Historically, although Zhu Cihuan fled everywhere, as a direct descendant of the Ming Dynasty royal family, he could not get rid of the consciousness of being superior to others in the end... Read the latest and most complete novel. According to the royal tradition, he named all his sons after "
The characters "和" are arranged in a row, and the last character is a strange character with the word "Tu". These actions gradually attracted people's attention. A monk Nianyi used his banner during the uprising in eastern Zhejiang, and finally made this man hide for a few years.
Ten years ago, the Minglong species suffered a devastating disaster.
At first, I just listened to it as a story, but after all, Yu Zhihe was no better than Wang Jing. He knew the current situation of the Ming court very well. After thinking about it, his face became more serious and he felt very troubled.
If the "Third Prince Zhu" is fake, it doesn't matter. But if it is really the Empress Lie, it would be difficult to save her or not.
Let’s talk about rescue first. Regardless of whether this “third prince Zhu” is willing to disclose his identity, it is a shock to the current imperial court. The reason why Yongli sent Zhu Yongxing to stay with the imperial court was not because of his talents.
It's because Zhu Yongxing is from a distant clan and has little appeal. Zhu Yongxing's current achievements and status are entirely due to his personal hard work. King Lu, who is closer to him in royal blood, has given in, and Yongli
And it was far away in Myanmar that he could hold on to authority.
At this time, the "Third Prince Zhu" came out, a descendant of the deceased queen. In terms of blood relationship, Yongli could not compare, let alone Zhu Yongxing. Of course, Zhu Yongxing's current influence and status are difficult to shake, but some traditional forces are still strong, "with meritorious service"
"King of Concubines" is only supported by officials and military generals who sincerely admire Zhu Yongxing. It is unpredictable how those who hold the traditional concept of concubine will behave! At least it will cause controversy and confusion. Yu Zhihe can be sure of this.
If you pretend not to know and let the "Third Prince Zhu" wander around like this, that is also a hidden danger. If he is detected and captured by the Qing court, what kind of articles will be made and what impact will it have on the Ming court is definitely worth worrying about.
Thinking more deeply, this "Third Prince Zhu" can be rescued by others, but it is best not to get involved with the former King Lu. Otherwise, what will His Highness Min think? Will he suspect that this is King Lu or Zhang Huangyan's fault?
Conspiracy. Throw this hot potato into his hands and see if he kills or keeps him? If he kills, he will lose his reputation. If he doesn't, it will be difficult to deal with him.
The more Yu Zhihe thought about it, the uglier his face became, and he regretted why he had asked so many questions. It would have been great if he didn't know about this matter, at least he didn't have to worry so much, and he still didn't have an accurate idea.
It would be better to send someone to kill him secretly - suddenly having this thought, Yu Zhihe's back felt cold and he actually broke out in a cold sweat.
No, no, Yu Zhihe shook his head violently, throwing away this rebellious idea.
Wang Jinghe and his subordinates didn't know why. Seeing that Yu Zhihe's expression changed several times, he gritted his teeth and shook his head, and realized that something was wrong. He felt uneasy and had to wait quietly.
That's all. That's all. Yu Zhihe sighed and said slowly: "Let's send people to keep an eye on it. If we can safely rescue him to the mountain stronghold, then we will take action. But we must be sure and don't take risks. Well, I will write a seal immediately
Letter, send someone to Zhoushan urgently."
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Yu Zhihe did not dare to make the decision on the matter of "Third Prince Zhu" without authorization, so he simply reported it secretly and let the decision be made by the superiors. In other words, it was decided by Zhu Yongxing. In this way, the Zhoushan clique in eastern Zhejiang was out of touch and would not arouse Zhu Yongxing's suspicion.
In fact, the so-called King Lu faction has been completely digested by Zhu Yongxing, and he has no factional thoughts in his mind, but Yu Zhihe and others do not think so in their minds.
