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The Ming Dynasty has really reached a stage of turmoil...
Li Zicheng's entire army was wiped out in Tongguan Nanyuan, and he only led 18 men to break out. After cleaning up the remaining troops, he moved to Shangluo Mountain in southern Shaanxi to recuperate. At the end of this year, in order to regroup, he took dozens of followers and rushed to Gucheng to meet him.
Zhang Xianzhong. These two comrades from the same hometown are currently in very different situations, but their friendship still exists.
Zhang Xianzhong hosted a banquet in honor of him. After three drinks, he patted Li Zicheng on the back and said jokingly: "Brother Li, why don't you come with me? Why are you still running around?"
Li Zicheng looked up and laughed, saying repeatedly: "No, no."
The two of them had a tacit understanding at this time and place. Li Zicheng knew that Zhang Xianzhong was only a temporary measure in Gucheng and was not a real surrender, otherwise he would never have rashly come forward and thrown himself into a trap; Zhang Xianzhong knew that Li Zicheng would never surrender with him, it was just a joke.
. Then he gave him a batch of weapons and horses to help him regain his strength, so that he could support him from a distance in the future.
At that time, the gentry in Gucheng County witnessed Li Zicheng leaving calmly after meeting with Zhang Xianzhong, and complained that Xiong Wencan was incompetent and did not order Zhang Xianzhong to capture Li Zicheng alive to atone for his sins. Such complaints were empty words without knowing the details. Xiong Wencan only asked for help and could not "schedule appropriately"
"; Zhang Xianzhong did not really surrender, and it was impossible for him to "defeat himself".
Zhang Xianzhong appointed the talented scholars Pan Duao and Xu Yixian as counselors, asking them to explain Sun Wu's art of war, forge three-eyed guns, maces, ambush repeating crossbows, practice regimental and camp square formations, left and right camp methods, and plan day and night to raise the righteous flag again. Gucheng Magistrate Ruan
Seeing all this, Zhidian was anxious and unable to intervene, so he had to persuade him to follow Liu Guoneng's path. If he sincerely surrendered, he could guarantee that Zhang Xianzhong would not die, so there was no need to commit injustice! Zhang Xianzhong scolded him.
Ruan Zhidian became ill from worry and anger, and was expected to die in the future - either at the hands of Zhang Xianzhong or at the hands of Xiong Wencan. He wrote a poem on the wall of Gucheng County Yamen:
"Read all the books of sages and sages, and you will develop such a magnificent mind. You must sacrifice your life to become a benevolent person, and you will live up to the virtuous and upright people."
Ruan Zhidian, a young official in Guyi, paid homage to Que and since then stayed at home and ignored political affairs.
Yu Yinggui, the governor of Huguang, was present at the scene. He saw clearly and strongly opposed Xiong Wencan's actions. He wrote to Xiong Wencan, reminding him that Zhang Xianzhong would rebel and asked him to strike first. Unexpectedly, his messenger was captured by Zhang Xianzhong's patrol soldiers. Zhang Xianzhong
He immediately reported this to Yunyang Governor Dai Dongmin: The governor wanted to kill me. After Xiong Wencan learned about it, he impeached Yu Yinggui for "undermining the Fu Bureau". Yang Sichang was originally dissatisfied with Yu Yinggui's previous impeachment of Yang He, and encouraged the emperor to arrest Yu Yinggui. Yu Yinggui was arrested
After his arrest, he listed many evidences and explained to the court all the signs that Zhang Xianzhong would rebel. The court ignored him and sent him to the border to end the matter.
Zuo Liangyu, the commander-in-chief, also saw that Zhang Xianzhong's "rebellion was exposed" and repeatedly urged Xiong Wencan to send troops to attack. Xiong Wencan prevaricates and said: Although he has his own intentions, he has not yet started a provocation; although you dare to fight, his troops have not gathered yet.
If you attack, other supported ministries will inevitably react, and the gains outweigh the losses.
By the time Xiong Wencan realized that the situation was not good - "General Zhang Xianzhong would rebel again" and asked the court to mobilize Sichuan and Shaanxi troops for encirclement and suppression, it was too late.
In the twelfth year of Chongzhen, Zhang Xianzhong revolted again in Gucheng, destroying city walls, looting warehouses, and releasing prisoners. In the past, he had to endure humiliation and was blackmailed by bureaucrats at all levels. After revolting, he posted notices on thoroughfares and announced the names of officials who demanded bribes.
