Chapter 686 Ask the county magistrate, am I, Hong Chengchou, worth the price?

Author: Taofu

Chapter 686 Ask the county magistrate, am I, Hong Chengchou, worth the price?

"Lord Hong, why did you rashly start a war with Jiannu? It's really hard for you to hold Jinzhou now. The chances of starting a war like this are slim! And you will also affect our business in Liaodong..."

When Li Deqian entered the camp, he complained to Hong Chengchou. When Hong Chengchou heard this, his eyes flashed coldly and said: "How did you know that I was going to fight with Jiannu? I remember that there were no more than five people in the army who knew about it, and they were all

Senior general, you..."

Hearing this, Li Deqian said calmly: "Master Hong, don't ask questions knowingly. As long as the news we Lantian want to know is released, someone will tell us that you have no secrets for us Lantian."

Hong Chengchou smiled bitterly: "I didn't expect that one day my Hong army camp would be infiltrated into a sieve by your Lantian. Well, to tell you the truth, I really want to go to war with the Jiannu, and it has reached the point where I can't do it without starting a war. Your Majesty

Five imperial edicts have been issued to force me to go to war with Jiannu. If I don't go to war, I'm afraid that my position as governor of Jiliao will be given to others soon. By then, my tens of thousands of troops in Jiliao will be in vain.

sacrifice."

After hearing this, Li Deqian looked at Hong Chengchou and said, "Has it reached this point?"

Hong Chengchou said: "Promise, the imperial edict is on the table, and it is clearly written on it. If I don't organize a counterattack against Jiannu, then my position as governor of Jiliao will be given to Wu Sangui. No matter if it is given to him, Wu Sangui will at least

He is a man who knows his military well and will not advance rashly. However, if he does not advance rashly, His Majesty will not be satisfied. When the time comes, he will be forced to fight Jiannu. If he does not obey, he will definitely be replaced until someone stupid is replaced.

, His Majesty will be satisfied only with ministers who are willing to fight a decisive battle with Jiannu."

"And people like this either don't know how to fight, or they have bad intentions. How can I feel at ease when they lead troops? These soldiers and horses stationed in Jinzhou are all my old brothers. They have followed me through life and death. No one is injured."

There are a few who are not afraid of death, but what they are afraid of is that their death is not worthwhile. Now that the situation has reached this point, I, as the commander-in-chief, may not be able to help them much. I can only make their death more valuable, and make a certain family's death more valuable.

It’s valuable.”

Hong Chengchou said. After hearing what he said, Li Deqian looked at Hong Chengchou and said, "Have you developed a will to live or die?"

Hong Chengchou smiled bitterly and said: "The Ming Dynasty has been raising scholars for two hundred years. When someone dies for the country, Brother Lu and Brother Sun are already ahead of me. Why should I live in this world?"

After hearing this, Li Deqian saw that Hong Chengchou's expression didn't look like he was joking, and sighed: "Master Hong, actually..."

"Actually, you want to say that Lu Xiangsheng and Sun Chuanting are not dead, right?"

Hong Chengchou looked at Li Deqian. Li Deqian looked at Hong Chengchou and said, "How do you know? Do you have spies in Lantian?"

Hong Chengchou shook his head and said: "No, in terms of espionage, the strongest one in the world now should be your Lantian Secret Intelligence Department. I know this. Even His Majesty's Imperial Guards and that old dog Cao Zhengchun are in your Lantian."

I can’t get any useful information, let alone me, a rough guy in the army, even if I want to know it, I can’t do it.”

"Then how did you know that the two of them are in our Lantian?"

Hearing this, Hong Chengchou said: "I don't know them, but I know your county magistrate. Your magistrate is the most indescribable person I have ever seen in my life. He is as cunning as Cao Cao, as kind as Liu Bei, as broad-minded as Emperor Qin and Han Wu, and as military as the emperor."

Not weaker than the ancestors of the Tang Dynasty and Song Dynasty, even the genius of that generation, I am afraid that in the eyes of your county elder, he is just a rude man who bends a bow and shoots eagles. It can be said that your county elder is not the first person in history, but it is similar.

"

Li Deqian was very happy at Hong Chengchou's words. This man named Hong really knew the truth. If he dared to criticize the county magistrate, he would not give Hong Chengchou a good face today.

