Chapter 169 Lai Wenguang vs. Yin Longhe (3)
Liu Mingchuan broke the promise and fought recklessly, resulting in defeat. His morale was so weak that he could not face Bao Chao directly and closed the camp to meditate.
Bao Chao was very angry and returned the rescued Ming Army and the lost supplies of the Ming Camp to Liu Bi. He wrote to Li Hongzhang again and said: Mr. Li, I have just met and heard that Liu Shengsan got a hat to wear on his head and wore coral beads as a hat knot. It shows that he is different from others. Bao is not talented. Now that he has intercepted this thing from a thief, he is very frightened. Are you okay? Almost dead?
The named admirals Song Guoyong, Tang Renlian, Sun Kaihua, etc. all advised: Mingjun suffered a disastrous defeat, both Li and Liu were filled with sorrow, and Commander Bao must not touch others again!
Bao Chao said: Liu Shengsan regarded the regulations as child's play, which resulted in the defeat of Ming's army and the death of thousands of innocent brothers. Liu Shengsan's fault, not killing him is not enough to enforce military law!
Tang Renlian said: "I am reporting to Commander Bao that Liu Ming has conquered Shanghai and Dingsu. He is no longer the valor of yesterday. Today he is a first-class military officer, and he relies on Li Qinchen's big tree. Commander Bao cannot take it lightly."
Bao Chao said: "In Bao's eyes, there is no one else but someone who can kill a thief with his strength. Liu Shengsan has numbness on his face. He is both treacherous and cunning. He is not worth mentioning!"
Song Guoyong said: "I am reporting to Commander Bao that nearly 10,000 Nian bandits and their families have been captured, including countless mules and horses. I would like to ask Commander Bao for instructions on how to deal with them. If the remaining bandits have escaped, can they be pursued and suppressed?"
Bao Chao said: "The baggage of mules and horses should be exchanged for silver, which can be temporarily used as food and salary. Except for the principal criminals, no one can be killed rashly. Those who are willing to stay will be incorporated into the Ting camp; those who are willing to go will be given Sichuan capital." There were obstacles on all sides, so the remnants of the bandits had no choice but to go north to Zhongxiang. Passing my military order, the army immediately set off, set up an ambush around the front, and completely annihilated the remnants of the bandits between the Yongle and Xiang rivers.
Li Hongzhang was very frightened when he received Bao Chao's advice. He hurriedly sent someone to take a look at Mingying with Bao's letter. Another Shangshu said: On the 15th day of the first lunar month, Liu Ming's traditional army arrived first to attack and won. They chased for four or five miles. Because the army spread rumors that there were thieves on the way back, they detached a team to rescue them. In this battle, Ming's army will suffer heavy losses if they retreat.
When Liu Mingchuan received Bao Chao's letter, he was filled with anger and hatred. He rebuked Bao Chao for breaking the contract and causing a delay. Liu Shengzao retreated before the battle, which led to the disastrous defeat of Ming's army.
Li Hongzhang was very worried about the enemies of Ting and Mingzhu, and wrote an urgent letter to Zeng Guofan to make a decision.
Zeng Guofan replied: "The Ting tribe has no discipline and is destroyed like Xiang Yu. When the flag passes, only the scorched earth remains; Guo Songtao, Liu Rong and others are incompatible."
Li Hongzhang thought about it again and again, but finally could not decide, so he urgently summoned Pan Dingxin to discuss it.
Pan Dingxin said: Report to Li Shuai, our Huai army has sharp guns and powerful artillery, and China is so big that no one can match it. Liu Shengsan was eager to advance, abandoned his guns and artillery, and suddenly crossed the river, which led to this defeat!
Li Hongzhang said: I am telling the province three that victory or defeat is a common thing for military officers. There is no need to be discouraged. Recruit the courage and organize the troops quickly. In time, they can fight again. After the death of Zhang Gong Shushan, Shushan's army was leaderless. The remaining six battalions were all under Liu Mingchuan's command. Work together to repel thieves. The three cavalry units of Li Zhaoqing, Shanqing and Wendeleck are weak alone and cannot suppress the mounted thieves, so they should attack together. Within ten months, Shu and Ming's armies were defeated one after another; Lai Ni's bravery was unexpected. I have secretly passed on my order to all the troops in the Huai tribe. Those who advance lightly and risk fighting will be severely punished!
On that day, Li Hongzhang was again sparse: I am following Liu Ming's message saying that our army was chasing four or five miles on horseback. Suddenly there was a rumor that there were thieves on the back road. Reports were sent repeatedly. I don't know if Ting's army was advancing through this!
Liu Mingchuan, the commander-in-chief of Zhili, was a loyal and brave man who always underestimated the enemy. In the battle of Yinlong River, he took on the battle too fiercely and due to an accidental mistake by Bao Chao, he failed. Fortunately, Ting's military reinforcements responded bravely and made persistent efforts. He took advantage of the opportunity to achieve a great victory and turned defeat into victory. .
