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Chapter 161 Is this a rogue bandit guarding the country?

Half an hour later.

"Princess, they all bully me!"

Gao Jie, who was lying at the feet of the princess and crying, pointed at Ma Shiying and Huang Degong...

"Especially Huang Chuangzi, they all look down on me because of their innocent background, and secretly treat me as a thief. Didn't I just follow Li Chuang and become a thief because I couldn't eat and didn't want to starve to death? They all have land and property. I have never suffered from hunger. We even ate flies in northern Shaanxi. I didn’t want to starve to death and could only become a thief. But I already knew my mistake and changed it. I have devoted my life to the court in these years. Which battle did Sun Chuanting fight? Didn't I lead my brothers to fight hard?
I just know that I was guilty in the past, and if Long Live Lord can give me a chance to make atonement, I have to work hard to work for Long Live Lord.

But they still treat me as a thief.

My life is so frustrating!

I'm not afraid of death, but it's so frustrating to live like this!

Only you and Yang Shaobao treat me as a human being; only you and Yang Shaobao do not dislike me and treat me as a real official and soldier of the imperial court."

Then he burst into tears.

Ma Shiying and Huang Degong stood there with embarrassed expressions.

They didn't expect this bastard to play so cruelly...

Of course, they also admitted that Gao Jie couldn't say it was all an act. This bastard should have guessed something a long time ago. Huang Degong had to pass through his defense zone to find Ma Shiying. The current situation around Nanjing is that Huang Degong garrisoned Dasheng Pass, Gao Jie garrisoned Moling Pass, and then their respective troops went out to use the outer city wall as a defensive line to block the breakout in the city. However, the river bank around Longjiang Pass is impassable under the cover of artillery on the left. On the river is Zheng Hongkui's navy. He and Qin Dapeng are also the main forces of Shence Gate. Wu Zhikui is stationed at Yaofang Gate. But in addition, he They also divided their troops at Zijin Mountain, while Yang Feng's retinue was stationed at the foot of Zijin Mountain by Xuanwu Lake, blocking the Taiping Gate.

The one with the most troops currently is Gao Jie.

His men, together with the original four generals Li Benzhen, had more than 30,000 people. In addition, during this period of time, he captured strong men, forcibly recruited surrounding military households, and also recruited runaway slaves, bandits, and miners, the number had swelled to 60,000.

After all, the legend of making a fortune by conquering Nanjing has become deeply rooted in people around Nanjing.

As for quality…

They were all tricked into filling trenches in preparation for the siege. What kind of quality do you need!

Although Huang Degong is not weaker than him, the problem is that Huang Degong still has to divide his troops to defend his hometown. His station is Chuzhou. He has to leave a large part of his troops to defend Qingliuguan and Chuzhou. It is impossible to bring the whole army here like Gao Jie.

Gao Jie should have known that Huang Degong suddenly came to see Ma Shiying, and that something big had happened, but Ma Shiying and Huang Degong wanted to hide it from him. At this point, he was self-aware. After all, he still didn't know who he was? He and Huang Degong did not start fighting, because they were over the money in Nanjing, so he tried to control his temper. However, he did not expect that the princess suddenly invited him. He was worried that he would fall into the trap, so he came with Li Benzhen and a thousand cavalry, but he still Without seeing the princess, Yang Guangguang, who was waiting for him on the shore, told him that Liu Liangzuo had rebelled and was approaching Qingliu Pass. Yang Guanguang also hinted to him that Ma and Huang were afraid that he would also imitate Liu Liangzuo, so they advised the princess to go to Zhenjiang immediately instead of Tell him the truth, this guy is also very cunning, and when Gao Jie sees the princess, he lies at her feet and bursts into tears...

"The Governor has misunderstood. I have never been so prejudiced against the Governor."

Ma Shiying said awkwardly.

"Pooh!"

Gao Jie simply spat on the ground.

"You old ghost is very bad. I'm a rough man and don't have as many tricksters as you. Yang Shaobao treats me like a brother. My life belongs to him. The princess treats me like a loyal minister. I will protect the princess to the death. Don't say Huama Liu rebels, even if you Huang Chuangzi rebels, I will fight you to the end for your majesty and the princess.

I want to show you who is truly loyal! "

Gao Jie said proudly.

"Commander, please rise."

The little princess hurriedly walked up to him. She originally wanted to help him, but couldn't reach out.

Yang Guanguang immediately stepped forward and kicked Gao Jie.

Gao Jie quickly climbed up in a sensible manner, lowered his head like a loyal dog, lowered his hands, and stood aside honestly.

"Commander, Uncle Jingnan, Duke Ma, since Qingliu Pass is also a dangerous place, and Uncle Jingnan also has soldiers and horses left behind, I think Liu Liangzuo won't be able to get through for a while. As for Jianlu, Kunxing doesn't know what you think, but Kunxing believes it. Yang Shaobao, he would not let Jianlu come here under any circumstances. Kun Xing witnessed Yang Shaobao casting spells many times. He could even summon giant steel beasts, galloping like gods. Even if Jianlu had an army of 200,000, how could he defeat him? A steel behemoth?
Kun Xing will not leave.

