Suzhou Prefecture felt like it was facing a formidable enemy. Tens of thousands of troops stayed up all night, waiting for the rebels to attack Kunshan. However, to everyone's surprise, the rebels seemed to have no intention of attacking Kunshan and besieging Suzhou.
On August 29, 20,000 rebels left Taicang County and did not go west. Instead, they sent troops north directly into the Baizang Sea. They surrounded Changshu. Changshu was not a key defensive place. There were only 4,000 troops here.
Elite, in just two hours, Changshu County announced a change of ownership. The rebels attacked Changshu, but ignored the hinterland of Suzhou, which really surprised everyone. Peng Xin sat in the government office, with a pair of dark circles under his eyes,
I haven't had much rest in the past two days. I heard that Changshu was occupied by the rebels, which made me even more troubled. "General Ning, what do you think the rebels want for attacking Changshu?"
Ning Guoheng was familiar with the art of war and couldn't figure it out for a while. Meng Zexu was holding the tea cup and frowning. He seemed to have thought of something. He tilted his head and said not sure, "Prefect Peng, General Ning, the general has an idea.
, do you think the rebels are going to attack Changzhou and Taiping Prefecture through Changshu to the west?"
Huh? Meng Zexu looks like a rough guy, but he wakes up the man in his dream with just one word. Ning Guoheng understands the connection after only a moment of thought.
Since General Li Wanqing captured Yangzhou and established a foothold, Zhu Changxi's rebels have been blocked on their way south to Suzhou Prefecture. Without the help of Zhu Changxi's army, what kind of trouble can they make with Zhu Changyan's troops alone?
It is very difficult to get here. If you want to make a big move, you must unite your troops. Yangzhou is impassable. The only way Zhu Changxi seems to have is to go south from Haozhou to Luzhou, Hezhou, enter Taipingzhou, and fight all the way east.
Arrive at Suzhou Prefecture.
However, this road is very difficult to walk, and there is almost no hope, because the soldiers and horses in Yangzhou are not vegetarians. As long as Zhu Changxi dares to send troops to Taiping Prefecture, the Northern Shanxi Army can increase its troops in Yangzhou, and can enter Suzhou Prefecture from Yangzhou southward at any time.
, stationed in Changzhou and other places before the rebels, and blocked the entire rebel army to the west of Suzhou Prefecture. For the above reasons, Zhu Changxi would not take this road at all.
It's just different now. If Zhu Changyan really occupied Changzhou and Taipingzhou and other places through Changshu, then the problem Zhu Changxi faced would be gone. In time, the Northern Jin Army sent troops from Yangzhou, and they would inevitably encounter Changzhou rebels.
To resist the attack tenaciously, unless the Northern Shan army is equipped with heavenly soldiers and generals, they can capture Changzhou within two days. Unfortunately, Changzhou's city defense is solid and is by no means easy to break.
After figuring out the joints, Ning Guoheng became impatient. After discussion, several people decided to increase the number of troops in Changzhou, so they quickly transferred Meng Zexu to lead one-third of Kunshan's troops to Changzhou. Meng Zexu was very anxious, but he was halfway through the march.
On the way, I heard a bad news. Twenty thousand rebels quickly attacked Changzhou. The prefect of Changzhou, Li Yang, killed the commander Ji Fa and led the crowd to surrender. I never dreamed that bad news would happen in Changzhou. Li Yanggui was the prefect of Changzhou and wanted to kill him.
It was too easy to command Ji Fa. There was no time to figure out why Liyang killed Ji Fa. Meng Zexu also immediately ordered to stop the advance and stationed an emergency station at Huishan to the west of Wuxi. Changzhou City has high walls and thick walls.
Coupled with the fact that the rebels have gained momentum due to their consecutive victories, trying to retake Changzhou with the few troops they have is tantamount to seeking death.
... Changzhou cannot be fought, but Meng Zexu will not withdraw to Suzhou. At least he will stay in Huishan and guard Wuxi. He can always look for opportunities to attack the rebels. His Highness has been campaigning here and there for so many years, but he has not seen any big storms or waves.
However, I guess he will have a plan to deal with this current difficulty. Then he will just cooperate with His Highness to create some trouble for the rebels.
Changshu and Changzhou fell in one day. At this point, the rebel army's march westward to Taiping Prefecture has become unstoppable. Tie Mo led the army and heard the news as soon as he returned to Bozhou. He was shocked to death. In the county government hall,
All the generals looked at me, and I looked at you. Li Jiucheng even glared at Geng Zhongming, "Good minister, Mr. Wu has long suggested that you increase your troops in Yangzhou, but you just don't listen. You insist on saying anything to make the enemy invincible.
I don’t move, it’s okay now, let that boy Zhu Changyan take the lead.”
Geng Zhongming originally had a bad temperament, but after being ridiculed by his old friend, he felt even more unhappy. He raised his eyebrows and sighed. Geng Zhongming cupped his hands and said with some distress, "Your Highness, I think this matter is quite strange.
