Emperor Ming Dynasty

Chapter 127 A Little Suddenly
Zuo Liangyu deeply saw Zhu Yixi's greatly expanded influence on the Huguang area after the Battle of Xiangyang.

More importantly, the Zuo army entrenched in Jiujiang not only exhausted this important port, but also controlled Jiangxi and Nanzhili.

During this period of time, after Zhang Xianzhong was driven out of Jiangxi, Lu Daqi hated the military discipline of the Zuo Army deeply, and threatened him with military pay more than once.

This made Zuo Liangyu panic.

Zuo Liangyu wanted to control herself, but she had more energy than she wanted.

Except for the refugees, the soldiers and horses under his command were adapted from bandits, such as Prime Minister Hui Deng, who guarded Yunyang Mansion after being incorporated.

Zuo Liangyu can only reluctantly support this group of bandits, feed them with money, if Jiujiang is not enough, then take Huguang!
"The thieves left a lot of money in Xiangyang, which is extremely beneficial to us."

Therefore, the Zuo Army transferred [-] soldiers and horses, and came to Wuchang Mansion under the pretext of recovering Chengtian Mansion.

Obviously, he didn't want to go head-to-head with Zhu Yixi, so he had to bite off the fattest meat first.

Because of the businessman, Zhu Yixi got the news.

"Left thief, you have bad intentions!"

Facing the crowd, Zhu Yixi said unceremoniously: "Arrogant and reckless, and now you want to continue to change Huguang, can you really treat me like mud?"

Zhu Yixi really didn't pay attention to the Zuo Army, which was worse than the Western Army. His biggest reliance was the superiority in numbers.

However, at Zhu Yixi's place, he just wanted to teach this guy who disobeyed orders a lesson.

In the past, Sun Chuanting ordered Zuo Liangyu to threaten Xiangyang from the east and cooperate with the pincer attack.

As a result, Qin Yiming and Zuo Liangyu curled up and ignored them.

Zuo Liangyu also had a part in Qin's defeat.

"Today, to seek justice for Governor Sun, Zuo Liangyu must be taught a severe lesson."

Leaving Zhao Shu in Xiangyang, Zhu Yixi led the army and went straight to Wuchang.

On this trip, Yunyang's wounded soldiers stayed behind to defend the city. Zhu Yixi took Hui Dengxiang and Wang Guangen, [-] Yunyang soldiers, and [-] Xiangyang soldiers, and left in a mighty way.

This time, instead of playing more with less, Zhu Yixi didn't panic at all.

On the contrary, Li Jingwu was full of interest: "General Soldier, let's analyze the advantages and disadvantages again this time!"

"No need to analyze, this battle must be won."

Zhu Yixi rolled his eyes and said with a light smile, "If we can't even beat Zuo Liangyu, then we might as well go back to Hanzhong and stay there!"

Immediately, he turned his head and glanced at Hui Dengxiang and Wang Guangen, and said, "You have dealt with Zuo Liangyu before, so you should know the truth."

"The battle of Xiangyang was based on a foothold, but now, it is to show off and resist hungry wolves."

"Understood!" The two prime ministers, Hui Deng, nodded hurriedly. Wang Guangen, who has always been quiet, showed his bright bald head and said fiercely:
"This guy Zuo Liangyu is more like a thief than a thief. He is not worthy of being an officer at all. It is best to hurt him."

[-] soldiers and horses left without hesitation, and when they arrived at De'an Mansion, they had just set up camp when they got a good news:
Chen Yongfu and Liu Tingjie counterattacked with 30,000 troops and ambushed Zuo Liangyu's striker with [-] people in the waterway, winning a big victory.

Ten thousand people were captured and ten thousand people were killed or wounded.

"So, is this a big victory?"

It was hard for Zhu Yixi to believe that this victory came so quickly, and he continued to lead the army to Wuchang Mansion.

Sure enough, [-] captives were lying alive, suffering from hunger and cold.

Chen Yongfu also knew everyone's astonishment, and said with a smile: "We never thought that Zuo Jun would be so careless."

It turned out that [-] forwards entered the East Lake directly from the river by boat.

He didn't know how to take precautions, perhaps because of his own advantage, he was very arrogant, and was directly blocked in the lake.

A reed fire, smoky and smoky, made it crumble.

There were not many casualties, they killed each other, and those who drowned in the water were hard to measure.

Listening to Chen Yongfu's plain and unexpected narration of this victory, Zhu Yixi inexplicably felt absurd.

But he had to believe that this was indeed the strength of the left army.

In just two years, Zhuxian Town was defeated first, then Zhang Xianzhong played it like a monkey, and finally it was ambushed again, and the elite was completely lost.

How could Zuo Liangyu recover in just a few months?

Soldiers and horses do not mean that the more plundered the better.

"The left thief has always been weak. The intruder is better than the west thief, and the west is better than the left thief. We are not even afraid of the intruder, let alone the left thief?"

These words are extremely beautiful, and after a comparison, Zuo Liangyu is severely criticized, but it is very reasonable.

After all, combat power is achieved by fighting, not by numbers.

As a result, their morale soared.

Wuchang Prefecture is the capital of Huguang Province. The Yangtze River is so gentle and the water flow expands. It is very suitable for shipping, and the business is very prosperous. Hundreds of ships come and go every day.

"No wonder Zuo Liangyu wants to get this place!"

Looking at the endless stream of business travelers, Zhu Yixi couldn't help but said, "It's only been a few months since Zhang Xianzhong conquered the city, and this place has returned to prosperity. Its location is truly indescribable."

The thoroughfare of nine provinces should not be underestimated.

The Yangtze River is not run by boats, but by white money!

If there is a tax card here, a monthly income of [-] is not a dream.

Never give it to Zuo Liangyu.

So, in order to protect this commercial center, Zhu Yixi took 40,000 people and headed east to face Zuo Liangyu's grandson.

Zhu Yixi boosted morale and denounced the left army, but in fact he was cautious, arrived in Huangzhou, and repaired to meet the enemy.

[-] against [-], the advantage lies with me.

At this time, Zuo Liangyu had already arrived in Qizhou.

This place used to be quite prosperous, but it was plundered by him, and when he heard that he came, the remaining people also ran away, leaving only an empty city.

Zuo Liangyu didn't take it seriously, he looked down on poor places, which happened to be able to live in the city.

"What? You lost?"

Zuo Liangyu was taken aback, and cursed angrily: "A bunch of trash, they are all being attacked, why are you coming back?"

Having said that, he still spoke a few words of comfort, letting go of the past and making meritorious deeds.

A group of warlords fit together, the big head coaxed the small head, and the small head coaxed the soldiers, exactly the same as in the early twentieth century.

"Father, it seems that Zhu Yixi is not easy to mess with, so let's say quit!"

Zuo Menggeng persuaded at the right time.

"No!" Zuo Liangyu said loudly, "I can't swallow this breath."

Facing his son, he said earnestly, "Zhu Yixi came out. In the eyes of those Jiangnan people, we are worthless and can be replaced. It will be even more difficult to ask for military expenses."

"Status doesn't matter, the consequences are serious."

"Father, is this the must fight?"

"That's right!" Zuo Liangyu said ferociously, "How powerful can a few thieves be?"

"When I was fighting, this kid was still breastfeeding. What's the sneak attack? I'm afraid of fighting head-on."

Status, land, money, these three things forced Zuo Liangyu to occupy Huguang.

Therefore, Zuo Liangyu led the army and marched towards Wuchang Mansion again. He felt that he would definitely be able to catch a brat.

(End of this chapter)