Nanming Yiming

Chapter 92 Sudden changes in the situation (for subscription support)

Tian Xiong left the 300 soldiers returned from Huang Binqing in Cixi County.

With 5000 troops, he marched towards Ningbo Mansion in a mighty manner.

Hu Rili has repeatedly made military exploits in the previous few battles, and Tian Xiong also valued him a lot, so he was directly promoted to a general and transferred to his own command.

Tian Xiong said: "I didn't expect that the war in Zhejiang would turn sour. The prefect of Zhu in Shaoxing sent news that Qian Mo, the hypocritical governor of Suhu, had surrendered the Hangzhou Bay Navy, and now he has crossed the Qiantang River and occupied Xiaoshan."

"Zhu Zhifu is worried that the Ming army will take Shaoxing directly, and asks our army to return to Shaoxing quickly to prevent accidents."

"As for Governor Xiao, there is even more news that Hangzhou is now under siege by the Ming army, and the situation is urgent. I need to return to the army immediately to break the siege of Hangzhou. I don't know what General Hu thinks about this matter?"

Hu Rili said: "Although our army has recovered Cixi County this time, we have also reached a tacit agreement with Huang Binqing, and there is no need to worry about the future. But I am sorry to say that we have missed the best time to regain Ningbo. At this moment, I am afraid that Zhang Mingzhen's reinforcements have already arrived. Arrived in Ningbo."

Tian Xiong said: "Since I received the news from Governor Xiao that "Eastern Zhejiang is in a hurry", I led the cavalry to Ningbo day and night, but I didn't expect it to be a step too late after all. Although our army defeated the Ming army outside the city of Ningbo and beheaded There were many enemies, but no infantry followed up, and finally Zhang Mingzhen gained a firm foothold in Ningbo."

Hearing this, Hu Rili also said with shame: "It's all reckless in a lowly position, greedy for merit, and rashly attacking, which led to the surprise attack of Ningbo Mansion by Zhang Mingzhen. If he can persist for a few more hours, the admiral's reinforcements will arrive. Now it's another It's a different situation."

Tian Xiong said: "Things have changed, and it's useless to be upset. Hu Shen will think how we should deal with it next?"

Hu Rili said in a low voice: "I heard that the eight banners in Hangzhou have been wiped out in Huzhou by the Ming army, and even the head of General Pingnan Jin Li was sent to Hangzhou by the Ming army. I don't know if this is true."

The news of the annihilation of the Eight Banners in Hangzhou has long been known under the operation of the Intelligence Department, and Tian Xiong certainly knows about it.However, this matter had a great blow to the morale of the Qing army, so it is hard to say it clearly, Tian Xiong just nodded to indicate that it was indeed the case.

Hu Rili said: "From this point of view, I am afraid that the Ming army in Hangzhou is more difficult to deal with than the Ming army in eastern Zhejiang. Now we have no navy. Even if the army returns to Hangzhou and can take back Xiaoshan by luck, it will not be able to cross the Qiantang River. No more siege of Hangzhou."

"If we can regain Ningbo in one fell swoop, it will naturally change the situation in eastern Zhejiang completely. At this time, capturing Ningbo is the best strategy."

"If we withdraw from Shaoxing, we will have an explanation for all aspects, which is the best policy. However, although the Ming army is difficult to conquer Shaoxing in a short period of time, once the Ming army in Hangzhou and Ningbo has established a firm foothold, we will attack Shaoxing from both sides. In the end, the army still couldn't defend Shaoxing."

"It's a bad idea for our army to return to Hangzhou. The army will definitely stop at the Qiantang River."

Tian Xiong said: "It seems that our army is really in a dilemma. As General Hu Cang said, the only way out is to conquer Ningbo."

"This time I have brought 10 red cannons from Shaoxing Prefecture. Now our army's morale is high. Without Huang Binqing's restraint, we can definitely regain Ningbo in one fell swoop."

