Be the emperor from the postman

Chapter 979

In their thinking, the two capitals and thirteen provinces of the Ming Dynasty would not be owned by the emperor Zhu in a short time.

"Ah."

He Jinzhao also felt more and more physically and mentally exhausted.

Natural disasters are really not something that manpower can easily contend with.

If it hadn't been for the two years of drought, he wouldn't have been so passive.

Of course, this kind of passivity, compared to other forces, seems to have some advantages.

Under the rule of Ming Dynasty, who cares what you hungry people do?
Just be your An An and go hungry.

When a dog may still stutter, let you watch the nursing home wag its tail and brush its fur.

In Daming, people are not treated like dogs.

As for the rest of the rogues, they would eat and drink with a small group of people first, and it would be good if the bottom soldiers could feed their stomachs.

In addition to relying on plunder for maintenance, Huang Taiji of the Qing court also used the plundered population as labor force to help him farm.

In the past few years, the land in Liaodong has been really damned. It has not encountered such a difficult level of natural disasters. On the contrary, it has become richer and richer.

The key is to rely on the things he looted, enough for him to twist the people underneath into a ball.

Even if some people have small thoughts, their political wisdom is not enough in front of the old fat man Huang Taiji.

Yang Yuxiu reminded again: "Master, all the documents related to the treatment of plague and locusts are also placed on the table."

"I'll look at it later."

He Jinzhao waved his hand and told him to go and do other things first.

This kind of thing is easy to happen during severe drought.

In particular, the method of raising chickens and ducks to deal with locusts must also prevent large-scale chicken plague.

Otherwise, how can you say that you have a lot of money, and those with hair are not counted.

A disaster can take away their lives and make you lose everything.

"People's lives are so difficult."

He Jinzhao could only sigh with his hands behind his back.

"Forget it, the world is still too far away from me, let's take care of the people around me first."

Then he went back to the backyard of the government office, and went to stay with his two wives and three children.

Now the eldest son, He Shengming, is several years old, and the second son, He Shengqing, is still breastfeeding.

Concubine Jin also gave birth to a daughter for He Jinzhao, who can call her daddy.

He Jinzhao was very happy with his daughter and son in his arms. He heard from Li Guo that after Li Zicheng's wife and daughter were captured by Hong Chengchou, Maozai married another wife and had children in the mountains.

"Husband, it seems that you have encountered some difficulties recently?"

Princess Jin's fingers painted on He Jinzhao's chest.

"Well, mainly due to natural disasters, the autumn grain harvest is not good."

He Jinzhao replied casually while lying on the pillow.

He Jinchao set an example in the previous marches and battles, and never brought women with him casually.

Although Xiao Biesheng was newly married after returning, she was quite exhausted in the past night.

Earlier in Sichuan, he was quite envious of the surrender of the white-armed soldiers, and there were three wives around him.

Now He Jinzhao only felt that dealing with three of them at the same time might make him feel much less refreshed.

So now that he thinks about it, the person who edited him in the capital to sleep with eight young girls in one night must not have much sexual experience.

Even Wei Xiaobao would have to take drugs to do nine.

"Husband~"

Princess Jin kissed her with winking eyes.

Among the mountains.

Li Zicheng has no intention of being tender with his new wife.

It is more about reducing the impact of his wife and daughter being captured. Now that Huang has given birth to a son for him, it will be more stable.

He obtained weapons and equipment from Zhang Xianzhong and He Jinchao, and taking advantage of the disaster in Henan, he recruited thousands of people, plus the original mountain people, to train together.

Now that Zhang Xianzhong has raised the flag of rebellion again, the imperial army went to surround him.

At this time of year, someone suggested that Li Zicheng go to reconcile with Zhang Xianzhong, and that everyone report to the regiment to keep warm and deal with the officers and soldiers together.

Li Zicheng was a little moved.

The current situation is much better than before.

The common people are afraid of war, afraid of the official army, and also afraid of the rebel army taking people, robbing people, raping and killing people.

Especially when the common people saw that his army was in defeat, they dared not approach him.

In the early stage, because people everywhere fled one after another, food and grass were unprecedentedly difficult, and news was not available, which made him extremely distressed.

But it was different now, the outside of Dashan became chaotic again, and he didn't have to keep hiding.

Moreover, Li Zicheng also actively read books when he was not fighting, looking for the truth of success or failure from books.

As a courier, He Jinzhao's "education" from a private school can be said to be the best among all the thieves.

As for those traitors who were Juren identities either died or wanted to defect to the imperial court again, none of them could be used as a reference.

Li Zicheng paid more attention to military discipline than in the past, and made the team look like "no crime in autumn" as said in the book.

But it was only in comparison, he knew that the military discipline of the hammer bandits was far from that of the hammer bandits.

These years of running and fighting every day, there is not much time to train the team, and some people always tell him that when the water is clear, there will be no fish. We have done a good job.

