At nightfall, the curfew began. Only soldiers were guarding the city head and important strongholds such as government offices, warehouses, and military camps in the city. More Ming troops were seizing all the time to rest in order to recharge their batteries for tomorrow.

Most of the people who can convince people in all the lanes, lanes and main lanes in the city are patrolling with a team of civilians holding torches and sticks. The City God Temple, Dongyue Temple, Zhenwu Temple and everywhere where people can live have been destroyed by the city.

As the common people outside occupied the city, Zeng Ying and Lu Ruoteng also organized patrols by civilians. There were also many government officials and patrols on the streets, and the patrols targeting spies had already begun when they entered the city.

Everything in the city was in order. Chen Kai stood at the top of the city. The wind blew his hair and official uniform, but it could not blow his standing body, nor could it distract him from looking into the distance.

"Join the army. It's late at night. Go back and rest. The Tatars will come tomorrow and you will be in charge."

After struggling for a long time, Biaoying returned all the materials that Zheng Zhiwan had robbed to their original positions and re-recorded them. Every time an item was completed, Lin Dezhong would send someone to report an item to Chen Kai. Now, everything was completed, and Biaoying was in

The defense officer in charge of the city also inspected and confirmed that there were no problems. He came to give Chen Kai his final report for the day, but what he saw was that Chen Kai was still blowing the wind at the top of the city.

"Brother Lin, do you believe it? When Ma Degong heard that I was still in the city, he would definitely pounce on me impatiently."

"That guy is just wishful thinking. Don't let others tell you. As long as Lin Dezhong is still alive, no one can even think about hurting even a single hair in the army!"

Lin Dezhong had been in the army for many years since he joined the Chaozhou City Guards Association in Chaozhou. Because he was under Chen Kai, he specially found a gentleman to teach him and his younger brother Lin Dexiao how to write. After a few years, the original mountain people and Orion temperament faded, and in the army

There may be a few swear words in the middle, but when he is with Chen Kai, he always respects etiquette and never dares to lose face to Chen Kai.

At this moment, it was nothing more than a sentiment, and it was all the true thoughts in his heart. Chen Kai changed his destiny. For this camp general who married his childhood sweetheart as he wished and is now the father of two children, Chen Kai

Kai's loyalty is unparalleled by others. Chen Kai has always treated him with sincerity and encouragement, which can be said to be his best efforts to cultivate him.

"Don't worry, even though he is called Degong, his level is far inferior to that of Huang Degong."

………………

Perhaps after hearing Chen Kai's sarcasm, Ma Degong completed the landing at Wutong Pier. Ma Degong divided a group of troops to stay at Wutong Village as a retreat, and then swept away in a large-scale southwest direction.

Gaolin was almost like a purgatory. The Qing army's shouts of killing and laughter, and the people's wails and screams were intertwined in the night of February 27th. It disturbed the foxes and mice and even made Chang'e frown and sigh.

He closed the black curtains and covered his ears so that he couldn't bear to look any further.

The moon was dark and the wind was high. Even though the Qing army knew that they were in the hinterland of the Ming army, they could not help but have thoughts of rape and robbery. As the commander-in-chief, Ma Degong had no desire to stop him.

The common people groaned in pain under the iron heel of the Qing army, but they felt a little relieved. It seemed that this was only natural.

Keep your head but not your hair, keep your hair but not your hair. Haha, what if those who shave their heads are all treated as dogs by the Tatars, so what’s the big deal if they kill a few untouchables. What’s more, the Qing court had also treated others earlier

The Green Battalion in that place had reprimanded them for killing too few people when they suppressed the anti-Qing forces. So why should they, who are commanders and generals, not be human inside and out?

He was Huang Degong's general at that time. He had a background in encircling and suppressing bandits. Later he followed the Qing army to the south. He had never seen such scenes. Reverie flashed through Ma Degong's mind, but the general next to him seemed to be indifferent to this.

I have some objections, and I need his experienced veteran to explain them.

"Ma Shuai, should we capture the Zhongzuo city as soon as possible, just in case?"

just in case?

