Wang Shishun of the Han Dynasty army approached the city of Jiujiang. After defeating the main force of the Shenji Battalion, the Yongding Battalion of the Zhuque Army also pursued the victory from the west to the city. After a brief confrontation between the two armies outside the city, Zhang Ning immediately ordered the army to retreat ten miles to ease the situation.
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There are not many imperial officers and soldiers in Jiujiang City anymore. The Shenji Battalion is on the right and the two sentries on the left and right. The main force of the three armies has been destroyed. The dock connecting the defenders in the city with Jiangbei has also been cut off. The city can only be broken in a matter of days. The only difference is who is going to pick it up.
Take what's in this bag.
After some time, the Han army sent an envoy to negotiate. Since it was already evening when they arrived at the main camp of Yongding Camp, Zhang Ning arranged for his staff Chen Maocai to receive him temporarily and settle in for food and lodging. He would only receive the envoy to discuss official matters tomorrow morning.
Du was sent as an envoy to Nanjing and made friends with various officials in Nanjing by giving gifts and getting to know many people there. It was most appropriate for him to come forward to receive the envoy.
That night, another messenger came to the camp. He was sent by the Ministry of Internal Affairs to deliver a message for Madam Yao. The letter only asked Zhang Ning to return to Wuchang as soon as possible to discuss matters after his military affairs outside were relieved, but it did not mention the need to discuss matters in the letter.
What's up.
Zhang Ning therefore made several guesses in his mind. What important and confidential matter was he unwilling to mention even a few words in the letter? Yao Ji knew that the military affairs in Jiujiang City were important, but she still sent someone to urge them. This shows that this matter is not trivial. He remembered
Not long ago, I received a letter from the Ministry of Internal Affairs regarding monitoring Prince Wen Kui's revolt. I couldn't help but wonder: Could it be that after Wen Kui failed to launch an army, he fell into the hands of spies from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, or was even directly killed?
Thinking of this, Zhang Ning had no intention of bargaining with the Han army anymore, and just wanted to rush back to Wuchang City as soon as possible to see what happened.
At this time, Zhu Heng, Chen Maocai and others entered the account, and Chen Maocai reported back: "We have made arrangements for the envoys, allowing them to rest in the camp for one night, and the food and accommodation expenses are all provided, but they are not allowed to wander around the camp.
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Zhang Ning remained silent without comment, and everyone didn't take it seriously. He didn't have to ask about this kind of thing in the first place.
Zhu Heng continued: "Wang Shishun followed Nanjing's order and dispatched troops from Nanzhili into Jiangxi to reinforce Jiujiang City. Unexpectedly, he was defeated in front of the Beijing camp. He must have wanted to take back Jiujiang City, and fortunately he had something to say to the Han Dynasty Palace.
, avoid being
Punishment. If they sent people to tell who owns Jiujiang City, the old minister thought that they could do a favor and send Wang Shishun to Wang Shishun. Once Yongding Battalion occupied Jiujiang City, the Suzaku Army's front line would be drawn to Jiangxi, which would lead to a shortage of troops;
What's more, even if we occupy Jiujiang City, we can't guarantee the safety of the eastern front. We have to manage Poyang Lake, but we don't have a naval force here. In the end, we have to turn to the Han army for help. It would be a good idea to let the Han army garrison in Jiujiang City. Secondly,
, if the two sides have a dispute over the Jiujiang City and want to use force to intimidate Wang Shishun's troops, they will definitely not be the opponents of the Yongding camp, but why should we go to war with the Han army, or worsening the relationship is not a good idea."
After hearing this, some of the people present nodded in agreement, while others sighed slightly. This is unavoidable. The Chief Secretary of Jiangxi Province is also the land of fish and rice in the grain-producing areas of the south of the Yangtze River, and Jiujiang City has the advantage of water and land transportation, rich products, developed trade and handicrafts, and the people are prosperous.
It's just a piece of fat meat. But it's a pity that you can't eat the meat that reaches your mouth because it's already full and your stomach can't hold it.
Liang Yan further said: "Military expenditures have been difficult recently. If Jiujiang City is surrendered, a condition can be added to the negotiations tomorrow to sell a batch of captured Shenji Camp guns and cannon to the Han Dynasty army."
Liang Yan's suggestion is still well-founded. Matchlock guns are easy to damage. A batch of munitions that were previously sent to the Han Dynasty army for free have been mostly damaged due to poor maintenance. However, the Han Dynasty sent people to imitate the munitions, but they could not make them.
Qualified firearms, shoddy materials and workmanship due to bureaucratic problems
, unable to be used in battle formations. Later, the Han Palace tried to ask Wuchang to donate a batch of arms... The request was obviously rejected in the end. The firearms of the Suzaku Army were also made by labor and labor. The men needed money and food to feed them. How could they have nothing?
Giving them away sparingly? It can be seen that the Han Dynasty army lacked firearms, just when they needed them.
In addition, the officers of the Suzaku Army were unwilling to use the captured large matchlock guns. A longer range would be an advantage, but it is equally important to not get used to the cumbersome operation. The specifications of firearms are different, and the weight of the powder and the size of the lead bullets must be changed, as well as the lead
You can improvise the bullets yourself, and the lead block is baked and processed with a clip. The size of the clip does not match, which is very inconvenient. Therefore, it is certainly cost-effective to resell firearms that you do not want to use.
After everyone discussed it, Zhang Ning finally said: "Decisions regarding Jiujiang City will be made by Zhu Butang after discussing with everyone. I will go back to Wuchang tomorrow."
