The Wanli Emperor of the Ming Dynasty was extremely rebellious

Chapter 291: Battle of Fotu Pass

Yang Yinglong actually dared to rush to Fotu Pass alone to save his son!
Is he so fierce that he has lost his mind?

actually not.

He had indeed been to Chongqing, and more than once.

He also knew very well what Fotu Pass was like.

It is true that Fotu Pass is dangerous, but the pass city is not big, with a total area of ​​only more than 100 acres but less than 200 acres.

In other words, even if Fotu Pass was filled with defenders, at most it could only accommodate more than 10,000 troops.

He could take the head of an enemy general in the midst of thousands of troops as easily as taking something out of a bag, so he dared to rush up alone.

As for the arrows, rolling stones, wooden beams, boiling water, hot oil, etc. that rained down from the city wall, he was not afraid at all.

He had been the first to reach the enemy's territory twice, so these things were of no use to him at all.

However, the situation in the city was beyond his expectations.

Yang Kedong actually reached out to him excitedly and said, "Dad, I'm here."

If he can still wave, it proves that he is not tied up.

There was no one around Yang Kedong who was watching him covetously, which proved that they had no intention of using their son to threaten him.

What's going on here?

Yang Yinglong couldn't help but wonder, "Ke'er, are you okay?"

Yang Kedong nodded repeatedly and said, "The child is fine. The child is fine."

What's the matter?

Yang Yinglong asked in confusion, "Didn't they say you were dead?"

Yang Kedong shook his head repeatedly and said, "The child is not dead. The Emperor sent someone to rescue the child. It was those assassins who died."

Your Majesty?
Yang Yinglong was a little confused.

He was stunned for a long time before asking, "Ke'er, can you come down and go back with Dad?"

It seems that this is not my decision.

Upon hearing this, Yang Kedong couldn't help but look at the captain of the secret guards who was protecting him.

The captain of the secret guards looked at Wanli cautiously.

Seeing this, Wanli simply asked, "General Yang, do you dare to come up and talk?"

What is there for me to be afraid of? Can it be more dangerous up there than down there?

Yang Yinglong said without hesitation: "Why not?"

Just come up if you dare.

Wanli immediately said to Qin Liangyu: "Order someone to release the hanging basket."

Uh, we don't have any use for that.

Upon hearing this, Qin Liangyu gave a wink to the officers of the White-Pole Soldiers who were in charge of defending the city.

The officer of the White Spear Army actually took a bundle of ropes, wrapped one end around his hand a few times, and threw the other end and the middle bundle directly under the city wall.

This means letting Yang Yinglong climb up.

Yang Yinglong was not hesitant at all. He grabbed the rope and climbed up the city wall in a few quick moves.

This guy can climb faster than a monkey.

Seeing this, Wanli couldn't help but nodded secretly.

Yang Yinglong was indeed very skilled. Climbing mountains and rocks was as easy for him as eating porridge.

He had just climbed a mountain a hundred feet high and scaled a city wall thirty or four feet high, but he didn't even blush or breathe hard, as if he had done nothing.

Yang Yinglong climbed up and took a look, but was stunned again.

There are actually three masters here!
He had seen Ma Qiancheng and Qin Liangyu a long time ago, and he also knew that the court had dispatched the chieftain soldiers from the Shizhu Xuanwei Office to garrison the Chongqing city.

However, Imperial Noble Consort Qin Lan, Li Xuancheng and Shan Sinan were standing behind Wanli, so he didn't see them from below.

There is a sense of connection between masters. He didn't seem to feel anything about ordinary officers and soldiers, but these three actually gave him a sense of oppression, which proved that their skills might be better than his!
This time he couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

If it were just Qin Liangyu and Ma Qiancheng, these two little guys who were less than twenty years old would not be able to keep him.

However, with the three masters behind the general who had just been promoted, he was afraid that he would not be able to escape.

He was stunned for a moment, then he bowed and said, "May I ask the general's name?"

I never introduce myself.

Wanli looked at Qin Liangyu standing beside him decisively.

Qin Liangyu immediately understood and said, "General Yang, don't you know that my aunt is the Imperial Noble Consort? This is His Majesty, what general?"

what?
He really didn't notice this.

When Yang Yinglong saw that Imperial Noble Consort Qin Lan and Qin Liangyu had similar looks, similar heights, and carried two swords on their backs, he finally reacted.

He quickly bowed and said, "This humble general pays homage to His Majesty, and to the Imperial Noble Consort."

Wanli nodded slightly, then asked, "General Yang, do you know that someone is deliberately framing you?"

This one.

Yang Yinglong thought about it carefully, then said carefully: "I don't know what's going on. At first, Governor Li told me to stay out of trouble, but when Inspector Jiang came here, everything changed."

This guy Jiang Dongzhi hasn't been tried yet.

Wanli pondered for a while, then asked, "General Yang, do you know that many of your men have betrayed you?"

a lot of?

Yang Yinglong said solemnly, "I did notice a few people were acting strangely, but I don't know what they're up to."

They just want to cooperate with the three great families of Puzhou to force you to rebel. Wanli shook his head slightly, then said solemnly: "General Yang, it's okay for you to encourage business, but there are good and bad merchants. You have no defense at all and attracted the profiteers of the three great families of Puzhou. Do you know that?

They are not just doing business. They have planted and bribed many spies under your command. Many people have betrayed you. Did you know that?

We must find out all those who betrayed you under your command. Otherwise, there are some things I cannot tell you and some things I cannot do."

The three great families of Puzhou!

These guys seem to be traitors!

They also planted and bribed a lot of spies around me?
How do I find this out?
Are we going to arrest them one by one and interrogate them?

