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Chapter 260 Zuo Zongtang returns and completely conquers the Xianfeng Dynasty

Shuntian Mansion, West Road Hall.

In a small county town.

The left army was stationed here and was short of men and horses.

On the wall of this small county town, a Confucian general was looking at the large banner with the word "Ming" in the distance that had formed a continuous camp, with deep eyes and a sad face.

He was wearing a blue shirt, with a little bit of white in the blue, which seemed to be due to repeated washing, but it was as clean as a clear spring.

In his late fifties, Zuo Zongtang's hair is already half gray, and he seems to be concerned about this fragmented dynasty.

The Ming army did not attack for a long time, I don't know why.

Zuo Zongtang sighed deeply.

Zuo Zongtang was not very resistant to the appearance of the Ming army.

In Zuo Zongtang's current heart, both the Han and the Manchus are still the people of China, but they have been separated since the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors period.

But Westerners and Rakshasa ghosts are definitely not my species!
The reason why he went to fight against the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom was because Zuo Zongtang had already seen that the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom was still a bandit. After the capture of Nanjing, more than 400 princes were granted the title. Hong Xiuquan changed his bed to a beautiful lady every day, and failed to capture any of them. The world began to fight for power...

In addition, there is another point that makes Zuo Zongtang most intolerable, that is, Hong Xiuquan claims to be the younger brother of Jesus... and is also a lackey of a foreigner!
Why can't you borrow a name? Zhang Jiao's rebellion relied on religion, so why are you still using a foreign religion? !

Zuo Zongtang expressed great disdain for this.

How can such a guy conquer the world?On the contrary, it will be even more difficult.

Only by learning the technology of foreigners and ensuring territorial integrity can we have the opportunity to make China surpass the West and let the people of China stand on top of the world again!
Under such circumstances, Zuo Zongtang would naturally not support the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. Instead, he would try his best to destroy the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom and ensure the integrity of the territory.

Only a complete Qing Dynasty can fight against the Westerners!
But what Zuo Zongtang didn't expect was that Hong Xiuquan of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom had not yet been destroyed, and the Ming Dynasty, which had been dead for who knows how many years, suddenly came back to life...

This made Zuo Zongtang a little unexpected, but it didn't matter.

After all, it’s normal for Ming Dynasty to live every year.

Who doesn’t have the heart to fight against the Qing Dynasty and restore the Ming Dynasty?

But this time the rebellion against the Qing Dynasty and the Ming Dynasty seemed to be a bit swift and violent.

Before Zuo Zongtang could react, the Qing Dynasty was destroyed.

That's right, it was destroyed.

He had just led his army to rush for reinforcements and arrived in this unknown small county.

With a click, one hundred thousand soldiers of the Ming Dynasty surrounded him. For a moment, Zuo Zongtang didn't know what to say and could only keep hesitating and watching.

Ming Dynasty is obviously stronger.

The British, French and Americans were no match for the Ming Dynasty. Their combined army had suffered a disastrous defeat in Tianjin. It was reported that there was a river of blood outside the city of Tianjin. The Ming Dynasty was extremely cruel to the foreigners and did not even leave many survivors. They were all beheaded and their bodies are still hanging on the road as a warning to everyone about the consequences of being traitors.

Zuo Zongtang felt very conflicted about this situation.

He didn't know what to do.

After all, he has always believed in the idea of ​​loyalty to the emperor and patriotism, but now the emergence of Ming Dynasty has made Zuo Zongtang's thoughts become a little complicated.

In other words, I feel overwhelmed and don’t know what to do.

Submitting to the Ming Dynasty is an apology for the idea of ​​loyalty to the emperor and patriotism.

But to fight against Ming Dynasty is a bit disrespectful to the morality in one's heart.

He understood very well that the Ming Dynasty was now in the hands of the public, and it was still a Han people's political power.

At the same time, Daming has never attacked itself, which is enough to explain some problems.

But Zuo Zongtang...

Still hesitating, not sure how to consider it.

"Mr. Zuo, the Ming army is approaching!"

At this moment, Zuo Zongtang suddenly heard the voice from a soldier.

This voice directly pulled Zuo Zongtang from fantasy to reality. Zuo Zongtang braced himself and looked towards the city, but was suddenly stunned.

This……

It is said that the Ming army is approaching, but in fact there is only one person.

Wearing a luxurious Taoist robe...

No, it doesn't quite look like a Taoist robe, and it looks a bit like an emperor's daily clothes, but no matter what, when he wears it, it does have a bit of an immortal air and a profound Taoist feel.

This feeling made Zuo Zongtang feel very strange. He could only shake his head, try his best to drive this inexplicable thought away from his mind, and said to the left and right: "This person may be the Ming army trying to persuade him to surrender." Gentleman, don't do anything, put down the basket and ask this gentleman to come up."

