Bright Spring

The two of them had finished talking about the official business that Liu Ming had inquired about, and they started chatting.

Ruan Zhi, who was sitting beside the tea table, turned his head, looked at the scene outside, and suddenly sighed: "After Liu Shijun returns to Beijing, please don't blame Ruan Yinhe too much. As a general of the rebel army, he still went to warn Liu Shijun was considered intentional; he did not come to the rescue, perhaps because he was afraid. He was afraid that other rebel generals would find out and find him to settle the score."

Liu Ming said: "So, Li Li is more courageous."

Ruan Zhi nodded and said: "The more ambitious the more courageous, Li Li should be that kind of person. But ordinary people are always afraid." When he said this, he showed a self-deprecating wry smile, "To be honest, I used to be The generals under Hu's command were terrified to death when they led the troops into battle, and it was because of their fear that they surrendered to the current Holy Majesty."

Liu Ming nodded, "The traitors of the Hu clan are unpopular, Brother Ruan is just turning to the light."

Ruan Zhi continued: "The sage is very good at employing people. He didn't let me continue to lead the army, but gave me a better job. I made contributions in a daze and was appreciated. Later I felt that those who want to gain power Annan people, who made a mess of Annan country, are not necessarily better than Ming Dynasty people. Why don't I show respect to those who appreciate me?"

After listening to Liu Ming, he felt that Ruan Zhi's words were confiding in his heart.Maybe because Liu Ming is Han Chinese and won't stay in An Nanguo for too long, Ruan Zhi doesn't have to hide too much?

Ruan Zhi sighed and said: "I often feel that one life is very short, and there are not many things that can be done. If we can do one thing well in one life, it is considered good. How many people in ancient and modern times can save all people in the world?" He shook his head Shaking his head, he said, "Liu Shijun invites you to tea."

Liu Ming took a sip. This herbal leaf tea tasted strange, slightly bitter in the mouth, and had a refreshing fragrance afterward.The atmosphere of today's conversation affected Liu Ming. He also felt that talking to this Annan man would be much easier.Liu Ming pondered for a moment, then said: "My current father's surname is not Liu, but the biological father's surname is Liu."

"Aren't the relatives of Liu Shijun's family unhappy?" Ruan Zhi asked in surprise.

Liu Ming said: "The stepfather agreed, he has other sons. When I was about twelve or thirteen years old, I had the same idea as Brother Ruan, thinking that the life is too short to do much."

Ruan Zhi clasped his fists and said, "I admire it."

Liu Ming recalled for a while, and said: "My mother brought a lot of dowry back then, so I was able to study in a private school. Somehow, I suddenly thought of this truth; at that time, I saw my stepfather doing something in my field, so I Talked to him about the sentiment.

I was young and ignorant, and I said a lot of weird things. I probably said that because there is too little that one person can do, most of those rich and noble families have been accumulated for several generations. Everyone has to work hard to build a family business... Perhaps he wanted to be praised by his stepfather for his ambition?I have forgotten what I was thinking at the time. "

Ruan Zhi said: "Liu Shijun was the governor early."

Liu Ming shook his head and said: "It's just a whim, thinking of superficial truths that have no beginning and no end. I remember that my stepfather was very annoyed at that time, scolded me, and almost greeted me with a stick. I didn't understand back then. thing.

It wasn't until I grew up that I occasionally thought about it and was a little confused.I don't know if my stepfather thinks that he is not trying hard enough, or that I am not from that family?Or there are other reasons.Why is he so angry? "

The two of them fell silent suddenly, the stagnant water flowing from the eaves hit the patio, and the sound of "cracking" seemed to suddenly become louder.

Ruan Zhi thought for a while and said, "Isn't he working in the fields?"

Liu Ming smiled reluctantly and said, "Doing the familiar things in front of you step by step, although it is hard work, but you don't need to overcome the feeling of worry, fear, and not knowing the way forward. I don't think it is hard work."

