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"I think back then, when the emperor was still a member of the clan, he comforted Yuanjiang. I will never forget that thing in my life." Several years later, many Yuanjiang soldiers and civilians still remembered the scene at that time, and kept showing off to their juniors, "It's really
The Dragon Emperor is the real Dragon Emperor, the sun was particularly bright that day, the Emperor was protected by a real dragon, and his face was shining brightly!"
"Son, don't listen to your father's nonsense." A young woman walked into the room and rolled her eyes at her husband who was talking enthusiastically. "Mom, I was kneeling close at the time. I could really see that the emperor was smiling and waving.
I started but shed tears."
"Nonsense, how could the emperor shed tears in front of the people? You must have seen it wrong because of your bad eyesight." The husband quit and scolded him with an anxious look.
"No." The young woman's eyes widened, "At that time, Xiaomei and I were kneeling together. We both saw that the emperor was crying."
"Xiaomei's words are never accurate, she acts like a crazy woman all the time." The husband argued: "My father and I were there at the time, and my father even saw the emperor smiling at him and waving to him!"
"Your Majesty, do you know me?" The young woman curled her lips, turned to look outside, and lowered her voice, "You're waving? You must be overjoyed and misjudged."
"Shhh!" The husband was startled and quickly made a silencing gesture, "You want to beg for a beating. If dad hears it, he won't hit you with the cane."
The young woman grinned and whispered more and more: "You just saw the emperor, and I also saw the empress. There are two of them, they look like fairies..."
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"I cried. I actually cried on such an occasion." Zhu Yongxing used the motion of waving his hands to gently wipe away the tears on his face with his sleeves.
He had already dismounted and walked into Na's mansion. The roar of cheers seemed to be ringing in Zhu Yongxing's ears one after another, making his heart surge and unable to calm down.
"Your Highness has had a hard journey. Let's take a short rest. It won't be too late to meet the officials tomorrow." Na Song said from the side.
"It's not hard work. The governor contacted the chieftains, raised supplies, and repaired the city. That's hard work." Zhu Yongxing waved his hand with a smile and said: "Time is very tight, so the governor told me who needs me.
How is everyone's situation during the interview?"
"I obey." Na Song bowed slightly and extended his hand to invite Zhu Yongxing into the hall.
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Shiping native official Long Zhongzhong, Long Yuanqing, Nalou chieftain Pu Lue, Situo chieftain Li Xi, Xichu chieftain Zhao Enzhong, Wazha chieftain Qian Jueyao. Nageng chieftain Long Tianzheng, Bazhai Li Chenglin, enlightened Zhang Changshou...
…the Qingming generals Gao Yingfeng, Zhu Yangen, Xu Mingchen’s confidant representatives, as well as Sun Yingke, Lai Shixun, and Ma Bingzhong who lurked secretly.
Regardless of fatigue, Zhu Yongxing received them one by one, expressed cordial condolences, and said that when judging their merits and rewards, the chieftain and his family members would be canonized and given official positions of fifth to eighth rank. Their family members could be given the title of married woman, wearing phoenix crowns, harems, and so on. He said that anyway
The generals of the Ming Dynasty paid more attention to them and did not mention the stain of their surrender to the Qing Dynasty. They only talked about their loyalty to resist the Qing Dynasty anyway. It was the right thing to do to restore officials to their original posts. If they had merit, they would be promoted.
Compared with various chieftains, it is reasonable for Zhu Yongxing to be closer to the Qingming generals and their close representatives who intend to surrender anyway. Surrender and then rebel again. These people have no way out, and the Qing army will no longer trust them, so
There is no reason to lower it again.
But those chieftains were different, because in order to maintain the stability of the border areas, the Qing government often adopted a pacification strategy towards these local snakes. There were not a few in history who surrendered to avoid death and were still awarded the hereditary title of chief and deputy chief. Except for those like Na Song and Wang Weizu who led the rebellion
, others may change their stance depending on the situation.
The key still depends on victory or defeat. If you win, those who deserve it will gather together, if you lose, they will disperse in a rush. The reality is so cold, snobbish, and cruel. For the sake of one's own wealth and the safety of the clan, it is not that easy after all to dare to sacrifice one's life for righteousness and to be benevolent.
matter.
It is human nature to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages. Zhu Yongxing is not prepared to use any righteous name to make all parties adhere to him. He feels that actions are more convincing and continuous victories can win people's hearts.
It was late at night, but the lights in the house were still bright. Zhu Yongxing, Na Song, Wu Zisheng and others were still discussing and arranging the battle plan for the Yuanjiang Battle.
