When Zhu Cixuan was secretly ruthless in Chengdu, Wu Sangui was also sighing in Hanzhong, Shaanxi Province. After Baoning was lucky enough to defeat Liu Wenxiu, Wu Sangui divided his troops to garrison Baoning, and the main force returned to Hanzhong to get food. In the battle of Baoning, Liu Wenxiu suffered heavy losses, and Wu Sangui also suffered heavy losses.
Unable to go south again, the Manchu Qing Dynasty was facing attacks from the Nanming army in Hunan, Guangdong, Fujian and other provinces at the same time, and was unable to make up for Wu Sangui's losses in time. Unfortunately, Sun Kewang conspired to usurp the throne and forced Liu Wenxiu to idle for several years after the defeat of Baoning, which was in vain
The opportunity to go north was missed. The Ming and Qing armies, licking their wounds across Baoning, were like two wild beasts, baring their teeth and claws at each other, but neither one dared to take the initiative to start a war.
When the news came that Jixiha was trapped in Zhenyuan, Wu Sangui's old Guan Ning men all cheered. Living in Hanzhong for the past few years, they did not get many opportunities to fight. As the saying goes, if a cannon goes off, there will be ten thousand taels of gold, and there will be no war.
, How do soldiers get rich? Guan Ning's old troops boast that their combat power is not inferior to the Eight Banners of Manchuria, but their status in the Manchu and Qing Dynasties is vaguely inferior to that of the Eight Banners of the Han Dynasty. Seeing that the Eight Banners of the three tribes only serve as supervisors, they are so powerful.
Bao Xiaobao made a huge fortune, and their eyes were already red with envy. When they heard that Meng Baqi was defeated, they were still happy and thought about setting up a victorious archway for Liu Wenxiu.
The soldiers under his command were happy, but Wu Sangui was not. He had been named King of Pingxi by the Tatar court. News came out from the court that after the Southern Ming Dynasty was pacified, he would permanently rule Yunnan and create the Mu Palace of the Qing Dynasty. He was trapped in Hanzhong
After several years of not being able to make any progress, Wu Sangui was extremely anxious. He had regarded Yunnan as his own private property and the centuries-old foundation of the Wu family. Yongli in Kunming was the villain who prevented him from getting his own property, and Li Dingguo, Liu Wenxiu
Others are the accomplices of evil thieves.
This time Ji Xiha was defeated and died. Wu Sangui immediately noticed something was wrong with his keen sense of smell. He knew Liu Wenxiu's ability very well. He was defeated by Liu Wenxiu many times back then. If Liu Wenxiu hadn't been arrogant and underestimated the enemy, Sun Kewang would have taken advantage of it again.
As a result, Baoning had already changed hands, and Hanzhong might not be able to be saved. He was not surprised by Ji Xiha's death. However, the shock caused by Ji Xiha's death in the Manchu court was not what he wanted. Sun Kewang rebelled
When the Ming Dynasty surrendered to the Qing Dynasty, he was extremely pleasantly surprised. He believed that the time had come for a general attack on Nanming. When Hong Chengchou sent Ji Xiha to test Nanming, he wrote to dissuade him, fearing that he might alert the enemy. In his opinion, he should just do nothing at this time.
, as soon as he made a move, he should come out from three sides, completely crushing Nanming with thunderous momentum, and not giving Nanming any chance to stand up. Jixiha was too eager to make meritorious deeds, and it was very easy to take risks and encounter unexpected events. As expected, the reality was quite different from what he expected.
But now, everyone in the Manchu and Qing Dynasties felt that the two kings Li and Liu were still there, and the Nanming military strength was still there, so they should not be underestimated. They were hesitant about Hong Chengchou's original general offensive plan.
This hesitation caused the Manchu and Qing Dynasty's already rumbling war machine to slow down again. The materials that had been collected from Southeast and North China and transported to Hanzhong were also diverted to Hunan. The vitality of the Eight Banners of Meng was seriously damaged.