In Ma Degong's eyes, they basically no longer exist. According to intelligence, the soldiers and horses of the three towns of the Ming Army have now gone to two towns. The Zheng Zhiwan who guarded the Zhongzuo Station is very close to Zheng Zhilong, but in

However, the Ishii Zheng family has always been an inconspicuous little player. At least, in Yu Ma Degong's view, a guy who can only play some conspiracies is not worthy of being attacked by his army.

"When the gangsters first arrive here, they always have to rob them. They will work harder when they smell the smell of blood. Don't worry, the pirates only have a few manpower. It's just a matter of holding hands. Maybe it will wait.

We're here, so Zheng Zhiwan may have run away and disappeared."

After saying that, Ma Degong burst out laughing. This time, a battalion came from the Fubiao Battalion, with a thousand soldiers and horses, led by General Feng Junrui. This person was a close aide of Zhang Xuesheng, and he came here specifically to keep an eye on Ma Degong.

, for fear that he would monopolize the gold, silver and jewelry accumulated by the Zheng family for many years. However, there was a tacit understanding between them. He was the commander-in-chief, and he had full authority to decide on the strategy of war and defense. It was easy to talk at this moment, but I just didn’t want to offend this person for nothing.

Feng Junrui knew that what Ma Degong said was reasonable, and his subordinates were not uninvolved in it, so he stopped talking. Gradually, even he began to immerse himself in this matter of course. But not long after, a

When the new information arrived, the two of them could no longer enjoy this for granted.

"Chen Kai?"

"Yes, Marshal, I specially arrested a few untouchables for individual interrogation in my humble position. They all said that they were from the pirates. The pseudo-joiner named Chen Kai was stationed in Zhongzuo City. Moreover, the commander of the pirates here was also detained.

Zheng Zhiwan was killed."

"Zheng Zhiwan, is he dead?"

"Yes, they all said that. They said it was the traitor Chen Kai who sent someone to spread the news and told them to hide."

If this is the case, it is absolutely true. Ma Degong and Feng Junrui looked at each other, and they both saw surprise in each other's eyes. Chen Kai was just an aide of Zheng Chenggong. Even if he was useful, how could he dare to kiss Zheng Chenggong's relatives?

The uncle took action. But Chen Kai not only did it, but also publicized it to stabilize people's hearts. Such a character is very consistent with the things he has done in the past.

"What a lunatic. No wonder he dared to assassinate Che Renzhong."

"A few months ago, in Guangzhou, Prince Pingnan suffered such a big loss at his hands. It is said that even the emperor was shocked by what happened. The imperial court has sent people to Shanxi to investigate this guy's family background."

"It's weird if we can find out. Datong Mansion was massacred, and only five felons left to die. Is it possible that there are still relatives of his among those five guys?"

"..."

The two of them said something to each other, as if they were speaking to each other, and they seemed to be speaking to themselves. In fact, there was something that the two of them knew very well, but neither of them said it, and that was what happened in the second half of the year before last.

In the Battle of Pantuoling, Wang Bangjun, the chief military officer of Zhangzhou Prefecture, was killed by the Ming army. However, Zhang Xuesheng did not end well in the court. He spent a lot of money to calm down the matter and retained his position as governor.

In that battle, if Chen Kai hadn't suddenly appeared on the battlefield, it would have been a great victory for the Qing army in which they completely annihilated the town and killed Ke Chenshu.

"A great achievement!"

The Ming army is at a serious disadvantage. There is unimaginable gold, silver and jewelry in the city, and there is also a notoriously ruthless character within the Ming army. Taking the Zhongzuo Fortress, having everything you need, is a real achievement.

How can they not be tempted to make a fortune?

The Qing troops who had gone out to rape and plunder were brought back as quickly as possible, and all were dispatched at night to explore toward the southwest. Ma Degong and Feng Junrui suppressed the dissatisfaction of their soldiers and gathered their strength as much as possible. Waiting until the next day

They set off early in the morning and marched all the way to Zhongzuo Station. By the evening of the same day, they had arrived outside the city and started setting up camp. It took nearly two days longer than one day in history. (Note)

Note: Historically, the Qing army arrived at Zhongzuosuo City on the first day of March. At that time, Zheng Zhiwan had already fled, and the Qing army directly entered the empty city to move things. In the lunar calendar, February 29th does not happen every four years like in the Gregorian calendar.
Chapter completed!