It’s already the fifth month of the 10th year of Kangxi’s reign. This is the fifth month of the lunar calendar, and it’s already midsummer!
The Sichuan Basin in the southwest is now enveloped in intense heat. The sky is scorching, and the sun is as bright as fire.
Such a hot weather is both stuffy and hot, and the air under the sun seems to be boiling hot. It is really not a good time to use force. But the storm of war, no matter how hot the weather is, is still blowing slowly but surely towards the southwest corner of the Sichuan Basin!
On the road from Fushun County in Xuzhou Prefecture to Shunqing Prefecture, dozens of knights hanging under the General Military Office in Qujing, Yunnan Province, surrounded by Wang Zhongxiao, Lu Sanhao and others, rushed to the Imperial Envoy President Yunnan, Guizhou and Sichuan Military Affairs Minister An Prince Yue A place of joy. He is going to report to Yue Le on the results of this trip to Xuzhou Prefecture, and if nothing else goes wrong, he will also participate in the grand military meeting at the imperial envoy's presidential palace as a commander-in-chief!
At this moment, Wang Zhongxiao, who was walking under the scorching sun, had a sunburnt face full of high-spirited expressions.
In the eyes of outsiders, this high-spiritedness must be because he received another commendation from Emperor Kangxi not long ago. He changed from a stick commander with the rank of commander-in-chief to the official commander-in-chief of Qujing, Yunnan. Although the Qujing Mansion is still in Pingxi Prince's Mansion The capital below was under the control of Wu Guogui. But as long as the army commanded by Yue Le defeats Wu Yingqi, the second son of Pingxi King Wu Sangui in the next battle, then Wang Zhongxiao can really take office.
However, Prince An Yue Le, the current Imperial Envoy and Presidential Minister, was still very interested in arranging for him to be treated as a general soldier, paid him a start-up fee, and asked him to support the Yamen first.
Later, Wang Zhongxiao obtained Yue Le's consent and seconded some officers and soldiers from the various ministries under the control of the president and ministers. In addition, he added his own servants and the ministers and civil servants who were originally assigned to the sticky stick department, and he managed to make up for it. There were two to three hundred people.
Although Wang Zhongxiao has a reputation for bravery, and now he is the commander-in-chief, and has raised a team of two to three hundred people, Yue Le has no intention of letting him charge into the battle, and is using him as an "internal diplomat". .
No, he had just gone to Wu Yingqi's place with Lu Sanhao, who had been promoted to the Yunnan Alternate Road, and conveyed to Wu Yingqi Emperor Kangxi's imperial edict - according to this edict, when Wu Yingqi transferred his father to After Pingxi King Wu Sangui is sent to Prince An Yue Le, he will immediately be granted the title of First-Class Hereditary Duke, and then get the iron scroll of the elixir conferring book that he wants most to avoid death.
In addition, Wu Yingqi's son Wu Shicong will also accept the appointment of the Southern Sichuan Army General, the Southern Sichuan Regiment Training and the Minister of Tuntian, and will immediately begin to preside over Xuzhou, Ningyuan Prefecture and Luzhou Tuntian affairs.
All the 30,000 soldiers under Wu Yingqi's command will be transferred to Wu Shicong's control and will be stationed in Xuzhou Prefecture, Ningyuan Prefecture and Luzhou Prefecture.
In other words, as long as Wu Yingqi takes Wu Sangui to Beijing for retirement, he can become a hereditary first-class prince, get a death-free gold medal, keep his own army, and even get Xuzhou, Ningyuan The territory of the two prefectures and Luzhou.
Such conditions are so generous that they are unreal!
After learning about these "untrue" favorable conditions, Wu Yingqi did not suspect fraud. Instead, he expressed that he would leave Yibin and arrive in Fushun with his son Wu Shicong with 10,000 elite troops around the sixth day of June. He also hopes to meet Prince An Yue Le in Fushun County, be granted the title of First-Class Duke, and receive a death-free card.
And his son Wu Shicong will also be canonized by the Southern Sichuan Army General and the Southern Sichuan Regiment Training and Tuntian Minister in Fushun!
After that, Wu Yingqi and Wu Sangui will follow Yue Le north to retire.
The battle in Yunnan seems to be won soon without a fight. Oh, there may be a fierce ambush battle to be fought!
When Wang Zhongxiao arrived in Shunqing Fucheng, this city built along the Jialing River had almost become a storage center and material transfer base. Food, wages and equipment transported from Shaanxi and Gansu were transported one by one along the waterway of the Jialing River. The ships transported to Shunqing Fucheng are all the wealth and wealth of the people scraped from poor places such as Shaanxi and Gansu by Moro!
