Ming Zuo

Chapter 818
It is time to start action again, but this time Shandong's planning is much more cautious than before.

Shandong is no longer the Shandong that was far away from the center of the general trend of the world and could develop dullly.

Today's Shandong has grown into one of the world's major powers, and has the capital to determine the direction of the world.

The eyes of the world are also focused on this, which makes Shandong have more considerations no matter what it does.

If we want to attack North Korea here, we need to guard against other directions.

Zuo Menggeng was most concerned about the war situation in the Central Plains.

After the Battle of Hong'an, Hong Chengchou was defeated. He came to Shandong to buy weapons, regained his strength, and prepared to encircle and suppress the Northwest Rebels again.

At this time, the Northwest Rebel Army divided up again.

After Gao Yingxiang escaped from Hong'an, he went all the way west and returned to Shaanxi.

After breaking Fengyang, Gao Yingxiang's ambition was fully stimulated.

His gaze was once again fixed on Dacheng.

He chose Xi'an.

Gao Yingxiang overestimated his ability and fought around the city of Xi'an for more than [-] days, but he couldn't get in at all. Instead, he waited for Hong Chengchou.

Xi'an is not only an important town in the northwest, but also the seat of King Qin's vassal.When Hong Chengchou heard that Xi'an was besieged, he immediately chased after him without stopping.

The two sides set up a battle near Lantian and fought a big battle.

Gao Yingxiang thought that Hong Chengchou was newly defeated and his troops were insufficient, so he was by no means his opponent.

He didn't know at all that Hong Chengchou had changed his shotgun, and his strength had been greatly enhanced.

Seeing Gao Yingxiang's entire army go out, the old and spicy Hong Chengchou put up a tortoise formation.

He deliberately placed the infantry in front to attract Gao Yingxiang to join his forces.After the main force of the rebel army was all pressed up, the cavalry in front of the Chinese army suddenly spread out from left to right, revealing the new artillery that was ready for battle.

Dozens of cannons roared wildly, plowing the formation of the rebel army into flesh and blood alleys.

This kind of portable artillery that can hit three miles away caused Gao Yingxiang to suffer heavy losses.

Even his cavalry unit was hit head-on by Hong Chengchou's Musketeers.Not only was it impossible to break up the formation of the Ming army, it also caused three generals to die in battle.

With the support of artillery, the morale of the officers and soldiers was greatly shaken, and they turned from defense to offense, beheading tens of thousands of rogues.

Gao Yingxiang lost his soul and dared not fight any more, so he could only lead the soldiers and horses of his headquarters to run all the way and return to Henan.

Hong Chengchou was really moved by the unprecedented victory achieved with an absolutely inferior force.

These weapons are just not used in Shandong, and they are already so powerful.

How far should the Shandong New Army go?
But in any case, a big victory cleared away the haze of the Ming army.

Taking advantage of the victory, Hong Chengchou pursued and bit Gao Yingxiang by the tail, vowing to kill the most famous bandit leader.

In March, Hong Chengchou waited for Cao Wenzhao in Xinyang.

The arrival of this Ming army warrior made Hong Chengchou more confident.

He asked Cao Wenzhao to go to Suizhou to destroy the peasant army there.

Cao Wenzhao was diligent and hardworking, and he never cheated or played tricks in war. As soon as he arrived in Suizhou, he launched a thunderous offensive.

Seeing that northern Henan was untenable, Gao Yingxiang had no choice but to go south, planning to go to Huguang to see the situation.

But here, Gao Yingxiang met Lu Xiangsheng.

Although Lu Xiangsheng's troops do not have the blessing of advanced firearms, he is strict in running the army and fair in rewards and punishments, so his subordinates are the most invincible.

It was another battle of winning more with less, and Gao Yingxiang's plan to enter Huguang went bankrupt.

What's more serious is that Lu Xiangsheng also blocked his way forward.If Hong Chengchou chases from behind again, Gao Yingxiang will be in desperate situation.