Hu Rili said: "But how should we explain to Governor Xiao?"

Tian Xiong said helplessly: "The general is outside, and the military orders are not accepted."

After arriving in Hangzhou, Qian Mo was in a good mood. The plan of using the city of Hangzhou to "siege aid" was very successful. He had eaten up all the Qing troops who aided Hangzhou, and now he was waiting for Tian Xiong's army to return to Hangzhou.

Qian Mo remembered that last year he went boating with Gu Xin'er on the Taihu Lake in the winter, and it was quite embarrassing.The weather is fine today, and it happens that the beauty is by my side, so I decided to visit the beautiful scenery of West Lake with Gu Xin'er.

Now that the army is besieging the city, the gates of Hangzhou are closed day and night, and the West Lake is much more empty.

In later generations, Qian Mo also visited the West Lake many times, so he was very familiar with the "Ten Scenes of West Lake", so he volunteered to be Gu Xin'er's tour guide.

Qian Mo said: "These days, Xin'er has worked hard rehearsing for the 'Zhezi Opera' troupe. Today, let me reward you, Mr. Xianggong, and take you to appreciate the beautiful scenery of West Lake."

Hangzhou West Lake is surrounded by mountains on three sides, and the peaks compete with each other.The highest peak in the West Lake mountains is Tianzhu Mountain. The lake is divided into two branches, the north and the south, that is, the south peak and the north peak, called "Shuangfeng".Looking at the two peaks from the West Lake, when the sun clears after the rain, the tops of the two peaks are hidden in the mist.

Qian Mo said: "This 'Shuangfeng Chayun' is one of the ten scenic spots of the West Lake. It can usually be seen when it clears up after the rain, and it can't be seen at other times, and it is only possible to see it before the rainy season every year. big."

"I've been in Hangzhou for a while, and I've never seen it before. I saw it when Xin'er came here today, which shows how eccentric God is."

Gu Xin'er said with a smile: "It's been a while, but my husband is getting better at making people happy."

"Today's ten scenic spots of West Lake, you want to accompany me to see them all, and you can't miss any of them?"

The ten scenic spots of West Lake are the spring dawn on Su Causeway, Shuangfeng piercing the clouds, listening to orioles in the willow waves, watching fish in Huagang, wind and lotus in Quyuan, autumn moon in Pinghu, dawn bell in Nanping, moon reflected in three pools, Xizhao of Leifeng, and remnant snow on the broken bridge.

Qian Mo said with a sad face: "It's not difficult to read it, but the 'Ten Scenes of West Lake' include the scenery of spring, summer, autumn and winter. It must be a snowy day, and 'Pinghu Qiuyue' must be a full moon day."

Gu Xin'er said: "Then I don't care, it's rare that you have time to accompany me today, so you must let me have fun!"

Qian Mo smiled wryly and said, "Today, my husband, I will definitely accompany you to have a good time, but there is one thing, there are Qing army artillery in Hangzhou City, we will not go to places that are too close to Hangzhou City."

"It's not winter that we can't see 'Broken Bridge and Remnant Snow'. It's too close to Qiantang Gate in Hangzhou, so we won't go there."

Gu Xin'er said: "Is this Broken Bridge the place where the White Snake and Xu Xian met in 'Legend of the White Snake'? It's a pity not to be able to see it!"

At the end of the Ming Dynasty, the story of "Legend of the White Snake" was not widely circulated. Qian Mo was quite surprised that Gu Xin'er knew about this legend.In order not to disappoint Gu Xin'er, Qian Mo said, "It's not impossible to see the Broken Bridge. We can go boating on the West Lake and watch from a distance."

So Qian Mo asked people to find a few double-story boats, and under the protection of the soldiers of Shenji Battalion, he and Gu Xin'er began to swim in the West Lake.Although there are other people on the boat who affect their "two-person world", there is a water gate in Hangzhou City that can lead directly to the West Lake. Can send a few more ships to protect.