Along with these people's treasures, there are also brigades of Gansu and Shaanxi people driving mules, horses, carts, and wheelbarrows. Like ants moving, they will be transported to Shunqing through Chencang Road and Micang Road and then by water. Various materials from the government are then transferred to Zizhou, Luzhou, and Jiading Prefectures that are closer to the frontier.
The large convoy of men and horses came and went around Shunqing Fucheng, completely trampling the official roads that were originally covered with weeds.
In order to deliver grain and grass to the Sichuan frontline to supply the people, the Governor of Sichuan and Shaanxi Province, Moro Na, really used all his energy - don't think that tens of thousands of people transporting supplies is a small battle, that is sending grain to Sichuan!
What does it mean that the road to Shu is difficult and difficult to reach the sky?
As difficult as it was for Zhuge Kongming who left Qishan six times back then, it is just as difficult or even more difficult for the current Governor of Sichuan and Shaanxi, Moro Luo!
After all, Zhuge Liang was raising grain in Sichuan, the land of abundance, and transporting it to Gansu and Shaanxi, while Moro was scraping land in the barren land of Shaanxi and Gansu to deliver it to Sichuan. That was the hometown of Li Zicheng, Zhang Xianzhong, and Gao Yingxiang!
After Yue Le entered Sichuan, in addition to fooling Wu Yingqi, he also urged all armies to step up training, and also organized several large-scale military trainings with the participation of the Eight Banners New Army and the Green Camp New Army.
This clan general and elder who had been lying low at home since Kangxi came to the throne seems to have regained the majesty and pride he had when he followed Dorgon, Duduo, Haoge and other famous clan kings of the older generation to enter the Guan Dynasty and bring peace to the world. , neatly dressed, facing the sun bigger than the footbath, galloping his horse to read the three armies, with his back straight, getting on and off his horse, coming and going like flying, it seems that he has completely found the feeling of walking across the battlefield back then.
It’s just a pain for those Eight Banners disciples who grew up in Beijing. It’s so hot in the Sichuan Basin! They also have to train in formation under the bright sun, sometimes advancing, sometimes retreating, and sometimes changing formations. The training lasts for most of the day. After each training session, there are a large group of people suffering from heat stroke, and sometimes some even die from the heat!
But Yue Le knows what it means to be kind but not to lead an army. If this army is arrayed and well trained, when the talks with Wu Yingqi fall apart, they actually go to the battlefield and the army cannot even set up the formation. How can they be beaten?
Yue Le himself is the president's military training minister. Of course he knows that the Eight Banners New Army under his command is still far from being a real elite soldier!
So no matter how hot the weather was, no matter how much he sweated, even if he was extremely hot, Yue Le would not relax at all.
Under his strict supervision, the Three Towns, Eight Banners, and Green Camp New Army were finally in shape. Therefore, Yue Le is in a very good mood these days, and his hearty laughter can be heard from time to time in the office of the Imperial Envoy, President and Minister. The guards, Master, and Goshiha below also relaxed and looked good. It seems that the situation is very good. It seems that it won't be long before everyone can leave this hellish place in Sichuan and return to Beijing to enjoy their happiness!
Today, as soon as Wang Zhongxiao and Lu Sanhao, who had been sent out by Yue Le to run errands, came back, the imperial envoy to the president once again darkened his face and immediately issued an order to beat drums and gather generals!
At this time, the generals and generals of the Eight Banners New Army, the Green Camp New Army, and the Gansu-Shaanxi Green Camp, who were controlled by Yue Le, had already gathered at Shunqing Mansion and were waiting to participate in this big military meeting!
So soon after the drums for gathering generals sounded in the city of Shunqing Prefecture, there was a big scene where generals gathered in the hall where the Imperial Envoy President Yunnan, Guizhou, and Sichuan Military Affairs Ministers were staying.
According to the system of the Eight Banners New Army and the Green Camp New Army, the leader of the new army in a town is called the president and minister. They are at least senior officials at the level of admiral. Below the president and minister are the general soldiers of the left and right wings (dutong). The following are the leading military officers at various levels such as Xietai (Deputy Commander) and Shenjiang (Shenzhen).
Yue Le now has a total of three new armies under his command. Including himself, there are three presidential ministers and six wing generals (dutong), a total of nine people. Moro, the governor of Sichuan and Shaanxi, brought two admirals and four general soldiers to Sichuan this time. Including himself, there were seven people. Luo Sen, the governor of Sichuan, and Li Tianyu, the governor of Yunnan, were also in Shunqing Mansion these days, so they were also summoned by Yue Le to attend the military meeting of Shunqing Mansion.
In addition, Wang Zhongxiao and Lu Yifeng, who had just returned from Xuzhou Mansion, would definitely participate in this military meeting.
