Tuqing: My first love was Cixi

Chapter 188 The final battle! Su Yi’s fatal blow!

After the emperor heard this, he was overjoyed.

Over the years, he had also vaguely heard rumors that his body had already been depleted and he would no longer have any heirs.

Of course, no one dares to say this openly, but secretly, there are rumors.

The emperor's psychological pressure has always been great.

And since Concubine Yi and Concubine Li gave birth to a son and a daughter, there has been no news from the harem.

Now finally comes the good news.

It proves that he is still the emperor.

Sure enough, the good news is coming one after another.

The foreign troops are about to withdraw.

On the Huai'an side, the Nian bandits could not attack for a long time.

Although the Jiangbei camp cannot be moved, Jiangsu Chief Envoy Wang Youling has gathered thousands of soldiers and horses and is preparing to go to Huai'an.

Although this person was just the chief envoy with a governor above him, he was decisive in his actions and had the support of He Guiqing, the governor of Liangjiang above, so he had already taken charge of Jiangsu.

Zhao Dezhe, the governor of Jiangsu, basically didn't care much and didn't block his way.

Therefore, the siege of Huai'an will be lifted soon, and water transportation will soon resume.

In an instant, the Mount Tai that was pressing on the emperor seemed to have completely relaxed.

Immediately, the emperor put down his imperial pen and walked towards the harem.

Lianbi was full of complex feelings at this time.

That night, full of anger and drunkenness, she was daring enough to do what she did.

Thinking about it later, it seemed like a dream.

Now, I am really pregnant.

Su Yi's words suddenly rang in her mind.

If you are not pregnant, there is no risk. Once you become pregnant, you will really face various risks.

The queen had already visited her in person and showed excitement, which didn't seem like she was faking it.

Concubine Yi also came to visit her, and her attitude was very affectionate, but it made Concubine Lian feel uneasy.

Soon the emperor came.

"Well done, well done..." The emperor said with great joy, "You are a meritorious minister."

Seeing the emperor's smiling face, Concubine Lian didn't know why, but she kept thinking of that scene in her mind.

The emperor roared at him, "You deserve it."

Beat that bitch to death.

Even the distorted face, she had to remember clearly.

With a thousand twists and turns in her mind, Lian Bi immediately put on a smile and covered her stomach.

Being a mother means being strong.

Now that Su Yi can't protect herself, she can only rely on herself.

My child, for the sake of you, I must become more powerful.

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At the same time, Jiujiang.

The young eunuch Gui'er said: "Master, not many people knew about my relationship with you originally. Even if they did, there was actually no huge disturbance in the palace."

Then, Guier fell into thinking and continued: "But Concubine Yi seemed to feel in danger during that time."

"The next step is entirely Gui'er's own guess."

Su Yi said: "You tell me."

Guier said: "Now Concubine Yi often reviews memorials on behalf of the emperor. She is very popular and even helps the emperor make decisions on some matters. Sushun is very hostile and even told the emperor many times that Concubine Yi is afraid that she will become a disaster in the future. I hope Your Majesty, please be careful."

"But the emperor's emotions are very complicated. He values ​​Sushun very much and obeys his advice. But he also loves and hates Concubine Yi, but there is no movement."

"Now that the court and your master are not dealing with you, Concubine Yi is very uneasy, lest her relationship with you will be revealed and cause trouble to her."

"And Sushun and Du Han have found out that I used to be your book boy. So they probably want to take the opportunity to attack Concubine Yi, but they are afraid to take action."

Of course they don't dare.

Do you dare to attack Concubine Yi and Su Yi for having an affair?

That's a trick that can injure the enemy eight hundred and injure oneself a thousand.

Su Yi said: "The emperor sent you and Zenglu together this time. Obviously he knows about your relationship with me. Who said this?"

Guier was silent for a while and said, "Concubine Yi took the initiative to tell the emperor."

"It was said that I was captured by a beggar and castrated. Our family wanted to curry favor with the palace's business, so they sent me to the palace as a eunuch and followed Concubine Yi." Guier said: "Although the emperor didn't know it at the time, Concubine Yi was worried that she would be more passive if she told it from other people's mouths, so she took the initiative to confess to the emperor, and then transferred me away, and Andehai became her confidant eunuch."

