"Tang Yao Zong's crime is unpardonable. His Highness Min captured him resolutely and made me famous. It can be said that he was brave and decisive." King Li Dingguo of Jin received the notification from Jin Tongwu on a horse. After being shocked, his face quickly returned to a normal expression and he began to praise.
"Father-" The Crown Prince of Jin, Li Sixing, was still young and felt that this seemed to be a step beyond his ancestors. Couldn't he wait until my father arrived and let my father handle it?
"His Royal Highness Min only captured and investigated the crime. He has already taken care of my face. You don't need to say anything." Jin Wang Li Dingguo waved his hand and blocked Li Sixing's unspoken words.
After repeated defeats in the southwest, the Qing army drove him to the outer areas, and Bai Wenxuan scolded him for his mistakes. After learning from the pain, the fiery and stubborn temper of Jin King Li Dingguo has changed.
At first, King Li Jin really underestimated the fact that Zhu Yongxing, a member of the clan, was left behind, and thought that it would be enough to send someone to take him to a safe place like Menggen and fulfill his responsibility for protection. However, he never expected that Zhu Yongxing would go through several twists and turns.
, actually gathered the remaining armies from all walks of life and fought an unprecedented victory. This forced Li Dingguo to re-examine this previously unknown clan member and re-evaluate the status and relationship between the two parties.
Fake Huang Cheng means to go on an expedition on behalf of the emperor, and can kill generals; while Zhu Yongxing is left behind by the imperial court, and is a descendant of the clan. He can temporarily take charge of hundreds of officials, and temporarily supervise the country. This has nominally determined the positions of the two.
.Although King Li Jin could rely on Huang Cheng to fight against Zhu Yongxing, it was only limited to the army.
As for the current army, King Li Jin could only smile bitterly in his heart. The emperor abandoned the country and entered Burma. The Ming army scattered everywhere was discouraged and disappointed. By the way, they also acted against him, a fake prince. Naturally, he was caught in his hands.
They will obey the command, but those who are away from home are not willing to come to meet each other. Even old brother and old friend Bai Wenxuan is not willing to join forces, let alone others?
After the victory in Tengchong, Bai Wenxuan had sent someone to deliver a letter to him. Although the words in the letter were still respectful, in addition to briefly describing the course of the battle, he also claimed that he had been ordered by His Highness Min to station troops in Tengchong and Longling.
Waiting for the opportunity to expand northward and eastward along the Nu River to harass and contain the Qing army.
In other words, before Bai Wenxuan could discuss with King Li Jin to launch military operations, in the future he would have to act on the order of the imperial court to stay behind. Generals at other levels were not qualified or had the courage to express this to King Li Jin, but they
The actual actions have also made the position clear.
It was certainly a blow to Li Dingguo to turn his hopes of victory and confidence in ZTE to leaving the clan behind. But after he encountered a big change, he has been reflecting on his past behavior. When he dreams back at midnight, he often thinks of his various missteps and mistakes.
Even Li Dingguo felt heartbroken.
If after defeating Sun Kewang, he had not become inflated, squeezed out the King of Shu Liu Wenxiu, and recruited all the generals on the border back to Kunming, and divided the troops according to their merits, it might have been possible that the Qing army would not have lost its generals under the massive attack of the Qing army.
Without troops, the situation is like a mountain of defeat.
If he had not been deceived by Ma Jixiang's clever words and supported Ma Jixiang to regain power after Sun Kewang's rebellion and loss of power, which led to endless struggles between the DPRK and China and the loss of people's hearts, national affairs might not have been corrupted to this point.
Fake Huang Yue, the emperor bestowed this special honor on himself, which meant that he entrusted himself with the important responsibility of the survival of the entire Ming Dynasty. And with the hope of the emperor, the civil and military officials of the dynasty, and the common people of Kunming, he led the army to the expedition, and
What was accomplished and how was it done?
