As early as the Qin and Han Dynasties more than 2,000 years ago, Jianchuan had become an important transportation hub on the "Shu Shen Du Road" and the "Ancient Tea Horse Road" on the Southern Silk Road. It had long had trade with the Central Plains, Southeast Asia, and Central and West Asia.
Cultural exchanges. Starting from the Yuan Dynasty, Jianchuan's literary style flourished. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, education flourished, subjects were awarded one after another, and talents emerged in large numbers, making them the leaders of Yunnan.
Shibao Mountain in Jianchuan is a Danxia landform, with spherical weathered rocks forming strange peaks and rocks like bells, arrows, lions, and elephants, with the taller ones forming cliffs. They are well-proportioned and unique. Here there are lush forests, interesting rocks, and unique temple scenery.
It is unique and famous for its grottoes and cliff statues.
"Congratulations, Brother Ma. Oh, I should call you His Royal Highness the King of Ruyang." The Syrian stallion Weixing smiled and congratulated Ma Bao, but there was a hint of sourness in his words.
"Don't make fun of us. You and I are brothers. Why are you talking about red tape?" Ma Bao waved his hand gently and smiled lightly. There was not much joy on his face. Instead, he turned to Zheng Zhaoren and asked: "His Royal Highness Min is now here."
How many soldiers and horses do you have to dare to fight the Qing army?"
"Those who met in Tengchong successively included Huairen Hou Wu Zisheng, Guangchang Hou Gao Wengui, Dingshuo General Wu Sansheng, Zhao Wang's generals Zhang Wencui and Chen Sheng's troops, as well as the fierce troops who entered Yunnan from His Highness the Burmese Man Mohu.
There are more than 10,000 strong Shanke people, as well as Ganya local official Dao clan and other tribesmen to help." Zheng Zhaoren was obviously exaggerating Zhu Yongxing's strength, "When the grassroots came, about 20,000 soldiers would gather under the banner of His Highness, and His Highness also sent a message
From various places, I don’t know how many Ming armies will come to meet us now!”
Zheng Zhaoren is Zheng Yanbei's nephew. Because he is not the eldest son of the Zheng family, although he is the oldest among his peers, is also very smart and capable, and is in charge of a business, he always feels discriminated against. Of course, this is true in feudal society.
It is a normal thing in a family. The eldest son is equivalent to the eldest son, and naturally has the greatest power and interests.
Therefore, after getting the secret order from Zheng Yanbei to contact and disperse the Ming army, he regarded it as an opportunity for promotion. If he could persuade a few Ming armies to join the clan and stay behind, it would be a big deal for him to get an official position for such merit.
Problem, right? He will be able to get rid of the shackles of his family and have a place to show his talents. If he does well in the future, it is not impossible to overpower Nagato Zheng Zhaoda.
Ma Weixing nodded slightly and interjected: "I heard from the merchants from Dali that the Qing army there is mobilizing. I guess it must be related to His Highness Min?"
"Part of the Qing army in Dali has been transferred to Yongchang, and the number of troops left behind is less than 2,000." Zheng Zhaoren's information is more accurate, which has a lot to do with the fact that the Zheng family has many eyes and ears and is familiar with the roads. "There are not many Qing troops left in Yongchang, and
They all shrank back to guard the city."
"Even so, relying on the current exhausted army, it is difficult to break through the pass. In addition, the road is far away. It will not be easy to go to Tengchong to meet His Highness Min!" Ma Bao had a look of embarrassment on his face and shook his head slightly.
"How can it be easy to achieve great achievements and be awarded officials and titles?" Zheng Zhaoren said with a smile unique to businessmen on his face: "It is difficult to break through the pass and seize the pass, so how about taking the detour? The common people can send people to do it.