At this moment, there were a total of about twenty people gathered in the lobby where the president and ministers visited. Among them, the coach Yue Le sat at the desk, while the others stood up in different shifts, and then they all paid him a court salute. After the ceremony, they retired and stood upright, with eager faces all looking at him. This "President".
Everyone who is qualified to participate in the military meeting today certainly knows that Emperor Kang Mazi will never let Pingxi Fan go. Wu Sangui is probably gone now, and Wu Yingqi and Wu Guogui, the two filial sons, may have a fight at some point, and Wu Yingxiong is a A big bear that eats everything inside and out. With the current mean and ungrateful Emperor Xiao Mazi, can he let Pingxi Fan go?
Then it must be a bloodbath!
Although the bloodbath of Pingxi Fan was a bit unethical, it was also an opportunity for everyone to climb up on the corpses of Pingxi Fan soldiers!
These high-ranking officials are now like wolves that smell the smell of blood. Just waiting for Yue Le's order, they will pounce on Ping Xifan, a fat and tender pig.
Yue Le stood up, smiled faintly at the generals below, and glanced over them one by one. He slowly handed over his hand, and then picked up a yellow-covered book that had been placed on the desk for a long time: "According to the Holy Order! I have appointed General Dingyuan Ping Kou to attack Wu Yingqi, the rebellious son of Pingxi Domain, and escort Wu Yingxiong, the eldest son of Prince Pingxi. As for the vassal of Kunming and the three provinces of Yunnan, Guizhou and Sichuan, the generals of the armies have full authority to dispatch and act according to convenience. You should have a sacred heart, fear military discipline, be cautious when receiving orders, and encourage the killing of thieves!"
Now it's time to really break up and start a fight!
Emperor Kangxi had not made it clear in the form of an edict that the Pingxi Fan would go to war. Although the troops had already pressed down on the border, it might have been to force the Pingxi Fan to surrender to the court and accept reductions in troops, pay cuts, internal power changes, etc. condition.
But now, we really have to fight!
The civil servants and generals below had been looking forward to beating the drowned dog for a long time. Now they were full of energy from their stomachs and shouted "嗻", which made the hall buzz with echoes!
After announcing the emperor's decision to go to war, Yue Le's face was still gloomy. He sat down behind the public case, cleared his throat, and raised his hands into the void: "The emperor's sage, with his miraculous calculations, is comparable to Zhuge Kongming. Wu Yingqi, the clown, has already Fell into a trap!
He will lead his 10,000 elite troops from Xuzhou Fucheng around the sixth day of June to escort his father, King Pingxi, to Fushun County to meet me and accept the title of First-Class Duke. However, the emperor has already calculated that he will not sincerely join me. Maybe he would take the opportunity to escort his father to Fushun to start a rebellion! Otherwise, if we just send an old man who had a stroke, would we need an army of 10,000?
That’s why the emperor ordered me to take advantage of his plan, set up ambushes along the way, and destroy them in one fell swoop, thus ending the great trouble in the southwest forever! "
This is really the most shameless thing to do to build the most beautiful archway!
Wang Zhongxiao, who was also standing among a group of high-ranking officials below, thought to himself: Fortunately, Wu Sangui has made great progress with my help, otherwise he would really not be able to fight Kang Mazi!
At this time, Prince An Yue Le paused, and then said slowly: "Although we have 60,000 to 70,000 officers and soldiers here in Sichuan, the ones who can really pull up the elite troops of the Western Fan in peace are the three new army generals of Gan and Shaanxi. There are more than 10,000 people in the green camp. After calculating their numbers, they are close to 40,000. Wu Yingqi said that he was bringing 10,000 troops to Fushun, but I didn’t believe that he was so honest. He said that 10,000 was 10,000. I gave him one more. Times, even if he has 20,000 people. Forty thousand against 20,000, the advantage is mine! Moreover, I will also set up an ambush near Fushun County and on the way from Yibin to Fushun County, so that he will be attacked from both sides!"
Listening to Yue Le's unhurried words, the civil servants and military generals below have generally figured out how Yue Le's ambush will be laid. There are Tuojiang River and Rongxi River around Fushun County to rely on, so it is a good idea to attack halfway across the country. place. The terrain to the south of Fushun County is relatively open, which is conducive to the activities of the Eight Banners cavalry. On the west side of this plain is a series of mountain ridges, which is perfect for ambushing troops.
This ambush battle is about to be fought, and Wu Yingqi's little belongings will be handed over to Xuzhou Mansion!
At this time, Yue Lekai ordered the general: "The Eight Banners New Army's left-wing commander is in charge, the Eight Banners New Army's right-wing commander is in charge of the middle army, the Green Camp New Army rear army is president and minister, the Green Camp New Army rear army is commander-in-chief of the left wing, and the Green Camp New Army rear army is commander-in-chief. Commander-in-chief of the right wing of the army!"
