Emperor Ming Dynasty

Chapter 163 Prepare to Attack
Zhu Yixi regained Chongqing and re-entered Luzhou, which can be said to have shaken eastern Sichuan.

All of a sudden, crowds gathered, very lively.

Among them, the most distinguished guest was Wang Yingxiong, a former scholar from Ba County.

As the King of Hanyang was about to send troops to Chengdu, there were turmoil everywhere.

Wang Xiang raised troops in Zunyi, Yang Zhan raised troops in Qianwei, Cao Xun raised troops in Lizhou, Songpan deputy Zhu Hualong, and Tong Zhi Zhan Tianyan raised troops in Long'anfu (now Pingwu, Sichuan), Maozhou (now Maoxian, Sichuan)...

For a time, the king of Hanyang was expected to return, and the hearts of Bashu returned, which was the general trend.

Zhu Yixi was naturally satisfied.

At this time, he has already replaced Fan Yiheng and Wang Yingxiong's situation in Sichuan in history.

"Zeng Ying?"

At this time, Li Jizu had recovered Yongningwei and Luzhouwei, and returned from his mission, and brought Zeng Ying along with him.

"Master Zeng's name, this old man has already heard of it."

Wang Yingxiong has a hulking back and a beard smoothed. He is more like a martial artist than a martial artist. Compared with Sun Chuanting, he is two or three points less elegant and easy-going, and a bit more irritable.

After being out of office for two years, this great scholar has not changed his temper and moved forward.

"Elder Ge has also heard of his name?" Zhu Yixi laughed.

"The old man is just an idle farmer, why should His Highness be called the old man?"

Wang Yingxiong said dissatisfied: "It's better not to have such absurd titles in the officialdom."

Even so, Zhu Yixi still saw joy in his eyes.

As the saying goes, when people order food, Zhu Yixi is afraid of a dull person like Li Dingguo, so he can't help but chuckle and say:

"Nowadays, the people in Sichuan are excited, the soldiers work hard, the people are united, and it is no problem to defeat the intruders."

"It's just that Sichuan is a land of abundance, and you must be able to guard it. I wonder if the old man has any recommendations?"

"This?"

Wang Yingxiong's eyes widened, his pupils dilated, obviously his heart was agitated, he pulled his beard, pretending to be apologetic:

"What Your Highness said is very true. Sichuan guards the southwest, and Yun and Gui all look up to them. They need capable ministers. It's just that the old man is idle in the world and has no good recommendations."

"That's it!"

Zhu Yixi became distressed, then looked at him, and said: "It's far away in the sky, but it's close in front of you. If Mr. Ge doesn't dislike it, I will recommend you to the imperial court as the supervisor of Bashu."

"This……"

Wang Yingxiong was overjoyed in his heart, but hurriedly declined, "I'm getting old, I'm afraid I can't afford it."

Don't want to get involved with me?

what is this else?
Zhu Yixi was taken aback, and her smile gradually faded. Does this Wang Yingxiong know nothing about flattery?
Immediately, he looked carefully, and although Wang Yingxiong's eyes were eager, they were not intense.

Reminiscent of the characteristics of his official fan, Zhu Yixi suddenly realized: "This is a dislike for an official."

"Indeed, in the southwest and other places, the folk customs are tough. I'm afraid it will be difficult for a mere governor to suppress them. He has to be a minister of the Ministry of War and a scholar of Wenyuan Pavilion."

Zhu Yixi muttered to himself, but his voice was quite loud.

These words fell into Wang Yingxiong's heart, which made his heart itch.

Back then, he formed a party with Wen Tiren, and worshiped Zhou Yanru, his enthusiasm for becoming an official is self-evident.

"If the king does not give up, I am willing to do my best for Daming."

Wang Yingxiong said in a loud voice, his eyes full of hope.

Zhu Yixi smiled.

These Donglin party members are really interesting.

Regarding these words, Zhu Yixi seemed to have never heard of them, and drank tea on his own.

"This matter is not in a hurry now."

