"Cunxun went back to Master Shen to see if he recognized Huang Feihong." Dong Shuheng explained to Li Cunxun next to him.
Ji Mingshan didn't know why Dong Shuheng was so interested in a martial artist.
He continued: "So, President, we feel that this matter is a continuation of the last trade war. This is a group of people who are unwilling to lose their own interests and are retaliating against the Huaihai Navy."
"Hmph, if you want to take revenge on our Huaihai Navy, you don't even consider your own strength. It seems that if you kill a snake, you have to kill it completely. You can't have mercy. Good people can't do it." Dong Shuheng said coldly.
Ji Mingshan on the side listened, and his hair stood up.
"President, no matter what, we must proceed step by step. I think the matter of Jiangnan Camp should be resolved first. Now Jiangnan Camp is moving to Su Chang. Logically speaking, we cannot object. Otherwise, it will be easy for the court to leave excuses.
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"However, if we ignore it, then we will not be able to control the south of the Yangtze River, and even the Qing officials in the north of the Yangtze River may rebound." Chief of General Staff Yan Shikun said first.
"Old Yan, do you have any ideas? When did our Huaihai Navy ever feel so aggrieved?" Dong Shuheng asked.
"There is a way, President." Yan Shikun said, wiping his beard. This guy is now wearing a military uniform, but he still doesn't have any military temperament.
"I'm afraid we are not the ones paying most attention to Jiangnan Camp right now."
"Chief of Staff Yan is talking about the Taiping Army?" Zeng Xianfeng, who was attending the meeting, interjected.
"Exactly, the Jiangnan Camp was built in Xiaolingwei, very close to Tianjing City. Do you think Hong Xiuquan would feel like there was a fish bone stuck in his throat? If he had the chance to pull out the fish bone, he would definitely do it.
I'm very happy." Yan Shikun said with a smile.
"This is the principle, but it is not easy to operate. If we directly tell the Taiping Army the news, then they will definitely think that we are trying to play the trick of the mantis stalking the cicada and the oriole behind us." Dong Shuheng said.
"President, you have forgotten that we also have people in Tianjing City." Ji Mingshan reminded.
"You mean we need that 'little Zhang Yi'?"
"Exactly, President, I think it will be no problem to leave this matter to Zhang Dongxu. That guy has been in Tianjing for a few months, and he knows the situation in Tianjing better than we do. Instead of us patting our heads here,
It is better to give the task to Zhang Dongxu and let him perform freely." Ji Mingshan suggested.
"I agree with Minister Ji's suggestion. Dongxu used to be my subordinate. I think he can do this. This guy is the best at grasping people's hearts. In fact, as long as we reveal this matter a little, it's like in the water
Throw a pebble and a thoughtful person will naturally follow the ripples to find the answer." Yan Shikun added.
"Okay, that's it. We must let the Taiping Army launch an offensive against the Jiangnan camp. Mingshan, you can contact Dongxu if you need anything, and other departments will fully cooperate. I just think Zhang Dongxu's side is not enough."
not enough."
Dong Shuheng turned to Lou Zhigang and said: "Assemble our special forces to Xiaoling Guards. We can't leave both sides idle. We have to go over and create something for them to get them moving."
"Yes, President, I know what to do!" Lou Zhigang stood up and responded with a smile. No matter how you looked at it, this kid's smile looked a little evil.
Dong Shuheng is discussing here, but Zhang Guoliang has already taken action over there. Zhang Guoliang is actually quite a legend.
Zhang Guoliang, also known as Dianchen, was a high-ranking person in Guangdong. His first name was Jiaxiang and his nickname was "Big Head Sheep". He committed a murder when he was young, escaped and became a boat bandit under Luo Ganggui.
In the 29th year of Daoguang's reign, he was recruited by the Qing army as the commander-in-chief. In the first year of Xianfeng's reign, he followed the admiral Xiang Rong in pursuit of the Taiping Army from Guangxi to Jiangsu. He was relied upon by Xiang Rong for his bravery in battle.
In 1853, the Qing army built the Jiangnan Camp in the Xiaolingwei area of Nanjing. Zhang Guoliang was the main general of the camp. He often fought against the Taiping Army and made many military exploits.
Although Zhang Guoliang was born a bandit, he did not kill recklessly, and he still had a good way of running the army. At least in the Jiangnan camp, his subordinates could be called the main force.
Zhang Guoliang's more than 7,000 soldiers and horses first entered Changzhou City and were warmly welcomed by the Changzhou gentry. The Changzhou government gentry collected a large sum of military pay for Zhang Guoliang to reward the three armies.
If I could use an idiom to describe Zhang Guoliang's current mood, it would be the spring breeze.
In return, Zhang Guoliang also tried his best to restrain military discipline. For this reason, he gave away a large part of the salary he received, so that the group of arrogant soldiers and generals below could control him.
The gentry in Changzhou and Suzhou were all very proud, feeling that they had made a good move.
The next day, a small group of soldiers from the Jiangnan Camp ran to the Huaihai Trading Company's shop in Changzhou City and broke open the door. As a result, the shop was empty with no one inside, leaving only some worthless goods.
This group of soldiers looted the shop and almost set it on fire.
During this process, not a single government official showed up. Shopkeepers from some surrounding shops just shook their heads after seeing it, and no one came to mind this nosy matter.
In Tianjing City, Zhang Dongxu secretly met with several people in the past few days. One of them was Huang Hao.
