There is a space for passenger planes in the late Ming Dynasty

After repelling the counterattack by Zhao Zhilong and others, Lin Feng considered that the strength of the Guards Division was limited and did not immediately enter the city to pursue.

He first ordered Nanjing Intelligence Station Tan Ze to lead the intelligence station personnel and the gang controlled by Jiang Jiaming into the city to find out the situation of the defenders.

Then he led Luo Kai and others to step up the improvement of the fortifications of the two city gates, and arranged a sentry bodyguard to occupy the commanding heights on Qingliang Mountain to build a solid defense system to ensure that the two city gates were firmly under his control. .

By controlling these two city gates, Lin Feng can advance or retreat in Nanjing City. As long as they leave the city, there is currently no force in the world that can retain the five thousand troops of the personal guard division.

Before the main force led by Deng Hao arrived, Lin Feng came to an empty room on the gate tower to take a rest. He entered the passenger plane space and prepared to think about how to deal with the problem of Nanjing City.

This time, although the Ming army was unprepared, they captured two city gates in Nanjing and opened up the passage in and out. However, there are more than a dozen city gates in Nanjing. If they are all controlled, thousands of people from the personal guard division will definitely not be enough. In addition, there is an imperial city with strong defensive capabilities in the city, so it is very difficult to fully occupy Nanjing.

There are still many Ming troops around Nanjing, and there are always tens of thousands of people gathered. If the city cannot be completely occupied, and there is a large army pressing down outside the city, it will be difficult to cope with it with just a few thousand guardsmen.

It is more than 1,600 miles from Luoyang to Nanjing. If a large army marches, it will take at least fifteen or six days. Waiting for troops to be sent to support there will be too variable.

In addition, the main purpose of capturing Nanjing this time is to retaliate and establish power, making all those who dare to touch the Zhenming Group's industry weigh their weight.

Therefore, it is better not to occupy Nanjing this time and to achieve the original goal.

Of course, if you come to Nanjing, you can't go in vain. There are so many noble and wealthy families in the city, and you must plunder them to make up for the losses caused by the seizure of Zhenming Industry.

Nanjing Imperial City Military Department.

While Lin Feng was considering his next strategy, senior Nanjing officials such as Qiu Weizhen, the Minister of War, Zhao Zhilong, the Bo of Xincheng, Han Zanzhou, the eunuch, Wang Duo, the Minister of Rites, Xu Yunjue, Duke of Wei, and Zhu Guobi, the Marquis of Baoguo, were also discussing countermeasures.

"Our family just said we can't confiscate Zhenming Group's property. Who said there won't be any problems?" Han Zanzhou asked in a eunuch's unique voice.

"Eunuch Han, you agreed at the beginning, and most of the confiscated money went into your garrison." Zhao Zhilong responded unceremoniously.

"Our family is saving money for the emperor. If your Beijing camp had not guaranteed that the Zhenming Army would not be able to do anything to us, would our family have agreed?"

"Okay, Eunuch Han and Uncle Zhao, it's pointless to argue now. Let's discuss what to do." Qiu Weizhen, the Minister of War, intervened to stop the quarrel between the two.

"Yes, hurry up and send troops to retake the city gate. We have run into the imperial city. A bunch of people at home and their belongings are outside. Don't let the Zhenming Army take them away." Baoguo Hou Zhu Guobi said anxiously.

"There is no need to worry about this yet. There are not many people in the Zhenming Army occupying the city, probably only one or two thousand people, and they are not yet capable of fully occupying Nanjing. Otherwise, they would not have stopped pursuing them in the morning.

Yesterday, our investigation did not find any other large armies within a hundred miles. Even if the Zhenming Army immediately sent people to mobilize troops, it would probably take a few days. At least the city would be safe for these two days. "Admiral Zhao Zhilong, who is in charge of the military camp, still knows a little bit about the basic situation analysis, he analyzed it logically.

However, he didn't know that the Zhenming Army had Baili Tong, which could transmit information instantly, and that the subsequent Guards Division troops would arrive soon.

"Then we can't let the Zhenming Army occupy the city gate. We have to find a way to take it back as soon as possible. Otherwise, when their reinforcements arrive, Nanjing will fall sooner or later." Wang Duo, Minister of Rites, said.

"Yes, but the Zhenming Army's firepower is very sharp. To recapture the city gate, we must mobilize more surrounding troops. Otherwise, it may be difficult for us to rely solely on our Nanjing Camp." Zhao Zhilong replied.

