In the third battle of Changsha, the Ming army won a complete victory, killing Li Maozu, the governor of Guangxi, and the generals Yu Shizhong and Sun Long. Kong Youde lost more than half of his troops and retreated to Changde. Wang Xiang, the general of the right battalion of the Ming army, was killed.<
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Although Zhu Hengjia defeated the Qing army, he suffered heavy casualties and was in urgent need of recuperation. He also received secret reports from Annan governor Hu Zhigong and Annan Bo Yang Wu that the Zheng family in Annan was somewhat unstable. So he had the idea of returning to Guilin to rest and fight again.<
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In this Northern Expedition, Yan Zunnagao, Li Mingzhong and Chen Youlong made the most meritorious service. Zhu Hengjia named Yan Zunnagao the Duke of Wuyong; Li Mingzhong the Duke of Dingxi; Chen Youlong the Yuan'an Bo.
Changsha and Hengyang created the conditions, and their contribution was not small. In addition, their troops suffered heavy casualties, and only 60,000 of the 100,000 troops were left. Zhu Hengjia felt that he could not chill the hearts of the Zhongzhen camp, so he named Li Chixin the Duke of Xingguo. He also rewarded the generals generously.
, getting ready to return to school.
Before returning to the army, Zhu Hengjia worshiped Yan Zungao as the general in charge of conquering the captives. He had 120,000 troops under his command, including Li Chixin, Gao Bizheng, Liu Wenxiu, Chen Youlong, and Yang Fuchen. He stayed in Huguang together with the governor of Huguang, Du Yinxi, and the governor Gao Doushu. He also transferred Hao Yongzhong.
Wang Jincai sent 40,000 soldiers and horses to Pingdong Marquis Yan Tianfeng for his command. Zhu Hengjia ordered Yan Tianfeng to wait for an opportunity to invade Guangdong.
After finishing these tasks, Zhu Hengjia returned to Guilin with Li Mingzhong, Zhang Chengwu, Zhao Yong, Sun Guangwei, Bai Wenxuan, Feng Shuangli, Gao Minggui, Hu Yiqing, and Zhao Yinxuan.
Before returning to Guilin, he talked to Yan Zungao.
"Does Qing Yan know who served as this great general in our dynasty?"
"I know that there are only two people in our dynasty who have held this position, Duke Xu Da of Wei and Lan Yu, Duke of Liang."
"'But the flying generals in the dragon city are here, and I don't teach Hu Ma to cross the Yin Mountains', I hope you can become the lonely Xu Da."
As soon as these words came out, Yan Zungao was moved to tears. In the Jingfan general system, Shi Qiwen, Fan Youxian, and Yan Tianfeng had all supported him, and their seniority was much older than his own. At first, he was just a subordinate of Ding Kuichu, but he was actually the supervisor of the country.
He gave himself the post of general conquering prisoners. What kind of trust is this! The kindness of the king is like the sea, and it is difficult to repay it with a body!
"I will definitely guard Huguang for the prison country and prevent the Tartars from crossing Huguang."
"Your Majesty must not only defend Huguang, but also actively contact the people with lofty ideals in the two lakes, mobilize horses and strengthen troops, and prepare for the Northern Expedition to the Central Plains."
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"Father, Duke Wu has his son, also known as ill and not in court. Now everyone in the world knows that Duke Wu has different intentions, can we send troops? I request you to lead 20,000 people to conquer Xuanguang Town." Zheng Zha asked Zheng Zhao full of hope.
Please give me your order.
After listening to his son's words, Zheng Zheng, the king of the Qing capital of Annan State, was greatly relieved. His son was becoming more and more politically savvy. The fifth generation of the Zheng family had grown up. He could not worry about it even after his death! In fact, Zheng Zhe was more than happy.
Don't worry, he is in good health. Although he has been scarred by many battles throughout his life, he lived a full seventy-seven years in history. If the fifth Zheng-Nuan War had not broken out, his lifespan would have been even longer.
