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After Sun Bin sent Huang Shouzhong to get in touch with Li Wencai, although it did not reverse the disadvantage of the remnants of the Southwest Taiping Army, it did change Li Wencai's fate of failing the uprising and being executed by the Manchu government.
In 1871, with the assistance of the National Defense Forces, Li Wencai defeated the Qing army's attempt to eliminate the rebel army and successfully escaped from the Qing army's encirclement. Then in the next few years, he gradually moved to the Guangdong and Guangxi areas to deal with the Qing army.
In March 1877, the Dingwu Famine that swept half of China spread to the southwest. Li Wencai's department took advantage of the famine to vigorously recruit refugees to expand its strength.
In June 1877, Li Wencai's troops, who had more than 60,000 troops, took the initiative to launch attacks on weak areas of the Qing army in order to obtain food and weaken the Qing army.
On June 9, Li Wencai's army marched out from Luodian County, captured Nandan County in two days, and occupied Donglan County in five days. Half a month later, the three prefectures in northwest Guangxi, including Hechi, Baise, and Yizhou, fell.
In the hands of Li Wencai.
When the three prefectures in the northwest fell, Guangxi officials were shocked and urgently ordered various Qing troops to reinforce Liuzhou to prevent the important town of Liuzhou from falling into the hands of Li Wencai's troops.
On June 23, Li Wencai ignored Huang Shouzhong's advice and personally led the expanded troops to besiege Liuzhou City.
On July 5, the Qing reinforcements arrived outside Liuzhou City. Li Wencai's troops were defeated by the Qing reinforcements and fled Liuzhou City. Nine out of ten troops were lost. By the end of the battle, less than three percent of the troops still obeyed Li Wencai's orders.
Thousands of people.
Li Wencai engaged in the anti-Qing uprising as a member of the Taiping Army in the southwest region. In fact, Li Wencai only joined the Taiping Army after Yi Wang Shi Da was involved.
The poor people who resisted the rule of the Qing army also included bandits who turned into bandits and the southwest ethnic minorities such as Miao, Zhuang and Dong.
Since the direct armed forces that directly obey Li Wencai's orders are weak, the various armed forces united under the Taiping Army can do well to follow Li Wencai's troops and fight smoothly. Once they encounter a major defeat, those armed forces that were originally in the southwest will be
He left Li Wencai's command without hesitation, took advantage of his familiarity with the local environment to escape the pursuit of the Qing army, and resumed his old business of occupying the mountains and becoming king in the southwest.
What gathers quickly dissipates quickly. After Li Wencai's troops captured three prefectures in northwest Guangxi, the tens of thousands of armed forces gathered upon hearing the news quickly dissipated after the First World War in Liuzhou.
In August 1877, the Qing army captured Luodian County, the base of the rebel army, and Li Wencai ordered the troops to disperse and break out.
At the end of 1877, the disintegrated rebel army escaped the investigation of the Qing army and arrived in the Pingxiang area at the junction of Guangxi and Annan.
The Annan side that borders Pingxiang is Lang Son Province controlled by the Nanyang Force of the National Defense Force. After confirming the identities of Li Wencai and others, the border defenders quickly escorted Li Wencai and others to the seaside, and then transported them to the Nanyang Governor's Mansion by the contacted ship.
Jin Pu.
The uprising in the southwest region failed, and there were only more than a hundred rebel soldiers who successfully fled to the Annan region. After leaving some sick and injured soldiers for treatment, they were finally qualified to follow Li Wencai to meet Mei Dongxing and Liang Xing.
Wang Dashan only has two people.
In the Jinpu Governor's Mansion, Mei Dongxing, who was sitting at the top, generously welcomed Li Wencai and the others into the living room.
Ask the attendants to arrange seats and tea.
Mei Dongxing said: "I heard that General Li and General Yang have a long history of contact. I wonder if General Li knows General Yang's current situation?"
"Prince Fu is a veteran of the Kingdom of Heaven. Wen Cai joined the Kingdom of Heaven relatively late. He had no chance to get to know His Highness Prince Fu. However, after the news of the Yang'an War came out eight years ago, His Highness Prince Fu sent someone to get in touch with me. Since then,
, Wen Cai has been in contact with His Royal Highness Prince Fu through his messengers, but has not been able to get the opportunity to meet in person and discuss it in detail."
"I see." Mei Dongxing whispered, and then said, "General Li has been dealing with the Qing army for half a year, and he may not be aware of General Yang's situation.
Three months ago, General Yang left his retreat in Fuzhou and convened a group of remnants of the Taiping Army to establish a revival meeting in the French Concession in Shanghai. He wanted to invite heroes from all walks of life to jointly overthrow the Manchu rule and rebuild the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. According to reports from his subordinates, General Yang also
General Li was invited to join us in our great cause."
"After Liuzhou was defeated, he rarely received letters from General Yang. After abandoning Luodian County, the rebel army dispersed and never contacted General Yang again."
Li Wencai shook his head and said with confusion on his face, "Prince Fu and His Highness the King of Han come from the same lineage of the Kingdom of Heaven. If King Fu wants to revive the Kingdom of Heaven, why doesn't he join the National Defense Forces?"
"It has been more than ten years since the Kingdom of Heaven was destroyed, and the Taiping Army brothers now are no longer the Taiping Army they used to be."
Wang Dashan, who had the most authority to comment on the Taiping Army at the scene, had something to say.