Then, the emperor felt that Zenglu was not worthy enough, so he also pushed Guier out.

At that time, the Taiping Army said that they would attack the imperial envoys of the Qing Dynasty indiscriminately, so sending these two people here was to a large extent risking death.

Therefore, one can imagine the loss and discomfort in Guier's heart.

In his heart, Su Yi comes first and Concubine Yi comes second. They have always been loyal.

As a result, we ended up in this situation.

Su Yi rubbed his head and said, "That's fine. Just don't go back and stay here to help me."

Guier was immediately overjoyed.

In his heart, only staying by Su Yi's side is home.

Then, he added: "But, aren't I the most useful to the master if I stay in the palace?"

Su Yi said: "It won't take long before we can return to the capital. By then, you will be one of the top eunuchs in the palace."

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Su Yi held a banquet in honor of Zenglu.

"Brother Su Yi, don't say anything. If you think highly of us, we will be brothers who have sacrificed our lives from now on." Zenglu raised his glass and drank it down.

He couldn't understand the battle in Huai'an, and he didn't want to.

But he knew one thing, Su Yi did not choose to sacrifice him to clear herself.

He was just a eunuch, a eunuch who was rejected by the emperor. He was obviously worthless, but Su Yi still saved his life.

This is the greatest affection.

The emperor has no affection, but brother Su Yi does.

Su Yi said: "Brother, what are you going to do when you go back this time?"

Zenglu said: "Brother, we don't have much knowledge, but we have seen a lot and heard a lot. Now I am really worried about you. You are really sad about this situation."

"The emperor is the most impatient. As soon as the foreign troops retreat, he will attack you."

"What will you do then?"

"Once you resist and disobey, you are a rebel."

Su Yi was silent for a while and said: "I have made all preparations, don't worry, brother. Even if the worst happens, I can still keep my power."

Zenglu said: "Brother, if you make any move, take action immediately. According to my guess, within these ten days and a half, the foreign troops will retreat."

"As for me increasing my salary."

Zenglu was silent for a while and said: "I have been abandoned by the emperor. I don't know what errands will be arranged when I go back this time. I may be kicked out of the corner, but it doesn't matter. We have many disciples and disciples in the palace, and we have many eyes and ears. At least I can find out information for my brother, and at a critical moment, if I have to do something, it may not be impossible."

Su Yi didn't say anything, just toasted a glass of wine.

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Nanchang!

The imperial emissary came as expected.

"Master Hu, the imperial court sent me here just to ask you how Su Yi, the governor of Jiangxi, is doing?"

Hu Linyi said: "It's very good. There is no one in Jiangxi who doesn't admire the governor when he talks about it."

The imperial emissary's face suddenly turned cold.

"Then I will open the sky and speak frankly." The imperial emissary said: "If the imperial court has another important use for Mr. Su Yi, he will be transferred. Can Mr. Hu Linyi step in and control the Green Camp in Ganzhen? Can he be stabilized? Is there no chaos in Jiangxi?”

In the eyes of the court, without the court as a backer, Su Yi was no match for Hu Linyi.

How many troops does Su Yicai have?

Hu Linyi has 20,000 Hunan troops in his hands.

As long as Hu Linyi is willing, Hu Linyi can take control of the situation instantly after the court deposes Su Yi.

Even if Su Yi wanted to struggle, he would not be able to make any waves under Hu Linyi's 20,000 troops.

At other times, Hu Linyi would be very excited and even impatient.

Wouldn't it be great if Su Yi was driven away and he took over as governor of Jiangxi, and the Hunan army controlled the entire Jiangxi.

However, he had communicated in advance with Zeng Guofan, even Luo Bingzhang and other Hunan army bosses.

Sit on the sidelines.

neutral!

After driving away Su Yi, the Hunan Army certainly took control of Jiangxi.

But Zeng Guofan didn't say something clearly. In a sense, the struggle between Su Yi and the court center was not just him.

There is another bigger beneficiary, that is, the Hunan Army.

Once Su Yi succeeds, the provinces controlled by the Hunan Army will be further out of the control of the imperial court.

