Nanming Yiming

Chapter 41
Chongming was an important city for defense against the river. In addition to deploying 5000 heavy troops, the Qing army also had forts and naval divisions.

However, since both Zhou Boda and Yang Wenqi's troops were transferred to transport silver, the defense of the Suzhou area was really empty, so 2000 troops were transferred from Chongming Island to Suzhou.The three largest No. 3 ships in the Chongming Navy were also conscripted to Yang Wenqi Yunyin.At this time, the Chongming Navy still had dozens of warships of various types, but the largest one was only more than 1 No. 10 Fuchuan, and some other smaller sentinel ships and sea-going ships.

After being promoted to the commander-in-chief of Wusong Town, in fact, Yang Wenqi's soldiers and horses have not yet been fully expanded in the future, but they have completely controlled all Wusong's defenses.There are only more than 2000 soldiers and horses under him, and he only brought 1500 confidantes with him this time.Including Qian Mo's personal battalion and Zhou Boda's remaining troops of about 350 people, there are less than 2000 people now.In addition, after tossing all night, it is impossible to attack Chongming by force.

Fortunately, Yang Wenqi's identity has not been exposed at this time, so he can sneak into Chongming City with some of his own soldiers in the name of seeking supplies.

For more than 12 years from the 1352th year of Yuan Zhizheng (11) to the 200th year of Wanli, the sand islands in the Yangtze Estuary were very unstable, with frequent ups and downs, which led to five migrations of Chongming County.

The Chongming County in front of us was built in the 11th year of Wanli (1583), which is the result of the fifth relocation and the sixth city construction.

The people of Chongming, who had been tossed enough, performed a divination drama when they chose a place to build a city for the last time.

Kangxi "Chongming County Chronicles" Volume 3 "City Pool": It records that He Maoguan, the county magistrate, passed the place name with "nine" and the number of circles tied to the cable when the ship entered the port was "nine", which means long and long.After three inspections successively, the location was finally established.Since then, the county has never been relocated, and Chongming Island in the modern sense has gradually formed.

Afterwards, except that He Maoguan resigned before the construction started, and Li Dajing, the later county magistrate, reduced the city base by one-third, everything went smoothly, and the city was built safely.The city wall is square, with a circumference of more than four miles, five gates and two water gates.Outside the four city gates in southeast, northwest, and southeast, there is also a southeast gate - Chaoyang Gate.

Although Chongming Island had already taken shape at this time, the actual land area still fluctuated greatly due to the influence of tidal fluctuations.Only a breakwater was built on the south side to resist the erosion of the tide, and the stones transported this time were unloaded beside the dam on the spot.

At this time, there were about 1500 Qing troops stationed in Chongming County.Almost the same number of Qing troops camped next to Hanshan Temple outside the east city of Chongming, and were mainly responsible for the daily patrol of the fort and navy.

Meanwhile, Yang Wenqi and Qian Mo were rushing to Chongming County with their military battalion. Although the circumference was only four miles, Chongming County still looked quite large at this time.

Although Qian Mo is just a white body at the moment, his reputation has already spread throughout the south of the Yangtze River with the "Tianxia Bureau" on the Qinhuai River.

Hearing Qian Mo's arrival, Tu Guobao and the county magistrate of Chongming came to greet him at the gate of the county seat in person. They also wanted to curry favor with this popular man in front of Hong Chengchou.

Although this national treasure is notorious, it is still quite handsome, with a height of about 1 meters and a face with thick eyebrows and big eyes. How does this look like a water bandit?

Qian Mo said: "I think this is the Tu Zong Bing. Qian Mo took the liberty of bothering you and asked all the adults to go out of the city to meet him personally. How dare I be that?"

Tu Guobao responded: "Mr. Qian shocked the south of the Yangtze River with one move by the Qinhuai River. No one knows it. This time, the bank transfer to the north is a heavy responsibility. It is right for Tu to go out of the city to meet him."

"Cough cough, cough cough..." Yang Wenqi, who was a little embarrassed to be left alone, could only pretend to cough twice.

Only then did Tu Guobao say: "Brother Yang is here too, this is not a place to talk, the banquet has been prepared, let's talk inside."

I thought that the materials on Chongming Island were relatively scarce, and the mansion of Tu Guobao must be relatively simple.However, after entering, Qian Mo was still surprised. The unique Jiangnan garden style, the decoration here is no worse than the Governor's Mansion in Nanjing.

After passing through the concierge, everyone came to the hall to take their seats, and a sumptuous banquet had already been set.

Qian Mo, who had already had a feast at the Zuixian Tower, was no stranger to these exquisite dishes, but among the three who accompanied him at that time, only Gu Yanwu was left now, which is a bit embarrassing!

Tu Guobao asked: "Last night there was a storm on the river, and the Yangtze River estuary was turbulent. Even the dams were washed away for several sections. Did the two of you encounter any danger?"

Yang Wenqi and Qian Mo glanced at each other, and Qian Mo started the performance moment: "To tell you the truth, the general soldier, last night was a narrow escape. Qian Mo has never seen such a big storm, and the accompanying boat sank several times." Many soldiers were killed. Fortunately, all the silver taels were loaded on several large ships, otherwise Qian Mo would have to die to apologize."

Yang Wenqi also took the opportunity to say: "Fortunately, Yinliang was not in danger, but after a whole night of tossing, the soldiers all escaped from death, still in shock, and now they are extremely tired, so they can only set off after resting in Chongming for a day."

Qian Mo said: "Now morale is low and the morale of the army is not stable. It is indeed not suitable to go north again. I also ask the local soldiers to prepare supplies. We will rest for one night before setting off."

"Don't worry, the army is still living on the boat. It's just that some of the injured brothers asked the soldiers to rest in the barracks outside the city for a night. The 60 people in my personal camp will live with me in the city. I don't know if the soldiers can make it easier for me?"

"It's easy to talk about it, Tu Mou immediately arranges it, and if Mr. Qian doesn't dislike it, he can rest in the mansion for a day."

"Tu Mou enters a cup for everyone."

When it was late at night the next day, everyone had already slept peacefully.

Only the rumble of cannons outside the city was heard! ! !

A panicked soldier came to report in a hurry: "Tu Zong Bing, something is wrong. Zhoushan Ming bandits came to attack the camp, and they are now bombarding the barracks and forts outside our city."

Tu Guobao immediately shouted: "Gather the people quickly, and go to the riverside to rescue, and the Ming bandits can't let the money be robbed!"

Qian Mo pretended to get up in a panic, and hurriedly asked Tu Guobao, "What happened to Tu Zongbing?"

Tu Guobao said anxiously: "Ming bandits have attacked the island, Mr. Qian quickly follow me to rescue."

But Qian Mo said unhurriedly: "Then please wait a moment, the Tu Zongbing, while I change my clothes."

Seeing Qian Mo's dude-like appearance, Tu Guobao was waiting impatiently, and said: "Please ask Mr. Qian to go out of the city to help, the matter is urgent, Tu Mou is one step ahead!"

After Tu Guobao left the city, Qian Mo immediately asked Gu Yanwu to lead people to control Tu Guobao's mansion.

He also ordered Hong Fugui to break into the Chongming County Government, held the Chongming County Magistrate hostage, and then ordered the gates of the city to be closed.

At this time, there are only a few yamen servants left in the city, who dare not follow?

After leaving people to guard the various places, Qian Mo and Lu Shanhai brought the county magistrate of Chongming and 30 soldiers to the south gate of Chongming.

At this moment, Chongming County is under Qian Mo's control!
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