The Resurrection of the South Seas of the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 198 Li Dingguo!
No matter what the purpose of Fang Guangchen's visit is, it is definitely right to give money!

If he came here on his own behalf, give him money to improve his relationship and let him speak for himself in front of Wu Sangui in the future.

If he was looking for him on behalf of Wu Sangui, then there would be nothing wrong with giving money, just let him say a few good words for himself in front of Wu Sangui.

Liu Xuanchu thought so.

Not long after, Fang Guangchen was led into the study by the servant.

Liu Xuanchu said with a polite smile on his face.

"Brother Fang, why did you think of coming to my place today?"

"The humble house is full of brilliance!"

Fang Guangchen ignored Liu Xuanchu's politeness and spoke directly.

"Brother Liu is the one who advised the prince to send Yongli to Beijing instead of dealing with it himself?"

The expression on Liu Xuanchu's face froze, but he still spoke.

"How did Brother Fang know?"

Fang Guangchen said.

"You and I are the only counselors around the lord. Since I didn't do this, only brother Liu can persuade the lord!"

The expression on Liu Xuanchu's face was full of bitterness, he never thought that such a thing could happen in Yongli!
Asked openly.

"I don't know why Brother Fang came to me today?"

Fang Guangchen narrowed his eyes and said.

"My lord sent me here!"

Liu Xuanchu's face turned pale instantly, as if the sky had fallen, and he asked with some fear.

"My lord, did you call Brother Fang?"

Fang Guangchen narrowed his eyes, then spoke.

"My lord has orders!"

"Liu Xuanchu and his family, ground your feet!"

When Liu Xuanchu heard the words, he slumped on the chair in an instant, his body trembling slightly.

He struggled to get up, stuffed a thick stack of bank notes into Fang Guangchen's hand, and said.

"Brother Fang, save me! Brother Fang, save me!"

Fang Guangchen raised his eyebrows, touched the thick bank note in his hand, and said with a smile on his face.

"Brother Liu, don't worry!"

"The lord still loves Brother Liu very much, otherwise it would not be Fang who came to order Brother Liu to be grounded today, but a sharp soldier in the army!"

"The reason why the lord called Fang to pass the order secretly is because he didn't want to make this matter a big deal."

"What's the difference between the confinement and protection at this time?"

Hearing this, Liu Xuanchu breathed a sigh of relief, and then spoke again.

"Brother Fang must speak kindly in front of the lord!"

Fang Guangchen touched the three beards on his chin and said.

"Brother Liu's move is also for the prince's sake, and he doesn't want the prince to bear the infamy of being a regicide."

"I believe the prince also understands Brother Liu's painstaking efforts!"

Liu Xuanchu nodded vigorously, his face was full of the emotion of "a scholar dies for his confidant".

Although he took the money, he persuaded Wu Sangui not to kill Yongli, and it was really for Wu Sangui's good.

Liu Xuanchu understood this, and so did Fang Guangchen.

Wu Sangui also understands!

……

Mengla, the camp of the Ming army!
After the defeat of Mopan Mountain three years ago, the Ming army was driven out of the country by the Qing army and took refuge in Burma.

Under the instigation of Ma Jixiang, Pang Tianshou and others, Emperor Yongli broke away from the Ming army brigade, went to Awa to seek refuge, and was then controlled by Burma.

Li Dingguo rescued several times and fought fiercely with the Burmese army.

Although there were more victories and fewer losses, the Burmese army was defeated several times, but due to unfamiliarity with the local area and inadaptability to the environment and climate, the remnants of the Ming army suffered serious losses.

After all, he has not been able to become king.

Watching the disaster of cursed water happen!

After the news that Emperor Yongli was handed over to Wu Sangui by the Burmese side, Li Dingguo was so heartbroken that he immediately vomited a mouthful of blood and fell ill on the bed.

Then, the Ming army barracks, which could not adapt to the local humid and hot environment, suddenly broke out.

A large number of soldiers quickly fell ill. From fever, swaying, talking nonsense, to death, the time could be as long as ten days or as short as three or two days.

The disease is spreading rapidly!
Even Li Dingguo, who was about to recover, unfortunately contracted malaria, and an atmosphere of despair pervaded the army.

At this time, the envoys of the Restoration Army found the Ming army under Li Dingguo with the bark of the cinchona tree.

The next thing is very logical, and the epidemic has been contained to a certain extent.

Li Dingguo, who was struggling on the verge of life and death, took it easy!

Now that Li Dingguo is fine, the turbulent morale of the Ming army will be stabilized!

As the New Year's Eve was approaching, Mengla, which had been raining for half a month, suddenly cleared up, and the heavy moisture in the air disappeared.

Those men from the north of the Ming army felt a bit refreshed!
In the camp of the Ming army, in the tent of the Chinese army!

Li Dingguo leaned against the head of the bed, covered with a thin quilt.

His face was full of exhaustion and weakness, but compared with the complexion that looked like gold paper some time ago, his complexion now looks much better.

Thin, pale, like a sick child!

This is Wang Wen's first impression of Li Dingguo.

However, what impressed Wang Wen the most was not Li Dingguo's appearance or complexion, but his eyes.

Those eyes are tough, resolute, and full of confidence, as if they will never shrink back or be timid at any time.

"Since King Jin is fine, I'm going to say goodbye!"

Wang Wen said.

He came to Mengla to determine the location of Li Dingguo's headquarters and to deliver malaria treatment medicines to Li Dingguo's troops.

And prepare for a certain amount of assistance to Li Dingguo from the Liberation Army in the future!
Now that things are almost done, the epidemic in Li Dingguo's department has been brought under control, and the road to Mengla is familiar, it is about time for him to leave.

Li Dingguo struggled to get up and spoke.

"On behalf of this king, I would like to express my gratitude to your chief governor!"

"Without your support, we and the remnants of the Ming Dynasty might have been torn apart by the epidemic!"

Wang Wen nodded and said.

"King Jin doesn't have to be like this!"

"My family's great governor said that everyone is a soldier of Ming Dynasty. Now that the Qing court is powerful and the world is in danger, we should naturally watch out and help each other!"

"You can make a list of what materials King Jin needs, and the governor will definitely try his best to raise them!"

Li Dingguo nodded vigorously, his face full of emotion.

"Just ask your commander-in-chief to support me with more weapons and armor!"

Mengla is located in a mountainous area with relatively rugged terrain. Although it is easy to defend and difficult to attack, and the Qing army could not attack for a while, this place is also quite poor.

With a limited population, there are naturally not many craftsmen of all kinds. There are no craftsmen, let alone the manufacture of new armor and ordnance.

Even if the old armor ordnance is damaged, there is no place to repair it!

Now Li Dingguo's troops are besieged by the Qing army in the Mengla area. The biggest problem they face is the lack of armor and weapons.

Hearing this, Wang Wen cupped his fists and said.

"The governor will try his best to raise funds, but the transportation channel may need to be opened by your department!"

When Wang Wen and others came to Mengla, they had to pass through the borders of Siam and Lancang.

It's okay to say that there are fewer people, but be careful and no one will find out.

But if there are too many people, and a large amount of ordnance and armor are still being escorted, it will not be that simple.

Among other things, as long as Siam and Lancang pay attention to these ordnance and armor, things will be troublesome!
After all, it is their home field!

Li Dingguo took a deep breath, nodded and said.

"Don't worry, I will take care of this matter naturally!"

(End of this chapter)