Isn’t this the goal that Zeng Guofan has been striving for?

Therefore, Su Yi was not fighting for himself, but in a sense, he was fighting for the Hunan Army.

After thinking about this great benefit.

Of course the entire Hunan Army knows what to choose.

The imperial envoy said: "Master Hu, I have a question for you."

Hu Linyi thought for the last time, and then said slowly: "Hu doesn't have the ability. Jiangxi cannot do without Mr. Su Yi. Hu, the chief envoy, works with trepidation, and he doesn't dare to hope for the position of governor."

The imperial emissary's face changed slightly and he said: "Master Hu, this is an extremely urgent time. We don't have time to circle around, and we don't have time to say false words."

Hu Linyi said word by word: "I am not lying. Mr. Hu has low talent and shallow moral character, and is unable to bear the heavy responsibility."

The imperial emissary said coldly: "Master Hu, then I will report these words to the imperial court."

Hu Linyi said: "Of course."

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Also in Wuchang.

Zeng Guofan also welcomed the imperial emissary.

"If the angel wants to ask me, then Zeng will tell the truth." Zeng Guofan said: "Su Yi, the governor of Jiangxi, seems to be careless and only focuses on his factories in Jiujiang. But Jiangxi is recovering very well and is very good at governing by doing nothing. The taste. Although I have a bad relationship with him, I think he did a good job."

The imperial envoy said: "Master Zeng, I won't beat around the bush. If the imperial court has another important use for Su Yi, would it be suitable for Hu Linyi to serve as governor of Jiangxi?"

This is a huge bait.

Let Hu Linyi take over in exchange for Zeng Guofan's support in deposing Su Yi.

Does the imperial court still need Zeng Guofan's consent to remove Su Yi?

Apparently it's not needed.

But secretly, need.

Because the court was worried that if Su Yi disobeyed the order and jumped over the wall in a hurry, he had soldiers in hand.

Although not many, only a few thousand people.

But the fighting ability is very strong.

When the worst situation came to pass, Zeng Guofan's Hunan army needed to be coerced.

Even, there is no need to actually start a fight.

Zeng Guofan and Hu Linyi only need to transfer the Hunan army to the vicinity of Jiujiang to suppress the situation.

This can prevent Su Yi from jumping over the wall.

Zeng Guofan said calmly: "I can't command Hu Linyi, I have to ask him himself."

The imperial envoy said: "In case there is some trouble in Jiujiang, such as a mutiny, Mr. Zeng has the obligation to send troops to suppress it."

Zeng Guofan's voice turned cold and he said: "There will be no chaos in Jiujiang, let alone any mutiny."

The imperial emissary said: "Wei Jun is a general who has surrendered in rebellion, and he has troops in his hands. If he rebels, will Mr. Zeng send troops to suppress it?"

Of course, the imperial emissary could not say that Su Yi's army was going to mutiny.

In the eyes of the imperial court, even if there was to be a mutiny, it would definitely be in the name of Wei Jun's mutiny, turning Jiujiang into an independent kingdom, and in the name of rebelling against the army, Su Yi would continue to control Jiujiang.

This is the worst-case scenario that Duhan deduced.

He felt that Su Yi would definitely not openly rebel, or even openly resist the decree.

His only way is to make Wei Jun mutiny and Jiujiang change its banner.

At this time, Zeng Guofan's Hunan Army attacked from the north and south and could easily win.

Zeng Guofan said word for word: "Even if Wei Jun, the general who rebelled against surrender, mutinied, Su Yi, as the governor of Jiangxi, can suppress it. There is no need for me to send troops from Hubei."

The imperial emissary wants to speak again.

Zeng Guofan said: "Okay, that's all. In addition, please tell Lord Duhan and Lord Sushun that what they are worried about will not happen!"

Then, Zeng Guofan directly served tea to see off the guests.

The secret envoy was filled with hatred.

Previously, the Hunan Army was so eager to curry favor with Su Zhongtang and Sir Du Han.

He repeatedly offered huge bribes.

Now, it started to tremble.

For this simple reason, the Hunan Army should also be grateful to Su Yi. If he hadn't been at the front, how could the Hunan Army have such a good life?

