Haisheng Mingdi

Chapter 493: Spy Impossible

Laizhou, Star City.

The memorials of Meng Xian, Lu Xiangguan, and Liu Shixun were delivered one after another. After the emperor read it, his expression was very calm.

Liu Chao carefully observed the emperor's expression, and found that the emperor was not angry at all.

"It's a pity that Boluo escaped."

After hearing this, Zhu Yihai said, "What's the pity? It's already a very rare feat to be able to stop it at Muling Pass, and to wipe out three thousand of them in several battles. However, the elite of the Eight Banners that Boluo brought from Beijing to the south went to the mountains for a long time, and in the end, three out of ten of them died. These elites died, but they failed to achieve anything, and finally had to retreat. This is already a great victory for us.”

In this battle, Meng Xian performed the best, while Lu Xiangguan and Liu Shixun slightly underestimated the enemy.

But they were able to survive the field battle with Boluo in Tashan. Although they paid a tragic price of [-] deaths, they also killed [-] Tartars. The ratio of [-] to [-] was quite high. , but this pair is the elite of the Eight Banners.Even one or two years earlier, even if it was placed on Guan Ningjun, it would have been quite strong.

Not to mention the other Ming armies in the pass, with a one-to-three comparison, they even dared to call it a great victory.

Even Zhu Yihai was quite satisfied with this result. More than 1 points were against [-]. In the end, he could resist without collapsing.

The courage of Yuying was still revealed.

It's just that there are still some gaps in terms of equipment, training, etc., but as long as you dare to fight, these are secondary, because they can be practiced.

After these two defeats, Boluo is now retreating to Laiwu in dejection, and is going to Jinan by detour.

After so much time wasted before and after, it can be said that it was a defeat to the end.

He wanted to take a shortcut to reinforce Qingzhou, but in the end, not to mention the loss of troops, Qingzhou Mansion was basically wiped out by the Ming army, and even because of his delay, the Ming army went deep into Jinan Mansion and swept it again.

Thinking about it this way, what Boluo lost was not only the [-] elite, but also the passiveness of the entire Shandong battle.

"Liu Shixun returned to Haizhou, Lu Xiangguan returned to Qingdao, and Meng Xianbu also returned to Qingzhou."

"Meng Xian made great contributions this time, and Liu Shixun and Lu Xiangguan also made great contributions in the early stage. In the battle of Tashan, they underestimated the enemy a little, but they are still stable, so it is a small mistake.

Jin Mengxian was the commander-in-chief of Zhongsu Town, Lu Xiangguan tuned Shence Town to be the deputy commander-in-chief, and Liu Shixun was demoted to one level. I hope they can learn from it. "

Both Meng Xian and Lu Xiangguan were originally from local volunteer camps, but they are both very capable generals of the volunteer army around Taihu Lake. After being integrated into the imperial camp, they both performed well.

This time, Zhu Yihai asked Meng Xian to go to Zhongsu Town and Lu Xiangguan to Shence Town, and exchanged transfers. This was not only a clear reward and punishment, but also intentional to strengthen the control of the imperial camp towns and avoid mountain tops.

Although this kind of mountain is inevitable, we still hope to control it as much as possible, so that the imperial camp towns will not become imperial camp hills or even warlords.

"Send someone to pass the decree."

Zhu Yihai sent Liu Chao away and continued to read the newspaper.

What he was holding in his hand was the memorial of the national treasure of Tu. This guy actually made a big commotion in the Cangzhou area. He even caught a big fish, and Hong Chengchou caught it for him.

Moreover, he also openly declared that Hong Chengchou was actually a spy of the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and he had been working for the court.

Tu Guobao claimed to be the governor of Tianjin and was ordered to be the advance of the Northern Expedition.

He also used Hong Chengchou's name and falsely passed on his emperor's imperial decree, conferring a bunch of Tartars and demoting them to official positions.

This national treasure can really do things.

In his memorial to Zhu Yihai, he said that he has recruited more than 1 people in the Cangzhou area, and a bunch of officials have surrendered. There are many money, cloth and so on.