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After winning the Battle of Ruan, Zheng Jie learned the news that the Wu family of Xuanguang and the Mo family of Gaoping were conspiring to attack Zheng.
The scheming Zheng Jie felt that at this time, the Ruan family in the south was newly defeated, and the Ming Dynasty in the north was at war with the Qing Dynasty, and was unable to interfere in Annan affairs. This was a good opportunity for him to solve the Wu family and the Mo family and unify northern Annan. If it was done well, You can also take back the three mansions occupied by the Ming Dynasty.
You have to eat the meal one bite at a time, so first take care of the Xuanguang Wu family.
In the name of Li Zhenzong, Zheng Jie sent envoys to summon the guarantor of Xuanguang Town, and Duke Wugong, the Duke of Shaofu Zong, came to Shenglong Mansion to meet with Li Zhenzong.
Ordinarily, if the emperor summons him (the Annan Li Dynasty called him King Annan when facing the Ming Dynasty, and he called himself emperor internally), he must go.
But Wu Gong is not stupid, he is not Zheng Zhilong. If he goes to Shenglong, he will not become the meat on Zheng's chopping board? He is under house arrest, and it is unclear whether he can save his life.
So Wu Gong went to Shuli Zhenzong and said that he had a sprained foot and foot disease and could not go.
A few days later, Zheng Jie summoned him again in the name of Li Zhenzong. He went to the hospital again and said that he had back pain and could not go away.
A few days later, Zheng Jie summoned him again in the name of Li Zhenzong. He still didn't go, and this time he said he had diarrhea.
So Zheng Jie said to other ministers, "Look at this Duke Wu. He didn't come when the emperor summoned him. He is a rebellious minister and a traitor. He only wants to separatist power and make Xuan Guang the local emperor. I will attack him on behalf of His Majesty the Emperor.
The teacher is famous and confident.
Zheng Zhi sent his son Zheng Zha and two grandsons Zheng Gen and Zheng Dong to lead 20,000 troops to attack the Wu family, the protector of Xuanguang Town.
Although Xuanguang Town is large in area, it is mostly mountainous and has a small population. Wu Gong only had 15,000 soldiers, and they were divided into various places. They were unable to defeat the battle-hardened Zheng Zao and were severely defeated.
Duke Wu asked for help from his ally Gaoping Mo.
Princess Zhao Baolian of the Gaoping Mo family knew the truth about the coldness of lips and teeth. She sent Fu Sheng, the left governor, and Fu Tie, the right governor, to lead 10,000 troops to rescue Duke Wu.
When he learned that the Mo family sent troops to rescue the Wu family, Zheng Jie sneered. The Wu family of Xuanguang and the Mo family of Gaoping together only had 40,000 troops. The Ruan family in the south had defeated an army of 100,000 men. Are they still afraid of these two little shrimps?
With an order, the 40,000-strong army that had been waiting at the Zheng-Mo border launched an attack on Gaoping Mo's Taiyuan Mansion.
Zheng Jie's younger brother Zheng Kai, with his general Ding Wenzuo, captured all the prefectures and communities under Taiyuan Prefecture, and then surrounded the city of Taiyuan Prefecture.
Taiyuan was in danger, and Princess Zhao did not bother to rescue Duke Wu, so she ordered Fu Sheng and Fu Tie to rescue Taiyuan. She also sent someone to send a letter to Zhu Hengjia, asking him to send troops to rescue Gaoping Mo's family out of past kindness.
In addition to the 10,000 garrison troops of Nong Guihu, the left governor of the Mo family in Gaoping, and Shi Wei, the later governor, Taiyuan City also had 6,000 garrison troops from the Ming Dynasty.
Zheng Jing sent an envoy to negotiate with Hu Zhigong, the governor of Annan in the Ming Dynasty, and Yang Wu, the commander-in-chief of Annan, asking the Ming army to withdraw from Taiyuan.
