Chapter 264 Sichuan Army Poor Beijing Camp Commander
In Xiaoguantun, the Sichuan army camp bordered the Beijing camp. The camp was spread over an area of more than two miles. The outer camp was composed of Wang Hong's Chengdu soldiers, and the inner camp was composed of Deng Xi's Chongqing soldiers.
It has been nearly three years since the second general of King Deng was ordered to go north to King Qin when the capital was in crisis in the second year of Chongzhen. During these three years, they had been stationed in Beizhili for most of the time. In February this year, the Ministry of War issued an official document allowing them to return to Sichuan.
.However, as soon as he arrived in Huguang, he was recalled by Kuai Ma, promoted by the governor of Hubei, and stationed in Xiangyang to prevent Shaanxi thieves from going south to Sichuan.
After staying in Hubei for three months, the imperial court transferred them to Henan with a transfer order, and they were assigned to the governor of Henan to unified command to pacify the bandits in Henan. Unexpectedly, last month, another order came from the Ministry of War, asking them to immediately go east to Denglai to participate in
Encirclement and suppression of Kong Youde's rebels.
Going back and forth again and again has been very painful for the second general and his Wanchuan soldiers. They have been away from their hometown for three years. No matter how many battles they have fought, they are loyal to the king. They will go wherever the court wants them to go.
Don't dare to delay at all.
To be honest, fighting the rebel soldiers was a great job, but I was exhausted from running back and forth. I couldn't even see the shadow of a traitor soldier. I did nothing but rush all day long. Not to mention that the soldiers under my command were complaining incessantly.
Deng Gui and Wang Hong were also miserable. They even said privately that if the court continued to transfer them around like this, they would either be defeated by the rebel army, or their soldiers would break up and become the rebel army.[
After suffering, one still has to obey the orders of the court. Deng Xuan and Wang Hong are also stubborn. Like Zhou Dunji and Qin Bangping who died in the Hunhe River, they don't know how to adapt or weigh. They only know that they have a certain death ambition.
, never discount the orders of the imperial court, even if it is a life-and-death battle, they will not frown. When their minds are hot, they will die, no matter who the turtle is, they will die. Therefore, they know that it will not work if they continue like this.
In compliance with the order, he came to Denglai with his troops and horses.
This loyalty is worthy of admiration. Unfortunately, since Zhou Dunji and Qin Bangping were killed in the Hunhe River, the Sichuan army has no soldiers and horses that can fight. Except for Qin Liangyu's three thousand white poles left in the capital.
The huge Sichuan army scraped together only 10,000 soldiers. Among them, those who could go to the battlefield to kill the enemy were actually the servants of Deng Guan and Wang Hong. The two families combined only had more than 900 people. The rest
The large number is just a make-up. In other words, the 10,000 soldiers of Deng Quan and Wang Hong are actually not much different from the rebels, and may even be worse. After all, the core force of the rebels, the Dongjiang Liao soldiers, have fought against Jiannu.
, many of them are desperadoes. But the elite servants of King Deng and King Deng have never participated in any battles except for fighting some bandits in Sichuan. Compared with the Dongjiang Liao soldiers, they are obviously weaker.
A lot.
Frankly speaking, Deng Xuan and Wang Hong also knew their own situation, so they did not want to participate in any field battles. They only wanted to defend the city. For example, after arriving in Henan, they wanted to be able to enter Kaifeng. No matter how bad it was for a big city like Luoyang,
The walls of Guide Mansion are relatively tall. With the city wall to rely on, the second general is still confident to fight against the rebels, but if he pulls the team out and fights, the second general will be extremely guilty.
If there were white-armed soldiers, they would dare to fight, but the white-armed soldiers are all in the capital right now. Without the emperor's order, who can transfer them here? Besides, Qin Liangyu's official position is much higher than them, and the white-armed soldiers are here.
Now, the Qin family can only command them, not them. After the battle is over, the Qin family must have done the credit. Nothing would have happened without them. In this case, why should we think about the white-pole soldiers?
Just think about it, you deserve all the blessings and misfortunes you have.
When it comes to Qin Liangyu, Deng Xuan and Wang Hong admire him very much. When the achievements of Qin Liangyu and the white pole soldiers are shown, everyone in the world will be unconvinced.
This female chieftain was really capable of fighting. In the second year of the Apocalypse, Qin Liangyu led the white-pole soldiers to break the siege of Chengdu, returned to conquer Erlang Pass, Fotuguan, and regain Chongqing. In the third year of the Apocalypse, Qin Liangyu defeated the Yongning Shechong Ming Army and pacified the entire Sichuan. In the same year, the "Song Fan Rebellion" was put down.
In the Battle of Shenyang, Qin Liangyu's brothers Qin Bangping, Qin Minping and the general Zhou Dunji led the "White Pole Soldiers" and the Qi Army in Zhejiang resolutely crossed the Hun River and fought a bloody battle with the Manchu Tatars, knowing that they were bound to lose. The Manchus were killed in the battle. With thousands of soldiers, the Manchu Tatars, who had always been invincible, finally knew that there were such brave soldiers in the Ming army, and had been frightened by them for a long time. Due to the disparity in numbers, Qin Bangping died in the battle, and Qin Minping broke out with bloodshed. More than two thousand white pole soldiers died in the battle. But it was from this beginning that the stone pillar "white pole soldiers" under Qin Liangyu came out of Sichuan and became famous all over the world.
