Emperor Ming Dynasty

Chapter 157
The next day, Zhang Shenyan resigned from office again.

Hongguang hesitated again and again, and tried to persuade him to stay, but Zhang Shenyan was firm and resigned from office.

Ma Shiying was busy persuading him before agreeing.

And Zhang Shenyan's resignation was actually forced by party disputes.

Before, in order to resist King Fu's ascension to the throne, the Donglin Party did not hesitate to spread rumors and splash dirty water, but was forced to accept it.

Because of the matter of King Fu, the Donglin party members fought with each other, and were very dissatisfied with Shi Kefa, so they pushed him away to Yangzhou.

But Zhang Shenyan was in charge of the Ministry of Officials, appointed people fairly, and used his talents, which won unanimous praise from the middle and lower officials.

However, this kind of behavior is completely inconsistent with the purpose of forming a party for personal gain.

Therefore, not only Ma Shiying hated him, but even the Donglin Party members were quite dissatisfied.

In the eyes of the Donglin party members, it was so easy to re-establish the imperial court, and naturally it was necessary to reshape the situation of all the righteous and prosperous courts, and then morality came first.

There were constant disputes within the party, and there was Ma Shiying outside the party.

"Qian Qianyi is in vain as the leader."

Looking at the majestic and simple Nanjing City, Zhang Shenyan said indignantly.

"Master, where are we going?"

The servant on the side looked puzzled.

"Nanjing's vinegar is not good, go to Xiangyang to try it!"

Zhang Shenyan sighed, looked around, but there was no place to live.

His hometown, Jin Province, was occupied by intruders, and he had been staying in Nanjing for many years, which actually made him quite terrified.

Nanjing looks as stable as Mount Tai, and the four towns in Jiangbei have hundreds of thousands of people, but they are just empty shelves.

"Ma Shiying reluctantly supported the four towns in the north of the Yangtze River, but it was just an alliance attracted by his support, while the Donglin party members pinned their hopes on Zuo Liangyu..."

"Above Zuo Liangyu, there is Zhu Yixi—"

Thinking of this, Zhang Shenyan suddenly raised his head, looked west of the Yangtze River, and said, "Let's go to Xiangyang—"

……

chongqing.

"Boom—"

The huge roar resounded through the sky, and the rushing river water could not cover up such a magnificent sound.

The former majestic and formidable city wall was lifted up like thin paper in an instant, and most of it collapsed.

"It's over, it's over!"

Chen Shiying exclaimed endlessly, her face pale.

He couldn't figure it out, the city that had been defending for more than a month suddenly collapsed, how could this be possible?

However, with the facts in front of him, he could only try his best to plug the gap and drive the Western Army out.

"Hahaha, damn Chongqing City has finally fallen."

Zhang Xianzhong laughed, he patted Sun Kewang on the shoulder, and praised: "Kekang, you have made a great contribution this time!"

"Father, Dingguo, I heard that it was defeated."

Sun Kewang showed joy, but his face was still serious: "This Ming army is not simple!"

"It's a pity, Dingguo."

Looking up at the city of Chongqing, Zhang Xianzhong couldn't help sighing: "Dingguo's ability has never been bad. Even if the Ming army wins, it may be a disastrous victory. It must be repaired. We must hurry up and attack Chengdu."

"As long as the city of Chengdu is captured, Sichuan will be in control."

Hearing this, everyone was shocked and excited.

Chengdu is right in front of you, this is the land of abundance, the king of Shu is very rich, and he is known as the king of Shu.

Although it sounds like a curse, it is actually a compliment.

Under the command of Zhang Xianzhong, tens of thousands of Western troops poured into Chongqing City, killing, burning and looting, doing all kinds of evil.

This is also an inevitable vent.

Wandering under the city of Chongqing for a month, regardless of the consumption of food and supplies, even the casualties of the siege, is enough to arouse a lot of hostility in the army.

Even Zhang Xianzhong couldn't stop it.