Hong Chengchou glanced at Li Deqian and saw that the expression on his face had softened a little and said: "Actually, the most admirable thing about your county magistrate is his love for talents. Duke Zhou has taught the world to return to his heart, so he is recognized by him."

We have people around us all, including Lu Xiangsheng, Sun Chuanting, and of course me. You won’t watch us die!"

Hong Chengchou glanced at Li Deqian, and Li Deqian stopped talking. Those who are interested in his role are well aware of his role, and he has never wanted to hide himself. After all, he dared to use his real name to associate with Hong Chengchou, so he didn't think about it.

Hidden from Hong Chengchou.

Who doesn’t know that Lantian re-employs relatives, and the people currently used by Lantian relatives are nothing more than the Chaozi generation and the Dezi generation. The Chaozi generation is Li Chaosheng, Li Chaolong, etc., and the Dezi generation is their nephews. The more active people are

There are more people with a Chao character, and the reason is very simple. Basically, the people with a De character are trained by Lantian College, and their utilization rate is higher.

And his name is Li Deqian, and he is obviously a second-generation relative of Lantian!

Li Deqian stopped talking, looked at Hong Chengchou and said, "What do you want, Master Hong, to do this?"

After hearing this, Hong Chengchou smiled and said: "I don't want to do anything. In fact, I want to make a deal with your county magistrate!"

"Buy or sell?"

Li Deqian looked at Hong Chengchou and frowned slightly. Hong Chengchou smiled and said, "That's right, use Hong's subsequent loyalty in exchange for Lan Tian's support!"

Li Deqian looked at Hong Chengchou and said, "What kind of support?"

Hong Chengchou said: "I don't want anything else. I just want five thousand grenades. As long as you give me the grenades, after this battle, I will be loyal to your county and be your loyal dog. I will never repeat it, how about it!"

After hearing this, Li Deqian looked at Hong Chengchou and said: "Five thousand grenades, the price is not low!"

Hong Chengchou smiled and said: "Five thousand hand grenades are enough to buy an important minister of the Ming Dynasty who is both civil and military. The price is fair. If you don't believe me, go back and ask your county magistrate. If you are willing, Hong will give these hundred and ten kilograms to the magistrate!"

Li Deqian looked at Hong Chengchou and said, "Do you keep your word? If I give you these five thousand grenades, are you really willing to serve my county magistrate?"

Hong Chengchou said: "Hong is a shameless person. He learns martial arts well and sells his goods to the emperor's family. I didn't get a good price at the Zhu family, so when I came to your county magistrate, I hope your magistrate will give me a good price first."

Price!"

Li Deqian looked at Hong Chengchou and said, "Well, since you said so, I won't refute you. I have agreed to this deal. When are you going to get these grenades?"

Hong Chengchou heard this and said: "The faster, the better."

Li Deqian said: "In three days, five thousand grenades will be delivered."

Hong Chengchou cupped his hands and said, "Thank you very much!"

Three days later, five thousand grenades were delivered to Hong Chengchou's subordinates. When Hong Chengchou saw the five thousand grenades, a smile appeared on his face and said: "Thank you very much. Please go back and tell the county magistrate to thank him."

After Hong Chengchou said this, Li Deqian always felt that there was something in the old guy's words, as if something bad was about to happen, but he did not ask explicitly.

Two days later, Hong Chengchou suddenly sent out troops. Shanhaiguan Ma Ke took the lead in attacking the Qing army from Xingshan. After the Qin army was attacked, Huang Taiji immediately sent Zhenghongqi Daishan to fight head-on. Seeing that the Qin army suffered heavy casualties,

Marco.

The obese Huang Taiji looked at Dorgon who was looking at the military map and said: "What do you think the purpose of the Ming army's move is?"

Dorgon was now much more stable than he had been a few years ago, and because he lost to Li Chaohu in Guihua City last time, Huang Taiji deprived him of his Zhengbai Banner by several powerful men, and he was also called to his side by Huang Taiji.

, became a being similar to a strategist. This seemed to be a reuse, but it was actually Huang Taiji who was guarding against Dorgon.

Huang Taiji's health is getting worse and worse, and his obesity has brought many sequelae. For example, his nose will bleed when he talks. This is obviously not a sign of longevity.

Now the two most capable people in the Manchu Qing Dynasty should be Dorgon and his son Hauge. However, Hauge is rude and has little intelligence. Although he is good at fighting, his political ability is far behind Dorgon, so Huang Taiji

I really want to kill Dorgon, but the current situation in the Qing Dynasty is not optimistic.

