The fleet led by Zhu Heji docked at Tianzi Pier in the south of Guangzhou City to avoid the wind. According to the original plan, he would lead the fleet to sail along the Pearl River, bypassing the west of Guangzhou Fucheng, and then enter the Liuxi River. , in order to implement a large-scale siege of Guangzhou.
The reason for doing this is because one-third of Zhu Heji's men caught a cold due to the previous stormy night battle... Although it is not a terrible flu, they still need to take good care of themselves. The allicin "invented" by Zhu Heji cannot cure colds!
In addition, there were many wounded in the battle at Longtoushan, and they also needed to be taken good care of. There are also some people who are even wounded and unable to move.
Therefore, Zhu Heji could only leave these sick and wounded to be raised in the Temple of the Sea, and left some troops to care for the sick and sick, and at the same time guard the prisoners. In the end, there were only five to six thousand troops left who could follow Zhu Heji to fight against Guangzhou.
Using five to six thousand people to surround such a large Guangzhou seemed a bit insufficient, so Zhu Heji came up with such a bluffing method - summoning all the wooden boats that gathered on the Pearl River to participate in the anti-Qing and restoration movements to the Tanah Lot Temple. Near the dock, they hung flags on them, and put five or six thousand of his men on each ship. Zhu Heji himself also picked a large ship as a flagship, and took Da Bo Ling, Zhuge Military Advisor, Su Zhanshan and others with him, and also sent Shang Fortunately, Shang Zhixiao also loaded onto the ship, and headed west along the Pearl River comfortably.
Unexpectedly, not long after setting off, there would be heavy rain and wind on the Pearl River! Now Zhu Heji didn't dare to continue sailing... We were about to enter Guangzhou, so don't capsize and fall into the water! So he simply ordered the fleet to take shelter near Tianzi Pier outside Guangzhou.
As a result, the "unruly people" who were expelled from the city by Shang Zhixin and lived in shacks near the south dock of Guangzhou City thought that Zhu San's heavenly soldiers were coming to occupy Guangzhou City, so they all came out of their shacks in the rain to welcome the new master.
When the "unruly people" on the dock shouted "Guangzhou people, welcome Saint Zhu", Zhu Heji was hugging Da Bo Ling in the cabin, drinking wine, and discussing with Zhuge Military Advisor what to do next after taking Guangzhou? Should we continue to attack Zhaoqing, Shaozhou, and Huizhou, or should we stabilize the situation first and run the Guangzhou base well?
Before the Western Expedition, the senior officials of the Jieyang court did not discuss this matter...because no one expected that the Western Expedition would go so smoothly.
But the current situation is so good that it's unbelievable. Even Shang Kexi made a mistake and became Zhu Heji's prisoner! As for the counties in Guangfu, except for Xinhui, they are even more concerned about the scenery. Guangzhou Fucheng seems to be within easy reach.
In this case, of course we have to discuss what to do next?
Zhu Heji and Zhuge Military Advisor had a rare disagreement on this issue. Zhuge Sanhe meant to make persistent efforts... at least after conquering the three prefectures of Shaozhou Prefecture, Zhaoqing Prefecture, and Huizhou Prefecture, then Consider organizing the land for construction.
Zhu Heji, on the other hand, is more "conservative" and feels that taking too big a step will lead to "bullshit". After conquering the "Pearl River Delta", we should first develop the previous wave... We must turn Guangzhou into a reliable anti-Qing base, and master the land, population, resources, and handicraft industries of Guangzhou, and then Five factories, including southeast, northwest and so on, all came to Guangzhou. The "Whampoa Military Academy" also needs to be restrained. It has to be organized into phases one, two, three, four and five, right? With enough military and political cadres, the team can further expand, and the territory occupied next can be managed well!
While the two were arguing, they heard someone shouting "Welcome the saint" outside the cabin. With Su Zhanshan looking excited, he opened the curtain and entered the cabin. He saluted Zhu Heji and said, "Your Majesty, I'm so happy! The Qingyao in Guangzhou seems to have abandoned the city... Now Tianzi The pier is crowded with Guangzhou elders who have come to welcome the saint! Your Majesty, Guangzhou is already yours!"
Will Guangzhou be conquered now?
