Ming Zuo

Chapter 221 Wen Tianxiang in the Late Ming Dynasty

The two regiments of the new army began to compress the battlefield and approached step by step.

After losing their leader, the Bailian gangsters became a mess and were all squeezed by the Xian River.

People pushed people, people squeezed people, and some people ran for their lives blindly.

Soon, countless people jumped into the river and swam desperately to the other bank.

But when he was about to go ashore, before he was sober, a wave of arrows hit his head, nailing all of these people to the ground.

Only then did the bandits discover that there were also officers and soldiers on the east bank of the river.

Now there is really no way to go to heaven and no way to go to earth.

Ning Youwei also spotted the Ming army from the east bank. He raised his binoculars to observe and saw the banner of "Dengzhou Zhang".

Originally, the number of the new army was insufficient. Although the bandits were pushed to the river, it is estimated that many bandits would still be able to escape.

Now that Zhang Keda is in such a bag, none of the gangsters will even try to escape.

Seeing this, Ning Youwei immediately gave an order.

"Let the soldiers speak out and surrender without killing."

The order was passed on quickly.

The soldiers of the new army slowed down their shooting rhythm and began to shout in unison.

"Kneel down and hold your head, surrender without killing!"

The Ming army on the other side was not polite. All the bandits who swam across the shore were either shot or hacked to death. Even if some bandits surrendered in fear, their heads were beheaded.

A head is a military achievement!
When the bandits on the west bank saw it, there was absolutely no reason to live across the river, but here they shouted to surrender and not to kill, and it was true that those clever kneelings were not killed, so what are you waiting for?
Like the wind blowing the wheat waves, the surviving gangsters began to crawl on the ground, throwing away their weapons from a distance, fearing that the new army would misunderstand.

Until then, the city gate of Laiyang was opened.

Several scholars led the people who were still alive and rushed out holding various weapons.Everyone was enraged and wanted to kill Bailian's bandits.

When the soldiers of the new army saw it, they immediately pulled up the line of defense.

A company commander shouted: "Stop."

The scribe was the leader, and hurriedly shouted: "Master Jun, I'll come to help."

The company commander smiled slightly, but said: "The thieves have surrendered, the battle is over, you should take a good rest."

The scribe suddenly changed color.

"Why did the military master say that? These are white lotus evildoers who are harming the common people, how can we let them go?"

The company commander pointed to the headquarters approaching in the distance, and said, "This is an order from above."

Everyone in Laiyang County was furious, and rushed towards Zuo Menggeng and others who were coming.

Before he got close, he was stopped by the guard company.

After some exchanges, the guards let four or five people in, and they were the leading scholars.

Zuo Menggeng accompanied Sun Yuanhua to the front. Seeing these people's faces covered in smoke and scars, he knew how hard it was for Laiyang city guards.

He couldn't help laughing: "This city is not simple, there are loyal and brave men."

Sun Yuanhua followed suit, feeling relieved.

After all, it is under his rule, which is to add credit to his face.

However, those scholars who ran over were not happy, and they were all angry.

"May I ask the general why you didn't deal with these evil Bailians?"

Zuo Menggeng looked and saw that this person was less than thirty years old, with a tall and straight figure, a resolute face, and a heroic spirit that made it impossible to look at.

He patiently said: "Most of these thieves are ordinary people who can't survive, and the evil Bailian is only a minority."

These scholars were very angry.

"These bastards have nothing to do with killing people, and the blood debt is heavy, but the general is protecting them, ignoring the court's laws and regulations?"

Zuo Menggeng's face turned cold all of a sudden.

He pointed at the thieves who were being searched by the new army, and asked, "Do you believe that there are so many people in the White Lotus Sect?"

Several scholars were left speechless by his question.

Although the white lotus thieves killed many people in anger, they also knew that it was unreasonable to slander all the thieves as members of the Bailian sect.

There is a confrontation here, and there is a sudden burst of gunfire in the distance, followed by a great chaos.

Soon, some soldiers ran back to report.

"Chan Zuo, the Ming army on the east bank came to kill the thieves who surrendered. We not only refused to listen to our persuasion, but also wounded our people. Captain Huang Sanhu ordered to shoot and fought with the Ming army. "

Zuo Menggeng was furious.

"Tell Huang Sanhu to beat him hard!"

Sun Yuanhua was shocked, and hurriedly said: "No."

He already knew that the Ming army on the east bank was Denglai's lieutenant general Zhang Ke, who was under his command.

If this conflicts with Zuo Menggeng...

Zhang Ke can't beat it.

He hurriedly said to his old servant: "Take my official token and let Zhang Keda come over."

The servant hurriedly went to the front with the soldiers.

The sound of gunfire only lasted for a while, and the two sides pulled apart.Not long after Sun Yuanhua's servant passed by, several generals hurried over there.

Zuo Menggeng paid attention to observation, the first person was quite tall and strong, with a mighty appearance, dressed in mountain armor, walked like a dragon and walked like a tiger, driven steadily, he was indeed a good general.

It is expected that it should be Zhang Keda, the famous general of Denglai.

Zhang Keda came to the front with a look of anger, observed it, and led the generals to bow down to Sun Yuanhua.

