Autumn of the 17th year of Chongzhen

Chapter 745
When the death of Emperor Longwu brought turmoil to the Ming Dynasty, the entire Jiangning City also returned because of the defeat of Boluo, and the Dasheng Pass was broken by the Ming army, and there was panic and undercurrents.

For several months, the two armies of the Ming and Qing Dynasties fought every day, and the killing was inextricable. Hong Chengchou's strategy of resisting from west to east, step by step, luring the enemy to go deep, and then draining the enemy's energy with the pass city, and outflanking the two wings, has already It was a great success, but at the critical moment, the main force of the Qing army of more than 6 who had undertaken important missions was defeated by Wang Yan who came down from Hudong, which completely disrupted his original plan.

Jiangning is a big city, the southern capital of the Ming Dynasty, not an ordinary city. Hong Chengchou should have the confidence to stick to it, but just because Jiangning is big enough, it has become his Achilles heel.

During the reign of Emperor Taizu of the Ming Dynasty, the palace city, the imperial city, the capital city and the outer city were built in Jiangning. The circumference of the capital was more than 180 miles, and the outer city was [-] miles. Such a majestic capital city is rare in the world, and it is definitely the same period. largest city.

It is because it is big that many people are needed to defend it. Otherwise, the city wall will not be full, so how to defend it.

Now in the whole of Jiangning, Hong Chengchou has only more than 1 people, plus more than 4000 naval divisions. After the Dasheng Pass was breached, he has decided to abandon the 180-mile outer city, and even plans to abandon the inner city and only guard the imperial city.

After Boluo led more than 4000 defeated troops into the city, Jiang Ning's force reached nearly 2, which made Hong Chengchou feel a little relieved, but it was still not enough to guard Jiang Ning.

At this time, several months had already been fought fiercely on the Eastern Front. Zheng Chenggong, who was a partial division, broke through Su Song, and his army advanced to the front line of Zhenjiang. Wang personally drove the main force to harass Yangzhou, and the fighting was also very fierce.

Boluo was defeated on the western front, and many troops were restrained on the eastern front. Hong Chengchou had no troops near Jiangning.

In August of the fourth year of Longwu, Jiangning City, Jiangnan Governor's Mansion Yamen.

Manchu officials in Jiangning gathered together to discuss defense plans.

In the wide hall, there are all animals in clothes and clothes. Boluo, the king of Duanzhong County, is still sitting in the middle hall with injuries on his body. Hong Chengchou sits on the left. Also got a big sand table.

At this time, the hall was gloomy, and the faces of many officials were full of worry.

What are they worried about?
First, they were worried that Wang Yan would pounce on them, and Jiang Ning's troops might not be able to defend them, and they were responsible for defending the land.

Second, they were worried about their future. They turned to the Qing court for the sake of prosperity and wealth, and to find a way out for future generations. But if Jiang Ning was defeated by the Ming army, they would have to wonder whether they were on the wrong team.

Once they stand on the wrong team, they may not get the glory and wealth in the future, leaving aside the infamy, and their children and family members will also suffer. How can they not worry?
"My lord, there are only 2 people in Jiangning City now. Wang Yan rescued Jin Shenghuan, and the army strength has reached at least [-] to [-]. How can Jiangning be defended?" In the lobby, the governor Lang Tingzuo thought about it, and finally he took the lead and broke the silence.

Boluo felt a headache when he heard this, he was completely lost, what could he do, for a moment, his face flushed, he didn't know whether it was from shame or anger.

Everyone in the hall was waiting for him to speak, but Boluo didn't make a sound. The atmosphere was a little dignified and awkward.

At this moment, Hong Chengchou coughed lightly, and when everyone turned their attention to him, he said, "You don't have to worry so much. In Bendu's opinion, the situation is not that bad. We still have a chance of winning."

Have a chance?How can one have a chance of winning?The people present were all human beings, and they would not be settled down by Hong Chengchou's empty words.

"My lord governor, although Prince Yu in Jiangbei still has some powerful soldiers, after all, there is a river separating him from Jiangning. In Jiangnan, apart from Zhenjiang's more than 2 soldiers and Governor Xiao of Zhejiang's more than 3 soldiers, there are no soldiers left. Tune, what is the chance of winning that the Governor-General said?" Lang Tingzuo asked.

In order to defend Jiang Ning, the inner hearts must be stable, and Hong Chengchou knows this well.

Immediately he stood up, walked to the sand table in the middle, picked up the pole, and said, "Everyone, come and see."

Boluo's will was a little depressed, and he didn't have much hope for sticking to Jiangning, but he saw that Hong Chengchou was very calm, and he seemed to have a way, so he managed to cheer up for a while.

Hong Chengchou waited for the crowd to surround him, he poked it a few times with his pole, and said, "Once Dasheng Pass is lost, Wang Yan can directly approach Jiangning City, but once Jiangning is lost, it would be meaningless to defend other cities."

He glanced at everyone, and said seriously: "This governor plans to withdraw more than 2 people from Zhenjiang to Jiangning. In this way, the number of troops defending the city will reach more than 4. If we abandon the outer city and don't defend it, the defense force of the inner city will be sufficient. , can stick to it for a while!"

Boluo listened to him, but questioned: "Doesn't that mean putting Zheng Chenggong under the city? If so, Jiang Ning will become an isolated city!"

Hong Chengchou smiled slightly, he probably had no idea in his heart, but he had to give others the impression that he was confident.

"My lord, I want to defend the lonely city of Jiangning!" Hong Chengchou looked at Boluo, then pointed to Jiangning City, and said firmly: "Jiangning was originally a strong city, and the governor has been operating it for several years. There are plenty of food and materials, enough for us to stick to it." !"

"My lord, an isolated city cannot be guarded for a long time. Sooner or later it will be breached by the Ming army. It is not a strategy to defeat the enemy!" Tong Tulai was a little worried.

Hong Chengchou nodded, agreeing with Tong Tulai's words, but he obviously still had something to say.

At this time, he put away the pole and carried it behind his back, "The governor heard the news from the army that the Emperor Longwu of the Southern Dynasty seems to be dying. If Longwu dies suddenly, there will inevitably be a struggle for the throne in the Southern Dynasty. I will send The surrendered general Gao Jinku went to Jiangbei, and asked him to join Zhu Yihai, so as to instigate conflicts within the Southern Dynasties."

This is to divide and disintegrate the Ming armies, and Bo Luo and others immediately became interested.

Hong Chengchou paused, and then said: "Furthermore, Jiangning is not an isolated city. The governor has built several forts in Guazhou and other places, and together with the Navy, he can control the river in the Jiangning section. Prince Yu can continue to send troops to reinforce Jiangning from the north bank. , and we rely on the strong city to consume the Ming army. After a long time, the Ming army will lose its spirit, and the Jiangnan war will last for several months, and the regent's preparations must be about the same. As long as the Mongolian soldiers are dispatched from the north to go south, Governor Xiao will start the Zhejiang army again Go north, and the Ming army will be defeated."

Everyone's eyes lit up when they heard what he said. Bo Luo and Gu Shan looked at each other and nodded.

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