"What does the Commander-in-Chief mean? You can't believe it." Zhang Dapeng was still doubtful about what Liu Jinzhong said, but he had spent a lot of time in the mountains of northern Sichuan and was completely unaware of the changes in the situation in Hanzhong. "Since the Commander-in-Chief has returned to the court anyway,
Then we are a family, you are the admiral, and I am only a battalion officer, so I treat you as the captain."
Zhang Dapeng said he also wanted to bow.
Liu Jinzhong quickly supported him, "It's different, it's different. Although I have been awarded the title of admiral by the imperial court, I can't compare with General Zhang. You are a special sent by the emperor and a member of the royal camp."
The two argued for a long time.
Liu Jinzhong finally asked Zhang Dapeng to take a seat and ordered people to bring wine and food.
Zhang Dapeng was also dubious.
"Go and bring the Tartar uniforms and flags we captured during the battle in Hanzhong to show to General Zhang, and also bring the group of prisoners, especially the two Jianzhou Zhentars, and let them tell the emperor personally in person
Weimako has gone against the grain."
Although Liu Jinzhong suffered a big loss in Hanzhong, his cavalry camp was very brave. After losing some soldiers, horses and food, they still retreated. Not only that, they also made many gains. Not only did they kill many soldiers and horses of Ma Ke,
Even when they were attacked and chased by the Two Thousand Eight Banners, they killed some and even captured a dozen prisoners, but some of them died from serious injuries. Now there are still two alive, who are being carefully guarded and raised.
Zhang Dapeng had been in the Northern Expedition, so he naturally recognized the banners of the Eight Banners, etc. He also personally questioned the Manchu and Han prisoners, and finally confirmed that Ma Ke in Hanzhong had really surrendered.
"Where's Admiral He?"
"Generals He Zhen, Liu Tichun, and Wang Guangtai have not returned to Hanzhong. I heard they are still in the Zhongnan Mountains in the Qinling Mountains. Now there are all kinds of news ahead, and it is difficult to distinguish the true from the false." Liu Jinzhong pulled Zhang Dapeng very affectionately, and they didn't chat for long.
It's quite speculative, so I have to give in to the trick.
Seeing his enthusiasm, Zhang Dapeng couldn't resist his kindness. In fact, the current situation was completely unexpected. He thought that he would end up in a tiger's den this time, but who knew that this would be the result.
I know clearly that Liu Jinzhong may not be sincere, but it is always good to have a good relationship with this person now.
So the two announced their birth dates and talked about their elders and children.
Liu Jinzhong is the eldest brother, and Zhang Dapeng is the second younger brother. The officers of the Xiaoqi Battalion and Zhang Dapeng's Black Flag soldiers testified.
After burning yellow paper, lighting incense, and finally drinking blood wine, the friendship was forged.
"Second brother, it is impossible to go to Hanzhong now, so why not stay here at Chaotianguan. To be honest, second brother, I also lost a lot of people when I went to Hanzhong this time. Now my vitality is seriously damaged, and Zhang Xianzhong is full of rebellion. On the surface, please
The surrender to Zhaoan was actually a massacre in central Sichuan, plundering the young and strong population, money, food and materials, and heading north, with the intention of leaving Sichuan to rob Hanzhong and rush to Shaanxi and Gansu. I sincerely submitted to the imperial court. I was a frontier soldier of the imperial court at that time. Later, I was forced by current events.
I was forced to surrender to the traitor, but I didn't know that this person was so cruel and unkind."
"From now on, my second brother will have the final say on Chaotian Pass. My Xiaoqi Battalion is also directly subordinate to my second brother's Black Flag Army. Together we can guard Chaotian Pass for the imperial court."
Zhang Dapeng felt a little dizzy.
Liu Jinzhong is a tall man, but he talks in a certain way, which is very nice.
Although Zhang Dapeng is now an imperial camp officer, after all, a year ago he was just a part-time laborer for a landlord's family, and he was relatively simple.
Although I felt that Liu Jinzhong had to be careful, in the end I was still a little moved by what he said.