Although the Ming Dynasty was a soft persimmon, and they had a great time fighting in the Bangzi Kingdom, Mongolia was pinned to the ground by Li Chaohu of Lantian. Lantian's army was so powerful that it was their nemesis. Everyone in Lantian was equipped with flintlock guns.

That kind of gun reloads quickly, has a long range, and has high accuracy. The cavalry charges they relied on for survival in the past were stepped on and rubbed by Lan Tian. Often, before they even rushed to Lan Tian's position, they were shot by a burst of musketry from Lan Tian.

He was beaten to death on the way.

No matter how brave Jianzhou Erlang is and is not afraid of death, he will still shudder when he sees Lantian harvesting his own life like wheat!

Fear is also inevitable, so it can be said that Jianzhou currently has its own advantages in Liaodong and Bangzi Island, but it does not have its own advantages in Mongolia, and the disadvantage is huge, so even if Huang Taiji does not like Dorgon in every possible way,

But they still couldn't kill Dorgon. At this time, they may not be able to defeat Lantian if they unite. If they kill Dorgon, one of the few smart people in the court, I'm afraid the Manchu Qing Dynasty will come to an end.

Therefore, in order for this regime to exist for a long time, Huang Taiji was unwilling and helpless, and could not kill Dorgon. He could only hope that Dorgon would still be loyal enough to him.

In fact, Dorgon was not stupid. He also knew that he was a thorn in Huang Taiji's side, but he had no choice. Huang Taiji was the emperor of the Qing Dynasty, and he was just a prince. He still couldn't see enough in front of Huang Taiji, so he could only hide his capabilities and bide his time.

"Your Majesty, I think this is Hong Chengchou's plan to attack the east and attack the west! His killing move is not in Xingshan, but in other places."

Just then, a messenger came to report: "At the rear of the army, Ningyuan Commander Wu Sangui's troops are attacking the flanks."

When Huang Taiji heard this, the corner of his mouth curled up and he said, "The fourteenth brother really has a plan."

Dorgon heard this: "No, this is not Hong Chengchou's main force. Brother Huang doesn't need to send too many people there."

Upon hearing this, Huang Taiji directly sent Amin with a blue flag to resist Wu Sangui's charge.

At this time Dorgon said: "Your Majesty, now that we have sent two banners of troops, Hong Chengchou will definitely feel that our base camp is empty, and I am afraid he will come to attack the camp."

Huang Taiji heard this and said, "What's there to be afraid of? I'll fight him personally."

But after saying this, Huang Taiji's nose began to bleed. Upon seeing this, the maid on the side immediately covered Huang Taiji's nose with a handkerchief and shouted: "Please call the great shaman, your Majesty has a nosebleed again."

Dorgon looked at Huang Taiji with his head lowered and still looked submissive. Huang Taiji covered his nose and looked at Dorgon with cold eyes. For a moment, all the murderous intent in his eyes restrained and he said: "It seems that I can't go, Fourteenth Brother

Please go there for me."

"yes."

Dorgon clearly felt the murderous look in Huang Taiji's eyes, but he said nothing. He just nodded submissively, turned around and led two flag soldiers, Zhengbai and Xiangbai, to meet the enemy. He soon met Hong Chengchou who was preparing for a sneak attack.

After a fierce battle between the two sides, Hong Chengchou was defeated and retreated to Songshan.

Li Deqian watched the whole battle, but he did not notice Hong Chengchou using grenades. Where did the five thousand grenades go?

Li Deqian didn't know what Hong Chengchou was selling. Anyway, in this decisive battle, Hong Chengchou's side suffered more than 10,000 casualties. It was a huge defeat, and the news soon spread to the capital.

Chongzhen was furious when he saw the battle report sent, and roared that he wanted to replace Hong Chengchou, but no one in the civil and military court agreed. The reason is very simple. The situation in Liaodong is now extremely dangerous. Whoever you ask to take over will be killed, or just do it.

Let Hong Chengchou bear the thunder alone.

So Chongzhen promised to replace Hong Chengchou, but no one was willing, so he had no choice but to let it go. But the finances had collapsed. If you don't solve Liaodong, the court would have no money to quell the rebellion. Li Zicheng was about to break Jinan Prefecture, and Shandong Bu

The political envoy sent three letters asking for help a day, what do you want Chongzhen to do?
To be continued...