There is a space for passenger planes in the late Ming Dynasty

In the blink of an eye, it is late December, and the eleventh year of Chongzhen will soon come to an end.

The Forbidden City and Qianqing Palace in the capital.

"Wen Ruo, is Lu Xiangsheng dead?" Chongzhen asked anxiously. A series of recent losses had made him lose all patience.

"It has been basically confirmed that Lu Xiangsheng's Tianxiong army was completely wiped out in the Julujiazhuang area. As for whether Lu Xiangsheng was killed in the battle, it has not yet been confirmed. I can only say that it is more likely." Yang Sichang said ambiguously.

None of the officers and soldiers who escaped from the encirclement in the battle of Jiazhuang saw the appearance of the Zhenming Army later, and all the personnel rescued by the Zhenming Army were taken away.

Therefore, the news that the court received now was reported by the soldiers who escaped in the early stage. In addition, after surveying the battlefield later, Yang Sichang basically concluded that Lu Xiangsheng should have been killed in battle. However, as a political opponent, especially Lu Xiangsheng's attack on his policy of fighting against the captives, he was very angry. He was not even willing to give Lu Xiangsheng the title of being loyal to the country.

"They're all trash, they're all trash, they accomplished nothing, and they wiped out the entire army. And you, a slave, wiped out so many Guan Ning troops." Emperor Chongzhen roared at Gao Qiqian.

"Your Majesty, Lu Xiangsheng's army was defeated too quickly. We were caught off guard by the Tatars when we were reorganizing our army to prepare for rescue. Guan Ning's army was only dispersed. There were not many real casualties. Most of the troops may have died. Returned to Liaodong." Gao Qiqian quickly shirks his responsibility.

"Wen Ruo, do you think that's what happened? Should this slave die?" Chongzhen asked.

"Your Majesty, Director Gao's command was indeed dispersed by the Tatar army when preparing for rescue. It was not a crime of war." In order to frame Lu Xiangsheng, Yang Sichang could only open his eyes and tell lies.

"The Ministry of War continues to verify Lu Xiangsheng's life and death, but even if he dies, he cannot escape the responsibility for his crime. It has ordered that he be exempted from his concurrent duties and dismissed. If he is still alive, he will be sent to imperial prison for investigation." Chongzhen issued the order angrily.

"According to the order!".

"Your Majesty, we also received news that the Tatar right-wing army, led by Yue Tuo, attacked Nangong County for unknown reasons. It has not yet been defeated and many troops were lost. After the war, a Jingguan was built outside Nangong City. , there are at least more than a thousand heads, and many people have seen them." Yang Sichang reported.

"Oh, which army achieved such a great victory?" Emperor Chongzhen asked happily.

"It's Lin Feng's Zhenming Army. I heard that they occupied Nangong County without permission and may have killed the Nangong County Magistrate."

"These rebels are really incorrigible, and they are ordered to be arrested and imprisoned..." Before Emperor Chongzhen could finish his words, he was immediately interrupted by Yang Sichang.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, calm down. Lin Feng may not obey the order, and it will not end well. Why don't we issue an order to encourage them and let them leave the capital as soon as possible. Once Governor Hong's troops arrive, the capital will be safe." Yang Sichang persuaded.

"Okay, let your military department make arrangements." Chongzhen slumped on his dragon throne weakly. The imperial army was completely defeated. The only troops that could fight were recruited by the rebels and did not obey orders.

Nangong County Government Hall.

Lin Feng is holding a military meeting to summarize and analyze all aspects of the situation and discuss next steps.

"Lu Jun, have the results of our Zhenming Army's recent pursuit of small groups of Tatars and plundering troops been calculated?" Lin Feng asked first.

After repelling the Tatar right-wing army's attack on Nangong County, Lin Feng sent two cavalry brigades to take turns to encircle and suppress the small group of Tatars who were still looting the three prefectures in Jinan.

"Reporting to your lord, in nearly ten days, our two cavalry brigades, with the intelligence support of Tingfeng Guards, encircled and annihilated six Tatar armies scattered in the villages and towns, annihilating a total of 1,3400 Tatars, and rescued More than three thousand people were robbed, and more than eight thousand taels of silver were seized." Lu Jun reported.