It's not that he wants to covet the troops of Xiaoqiying, nor does he really want to be the commander-in-chief of the Black Flag Army, he just feels that since Ma Ke in Hanzhong has been surrendered to the Qing Dynasty, He Zhen and others cannot retreat, and the troops in Chongqing are beyond their reach, so this
It was dangerous to go to Hanzhong, so it would be good if he could accept this force for Long Live Lord and join forces with Liu Jinzhong to guard Chaotian Pass, the northern gate of Shuzhong.
As for other things, let’s not leave them alone.
"Brother, you are the admiral and I am the battalion officer. What's more, you are the eldest brother and I am the second brother. The two of us are stationed together at Chaotian Pass. The Black Flag Battalion and I are both dispatched by my eldest brother,"
"This is not okay."
"Brother, let's stop fighting. This is all for the sake of the Ming Dynasty and Long Live Lord. This is not the time to fight for concessions." Zhang Dapeng said with a red face.
Liu Jinzhong laughed, "That's right, it's me who got the appearance, so that's it."
"I will have people open and close the door, welcome my second brother's troops to enter the pass, and immediately mobilize food and grass. We brothers will guard Chaotian Pass together, and we will share joys and sorrows in the future."
"Brother, I think the pass is small. It is better for our Black Flag Battalion to station outside the pass and set up strongholds at dangerous times. This will also be beneficial to defense. We just need to borrow some equipment, armor, arrows, etc. from brother."
"Why should we be so polite to each other? Those from the Xiaoqi camp belong to the Black Flag camp. I will ask my second brother to take my second brother to the library to pick. Whatever you like, you can take whatever you like."
The two of you are playing with each other.
"I would also like to ask my second brother and my elder brother to jointly report to Wen Jinglue in Fengjie the urgent military situation of the traitors surrendered by Ma Ke in Hanzhong. We are also stationed at Chaotian Pass, but after all, we are single and weak, and the traitors are now coming in large numbers to coerce them.
With 500,000 or 600,000 horses heading north, I'm afraid we won't be able to hold Chaotian Pass."
"We have to report to Fengjie Wenjinglue, President Qin of Chongqing, and even Admiral Zeng of Shunqing to ask for reinforcements and troops."
"It's natural."
I was busy and sent out several letters.
Liu Wenzhong also sent people to transport many carts of grain, grass, vegetables, etc. to the Black Flag Camp outside the pass, and also gave many swords, guns, bows, arrows, tents, etc., which was very generous.
He also personally accompanied Zhang Dapeng to choose a dangerous and easily defensible place to set up camp next to Chaotian Ridge, and even sent 500 men and horses to strengthen Zhang Dapeng's defense.
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"Brother, Zhang Dapeng is only a battalion officer guarding the area, and is only a fifth-level officer. Why should he be like this?"
Everything was almost arranged. When Liu Jinzhong returned to Chaotian Pass, one of his confidants couldn't help but ask.
"What does it mean to be on guard with a mere battalion officer? Is that an ordinary battalion officer? If it were not my second brother who came today, even if it was Zeng Ying, I would be polite at most. How could I be so flattering? This
This is not an ordinary fifth-rank official, this is the emperor's personal servant. Didn't you see what kind of sword he was carrying?
Qianniu Dao, as I said just now, he is one of the ten battalion officers in the Sichuan-Shaanxi camp, but he also has the fifth-grade position of carrying imperial weapons. What kind of job is that?
The royal guard.
In other words, they are the emperor's personal attendants, the people around him, the emperor's servants, can they be the same?
Just say that there are still few civil servants and military generals in the Central Sichuan court? Wang Yingxiong, Fan Yiheng, Ma Gan and other governors, governors, governors, Zeng Ying, Wang Xiang, Yang Zhan and other generals and deputy generals, etc. But look at who is the biggest official now
?
Wen Anzhi, who is this person? In the past, he was just a sacrificial wine from the Imperial College, and he returned to his hometown long ago. But in just over half a year, he has achieved the economic strategy of five provinces, and he is still a bachelor. Don't you understand?
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The emperor and his ministers were all ministers of the old dynasty, whether it was Wang Yingxiong, the governor of Hongguang, Fan Yiheng, the governor, or even Zeng Ying, Yang Zhan, etc., they were all ministers of the old dynasty.
Wen Anzhi, Qin Liangyu and others are the ministers who are trusted and appreciated by the new emperor.
