By the time the large forces of the Liberation Army arrived outside Qiongzhou City, Li Guangyuan had successfully taken over the security of Qiongzhou City.
Li Guangyuan, dressed in armor and armor, stood in front of the Qiongzhou gentry, enjoying the compliments of the Qiongzhou gentry while preparing to meet the main force led by Zhu Hongyu.
Both sides of the road and the city walls were filled with soldiers of the Liberation Army wearing red armor!
These soldiers were very vigilant and blocked the Qiongzhou gentry behind them, preventing them from getting close to Zhu Hongyu.
The flags of the Qing army at the top of the city have long been replaced by the twelve-corner February flag of the Ming Dynasty, and the red background and black dragon flag of the Liberation Army.
Zhu Hongyu rode a tall horse and wore golden armor to the gate of Qiongzhou City.
The expression on his face made it impossible to tell whether he was happy or angry at all!
The more this happens, the more everyone can feel a sense of oppression coming towards them.
Next to Zhu Hongyu were personal guards wearing heavy armor.
Behind them are the musketeers of the Liberation Army carrying muskets and walking very neatly.
Li Guangyuan saw Zhu Hongyu coming on horseback, and hammered his chest hard with his right hand. The plate armor on his body was knocked, making a muffled sound.
"The last general has met His Royal Highness the Supervisor!"
The Liberation Army on both sides of the road and at the top of the city also beat their chests and saluted.
"I have met His Royal Highness the Supervisor!"
The wealthy gentry simply knelt down, their foreheads touching the ground, their buttocks raised high, and they spoke.
"I'll wait to see His Royal Highness the Supervisor!"
During their negotiations with Li Guangyuan, these wealthy gentry people already knew that Zheng Chenggong was not the only one who came to Qiongzhou to kill in this battle.
The leader is the newly established Ming Dynasty Supervisor!
Zhu Hongyu turned over and dismounted and said.
"All troops are exempt from courtesy!"
"Excuse me from all the sages!"
The soldiers of the Liberation Army put down the fists that hammered their chests, and then returned to their alert state, staring intently at the landowners and gentry with their eyes.
When the wealthy gentry heard this, they all breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that their fortunes and lives were most likely saved!
Among the people, Wen Liangchen, the oldest one, stood up from the ground tremblingly and spoke.
"We, the elders of Qiongzhou, have prepared banquets and gold and silver rewards for the Ming Dynasty King who rescued us from the Qing Dynasty in order to regain Qiongzhou. Please appreciate it by His Highness the Supervisor!"
Wen Liangchen looked at Zhu Hongyu in front of him and marveled at his youth, but he still acted according to the script agreed by both parties.
Zhu Hongyu came forward, took Wen Liangchen's hand, and said.
"It is because of our incompetence that we, the clan, have failed our ancestors, and even Shanhe Sheji fell into the hands of the Qing captives."
"Since all the virtuous village elders were killed by the Qing captives, how can I have the dignity to accept the rewards from you now?!"
Although Zhu Hongyu looks down on these wallflowers and weaklings.
However, one cannot be too serious in life!
Although these wallflowers and weaklings are annoying, the Liberation Army still needs them if they want to control Qiongzhou in a short period of time.
Besides, since they have already come to welcome Master Wang, I have to make corresponding gestures and finish the scene.
A group of people entered Qiongzhou City.
Zhu Hongyu also wanted these people to help him stabilize the place, so he ordered to accept the rewards from these wealthy gentry families.
He knew that if he did not accept the reward, the hearts of these wealthy gentry would not be able to settle down!
If these wealthy gentry families cannot feel at ease, the whole Qiongzhou will not be stable.
Originally, Zhu Hongyu thought that after occupying Qiongzhou, he would stay at the Qiongzhou government office.
However, at this time, the Qiongzhou government office had been burned to ashes by He Wenwei.
Zhu Hongyu was in a bit of a dilemma.
I don't know whether to order the army to set up camp outside the city, or to simply clean up the Qiongzhou government office while setting up camp in the ruins.
Wen Liangchen stood up and said.
"I would like to report to Your Highness the Supervisor that I have a villa in Qiongzhou City that I would like to dedicate to Your Highness so that His Highness can stay temporarily."
Zhu Hongyu nodded slightly and agreed.
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The Ming army kept moving and continued to clear up the security in Qiongzhou City.
Focus on cracking down on those green-skinned gangsters who take advantage of the war to rob the city and take the opportunity to cause trouble.
Zhu Hongyu stationed himself in Wen Liangchen's courtyard, and then ordered to prepare a large-scale reward for the army that landed in Qiongzhou.
And ordered people to take custody of the prisoners captured in this battle!
Zheng Chenggong also gave an order to Zheng Jun. Except for leaving some people on duty on the ship, the remaining people should all disembark and prepare for repairs in Qiongzhou.
The soldiers below can be groomed and receive rewards, but Zhu Hongyu has no time to spare!
After the war, there were still many things that required him to be busy!
For example, review the results reported below for this battle, the seizures and prisoners obtained, your own casualties, and determine military merit rewards.
Review the mistakes made in this battle, prepare for effective rule of Qiongzhou, plan the next war strategy, etc.
What’s more, Zhu Hongyu also had to make an appearance at the celebration banquet.
There are many things that Zhu Hongyu cannot avoid!
Looking through the report on the results of this battle in his hand, Zhu Hongyu's expression was quite relaxed.
From the naval battle to the landing battle, the Ming army almost wiped out the Qing army's garrison in Qiongzhou, with only two to three hundred casualties in total.
Such a huge disparity in casualty ratio has never happened before between the Ming army and the Qing army!
No matter from which perspective, this battle in Qiongzhou can be called a great victory.
During this battle, the Ming army also captured a large number of swords, armor and other cold weapons, as well as a lot of gold and silver.
In other words, all the rewards given to the Qing army by the Qiongzhou government office have now gone to the Liberation Army.
After all, the Qing army had become prisoners of war, so it would be good if they could save their lives, but forget about money!
Zhu Hongyu personally gave instructions and ordered rewards to be given to the soldiers who had made meritorious service in this battle.
The Zheng Army gave cash directly, but the Guangfu Army issued vouchers.
Yawning, running around for days, and today's battle, Zhu Hongyu felt tired.
After stretching, the guard next to him brought him a cup of strong tea.
After taking a sip of strong tea, the bitter feeling exploded on the tip of his tongue, but it cheered him up.
He asked the time and knew that it was just nightfall and it had not been long since it got dark.
At this moment, Li Guangyuan came to his door and asked to see him.
Zhu Hongyu said.
"come in!"
Li Guangyuan said.
"Your Highness, everyone at the celebration party is waiting for you to come forward!"
Zhu Hongyu nodded and said.
"I know, lead the way!"
After saying that, Zhu Hongyu stood up from his seat and closed the document in his hand.
Then, accompanied by Li Guangyuan, he walked out of the mansion and headed to the largest restaurant in Qiongzhou City.
The streets of Qiongzhou were full of Ming army soldiers on duty.
It turned out that the government officials were forced to take up their posts, posting notices of peace of mind along the streets and shouting.
"Master Wang enters the city, and all the people are concerned!"
"Military discipline is strict and there is no need to disturb the people!"
"When you buy and pay, be humble and courteous!"
"The four peoples are at peace, the army and the people are integrated!"
"His Royal Highness Jianguo has decreed that Ming armies will not be spared lightly if they act to disturb and harm the people, plunder places, and rob civilian women!"
"Those who kill will die, and those who hurt others and steal will not be punished!"