The five generals whose names were called were Jueluo Jihali, Galhan, Sun Sike, Ma Siwen, and Su Lang. They were the generals of the Eight Banners of Yishui. The difference was only the Manchu flag, the Mongolian flag, and the Han military flag.
The five people lined up in a row and bowed together: "Please give the order, Your Majesty!"
Yue Le loudly ordered: "You and the other five will each command their headquarters and set up an ambush with me in the area of Tazi Mountain and Shigu Temple in the southwest of Fushun County!"
"嗻!"
The fifth general responded loudly, then took the order and returned to his position. After that, Yue Le then ordered the generals: "Prince Shuncheng, the former president and minister of the Eight Banners New Army, I order you to join the governor of Shaanxi and Gansu, command the admiral of Shaanxi, and the admiral of Gansu, each to lead his own troops and set up an ambush around Fushun County."
"嗻!"
Leerjin, Moro Luo, Bai Yongfu, and Wang Jinbao, who were called upon, loudly accepted their orders again.
"Governor of Sichuan, governor of Yunnan, and alternate governor of Yunnan!" Yue Le called out several more official names.
This time on the list are the newly appointed Sichuan Governor Luo Sen, Yunnan Governor Li Tianyu, and Yunnan alternate Dao Lu Sanhao.
Yue Le said: "Luo Futai, take this standard to guard Fushun County and protect Prince Pingxi. Li Futai, Lu Sanhao, and the two of them will accompany Prince Pingxi in Fushun County and wait for Prince Pingxi to arrive."
Although Yue Le and the others felt that Wu Sangui had died, they still had to do some superficial work. After all, Wu Yingqi had not reported his funeral to the court yet. So Wu Yingxiong had to go with him to Fushun County to be a filial son. Even if it was Wu Sangui who was lying in the coffin, he, as a filial son, would still have to be responsible for the mourning!
Luo Sen, Li Tianyu, and Lu Sanhao also accepted the order. Yue Le took one last look at Wang Zhongxiao standing in the corner, "Wang Shikai!"
"The general is here." Wang Zhongxiao quickly stepped out of the queue.
Yue Le smiled and said: "The emperor already mentioned your mission during the military parade in Fengtai. Do you remember?"
"I will remember that I will protect you and make offerings to you." Wang Zhongxiao replied.
Yue Le nodded: "What if I can't protect you?"
Wang Zhongxiao was stunned and didn't know how to answer.
Yue Le said: "The emperor told me that Dai Gongfeng is a rare artillery wizard, and he must not fall into the hands of the enemy. Do you understand?"
Oh, there is a "desire"! Wang Zhongxiao understood. Kangxi's intention was to kill Dai Zi if he couldn't protect him!
Such talents cannot fall into the hands of Wu Sangui (Wu Yingqi)!
Wang Zhongxiao quickly replied: "Xiaguan understands, Xiaguan knows what to do!"
Yue Le nodded, then smiled and said: "This is just in case. Although I am fully confident about the Fushun battle, we still have to be prepared for the unexpected!" He then looked at a group of eager generals and feudal lords. The official said with a smile, "That's it for today's meeting. The weather is hot. Please go back and have a good rest. We will send troops south tomorrow!"
"嗻!"
At the same time, in Yibin, the capital of Xuzhou, which was heavily guarded, Wu Sangui, the Western King of the Qing Dynasty and the President of the Revival of the Ming Dynasty, had ignored the scorching weather and added an extra layer of clothing to himself. A yellow round-necked dragon robe, and also wore it on his head. A yellow hood.
I saw him standing on the top of Xuzhou Fucheng, looking at the 25,000 soldiers below who had changed into yellow robes and red scarves, with an excited look on his face. Behind him, two large flags have been erected. On one side are the words "Revival of the Ming Dynasty and President Xi Wang Wu", and on the other side are the words "Qingtian is dead, Zhoutian should be established, and the land should be divided equally." , the world is safe”!
To the left and right of Wu Sangui stood Wu Yingqi and Wu Guogui, who were said to have turned against each other, as well as their two sons Wu Shicong and Wu Shijue, as well as Wu Sangui's three sons-in-law Xia Guoxiang, Hu Guozhu, Guo Zhuangtu, and Wu Sangui's three military advisors Fang Guangchen. , Liu Xuanchu, Wang Shirong.
At this moment, Wu Sangui suddenly opened his throat and shouted loudly: "Qing Tian is dead, Zhou Tian should be established, equalize the land and divide the land, and the world will be safe. Sangui has devoted himself to the Qing camp for more than 20 years just so that he can join you today." , march north to the Central Plains, drive out the Tartars, restore China, and revive the Ming Dynasty. Are you willing to work with Sangui Shuntian to accomplish great things together?"
(End of chapter)
