Chuxiong is located in central Yunnan, bordering Kunming to the east, Dali to the west, Pu'er and Yuxi to the south, and Jianchang (now Panzhihua) to the north. Its geographical location is very important.
More than three hundred miles to the east is the provincial capital Kunming. King Li Dingguo of the Jin Dynasty touched the city wall and looked east as hard as he could. His mood fluctuated and he could not calm down for a long time.
In the past, Kunming voluntarily withdrew and surrendered to the Qing army. Although it was forced by the situation, it was a sore point in the heart of Jin King Li Dingguo. Since then, the Ming army retreated in succession and was pursued and beaten by the Qing army from western Yunnan to the border areas.
, the army was separated, Yongli entered Burma, and was almost in disaster.
If I hadn't had no opinion and short-sightedness, and suddenly changed my mind and decided to retreat to western Yunnan, why would I have struggled to support myself in a remote place in southwestern Yunnan? How could it be that Qingyang King Feng Shuangli and Guangping Bo Chen Jian, who had entered Shu from Jianchang earlier,
, the King of Martial Arts Association, Ai Chengye, the eldest son of the King of Yan'an (Ai Nengqi), lost his support, and many people surrendered. After learning that they would retreat westward instead of entering Sichuan, many civil and military generals felt that their future was bleak and left the court one after another.
Everyone seeks refuge and hiding place...
A single thought led to this. King Li Dingguo of the Jin Dynasty sighed sadly. He felt regretful, pained, sad and sad, and all kinds of feelings came to his mind.
The rapid sound of horse hoofbeats interrupted Jin Wang Li Dingguo's thoughts. The guards around him stepped forward to remind Zhao Wang Bai Wenxuan that he had arrived at the city. Li Dingguo quickly collected his mood and went forward, only to see Bai Wenxuan striding up the stairs.
Shang Yuan had already heard his hearty laughter.
"His Royal Highness Jin is so famous that he actually scared away the Qing troops defending the city and named the city without a fight. I admire him so much!"
Jin Wang Li Dingguo smiled and waved his hand, saying: "King Zhao made fun of me, how can I have such ability? It is actually His Highness Min who won another great victory in eastern Yunnan and forced Wu Sangui to abandon the city and mobilize his troops, so that I could be lucky enough to win."
city."
Zhao Wang Bai Wenxuan did not think it was strange. He put away his joking expression and said: "Will our army continue to advance and threaten Kunming to help His Highness?"
Li Dingguo nodded and said: "I also have the same intention. In addition, the friendly forces in southern Yunnan have not arrived yet. I intend to send a messenger to inform Chuxiong of the situation so that they do not have to come. It is better to retreat to southern Yunnan and intimidate Kunming."
Zhao Wang Bai Wenxuan thought for a while and said: "This is very good. With two fronts of oppression, the Qing army should not dare to attack eastern Yunnan with all its strength, but His Highness Min will be safe. Well, after this battle, His Highness Jin will be willing to fight with me.
Wang Gongtong’s advice? I would like to advise His Highness Min, who is respected both at home and abroad and whose status is valuable. How can he lightly get involved in the battle formation and use his body as a bait?”
"That's exactly what it should be." Jin Wang Li Dingguo nodded in agreement: "Although His Highness's presence in person will greatly boost the power of the army, it cannot be repeated. Swords and guns have no eyes. If His Highness Min makes a mistake, the pillar holding up the sky will fall."
Zhao Wang Bai Wenxuan glanced at Li Dingguo strangely. He suddenly smiled and said: "News has just come from Yazhou. Our army defeated the Qing army led by Li Guoying at Zhuqing Pass and is pursuing the fleeing enemy towards Jiading."
"Li Guoying, Governor of Sichuan and Shaanxi——" Jin King Li Dingguo pondered for a moment and recalled a document issued by the General Staff Headquarters, which contained a brief introduction to the generals of the Qing army in Shu, "Well, His Highness Min has a comment: You are especially good at guarding.
The city is now attacking instead of defending, but it is using its weaknesses instead of its strengths."
