Nanming Yiming

Chapter 148 The End of the Hero

When the Ming army entered Dinghai City, it was already early morning the next day!

The army ran all the way on the sea, and then moved to Cixi and Dinghai successively. Although the battle was not very fierce, they were already exhausted.

Qian Mo decided to leave the army in Dinghai and Dingguan to rest and let Batu lead 1000 cavalry to accompany him to Yin County, the prefecture of Ningbo.

Liu Yichen said: "Since Marquis Dingxi was injured under Linhai City, he has never been in the Hou's Mansion in Ningbo. The doctor in charge of diagnosing him also stayed in the Hou's Mansion and was not allowed to contact the outside world. Now his life or death is unknown. unknown."

The situation in Ningbo is quite complicated now. On the one hand, the Qing army in the south is suppressing the border; more importantly, if Zhang Mingzhen dies, who will he entrust his subordinates to?

In history, after Zhang Mingzhen's death, Zhang Huangyan took over Zhang Mingzhen's family property in an all-round way, which led to Zhang Huangyan assisting Zheng Chenggong to go north to attack Nanjing.

If only from the perspective of closeness, Zhang Huangyan is undoubtedly the best successor of Zhang Mingzhen, and Zhang Mingzhen's subordinates also have such a high degree of recognition for Zhang Huangyan.

But now that Chongming has fallen, they have lost their foundation. In addition, the life and death of King Lu is unknown. Only Qian Mo has the strength to take over the banner of King Lu's family and lead the troops of King Lu's family to continue to fight against Qing Dynasty.

There is also a certain probability that Zhang Mingzhen will directly entrust his subordinates to Qian Mo.

Otherwise, it would be impossible for him to leave the troops of the Northern Expedition and come to eastern Zhejiang in person at this juncture of the decisive battle with the Qing army.

Anyway, Qian Mo has already made up his mind that he must take this opportunity to annex Zhang Mingzhen's subordinates and territory. It is of course best to inherit it naturally; if he cannot succeed in a peaceful way, he will not hesitate to use force.

Now or never.How could Qian Mo miss this kind of opportunity?

Even if Zhang Mingzhen chooses Zhang Huangyan to inherit, Qian Mo believes that Zhang Huangyan will definitely make the right choice.

In history, after Zhang Huangyan inherited Zhang Mingzhen's family fortune, he directly joined Zheng Chenggong.Now that Zheng Chenggong is still hiding in the coast of Fujian, Qian Mo has naturally become Zhang Huangyan's best object of allegiance.

Qian Mo said: "Ningbo is now mixed with fish and dragons, and various forces are about to move. The intelligence department must guard against the infiltration of spies from the Qing army and ensure that there will be no trouble."

Liu Yichen said: "In view of the fact that Uncle Zhongyong was assassinated in Ningbo last time, the intelligence department has sent several secret guards to protect your safety in secret."

"In addition, the intelligence department has sent people to monitor the whereabouts of Zhang Jie, the former Qing army Dingguan commander who surrendered in Ningbo City, and has not found any contact with other people for the time being."

Qian Mo is quite satisfied with Liu Yichen's arrangement, and intelligence lag is a problem that cannot be completely solved.

It is the best way to prevent possible hidden dangers in advance.

Ningbo is very close to Dinghai. After a while, the North City of Ningbo has appeared in front of everyone.

Batu asked: "Uncle Zhongyong, should our army camp outside the city or enter the city directly?"

Qian Mo said: "Nowadays Ningbo's people are unstable, and the governor directly leads the troops into the city. General Batu, order the Mongolian warriors under your command to be at the forefront of the team."

Batu was taken aback for a moment, then understood Qian Mo's intentions, and said loudly: "The general understands that we, the Mongolian warriors, must show our best performance in front of the people of Ningbo, and we must not insult the prestige of the Governor's Mansion of Jiangsu and Zhejiang."

Qian Mo learned the lesson of being assassinated in Ningbo last time, so he didn't send someone to deliver the letter in advance; it was only when the army was approaching Ningbo that he sent sentry cavalry to report the message, lest his troops be mistaken for the Qing who came to attack. military.

When Qian Mo arrived at the foot of the city of Ningbo, the Ming army guarding the city was startled. Looking at the Mongolian cavalry ahead, they thought it was the Qing army who had come to attack the city.

After Qian Mo entered the city, it caused quite a stir.Especially the 200 Mongolian cavalry in front became the focus of everyone's attention.

The people in the city commented one after another: "Uncle Zhongyong is my god of war in the Ming Dynasty. Even the Mongolian cavalry surrendered directly and used it for me."

Another person said: "Dingxi Hou was seriously injured a few days ago. It was rumored that the Qing army was about to attack Ningbo Mansion, and the people in the city were panicked. Now, it's all right. Uncle Zhongyong personally led the army to come to support. We can Peace of mind!"

Even though the situation in Ningbo City was turbulent and Zhang Huangyan had to deal with a lot of official documents every day, he still put down his official duties to greet Qian Mo in person.