Therefore, Zeng Guofan had a very high political vision regardless of his fighting ability.

At this time, there is a very high level of tacit understanding, and we instinctively work together and will not undermine each other behind our backs.

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The imperial emissary ran into trouble with Hu Linyi and Zeng Guofan.

But here in Jiangnan Camp, huge gains were made.

He Guiqing, the governor of Liangjiang, and He Chun, the head coach of Jiangnan Camp, said that they would definitely obey the imperial court's will.

The imperial envoy said: "It seems that Wang Shiqing's new army has not escaped Su Yi's control. Su Yi does not have many troops in Jiujiang, so there is nothing to be afraid of. Only Wang Shiqing's three thousand new army is a serious problem."

"When the court deposes Su Yi, you have only one responsibility: to prevent Wang Shiqing's army from returning to Jiujiang."

"You don't need to win, and you don't need to annihilate him. As long as you prevent him from returning to Jiujiang to be used by Su Yi, you will have made a great contribution." He Chundao, the head coach of the Jiangnan Camp, said: "This matter should be dealt with by Jiangbei Camp Toming Alai. do it."

The imperial envoy said: "Toming'a also has his responsibilities. It should be easy for your two camps in the south and north of the Yangtze to join forces and trap Wang Shiqing's army in Yangzhou."

"Although Su Yi's new army has strong combat effectiveness, no matter how strong its combat effectiveness is, it cannot be used on the Yangtze River waterway. Your naval strength should far exceed Su Yi's new army."

"Now the court needs a definite answer from you, can you do it?"

He Chun, the head coach of Jiangnan Camp, glanced at He Guiqing, the governor of Liangjiang.

He Guiqing, the governor of Liangjiang, said: "Su Yi's behavior is arrogant and domineering. He is not a rebellious minister, but more like a rebellious minister. We fully agree with the wise decision of the imperial court."

"If Su Yi jumps over the wall, the army of Jiangsu, the army of Jiangnan camp, and the army of Jiuhuashan camp will be suppressed by the imperial court."

He Chun, the head coach of the Jiangnan Camp, said: "Please return to Beijing and report to the Emperor. At this critical moment, our Jiangnan Camp will also share the country's worries!"

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As for Tuoming'a, the Jiangbei camp, of course there was another secret envoy from the imperial court.

The words this time were very straightforward.

When the imperial court deposes Su Yi, you need the troops from the Jiangbei camp to keep an eye on Wang Shiqing's army and never allow him to return to Jiujiang.

Once they plan to return to Jiujiang, they will not hesitate to use military means to suppress them.

Of course Tomina agreed.

But in his heart, he was more terrified than ever.

He felt that the person most likely to be killed by Su Yi in a duel with the imperial court was himself.

Anyway, he agreed here and he agreed there.

It's really a critical moment.

He just gave up and got over it.

I tried hard, but couldn't stop Wang Shiqing, so what can I do?

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In Liuhe City!

Wang Tianyang asked several times a day, "Sir, Commander-in-Chief, has there been an order from the commander-in-chief? Did they say when we will return to Jiujiang?"

Wang Shiqing shook his head and said: "No!"

At this time, Wang Shiqing was experiencing tremendous suffering in his heart.

On one side, he was loyal to Su Yi.

On the other hand, he couldn't fall out with the court.

Su Yi had always taken care of his emotions. He didn't let the imperial envoy meet with him last time, and didn't let Wang Shiqing openly resist the decree.

For this, Wang Shiqing was very grateful.

However, the entire New Army can feel the atmosphere of imminent storm.

Therefore, many people want to rush back to Jiujiang.

Defend the commander, defend Jiujiang.

Finally, Su Yi's secret envoy Lin Li arrived.

Wang Shiqing said tremblingly: "Did the commander-in-chief have an order for us to return to Jiujiang?"

Lin Li said coldly: "Wang Shiqing, I have to say something more directly. Don't be angry. I know you will obey the commander's orders, but you are absolutely unwilling to fall out with the court. You think the emperor is kind to you. "

"The thing you fear most is that the commander-in-chief asks you to lead the army back to Jiujiang. When the court's decree comes to dismiss the commander-in-chief and the new army mutinies, what will you, Wang Shiqing, do?"

