Hao Yaoqi, Liu Tichun, Li Guo, and Li Laiheng are world-famous bandits, while Tan Wen, Tan Yi, and Tan Hong are the local gangsters of Shizhou Wei.
But who takes the top spot in Kuidong?
It must be Wang Guangxing.
Wang Guangxing was a rogue, but he was not well-known at the time. He followed his brother Wang Guangchang in Huguang and later surrendered to Xiong Wencan.
Like many bandits, after surrendering to the imperial court, the Wang brothers remained loyal and fought tenaciously against Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong.
Later, Li Zicheng swept across Huguang, and the Wang brothers were trapped in Xunyang City for two years, completely unaware of the changes in the outside world.
When Wu Sangui sent an order to summon the Wang brothers to suppress the bandits, they did not even know that the Manchus had entered the border.
When he arrived at Wu Sangui's camp and saw that the situation was over, Wang Guangchang immediately shaved his head and submitted without saying a word.
Wang Guangxing, however, was loyal and led his team to leave, embarking on the road to resist the Qing Dynasty.
Zhu Youlang proclaimed himself emperor in Guangxi and learned of Wang Guangxing's deeds. He immediately sent an envoy to confer on him the title of Nanzhang Bo, Chief Military Officer and Governor Tongzhi.
At this point, Wang Guangxing regarded himself as a minister of Ming Dynasty.
After the National Defense Forces came, Wang Guangxing felt that he could not bear it, so he retreated all the way to Shizhou Guard.
Later, Hao Yaoqi and others came over one after another. In order to stay together for warmth, they formed a blood alliance, hoping to be each other's horns and support each other.
Wei Luan and Yuan Zongdi went to see Liu Tichun first under the guise of envoys from the National Defense Forces.
Liu Tichun was once General Guoyi of the Shun Army's Right Camp, while Yuan Zongdi was General Zhi of the Right Camp, and was his immediate superior.
Liu Tichun was very happy to meet old friends and immediately held a feast.
"Now that things have happened, the general trend of the world is clear. Brothers, have you ever thought about the future?"
After getting drunk, Yuan Zongdi took advantage of the opportunity to explain his purpose.
With the wine in his heart, Liu Tichun couldn't help but open his heart.
"Mianhou doesn't know something, but the life of our brothers now...is miserable!"
After the generals from all walks of life came to Shizhou Guards, they could not work together and instead were wary of each other.
In this way, Liu Tichun, who was the weakest, was unlucky.
After Wang Guangxing entered Shizhou Guard, he attacked him without saying a word, robbed Nanping Township, and drove him into the barren mountains.
In the past few months, Liu Tichun's unit has been short of food and clothing, and life has become increasingly difficult, and it is almost unsustainable.
Liu Tichun asked Hao Yaoqi and others for help many times, but there was no news from him.
Only Li Laiheng was willing to help him, but Li Laiheng was far away in Fengjie and was beyond his reach.
Li Laiheng invited Liu Tichun to meet him, but Liu Tichun didn't dare to leave after seeing so many people looking at him on the road.
Just when he was doing nothing, Yuan Zongdi came.
Liu Tichun finally found his backbone and pinned his hope of survival on Yuan Zongdi.
"To be honest, brothers, I followed His Majesty all the way to the war, and was eventually trapped by the Tatars on the river bank, and almost died. Thanks to the heroic rescue of the National Defense Force, I was able to escape from the trap. Now the empire has occupied the north and south of the Yangtze River, the Central Plains is Dingding, and the Tatars My son was also destroyed. If you brothers want to live a good life, you have to see the situation clearly."
Liu Tichun and others were not surprised when they heard Yuan Zongdi's persuasion to surrender.
After all, Yuan Zongdi introduced Wei Luan's identity when they first met.
But there was part of Yuan Zongdi's words that shocked everyone.
"Mianhou, are the Tatars really destroyed?"
"How is that possible? The Tatars are ferocious and invincible. How can they be destroyed at the drop of a hat?"
Yuan Zongdi knew they didn't believe it, so he simply gave in and left the stage to Wei Luan.
Wei Luan had a confident smile on his face.