Zhang Ning said this so suddenly, which surprised everyone. He came and left in a hurry. He had arrived at the Jiujiang battlefield all at once.
He turned his head and pondered for a while, then said: "The military pressure in the north is huge, and the Suzaku Army is stretched thin. We must come up with a large number of ways to expand the army as soon as possible. There are millions of young people in Huguang. We must find a way to mobilize some of them."
Get up and expand your troops. To expand the army, you also need to think of ways to raise money, food and finance... As for the aftermath here, it is up to Zhu Butang to decide, and then just write a message and send it back to Wuchang for me to review."
Zhu Heng also wanted to ask about the attitude of Zhang Chengzong, the general who caused heavy losses to the Third Army, but seeing Zhang Ning's brows furrowed, as if he was thinking about a bigger plan, he swallowed what he said, thinking that maybe this matter
I can also help you solve problems.
Unexpectedly, at this moment, Zhang Ning raised his head and said suddenly: "By the way, regarding Zhang Chengzong, let him lead the third army, but he must be punished in other ways to show punishment. You can think of the reasons for the punishment."
Zhu Heng breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Yes, I will definitely handle everything big and small."
Early the next morning, Zhang Ning left the camp with the guards as expected. He was still riding in the same carriage covered with a lot of cotton, but the fracture on his leg seemed to be almost healed, and he usually walked slowly without crutches.
No problem, but he felt that it was better to take care of it for a while, otherwise it would not be good to have a hidden disease and walk with a limp in the future.
...A few days later, Zhang Ning's cavalry arrived in Wuchang City. He went straight to the Chu Palace to see Yao Ji. The Chu Palace was as quiet as ever. He saw the clean palace avenues, green vegetation, and beautiful scenery.
Looking at the pavilions and pavilions, I felt for a moment that the fighting and smoke outside was just a dream. But when I looked down and saw my dusty clothes and the gray and black soot on my body, I realized that the huge differences between the inside and outside were real.
When Yao Ji saw him like this, she must have rushed over to meet him just after returning to Wuchang City, so she directly told him what happened in the past few days.
Zhang Ning was not shocked, but he looked so worried that Yao Ji could not show happiness for taking revenge on Queen Ma.
Yao Ji tried to explain: "The prince was defeated and disappeared, and our people happened to find out his whereabouts. The opportunity is very good. If we don't kill him this time, it will be difficult to have a chance in the future. You raised an army to fight
It is the banner of Emperor Jianwen, and it is also the banner of Emperor Jianwen.
Jianwen is Zhengshuo; when great things are accomplished in the future, Jianwen Jun must be enthroned as the emperor, the prince or the prince, who will be passed on to the throne in the future? The title cannot be justified, and many troubles will inevitably occur, so it is better to eliminate the hidden dangers once and for all today."
Zhang Ning said: "What mother and concubine said makes sense, but there must be some among the remaining ministers who suspect that it was us. Lord Jianwen would also think so..."
Yao Ji apologized: "Wen Kui is your brother after all. I did do something wrong. I should have told you before making a decision."
Everyone has been killed, so what's the use of talking about it now? But when it comes to his brother, Zhang Ning doesn't have any psychological burden. It's really hard to have any feelings for this brother. He has never even met him, so he doesn't think so.
Wen Kui was really his brother. In his heart, Wen Kui was not even as good as Zhang Shicai from the Zhang family.
Zhang Ning's only worry is Emperor Jianwen. He is currently trying to use Emperor Jianwen's status to recruit troops. If something goes wrong, everything will be affected. Hundreds of thousands of troops in Jiangbei are watching with eager eyes. Now let's consider the power after achieving great things.
It's too early to compete.
But Zhang Ning really didn't want to speak to Yao Ji in an accusatory tone. He paused and asked, "Where's Queen Ma?"
Yao Ji hesitated slightly after hearing this, and immediately replied: "It has been captured by our people and is being escorted back to the palace from Guizhou to 'reunite' with the emperor."
She couldn't help but wonder why Zhang Ning suddenly asked about Empress Ma. It was most likely because she had already understood her own mentality. The reason why she killed Zhu Wenkui was to ensure her future reputation, but more importantly, it might be out of revenge for Empress Ma.
Mentality... Zhang Ning reminded her that she already knew.
Even though Zhang Ning had not lived with Yao Ji since she was a child, she had not fulfilled her responsibility to raise him, and Zhang Ning had repeatedly said that he came from the future and refused to admit that he was her son; but Yao Ji discovered that the world really understands
The person she was thinking about was still Zhang Ning.
At this moment, Zhang Ning sighed slightly: "There is nothing wrong with what my mother-in-law did. Even if you had told me beforehand, I would have agreed."
He didn't say anything extreme, but after a few words, Yao Ji lost control of her emotions. She said with a pale face: "I sent you to a commoner's home to raise you since you were a child. Although you are not a rich family,
But I also have books, food and clothing, and those who came from Taiping naturally don’t understand what I suffered back then! If you weren’t in the Zhang family in Nanjing... you wouldn’t understand either, because you would have been dead long ago!”
Zhang Ning said hurriedly: "I understand. So Queen Ma's life must be kept. You can torture her slowly when the opportunity is right in the future. But now, don't tell her about Zhu Wenkui's death. This may cause her to die."
It went to Emperor Jianwen."
"In the future? The head will be placed in the ice box, but it will change beyond recognition if it takes too long. How can I let that vicious woman see her son's head with her own eyes in the future? How can I see her heartbroken expression?" Yao