In the third year of Chongzhen's reign, Huang Taiji failed to attack Yuguan, so he led an army of 100,000 Eight Banners to bypass the Xifengkou of the Great Wall and invade. After capturing Zunhua, they advanced outside Beijing and conquered the four cities of Yongping. The Ming Dynasty suffered a great earthquake. The Jin soldiers Taking the opportunity, he rushed straight to Tongzhou. The situation in the capital was very urgent. Chongzhen once again ordered all the armies in the world to suppress King Qin.
At that time, Jiannu was in great power, and many soldiers and horses came to the capital to serve the king. However, the generals from all sides were afraid of the enemy and only cared about protecting themselves. They came and came, but they all stayed there and did not dare to approach the capital at all, let alone Fighting with Manchu Tatars.
After receiving the order, Qin Liangyu led her three thousand white-armed soldiers to the capital day and night, and used all her family property as military pay to make up for the lack of military supplies caused by the court's successive wars. After arriving in the capital, the white-armed soldiers They met the Jin army outside the capital. Before they could set up camp, Qin Liangyu ordered an attack!
Qin Liangyu, who is fifty-five years old, dances with a white-poled spear in his hand, just like the auspicious snow flying and pear blossoms. Wherever the sharp blade passes, the golden soldiers either fall to the ground or their hands and feet are separated. All the white-poled soldiers are not worth ten. As powerful as a tiger, he defeated the Jin soldiers and fled. This bravery was far inferior to that of Deng and Wang, so I admired him in addition to admiring him.
Later, under the command of the governor Sun Chengzong, Qin Liangyu participated in the recovery of the four cities of Luanzhou, Yongping, Qian'an, and Zunhua, relieved the siege of the capital, and once again brought out the reputation of the white-pole soldiers, even the slave chief Hong Taidu mentioned Qin Liangyu's name many times at the Baylor meeting, implying that he was a powerful enemy.
After the Donglu troops withdrew, Chongzhen was deeply moved by the loyalty and bravery of Qin Liangyu and the white pole soldiers. He specially summoned Qin Liangyu, praised him with fine edicts, rewarded him with colorful coins, sheep and wine, and wrote four poems to praise his merits.
Later, it was even decreed that Shizhu soldiers (white pole soldiers) could be stationed in the capital. This treatment made other military towns in the world greatly envied, because the capital was such an important area that except for the capital camp, there had never been any other place where troops could be permanently stationed. Today, you have issued an imperial edict to allow Shizhu soldiers to be stationed in the capital, which shows how much you value Qin Liangyu and her white-pole soldiers. Not only that, the white-pole soldiers also enjoy the treatment of the Beijing camp, and their food, wages and supplies are sufficient. When you look at those border troops, it's like a world of difference.
Both were Sichuan soldiers, one was favored by the emperor and was stationed in the capital to enjoy life and drink, while the other traveled back and forth between the north and the south to fight for his life, and was restricted by the locality, often worrying about what to eat next. This difference cannot help but make Deng Xuan and Wang Hong have a dialogue. Bing was both annoyed and had to admire him.
People are more irritating than others. They fought with their lives with swords and guns, so there is nothing to be jealous of. Now you should take care of the things in front of you. The Denglai rebels will not be wiped out, but the Sichuan soldiers will only die.
Can't return to my hometown.
After receiving the imperial edict, Deng Xuan and Wang Hong urged the soldiers to march for days, and there were hundreds of people marching along the way. After more than ten days of marching, they finally rendezvoused with the Beijing camp.
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After arriving at Xiaoguantun, Deng Quan and Wang Hong immediately reported to Gao Qiqian. They thought they would attack the rebels outside Laizhou City within two days, but Gao Qiqian asked them to camp in Xiaoguantun with the Jingying and Jizhen troops.
In the official villages, there was no mention of when troops would be dispatched.
The food and grass needed by the Sichuan Army were all allocated by the Beijing camp. Unlike the Ji and Liao soldiers and horses allocated to Jin Guoqi, the food and grass allocated to the Sichuan Army by Gao Qiqian was given by God, and there was no extra day. This made Deng Gui and
Wang Hong was very angry. Isn't this clearly bullying? We are all officers and soldiers. Why can Jin Guoqi get more food and grass, but they can't? But under the eaves, he has to lower his head, and his men are wearing rags.
Although the soldiers and horses of Jingying, Ji, and Liao were tall and well-dressed, there was no need to compete, and they could distinguish themselves from each other.
As long as God provides them with food and grass, Deng Guan and Wang Hongnai acknowledged the unfair reality and thought that if Gao Qiqian sent troops to attack the rebels as soon as possible, they would leave as soon as possible.
However, for more than half a month, Gao Qiqian did not mention the attack on the Laizhou rebels. The nearly 20,000 troops were wasting their food and wages here every day. I wonder what kind of medicine he sold in Gao Qiqian's gourd.
