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After the Han army took control of the entire territory of Macao and Hong Kong, they then began to implement the northward strategy proposed by Yue Shaomu.
After two days of rest, Gan Ziba left six transport ships and 1,300 naval officers and soldiers in Nan'ao Port, and then set off to march north along the Nan'ao coastline.
Yue Shaomu's troops did not move out for the time being, but instead strengthened their fortifications to prevent the Jin soldiers from attacking.
However, all this seems a bit redundant.
Because it took five days from the fall of Jing'ao Hong Kong to Yue Shaomu's construction of fortifications, but the Jin soldiers stationed in the towns and cities around Jing'ao Hong had not invaded at all.
I thought that Jin Bing would make a big move, but the news sent by the Intelligence Department really made the Han army, which had experienced hundreds of battles, be in trouble.
There were indeed signs that the Jin soldiers were coming to help, but after learning that the Han army controlled the territory of Macao, they turned back and garrisoned.
There were 3,000 garrison troops in Lu City, the city closest to Jing'ao Harbor, but the prefect Hao Pu was unwilling to send troops and said, "After the Dongyi plunder is over, they will leave on their own. There is no need to worry about such minor illnesses."
On the fifth day of June, which was the seventh day after taking control of Hong Kong, Yue Shaomu decided not to wait any longer. After leaving 3,000 soldiers to garrison Quanzong, he immediately raised 10,000 troops and went north.
Hao Pu, who was still optimistic, didn't know that Lucheng was the only way to go north to the divine capital, and Yue Shaomu would definitely uproot it.
On the ninth day of the sixth lunar month, Yue Shaomu's troops came to the city. He ordered Zhu Heng and Xu Sheng as vanguards, and Lu Ziming as deputy generals. They led four thousand troops to attack Lu City.
Hao Pu, who was taking Fu Shou Ointment, heard that the Dongyi army was coming. In a panic, he immediately ordered people to wear armor and climb the wall to prepare to defend against the enemy.
However, when he saw the solemn military formation outside the city, he suddenly felt an uncontrollable urge to urinate.
"Brothers, open their eyes!"
Zhu Heng gave an order, and hundreds of soldiers from the artillery battalion immediately came out, holding an improved version of the Hall rocket developed by the Han army.
The moment the fuse was lit, the rocket fixed on the shelf immediately shot into the sky, forming a black curtain in mid-air, covering the sky and sweeping the sun towards Lucheng.
The accuracy of the rocket was not high, but the sharp scream it made shocked the golden soldiers on the city wall. Before the rocket fell, the golden soldiers stationed at their posts immediately dropped their weapons, turned around and ran away.
In an instant, the Lucheng defense line collapsed in just a quarter of an hour, and Hao Pu, the prefect, had already disappeared into the rebel army and fled for his life.
By the time Zhu Heng, Xu Sheng, and Lu Ziming climbed onto the city wall and took control of the outer defense line of Lu City, less than an hour had passed.
The Han army that entered the city immediately pursued the Jin soldiers, but the originally expected brutal street battle did not happen. The Jin soldiers were already frightened, and the sporadic resistance dissipated not long after it lasted.
When Yue Shaomu entered the city, a group of Nan'ao officials led by Hao Pu had been captured by the Han army and awaited disposal.
Post-war statistics showed that no casualties were found among the Han soldiers, but only twelve Jin soldiers were beheaded and killed by the Han army.
"Thousands of officers and soldiers were defeated without a fight. Do the officers and soldiers of South Australia really have this ability?"
Yue Shaomu was not very satisfied with the results before him. Instead, he immediately suspected that he had made a mistake in the data.
But in any case, it can be said that the first battle of the Northern Expedition was won very easily.
Yue Shaomu did not embarrass those Lucheng officials and directly released them all out of the city.
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When the Han army landed in Nan'ao and prepared to march north, Honglin, who was far away in the south of the Yangtze River to "sympathize with the people's sentiments", accompanied his mother, the 83-year-old Empress Dowager Xiao, to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the south.