Two officials of the Yongli court, Gao Ji and Jin Jian, were very worried and admonished Li Dingguo and others: "Although the internal troubles have been eliminated (referring to Sun Kewang), the external troubles will be huge. The Qing army has been stationing troops to watch, waiting for us
When the internal fighting is in full swing, a sudden attack is very likely. Our current situation is like singing in a leaky boat and sleeping on the accumulated salary, which is very worrying! The two princes know the military strategy well, how can we be so relaxed!"
This was Jin Yu's advice from the court ministers Gao Ji and Jin Jian. However, he could not listen to such hard words and advice, and even complained to the emperor, causing the two ministers to be scolded several times.
"If you retreat from the wolf and advance into the tiger, the King of Jin will definitely defeat the country!" These were the angry words of his late brother Liu Wenxiu, the king of Shu, after he was squeezed out. It was too much to compare himself with Sun Kewang, but his arbitrary actions really made the Ming Dynasty
The situation has almost reached an irreversible point.
"The master (referring to Yongli) has entrusted the whole country with the important task of restoring the sect to the public. Once that happens, who will take the blame? The public left at Luozhe River first, and he saw countless people fighting for heaven and earth.
"Have you ever heard of the cruel killings with sharp blades?" This was the face-to-face scolding of his old comrade Bai Wenxuan, with every word so heartfelt that it made Li Dingguo's heart bleed.
Although Li Dingguo was the most outstanding military strategist in the late Ming Dynasty, he had a straightforward temper and lacked tolerance, which meant that he was actually very simple. Because of his simplicity, and because he was not a scheming politician, he knew how to feel remorseful.
He will not shirk his responsibilities.
"Now that things are like this, what can I say? I am so lonely and loyal that I die to repay my father and end this mess." This is Li Dingguo's tearful words after returning to his simple self and regaining consciousness. It is a historic statement.
Development proved that he did what he said.
Seeing his son's somewhat resentful expression, Li Dingguo sighed softly and said: "The situation is very critical now. If all the armies cannot unite sincerely, they will be defeated by the Tatars sooner or later. Alas, I have wronged your Uncle Liu.
There is also a sectarian view and a poor reputation. It is reasonable for many generals to hesitate on patrol. Your Majesty is on a hunting tour. His Royal Highness Min went to Burma and entered Yunnan on behalf of the imperial family in the name of staying behind. Finally, he raised the banner of supporting the Ming Dynasty and resisting the Qing Dynasty.
, so that the people's hearts will not be completely scattered. Whether all the troops and horses are willing to attach themselves to His Highness, or to follow our troops, it is better than surrendering to the Qing army out of despair."
"Father, the emperor has given you a false crown, which is to lead the expedition on behalf of the emperor, and all the generals should be led by you." Li Sixing was still resentful and complained, "His Royal Highness Min is the one who is staying in the clan, so he should issue an order.
Summon all the soldiers and horses to join your father. How can you abandon your father and do your own thing?"
"All the soldiers and horses are coming to meet up?" Li Dingguo smiled bitterly and said, "Where can I have so much food and grass for my father? Moreover, my father retreated to Meng Gen, a place outside the border. Don't others think that my father is already there?
Have you lost your enterprising spirit?”
"My father is stationed outside the army to make us fear our army and not dare to be rude to the Lord." Li Sixing defended unconvincedly.
"But in the end, he is still not as good as His Highness Min. He dared to gather the remaining soldiers to fight against the Qing army and win a great victory." Li Dingguo sighed longly and said: "Now His Highness Min's reputation has greatly increased, and all the generals have returned, and he is willing to risk the target."
, obtained by not fearing hardships and dangers. The royal family members, young talents, still underestimated others!"
Li Sixing fell silent. After a long silence, he asked tentatively: "Father, will you also listen to His Highness Min's orders in the future?"
Li Dingguo frowned. He had not yet come to a conclusion on this matter. He would always make a decision after a meeting. After a long while, he said quietly: "If His Highness Min really has a plan to turn things around, there is nothing wrong with following his orders.
This Huang Cheng is prestige and glory, but why is it not a burden? My father has returned it to the court twice, but it never turns out to be what he wanted."
What he said was half-truth and half-false, and it may not be Li Dingguo’s sincere words. How could power and prestige be given up so easily?