Open your eyes and close your eyes, if the water is clear, there will be no fish.

The brothers are already very tired from fighting, and if you criticize them so harshly, how can you work hard for you in the future?

Hao Yaoqi belonged to Gao Yingxiang, and later belonged to Li Zicheng.

He was a person who did not abide by military regulations, and he couldn't stand the military laws formulated by Hammer Bandit He Jinzhao.

Among the 17 people, they are not Li Zicheng's confidants, but they are quite appreciated by Li Zicheng.

After Li Zicheng expanded his team, almost all of them obeyed the military discipline very well, but Hao Yaoqi always stole chickens from fellow villagers in the mountains.

Not only that, Li Zicheng also raised a group of children, hoping to fill the entire army like He Jinzhao in the future and better control the team.

Li Zicheng once again debated when to send troops and fight out from the mountains.

Because if the timing is wrong, I am afraid that it will cause one's own loss again.

"Will He Jinzhao take the initiative?"

Hearing Li Zicheng's question, Li Guo shook his head first and said:

"Brother He said that the land of Shanshan and Shanxi has been plagued by drought and the food harvest has failed, otherwise they would not be so strong to occupy Sichuan.

According to his cautious temperament, even if Zhang Xianzhong begged him, he would not rashly send troops to get involved in the war. "

Li Zicheng nodded. He Jinzhao had seen through Zhu Yuanzhang's stinky way of begging for food. He built walls high, accumulated grain widely, and proclaimed himself king slowly.

In this way, Zhang Xianzhong will be at the front, or when they are both wounded, He Jinchao will lead the army again and rush out like the autumn wind sweeping the fallen leaves.

This is all uncertain.

He Jinzhao acts cautiously and decisively, but sometimes he is extremely bold, making you unable to guess what he is thinking.

"It seems that I am temporarily watching from the sidelines." Li Yan took over the words:
"King Chuang, now that He Jinchao's family has a big business, he will definitely not act rashly."

"What do you mean?" Li Zicheng looked at Li Yan.

"I think He Jinzhao's choice is right. The Ming army and Zhang Xianzhong are still tied. Why should we enter the field early?"

Li Yan took the firewood and filled a piece into the fire:
"When the fire burns bigger and the water boils more, or the autumn grain outside is about to be harvested, we will send troops to Henan.

At that time, there will be more food, and it will not be us who are passive by then. "

Li Zicheng nodded, he had always wanted to break through the palace.

Complete the most primitive accumulation like He Jinzhao, whether it is money or food, get rich suddenly.

"When they decide the winner, we will go straight out and go straight to Henan.

Chuang Wang can first send people to various parts of Henan to investigate the news and make preparations for the series. "

Li Yan made a further decision, shouting out the slogan first, and spreading it farther.

At that time, the flag of righteousness will be raised, the people will gather, and the strength will be further expanded.

At that time, we will use these thousands of people as the foundation, quickly expand the army, and go straight to the palace.

As long as a prince is slaughtered, our banner of King Li Chuang will be erected again.

After hearing this plan, Li Zicheng was full of confidence again. The drought had lasted for two years, and the people could no longer survive, and the Ming court was still paying more taxes.

After so many years of rebellion, the people who want to live in peace and stability will also be forced to rebel.

It really is the right time, place and people, which is extremely beneficial to his development.

Zhang Xianzhong frowned when he received He Jinzhao's reply.

He Jinchao refused to send troops, and also refused him to enter Shaanxi and other places, and pointed him to a way to go east.

"Damn it, I already know that the postman He Jinzhao is a black-hearted man."

Zhang Xianzhong walked back and forth angrily with his horsewhip in his hand: "He's just afraid that I'll eat his and drink his and use his."

The military advisor Pan Duao immediately said, "Your Majesty, we will enter Sichuan and stay here. With so many people, there is absolutely not enough food."

Xu Yixian was seriously pondering He Jinzhao's letter, but didn't make a sound.

Zhang Xianzhong originally wanted to agree, since He Jinzhao wanted to watch the fun, then I would get angry and pull him off.

The border of eastern Sichuan is still in the hands of the officers and soldiers. I will fight the officers and soldiers. When the officers and soldiers come to Sichuan to see if you can beat the bandits?

"Mr. Xu." Zhang Xianzhong looked at Xu Yixian and said, "What's your opinion?"

"Your Majesty, it's not bad for us to follow He Jinchao's path." Xu Yixian put down the letter in his hand:
"Jiangxi, Fujian and other places have not suffered major disasters, and the families of those landlords and gentry must be very rich."

"Are you speaking for He Jinzhao?" Military Adviser Pan Duao stared at Xu Yixian: "Could it be that you belong to him?"

Xu Yixian didn't bother to argue with Pan Duao's words:
"Your Majesty, put yourself in your shoes and think about it. If you occupy the land of Shanshan, Shaanxi and Sichuan, will you allow others to extend their hands to your territory?"