In the past few days on the surface of the river, a large number of corpses have been floating and sinking, and the smell of blood lingers for days.

After a three-day break, the Western Army sent people to guard Tongluo Gorge, Fotu Pass, and Wangjiang Pass in Fuzhou.

As for Chen Shiying and other Sichuan officials who stubbornly resisted, they were all cut into pieces and thrown into the river to feed the fish to vent their hatred.

Immediately, he couldn't wait to go upstream, taking advantage of the power of breaking the city, to surrender all the way.

……

At this time, Zhu Yixi was still staying in Wan County.

It's not that he stayed here on purpose, it's really a lack of food and grass.

It is true that one horse is worth ten mouths, and now nearly [-] horses have been captured, which is no less than [-] more mouths than cavalry.

Moreover, a veterinarian had to be specially recruited to treat the injured war horse, and a cool and not humid place had to be selected for settlement.

Of course, the horseshoe also needs to be replaced.

He was in pain and happy.

The captured cavalry did not hesitate to surrender.

Asked why, they said:
"Who is not fighting for? You used to be cavalry when you were officers and soldiers, and you are also cavalry with General Zhang. You won't let us be infantry?"

After saying this, Zhu Yixi was speechless.

However, staying in Wan County did not bring him nothing.

Thanks to Zhang Xianzhong's 200,000 troops entering Sichuan, passing by like locusts, the people and gentry in Sichuan were left with lingering fears.

I am very happy about Zhu Yixi's arrival.

In particular, the strict military discipline and fair trade are in stark contrast to the Western Army, officers and soldiers.

As a reward, there are countless food pots and pulp.

For a time, just in the eastern Sichuan area, King Hanyang had a very high reputation.

Hearing that there was a shortage of food, he immediately contributed enthusiastically.

Zhu Yixi naturally refused to take it for nothing, and bought it for real money.

After that, his reputation as a virtuous king was even more shaken, and more and more soldiers came here to join the army.

Even many scholars went there with pleasure and expressed their service one after another.

At this moment, Zhu Yixi suddenly felt the feeling when Liu Bei entered Sichuan.

What people want!

Using talents according to their abilities, there are more than ten people in the staff department at once, all of whom are really talented and hardworking.

However, the people at the top, in the past few days, have visited him with countless celebrities, and they can fill a basket full of people who have been promoted.

"Full of sense of accomplishment!"

Zhu Yixi sighed, if there is no Zhang Xianzhong as a foil, how can I have my love?
In fact, he already had enough food and grass, and now he is waiting for news from Chongqing.

Chongqing is not broken, Chengdu is not broken, how can he be the savior?

Where there is Caesar, there is God.

"His Royal Highness, Shizhu Qin ordered that Qin's deputy commander-in-chief seek an audience."

Sun Xuan, dressed in men's clothes, reported in a serious manner.

"Qin Liangyu?"

Zhu Yixi was waiting to be bored, overjoyed in his heart, and then said seriously: "Have you verified that you are upright?"

"It has been verified that they are authentic, and those who have seen the two in the city say they are real."

Zhu Yixi was overjoyed: "Quick, come out with me!"

So, he stepped out on wooden clogs.

When we got outside the courtyard, we really saw two people.

An old woman with silver hair, wearing armor and leather boots, with a straight back and hale and hearty spirit.

On the side, the middle-aged man also wears armor, but he is not as energetic as the old woman on the side. With a wide face and thick lips, he seems to be an honest person, full of hesitation.

"Qin Gaoming, Qin Zongbing, you are finally here!"

Seeing the two of them, Zhu Yixi hurriedly laughed and said: "As the saying goes, when a veteran comes out, one can beat two, but when Qin Gaoming comes, it will be like a tiger with wings added."

Qin Liangyu was a little dazed by this enthusiasm, and hurriedly waved his hands and said: "I am really ashamed, I am unable to stop the thief, and instead trouble Your Highness to work hard to suppress the thief."

(End of this chapter)