Although Zuo Zongtang has not yet decided whether to surrender or commit suicide out of loyalty.

But one thing he was sure of was that he could not let the military officers and the people in the city die with him.

Therefore, in this situation, no matter what role you play in the end, the soldiers and people in the city will have to befriend the Ming Dynasty. It would be terrible if you kill someone else's envoy.

After hearing Zuo Zongtang's words, the surrounding soldiers quickly acted.

Zuo Zongtang stood on the wall, quietly looking at the 'messenger' who was walking slowly.

Just looking at it, Zuo Zongtang felt something was wrong.

The aura of this messenger was a bit too airy and graceful, almost like a god.

No wonder the Ming Dynasty was able to defeat everything. If all generals and officials were like them, then who in the world could be the enemy?
Zuo Zongtang couldn't help but admire.

But before the hanging basket could be lowered, he saw the slowly walking figure suddenly disappearing from his sight!
"Ok?"

Seeing this scene, Zuo Zongtang was immediately stunned and felt as if he had been dazzled.

What about people?

"Is Mr. Ji Gao looking for me?"

At this moment, a voice suddenly sounded from behind Zuo Zongtang.

The sound is soft and silent, seeming to moisturize everything.

This voice startled Zuo Zongtang. He quickly turned his head, only to see that the 'messenger' who had just arrived at the wall of the small town!
Obviously, Zhu Houcong's sudden appearance not only startled Zuo Zongtang, but also shocked the surrounding soldiers. They hurriedly raised their weapons and surrounded Zhu Houcong in an instant.

Zhu Houcong smiled lightly at these things and didn't take them to heart.

For Zhu Houcong, the Zuojun's firearms were somewhat shoddy. Even the latest firearms and tank armor from the Jiajing Dynasty could not cause any effective damage to Zhu Houcong.

With just a slight release of pressure, the surrounding Zuo sergeants immediately felt a strong pressure. They stood on their legs and trembled all over.It seemed that the Zhu Houcong in front of him was no longer Zhu Houcong, but an unparalleled true dragon. He was swallowing clouds and spitting mist, looking at ordinary people, with his eyes containing the aspirations of heaven and earth.

For a moment, no one dared to move.

Seeing this scene, Zuo Zongtang was also shocked, but he was keenly aware of Zhu Houcong's claim just now.

I?
After hearing this keyword, Zuo Zongtang couldn't help but have a thought. He immediately had a premonition of something and seemed a little stunned.

Then he calmed down and said respectfully to Zhu Houcong: "Foreign Minister Zuo Zongtang has met His Majesty the Ming Emperor."

"Ah."

Zhu Houcong nodded, and then waved his hand casually. In a moment, all the soldiers from the left army around him disarmed their swords and fell to the ground with clatter: "I don't like hiding, so just say it directly. I appreciate you very much, If you come to work under me, you can preserve your name and leave a lasting legacy, and bring blessings to all generations."

Before Zhu Houcong could react, the surrounding Left Army soldiers were already horrified.

"This... this is sorcery!"

"..."

The soldiers of the left army were frightened, their eyes were full of panic, and they were frightened by Zhu Houcong's technique.

According to the tradition of the land of China, spells that are beneficial to oneself are immortal spells; spells that are used on oneself are black magic.

But soon, some smart people immediately shouted, overriding the voices that said it was 'witchcraft': "What kind of magic! This is magic. The Emperor of Ming Dynasty is really the emperor, and he actually knows the magic of gods! Oh my god! !”

"Yes, yes, the Emperor of Ming Dynasty has come to the world as everyone expected! This is the true Holy Emperor coming to the world. The emperor of the Qing Dynasty is just a rat wearing a monkey's head! With a deer head and rat eyes, there is no trace of the sage. Long live the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty. , The Ming Dynasty will be forever solid!"

"Immortal Lord, Immortal Lord!"

"..."

There were still a majority of smart people, and before Zuo Zongtang could speak, they all knelt down.

Seeing this scene, Zuo Zongtang was stunned for a moment. He felt uncomfortable in his heart, but he was also horrified.

All kinds of emotions were ignited in his heart, but Zuo Zongtang was stunned.

Seeing that Zuo Zongtang was taciturn, Zhu Houcong did not hesitate at all, and said directly and unceremoniously: "Zuo Jigao, since you have the heart to imitate Zhuge Wuhou, and you are so content that you are called 'Jin Liang', then why don't you follow Zhuge's example?" Marquis Wu’s ambition is to revitalize our Han people’s mountains and rivers, drive out the Tartars, and restore China?”

Zuo Zongtang privately regarded Zhuge Liang as his idol.

In the future, he will also be called "Jin Liang", which means that Zhuge Liang is particularly proud of himself in this world.

Zhuge Wuhou was an idol figure for countless civil servants and generals for thousands of years. Among his fans were trash like Eunuch Wang Zhen of Tumubao, and naturally there were also truly noble people.

