"What I'm looking at is not Yu Qi, but the people's sentiments in the north..." Zhu Yongxing smiled faintly, tapped the lid of the tea bowl, and said: "If he starts a rebellion, what banner can he use? The Tartars'
The tyrannical rule has already caused simmering public dissatisfaction. How can it be compared with the bad things done by Yu Qi's men? Of course, the people we send should not only improve the intelligence network, but also help Yu Qi manage his men well. This matter, alone
I will write to Yu Qi and beat him hard."
"You can send your subordinates to Shandong, and they will definitely live up to their orders." Gu Yinghui took the initiative to ask for help, and her attitude was sincere.
Zhu Yongxing pondered for a while and said: "I don't want to trouble you any more, but you are familiar with the Northland and are indeed an ideal candidate. Well, that's fine. You have a good rest for a few days, and when everything is ready, go to Shandong!"
"Yes, my subordinates are always at your disposal."
"I will make relevant plans before going to Shandong. Taking advantage of today's free time, I would like to remind you of a few things to pay attention to." Zhu Yongxing nodded with a smile, his face calmed down, and he considered the words and said: "I heard that Yu Qi sent someone here
Tell me, Yu Qi and others are a little blind and arrogant, thinking that after practicing the moves for a few days, they can easily win on the battlefield. After you go, you should suppress or guide this ideological tendency, and wait until our army is free in the south and can provide assistance.
When we are in Shandong, we will raise the flag again to raise the flag. Well, after you go there, on the one hand, we will strengthen intelligence work, and on the other hand, we will gather grass and stockpile grain to prepare for the needs of our army in the war in Shandong."
Gu Yinghui wrote them down one by one and continued to listen attentively.
"According to the report of the intelligence station in Shandong, Jagged Tooth Mountain is a dangerous place. It is condescending and can control Jiaodong." Zhu Yongxing paused and continued: "We can use this as a basis to secretly gather grain and grass supplies and build fortifications. I will go with you this time.
There are still some backbones in the army in Shandong. They can take the lead in the military, and you can help from the side. If you can bribe some Qing officials and open up a transportation road to the sea, some guns and ammunition can also be supplied to Qi. Well,
Yu Qi is very rich, so you tell him to keep an account of the expenses and pay them back after the Central Plains is restored."
Haha, Ye Hu and Gu Yinghui both laughed. Your Highness, Min, really doesn't have to worry about having too many debts. I don't know how much I owe now, but I still don't care at all.
"In addition -" Zhu Yongxing smiled, his face became solemn, and he told: "Pay special attention to safety, try to leave everything to your subordinates, and don't take risks easily. Li Maolin, you also take it with you, and pick some good hands, safety
Security work cannot be ignored.”
"Your Highness shows concern for you, and I will always bear it in my heart. I will always be grateful." Gu Yinghui was very moved and stood up and bowed deeply.
Zhu Yongxing had already had the idea of crossing the sea to attack Shandong. But in the current situation, he was no longer satisfied with raiding. Instead, he wanted to conduct a large-scale landing operation and go straight to the Central Plains to threaten the capital.
When it comes to landing operations, the biggest problem is local guides and local intelligence. With Yu Qisuo, the Ming army can understand the troop deployment of the Qing army in Shandong, know the local defense and food storage conditions, and also know the roads.
Landform. Once you land on it, you won’t be blind.
Sending guides to prepare for the landing was only one of the functions that Yu Qishuo's troops could play. With local people like them guiding the way and appeasing the people, the Ming army's food collection work after landing could be easily solved. There was also the need to collect troops before the attack.
, without the understanding and support of the people of Shandong, the army after landing would have great difficulties in transportation.
Because of this, Zhu Yongxing could temporarily tolerate some misdeeds of the Seventh Division and attach importance to his relationship with the conquest of Shandong. Depending on the current conditions, launching a large-scale amphibious landing without support would face many difficulties.
And Yu Qishuobu is the key to solving these difficulties.
