h2>In the vast snow, the ancient and majestic city walls gradually came into view. After more than 20 years, Beijing opened its eyes in the snow, looking majestically and indifferently at the troops who were about to reoccupy it.
The number of people was not large. There were more than 300 people in a general banner. With excitement and vigilance, they changed from a fast pace to a slow walk, and slowly approached this ancient imperial capital, the symbol of a dynasty.
The Yongding Gate in the distance was wide open. He Zhuangzi wanted to step into the city in one step, but he was worried about any accidents, so his steps became hesitant. He stretched out his hand to call two soldiers, ready to ask them to go and investigate.
Suddenly a red color appeared, and a flag was lit up on the city gate tower. It was the sun and moon flag of the Ming Dynasty. In the midst of shock, a group of people ran out from the Yongding Gate and ran towards them screaming in joy.
When they came closer, the person showed his ID. It turned out that he was an intelligence officer from the Beijing Bureau of the Ministry of National Security. He Zhuangzi and others relaxed their vigilance.
After a brief introduction to the situation at the city gate tower, intelligence officer Zhou Ji led the Ming army into the city boldly. After the Manchus withdrew from the capital, due to the military escort, the success of the attack on the road was no longer certain and was very risky. Beijing Intelligence Station
Chief "Wu Laodao" and deputy station chief Yang Qilong led the developed armed personnel back to the city, occupying various key points in the city and maintaining law and order.
Over the past few years, the Beijing Intelligence Station has had hundreds of personnel in the city, and hundreds of armed forces hidden outside the city. Many muskets and grenades have also been secretly transported in. In previous attacks, these people killed and wounded many
They killed many Manchu and Han officials and their families, and the panic they created played a great role in forcing the Manchus to speed up their retreat.
"For your humble position, please see Mr. Wu and Mr. Yang." He Zhuangzi was just a flag officer. Wu Laodao and Yang Qilong were both higher in rank than him. When he saw them in front of the palace, He Zhuangzi paid homage with military salutes.
"You're welcome, please forgive me." Wu Laodao quickly returned the courtesy and said with emotion: "Master Wang is here, I finally waited for the first day."
Yang Qilong's braids had been cut off and his head was wrapped in red cloth. He asked with some urgency: "When will the army arrive? How many cavalry will there be? If we gallop day and night, we may be able to catch up with the fleeing Tartars."
He Zhuangzi shook his head and said: "We are from the Zhengshuo Army. As far as I know, there are very few cavalry and we all travel on two legs. Although we arrived at the capital first, other troops are also close by.
Far away, I believe they will arrive soon."
Wu Laodao and Yang Qilong were puzzled. When He Zhuangzi explained it clearly, they realized that the Ming army was advancing quickly in small units and lightly armed. If these vanguard troops wanted to catch up as soon as possible, they would definitely need food and an immediate rest.
"In the past few years, we have accumulated a lot on weekdays, secretly hoarding some food supplies." Wu Laodao pondered and calculated, and said: "It should be able to support thousands of troops for more than ten days."
"More than ten days will be enough." Yang Qilong said: "The army that arrives first can carry these grains to pursue the Tartars. I believe that the supplies transported from Tianjin to the capital will arrive soon."
"If you can maintain law and order in the capital, we will not disperse and station." The order He Zhuangzi received was to pursue, not to end in the capital. "When the strength of the three general banners is gathered, we will go out of the city to pursue."
"That's fine." Wu Laodao nodded in agreement, "I will first arrange a place for you to eat and rest. I will send people to prepare the food and supplies immediately, and select guides and civil servants to help you."
"After a hot meal and a good night's sleep, we can continue our pursuit tomorrow. The rest will be troublesome to you two adults." He Zhuangzi looked up at the majestic palace and shook his head with some regret.
Shaking his head, he suppressed his thoughts of leading the team in.
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The restoration of the capital should have been an event with great political impact. But now it is calm. There is neither the heroism of the bloody battle nor the power of thousands of troops marching into the city. It's just that what happened in the front will not be the same in the rear.
, attracted much attention and aroused warm cheers.
Of course, Zhu Yongxing has not yet received the news from the front. Although this is already a sure thing, it is still not appropriate to officially announce it to the outside world before it is confirmed. Therefore, the news that the public has received so far is that the Ming army has broken through the Hejian defense line.
Several armies are advancing towards Beijing, and it seems only a matter of time before the capital is recovered.
The front is pushing northward step by step, and the war is getting farther and farther away from the south, and there is a great possibility that it will no longer affect life in the south. This allows the people in the south to work with peace of mind and work hard for a happy and prosperous life again. This situation is becoming more and more common.
This is the case in South Vietnam. The more psychologically stable a person is, the more willing they are to work hard and increase their wealth.
In places like Guangdong, Fujian, Guangxi, Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan and other places, post-war reconstruction has achieved results and can provide food and supplies for the national war. Especially Guangdong and Fujian, which are far away from the battlefield and close to the sea, unlike Yunnan,
Guizhou is so isolated, but its economy is developing even more rapidly. Fuzhou, Guangzhou and other coastal trade cities have already prospered in peace and prosperity.
Along the way, Huang Xiuren and others had an eye-opening experience. No matter in terms of population density, prosperity, quantity of products, or urban appearance, it was not comparable to the Annan occupied area. What made Huang Xiuren even more flattered was the new emperor's
Summoned in person, the thought of him as an Annan man was indeed enough to make him inexplicably excited.
"I wonder if Long Live has summoned foreign ministers, what are the golden teachings?" While waiting outside the palace, Huang Xiuren made some insinuations, trying to get useful information from the accompanying officials.
The accompanying official was not from the Ministry of Rites, but from the Ministry of National Security. This was probably something Huang Xiuren did not understand. Although he knew some clues, the accompanying official was very tight-lipped. He just smiled lightly and said perfunctorily: "Mekong
, the governors of the two provinces of Ha Tien have already paid a visit to Banzai. The occupied area of Annam is also an overseas place. The noble official is the chief official of the land, so naturally there will be no exception. Seeing that this national war is bound to win, I think Banzai must know more about overseas countries.
Depending on the situation in the land, you may have other plans!"
Any other plans? Huang Xiuren fell into deep thought. Speaking of overseas lands, Mekong and Ha Tien provinces are still different from the Annan occupied area. Mekong and Ha Tien provinces are already the territory of the Ming Dynasty. There is no doubt that the Annan occupied area
In name, it is still a lease. Well, the national war is almost over, and the new emperor is going to solve Beizheng, right? Recently, regarding the issue of two cents of Zhenla, although the Ming court and Beizheng did not fall out, it is better to eat as one family after all.
Wouldn't it be more cost-effective to give up half of it?
If he wants to attack Beizheng, the new emperor probably needs a name, or in other words, a spokesperson to make this invasion and occupation plan more acceptable to the Annan people. Huang Xiuren thought about it again and again, and gradually got a general idea in his mind.