In the battle of Yinlonghe, Zeng Guoquan was defeated first and then won. Zeng Guoquan was filled with joy and sorrow, and he said bluntly: Bao Chao's Ting army is still braver than all other armies!
Peng Yuju, Guoquan's cousin, was dissatisfied with the military preparations in Tingzhang, Fujian, and said angrily: Bao Chunting is short of food and pay, and Liu Province has lost three times and attacked first, so it is still possible to win; if Jiying is not cut off, there will be trouble from outsiders!
Zeng Guoquan was also angry and said: "Jiying's attack on Jinling is a great achievement that shocked the Lord!" Watching it again today will shock the bird master! The remaining twisted horse rides across Hubei, Henan, Anhui, Lu, and Shaanxi, advancing and retreating at will. How can one succeed in such a stealthy competition?
Peng Yuju said: According to reports, Bao Chao set up an ambush at Fengle River again, killed more than 6,000 people including Gu Zongrong, the Nian Ni Dynasty general, and captured 4,000 people. If Ting's army fights like this for three or two more battles, they will definitely succeed.
Zeng Guoquan sighed and said: Brother only looks at the appearance, it is difficult to get into the internal affairs; Li Hongzhang used Shanghai to pacify Wu, sealed the territory in the southeast, and returned to the throne, and the big tree was established. Bao Chao started out in the army and became a god in hundreds of battles. When Commander Run was in power, he was still able to protect him. However, since Bao Chao was illiterate, it was difficult for him to understand current affairs and be safe and sound? Kuang Sui Ting camp mutiny last year, the whole country was shocked; this is the saying goes that the great achievements shake the world, but the people's hearts are too cold.
Peng Yuju said: "The imperial court owes Ting an army of more than two million taels of pay and silver. Can it still be repaid?"
Zeng Guoquan laughed and said: It is difficult for me to see you in person in my lifetime. I will immediately go up to the two palaces and give a detailed account of the battle at Yinlong River.
Peng Yuju also smiled and said, "Nine brothers, please wait and study the ink. I will lead the Xiangxiang warriors to stalk the poor and grab a piece of the leftovers."
The Empress Dowager Cixi responded and said: "Bao Chao is invincible in attack, so he is afraid of attracting everyone. This battle of Yinlong River, the meeting was unexpectedly unexpected. What is his intention?" Be sure to find out!
Empress Dowager Ci'an said: Hubei Governor Zeng Guoquan reported the cause and effect of the victory or defeat in the Yinlonghe Battle. Naiting's army engaged Lai Wenguang Ni's tribe, and Ming's army engaged Ren Zhuni's tribe. Ren Ni was very brave, so he was defeated.
Wang Yuanfang, the Minister of Military Aircraft, said: Bao Chao was bluffing about his military exploits and was completely untrue. He not only made mistakes, but also alarmed the Ming army, resulting in a major defeat. If he is found guilty of missing an opportunity and covering up, Bao Chao can be executed.
Prince Gong Yixin said: After Zeng Guoquan came back, he was absent-minded and no longer brave. Bao Chao has been in the army for more than ten years and has fought in more than a hundred battles without ever being defeated. He is really feared by the bandits. He cannot be killed except by Chu Yong, Huai Yong and Xiang Yong.
The Empress Dowager Cixi said: Liu Mingchuan was defeated at Yinlonghe, and he had no chance to advance or retreat, so he had himself to blame. However, Bao Chao made the mistake of not attacking by separate routes as promised, which led to Liu Mingchuan's retreat and defeat, and Bao Chao could not take the blame. Gu Nian Liu Mingchuan was determined and disciplined. Bao Chao won great victories many times.
Yi Xin said: "Tan Tingxiang is on the throne. His illness is difficult to recover, and it is difficult for him to take up the post of governor of Huguang."
The Empress Dowager Cixi said: The two lakes are in the rear area of suppressing bandits, and they must be guarded by capable officers. There is no need to restrict them during the war in Xinjiang and Qi. Li Hongzhang was awarded the title of Governor of Huguang. During Li Chenhongzhang's stay in Henan and the suppression of Ni Ni, Li Chenhanzhang was appointed as temporary agent.
After receiving the order, Bao Chao was angry and urgently reported to Zeng Guofan, detailing the reasons for the defeat and victory in the battle of Yinlonghe.
Zeng Guofan received the complaint and replied: "Generals who are always arrogant when threatened will never be willing to bow their heads in supplication. This is also the end of the tactic."
Bao Chao didn't understand the meaning of the text and said with a smile: "I don't know, Shuai An, that Bao doesn't know a thing?"
Song Guoyong said: Commander Di's words are to advise Commander Bao to keep a low profile and to take credit for his pride, which makes it difficult for him to do anything.
Bao Chao sighed and said: "I fought as promised, followed on the sly, and won both World War II. I captured and killed more than 30,000 Nian bandits. What crime did I commit?" It belongs to me! If Runshuai is here, Duo Gong will not die, Bao will be fine, and there will be scandals in An! The old illness has not been cured, and new injuries have appeared. Send my military order, and the army will rest on the spot and fight again when the opportunity arises.