"When the time comes, I'm afraid you will have no choice but to resign from all your official positions. Because you are neither willing to disobey the commander-in-chief nor the court's orders."

"In desperation, you Wang Shiqing can only choose to commit suicide."

"Don't worry, I won't say anything like you are stupid and loyal."

"The commander asked me to tell you something. The situation you are worried about will not happen."

"The new army does not need to return to Jiujiang."

"The emperor will not consider your state of mind, Wang Shiqing, and will force you to death with just a few casual words, but the commander-in-chief will not."

Then, Lin Li turned around and left.

He took his education officer and once again went deep into the New Army to do ideological work again and again.

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Jiujiang!

Shen Baozhen said: "Commander, there is a letter from Zeng Guofan and a letter from Hu Linyi."

"The imperial envoys have already visited them. I believe they have also sent people to the Jiangbei Camp, the Jiangnan Camp, the Governor of Jiangsu, and even the Governor of Anhui and the Governor of Zhejiang."

"This is about ambushing us from all sides and laying a dragnet against us."

"However, there are only four key places in this network, Jiangbei Camp, Jiangnan Camp, Zeng Guofan, and Hu Linyi."

"Tuoming'a of the Jiangbei camp is obedient. The only ones who will respond to the imperial court are He Guiqing, the governor of the Jiangnan camp and Liangjiang."

"Shall we launch the final blow now?"

yes? Do you want to start it now?

Once launched, it will be a decisive battle.

However, the time for a decisive battle is not yet completely mature.

First of all, Baxiali has not returned with his armed fleet, and Su Yi's navy is too weak to control the Yangtze River channel.

Secondly!

The conditions in Tianjing are not mature either.

Once Su Yi launches the final attack.

That means there is no way back, and there is no way back.

But if they don't take action, the emperor's patience will be exhausted. As soon as the foreigners retreat, he will immediately issue an order to remove Su Yi.

Will Su Yi resist the decree then?

Or what?

Therefore, the final attack must be launched before the emperor gives the order.

The last time the Nian Army was used to attack Huai'an, they barely had some control.

And once it is launched this time, the whole situation will evolve into a big one, and it will be deformed if you are not careful.

It will get out of control.

Li Qi said: "Sir, Master Hong is here to report. It's extremely urgent!"

Su Yi said: "Come in!"

After a while.

Hong Renli entered and said, "It's not going well over there in Tianjing."

"Lin Qirong and Zeng Tianyang were willing to cooperate with our plan. However, Chen Yucheng and Li Xiucheng were disdainful and advocated attacking northern Anhui. Lin Shaozhang hesitated, but Hong Renda and Hong Renfa were willing to push forward after accepting huge bribes from us."

"But these are not problems. The biggest obstacle is Shi Dakai!"

Su Yi frowned, and Shi Dakai jumped out at this moment.

Hong Renli said: "Shi Dakai agreed to launch a military operation, but he did not agree with Lin Qirong and Zeng Tianyang to lead this operation. He wanted to lead this operation as the head coach."

Su Yi said: "I understand, Shi Dakai was suppressed by Lin Qirong, Zeng Tianyang, Chen Yucheng, Li Xiucheng and others in Tianjing. He felt that something was wrong, and still wanted to leave, hoping to take the opportunity to get the power of the Eastern Expedition. .”

Hong Renli said: "The situation is now at a standstill. Tianjing's nearly 100,000 troops have been prepared. The only thing that cannot be decided is the coach. Lin Qirong does not have enough support to win the position of coach."

"If Lin Qirong and Zeng Tianyang cannot be the coaches of the Eastern Expedition, then it will be difficult for us to control the next situation."

"If Shi Dakai is not allowed to be the coach of the Eastern Expedition, then our operation will not be carried out and we will not be able to complete this fatal blow!"

Su Yi closed her eyes.

Everything is not as planned.

The time is not ripe either.

However, time waits for no one.

However, it may be better to let Shi Dakai be the coach of the Eastern Expedition. As for Chen Yucheng and Li Xiucheng going to fight in northern Anhui? That's better!

It can make Su Yi's killer move even more perfect.

