Emperor Ming Dynasty

Chapter 225 A Letter

"Your Highness, there is no danger to defend Luoyang!"

Feng Xianzong thought for a moment, then blurted out.

"In the huge Henan Province, there is no one in Dingkou. If you occupy Luoyang, you may have to transport food for thousands of miles, and face the siege of robbers and slaves."

At this time, Henan, Weihui and other three prefectures north of the Yellow River had already surrendered to the Qing Dynasty, while Tongguan in Shanzhou belonged to Dashun.

Luoyang is like a rootless duckweed, stationing troops to support the people, but it needs a lot of food and grass.

Hearing this, Zhu Yixi sighed: "I also know this, but Luoyang's status is extraordinary, and it is difficult to give up."

The provincial capital, how can it be so easy to give up.

Besides, it's not that there is no spare energy to support, so it would be a pity to give up.

Feng Xianzong heard the words, his expression changed, he sat upright and said:
"Your Highness, the defeat of the Qing Dynasty and the beheading of the famous king are indeed worthy of congratulations, but the trees are beautiful in the forest, and the wind will destroy them. Luoyang, which has no danger to defend, knows that it is of no benefit, and abandons it and withdraws from the cusp of the storm."

Speaking of this, he paused for a moment, hesitated for a moment, and then continued: "Your Highness, you can move the people from Henan to Nanyang, or Huguang, so that it will truly become an open space, tasteless."

Now, His Royal Highness King Yu really thought about it.

Sichuan, Huguang, and if Henan is added, it will be the land of the three provinces.

More importantly, I'm only 22!
Li Zicheng was forty, Emperor Hongguang was thirty-eight, and Dorgon was thirty-three.

I am in my twenties, and I have laid down such a large territory, which is indeed enviable.

That's all, I still have to keep a low profile for a while, farm and lay a solid foundation.

"Okay!" Zhu Yixi responded loudly, and then said: "Xianzong, you are a local, and I will leave this matter to you. It is best to arrive in Nanyang before next year's spring plowing."

"As soon as possible!"

"Obey!" Feng Xianzong was a young man after all, he became excited and quickly complied.

With such a heavy responsibility, it seems that His Royal Highness Prince Yu really trusts me!
Zhu Yixi smiled slightly and sighed: "You young people have good physical strength, you still need to practice more."

Those who can stay now are all determined, and it is not a good thing to do this.

And if they migrate to Nanyang, it will not only promote the development of productivity, but also reduce the local vitality.

One plus and one minus, the gap is big.

Immediately, Zhu Yixi said again: "This king is thirsty for talents. If he is a talented person, I can use him regardless of his fame. You can recommend one or two to me, Xianzong."

"Yes!" Feeling the trust, Feng Xianzong blushed slightly.

Now that the decision to abandon Luoyang was reached, Zhu Yixi immediately sent people to send Duoduo's head to Nanjing, so that the civil and military officials in Nanjing can see it and show their military might.

……

At this time, Liu Zongmin also learned of the pioneering work of the Ming army's formation to kill Duoduo, and couldn't help being dumbfounded:

"How is it possible? How is this possible?"

Whether it is the battle of a piece of stone or the battle of Luoyang, the overwhelming pressure of Mount Tai in the Qing Dynasty is enough to shatter the confidence of the army.

Especially in the battle of Luoyang, if he hadn't finished it well, the [-] army would have been wiped out long ago.

Such a formidable enemy was defeated so easily?

So, what are they?
Doesn't it mean that the Ming army is more powerful than their Chuang army?
Even during the First World War in Xin'an County, they refused to admit this fact, but now that they have heard the news, they have to admit it.

Tongguan was extremely depressed.

When Li Zicheng came anxiously, he saw the scene of the army's turmoil.

Chuang Jun, who was once invincible, is now dejected, full of helplessness and doubt.

"emperor--"

Only then did Liu Zongmin welcome Li Zicheng in, with the same attitude as before, but most of the arrogance on his face disappeared.

"what happened?"

Li Zicheng's one-eyed eyes were full of searching: "You kid leads troops to fight, and you don't care about the morale of the soldiers?"

"Your Majesty, this is really unimaginable."

Liu Zongmin hesitated for a while, and then said hastily: "The news came from Luoyang that the puppet king of Yu Zhu Yixi built a high platform and planned to use the head of the puppet king Duoduo who built slaves to sacrifice to Emperor Ming."

"what?"

Li Zicheng was shocked, he stood up straight away, and said in disbelief: "The Qing army who drove you back to Tongguan was defeated by the Ming army, and Duoduo's head was cut off?"

Li Zicheng was stunned by such explosive news.

"Impossible, absolutely impossible. That's an army of [-], and the Eight Banners cavalry. How could they be defeated?"

To underestimate Manqing is to underestimate yourself.

Li Zicheng continued to talk in detail.

It is extremely cruel for him to accept that the Ming army is stronger than himself.

But Li Zicheng had no choice but to believe Liu Zongmin's solemn expression.

At this moment, Liu Zongmin came to his senses: "Your Majesty, why did you come to Tongguan?"

"Wu Sangui in northern Shaanxi is in a hurry to attack, and there is a shortage of cavalry. Yulin Town is already in danger, and troops are about to come to Yan'an."

Having said this, Li Zicheng's face became more and more serious.

He went from being invincible to being chased and beaten overnight, he couldn't believe it.

Dashun, why is it like this?

For a while, the monarch and ministers were silent.

"King Chuang, are you going to Huguang?"

In a hurry, Liu Zongmin called out the old address: "Now I can't go there, I still have to change places."

"Even the Ming army can defeat the Qing Dynasty, why can't we?"

Li Zicheng raised his head and said, his eyes were full of confidence:

"Tongguan is guarded by one man, and ten thousand men are not allowed to open it. We send eight thousand people to guard it. Let us lead other troops to fight the decisive battle in northern Shaanxi."

"He's the one, I'm going to cut off the dog's head of Wu Sangui."

Wu Sangui in northern Shaanxi was like a fierce dog, and his family was killed by Li Zicheng. Even for revenge, he had to do his best, let alone prove himself in front of the Qing Dynasty.

Compared with the resentful Li Zicheng, Liu Zongmin was a little panicked after receiving repeated lessons:
"Your Majesty, let's wait for a while. If the Ming army attacks Tongguan, it will be the enemy."

"The Ming army just had shit luck, how could he open Tongguan?"

Li Zicheng regained his confidence, and looked down on the Ming army again: "After Sun Chuanting's defeat, how could the Ming army support the main beam?"

"This……"

After thinking about it for a long time, Liu Zongmin still didn't mention the defeat of Xin'an County.

In these two days, a letter suddenly came from outside the pass.

"Your Majesty, this was written by the false king of Yu."

Liu Zongmin hurriedly took the letter and said.

"Ok?"

Li Zicheng was taken aback, picked it up and looked at it.

Over the years, he has had a rough knowledge of characters, otherwise he would not even be able to understand military orders.

There are not many words, about two hundred words.

But the content is very sharp.

"Liu Zongmin, how dare you violate my military order and leave the customs by yourself."

Li Zicheng said angrily.

"Your Majesty, I can't do anything about it, the mouths of the sons and daughters have faded away, and we are also thinking that both sides will suffer, so I want to vent my anger for you!
Fortunately, this test revealed the depth of the Ming army. "

Liu Zongmin stretched his neck and argued directly.

Li Zicheng was choked, but he also paid attention to him, and said bluntly:
"This Zhu Yixi, inside and out, will give up Luoyang and threaten us not to go south to Hanzhong and Huguang, or we will end up like Duoduo."

(End of this chapter)