Now my father and brother are in the hands of the enemy, and the capital city has been stolen by the rebels. The only southern capital in the Ming Dynasty still exists, and it is where the ancestral temple and the country are located. Kunxing will not abandon it. If there is an emergency, he should protect it with his own body.

Being able to die in battle under Xiaoling is worthy of his ancestors.

Kunxing and Yang Shaobao are called sisters, and Yang Shaobao is also Kunxing's brother. You generals are also brothers to Yang Shaobao, and they are also Kunxing's brothers. Today, Kunxing entrusts the Ming Dynasty to his elder brother. "

said the little princess.

After saying this, she then saluted Gao Jie several times.

Gao Jie and Huang Degong immediately knelt down in fear...

"Princess, we will defend Xiaoling to the death."

Ma Shiying said.

……

"Uncle, are we really fighting for this woman? Hua Ma Liu is nothing, he can't beat us if we really fight, but Dorgon will only be available for a few days after coming from Wuchang. Once his army arrives, we won't be able to run away. Although We can still surrender, but then we won’t be valued by him if we surrender.”

On the way back in the night, Li Benzhen said cautiously.

Gao Jie looked at the darkness ahead with a deep expression.

He is no longer as naive as he was when he was acting.

"Are you afraid of death?"

He said.

"Uncle, which of us brothers is afraid of death? Whose life is not picked up? Although life is precious after all, if you really have to fight for it, you will not wrong yourself for this head."

Li Benzhen said quickly.

These guys are essentially desperadoes with big scars on their heads...

Rough bandit.

A lifelong gangster.

Even if Li Benshen was old, he would still follow Wu Sangui to rebel against Brother Ma. After Wu Sangui died, he quickly surrendered and was eventually chopped into pieces by Brother Mag. He followed Li Zicheng, then switched to Chongzhen, followed Ming Dynasty, then switched to Qing Dynasty, and then followed Li Benshen. During the Qing Dynasty, I followed Wu Sangui in the rebellion. All my life I lived with the essence of a standard gangster with his head on his belt.

It can be said that they have no moral integrity, but to say that they are afraid of death is really a joke.

Afraid of death, he would make such a fuss as to rebel.

"Then let's take a gamble. It's rare for someone to treat us as human beings.

Just bet on this.

If we win, we will be the loyal ministers and righteous men enshrined in the temple. If we lose, we will die at most. After eighteen years, we will be heroes again. Let's go back and gather our brothers. We will be loyal ministers this time.

I hope that idiot Yang Feng will live up to our trust. "

Gao Jie said.

……

Wuchang.

"Ah!"

Yang Shaobao, who was still on the Yellow Crane Tower, sneezed.

"Damn it, which bastard is scolding me, is it you?"

He lowered his head and shouted downstairs. A fellow downstairs guy raised his head in shock...

"If this old man dares to scold me, hang him up too."

Yang Feng shouted.

The fellow Xian was dumbfounded for a moment.

"Shaobao, Shaobao, I didn't scold you. I really didn't scold you. I swear to God."

he shouted anxiously.

"You must have scolded me. I can tell by looking at you that you are scolding me. Even if you didn't scold me, you must have scolded me mentally. I am aware of everything and will not wrongly accuse a good man. How dare you scold me by hanging him up?" , hang him up.”

Yang Feng shouted.

The fellow Xian's lips trembled with grief and indignation.

The soldiers next to him drove away his children and grandchildren, but the latter did not dare to save him. They just walked into the Yellow Crane Tower amidst the kicks and beatings of the soldiers, and there were more people lining up behind him. The soldiers around him piled firewood, wheat straw, etc., and poured oil on them. In order to prevent the gentry in the city from causing trouble while Dorgon was attacking, Yang Shaobao captured all the chiefs of the major clans, those scholars who had merit and fame and could be said to be the hope of the clan and drove them into the Yellow Crane Tower. As long as Wuchang is conquered, he will light a fire at the Yellow Crane Tower. After all, Huangzhou Prefecture is where the major families surrendered. So as long as the Qing army conquers Wuchang, these scholars can be said to be the future hope of the major clans. Everything was reduced to ashes along with the Yellow Crane Tower.

I have to say that he is also considered crazy.

But it is necessary.

Dorgon has repaired the floating bridge...

It is not difficult to build a pontoon bridge on the Yangtze River. Kublai Khan built it, Cao Bin also built it, and Zhu Yougong also built it. Cao Bin still built a pontoon bridge on Caishiji, where the river was much wider than here.

The main force of the Qing army has passed through the pontoon bridge one after another.

The siege of Wuchang has been completed.