"His Royal Highness Min also said that Li Guoying should not be underestimated." Bai Wenxuan took off his helmet, placed it on the city wall, looked at the scenery outside the city, and said: "A noble man is brave if he is brave. He still lacks a little calmness. In the middle of Shu,
Having an unknown general in charge always makes people feel uneasy."
Jin King Li Dingguo pondered for a moment, then smiled and said: "King Zhao is overly worried. After this battle, although I dare not claim to be a famous general, I will lead my army into Shu to gain another place for the Ming Dynasty to revive."
Bai Wenxuan laughed and said: "His Royal Highness Min may have changed his mind and wants to keep the prince in Yunnan to deal with Wu Sangui! How can Li Guoying compare to Wu Thief?"
"The Wu thieves have become timid and are no longer as brave as they used to be." Li Dingguo shook his head slightly and said disdainfully: "The abandonment of the city is one of the reasons. The other is that he did not dare to destroy Chuxiong."
Zhao Wang Bai Wenxuan thought about it for a while, his confusion gradually faded away, and he tentatively said: "Your Majesty, do you think the Wu thieves are leaving a way out?"
"Leave a thin line in everything so that we can meet again in the future." Li Dingguo smiled happily and said: "Common people still know this truth, but Wu thieves are getting weaker and weaker day by day. Who would have thought that they wouldn't think so? People's hearts can change easily due to the situation. Wu
Even if the thieves are completely devoted to the Qing Dynasty, their subordinates may not not think about their wealth and the future."
"That's the truth." Bai Wenxuan agreed: "His Royal Highness Min's reputation is growing day by day, and our army is getting stronger day by day. Even the Prince of Yanping County allowed King Lu to move back to the vassal, which can be seen from this."
A gloomy look flashed across Jin Wang Li Dingguo's face. It was obvious that Bai Wenxuan mentioned that Prince Yanping made him unhappy, but he immediately smiled bitterly and said: "His Royal Highness Min not only united with the Thirteen Families, but also united with the Yanping Fan, and worked together vertically and horizontally.
His ability is unparalleled."
"His Royal Highness Min has other ambitions and repeatedly acquires overseas lands, but he doesn't know what to do?" Zhao Wangbai's selected works showed a hint of worry and sighed: "Is it because he doesn't want to fight for power with others and starts internal strife, and abandons the great cause of ZTE and overseas
Proclaimed king?"
"Your Highness Min, wouldn't you be like this?" King Jin Li Dingguo was surprised, but after thinking about it carefully, it was not impossible, and he was stunned for a moment.
Zhao Wang Bai Wenxuan gently stroked the red tassel on his helmet, and after a long while he let out a sigh of relief and said: "If Your Highness Min really has this intention, I will definitely follow him. With Your Highness Min's wisdom and martial prowess, it is possible for him to become king overseas."
Hero, although I am not talented, I would like to have my tail and strive for wealth and peace. Hehe, but I don’t know how many civil servants and generals there are who think like me?”
He has clear rewards and punishments, is honest and self-defeating, good at benevolence and power, and has unpredictable abilities... Li Dingguo seems to have seen the Min prince angrily going overseas, the civil servants and military generals fell apart, the people's morale and morale plummeted, the Qing army came back again, wars were everywhere, and all lives were devastated.
miserable scene.
Yes, how many civil servants and military generals like Bai Wenxuan are devoted to following Prince Min? And how many people and soldiers have benefited from Prince Min's administration?
In any case, it is absolutely indispensable for Crown Prince Min to be a leader at home and abroad. Thinking of this, Li Dingguo suddenly felt something in his heart and his face changed color.
Some officials wanted to write a series of letters urging His Majesty Min to come to Myanmar to welcome him. He was aware of the rumor. He didn't take it seriously at first. After all, Yunnan had not yet recovered and it was still a little early to welcome him. But Bai Wenxuan suddenly mentioned fighting for power.
, internal strife, Li Dingguo thought carefully about the names of these officials, and found that quite a few of them were originally with his army, and he couldn't help but be surprised.
His Highness Min doubts me? King Zhao doubts me? He doubts me and instructs the officials to write a letter and welcome him back so that he can regain power. This will recreate the scene of one king dominating the imperial court in the past.
