Autumn of the 17th year of Chongzhen

Chapter 460 Lure the enemy into a quick battle
The three pieces of information sent from Guangjing are so huge that people can't digest them at once. After Wang Yan read them, Zheng Chenggong, Chen Bangyan and others circulated them, and then in exchange for Li Guo, Liu Shun, Gan Hui and other major generals Come and discuss.

Xia Wanchun saw Wang Yan closed his eyes and meditated, cupped his hands and said: "Grand Duke, although these three reports come from three places and describe many things, they all come from one incident."

Wang Yan opened his eyes and looked at Xia Wanchun. He admired Chen Zilong's disciple very much and intended to train him. He must be a talented minister in the future, and he might inherit his political views. He smiled slightly and asked, "Xiao Yin Tell me!"

"Guogong, from Xiaoyin's point of view, whether it is the Duke's Eastern Expedition, or Hong's attack on Taihu Lake, or the battle between Jinduzhen and Liu's thief in Guangxin and Xianxiaguan, and Tan Tai's entry into Fujian, this series of events , The original cause was the change of the Qing government’s strategy, and it was all caused by the Qing government’s national policy of putting Shu first and then Chu.” Xia Wanchun paused for a while, and then said: “The Duke’s Eastern Expedition was also because of the awareness that The Qing court’s strategy changed, so it was eager to conquer the east, cut off the threat of Fujian Qing soldiers to Guangjing, and then retreat to deal with the changes in Sichuan and Sichuan.”

Wang Yan nodded, "Xiaoyin is right. This Eastern Expedition is called Fumin, but it is actually Sichuan and Shu."

Chen Bangyan said: "The land of Ba and Shu is located in the upper reaches. Qin won Shu and conquered the world in the east. Jin won Shu and Dong Wu perished. Sui had Shu and died in Sui. If we live in Sichuan, then the overall situation of our dynasty will be completely passive."

After reasoning in this way, everyone's thinking became clear. Zheng Chenggong picked up the first letter, read it again, and said worriedly: "Ministry, this letter said that Zhang Xianzhong only had more than 2 defeated troops who fled back to Shuzhong, but Hauge and Wu Bandit have entered Sichuan via the Lychee Road, how long can Zhang Xianzhong defend with his newly defeated troops?"

Wang Yan's face darkened, "Zhang Xianzhong claims to have millions of people, and he lost most of the elite in Hanzhong. There should be some troops in Sichuan and Shu. In addition, Governor He has returned to Wuchang. The Hubei Ming army will send troops out of Shangyong Ancient Road, threatening Hanzhong and delaying the battle. The speed at which the Qing army marched into Sichuan and Sichuan, but I don’t know whether the Western army can defend Sichuan. The key to us now is to quickly end the Battle of Bamin and defeat Tan Tai’s army as soon as possible. What is the success of this? Method?"

The land of Shu has now become the key to the Ming and Qing scrambles for the world, Wang Yan is already a little anxious, and he is already in a hurry to get out.

Zheng Chenggong thought for a while, "The cabinet department wants to make a quick decision, so the only way is to lure Zhang Cunren and Tan Tai to lead troops across the Minjiang River, and then wait for the opportunity to fight."

Chen Bangyan stood up, "General Gan said that the Qing soldiers who broke out from Dongcheng were killed by him. Maybe Zhao Guozuo could write a letter asking for help from Fuzhou. It just means that the army is in a hurry to besiege Quanzhou. Tan Tai didn't arrive before. Perhaps Zhang Cunren didn't dare to cross the Minjiang River, but now that Tan Tai is entering Fujian, this thief should have some courage and won't sit idly by."

Wang Yan's eyes enlarged a little, "This plan is feasible, but there is still a lack of a messenger."

Zheng Chenggong thought about it and said: "There are people who send letters. When the low-ranking officials attacked Nancheng, the Qing general Wang raised his salary and surrendered. He is not from Fujian, but a general who followed Zhang Cunren from Zhejiang. He should be able to gain Zhang Cunren's trust. It's just that Zhao Guozuo is The Han people in Liaodong, their fathers took refuge in old slaves, and he was also reused by the Qing court as a Lazhangjing inlaid with red flags. The Duke should know that banner people are the most stubborn, would he write a letter to deceive Zhang Cunren?"

