It’s weird, if Zhu Yongxing heard Zhang Yong’s comments, he wouldn’t know what to think?
Ma Bao and others, who had just arrived at Zhonghe, were greeted by Wu Zisheng, the Marquis of Huairen. After hearing the news of Tengchong's victory, they were surprised, shocked, and a little lucky.
"The Qing army is no longer able to fight anymore, and it is only a matter of time before it withdraws." Wu Zisheng, the Marquis of Huairen, explained with a smile: "King Zhao has already led his cavalry forward to prevent the Qing army from retreating easily. Among them, Liu Zhen, the eldest son of King Shu, was the most active. If he wants to make more military exploits, His Highness Min has decided that he will seize the title, and when the time comes to discuss the merits and reward him, a county prince will not be able to escape."
"His Royal Highness Min is really generous. If Liu Zhenruo is granted the title of county prince, it will be a great comfort to His Highness the King of Shu." Ma Weixing cupped his hands in the direction of Tengchong to express his respect for the clan's stay.
King Ma Jinzhong of Hanyang had died of illness, and his son Ma Zide was wandering in pain. He happened to receive a letter from Ma Bao and Ma Weixing, and with Zheng Zhaoren's clever persuasion, he led the remaining army to Tengchong to join forces. They trudged in the rain along the way, After crossing the mountains and crossing the river, we lost a lot of men and horses and suffered a lot. But when we heard that Liu Zhen had the hope of attacking the prince, we couldn't help but feel refreshed.
"Master Marquis, I wonder if we still have a chance to kill the enemy and make meritorious service?" Ma Zide was still young after all, so he immediately raised his hand and asked: "Although the soldiers are exhausted from the long journey, for the sake of the imperial court and for the rejuvenation of the Ming Dynasty, our troops can still travel."
Ma Bao frowned slightly, a little dissatisfied with this junior's eagerness and rudeness, but after all, he came from the same road, and it was hard to say anything in front of everyone. However, he also felt lucky. He was lucky to have listened to Ma Weixing's words and traveled a long distance. Trek and come to serve, this loyalty should be remembered by His Highness Min!
"There are many opportunities to kill the enemy and make meritorious deeds, so there is no rush at this moment." Huairen Hou responded with a nonchalant smile, "Your Highness Min knows your hard work and is grateful for your loyalty. He specially ordered me to come to welcome you for your reward. Please place your soldiers in a safe place and rest and recuperate first."
"Thank you, Your Highness, for your thoughtfulness." Ma Bao also thanked him with his hands. At first, he had some contempt for the clan staying behind, but now he put it away.
"His Royal Highness Min invites you to go to Tengchong. He will give you a banquet and give you rewards." Wu Zisheng, the Marquis of Huairen, took out a letter and handed it to Ma Bao, the highest-ranking man, and said: "The rest of the soldiers will camp in Zhonghe. Rest, these people I brought are all familiar with the various regulations and measures set by His Highness Min. Well, these regulations and measures are very effective. It won’t take long for our Ming Dynasty to add thousands more elite soldiers and generals!"
After Ma Bao hesitated for a moment, Ma Weixing saw it and hurriedly said: "His Royal Highness Min has summoned me. I dare not obey the order. When we reach Zhonghe, we will go to Tengchong to see His Royal Highness who is staying behind."
"That's very good." Wu Zisheng, the Marquis of Huairen, nodded and smiled, and said with emotion: "God will help you, Ming Zuo will continue! His Highness Min is a God-given, wise and heroic person, how can he be bullied? It's ridiculous for the Qing army. How dare you use your troops rashly? It will be difficult for you to escape unscathed now."
Ma Bao's heart was shocked. These words seemed to be a sigh of praise and a warning. When he saw the look in Ma Weixing's eyes, he seemed to have some realization and said with a smile: "Exactly, exactly, what Wu Hou said is exactly what I said." As you can imagine, when His Highness Min first entered Dian Province, he defeated the Qing army and used all kinds of unbelievable methods. If it wasn’t divine help, who could believe it?"