However, when the time comes, I'm afraid it will be fake and the price paid will be much higher.

After thinking for a long time, Su Yi said: "Okay, let Shi Da drive."

"Let's go with the flow!"

Hong Renli said: "You mean, start a war?"

"The final blow, turn it on?"

Su Yi said: "Yes!"

He couldn't help but sigh, even though he had lured Hong Renda and Hong Renfa with huge benefits, and was allies with Lin Qirong and Zeng Tianyang.

But Su Yi's influence on Tianjing's decision-makers is still limited.

But, that’s enough!

"Yes!" Hong Renli set off immediately, leaving Jiujiang again and heading to Tianjing!

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A few days later!

The internal struggle in Tianjing has reached a fever pitch.

Chen Yucheng and Li Xiucheng firmly advocated that northern Anhui should be recovered.

These two men were upstarts and did not have many troops. However, there were many Nian troops in northern Anhui. They advocated attacking northern Anhui, firstly to understand the siege of Tianjing, and secondly, to subdue the Nian army for their own use and increase their own strength.

Lin Qirong and Zeng Tianyang insisted that they should march eastward, first attack the Jiangnan camp, then break through Changzhou and attack Suzhou. This area is the richest and has the greatest harvest.

At this time, Shi Dakai also firmly believed that the eastward expedition should be carried out, targeting southern Jiangsu and Zhejiang.

The two sides competed fiercely for the Eastern Expedition coach.

No one gave in, and the two sides were evenly matched. Hong Xiuquan, the king of heaven, was also hesitant.

however……

Suddenly one day.

Lin Qirong and Zeng Tianyang immediately gave in.

Agreed to the Eastern Expedition, and also agreed to let Shi Dakai be the coach of the Eastern Expedition.

Chen Yucheng and Li Xiucheng also received full support for their strategy of regaining northern Anhui!

The senior leaders of Tianjing, who were originally fighting, reached consensus in an instant!

The army has already been assembled.

Just waiting for the internal struggle among Tianjing's top leaders to end.

next day!

Shi Dakai led the army and suddenly rushed out of Tianjing and rushed towards the Jiangnan camp.

Known as an army of 100,000!

Chen Yucheng and Li Xiucheng led tens of thousands of troops across the river and headed north.

Kill towards Anhui!

Suddenly, the sky collapsed!

A few days later!

The Taiping Army once again broke through the Jiangnan Camp. The Jiangnan camp, which the imperial court spent countless amounts of money to build, was once again breached.

He Chun was defeated!

But this time, the Taiping Army could not stop.

Chase all the way!

He Chun retreated to the Jiuhua Mountain camp.

Soon, the Jiuhuashan camp was breached.

He Chun retreated into Danyang City.

Soon, Danyang City was destroyed.

The Taiping Army was overwhelming.

He Chun, the commander-in-chief of the Jiangnan Camp, could no longer hold on. He led the remaining troops and joined forces with He Guiqing, the governor of Liangjiang, and fled to Changzhou.

Shi Dakai led the army and went straight to Changzhou without stopping!

Tens of thousands of troops surrounded Changzhou.

He Guiqing, the governor of Liangjiang, and He Chun, the coach of Jiangnan Camp, were trembling!

Once Changzhou is conquered, Suzhou will be at risk.

If Suzhou is not protected, it will be lost.

Then Shanghai is in danger.

The financial and taxation core of the Qing court was located in these cities.

Once it is breached by the Taiping Army, the entire finance will collapse.

But Chen Yucheng and Li Xiucheng fought harder and more fiercely in northern Anhui.

After successive battles and victories, the Qing government's state capitals in Anhui fell one after another.

The Nian troops surrendered one after another, and the troops of Chen Yucheng and Li Xiucheng fought more and more.

This is really hearing thunder in silence!

The southern battlefield had been silent for a year or two.

Exploded instantly!

When Su Yi used this move, he was really called a powerful dragon without regrets.

Because how far the situation will evolve next depends entirely on his ability.

And at this time!

Good news is coming.

Baxali returned with a fleet and hired a small fleet in the name of armed merchant ships.

So far!

The Yangtze River waterway fell into Su Yi's hands.

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