Nan Ming Sun Never Sets

Chapter 176 An Unremarkable Great Achievement

"What did you say, the city gate of Ningbo was opened?" Nie Guanyong's eyes lit up when he heard the scout's report.

The scout replied: "Yes, regiment commander, the walls of the city are full of flames, and there are shouts of killing inside the city. It is likely that some troops in the city have mutinied and opened the gates to surrender."

Nie Guanyong's eyeballs rolled around. It is not uncommon for the Qing army to fight among themselves, and it is not uncommon for a part of the Qing army to surrender and open the city gate to welcome the Ming army.This is how the city of Guangzhou was taken in the first place. The Qing army itself was unstable, and a large number of the so-called Qing troops were Ming troops before.

"This opportunity cannot be let go, we will enter Ningbo immediately!" Nie Guanyong said.

His political commissar still reminded him: "Commander, the order His Highness gave us only included defeating the ambush, but did not allow us to attack the city."

Nie Guanyong frowned and said: "What are you still sticking to? Fighting opportunities are fleeting. As the regiment leader, I have the authority to judge by myself. Now immediately send someone to report the situation to the rear and front fingers, and we will hurry up and grab Ningbo first. Your Highness has to blame, and I will fully bear it."

After Nie Guanyong finished speaking, he personally led the troops to Ningbo.

On the Ningbo side, Feng Er and a group of civilians formed a temporary army, which was almost overwhelmed.After all, they were not professional troops. Although they launched an attack with a burst of blood and Feng Er's bewitchment, they killed many Qing soldiers and successfully opened the city gate.But when the garrison of the Qing army reacted, the garrison general of the Qing army immediately led the troops to launch a counterattack against them.

After all, the Qing army is still a serious army, and it still has an advantage over the peasants. The brothers around Feng Er were killed one by one, and Feng Er and others have retreated to the city gate.

The brother who was following Feng Er was already covered in blood and trembling all over. He shouted at Feng Er: "Second brother, we can't hold on anymore! The Qing army is too strong, let's hurry out of the city and abandon the city gate. There is still a way out.”

Another person cried: "Uncle Xu is dead, so is Mao Wu, many people have died, second brother, we can't fight anymore, we are not soldiers!"

Feng Er was also wounded in many places, but Feng Er still insisted, he said: "I can't retreat, the Ming army will come soon, if we leave the city, our old brothers will die in vain!"

"If we don't go, we will die!"

Feng Er was a muddy man and full of courage. He roared angrily: "If you want to leave, you can leave. I, Feng Er, will stay here by myself. I have to welcome the Ming Dynasty King into the city today, or I, Feng Er, would rather die at this city gate with a different head." Leave a pair of tricks hanging on the city, watching His Royal Highness enter the city and kill all the Qing troops in the city!"

Although everyone panicked, they were all familiar with Feng Er, and they didn't want to see Feng Er die here like this, so they could only try their best to resist.

Fortunately, at this time, the cavalry battalion of the 101st regiment led by Nie Guanyong finally arrived.I saw this sturdy regiment leader lead the cavalry into the city first, and was very surprised to see that there were only a dozen civilians left in the siege of the Qing army.

Nie Guanyong and the cavalry fired several shots to push back the Qing troops. He dismounted, came to Feng Er, and asked: "I am the prince of the Restoration Army of the Ming Dynasty, personally leading the independent brigade, and the commander of the 101st Regiment. , Colonel Nie Guanyong, who are you waiting for?"

Feng Er was about to lose his strength, and when he heard Nie Guanyong's voice, it was as if he heard the sound of heaven, and he shouted: "Commander Nie, my name is Feng Er, and I belong to the [-]th Bureau of the Daming Jinyiwei, with the rank of Second Lieutenant! Today I instigate the righteous people in the city who support my Ming Dynasty to rebel against Kaesong, and hand over to you!"

After hearing this, Nie Guanyong was in awe of Feng Er who was covered in blood. He saluted Feng Er and said, "Second Lieutenant Feng, thank you for your hard work. I will ask you for credit in front of the prince. Take your troops out of the battlefield quickly. The next job is handed over to our 101st regiment."

Feng Er said loudly: "Commander Nie, I know everything about Ningbo, I'll show you the way..."

But just as Feng Er finished speaking, his eyes went dark, and he fell down.

Nie Guanyong shouted loudly: "Military doctor, where is the military doctor?"

The field medical soldiers accompanying the army rushed up, measured Feng Er's physical signs, and said to the regiment leader: "It's just a shock, and some blood loss is serious."

Nie Guanyong immediately said: "Hurry up and take it out, and give it a good rescue."

"Yes!"

The sound of guns and artillery in the city gate became more and more intensive. Just now, cavalry rushed into the city and directly broke through the Qing army besieging the peasants. Now the infantry are also entering the city one after another. The flames reflect their figures. The resolute and courageous 101 The soldiers of the regiment, like their regiment leader, moved like fierce tigers, beating the Qing army so hard that they broke up directly.

The entire siege battle did not last long. After more than an hour, the Ming army had completely wiped out the enemies in the city and occupied the government office.The garrison and several officers of the Qing army were shot dead by the soldiers of the 101st Regiment. On the city of Ningbo, when the first ray of sunlight fell in the morning, the red flag of the Great Sun and Moon Golden Dragon was already flying.

Bai Mingxiu was also stationed in Ningbo City in the morning. Regarding Nie Guanyong who claimed to occupy Ningbo City, Bai Mingxiu's attitude was very direct and his decision was commendable. However, acting without authorization was a mistake, and the two offset each other, and the credit for capturing Ningbo would not be credited to Nie Guanyong. on.

Ma Zouri went directly to visit Feng Er, the secret agent of Jinyiwei who played an important role in entering the city. Feng Er was still in a coma and did not wake up soon.

"Le'an, who was considered reliable by his subordinates, was killed by He Zhongsun. On the contrary, Feng Er, who didn't pay special attention, became the hero of this operation. An ordinary Sang Nong, relying on the effective teaching of our Jin Yiwei, relying on With the ideological theory spread by His Highness, he persevered in this arduous task, and led the peasants to launch an uprising, which is really impressive." Ma Zuori sighed.

Bai Mingxiu said with a smile: "It is often the most neglected, but the most powerful. This Feng Er is good. He firmly believes that when the power of ordinary people explodes, anything can be accomplished. This ability, simple It’s a waste of talent to be an intelligence agent, maybe the grassroots organization is quite suitable for him.”

Ma Zouri said: "I hope Feng Er can survive. In addition, Your Highness, the civilian husbands who died in this operation, I hope that I can find a martyr status for them."

Bai Mingxiu nodded: "It's natural. All civilians who were killed or injured in this operation were awarded the status of martyrs of the Ming Dynasty Restoration Army, and a special condolence money was distributed to their families. People who sacrifice their lives and dedicate their lives to the country—a man serves the country with loyalty, and the country rewards the man with kindness.”

(End of this chapter)