The urgent report is still at sea, and the war in Hunan is already in full swing.
After the joint forces of the Xishuo Army and the Zhengshuo Army conquered Chenzhou, they advanced northward and approached the important town of Hengyang. The Qing government urgently ordered the commander-in-chief He Ye, Hu Libu, Mu Zhan and others to split their troops halfway and rush to Changsha to support Hunan's rapid decline.
War situation.
However, the troops were extremely fast, and the Ming army suddenly turned to attack Hunan, which caught the Qing court by surprise. The speed of attacking the city even slowed down their command on the map by several beats.
After Jin's crown prince Li Sixing led an army of 50,000 to capture Chenzhou, he led more than 10,000 new Qing troops to Gan Province and headed north with a huge force. The Qing officials in Zixing, Yongxing, Leiyang and other places abandoned the cities and fled, and all went to Hengyang to defend
.The Ming army advanced very quickly, occupying Hengnan County in only nine days and reaching the gates of Hengyang City.
"The pearls in the east are so bright that I bought the king's head with a thousand gold." "The capture of my husband Li Dingguo in Guilin was the victory of Hengzhou. He became king after two defeats, and the world was shocked."...
Hengyang is the place where Jin King Li Dingguo made the most glorious military exploits. As a prince, Ni Kangui led the elite troops of the Eight Banners of Manchuria to go out, but he was defeated and died at the gate of Hengyang City. The Qing court lamented that "since the founding of the country, there has been no
There are those who are humiliated today.”
"Urgently attack Hengyang, rely on the city to fight against the Eight Banners, and defeat Hunan in one battle. Wang Erchao is his father's meritorious deeds, and he has made brilliant achievements to serve the country."
Jin Crown Prince Li Sixing subconsciously pinched His Highness Min's private message in his pocket, raised his telescope again, and looked at the fierce battle at Zhangjiashan.
Yes, this is the place where his father wrote his glorious military exploits. He led the army here today. Can he reenact the scene of "the whole army roaring with joy"? Unknowingly, Li Sixing clenched one of his hands into a fist, tightly,
My knuckles were turned white from exerting too much force.
The roar of artillery, bursts of gunfire, and shouts of killing shook the sky. The Ming and Qing armies launched fierce battles around the tiger-shaped nest, Maple Mountain, and Zhangjiashan positions in the southwest of Hengyang. Among them, the Zhangjiashan position was the core of the Qing army's defense line.
The key point.
The Qing army had many artificial cliffs on the Zhangjiashan formation, shaped like city walls, but they could not be destroyed by blasting. The Ming army failed in its first attack and was forced to retreat and reorganize.
The Ming army adjusted its tactics and soon launched a second attack. The main force of this attack was a troop composed of surrendered soldiers armed with cold weapons, while the Ming army's musketeers provided fire cover, and the artillery advanced to 200
Within 100 meters, they used the Tianwei Cannon and Tianwei Cannon to launch direct fire and violently bombarded the Qing army's cliff position.
The sound of short and violent explosions was heard endlessly, fire was flashing on the cliff, gunpowder smoke was everywhere, broken meat and clothes, broken weapons and armor were thrown up in the black smoke, and then fell one after another, even to the bottom of the cliff.
The musketeers, who were covered by shield soldiers, spread their wings and aimed and fired towards the cliff to suppress the resistance of the Qing army. More than a thousand newly surrendered soldiers from Gansu let out a loud shout, rushed forward carrying ladders and waving their swords and guns.
"Kill!" A Qing soldier appeared on the cliff and slashed the Gan soldier on the ladder with a knife, accompanied by screams and several gunshots. The Gan soldier fell from the ladder, and the Qing soldier was killed by a
A lead bullet hit him so hard that his face was bloody and bloody, and he fell down on his back.
"Kill!" A Gan soldier shrank his head cleverly on the ladder, dodged a stabbing shot, and stabbed a shot with his backhand. Then he kicked twice and climbed to the top of the cliff.