"I have urgently ordered the surrounding Zhenjiang Prefecture and Taiping Prefecture to gather troops to come to support, but it will take at least three or four days for them to complete the army." Qiu Weizhen said, stroking his beard. This was also an optimistic estimate, considering the level of war preparations of the Jiangnan Ming Army. , it may not be possible to gather the troops for three or four days.

"There are also some troops at Zhongshan in the outer city and Xiaoling Guards and Yuhuatai. Can we gather together to recapture the city gate first?" Wei Guogong Xu Yunjue suggested.

Han Zan immediately jumped out after hearing this on Monday and said: "We don't care about using other armies. The Xiaoling Guards guard the imperial mausoleum and must not be used." "Why don't we talk to the Zhenming Army first? They don't have the troops to come this time." Duo, I'm definitely not here to occupy the city. I guess it's to Zhenming Group's property was confiscated.

If we compensate them for some losses and let the shopkeeper go, maybe they will agree to withdraw their troops. "Zhao Zhilong was worried that his son had been arrested, and was ready to solve the problem peacefully.

"This is an option. You can send people to make contact, but you can't pin all your hopes on negotiations. Uncle Zhao should hurry up and rectify the troops in the lower camp. All the nobles should gather their servants. We must take back the city gate, otherwise This city of Nanjing is too unsafe," Qiu Weizhen finally said.

"We don't have any objections either!" The dead eunuch jumped out again to increase his presence.

"Then everyone split up and prepare!"

"Yes!" everyone responded and dispersed.

At noon, the Guards Division led by Deng Hao arrived.

Lin Feng immediately held a meeting at the city gate to discuss the next steps. Deng Hao, Luo Kai, Tan Ze, Jiang Jiaming and others attended. Jiang Rong also came with a man wearing a brocade uniform.

"Master Marquis, this is Zeng Jun from Nanjing Jinyiwei Baihu. It turns out that he has an old relationship with me. He is willing to defect to our Zhenming Army." Jiang Rong introduced.

The Jin Yiwei Baihu named Zeng Jun immediately stepped forward with excitement and saluted: "I have seen Lord Marquis, how you led the Zhenming Army to defeat the Northern Captives at the border of Datong. I heard about it and admired you greatly! I have long wanted to find an opportunity to defect to you. The Zhenming Army.”

"I naturally welcome Zeng Baihu's willingness to abandon the dark side and turn to the bright side. Then you can first tell us about the military situation in Nanjing City." Lin Feng said.

"Okay, there are 20,000 people in the capital camp in Nanjing, but at least half of them are free of charge. In fact, there are only 10,000 people. There are also 3,000 Xiaoling Guards in the outer city, and the Nanjing Guards Commander Division also has several thousand guards. The soldiers.

In addition, there are many nobles in Nanjing. Each noble has one or two hundred servants in his family. They have good fighting ability. If they are gathered together, they will become a force that cannot be ignored. "

"Where do these nobles and the guarding eunuchs live in Nanjing?" Lin Feng asked.

"Most of the nobles live in the area of ​​Dagongfang, Changfu Street and Wangfu Lane in the southwest of the imperial city. There are ten households of nobles. They have been passed down for hundreds of years. It can be said that half of Nanjing's wealth is there.

The guarding eunuch lived in the imperial city. The imperial city's defense facilities were relatively complete. There was also a 2,000-strong forbidden army inside. Zhao Zhilong fled in with another 3,000 Beijing troops, so it was not easy to attack. Zeng Jun replied in detail.

"Very good. The information you provided is still valuable. I have specially approved you to join Tingfengwei, the intelligence agency of the Zhenming Army. You will be awarded the rank of major with a monthly salary of 10 taels. You will be promoted based on your performance." Lin Feng immediately gave him a decision. got treatment.

"Thank you so much, Lord Marquis. I will serve the Zhenming Army to the death for my humble position!" Zeng Jun said in surprise. The monthly salary is 10 taels, which is 120 taels a year. I heard there are some year-end bonuses, and the annual salary can be up to 150 taels. This is double his current salary. Above, the key point is that the Zhenming Army never deducts military pay.

"Zeng Jun, did you reveal your identity when you came out this time?" Lin Feng asked.

"No, I was very careful when I came out." Zeng Jun replied.

"Then you go back and continue to lurk. Jiang Rong will contact you through a single line. We will not occupy Nanjing this time. You can make greater contributions by staying here to gather information." Lin Feng ordered.

"Everything will be done in compliance with the order of the Marquis!" Zeng Jun replied.

"Okay, then go back first and be careful!" Lin Feng explained.

"Yes!" Zeng Jun took the order and left. (End of chapter)