Ruan Zhi laughed and said, "I know quite a few people who are unwilling to do their duty right now."

Liu Ming stopped his smile and said in a deep voice: "When I went down to Qinghua, everyone around me died, and then I suddenly felt very scared and worried about my son at home. I can't refuse Li Li, so I'm trying to survive?"

They fell silent again and stopped talking about the past.At this time, the heavy rain gradually became lighter, so Liu Ming left and went back to the hotel where he lived with an entourage and an umbrella.

Liu Ming heard that the imperial court was dispatching troops to come for reinforcements, and he also knew that the recruitment failed, and he would resort to force soon.Xue Yan, Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment of the court, and others will arrive in Dongguan soon, so Liu Ming decides to continue to live in Dongguan for a while.

When the court ministers arrived, he reported the local situation first; he did not accomplish much during this period, but he also heard a lot of news from various yamen, which might be useful to the ministers.

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The rainy season in Annan Country will last until around the Mid-Autumn Festival.

After autumn, the hot weather will gradually cool down, and the rain will also be greatly reduced.The best season for the troops from the Central Plains Dynasty to launch an offensive is at that time, when it is relatively dry and cool.Otherwise, the hot and humid climate, frequent disease outbreaks, and muddy and difficult roads will make the Central Plains army unbearable to march without the local people resisting.

The hot and humid climate these days will also cause difficulties for Annan's army, but they are obviously more adaptable to the environment than the Ming army.

The various people under Chen Jikuo's command have completely occupied all the areas south of Manhaikou (Nan Ding Province), and established the rule of county and county officials.Along the north and south of the Yellow River (lower reaches of the Red River), there are military camps of the "Great Viet Army" everywhere.

The Ming army and Han officials of the Annan Kingdom are now huddled in the vicinity of Thang Long City and the Lang Son area near Guangxi.The places occupied by the Ming army during the Yongle period have almost been abandoned due to domestic problems, and the garrison has not recovered until now.

The situation was favorable for Chen Jikuo, and the "Great Viet Army" regained most of the land.

At this time, Tsinghua is arguing messily because of this.In front of the "emperor" Chen Jikuo, many generals pleaded for orders. After besieging Thang Long, they wiped out all the people of the Ming Dynasty in Annan, making them fear "Da Viet";

But there are also some people who think that they should take the opportunity to negotiate with Ming, as long as Ming recognizes the "Emperor of Dai Viet", they will release the Thang Long Han people in return, and they will live in peace from then on.

The generals on both sides held their own reasons, and the fight was inexhaustible.

At this time, Li Li, one of the generals, persuaded: "The big thing is not so easy. The Ming army abandoned all the fertile land north and south of the Yellow River, but set up military camps in Lang Son, Jingtai River and other places; it must be For the reinforcements of the Ming Dynasty to enter Da Viet and defend the road, there should be a big battle in a few months.

Our court should make preparations early, use the strategy of "luting the enemy to set up an ambush, and fight while retreating", avoiding its edge, consuming the enemy's troops, and delaying time.In this way, at least the Great Viet Army will not be defeated too quickly.As long as the war is delayed until the rainy season, the Ming people can retreat without a fight. "

Unexpectedly, Chen Jikuo suddenly became furious, and said: "I have millions of soldiers (so-called), and I have surrounded the Han people in Shenglong. , Are they three-headed and six-armed?"

All the generals agreed one after another, accusing Li Li of being timid and fearful.

Li Li had no choice but to bow down and retreat without further words.Chen Jikuo's eyes followed Li Li's figure, and gave him a hard look.If it weren't for the fact that Li Li's clan was not small, Chen Jizuo might not have spared him so easily.

At this time, a military general named Li Kang stood up and said, "The emperor is the clan of the Chen Dynasty. His status is noble, he obeys the destiny, and is supported by all people. If the Ming Dynasty hadn't intervened, the emperor would have ruled the world already, so the Ming Dynasty court cannot be ignored. They Will there be more troops? The emperor must guard against it."

