Ming Zuo

Chapter 395
On the ninth day of June, after preliminary preparations, Guan Ningjun set off from Shanhaiguan to Shandong.

In this way, Jin Guoqi was the coach, Gao Qiqian was the supervisor, and Li Maogen was overseeing the food.There are also famous generals such as Le Guochen, Zu Dabi, Zhang Tao, Yang Guozhu, Chen Keli, Jin Liangdong, Dong Keqin, Wang Xian, Zu Kuan, Wu Xiang and Wu Sangui.

Although there are only four or five thousand people, they have gathered all the expectations of the Ming Dynasty.

The soldiers and horses did not go very fast on this road, because the troops were dispatched in a hurry, and there was not enough food and grass.

Although Gao Qiqian killed Lu Xiangsheng, he suffered a lot of infamy from Qing Shi.But there is one thing to say, this time to go to Shandong to fight the rebellion, Gao Qiqian can be said to be conscientious.

In order to prepare food and forage, he and Li Maogen had worked hard to ensure the stability of Guan Ningjun.

Guan Ningjun went south slowly all the way, gathering reinforcements from all directions.By the time they arrived in Texas, the number of troops had grown to more than [-].

At this time, the news also spread to the city of Laizhou.

"Or... let's get out."

Inside the rebel army, when they heard that Guan Ning's army was coming, many people were a little scared.

Don't look at Dongjiang Town and Guan Ningjun's hatred for a long time, but Dongjiang Town is still very afraid of Guan Ningjun's combat effectiveness.

Geng Zhongming was the first to not want to fight.

Kong Youde also had some doubts, but he felt that he now had tens of thousands of soldiers and horses under his command, and it would be too embarrassing to run away without fighting.

Li Yingyuan strongly opposed it.

"Two uncles, now our army is strong and strong, and there are so many firearms, even if it is the Guan Ning army, why should we be afraid?"

Li Yingyuan had long been instructed by his father Li Jiucheng to understand the real purpose of this rebellion.

When he thought about it, the bigger the trouble, the more he would be able to reap the benefits of his credit when he came to Houjin's side.

And now Dongjiang Town is not big enough.

Kong Youde expressed his doubts.

"It's not that we are afraid of Guan Ningjun, but the city of Laizhou is like a awning on the back, so we must be on guard."

Laizhou has been fighting for more than half a year, but it is still solid.Kong Youde was afraid that when he was fighting against Guan Ning's army, the troops of Laizhou would rush out and make Dongjiang Town suffer from the enemy.

Li Yingyuan gritted his teeth, and his wickedness grew toward his courage.

"There is still a long way to go to Guan Ningjun. Let's try a little trick to see if we can make money in Laizhou City."

After listening to Li Yingyuan's plan, Kong Youde, Geng Zhongming and others also felt that this method was good.

They invited Qu Yiyang, who was staying here, and respectfully offered the first seat.

"Master Qu, the court's sincerity, we have already learned. Please return immediately, and convey our surrender to Xie Zhongcheng."

Qu Yiyang was overjoyed to hear that Kong Youde and the others were finally willing to accept comfort.

At this time, he had just received a letter from Liu Yulie and learned that Guan Ningjun was coming.

Once Guan Ning's army rushes to the battlefield, and there is no reversal of the main battle, they will be completely defeated.

For the sake of credit and profit, Qu Yiyang had to take the risk.

"The heart of your boxing, this officer has already learned everything. Now that you have made up your mind, then you can take control of your troops, and that is the way to save yourself."

Kong Youde even claimed that it was, and ordered the troops to withdraw in front of Qu Yiyang.

Seeing this, Qu Yiyang became even more excited, and returned to Laizhou City, deliberately concealing the news that reinforcements were coming, but only tried his best to promote Liu Yulie's order.

At this time, the city of Laizhou was already on the verge of collapse.

Not to mention the common people, even the defenders have not had food for three days.

Since last month, the common people can only survive by eating each other.No matter how persistent it is, officials and defenders can only defend the city by eating human flesh.

After so long without reinforcements, Xie Lian and Zhu Wannian were a little desperate.

At this time, Qu Yiyang insisted on courting, and they had to be kind.

Only Yang Yufan was still tough, and he did not agree to talk.

But this time, Xie Lian and Zhu Wannian ignored him.

That afternoon, seeing that the rebels had withdrawn, both Xie Lian and Zhu Wannian firmly believed that the rebels were truly ready to be appeased.

Especially in the evening, shells suddenly came towards Laizhou among the rebels.After a while of confusion, Xie Lian and Zhu Wannian at the top of the city saw with their own eyes that Kong Youde personally escorted a soldier to the outside of the city. After cutting off the man's ear, he knelt down and bowed to the city.

This is to show that the artillery fire just now is just the self-assertion of the soldiers below, so it is a punishment and a show of sincerity.

Seeing this, Xie Lian and Zhu Wannian celebrated each other by playing their crowns, and both felt that the great event had been accomplished.