Before, Zhu Changyan led his army to besiege Wujiang. Unexpectedly, he changed his mind in a blink of an eye, went deep into Taicang, and captured Changshu and Changzhou within two days. I thought that someone must be making suggestions for him, and Zhu Changyan would never give up the attack on Suzhou.
From Changzhou.”
One thing Geng Zhongming did not say was that the Yue King Zhu Changyan was ruthless but not very courageous. He occupied Changzhou and sandwiched himself between Yangzhou and Suzhou. He had never done such a dangerous thing. Tie Mo
I also agree with Geng Zhongming. Zhu Changyan does not have any profound advisers around him, and his own courage is also much worse. If there is no one to give guidance, I am afraid that even a fool will not believe it.
Who made Zhu Changyan change his mind? Zhu Changxi? It seems unlikely, Li Zicheng? It’s also unlikely. But it’s useless to think about it now. Tie Mo hesitated and made an arrangement, "Good minister
, Dingshan, you two quickly send troops to reinforce Yangzhou, but remember one thing, don't rush south to attack Changzhou. Wait until Zhu Changxi's troops capture Taipingzhou and enter Danyang County before attacking Changzhou. In short, it must be where Zhu Changxi is.
Take Changzhou City before the troops arrive."
"Here" Geng Zhongming and Zhou Dingshan stood up quickly. They were both masters of military art, and they soon understood Tie Mo's arrangement. There was no danger between Changzhou and Taiping Prefecture. Zhu Changxi said that he had found a way to Suzhou Prefecture.
The way a fish enters the sea, but as long as you deal with it properly, who can guarantee that this will not be a road to death?
Danyang is not Haozhou. Haozhou is a fortified city, but Danyang is too far away from Haozhou. It is surrounded by fertile fields for hundreds of miles. It is really difficult to find a place suitable for cavalry operations in the south of the Yangtze River, and Danyang is it. It's really weird.
I don’t understand who had the idea to perform for Zhu Chang. Is this helping their brothers or harming their brothers?
"It's a blessing, Li Yangchun, you two quickly assemble your army. When the troops from Haozhou move south to Luzhou, you will chase Zhu Changxi's butt and beat him. Don't hit him painfully, and don't hit him lightly. In short, this king
I don’t want Zhu Changxi to live too comfortably.”
Pfft, someone in the solemn hall laughed out loud. Everyone could guess without even looking. In this situation, no one but Xu Meiling dared to openly laugh at His Highness. Xu Meiling pursed her lips, Feng
Eyes rolling, this guy is so bad at fighting, and so is Zhu Changxi. If Haozhou is not guarded, he has to go to Suzhou Mansion. Maybe both Zhu Changxi brothers will fall into the hands of evil thieves.
.... After the generals arranged the arrangements, they hurriedly said goodbye. The remaining details did not require Tie Mo's personal instructions. Geng Zhongming and Li Jiucheng were free to direct them. What he had to do now was to rest well and recharge his batteries.
Everyone left, but Wang Zuogao stayed in the hall. He did not look happy like the others, but looked a little worried, "Your Highness, I feel that something is wrong about this matter. The other party seems to be in trouble."
Helping Zhu Changxi, but in fact he seems to be helping us. Also, Lu Shubao is as smart as a demon star. Others cannot see the risks. It is impossible for him not to see it. If Zhu Changxi really kills all the soldiers
If the horse goes to Luzhou, we have to be careful."
Tie Mo pinched the bridge of his nose, feeling a little heavy in his mind, "Yes, I also feel that something is strange, but no matter what the opponent's tricks are, we are the ones who have the advantage of the cavalry. In Danyang, the cavalry is brave. If we have such an advantage,
How can we achieve great things if we are still timid?"
There is a bit of confidence and domineering in his words, which makes people feel excited. This is the self-confidence that Tie Mo should have. With absolute power, even if he knows that the other party has a conspiracy, he still has to challenge it, because in the face of absolute power, everything
All conspiracies and schemes will become vulnerable. Wang Zuoguan smiled faintly and kept nodding in his heart. Over the years, he watched the young man in front of him step by step grow into the current hero of the world. He was quite proud, because on the road of King Jin's growth,
, has the shadow of his Wang Zuogao.
Everything was as Tie Mo expected. After Changzhou changed hands, all Zhu Changxi's troops left Haozhou and marched towards Luzhou in a mighty manner. In just a few days, by the third day of September, a total of 50,000 rebels had arrived.
In Taiping Prefecture in the north of Jiangning Prefecture, most of the soldiers and horses of Jiangning Prefecture were transferred away at this time, and the remaining troops and horses were unable to garrison Taiping Prefecture. As a result, the rebels in Hezhou occupied the city in just one hour. The soldiers were very fast.
, Zhu Changxi also understood this truth. After occupying Taiping Prefecture, the rebel generals gathered to discuss the next plan. In the prefecture government office, the civil and military officials sat on both sides. Zhu Changxi was wearing a brocade robe, a purple gold crown on his head, and holding a
Holding a sword with a rather elegant air, he said, "Sir, now that our army has entered Jiangning Mansion, I don't know what to do next?"
