After Li Laiheng concluded the Huanggang Alliance and returned to Qishui, he began to organize the collection of 300 large ships. If he could really use 300 large ships and some grain, he would exchange for Zhang Xianzhong not to join forces with Gezuo in Jiangbei, but to go south alone to solve the problem for Li Laiheng.
Ding Qirui, the enemy in person, allowed the Chuang army to calmly concentrate on dealing with Zuo Liangyu. It was definitely a very cost-effective deal!
However, the reason why Zhang Xianzhong gave such generous conditions was not only that he traveled to Huguang many times and was always jealous of the prosperity of Wuchang, but also because after many wars in Jiangbei and Handong, the Yangtze River business travel was in depression. Even if he wanted to forcibly requisition civilian ships, it would be difficult to
There are no ships available anymore.
Especially after Ding Qirui returned to Wuchang and Zuo Liangyu returned to Xiangyang, these two giants, who had the righteousness of the imperial court, seized the time to collect and requisition civilian ships in order to protect the interests of Jiang and Han.
"It's better than a thief".
Zhang Xianzhong is a clever woman who cannot make a living without straw. Even if he forces him with swords and guns, it will be difficult for him to put together a large fleet for the Xiying to cross the river at this time. What's more, Li Laiheng has a good business in Han Dynasty, "suppressing the troops and calming the people"
His reputation has spread widely, and if Zhang Xianzhong continues to adopt the cruel methods of killing many people during his activities in Jiangbei, he will definitely drive all the Chu people into Li Laiheng's jurisdiction.
This is a situation that the Eight Kings do not want to see. Zhang Xianzhong is very smart, and he has powerful assistants and counselors like Xu Yixian and Pan Duao at his side. It is easy to see that at this time, between the two sides, the alliance will benefit both sides, and the attack will benefit both sides.
Two defeats.
Only how to "unify" specifically, how to let Xiying take the strategic initiative and maximize interests, is what Zhang Xianzhong has thought deeply about.
It was also under the influence of this kind of thinking that Xiying sent out surprise troops and took the lead to independently capture Huanggang City before Li Laiheng intervened, seizing the opportunity. After Li Laiheng arrived at Huanggang to form an alliance, Zhang Xianzhong promptly offered 300 large ships in exchange for
The transaction of crossing the river in Xiying.
Linked together, really tight!
After Li Laiheng returned to Qishui, he had many discussions with Fang Yiren and Gao Yigong, who had come from Anlu, and listened to Lin Chengcheng's views on Zhang Xianzhong's work style before he fully understood Xiying's overall plan.
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Even Fang Yiren, who was always regarded as a talented person, could not but praise the Eight Great Kings for their ingenuity: "Although our Eight Great Kings do not read much, they look like a wild man. But under his big beard
Underneath, there is such meticulous and thorough consideration hidden underneath, and you cannot tell the difference between appearance and appearance!"
"But 300 large ships, even if we fully mobilize the people of the second government, we may not be able to raise them in time." Gao Yigong is quite worried about collecting 300 large ships. He does not think it is an easy task to complete.
Goal, "Although De'an and Huangzhou are under the management of Laiheng, business travel and transportation seem to be peaceful and clear. However, these two governments can only raise small boats and lack large ships that can pass the Yangtze River."
Gao Yigong pointed in the direction of Xiangyang, his face showing his disdain for Zuo Liangyu, and he cursed softly: "The Zuo thieves have raised many troops recently, but after Zuo Town was defeated through Zhuxian Town, the morale and morale of the army have not been restored. They have not recovered.
We dare not engage in a confrontation with the invading army, but instead send troops to plunder all the civilian ships in the upper and lower reaches of Xiangyang. It is not that easy for us to create 300 large ships now."
Xiangyang is located in a strategic location. Upstream is Gucheng, which Zhang Xianzhong is most familiar with, and downstream is Yicheng. Most of the large ships on the Han River are concentrated near here. Zuo Liangyu did not rest or move after escaping from Zhuxian Town back to Xiangyang.
In addition to recruiting rebels and regrouping a large number of defeated troops, he ignored the obstruction of local state officials and forcibly took over all the cities upstream and downstream of Xiangyang.
At that time, the magistrate of Yicheng closed the city gates and did not allow the Zuo army to enter the city. Zuo Liangyu ignored the court laws and openly ordered Zuo Zhen to attack Yicheng and put the magistrate under house arrest.
Huang Shu, the Huguang patrol officer sent by Chongzhen to supervise Zuo Liangyu, was originally an opportunistic man who sat on the fence. He saw that Zuo Zhen had the momentum to tell the truth in Xiangyang, and Ding Qirui was stared at by the Xiying in Wuchang and could not move.
Then they colluded with Zuo Liangyu.
After Song Yihe's death, the imperial court had not yet filled the post of governor of Huguang, so Ding Qirui and Huang Shu actually shared the duties of governor of Chu. Huang Shu had completely sided with Zuo Liangyu, although Ding Qirui had feelings for Zuo Zhen.
He was afraid, but he faced the threat from Xiying and urgently needed Zuo Liangyu to cover his flanks.
I had no choice but to help Zuo Liangyu and Huang Shu conceal Chongzhen.
The domineering nature of the warriors became more and more apparent.
However, Li Laiheng felt that the situation was still optimistic. He analyzed: "During our occupation of De'an and Huangzhou, many large ships were seized. I asked Mr. He and Zhang Yuheng to count them. There were nearly a hundred large ships.
number."