"September 25th is the day when we plan to raise the flag for the uprising. Before that, the Qing army in Kunming and Yuanjiang did not move, so it was wasted." Zhu Yongxing pondered for a moment, and then added: "Actually, the preparation work
It’s almost there, it doesn’t matter if it’s a few days earlier or a few days later. But in order to cope with the overall situation, it’s better to delay it as much as possible.”
Na Song nodded in agreement. He already knew the entire plan of the Ming army, which was to fight continuously from the west to the east. In this case, delaying the uprising would be beneficial to Yuanjiang. If he raised the flag in advance, he might have to face the Kunming Qing army.
With all the pressure, if western Yunnan moves first, it can contain the Qing army.
"The city's defense needs to be strengthened." Chen Guogong Wu Zisheng thought for a while and said with a smile: "At the end of the day, I didn't realize the method taught by His Highness, but at the beginning, I walked on the city head every day and looked at the changes in the city wall. The more I thought about it, the more powerful I felt.
It’s so big. Unfortunately, we were short of time and could only use earth and wood to build it. If it were made of blue bricks and large stones, it would be absolutely indestructible.”
Zhu Yongxing smiled indifferently at Wu Zisheng's compliment and said: "No matter how strong the city is, no matter how perfect the city defense is, it needs the proper command of famous generals to be able to exert its power. Chen Guogong, as well as all the generals, can you rest assured that I leave the Yuanjiang attack and defense to you!"
"
Wu Zisheng, Li Chengjue and others hurriedly bowed their hands and expressed their gratitude, saying that they would not live up to His Highness's trust and would repay him with death.
Zhu Yongxing smiled and waved his hand and said: "Fight Yuanjiang, not just Yuanjiang. We must widen the battlefield to buy enough time. Therefore, the dangerous places outside Yuanjiang must also be fortified with local soldiers.
"The main force is the main force, with the Ming army as the auxiliary force, fighting and retreating at the same time, using fighting as a substitute for training."
"What your Highness said is true." After seeing the combat power of the Ming army, Na Song's pride had diminished a lot, and he had a clearer understanding of the combat effectiveness of his native soldiers. "The native soldiers have not fought for a long time, although there are
Chen Guogong and others have supervised the training, but we still lack battle experience, so we should hone it in small battles."
Zhu Yongxing nodded with a smile and continued: "The task of harassing and attacking behind enemy lines should be undertaken by the local soldiers, taking advantage of their familiarity with the mountain and forest terrain to harass the enemy, tire the enemy, block the enemy, and trap the enemy. In Tengchong, the Mengshan Ke tribe and the Baiyi
If we cooperate with our tribe, we will do a good job. I will leave two hundred Mengshan Ke tribe warriors, they are quite experienced in this, and with the help and guidance of the local soldiers, it will be effective."
"More camps should be set up in hidden places in the mountains and forests, and more dry food should be stored." Chen Guogong and Wu Zisheng participated in the Battle of Tengchong. He also had experience in this and added: "The newly arrived grenades are excellent. They do not need to be ignited. They are easy to use and can be used more often."
With the attacking troops and the defense of the city, you can also use old-style ignited bombs."
"Chen Guogong is thoughtful." Zhu Yongxing praised him and said: "There are also landmines. I sent some Ming troops to guide them and used them more in peripheral battles. I will also leave one artillery unit and twenty sky-blasting cannons, so
It would be safer to defend Yuanjiang."
Na Song's face was filled with joy. He had seen the power of the sky-blasting cannon in Annan. However, in order to keep it secret as much as possible, although Zhu Yongxing agreed to send artillery to assist in the battle, it was never implemented. Now, he can put his mind at ease.
"There is also a kind of small cannon that is extremely maneuverable and is best suited for fighting in complex terrains such as mountains and forests." Zhu Yongxing added another surprise to Nasong and others, "Leave twenty guns for Yuanjiang, but they don't have much ammunition. Just leave them.
The next two craftsmen have finished manufacturing it in Yuanjiang."
This small cannon is closer to the mortars of later generations, and is also a smaller version of the sky-blasting cannon. It has a small caliber, is light in weight, and can be carried by one person. However, its range is short, only more than a hundred meters.
"Thank you, Your Highness." Nasong was still a little dissatisfied that Zhu Yongxing did not spare any effort to aid Yuanjiang but moved his troops to fight in western Yunnan, but now he has no complaints.
Keeping the artillery and the artillery means that Zhu Yongxing has changed his mind and promised that the Yuanjiang soldiers can have these weapons and equipment in the future. It is not complicated to manufacture, but the learning and formation of the artillery depends on the ability and knowledge of Nasong and others.