Not to mention the newly built Sichuan-Shaanxi camp. The officers are all dispatched from the emperor. Which one is easier?
And didn’t you listen to what Zhang Dapeng said? He was born as a poor day laborer, why is he now a camp official? Because he used to be a servant of Long Live Lord.
Although Zhang Dapeng is a low-ranking official, he is more worthy of our win than Zeng Ying and Wang Xiang. What's more, Zhang Dapeng only went north with four people. In such a short time, he managed to recruit such a team. Look at his ten disabilities.
Which of the servants is not risking his own life? This kind of person is terrifying.
I dare say that Zhang Dapeng has a bright future. Although we are an admiral, can we compare?
Therefore, I, the admiral, have to curry favor with Zhang Dapeng, but it is a pity that he is unwilling to enter Chaotian Pass, otherwise if our Xiaoqi battalion can join forces with his Black Flag Army, then we will be safe."
Liu Jinzhong picked up the water cup and took a few sips, feeling a little proud. In troubled times, you not only have to be able to fight, but you also have to be able to read the direction of the wind. That means you have to keep your head down and work hard, but you also have to look up at the sky from time to time.
When he saw that the situation was not good, he surrendered to Zhang Xianzhong in time, so that he could save this army and strengthen his own power when the Western Army swept through Sichuan. Now that offering thieves was no longer an option, he naturally had to change ships in time.
Although some brothers suggested surrendering to the Qing Dynasty, Liu Jinzhong thought about it and was reluctant to cut off his hair and surrender as a last resort.
"We have to find a way. If we can defend Chaotian Pass, or even take advantage of this chaos to seize Baoning Mansion, then we will have no worries."
"Brother, the traitors are coming soon. There are 600,000 troops. We, thousands of people, plus the gang like Black Flag Camp, will definitely not be able to stop them."
"What are you afraid of?" Liu Jinzhong said calmly, "We definitely couldn't hold on to what we said before, but now we have surrendered to the imperial court? My second brother is still here, Qin Liangyu from Chongqing, Zeng Ying from Shunqing, and Kui
Don’t we all need help from Zhou Fengjie’s Wen Jing Lue?”
"Besides, the worst we can do is let the thief pass without stopping him."
Chaotian Pass guarded the dangerous point. Although they had few soldiers, they had enough to defend the city. There would be reinforcements later, so they would not be afraid. Maybe Zhang Xianzhong would be happy to see that they were willing to give way when he arrived, and he would be happy to run away.
Once Zhang Xianzhong escapes, they might be able to immediately fight back and capture Baoning Mansion, which the traitor abandoned, or even recapture Chengdu?
When the city occupies Baoning and Chengdu, wouldn't it also become a vassal town?
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On the side of Chaotian Ridge, where the black flag stands, people are still busy setting up camp.
Zhang Xian, Zhou Xiucai, Yang Wei, Ma Liang, Liu Chengzu and a group of others are still living in a dream.
Liu Jinzhong of Chaotian Pass actually gave them a lot of food and grass, a lot of weapons, and five hundred armored soldiers, all of whom were armored soldiers. These soldiers were the most elite even in the Xiaoqi camp.
Everyone was also a little shocked by Zhang Dapeng's eldest brother.
On the other hand, although Zhang Dapeng was once uneasy, he is now calm.
"Admiral Liu was originally a side general of the imperial court. He had no choice but to surrender to the traitors at the beginning. Now that he has surrendered to the imperial court, the traitors still have to go out of Sichuan. Admiral Liu is unwilling to rebel again. This is human nature.
Moreover, comparing the Seven Kills Monument dedicated to thieves and the Six Forbidden Covenants of Admiral Liu, it can be seen that they are not the same people.
Everyone, please stop thinking wildly."
He pointed at the money, food, equipment and even the troops in front of him, "Isn't this enough?"
Zhang Xian clicked his lips and scratched his head with his one arm, "I just think that in fact, we should directly enter the pass to garrison. General, wouldn't it be better for you to directly take over Chaotian Pass?"
The crowd laughed.
Zhang Dapeng said, "I think we should arrange the women, children, the old and the weak in Chaotian Pass, so that the war will not be involved and we can concentrate on fighting."
"As for the rest, let's wait until this battle is over."
