Anti-Qing: Starting from the Reincarnation of the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 452 Rebellion and Counterinsurgency

Lin Shen and others received their orders and began to gather people to prepare for the imperial court's investigation of Dingkou and the clearing of land.

With the county seat as the center, the government officials began to carry out inventory work in each village and town.

In this process, although the wealthy gentry would inevitably resist, at best they would be stumbling in secret.

After all, there were only a few people who dared to openly defy the imperial court.

However, as the news spread, and the investigation work in various prefectures and counties became more and more intense, the chieftains were gradually involved.

Local turmoil began in the southwestern provinces.

Although most of the landowners and gentry who picked up their books and put down their swords and guns did not dare to resist the court's orders.

But the chieftain who has money, food and even soldiers is another idea...

……

It is to allow Ming Dynasty to have an elite force that can adapt to the local environment in all aspects and perform all battles.

The chieftain of Shangbazhai had blazing anger on his face, and he slapped the table and shouted.

Troops specially trained by the Ming Army for mountain warfare were put into the battlefield and soon achieved outstanding results.

There are several troops of the same nature in the Ming Army, such as the rainforest combat troops specially formed and trained to adapt to the hot and humid rainforest environment in Southeast Asia.

The table was slapped by him.

For example, the combat troops in alpine areas were trained to adapt to the alpine environment in Siberia.

The disaster of weapons can be seen everywhere!
But all this came to an abrupt end as the Ming army advanced into several southwestern provinces.

The terrain of western Sichuan is the biggest support for these chieftains.

"As long as they dare to enter the mountain, let them see how powerful we are."

"That's right, the Ming Dynasty has nothing to be afraid of. If the chieftains and I hadn't helped them fight, they might not have been able to defeat the Qing soldiers. The vast mountains in western Sichuan are our home field..."

Their respective soldiers and training are all professionally directed, and even the weapons they use are different from ordinary troops.

As soon as the chieftain of Shangbazhai said this, everyone spoke in agreement and rushed to respond.

Of course, there are also chieftains with a higher degree of Chinese culture who are more rational and choose to accept the imperial court's land measurement and inventory of Dingkou.

Of course they knew that they could not defeat the Ming army outside the mountains.

If they didn't want to rebel, they wouldn't be here at all.

The Jungle Mountain Combat Force, which was specially trained to adapt to the jungle and mountain terrain of the southwest region, has indeed demonstrated impressive combat effectiveness in the process of countering the rebellion.

"Why, now that the Qing Dynasty has been destroyed and us people are useless, the imperial court is going to fall out? Is it going to investigate the place and carry out reform?"

"Since Ming won't give us chieftains a way to survive, then we have to ask Ming to teach us how to use our swords and guns."

It can be seen that he is quite dissatisfied with the fact that the court wants to investigate Ding Kouqing's father-in-law's land.

"What the hell?! Isn't this fucking bullying?"

"Damn it, the land belongs to me, and the people belong to me. Why should the imperial court do an inventory if it says it should?"

Otherwise, they would not dare to hope that they could compete with the imperial court.

"Reverse! Reverse!"

"The imperial court promised us at the beginning that as long as we send troops to help the Ming Dynasty fight against the Qing Dynasty, they would abolish the Qing Dynasty's policy of returning native land to local people and allow us to govern ourselves."

"Isn't this just burning the bridge and burning the bridge?"

Facts have proved that Daming's decision was correct.

As the chieftains who gathered to discuss matters dispersed and returned to their own villages, the situation in western Sichuan began to become obviously chaotic.

Most of the soldiers of these troops were recruited from the southwest. Their training directions and weapons and equipment were also specific. They were different from other troops. They were born for mountain warfare.

Under the instigation of thoughtful people, some people continue to choose to raise the flag to rebel.

When the chieftain of Shangbazhai saw this, he knew that his emotions were almost aroused. His expression changed and he spoke to everyone.

For example, there are plateau combat troops specifically designed to adapt to the combat environment of snowy plateaus.

Although these toasts are arrogant, they are not stupid.

The fact that these toasts can gather together today is quite telling.

But they are also confident that in the mountains, the Ming army is definitely no match for them.

"I've rebelled too!"

As the imperial army took action to annihilate several relatively happy chieftain tribes and sacrificed their heads to the flag, the situation in the southwest began to become controllable.

The chieftain of Diaogu Village on the side also spoke angrily when he heard this.

"The person named Zhu is so shameless! Treacherous and despicable!"