"So that all the heroes will know that just a few days ago, the battle report in Liaodong has been spread all over the world. If you are interested, you can find out the truth and falsehood by asking at the foot of the mountain. A month ago, our national defense army first defeated the Tatars at the Xilamulun River. , the leader of the captives, Dorgon, also died in this battle. Immediately afterwards, the rest of our national defense army defeated Shenyang and Liaoyang, and occupied Hetuala. The Tatars were indeed destroyed by us. From now on, the people of the world no longer have to worry about the Hulu. The pain of being strong.”
Everyone present was shocked, with different expressions.
They all fought with the Qing army.
They knew only too well how powerful the Qing army was.
It was a nightmare they would never forget.
As a result, I now heard that such a powerful Manchu Qing Dynasty was actually wiped out by the empire in just a few months.
How powerful is the empire?
No one thought Wei Luan was lying.
After all, Wei Luan is right. Whether it is true or not, you can find out if you go to the foot of the mountain and ask.
It is impossible to hide this kind of news from everyone in the world.
Liu Tichun's heart was pounding wildly, and he had already concluded that the National Defense Force was too powerful to resist.
He is only worried now.
"General Wei, I have always heard that the empire is extremely benevolent and righteous to its people. Under the rule of the empire, the people live a life of gods. I wonder how we will be settled after we surrender?"
This is about the benefits.
Who will surrender if there is no benefit?
Wei Luan was not surprised at all.
"Before I come here, His Highness King Wu asked me to give you a message. After you surrender, you can come and go as you please. If you want to continue to serve in the army, our National Defense Force will open its doors to you; if you want to live in peace of mind, the country will allocate Land and property ensure that everyone can live and work in peace and contentment.”
he added.
"And the empire does not limit household registration. You can live wherever you want in the future."
The conditions were revealed and can be said to be very tolerant.
When Liu Tichun and others heard this, they were all moved.
Among them, there are indeed some who have had enough of the wandering military life and want a wife and children to stay on the bed.
From now on, if you can settle down and have no worries about food and drink, then you will have nothing to ask for.
Those who are ambitious are not afraid, they can still join the army and fight.
The National Defense Forces are so powerful, as long as they continue to fight, they will definitely gain a lot of credit. When the time comes, it's no big deal to seal him as his wife.
Liu Tichun and others gathered together to discuss for a long time and finally made up their mind.
He led the crowd, carrying wine bowls, and arranged themselves in order to prostrate themselves in front of Wei Luan.
"Your Majesty is so kind to you, and the empire is treating you so generously. From now on, we are willing to serve as the people of the empire, and we will never have any second thoughts."
Wei Luan and Yuan Zongdi were both happy to successfully subdue Liu Tichun.
They made statistics on the spot for Liu Tichun's department and drew up a whereabouts form.
Although no reward was given on the spot, their actions made everyone feel at ease.
After all, if it's just fraud, why do you need to be so careful?
After becoming a member of the empire, Liu Tichun began to help make suggestions.
"Li Laiheng only wants to avenge Hao County Marquis, but he has no grudge against the empire. If he learns that the empire has destroyed the Tatars, he will definitely submit willingly."
Li Laiheng is Li Jin's adopted son.
Li Jin died at the hands of the Qing army, and Li Laiheng vowed to avenge him.
Moreover, Li Laiheng was a good man and talented, and he was the best among the remaining generals of Shun Army.
"In that case, how about asking General Liu to run around?"
Wei Luan was very generous and did not hesitate at all because of Liu Tichun's new arrival. He assigned tasks on the spot.
Liu Tichun was a straight person and liked this kind of atmosphere, so he happily agreed immediately.
Then he told the two of them some private details of the Kuidong Thirteenth Family.
Just like the three Tan brothers.
Although these three are brothers, Tan Yi and Tan Hong have long-standing grudges against their eldest brother Tan Wen, and even have murderous intentions.
Liu Tichun felt that this was an opportunity to help the National Defense Forces open up the situation in Kuidong.
PS: Many historical materials refer to Li Guo and Li Jin as the same person, but this is not conclusive. For the sake of the plot, this book is divided into two people, so there is no need to argue!
