Fifteen days later, the army led by Zheng Zhibao arrived in Daye and met up with Zheng Chenggong who was still waiting in Daye County.

The success of the expedition was completely beyond Zheng Chenggong's expectations. The comfortable and proud smile on Zheng Zhibao's face could not make Zheng Chenggong particularly happy. He always had an uneasy feeling in his heart. After the city of Xingguo Prefecture was successfully captured, Zheng Chenggong and Zheng Zhibao

The troops were divided. Zheng Chenggong was responsible for attacking the cities of Qizhou and Daye, and Zheng Zhibao was responsible for attacking Huangmei and Guangji. Both armies did not encounter much resistance and successfully captured the city. More importantly, they did not suffer much.

Despite the tenacious resistance, there was not much loss. However, after the city was captured, the sergeants plundered a lot of money and food in the city.

County government office, wing room.

The sergeant was guarding outside the wing. Only Zheng Chenggong and Zheng Zhibao were inside, and no one else was allowed inside.

Zheng Chenggong looked at Zheng Zhibao, whose face was slightly red, and spoke again.

"Uncle Wu, I always feel that the victory came so smoothly. We entered Huguang in less than twenty days and captured five cities without encountering any decent resistance. Is it possible that Zhang Xianzhong's combat effectiveness is so poor? Is it possible?

Are you saying that Zhang Xianzhong doesn't care about these cities, not about Huangzhou Prefecture or even the whole of Huguang? Uncle Wu, think about it, once we capture Huangzhou Prefecture, we will definitely threaten Wuchang Prefecture. If Zhang Xianzhong still doesn't care, then I will think that Zhang Xianzhong will take all the cities.

The main force has been concentrated in Sichuan, and he doesn't care about Huguang Province at all..."

Zheng Zhibao looked at Zheng Chenggong and spoke unconvinced.

"Success, you have too many doubts. Although your strategies are very good in the family, don't think too much. If I don't talk about other things, I will just talk about Fujian. Everyone knows that we Zheng

The Zheng family controls the entire Fujian province, but to be honest, except for Quanzhou, Zhangzhou, Fuzhou and other places, where are the Zheng family's troops in other places? If someone attacks Fujian, other prefectures and counties will also be affected.

Is it easy to be taken down?"

"Another point is that Zhang Xianzhong controls Sichuan and Huguang. His focus must be Sichuan, not Huguang. The location of Huguang is too complicated, with Henan to the north, Guangdong and Jiangxi to the south, and Nanzhili to the east.

, Shaanxi is to the west, and in such a complex terrain, it is unlikely that Zhang Xianzhong will place his main force in Huguang..."

Zheng Zhibao's ability to analyze problems is not good, but what he said is also true. This time he accepted Zheng Zhilong's commission and led the troops to Huguang with Zheng Chenggong to fight. Zheng Zhibao must cheer up and not be negligent. After all, Zheng Chenggong did not

Experience in leading troops in combat, and leading an army of 100,000 on long-distance raids.

Zheng Chenggong sighed slightly and looked at Zheng Zhibao.

"Uncle Wu, we have heard too many rumors. It is said outside that Zhang Xianzhong likes to watch the Three Kingdoms. The Shu Kingdom during the Three Kingdoms period was in Sichuan. I have heard people analyze it in Fuzhou. The current situation in the world is the Three Kingdoms.

The situation during the period was that the Wu court was equivalent to the Wei state during the Three Kingdoms period, the Longwu court was equivalent to the Wu state during the Three Kingdoms period, and Zhang Xianzhong was equivalent to the Shu state during the Three Kingdoms period. The struggle between the three kingdoms of Wei, Shu and Wu was ultimately unified by the Wei state.

The end of the world..."

Zheng Zhibao nodded with his eyes widened.

"Success, don't talk about it. I've heard such rumors too. Don't underestimate these rumors. They are reasonable. I heard my elder brother specifically analyzed that the Wu Dynasty is the most powerful, but the one to the north of the Wu Dynasty is the most powerful.

With the threat of the Hou Jin Tatars, the north they controlled had suffered from wars for too many years, and it was difficult to stabilize. Therefore, the Wu court did not have the power to extend its power southward for the time being, let alone Zhang Xianzhong. The Sichuan they controlled was restless.

, there are people making trouble everywhere. Relatively speaking, places controlled by the imperial court are much more stable. This is the credit of our Zheng family..."

Zheng Chenggong had a wry smile on his face.

"Uncle Wu, don't go too far. What I'm worried about is that Zhang Xianzhong voluntarily gave up Qizhou and other places, allowing us to occupy these places, and then deployed heavy troops in Qishui or Huangzhou, waiting for us to go..."

Zheng Zhibao shook his head indifferently.

"Success, don't think too much of Zhang Xianzhong. Zhang Xianzhong is in Chengdu, Sichuan, more than 2,500 miles away from Huangzhou. It is impossible for him to come to Huangzhou to fight in person. At most, Li Dingguo will come to help Huangzhou.

Besides, we have fought against the bandits many times, and with their fighting power, they are no match for us..."

Zheng Zhibao's words made Zheng Chenggong's face gradually become relieved.

"Uncle Wu, what you said makes sense, but I am too cautious. I plan to report the current battle situation to my father. The captured rogue sergeants can be incorporated into the army and participate in the battle. Next, we attack Qishui

, the scouts must investigate the situation in Qishui and Huangzhou in detail..."

Zheng Zhibao's face showed a satisfied smile.