"Where are our own casualties?" Lin Feng asked.

"Our two cavalry brigades suffered about seven to eight hundred casualties. The losses are not small." "Yes, the casualties are too great. We need to control the intensity of the troops in the next step." Lin Feng said.

"Sir, now that the main force of the Tatars has left Jinan Sanfu and headed for Shandong, do we still want to continue the pursuit?" Lu Jun asked.

"Brother Jiandou, what's your opinion?" Lin Feng asked Lu Xiangsheng.

"If we enter Shandong territory, the distance is too far, and it will be more difficult for us to supply. In addition, the Tatar army on the left will also come to join us, and we will easily be surrounded by the Tatars. I suggest that we be on the safe side and not go to Shandong for the time being." Lu Xiangsheng replied. .

"Guo Zheng, please tell me the latest information collected." Lin Feng explained.

"Okay. As for the Tatars, their scattered plundering team has been ambushed by our army many times. They have reduced their strength and have all entered Shandong. They seem to be heading towards Jinan.

As for the imperial court, on the 20th, Emperor Chongzhen issued an edict to recruit Governor Hong Chengchou to lead his army into the defense. Sun Chuanting, the governor of Shaanxi, supervised the reinforcements and accompanied them as the Minister of War. "

"Does the court have any news involving Mr. Lu?" Lin Feng asked.

"It is said that after Gao Qiqian returned to the capital, he placed all the responsibility for the defeat on Mr. Lu. Emperor Chongzhen has issued an order to remove Mr. Lu from all concurrent posts, and ordered that the search for his whereabouts continue. If he is still alive, he will be imprisoned in the capital prison. To be investigated." Guo Zheng replied, since the establishment of the Capital Intelligence Station, Tingfengwei's intelligence has become much richer.

"You damn Gao Qiqiu, deducting military pay, refusing to send reinforcements, and blaming the blame on Lu Gong, it is simply unreasonable!" Yang Tinglin said angrily.

"I had expected this outcome. If I hadn't found the Tatars for a decisive battle earlier, I might have been in prison in the capital." Although Lu Xiangsheng was mentally prepared, he felt cold after hearing the news. cold.

"The court is so unfair, so it's better to do the opposite." Yang Tinglin was still an angry young man and felt that he could no longer bear it.

"Boxiang be careful, this is all the fault of treacherous officials in the court, don't blame the emperor." Lu Xiangsheng still defended Chongzhen.

"Let's not comment on the court for now. The Tatars have already left for Shandong. Let's discuss our next step. Should we continue to stay here or return to Longquan Pass?" Lin Feng asked.

At this time, a personal guard came in and handed a document to Lin Feng.

Lin Feng took a look and then continued: "The Ministry of War sent a letter, symbolically praising us for killing more than a thousand prisoners in the Battle of Nangong, and then sternly scolded us for occupying Nangong County, killing the Nangong County Magistrate, and ordered us to quickly withdraw from the North Zhili. Can you tell me how to deal with it?"

"Sir, of course we don't have to worry about the imperial army in Nangong. However, the distance is long, supplies are inconvenient, and it is not conducive to our own construction. It is recommended that we return to Longquan Pass." Lu Jun was the first to suggest.

"Sir, our cavalry brigade soldiers have been fighting continuously and have suffered a lot of casualties. We still need to find a stable place to rest and recuperate." Wu Yunna also gave a rare opinion.

"Where's Brother Jiandou?" Lin Feng asked.

"The Tatars left Jinan, and the Ministry of War ordered us to withdraw our troops. If we occupy Nangong at this time, I am afraid we will have a conflict with the imperial army. Although we are not afraid of them, it is still not appropriate to fight internally because of the current external troubles.

Nangong is located in an important place in the capital. After the Tatars withdraw, the court will not tolerate the Zhenming Army occupying this place. If Mr. Lin considers staying, he must be prepared for a battle with the imperial army. "Lu Xiangsheng helped analyze.

"Brother Jiandou's analysis is very reasonable. Now is not the time to fall out with the imperial court and start a full-scale war. Our troops going south this time also need a good rest, so let's withdraw our troops back to Longquan Pass." Lin Feng quickly made up his mind. .

(End of this chapter)