Chapter 302

Autumn and winter came, and the time had unknowingly come. In early October of the 12th year of Chongzhen, the two armies of the Chinese army had completed their tasks and conquered the whole territory of Zaoyang and Yunyang respectively.

The situation in the Ming Dynasty, as in history, has taken a sharp turn in the past 12 years. Although the Chinese Army temporarily stopped fighting after occupying the land of the three prefectures, Wang Chuang became male again.

After sun chuanting died, Li Zicheng had no scruples and immediately led his soldiers from Hanzhong to Guanzhong.

Shaanxi is also in a severe drought. The border troops and the guards have mutinied one after another, and the people have also risen up, making the northwest, which has just been stable for one or two years, become beacon smoke everywhere again.

As a result, wherever the Chuang army went, it was devastated. In just one month, the military strength exceeded one million again. The army was close to Chang'an and had the potential to sweep the whole northwest.

In the face of the rampant army in the northwest, Chongzhen was also powerless. Almost all the border troops in Shanxi went south to Huguang and were defeated. The border troops in the northwest mutinied one after another. Throughout the northwest, there was only one chief officer, he Renlong, with more than 10000 troops and horses, who insisted hard in Chang'an city.

Although there are still 20000 Qin troops in Luoyang, the Chinese army in Ruzhou in the South may wave troops North at any time, so they don't dare to rescue Chang'an at all.

As the governor of the world to suppress thieves, Lu Xiangsheng was out of reach in Huguang. Finally, he had to let Yang Guozhu, who had just retreated to Sichuan, rescue Chang'an.

At this time, Lu Xiangsheng had moved the governor's house to Wuchang, leaving 30000 troops to garrison Suizhou, while he took 20000 Tianxiong troops south to Wuchang and became horns for each other.

"Supervisor, Yang Guozhu escaped without fighting many times. It's fair that he didn't defend Baokang and Fangxian, but Yunyang said he would abandon it. It's too much. The supervisor asked him to rescue Chang'an. It's estimated that most of them will meet the Yin and serve the Yang."

"Ah! I don't know, but now the situation is in danger, and the imperial court can only let these generals go for the time being. "

Lu Xiangsheng got up with his hands on his back and sighed. He ordered Yang Guozhu to stick to Yunyang.

But still, before even seeing the shadow of the thief army, he abandoned Yunyang. Although he wanted to kill him and correct the military law, he could only hold it for a while and appease him.

"To supervise the division, it's better to let the Sichuan general army lead the troops to the north for rescue. They can also supervise each other."

Xu Jianghua also knew Lu Xiangsheng's difficulties, so he said.

Not only did Yang Guozhu escape without fighting several times, Zuo Liangyu also supported the army and respected himself in Changsha, ignored the commander's orders, and was unwilling to do his best to destroy the eight kings.

"Never, the eight kings are now wandering around Changde. Once Sichuan's troops and horses are also transferred north, it will inevitably lead to the emptiness of Sichuan. If the eight kings rush into Sichuan again, the situation will be even worse."

Lu Xiangsheng waved his hand and refused decisively. This kind of thing is absolutely undesirable.

"However, once Chang'an is broken by intruders, the whole northwest will be in danger. I'm afraid the intruders will learn from the Qin thief and become king in Chang'an." Xu Jianghua looked worried.

"Hey!"

Lu Xiangsheng sighed again and didn't answer.

Seeing this, Xu Jianghua also understood that he was not saying anything. I'm afraid the supervisor had planned to give up the northwest, concentrate his troops to solve the eight kings and Cao Cao first, and then fight to the death with the Chinese army. I'm afraid it's not the last to break into the thief.

It is true that although Lu Xiangsheng is the governor of seven provinces, he can use only a handful of troops and horses. The key is that after the war of Xiangyang, military generals everywhere have begun to disobey Yin and Yang.

That's why I went south to Wuchang. I planned to use the wealth of Huguang to recruit troops and horses, and solve the eight kings and Cao Cao first, so as to avoid being turned upside down in the south.

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In the following days, while raising money and food, Lu Xiangsheng recruited and trained troops, constantly urged Zuo Liangyu to enter the army, and ordered Shizhu general army, Sichuan general army and Guangdong and Guangdong troops to strictly guard and prepare to encircle and suppress the eight kings with all their strength.

Cao Cao and niu'er, with more than 20000 remaining soldiers and horses, once again killed out of the Dabie Mountains and wreaked havoc in runing mansion.

Changsha City.

In a luxurious mansion, commander Zuo, as usual, threw Lu Xiangsheng's orders on the ground and continued to live and die with a group of generals.

After a while, a handsome young scholar came in. He didn't blink at this kind of open meeting. He was obviously used to it.

"Brother Wu Xiandi, you came just in time. Lu Xiangsheng sent another military order to urge me to March. What do you think we should do this time?" Zuo Dashuai smiled at the beauty in his arms.

"Marshal, governor Lu has arrived in Wuchang, and there are 20000 heavenly heroes in his hands. If he refuses again, I'm afraid it's wrong. Moreover, the eight kings have been entrenched in Changde for more than a month, so the students think it's time to March."

The young scribe said with a fist.

It was the second son of the Wu family in Heishi town.

After winning the citation, the vengeful young master Wu did not continue to participate in the examination, but unexpectedly turned to Zuo Liangyu as a counselor.

This made all his classmates and friends despise him. They scolded him for not leaving a good road. They had to cut off their future and go to a Wufu. They couldn't understand his behavior.

Zuo Liangyu was naturally overjoyed at the past, but he was more surprised or even flattered.

After all, the generals of the Ming Dynasty, let alone those who raised people as advisers, had very few scholars. Therefore, they not only paid more respect to young master Wu, but also consulted him on everything.

The second childe of Wu did have some real talents and learning. Since the scholar who had read history and military books became the staff officer, marshal Zuo was like a duck to water. He hardly lost the battle in the face of the eight kings.

In the past, he robbed the rich gentry by himself, which made him infamous. Instead, he let the anti thief cross the border first, and then he caught up and robbed them.

In a short period of six months, although no place was robbed, the number of soldiers and horses reached more than 100000.

Especially after Yang Sichang died in Xiangyang and the Ming army suffered heavy losses, marshal Zuo completely released himself.

It's not so much to suppress the thief as to raise the thief's self-respect. It's like discussing with the eighth king.

When the eight kings led the troops to attack the city, commander Zuo would stand still and keep a safe distance of one or two hundred miles. When the city was broken, he would kill it quickly.

The eight kings, who had just enjoyed two days in the county government, were also half dead, but they had no choice but to run away.

So over the past year, although countless cities have been broken, they have never developed.

"Well, then march into Changde tomorrow."

Zuo Liangyu thought for a moment and finally waved his hand.

Although there were more than 100000 troops in his hand, he was still afraid of Lu Xiangsheng. Then he scolded fiercely: "the eight kings are really a waste. A Changde City hasn't been beaten down for more than half a month. It's really hateful!"

"Commander, don't be angry. Although Changde City is still holding on, all the States and counties under the jurisdiction of Changde mansion have been broken by the thief army. If our army moves tomorrow, the thief army will flee again."

The second childe of Wu smiled.

Although some despise Zuo Liangyu in his heart, he only knows how to rob women's money and food, and does not know how to buy the hearts of the people, in order to revenge, he can only choose to help with all his strength.