The golden autumn of October is the season of harvest, but the people in the capital do not feel the joy at all. Half a year ago, when the Qing army entered the pass, they became slaves of the country without realizing it.
With the great military victory, the Qing Dynasty was also intoxicated by its great martial arts. After entering the pass, Dorgon ordered his hair to shave and change his clothes, and the disobedients immediately beheaded. In addition, because Gu Zhenhua took away the food, the Qing Dynasty forced the Qing Dynasty to double its exploitation.
The Eight Banners nobles took over the land, and the plump land they liked was taken into their own bags, plundering the people, and not letting go of the last ration.
The entire capital was filled with sorrow, and countless people fled to the south. As a result, the Qing Dynasty killed a lot in the name of pursuing fugitives. A village and a town were all slaughtered by the Qing Dynasty, with corpses everywhere and wolf dogs rampant. The feet of the prosperous emperor almost became hell on earth.
As the saying goes, when the Qing Dynasty was preparing to launch a larger-scale offensive, Henan Governor Luo Xiujin sent a memorial crying and seeking help. In the memorial, Luo Xiujin told the defeat of Zu Kefa, and the loss of 15,000 people was almost gone. Only the General Huaiqing Army was able to maintain the Jin Yuhe, the elders, the weak, sick and disabled, and the disabled were unable to use it. In addition, the Dashun Army was in charge of Changzhi, Shanxi and other places, and could advance east at any time.
Clamped between the two tigers, Luo Xiujin was restless and eager to look through her eyes, and was eager to pray for help.
After seeing this note, Dorgon was also shocked. Henan was the heart of the Central Plains. Once it was lost, it would have a fatal impact on the entire battle situation. In particular, the Qing Dynasty set up a dumbbell formation. Dorgon divided the Qing army into two heavy army groups, led by Ajige and Wu Sangui, and attacked northern Shaanxi through Shanxi, then went south to seize Xi'an and destroyed the Dashun regime. In the other way, Duoduo led him, who went south along the canal and attacked Xuzhou.
The Qing Dynasty also inquired about the news from many sources, knowing that the defenders of Xuzhou were Gu Zhenhua who frequently caused trouble for them, and Dorgon also gritted his teeth. He demanded that Duoduo must destroy the Anguo army and destroy the resistance of the Southern Ming Dynasty.
Once the two fists are placed, they will take action. As a result, there is a problem in Henan. If they continue to fight like this, it will be dangerous to be heartbroken by the black tiger.
Thinking of this, how could Dorgon not be afraid? He immediately found Hong Chengchou, Fan Wencheng, Ning Wan and others to discuss military information.
After reading the memorial, Hong Chengchou frowned and couldn't help but say, "Prince. Judging from this memorial, I think there are two issues that need to be paid attention to. One is the An Guojun's strength expanding very quickly, and the other is the Gu Zhenhua marched into Henan with the intention of managing the Central Plains, and his ambition is quite large!"
Dorgon also nodded, "That's right. This guy seems to have fallen from the sky, but he always appears in a critical place. The good thing about the Lone King is really hateful!"
"Prince, don't be impatient." Fan Wencheng couldn't help but say: "Last time, Prince Su also suffered a loss at Gu Zhenhua's hands. In the opinion of a humble minister, An Guojun is difficult to deal with. He sent a partial army to put out firewood and put out fires. Not only is it difficult to kill, but it will also be harmed. However, it is not convenient for the main army to change its strategy, which is very difficult."
While they were talking, the little eunuch ran over again and gave Luo Xiujin a 600-mile rush. When he opened it, Dorgon immediately burst into anger.
"Damn it, bastard! This King Gu Zhenhua will be punished!"
Several traitors quietly picked up the documents and read them. They looked ugly. Since Shanghai Pass, Gu Zhenhua's methods of killing people have been changed in a variety of ways. First, they were Jingguan, then they were crushed to Lingchi and fried Kong Youde. When they arrived in Henan, they actually started to kill them. The total of 6,000 prisoners were all buried alive. What a trick, it sounded like they were numb!
"Prince, Gu Zhenhua is crazy and cruel and unkind. I think he must be killed, otherwise it will not be enough to comfort the soldiers who died and comfort people's hearts." Fan Wencheng knelt on the ground, changing his tone.
Hong Chengchou felt even more heartbroken. Zu Kefa buried himself alive. What would happen to him be? I couldn't imagine! Such a dangerous person must be eliminated as soon as possible, otherwise it would really become their nightmare!
"Prince, I'm just seeing that, it's better to let Prince Duoluo turn his fists and go south to the Central Plains to attack Henan. First, wipe out the Anguo army, and then deal with Li Zicheng!" Hong Chengchou gritted his teeth and came up with an idea.
Ning Wan, I frowned on the side: "Prince, I think this matter cannot be hasty. Gu Zhenhua was originally stationed in Xuzhou and appeared in Henan this time. Is it true that the main force was transferred or a fake shot, but I still can't figure it out. And I heard that the fake Ming Dynasty had sent the Grand Secretary Shi Kefa to Shandong north. If I let it go, I'm afraid a beast would appear beside the bed."
These traitors kept discussing, but no matter how they discussed, the Qing Dynasty's troops were limited. It might be possible to concentrate their efforts to deal with one side, but they would not be able to do it even if they wanted to deal with the three routes at the same time. And they might have been exploited because of their dispersed power.
