In November of the twelfth year of Yongli, as Hong Chengchou rushed to Fuzhou Prefecture to take charge at starry night, the five admirals and three towns affiliated to the Southwest Meridian also arrived at the forefront of the Jiangxi battlefield one after another. Throwing aside the right troops who had already entered Guizhou

Xiaying and Fubiao, Jiangxi, were transferred back to Nanchang after Admiral Zuo Biao arrived. The Qing army had assembled 36,000 troops in Fuzhou Prefecture, including 3,000 Eight Banners troops as the backbone of the army.

Due to Hong Chengchou's quick reaction, the Ming army's strength advantage in the eastern Jiangxi area was instantly overtaken by the Qing army, and even Chen Kai had to quickly shift to a defensive state.

The two prefectures of Fuzhou and Jianchang are only connected by the Fujiang River from their respective prefectures to the Fuzhou Plain and the Valley Plain. Between the two prefectures is the Yushan Mountains, and the commanding height of Junfeng Mountain is known as the Roof of Eastern Jiangxi. However,

The mountains are not flat, and there are many villages and towns in them, connecting Yihuang in Fuzhou, Nancheng in Jianchang, Nanfeng, and even Ningdu in Ganzhou. In this regard, both the Ming and Qing armies chose to divide their forces to guard key points to prevent their opponents from imitating others.

Deng Ai's opportunity.

Relying on Hong Chengchou's prediction, the Qing army immediately blocked the defensive loopholes that suddenly appeared on the Jiangxi battlefield and returned the disadvantage to the balance of power. While mobilizing heavy troops, Hong Chengchou also tried his best to send detailed operations to Jianchang Prefecture to obtain

Intelligence. After waiting for more than ten days, I finally got what was hardly first-hand information.

"That barbarian Chen Kai asked for help from the pirates?"

"This is what it should be. The two of them are one family. Moreover, according to what I see, Zheng Ni's army cannot be deployed in Quzhou, and those troops in the rear are just consuming military rations in vain. Now Chen Ni has launched in Jiangxi

If there is a gap, he must be raising money here."

Of course Dasu understood what Hong Chengchou meant. In Jiangxi, the Qing army was basically a green camp, and even the Southwest Economic Standard was not comparable to the Eight Banners Army; but in Zhejiang, Quzhou's heavy army group, Ningshao's Eight Banners Army, and

Hangzhou garrisoned the Eight Banners, and the density of elite troops was much greater than the former. Now that Chen Kai has captured Jianchang Mansion, the possibility of opening up the situation in Jiangxi is far greater than Zheng Chenggong's in Zhejiang. Once Chen Kai opens up in Jiangxi

To understand the situation, let’s not talk about the ripple effect. It’s just that once the Ming army defeats its current opponent, it will not be mentioned that it will sweep across Jiangxi Province. It will not be mentioned that it can also kill Guangxin Mansion with a large army and form a pincer attack with the Ming army in Xianxia Pass.

"Prince Zheng must be informed of this matter as soon as possible."

"Lord Zhang Jia, don't worry. I have already made a copy and sent someone to send it to Prince Zheng's army day and night." Da Su was reassured, but Hong Chengchou couldn't help but sigh: "Zheng Ni's reinforcements should still be available in some time.

We won't be able to arrive until tomorrow, so I must rush back to Huguang as soon as possible to take charge."

These days, Hong Chengchou worked with him to balance the situation on the Jiangxi battlefield and abruptly interrupted Chen Kai's attack rhythm, which was quite effective. However, just when it was confirmed that the Ming army would increase its troops, Hong Chengchou made a request

When he returned to sit in charge, even Dasu was stunned. But after just a moment, he reacted.

"Is Prince Xin ready to attack Yunnan?"

"Yes." Confirming what Dasu thought, Hong Chengchou continued: "In the first half of this year, the imperial army took Guizhou into its hands. During this period, there were indeed Kuidong thieves threatening King Pingxi's rear, but it was not harmful. This

For half a year, I have been preparing for the army to continue to attack Yunnan. Now I have delivered about seven or eighty-eight grains. And the old thieves in Yunnan seem to be unable to bear it anymore. A few days ago, King Xinjun sent someone to deliver a message, saying

It’s my old thief who is preparing to take back Guizhou. At this time, King Xin has probably gone south to fight, so I must go back and take charge to stabilize people’s hearts.”

The momentum of the Qing army sweeping Guizhou really caught the Ming court off guard. Li Dingguo tried to restore Guizhou, which was within Hong Chengchou's expectation. However, compared to his expectation, Li Dingguo's actions were already too late.

