Ming Zuo

Chapter 1166 The Unchangeable Fate

"Lu Bingxian was blinded by fog, and he was in a dangerous place without knowing it. We reminded him many times, but I don't know why he didn't do anything. Now the senior director is far away in Cangzhou and Tianjin, and it is difficult to put out fires near the water. Only Hong Bingxian may You can change your fate against the sky and turn the world around."

Listening to what Zheng Jiada said, Hong Chengchou hesitated.

Lu Xiangsheng was in danger, of course he was worried.

After all, in Daming today, there are not many loyal and clean people who can fight.

He knows Lu Xiangsheng's talent best.

But regarding this matter, the Ming court and all the Ming troops are calm, so why did Xia Guo come to ask for help?
Is there any conspiracy in this?

Thinking of the responsibilities assigned to him by the imperial court, Hong Chengchou couldn't help but be more careful.

"Director Zheng is an old friend, and it stands to reason that he should treat him wholeheartedly. It's just that I don't know something, please enlighten me."

He didn't need Zheng Jiada to ask.

"Ming Xia is an enemy, not a friend. If Lu Bingxian is in trouble, it will be beneficial to your country, but there will be no harm. I don't know why your country is so concerned."

Facing the undisguised accusation, Zheng Jiada was really angry.

"This is an order from His Highness himself, and we are strictly ordered to follow it. Although I have never listened to His Highness's confession of the inside story, I guessed it privately, but I understand a thing or two."

He paused, his face more serious than ever.

"Between Ming and Xia, although there is absolutely no room for relaxation. But no matter the victory or defeat, it is only our Han people fighting among themselves. The Manchus were the barbarians from the east. They burned, killed and looted when they entered the customs, and what they destroyed was the vitality of our Han family. I don't know this. Do you believe Hong Bingxian?"

Hong Chengchou was stunned, although he felt that these words were too false, but he was also touched by the righteousness of the nation in them.

"Thank you for your country's kindness, I will start now."

For this matter, Zheng Jiada negotiated with many Ming Dynasty officials back and forth.Hong Chengchou was the only one who was moved and willing to act.

This relieved him a lot.

"Then I wish you the best of luck."

Zheng Jiada felt relieved, took his leave and left.

He didn't know whether Hong Chengchou was moved or not, but nothing changed.

"My lord, the imperial court has strictly ordered our department to guard against the Xia Kingdom. If we send troops to the north, it is actually an act of resistance. The responsibility for the crime has a lot to do with it."

Hong Chengchou gathered the generals to discuss the rescue of Lu Xiangsheng, but they were opposed by everyone.

Facing the ferocity of the Qing army, these Ming generals had long since lost their will to fight, and they never went far to fight the Qing army.

Not to mention the strict order of the court, they hid with more peace of mind.

Although it seems that the Xia army is more powerful than the Qing army, but the Xia army is so civilized, even if it loses, it will be a big deal to surrender.

If this encounters the Qing army, no amount of heads will be enough to chop off.

Seeing no support, Hong Chengchou was helpless.

Of course he was capable and decisive, and sent his troops to the north.But in that case, regardless of victory or defeat, all the blame will fall on him alone.

The jealousy of the emperor in the Forbidden City made him shiver involuntarily.

At the critical moment, Hong Chengchou's true nature as a civil official was exposed, and he chose to be wise and protect himself.

"Since that's the case, we should send someone to inform Lu Bingxian, and we should retreat early, so that the Eastern Captives can't take advantage of it."

I heard that it was just sending someone to deliver a message, so everyone has no opinion.

On the same day, Hong Chengchou's messenger set off from Zhangde Mansion in a hurry, and rushed all day and night to Lu Xiangsheng's army.

"My Bingxian found out that the enemy's situation is treacherous, and it seems to be against Lu Bingxian, so I came here to report."

Hong Chengchou's messenger did not meet Lu Xiangsheng directly, but Li Chongzhen, the deputy commander of the Governor's Biao Battalion, received him.

