Chapter 279: The City of Nanjing Sees the End of the World
The people most affected by Zuo Liangyu's crazy behavior were naturally the people in Nanjing. To the east of Anqing is the hinterland of Nanzhi and the hinterland of Donglin. In fact, the vast majority of the so-called Donglin Party members are from Jiangsu and Zhejiang
People, judging from the real situation, although Donglin does not have such obvious regional attributes as the Qi Party and Chu Party in the past, he is still a regional political party.
When Zuo's army entered the east of Anqing and looted wildly, the Donglin party realized what mistake they and others had made. They had no support at all to control this crazy beast! The military power controlled by the Nanjing court at this time was not as good as the real history.
The Hongguang regime on the 19th. At least in real history, there are four towns in Jiangbei. But now, Huang Degong has been transferred to Beizhili, Gao Jie is following Sun Chuanting in Shaanxi, and Liu Zeqingyuan is in northern Shandong to prevent serious officers and soldiers from going south. Around Nanjing
It was only Liu Liangzuo and a few other unusable soldiers and horses. What was even worse was that when Zuo Liangyu’s soldiers entered Chizhou, Liu Liangzuo and other soldiers and horses also became less obedient and ignored the military orders issued by Nanjing.
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Facing the out-of-control Zuo family army, the courtiers in Nanjing City had no choice but to use their last strength and asked Zhou Yuji to take the palace garrison and the newly built 30,000 to 40,000 Beijing camp troops to Dangtu City to set up defenses to prevent Zuo Liangyu's troops from entering Nanjing.
city.
Is it possible to block Zuo Liangyu's men with more than 40,000 soldiers? No matter how stupid the people in Nanjing City are, they know that it is unlikely. Even if they block it, what's the use? Follow Zuo Liangyu, a hungry wolf
Behind the scenes is Li Zicheng, a fierce tiger.
It's really unlucky. Last year, Chuang Jun was still struggling in the north. Who would have thought that this year he would go to the south to struggle. What's even more unlucky is that now his strength is much stronger than last year.
"Mr. Hou, your father has a support and support from Pingnan Marquis. This time when you go to Zuo Yingzhong, you must persuade him to put the important affairs of the country first and never act out of his own whim." Zuo Liangyu could not control his anger.
As a means, the Donglin people thought of the old method of using human relationships. They planned to send Hou Fangyu as a lobbyist to persuade Zuo Liangyu to stop and help them resist Li Zicheng's eastward advance.
"The country is in danger, and I should take this opportunity of my own accord. However, the Zuo clan is now strong in military strength, and it all depends on someone's mouth. I'm afraid it will be difficult to convince him."
"Master Hou, after you meet Zuo Pingnan, tell him that as long as he can help the country to stop the intruders and does not lead troops into Nanjing, he will govern everything west of Dangtu City."
"With this solemn promise from you all, I will never come back empty-handed and will wait for my good news in the city." Hou Fangyu looked confident and made a promise to the big bosses present.
After leaving the discussion hall, Hou Fangyu did not rush out of the city to find Zuo Liangyu, but turned around and walked to the painting boat on the Qinhuai River. Over there, his Xiangjun and several people from Fushe had already set up a banquet.
, waiting to give him a farewell.
That night, Hou Fangyu got very drunk and talked a lot of nonsense on the boat about running for the country and the country. He only drank until dawn the next day and the farewell banquet ended.
Hou Fangyu, who was hungover, did not set out the next day. He spent the whole day saying goodbye to Li Xiangjun in the boat. It was not until noon on the third day that Mr. Hou walked out of Nanjing to find Zuo Liangyu.
"Brother Shou, Hou Chaozong just left the city today. This man simply didn't take the perilous court affairs seriously. Will he gain anything by going to Zuoying?" In a yard in Nanjing City, a man
The courtier walked in angrily, and without even taking a sip of tea, he started complaining about Hou Fangyu. Everyone was like ants on a hot pot, but you had been drinking in the brothel for two days.
"Alas! It's just a dead horse treated as a live doctor! Zuo Liangyu has become a thief, and there is not even a chance of remembering the old love of the Hou family." Qian Qianyi stroked his beard and said in a calm tone.
Although Lao Qian has problems with his character and ability, he still has a good mind. At this time, is it possible to expect an incompetent rich man to persuade a military leader with hundreds of thousands of troops to change his mind?
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"Why do you and the courtiers let Hou Chaozong escape like this?"
"Let Hou Chaozong go to Zuoying, firstly, some courtiers think it is still possible, and secondly, it can be delayed for a while. Slower things will be better. Zuo's current crazy expansion of the army will not last long, as long as
If we delay it longer, we may not be able to defeat it without a fight."
After having a conversation with the people who came to discuss the situation and sending them away, Qian Qianyi turned around and gave instructions to his family, packed his things, and was ready to return to his hometown in Hangzhou to avoid disaster. With Nanjing like this, unless a miracle happens,
Otherwise, we will definitely not be able to hold on.
The courtiers were anxious, and so was the emperor in the palace. The young new monarch was so frightened by the unprecedented pressure that his face turned pale as dust, and he ran to the inner palace to find Zhang Yan and ask her for advice.
"Auntie Huang, the Zuo thieves' troops are about to attack Nanjing City. How should I respond?"
"Your Highness, why do you want Zhou Taibao to leave Nanjing?"
"The court officials said that to defend Nanjing, we must defend Dangtu, so I asked Taibao Zhou to go to Dangtu."
"Confused, do you know what your father's purpose was in asking Taibao Zhou to accompany you south? They are the men and horses left for you to save your life. They are not to be sent out to serve as soldiers elsewhere. Without Zhou Taibao's men and horses, you can't even go to Nanjing.
The city cannot escape."
"Auntie Huang, can the city of Nanjing really not be defended?"
"Do you think you can defend it with the help of those people who want you to be the emperor? If those people could do their job, your father would not have reestablished the imperial court in the north."
"Xun'er knows that he is wrong. I hope that the emperor's aunt can help Xun'er come up with some ideas to overcome the current crisis. Even if the reign title is changed and he abdicates and becomes emperor, it will be fine."
"Nonsense, the emperor can make mistakes. If the emperor makes a mistake, the country will be destroyed! Xun'er, you remember! Until now, you are still the legitimate crown prince of the Ming Dynasty and the supervisor of Nanjing City. Your father has not issued an edict to take it.
Your crown prince and prisoner."
"Auntie Huang, how should Xinger survive this difficulty?"
"The imperial edict has been sent to Mr. Li, who is idle at home, to come to the palace to discuss matters. At the same time, your two younger brothers should also come to the palace."
Zhu Cihong was a little confused about Zhang Yan's arrangement. Li Zunxian had long been pushed aside by the courtiers. Now that he had no power at all, what use could he have? His two younger brothers were even less able to count on them.
If you don't take care of yourself in life, what's the use of entering the palace?
Although he didn't understand Zhang Yan's intention, he still sent a young eunuch to convey these people to the palace according to her instructions.
Everyone knows how dangerous the current situation is. Not only the upper echelons of the court and the central government are preparing for backup, but even the people in the city are aware of the changes. Those who have the means have already begun to take action. Walking to the streets of Nanjing City, looking around
It was a doomsday scene, full of people fleeing and looting supplies. The prosperous city of Nanjing has disappeared. This big city that has not been affected by the chaos of the late Ming Dynasty has also been involved in the chaos.