Wang Yan said with a smile: "I'm not worried about this. Banner people are loyal to the Manchus, but they are also afraid of death. This Zhao Guozuo has amassed so much money, but in the end he delayed the best time to retreat from Quanzhou , a person who values ​​money so much, says that he is not afraid of death, and this cabinet does not believe it. This cabinet will leave the important task of forcing Zhao Guozuo to write a letter to General Liu Shun, how about it?"

Liu Shun moved the joints of his hands, and there was a trace of cruelty on his face, and he seemed a little excited. He stood up and clasped his fists and promised, "Duke, don't worry, someone must ask that guy to write it out word by word according to the meaning of the duke." .”

Wang Yan nodded, and said to Zheng Chenggong: "Whether the sender is reliable or not is the key to the plan. If the matter is revealed, maybe the Qing army will come to plot against us instead, and Chenggong knows the origin of Wang's salary." Is it?"

Zheng Chenggong shook his head, "I don't know about this lowly position, but this person is very strict with his subordinates. I have asked Quanzhou squires about it. All the Qing troops in the city made rebellions. Only his subordinates did not commit any crimes. That's why the lowly level did not arrest his subordinates." Beheaded. As for his origin, Wang Qifeng claimed that he was once a member of King Lu's tribe."

When Zheng Chenggong said this, Xia Wanchun had some reflections. Before the Qing army swept East Zhejiang, he was ordered to report to the King of Lu. As a result, the Ming Army in Eastern Zhejiang was defeated for thousands of miles. He also retreated to the sea with King Lu. the name.

Xia Wanchun was taken aback for a moment, and then remembered, "Duke, this person is indeed a member of King Lu's tribe. When the Qing soldiers swept East Zhejiang, Fang Guoan surrendered, Wang Zhiren was defeated and went to sea. The situation in Eastern Zhejiang was corrupt, and there were countless survivors At that time, Zhang Guozhu, the rebel general, intercepted the family members of Lu Jianguo's palace, and Wang Qifeng should be a member of Zhang Guozhu's tribe, who was coerced and surrendered to the Qing Dynasty."

Wang Yan nodded, "Successfully call this person first, and I will take a look at the pavilion before making a decision."

A moment later, a Qing general in his 40s, with a thin figure, a thin face, and a row of white beards on his lips, was brought into the hall. He came in and raised his head, glanced at Wang Yan who was sitting in the middle, and immediately He lowered his head again, saluted nervously on one knee and said: "The king of crimes is paid. He was originally a subordinate general under the command of Lu Jianguo. , Today, I have no two hearts in voting for Wang Xianggong and Guo Xingye, and the sinner is willing to serve in the army to atone for the sins of the past."

"Okay~" Wang Yan's image of Wang Qifeng was not bad, and he introduced his own experience very clearly, but he still asked: "Is General Wang involved in the matter of the traitor Zhang Guozhu intercepting the family members of King Lu's palace?"

Wang Qifeng blushed and was speechless. After a long time, he said slowly: "Don't dare to lie to my husband. When Zhang Guozhu escorted Lu Wang's family to Hangzhou, the sinful general will accompany him~"

Seeing this, Wang Yan immediately comforted him and said, "General Wang can be honest with you. This pavilion is very pleased. Now that General Wang has served, you can rest assured. As long as the general sincerely surrenders and fights against the Qing with all his strength, don't mention all kinds of things in the past. This pavilion pays attention to justice, as long as the general and the imperial court are united, the general is a brother in the same robe of this pavilion, and this pavilion will treat him with the same heart."

Wang Qifeng hastily stated his position again, with no second thoughts.

"That's very good. The cabinet will make arrangements for rewards and appointments in the future. The general will go down to rest first, so he can rest in peace." Wang Yan waved his hand to let him back down.

When they left the lobby, Zheng Chenggong said: "Does the cabinet think it's reliable? Can you appoint me?"

Wang Yan nodded, "It seems to be reliable, but the matter of delivering the letter is of great importance. Although there is no doubt about the employment, the suspect does not use it, but we still need to be careful. After Liu Shun asks Zhao Guozhu to write a letter, let Wang Qifeng accept a nomination certificate Let's go~"

(Thanks to Wei Wang Li Shimin, a survivor of the Ming Dynasty, book friend 4720, Huang Style's monthly ticket, thanks to Lanewei Boy and Cat, Yue Dongwoxin for the reward, and thanks to Ticket King for the sound of rain in the wind chime.)
(End of this chapter)