Ming Zuo

Chapter 1090 Consequences of Greed

In February of the eleventh year of Chongzhen, Li Zicheng returned to Shaanxi from Sichuan.

How hurried I was when I went, how embarrassed I was when I came back.

Looking at the few subordinates around him, Li Zicheng wanted to cry but had no tears.

Although I have long thought that Sichuan is a trap set by the imperial court, but I think that it is rich and prosperous, and it will definitely recover after a lot of tossing.

The result really made Liang Yue talk.

After they entered Sichuan, they were immediately besieged and intercepted by the officers and soldiers, making it difficult for them to move forward.

The original plan to rush to the Chengdu Plain was not even defeated by Guangyuan.

In the event of bloodshed and heavy losses, they would not be able to stand in northern Sichuan.

In desperation, Li Zicheng could only lead the remnants back to Shaanxi.

"Is there any news about Brother Liang?"

Liu Zongmin let his subordinates wrap his wounds.

"I have inquired around, but there is no news. Last winter, I heard that Liang Yue captured Ningxia Wei, and then disappeared. Looking at it now, I'm afraid it's more than auspicious."

Returning to Shaanxi, Li Zicheng's most urgent hope is to find a place to stay.

At this time, he thought of Liang Yue.

Although he didn't listen to Liang Yue's words at the beginning, he insisted on going to Sichuan.But no matter what, Liang Yue is his subordinate.

If he could get Liang Yue's help, maybe he could be brought back to life.

But he didn't know that the current Liang Yue occupied the Hetao area and was no longer in the territory.Even the officers and soldiers had nothing to do with Liang Yue, so of course he couldn't find any news.

The contradiction between Hong Chengchou, Sun Chuanting and Yang Sichang became more and more serious.

Because the military power was in the hands of Yang Sichang, the two were afraid that Yang Sichang would make a big fuss, so they had to fight silently, hoping to wipe out the peasant army as soon as possible.

Under such a trend, Li Zicheng's living space became more and more difficult.

On March [-]th, in the Hezhou area, Li Zicheng ran into Cao Bianjiao head-on.

In order to avenge his uncle, Cao turned like a mad tiger, biting him to death.

It's a battle between the two sides.

Li Zicheng couldn't get rid of Cao Bianjiao, and was besieged by He Renlong and Zu Dabi.

It was really untenable, Li Zicheng could only retreat while fighting.

Near Taozhou the next day, he was defeated again by Cao Bianjiao.

By this time, Li Zicheng had been defeated like a mountain, and the situation was over.

There are only more than [-] people left around him, and the people are exhausted, the food and grass are cut off, and they may be destroyed at any time.

Li Zicheng had no choice but to abandon the old, the weak, the sick and the disabled, and led his confidants to flee eastward all the way.In the end, he plunged into the mountains near Chenggu County and disappeared completely.

It was a pity for Hong Chengchou to learn that Li Zicheng was gone.

He strictly ordered the ministries to search carefully, to see people in life and dead bodies in life.

But among the vast mountains, Li Zicheng really wanted to hide, like a dragon returning to the sea.

The officers and soldiers searched repeatedly for more than a month, but finally returned without success.

Although Li Zicheng could not be captured, there is no doubt that the peasant uprisings in Shaanxi and Sichuan have been suppressed by the official army.

As a result, all the pressure came to Zhang Xianzhong who was active in the Huguang area.

Last October, Zhang Xianzhong lost a battle.

The one who can ride on top of his head to shit and piss is naturally Zuo Menggeng's cheap father Zuo Liangyu.

Don't look at Zuo Liangyu's claws when he met Li Zicheng, but he was able to beat Zhang Xianzhong with his hands.

Zhang Xianzhong was not only defeated, but also injured.Forced to have no choice but to be trapped in Macheng, Hubei.

Fortunately, the prime minister of the five provinces, Xiong Wencan, did not have many troops, so there was nothing he could do for a moment.