The military meeting lasted until midnight, and all plans were finally finalized and implemented. Yuanjiang had already done enough preparations, and some changes and improvements in the plan would not take too long. Zhu Yongxing listened to the generals' statements and
After the report, I had a good idea and could go to central Yunnan to meet King Li Jin with relative peace of mind.
Zhu Yongxing was accompanied by Na Tao, the son of Na Song, when he came to the guest room. Four girls in Dai costumes knelt down in front of the room to greet him. Na Tao greeted him, and the girls entered the room and got busy.
"It's getting late, Your Highness, please have a rest early." Na Tao bowed and saluted, said goodbye and left.
Zhu Yongxing walked into the house and saw that the furnishings were very luxurious, worthy of the Na family's accumulation of hundreds of years. There was a white mist rising from behind the screen, and he knew it was a bathing place. Four Dai girls came forward, undressed and undressed Zhu Yongxing, and waited on him
He bathed in a large wooden barrel behind a screen.
In this era, while striving to change others, Zhu Yongxing also gradually adapted to many of the rules of the time. There were several maids of the same race around Mengzhu, who were also his maids. This kind of maids were considered somewhat glamorous in later generations.
Bathing was a very common thing at that time. Moreover, such a situation had happened in the Long Mansion in Mo Nai and the Dao Mansion in Longchuan. For Zhu Yongxing's noble status, these maids were not only selected, but also unqualified.
Personnel affairs, and also had the responsibility of attending to the bedchamber, which was considered a rule for entertaining distinguished guests at that time!
It's just that waiting in the bath is one thing. Zhu Yongxing never thought about the possibility of asking several strong men to do this kind of work. It would be too chilling, but he has never asked any maid to wait in bed or take off her pants.
He is a beast. He puts up his pants and refuses to admit his fault. Zhu Yongxing cannot do such a thing. The face so close at hand and the tender body affectionate and lingering can be completely forgotten after sleeping, and it can be as if nothing happened.
Leaving safely and having nothing to worry about in the future, Zhu Yongxing asked himself that he did not have such a hard-hearted heart, nor could he have such a strong mentality.
The temperature of the water is very suitable, and it is slightly hot, which can dispel the fatigue of the body. I don't know what spices are added to the water, which makes people feel relaxed and comfortable. In the steaming fragrance, Zhu Yongxing exhaled a long breath and closed his eyes slightly.
, allowing the maid to comb his hair and scrub his body.
Anyway, Zhu Yongxing was still wearing underwear designed by himself and sewn by Mengzhu himself. He had not yet gotten used to being completely exposed in front of a strange woman.
When the washing was almost done, Zhu Yongxing waved his hand and dismissed the four maids as usual. He took off his wet underwear, dried himself, got dressed, and then asked the maids to come in and clean up.
The tea is good, and this teacup is also good. Zhu Yongxing sat in front of the desk, feeling that he was not very sleepy. While drinking tea, he thought about the entire counterattack plan to see if there were any omissions. To open up the situation in western Yunnan, it is best to have the opportunity to attack Sichuan
The route of penetration and the containment of Kunming in the west; defeating the Qing army in Yuanjiang also threatened Kunming in the south, and provided a safe and reliable barrier to the Annan base.
If these two goals can be achieved, it will naturally be the best of both worlds. If there is a mistake in western Yunnan, then turn around flexibly and try to protect Yuanjiang so that the Annan base will not be destroyed by the war. In this way, we can still develop towards Guangxi and seize the seaport. If
If nothing goes smoothly, we can only return to the army to attack the Zheng family in Annan and seize Thang Long. We go to the sea at the mouth of the Red River to see the sea.
With the Qing army outside and an unstable foundation internally, it would be the worst move to be trapped in the quagmire of war with the Annan people. Zhu Yongxing thought about it again and again and felt that it was impossible to reach that point, but there was still a lingering worry in his heart.
go.
In war, there are always variables. There is no such thing as a foolproof situation. Zhu Yongxing smiled bitterly and excused himself, dismissed the maid in the room, lay on the bed and slowly fell asleep.
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The next day, after Zhu Yongxing had breakfast, accompanied by Na Song, Wu Zisheng and others, he inspected Yuanjiang City Defense, a copycat fortress structure.
Europe invented the bastion in the late Middle Ages. The bastion was usually built in the shape of a five-pointed star. Therefore, you can shoot arrows from one wall to the other corner (not at your own feet). For those who already have castles and those who are inconvenient to build a prismatic shape
For the fortress, a triangular protrusion extends out from the original city wall. From the protrusion, you can also shoot arrows at the other corner. Moreover, the triangular protrusion has no front, so there is no blind spot for side shooting.
