half a word.

Shen Baozhen was silent.

Extraordinary people, do extraordinary things.

It's still too late, and it's too late.

When the second Han elite takes refuge, then he Shen Baozhen will be worthless.

How did Zhang Yuzhao die that day? He will take this as a warning.

Seeing Shen Baozhen close his eyes, Li Xubin said angrily: "I'm ashamed of you!" ”

Then, he directly pulled out the knife and directly cut off a corner of his shirt, which means very obvious, cut the robe and cut off the relationship.

Shen Baozhen still closed his eyes and let the other party scold him, as if he was doing it himself.

Can Han Xin's crotch be endured? What's more?

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Next!

Li Xubin angrily left Jiujiang with several hundred Hunan troops and returned to Wuchang by boat.

But Shen Baozhen stayed.

Even, without waiting for the injury to heal, he forcibly supported the injury and came to the outside of the prefect's yamen to ask for a meeting.

Su Yu was looking at the list of casualties and preparing to pay the money.

In yesterday's battle, the New Army and the New Taiping Army together suffered more than 1,400 casualties.

It's heart-wrenching.

But the money for the pension must not be owed.

Pensions, disability allowances, and so on add up to two or three hundred thousand taels.

This amount of silver cannot be asked for from the imperial court. Because the imperial court's pension standard is much lower, Su Yao needs to pay out of his own pocket.

However, his silver was really not enough.

To buy new guns from foreigners, it costs tens of thousands of people in the city.

Moreover, the food and salaries of the new army are huge expenses.

The one million taels of private money given by Princess Shou'an have not yet started to run a factory, and they are about to be spent.

Money is heroic courage.

We must hurry up to set up the Jiujiang Pilot Economic Zone, and we must have a base and money.

Otherwise, if you ask the emperor, the military expenses you have to get every year are too small, and they are not enough at all.

But in the eyes of the emperor, in the eyes of the imperial court, this is already a lot.

Li Qi came in and said, "My lord, Shen Baozhen asks to see you." ”

Su Yu said, "Please let him in." ”

After a while, Shen Baozhen, who was pale-faced, walked in, bowed to Su Yu and said, "Xiaguan, meet Lord Su Yu." ”

"Student, meet Master Su Yu."

Hearing the latter sentence, Su Yu's heart almost trembled.

This gesture is too low.

At this time, there is no need to say anything.

Su Yu stepped forward and said, "Mr. Youdan, please get up, don't dare." ”

"How are your injuries, do you have a fever, do you have a recurrence?"

Shen Baozhen said: "Thank you for your concern, thanks to the adult's miracle medicine, I had a terrible fever yesterday, but it quickly retreated." ”

Su Yu said: "That's good, that's good." ”

Shen Baozhen said: "Brother is worried, but what is there to worry about, I don't know if the lower officials can share the worries of adults?" ”

Su Yu said: "It's not a big deal. ”

Shen Baozhen took the initiative to come to the table, saw the dense list of the dead and said: "In the battle last night, the new army of adults was brave and defeated several times the enemy army. The disabled should also be rewarded so that their lives can be worry-free. Are you worried about the money? ”

Su Yu said: "Yes." ”

Shen Baozhen said: "How much silver do you need?" ”

Su Yu said: "Two hundred and sixty thousand taels." ”

Shen Baozhen said: "The lower officials are willing to donate money and share the worries of the adults." ”

Su Yu was stunned and said, "Mr. Youdan, there is no need to be like this. ”

Shen Baozhen said: "These casualties have the grace to save my life, and I am willing to pay this silver." ”

Su Yu hesitated for a while, but he didn't refuse.

Next, Shen Baozhen said: "My lord, although I defeated the rebel army, so that the original more than 40,000 rebels are now only 156,000. But Nanchang is a big city, although Brother's new army is elite, but after all, half of it is the Taiping Army that has newly surrendered, and it has not yet been officially formed, and it is necessary to divide troops to defend Jiujiang, and it is too difficult to capture Nanchang. ”

"And be careful not to make a wedding dress for someone else. Regarding the seizure of Nanchang, the lower officials have a strategy. ”

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Li Xubin took a boat to the north and soon arrived in Wuchang.