At a critical moment, an unexpected person saved him.

That is Zhang Xianzhong.

At the beginning, Zhang Xianzhong also wanted to enter Huguang from the Dabie Mountains, but he was beaten badly by Lu Xiangsheng in Macheng, and had to return to the Dabie Mountains to eat dirt.

This time Lu Xiangsheng led a small number of troops from his headquarters to the north to stop Gao Yingxiang, but left Huguang and other places empty.

Zhang Xianzhong finally found the opportunity, and immediately, like a wild horse that had run loose, turned the vast land of the lake upside down.

Lu Xiangsheng hadn't had time to digest the joy of victory. When he heard the fire in the rear, he could only turn his troops around and go to stabilize the rear first.

When Lu Xiangsheng withdrew, Gao Yingxiang immediately came back to life.

Gao Yingxiang, who finally realized that he was alone and weak, spread his legs and ran all the way to Hanzhong.

Knowing that Gao Yingxiang had returned to Shaanxi, Hong Chengchou was extremely depressed.

He hurriedly ordered Cao Wenzhao to take a shortcut to attack the old nest of the peasant army, and then come to Hanzhong to meet up.

"This time the march is tortuous and the distance is long. The general has worked really hard. Benxian gathered troops and horses and waited for you in Hanzhong."

Cao Wenzhao admired Hong Chengchou very much, and he never compromised in executing orders.

"Don't worry about the Bingxian, Gao Yingxiang will never be able to please Gao Yingxiang if there is a final general."

Looking at Cao Wenzhao who was eager to fight, Hong Chengchou was really moved.

"If all the generals are like you, why worry?"

Hong Chengchou personally helped Cao Wenzhao mount his horse, and watched his love go away.

But I didn't expect that this farewell would be a farewell forever.

On the fifth day of May, Cao Wenzhao rushed to Shangzhou.

Gao Yingxiang's department is repairing thirty miles outside the city, and the camps are all over the mountains and plains, with no end in sight.At night the lights shine brighter than the stars in the sky.

Cao Wenzhao was fearless.

That night, he led his nephews Cao Bianjiao, Cao Dingjiao, Du Si Bai Guangen and other generals to launch a night attack, catching Gao Yingxiang by surprise.

In the dark night, I don't know how many Ming troops came, the rebel army was in chaos, people and horses killed each other, and there were heavy casualties.

After retreating all the way to Jin Lingchuan, the general stabilized his position.

Seeing Cao Wenzhao's endless pursuit, the rebel army gathered thousands of cavalry, taking advantage of the terrain to counterattack.

Cao Bianjiao took the lead, and led his generals to charge head-on.

These heavy armored cavalry were so brave that they defeated the unarmored rebel cavalry.

The rebel army was so frightened that they didn't dare to fight any more, and they fled one after another.

Gao Yingxiang kept complaining, and he didn't understand why he became a thorn in the side of the Ming army, so he just didn't let him go.

If the fight continues like this, his men and horses will be gone.

While still in shock, he heard good news.

His good nephew Li Zicheng is not far away and has just won a battle.

When Gao Yingxiang was chased by Cao Wenzhao, Li Zicheng was besieging Ning County.

Hong Chengchou was trained, and quickly dispatched the deputy commanders Ai Wannian, Liu Guozhen, Liu Honglie and others to rescue.

Li Zicheng was fearless, while besieging the city, he fought fiercely with Ai Wannian.

As a result, the [-] cavalry led by Ai Wannian were wiped out, and he himself became a prisoner.

Ai Wannian and Li Zicheng are fellow villagers. Because their family is very rich, they often bully Li Zicheng.

Being caught by Li Zicheng this time can be regarded as a chance for revenge.

With an order, Li Zicheng beheaded Ai Wannian, expressing his anger for many years.

Knowing that Li Zicheng is so good at fighting, Gao Yingxiang finally grasped the straw.

He quickly sent someone to contact Li Zicheng to discuss how to deal with Cao Wenzhao.

(End of this chapter)