Now the Qing cavalry has appeared outside Wushengmen.

War is imminent.

"That's right, you will be hanged whether you admit it or not."

Yang Feng looked at fellow Xian who was hung up on the eaves with satisfaction.

Then he looked at the trembling soldiers behind him...

"Dear classmates, you and I are all disciples of saints and sages. Confucius said to become benevolent, and Mencius said to seek righteousness. Now that the Ming Dynasty is in crisis, it is the time for us to seek righteousness and become benevolent. I will stay here with this torch. When the city of Wuchang is destroyed, it will be me. When he dies for his country, even if his jade and stones are burned, he cannot let China be stained with fishy smell again. "

He solemnly handed a torch to the dumbfounded scholar.

The latter took it blankly.

Then woke up.

It was like grabbing a poisonous snake. He was so frightened that he screamed and let go. Fortunately, Yang Feng reacted quickly and grabbed him again, then stuffed it into his hand again...

"Brother, why are you so anxious? He died for his country when the city of Wuchang was destroyed. I don't want you to set fire to it now."

He said.

Then he took a step back, bowed to these scholars in a serious manner, then turned around and left boldly. As for Du Yinxi, he had already left. Yang Feng, who had gone downstairs, picked up the small Folangji that was used as a hammer and directly hit the people who came downstairs. The stairs were broken. After he walked out, the soldiers waiting outside immediately blocked the bottom floor with firewood. An officer held a torch and looked at the soldiers who were looking out upstairs.

"Masters, please don't jump out. If you scare me, I will drop this torch."

he shouted.

Then the soldiers around burst into laughter.

The scholars upstairs were crying.

"Why are you doing this?"

Du Yinxi looked at Yang Feng who was walking over and said.

"Nonsense, shouldn't I wait for them like I did for you? They will send you gifts out of the country, but for me they will probably sink into the river. There are so many prefectures and counties in the north of the Yangtze River, but no one resists, and they all welcome them as if they are welcoming the king. Jianlu. Even if there is one resister, the local gentry welcomes the king's division. The officers and soldiers surrender and become the vanguard of the king's division. In the end, the only one who resists is a former bandit. What does this mean?
Do rogue bandits guard the country? "

Yang Feng sneered.

Du Yinxi was speechless.

In fact, it is indeed very sad. The only ones resisting in the entire Jiangbei are really Ma Jinzhong and his gang of bandits.

The imperial governor of Yunyang, together with the local gentry, welcomed Wang Shiban's surrender to the rebels. Although they know that they are physically and mentally exhausted after being tortured by Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong, at least you should not be so shameful, even if there is one who resists. ? No one in dozens of prefectures and counties resisted, they all surrendered! As the only one who wanted to resist, he was kidnapped by the gentry and kicked across the Yangtze River before he could take action.

"The country has raised scholars for three hundred years, but in the end they are no better than a group of bandits."

he sighed.

Yang Feng smiled slightly...

Until now, according to the original history, Du Yinxi had to be hit again and again.

"Come on, I'll take you out of the city."

He said.

"Out of town?"

Du Yinxi said in astonishment.

"There are all Jianlu outside the city. Do you want me to go out and die?"

He said.

"That's your business, but don't worry, I won't throw you into the Jianlu military camp no matter what, at least put you in a place where there are no Jianlu. As for how to escape, it's your own business. You are such a big person. Don't you need someone else to be the nanny? As for where to go, it's up to you, whether it's He Tengjiao or Yuan Jixian, but the most important thing is to spread the word that Wuchang is in my hands.

It’s probably hard for people to believe it if someone else says it, but if you say it, no one will doubt it.

I guess there was chaos outside by now.

You have to go out quickly to stabilize the situation, especially your fellow villagers. You don’t want the Changzhou Prefecture Elders to announce their welcome to my Qing Dynasty King, right?

I'll be happy that way. "

Yang Feng said.

Of course, the main reason is that he is afraid that the princess will not be able to hold on.

If the gentry of Jiangsu and Zhejiang also welcomed my Qing royal master, the princess would be really in danger. Don't look at the fierce resistance of these guys in history. In fact, their fierce resistance was due to shaving their hair and changing clothes, not because of my Qing Dynasty's conquest of Jiangnan. Even before the hair-cutting order, even Jiangyin welcomed the king's master, so if the news spread that Dorgon had brought an army of 200,000 people down the river, I can't guarantee what the elders in these places would make.

The main premise of Yang Feng's play is that he is sure that there will be no danger to the princess. After all, he still has three thousand followers there, and neither Wu Zhikui, Zheng Hongkui nor Huang Degong will surrender.

They were enough to protect the princess during her retreat.

But the retreat is to Zhenjiang, Suzhou and Changzhou. If these places are also happy to welcome Wang Shi, there will really be no way to retreat.

And these days have been enough to catch some fish, it's time for the truth to get out.

(End of this chapter)