At that time, the strength of the thirteen families in Kuidong was still very strong. They had a navy and an army, and if they were all mobilized, they would have hundreds of thousands of troops. Especially when facing the Chu army in Huguang, the combat effectiveness of the thirteen families' armies was
It has quite an advantage.
From a military point of view, Kuidong is not only a place that is easy to defend but difficult to attack, but also cuts off the channel between Sichuan and Hubei. When entering, you can attack the two lakes, western Henan, southern Shaanxi and Sichuan, and when retreating, you can defend yourself according to danger.
However, the thirteen families fought independently and did not form a leadership core. There was too much cooperation and little alliance, which was the fundamental reason why the situation could not be opened up. Moreover, the Kuidong region is full of mountains and sparsely populated. To maintain a strong enough army, no matter where it is,
There are great difficulties in replenishing personnel and supplying materials.
Because of this, most of the Thirteen Families' active attacks were for the purpose of plundering materials and people. They were not too active in attacking cities and fortifying the Qing Dynasty and severely attacking the rule of the Qing Dynasty. Each of the Thirteen Families intended to preserve their strength and consume less supplies.
become the main factor.
Only by integrating all departments and fighting together can we be freed from the situation of being in a corner. In order to run the place, we must also fight to obtain supplementary manpower and material resources. The weak Chu army is naturally the first choice. With the help of the Yangtze River Navy,
Going down the river is even more powerful.
The reform of the military system was only the first step. Zhu Yongxing did not expect such a simple and complete solution to the problem. He first obtained the local governance power, thereby controlling the source of food and salary, and then the imperial court's tilted supply gradually changed the independent style of the thirteen families in Kuidong.
Situation. As for the army, as long as it is organized into an army, instructors are put in place, military schools start training, and then through some transfers, disruptions, and supplements, hilltopism will be slowly eliminated. This is also based on a long-term plan.
"The imperial court has paid out wages, and the arrears of wages will be made up slowly."
When the silver coins and land stamps were issued to the Kuidong soldiers, they finally received the long-lost attention of the imperial court. They also realized that they were still Ming troops in name only. They also knew from the seal of the land stamps that this was the favor of the Min King who was left behind by the imperial court.
Of course, the change of concept cannot be so rapid or so complete, but it is a first step, at least letting the Kuidong soldiers know that the imperial court has not forgotten them, and they have not been abandoned.
Li Weizuo was overjoyed by the civilian officials who came with the Yangtze River Navy. The government structure was quickly set up and he began to take over government affairs on the territory of Liu Tichun, Li Laiheng and others. The Department of Mission, the Department of Ordnance, the Department of Finance and other departments were put into operation. Gradually changing the original
the ruling order.
Tuishuo's army began to train and reorganize intensively. After the troops arriving one after another reached 30,000, they temporarily stopped increasing. After all, the local defense cannot be too empty, and the food and grass supplies are not enough to feed too many troops. This is still
Thanks to the large number of people under Hao Yaoqi's command in Fang County, too many distant troops were not mobilized.
At this time, Prince Guangxing of Jing State, who was an old general of the Southern Ming Dynasty, began to regret and realized that in the first round of tests by the court, he had failed because of hesitation and selfishness. It was not that Li Weizuo had not done his job, but he just couldn't let go of his
The territory cannot let go of the foundation he created. Now it is good that the Shuo Army has been established, consisting entirely of Liu Tichun, Li Laiheng, Hao Yaoqi, and Yuan Zong's fourth army. Originally, due to his background, he should be more valued by the court.
But now, he was suppressed by several thieves.
I wanted to express my support again and respond enthusiastically, but the Tuishuo Army has stopped expanding. It has been noisy in military training all day long, and will soon go out to fight, attack cities, expand territory, and make achievements. And the charter clearly states that most of the Tuishuo Army has captured
It was retained as a means of development and growth. In other words, he could only stay in Shizhouwei (now Enshi area) and would not be able to receive population or material supplies.
If things go on like this, I am just a marginalized landowner of Shizhouwei. However, as the Tushuo army becomes stronger, they want to eliminate the separatist regime and unify the affairs. How can I resist? The rise of the Ming army seems to be unstoppable, and the final victory of the restoration is achieved.
It will be a matter of time sooner or later. By then, I will have established a bad impression in the court. How should I deal with it?
Wang Guangxing automatically thought about it, and the more he thought about it, the more ominous he felt. He thought that he should make up for it before he could do it, so that he would not be labeled as a disloyal object in this court test. So, Wang Guangxing, known as the "guardian dog", went to see Li Weizuo in person.