Qian Mo continued to introduce to Gu Xin'er with great interest: "The front is Baidi. It is customary to call Gushan and the West Lake to the north of Baidi the Lixi Lake, and the place where we are is called the Outer West Lake."

"Look at the West Lake where the lotus leaves are lush. In summer, the lotus blooms like a beauty with heavy makeup; while the West Lake here is melodious and empty, like a noble and elegant woman."

"Su Dongpo's famous saying 'If you want to compare the West Lake to the West Lake, it is always appropriate to wear light makeup and heavy makeup' refers to the light makeup and heavy makeup of the outer West Lake and Lixi Lake."

Gu Xin'er was fascinated by what she heard, and said, "Sanggong doesn't seem to be from Hangzhou, why is he so familiar with this West Lake?"

Qian Mo said: "Master, I am also a native of Zhejiang, how could I not know Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang?"

"Speaking of the West Lake, does Xin'er know that the West Lake was almost filled in by someone in history?"

Gu Xin'er said: "There is another matter, then I really haven't heard of it, why don't you come and hear it?"

Qian Mo said: "In the second year of Qianhua in the Later Liang Dynasty (July 912 AD), Zhu Yougui, the son of Zhu Wen, the Taizu of the Liang Dynasty, honored King Qian Liu of Wuyue as 'Shangfu' and allowed him to expand the Yacheng Palace."

"A sorcerer suggested to Qian Liu that if the old base is expanded, the country will only last a hundred years, but if it is built by filling the West Lake, the country will be extended ten times!"

Gu Xin'er said: "Thousand-year-old Guozuo? Which king would not be tempted? These warlocks really dare to say anything in order to please the king?"

Qian Mo said: "Qian Liu replied that the people depend on the water of the West Lake for their living, and if there is no water, there will be no people. If there are no people, then I will really be alone. How can there be an Allah who remains unchanged for thousands of years? If there is If the country has been in the country for a hundred years, then I will be satisfied! Not only did I not follow the advice of the warlock to fill up the West Lake, but also specially formed a Liaoqian army of thousands of people to dredge the West Lake."

Gu Xin'er said: "This king of Wuyue is really broad-minded, he must be a great king."

Qian Mo said: "The old site of Yacheng was expanded, and the green waves of the West Lake were preserved. Youguo's wish for a hundred years is fulfilled, and Zuowu's thousand years is a famous saying."

Gu Xin'er said: "I didn't expect such a catastrophe in the West Lake. By the way, why is there no one fishing in the West Lake now?"

Qian Mo said: "Hangzhou is at war now, people inside can't get out, and people outside don't dare to approach. Naturally, there are not many people fishing in West Lake."

Gu Xin'er pointed to the fishing boat in the distance and said, "Look, are there still people fishing here?"

Qian Mo said to Liu Yichen downstairs: "Is this fishing boat a spy sent by the intelligence department?"

Liu Yichen said, "The intelligence department's spies did not communicate through fishing boats."

Qian Mo said: "There is a problem with this ship, send someone to stop it."

Sure enough, when the fishing boat saw other boats approaching, it began to head towards Hangzhou City at high speed.However, the large "ship" of the Ming army was much faster than this small fishing boat.Soon the soldiers on the boat threw out the "flying claws" and caught the small fishing boat back.

At this time, it was very close to the Yongjin Gate in Hangzhou, and the Qing army on the city started firing cannons in fright. Fortunately, the probability of the artillery hitting the moving target was really low.

Seeing that the good trip to the West Lake was interrupted by these people, Qian Mo naturally didn't look good on them, and ordered the intelligence department to let them speak quickly.

In the end, under the torture of the intelligence department, these people finally revealed the truth.

They are envoys sent by Chen Jin, governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, to Hangzhou. Chen Jin sent 3 troops north to support them. They have already entered the territory of Chuzhou and will arrive in Hangzhou in [-] days.

