Emperor Ming Dynasty

Chapter 279
"This damned Liu Liangzuo, I thought he had thick eyebrows and big eyes, and a square face, but who knows he has also turned into a thief."

Gao Jie said angrily.

Hearing this, Chu Yu was a little dumbfounded for a while.

The setting of the four towns in Jiangbei is actually based on ability and trust.

Gao Jie from Xu and Su, and Liu Zeqing from Huai'an, one is a traitor and the other is an incompetent and unscrupulous person. Naturally, they stand at the northernmost point and act as human shields. They don't feel bad if they are worn out.

As for Liu Liangzuo from Fengyang and Shouzhou, he is a veteran general who has repeatedly made military exploits in suppressing rebellion and trespassing bandits, so he is in the middle ground.

Huang Degong, who is entrenched in Luzhou, southern Anhui, and even Liuhe in Jiangbei, Nanjing, is not only excellent in countering the rebellion, but also comes from the Beijing camp. He is the most confidant and loyal general.

In fact, the Nanjing imperial court was not mistaken. In the four Jiangbei towns in history, Gao Jie was domineering and was framed and died early. Liu Zeqing surrendered to the enemy, and Liu Liangzuo also surrendered after being trapped in Nanjing.

Only Huang Degong swore to protect him to the death when Emperor Hongguang fled. Unexpectedly, he was attacked by a cold arrow and lost his life.

Seeing his appearance, Chu Yu's heart moved, and he suddenly said: "Uncle, I heard that Liu Liangzuo was worried that he didn't submit a certificate, and wanted to go north to attack you!"

Gao Jie was startled when he heard the words, and cursed: "I already knew this, this kid is in collusion with Hong Chengchou, and the north and the south attack me, so I won't let me survive!"

In fact, his heart was blown cold, how could he fight this?Doomed to die!
Otherwise, voted for Man Qing?Although imprisoned, there is still a way to survive.

Seeing Gao Jie's pensive face, Chu Yu couldn't help crying, and hurriedly said loudly: "Uncle, Liu Liangzuo is ready to attack, you can only fight back as soon as possible, otherwise once he sends troops, it will be difficult to stop—— "

"Taking Liu Liangzuo, the area near Zhongdu is very rich and not near the canal, so we can live in peace for the time being."

Gao Jie frowned, his eyes were full of sternness.

Of course he understands that being forced to become a surrender certificate and a drowned chicken, even if he surrenders himself, he will be cut up and used as a spoil of war.

It's not his style to live in Beijing and act on the face of others.

Rather than doing this, it would be better to seize Liu Liangzuo's lair and take it as his own.

Thinking of this, he said decisively: "Since Liu Liangzuo is unkind, don't blame me for being unrighteous."

Immediately, he told Chu Yu: "You are a member of King Yu, you should know Liu Liangzuo very well, so you will take the lead. If something goes wrong, we will go to Huangquan together."

What he said was slightly ambiguous, but Chu Yu understood that Gao Jie was already a half bucket of water, and he just wanted to use him, and he would never let him go.

Ku Ye, I wanted to use one or two to make meritorious deeds, but I never thought that I would also be caught in it.

Suppressing the palpitations, Chu Yu had no choice but to obey.

So, under his leadership, Gao Jie thousands of cavalry, rushed to Shouzhou overnight.

But he said that in Shouzhou at this time, Liu Liangzuo was restless.

His brother Liu Liangyu personally acted as a lobbyist, and also brought a letter from the regent Dorgon, and the conditions were exciting.

The Marquis personally led the army, and was not stingy with rewards of land, gold and silver.

Such conditions are extremely generous compared to Liu Zeqing.

But again, the situation at this time is very different from that in history.

Zuo Liangyu never sent troops to the east like in history to shake the prestige of the imperial court. The four major military towns were in their positions, and Nanjing seemed as stable as a mountain.

"King Yu is at your side, and the power of the Nanjing court is still alive. How can I surrender?"