The number and date were announced to the local people: Xiong Wencan forced him to raise troops, accusing Prime Minister Xiong Wencan of being greedy and extorting tens of thousands in bribes. This move made Xiong Wencan and those corrupt officials ashamed.
Xiong Wencan knew that he had allowed the tiger to return to the mountain and his crime was not punishable, so he quickly shied away his responsibility to the court. During the incident, Zhang Jinyan revealed to the emperor that Zhang Xianzhong harbored evil intentions, and everyone knew it, no matter the fool or the sage. Xiong Wencan was fooled by him and kept asking for officials for him.
Rewards were offered to cover up the traces of murder and looting, and anyone who exposed his conspiracy was immediately silenced. He constantly lied to the court about military information, and described obvious signs of rebellion as "contrary to facts," which was too much deception.
Chongzhen suddenly realized this and regretted his mistake. He ordered Xiong Wencan to be removed from all his official positions and asked him to redeem himself through meritorious service.
When the idiot Xiong Wencan heard that Zuo Liangyu was going to send troops to pursue him, he deliberately leaked the news and forced Zuo Liangyu to stay to pay him a farewell, delaying time so that Zhang Xianzhong could calmly transport weapons and food to the mountains of Fangxian County. After receiving the emperor's order, he "redeemed himself by performing meritorious services."
After receiving the imperial edict, he knew that he could not protect himself, so he forced Zuo Liangyu to send troops. Zuo Liangyu was so angry that he flew into a rage: The Prime Minister first let the tiger return to the mountain, and then ordered me to capture him. If he did not obey the order, he would definitely impose on me the crime of lingering to indulge the enemy. This is not allowed.
Instead of attacking rashly, they were finally ambushed at Luohu Mountain, eighty miles west of Fang County. The entire army was wiped out, all the military symbols and seals were lost, and only a few hundred people broke out of the encirclement. Zuo Liangyu, who has always been arrogant and domineering, certainly did not want to suffer for Xiong Wencan.
, reported to the emperor: Xiong Wencan blocked Zhang Xianzhong's attack when his betrayal was revealed, and forced him to risk an attack after Zonghu returned to the mountain. All his bad deeds were fully revealed. Chongzhen issued an order: Arrest Xiong Wencan, and Zuo Liangyu redeems himself.
Xiong Wencan, the premier of five provinces, was arrested and imprisoned. As Xiong Wencan's recommender, Yang Sichang had no choice but to volunteer and request to go to Huguang to supervise the division.
The emperor decided to send Yang Sichang to replace Xiong Wencan and go to Huguang to supervise the division. He wrote an edict in his own hand, expecting him to "quickly eliminate the evil atmosphere and save the people from the fire and water";
He has full confidence in his abilities, so he is allowed to supervise divisions, governors, governors, and general soldiers as a cabinet bachelor. All officers under his command, such as deputy generals and staff generals, can use Shang Fang's sword to deal with them with military methods, in order to achieve immediate success.
According to Yang Sichang's request, the emperor held an imperial meeting on the platform. In addition to the cabinet scholar Xue Guoguan and others, the participants also included Xie Sheng, the Minister of Personnel, Li Daiwen, the Minister of Household Affairs, and Fu Zonglong, the Minister of War. The meeting discussed food, salary and army dispatch matters.
, Yang Sichang suggested that Zuo Liangyu had the talent of a general and could use soldiers, so he should be promoted to the title of "General Pingtai".
After the imperial meeting, Chongzhen left Yang Sichang alone to talk secretly, emphasizing one important matter in particular: Zhang Xianzhong once disturbed the ancestral mausoleum, which must not be pardoned, and the others can be suppressed and used together. He was then rewarded with a hundred exquisite gold ingots and bright red ramie silk clothing.
Four sets, a bullfighting suit, a reward of 40,000 taels of silver, and an emolument of 500,000 taels. This shows the extraordinary and special status of this supervising minister in the emperor's mind.
Yang Sichang entered the palace to bid farewell to the emperor. The emperor specially asked Guanglu Temple to hold a banquet on the platform to bid farewell to him. Chongzhen poured wine for him personally and ordered the ministers to toast him three times. Then, with the accompaniment of music, Chongzhen took the eunuch's hand from the eunuch's hand.
He took out a seven-character poem written by him and said: "As an assistant minister and governor, things don't happen often. I will write down the number and give it to you."
Yang Sichang knelt down, took it, and recited: "Yanmei is temporarily serving as Qiancheng, and the general is majestic at Xiliu Camp."
