Chapter 157 Young Lord Hong dies in Jiangxi
After Huzhou was restored, Zuo Zongtang reported: Zeng Guofan's Yunhang thieves all fled, and no corrections were heard, which is particularly incomprehensible. Jinling has already been encircled, but Hang and Yu have not been able to encircle them. Jinling reported that all thieves were killed, and Hangzhou reported that the first rebels had actually escaped.
I want to correct the problem, but I don't want to correct it.
If there are thieves in Guangde and they don't attack, then in Ningguo there are no thieves and they don't defend, so that all the thieves can move freely without any hindrance. The minister repeatedly said this, but Zeng Guofan was indifferent and no longer cared.
Because of the leakage of young rebellion in the past, the minister returned to business and asked to mobilize troops to attack Guangde. It is also unknown whether he was tired of his nagging and inspired this theory. It seems that it is not okay for ministers to discuss state affairs when they go to court.
I have no choice but to distinguish because military matters are the most important thing. From then on, official affairs were still handled in a harmonious manner. I dared not have any opinions, and I was extremely self-respecting.
When Zuo Zongtang's memorial arrived in Beijing, Ci'an said to Cixi: "After Zuo Zongtang's death, will he still go to Jinling?"
Empress Dowager Cixi said: The imperial court does not want to pay attention to details when it comes to meritorious ministers. Zeng and Zuo are no longer at odds with each other, so this matter is over. The urgent task at hand is that Chen Decai, a remnant of the Guangdong bandits and Chief Fu, led an army of 200,000 to approach Yingshan in western Anhui; Chief Li Shixian and Chief Wang Haiyang of Kang led an army of more than 100,000 to occupy Jianchang and Xinfeng in southern Jiangxi; The Du chief Huang Wenjin and the auxiliary chief Yang Fuqing had more than 100,000 bandit troops, supporting the false young king, and marched directly into the Ning Kingdom in southern Anhui. If the two chiefs Du and auxiliary entered Jiangxi, they would join the serving chiefs, and the two armies would merge, making it even harder to annihilate. The order was quickly transmitted to Yang Yuebin, Bao Chao in southern Jiangxi, Seng Gelinqin in western Anhui, and Zuo Zongtang in southern Anhui. The four ministries must do their best to wipe out the remaining bandits from all walks of life.
Prince Gong Yi Xin said: Zeng Guofan has repeatedly ignored Zeng Guofan, and Bao Chao, the admiral of Zhejiang, has repeatedly wanted to return home for funerals. Once Bao Chao is gone, Ting's army may not be as brave as before.
Empress Dowager Ci'an said: Yesterday, I received a report from Yang Yuebin, the governor of Shaanxi and Gansu, and Shen Baozhen, the governor of Jiangxi. They said that since the founding of Jiangxi Province, all the subordinates have been ravaged one after another. Fortunately, Admiral Bao Chao defeated tens of thousands of powerful bandits in the battle at Xuwan. The people were rebellious and fearful, and each city was conquered one after another. After Bao Chao captured and surrendered Chen Bingwen's 60,000 to 70,000 men, they overwhelmed Jinxi, Nanfeng, and Xincheng. The enemy's flames suddenly declined, and they should take advantage of the momentum of complete victory and expect to be completely annihilated.
Empress Dowager Cixi said: "Bao Chen is invincible in attack. There are not many in the army who are brave enough for this."
Empress Dowager Ci'an said: "Bao Chen has repeatedly defended against strong thieves and has made outstanding military achievements. However, the post of admiral of Zhejiang seems to be weak."
Empress Dowager Cixi said with a smile: "I don't know a word of this minister. If I take a big responsibility with a border, I won't be laughing at my magnanimity." In anticipation of his new victory in Xuwan, he made an emergency landing against the bandits, and won many military exploits. He was awarded the rank of captain of the first-class light carriage and was rewarded with a pair of flower feathers. If he insisted on returning to Sichuan for the funeral, he could not be forced to stay. Yang Yuebin, the governor of Shaanxi and Gansu, was sent forward to lead his headquarters to Jiangxi to control the reinforcements from all directions in Jiangxi and southern Anhui, so that he could be prepared for any danger.
When Yang Yuebin, the governor of Shaanxi and Gansu Province, arrived in Gansu, he yelled and shouted at Ting's troops repeatedly. Bao Chao was unhappy and said: "In the past, Ting's troops relied on Runshuai and fought fiercely on the battlefield. How happy they were. They were sent by Zeng Guoquan, and now they are sent under the fence of Yang Hou'an. Life is worse than ever." Dead!