That's it. But no matter when Li Dingguo takes action and Hong Chengchou's food and grass are in place, the main force of the Qing army will invade Yunnan. This cannot be changed. After all, maintaining an army of that size is a big deal for the Qing court and the Changsha shogunate.

An unbearable burden.

The war of annihilation in the southwest was the most important thing for the Manchus at the moment, and Dasu naturally did not dare to ignore it. For this reason, he even proposed to transfer some of the scriptures back to Huguang, and promised that he would defend Fuzhou Prefecture and not let it go.

Chen Kai takes a step beyond the realm of possibility.

"I have never doubted Lord Zhang Jia's bravery. However, although the official army currently has nearly 10,000 more troops than Chen Ni, Chen Ni is guarding the watershed, boundary mountain ridge, and Yunling Mountain line, depending on the terrain.

There is nothing the army can do against him for a while. Moreover, it won’t take long for the pirates’ reinforcements to arrive. I’m afraid our military advantage in Fuzhou won’t last long. In fact, it may not even arrive for half a month.”

Hong Chengchou's predictions were already in front of him. Da Su glanced at the information subconsciously and knew it well - the Qing court was in Ningshao and Quzhou in Zhejiang, in Nangan in Jiangxi, and in Wuzhou in Guangxi.

Large armies were maintained in these places for defense. At the same time, the war of annihilation was carried out in the southwest. Coupled with the war losses in the past few years, it was difficult for both the Eight Banners Army and the Green Camp in the north to deploy. To put it clearly

In other words, the southwest meridian markers brought by Hong Chengchou were indeed numerous, but they were already his last reinforcements here.

"As for Huguang, even if I don't have any soldiers around me, those traitors will never dare to attack Tai Sui. What's more, there are green camps stationed in every prefecture and county. But as soon as Chen Kai comes out, I can't do anything to him.

Yungui has achieved large-scale military support." At this point, he stood up, bowed his hands, and continued: "In the coming days, the pressure on Fuzhou will inevitably increase. Everything depends on Zhang Jia

You’re an adult.”

Soon, Hong Chengchou handed over the command of the fifth admiral and the third general of the Jingbiao Army to Da Su, and rushed back to Changsha with only Zuo Xia Battalion, which was responsible for both security and surveillance tasks. And in the following days,

As expected by Hong Chengchou, Zheng Chenggong, who received the call for help, immediately sent more troops to Jianchang Prefecture. One after another, the Ming army crossed Shangguan, allowing Chen Kai to quickly pull back the disadvantaged force.

As reinforcements arrived one after another, Chen Kai's desire to attack also returned to his body. Soon, the Ming army launched a confrontation with the Qing army in Tengqiao Town and Qingni Town. The two sides fought fiercely, almost without mercy.

There was no war. However, within a few days, the Ming army's plan to attack the east and west was detected by the Qing army. To this end, Da Su quickly sent Hong Chengchou's most trusted general Zhang Yong to lead 5,000 troops to Jinxi County to set up defenses.

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Jinxi County is located in the northeast of Fuzhou Prefecture. Less than a hundred miles north of Jinxi County is the Baita River that Tong Guoqi passed through before. Once the Ming army captured Jinxi County, they could threaten Guangzhou while fortifying it.

Although the western part of Xinfu is somewhat risky, it is absolutely unacceptable to the Qing army.

Dasu's reaction was very fast, and Zhang Yong was worthy of being called a famous general of the Green Camp. The Ming army did not get any benefits in Jinxi County, but Zhang Yong's deputy general Wang Jinbao was cautious and did not dare to pursue him for fear of encountering an ambush by the Ming army.

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However, Chen Kai's desire for Jinxi County and the capital of Fuzhou did not give up. The Ming army continued to attack this front line one after another. As for the Qing army, Dasu knew that the strength of the Ming army would increase with time.

Sooner or later, he would overtake him. In addition, Hong Chengchou's insistence on strategic defense, he was always fighting for every detail in Tengqiao Town and Qingni Town, and he would block the Ming army in the narrow building no matter what.

Within the river valley plain of Changjiang River.

While the two sides were fighting on the line northwest of Jianchang Prefecture, small-scale confrontations also occurred from time to time in the mountainous areas of the Wushan Mountains. Chen Kai provided cover for Fuzhou Prefecture, or in other words, the Qing army's Fuzhou defense line.

The obsession of Ji'an Mansion is so amazing that it attracts almost everyone's attention.

However, Chen Kai is Chen Kai after all. He is willing to help others and has not let down the "ardent expectations" of officials and generals in other prefectures and counties in Jiangxi. A small army quietly appeared on the territory of Guangxin Prefecture, and began to sneak around in a place called
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