This won't work. If I don't torture those who betrayed me, they will definitely not confess. If I torture them, those who haven't betrayed me may be forced to confess.

Yang Yinglong thought about it carefully, then said carefully: "Your Majesty, I am stupid. May I ask how to find the person who betrayed me?"

This is actually not difficult.

Wanli said simply, "Just pretend to lead your troops to attack Fotu Pass."

what?
Is this a test for me?

I didn't want to rebel.

Yang Yinglong shook his head repeatedly and said, "I dare not."

I didn't ask you to really hit me.

Wanli explained in detail: "You just need to gather the army and run back and forth a few times at the foot of Fotu Pass every day while shouting slogans.

Fighting like this is obviously acting, right? However, only those who are actually present know that we are acting. Those who are across the river or who are not present definitely don’t know that we are acting. People outside must think that we are fighting at Fotu Pass.

Those under your command who betrayed you will definitely find a way to spread the news here. When that happens, I will order people to blockade the area west of Zhongliang Mountain and arrest anyone who escapes without your permission. Then we can follow the clues and find the real culprit."

Oh, just run back and forth.

Yang Yinglong was about to nod, but suddenly said with a bitter face: "Your Majesty, this, I only brought a month's worth of food and fodder. If we don't rush back in the next two days, tens of thousands of troops will be out of food."

It seems that this guy really has no intention of rebelling, and he only brought enough food and fodder for the journey back and forth.

The food and fodder are a piece of cake. One thousand centipede ships can transport at least 500,000 to 600,000 stones in one trip.

Wanli nodded slightly and said, "It's okay. I will provide you with food and fodder. Every night I will have people drop 10,000 stones in front of the pass. The next morning you just need to bring your men to carry it back."

Is there such a good thing?

This is 10,000 shi a day, which means 300,000 shi a month. He has less than 80,000 troops under his command, and he only needs 150,000 shi of grain a month, including food rations.

If we pick up grain here for a month, wouldn't we earn another 150,000 shi of grain?
Upon hearing this, Yang Yinglong excitedly bowed and said, "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty. May I ask when will the performance begin?"

Can this little bit of sweetness make you so happy?

Wanli estimated, "Tomorrow. Today, I will send the navy's fast boats to deploy troops west of Zhongliang Mountain to set up defenses. Try not to send anyone back, otherwise it will be easy to get confused."

Yang Yinglong nodded repeatedly and said, "Okay, I will not send anyone back. Anyone running west of Zhongliang Mountain must have been sent by someone who betrayed me."

That's enough. Let's first find out all the traitors under Yang Yinglong. Otherwise, all our efforts will be in vain.

The three great families in Puzhou are very good at this.

Wanli thought about it carefully and then said, "Tomorrow morning, you will lead the team to perform once and then hand over the team to your brothers. You will come to the capital with me. I have something to discuss with you."

Yang Yinglong quickly bowed and said, "I obey your order."

Wanli nodded slightly, then waved his hand and said, "Okay, go back quickly, otherwise, your brothers will probably have to lead the army back."

Uh, this.

Yang Yinglong looked at his son and then said carefully, "Your Majesty, can I take Ke'er back with me?"

You are really worried about your son. Your mind becomes a little unclear when it comes to matters concerning your son.

Wanli shook his head slightly and said, "Not today. If you take him back today, it will be exposed. Let's do it tomorrow. We just need to block the west side of Zhongliang Mountain. You can take your son wherever you want."

Oh, it’s really not possible to bring it back today.

He also had to go back and pull the troops back and prepare to attack Fotu Pass.

If I can't reveal the truth today, I can't take my son back.

If I take it back, it would be unacceptable.

He originally came just to call back his son's soul, but now that his son has been brought back alive, he still leads his army to attack Fotu Pass. Isn't he mentally ill?
Yang Yinglong nodded repeatedly and said, "I understand. I will go back and tell the inspector Jiang Dongzhi that he is holding Ke'er captive. I cannot rescue Ke'er by myself. I must send troops to rescue her."

Well, your brain finally came back.

Wanli nodded slightly, then waved his hand and said, "Go."

Upon hearing this, Yang Yinglong hurriedly bowed and took his leave.

He slid down the city wall along the rope and then ran down the mountain.

Fortunately, his brothers did not take his warhorse away, so it didn't take him long to ride off and chase his men.

Wanli watched him ride away on his horse and then asked, "Liangyu, Qiancheng, are you familiar with Zhongliangshan West?"

Qin Liangyu nodded repeatedly and said, "Your Majesty, I am ready."

Upon hearing this, Wanli nodded slightly and said, "Alright then. Take your men and take the navy's express boat to the jungle west of Zhongliang Mountain to blockade it. If you see anyone running over here, capture them and send them back for interrogation."

what?
Hearing this, Qin Liangyu said cautiously, "Your Majesty, if we all go, what will happen to Fotu Pass and Chongqing Prefecture? If Yang Yinglong really attacks, Your Majesty will be in danger."

Didn’t you see how many muskets there are in the Shenji Camp?

Wanli smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, the muskets of the Shenjiying are not fire sticks. Even if Yang Yinglong really fights, he will not be able to capture Fotu Pass.

Moreover, soldiers from the Shenji Camp and the Shenwu Camp will continue to be transported here. By then, the city, including the Fotu Pass, will be full, and Yang Yinglong's troops will not be enough.

You just need to capture the people, and leave Fotu Pass and Chongqing City to the soldiers of the Beijing Camp to guard without any problems."

Oh, all right.

Qin Liangyu quickly bowed and said, "I understand."

(End of this chapter)