"Lu Yuan?" Zhu Zhi thought for a moment, and then said: "He is the original trial judge of Prince Qi's Mansion. How come he has such great power?"
Zhu Shou said: "I was surprised at first, and then I repeatedly asked many people, and then I found out that this person was responsible for this rebellion, and everyone else was a coercion. "
It's a bit funny to say, but before that, the imperial court had no idea who was behind Zhu Su's rebellion. However, this was also the norm at this time, because the communication level was extremely backward. If the rebel side did not openly fight their own
It is difficult to know who started the rebellion. In the history of the late Ming Dynasty, it took a long time for the Ming court to figure out that the famous "King Chuang" was Gao Yingxiang and "Cao Cao" was Luo Rucai, and then they learned about their lives.
Birthplace.
Zhu Zhi said: "He is the chief judge of the palace and cares neither about the military nor the people. How did he start the rebellion?"
Zhu Shou said: "He coerced the former confidants of King Qi Fei, the guards of Prince Qi's palace, and the wives and concubines of King Qi Fei..., and then these people had to follow him desperately. After that, he forged an imperial edict to trick King Qi's three guards into leaving the city.
Then he took control of all the family members of King Qi's three generals and forced them to follow him in rebellion."
"After that, their rebellion became bigger and bigger, and it got to the point where returning to the court with a few people would be a capital offense anyway. Moreover, the family members were always under Lu Yuan's control, so they had no choice but to follow him in rebellion."
Zhu Zhi said: "I see." But he immediately thought: "Then the families of these people are now in our hands?"
Zhu Shou replied: "Yes."
Zhu Zhi said: "What about us?"
Zhu Shou: "That's it."
Zhu Zhi said: "Finally there is good news." Although they did not understand what they said, they already understood what they meant.
Later, Zhu Zhi asked: "When will we send troops to Jinan? The messenger from Laizhou yesterday urged us to send troops to Jinan immediately."
Zhu Shou said: "Your Majesty's strategy is too risky. The entire front army only has 70,000 men. If King Yan goes south to attack Jinan regardless of Peiping, and if we fail to arrive on time, there is a risk of being completely defeated by internal and external attacks, and even His Majesty
, are all likely to be captured alive. If His Majesty is really captured alive, then this rebellion can be said to be..."
However, although Zhu Zhi felt that what Zhu Shou said was reasonable, he could understand why Yunxi would choose a risky method.
Zhu Zhi then said: "Zhu Shou, please stop ink. When will we leave?" Zhu Shou had trained troops in western Liaoning before, and Zhu Zhi was familiar with him, so he spoke more casually.
Zhu Shou said: "We can only do it as soon as possible. Take a rest tonight and go out tomorrow!"
Zhu Zhi said in surprise: "We will leave tomorrow? How can the soldiers get here with rest? At least they need to rest for one more day!"
Zhu Shou smiled "haha" and said: "If you walk on two legs, you won't be able to rest, but I didn't say we walk on two legs."
"The west of Qingzhou City is close to the Beiyang River, and the Beiyang River is connected to the Xiaoqing River. You can take a boat from here to Zhangqiu County, and then walk to the foot of Jinan City. Although the march takes a long way, you can go day and night by boat.
Most soldiers will not feel any fatigue when marching, so it is faster than walking."
"I had already considered how to get to Jinan City from Qingzhou before I left for Laizhou Prefecture, so the boat can arrive tonight, so there is no need to worry."
Since Zhu Shou said this, of course Zhu Zhi is not worried. Zhu Zhi also smiled and said: "The old general is indeed a battle-hardened general. He thinks ahead in everything."
The two discussed some more matters, and Zhu Shou said: "Let me write a note for your majesty now, telling him when we can get to the vicinity of Jinan, what to do with these prisoners in Qingzhou City, and other things."
Hearing Zhu Shou's words, Zhu Zhi's face darkened, and he said in a deep voice: "Just in time, I also have something to tell your majesty."
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On the same day, at the foot of Mount Li in the south of Jinan City.
Zhu Jiye stood up and looked at Lan Zhen very seriously and said: "No, I never agree! Now that Jinan City is still in the hands of the rebels, you have to send troops northward. It is impossible to maintain your retreat. In this way, your retreat will be inevitable.
If we are cut off, we won't be able to get enough food supplies. If we fail to capture Texas, there is a risk of the entire army being annihilated!"
It turned out that after Lan Zhen led his troops through the complex terrain of the Tai'an area, he took control of Lishan and stationed troops under Jinan City. Later, Lan Zhen learned through interrogation of the prisoners that there were only about 10,000 troops stationed in Jinan City, although it would not be the three of them to defend the city.
Ten thousand people can defeat it easily, but they have no power to leave the city.
Therefore, Lan Zhen proposed a very risky plan: taking advantage of the fact that the rebel army had not left Jinan City too far, he led the main force of 20,000 people across the Daqing River in pursuit, and caught up with the rebel army led by Lu Yuan before they reached Dezhou.
Defeated the Shandong rebels in field battles.
Of course, Zhu Jiye could not agree to such a risky war plan, so the two started to quarrel in the tent.
Zhu Jiye added: "Lan Zhen, if we just quell the rebellion in Shandong now, although this strategy has some risks, it is not very big. Shandong Chengni's northward army is only 30,000, so you may not have a chance to defeat them."
"But now there is a 90% chance that Uncle Yan has rebelled! Although His Majesty has not told too many people about this news, at least the two of us in the former army know it. Even if you lead the troops to defeat Cheng Ni, there is no chance that
Once Uncle Yan Wang has arrived in Texas, you will have no way out."
"Uncle King Yan is a battle-hardened general. After he noticed that you were leading an army deep into the country alone, even if you had the intention to retreat north, he would definitely go south to attack you immediately. King Yan's three guards have more than 50,000 people. You and 30,000 people will definitely
Not an opponent."
What the two of them were talking about was not suitable for other generals to hear, so the tent where they were was sealed tightly. Although candles were lit, it was still not very bright.
Lan Zhen's face was hidden in the dim candlelight, so Zhu Jiye could not see his expression clearly, but Lan Zhen's firm voice as always sounded again: "In order for the court to put down the rebellion as soon as possible, it is nothing to take some risks!
"
Moreover, Lan Zhen raised his head at this time, allowing Zhu Jiye to see the firm look on his face: "I am the commander of the vanguard army, with the total military rank, and you are just my deputy general. So you have no right to oppose my order.
.”
Zhu Jiye could never have imagined that he would actually come up with such an idea. Although it is true that he is only a deputy general, because he is a member of the clan, general generals will consider their orders.
Zhu Jiye said loudly but helplessly: "Lan Zhen, you, you, I will write a report to His Majesty!"
Lan Zhen said: "Even if you write a report to His Majesty, I will still be the commander-in-chief of the vanguard army until His Majesty's order comes." Then he said: "Since you have no other opinions, I will give the order."
With that said, Lan Zhen opened the curtain of the big tent and wanted to walk out of the big tent. But Zhu Jiye stopped him, then abandoned his helpless look and put on a worried look and said: "Be careful."
Lan Zhen smiled at him and said, "Don't worry, I'll be fine." Then she walked out of the tent.