More and more Gan soldiers climbed to the top of the cliff, forcing the Qing soldiers to retreat and vacating an area in front of the cliff. The Ming army's musketeers began to climb the ladder quickly, quickly laid out their lines in the open space, and then opened fire and advanced.
go ahead.
Breakthrough! Li Sixing let out a long breath. In the field of vision of the telescope, the Ming army continued to climb the cliff. They could no longer encounter resistance and were as easy as climbing on the roof of their own house. The gunshots became more intensive and gradually became farther away.
Hengyang, hehe, Li Sixing put down his telescope and sneered. The key to conquering Hengyang lies in the outer perimeter. Tiger Nest, Maple Mountain, and Zhangjiashan, as the first line of defensive positions, have been breached. The Qing army can only retreat to Xichan Temple and Zhang Feishan.
This last line of defense relied on the weapons and equipment of the Ming army. It was not too difficult to capture them one by one. By the time they reached Hengyang City, the city wall was no longer a big obstacle in the eyes of the Ming army.
Let Hengyang be the place where he makes his achievements and become famous! Carrying the name of the crown prince is not something to be proud of. He hopes to rely on his own efforts and military exploits to make achievements and become a knight step by step. After all, relying on Nai
His father's lingering shadow was a very uncomfortable thing in his heart. He was eager to prove himself on the battlefield, to prove that he was capable and qualified, to become his father's heir and to serve as the commander of this army.
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On the surface, it seems that before the Qing Dynasty entered the customs, it implemented the policy of "Manchu and Han integration" and treated Manchu and Han civil servants and generals equally. In fact, this was not the case. In all expeditions, the Manchu nobles held military power, and the heads of the six government departments were all headed by Manchu officials.
The Qing court could rest assured about Han officials in ordinary positions, but the same could not be said for Han generals who were in prominent positions and controlled the army. Not only should they be used, but they should also be given necessary supervision and control, which reflected the Qing court's regard for Han officials and generals.
The dual nature of policy. Keeping children (or relatives) in the capital is the best way to control them.
Among the Han officials, the most powerful and favored ones were none other than Wu Sangui and Shang Kexi, Geng Zhongming, Kong Youde and others. After they drove south, Wu Sangui gave his eldest son Wu Yingxiong, Shang Kexi his third son Shang Zhilong, and Geng Jimao successively gave his second son Zhaozhong and his third son Juzhong.
They were sent to the capital to serve Shunzhi. The Qing court openly gave these sons and daughters a favorable status and recruited them as princes-in-law, as a sign of win-win. In fact, they were secretly used as hostages. The sons of Wu Sangui and others were in the hands of the court.
, did not dare to have any thoughts of rebellion, and could only be cautious and loyal to the Qing Dynasty.
It is self-evident that the Qing court and the San Fei clan had their own concerns. Since their sons stayed in the capital, they took advantage of this situation to keep tabs on the court's movements. Wu Sangui considered this and arranged for one of his relatives, Hu Xinshui, to be with Ying Xiong.
, told him: "My son is young and ignorant, so I'd rather you take care of everything on my behalf." Hu Xinshui understood this and took care of the daily affairs of Ying Xiong'e's house. He "spends money like water, and gets everything from top to bottom, left and right". Everything about Wu Sangui,
He relied on bribed courtiers to speak for him.
Wu Yingxiong was not a complete loser. He paid close attention to the court's actions, "gathering many traitors, scattering money, and traveling in all directions." He "flew to report on all matters, big or small." Although Wu Sangui was thousands of miles away, he was in the middle of the court.
Every move is clearly understood.
It's just that this time he trusted Fang Guangchen. Hu Xinshui and others also made great efforts when rescuing Wu Yingxiong's family, but in the end they were taken advantage of by the Ming Dynasty's intelligence bureau. Hu Xinshui and others returned to Guizhou by land and reported to him all the affairs of the Qing court.