Lou Yunqing, the commander-in-chief of Zhengding Town, said: Three years ago, Bao Shuai should return to Dingyou, Sichuan, and Di Shuai promised to open Ningguo; he asked again last year, and Di Shuai promised to open Dongba; he asked again at the beginning of the year, and Di Shuai promised to conquer Jinling; Today I ask again, and Marshal Di promises to quell the trouble on the river; if the trouble on the river is quelled, there may be trouble in Fujian, Hubei, and Guangdong. Commander Bao doesn't need to look at people's faces, and he can return to Sichuan with peace of mind.
Bao Chao sighed and said: Yang Hou'an's army has arrived in Ganzhou, and we will discuss separation and separation again. Military and state affairs are not a trivial matter. I pass on my military orders and rest for the time being in Jianchang. Then I will suppress the remnants of the chieftain.
Yang Yuebin, the governor of Shaanxi and Gansu, was busy with the war. After more than a month in Jiangxi, he met with Shen Baozhen, the governor of Jiangxi, to discuss the current situation.
Yang Yuebin said: When I was appointed to Xinjiang Qi, I couldn't bear to give advice to my peers.
Shen Baozhen said: "Brother Hou'an came to the battle formation, standing upright and furious, as if he were a ghost or a god." In the fifth year of Xianfeng's reign, during the Battle of Chenglingji, more than 200 miles of thieves' nests were quelled in three days. In the sixth year of the Battle of Jiujiang, a thousand-mile round trip took place in ten days. In the seventh year of the battle of Chaoxian County, we moved to battle in more than a month and more than a thousand miles away. The old saying goes that the speed of getting to the opportunity is unprecedented in ancient times. As for me, my peers, who are just like me, can be dispatched by my brother. Why can't I bear it?
Yang Yuebin said: In terms of military exploits, Bao Junmen is the bravest of the entire army; if he blocks the way in the middle, I will be afraid of him.
Shen Baozhen said: By chance, Mr. Bao is good at martial arts but not good at writing, so he is blunt at the threshold of the military. For half a year, Mr. Bao has forgotten his selfishness, fought bloody battles, killed decisively, and repeatedly defeated the enemy. Brother Hou'an has a sincere heart. Relax.
Yang Yuebin said: Jiang Yili, Yang Changjun, Guo Songlin, Liu Mingchuan, etc. used the force of driving tigers and wolves to drive Hongtianzhen, Hong Rengan, Huang Wenying, Li Yuanji, Fan Ruzeng, Tan Tiyuan and other bandits from Zhejiang to Anhui, and then from Zhejiang to Anhui. Anhui drove to Jiangxi; if this large group of rebel bandits went south to join the two chiefs Shi and Kang, there would be endless troubles. It is my intention to immediately invite commanders Zeng and Zuo, and then send out capable troops to quickly come to our aid. All generals in Jiangxi must enforce orders and prohibitions, and those who violate discipline and law will be severely punished. Taoist priest Xi Baotian failed to reinforce Nanfeng and delayed the military flight. He must be impeached immediately.
In that compartment, the young leader Hong Tianguifu, Qianwang Hongrengan, Duwang Huang Wenjin, auxiliary king Yang Fuqing, Yangwang Li Mingcheng, and the first king Fan Ruzeng entered Ningguo from Guangdefu. They were suddenly attacked by the Chu army. Huang Wenjin was unprepared and was shot to death.
The Taiping Army suddenly lost its leader, and its morale was in chaos.
Hong Rengan, the king of Qian, said urgently: "This is to inform the young king. Although King Du is dead, King Huang Wenying of Zhao has been on the battlefield for a long time, and kings Huang Penghou is nicknamed Little Tiger when he goes to war. This powerful army can still be relied on."
The young master obeyed the plan and ordered King Zhao Huang Wenying to command the entire army, and King Huang Penghou to be the commander-in-chief of the southern army and lead the way.
The auxiliary king Yang Fuqing sighed, led his troops and left angrily.
Huang Wenying did not force him to stay. He supervised the troops and led the generals to protect his young master. He attacked the Hunan Army in the front and resisted Chu Yong in the back. After more than a month of wandering, he finally arrived in Shicheng, Jiangxi Province on October 6. It was less than 200 miles away from the place where King Kang Wang Haiyang was entrenched. road.
The alternate magistrate Xi Baotian spied on him and was eager to make a contribution, so he made a sneak attack at night. As soon as the cannon fired, the Taiping army collapsed. Xi Baotian effortlessly captured and killed more than 2,000 people including the young king Hong Tianguifu, the king of Qian Hong Renxuan, and the king of Zhao Huang Wenying.