He curled up the fingers of his right hand. The thick calluses on his hand showed that Li Laiheng had not left the front line: "In addition, Kendeji sold to the outside world the rare treasures seized from various palaces by the intruders, and also transported them from Hankou and Jiujiang.
Returning a large amount of food. Xiao Weisong also relied on this method and directly controlled more than a dozen large ships. It would not be a problem to put together dozens of ships by spending money."
Gao Yigong shook his head and sighed: "Even so, it is only half of what Zhang Xianzhong asked for. There are still more than a hundred ships missing. How can we piece it together?"
Li Laiheng tapped the table with his fingers. He held his hands in front of his chest. His expression was not as heavy as Gao Yigong's, but relatively relaxed and calm.
"Although Zhang Xianzhong requested 300 large ships, I think he might be able to make up the number with small ships."
Fang Yiren's eyes lit up. Mr. Leshan knew Li Laiheng very well. When the young tiger commander opened his mouth, he knew what Li Laiheng was planning, and immediately said: "We can renovate some civilian ships, and we can also deal with Xiying."
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"This..." Gao Yigong snarled, feeling helpless at the methods of Li Laiheng and Fang Yiren, "What if the eight kings are angry because of this, oppose the revolutionary movement, return to the United Nations, and join the army in Jiangbei to cause trouble?
Is good."
Li Laiheng and Fang Yiren looked at each other and laughed loudly together. Fang Yiren put the folding fan in his hand with a snap and said in a deep voice: "Since Zhang Xianzhong has taken Huanggang, his intention to cross the river has already been exhausted. Even if
If we don't provide enough 300 large ships, won't he just leave? Vice Envoy Gao, don't you understand the principle of asking for high prices and then bargaining on the ground?"
It's not that Gao Yigong doesn't understand this truth, it's just that he doesn't think about the problem from the perspective of deception. To deal with extremely cunning people like Zhang Xianzhong, it would take people like Li Laiheng and Fang Yiren to do it.
"First effort, Leshan, let's return to Anlu. After we have arranged things in Xiying, we must also seize the time to deal with Zuo Zhen. We can't just watch Zuo Liangyu recover his strength day by day in Xiangyang, right? According to the red team
In return, there are now about 30,000 soldiers gathered near Xiangyang. Although most of them are disorganized troops, they cannot be underestimated!"
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"Zhihu: How to evaluate Li Chonger's letter to the Qing Emperor posted by Weibo v. Qingqiu Xia?"
One Hundred Thousand Swords to Make Scenery of Yanguang
I am a sword bone, my body is an iron lump, my heart is glass slag
The answerer is ashamed. This so-called "Li Chonger's Letter to the Qing Emperor" was a fishing tool I used to post on office workers' forums in the early years. I didn't expect that it would be discovered by a big v on Weibo after so many years and become popular again. Listen.
Did you say it was also trending?
Let’s take a look at the original content of “Li Chonger’s Letter to the Qing Emperor” which was a hot search topic on Weibo:
The good gentleman of Zhuxi who is alone has also studied. He knows the loyalty and filial piety of the emperor and his ministers. He originally wanted to cultivate and study and pass down the family. How can he have other ambitions?
I only blame Yang Sichang for raping him. I shouldn't have deceived the Holy One, shielded the thieves, promoted the bureau, and sent officials and thieves to beat me for accumulating grain.
As a last resort, he joined the army and formed a regiment to protect himself. In Mizhi, he helped Zuo Zongbing severely injure the intruders and was able to guard the Zha Committee. He wanted to do his best in the king's affairs and gain fame.
Unexpectedly, something happened, and Ai Guobin, the commander-in-chief, plotted to seize our troops and trapped us to death. I had no choice but to become a thief.
When Guobin was given the title of leader, Sichang died on his own. He wanted to tie up his body and return alone, because the thieves were powerful. He wanted to find an opportunity to turn around, and cooperated with the inside and outside to eliminate the thieves in one fell swoop.
The emperor of the Qing Dynasty entered the pass to suppress the bandits, and he was the true Ming Lord. He only raised an army for a few officials and gentry, and he protected them all for me. How could I not submit to him? I only hope that the emperor will issue an edict and give an early peace.
What is so outrageous about this document?
The first is that Li Laiheng is not from Zhuxi, but from northern Shaanxi;
The second is that the governor in charge of the Fu Bureau in the late Ming Dynasty was not Yang Sichang, but his father Yang He;
The third is that Zuo Liangyu has never been to Mizhi to fight against the Dashun Army.
These places were originally flaws that I deliberately exposed during the PS. The more direct evidence is that the fonts of this document were all copied from the "Collected Works of King Sejo". If you compare it, you will find the truth.
Comment area:
Dragon City Flying General mk2: This big v Qingqiu Xia is a well-known shunhei on Weibo. He once forged the document of Qing Chief Hong Tailing Li Laiheng guarding Jinchuan and Jinchuan, hereditary and irreplaceable. It was so funny.
Chairman Huayi Liu Yanyou: Saying that the national hero Li Laiheng is a disdainful rumor maker, the relevant departments must strictly deal with it!
Ye Sitai replied to Dragon City Flying General mk2: That's right, Li Laiheng is allowed to guard Tieling, and he will be hereditary.
Hengdao immediately replied to Dragon City Flying General mk2: That's right, Li Laiheng is allowed to guard Ninggu Pagoda, and it is hereditary.
Youci Restaurant replied to Dragon City Flying General mk2: That's right, Li Laiheng is allowed to guard Sakhalin Island, and it is hereditary.
Li Zhongxin replied to Youci Restaurant: Now I will not be a robber, but will devote myself to assisting the Qing Dynasty.