Zuo Zongtang called himself "Jin Liang", but this reputation was not dishonored.

After all, what Zuo Zongtang regained was not only Xinjiang, but also a piece of geopolitics that the Western Expeditionary Army had gnawed away by almost single-handedly at the end of the dynasty, when Tsarist Russia and Britain expanded in Central Asia in modern times. The buffer zone is also a strategic barrier that protects the freshwater glaciers of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the "Asia Water Tower" and the source of the Three Rivers. It is also a feat of safeguarding the unity of a multi-ethnic country.

Therefore, in this aspect, Zuo Zongtang's achievements were extremely great. In the environment of the late Qing Dynasty, he could be compared with Zhuge Wuhou.

Otherwise, could it be Li Hongzhang?
Li Hongzhang even proudly said that he was the 'Bismarck of the East', as he had been promised by Westerners.

However, this kind of words reached Bismarck's ears, and Bismarck said simply, "I don't know if Li Hongzhang is the Bismarck of the East, but no one will say that I am the Li Hongzhang of the West."

And where did this title first come from?
It comes from the congratulatory letter sent by German arms dealers to Li Hongzhang on his birthday in 1875, praising him.

Li Hongzhang was very impressed by this and often boasted of it. Later, the Westerners who dealt with him followed suit and flattered him, and it slowly spread.

Liang Qichao also specifically mocked this self-deceptive title in his "The Biography of Li Hongzhang".

Westerners hope to gain benefits from the Qing government through Li Hongzhang, so they naturally need to bribe him to flatter him and call him the greatest figure in the Qing Dynasty.Obviously, they exaggerated Li Hongzhang's importance and publicized it.There is nothing wrong with Western businessmen doing this. After all, they are doing it to make money.

After hearing Zhu Houcong's words, Zuo Zongtang sighed deeply and said to Zhu Houcong: "Your Majesty's magical skills are perfect, and he has millions of troops and troops. The Central Plains has been secured. I am afraid that the Western barbarians will not be able to defeat your Majesty. So, The world is at peace, but a certain Zuo is old and has no strength to tie a chicken, so he may not be able to serve the new dynasty."

He decided to let it happen.

Imitate Zhuge Wuhou...

If given the chance, Zuo Zongtang would naturally do this.

But now, the situation is decided.

Zuo Zongtang didn't know what to do.

Therefore, I can only think about returning to my hometown, living in seclusion, and becoming a happy and prosperous rich man in my hometown of Hunan.

After hearing Zuo Zongtang's words, Zhu Houcong couldn't help but shook his head, and then said: "Everything here has been solved long ago. Foreigners? When I finish dealing with those guys from the Jiajing Dynasty, I will have my hands free to command the army. Turn in, come one at a time.”

After saying that, Zhu Houcong continued: "What I said is to truly inherit Zhuge Wuhou's will."

The Yongjia Rebellion is about to break out, and the storm between the two Jin Dynasties is unfolding.

Zhu Houcong is in urgent need of talents and is here to take charge.

Yu Dayou could not support it alone, so it required the input of countless generals and troops. With Zuo Zongtang here, Zhu Houcong would be able to rest assured.

At that time, it was really possible to inherit the will of Zhuge Wuhou and restore the Central Plains!

It's just that the revived Han Dynasty is not a Han Dynasty in a narrow sense, but a Han Dynasty in a broad sense, a Han Dynasty established by Han people!
Hearing Zhu Houcong's words, Zuo Zongtang couldn't help but be stunned.

He was stunned more times today than he had been in most of his life.

His Majesty the Ming Emperor, what do you mean?

Jiajing Dynasty...

Until now, Zuo Zongtang still didn't know the identity of Zhu Houcong. He only heard Zhu Houcong's words and was a little surprised immediately and didn't know what to say.

Seeing Zuo Zongtang so often, Zhu Houcong just smiled slightly, and then said: "You can decide for yourself. If you decide well, just ask any Ming army nearby to inform you, and I will know."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhu Houcong's figure disappeared directly from Zuo Zongtang, becoming the Riddler completely.

That's all for this.

I say this out of respect for Mr. Zuo.

If Zuo Zongtang is still unwilling to serve the Ming Dynasty, then Zhu Houcong will not follow the example of Taizu Emperor Gao and Emperor Chengzuwen and force him to do so.

He is still polite.

And Zhu Houcong disappeared out of thin air in front of Zuo Zongtang, which immediately shocked him greatly.

Zuo Zongtang already had an answer in his heart.

And Zhu Houcong, who had just returned to the Luzon Islands, saw small gilded characters in front of his eyes.

[The Xianfeng Dynasty no longer had any loyalty to the Manchus and had an organized army of more than 5000 people. The Xianfeng Dynasty conquered successfully and the national war ended. The national war rewards are currently being calculated, please wait. 】

(End of this chapter)