As a result, Hu Linyi was not in Wuchang City, but in Changsha, and Li Xubin was immediately anxious, he was a registered Hubei envoy, and he ranked very high in the Hunan army.

He immediately summoned the generals of the Hunan army in Wuchang City and reported what was happening in Nanchang and Jiujiang, especially to his teacher Luo Zenan.

Suddenly, the generals of the Hunan army were furious and scolded Shen Baozhen for being shameless.

"This battle, you can't just forget it, it's good that Shen Baozhen doesn't rebel, he rebels, we should take Nanchang and Jiangxi at any cost, this is related to the dignity of our Hunan army."

"My side will immediately assemble a large army, ready to go south at any time."

"Now when Nanchang City is officially the weakest, we are fully capable of taking it."

"Take the Yangtze River, enter Poyang Lake, and then land on the east side of Nanchang, which is faster."

"We are gathering troops here, and you are going to Changsha quickly, thinking that Zeng Dashuai and Master Hu will report to you, and then rush back immediately."

In this world, it was much easier for the Hunan army to recapture Wuchang for the second time, so Luo Zenan was not seriously injured and was still alive at this time.

At this time, he, like Li Xubin, was a Taoist, and he was given the rank of inspector, which was considered a level.

But Li Xubin is his disciple, so he is still the main one.

After hearing Li Xubin's words, Luo Zenan immediately made up his mind, and even blamed Hu Linyi in his heart, at such a critical moment, what are you doing in Changsha, you should be in charge of the overall situation in Wuchang, isn't it a waste of fighters now?

Li Xubin did not stop, immediately took a fast boat, headed west of the Yangtze River, arrived at Dongting Lake and went south, and then followed the Xiangjiang River to Changsha.

After getting off the boat, he still didn't make any stops, and ran directly to Zeng Guofan's hometown in Baiyangping.

As a result, Hu Linyi and Zeng Guofan were not at home, but in Changsha City, at the Yamen of the Hunan Governor.

Li Xubin rode his horse and galloped to the governor's yamen.

Then, he finally met Zeng Guofan and Hu Linyi.

There are not only these two bigwigs, but also Luo Bingzhang.

Zuo Zongtang was not there, he went to the place.

Seeing Li Xubin rushing in with a frightened face, Hu Linyi said in a trembling voice: "What's wrong?" Could it be ......"

Li Xubin said: "Three adults, Nanchang Yizhi was defeated, and of the more than 10,000 troops we brought with us, there were less than 1,000 left. ”

As soon as these words came out, Zeng Guofan and the others were suddenly like lightning strikes.

Li Xubin said: "In Jiujiang, Shen Baozhen was attacked and killed from behind, and the bullets dug out were the rifles of our Hunan army. So...... He rebelled and took refuge in Su Yao. ”

These words made Luo Bingzhang, Hu Linyi, and Zeng Guofan thunder.

"Isn't he afraid of ruining his reputation?"

"Isn't he afraid that he can't be a man in Shilin?"

"He is completely a villain's heart, although he has lost so badly, but after all, he has the courage to do things, can we still punish him? Even if he wants to be punished, it is the emperor's punishment. ”

Zeng Guofan, Hu Linyi, and Luo Bingzhang were furious.

Li Xubin said: "Three adults, now is not the time to pursue Shen Baozhen, now Nanchang City is empty, and Yang Fuqing has just suffered a big defeat, with only 10,000 people. Su Yu didn't have the troops to take Nanchang City, but we had the ability. ”

"It's just that because of Shen Baozhen, we lost one or two thousand soldiers and horses, and our vitality was greatly damaged, if we send another twenty or thirty thousand troops to attack Nanchang, then Hubei will be a little empty."