"Thank you Hong Bingxian for his righteousness, my family is deeply grateful."

After sending away Hong Chengchou's messenger, Li Chongzhen sat in the dim candlelight with an uncertain face.

After a long time, he called a confidant over.

"Wang Erdao, how long have you been following this general?"

The man buried his head deeply, his face not visible.

"The villain's life is saved by the adults. He will come into the water and go into the fire, and he will do whatever he wants."

Li Zhongzhen showed a satisfied smile.

"Your family members will be taken care of as your own nephews."

The man kowtowed a few times and retreated quietly.

Lu Xiangsheng is still troubled by the military situation in front of him.

"The eastern captives seem to be retreating. If they are allowed to come and go freely, how will the people of the world be disappointed? The governor decided to go forward and fight the eastern captives in Julu. Everyone, the overlord of Western Chu broke the boat here and overthrew the Tyrant Qin. We should follow the example of the sages, how can we fall into the ambition of the Han family?"

When all the generals present heard that he claimed to be the Overlord of Western Chu, all of them showed gloomy expressions.

I'm afraid it's not a broken boat, but an embarrassment on all sides!
"My lord, can we wait for Wang Zongrong to return, and we will join forces together, and then proceed?"

Hu Dawei instinctively felt that Lu Xiangsheng's decision was unreliable, so he planned to find an excuse to delay for a while.

Lu Xiangsheng was extremely determined.

"According to reports from the scouts, many soldiers and horses from the Eastern Captives have taken the people away. If we wait any longer, the chances of fighting will be lost."

Under his strong insistence, Ming Jun started to act with his eyes darkened.

It took three days for Yang Sichang and Gao Qiqian from Cangzhou, who were far away in the capital, to know his movements.

This frightened the two of them, so they quickly sent someone to contact, and asked Lu Xiangsheng to retreat quickly and get closer to Gao Qiqian's department.

But unfortunately, it was too late.

Lu Xiangsheng thought that the Qing army had begun to retreat, but he didn't know that the encirclement circle of the Qing army had already formed around him.

"This attached army is as smooth as a mirror, and there is no danger to defend. It is a good time for us to defeat the Ming army. All banners must fight to the death, and we must not be afraid to retreat after death."

Haug gave the order for a decisive battle.

The Qing army began to attack.

First, a group of people went north and got stuck outside Daomaguan.

With just one move, Wang Pu, who was out of Daomaguan, was unable to return.

Many books denounced Wang Pu for fleeing in front of the battle, but in fact Wang Pu was sent out of Daomaguan by Lu Xiangsheng, hundreds of miles away from his headquarters, and was cut off by the Qing army, so he had no way to return.

In the original history, Gao Qiqian was stationed in Linqing, about [-] miles away from Julu, which is not at all the [-] miles mentioned by many historical inventors. Naturally, there is no such thing as Gao Qiqian. matter.

Lu Xiangsheng has become a lone army.

On the morning of December 12, Yang Guozhu was attacked by Mongolian cavalry.

He didn't know how many enemies there were, so he immediately formed an formation and stood firm.

But at this time, there was still a gap of more than [-] miles between him and Lu Xiangsheng, which completely became a smooth path for the Qing army to pass.

In the afternoon, Hu Dawei was also attacked.

As a veteran on the battlefield, Hu Dawei keenly sensed something was wrong.

He immediately sent messengers to inform Lu Xiangsheng, and let Lu Xiangsheng stick to Li's mouth to cover his retreat.

But what Lu Xiangsheng received was...

"My lord, Hu Zongrong has already handed over Donglu, and two generals have been killed in battle, and reinforcements are urgently needed."

"Oh? Hu Zongrong is worthy of being a tiger general. Order to march quickly, and must rush to Jiazhuang tonight. Tomorrow, join forces with Hu Zongrong to defeat the eastern captives."

Lu Xiangsheng was in high spirits and gave the most deadly wrong order.

He didn't notice at all that Li Chongzhen on the side showed an imperceptible smirk.

(End of this chapter)