, need to be added! Wu Sangui hated this and itched his teeth, but when the Manchu and Qing court asked for his opinion, he replied that military and state affairs should be dictated by the Emperor's Sacred Heart. There was no way, although the Manchu and Qing Dynasties relied on him, they also treated him
He was very defensive. At this juncture, he did not dare to express his position directly. If he pushed hard to attack Ming but ended up in a disastrous defeat, how could he shoulder this responsibility?
"I heard that Liu Wenxiu captured dozens of Manchus and sent them all to Kunming to be castrated and become eunuchs." Wu Sangui frowned and said to his son-in-law Hu Guozhu, Xia Guoxiang and others, "It is such a shame and humiliation that the capital did not raise an army in a big way.
The king expected." Bo Dun and others surrendered in Zhenyuan, accompanied by about twenty Manchus brought by Ji Xiha. Liu Wenxiu originally thought of killing them with a knife, but was dissuaded by his subordinates, saying that it was the first time
If you see the surrendered Manchus on the battlefield, you might as well send them to Kunming and hand them over to Yongli. The emperor of the Han Dynasty had a tradition of castrating foreign captives and taking them into domestic slaves to demonstrate their martial arts. Yongli spent most of his life being chased by foreigners and running away.
, had never experienced this addiction. Liu Wenxiu immediately understood, cut off the heads of Bo Dun and others, and dedicated them to Yongli. These dozens of castrated Manchus caused quite a sensation in Kunming and entered the city.
On that day, the whole city watched, and Yongli dedicated himself to presiding over the victory ceremony, which was very lively.
"My father-in-law and son-in-law once heard the prince say that after entering the customs, most of the Manchus were addicted to the prosperity of the capital, and their original courageous spirit had gradually worn away. The generation born after entering the customs was even more obsessed with playing with things.
, it is no longer comparable to what it was when we were outside the customs." Hu Guozhu echoed.
"The emperor feels sorry for the Manchus. Since he took charge of the government, he has stopped letting the Manchus go to the front lines to fight tough battles. The so-called Eight Banners of Manchuria, in the eyes of the generals, are probably more famous." Wang Pingfan said disdainfully.
Wu Sangui shook his head: "The Manchus still have their own way of fighting. Most of the people brought into the Pass by the regent have now become generals. They are still there, and the Manchu Eight Banners should not be underestimated." When Wu Sangui was young, he was Emperor Chongzhen.
He guarded Liaodong and participated in the Battle of Songjin. He was deeply impressed by the Eight Banners of Manchuria at that time, or in other words, he had a huge psychological shadow. Until now, he still does not feel that he has the strength to resist the Manchus.
Liu Xuanchu said with a smile: "Your Majesty is overly concerned. The Eight Banners may still have strength, but it may not be able to frighten the world. Not to mention, Li Dingguo became king twice, and how does the Eight Banners army in the hands of Kong Youde and Nikan compare with the current Eight Banners?
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Wu Sangui muttered: "We must be stronger, no, we must be stronger. Most of the current Eight Banners have probably never actually been in battle." He really hasn't thought about this problem, or in other words, he has thought about it, but he hasn't.
To think about the hidden meaning here.
"In terms of force, the Manchus today are far inferior to the Jurchens and Mongols of the Song Dynasty." Liu Xuanchu said with a smile, "The Manchus can devour the world because of more than just force."
Seeing that everyone was looking at him, Liu Xuanchu became energetic and gave directions: "When the regent led his army into the pass, there were nearly a hundred thousand Manchus. Together with the vassal Mongolian and Han troops, it was a strong force. Prince Yu went south,
Prince Su marched westward, and Prince Ying marched northward, with troops mainly composed of the Eight Banners. But what about now?"
"Your Majesty, Lord Morgan's troops here are only three thousand. On Hong Jinglue's side, the Eight Banners in Luo Tuo's hands are only worth five thousand. On Zhuo Butai's side, there are also only a few thousand. Our big army
The Qing Dynasty is now relying on the Han people to conquer the world."