Deng Gui had some friendship with Lin Jiantai, the commander of the Beijing camp. When he went north to Qinwang, he had met this commander of the Beijing camp in Tongzhou. Although the friendship could not be said to be very deep, it was at least a close relationship. Therefore, he discussed with Wang Hong.
Afterwards, Deng Zhen wanted to visit Lin Jiantai so that he could get some information from him. What did the eunuch Gao mean by standing still here? In addition, he also wanted to ask Lin Jiantai to talk to Gao Qiqian and see if he could give them Chuan.
The soldiers replenished some cotton-padded clothes and warm-weather supplies. When they came from Changyi, the soldiers didn't have many cotton-padded clothes at all. Some of them had been worn for several years. No matter where they went, in addition to the necessary food and grass, the locals rarely provided other supplies.
.It is so cold now. Seeing their soldiers suffering from frostbite due to their intolerance to the severe cold, Deng Guan and Wang Hong felt a little guilty. Although these soldiers were not their personal servants and they did not expect them to fight any battles or kill any enemies, they
They are all children from their hometown. Seeing them suffer from cold and hunger, the second general always feels uncomfortable.
Wang Hong is more cautious, and if it doesn't work out, just spend some money. Eunuchs love money, and if they get benefits, they will definitely relax.
Deng Guo thought about it, so he and Wang Hong each took out one thousand taels, bringing a total of two thousand taels with them. The other person took 250 taels, and gave Lin Jiantai 500 taels together, asking him to clear Gao Qi on his behalf.
Qian, hand over these two thousand taels, hoping that after getting the money, Eunuch Gao can take better care of the Sichuan Army, and at least get some weapons and cotton-padded clothes.
Two thousand five hundred taels of silver is already a small half of the family fortune of Deng and Wang. The guest army is poor and the guest army is poor. This has been said for decades, and it is absolutely true. When they were in Sichuan, Deng and Wang responded to every call.
, they are absolute local snakes, there are many ways to make money, and they don’t pay attention to a mere few thousand taels of silver. But after leaving their territory, they wander around like duckweeds, and are not treated well wherever they go.
See, let alone military pay. In the past three years, military pay has only been paid twice in total. Once it was 4,000 taels, and once it was only 3,000 taels. The two times plus one dollar only amounted to 7,000 taels.
, but they have ten thousand soldiers under their command. In total, each of them doesn’t even have a tael of silver!
When the army is out, food, drink, food, clothing, housing and transportation are all free of charge. Even the maintenance of weapons requires money!
What kind of thing is it that the court wants the horses to run but also doesn't let them eat enough?
When asking for money from the imperial court, the replies are all the same. They say that the country is in trouble and the treasury is empty. I hope they will put national affairs first, live frugally, and replenish supplies when the treasury has a surplus in the future. To put it bluntly, it means that the Sichuan Army must find a way on its own.
In addition to not being able to rob, you should pay for the military pay yourself.
How to solve it? Deng Zhen and Wang Hong have no choice but to take care of their servants. You can't control the other people if you want. You will be the ones who don't starve to death.
Speaking of which, Deng Quan and Wang Hong have indeed lost a lot of money, and they have successively spent a lot of money to supplement their income. Now they are extremely poor.
If these two thousand five hundred taels can be effective, the second general will admit it. If it is a waste, the second general will probably not do it. But there are official rules in officialdom. As long as you accept the money, this matter will be done.
If you don't, you won't be able to accept the money.
The second general was not afraid that Gao Qiqian would take money and do nothing. If he really dared to do this, they would immediately expose the matter to the officials in the capital. These people looked down upon the eunuchs to begin with, and they
I had nothing to do, but when I heard that the eunuchs treated the soldiers harshly and took bribes, they still didn't get together and attack. Now the people in the east are in charge of Lin, and it's not like the eunuchs in the previous dynasty were in power.
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With this trump card in hand, Deng Quan and Wang Hong were not afraid of tampering with their money. After collecting the banknotes, Deng Quan came forward to find Lin Jiantai.
The Jingying camp and the Sichuan army camped together, and in front were the camps of Jizhen and the Liao army. They stayed indifferent to each other on weekdays.
Deng Gui did not dare to go to Lin Jiantai during the day. Instead, he chose to rest late at night before leading two soldiers to the Beijing camp under the cover of darkness.
On the way, I met a group of patrols from the Beijing Camp. The sentry officer who led the group saw that he was a general soldier and did not dare to stop them and let them in.
Deng Xi went directly to Lin Jiantai's camp. The commander's camp was naturally different from other camps, so it was not difficult to find. Outside the tent, Deng Xi explained the purpose of his visit to Lin Jiantai's captain and asked him to go inside and pass the news.
It was said that General Deng of the Sichuan Army was asking for an audience.
When the commander-in-chief asked to see his commander, the captain naturally informed him. He came out a moment after entering the tent and said it was Mr. Lin who invited Commander-in-Chief Deng to come in.
Deng Zhen hurriedly told two soldiers to wait outside the tent, and walked into the tent. After entering, he found that besides Lin Jiantai, there were three other people inside the tent.[