King Li Dingguo of Jin was depressed for a moment. He wanted to argue but didn't know where to start. His face turned red and he suddenly said fiercely: "Zhang Xinhe deserves to be killed, Qian Bangqi deserves to be killed, and anyone who makes false claims to greet the emperor deserves to be killed."
In fact, Zhu Yongxing did not doubt Li Dingguo. It was only Zhao Wangbai Wenxuan who thought so. Seeing that Li Dingguo's face turned red and looked very angry, which did not seem to be a lie, Zhao Wangbai Wenxuan softened his tone even though he did not clear up all the doubts.
"There is no need for the prince to be angry because of the noise made by a few frustrated villains." Bai Wenxuan paused and said tactfully: "The money and food needed by the entire army in Yunnan Province are all raised by His Highness Min. Who can replace them?"
You don’t have this ability. Does the prince think so too?”
Li Dingguo let out a long breath and nodded: "That's true. Without His Highness Min to raise money and food, motivate soldiers, and benefit the people, how could Dian Province be in the current situation?"
Bai Wenxuan sighed softly and looked outside the city. After a long while, he said quietly: "I think that getting rid of the smell and reviving China should be the highest goal. Everything else should be ranked below it. Heaven has given Min a great responsibility.
Your Highness, I hope that Your Highness will strive for this. However, there are people who do not distinguish between priorities, ignore China, and ignore all the people. They talk about righteousness and kindness, but do things that help the Qing Dynasty and destroy the Ming Dynasty, and hinder the internal strife. It is really hateful. If there is a saint,
If you are stronger than His Highness, it would be a good thing for Your Highness to retreat and help each other, or to avoid overseas. If not, why not fight for the rise and fall of China's destiny and the wealth of these billions of people."
Li Dingguo pondered for a long time, but it was really difficult to answer. It is an indisputable fact that Prince Min is stronger than Yongli. But the names of the monarch and his ministers have been determined long ago. If they fight, wouldn't they be seeking to usurp the throne? China's destiny is destined to bring billions of people; the monarch and his ministers are righteous.
, defend Gangchang; the rebellious ministers and traitors who plot to usurp the throne, and the saints and heroes who recreate China... This chaotic mess is entangled in the heart of Jin Wang Li Dingguo, and it is difficult to solve.
Bai Wenxuan was unhappy and said no more. He picked up his helmet, put it on, turned around and left, leaving only one sentence in Li Dingguo's ears, "Which is more important, the righteousness of the monarch and his ministers, or the revival of China; is it the prosperity of billions of people?"
What is more important, or is the name of Gu Zhong more important? Let’s look at the soldiers who accompanied the prince in the north and south. Does the prince not want them to live a happy life? Your prince, please think twice!"
"King Zhao——" King Jin Li Dingguo stretched out his hand and called out. Seeing that Bai Wenxuan just ignored him and already stepped down the steps and walked down the city wall, he couldn't help but sigh.
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Chuxiong was abandoned, but a new peripheral defense circle was built in An'ing, Fumin and Chenggong to the west and south of Kunming; Songming and Malong also increased their garrisons to ensure the access between Kunming and Qujing; Qujing added another five thousand troops
, and are strengthening the city.
Zhu Yongxing was confused by Wu Sangui's new deployment at first, but after some calculations, he found that the number of Kunming's defenders had been greatly reduced, and he roughly understood Wu Sangui's intentions. This was to ensure that Qujing and Kunming could be defended or abandoned.
Ah! Next, Wu Sangui should move his family members and generals’ families, right? Or, has it already started?
Should we attack Kunming or not? Although Zhu Yongxing covets the wealth in Kunming, he still has some sense. He has already heard the news about approaching Kunming. If the provincial capital is recovered, the news will become louder.
Right? Regardless of whether you welcome it or not, I'm afraid you will teach others how to handle it.
"Your Highness, Kunming should hold off on taking it." Seeing Zhu Yongxing's hesitation, Yi Cheng suggested: "Recovering the provincial capital is naturally a great achievement. However, Your Highness's foundation has not yet been solidified and his wings have not yet been fully developed, so it is not appropriate to be impatient.
