Chapter 40 Entering Changsha and settling in Hunan
"Madam, although Marshal Jie is under heavy siege, he may not be in trouble!" Seeing Yan crying, the young officer couldn't bear it and couldn't help but persuade him.
"I understand him. He will not come back alive. This is the suicide note he left for me and my son!" Yan's tears continued.
Seeing this, the officer couldn't help but remain silent and murmured: "Madam, please give me your condolences!"
Taking a deep breath, the officer said: "Madam, please cheer up, you still need to take charge of the overall situation in Changsha!"
Looking at him, knowing that this was Zhou Xingfeng's most trusted officer and a member of the township party, Yan didn't hide anything, and the description could not hide his sadness, saying: "Zhou Liang, you don't understand the situation in Changsha. Now the soldiers are
There are less than a thousand people, the whole city is starving, people are heartbroken, and the treasury is empty. What can I do as a woman?
The common people of Changsha have been fighting hard for a long time, and they are in peace. How can they go against their wishes and resort to throwing eggs against rocks, which only adds casualties. The Han army is approaching, so we can only wait for them to enter the city and let them deal with it..."
After hearing this, the officer Zhou Liang shook his head and said seriously: "Madam, this is not what I meant. Hunan is in such a difficult situation that it is inappropriate to commit suicide. It's just that I have an order from the commander-in-chief, and I must complete it to protect my wife and our family."
Xiaolangjun!"
Hearing what he said, Mrs. Yan's face turned slightly sad, and she looked at him with furrowed eyebrows. Just as she was about to speak, the waiter came in and announced: "Madam, Secretary Li Guanxiang and generals Sun and Wang want to see you!"
Yan wiped away her tears, took a deep breath, and ordered: "Let the three of them come in!"
"yes!"
When the waiter retreated to greet him, captain Zhou Liang straightened up, cupped his hands and said: "Madam, I have been ordered by Commander Ji to come south, one to protect Li Guanxiang and others. Although Commander Ji is in Yuezhou, I am not concerned about the matter in Changsha.
There are also people who have heard it and know that Li Guanxiang and others have hidden ulterior motives. When the Han army arrives in Changsha, they will surrender to the city and use their wives and husbands as qualifications for promotion! In order to avoid unforeseen circumstances and being taken advantage of by traitors, be chaste and handsome.
Let me find an opportunity to kill him!"
Zhou Xingfeng, on the other hand, is a great man of his generation, with a very quick mind. Although he is determined to fight against the Han and want to fight with the sky, he has always been aware of the development of the situation. He knows that in order to prepare for this battle, he has offended too many people.
Once he dies, the orphans and widows left behind are bound to be in danger. Those who have lost their families and scattered their wealth are likely to vent their hatred and anger on their wives. But the man who can protect Yan's mother and son and provide them with protection will be a strong man.
imperial court.
Zhou Xingfeng also mentioned in his letter to Yan, asking her not to have any hatred, surrender, and take refuge in the Han court. When Zhou Liang and others came south, if Changsha was not captured, they would eliminate Li Guanxiang and other disloyal people to avoid
The merit of dedicating the city was stolen by others...
At this time, after hearing Zhou Liang's words, Mrs. Yan couldn't help showing a slightly complicated look. Thinking that she had doubts, Zhou Liang touched the saber on his waist with his hand, a slightly fierce expression on his face, and said in a deep voice: "Madam, you don't need to
For safety reasons, I have returned with hundreds of soldiers, all of whom have been with the commander for many years. Their loyalty can be guaranteed, and if they are also guards of the commander's mansion, it will be enough to achieve success.
Li Guanxiang and three others came at the right time and took advantage of his unpreparedness. They captured and beheaded him first, and then used his wife to come forward to appease the soldiers. They said that they would dedicate the city to reassure them. After that, they took charge of their party and the number of soldiers was reduced. Changsha was purged.
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For the safety of your wife and your husband, please do not hesitate and make a decision quickly!"
Zhou Liang was loyal, but Yan still shook her head gently and said sadly: "My husband is fierce and strong, deep and easy to kill. I have always disagreed. Over the years, Changsha has shed too much blood.
Too many people have died. Secretary Li has always been respectful to my husband and me, and he has never neglected his service during the past three years. Now that the Han army has arrived, it is unpredictable, and people have different thoughts. This is human nature, so how can we be harsh and harsh?
Let alone killing him. That’s all, life and death are your destiny, just let it be..."
"Madam!" Zhou Liang wanted to persuade.
"I have made up my mind about this matter, don't say anything more! You have returned from Yuezhou. You have worked hard, so you should rest well in your house!" Mrs. Yan waved her hand to stop him.
Seeing Yan's serious expression and determination, the young officer finally shut his mouth.
Soon, the three civil and military officers walked into the hall, glanced at Zhou Liang, who was standing beside him and was tired of work, and saluted Yan together: "See you, Madam!"
"You three are excused!" Mrs. Yan regained her dignity and her tears had stopped, but her eyes were red and the sadness could not be concealed.
Noticing this, Li Guanxiang asked tentatively: "I heard that the commander-in-chief sent people to the south. I wonder how the battle in Yuezhou is going. My subordinates are deeply worried!"
Glancing at the three of them, Yan sighed and said, "My husband sent someone south to report that he is determined to die. Baling is in decline. He may have fallen, and your husband may have been defeated."