"Why did General Wang say this?"
When Japan sent troops to invade Taiwan in 1874, Sun Bin sent people to stop Yang Fuqing's untimely uprising plan, allowing Yang Fuqing to avoid the danger of being discovered by the Manchu government. After this incident, Yang Fuqing also mentioned in a letter to Li Wencai that the National Defense Forces had targeted him
With the support of the National Defense Forces and the help of the National Defense Forces, Yang Fuqing summoned more than 70 old subordinates. Relying on the money and weapons provided by the National Defense Forces, Yang Fuqing integrated several groups of copycat bandits near Fuzhou, with a total of six to seven hundred armed forces under his control.
People are a force that cannot be underestimated in the counties and regions of Fuzhou.
Yang Fuqing's downfall when he no longer lived in seclusion was entirely due to the help of the National Defense Force. Li Wencai couldn't understand why Yang Fuqing left the National Defense Force and went it alone. Could there be some conflict between the two parties?
"General Li traveled thousands of miles to join the National Defense Forces. We are all outsiders. Regarding General Yang's situation, I think General Li can learn about it in person."
Liang Xing took Li Wencai's question and explained, "General Yang is a veteran of the Kingdom of Heaven. His Highness the King of Han respects the veteran general's contribution to the Kingdom of Heaven's early military expeditions in the north and south. He has always wanted General Yang to return to South America to spend his remaining years, but General Yang is unwilling to do so.
The Kingdom of Heaven was destroyed and I wanted to rebuild the Kingdom of Heaven on the mainland, so I did not accept the kindness of His Highness the King of Han."
"The Shanghai area is a mixed bag of Chinese and foreign countries. If General Yang does not cooperate with the National Defense Forces, it may be difficult for him to gain a foothold there."
Li Wencai understood what the other party meant and said with some regret.
"Haha, General Li doesn't have to worry about General Yang. Although General Yang is unwilling to join the National Defense Forces, our National Defense Forces still care about the old friendship and will try our best to help General Yang gain a foothold in Shanghai. After all, we used to be brothers in the Kingdom of Heaven. Although we are separated now,
Or can we cooperate? General Li thinks what I said is right?"
"When Li Wencai joins the National Defense Force, he naturally follows His Highness the King of Han. Since His Highness the King Fu has established a separate branch, I will no longer have any contact with him."
Li Wencai expressed his stance.
"General Li is serious. Personal relationships do not affect the overall situation. The National Defense Forces still have some magnanimity."
Wang Dashan chuckled, looked at Li Wencai and said, "His Royal Highness the King of Han has two arrangements for General Li. The first is to return to Han in South America and serve as the domestic general staff, responsible for teaching officers jungle combat skills. The second is to serve as the Nanyang general staff."
Lieutenant Governor, to assist Lord Mei in handling Nanyang affairs, which one would General Li choose?"
"After fighting for half my life, the army suddenly became uncomfortable with it. I think it would be more suitable for me to stay in Nanyang."
Li Wencai thought about it for a moment and quickly decided.
"It is a great thing that General Li is willing to stay in Nanyang. Wu Jin, the Lord of Songkhla, requested a few days ago to transfer a general from the National Defense Force to help Songkhla train the army. General Li happens to be capable of both civil and military skills. I want to send General Li to Songkhla.
How does General Lee feel?"
"But it's your decision, I have no objection."
Li Wencai's face was calm, but there was a sense of depression in his heart.
He has led troops in combat for more than ten years, and his reputation is one of the best in the southwest. When he joined the National Defense Force, Mei Dongxing's first order was to assign himself a false position without soldiers and power. Under this arrangement, Li Wencai instinctively thought that Mei Dongxing was being squeezed out.
Own.
Perhaps guessing Li Wencai's thoughts, Mui Dongxing added with a smile, "The area controlled by the Ngo regime is several times that of Lang Son and Quang Ninh provinces. The area of Kelantan state controlled by the National Defense Force alone reaches 14,900
Square kilometers. After General Li arrived in Songkhla, he not only helped Wu train the army, but also all 1,500 soldiers stationed in Kelantan State obeyed your command.
The Songkhla area is a place favored by His Highness the King of Han. It is no less important than Lang Son and Quang Ninh provinces. General Li has a heavy burden. After arriving in Songkhla, General Li should handle local affairs carefully."
"Thank you, Master Mei, for your advice."
After the other party explained, Li Wencai's depression quickly disappeared, and a trace of joy appeared on his face.
"General Li, I have a private matter and I would like to ask the general for help."
After Mei Dongxing introduced Li Wencai's duties in Songkhla, Wang Dashan immediately spoke up.
"General Wang, please speak."
"I heard that the Lord of Songkhla City has a beautiful daughter. I would like to ask General Li to help inquire about her and see if she is suitable for marriage."
"Could it be that General Wang has a crush on the daughter of the Wu family?"
Li Wencai asked curiously.
"I already have a wife and children at home, how can I attract the attention of other girls?"
Wang Dashan smiled awkwardly and explained, "I was entrusted by Lord Liu and other lords to look out for a suitable candidate for the queen for His Highness the King of Han. General Li, don't get me wrong."
"So it turns out that Wen Cai was reckless."
Li Wencai apologized and then promised, "Selecting a queen for His Highness is a top priority. After I arrive in Songkhla, I will definitely discuss with Lord Wu to choose a suitable queen for His Highness."
