On the north bank of the Yangtze River, in the Huanggang Water Village, Liang Biaoxiang, the commander-in-chief of the Qinghu Guang Navy, was drinking to drown his sorrows.
"Hey! I've been wandering for half my life, and I don't know who got this great head!"
He was originally a big pirate who was making a living in Guangdong and Fujian. He couldn't resist the temptation of a high-ranking official and a generous salary, so he surrendered to the Qing Dynasty. At first, he felt good. He became a navy commander and was considered a high-ranking official in the court. But the situation was getting worse, and he was looking at people everywhere.
The Qing Dynasty is dying, like a broken ship with holes all over it, and it will sink at any time. As an official of the Qing court, I often feel that my life is precarious.
"Mr. Liang, something has happened." Gu Jingxing, an aide, broke in, looked around, and whispered in his ear: "I just got the news that the Battle of Liuhe is over. Emperor Guangwu of the Ming Dynasty defeated the Qing'an Yuan Jing Kou General Doni.
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"Ba!"
Liang Biaoxiang was so shocked that his wine glass dropped to the ground.
"After Doni's defeat, if Emperor Guangwu sends troops to march westward, we, Huanggang, will be attacked on both sides. How to resist?"
Liang Biaoxiang was a pirate and had killed many people. He knew the fragility of life and cherished his life. I heard that the Qing Dynasty sent a clipper along the Yangtze River to find out the news during the Liuhe War. Therefore, Hu Quancai, the governor of Huguang, had not yet learned about it, so he
Already known.
Gu Jingxing is a famous scholar in Huanggang. He is thirty-five years old. He is knowledgeable and good at writing poems. He has a strong character. The Manchu Qing Dynasty recruited him as an official many times, but he was not an official. The poems he wrote are full of thoughts about his homeland and the pain of separation.
It is indelible; who can say about Tianbao? Look inside Xuandu and steal the tears of blood." "Ask Chang'e, why is it not round? Mountains and rivers are missing", "Ban Chao is getting old, Wen Ji is late, the world is the same", "Several voices
Jade flute, bursts of yellow sand" etc.
Liang Biao heard about his name and hired him as a staff member. He didn't want to go, but he thought that this man was a pirate and was erratic. If he could be persuaded to rebel against the Qing Dynasty and restore the Ming Dynasty, he would be a great service to the country. So he reluctantly agreed and hired him as a staff member.
When the army was in charge, Xiao Xiao repeatedly advised him to return to the Ming Dynasty.
"Commander, if you continue to make decisions, you will suffer chaos. You must make up your mind immediately and change your flag to return to the light!"
Liang Biaoxiang sighed, "In these years, this town has killed many Ming generals. I'm afraid the Ming Dynasty will not end well!"
"Commander, look at this," Gu Jingxing took out a piece of paper from his arms, "This is "Feng Tian Bei Yu" written by Emperor Guangwu of the Ming Dynasty. You are not joking, you don't have to worry.
Liang Biao looked at it and saw that it read: "If there is someone who has committed a crime against a prisoner and repented, killed the prisoner and surrendered, I will pardon his crime, and consider his merits and grant him an official title." He nodded repeatedly, "It seems that he will be clear."
There is no fear for my life, but I am a pirate, I wonder if I will ever be able to succeed?"
The orthodox officials of the Ming Dynasty have always discriminated against the peasant army generals, calling them thieves and giving away their remnants. Naturally, they also distrust pirates, bandits, and bandits. It was because of this that Prime Minister Liang Biao surrendered to the Qing Dynasty.
Gu Jingxing laughed loudly, "Emperor Guangwu of the Ming Dynasty was broad-minded and open to all rivers. Li Dingguo, Yuan Zongdi, Sun Kewang, Liu Wenxiu, Hao Yongzhong, Zhou Rui, Zhou Hezhi, Ta Tianbao, Ruan Jin, etc., were not all great thieves or pirates.
Have you been granted the title of duke, marquis or uncle?"
When Liang Biao heard this, he frowned and said: "What you said is true. This town should write a letter to General Yan to ask for surrender."
"The commander is wrong," Gu Jingxing said happily, "When people go to higher places, water flows to lower places. Emperor Guangwu is the king, and General Yan is the minister. If you don't surrender to the emperor, but surrender to the ministers, isn't it unwise?"
"Oh, you scholars are still smart." Liang Biaoxiang suddenly realized, "I will have people prepare warships and go down the river to join His Majesty Emperor Guangwu."
"If the commander wants to join His Majesty, how can he be empty-handed? He should bring a heavy gift."
"A heavy gift?"
Liang Biao was stunned, "What kind of courtesy?"
Gu Jingxing calmly stroked his beard and said, "Hu Quancai, the pseudo-Qing governor of Huguang, is a great gift from the commander-in-chief. You have five thousand soldiers and horses, and the governor's standard camp only has more than 2,000. We will attack him when he is not prepared."
Capture Hu Quancai. If you capture the puppet governor and contribute to Huanggang City, your Majesty will not treat the commander badly."
Liang Biaoxiang thought for a moment and nodded slowly in praise.