Because of this, Zhu Yongxing did not want to start an uprising too early on July 7 and be suppressed by the Qing court without support. Moreover, Zhu Yongxing had a deeper plan, which was to use Shandong troops to conquer Liaodong, and in the future he would use Shandong people to move to Liaodong.
Settled in Liaodong to completely consolidate the occupation.
The biggest difficulty for the Southern soldiers during the Northern War was the climate. How Southern soldiers who had never seen ice or snow or worn cotton-padded clothes would fight in the ice and snow was a headache anyway. If you only choose spring and summer
If we use troops when it is warmer, the effectiveness of the campaign in Liaodong will be greatly reduced. Fighting incessantly allowed the Manchus to adapt to the Ming army's tactics.
Moreover, Tsarist Russia, a big bear, also had to consider. If Tsarist Russia supported the Manchus as it did in instigating the Mongolian tribes...
"In the south, our army is fighting steadily, trying to mobilize the Qing army from the north, and then move out all the navy to cross the Yangtze River, making it difficult for the enemy's horses to return to the north." Zhu Yongxing's eyes were fierce and his voice became excited, "The longer the fight, the more likely the Qing will be.
Ting Yue is so weak that he only cares about his economic means, which is no longer a concern. Land enclosure, hey, is extremely stupid."
The large-scale land enclosures of the Manchu and Qing Dynasties resulted in "Kinki land was all enclosed by the Eight Banners, and the people had no permanent property, so they all relied on renting flag land to make a living." Peasants lost their land, were displaced, and lived a miserable life. At the same time, these Manchu princes and nobles had
The enclosed land does not pay grain or taxes. The more enclosed land, the less the national fiscal revenue. In particular, the Qing government, which relied on land taxes as its main revenue, had to continue to dry up the rivers and fish in order to support the war and exploit the people.
, then the people’s resentment will be simmering, and once there is a way to vent it, it will surge and become unstoppable.
"According to estimates, the Qing court's money and grain income this year has dropped by 30%, its tax revenue is only more than three million taels, and its salary and military expenses have exceeded ten million." Ye Hu listed the figures, confirming Zhu Yongxing's judgment.
"If you can't make ends meet, you will never survive." Gu Yinghui echoed from the side.
"People's minds are clear, and people's resentment is boiling. They want money but no money, and they want food but no food. Why should the Tartars compete with the lonely king for the world, why should they continue to show off their lust, why should they destroy the Chinese heritage, and why should they enslave our Han people?" Zhu Yongxing
He made an optimistic and firm prediction, "Its power has been defeated, and it is certain."
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Wu Yingxiong's family was rescued, or kidnapped out of Beijing. As the Ming court, the Qing court, and Wu Sangui, Wu Sangui was the last to know. Guizhou is inland and the roads are inconvenient. Although he also sent some eyes and ears, they were far away.
It is far inferior to the Ming Dynasty, and it is not as fast and convenient as the sea route.
After the Qing government launched a series of emergency arrangements, at Zhenyuan, an important pass at the junction of Guizhou and Hunan, the Qing army in Huangping County strengthened its troops, and Wu Sangui became aware of it. Although he did not understand what was going on, he would not remain indifferent.
Based on this, we also made corresponding arrangements.
When the congratulatory envoys from the Qing court came to Guiyang to issue decrees and rewards, Wu Sangui also got the exact news from his former Beijing confidants who had fled overland. At that time, he did not know that his son had escaped from the tiger's mouth, but he had fallen into the trap of the Ming Dynasty again.
He was still overjoyed when he was in the hands of the army, and praised Fang Guangchen and others for their effective work.
Unfortunately, Wu Sangui's good mood did not last long. The Ming court's newspaper published the news that Wu Yingxiong and his wife had "resolutely surrendered anyway" and were granted official titles by His Highness Min. This made Wu Sangui's heart instantly fall from the top of the mountain to the abyss.
, I was stunned for a long time before slowly waking up.
"Fang Guangchen betrayed me. Fang Guangchen betrayed me." Wu Sangui beat his chest and sighed, sighing that what he was doing was inhumane. However, he also understood very well that people's hearts and military morale were changing. Even close advisers like Fang Guangchen surrendered to the Ming Dynasty and gave his son as a meeting gift.
