Zuo Liangyu didn't obey his orders and actually won the battle.
This made Yang Sichang really unable to control himself and he didn't know how to make a decision.
In the following days, even greater good news came.
Even Zhang Xianzhong's military advisor Pan Duao was captured by Zuo Liangyu and was on his way to Xiangyang.
This is enough to prove how tragic Zhang Xianzhong's defeat was.
At this point, Yang Sichang immediately returned to his true colors as an official.
How he feels about Zuo Liangyu no longer matters.
The important thing is that in the face of such a great victory, he was able to explain it to Chongzhen.
Yang Sichang acted quickly and immediately submitted a report of victory to Chongzhen.
This great victory really washed away the long-standing gloom of the Ming Dynasty, and there was finally some joy in the court.
"Chen Aiqing, immediately prepare to reward all the generals based on their merits. I also send a message to Yang Aiqing that he should take advantage of the victory to pursue Zhang Xianzhong and not let Zhang Xianzhong go."
After Chongzhen was overjoyed, he spared no reward and felt that this was the best opportunity to eliminate Zhang Xianzhong.
But when no one was in sight, Chongzhen's expression quickly turned cold.
Only Wang Chengen, who was standing by, understood that Chongzhen hated Yang Sichang to his core.
Because from beginning to end, what Yang Sichang presented to Chongzhen was useless.
Zuo Liangyu's victory fully proved Yang Sichang's incompetence.
After all, Yang Sichang had previously revealed the conflict between him and Zuo Liangyu to Chongzhen, making Chongzhen clearly aware of the cause and effect.
Now Zuo Liangyu took matters into his own hands and won a great victory. Yang Sichang not only did not feel ashamed, but instead took the opportunity to claim credit and fame. He was truly a villain.
Yang Sichang, who was far away in Xiangyang, had no idea that this victory not only did not free him from his predicament, but instead made him fall further into death.
The victory at Agate Mountain boosted the morale of all Ming army units and no longer feared Zhang Xianzhong.
On the ninth day of March, He Renlong and Li Guoqi defeated Zhang Xianzhong again at Hanxi Temple.
Zhang Xianzhong's troops, Xue Chengcai, a dragon from the left camp, and He Guoxian, king of Shuntian from the right camp, led two thousand people to surrender.
The next day, the Ming army pursued Yanjing. Zhang Xianzhong lost more than 600 people, and the two tigers in the front camp also surrendered.
After three battles and three victories, Zuo Liangyu's reputation reached its peak. People both inside and outside the government regarded him as the leader of the country, even Mao Wenlong was not as good as him.
But I have to say that Zhang Xianzhong has been recuperating for more than a year and is very strong.
These three defeats did not hurt Zhang Xianzhong.
Instead, he found the weakness of the Ming army in the chaotic battlefield and surrounded 6,000 people from the Sichuan official army Zhang Ling's department in Kejiaping.
If Zuo Liangyu hadn't arrived in time, veteran general Zhang Ling would have died on the spot.
It was also from this time that Zuo Liangyu officially inspired the attribute of winning when Zhang Xianzhong was met and losing when Li Zicheng was successful.
Zhang Xianzhong was beaten so badly that he could only retreat into the barren mountains and wilderness, trying to avoid the pursuit of the army.
The two sides fought and fled, getting closer to Sichuan.
At this time, the conflict between Yang Sichang and Zuo Liangyu reached its peak.
The great victory in the Battle of Agate Mountain made Zuo Liangyu feel proud, and he even ignored Yang Sichang.
Regarding Yang Sichang's orders, he no longer followed Yang Sichang's orders, but simply ignored them, and even went against Yang Sichang.
Yang Sichang was angry that Zuo Liangyu was disrespectful to him, so he wrote a secret letter to Chen Xinjia, hoping to transfer the "Seal of the Ping Thief General" to He Renlong.
As Yang Sichang's best friend, Chen Xinjia naturally did his best.