A ship has been sent to transport the first batch of spoils to Denglai, and many descendants of officials have come with the ship to make a pilgrimage to worship the Son of Heaven.

Among the generals sent out to harass the coast this time, Tu Guobao was the most capable of causing trouble and had the greatest victory. Although the others, such as Li Chengdong, also performed well, none of them could make a fuss.

Forcibly tossing out a governor of Tianjin for himself.

"Your Majesty, all the elders have arrived."

"it is good."

Zhu Yihai took the memorial and went to see the imperial ministers.

After the meeting, everyone breathed a sigh of relief when they mentioned the news that Boluo had left, but also felt a little pity. No one criticized Liu Shixun and Lu Xiangguan too much.

Even everyone still feels that one exchange for three has already earned blood.

As for Meng Xian exchanging a few hundred for two thousand, that is already a classic.

However, it is beyond everyone's expectation that Tu Guobao made such a move in Hebei.

"Should we simply send sailors to respond and take Cangzhou and Hejian directly?" Zheng Zhilong couldn't help but asked, he had been ordered by the court to take sailors to Liaodong for reinforcements, although it was only for soy sauce, But I also know that it is not easy to make such a movement.

"Let's forget it. Don't change the established plan casually. Tu Guobao can make troubles, so let him make troubles, but let him pay attention, don't go too deep into the inland, keep an eye on the movements of the Tartars, don't fight them head-on, avoid reality As long as the situation is not right, we should quickly withdraw to the seaside and be escorted out to sea by a navy ship."

Zheng Zhilong reminded that there are now more than [-] people in Tu National Treasures, and they also occupy several cities.

"Those are all false."

Zhu Yihai took a sip of tea, "It's Hong Chengchou, what do you think should be done?"

"This big traitor, kill him directly."

Yan Wogong suggested, "I think it would be too cheap to kill Hong Chengchou directly. It is better not to kill him, and not only not to kill him, but also to issue an imperial edict, just as Tu Guobao said, saying that Hong Chengchou was actually killed after he was captured. , has always been loyal, but pretended to be a thief,
Last year, when I appeased Jiangnan, I had already contacted Long Live privately, respecting the Ming and fighting the Qing Dynasty..."

Yan Wogong, who used to be a top undercover agent, proposed to make Hong Chengchou an undercover image, and now he can even be conferred on him as the governor of Zhili.

Then, taking advantage of the trend, the bunch of demoted officials recruited by Tu Guobao were also appointed as officials.

"That's too cheap for this big traitor, so traitorous, and now he is captured alive, but you still have to give him such a high-ranking official and generous salary?" Yu Dafu objected.

But Chen Qianfu smiled and thought the plan was good.

Anyway, the emperor can give or receive this official title. Now that the imperial edict confers it, it may not be really given, but it can be used to disgust the Tartars, and even further stimulate the Manchu-Han relationship between the Tartars.

There was a Yan Wogong before, which has already made the Tartars lose face, and even Hong Chengchou was implicated and dismissed from office, and a lot of Han officials were implicated by this.

Now if Hong Chengchou came out of Beijing, it would be revealed that he was also a high-ranking undercover agent of Ming Dynasty, and he would return to Ming anyway after leaving Beijing, and even seized Cangzhou and other cities to return to Ming, then the tartar would be even more furious.

At this time, the emperor's imperial edict can even directly include a list of commendations, and give a big reward to many high-ranking Han officials in the Tartar court.

They can even send people to spread rumors, such as Meng Qiaofang, governor of Shaanxi, Xu Dingguo, the new governor of Henan, etc., as Ming's internal agents, and even people like Fan Wencheng, a scholar, and Ning Wan, can make up whatever they want.

At this time, the Tartars will not be in a mess?
True and false, false and true.

It's just a governor of Zhili, anyway, so what if it is given to Hong Chengchou now?

Soon the people from Tu Guobao will send Hong Chengchou to Laizhou, who will know when it will be controlled?

But what about the Tartars?Believe it or not?
Believe it or not, if this kind of thing is done a few times, everyone will be in danger.

