nanming man

Chapter 1024 Soldiers Arrive in Shaoguan
At the end of October and the beginning of November, the land in the Central Plains is cold and windy, but the land in the south of the Five Ridges is as warm as spring.

Not long after Gao Yihuan arrived in Huguang, he took an oath in Changsha and raised 30 troops, falsely claiming that millions of soldiers were rolling south.

The main force of the Wei army, with Huang Bingzhong as the forward, led 3 horses, went out of Chenzhou and crossed the Nanling Mountains along Wushui, broke through Lechang County, and went straight to Qujiang, the capital of Shaozhou.

On the other side, Wei general Ma Jinzhong led 1 people, set off from Jiangxi, broke through the Xiaomei Pass, entered Nanxiong Prefecture, threatened Qujiang from the east, and outflanked the right wing of the Ming army in Shaozhou.

The Wei army went all the way like a broken bamboo, entered Lingnan, and Guangdong was shaken.

At this time, the vanguard of the [-] Wei army had already arrived outside Qujiang City, but the Wei army did not attack, but waited for the main force to arrive.

After Zhu Cihong learned that Gao Yihuan appeared in Huguang, he made preparations to meet the Wei army. However, due to the limitations of supplies and food, Huang Degong suggested that he abandon the enemy's defense at the northern foot of the Nanling Mountains and gather his troops in Shaozhou, which is close to Guangzhou. Lengthen the food roads of the Wei army and reduce the pressure on the supply of the Ming army.

This is also the reason why Wei Jun's forwards are progressing smoothly and the whole journey is in full swing.

At this time, in the camp of the Ming Army in Qujiang, Zhu Cihong put on a suit of armor and stared at the sand table with a serious face.

Wang Yan introduced from the side: "Your Majesty, the Wei bandits came in two ways. The main force came out of Huguang, and the partial army came out of Jiangxi. It can be said to be menacing. However, the Wei army crossed the Nanling Mountains and cost a lot. We stick to Shaozhou and approach Guangzhou. Supplies are convenient, and Wei Jun’s food road will be stretched, as long as we are undefeated, the Wei thieves will retreat in the end.”

Wei Jun wanted to cross the Nanling Mountains, and the mountain roads were rugged and difficult. The more troops, the greater the logistical pressure.

The Ming army does not need to defeat the Wei army, it only needs to withstand the attack of the Wei army and prevent the Wei army from rushing into the hinterland of Guangdong, and then it has a chance to win.

Zhu Cihong said with a sullen face, "Since this is the case, the Wei thief will inevitably launch a fierce attack after he crosses the Vietnam Ridge. Is the Qing family sure of blocking the Wei thief's attack?"

Wang Yan and the others were silent for a while, then raised their heads and said, "Your Majesty, although we have lengthened the food roads for the Wei thieves, the Wei thieves occupied Bashu, Huguang, and Jiangnan, and planted sweet potatoes, corn, etc. in the north, making the Wei thieves' food It is very sufficient. Now the Wei thieves have far more money and food than us, and the ministers are really not sure about fighting the Wei thieves with one province, at most [-]% chance of winning."

"It's only a [-]% chance!" The muscles at the corners of Zhu Cihong's mouth twitched.

Wang Yan clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, if Sun Kewang leads an army to help, our odds of winning will increase by at least [-]%, reaching [-]-[-]."

Zhu Cihong paced back and forth, and said in a deep voice, "Sun Kewang is not trustworthy."

In the great battle in Huhu, Sun Kewang's knowledge was not good, so he withdrew to the southwest first, and ransacked the counties controlled by Nanming along the way, so that Zhu Cihong could see through Sun Kewang.

Wang Yan saluted, "Your Majesty, regardless of whether Sun Kewang is trustworthy or not, Shaozhou must be defended. We have no choice. Even if it is to buy time for the imperial court to withdraw to Qiongzhou, we must stick to Shaozhou."

In the face of the menacing Wei army, after the Nanming court withdrew into Guangzhou, it did have a plan for the Wei army's invasion of Guangdong, which was to evacuate to Qiongzhou Island.

It's just that Zhu Cihong is not reconciled to failure and doesn't want to be adrift at sea, so the plan has not been implemented yet.

Zhu Cihong's face was gloomy, and he realized that no matter what the odds of winning were, he had to fight, and he had no choice.