The atmosphere of the banditry was wiped out and peace was restored. The people's livelihood was improved by education. Chongzhen listened to him and said with a smile: "I will give you a gift for you." His poem cleverly borrowed allusions. "Salt Plum" comes from "Shangshu".
It is used to praise the prime minister who has served the country; "Xiliuying" borrows the allusion of Zhou Yafu, the general of Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty, to describe strict military discipline, and expresses his reliance on Yang Sichang just right, wishing this General Yanmei, the supervisor
The minister was about to succeed. Yang Sichang was so excited that he cried and worshiped.
"Yanmei is now a temporary city", Yang Sichang shouldered the emperor's trust and embarked on the journey to supervise the division. He arrived in Xiangyang and entered the original Xiong Wencan's residence. A swearing-in ceremony was then held.
Yu, Chen Hongfan and others attended. Yang Sichang conveyed the emperor's edict and warned the soldiers: receiving the favor of the country and taking on the responsibility of destroying thieves, they must punish and reward them. Yang Sichang is known for his eloquence. Coupled with the majesty of the governor, assistant ministers and Shang Fang's sword given by the emperor, the attendees
He was shocked. At the meeting, Yang Sichang announced the duties of the generals in various places and surrounded and suppressed Zhang Xianzhong.
Yang Sichang had high hopes for Zuo Liangyu and regarded him as a trump card. Before leaving Beijing, he had proposed to the emperor to seal him as "General Pingthief". On October 5th, he went to Shu again to reiterate the matter and requested that the "General Pingthief" be sealed.
It was awarded to Zuo Liangyu, allowing him to act under the seal and command all ministries in a unified manner.
Zuo Liangyu did not disappoint Yang Sichang and won a great victory in Manao Mountain in Taiping County, Sichuan. Zhang Xianzhong fled and escaped into the Pingli Mountains in Xing'an. Zuo Liangyu pursued the victory and annihilated 3,500 of his elite troops.
, including the big boss Cao Wei, the sweeper king, the front camp general Baihu Zonghuo, the middle camp general Deng Tianwang Zhang Shou'an, etc., captured Zhang Xianzhong's concubines Gao Shi, Ao Shi and military advisor Pan Duao, etc., and captured a gold seal of Zhang Xianzhong, which was used by Zhang Xianzhong.
An engraved gold dragon stick and a gold-plated sword.
After receiving the report from Yang Sichang, Chongzhen was very happy that the governor and assistant minister had won the first battle. He immediately summoned Chen Xinjia, who had just been promoted from Governor Xuanda to Minister of War, and asked him to commend the generals at the front and specially allocate 50,000 taels of silver and one piece of brocade silk.
Thousands of horses were rewarded to the soldiers of the three armies. In order to reward Zuo Liangyu, the chief contributor to the victory at Agate Mountain, he decided to give him the honorary title of "Prince Shaobao". He seemed to be unsatisfied, and also gave the title to Yang Sichang, the governor and assistant minister thousands of miles away.
I personally wrote a handwritten message and rewarded him with 10,000 taels of silver from my inner treasury, a bullfighting uniform, and two pommel horses. I also specially expressed my longing for him after parting:
It has been more than half a year since you resigned from the court on the sixth day of September last year! I am not in my thoughts every day. I have worked hard with the soldiers in the field, and my beard and hair have turned white, which is deeply in my heart. I also heard that your arrangements are careful and your rewards and punishments are strict.
I express my sincere condolences for pacifying the invaders and bringing peace to the people.
The special feelings for Yang Sichang were revealed between the lines. Even details such as "the beard and hair turned white" were also in his heart. Yang Sichang was deeply moved. If he didn't risk his life on the battlefield, he would have nothing to repay.
Yang Sichang never expected that after the victory at Agate Mountain, he would never win another decent victory. The reasons were of course very complicated, and one of the important ones was that he, the "supervisor and assistant minister", would become the focus of conflicts with his subordinates.
The relationship with the feudal officials was not well coordinated. The most inappropriate thing was that the relationship with Zuo Liangyu, who was brave and good at fighting, was in a stalemate.
When Zhang Xianzhong fled in Agate Mountain, Zuo Liangyu was chasing after him. When he was desperate, Zhang Xianzhong came up with a plan and sent his confidant Ma Yuanli to bring gifts to persuade Zuo Liangyu to persuade him not to force him.