It has been nearly a month since the two said goodbye last time.Seeing Qian Mo again, Zhang Huangyan also felt a lot of emotion. Now that Ningbo City can be said to be troubled by internal and external troubles, Qian Mo's visit this time is really timely.

Zhang Huangyan said: "I heard that Uncle Zhongyong had just sworn in the Northern Expedition a few days ago, why did he come to Ningbo Mansion directly today?"

Qian Mo said: "I heard that the army failed to attack Linhai, and that Marquis Dingxi was injured by the Qing army's firearms. I was very anxious. Originally, our army had already captured Songjiang Mansion and was preparing to attack Nanjing all the way north."

"Hearing about such a change in eastern Zhejiang, I crossed the sea from Jinshanwei overnight; took down Dinghai City and Dingguan, and drove Huang Binqing's forces back to Zhoushan."

Originally Cixi urgently reported that the Qing army was in a hurry to attack, Zhang Huangyan was thinking of going to Shaoxing to ask Wang Yi to send troops from Yuyao for help, but Qian Mo unexpectedly took over Dinghai directly, this time he felt at ease!
Zhang Huangyan said: "Thank you Uncle Zhongyong for sending troops to help in time, Zhang is very grateful!"

Qian Mo hurriedly said: "Brother Cangshui, you are being polite. You and I are allies, and we should help. Now the northern part of Ningbo is free from worries. I don't know what happened to Marquis Dingxi!"

Hearing Qian Mo's question about Zhang Mingzhen's situation, Zhang Huangyan also showed embarrassment, and replied, "This is not a place to talk. Uncle Qingzhong Yong should go and see for himself."

After finishing speaking, Zhang Huangyan took Qian Mo and others to Dingxihou's Mansion.

Zhang Huangyan asked: "I heard that the main force of Tan Tai's Qing army has gone south, what's the situation now?"

Just as Liu Yichen was about to answer, Qian Mo waved his hand to stop him, and said, "Tan Tai and He Luohui led an army of nearly 20 troops, and they split into two groups and went straight to Jiujiang and Huizhou. Counting the time, the fire should have already started , it’s just that the information hasn’t been sent back in time.”

"A few days ago, the governor led the Baipao Battalion to take down Songjiang Mansion in one fell swoop, and wiped out all 5000 people under Bashan's Manchurian Eight Banners stationed in Nanjing in Qingpu Town."

"Brother Cangshui saw the Mongolian cavalry who surrendered to the governor in this battle."

Zhang Huangyan was very happy to hear that Qian Mo had achieved another great victory, and then sighed, "It's all due to something happened in eastern Zhejiang that delayed Uncle Zhongyong's plan for the Northern Expedition!"

Qian Mo said with a smile: "Now that the governor is here, Brother Cang Shui doesn't have to worry. Ma Guozhu's 2 army can't do anything to Huating City. Besides, I still have something to gain from coming to Ningbo this time, so I taught him a lesson. Huang Binqing is a traitor."

"Now that I have captured Dingguan, Ningbo's sea channel is in our hands, so we won't be so passive."

"I don't know how the battle in Fenghua is going?"

Zhang Huangyan said: "Thanks to Ma Xin who stabilized the army in time and repelled the Qing soldiers, our troops were able to retreat to Fenghua. Now Yang Wenqi is leading tens of thousands of Qing troops to attack Fenghua, but fortunately Ma Xin is also a member who can attack and defend well." There are still 5000 soldiers and horses in Fenghua City, and the Qing army will not be able to take Fenghua City in a short time."

"I don't know how many soldiers and horses Uncle Zhongyong brought this time?"

It’s really hard for Qian Mo to answer this question. In fact, when Qian Mo left Huating, he brought 800 cavalry. After that, he took over nearly 3000 people from Huang Binqing's men, and now there are nearly 5000 people.It's just that these mobs are patchwork, and their combat power is really not flattering. The only thing they can pull out to see is the 8000 riders they brought to Ningbo.

Qian Mo said: "Now that the Qing army is going south in a big way, the main force of my Governor's Mansion is fighting fiercely with the Qing army on the front line. This time the governor only brought 3000 troops to the south."

Zhang Huangyan was a little disappointed when he heard 3000 people.But after thinking about it, now that the main force of the Qing army is going south, it is already good for Qian Mo to lead the troops.

Soon they came to Zhang Mingzhen's Dingxihou's Mansion, which was originally the mansion of a wealthy businessman. Because this person secretly communicated with the Qing army, Zhang Huangyan ransacked his house directly and took it as Dingxihou's Mansion for Zhang Mingzhen to live in.

Although this house is not as grand and grand as the Suzhou gardens, it is still very elegant; the traditional white walls and gray tiles, coupled with exquisite carvings, exudes a simple atmosphere, presumably his former owner has spent a lot of thought .

After crossing a small bridge, flowing water, and a garden composed of strange rocks and rockeries, we came to the inner courtyard where Zhang Mingzhen rested.

Although the servants in the mansion all had serious expressions, at least Qian Mo didn't see the hanging of the white lantern and the big "Dian" character, at least it showed that Zhang Mingzhen hadn't died yet.