Just like Tu Guobao captured a bunch of Tartars and demoted them to the government, he did not kill or cut them down, but instead passed the imperial decree to the outside world, saying that these people had already followed Hong Xianggong and secretly enlightened them anyway, and now they took them anyway to seize the city.

Obviously he took the city with his troops, but it was said that those demoted officials dedicated the city and sent their children to Laizhou as hostages. What do you think these demoted officials will do now?
The Tartars will definitely not be able to go back, and they can only do things for Daming.

Originally demoted, how many people can commit suicide?

Most of them can only go on the road of no return, accept the conferment of Ming Dynasty, and then serve as the leading party of the Tu National Treasure, helping to attack the city and plunder the land, and even go to appease other Tartar officials for the Tu National Treasure. If there are relationships of the same clan, fellow countrymen, etc., even if one or two can be recruited, it is a success.

"Officially issue an imperial edict to reward Hong Chengchou, and he will be awarded the governor of Zhili. As for the national treasure, he will also be given the governor of Tianjin. The rest of the demoted officials will also be awarded officials."

"Hong Chengchou still retains the Marquis of Nan'an, and Tu Guobao confers the Marquis of Jinghai. Remember to give Hong Chengchou a note."

Back then, after Hong Chengchou was captured, the Ming court thought he would commit suicide and martyrdom, and even held a grand funeral for him in Beijing. Unexpectedly, news came later that Hong Chengchou actually surrendered, which can be said to have severely beaten Daming The face of the monarch and his ministers.

After all, Hong Chengchou is so favored by the state, as a governor, teacher and civil servant, how can he be sent to the Qing Dynasty?

And now, Zhu Yihai also felt that Hong Chengchou was used to slap the Tartars hard in the face. Do you really think that Hong Chengchou was recruited?Do you think you succeeded with that little trick of showing grace?
No, you didn't succeed, even if you profusely let your beloved concubine give Hong Chengchou ginseng soup, it's useless. Hong Chengchou is a loyal minister, he just lurked by your side all the time, and now, he has finally returned anyway.

Not only returned to the Ming Dynasty repeatedly, but also captured Cangzhou and other cities in one fell swoop and dedicated them to the Ming Dynasty, and also seized a large amount of money and food.

If the traitor Hong Chengchou, who was so painstakingly recruited and rewarded by the Tartars, cannot be trusted, then who else among the civil and military Han people in the current Manchu Dynasty can be truly trusted?

Back then, Huang Taiji relied on his marriage with Mongolia, and paid equal attention to Manchu and Han, so that Hou Jin could be upgraded to Qing Dynasty, so that he could truly reborn and have a basis for entering the customs.

Now this foundation will be dug up by Zhu Yihai, Yan Wogong, Hong Chengchou, Liu Liangzuo, Li Yuchun, Tu Guobao, Li Chengdong, Qian Qianyi and others.

Of course, Hong Chengchou was only the first bomb.

Immediately, the news that Geng Zhongming raised the flag in Haizhou was about to spread to Beijing anyway. Zhu Yihai has been paying attention to Geng's second child. After returning to Liaodong, this guy lived up to his expectations, and he turned against the Tartars.

Now that Haizhou has been captured and they are going to attack Liaoyang, Geng's second son is also ruthless. After capturing Haizhou, he didn't withdraw to Qupi Island immediately, but planned to take Liaoyang City while it was empty, and grab it ruthlessly.

When the news of Geng's second rebellion reaches Beijing, it is estimated that some Tartars will die of anger.

Hong Chengchou rebelled, and Geng's second son rebelled again. These two can be called top-notch traitors. They rebelled one after another. Which traitor can the Tartars trust?

After the collapse of trust, the foundation of the Tartars' entry and rule will also collapse.

"Issuing an imperial decree again, to confer the title of Geng Zhongming the Duke of Liao, to add the title of Zuo Dudu, to hang the seal of Liao Pioneer General, to confer Liaodong Admiral, and to open the town of Dongjiang!"

(End of this chapter)