Honglin stood in front of the Zhuxin Lake Pavilion, quietly observing the scenery of green water and blue waves in front of him. He couldn't help but feel inspired by poetry and recited casually:
"The water here is constantly flowing, the Liuhu Lake is in the shape of a lotus island, the smoke and waves are all picturesque, and the intention is leisurely in Xingming."
"What a poem!"
Just as Hong Lin finished reading, Li Shen, who was accompanying him, took the lead in cheering.
"Long Live Lord's poem fits the wonderful scene in front of me, making the slaves feel like they are in a state of ecstasy, and fall into silence. It is truly a poem that will last through the ages!"
Under Li Shen's atmosphere, the accompanying officials also began to flatter him one after another.
Honglin's vanity was satisfied again and he was in an especially good mood.
But the superficial work still needs to be done: "You don't have to wait to pick up all the good things to say to me. This is just what I said casually. How can there be any eternal sayings that are so exaggerated?"
Li Shen hurriedly said: "Long Live Lord is too humble. Everything the slave said is true, and there is absolutely no lie. Long live Lord said it casually and it is such a golden sentence.
The slave is brave enough to ask the Lord Long Live to give him a calligraphy treasure and let him go home and hang it in the main hall, so as to boost his confidence. "
Upon hearing this, the officials present immediately gave Li Shen a thumbs up in their hearts.
If not for the fact that Li Shen can be ranked as the left prime minister and is highly regarded by Long Live Lord, I will never be able to catch up with him in this lifetime.
Honglin also became interested when he heard the words: "Well, since poetry is so popular today, I will also use my muscles and bones to order people to get pen and ink."
Soon, the Four Treasures of the Imperial Study were placed in the pavilion.
Li Shen had sharp eyes and quick hands, so he immediately took the initiative to sharpen Honglin's ink.
Honglin waved his hand and quickly wrote down the poem he just read and presented it to Li Shen.
Li Shen held the rice paper in his hand, and he was flattered and knelt down to thank him: "I thank the Lord for your kindness!"
"Get up, I'm happy today, you can go for a walk with me again."
Honglin walked along the Zhuxin Pavilion again, and the officials who followed him all bent their backs, trying their best to cater to this man's preferences, and walked around the Zhuxin Pavilion to enjoy the colorful scenery.
By the time we returned to the palace, it was already time to light the lanterns.
The elderly Queen Mother had already rested, but Honglin seemed to still have something to say. He climbed up the palace wall again and looked at Su City under the night curfew.
"This is a peaceful and prosperous age..."
At this moment, Honglin felt very satisfied. After being in power for so many years, he had finally achieved a prosperous age and achieved the peace and prosperity that generations of emperors had dreamed of.
Li Shen, who was accompanying him, said at the right moment: "Long live Lord, I have worked hard for the country and the people. The reason why our country is today is all thanks to Lord Long live's hard work."
When Honglin heard this, he suddenly said: "Li Shen, do you think that after all these years, I really deserve to be the leader of the country?"
Li Shen: "Long live Lord, what are you talking about? Long live Lord, you are the most powerful ruler in history and a role model for all people in the world. Only slaves can do things for Long live Lord. It is really a blessing cultivated by our ancestors for generations."
Honglin nodded and said: "Since I took the throne, I have not talked about martial arts, but in terms of martial arts, I dare not compare with the saints, but I still have some merits.
I am getting old, my time is fleeting, and I am not as energetic as before. In my old age, I want to look back at whether I have contributed to the country in my life.
So, I want you to help me write a record of my life and martial arts. What do you think? "
Li Shen said hurriedly: "What Long Live the Lord has done in his life cannot be recorded in thousands of books. I really don't know how to write down it."
Honglin smiled and said, "How can I have so many achievements? How about this? You will choose ten things to write about since I have been in power till now. I have already thought of the names for you. Let's call them Shiquan Kung Fu."
Li Shen: "I would like to thank Lord Long Live for your kindness. I will immediately start compiling the Shiquanwu Gonglu after returning to Beijing."
"Well, come and have dinner with me."
"I thank you, Lord Long Live..."