They have suffered all the hardships in Gu Zhenhua's ability to grasp the fighter jets and dare not take risks easily.
After discussion, Dorgon finally made a decision. Prince Rui, who was known for his intelligence, also suffered a difficult situation. He turned around on the ground and almost wrinkled the soles of his shoes. Finally, Dorgon gradually made up his mind.
"The top priority is to eliminate Li Zicheng, but we cannot give An Guojun a chance to make it bigger. We must keep a close eye on this tiger. Once Li Zicheng is eliminated, we will march into Henan immediately and kill Gu Zhenhua."
"The prince is wise!" The three traitors naturally had no objection to the master's decision.
"Your Majesty, since this is the case, I suggest that the King of Ying lead the army and continue to attack Li Zicheng. The main force of Duoluo Prince moves westward and cooperates with the elimination of the bandits. As for the Huaiqing Weihui line, the King of Pingxi Wu Sangui will be guarded by King of Pingxi." Hong Chengchou suggested.
"Wu Sangui?" Dorgon frowned, "Aren't he defeated Gu Zhenhua?"
"It was because of his defeat that he was used. Wu Sangui knew more about the details of Anguo's army. With the lessons he had learned, he was more careful with his troops. Wu Sangui's troops were more than 20,000 Guanning Army, plus the defenders in Huaiqing and other places, they were not enterprising and had more conservativeness, and at least they could restrain Gu Zhenhua."
Dorgon thought for a long time and nodded, "Okay, that's it. Let's tell Wu Sangui that this is the last chance I have given him, so you must be careful!"
Dorgon asked again: "What should Shandong side do, how should Shi Kefa deal with it?"
Fan Wencheng laughed, "Prince, Shi Kefa is very talented and not worth mentioning. Just send King Huaishun Geng Zhongming."
After discussion, the Qing army's deployment had an unprecedented major adjustment. Of course, they were adjusting, and Gu Zhenhua was no exception.
After taking control of Kaifeng Prefecture, Gu Zhenhua established control over Henan at an unprecedented speed. The military farms sprung like bamboo shoots after a rain and spread rapidly. In addition to Guide and Kaifeng, farms appeared in Henan Prefecture, Ruzhou, Runing Prefecture, Nanyang Prefecture and other places.
With the establishment of the farm, local militias increased like snowballs. After the people organized it, there were fewer thieves everywhere in Henan. As the saying goes, Taoist priests disappeared, and Henan, which had been in chaos for many years, finally began to stabilize.
Gu Zhenhua also used a flexible strategy of different treatment. The powerful landlords resolutely eliminated the wealthy businessmen who hoarded goods. However, ordinary scholars and businessmen took the means of winning over. First, An Guojun purchased a large amount of materials and contracted them to merchants, and second, they allowed merchants to participate in the operation of the farm, encouraged them to establish workshops and use labor.
In addition, Gu Zhenhua started the examination to recruit military farm officials in Henan, which was equivalent to giving scholars a chance. With all the arrangements, the order in Henan was quickly restored and the people were in a good position. Although they were still poor and had to endure hunger, everyone had confidence. As long as they survived a few months, they would be able to get back their food harvest and their lives would immediately have hope.
In addition to appease the people, Gu Zhenhua also mobilized a large number of troops from Xuzhou and Guide. There is no doubt that the focus of An Guojun has been placed in Henan. Of course, Xuzhou, the north and south, would not give up. After repeated weighing, Gu Zhenhua left Li Xu to guard Xuzhou and handed him over the twelve battalions of the Cavalry and Infantry Army.
After large-scale adjustments to the troops, Gu Zhenhua also announced a new reorganization plan, giving his troops a new number. Among them, the veterans, the third battalion of cavalry and the fifth battalion of infantry were awarded the title of Guards. The earliest batch of ten new battalions were awarded the official number of the First to Tenth Battalions.
As for the second batch of new troops, Gu Zhenhua awarded the temporary number of the 11th to 46th battalions, with a total of 36 battalions, with a total of nearly 20,000 people.
The total of the three is that the Anguo Army has a total strength of less than 30,000, which is Gu Zhenhua's main combat power. In addition, as Henan fell into the hands, a group of new troops was recruited and local militias were formed. In total, the power that can be used was more than 100,000.
Currently, Li Xu has two guard battalions and ten temporary battalions. As the current arms production center of the Anguo Army, Guide has one guard battalion and ten temporary battalions, under the charge of Sun Cheng. The rest of the troops were transferred to Kaifeng and directly followed Gu Zhenhua's arrangements. The two think tanks Li Jibo and Luo Yangxing were also invited.
"Dude, it is really gratifying that Anguojun can have such a atmosphere in just half a year!" Luo Yangxing said with a smile.
Gu Zhenhua sighed, "Mr. Luo, the real test has just arrived. Whether it is a dragon or an insect depends on whether you can pass this level."
Li Jibo smiled and said, "Dude, if you don't march into Henan, the Qing army might not be eyeing you so quickly. I'm afraid that the Qing army will take revenge soon. Do you regret it now?"
"Hahaha, I never regretted it, I regret it. If I don't enter Henan, how can I help Li Zicheng!"
"Dude, there are so many troubles in Henan that have not been dealt with. How do you ask how to help Li Zicheng? Did you use saliva?" Li Jibo shouted in surprise.
Gu Zhenhua smiled and spread his hands, "I don't know what to do, so I went to discuss with the two gentlemen."
Chapter completed!