The Rise of Ming Dynasty 1646

Chapter 175
Zhu Linmei clearly remembered that when Jiang Zhengxi set off from Changting, Jiang Zhengxi had no more than a thousand soldiers, but now he has six thousand elite soldiers who can defeat Boluo.

He continued to ask: "When did General Jiang add so many troops under his command, and how did he defeat nearly ten times the captive army?"

"His Royal Highness," Lin Yuji hurriedly said, "Since the new emperor came to the throne, the local rich gentry and rich households have competed to donate money. The Empress Dowager issued an edict in the name of the emperor to recruit soldiers. With united efforts, more than 4000 strong men were gathered in a few days." He said. It's not easy to mention the sale of the Empress Dowager Tseng's noble chip silver, so I can only say that it is a local donation.

"As for Jiang Zongbing's great victory in Yanping, you should also be credited for it, King Chen."

"Oh?"

Lin Yuji had said this speech several times in the court before, and now he opened his mouth, "His Royal Highness conquered Xianxia Pass, surrounded Jian'an with soldiers, and cut off the food and grass of Jianlu. Boluo is like Yuan Shao in the Battle of Guandu. However, since the Wuchao was lost, the morale of the army immediately became slackened.

"Jiang Zongbing took advantage of the falsehood and led the army to cover up the attack, smashed them in one fell swoop, and beheaded more than [-] people!"

Zhu Linmi couldn't help frowning, feeling more and more strange in her heart.In this way, Jiang Zhengxi's subordinates are basically recruits who have just been recruited, and they probably don't even know how to use swords and spears.No matter how weak Jianlu's army is, with such "elite soldiers", he would never be able to kill more than ten thousand enemies in one battle.

Could it be that Jiang Zhengxi lied about his military achievements?This is a common occurrence for generals in the late Ming Dynasty.

But these are just speculations, he put this matter aside for now, and said to Lin Yuji: "Since Bo Luo has surrendered, it is time to send him to Tianxing Mansion, why should Mr. Lin go out to talk to Dorgon about accepting the surrender?" ?”

"Return to Your Highness," Lin Yuji had already made up a reason, "Although Boluo felt that he was no match for the power of the Heavenly Army and intended to beg for surrender, but he knew that he had committed a serious crime and was afraid that he would die if he entered Tianxing Mansion, so he begged to stay in Yanping , and would like to exchange for some conditions to leave Fujing."

He also pretended to be mysterious and said: "It's just that some prices have to be agreed by the captive Dorgon before they can be counted. This Boluo and a group of Jian captives and puppet officials may be exchanged for several cities, so the Empress Dowager sent his subordinates to Huizhou to discuss this matter. .”

Zhang Jiayu on the side thought for a while when he heard the words, and reminded him: "My lord, is this a plan for the captives to delay their troops?"

Zhu Linmi shook her head slightly, "Boluo has no food and grass in his hands, so he should seek a quick victory. If this drags on, tens of thousands of his soldiers will all starve to death in a few days. Why is he holding back?"

Lin Mei on the opposite side said: "His Royal Highness, the imperial court has sent Jiang Zongbing to collect the weapons of Bo Luo's troops, and stationed in Yanping to monitor the surrendered army. It's just that the captive army will not starve to death. Every four days in the area, [-] shi of grain and rice are sent to Yanping to keep the soldiers alive."

"Ridiculous!" Zhu Linmi said angrily when she heard the words, "No wonder Boluo was so calm and never came to rescue Jian'an. It turned out that we gave him food and grass. Who ordered the food to be given to Boluo?"

Lin Mei subconsciously glanced at Lin Yuji, whose face was a little pale.The latter gave a dry cough, cupped his hands and said, "The purpose of this lower officer is to stabilize the bandit army, preventing them from plundering the people due to lack of food... and keeping them from disturbing the court's acceptance of surrender."

Zhu Linmi felt more and more that something was wrong.

First, Jiang Zhengxi miraculously defeated the Boluo army with six thousand recruits.

Boluo suddenly begged to surrender.Even if more than 1 people were killed by Bo Luozhen, he should still have more than [-] soldiers and horses in his hands. At least he should make a desperate fight and surrender after losing.

And just now Lin Mei said that the imperial court agreed to allocate food to the "surrendering army", which is simply a strange thing!

He had a premonition that Boluo must be planning some conspiracy, and at the same time, the reaction of the court was also very strange, as if he was hiding something. What is going on?

"Your Highness, I have a mission. If there is nothing else, I will take my leave."

Zhu Linmi's thoughts were interrupted by Lin Yuyi, he looked at Lin Shilang, who was bowing to salute, with cold eyes.Daming's current situation was created by him and the soldiers under his command with their blood and lives. It concerns the future of the entire nation, and he must not allow You Xiaoxiao to destroy it.

Although he still doesn't know the answer to this series of mysteries, he does know a very simple truth - dead Jianlu is the best Jianlu!

What trades bolo for benefits?Not to mention that this matter should be Boluo's trick, so what if it is true?
Jianlu and Ming Dynasty were already in an endless situation. Obtaining a few cities or gold, silver, food and rice from Jianlu was far less beneficial to Daming than eliminating tens of thousands of soldiers, horses, and generals.

No matter how many cities, gold and silver the enemy gives you, as long as he has a strong army, he can take them back at any time.On the contrary, if the Jianlu army is in decline, then everything that was taken away by them will be returned to Daming without a doubt!

Let the enemy come a thousand ways, I will only go all the way.Zhu Linming made up her mind that as long as she targeted Boluo's main force and wiped it out, all of Jianlu's tricks would be easily solved!

Respond to all changes with the same, as long as Boluo wants to do it, there must be problems in it, and it must be stopped.He looked at Lin Yuji and the others, such as the so-called begging for a surrender, especially since a prisoner was included in it.

Thinking of this, he smiled at Lin Yuji and said, "It's rare for Master Lin to come to my camp, and let me entertain you all before leaving."

"This..." Lin Yuji hastily waved his hands and said, "Your Majesty's life is in your hands, so I'm sorry."

"Hey, why are you being so polite, Mr. Lin?" Zhu Linming winked at Shi Lin as she said, "Please come to our camp as guests."

"Please!"

Shi Lin's voice was like a torrent of bells, shaking Lin Yuji's mind, and he couldn't help shouting loudly: "You, what are you going to do?!"

The guards behind him immediately gathered towards him, drawing their knives or raising their guns in a hurry.

But the next moment, these people stopped their movements in unison, staring blankly at the soldiers of the Dragon Guards in front of them—these people in green uniforms were riding on horses before, but they didn't see how they moved, and now Arriving first, they lined up neatly in three rows, with the guns in their hands pointing directly at them, and the short sword on the muzzle flashed a dazzling cold light.

"Master Lin, please!" Shi Lin raised his hand again and said.

"King Chen, I am going out of the customs to accept surrender!" Lin Yuji took a brocade box from his entourage and held it high above the top, and shouted with wide eyes, "If you stop me again, you will be defying the order!"

Zhu Linmi turned her head and glanced at him, "I'll go to Yanping right away to have a look. If Boluo has really surrendered, I will send a fast horse to send Mr. Lin northward, and it won't take a few days."

"you……"

Seeing that he wanted to say more, Zhu Lin couldn't help frowning and added: "I might as well tell you, as long as I can eliminate the Jianlu and restore the rivers and mountains, I will not hesitate to resist the decree!"

He ignored Lin Yuji and the others who were staying there, pulled his horse and left, then remembered something, turned around and told Shi Lin, "By the way, that envoy who surrendered to the prisoner is a lowly person, you have to take good care of him, don't let Lin Adults take care of it."

"Yes!"

(End of this chapter)