"Eh, chopped off his paws." Zhang Xianzhong blurted out directly.

"Whether it's He Jinzhao or Li Zicheng, everyone is no longer the person who just wanted to live.

The king wants to be an emperor, he also wants to be an emperor, and Li Zicheng also has the same idea. "

Xu Yixian analyzed unhurriedly:
"It's just that the imperial court is powerful and natural disasters are serious, so we will support each other a little bit.

But when it comes to a conflict of interests, I'm afraid it will be a white sword. "

Previously, Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong had a disagreement over snatching musicians and guards of honor when digging the grave of the Ming ancestor.

Not to mention such benefits, He Jinzhao would definitely not agree.

It’s okay for Daming to raise tigers, but if he wants to trick the bandits into raising tigers, Xu Yixian thinks it’s better to forget it.

He is very clear-headed, and to be able to achieve such a great extent is the best among all thieves.

Now that He Jinzhao's attitude has been tested, there is no need to fight him to the death.

Zhang Xianzhong still believed in Xu Yixian's words. It was really normal for him and He Jinzhao to fight each other at that point.

There is only one position of emperor.

"To Jiangxi, Fujian and other places?" Zhang Xianzhong frowned: "Is it feasible?"

"Your Majesty's army is strong now, how many people in the south can resist His Majesty's military might?"

Xu Yixian felt that based on the affluent places in the south of the Yangtze River, there might not be scenes of confrontation with He Jinchao in the southeast in the future.

Otherwise, if they really wanted to tear their skins apart with He Jinzhao, they would suffer a double blow from the army and the hammer bandits. Fighting on two fronts was something they couldn't afford.

But Pan Duao stood up again and said:

"Your Majesty, the surrounding area is now surrounded by heavy troops from the government. If our army passes through Huguang to Jiangxi at this time, I'm afraid they will be blocked here."

"Then what do you say?"

Pan Du'ao squeezed his beard and said, "Our army is still going to enter Sichuan to lure the officers and bandits to fight each other and hold them back.

After we entered Sichuan, we went to Enshi to enter Huguang (Hunan) again, and then entered Jiangxi. "

"it is good."

Zhang Xianzhong agreed without hesitation, that's all.

Today, the anti-thieves in the world are divided into three parts.

He Jinchao is the most powerful, followed by Zhang Xianzhong.

Next is the ten battalions of Luo Rucai and Huideng, and then the fifth battalion of Zuoge.

The last one waiting was Chuang Wang Li Zicheng.

After Yang Sichang rectified Xiong Wencan's troops, he decided to fight Zhang Xianzhong, the second child first.

As long as he is eliminated, the thieves who will follow up may not be able to persist in resisting to the end.

Keep the hammer bandits, and then fight with the camera.

Among the many generals, Yang Sichang regarded Zuo Liangyu as a "trump card" to defeat the bandits, even though he was defeated and fled in embarrassment.

But that was all the fault of that wretch Xiong Wencan, not Zuo Liangyu's fault.

Therefore, before he left the capital, he asked the emperor for an official position, and when he arrived, he was asked to hang the seal to act as a unified command of all ministries.

Not only that, but also personally plan with Yang Sichang, and switch careers.

Yang Sichang hoped that Zuo Liangyu would be grateful for his life by making an exception for reuse, and at the same time rely on the left troops to coerce other generals.

After Zhang Xianzhong, Luo Rucai and others learned that Yang Sichang was dispatched to supervise the army, they had a premonition that there would be a fierce battle, so they took the team into the deep mountains.

When Yang Sichang was planning to attack in Xiangyang, Zhang Xianzhong's troops had already moved westward from Hubei to the junction of Shaanxi and Sichuan, preparing to enter Sichuan and dragging the hammer bandits into the battlefield.

Since He Jinzhao pointed out the way for me, I have to ask you to help me hold back the tail of the pursuit.

Luo Rucai, Guotianxing and other ministries were active in Nanzhang, Fangxian, Xingshan, and Yuan'an, pretending to be Zhang Xianzhong's main force to attract the attention of the officers and soldiers.

Luo Rucai also showed great power, beheading two generals of the Ming army directly, so that he became famous for a while.

Zuo Liangyu did not disappoint Yang Sichang. After the rest of the troops were defeated by Luo Rucai and others, he won the victory
Only then did Yang Sichang get the definite news that Zhang Xianzhong had fled to Sichuan.

He followed Zhu Youjian's instructions on concentrating on attacking Zhang Xianzhong's rebel army first, and decided to encircle and suppress Zhang Xianzhong with all his strength.

Before that, he adopted a policy of appeasing Luo Rucai, sending people into Cao Cao's camp to persuade him to surrender.

Luo Rucai refused to listen, and he also won some victories, but he also suffered heavy losses.

He decided to give up this place, and he would also enter Sichuan with Zhang Xianzhong.

(End of this chapter)