In the midsummer of the 17th year of Shunzhi, Shunzhi's troops were divided into two groups. One group sent Ao Bai to garrison Zhengding to guard against the White Lotus Sect's uprising, and the other sent the county prince Zeng Qige to garrison Ningbo. Zhu Cixiang in the southeast had not moved his troops, while the White Lotus sect's followers rebelled against the surrounding counties.
After several conflicts, they were all simply settled in the name of the government.
At the end of summer, the weather was sultry and hot. Governor Bai Rumei came to Bailian Temple again. This was his eleventh visit in person, just to convey the emperor's oral instructions to Yabu.
After the two exchanged polite greetings, Bai Rumei got straight to the point and said: "The emperor said that the cough has become more and more severe recently, but you have to go to Mulan's Qiuwei every year. The emperor wants you to also go to Qiuwei, but it will not be embarrassing."
"I am no longer a minister, so I cannot participate in the Autumn Siege Ceremony. Besides, this is not what I want. Please tell me, the Governor, to please take care of yourself."
"The emperor said that the troops have not moved in the past three months, but he still took into account what your Excellency said: the government forced the people to rebel. During the autumn siege, I would like to discuss with you a way to avoid fighting."
"Your Majesty, I, Yabu, have no interest in political affairs for a long time. Although it is the beginning of autumn, there are still white lotuses blooming in the temple. Why don't you, the governor, appreciate it with me?"
"Thank you, sir. I will tell the emperor truthfully. I still have some things to do and I need to go back as soon as possible."
"Then I won't give it away. Please, sir."
"Thank you, sir. I have another message for you to tell Zhaoren. Don't act rashly during the autumn siege."
"I also have something to say, please bring it to the emperor. I will marry Zhaoren tomorrow."
"Congratulations, congratulations. I didn't bring any gifts, please forgive me. I'll congratulate you again tomorrow."
"Sir, no need. No one was invited to the wedding."
"No, sir, take care and say goodbye."
Bai Rumei left, and Zhaoren came with Gu Ali.
"I have asked Wu Jian and the others to tidy up the dormitory. I think I owe you a lot. I am marrying without a matchmaker, and without the blessings of relatives and friends. I feel ashamed."
"As long as you love me, nothing else matters."
"What more can I ask for if I have a princess? I, Yabu Tian, ​​am the one who favors you!"
"You and I will be husband and wife tomorrow, so don't say anything like this again, but the autumn siege is approaching, I'm afraid..."
Before Zhaoren could finish speaking, Yabu stopped him and said, "You and I share life and death, and I will protect you with my life. Although I don't agree with the uprising, I, Yabu, will never stop it."
On the second day, Zhaoren and Yabu secretly married in a dormitory, with only four of their entourage as witnesses.
The two of you bowed to heaven and earth, and bowed to your parents who were not present. It was considered a ceremony once you met each other and bowed to each other. There were no fancy clothes, no blessings from relatives and friends, no feast, just two red candles, Fang Shan was the master of ceremony, and everything else was omitted.
This wedding is simple but unforgettable.
The army was about to start, and Zhaoren had no intention of getting married. It was Yabu's insistence that made Zhaoren interested.
"No matter what happens in the future, there must be a status. Only the woman of Yabu is worthy of my protection in life and death." These were Yabu's original words before persuading Zhaoren to get married. Such words, even if Yabu is not married, he will
That's true.
"It's a ceremony!" Fang Shan originally wanted to shout as loud as he could, but such a special wedding forced him to lower his voice and finish the ceremony.
Yabu and Zhaoren had long ignored the existence of the four of them. They looked at each other for a long time, with deep affection and deep love. Now, they should be hugging each other tightly, but this kind of cliché was not fashionable at the time.
Especially guarding the four living people.
"Hey, you three men, shouldn't it be time to go out?" Gu Ali said to the three male followers who were chuckling.
"Yes, I still want to practice martial arts." Wu Jian said.
"I'm going to practice too. I won't disturb you, adults or children." Hu Yidao also said hurriedly.
After saying that, the two of you left in a hurry.
"What about you?" Gu Ali asked Fang Shan.
"I'm the master of ceremonies, and I haven't said a word yet," Fang Shan quibbled.
"Isn't it a formality?"
"How do you understand? Listen to me first." Fang Shan cleared his throat after speaking. He thought this sentence was more important than the previous ones.
"The bride and groom are sent into the bridal chamber!"
In the 17th year of Shunzhi, on July 19, a team stretching several kilometers set off from the capital and headed for Chengde.
On the second day after the team set off, Zhaoren received a secret report: Shunzhi had set off for Mulan Paddock, and Obai was guarding the front and rear of the team.
On the third day, Fei Ge sent a message: Prince Zhu Cihong had secretly proclaimed himself emperor on July 20, and wanted to raise an army on July 21.
"July 21st is today. The war in the southeast must have begun. Gentlemen, how should our holy religion respond?" Zhaoren summoned several counselors who stayed in Bailian Temple and asked.
"Our holy sect has trained soldiers and generals everywhere, and the baggage and equipment can last for more than a year with 60,000 troops. But in the battle with the Tartars, now that Obai has gone to Chengde, the pressure on the defense in the east has been reduced a lot. It's just that our holy religion
The religion wants to raise an army in the name of the Holy Religion. In the past few days, the surrounding states and counties have defused our provocations. So far, nothing has aroused public anger. However, I am the one who will fight. But where to attack and how to use the name of the Holy Religion?
It still needs to be discussed in detail," Lin Jiang said.
"It is to contain the Qing army's northern troops from moving south and to preserve their strength. If we send them out rashly, we will lose troops and weaken our vitality, which may not be appropriate." Li Ziye said, the main war faction in the past was so conservative today.
