Emperor Ming Dynasty

Chapter 280 Copying Li Zicheng's Lair
Now, the situation in the entire Jiangnan was in chaos in an instant.

The original four towns in Jiangbei fought for a while, and in a short period of time, only two towns remained.

Liu Zeqing, Liu Liangzuo, the soldiers and horses under his command were naturally swallowed up.

The British Prince Azig led the Manchu army down the river and went straight to Yangzhou.

Shi Kefa's pressure increased greatly, and the city was in a panic.

And at this moment, Zhu Yixi led an army of more than [-] to Wuguan, walking slowly along the winding mountain trails.

The road can only accommodate one carriage, so the army stretches for more than [-] miles, without seeing the front and the rear.

Bursts of cooking smoke permeated the entire mountain forest, like a fairyland, covering the mountain road.

A large number of messengers continuously conveyed the orders of the king of Yu. It is strictly forbidden for livestock and soldiers in the army to defecate anywhere in the water, and those who violate it will be severely punished.

When he arrived at Longju Village, five days had passed in a short distance of two hundred miles.

Looking up from the heights, the continuous convoy can be seen in the dense mountain fog, and the sound of donkeys braying from time to time makes people understand that there are still people on the road between the valleys.

Compared with Tongguan, it is very difficult to take the road of Wuguan. Compared with the Yellow River, the flow of Danshui is equal to nothing.

It is even more extravagant to be able to provide water for the army, and to transport food.

More than [-] people, plus a large number of livestock, are not restrained, and the pollution is nothing. The amount of drinking water for a day alone is enough to stop the flow.

Eating, drinking, and transportation all need repeated restrictions to be safe and sound.

Of course, the biggest advantage is that there are no obstacles along the way, and none of the checkpoints and fortresses are comparable to Tongguan.

There is no need for red cannons at all. It only needs to be bombarded with Fran cannons, and the enemy will have to surrender.

"What news from Hanzhong?"

Zhu Yixi supported the female wall of Longju Village with both hands, and looked at the mountains not far away. He was frightened by birds flying into the sky and wild beasts roaring, obviously disturbed by the march of humans.

"According to the news two days ago, I joined the army to defend for six days, but my troops were short of strength. After more than half of the casualties, I had to withdraw from Dasan Pass and return to Hanzhong to guard Qingni Ridge in Fengxian County."

Looking at King Yu's tired face, Sun Changzhou said cautiously.

The news is not good.

"enough!"

Unexpectedly, King Yu was not angry, but said flatly:

"His 5000 people can withstand [-] troops for five or six days. Qingni Ridge is not bad compared to Sanguan. Another two or three days will be enough."

A smile appeared in Zhu Yixi's eyes: "When Li Zicheng hits Nanzheng (Hanzhong Fuzhi), we will already be drinking and eating meat in Xi'an City."

Chen Cang Road is not easy to walk, there are countless big passes and small villages along the way, and they are blocked one after another, which is enough for Li Zicheng to drink a pot.

Today, Longjuzhai is two hundred miles away from Shangzhou, four hundred miles away from Lantian, and only five hundred miles away from Xi'an.

After passing Shangzhou, the most difficult journey will be spent, and the rest is just plains.

"As long as you send a light cavalry, with fast horses and whips, it only takes four or five days, and it is enough to touch Xi'an and make Li Zicheng's army panic."

Zhu Yixi was very high-spirited. This time, he was directly copying Li Zicheng's lair. Even just contact would be enough to make the Chuangjun army confused.

He didn't believe that Li Zicheng had no heirs, so he could go to Sichuan by abandoning his family and business, but his generals and ministers had a lot of burdens and couldn't bear it.

"Let Li Jingwu and his two horses, as the vanguard, arrive at Xi'an Mansion, shocking the entire Shaanxi—"

"Obey!" Feng Xianzong responded crisply, writing quickly.

As Feng Xianzong matured, his position as deputy head of the staff department continued to stabilize.

So, consciously or unconsciously, the king of Yu carried out the power.

As far as government affairs are concerned, Zhao Shu basically drafts the king's decree, while Feng Xianzong draws the pen when it comes to military affairs.

In this way, it will not only help the development of the work of the two, but also promote the separation of powers, and prevent the military and political department from being dominated by one family.

Of course, after a while, he will set up a group of young people similar to Hanlin scholars to be responsible for drafting royal orders, so that the shogunate will move towards a regular court.

At this time, Li Jingwu was feeding the war horse to eat bean dregs cakes, feeding two bites of meat from time to time as rewards.

This made the horse wag its tail happily and rub its face affectionately.

"This Jiannu war horse is really good!"

Li Jingwu was overjoyed as he stroked the brown war horse.

The shoulder height of four feet five inches is a bit higher than that of ordinary Mongolian horses. The white spot on the bridge of the nose looks like a relative. The bright white dies reveal that this horse is only four years old and is in the prime of youth.

"That's right, I heard that this belongs to a certain Baylor, and it will look mighty and extraordinary if you keep riding it."

The deputy general on the side flattered and said with a smile.

"With more such good horses, our cavalry battalion will be truly developed."

Li Jingwu looked back and saw five thousand cavalry, one man and two horses, walking silently and cautiously on the valley.

Although it is a little less than the previous 8000 people, it is more aggressive in momentum.

"Pa—" He took out a short gun from his horse, aimed at the flying bird and shot.

Unfortunately, it didn't hit.

As for those war horses, a small part neighed, looking terrified.

"Why haven't you gotten used to it for so long?"

Li Jingwu frowned, and sternly reprimanded: "Any war horse that is frightened will be given five lashes, or half a month's salary will be deducted."

As he said that, without waiting for everyone's reaction, he looked around and said, "If it's the same next time, then you're not worthy to be a war horse, and you can go directly to be a draft horse, or sell it, and I'll give you a different horse."

Hearing this, everyone took a deep breath and turned pale.

Whether it is beating and fines, it is not as severe as exchanging horses.

You must know that the life and death of a cavalry almost depends on the horses under their crotch, especially their status and merit.

This is the same as changing AK to Hanyang, no one can stand it.

For a while, everyone scolded their mothers in their hearts, and kept thinking about tricks, how to make the horses adapt to the gunshots.

At this time, a messenger with a flag came riding on horseback, panting:

"Commander Li, this is King Yu's military order."

Li Jingwu opened it without hesitation, and after a long time he was overjoyed and said:
"Everyone, here is our chance to make meritorious deeds."

As he spoke, he waved his arms and told the military order of King Yu. He didn't say loudly until everyone understood it:
"Feed the horses, drink water, pack the rations on your back, and set off in half an hour."

Therefore, the spirited cavalry battalion set off quickly without any delay.

The troops along the way could only stand aside one after another to make way for them to gallop.

Everyone looked enviously at the cavalry walking away, and while eating ashes, they complained:

"Walking on four legs is comfortable..."

On the side of the road, each person in the Chongbu camp had a donkey or a mule, carrying armor and food for them. Looking at this scene, I felt uncomfortable.

"When will we have two livestock?"

(End of this chapter)