Yichuan Bogao Qilong had the lowest title, so he didn't interrupt. He just smiled and listened, but his heart was churning. Prince Min had already won the support of the generals who had surrendered before, and his reputation soared after the victory. With them traveling a long distance, he needed to rest.
Opportunity, it was time to gather their troops and reintegrate them. Although he had some grudges in his heart, Gao Qilong felt that he had no means of resistance, because Zhu Yongxing's reasons were reasonable and reasonable, and there was no excuse for them to oppose.
Moreover, the army of Ma Bao and others was exhausted from a long time ago and did not have the strength to raise the flag to rebel. The food and grass supply was also in the hands of Zhu Yongxing. It seemed that they could only obey Zhu Yongxing's orders.
Except for Ma Zide, a young man who was thinking about making meritorious deeds and seizing the title as soon as possible, Ma Bao, Ma Weixing, and Gao Qilong were all aware of Zhu Yongxing's general intention, but felt powerless to oppose it. This was a conspiracy, using the name of righteousness to
The soldiers like Ma Bao and others will be exhausted and use them to their advantage, but they will not be able to crack it.
"Speaking of it, this has become a habit." After Huairen Hou Wu Zisheng and a few others took their seats humbly, he continued: "When His Highness Min first entered Yunnan Province, there were only two to three thousand strong guards from the Mengshan Ke clan, and then
Soldiers were selected from the fleeing people in Yongchang and Tengyue Prefectures, and then Benhou and Guangchanghou. General Dingshuo withdrew his exhausted troops to this place. Later, several more armies came to join them. Similar to you, the soldiers and generals were very good.
We are exhausted, and there are many wounded and sick.”
"In borderlands, miasma is everywhere. This is inevitable." Ma Bao nodded slightly and agreed.
"Yes!" Wu Zisheng agreed and said: "His Royal Highness Min was worried and anxious, so he complained to heaven, and then he got a cure, and most of the sick and injured were cured. At this time, the Qing army invaded, and His Highness Min was determined to fight
, they could only mobilize soldiers who had recovered from illness and injury in batches. In this way, the armies originally belonging to each general were scattered. Now, more than two thousand captive soldiers have been added, and the composition of the soldiers has become even more difficult to distinguish from the original ones.
Belongs."
"It's a pity that I arrived too late and couldn't help His Highness." Ma Weixing shook his head repeatedly as if with regret, looked at Wu Zisheng and said: "Nothing is better than Mr. Wu, who always fights side by side with Your Highness. In terms of merit, rewards must also be given.
Let’s take another step forward!”
"It's a small contribution, not worth mentioning." Wu Zisheng smiled, waved his hand, and said, "I don't dare to hope for anything else. As long as Your Highness Min allows me to go to Annan with you, that will be enough."
"His Royal Highness Min wants to go to Annan?" Ma Bao was surprised and his eyes widened.
"The emperor is on a tour of Burma, and His Highness Min also wants to abandon the country..." Ma Zide spoke quickly and blurted out the words, but then felt that it was inappropriate and quickly shut his mouth.
"It's not about abandoning the country, but based on Annan and making progress in Guangxi." Wu Zisheng said solemnly: "It is also your Majesty's intention to open up another battlefield. The two families of Zheng and Ruan in Annan..."
Yunnan was presided over by King Li Dingguo of Jin and Bai Wenxuan, King of Zhao, and gradually regained its strength to contain the Qing army; it marched eastward to Annan, crusaded against injustice, and seized land as a basis, and then marched into Guangxi, waiting for opportunities to seize the seaport and open up connections with other anti-Qing armed forces.
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The layout plan was unexpected, but the reasons and basis were clear and coherent, which made people look at it with admiration and admiration. Listening to Wu Zisheng retelling Zhu Yongxing's analysis and judgment, Ma Bao and others had different expressions and their minds were churning.