It was inevitable that Fang Guangchen would gnash his teeth and scold him for his betrayal.
"The imperial court's finances and soldiers are already in such dire straits!" Wu Sangui vented a few words and leaned on his chair feebly, "The banner slaves and servants have also been transferred south to fight. If they fail, what troops will be available? Ban the Eight Banners? I'm afraid it will be.
Is it difficult to leave the capital?"
"The navy of the Ming Dynasty is strong, and the imperial court has concerns and intends to strengthen the defense of Tianjin." Hu Xinshui said: "It is just that the money and food are not abundant. It will cost a lot to build forts, build garrison, or form a navy. If the war in the south continues, the imperial court will raise funds
We can’t afford such funds.”
"How can the war in the south be determined overnight?" Wu Sangui sneered, "The Ming army has already lost several provinces, and there are Western barbarians supplying guns and artillery. They can barely hold on to the current territory, so how can it end?"
"The imperial officials also want to talk about peace." Hu Xinshui glanced at Wu Sangui and said cautiously: "Designate seven provinces in the southwest to stop the war. Rest and save first, and then plan for a big move."
"Seven provinces in the southwest, hehe, Ming Ting will not agree." Wu Sangui gritted his teeth. Doesn't this mean that he wants to give Guizhou to Ming Ting, regardless of his life. "According to Min Fan's character, what he eats is still in his mouth.
Can he spit it out? Fujian Province, half of Gan Province, Jingxiang, and a small half of Hunan Province, and Chongming Island. He has strangled the throat of the Yangtze River, how can he give up so easily? With the current appeal of a distant clan,
It is all a result of victory, and he will not give up until he wears the yellow robe."
"When I was passing through Baoqing (now Shaoyang), I saw a large number of Qing troops. They were still reinforcing the city defenses, as if they were guarding against the prince." Hu Xinshui said with concern: "I heard that the Ming army was attacking Hengyang. I don't know if they can attack it.
Down?"
Wu Sangui sighed and became even more worried. Based on the Ming army's ability to attack fortresses, he felt that Hengyang could not be defended, and the Qing army rushing to Changsha for reinforcements would probably not be able to save it. If the Ming army attacked Hengyang, the Qing army in Shaoyang would have been unable to save it.
Those who monitor and guard against Guizhou will be faced with enemies from both sides and will probably abandon the city and head north, moving closer to Changsha.
Once the Ming army captured Shaoyang, they formed a three-way attack on Guizhou with the friendly forces of Qujing and Guilin. The situation of the Wu tribe worsened. Without a fight, victory or defeat was basically certain.
Just like in history, Wu Sangui weighed the pros and cons and could not think of a perfect solution when the vassal order was withdrawn. At this time, Wu Sangui was still in a dilemma and hesitated. His relatives and generals all wanted to return to the Ming Dynasty anyway, and his wife was also noisy.
He needs to find a way to save his son. At least he can't offend Ming Ting and make the Wu family extinct, right?
"Missing opportunities every step of the way, it can be said that we are already good at it, but how can we be good at it!" Wu Sangui lamented.
When it comes to talent and martial arts, Wu Sangui thinks very highly of himself. Most of the senior generals in the Qing Dynasty have died. There are only a few people alive, and no one can match him. Moreover, Kangxi was still a young baby, not even qualified to take on important tasks. But
When it came to Zhu Yongxing, he felt that he was at a loss since the beginning of Dian Province. The prophecy came true, which severely damaged his self-confidence. He regarded Dian Province as a place of death, and he was extremely afraid of Zhu Yongxing and did not dare to fight.
The Ming army did not seem to regard Wu Sangui as a life-and-death enemy. They engaged in smuggling and business, and sent liaison officers to each other to prevent conflicts from causing conflicts. But despite the calm and peaceful appearance on the surface, the Ming army became stronger and stronger as they fought.