"What!" Li Guanxiang looked shocked.
Yan seemed calmer, but hugged Zhou Baoquan tighter, and continued: "Now that the imperial army is approaching, how should we deal with it?"
After hesitating for a moment, Li Guanxiang cupped his hands and said: "Madam, if the commander-in-chief fails in Yuezhou, I will feel deeply regretful. However, given the current situation in Changsha and even Hunan, we can no longer disobey the imperial court. If we want to preserve our country, we will
The city officials, soldiers and people have no choice but to surrender!"
"You all have the same opinion?" Yan looked at General Sun and General Wang.
Their eyes flickered a little, but they still responded affirmatively: "Exactly!"
Seeing this, Mrs. Yan still said calmly: "Since everyone has unanimously agreed, I, a woman, should be the same. Now that I am an orphan and a widowed mother, I can't do anything. I will trouble Secretary Li to go to Han camp and make a statement."
The purpose of dedicating the city. My mother and son will tie their hands and wait for their disposal!"
For some reason, after hearing Yan's words, the three of them breathed a sigh of relief, but also felt a slight sense of shame. Li Guanxiang reacted more naturally, cupping his hands and saying: "Madam, don't worry, although Commander-in-Chief has gone against the imperial court, the imperial court has decided to do so."
You won’t bully women and children. What’s more, the lady understands the righteousness and takes the initiative to offer the city, so she should be treated kindly!"
"I'll leave it to Secretary Li!"
"If you are a lower-ranking official, you will definitely live up to your mission!"
When Yan and Li Guanxiang were questioning each other, Zhou Liang, who was standing next to him, always put his hand on the handle of the knife with great force. However, the three people who left were completely unaware that they almost became the ghosts of the knife.
After one day, under the welcome of Li Guanxiang, the Han cavalry came from the south. Yan's mother and son, dressed in plain clothes, led the soldiers and civilians of the city to welcome the soldiers into the city. Under the leadership of the capital general Shi Yanchao, the Han army entered the city and collected the armor of the guards.
, quickly controlled the main roads, warehouses, and government offices throughout the city, and stabilized order.
Two days later, Murong Yanzhao, the commander-in-chief of the camp in the south, also came to the south with his troops. He was fully equipped with armor and looked very solemn. Under the banner, he looked heroic and powerful. He was surrounded by armored cavalry and guarded, which further enhanced the majesty of the commander-in-chief of the southern campaign.
As the vanguard of the surrender and the previous person in charge of military and political affairs, Li Guanxiang was fortunate to be waiting by his side. Looking at the intact Changsha City and the Han flags fluttering in the wind, which proved the results of this southern expedition, Murong Yanzhao expressed his gratitude to Li Guanxiang.
He said: "This time we were able to march across the city to Changsha without losing any blood. Mr. Li has done a great job!"
"You are all so handsome! The troops from heaven are coming from the south. The soldiers and people of Changsha dare not go against heaven, so they should submit themselves!" Hearing this, the smile on the old face was like a chrysanthemum, and he lowered his eyebrows and complimented.
"How is the situation in the city?" This was asked by Shi Yanchao.
Shi Yanchao replied: "Everything is under control and there is no trouble. The people of Chu are very honest!"
"Where is Zhou Xingfeng's wife and children?" he asked again.
"Temporarily put them under control and detained in Jiedu Mansion. We will send people to guard them closely in the end!" Shi Yanchao said.
Looking at him, Murong Yanzhao said: "There is no bullying or intrusion, right?"
"With the Commander-in-Chief's military orders in front of you, how dare you violate it?" Shi Yanchao replied. But in his heart, he was muttering that Mrs. Yan was not a beautiful woman, and the Commander-in-Chief's mansion was also in a state of poverty. There was really nothing to disturb...
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"Changsha can also be regarded as the capital of Hunan, but the officials, the army, and the people are poor. Compared with Jiangling, it is really different. There is almost no food left in the warehouse, and rats can starve to death..." Shi Yan
Chao couldn't help but complain.
Listening to his narration, Murong Yanzhao couldn't help but glance at Li Guanxiang. Facing Murong Dushuai's gaze, Li Guanxiang responded with some embarrassment: "Changsha's money, grain and goods were all collected by Zhou Xingfeng and used for military purposes...
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Murong Yanzhao turned around, seemingly angry or sighing: "In order to fight against Master Wang, Zhou Xingfeng really spared no effort!"
"Commander-in-Chief has just arrived. Do you want to go into the city and rest? The Commander-in-Chief's mansion has been cleaned up!" Li Guanxiang asked for instructions.
He nodded and rode into the city. Murong Yanzhao ordered in a very fast voice: "Immediately draft a message and send it to Huxiangzhou County, ordering them to surrender. Anyone who fails to surrender within three days of the message will be considered a traitor."
, sent troops to destroy them. With Pan Mei and Cao Bin as the marching envoys on the left and right, each leading an army of three thousand, they marched to Heng, Gui, Dao, and Chen states to capture the southern border! After taking it, station troops on the spot and sit and watch the land south of Lingnan. Pay attention to the puppets.
Heading towards the direction. In addition, send an envoy to report the victory to Tokyo. Changsha has already descended, and Hunan will be determined!"