This method of city construction was created by Marshal Vauban, a famous French military engineer in the early contemporary period. It is characterized by the use of sharp-angled "bastions" to reduce the blind spots of surrounding defenses and prevent enemies from attacking from left and right.
to protect the city from artillery fire, and then use the half-moon-shaped fortress to protect the gate and protect the bridge.
The emergence of artillery once made medieval castle tactics a thing of the past, but the emergence of multi-faceted bastions and equipped with artillery will turn sieges into an almost desperate task. Long-term sieges have once again become the mainstream method of sieges. Until
Only with the emergence of the more brutal twenty-four-pound mountain cannon did the siege tactics change.
In history, the Chinese people have also suffered heavy losses from bastions. Not to mention Zheng Chenggong's recovery of Taiwan, Nerchinsk's tens of thousands of Qing troops could only use hunger and disease to disintegrate the Russian army. You must know that Nerchinsk's defenders at that time
It's just a few hundred old men who are half soldiers and half businessmen.
As for Yuanjiang's city defense renovation, after Zhu Yongxing drew the blueprints, Nasong, Wu Zisheng and others used earthen wood to stack and ram them according to local conditions, so that the city wall had countless zigzag-shaped protrusions.
Zhu Yongxing stood on the zigzag-shaped protrusion, walked around with his hands on the battlements, stretched out his thumb, and measured the distance to the adjacent protrusion. Well, it was less than a hundred meters, within the range of the musket. Due to the time
Tightly, although Nasong summoned tens of thousands of people to participate in the construction, the zigzag-shaped protrusion was still not big enough and long enough. In other words, there would not be too many defensive troops on it, and the side firepower would not be fierce enough.
.
But this was already his best effort. Naturally, Zhu Yongxing could not criticize him harshly. He was even surprised that such a large amount of work could be completed in a short period of time.
"The military and civilians of Yuanjiang are able to unite as one, all because of the governor's love and compassion for the people. After giving the order, the people who responded gathered in large numbers, which makes me admire him." Zhu Yongxing looked at the people who were still working hard in the distance and admired Na Song very much.
"Your Highness is so complimentary, I really don't dare to accept the post." Na Song was happy in his heart, feeling that the money and energy spent were worth it, but he still pretended to be reserved on his face, bowing and thanking him humbly.
Zhu Yongxing smiled slightly, walked back to the city wall, pointed to the city gate and said: "The repairs there are good, although they are simple but practical."
When he was in Anpei, Zhu Yongxing used this trick. He used masonry and wood to enclose an area inside the city gate, which played a role similar to a urn city. After luring the enemy into the city, he could fire volleys in all directions to wipe out the enemy. But Yuanjiang
It is more complete and is built with adobe and masonry.
"This is your highness's ingenious idea, and my subordinate learned it when he was watching the battle in Anpei." Na Song was humble and complimented Zhu Yongxing at the same time.
Zhu Yongxing turned his attention to the wooden shelves inside the city wall. There were two floors, covered with wooden boards, and people could walk on them.
"The shooting holes have been dug out there." Wu Zisheng explained closely: "It is blocked in peacetime and taken out in time of war. In conjunction with the defense on the city wall, it is like the three-dimensional firepower mentioned by His Highness."
Zhu Yongxing pursed his lips and smiled. The Yuanjiang city defense reassured him. Coupled with the several trenches outside the city, it was enough to teach the Qing army a good lesson.
"If there is time, the northeastern part of the city needs to be reinforced." Zhu Yongxing thought that he could give a little mention, because that was the main direction of the Qing army's attack in history. "We also need to be prepared for the bombardment of Hongyi artillery. Well, this task can also be handed over.
Give it to the harassing troops and let them try their best to find opportunities to destroy the cannons on the road."
"Don't worry, Your Highness, if the Qing army uses Hongyi artillery to bombard us, our army can spread straw bags and quilts at the top of the city to resist." Wu Zisheng was obviously prepared and answered with confidence.
"Chen Guogong and the generals have rich battle experience and have made all kinds of preparations. Yuanjiang has nothing to worry about." Zhu Yongxing expressed his sincere appreciation and continued to patrol along the city wall accompanied by Nasong and others.
While walking and pointing, the generals kept introducing the city defense of Yuanjiang. Zhu Yongxing smiled and nodded, expressing great satisfaction.
"As soon as the war breaks out, the people in the city and the surrounding suburbs should evacuate and relocate! The people in the villages from Shiping to Yuanjiang should also be advised to avoid the chaos, so as to strengthen the walls and clear the fields. In addition, attention should be paid to confidentiality, and the battle plan should not be known to others. Dazhujing
The next step is—" Zhu Yongxing originally warned him casually, but he suddenly stopped, a name flashed in his mind, and his face immediately became solemn. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come.
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