"Okay! Let's do it according to the wishes of the Qing family!" Zhu Cihong walked back to the throne, waved his hand, and let everyone back down.

Wang Yan and others saluted immediately, bowed and retreated, Zhu Cihong waited for them to leave the big tent, pondered for a while, and suddenly said: "Let Lu Zhenfei come to see me."

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A few days after the forward of the Wei army arrived in Qujiang, the main force of the Wei army finally crossed the mountains and entered the Lingnan area.

One day, Zhu Cihong was discussing with his courtiers, and secretly transferred part of the money and food to Qiongzhou for safety reasons. A general in military uniform rushed into the tent, saluted on one knee, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, a large number of Wei troops are approaching Guancheng! "

Zhu Cihong was startled, and exclaimed, "Is it so difficult that the main force of the Wei army has arrived?"

He stood up and asked again, "Where is Lord Yasukuni?"

"Duke Jingguo and Wang Fujun have both gone to the city!" The general raised his head and reported.

Hearing the words, Zhu Cilang greeted immediately: "Bring the armor, I'm going to the city to have a look!"

Not long after, Zhu Cihong changed into armor, put on the helmet of the Six Gods, and surrounded by guards, went out of the big tent, got on his horse, and went straight to Guancheng.

After the Ming army retreated into Guangdong, Shaozhou became the northern gate of the Southern Ming court. Huang Degong spent several months repairing the city wall and adding defensive facilities. Today, the city is considered tall and thick, with a wide moat.

"As Your Majesty expected, Wei's bandits are under enormous logistical pressure and want to make a quick decision, so they are advancing rapidly, and they may be able to tackle key problems in the near future." Seeing Zhu Cihong approaching, Wang Yan said in a deep voice.

When Zhu Cihong came to the city wall, groups of soldiers of the Ming army slowly climbed up the city wall and entered their defensive positions.

Zhu Cihong scanned the outside of the city, and suddenly pointed to a hillside in the distance, with a ferocious expression on his face, "The man in the golden armor is a high-ranking thief!"

Wang Yan had seen Gao Yihuan before, he reached out for a binoculars, quickly picked it up to look at it, and saw a man in the distance, with a gold helmet, a black cloak, and a black and brown horse, surrounded by hundreds of cavalry, standing on the top of the mountain, it was not Gao Yihuan , who is it?

"Your Majesty, you are indeed a high-ranking thief!" Wang Yan put down the binoculars and gritted his teeth.

"Bring it!" Zhu Cihong asked to pass the binoculars with resentment on his face, and pulled out to observe the opposite side, only to see a fat man chatting and laughing happily with the general beside him in the circular field of vision.

Gao Yihuan was pointing at Guancheng and commenting, when suddenly he saw a bright light flashing on Guancheng in the distance, which was the reflection of the telescope.

Gao Yihuan immediately turned his face hard, and glared fiercely at him with sharp eyes, "Which bitch is peeping at me!"

Seeing Gao Yihuan's expression through the binoculars, Zhu Cihong was startled, and immediately became furious.

"Your Majesty, what's the matter?" Seeing the change in Gao Yihuan's expression, Huang Bingzhong couldn't help asking.

"Nothing!" Gao Yihuan waved his hand and pointed to the pass ahead with a smile, "Shaozhou is guarding the vital points. Although it is not as good as Tongguan and Hulao, the terrain is dangerous and it can be considered a great pass!"

Jin Shenghuan sneered and said, "Your Majesty, my Great Wei has 30 troops, how can a mere Shaozhou resist. This time, the army will surely wipe out Nanming in one fell swoop!"

Gao Yihuan nodded slightly: "It's really unwise for Zhu Cihong to fight against the world with a single province. If I were him, I would move to Guangzhou and move to Qiongdao. Now he wants to resist stubbornly, which is exactly what I want."

As he spoke, Gao Yihuan glanced at the crowd, "The army will prepare for three days, and attack the key immediately. If it can be quickly broken through, the army will go straight to Guangzhou. If the Ming army resists tenaciously, then change the strategy, pretend to attack Shaozhou, attract the Ming army to go north, and wait for Zhao Daxian. Outflank Zhu Cihong's rear."

"Here!" Jin Shenghuan waited for the Wei army to obey the order solemnly, and the armor clattered.

(End of this chapter)