, who else can trust the remaining people except close relatives?
Wu Sangui regretted and sighed, and there was another noise outside. It turned out that his wife Zhang, after hearing the news about her son, ran over and cried and made a fuss, which caused several of Wu Sangui's sons-in-law to also come over to persuade Wu Sangui.
She was confused and didn't know what to do, so she asked the maid to help her into the back house quickly. Zhang was crying and was forcibly taken away.
"I have published a newspaper in my residence and haven't sent anyone to lobby. I wonder what Min Fan's intention is?" Guo Shitu muttered in a low voice with some confusion.
"What else is the purpose? Let me be so angry that he can profit from it." Wu Sangui said angrily: "The Qing government will not trust the lonely king at all. If it deploys troops to take precautions, it will not happen to allow the Ming army to attack and plunder.
Wait until the Qing army is wiped out, and then we will be wiped out. Then we will be isolated and helpless. How can we be his opponent?"
"Father, please forgive my son-in-law for speaking frankly." Hu Guozhu smiled bitterly and said bravely: "Even if the Ming army comes to attack us now, will the Qing court provide assistance?"
Wu Sangui glared hard at the son-in-law who was telling the truth, and turned his head without saying a word. After a long while, he sighed again and said: "The Ming army has invaded Hunan, right? I want to take Hunan as my base, so I can respect myself and be powerful."
It can’t be done anymore! The time is gone, the time is gone!”
Wu Sangui did not dare to take Hunan brazenly. Wu Sangui was worried about his son in the capital. He originally wanted to rescue his son before taking action, but unexpectedly he was destroyed again. Now that he is attacking Hunan, not only the Hunan Qing army is the enemy, but the Ming army will not sit back and watch. Thinking of the surrounding areas
The situation became increasingly unfavorable, but he could only be trapped in Guizhou, a poor place with barren land and poor people. Wu Sangui felt a deep sense of powerlessness in his heart.
"The Ming army will attack Chenzhou in three directions, and it will fall soon." Xia Guoxiang replied solemnly: "With the strength of the Qing army in Hunan, it is difficult to resist tens of thousands of Ming troops. There are 13 adapted Ming armies in Jingxiang, Hubei to show off their power, and Jiangxi
Half of the province has been occupied by the Ming army. The Qing army in Jiangsu and Zhejiang is the most numerous. It is also restrained by the Ming army on land and water. It is difficult to mobilize troops from other places. If it is said that the troops from the north are transferred to the south, my son-in-law does not think that the army composed of banner slaves and servants can be mobilized in the south.
We can make a difference, let alone turn the situation around and turn defeat into victory."
"If you leave Jiangnan alone without attacking, Min Fan's ambition is not small." Wu Sangui said quietly: "Sure enough, Jiangsu and Zhejiang have become a place where the Qing army is trapped. Jiangxi, Hunan, and Chu have weak major generals and it is difficult to stop the Ming army from attacking and plundering."
"People all over the country responded to the Ming army one after another, and people were thinking about the Han Dynasty!" Hu Guozhu hit his tongue, and in a hurry, he changed the Ming Dynasty to Han Dynasty to avoid being looked down upon by his father-in-law again.
Wu Sangui was speechless. The Ming army repeatedly won. Weapons and equipment were of course an important reason, but morale and people's hearts were also crucial. The anti-Qing tide that had been somewhat depressed was once again surging. Coupled with the tyrannical rule of the Qing court, people's resentment boiled over. Finally, because of
Someone climbed up and shouted, and those who responded gathered. In Dian Province, Wu Sangui realized this, and the Ming army took advantage of the Qing government to move the border along the coast and responded to the people's sentiments to launch a large-scale eastward expedition. From then on, it was unstoppable.
With the support of the Han people inside and the help of the Western barbarians outside, the anti-Qing armed forces from various places that were not affiliated with each other were unified and worked together. The war spread all over the country and became a prairie fire. However, the Qing government was unable to cope with it, and the Qing government was unable to cope with it.