, confessed bitterly, handed over the power of governance, and asked Tushuo Army to accept its own army, or give it the designation of an independent division.
Li Weizuo was in trouble, Chen said that due to food and salary difficulties, it was temporarily impossible to expand the Tushuo army, and the independent divisions were given to field troops, and the local garrison could only be a garrison force.
"Field troops? No problem. The general's troops and horses are strong, and it's easy to attack the city." Wang Guangxing didn't understand the key, and hurriedly patted his chest and boasted.
"Since Duke Jing is so loyal, I will think of a way, but I'm afraid it will take some time. If it's time to mobilize the army, Duke Jing must not mess with things! Military orders are like mountains, and you must not disobey them." Li Weizuo became serious and continued.
Staring at Wang Guangxing, waiting for his reaction.
"Military orders are like mountains. How can a general who has been in battle for a long time not know it and dare to disobey it? Don't worry, sir. If a general disobeys the order, he will be punished by military law." Wang Guangxing felt that this was another test and he immediately agreed happily.
"Okay, okay!" A smile appeared on Li Weizuo's face. He sighed and praised Wang Guangxing's loyalty and bravery. He ordered people to take out military uniforms, court uniforms, swords and other items. After Yin Yin sent Wang Guangxing away, he couldn't help but laugh slyly.
Differential treatment is not discrimination, dedication is not enough, loyalty is not loyalty, if they are all treated the same, then who will have the enthusiasm? Li Weizuo deeply admires His Highness Min's courage and means, and is full of confidence in integrating the thirteen families.
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In the early morning of the fifth day of August in the sixteenth year of Yongli (the first year of Kangxi), an earth-shaking loud noise broke the tranquility of Fuzhou City. The city wall in the northeast, which was heightened and thickened to avoid ghosts, suddenly burst from the inside out, and the masonry and inside
Dust rose into the sky, and the smoke that it brought up completely covered this section of the city wall.
Geng Fanzuo and Huang Guorui were drinking tea and resting under the city. A sudden explosion knocked the hut that protected the rain and sun to the ground. He crawled out from the rotten wood and grass, feeling his ears buzzing.
The dizziness made him stagger, making it difficult to walk.
As far as the eye could see, a large radial gap was opened in the city wall. The wall stacks on both sides of the gap were gone, and the building soil inside was completely exposed. The choking smoke and dust mixed with black gunpowder and the wails of the injured were mixed with broken bricks.
Rubbles were scattered all over the ground, and the scene was a mess. Among the piles of broken bricks and rocks, some Qing soldiers fell silently to the ground, bleeding from their noses and ears; some were struggling for help, and without exception, these Qing soldiers'
His face and body were all covered with a thick layer of dust.
Was the city broken? Huang Guorui's mind was still unclear, so he shook his head vigorously. The thin dust dispersed some more, and the situation at the gap became clearer. Suddenly, a group of running and shaking black figures appeared at the gap, rushing towards
Climbing up the slope formed by the masonry and sand, it surged in without any pause.
At this time, the sky was a little bright, and a huge morning star was staring in the distant sky, watching the Ming army break through the city, and watching the key moment that determined the war situation in Fujian Province.
Gunshots rang out, and clusters of flashes of light dazzled the eyes of the Qing army. It also shattered their illusions. Huang Guorui was surrounded by several soldiers, and behind him were increasingly dense gunshots, mixed with the shrill sounds of the Qing soldiers.
A cry of fear.
"The city is broken, the city is broken."
The bad news spread quickly like the wind, and the psychology of the Qing soldiers was shattered by the news like a city wall that had been blown open. The city wall was not only a barrier to block the enemy, but also the psychological defense line of the Qing army? The Ming army broke through the city so suddenly,
The time chosen was just right. Most of the Qing soldiers were still asleep at this time. It was inevitable to be panicked when sudden changes occurred.
Panic is contagious. Qing soldiers woke up from their dreams and were in chaos with shouts and shouts. Officers at all levels roared to try to calm down. Even though they could barely control their soldiers, they were unable to launch a quick and effective attack on the Ming army entering the city.
Counterattack, let alone push the Ming army out of the city and refill the gap.
The Ming army continuously rushed into the city, firmly controlled the breach, and quickly expanded an area for assembly and consolidation. Amid whistles and passwords, the completed Ming army, under the command of the officers, attacked their respective areas as planned.
Direction and goal to move forward.
The ones who charged at the front were the cannon fodder troops with their heads covered. Their counterattack was so decisive and ferocious. If it were a siege, they would not be so brave. Now, the fortified city has been broken, and the general trend has been determined. They
Where is the foresight and hesitation?