, to alienate the relationship between him and Yang Sichang. He said to him: The reason why the Yangge Ministry values you is because of the existence of Zhang Xianzhong. Why don't you think about it carefully. You have always allowed your subordinates to plunder wantonly. The Yangge Ministry is suspicious of you. If Zhang Xianzhong does not exist,
, then your death is not far away. These words were well-founded and reasonable. Zuo Liangyu was moved by this, so he opened the door and deliberately let Zhang Xianzhong lead the remaining troops to escape, so that he had time to recruit the scattered soldiers in the mountains.
Regrouping, Zuo Liangyu watched from the sidelines in the Zhushan area and stood still, pretending to Yang Sichang that he was sick and could not march.
There was another reason why Zuo Liangyu took care of his illness in Zhushan, which was that the Yangge Ministry was doubtful about him, which disappointed him. Yang Sichang originally actively recommended Zuo Liangyu to the emperor as the "Pingtai General", but later he saw that Zuo Liangyu was so domineering and difficult to control.
, and the Shaanxi general He Renlong was also a brave and capable commander, so he proposed to Chen Xinjia, Minister of War, to replace Zuo Liangyu with He Renlong as the "Pingthief General". Soon, he received the emperor's approval, but Yang Sichang regretted it.
He was afraid that this move would arouse Zuo Liangyu's resentment, not to mention that He Renlong's military strength and achievements could not be compared with Zuo Liangyu's, and it would be difficult to replace him. So he asked the emperor to withdraw his order, and still used Zuo Liangyu as the "Pingtai General". So.
He was indecisive and went back on his word. As a result, he failed to please both sides and lost the trust of the two commanders-in-chief, Zuo and He.
Zuo Liangyu felt ashamed because he had lost the seal of "Ping Thief General"; He Renlong felt dissatisfied and resentful because he had lost the seal of "Ping Thief General". After that, the two passed the blame and stopped going deep into the front line, so that Zhang Xianzhong
The ability to regroup was the result of Yang Sichang losing his heart as the second commander.
Yang Sichang knew that Zuo Liangyu was ill, but he had to write a letter to express his condolences and express his understanding of his negative attitude. He said in the letter: Zhang Xianzhong is in the deep mountains and cliffs, and it is impossible to escape. If the general supervises the search, he can definitely do it.
Captured alive. But you led the troops back, why? I think it was probably because the barren mountains and high mountains cut off food and wages, making it difficult for the soldiers to station, so the general had no choice but to make this move. This left a decent step for him to retreat. But, about "
It was difficult to justify the renegade of "General Ping Zei", so he had to try his best to cover it up and shift the responsibility to the Ministry of War, saying: The Ministry of War document replaced you with He Renlong as "General Ping Zei". I have already stopped it, and I will definitely get the emperor soon.
It is decreed that you must be the "general who defeats thieves".
Zuo Liangyu didn't believe Yang Ge's sophistry at all, because He Renlong had told him the truth a long time ago: Yang Sichang had promised in private that He would replace Zuo as the "Pingtai General", but he reneged on his promise and lied that we would discuss it later.
This made He Renlong very angry and told Zuo Liangyu everything.
Therefore, Yang Sichang's repeated explanations were of no avail. He had to use the emperor to pressure him: Zhang Xianzhong wants to enter Sichuan, and this is the time for you to repay the emperor's favor. However, Zuo Liangyu was unmoved and continued to lie high in Zhushan, refusing to enter the mountain.
Search and suppress.
He Renlong, who was extremely resentful of Yangge's tribe, was also watching passively. The governors and governors of each province had their own little plans, and they all wanted to take the opportunity to escape from the encirclement and suppression. Yang Sichang conveyed the emperor's imperial edict in advance: ordering the governor of Shaanxi Zheng Chongjian and his deputy commander-in-chief
He Renlong and Li Guoqi "stayed in Shu to assist in the suppression". Zheng Chongjian defied Yang and wrote to Yang Sichang, claiming that he led the Shaanxi army and the generals sent by Zuo Liangyu could not get food and salary support in Taiping County, so they had to stand still.
Yang Sichang was so angry that he had nothing to say, so he asked Shao Jiechun, the governor of Sichuan: Taiping County is within your jurisdiction, and you have been reminded in advance about food and salary arrangements, but you turned a deaf ear. Zuo Liangyu and Zheng Chongjian both used "no food" as an excuse to retreat.
If the "rogue bandits" who have worked so hard to encircle and suppress you escape because of this, how can you explain yourself!
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