Liu Liangyu kept pacing, feeling very troubled in her heart.

Like many speculators, before the situation is clear, he will never end in person, so as not to cut off the way out.

Just like this, my brother is in the north, and I am in the south. The best of both worlds, why put them in one basket.

Suddenly, he felt palpitations.

Opening the window, one can see that the resplendent mansion is peaceful and brightly lit, which is no different from ordinary palaces.

For more than a year, the monstrous wealth and honor have struck, and the top and bottom of the army have made money, dividing up states and counties to enrich themselves. If they return to the Manchu Qing, all these will disappear.

Forget it, wait a little longer!
After taking off his clothes, he slept alone on his pillow. He was restless these days, and even lost interest in women.

Suddenly, there was a loud noise, and the whole Shouzhou city seemed to come alive, boiling up.

"what happened?"

Surprised, Liu Liangzuo quickly dressed and asked as he landed.

"Uncle, it seems to be the voice from the north gate."

"North?"

Liu Liangzuo was taken aback, only Gao Jie was to the north, how could there be a war?

"Assemble the army and wipe out the thieves."

He commanded in a deep voice, everything seemed extremely strange in the middle of the night.

Whether it is Man Qing or Gao Jie, they are opponents on high alert for him, especially in the past year when there has been no war and the military's combat power has regressed, it makes him even more frightened.

Seeing the gate of the city opened wide, Gao Jie felt apprehensive. He laughed on the surface and said, "Brother Chu, you really didn't talk big. This Shouzhou City spy is really good."

Chu Yu's heart sank, and he said with a smile: "Liu Liangzuo has mischievous intentions, His Royal Highness Prince Yu has long noticed, so he hereby sends me to sneak in to collect evidence, and then impeach him to the court."

Although the explanation was a bit far-fetched, Gao Jie still heaved a sigh of relief, his heart was filled with joy, and he waved his hands quickly: "Capture the thief first and capture the king!"

"Brother Chu, where is Liu Liangzuo? Take me there quickly."

Although the cavalry beside him were full of exhaustion, Dao at this moment rushed into the city one by one with great momentum, giving them great confidence.

At this time, Chu Yu was also pleasantly surprised. It is a meritorious service to promote the two armies to fight with one's own strength, and it will definitely increase his status in the search department.

"It's right in the middle."

Chu Yu took a deep breath and said seriously, "Uncle, I'll take you there."

As he was walking halfway, he suddenly encountered an army, which was menacing.

The atmosphere fell into a stagnation for a while.

"Gao Jie, you dare to sneak attack me."

Liu Liangzuo could see clearly in the dark night, Gao Jie's white face was full of rebellion, and his young and strong body seemed particularly excited.

"Sneak attack on your mother."

Gao Jie scolded: "You birdman dared to surrender to Jiannu, and you are going to besiege me. I'm going to be the first to act first, so prepare to lead me to death!"

Liu Liangzuo didn't talk too much, he rode a horse and brandished a big knife, and confronted him directly.

Compared with Liu Zeqing's wine bag and rice bag, Liu Liangzuo has been battle-hardened after all, defeated Zhang Xianzhong greatly in encirclement and suppression, and his physical strength is very good.

Gao Jie has been attacking all year round, coupled with his youthful vigor, once the fight starts, he will come and go, and there will be no disadvantage.

The narrow alleys restricted the performance of the cavalry, and the offensive was blocked for a while.

Chu Yu was shocked, this is a trick.

Once there is an attack from both sides, they all have to account here.

"Liu Liangzuo is dead, return quickly." He shouted loudly in haste.

In an instant, the cavalry also shouted.

Liu Jun in the distance panicked instantly, and his pace slowly slowed down.

"Fart, I'm alive and well!" Liu Liangzuo couldn't help cursing, tilting his neck.

"Looking for death!" Gao Jie saw the opportunity, and poked at the gap. The latter fell off the horse, and his life was unknown.

Now, it's really gone.

(End of this chapter)