Don't be surprised why Zhang Dongxu met Huang Hao, because Zhang Dongxu's identity in Tianjing City is that of a big businessman, and he is also one of Huang Hao's benefactors. Only Yang Ximei, Yang Xiuqing and a few others know his true identity.
In fact, Yang Xiuqing secretly supported him. Otherwise, he would not have been able to bring his business to Tianjing City. Yang Xiuqing helped him just to leave this channel of communication with Huai Haijun, so that he could indeed gain benefits from Huai Haijun.
Huang Hao now stays with Hong Xiuquan. If he wants to live well, he must not only please Hong Xiuquan, but also the people around Hong Xiuquan, such as his brothers and sisters in the clan, such as his close attendants.
This requires a lot of money and materials. Zhang Dongxu can provide him with all this, not only money, but also in-demand materials and commodities.
In today's capital, under a system similar to a planned economy, being able to obtain these materials is very useful in opening up interpersonal relationships.
A teahouse in Tianjing City. Zhang Dongxu met Huang Hao in the teahouse.
"Editor Huang, long time no see, I guess you got promoted again."
"Hi, Shopkeeper Huang, why do you have time to drink tea with me today? Are you in any trouble?"
"Oh, look what you said, when have I ever bothered you, Mr. Huang? It's nothing, I just want to chat with you."
"Editor Huang, I heard that there are so many princes in the capital today. When will you become a prince?"
"Hmph, don't talk nonsense. To become a prince in this kingdom of heaven, one must have military merit."
"Oh, that's right. Then you have to go out and lead the troops. You can't always do it in the Hanlin Academy."
"Nonsense, wouldn't it be nice for me to be able to be by the King's side and bask in the grace of Heaven?"
"Yes, editor Huang is right. Have you heard about something?"
"Stop being so pretentious and tell me quickly."
"Yes, a young man came back from outside and reported that Zhang Guoliang, the leader of the Jiangnan Camp, led his troops to Changzhou. Now the Jiangnan Camp is very empty! It is estimated that everyone in Tianjing City will know about it in two days."
"Do you really mean what you say?"
"Can I joke with you about this kind of thing? I'm thinking that if you report this matter to the King of Heaven, you can still achieve some merit!"
"Editor Huang, the people who are meeting Jiangnan camp now are all Dong Wang's men. The Dong Wang Mansion has been making a lot of moves in the southeast these days. I wonder if Dong Wang already knows about this. If Dong Wang destroys Jiangnan
Daying, then..." Zhang Dongxu did not continue.
"His Royal Highness Dongwang, is it possible for someone like you to discuss this?" Huang Hao glared at Zhang Dongxu and said.
"Yes, yes, the little one deserves to die!"
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Xiaolingwei, the Jiangnan camp was built on the Purple Mountain, with dozens of camps. It faces the Chaoyang Gate and Zhengyang Gate of Tianjing City. It can be said to be close to Tianjing City.
The outposts and camps between the two armies are intertwined. However, the Jiangnan camp usually focuses on defense and rarely takes the initiative to attack.
The Taiping Army is now focusing its main energy on the Western Expedition and the Northern Expedition, and is unwilling to engage in a major war with the Jiangnan Camp.
So the two armies settled into a stalemate, and the entire front was peaceful for more than half a year.
However, that night, a group of people wearing Taiping Army uniforms broke into the outpost of Jiangnan Camp and quietly killed everyone.
When these people evacuated, they also took several corpses with them.
In the middle of the night, soldiers wearing Qing army uniforms broke into the Taiping Army's outpost. They also left no one alive. At the end of the day, they even threw several Qing army corpses in the post.
This matter was reported to both sides the next day. The evidence was conclusive and it was confirmed that it was done by the other side. This was a serious provocation for war.
Yang Xiuqing was very angry. He was mainly responsible for the confrontation with Jiangnan Camp.
Now we have lost several outposts overnight. Why did the Qing army change its temper?
Let's do it then! Yang Xiuqing began to mobilize troops in the direction of Xiaoling Guard.
At this time, Hong Xiuquan also received a secret report from Huang Hao. Seeing that Yang Xiuqing was really moving troops, he immediately became more convinced that the main force of the Qing army was not there.
How could he give all the credit for capturing the Jiangnan camp to Yang Xiuqing?
Therefore, Hong Xiuquan ordered Wei Changhui to lead his troops to support Yang Xiuqing.
The two armies divided into two groups and stormed the Jiangnan Camp. The Jiangnan Camp lost two camps in one day.
At this time, although there were still nearly 20,000 soldiers left in the Jiangnan camp, without Zhang Guoliang at the front, the remaining soldiers were just scum.
Huang Hao reported meritorious service this time and was named deputy prime minister by Hong Xiuquan. He led a force of about 2,000 people directly under the Tianwang Mansion to join the attack.
Xiang Rong was not prepared at all. It was clear that the Taiping Army had transferred all its troops to the west, so why did they take the initiative to attack me? So Xiang Rong panicked and quickly summoned Zhang Guoliang back.
Huang Hao's side training is quite outstanding.
Under the leadership of the "guide" sent by Zhang Dongxu, Huang Hao crossed Zijin Mountain without encountering any resistance and reached the tail end of Jiangnan Camp.
The entire Jiangnan Camp was like a long snake formation, with the tail being the weakest point of defense. Under the sudden attack by Huang Hao's soldiers from the Tianwang Mansion, three camps were lost in a row, including a large amount of baggage.
Now Xiang Rong was completely panicked. He immediately urged Zhang Guoliang in stern words to return to the defense. On the one hand, he was preparing for the retreat, and on the other hand, he sent someone to the Jiangbei camp to ask for help.