Are you kidding? The Gaoping Mo family has always been deferential to the Ming Dynasty. Among other things, the Ming Dynasty and the Mo family have a friendship treaty. The Mo family pays tribute of 50,000 taels of silver to the Ming Dynasty every year and bears the cost of garrisoning in Taiyuan. The Ming Dynasty protects the Mo family.
Safe. How can you break your promise?
After Hu Zhigong discussed with Yang Wu, he rejected Zheng Zhi and sent an envoy to warn Zheng Zhi not to provoke.
Zheng Zhen became angry and ordered General Ruan Youden to lead 20,000 troops to create friction on the border between Ming and Mo and put pressure on Ming.
Zheng Jie told Ruan Youdeng to continue small strikes and not to fight big ones. The main purpose was to contain the Ming army and prevent them from saving Taiyuan.
Ruan Youdeng sent a small group of Zheng troops to harass Hongji Mansion in Annan Province in the Ming Dynasty. Today you kill a few of my people, and tomorrow I will kill a few of your horses. The two sides were fighting in a small way, and it was tense.
Against the Gaoping Mo clan, Zheng Zhi launched a massive attack. Forty thousand troops stormed Taiyuan City.
Mo's generals Nong Guihu and Shi Wei and Ming generals Fu Hu and Cen Zhaosong resisted desperately, and the brutal Taiyuan offensive and defensive battle began.
Hu Zhigong and Yang Wu wanted to save Taiyuan, but they did not have enough troops.
The Yangwu Department was mainly adapted from the prisoners of the Cen family in Sicheng and a small number of veterans. There were 22,000 soldiers, 6,000 troops guarding Taiyuan, and only 16,000 soldiers guarding Annan. Even if Langshan and Xin'an were added,
, there are only more than 20,000 of the 6,000 garrison troops in Hongji's three mansions. They can still deal with Ruan Youdeng's 20,000 troops and save Taiyuan. Of course, the Ming army is in Huaying Mansion in the south.
There are still 4,000 infantry and 5,000 naval divisions, but they dare not mobilize them in the face of the threat from the Ruan family.
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When Zhao Baolian's letter for help was sent to Zhu Hengjia, he was preparing for a decisive battle with Kong Youde, and he really did not have the extra strength to save his former lover.
Zhu Hengjia wanted to refuse, but couldn't bear it.
When I opened the letter, I saw that it was written with sincerity and touching heart.
Not only was there a letter, but there was also a painting. The painting was of Empress Zhao Baolian's face. The artist was very skilled and lifelike. Seeing this painting, Zhu Hengjia couldn't help but recall the figure that often appeared in his dreams.
I can't say the word "no".
"What's so anxious about the supervision of the country?" Seeing Zhu Hengjia sighing, Zheng Feng hurriedly asked the reason.
"Alas! Now the Zheng family in Annan is attacking the Mo family in Gaoping, hoping to save the Mo family, but all the elite soldiers in Guangxi have been taken to Huguang to drill holes. What can I do? What can I do?"
Zheng Feng smiled: "In charge of supervising the country, there are soldiers in Guangxi."
"There are soldiers in Guangxi?"
"Why did the prison country forget that the six chieftains of Qingyuan Wei, Longzhou Zhao, Yongan Wei and Huang, and Si'en all have soldiers?"
Zhu Hengjia slapped his forehead: "Oh, why did I forget these toasts!"
He immediately mobilized 10,000 soldiers from the Wei family in Qingyuan, 5,000 from the Zhao family in Longzhou, and 1,000 troops from the six chieftains of Yong'an, Wei, Huang, and Si'en, for a total of 23,000 troops.
Qingyuan Wei's general Wei Wanzhong led the rescue of Gaoping Mo's family.
Zhu Hengjia told Gaoping Mo's envoy that reinforcements would be arriving soon. He also asked the envoy to bring a letter to Concubine Zhao. In addition to some lingering love words, the letter also contained a painting, a portrait of Zhu Hengjia. He asked the painter to touch it up a bit to embellish it.
