Many people are not familiar with Tang Tong, but in the late Ming Dynasty, he was a general who put out fires everywhere. When Hong Chengchou commanded the Songjin War, he had eight generals under his command, and he was one of them.
Although he did not have much talent and even became a traitor in the end, compared to other generals who led troops, he was obedient and loyal enough. Although he had hardly won any battles and suffered repeated defeats, you only need to let him go.
, he went! Even if he surrendered in the end, Li Zicheng was forced to have no choice, similar to the situation of Zu Dashou. It was also because of this that when the battle of Songjin was defeated, so many generals fled. For example, Wang Pu was beheaded for his crimes (of course Wang
Park breached the contract and ran away first, which was the key to the defeat in the Battle of Songjin. Death was not a pity.) However, he, Wu Sangui and others were only demoted.
Just like this time, Chongzhen issued an order to summon the generals to the capital. Just like history, he rushed there alone and was sent to Juyongguan before he reached the capital. Later, because Chang Yu defeated the intruders, the situation changed, and Chongzhen asked him to come.
Changping Marquis, before he could tell him where to go, someone started asking for it.
"Tang Tong only had 8,000 troops, while the Tatars were reported to have 100,000 troops."
Chongzhen frowned and looked at Chang Yudao.
"Eight thousand soldiers are enough, but not too many." Chang Yu said.
He knew in his heart that Tang Tong had been fighting for more than ten years, and his men and horses were all warriors who had fought through mountains of corpses and seas of blood countless times. Their actual combat experience and combat effectiveness were far beyond those of the Beijing camp and the emperor's personal guards. Only men like this could
Only when you go out can you have a head-on confrontation with the Qing army.
As for why they always lost battles in the past, it had little to do with their combat power. There were too many comprehensive reasons, including discord between generals and officers, command errors, and the constraints of the supervisory army...
"In that case, I will give it to you. I hope you can give me a surprise this time." Chongzhen nodded slightly and turned his eyes to the direction of Kunning Gate to think about something.
"Your Majesty, when will Mr. Shi leave Beijing?" Chang Yu asked from behind.
"It was previously scheduled to be within three days. If we send him troops at this time, I'm afraid it will be within five days at the earliest. As for you, the sooner the better. Wu Sangui outside the pass is in a hurry. It would be better if you go early.
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Wu Sangui was in a hurry, not only because he had to face the approaching Qing army, but also because the imperial court had changed the order. First, he was asked to enter Beijing quickly. However, he stalled and made various excuses, preparing to abandon Ningyuan and lead the people to move into the pass.
, the higher ups have issued another order, please don’t come yet.
The people complained after all this trouble, and the morale of the army was unstable. In addition, there was news that the Qing army was approaching, so he was naturally a little confused.
"Your Majesty, can I have a few words with Mr. Shi before I leave?"
The emperor was most afraid of collusion between foreign ministers and internal eunuchs, so this kind of thing was usually done secretly. At this time, Chang Yu took it out and said it to show that he was open-minded.
Chongzhen also knew that Chang Yu was probably talking to Shi Kefa about his experience in dealing with thieves, and since it was official business, there was no need for him to stop him, so he nodded in agreement, talked about the conversation, and asked Chang Yu to prepare for leaving Beijing.
"My lord, please retire."
Chang Yu took a few steps back and turned to leave. Suddenly he seemed to think of something and turned around immediately: "Your Majesty, I just picked up a dagger when I was playing in Long Live Mountain." He took out the short knife used to stab him from his arms.
"Bold Chang Yu, you dare to expose the murder weapon in front of the emperor, what do you want?" Almost at the same time as Chang Yu took out the knife, Wang Chengen rushed over and shouted angrily.
"I don't dare!" Chang Yu knelt down.
"Get up." Chongzhen looked expressionless. He reached out to take the short knife from Chang Yu's hand and stroked the blade: "It is a sharp blade, but how could there be a murder weapon in the palace garden? Could it be that the guard left it behind? Wang Chengen, check!”
"I obey the order," Wang Chenen said, taking the dagger from Chongzhen's hand and putting it in his arms.
"Do you have anything else?" Chongzhen looked at Chang Yu and asked.
"I excuse you!" Chang Yu turned around and left. Chongzhen looked at his figure among the flowers with a dull expression. Next to him, Zhu Cixiang frowned, and Wang Chengen looked senile, as if nothing had happened.
Under the leadership of a eunuch, Chang Yu left the imperial garden, but instead of returning the same way, he left the palace through the Xuanwu Meridian Gate in the north.
After crossing the Tongzi River, he stopped and looked back at the palace gate. He took a long breath and said to the eunuch leading the way: "Go to Qianqing Gate and tell Fang San to let him go... Hey, no need." As he was speaking, Fang suddenly heard San Congzhengdong ran over panting.
Chang Yu went up to meet him and said with a chuckle: "San, how did you know our family is here?"
Fang San gasped: "I just made inquiries and the little eunuch in the palace said that the emperor summoned you in the imperial garden, so I thought that when you leave the palace later, you can't stay as far away as possible, so I hurriedly Came running over."