Qian Mo said: "It seems that the news from the intelligence department is a bit late. There is no news about such a big move by the Fujian Qing army."

Liu Yichen said: "This subordinate must send someone to verify the situation as soon as possible."

"News came from eastern Zhejiang that Tian Xiong did not follow Xiao Qiyuan's arrangement to return to Hangzhou, but led his army to storm Ningbo after recovering Cixi County, and is now in a decisive battle with Dingxihou."

Qian Mo said: "It's good news that Tian Xiong didn't return to Hangzhou. Now that the Qing army in Fujian has gone north, we have to take Hangzhou before them, otherwise we will be quite passive."

Now let's adjust the deployment. The Jingnan Battalion advocates Changhua, and the movement of the Qing army on the front line of Lin'an must ensure the safety of the west side of Hangzhou.

In the Chongming camp, 1000 people stayed in Fuyang and 500 people stayed in Xiaoshan.The remaining 1500 people rushed back to Hangzhou immediately and participated in the siege together.

The Jiaxing battalion dispatched 1000 troops to the south and arrived in the north of Hangzhou.

The Zhejiang Navy entered the Qiantang River and deployed defenses along the line from Fuyang to Xiaoshan.

The troops of Jiaxing Battalion and Chongming Battalion participating in the attack on Hangzhou must be in place within one day.

Qian Mo said to Huang Yu again: "The Jingnan Battalion will attack the Fengshan Gate in the south today, remember to kill and wound the Qing army as much as possible."

Hangzhou is a metropolis second only to Nanjing in the south of the Yangtze River. Its outer city wall has a circumference of nearly 40 miles and has 10 city gates in total.

To the north are Genshan Gate and Wulin Gate, to the west near the West Lake are Qiantang Gate, Yongjin Gate and Qingbo Gate, to the south is Fengshan Gate, and to the east near Tiesha River are Houchao Gate, Wangjiang Gate, Qingtai Gate and Qing Gate. spring gate.

Among them, there is a full city along the line from Qiantangmen to Yongjinmen in the west, which is equivalent to an inner city.

Since the east is close to the Tiesha River and the west is close to the West Lake, it is quite inconvenient to attack the city.

The easier ones to attack are the Fengshan Gate in the south of Hangzhou, the Houchao Gate in the southeast, and the Qiantang Gate in the northwest.

Since the commanding height of Phoenix Mountain is outside the South City, the main attack direction of Shenji Battalion this time is the Fengshan Gate in the south.

At this time, there were only 5000 regular troops of the Qing army and a few thousand young men in the city of Hangzhou.

Since the Ming army had been attacking outside Fengshan Gate before, Xiao Qiyuan also judged that Nancheng must be the main attack direction of the Ming army, and deployed a full 1500 main force of the Qing army here.

Since Phoenix Mountain extends directly under the city wall of Hangzhou, there is no moat along the line from Fengshan Gate to Qingbo Gate, and the Ming army does not need to fill up the moat to attack.

The Ming army occupied the commanding height of Phoenix Mountain, so the artillery of the Ming army could directly attack the southern city of the Qing army from the heights.

In fact, the city of Hangzhou in the Song Dynasty was larger than that in the Ming Dynasty. At that time, the Phoenix Mountain in the south was completely included in the city wall of Hangzhou.

However, those who built the city were not fools. The reason why they dared to leave the commanding height of Phoenix Mountain outside the city was because there was Wushan, the commanding height in the south city of Hangzhou.

Instead, the south city of Hangzhou is located between two high mountains.The Ming army outside the city can attack the Qing army from Fenghuang Mountain, and the Qing army inside the city can also attack the Ming army outside the city from Wushan inside the city.

At this time, the sound of artillery in the southern city of Hangzhou continued, and the two sides were engaged in a fierce artillery battle, and the battle for Hangzhou had just begun.

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