Xigai was tired of running for his life. He not only wanted to use the Green Flag Han Army to control the Han, but also was wary of suspicion and had too many controls on food, pay, and weapons. As a result, the Green Flag Army was unmotivated and its combat power was scattered.
It is difficult to control Min Fan! Wu Sangui lamented in his heart. He was caught in the cracks. The Ming army ignored him and even made secret arrangements with him to smuggle goods. However, this was only temporary forbearance. He also made money, he
It also expanded, but compared with the speed at which the Ming army grew, it was embarrassing to say. The intelligence sent by his informants showed that the Ming army had sharp guns and well-organized battle formations, and it was unstoppable in attacking cities and fortresses, which made him feel more and more pressure.
Come bigger.
Can he only surrender his hard work with both hands and surrender? He struggled for most of his life. At the cost of sacrificing thousands of people, he exchanged for a crown, obtained a piece of land, and hoped to live forever in the city and enjoy happiness in the world. Who?
Thinking of being in this situation, his dreams were shattered one by one, and he would lose everything he had gained. He bowed his head and obeyed his orders with empty hands, and ended his life.
Not willing to give in! Wu Sangui waved his hand to others to leave. He needed to be alone. His anger, injustice and lamentation... didn't want others to see him and see his confusion and weakness.
As the war continues and the soldiers and horses become restless, the Qing government's military expenditures will increase and become more difficult to support. Not to mention the long journey to transfer troops from the north to the south, and the cost of food and wages will be even greater. However, our army transports troops on the inner line and occupies a territory, which makes it stronger.
A point is gained by saving a people, so the more you fight, the stronger you become, and the stronger you are, the more victorious you are. However, if you are sailing against the current, if you do not advance, you will retreat. I hope that the officers and soldiers of our army will overcome the difficulties, work hard to move forward, and fight bravely to achieve the goal.
The full success of ZTE...
The order was conveyed to all Ming armies through various channels, and the full text was published in Di Bao. It meant the beginning of the counterattack. The war became more intense, and Ming armies from all over the country fought bravely, and good news came frequently.
Jingxiang area.
After the Sushuo army abandoned Zhongxiang, it advanced from the east and forced Yiling. The remaining troops in the Kuidong base took advantage of the victory at Xiangxikou and moved out in full force. They rushed out of the Three Gorges with the Yangtze River Navy, attacked Zigui, and approached Yi from the west.
Tomb, a battle started fiercely on water and land.
After a day of fierce fighting, the Yangtze River Navy cut off the iron cables, blasted away the "Rolling River Dragon", burned the wooden city, and completely destroyed the rebuilt river fortifications in Yiling. The Tushuo army defeated the Qing army in the east of Yiling City, and the muskets and artillery showed their power.
Subsequently, the land and water armies jointly attacked Yiling. Artillery fire was flying and gunshots were fired continuously. The Ming army attacked like a tide and was determined to defeat it.
Admiral Dong Xueli realized that success or failure depended on this battle, so in addition to asking Wuchang to send reinforcements as soon as possible (as far as the Yiling battle was concerned, the Qing army in Wuchang had already entered the Han River to counterattack Zhongxiang, so asking for delay had no practical significance), and devoted himself to strengthening the
Defense. He ordered his generals to guard against floods, and he sat at the highest point in the city to dispatch and command. In order to boost morale, he "written a large scale of rewards and punishments and hung it on the top of the city", while "following him with a knife, pointing to the location to inform the soldiers."
Said: "This is where the admiral serves the country, and the princes are not allowed to risk their lives alone."
But this stubborn resistance was quickly broken down. The Yangtze River Navy bombarded the city with ship-borne long guns and blew up the city towers. Dong Xueli took his knife and "loyalty to the country". The general was killed, and the Huguang Qing army in Yiling City fell into
Chaos and morale plummeted. Wang Jinzhong was a guerrilla in the south camp. Zhang Suoyun, a garrison in the front camp, surrendered in Kaicheng. The important town of Yiling was captured by the Ming army, and the gateway to the Three Gorges was opened.