But when the news of Li Zicheng's defeat came, Zhang Xianzhong knew that it would not be long before the main force of the government army would press on him.

At the time of life and death, Zhang Xianzhong suddenly thought of the scholar Lu Ding who was sent by Xiong Wencan to surrender earlier.

He asked someone to invite Lu Ding over.

"Mr. Lu, it's because I don't want to surrender. It's just that there are so many leaders in the army, and it's hard to say what to say, so there's nothing you can do!"

Lu Ding is a local scholar, but after many years of scientific examinations, it is difficult to make progress.But the heart of utilitarianism is very strong, and he always wants to seek an official position.

Xiong Wencan took a fancy to him and asked him to contact Zhang Xianzhong as a messenger.

Xiong Wencan promised to recommend him as the county magistrate as long as the recruitment is completed.

Lu Ding was overjoyed and ran actively.However, after more than two months, no results have been achieved.

He didn't know how much patience Xiong Wencan had, he was in a state of anxiety, and when he heard that Zhang Xianzhong was willing to surrender, he was really overjoyed.

"Now the rogue bandits have long been wiped out. Once Hong Bingxian and Sun Zhongcheng from Shaanxi march into Huguang, even if your majesty wants to surrender, I'm afraid the generals are eager to make contributions, and they may not agree. The opportunity must not be missed, and it will never come again." , I hope Your Majesty will think about it properly."

Zhang Xianzhong hesitated even more.

He finally voiced his concerns.

"This king is willing to surrender, and the world can learn from it. It's just that there were many misunderstandings with the court before, and I'm afraid that the court will not know the truth and will kill you."

There have been many false surrenders between the peasant army and the court.

Zhang Xianzhong couldn't be sure whether the imperial court would settle the score after the surrender this time.

It was this.

For his own fame and fortune, Lu Ding has done his best.

He leaned close to Zhang Xianzhong's ear and taught him the opportunity face to face.

"Master Xiong has a high position and authority, so he can naturally decide with one word. This person loves yellow and white things very much. If the king can do what he likes and take care of Lord Xiong, he will be safe and sound."

It turns out that I like money!
After learning of Xiong Wencan's weakness, Zhang Xianzhong immediately became confident.

He made his adopted son hopeful, collected enough treasures, and went with Lu Ding to meet Xiong Wencan to discuss surrender.

As a civil servant and official fan, what Xiong Wencan wants to do most is to appease Zhang Xianzhong's subordinates.

Why don't you want to destroy it?
Because once there is a war, the credit will be given to the general, so what does it have to do with him as a civil servant?
He Xiong Wencan still wants to make great achievements and make further progress, what he needs most is credit.

Therefore, it is so difficult to unify thinking in many cases, but it is so important.

"Officials and soldiers from all walks of life have always chased and killed us, leaving nothing behind. Only the lord is compassionate and aware of our suffering. My king has something to say, to be able to worship under the tent of the lord and do the work of dogs and horses is really an invitation to God Fortunately, from now on, I will be willing to be the driving force and remain determined."

Kneeling in front of Xiong Wencan, Sun Kewang spoke a lot of polite words.

It's just that the usefulness of these words can't be compared with the gift in front of Xiong Wencan at all.

Even Xiong Wencan, who is high-ranking, powerful and well-informed, was also dumbfounded at this time.

The two-foot-long jasper, held in his hand like a peerless sword emitting fluorescence, has already completely fascinated him.

In addition, the two one-inch pearls are also rare treasures in the world.

In order to bribe Xiong Wencan, Zhang Xianzhong also spent all his money.

As for the effect, it goes without saying.

"After you surrender, turn a thief into an official. You should use your heart to the emperor's order to help this official wipe out the remaining thieves and restore peace to the world. Then you can naturally seal your wife and son, and enjoy wealth forever."

Xiong Wencan's attitude was firm, and he must carry out the matter of appeasement to the end.

As for the lessons learned by the predecessors...

What's with him?

(End of this chapter)