He looks a little bit more handsome, but only Empress Zhao Baolian knows whether he looks like him or not.
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Duke Wu, the guarantor of Xuanguang Town, surrendered.
Unable to wait for reinforcements from Gaoping Mo's family, Wu Gongpi had no choice but to use the terrain of Xuanguang Town to fight guerrillas on various hills.
Slowly, the number of soldiers became less and less, and the situation became more and more dangerous.
He was also a hero and knew that if he wanted to surrender, he had to do it as soon as possible. If he surrendered after all his troops were exhausted, his whole family would be dead. So he handed over his subordinates to his son Wu Gongjun, had him tied up, and went to Tseng Long to meet Li Zhenzong.
Asking for forgiveness.
Didn’t you, Mrs. Zheng, say that I, Mrs. Wu, would be a rebellious official and a traitor if I didn’t go to court with the emperor? Well, I’ll come to see the emperor. I’ll kill or behead you, as you please.
Seeing that Duke Wu was subdued, Zheng Zhi not only refused to kill him, but also appealed to Li Zhenzong: "Your Majesty, although Duke Wu has not been in court for a long time, the Xuanguang Wu family has made great contributions to our court. For the sake of Duke Wu,
For the sake of our ancestor Wu Gongji, just give him a little admonishment."
How could Li Zhenzong dare to say anything? Of course he is accurate.
So Zheng Jie chatted with Duke Wu, and they drank wine and became friends, just like brothers.
Zheng Jing said, since your Wu family has surrendered, I, the Zheng family, will never do anything wrong. Let's do this, you go back to Xuanguang, the civil affairs of Xuanguang will still be under the control of your Wu family, but the army will be handed over.
Duke Wu said, OK, big brother, we will do whatever you say.
Zheng Zhi sent people to escort Duke Wu back to Xuanguang, and asked Duke Wu to recruit and surrender his old troops.
This move was very effective. Including Wu Gongjun, the son of Wu Gongpin, a total of seven to eight thousand remnants of the military army emerged from the mountains and surrendered.
Zheng Zha incorporated these people into his son Zheng Zha's army, and defeated the Xuanguang Wu family at a very small cost. He also ordered Zheng Zha to cross the Wu family's territory and attack the Gaoping Mo family from the west and southwest.
The Mo clan in Gaoping only had a total of 25,000 soldiers and horses. Even if they mobilized the entire clan, they would only be only 40,000. They divided 20,000 troops to defend Taiyuan, leaving only 10,000 defenders in Gaoping, the capital of the country. When they were panicking, they suddenly reported the Ming Dynasty's news.
Reinforcements have arrived.
Wei Wanzhong led 23,000 chieftain troops to Gaoping. Concubine Zhao wept with joy and ordered the Chinese Army Commander Zhao Chengde to lead 10,000 troops to join the Ming army and counterattack Zheng Zhao.
Zheng Zha had only more than 20,000 soldiers and horses, and left 10,000 to guard the newly acquired Xuanguang Town. The army that attacked Gaoping was only more than 10,000. The Ming-Mo coalition forces had more than 30,000, and they were outnumbered and retreated to Xuanguang.
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"Uncle Annan, our army is small. I think we can just defend Annan, but we can't take the initiative to attack!"
Yang Wu wanted to take the initiative to attack Ruan Youdeng's army, but Hu Zhigong persuaded Yang Wu that he could just defend the city if he had few troops.
"In Futai, Ruan Youdeng did not dare to fight a big battle and kept sending small groups of troops to harass our army. It was clearly Zheng Zhi who was testing my Ming Dynasty's attitude. If we show weakness, Zheng's army will arrive next. So I
Bo thinks that he should take the initiative to attack Ruan Youdeng. The harder he hits, the safer Annan will be."