The person Zhu Changxi asked was Lu Tong, the first civil servant to be attacked. Although he knew that Lu Tong was Song Qiao's core supporter, Zhu Changxi never gave up recruiting Lu Tong. His current attitude was so kind, which was not the attitude Zhu Changxi should have at all.
Lu Tong stroked his short beard and nodded secretly. If it weren't for Brother Song, His Royal Highness King Lu would be a wise master. After thinking about it, he cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness, when our troops enter Taiping Prefecture, the Northern Shanxi Army will definitely follow us southward."
, so time waits for no one, I thought I should send someone to lead the troops to attack Danyang, and also secretly recruit a general to attack Liyang, and then capture Yixing Ferry!"
Huh? As soon as Lu Tong said this, many generals were already confused. The new general Li Chengqiang came out and asked, "Mr. Lu, is this too hasty? There is a cavalry operation near Danyang, and this time the Northern Shanxi Army went south.
There are no less than 20,000 cavalry. Our army has no advantage. How can we divide our troops? It would be better to send the whole army to Danyang and join forces with His Highness the King of Yue to deal with the Northern Shan army together."
.... Li Chengqiang was not the only one who had this doubt. Even Zhu Changxi was not sure what Lu Tong was thinking. Lu Tong glanced at the civil and military people, with a smug smile on his lips, and said unhurriedly, "Haha, General Li, Lu Tong
I just want to ask you, even if all our soldiers and horses are gathered in Danyang, what are the chances of winning against the Northern Shanxi Army?"
Li Chengqiang's thick eyebrows were furrowed. Although he didn't want to admit it, he still sighed and said, "Danyang has a flat terrain, which is suitable for cavalry. If we attack with all our strength, our army's chance of winning is less than 30%!"
Li Chengqiang was very depressed. In fact, 30% is too much to say. There is no need to elaborate on how powerful the cavalry of the Northern Shanxi Army was. It could beat the Jurchens until they lost their teeth. How powerful should they be? In Huainan, Chenzhou, and Northern Shanxi
The reason why the army was unable to attack with all its strength was because the terrain in Huainan was not conducive to the use of cavalry, but the situation near Danyang was different and was very suitable for large groups of cavalry.
"If that's the case, then why do you have to go to Danyang to die? It's better to capture Yixing and attack Suzhou via Taihu Lake. Hum, I guess the Northern Shanxi Army has already planned to intercept our army in Changzhou, so why bother to go head-to-head with the Northern Shanxi Army?"
Lu Tong sneered in his heart. Although he didn't know whose idea Zhu Changyan listened to to capture Changzhou, in short, the other party didn't have any good intentions. On the surface, the two armies merged into one to expand their power, but in fact, they also gave northern Shanxi
An opportunity for the army to win everything at once.
If they don't join forces, Tie Mo still has to look after both ends. Once they join forces, with Tie Mo's cunning, won't he find a chance to annihilate the two groups of rebels in one fell swoop? There's no need to doubt Tie's intentions. Now Yangzhou still has
Without going south, it can be seen that Mr. Tie has already begun to hatch some conspiracy.
Zhu Changxi didn't understand Lu Tong's arrangement at first, but after hearing the explanation, he understood it a little bit, but he had a sad look on his face, which made him feel a little sad, "Sir, what you said makes sense, but this will make the King of Yue tired.
His Highness is facing the Northern Shan army alone. If he is hurt when he is tired, how can I bear it in my heart? How can I be worthy of my father who is under house arrest in the capital?"
Zhu Changxi's words were sincere and his eyes were moist. He was really a good prince who cared about his brothers. If you didn't know, you would have been moved when you saw Zhu Changxi like this. Lu Tong was also moved, but only on the surface.
, "His Highness cares about the King of Yue, which shows that he cares about his brothers. However, His Highness must remember that the most important thing at the moment is to restore the Ming Dynasty's orthodoxy. As long as the Ming Dynasty's orthodoxy can be restored in the future, the King of Yue will definitely be happy. Moreover, His Highness the King of Yue Hong Fuqi
God, everything will be fine."
Lu Tong's meaning has been very obvious, that is, let the King of Yue do the desperate work. Let's go to Taihu Lake. This is not to bring injustice to our brothers, but for the sake of justice in the world.
Of course, Zhu Changyan didn't know this. If he knew, he would probably strangle Lu Tong to death in his dreams. Zhu Changxi just found a way down the stairs. He didn't want to be said later that the order to pretend to attack Danyang came from him. Sometimes
You have to have a good reputation.
On the fourth day of September, 10,000 rebels set out from Taiping Prefecture and marched directly to Danyang. Shang Kexi and Li Yangchun who were stationed in Zhenzhou also took action. Five thousand cavalry followed the rebels all the way east and launched an attack on the rear of the rebels near Maoshan.
Raid. The cavalry came and went like the wind. The rebels finally organized their formation, but the cavalry disappeared again. This made the infantry commander Jiao Changke very angry.
Fierce soldiers in the late Ming Dynasty.
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