"Do you want to take this risk?"

Hu Linyi, Zeng Guofan, and Luo Bingzhang glanced at each other.

Then, they nodded to each other.

In this situation, this risk must be taken.

Hu Linyi said: "I will immediately return to Wuchang, lead the army south, and attack Nanchang!" ”

Zeng Guofan said: "Since you want to fight, then the hand is bigger, don't have more than 20,000 people, and directly lead 30,000 troops." ”

In this way, Hubei will really be very empty.

Zeng Guofan said: "Now that the pseudo-Tianjing is rebelling, it is still fighting, and it is powerless to attack us. Moreover, the main force of Shi Da's water division has all returned to Tianjing, and there will be no harassment from the water division along the way. ”

Luo Bingzhang said: "Yes, since you want to do it, then do it thoroughly!" ”

"Yes!" Hu Linyi arched his hand and said, "Then I will leave." ”

Then, without the slightest stop, he immediately followed Li Xubin out of the governor's yamen, rode a horse to the dock, took a boat along the Xiangjiang River to the north, crossed Dongting Lake, entered the Yangtze River, and returned to Wuchang.

They are fast and very decisive.

Taking Nanchang is still a great victory for him Hu Linyi.

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When they returned to Wuchang, the army was still gathering.

The entire Yangtze River is densely packed and covers the sky.

Li Xubin suddenly said: "Lord Hu, if we had directly sent thirty or forty thousand troops to attack Jiujiang at that time, maybe there would have been no such things. ”

God knows?

At that time, the Hunan army had obviously surrounded Jiujiang and planned to let Su Yu's 3,000 new troops go to death, but they stood by and watched.

didn't expect that the Tianjing Incident occurred, so Shen Baozhen hurriedly took 10,000 or 20,000 people to fight Jiujiang.

Actually, let's be honest.

Shen Baozhen is still very powerful, if it weren't for Su Yu, who had met the prophetic Su Yu, his Nanchang Yizhi plan would have been successful.

has taken Nanchang without blood.

Next!

The 30,000 troops of the Hunan army were assembled, and hundreds of large ships were loaded.

Hu Linyi personally led the army and marched south along the Yangtze River.

Soldiers are fast.

And this time, the Hunan army showed unprecedented speed.

Now, it's their turn to race against time.

Originally, the capture of Jiangxi was also for the strategic deployment of the Hunan army.

And now it is not only about strategic deployment, but also about the dignity of the Hunan army.

At this speed, it would take less than a few days for the 30,000-strong army to enter Poyang Lake along the Yangtze River, and then land in Jianchang County, west of Poyang Lake.

Jianchang County is less than 100 miles away from the provincial capital Nanchang.

In this way, after four or five days at most, the army will be able to march under the city of Nanchang.

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And here, Su Yu is also very fast.

He asked Wang Shiqing to defend the city, and he only led 3,000 men to the south.

Hurry up and march south!

But...... 3,000 people, wanting to attack Nanchang City, which was defended by 15,600 people.

It's almost impossible.

At this time, Su Yao was not only a race against time, but also a race against the Hunan army.

He judged that this time the Hunan army would definitely make a desperate attempt to attack Nanchang.

Su Yu deduced again and again, this time the Hunan army seemed to be in danger and Hubei was empty, but in fact, there was nothing at all.

Now the highest level of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom is still fighting, Shi Dakai and Hong Xiuquan are also on the verge of rupture, and they are absolutely powerless to attack Hubei.

And according to Su Yu's deduction, the Hunan army probably only needed 23,000 or 4,000 people to capture Nanchang at this time.

Even, 20,000 people will do.

Because at this time, the Nanchang Taiping Army was divided into two forces, and they were at odds with each other.

Su Yu even wanted to ask Shen Baozhen, at this time, you still have a chance to take Nanchang City, why don't you follow Li Xubin back, but come to me?