Hu Zhigong thought for a while: "An Nanbo went to fight Ruan Youdeng. What if Zheng Jun attacked Hongji Mansion?"
"Don't worry, Futai. I only led five thousand men and horses to cross the mountains and attack Ruan Youden's camp at night. Ruan Youden saw that I had few soldiers, so he must not have expected that I would dare to take the initiative."
"So, Mr. Annan takes great care of it! I am waiting for the good news from Mr. Annan in Hongji."
Yang Wu led five thousand elite troops across the mountains and ridges, sneaking close to Ruan Youdeng's camp. He did not rush to attack, but waited until the ugly hour, when Zheng's army was sleeping soundly, when he suddenly attacked.
"Kill!"
While the Ming army was cutting open the gates, they were making noises and setting fires everywhere to create panic.
Zheng's army was caught off guard and bombed the camp. It was a mess and they fled in all directions.
After Ruan Youden fled ruthlessly, he gathered up the remaining troops and lost four of his men. He did not dare to fight anymore and retreated to ask for help.
After Wei Wanzhong defeated Zheng Zha, he led his troops to assist Taiyuan. Taiyuan City originally had 20,000 people from Mo's Fu Sheng, Fu Tie, Nong Guihu, Shi Wei, and 6,000 Ming garrison troops, plus more than 20,000 from Wei Wanzhong's troops.
The total military strength exceeds that of Zheng Kai's tribe.
Seeing that he couldn't get any advantage, Zheng Kai looted everything around Taiyuan and returned to Thang Long.
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"This Ruan Youdeng is such a waste!"
After receiving the military report, Zheng Zhi was so angry that he cursed.
"Father, the reinforcements of the Ming army are only more than 20,000 people. Now they are fighting fiercely with the Qing Dynasty. The southern border is empty. Please ask my father to mobilize the entire army to attack the Ming Dynasty. I am willing to be the vanguard." Zheng Zha returned to Thang Long from Tuyen Quang Town
, ask for orders from Zheng Zhe.
Zheng Zhi thought about it and felt a little moved.
"Report to the King of Qingdu, military report".
Zheng Jie opened it and took a look. It was written in the military newspaper that King Jingjiang of the Ming Dynasty defeated the Qing army and returned to Guilin. He couldn't help sighing secretly, what a failure! Fortunately, this time he occupied Xuanguang and defeated the Wu family, so it was not a complete victory.
No gain.
"Zhaer, look at this military report."
When Zheng Zha saw it, he was dumbfounded. The Ming Dynasty actually defeated the Qing Dynasty?
Zheng Jie sighed leisurely: "The days ahead are long, so please send an envoy in advance to apologize to the Ming Dynasty!"
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Zhu Hengjia received Zheng Zhi's envoy.
The envoy's tongue was filled with sparkling talk, and the talk was all misunderstanding. The king of Qingdu only wanted to punish the rebellious minister Wu Gongpi who was unwilling to meet King Zhenzong, and had no intention of becoming an enemy of the Ming Dynasty. Unexpectedly, the traitor Gao Pingmo
The Qing Dynasty rescued Duke Wu, which triggered friction with the Ming Dynasty. The bad things were all done by his subordinates. The King of Qingdu did not know about it and had already punished his subordinates. Now I apologize to you and am willing to compensate for the losses of the Celestial Dynasty personnel.
Zhu Hengjia sneered, if Gu was defeated by the Qing army, I'm afraid it wouldn't be the messengers coming, but the army of the Ru Zheng family.
I originally wanted to send a large army to conquer Zheng Zhi, but the army was tired from long battles and needed to rest. Annan is mountainous, so it is easy to defeat the Zheng family, but difficult to eliminate the Zheng family.
Therefore, Zhu Hengjia sent envoys to severely reprimand Zheng Jie. The two parties bargained, and the Zheng family compensated the Ming Dynasty with 100,000 taels of silver, and peace returned to the border between the Ming and Zheng Dynasties.
This chapter has been completed!