In order to avoid evil spirits, the government not only thickened and raised the northeastern city wall, but also planted trees and built tribute courtyards in the northeastern city area to prevent the residents from becoming densely populated. This allowed the Ming army, as the vanguard, to advance very quickly after they invaded.
As subsequent troops entered one after another, the advantages in strength and firepower became increasingly obvious.
The Qing army in the city also gradually reacted. Geng Jingzhong, Zeng Yangxing and other generals were dispatched to intercept the Ming army in all directions. The battle became more intense. The sound of gunshots, explosions and shouts of killing echoed over this famous southeastern city.
Flashes of fire followed one after another, several Fran cannons exploded, and raindrops of shotgun shells spurted out. The Qing army's line sprayed out clouds of blood mist, and the Qing soldiers in the first two rows fell to the ground in various postures.
, there was an uncontrollable howl.
There was a sharp whistle, the flintlock gun burst into flames, and countless bullets flew out of the barrel and shot towards the opposite side.
The limited space and narrow streets allowed the Ming army's firearms to exert great power. In the continuous volleys, the Qing soldiers suffered heavy losses and fell in rows with bloody bodies.
Under the supervision of officers, the Qing army resisted with all their might and fought back with bows and arrows. The arrows kept passing through the air, making dense clanging sounds in the Ming army's formation. Scattered and flying arrows filled the surrounding ground and roofs.
, like a bunch of weeds growing out.
Both sides were paying casualties, but the Ming army's battle formation was still rigorous and firmly held the advantage of long-range weapons. As the Tianhuang Cannon joined the battle, the Qing army's tenacious resistance finally began to fall apart.
A bright red sun rose behind the Ming army, erupting with flames and generously distributing light and heat.
Tutong Zeng Yangxing gasped for air and commanded at the top of his lungs. The sun kept swaying on the brim of his hat, leaving bright traces in front of his eyes. In the swaying field of vision was a group of dark figures, and dazzling firelight flashed. Every time The fire flashed, followed by screams and wails.
If this place cannot withstand it, it will be defeated and out of control. Zeng Yangxing clearly knows that the situation is over, but either out of instinct or out of die-hard loyalty, he still wants to lead his troops to persevere. He is from Shenyang. During the Shunzhi period, he first followed Geng He conquered Guangdong and returned to the vassal. He was famous for his bravery and won the loyalty and trust of Geng Jing. He was appointed as the chief military officer of the left wing of the vassal, and his troops were also among the elite of Geng Fan.
With a loud "boom", Zeng Yangxing felt a strong force pushing from the left. His steps were unsteady and he almost fell to the ground. Amidst the wailing sounds, Zeng Yangxing felt a stream of heat coming down from his forehead. The vision in one eye was blocked and turned into a blurry red color. Only then did he feel severe pain, not only in his forehead, but also in his thigh. The pain was so severe that he could hardly stand.
Several Fran cannons in the Ming army's formation were launched again, pointing directly at the Qing army, which was already showing signs of defeat. At such a close distance, firing would cover the entire front of the Qing army's battle formation.
The unsuppressable fear and heavy casualties made it difficult for the Qing soldiers to face the devastating killings, and they moved back in horror.
"Hold on, don't retreat. Anyone who retreats will be beheaded!" Zeng Yangxing felt the retreat of his troops and waved his saber with all his strength to stop the prelude to a rout.
"Boom, boom, boom!" Several explosions overwhelmed Zeng Yangxing's shouts, and the bloody corpse fell in front of the Qing army's formation.
The Qing army could no longer hold on, and rushed back with a bang. The gunfire sounded like exploding beans in pursuit. The Qing army retreated more and more hastily, and finally turned into a desperate flight.
"Those who retreat, behead, behead -" Zeng Yangxing glared angrily and slashed at the soldiers who turned around and fled.
The light of the sword and the light of blood filled Zeng Yangxing's sight. He heard repeated roars, and then the unstoppable crowd of defeated soldiers. Before he could swing the sword again, he was squeezed to the ground as he was already unsteady. , a big foot stepped on the wound on his thigh, and the severe pain made him howl loudly. Just as he made a sound, another foot stepped on his face with a thud. Then, the dense leg of him His eyes were shaking, and countless feet were stepping on him. The sound of gunshots and explosions covered up his voice.
Pain spread throughout his body, and his strength was rapidly dissipating. Zeng Yangxing tried to get up, but the panic and heavy footsteps failed his efforts time and time again. The waving hands became weaker and weaker. Finally, he fell, and Zeng Yangxing's breathing became increasingly difficult. The weaker he became, the air in his lungs was constantly being squeezed out, making him look like a fish exposed to the sun, with his eyes protruding and his mouth opening in vain.
