Cao Wenzhao felt something in his heart when he heard Zuo Liangyu talking about the death camp. No matter what his purpose was, he left the fortress with him. At that time, among so many people, not many people could muster the courage to leave the fortress.
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Thinking of this, Cao Wenzhao couldn't help but stand up and plead with Zhong Jinwei: "Master Hou, Zuo Liangyu did make a big mistake this time. I hope Master Hou will take a lighter punishment based on his previous merits!"
Although Zuo Liangyu's popularity is not very good, the Ming army had just experienced a great victory that destroyed the country, and he was in a good mood. Now that the senior generals in the lobby saw that Cao Wenzhao had come forward to intercede, they also followed suit. After all,
The worst outcome was not achieved, and he was still in the same position as Zuo Liangyu.
Lu Xiangsheng, the governor of Denglai, reminded Zhong Jinwei: "Master Marquis, although he deserves to be executed for other crimes, our army has won a great victory. If we strictly implement it, I fear it will affect morale."
"Master Marquis, he was very diligent in training our Guan Ning Army when he was in Jinzhou. His contribution to having so many fusiliers go out this time is not small. Please consider it." He Kegang gave Zuo Liangyu an example.
Take the credit.
"Master Hou, he also killed many Jianlu..."
"..."
When Zuo Liangyu saw so many colleagues interceding for him, he felt a touch of emotion that he had never felt before. They all said that it is easy to add icing on the cake, but it is difficult to provide help when the time is right. When he was in the most critical situation and needed help the most, these had nothing to do with him.
Zuo Liangyu had no other thoughts besides being grateful and moved by his colleague who begged for mercy on his behalf.
Zhong Jinwei vented his anger and felt a little better. Now that he saw so many people pleading for mercy, he just went along with the flow, but he still said to Zuo Liangyu with a cold face: "As for you, if you change to an unkind coach, you can directly
If I chop you, it will be in vain."
Although Zuo Liangyu was greedy for money and fond of killing, he was not stupid. Upon hearing Zhong Jinwei's words, hope was ignited in his heart. He quickly kowtowed to Zhong Jinwei and said: "Master Hou is merciful, I will never dare to do it again."
Zhong Jinwei did not speak immediately. He first waved his hand and drove the generals back to their original positions. Then he stared at Zuo Liangyu until Zuo Liangyu started to get angry again, and then said to him: "They say that you have made great contributions in the past. I would like to thank you for your previous contributions."
For the sake of reducing your guilt. But I want to tell you that the imperial court has rewarded you for your previous merits. Therefore, using your previous merits as an example is not a reason to be lenient."
When Zuo Liangyu heard this, his heart felt cold again. Could it be that the Marquis still refused to let him go?
"I hope you will remember this lesson. If you dare to delay important events because of your greed for money and killing, no matter how many people plead for mercy, they will not be able to save you."
Zhong Jinwei's next words made Zuo Liangyu overjoyed again, because the meaning of Mr. Hou's words would bypass him this time. This emotional ups and downs were really touching!
So, Zuo Liangyu hurriedly kowtowed and said: "Thank you, Lord Marquis, for your kindness. Thank you, Lord Marquis, for your kindness..."
The other generals also breathed a sigh of relief when they heard this, and the atmosphere in the lobby immediately became relaxed.
But Zhong Jinwei then changed the subject and said: "But the death penalty can be avoided, but the living penalty cannot be escaped. You have to clean up your own shit!"
When Zuo Liangyu heard this, he was a little puzzled, so he raised his head and looked at Zhong Jinwei blankly.
"The rewards for your meritorious service in this war will be used for those comrades who died due to your improper command. If the slave leader Dorgon escapes, it will be your responsibility to hunt him down. When will we get Dorgon back?"
We may kill Dorgon, or capture Dorgon alive, and then return to the capital camp."
When Zuo Liangyu heard that he had no other punishment, he just lost his contribution in the war to destroy the country. Although it was a bit regretful, the feeling of being reborn after the disaster made him dare not care anymore, and he kowtowed quickly and said: "Thank you Lord Marquis for your kindness.
Thank you Lord Marquis for your kindness. Even if you chase him to the end of the world, you will still capture Dorgon."
The generals of the Ming army in the lobby were also very satisfied with the punishment imposed by the Marquis. It would not affect the victory, but it could make up for the mistakes, and it also gave Zuo Liangyu a better memory. It was like killing three birds with one stone.
Only then did Zhong Jinwei's expression soften, and he continued to say to Zuo Liangyu: "Take those men who broke into the house with you and robbed money, about 1,200 troops, to deal with Dorgon who is like a lost dog.
That's enough. I'll send you another five hundred people from the Horqin tribe to serve as your guides and scouts. If you still can't complete your mission, don't come back."
When Zuo Liangyu heard this, he was overjoyed again. Although he did not take away all his men, the force was enough to deal with the approximately one thousand Jianlu who escaped. Moreover, the Marquis also gave the Horqin tribesmen who were familiar with the grassland
, it will be easier to pursue.
So he thanked me again.
Zhong Jinwei ignored him and asked someone to loosen his bonds. He went back to prepare for the pursuit and set off early tomorrow morning.
After finishing this matter, it was completely dark. Because of the war, Zhong Jinwei and others had not had a good rest all day and night. They were rushing, fighting, and their spirits were always in a state of stress. They had to make do with meals at will, let alone
Said to sleep.
At this time, he felt very tired. But after assigning the task, he wrote a memorial to report the victory and asked people to send it back to the capital as quickly as possible. He wanted to tell the waiting Emperor Chongzhen the good news as soon as possible.
And all those who are paying attention to this war, let them have one less day to worry and enjoy the joy of victory earlier.
After finishing this matter, Zhong Jinwei had some breakfast early and went to rest.
I slept until noon the next day before waking up. Even so, my body still felt very sore and uncomfortable.
However, Zhong Jinwei didn't care. Anyway, the main force of Jianlu was destroyed, so there wouldn't be such a big war in the future, and he could rest on time.
After he woke up, the other generals had almost done the work. Under the supervision of the Ming soldiers, the prisoners of war had carried the bodies of their former companions out of the city and buried them. The city was also being cleaned.
It is proceeding step by step, and Shenyang City, which has just experienced a bloodbath, is slowly recovering.
Zu Dashou led the car camp and had just arrived in Shenyang. He did not expect that the battle in Shenyang would end so quickly. He missed the final moment of this country-destroying war. He couldn't help but express his regret and complained a little about how the Marquis of Zhongxing had done this.
I threw it away to the car camp.
In the ensuing military meeting, Zu Dashou complained helplessly to Zhong Jinwei, but Zhong Jinwei smiled and said to Zu Dashou: "Cheying is the most important force of our army. Only General Zu is mature and stable, and he will not hand it over to him."
I’m not worried about you!”
After Zhong Jinwei said this, Zu Dashou's mood improved a little. He also saw that his nephew Wu Sangui had made great contributions in this war, and his mood became even better.
Zhong Jinwei looked at the generals who were very interested below and announced to them: "This battle is a bit unexpected, so the next arrangements will be changed. All generals will obey the order!"