"Your Majesty, my lords, do you know how many Dingkou there are in the Eight Banners of Manchuria now?" Liu Xuanchu said with a smile, "The students are in charge of the prince's paperwork. Although the court has never disclosed the specific amount, the students have been in charge of the documents since Jiashen.
A rough calculation was made in the battle report. The number of young and strong Manchurians is only 50,000."
"Since entering the customs, we have been winning consecutive battles, but after more than ten years, the Manchus, who have unparalleled cavalry and archery, and are invincible in bravery, are about to die from the constant victory, hahaha..." Liu Xuanchu said sadly, "Even if these five people are now
The Eight Banners of Manchuria are still as brave and good at fighting as their predecessors. Haha, even if they are covered with iron, how many nails can they drive? This time in Zhenyuan, everyone saw the performance of Bodun and other Manchurians. To put it bluntly, Prince
, My Lords, without the support of us Han people, how much courage do the Manchus still have to look down on the world? Are the so-called Eight Banners of Manchuria really just a tiger’s butt that cannot be touched?"
Everyone unconsciously breathed heavier. Liu Xuanchu asked a question that everyone was thinking but subconsciously wanted to avoid. Indeed, the Eight Banners of Manchuria have not been moved for many years. Are the Eight Banners of Manchuria still the same as the Eight Banners of Manchuria during the Huangtaiji Dorgon period?
?At least, judging from the Manchus Ji Xiha brought to Zhenyuan, the colorful world of the Central Plains seems to have wiped out the bravery and wildness they brought from the bitter cold land outside the customs. And without these, are the Manchus still invincible?
"The emperor issued decrees several times, ordering the Manchu Eight Banners not to move lightly. Even if they went out to fight, they would only monitor the troops. Why? Firstly, the Manchurians could not afford to die, and secondly, the emperor and the Manchu adults also knew that the Manchu Eight Banners were now
It may not have been successful. The imperial court is now both using and guarding against the prince and other Han generals. On the one hand, they win over high-ranking officials with generous salaries, on the other hand, they use the force of the Eight Banners to intimidate the prince. They have also asked the prince to massacre the city and commit suicide several times. They are all on guard against the prince.
Reflection? Once the Eight Banners are defeated, hahaha, what other means can the court use to intimidate the prince?" Liu Xuanchu stroked his beard and said with a smile.
Wu Sangui frowned and said nothing. Although everyone here was his own, Liu Xuanchu's words were too explicit. He didn't say anything, but Xia Guoxian couldn't help it. He asked in a trembling voice: "According to your wishes, the court is not
What will you do to me if you have no strength?"
Liu Xuanchu smiled and did not answer, but said to Wu Sangui: "The land of the Three Qin Dynasties, according to the shape of the mountains and rivers, has many good soldiers and generals. Zulong, Gaozu, Taizong, etc. all used this as the basis to annex the world. The students saw that the Yongli Emperor was inhuman.
The statue of the Lord is not from the Central Plains. The Lord of the Central Plains should be a virtuous person. My lord, do you think the importance of the tripod can be seen?"
Wu Sangui had a gloomy face and said displeasedly: "What you said is not something that a human minister should listen to. This cauldron is very heavy, how could it be possible for me, the king, to make false assumptions?"
Liu Xuanchu didn't take it seriously and said with a smile: "It's student Meng Lang, but no matter what happens in the future, the prince can't live idle in Hanzhong forever. The prince summoned us today, isn't it just for gossiping?"
Wu Sangui cursed in his heart, of course I didn't do this just for gossiping. Aren't you the old killer who keeps talking to me? He straightened his mind and asked: "Mr. Hong has already planned a three-pronged attack this year."
, all the efforts were accomplished in one battle, but Jixiha was defeated, and the attack on the Ming Dynasty was delayed again and again, and no one has mentioned it now. Do you think that the king should take the initiative to attack Chongqing?"
Wang Pingfan immediately recommended himself: "Du Zixiang, the commander-in-chief of Chongqing in the Puppet Ming Dynasty, is just a fool. My lord, I will lead my troops and take Chongqing within ten days."