"
Zhu Yongxing smiled bitterly, tapped the map with his finger, and said with a hint of helplessness: "I will follow Yi Changshi's words and not take Kunming for the time being." After a pause, he issued another order, "Order Jin,
The Second King of Zhao withdrew the main force to Chuxiong and made preparations for heading north out of Jianchang and into Shu; he ordered Chen Guogong and Wu Zisheng of the Southern Yunnan War Zone to mobilize 10,000 troops to the Stone Forest of Eastern Yunnan; he ordered Xu Guo Gongma Weixing to increase Lu Liang's troops to prepare for the Qing army in Qujing.
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Yicheng brushed it off, briefly recorded it, and repeated it once more. After confirming that it was correct, he asked someone to take it away and hand it over to the Intelligence Department for encrypted distribution.
"Issue another order to order Qingyang King Liu Zhen to come back and take the order." Zhu Yongxing thought for a while and raised his head to ask Yicheng for his opinion, "Although I agree that King Jin will be the commander-in-chief of the army entering Shu, after thinking about it again and again, I feel that it is not clear.
appropriate."
Yicheng pondered for a while and said: "Your Highness is worried that the King of Jin has a sectarian view, which will increase the difficulty of attacking Shu? Or is it difficult to get along with the Thirteen Families?"
Zhu Yongxing nodded and said: "After abandoning Kunming in the past, the King of Jin escorted the Emperor and retreated to the west. Feng Shuangli, Chen Jian and other old troops of the King of Shu entered Sichuan north. It is obvious that the discord has become deep. There are still many old generals like Hao Chengyi in Sichuan today.
, even though they were forced to surrender to the Qing Dynasty due to the situation, they still have thoughts of their 'homeland' in their hearts. If the Jin king enters Sichuan, it may not be conducive to winning over people's hearts, and it will only make it more difficult to conquer Sichuan."
"King Liu Zhen of Qingyang is the son of the King of Shu. Your Highness appointed him as the commander-in-chief, and it will indeed work." Yicheng paused for a moment, then said with concern: "However, the King of Jin is in Yunnan, which may hinder His Highness's important affairs."
Zhu Yongxing thought for a while, shook his head slightly and said: "The King of Jin is sensible, otherwise he would not invite himself to Sichuan. Therefore, he will definitely not interfere at this time. Well, it does not necessarily mean that Liu Zhen will be the commander and have another title.
It’s okay. It’s just a sudden change of plan, for fear of making the King of Jin doubtful.”
Yicheng thought for a while and suggested: "Since we want to increase the title, we can order Liu Zhen to enter Shu as a pioneer first, and the King of Jin will go later. This will not be considered a change of plan, but it can also reflect His Highness's love and care."
Zhu Yongxing pondered for a moment, nodded and said: "Then I will write a letter to the King of Jin to clear up his doubts. In addition, it is time to step up the work of immigrating to Shu. I wonder how the officials in various places are doing?"
Yicheng didn't know the specific progress and couldn't answer. He just said a few perfunctory words to comfort Zhu Yongxing. At this moment, Ye Hu came in to report on the work, which happened to change the topic.
"In this great victory in eastern Yunnan, the Intelligence Department has made the greatest contribution and is truly worthy of the award." Zhu Yongxing was indeed very satisfied and had plans to award him a reward.
"His Highness praised me, but I am not worthy of it." The joy on Ye Hu's face flashed away, but he still looked calm and calm. He unfolded the document and reported to Zhu Yongxing.
Being able to forge Wu Sangui's letters, no, it should be said that Zha Rulong was able to forge many letters from the governor of the Qing Dynasty. Now Zhu Yongxing just wanted to add obstacles to Wu Sangui, making the Qing court suspicious, and would not give him enough money and food, allowing him to recruit troops and strengthen his strength.
"According to His Highness' instructions, among the first batch of letters to be sent are Guizhou Admiral Li Benshen, Guangxi General Sun Yanling, Guangxi Admiral Ma Xiong, Sichuan General Wu Zhimao, Huguang Governor Hu Quancai, and Governor Zhang Changgeng." Ye Hu calmly spoke out a series of names.
, "In addition, we also sent people by sea to send Wu Yingxiong's letter from Wu Thief in Beijing." (To be continued, please search Piao Tian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster!