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- During World War II in Taohe and Minzhou, Li Zicheng was forced into a desperate situation!
Ding Yunyi was still chasing after him, and Hong Chengchou also deployed troops everywhere at the right time, forcing Li Zicheng to have only one place to go:
Tongguan!
"The rebels can be destroyed." After hearing the news of Ding Yunyi's successive victories in Taohe and Minzhou, Hong Chengchou breathed a long sigh of relief: "Ding Yunyi wiped out countless enemies in the Taohe and Minzhou World War II, and Li Zicheng was in chaos and fled in a hurry to Tongguan, I set up an ambush in Tongguan, and Li Zicheng can¡¯t fly!¡±
"Congratulations to the Commander-in-Chief, congratulations to the Commander-in-Chief!"
"There is nothing to congratulate. I will be a little happy after I capture Li Zicheng alive." Although Hong Chengchou said so, the joy on his face could not be concealed: "When that time comes, it is also thanks to the great blessing of the Holy One!"
As he spoke, his face straightened: "Everyone, the time has come to defeat the thief. Everyone, I decided to set up an ambush in the south of Tongguan, and just wait for Li Zicheng to get in. This time, it is enough not to fight, and the battle will be successful!"
"yes!"
"Commander Commander, do you want to urgently send Ding Yunyi here?"
"Ding Yunyi?" Hong Chengchou pondered for a moment, and then slowly shook his head: "No, no need. He has made great contributions. If he continues like this, I am afraid that there will be no credit for our officers and soldiers in the Central Plains. Let Ding Yunyi do it for him Just stay there."
With the end of the Taohe and Minzhou battles, the end of Li Zicheng's rogue bandits has quietly come
For Li Zicheng, although he knew that Tongguan was an extremely dangerous place, Ding Yunyi's pursuers were behind him. And the officers and soldiers who came from all directions had already plunged him into a desperate situation.
Except Tongguan. He has nowhere else to go.
Gao Yigong, Tian Jianxiu, Liu Zongmin and other subordinates watched Li Zicheng sighing all night long, but there was nothing they could do. Now. The "Rebels" have reached their most difficult stage.
Li Zicheng¡¯s eyes were always fixed on the march map. He moved away after a long while and sighed: "I know it is a place of death, but I have to go. The life and death of our rebel army depends on it."
"King Chuang, our rebel army will not be defeated." Tian Jianxiu said at the side: "Since we have followed King Chuang, our rebel army has gone through many storms in the south and north, and today's small setback is nothing. What?"
Li Zicheng forced a smile.
Yes, it¡¯s a small setback. Small setbacks out of the 70,000-strong army, now there are only more than 10,000 people left after "minor" setbacks
But in front of them, behind them, to their left and to their right were hundreds of thousands of officers and soldiers
If Tongguan is no longer possible, where should they go? Li Zicheng felt confused
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In the 10th year of Chongzhen, Ding Yunyi, the deputy general of Ming Dynasty, the deputy general of Taiwan, the guardian of the army, and the general of the country, led his army to fight with the bandit leader Li Zicheng in Taohe and Minzhou, and dealt Li Zicheng heavy blows. Li Zicheng's 70,000 troops were defeated in successive After the disastrous defeat, the number dropped sharply to 10,000.
¡°Before it was Zhang Xianzhong, now it is Li Zicheng. The rogue bandits that were once rampant were severely weakened by the constant attacks of officers and soldiers, especially Ding Yunyi's outstanding attack. The problem of rogue bandits that had brought disaster to the Ming Dynasty finally saw the possibility of a solution.
And when Li Zicheng led the remaining defeated generals to Tongguan, his nightmare still appeared.
The ambush troops commanded by generals such as Hong Chengchou and Sun Chuanting rushed out and surrounded Li Zicheng. The thieves are in chaos.
Li Zicheng led his army to rush left and right, but could not open a gap. At this time, the encirclement of officers and soldiers was getting tighter and tighter, and there were fewer and fewer soldiers around Li Zicheng.
The most critical time has arrived!
When the battle reached night, under the continuous attacks by the officers and soldiers, there were only less than 2,000 people left around Li Zicheng. Once daybreak arrives, their fate is irreversible.
Li Zicheng was completely desperate
"King Chuang, I'm ready!" Liu Zongmin limped in.
"What are you ready for?" Li Zicheng didn't understand what he meant.
Gao Yigong said from the side: "The situation is critical now. I discussed it with Zong Min and Jian Xiu, and divided the army into two. We pretended to break out to the northwest along the way to attract the attention of the officers and soldiers. On the other side, we will Several people protected King Chuang and broke out to the southeast. "
Li Zicheng was startled, and then he understood that this was the best way to get out of the current predicament, but in front of these subordinates, he absolutely could not show his impatient mood. He said seriously: "How can this be unreasonable? How can you do it for my own safety? And sacrifice so many brothers? You go ahead, I will never do this and live in an ignoble way!"
"King Chuang!" Tian Jianxiu said loudly: "The world can be without us, but it can't be without King Chuang! King Chuang, now the defeat has been determined. If you keep the green hills, you are not afraid of running out of firewood. As long as King Chuang can stand out. , we have the possibility of making a comeback!¡±
"King Chuang!" Several subordinates shouted: "King Chuang, please break out of the encirclement!"
What Li Zicheng wanted was this effect. He let out a long sigh and stamped his foot bitterly: "That's all, that's all. I will wash away the hatred today. Since you insist on me doing this, how dare I let down my brothers?" What is your intention? Send an order and break out!¡±
Everyone was happy to see Li Zicheng finally agree.
A breakout quietly began
The siege battle directed by Hong Chengchou personally surrounded the rogue bandits with almost no way to escape. The only thing that is beneficial to Li Zicheng is that the two thousand people who have never dispersed are still around Li Zicheng. They are all soldiers of the so-called old camp of rogue bandits. Their loyalty to Li Zicheng is unmatched by others.
They were also willing to use their lives to protect Li Zicheng and rush out.
It was night, trumpets suddenly sounded from the northwest, torches were bright, and countless bandits rushed towards the northwest camp of the officers and soldiers.
The person guarding here is Sun Chuanting, the famous general of the Ming Dynasty!
He had already expected that the desperate bandits would inevitably choose to break out at night, so the camp was fully prepared. But after the bandits began to break through, countless arrows flew out like raindrops.
Groups of bandits fell to the arrows. But these bandits were determined and a lot of them died. Then another batch rushed up. They came here to fight for their lives and exchange their lives for Li Zicheng's.
The attention of each battalion of officers and soldiers was completely attracted by this, and a large number of officers and soldiers began to gather towards the northwest.
Li Zicheng¡¯s opportunity has arrived!
More than 300 people gathered around Li Zicheng. Liu Zongmin on horseback shouted loudly: "King Chuang, please give the order!"
Li Zicheng nodded, and Liu Zongmin drew out his swords: "Brothers, fight your way out and protect King Chuang and kill him!"
With that said, he was the first to rush out.
"Kill! Kill!"
More than three hundred bandits made the same call and rushed toward the southeast.
Gao Yigong and Tian Jianxiuyi protected Li Zicheng on both sides: "King Chuang. Let's go!"
The real breakout begins!
Liu Zongmin wielded his two swords and rushed to the front. As long as the person standing in front of him was not Ding Yunyi, he was not afraid of anyone.
Liu Zongmin and the three hundred bandits had already risked their lives. They roared "Aoao" and took advantage of the careless moment of the officers and soldiers in the southeast to rush in front of them.
The officers and soldiers thought that the rogue bandits had broken through in the northwest, and did not expect that they would suddenly appear here. They were caught off guard and fell into chaos.
And Liu Zongmin also performed extremely bravely. The two knives kept swinging down, and it was unknown how many officers and soldiers were killed.
Blood Road was gradually killed, and Li Zicheng, who was protected by Gao Yigong and Tian Jianxiu, also arrived. Liu Zongmin shouted while slashing: "Let's go, King Chuang, let's go!"
The officers and soldiers who had stabilized their position gradually surrounded them. Li Zicheng did not dare to be careless and rushed towards the gap
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The darkness dispersed, and the morning sun shone on the earth.
Li Zicheng was in a panic and did not choose a way out. He ran all the way and didn't know how far he ran before he stopped. Suddenly Liu Zongmin's voice came from behind: "King Chuang, wait for me!"
Hearing Liu Zongmin¡¯s voice, Li Zicheng stopped quickly. When Liu Zongmin caught up, Li Zicheng was surprised to find that he was the only one.
"Where are the brothers?"
"It's allall goneI'm the only one standing out"
Li Zicheng felt dizzy and almost fell off his horse.
He looked around and saw that there were only eighteen people left including himself. Seventy thousand troops, a total of seventy thousand troops, and there are only eighteen people here.
Li Zicheng stared blankly, trembling all over.
"Chuang Wang"
Li Zicheng waved his hand: "Don't call me Chuang Wang anymore. The team has dispersed, the people's hearts have dispersed, and everyone has dispersed. Either surrender the officers and soldiers, or surrender to Zhang Xianzhong and Luo Rucai."
"King Chuang!" Gao Yigong's voice suddenly rose: "How can an accidental setback make King Chuang feel discouraged? I heard that although Chu has three households, Qin must be destroyed if Chu is defeated. Now there are seventeen of my people around King Chuang, so why bother? What are you worried about? Seventeen of us will live and die with King Chuang. We will never let him down. Please Chuang.?Cheer up! "
"Please cheer up King Chuang!" the sixteen people said together.
Li Zicheng cheered up and said: "I, Li Zicheng, am so virtuous and capable that I dare to win the favor of all my brothers. No matter whether we are alive or dead, our brothers will be together in life and death. Now we have nowhere to go. My thoughts are Hide in Shangluo Mountain, accumulate strength, make a comeback, and fight to the death with the officers and soldiers! "
"Gather your strength, make a comeback, and fight to the death with the officers and soldiers!"
"Let's go, brothers, to Shangluo Mountain!"
Li Zicheng made such a call
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After Li Zicheng failed, he fled to Shangluo Mountain. At this time, another giant bandit, Zhang Xianzhong, was also forced to face a choice.
Zhang Xianzhong, who was defeated miserably by Ding Yunyi, fled all the way into Hubei and hid in Gucheng, echoing Luo Rucai in Yunyang.
At this moment, the appeasement messenger sent by Xiong Wencan arrived.
Xiong Wencan originally did not want to fight Zhang Xianzhong. The reason why he was appointed as the prime minister of the five provinces is that there is a story that is not sure whether it is true or not.
Xiong Wencan, the then Governor of Guangdong and Guangxi, had just returned home and before he took off his official uniform, he saw a man walking into the house and shouting: "Master Xiong, what are you doing here?"
Xiong Wencan was stunned for a moment, then bowed and replied: "It turns out it's Eunuch Li who's arrived. To be honest, I'm just going to observe the sentiments of the people. No, I've just put on my official uniform."
Eunuch Li extended his thumbs up and praised: "Master Xiong is really the pillar of the country."
Xiong Wencan hurriedly waved his hands and said: "Where, where, for my great tomorrow, for the people of the great Ming Dynasty, what I, Xiong Wencan, have done are nothing, they are not worth mentioning." After speaking, he looked at Eunuch Li and said:
"My father-in-law is looking for me, is there something important?"
Eunuch Li nodded and said, "Yes, something is bothering Mr. Xiong." After speaking, he sat down and continued, "It's difficult for the emperor to handle it." Then he let out a long sigh.
It turns out that Eunuch Li is a personal eunuch of Chongzhen, and he came here to buy pearls on orders. But now is the time when the war is in chaos and the bandits are out. Anyone who dares to claim that he has a treasure is seeking death! So things were very difficult. Seeing that the date of returning to Beijing was getting closer, I heard that Xiong Wencan had many rare treasures hidden in his home, so he came to ask for help.
Xiong Wencan's eyes widened after hearing this, and he shouted: "Although I, Xiong Wencan, don't have great talents, I am full of passion and ready to sacrifice for the country. Since my father-in-law mentioned these treasures, let me tell my father-in-law the truth and don't even think about touching them!" It¡¯s all the military pay I prepared. Father-in-law, you don¡¯t know that it¡¯s been so many years since the royal officials had finished dividing the military pay before they left the capital. I had no choice but to store these jewels despite being accused of being a corrupt official. I really don¡¯t understand, now that the Qing soldiers are watching from outside, and Zhang Xianzhong and Li Zicheng are bandits inside, the emperor can¡¯t find a way to solve these things, so what else can he do to get pearls.¡±
After saying that, he sat on the chair angrily.
Eunuch Li didn't say a word, he laughed, suddenly stood up and shouted loudly: "Xiong Wencan, take the order!"
Xiong Wencan was startled and fell to his knees. Eunuch Li took out the imperial edict and read out: "By God's blessing, the emperor summons Xiong Wencan to be appointed Minister of the Ministry of War and Prime Minister of Military Affairs of the five provinces. This is your honor!"
Xiong Wencan¡¯s eyes immediately went straight after hearing this. This is so unexpected. What's going on? Eunuch Li smiled slightly and then told the reason.
Since Emperor Chongzhen ascended the throne, his life has been very uncomfortable. He knew that the Ming Dynasty was now in turmoil. I originally counted on the big shots in the DPRK to help me, but who knew that these big shots formed cliques and fought openly and secretly. One group will sue that group today, and the other group will sue this group tomorrow. If you don't cause trouble, it will be a high-profile event. Chongzhen had no choice but to send a few caring eunuchs to several local officials with good reputations. They said they were purchasing supplies for the court, but in fact they all had the imperial edict in mind. As long as they were sure they were sincere. For serving the country, the imperial edict was read out on the spot and promoted.
The next day Eunuch Li returned to Beijing to resume his duties. Since the new governor of Guangdong and Guangxi had not yet been appointed, Xiong Wencan stayed temporarily.
The imperial edict arrived as soon as it was said, but after Xiong Wencan received the edict, he was so shocked that his face turned ashen.
It turns out that although Chongzhen gave him the seal of "Shang Shu of the Ministry of War and Prime Minister of Military Affairs of the Five Provinces", he did not let him go to the capital. Instead, he went straight to Nanyang to wipe out the rebel Zhang Xianzhong! (This siteyour support is my greatest motivation.) - Didn't finish reading? Add this book to your favoritesI'm a member and bookmarked this chapterCopy the address of this book and recommend it to your friends for pointsChapter error? Click here to report
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