A doctor in the room was doing acupuncture for him, and the white-haired doctor came out not long after.

Zhang Huangyan whispered, "Master Luo, has Marquis Dingxi's condition improved?"

The old man shook his head helplessly, and said: "I am ashamed, Dingxihou was shot through the lungs by a firecracker; given his current physical condition, I really dare not take out the lead bullets in his body."

"And the location is close to the heart. Although it didn't directly penetrate the heart, it still hurt the heart veins. If it was not for Dingxihou's determination, it would have been dead for someone else."

"The old man just gave Hou Ye an injection. He should be able to wake up a little bit. If you have anything to say, hurry up and talk. I don't think Hou Ye can last long!"

Qian Mo and Zhang Huangyan walked into the room, and saw Zhang Mingzhen lying on the bed, pale, almost bloodless, with blue lips and weak breathing.The corners of his eyes were full of exhaustion, as if even sleep could not bring him a moment of peace.Sweat appeared on his forehead briefly, and it slid down like drizzle, as if his frail body was making the last effort to maintain life.

Perhaps seeing Qian Mo coming, Zhang Mingzhen suddenly regained his energy and tried to force himself to sit up.Seeing this, Qian Mo quickly sat down beside Zhang Mingzhen's bed, comforted Zhang Mingzhen who was about to get up, and said, "Dingxihou, don't get up, Qian Mo is here to see you, if you have anything to say, just lie down and talk."

Looking at this scene, Qian Mo couldn't help crying.The dying person in front of him was the heroic Dingxihou Zhang Mingzhen known as "the last hero of Nanming".

The one with the four characters "serve the country with a heart" tattooed on the back, once entered the Yangtze River three times, and sacrificed Zhang Mingzhen, Marquis of Dingxi in Zhenjiang, to the Xiaoling Mausoleum of the Ming Dynasty.

It seems that this time he still did not escape the fate of dying with hatred, and the time was a full six years earlier than in history.

This man, who had failed time and time again and fought against the Qing court again and again, had come to the end of his life at this moment.

At this time, Zhang Mingzhen was sweating profusely on his forehead. He tried hard to speak, but he couldn't make a sound. He just pointed to Zhang Huangyan in front of him with his finger.

Seeing this, Qian Mo hurriedly said: "Ding Xihou, don't talk, let Qian Mo speak for you, if you are right, you just nod; if you are not right, you shake your head!"

Zhang Mingzhen nodded.

Qian Mo said: "Marquis Dingxi pointed at Brother Cangshui, but you want Brother Cangshui to take over your troops and continue to fight against the Qing Dynasty?"

Zhang Mingzhen looked at Qian Mo gratefully, and nodded heavily.

Then he pointed at Zhang Huangyan with difficulty, and put his hand on Qian Mo's.

The meaning of Zhang Mingzhen should be very clear, it should be to ask Qian Mo to help Zhang Huangyan or Zhang Huangyan to obey Qian Mo.

At this time, Zhang Mingzhen was already angry, and his life was hanging by a thread. If Qian Mo forcefully interpreted it as the latter; then due to the situation, neither Zhang Mingzhen nor Zhang Huangyan had room to fight, but his eating was a bit ugly.

Zhang Huangyan also saw Qian Mo's embarrassment, and hurried forward to hold Qian Mo and Zhang Mingzhen's hands and said, "Don't worry, Marquis Dingxi, I will definitely assist Uncle Zhongyong to complete the great cause of anti-Qing and restoring Ming Dynasty."

This is Zhang Mingzhen's mind. If he directly handed over the soldiers and horses to Qian Mo, then Zhang Huangyan would not have so much credit; so he chose to hand over the soldiers and horses to Zhang Huangyan, and then Zhang Huangyan would show his allegiance to Qian Mo, so that Qian Mo would Reuse Zhang Huangyan.

Zhang Mingzhen is not just a warrior, he also had a lot of ideas about the strategy proposed by King Lu before, it is really difficult for him to think about the problem so delicately at this time.

So Qian Mo said: "Don't worry, Marquis Dingxi. A few days ago, Qian Mo vowed to go to the Northern Expedition. Our Ming army conquered Songjiang Mansion in one fell swoop, and killed Ba Shan, the general manager of the Eight Banners stationed in Nanjing, and the 5000 Manchu Eight Banners under his command. Now Ma Guozhu's soldiers and horses are also There were heavy losses under Huating City; the more than 20 troops of Jin Shenghuan and Wang Deren in Jiangxi and Huizhou had blocked Tan Tai's southern expedition army from Jiangxi; Sure, Daming ZTE is in sight!"

"Brother Cang Shui and I will definitely work together to overthrow the Qing Dynasty and revive the Ming Dynasty."

Hearing this, Zhang Mingzhen finally showed a gratified expression, but then wanted to say something.

Qian Mo knew what his final knot was.

So he said: "Don't worry, Marquis Dingxi, now His Royal Highness King Lu's life and death are unknown, Qian Mo will definitely try his best to find and find a way to welcome His Highness back."

At this time, Zhang Mingzhen had no response, and a generation of "heroes" had finally finished their legendary life.

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