"In my opinion, the top priority is to clear out the Qing army's hidden outposts stationed nearby. At the same time, concentrate superior forces to attack Yu County. This is the reason for arousing the anger of believers. Only by showing strength to the Qing army can we mobilize
It has a restraining effect." Dongfang Muxue said.
"It's just a show of strength and a bluff. It's better to send a light cavalry to sneak attack Yu County. No matter whether it is successful or not, it will be withdrawn quickly. At this time, the Qing army will definitely be encircled and suppressed. We only need to defend well."
The three counselors were discussing when they heard someone outside the window say:
"Why be so conservative? It is better to send elite troops and generals to capture Yuxian County. Firstly, they can secure a buffer zone for the war. Secondly, they can intercept Qing reinforcements. Thirdly, they can demonstrate their strength and contain a large number of Qing troops."
"Who is outside the window? So arrogant?" Lin Jiang asked.
"Oh, the voice should be that of my counselor Chang Chanzi. He is very resourceful. I asked him to wait outside, but he was eavesdropping. I will go out and let him leave." Li Ziye said.
"Even if you are a counselor from the Holy Religion, why not invite him in to discuss it together?" Zhaoren stopped him.
"Okay."
Chang Chanzi received the order from Sect Master Zhaoren and sat behind the other lords.
"I heard that Cicada is very resourceful, and what I just said is not inappropriate. Sir, can you elaborate in detail?" Zhaoren said respectfully.
"Thank you, Sect Master, for your trust. My strategy is based on this. Judging from the military strength, Yu County is the weakest. The garrison is only 6,000 men in Green Camp. Compared with the east, south and north sides, there is a huge difference. This is deliberately done by the Qing army.
Just like this autumn siege, three sides were surrounded and only one side was left. The Qing government's purpose was to let us break out of the siege from the west and drive us to the west. The west is poor and weak and has a shortage of supplies. Once we go west, we will find a dead end.
At the same time, the pressure on Kyoto is reduced. We can also take advantage of the situation. It is better to take Yu County, but we cannot advance westward. Even if we capture it, the Qing army will definitely encircle and suppress it with all its strength. At this time, we can intercept and kill the Qing army halfway."
"It's wonderful." Dongfang Muxue agreed when she saw Cicada supporting her opinion.
"The analysis makes sense. How could you predict that the Qing army would definitely besiege? What if they besieged but not besieged?" Lin Jiang asked.
"Wouldn't it be better if we besiege but not attack? We can rest and recuperate in Yu County and recruit troops."
"Our religion wants to start something in the name of the holy religion. How can we mobilize these hundreds of thousands of believers if we have no name?" Lin Jiang asked again.
"It's not that there is no chance, but that we haven't taken advantage of the opportunity. A few days ago, Yu County punished my believer. Today, we can ask his relatives and friends to go to the county government to make trouble and ask for an explanation. The bigger the trouble, the better. It is best to kill him
A few government officials. If the county magistrate decides to arrest someone at this time, he will have a reason at this time. Furthermore, there are many scholars in our holy religion, so we can ask the scholars to write a message to arouse the anger of the believers, which can be used as a hundred thousand soldiers!"
"Okay, Mr. Chanzi impressed me. I, Dongfang Muxue, believe that what Mr. Chanzi said can determine the general direction, and then use it to plan the details." Dongfang Muxue stood up and first saluted Chang Chanzi, and then said to Qi Zhaoren.
"What you said makes sense, but the details need to be discussed with the lords. The lords will come here tomorrow to discuss matters, and four gentlemen are invited to come in person." Zhaoren supported Chang Chanzi from the bottom of his heart, and he didn't know where she got such confidence.
Just a logical statement can set the tone, or Chang Chanzi has figured out Zhaoren's mind.
On the second day, all the lords gathered at Bailian Temple. After the enfeoffment and promotion of enfeoffment, most of them were young lords. A group of lords who were fierce and eager to make achievements decided on a detailed strategy to attack Yu County without much discussion. Because Chang Chan
Zi was the main promoter, and Zhaoren promoted him to be the first military advisor in front of the battle.
In the afternoon of that day, the troublemaking believers set out, with the ultimate goal of killing a few government officials, angering the county magistrate, and inciting the believers. Each lord returned to the main area one after another, first clearing out the Qing army's hidden outposts that had been identified in the main area, and then leading elite troops
Strong generals gathered in Hongmiao Mountain, waiting for the people's anger to be aroused, and then rushed into Yu County.
Everything was ready, and all the lords were in high spirits and had already sharpened their knives. But at this time, Li Ziye felt uneasy. He found Zhaoren and said: "Sect Master, although Chanzi has always been loyal to me, she has no good intentions towards the Sect Master.
.The previous frame-ups and other traps were all his idea, and I'm worried that he is still doing things that are detrimental to the sect leader despite being loyal to me on the surface."
"Even if what happened before is in the past, Chanzi's strategy is outstanding, and all the lords like us all agree with it. If he can deceive you and me, I'm afraid he can't deceive these twenty-three lords."
"May I ask the sect leader, has Brother Chang Li been secretly helping you?"
"Yes, before Chang Lilin left for the south, he left behind three countermeasures. In the countermeasures, he explained Master and Chanzi's plot to kill me, so I was able to take precautions."
"Hey, I was confused at the time and listened to Cicada's slander. Now that I think about it, I feel that they are using my hands to achieve their goals, so I kindly ask the sect leader to be on guard."
"Thank you, Master, for reminding me that cicadas like cicadas can help the growth of our holy religion and the great cause of our holy religion, even if it is harmful to my little girl." Zhaoren said.
"Hey, why don't I go and ask this cicada again?"
"Master, please don't do anything without permission. The war is coming, so I'm afraid it would be inappropriate to ask the counselors."
Chapter completed!