Although Zhu Heji, Zhuge Military Advisor and Da Bo Ling all knew that the city of Guangzhou was within their grasp, they did not expect that they could get it into their hands so quickly.
Zhu Heji stood up suddenly and strode out of the cabin. Zhuge Military Advisor and Su Zhanshan followed quickly, while Da Boling took an umbrella and followed him out.
Outside the cabin, it was still windy and rainy. Zhu Heji, who was dressed in cloth and had a long sword hanging at his waist, faced the wind and rain and stood on the bow of the ship. He pressed his hand on the hilt of the sword and opened his eyes wide, watching the unforgettable scene in front of him. .
In the distance is the tall and towering Guangzhou City Wall. Although it is shrouded in rain and fog, you can still see the majesty of this thousand-year-old city, which is far from comparable to the small Jieyang County.
Nearby, a dark mass of "proletarians" kneeling in Guangzhou City... Looking at their clothes and figures, you know they must be "proletarians" who have been oppressed.
At this time, several large sand boats had already docked at the pier, and many soldiers in brocade clothes wearing coir raincoats and bamboo hats had disembarked and were setting up defenses on the pier. They all knew Zhu Heji, and when they saw him appearing, they cheered loudly: "Long live the saint! Long live the saint!"
Although there was no formal order to shout "Long Live Zhu Heji", for some reason, everyone started shouting in unison.
The kneeling homeless people in Guangzhou have all heard of the name "Zhu San Taisun Zhu Shengren". At this time, they also shouted together: "Long live the saint! Long live the saint..."
Suddenly there was a cry of long live the mountains on the pier.
Zhu Heji, who had already become a "Long Live", actually didn't think there was anything wrong with it... Wasn't the reason for the rebellion just to be a "Long Live"?
What's wrong with being an early adopter now?
So he felt like he had to say something at this moment that will surely go down in history.
So he raised his right hand high and shouted: "Quiet!"
Of course, the people on the pier could not hear the "silence", but they still realized what the saint, the third grandson, who appeared in front of everyone in the rain, had to say.
So the pier gradually became quiet, leaving only the sound of wind, rain and the undulating water of the Pearl River.
Then, Zhu Hejie spoke: "In the past, when Emperor Gao of the Han Dynasty entered Xianyang, he made a three-part agreement with the people. Anyone who kills will die, and those who injure others and steal will be punished. Today, when a lonely general enters Guangzhou, he also follows the example of Emperor Gao and made three agreements with the folks in Guangzhou and Guangdong. First, they have food to eat together, second, they have clothes to wear together, and third, they have a house to live in together.
Gudang will ensure that everyone in Guangdong has food to eat, everyone has clothes to wear, everyone has land and a house...Together we have peace and happiness!
This is the universal justice of the world, this is the unity of the world! "
"Long live the saint! Long live the saint..."
The cheers on the dock became louder, but not everyone heard clearly what Zhu Heji said. But for a saint like Zhu Heji to come out of the cabin to give a speech to everyone in the heavy rain, this is exciting enough.
This also explains Zhu Heji's attitude - he regards the Cantonese people as his own! This monk is gratifying, and it is completely different from Emperor Kangxi who treated Cantonese people as thieves.
Moreover, Zhu Heji, who regards the Cantonese as his own, has now defeated Shang Kexi and is about to take over the city of Guangzhou.
The good days are finally coming for everyone, how can you not be excited?
Zhu Heji was also very excited. He felt that now he needed to put on another good show...bringing these ragged "proletarians" into the city!
There are now huge crowds of "proletarians" on the pier, probably tens of thousands of strong men, right? If you can convince them and organize them...then your rule in Guangzhou will be very secure.
So Zhu Heji doesn't plan to wait for the rain to stop, he is going to Guangzhou now!
Thinking of this, Zhu Heji turned around and asked Su Zhanshan, "Zhanshan, have you prepared any wall-penetrating bombs?"
Su Zhanshan replied: "Ready... Your Majesty, are you going to blow up the gate of Guangzhou?"
Zhu Heji nodded, "Yes, we want to blow up the city gate of Guangzhou... The Gu family will bring their fellow villagers into Guangzhou, arrange houses for them, distribute clothes to them, and make sure they have enough to eat." Dress warmly!”