In the early morning of the next day, Xie Lian and Zhu Wannian walked out of the city under the escort of the army and came to the front of the trench.

On the other side, rebel generals such as Kong Youde and Geng Zhongming also came to the ditch.

The two sides launched the first round of negotiations across the ditch.

Zhu Wannian came up aggressively.

"Are you willing to surrender?"

Seeing that there was nothing to take advantage of, Kong Youde and the others fell to the ground, showing great respect.

"Wish to come down."

Xie Lian asked, "What's your wish?"

Kong Youde took the opportunity to ask for a price.

"The sinners and others were originally Liao people and lived in peace from generation to generation. Since the ravages of the eastern captives have descended, the sinful ministers and others have been enshrining the emperor's favor and protecting their homes, and they have fought bloody battles with the Tartar captives. Everyone in Dongjiang weeps blood. I also ask the angel to tell me that long live, the ministers will not change their original intentions, and have always been driven by the court. I only want Dengzhou to live in one place, and I will respond to the call of the court, and I dare not shirk the blame."

Xie Lian frowned and reprimanded: "In the past, I ordered Er and others to reinforce Liaodong, but they were all delayed and slack, and all kinds of culpability were known to the court. The matter of Dengzhou will never be mentioned again."

Dengzhou is the rear of Liaodong and the top priority.Xie Lian wanted to come, the court could not cede Dengzhou to the rebels anyway.

How did he know that the court had abandoned the idea of ​​appeasement, and Guan Ningjun was on his way.

Kong Youde didn't really want to cede Dengzhou, but he was asking for a price.

"Also ask the two adults to pity my Liao people's hardships, and always make my Liao people guard the island, so that we can live with the convenience of commerce and trade."

He stepped back and came up with a new plan.

Dongjiang Town still went back to guard the Liaodong Islands, but hoped to gain trade rights with the inland.

After all, the island is barren and there is no output. If you do not obtain food and other materials through trade, Dongjiang Town will starve to death as before.

Xie Lian and Zhu Wannian looked at each other and said, "Don't be impatient, let me give an answer after we discuss it."

Kong Youde took the opportunity to overweight.

"What I've been waiting for is just one life. As long as all the adults can agree, I will withdraw to Dengzhou on the eighth day of the first lunar month to show all my friendship."

This sentence greatly shocked Xie Lian and Zhu Wannian, and they trusted Kong Youde and others a little more.

The first negotiation between the two sides has ended, and Laizhou City feels that he understands the intentions of the rebels.

After returning to the city, Qu Yiyang urged Laizhou Wenwu to agree to the rebels' request and put an end to the war.

Yang Yufan once again had a big fight with Qu Yiyang, Xie Lian, Zhu Wannian and others, so he simply returned to the barracks and came to see him.

On the seventh day of the first lunar month, Zhu Wannian, as a representative, entered the rebel camp and started the second round of negotiations.

Kong Youde led all the generals and personally greeted them outside the camp.As soon as they saw Zhu Wannian, all the rebel generals fell to their knees, and the momentum was astonishing.

It happened to be noon when Zhu Wanlai came, and the rebels were making fire and cooking.He took the opportunity to observe and found that the pot that the rebels boiled was sparse, and there were not many grains of rice at all.

This made him completely sure of the sincerity of the rebels.

On behalf of the city, Zhu Wannian agreed in principle to the rebels' request.When Kong Youde and others sent him away, the rebels were already packing their bags, and it seemed that they really wanted to return to Dengzhou and wait to be comforted.

Xie Lian and others had been anxiously waiting for Zhu Wannian to return.

"Master Zhu, can Kong Youde and others agree?"

With a confident look, Zhu Wannian pointed to the rebel camp that was being demolished outside the city, and said with a smile, "Congratulations to Mr. Zhongcheng. With this merit, he has become famous in history."

Xie Lian was also a little lost, and asked, "Do the generals of Dongjiang have any requirements?"

Zhu Wannian said sternly: "Kong Youde has decided to return to Dengzhou tomorrow. He hopes that the adults can give the book in person, so that he can persuade Li Jiucheng when he returns."

Xie Lian did not suspect him, nodded and said, "This is the right thing."

On the second day, Xie Lian, Zhu Wannian, and Qu Yiyang went out of the city together, preparing to go to the rebel camp.

Seeing Yang Yufan standing on the side with a cold face, Qu Yiyang was very happy and asked deliberately, "Isn't Mr. Yang the same as me?"

Yang Yufan's eyes were bloodshot, and he shouted, "I only know how to be loyal to the country and kill thieves to serve the country, but I don't know what to talk about."

The three made a fuss and ignored Yang Yufan, ordered the city gate to be opened, erected the Wang Ming flag, and headed for the rebel camp.

Behind them, Yang Yufan stood at the head of the city, constantly slapping the battlements.

"The rulers of the government are so dazed, and the situation of the great country has been ruined!"

(End of this chapter)