He reported the matter to Chongzhen.
Chongzhen looked on coldly, not questioning, but acquiescing to the matter.
But when the order was conveyed to the front line, Yang Sichang hesitated again.
Because Yang Sichang deeply understood that He Renlong was far inferior to Zuo Liangyu in terms of ability and reputation.
Rushing to replace Zuo Liangyu with He Renlong may lead to the failure of the army to integrate and reverse the situation of the war.
In the final analysis, his interests lie in the success of the suppression of thieves, not in any conflict with Zuo Liangyu.
Under this general premise, Yang Sichang hesitated and suppressed the matter.
But what he did not only offended Zuo Liangyu, but also offended He Renlong.
He Renlong was happily waiting to receive the seal of General Pingtai and be promoted to a higher rank. But when things came to a head, Yang Sichang told him to drop the matter.
Isn’t this fooling people!
Zuo Liangyu also held a grudge against Yang Sichang because he wanted to depose him.
Suddenly becoming enemies with the two leading generals, Yang Sichang was completely confused.
It was precisely because of the mutual attrition among the top brass of the Ming army that Zhang Xianzhong was given a chance to breathe.
Not daring to delay any longer, he quickly led his army westward and plunged into Sichuan.
The Kingdom of Heaven was also in chaos because of this.
In Shangluo Mountain, by the Heiqi River, there is a small village.
This village originally had no name, but recently it has become famous.
Just because there was a big shot, this place was named Shenglong Village.
This big shot is Li Zicheng.
Since his defeat to Hong Chengchou, Li Zicheng had no place to establish himself and could only lead Liu Zongmin, Tian Jianxiu and others to hibernate in the Shangluo Mountains, waiting for the opportunity.
This tragic defeat left Li Zicheng unforgettable.
During the days of hibernation, he plowed the fields while summing up his lessons. Although the situation was very difficult, he had a deeper understanding of how to fight the Ming Dynasty.
Wang Yangming achieved enlightenment in Longchang, and Li Zicheng also achieved similar results.
Spring is warm, flowers are blooming, everything is revived, and the clear voice carries convincing power.
"Thinking back to those days, wherever King Chuang went, why were the people lined up to welcome him, and those who joined the army were like crucian carp crossing a river? It was just because King Chuang had strict military discipline and loved the people like a son. Compared with King Chuang, the Ming Dynasty was greedy and cruel, and persecuted the people like ants.
, the people have long hated it to the core. Now the Ming Dynasty is raging all over the world. It only takes one more flame to collapse and destroy the country."
Under the trees in the forest, a young and handsome scholar was talking.
Behind him, standing on the side, was a heroic woman dressed in red and holding a sword, with a solemn and solemn air of righteousness.
Li Zicheng, Liu Zongmin, Tian Jianxiu and others all listened attentively and nodded from time to time, obviously approving of it.
"In your opinion, sir, how should we proceed to achieve great things?"
Although the scholar was young, Li Zicheng respected him very much and seemed to be asking for advice in his words.
The scholar bowed his hand in a very humble manner.
"Crossing the shallow bottom of King Longxiang, I will see the true meaning for myself, and I believe I have understood it. Nowadays, natural disasters are severe in the Central Plains, and thousands of households have long been cut off. However, the imperial court has increased the salary and sent training, and the raids have become more and more intense. At this time, all you need to do is climb up and shout
, there will definitely be followers like clouds. This is a good opportunity for King Chuang to revive the world!"
After hearing this, Li Zicheng couldn't help but smile happily.
He originally thought this way but was hesitant. Now that he saw someone who had the same idea as him, he couldn't help but feel moved.
While they were enjoying themselves here, a figure from a distance came running towards them quickly.
When he got closer, it was Li Guo.
"Uncle, there are rumors outside that the Eight Kings raised troops in Gucheng and rebelled against the imperial court. All the surrounding officers and troops have been mobilized. We can go out!"