"You are becoming more and more clever." Chang Yu nodded in admiration.
"Mr. Factory, Eunuch Chunxiang is back, and the inner office is waiting for you now." Fang San said in a low voice: "Master Shi has gone to the cabinet now, not the Ministry of War."
"Hey, you kid is busy right now," Chang Yu said happily.
"Hey, I'm born to be on the go and can't sit still. If I don't stop somewhere, I'll feel itchy all over..."
The two chatted and walked towards the inner Yamen of the East Factory.
As soon as he stepped into the yamen, Chunxiang hurried forward, looked around with a worried look and whispered: "Who dares to commit murder in the palace? Is it really... him?"
Chang Yu raised his hand and shook it lightly, looked at Chunxiang and said, "You just need to remember one thing, that is, this has never happened."
Chunxiang frowned and didn't understand, but he obeyed and followed Chang Yu towards the inner courtyard.
"You came to me because you have something to do. I was just about to come find you. I will be leaving Beijing within three days at the earliest. This time I will go to Ningyuan, outside the Guan Pass!"
So fast!
Chunxiang was a little surprised, and then even more horrified, "Where did you just say you were going, Ningyuan? Why are you going there?"
"The Qing Gou is here. Ningyuan is an isolated city. Wu Sangui can't stand alone. I have to go over there to wipe my butt." Chang Yu said in a short story: "What are you looking for me for? Is it about the assassin?"
When he mentioned this, Chunxiang immediately became angry and cursed: "That thief is extremely hateful. He actually injured seven or eight of my men in the cell last night!"
What the hell, now it was Chang Yu's turn to be surprised. The assassin was extremely brave, but he had been tied into a rice dumpling. How could he still injure Chunxiang's man in the cell, and he was seven or eight years older? It was really unbelievable.
But it turned out that the assassin was being escorted into the cell. Chunxiang knew his bravery and was worried that the rope was not strong enough, so he planned to change the shackles. Unexpectedly, just as he was changing the shackles, the assassin suddenly broke out, broke away from the rope and started fighting.
This assassin was tall and powerful. In addition to his superb swordsmanship, he was also extremely skilled in the Bajiquan. Even Chang Yu was no match for him in a one-on-one fight. This sudden outburst immediately seemed to go against the grain.
But fortunately, the assassin had no knife in his hand, and the cell was narrow. Dongchang and Jinyiwei had more people, and they were also good at it. They used the human sea tactic to subdue him, but they also injured seven or eight people. This shows that his
The fierceness of people is astonishing!
When Chang Yu heard this, he was not angry but happy. He rubbed his hands in excitement: "I like this kind of harsh words. It would be a pity to be a killer. I want to take him away and take him to the military camp. Have you ever found out anything?"
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"This kid has a very tough mouth, but we in the East Factory have tough hands, so we still opened his mouth. Now we know that he is from Cangzhou, Hebei, and his surname is Wu Mingzhong. According to what he said, martial arts is a family tradition. His father is really like Qi Shaobao.
Fighting Japanese pirates..."
Wait, wait, Chang Yu is suddenly a little confused, Cangzhou, Hebei, Wuzhong, Baji Quan, is there anyone else who has traveled through time like this?
There is a saying about the origin of Bajiquan that this boxing originated from a wandering monk or Taoist named Pian, who was probably a figure named Ji Fu. This person passed the boxing technique to Wu Zhong, a native of Cangzhou, Hebei, so he is respected by later generations.
Wu Zhong is the second ancestor of Baji Quan.
This Wu Zhong was well versed in the essence of Baji Quan and had great martial arts skills. He once bravely broke into the Shaolin Temple with a big spear, entering and exiting three times as if he were in a deserted land. He also beat Yinqi, the fourteenth son of Kangxi Emperor, and became his disciple.
But during the Wu Zhongsheng and Kangxi years, the weapon used was a spear, and Wu Zhong, who assassinated Chang Yu, used a knife. But the resumes of the two were so imaginary, no wonder it frightened him.
"Do you know who ordered this?" Chang Yu slowly regained his composure and asked again.
"He himself doesn't know that there is a broker in the middle. Now the brothers are searching the whole city for that broker. I believe the truth will be revealed soon!"
Okay! Chang Yu nodded slightly: "Then Wuzhong, don't give him anything to eat before I leave Beijing. Only water every day." Then he waved to Fang San who was serving tea and water: "Three, go inform Lao Hu
Prepare a car".
Fang San agreed, turned around and walked out. Chang Yu glanced at Chunxiang: "While you are investigating the case, you should also pay more attention to your own safety, whether inside or outside the palace."
Chunxiang raised his eyebrows and looked a little nervous: "Brother, what's the matter..."
"It's nothing, you just need to pay more attention, and be careful to sail the ten thousand year ship." Chang Yu interrupted him: "Also, I would like to inform Fang Ba and others that you will also go to the Xianju Tower meeting tonight."
Chunxiang nodded: "Where are you going later?"
Chang Yu stood up: "See if the apple is ripe" (To be continued)