However, he did not ask this sentence,

Shen Baozhen is also a celebrity, some words are too clear, but they tear his face.

Keep some decency.

But Shen Baozhen himself has a clear answer.

He has thought about it repeatedly, at this time, the Hunan army does have the best chance to take Nanchang, but what does that have to do with him Shen Baozhen?

It was Hu Linyi who came out to turn the tide, and he Shen Baozhen would only be beaten into the dust even more.

Could it be that in this battle, will he still hand over the military power to him Shen Baozhen?

And the shot in his back, whether it was fired by the Hunan army or not, it is impossible to eliminate this mustard.

Heroes and heroes, since you have to make a decision, you have to be fast!

Procrastinating, all opportunities are lost.

So this person is really a character from beginning to end.

On that day, he hurriedly attacked Jiujiang and was very decisive.

Next, persuade Wei Jun and Yang Fuqing to be more decisive and fast.

Now that he has turned his head to the camp, he is still extremely decisive.

A few dozen miles away from Nanchang City, Su Yu's 3,000 troops stopped.

Then, in the familiar old place!

Familiar inside the yard.

Su Yu and Shen Baozhen waited quietly.

Su Yu poured tea for Shen Baozhen and said, "Mr. Youdan, you have an injury, you don't have to follow me." ”

Shen Baozhen said: "If you have no work, how dare you waste your time." ”

Su Yu said: "According to Mr. Youdan's speculation, will he come?" ”

Shen Baozhen said: "It should come." ”

Then, the two of them played Go quietly.

Soon, Su Yu lost.

The chess skills of the two sides are too far apart.

Shen Baozhen was surprised, in his opinion, Su Yu was so smart, and his chess skills should be very high, so he also played very hard.

I didn't expect Su Yao's chess skills to be so ...... Cuisine.

A moment later, Li Qiyu reported: "My lord, he is here!" ”

This time, a group of soldiers first came in to clear the field, and together with Su Yu's army, they guarded everywhere.

In the end, Wei Juncai walked in with peace of mind.

It turned out to be him, the national emperor of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, the younger brother of Wei Changhui, and the former commander of the Taiping Army in Nanchang.

His injuries were still not healed, and his entire neck was wrapped tightly.

When he saw Su Yu and Shen Baozhen together, Wei Jun was completely stunned.

What happened?

This...... Why are these two people sitting together?

"You guys, what's the situation?" Wei Jun trembled.

Shen Baozhen said: "I have been placed under the command of Brother Su Yu. ”

This was the first time he had said this sentence bluntly, even in front of Su Yu, he had never said anything like that.

But at this time, facing Wei Jun, a person from the other camp, he felt that he had to speak clearly.

Moreover, this is also a deterrent to Wei Jun.

Even I, Shen Baozhen, am loyal to Su Yao, let alone you?

And to say this in front of the opposite camp is also more calm.

"I ...... I ......" Wei Jun was speechless.

Su Yu said: "General Wei Jun, let's talk about your surrender and sacrifice of the city next." ”

Wei Jun exclaimed, "You're crazy, you're crazy." In this situation, who would dare to surrender? How else is it possible to dedicate the city? ”

"You are simply crazy, you have failed before, I was almost killed, your Hunan army was almost wiped out, and now you dare to come to me to persuade you to surrender."

"Now the Taiping Army in Nanchang City, whoever dares to say surrender will be torn apart immediately!"

Yes, when Shen Baozhen proposed a plan to take Nanchang, Su Yu was also very surprised.

Unexpectedly, after the failed persuasion, Shen Baozhen dared to propose a plan to persuade him to surrender.

The point is that Shen Baozhen is very similar to what he thinks. It's just that he doesn't know in detail, so the plan is not so clear.

Then, Su Yu said his plan.

Then Shen Baozhen was also stunned, surprised by Su Yu's unrestrained plan.

Su Yu said: "Do what I say, you won't be torn apart, and you will get glory and wealth." ”

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