Jiangxi.
The first division of the Shuo Army and the second division of the Zhengshuo Army, which stayed in Fuzhou, worked together to attack and defend. Wei Junzhong led his troops to attack Linjiang Prefecture, conquered Xinyu and Yuanzhou (now Yidu), and approached Pingxiang.
Showing the strength of the first main force of the Ming army, the shantytown residents in western Jiangxi responded and conquered Wanzai, Xinchang (today's Yifeng).
Hunan.
The Zhengshuo Army set out from Ganzhou and followed the Qing army's retreat route, advancing all the way west. The Second Division and the Third Division of the Xishuo Army came out from Shaoguan and Hezhou, heading north in two directions, and invaded Hunan. The three armies started from Chenzhou
Yizhang in the south joined forces, and the 50,000-strong army attacked Chenzhou together.
The Qing army in Chenzhou tried its best to hold on, but the defeat was irreversible. The Qing army retreated from Ganzhou to Hunan because they were reluctant to leave their hometown. Seeing that defeat was imminent, they mutinied and surrendered in Kaicheng.
Chenzhou has been conquered, and the Ming army reorganized a little, and with the power of victory, they continued to advance north and forced Hengyang, an important town in Hunan.
Jianghuai.
Yiguo Gong Ma Zide led the ever-expanding Poshuo army based on Chongming Island. He became more and more courageous in the Vietnam War. With the cooperation of the fleet led by Yang Yandi, he defeated Tongzhou (now Nantong), and then continued to advance along the west of the Yangtze River, attacking the "gateway to the river and sea"
Jingjiang is known as the important town.
Jiangsu and Zhejiang.
The strength of the navy, which was supplemented by Zheng's generals, was greatly increased. It was led by Deng Yao, Marquis of Jinghai. It set out from Zhoushan and went straight to Sanmen Bay to attack Ninghai County and attack northward, threatening Ningbo. When the Qing army gathered to counterattack, calmly
Move away the people.
However, two days later, Deng Yao led his troops to appear in Jinshan, landed there, seized the area, and threatened Jiaxing. With such erratic movements, the vast coastline of Jiangsu and Zhejiang became a battlefield for the navy. The Qing troops in Jiangsu and Zhejiang were fortified everywhere, but they were insufficient in force.
After a slight flaw was exposed, he was successfully attacked by the Ming army. He was exhausted and miserable.
It was not only the navy of the Ming Army that restrained the Qing forces in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, but also the Mieshuo Army of Fujian Province who controlled Fenshui Pass and Xianxia Pass. In a favorable situation where they could advance and attack and retreat and defend, the Mieshuo Army was unable to
He was not passive, but took an aggressive stance from time to time, forcing the Qing troops on the front lines in Quzhou, Lishui, and Wenzhou to find it difficult to divide their troops and take care of others.
The most powerful containment was when Wei King Ma Bao personally led the second division from Fenshui Pass to the north, conquered Cangnan, Pingyang, and Ruian, and jointly attacked Wenzhou with the navy led by Deng Yao. Although it was only a feint attack, it shocked the Qing army in Jiangsu and Zhejiang.
, which made them realize that the defense line against the Ming army in Fujian Province was not stable, and they had to increase their troops. The consequence of this was that they were strong on the outside and weak on the inside, and the defense in the hinterland of Jiangsu and Zhejiang became very empty.
The emptiness in the hinterland also made "local bandits rampant". The Taihu water pirate "Barefoot Zhang San", who had long been fought for by the intelligence bureau personnel, received an imperial edict from the Ming Dynasty, and was led by officials appointed by the Ming Dynasty, took the opportunity to "roar hundreds of ships" and attack the pirates.
Under the banner of the Taihu Naval Battalion of the Ming Dynasty, he appeared in Su, Chang, and Huzhou on the shores of Taihu Lake, attacking and killing Qing soldiers and officials, and became very popular for a while.