As a guide, we went down the Xiancang River to meet His Highness Min. Of course, if the prince still has doubts, the common people would not dare to force him. His Highness Min asked all the messengers to give a message to the generals who are still holding up the flag of the Ming Dynasty:
'If you have the heart to protect the country and revive China, you will not be afraid of hardships and obstacles; if you only want immediate wealth and wealth, you have to surrender your weapons and surrender to the Qing Dynasty, go to Kunming and bow your knees to the three ghosts, you will not be afraid of trekking thousands of miles.'"
"How dare you, a commoner like you--" Ma Bao was furious and shouted, but was immediately interrupted by Ma Weixing waving his hand.
"His Royal Highness Min is overly concerned and exaggerated." Ma Weixing smiled lightly and said: "Long-distance marching is not easy, and it requires some planning before it is safe. But it is not because we have the intention to surrender, so we can use this excuse to refuse.
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Zheng Zhaoren disagreed in his heart. In order to make meritorious deeds, he was willing to put life and death at risk, seeking fortune and wealth in danger. He still had the adventurous spirit of the caravan. But since Ma Weixing said this, he stopped provoking and testing with words and smiled.
Said: "The common people are just repeating His Highness Min's words. They don't mean to offend. Please forgive me."
Ma Bao snorted, turned his back, and looked at the blue sky, white clouds, mountains and jungles in the distance, not knowing what he was thinking.
"The words of the grass-roots people have been transmitted, please make a decision as soon as possible." Zheng Zhaoren rolled his eyes and continued: "Heqing has the General Tower New Policy, Lijiang has the Hanyang King Ma Jinzhong, Lanzhou (today's south of Lanping County, Yunnan Province)
) There are soldiers and horses led by Uncle Gong'an and Uncle Yichuan, and the grassroots people have sent messengers. I think there will be troops heading to Tengchong soon. The grassroots people need to plan and help, and do not dare to delay here. "
Ma Bao's heart moved, he turned his head slightly and winked at Ma Weixing.
Ma Weixing understood and said to Zheng Zhaoren with a smile: "Mr. Zheng has been traveling all the way. Please go down and take a break. Let me discuss it with the prince."
"The common people retire." Zheng Zhaoren saluted respectfully, then turned around and walked away under the escort of two soldiers.
Ma Bao then turned around, waved his hand to dismiss the soldiers, and discussed with Ma Weixing alone.
"His Royal Highness Min is very suspicious. Since he wants to gather the remnant armies, how can he use these words to hurt people's hearts?" Ma Bao was a little puzzled and shook his head angrily.
"Although Your Highness Min is suspicious, he is also wise and smart. With all the signs of disappointment in his eyes, it is inevitable that some people will have the desire to surrender to the Qing Dynasty! Don't be afraid of hardships and dangers, and go thousands of miles. This is the touchstone." Ma Weixing cleverly put the surrender to the Qing Dynasty.
His thoughts were focused on others, but of course Ma Bao understood.
"That said, Your Highness Min has also looked away. Those who can agree with him are naturally loyal. Those who use excuses not to go have two ambitions and cannot be trusted." Ma Bao touched the beard under his chin and seemed to have some realization.
"Of course it is." Ma Weixing nodded in agreement and said, "It's better if you can come, and don't force yourself if you can't. This is His Highness Min's original intention."
Ma Bao frowned and fell into deep thought. As a former general of the Southern Ming Dynasty, he was more inclined to Yongli, otherwise he would not have resolutely rebelled when Sun Kewang, the king of Qin, rebelled. But compared with the former general of the Daxi Army
Bi, he felt a sense of disappointment again. Li Dingguo was already a prince, Bai Wenxuan had already been promoted to a county king, Feng Shuangli and Ma Jinzhong also had the title of county king. Although he was only one level behind, he, who prided himself on being a fierce general, felt that this should not be the case.
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Why are the thieves and bandits of the past crawling on top of me, but as an orthodox general, I have to be subordinate to others. Although no one may be discriminated against and suppressed, people are suffering. In the Nanming Army, which is full of factions, Xiangma is like a horse.
Like Bao, it is not uncommon for generals to have this idea, whether they are from the original Qin, Ming, Shu, etc.