Looking at Li Sizhong with no bones left, and then looking at Fan Wencheng who was split into two pieces.
Zuo Mengeng was puzzled.
How could Zuo Mengeng in his previous life become a traitor so happily?
Is glory and wealth really more important than national justice and the fate of the country?
At this moment, he couldn't help but be secretly alert.
Now that you have made up your mind, you must go on unswervingly.
Huang Zongxi came in a hurry. Although he was tired, he looked very excited.
He leaned close to Zuo Mengeng's ear and whispered: "Qianzuo, we are going to make a fortune."
When Zuo Mengeng looked over, he reported the results.
"After counting, our army seized a total of 750,000 taels of gold and silver, countless jewelry, calligraphy, paintings and antiques, and 370,000 shi of grain and grass in this battle."
Zuo Mengeng couldn't help but shudder because of Zuo Mengeng's state of mind.
The results of the first battle were actually more than what the rear camp had worked so hard to develop until now.
With this wealth alone, this expedition would make a lot of money.
Huang Zongxi also wanted to ask him for instructions.
"What to do with these things?"
Zuo Mengeng didn't get too entangled and quickly recognized the reality.
"Zhang Yan immediately organized people to transport gold, silver, jewelry and other wealth to the predetermined storage location. As for food and grass..."
There was too much food and grass for the rear camp to move.
But looking at the people who had calmed down in front of him, Zuo Mengeng immediately had an idea.
He once again walked up to the people who had vented their anger and said loudly: "Fellow folks, we are now out of danger for the time being. But before we can sit back and relax, the Tatar army will come back at any time..."
The first woman who went up to bite Li Sizhong went crazy and shouted: "Master, we are not afraid, we will help the officers and soldiers defend the city."
"Yes, we have already died once, so we are not afraid of anything!"
The crowd was bustling, but it was different from Zuo Mengeng’s expectation.
Zuo Mengeng pressed his hand down to signal everyone to be quiet.
"Fellow folks, I have few soldiers and we cannot defend this city. We cannot let the big guys die here in vain. Otherwise, why would we come here to save people?"
An old man asked in panic: "Master, are you going to abandon us?"
When the Tatars attacked before, the Ming army in this city was vulnerable. The officials died and ran away, leaving the people in the city to the Tatars to wreak havoc.
The common people can no longer bear such pain.
Zuo Mengeng shook his head and made a more serious prediction.
"In this battle, we killed so many Tatars. When the Tatar army comes back, they will definitely massacre the city."
Suddenly, the cries of the people were like a flood.
I thought I was saved, but I didn't expect something even more terrifying was to come.
Zuo Mengeng was also sad, but that was the fact.
In this battle, Hou Jin killed a general, a guerrilla, and a staff member, plus 800 regular soldiers.
It would be strange if Hou Jin didn't take revenge.
He waited until everyone had cried enough before speaking out.
"We can't stay in this city, otherwise when the Tatars come back, everyone will die."
In fact, when he said that the Tatars would massacre the city, the people already knew the result.
After hearing what he said, many people immediately started shouting.
"Master Jun, let's go with you."
"Yes, wherever you go, we will go."
Zuo Mengeng didn't know whether to be moved or helpless, and signaled everyone to be quiet again.
"Listen to me, everyone. We have to fight next. When the army moves, we can't take the people with us. If you can't keep up, the battle will be delayed."
Several women screamed heartbreakingly.
"Then why save us? It's better to just let us die."
"Is the military master going to abandon us?"
Having just come out of hell, and hearing that they were about to be abandoned again, these people were really desperate.
Zuo Mengeng asked in a cold voice: "Did I say I would leave you behind? Am I not helping you find a way to survive?"
A man stamped his feet and shouted.
"It's freezing cold today. If we leave the city, we'll all freeze to death outside. Is there any way to survive?"
Zuo Mengeng shouted: "You have hands and feet, food and a car, why do you freeze to death?"
The scene quickly became quiet, and everyone suspected that there was something wrong with their ears.
Got food?
And a car?
Zuo Mengeng knew that his method was feasible, and took the opportunity to say: "Next, we will distribute food to everyone. No matter men, women, old or young, each person will receive thirty kilograms of rice and noodles. In addition, all the big cars in the city will be prepared for everyone, and clothes will be given to everyone." Bedding and other items are all ready-made. You can pack as much as you can and set out today. Remember, go south. Don’t go to Yutian or Fengrun. If you can go to Hexi, then It’s safe.”
During the Jisi Incident, the scope of Hou Jin's ravages was very limited, only around the capital.