The two have reached a consensus and are summoning their trusted generals to prepare for an uprising.
Speaking of Cao Cao, Cao Cao arrived. Hu Quancai sent someone to invite Liang Biaoxiang to come to the Governor's Mansion to discuss matters.
This Hu Quancai was originally a Jinshi in the Chongzhen Dynasty and became the head of the Ministry of War. Later, when the Manchus entered the country, he shamelessly followed the path of the founding veteran of the Qing Dynasty, Gushan Ezhen Wanyan and Ye Chen, and retained his original position. Later, he served as Hanzhong Dao
In Taiwan, he had meritorious service in resisting the Ming general He Zhen. Later, he was promoted to governor of Yunyang. After Luo Xiujin died of illness, he became governor of Huguang.
Liang Biaoxiang was very confused, "Sir, look, what is it that Hu Quancai came to discuss with me? Could it be that he has already learned about the battle of Liuhe?"
Gu Jingxing thought for a while and said: "Hu Quancai doesn't have a clipper, so he probably doesn't know the news about the Liuhe battle. He must want to ask the general to send troops to encircle and suppress the rebels. This opportunity cannot be missed, and it will never come back. You should lead the army immediately, use the pretext of discussing matters, and kill
Enter the Governor's Mansion and capture Hu Quancai alive. Once Hu Quancai is captured, Huanggang will be at your fingertips."
Liang Biaoxiang was a great pirate, he was vigorous and resolute in his work, and he did what he said. He immediately led an army of two thousand to the Governor's Mansion. He also ordered his son Liang Guoyong to lead an army of three thousand to surround Governor Biao's camp.
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Huanggang, Huguang Governor's Mansion, the gatekeeper met Liang Biaoxiang and a group of his subordinates.
"Mr. Liang, Du Xian is waiting for you inside, please!"
Prime Minister Liang Biao walked inside with his soldiers.
He stopped the general manager and said with a smile: "Mr. Liang, you know the rules. Generals and soldiers cannot enter the governor's palace."
Liang Biao nodded repeatedly, "Well, you're right, there are indeed such rules." With a wink, the soldier drew his sword and chopped, sending the general's head flying into the sky.
"Kill!"
Prime Minister Liang Biao led his army into the Governor's Mansion with ease, killing everyone on sight, kicking open the main hall of the Governor's Mansion, and killing Hu Quancai and others in one fell swoop.
"Mr. Liang, why are you doing this?"
Hu Quancai asked tremblingly.
"Hahaha", Liang Biaoxiang laughed, "No reason, we just want to use the Constitution as a gift to His Majesty Emperor Guangwu of the Ming Dynasty."
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Luotuo was in Huangpi City, defending the city and fighting fiercely with Yan Zungao's troops. Suddenly it was reported that the rebel army had captured Luotian in the east and was attacking Macheng in the north. He also learned that Liang Biao of Huanggang had turned against him and captured Hu Guancai, the governor of Huguang.<
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Terrified, fearing that he would be attacked from both sides, he did not dare to defend Huangpi any longer, and fled to Runing Mansion in Henan Province.
Only when we arrived in Runing did we learn that the Ming army Qian Qianyi's troops had captured Fengyang Mansion; then, another bolt from the blue came: Emperor Mingguang Wu defeated Duni, who actually fled to the north bank of the Yellow River.
If you run away, I will run away.
Luo Tuo ordered to continue retreating north and fled to Kaifeng Mansion in one breath.
With his temperament, he wanted to abandon Kaifeng again and flee to the north of the Yellow River, euphemistically saying that he would rendezvous with Duni.
Unexpectedly, someone stopped me.
Li Yinzu, the governor of Zhili in the Qing Dynasty, governor of Shandong and Henan, and minister of the Ministry of War, grabbed his horse's tail.
This Li Yinzu was the second son of Li Sizhong, the admiral of Shaanxi Province and the Zhenghuang Banner of the Han Army, Gushan Ezhen. The whole family ate Manchu food, worked as Manchu officials, and were loyal to the Manchus.
"General, we can't withdraw! With your withdrawal, everything south of the Yellow River will not be owned by the state." Li Yinzu burst into tears.
"Hey, Li Duxian, I don't want to withdraw either, but Duny has already withdrawn across the Yellow River. I can't stand alone!"
"General, there are still 20,000 green battalions in Henan, plus guards from various prefectures, which are worthy of a battle. If we hold on for a few months, reinforcements from the imperial court will surely arrive. If I may say something ignorant, Nadoni is the direct grandson of Taizu, so he can naturally withdraw.
Can you cross the Yellow River, Commander?"
Li Yinzu's words struck a chord with Luo Tuo. Yes, Nadoni is Taizu's grandson. No matter how serious a crime he commits, the emperor will forgive him; but he is a descendant of Taizu's younger brother. If he withdraws across the Yellow River, I'm afraid the emperor will not forgive him.
myself.
Thinking of this, Luo Tuo reluctantly agreed to stay in Kaifeng and guard Henan with Li Yinzu.
This chapter has been completed!