After hearing this, everyone around them began to curse the Ming court for its betrayal, and their attitude was quite fierce.

"Since the Ming court has betrayed its trust, we are not easy to bully. Damn it, I am going to rebel against this bastard Ming Dynasty. Will you follow me?"

However, the situation in several southwestern provinces is still visibly chaotic.

The various chieftains did not dare to continue causing trouble in the plain areas, but retreated into the ancient strongholds in the mountains in an attempt to resist the Ming army's attack.

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"Clan leader, where is the clan leader?"

"Take me to the clan leader quickly. There is an urgent military intelligence report."

A villager from the Tusi tribe stumbled in from outside the village and asked if he had seen the clan leader.

Soon, he got the answer. The clan leader was discussing matters in the ancestral hall.

After receiving the exact news, this villager did not dare to stay and ran towards the village's ancestral hall in large strides.

Soon, he arrived outside the ancestral hall and shouted at the top of his lungs.

"Clan Chief, Clan Chief, something bad is going to happen!"

In the ancestral hall, the clan leader who was discussing matters with the clan elders couldn't help frowning when he heard this, but he still said.

"How is it appropriate to come in and talk in a hurry?"

As the clan leader finished speaking, the villagers pushed open the door and entered. They didn't even bother to salute the clan leader and elders before they spoke.

"Clan leader, something big happened!"

"Adu and I had just been hunting in the mountains, and happened to encounter a group of more than ten Ming army spies at Yanggu'ao. We used the terrain to have a fight with the spies. Although we repelled the spies, we were afraid that the main force of the Ming army would follow. Coming soon."

As soon as the villagers said this, the expressions of everyone in the ancestral hall changed, and they all took a breath of air.

All of their faces were solemn.

The imperial army is about to enter the mountain?

Then aren't they going to be doomed?
After they raised the flag to rebel, they once led people to plunder outside the mountains and encountered a Ming army squad of about a hundred people.

Originally, he was thinking that with his numerical advantage, he would definitely be able to defeat this Ming army squad.

Unexpectedly, the two sides encountered each other in the wild. As soon as they came into contact, their side began to show signs of defeat.

That small group of Ming soldiers only used three musket volleys and one bayonet charge to defeat several times the enemy.

The performance of the Ming army on the battlefield left an inexplicable psychological shadow on these chieftains.

Now, the soldiers of the Ming army are going into the mountains to continue to encircle and suppress them. How can they not be afraid in their hearts?
Hearing this, the clan leader took a deep breath and said.

"Tell the tribesmen that we are all rebels, and the Ming army will definitely not let us rebels go."

"If they want to survive, they must block the Ming army's attack."

"Let all the tribesmen gather outside the village immediately to prepare to meet the invading Ming army..."

The clan leader knew that he was now a rebel rebel, and even if he surrendered, he would most likely not be able to save his life.

Because, after the imperial court put down the rebellion, in order to shock people's hearts, it would definitely kill the culprits and kill the chickens to scare the monkeys.

Those ordinary village residents, as accomplices, might be able to save their lives by surrendering, but it would be nothing more than forced labor. But as the clan leader and the talkative person in the village, he most likely cannot save his head.

Daming is determined not to keep him!

Even his family members will most likely die.

In this case, he could only choose to take a chance.

Although his so-called fight may cost the lives of countless tribesmen.

But who cares?

As long as he can save his own life, the clan leader doesn't care no matter how many people die.

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The chieftain villagers on the mountain are preparing for war with all their strength, preparing to meet the Ming army.

The Ming army at the foot of the mountain was also preparing for war.

Lin Shen wore a public uniform and walked in the military camp, shouldering the important task of guiding the army.

Although the clothes he was wearing now were out of place compared to the people around him, Lin Shen still felt friendly and comfortable in the military camp.

This time the imperial army stationed in Zhaojue County, preparing to send troops to quell the rebellion.

As a veteran, Lin Shen stood up spontaneously and volunteered to serve as the army guide.

Just as Lin Shen was walking in the military camp, silently remembering his former military life, an officer found him and spoke.

"Secretary Lin, why are you here? It's easy for me to find you."

"Quick, follow me to the command post. The regiment leader wants to see you."

As he spoke, the officer pulled Lin Shen and walked to the Ming army's command post outside the mountain.

Lin Shen responded, did not refuse, and followed closely.

Not long after, the two passed through the military camp and arrived outside the command post.