The rest of the people did not speak. Since Wang Ping Fan had already recommended himself, it was not easy for them to rob him. But Liu Xuanchu smiled and said: "General Wang, please be patient. Your Majesty, you are going to end so soon. Why don't you stop looking at the situation? Ming Ming."
The two kings of Ting, Jin and Shu are still here, so we should not insult them lightly."
Wu Sangui shook his head and said: "Of course I know that Liu Wenxiu is not an easy person, but the imperial court has promised me to control Yunnan forever. How can I let Yunnan and Guizhou fall into the hands of the enemy?" He paused and glanced at the people in the room. , seeing their eyes twinkling, obviously very moved by what Liu Xuanchu said, he smiled and said, "Everyone, a hundred birds in the forest is worth less than one in your hand. If we take Yunnan, you are the founders of our vassal state." My lord, sharing weal and woe with our vassal for generations is a real benefit, isn't it better than pursuing the illusory world supreme?"
The generals heard the words and said no more. Liu Xuanchu wanted to persuade again, but Wu Sangui sighed: "Sir, please be patient, I know your thoughts clearly. How can I be willing to be driven by the Tartars? What's the restriction? The imperial court How can I not know that I am very wary of this king? But now the Ming court regards me as a traitor who is causing trouble to the world, and the court has taken many precautions against me. If I stand on my own now, if the Ming and Qing sides give up and do not fight, what will happen to me? The king is so quick to get rid of him, how can I withstand the attack from these two parties? For the current plan, I can only work for the court with peace of mind, and then plan for the future..." He slowly told Liu Xuanchu his worries, but what he was thinking about was If the Manchus only wanted to keep their promise and hand over Yunnan to him, why would he have to fight to the death for a chance to gain wealth and behead his entire family?
Liu Xuanchu sighed and said nothing after a long while: "If the prince has this intention, then he should make a big show of it and lead the battle with all his strength in the court. It is best to push the court to re-implement Hong Jinglue's plan and work together in three directions to prevent the prince from becoming the target of public criticism. , was targeted by the Ming court."
Wu Sangui nodded and said helplessly: "Unfortunately, I have already asked the emperor to be the emperor's dictator. If I take the lead in the battle now, wouldn't I be going back on my word?"
Liu Xuanchu felt contempt in his heart. This damn guy is really a typical example of pretending and pretending. You want all the good things in the world, and you don’t want to do anything that involves your efforts. How can you take advantage of this? He thought for a moment and said slowly: " The current plan is to create a situation where the prince has to send troops to fight back. Otherwise, if the prince makes a move and Hunan and Guangxi do not send troops to respond, the prince will have to face the two kings of Ming, Jin and Shu alone. "
Wu Sangui's eyes lit up and he asked: "Sir, do you have a plan?"
Liu Xuanchu said with a smile: "Your Majesty, we can't just go to the end. What about Hubei? The people in Chuangying have been poor for a long time. If the prince makes a noise, a batch of ordnance, food and grass will be transferred from Xiangyang to Hanzhong in the near future. I don't know what Chuangying will do." Why don't you go to rob the road? If the army is raided and the food and grass are not enough, then there is a reason to go to Chongqing to get food? The prince sends troops because Hubei has lost food and grass, so Hu Quan is not allowed to cooperate with the prince? What if Hu Quancai moves? Now, Mr. Hong, can you still sit back and watch the show?"
Wu Sangui nodded, nothing wrong. He broke into the camp and robbed my things. I had to snatch them back. Eastern Sichuan was too far away for me to reach. It makes sense that Chongqing had to suffer for Chuangying. Who told you to be in the same camp? The imperial court brought it to me. Supplies were robbed in Hubei. I want to send troops. How dare you, Hu Quan, say no? Can the court urge Hong Chengchou to help me fight?
"Sir, you are really good at planning." Wu Sangui said happily, "Guozhu, it's up to you to handle this matter. Don't let the news leak out. Find a reliable person and send the news to Li Laiheng. I will give it to him this time. The gift has come, this man named Li has made a fortune, and he will have to think of me well in the future, hahaha..."