Zhu Yixi said calmly: "The western thief is still alive, it's too early to talk about this."

Wang Yingxiong's heart burst into flames, and the flesh on his face twitched wildly, but he finally endured it.

Within the Donglin Party, there are also scrambles. If there is no external force to borrow, it will be difficult to get ahead.

However, if Sichuan is recovered, the Nanjing court will definitely not let the king of Hanyang occupy it.
In this way, he, a member of the Donglin Party who is close to King Hanyang, has a great chance.

Thinking of this, his attitude softened a bit: "What Your Highness said is very true."

Zhu Yixi smiled.

With this thing hanging, are you afraid that this old thing won't take the bait?

To be honest, he has long planned how to control Sichuan.

Compared with Huguang, which is battered to pieces, and poor scholars whose families are ruined, Sichuan is like a rich lady who has just been humiliated.

Always somewhat reserved, arrogant.

Therefore, Zhu Yixi didn't want to use it as a base like Huguang, but instead wanted to use it as a place for cows and supplies.

That is indirect control.

As long as it can fill the vacancy of materials and tax supply, it doesn't matter if Wang Yingxiong controls it.

After all, Huguang is separated from the Nanming court!
Moreover, Sichuan belongs to Nanming in name, which can cover Zhu Yixi and avoid the key attacks of the Manchu Qing.

"Old guy, if it weren't for seeing that you have something to do, how could I take advantage of you."

Seeing his leaving back, Zhu Yixi couldn't help saying coldly.

Wang Yingxiong is worthy of being a member of the Donglin Party. On the surface, he is a moral gentleman, but in private, there are countless dirty things, but this is just as he wants.

Any impeachment can make him lose his official title.

"Let Zeng Ying, come on!"

Immediately, Zeng Ying came up.

With a thick back, big arms and round waist, he is better than Zhang Fei, and has the long beard of Guan Erye. The two have a strange combination.

Zhu Yixi exclaimed: "The name of Mr. Zeng, I'm afraid this kid is boasting, so he bought it!"

Taking one match Zhang Fei, Zhu Yixi felt the same.

"The humble official heard about Zhang Dingguo, how can he be worthy of Mr. Zeng?"

Seeing Li, Zeng Ying said indignantly.

Upon closer inspection, the scar on the left side of his face has not disappeared, and he is even more Li Kui than Zhang Fei.

Zhu Yixi smiled, and said: "I was a general, I don't know if I would like to fight the Western Thief again?"

"A humble job is better than death!"

Zeng Ying gritted her teeth and said: "Governor Chen is kind to me. The people in Chongqing are innocent, and Sichuan Province is the place where the last general grew up. How can I just sit back and watch being abused?"

"it is good!"

Zhu Yixi became more and more irresistible to such a man who valued affection, and could not stop applauding:

"I heard that you are only a few hundred people. In Wan County, you captured a lot of western thieves. You choose some of them to form a number of three thousand."

"The name is Mingying Yingying. All the equipment, food and grass will accompany you."

"Ah?" Zeng Ying was stunned, did he expand the army like this?

"Why, too little?"

Zhu Yixi asked with a smile.

"Don't dare, I'm really excited."

As he said that, the rough man couldn't help but his eyes turned red: "The king of Hanyang has treated him so favorably, and his humble position really has nothing to repay him. He can only kill thieves with all his heart."

"I have always been generous to loyal ministers and generals, especially capable ones."

With that said, Zhu Yixi started to fight, patted him on the shoulder, and said earnestly: "Since you join my command, Gu will not treat you badly."

Zeng Ying felt inexplicable.

After he left, Li Jizu was puzzled and said: "Your Highness, you are too generous, don't you want to take the school exam?"

"It's enough for someone to kill the western thieves and thousands of people to guard for three or four months."

Zhu Yixi said casually.

This Zeng Ying, history has proved him long ago, he just needs to be wooed, what else needs to be tested?
"Decree, on the tenth day of the seventh month, attack Chengdu."

(End of this chapter)