As soon as the two arrived outside the command post, Lin Shen heard the quarrel inside.

The regiment commander and chief of staff responsible for commanding the operation had differences regarding the Ming army's plan to attack the mountain.

The two people couldn't help but get angry while discussing, and then started to quarrel.

Fortunately, the guide Lin Shen was brought in at the critical moment, and the two stopped their quarrel to avoid losing dignity in front of outsiders.

Lin Shen was brought into the command post. Without any hesitation, he knelt down on one knee and performed a military salute.

"In my humble position, I have seen the regiment and the chief of staff."

The leader of the group, Wang Chuanwen, said with some surprise.

"Huh? Secretary Lin, you claim to be in a humble position, but have you ever served in the army?"

Lin Shen heard this and spoke.

"If I go back to the regimental seat, I once served in the 32st Regiment of the nd Brigade."

"Later, I lost two fingers on the battlefield, so I retired because of my disability. Now I have changed my job and become a clerk in a government office."

While speaking, Lin Shen showed his left hand.

The index and middle fingers on his left hand were completely broken off, and half of his ring finger was also missing.

When Wang heard about it, he glanced at Lin Shen unconsciously.

Although Lin Shen is only a small figure, as a veteran who retired due to disability on the battlefield, he deserves Wang Chuan's respect.

Nodding slightly, Wang Chuan spoke.

"No gifts!"

After saying this, he motioned to Lin Shen to excuse himself.

Then he called Lin Shen to a sand table and asked Lin Shen for his opinion.

The dispute between Wang Chuan and the chief of staff was mainly over the march route to attack the mountain.

Wang Chuan preferred to take the nearest mountain road. The only problem was that the road was steep and difficult to walk.

The chief of staff's suggestion was to take a farther mountain road. Although the distance was long and a detour was required, fortunately the road was relatively flat and the ordnance and artillery carried by the Ming army could be carried with the army.

The best thing is to do it properly and there will be no accidents.

The two quarreled because of this, and neither could convince the other.

I had no choice but to invite Lin Shen to see what Lin Shen, the guide, had to say.

As a guide and local, Lin Shen still has a certain say in the choice of roads.

Lin Shen was pulled to the sand table. Wang Chuan and the chief of staff pointed out their opinions respectively, and then asked Lin Shen for his opinion.

When Lin Shen heard this, he was completely embarrassed.

He is just a guide. For him, standing in line is really terrible.

If you don't do this well, you will offend people.

Thinking about how to respond, Lin Shen hesitated for a while. Before he could speak, he saw a messenger running in from outside.

The messenger flew all the way to Wang Chuan and spoke.

"Report! Urgent report!"

"A team of ten scouts from our army encountered a rebel ambush at Yangguo'ao in the mountains. Three people were killed and five were injured."

"The rebels may be on guard!"

Among the various units of the Ming Army, although the scouts were elite, they had the highest casualty rate.

Because when the Ming army is now fighting, it is customary to send a large number of scouts out before the war to do reconnaissance work around the battlefield and even behind enemy lines.

Although this move increased the Ming army's control around the battlefield, it greatly improved the victory rate of the war.

But the price is that in the process, the casualty rate of the Ming army's scouts remained high.

Wang Chuanwen was shocked at first, and then looked at the sand table.

Yang Kuo Ao, Yang Kuo Ao...

Soon, he found the location of Yangguo'ao on the map.

Immediately, he looked at the chief of staff beside him.

"Zhao Shen, there's no need for us to argue. Let's listen to you."

The road Wang Chuan originally wanted to take was the rougher shortcut through Yangguo'ao.

The main reason why he supported the shortcut was because he wanted to use the shortcut to take advantage of the enemy's unpreparedness to complete a surprise attack on the enemy and end the battle as soon as possible.

But judging from the current situation, his plan must have failed.

After all, the Ming army's scouts had already been ambushed, so the enemy must have been aware of the Ming army's arrival.

In this case, it would not be appropriate to take dangerous shortcuts.

Obediently taking a long way around and playing it slow and steady is their best choice now.

The progress may be slower, but in the end it won't go wrong.

The chief of staff surnamed Zhao nodded and said after hearing this.

"Our decision is related to the life and death of more than a thousand soldiers, so we should be cautious first."

After saying this, he looked at Lin Shen again and spoke.

"Laurin Bookstore will lead the way for us."

Hearing this, Lin Shen clasped his fists and spoke with a slightly frightened tone.

"This is what a humble person should do."

(End of this chapter)