"Success, that's right. Just now I wanted to remind you that you must report all the circumstances to your father..."

...

Jiangxi, Jiujiang.

On the official road, several horses were galloping. When they passed a bend, a rope suddenly appeared in the middle of the road. The galloping horses had no time to stop their hoofs and fell to the ground with a neigh. The sergeant on the horse fell heavily to the ground.

, some fainted directly, and some lay on the ground moaning and couldn't get up at all.

On both sides of the official road, several men in black appeared instantly. They raised the steel knives in their hands and chopped them down mercilessly...

The corpses were quickly carried to the forest next to the official road. The pit had been dug long ago, and the corpses were thrown directly into the pit. The people waiting next to them buried the corpses, but as for the few horses

The war horse was only slightly frightened and not seriously injured, so it was naturally taken away.

The documents found on the corpse were carefully put away by the man in black.

In less than half an hour, several men in black changed into civilian clothes and appeared in the temporary military camp in Jiujiang City.

The military camp outside Jiujiang City has always existed. Over the years, sergeants have been stationed here. After the establishment of the Wu Dynasty, the area around Jiujiang City gradually calmed down. There were few troops stationed here, and the people of Jiangxi Province also

People who consider themselves to be the subjects of the Wu Dynasty, including officials at all levels in Jiangxi, consciously submit to the jurisdiction of Lu Faxuan, the governor of Southern Zhili.

This time, the troops stationed outside Jiujiang City were extremely self-disciplined and did not disturb the surrounding people.

In the central military tent, Wu Sangui, who was dressed in military uniform, as well as Liu Wenxiu and other officers standing beside him, all had solemn expressions on their faces.

After the 100,000-strong army led by Zheng Chenggong entered Huguang, the 80,000 soldiers of the Denglai New Army led by Wu Sangui quickly arrived in Jiujiang and were stationed in temporary military camps. As the commander-in-chief of the army, Wu Sangui accepted the great trust and was full of confidence, vowing to

Completely defeat Zhang Xianzhong and calm the situation in Huguang and Sichuan.

When Wu Sangui set out from Nanjing, cabinet ministers, Lu Faxuan, the governor of Southern Zhili, and Liu Ning, the right governor, all wrote letters to Zhang Dongtao, asking Zhang Dongtao to send troops in accordance with the emperor's order and prepare to attack Huguang.

The document was delivered to Wu Sangui.

After Wu Sangui finished reading the document, he smiled coldly and looked at Liu Wenxiu and others to speak.

"Our Denglai Navy has launched an attack on the coasts of Fujian and Guangdong. Zheng Zhilong of the Zheng family couldn't bear it anymore and asked Zheng Chenggong to lead his army back to Fuzhou to confront our Denglai Navy. The documents have been intercepted by us, and there are

The news that Zheng Chenggong successfully captured the cities of Xingguo, Qizhou, Huangmei, Guangji and Daye was also intercepted by us. I think Zheng Chenggong’s documents still need to be sent out. As for Zheng Zhilong’s documents, we have kept them.

..."

Liu Wenxiu saluted Wu Sangui with clasped fists.

"Commander, I think that Zheng Chenggong can't receive the news from Zheng Zhilong. After a long time, he may have doubts, so Zheng Chenggong still needs to receive the letter from Zheng Zhilong. The commander can find someone who imitates the handwriting and writes a letter to Zheng Chenggong.

, allowing Zheng Chenggong to conquer Huguang with peace of mind..."

Wu Sangui looked at Liu Wenxiu and nodded.

"General Liu is right. We can't lose big because of small things. The emperor's precise deployment mobilized Zheng Chenggong into Huguang to fight Zhang Xianzhong, which weakened the strength of the Zheng family in Fujian. Such a great situation must not be destroyed.

, so this document from Zheng Zhilong must be kept. We will find a way to find someone, imitate Zheng Zhilong's notes, report to Zheng Chenggong that he is safe, and ask Zheng Chenggong to lead the army to fight against Zheng Zhilong with peace of mind, so that our Denglai Navy can easily

Defeat the Zheng family..."

In order to completely defeat and annihilate Zhang Xianzhong, the imperial court made many arrangements. The army led by Zhang Dongtao had already set off from Guangzhou and arrived in the Shaoguan area, ready to enter Huguang to fight. Wu Sangui led the Denglai New Army.

The elite division is responsible for the most important combat mission. They will penetrate directly into Chengdu, Sichuan, completely defeat Zhang Xianzhong, and capture or kill Zhang Xianzhong.

Wu Sangui, who shouldered such an important task, would never neglect him. Before setting off from Nanjing, Lu Faxuan had a detailed discussion with him and told him all about the current situation in Fujian, Zhejiang, Guangdong and Huguang. In particular, the Denglai Navy had occupied Taiwan.

Prepare to attack the Zheng family.

When he arrived in Jiujiang, Wu Sangui had already sent scouts to Guangxin, Jianchang and other places in Jiangxi to conduct investigations along the way. He believed that the news that Denglai Navy occupied Taiwan Island must have spread. The Zheng family who knew the news,

Zheng Zhilong will definitely send someone to inform Zheng Chenggong, who is on an expedition, and ask Zheng Chenggong to lead his army back to Fuzhou.

At such a critical moment, the arrangements of the emperor and the court must not be destroyed, so Wu Sangui set up ambushes on the official roads in Jiujiang and Nanchang. As long as he found any scouts from Fujian heading to Huguang and Huguang heading to Fujian, he would kill them all.
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