The momentum grew stronger and stronger, and finally completely overwhelmed Wu Jun in terms of strength.
Now his son and grandson are in the hands of others, and his military strength is no match. It seems that there is no need for Ming Ting to say it, but Wu Sangui is left with only one way, which is to surrender anyway. But Wu Sangui was unwilling to give in, and suffered in this misery day after day.
, he also felt that the longer it was delayed, the more difficult it would be, but he just couldn't make up his mind.
"Your Majesty -" a servant ran in to announce, "Mr. Fang is back and is waiting outside the mansion for the prince to summon him."
"Mr. Fang?" Wu Sangui didn't turn around for a moment, and then he became furious and started to slap the case. "He still dares to come back. He still has the face to see Gu? Come, chop off his head and kill him."
The head is presented."
The guards took the order and went out. After a while, they were pulled back by Xia Guoxiang, Guo Shitu and others.
"Father, calm down." Xia Guoxiang stepped forward and persuaded him: "Fang Guangchen is certainly hateful, but his son and grandson are still in the hands of the Ming court. If he is killed, he may be implicated."
"Yes!" Guo Shitu also accompanied Xing Xing and echoed: "Let's ask him to come in and listen to his explanation. It's not too late to make a decision."
Wu Sangui had a sullen face and said angrily: "Besides being a lobbyist, what else can this bastard do?"
"Even if you are a lobbyist, it doesn't hurt to listen." Xia Guoxiang said with a smile: "If the father is annoyed and does not want to see him, how about asking the son-in-law to inquire and then report to the father?"
Wu Sangui pondered and did not answer. He was aroused just now, but now that he has calmed down a little, he also felt that Fang Guangchen could not be killed.
"Who dares to kill Mr. Fang? Who is so bold? Isn't this going to kill my son and my grandson?" There was a burst of crying, and it was Hu Guozhu who came supporting Mrs. Zhang.
Wu Sangui rolled his eyes in anger and glared at Hu Guozhu. Hu Guozhu lowered his head and said nothing, slightly pursed his lips, revealing a sly smile.
"No one wanted to kill Mr. Fang. It was a misinformation, a misinformation." Xia Guoxiang quickly moved a chair and asked Mrs. Zhang to sit down.
"Where's Mr. Fang? Please come in quickly. Please come in quickly." Mrs. Zhang ignored Wu Sangui and ordered hurriedly, "He has come from afar. He must have news about my son, and he may even have a letter with him. Come on, please come in quickly."
"
Wu Sangui's face was livid and he was silent. He didn't want to know about his son's situation, but he was a little embarrassed.
After a short while, Fang Guangchen walked in with an entourage. He took a step forward and bowed deeply, "Fang Guangchen has met the prince and the madam. Sir, how is the madam?"
"I'm not mad to death yet." Wu Sangui said coldly: "You are so brave-"
"Mr. Fang, please sit down quickly." Mrs. Zhang interrupted Wu Sangui rudely and said with a forced smile: "Did you bring news about my son Ying Xiong? How is he in Guangzhou?"
"Back to Madam, the Crown Prince's family is doing well in Guangzhou." Fang Guangchen bowed again, took out the letter and presented it, "This is the Crown Prince's letter, Madam, please read it."
Mrs. Zhang quickly took it, opened it and read it, shedding tears again as she read it.
"If someone is guarding it, there may be a few truths in the letter." Wu Sangui also wanted to read it, but pretended to be annoyed and said coldly: "Tell me what conditions Min Fan has before it is willing to let my son and his family go."
Fang Guangchen said calmly: "His Royal Highness Min has said that Wu Yingxiong is already a high-ranking official, his wife has been appointed, and there is no great evil, and there is no principle of the father's debt being repaid by the son. No matter what happens in the future, Your Highness Min can ensure that the prince's family is safe and prosperous.
, Your Majesty, please rest assured about this." (To be continued...)