The figures flashing above and some of the sky exposed became increasingly blurry, and the distorted faces were changing in front of the eyes, as if in a dream. Some people were sliding on him and getting up, some were rolling around him and screaming, and some were The corpse fell on him...
Zeng Yangxing's consciousness gradually blurred, and the blood flying around him sprinkled on his face, but it could not change his cold expression. When the Ming army stepped on the blood and corpses and rushed to kill him, this man was killed because of his murder and his military exploits. The high-ranking guy in Geng Fan had his eyes wide open and breathed his last.
After experiencing urban battles in Xinhui, Guangzhou and other cities, the Ming army became more proficient in infantry and artillery coordination, and was unstoppable in street battles. The Qing army, which was psychologically severely hit, finally lost its final fighting spirit after successive attempts to intercept and block failed.
The streets were full of defeated soldiers fleeing for their lives in panic, and behind them were Ming soldiers who were pursuing them bravely.
Four of the seven gates of Fuzhou City, including the Northeast Gate, North Gate, Northwest Gate, West Gate, and Fuzhou City, have been occupied by the Ming army. The large influx of Ming troops occupied a clear advantage in strength, pursuing and compressing the Qing army's living space.
The left-wing general Zeng Yangxin was defeated, and his life and death were unknown; the right-wing general Bai Xianzhong was defeated and died in the battle; the assistant leaders Lin Fangsun, Liao Tingyun, and Li Sigui were killed in the battle, and the army was disintegrated; the deputy general Ma Jiuyu, the staff generals Li Lian, and Li Tai led
The troops surrendered and led the Ming army to kill the Prince of Jingnan...
By noon of the battle, the Qing army in Fuzhou had fallen into pieces. The officers and generals were either dead or surrendered, and the defeat was irreversible. Geng Jingzhong, who was commanding the battle in the city, saw that the situation was over, and in the presence of the guards Xia Wang, Lu Yingji, and the chief historian Chen Bin gave tearful advice.
Next, the water department, together with "General Ninghai" Beizi Fu Lata and some of his soldiers and guards fled in panic on several small boats.
When the city fell, Geng Jingzhong was cruel, embarrassed, and despicable enough to escape without sacrificing his life or caring about his family. In order to capture Fuzhou as soon as possible and secure Fujian Province, Ma Bao and others did not wait for the navy.
When they arrived, they launched an attack purely by land force, but they were unable to stop it by water. Of course, Geng Jingzhong's actions were beyond the expectations of Ma Bao and others. They did not expect that Geng Jingzhong would be so shameless.
The sound of gunfire gradually faded away. Geng Jingzhong sat on the boat with a sad look on his face. He looked back at Fuzhou from time to time. He lost the nest he had built for many years and now he is like a bereaved dog. He is sad, grief-stricken, confused, hesitant... almost all negative emotions.
All focused on Geng Jingzhong.
Guards Xia Wang, Lu Yingji, Chief Secretary Chen Bin and others were also relatively speechless and looked gloomy. Things happened in a hurry, and their families were trapped in the city. It is understandable to be sad and sad.
"What's the point of living?" Geng Jingzhong cried heartbrokenly with tears in his eyes: "The city fell and I had to sacrifice myself to live up to my reputation. Now I am in panic like a dog that has lost its home, and it is just a source of ridicule!"
"My lord, if you keep the green hills, you won't be afraid of running out of firewood." Chen Bin, the chief historian, sighed and advised him politely, "A man should be patient and keep it useful. There will be a day when he can avenge his shame and take revenge."
"Revenge and avenge shame?" Geng Jingzhong's mood was not inspired by these heroic words. On the contrary, he became even more depressed. "All the elite soldiers and generals were lost in one day. All relatives and family members fell into the enemy's hands. Only a lonely family was left. What can be used to avenge shame?"
"Your Majesty has worked so hard and accomplished so much, wouldn't it be chilling if the court just sat back and ignored us?" Chen Bin continued to advise: "With all the elites of the Eight Banners, we will surely destroy the enemy and lose territory again."
Geng Jingzhong shook his head repeatedly, knowing clearly in his heart that since he had no soldiers and generals, how could the Qing government pay attention to him? Being able to support him with kindness was already a luxury.
"Ship, there's a boat ahead." Suddenly, an exclamation interrupted everyone's sadness and silence.
Geng Jingzhong stood up suddenly and looked into the distance. When he saw the flag on the ship clearly, his heart suddenly sank into the abyss. After being stunned for a moment, he jumped into the river with water splashing everywhere.