"My subordinate Zhang Keda pays homage to Lord Zhongcheng."

The scholars next to them were in an uproar, they didn't expect that there was a governor hiding in the army.

Sun Yuanhua personally helped Zhang Keda up, and asked with concern: "Zhang Zongrong, why did you kill the surrendered people?"

Zhang Ke was stunned and had a lot to say.

"The Prime Minister doesn't know that once these rebels cause trouble, if they are not severely punished, they will treat the court's laws as nothing. If you are lucky in the future, it is inevitable to surrender and rebel."

Sun Yuanhua listened and felt that these words were quite reasonable.

"Zhongheng, can you believe Zhang Zongrong's words?"

Zuo Menggeng snorted coldly, and said sarcastically: "The left and right are just the officials and the officers and soldiers who are lazy, greedy for meritorious service, and don't distinguish between good and evil."

This is tantamount to explaining the thoughts of the court officials and generals.

Zhang Keda and Denglai's generals all showed their fears.

The new army opened fire just now, killing and wounding many of their soldiers.They were already annoyed, and now with Sun Yuanhua in front, they wanted to ask for an explanation.

A general behind Zhang Keda said sadly: "I haven't asked the young general's name yet."

Seeing that Zuo Menggeng was young and wearing the uniform of an ordinary soldier, without the majesty of a general, he couldn't help but despise him.

Zuo Menggeng looked over coldly, with killing intent on his face.

"This general Dongchang Association Counselor Zuo Menggeng, does this general want to ask for advice?"

As soon as this remark came out, the generals in Denglai and the people in Laiyang were all in an uproar.

The scribe was even more surprised, he took two steps forward and said excitedly: "Your Excellency is Xiaowei General Huo Zuo Menggeng?"

Little Wei Huo who is riding a horse...

Zuo Menggeng's head was full of black lines, amidst the suffocated laughter of everyone behind him, he said depressedly: "I am Zuo Menggeng, the name of Wei Huo, but I can't bear it."

The scribe no longer felt annoyed, and looked trembling, just like a fan seeing a star.

"How can we not bear it? In the next battle at Qingshuiguan, the general killed tens of thousands of Eastern captives, and even killed the slave chief Amin. In today's world, there is no more famous general than a general."

Everyone in the new army looked strange.

There are more than [-] people in the Hou Jin Army who passed through Qingshuiguan. How did it get here, and there are tens of thousands?

The scribe was quick-spoken, after praising Zuo Menggeng, he said to the general who spoke rudely: "Brother-in-law, General Zuo is in front of you, how dare you speak bravely?"

The two sides actually know each other, or are they relatives?
The scribe tidied up his outfit solemnly, then saluted Zuo Menggeng and Sun Yuanhua respectfully.

"Laiyang student Zuo Maodi has met Lord Zhongcheng and General Zuo."

Sun Yuanhua was not doing well yet, but Zuo Menggeng was taken aback.

He never expected that under such circumstances, he would meet Wen Tianxiang in the late Ming Dynasty.

"Scholarly and rich, five chariots and two excellent students, Wen chasing Zuo Zhongji from Dongluo and Xijing?"

For Zuo Maodi, Zuo Menggeng still has great admiration.

When he was sent to the Manchu Qing Dynasty, he remained unwavering in the face of coercion and temptation, and fought righteously to the death. He deserves the title of a national hero.

When he said this, Zuo Maodi was elated.

"General Zuo also...has heard of the false name of the students?"

Zuo Menggeng nodded, and made up nonsense: "I heard that Ludong also has a family with the same surname, and the family name is very prosperous. I am honored to be with you."

Both of them have the surname Zuo. Although there is no blood relationship, it is true to say so.

Zuo Maodi was overjoyed.

"It's a great honor for a scholar in the lower district to be able to climb up to the general."

Over there, Zhang Keda also looked at Zuo Menggeng with a complicated expression, and took a step forward, very solemnly.

"I don't know that General Zuo is in front of you. General Zuo beheaded the generals and captured the captives. Show me off as a warrior of the Ming Dynasty. Please accept my next obeisance."

How could Zuo Menggeng let him worship.

In any case, Zhang Keda is the deputy general and he is the general.If Zhang Ke really worshiped him, there must be a lot of people gossiping.

Besides, Zuo Menggeng also had a good impression of this general who died in the Wuqiao mutiny.

While supporting Zhang Keda by the arm, he said sincerely: "Zong Rong guards the important town with a single army, trying his best to protect it, which is respectable and admirable."

Facing the chaos in Denglai, others may think that Zhang Keda is greedy for life and afraid of death, but Zuo Menggeng knows that the only thing Zhang Keda can do with his power is to keep Dengzhou City.

Sure enough, when he said this, Zhang Keda immediately burst into tears, unable to control himself.

During this period of time, he really encountered too much criticism.It is estimated that the memorials to impeach him have already filled the emperor's desk.

Unexpectedly, Zuo Menggeng, who is famous all over the world, understood his difficulties.

Zhang Keda couldn't help feeling sorry.

After all, a famous general is a famous general, and he really knows what others can't.

(End of this chapter)