Although Li Kang's surname is Li, he and Li Li are not from the same family. They each started a rebellion in their hometown and have different forces.Li Kang's words were really quite a lot, and everyone easily accepted them, and they all echoed, discussing and guessing whether the Ming army would continue to increase its troops.

Not long after, Li Kang took the opportunity to put forward the strategy of "siege and attack the city".That is to use a group of troops to besiege Thang Long City, and then send troops from Manhaikou (Nam Dinh Province) to the north bank of the Yellow River, and station troops in Beijiang County; wait for the reinforcements from the Ming Dynasty to pass Lang Son, and the foothold is not stable, and the Dai Viet Army will attack first Destroy its reinforcements, and then try to ascend the dragon.

Li Kang believed that the reinforcements from the Ming Dynasty would come from Guangxi, which is similar to Li Li's view, because the Ming army's fortresses were mostly located in Lang Son on the east line; Jimingguan (Old Street) at Qin Station on the west line was the governor of Yunnan. The envoy entered the passage of Dayue, but his troops were empty.

This plan has been recognized by many people.General Ruan Shuai demanded that after adopting this strategy, all the Han people entrenched in Thang Long should be killed in the future.

After mutual concessions, the leaders of the "rebel forces" from all sides finally came together.Therefore, it was decided to "siege Thang Long and wipe out the reinforcements", and the emperor of Dai Viet Chen Ji Kuo praised the general Ruan Shuai.

In the "Imperial Palace" temporarily set up for a while, there were voices of praise, saying that Chen Jikuo was the founding emperor of Dai Viet, and his achievements will last forever.

Li Li, who was among the generals, looked at the rain curtain outside the hall with a vaguely heavy expression, without any excitement.

Chapter 736 Lost Me, Langshan

Zhang Fu and other generals led a Beijing camp of more than 3 people and carried a large number of firearms. They first sat on the warships of the Chaohu Navy and went to Guilin Mansion. The waterway was nearly [-] miles, and it took more than one and a half months; , the Ming army will only take longer to walk.

Pei Youzhen took the imperial decree at the Guangxi Chief Commissioner's Office to call up a large number of corvee men and official ships, and sent the belongings of the officers and soldiers of the Beijing camp to Nanning Mansion.In Nanning Prefecture, everyone received tens of thousands of guard troops recruited from Guangxi and Guangdong, and continued to march towards An Nanguo.

It was already mid-September when the army passed through the original border, Zhenyi Pass (You | Friendship Pass).

According to the division of seasons in Annan, last month has entered the dry season; and the dry season is divided into cool season and hot season, and the cool season is undoubtedly the most comfortable season. As the name suggests, it is cool and not hot, and the roads are dry and easy to walk. .This cool season is only part of autumn and winter, three or four months.However, the Ming army will spend more than a month on the road.

There is no way around this. The time from decision-making to dispatching troops by the imperial court is short enough; if you miss this year's dry season, you will have to wait another year or so.

Liu Sheng followed Zhang Fu and rode up a hillside. He saw that Zhang Fu's expression was not very good, but he didn't know if it was because he wasted the opportunity.

But maybe it was Liu Sheng himself who made Zhang Fu unhappy.Along the way, Liu Sheng always felt that Zhang Fu's words were a bit choking.

At this time Liu Sheng didn't say a word, so as not to make trouble for himself.All the generals looked towards the south together, and there was still a little mist covering the land, but they could already see a small basin from a high place; there were mountains and forests all around, only in front, there was a slightly flat place.

"Zhilenai." A general said.

But that was the name of the Annan people, and now the Ming army gave it a new name: Lang Son Guard.

From the Central Plains Dynasty to Annan and east-west roads, it is closer to go to Guangxi than to go to Yunnan; and once you cross the Langshan area from Guangxi, you will be in the Red River Plain, a map of Pingchuan.Therefore, Annan people have a proverb: If you lose Langshan, you will lose the world.