While Hou Jin's army is still four hundred miles away, there is no problem in letting these people bring enough food, grass, and warm clothing and head south directly to avoid Hou Jin's sharp attack.
But the people are still afraid.
"Master Jun, we are all honest people. What should we do if someone robs us on the road?"
Zuo Mengeng's face turned pale.
"The knives and guns seized this time will also be distributed to you. If you encounter someone who robs you, fight back."
At this point, his voice suddenly rose an octave.
"Don't always expect others to save you. God will save those who save themselves. Look at your virtues. You have died once anyway, so what are you afraid of? Why don't you dare to risk your life?"
The common people were said to be ashamed, but then many of them had cruel expressions on their faces.
That’s right, like a lamb that has been bullied once, it’s time to die. Now that you have experienced death, what else is there to be afraid of?
The woman who bit Li Sizhong first stood up.
"The military master is right. From now on, if anyone dares to bully us, we will fight tooth and nail."
She turned back and looked at the men.
"Look at yourselves. Are you still a man? Do you still have eggs? Are you going to let us girls suffer again?"
A group of men were scolded violently, and each one of them became ferocious.
"Mom, you just have to carry one head on two shoulders, let's fight!"
"Yes, just think of it as dead, I'm afraid of his grandma!"
Morale was available, which made Zuo Mengeng somewhat reassured, and he immediately sent people out with food, clothes, and trains.
The mountains of supplies that had been hoarded immediately began to decrease sharply due to the sharing by the common people.
But the woman and two men ran over.
"Master Jun, you saved all of us, and we don't even know who you are yet."
Zuo Mengeng smiled.
"My name is Zuo Mengeng. I am from Shandong and I am President Qian of Linqing Association."
The three of you looked at me and I looked at you. One of the men said: "I know Linqing, it's not far."
The woman gritted her teeth and said resolutely: "The military master asked us to go south, then we will go to Shandong and Linqing. Military master, I have never seen anyone in the world who cares about us people like you. When you go back, you can take us in, okay?"
Hearing that they wanted to go to Linqing, Zuo Mengeng was pleased and nodded heavily.
"Sure, I'll write you a letter here. When you get to Linqing, give it to Zhizhou, and he will arrange it for you."
The three of them were excited when they heard that Zuo Menggeng was actually related to the local official. I took Zuo Mengeng’s letter of introduction and went happily.
In the evening of that day, more than ten thousand people lined up in a long line, meandering southward with hundreds of carts, and slowly disappeared into the night.
Standing on the city gate tower, Zuo Mengeng could see extremely clearly.
The woman was leading several people, shouting and directing the team.
Women who have gone through hardships burst out with unimaginable courage.
I don't know why, but looking at this woman, Zuo Mengeng thought of Wang Xiuqin.
While I was thinking wildly, smoke and dust billowed from the west, and soldiers from the reconnaissance brigade came flying towards me.
"Report, news came from Beijing. The emperor arrested Governor Yuan and imprisoned him, and ordered all the troops of Manchuria and Guizhou Prime Minister. Zu Dashou led the army to withdraw eastward. The intention is unknown."
Everyone was shocked and asked questions one after another.
History has changed, but it seems to be back on track.
Yuan Chonghuan was still arrested and imprisoned by Chongzhen on the first day of December.
As Zuo Menggeng said before, when the army of the Later Jin Dynasty crossed Jizhou, Yuan Chonghuan was dead.
This time there was no counter-intentional plan, and Chongzhen Luo Zhi's crime was even more embarrassing.
[Courage the enemy and avoid fighting, have evil intentions, deceive the emperor and ignore superiors, support the troops and respect themselves]
Just like the original history, Zu Dashou was disheartened when he saw Yuan Chonghuan's loyal and hard-fought battle ending in this way, so he led his army back eastward and returned to Shanhaiguan.
Everyone was shocked by the news and found it difficult to digest it for a while. Zuo Mengeng, however, was mentally prepared and asked, "How is it over there in Liangxiang?"
On the condition of military resources, he asked Geng Ruqi to lead the Shanxi Military Association to defend Liangxiang.
I don’t know whether it was defended or not.
The intelligence from the reconnaissance brigade was very powerful and did not disappoint him.
"The news from the west is that Liangxiang is still there, and the Tatars have been attacking fiercely for three days, but they have never taken it."
"Xu..."
This news made Zuo Mengeng let out a sigh of relief and finally calmed down.
Hou Jin failed to capture Liangxiang County after three days of attacking, so he would not be able to capture it later.
Calculating the time, at most on the fifth day of the lunar month, Huang Taiji would receive military information about the fall of Zunhua, and he would definitely start to return.
