Ming Zhengzhi, I am Zheng Kezang

In late May of the 29th year of Kangxi, the Zhungeer army, which reunited as planned, crossed the Kerulun River and went straight to the Hulun Buir Grassland, and arrived at the Khalkha River along the east bank of Buir Lake in early June (Note: Today, the Sino-Mongolian border joins Kazakhstan. Leha River), then entered the Ujimqin area of ​​Inner Mongolia on June [-].

After receiving the news that Galdan had crossed the Khalkha River, Shang Alani, who was in charge of cleaning up the feudal court, led more than 21 troops from the Taoer River to punish him on June [-], and arrived at Baer Lake along the right bank of the Khalkha River. The traces of the Geers passed by, so they also went down along the Khalkha River, and arrived at Soyueerji Mountain (Note: The easternmost end of Outer Mongolia today) on June [-], on the banks of the Uerhui River at the foot of the mountain Met Galdan's main force.

The Zhungeer army, which has been through battles for a long time, prepared a circular camp for defense early in the morning. At the same time, in order to prevent the sudden attack of the Qing army, when the Qing army appeared, the Zhungeer people had already mounted their horses quickly, and used small frontal troops to fight to attract the Qing army. The main force was divided into left and right wings to outflank the Qing army and the vassal Khalkhas.

Seeing that the Zhungeer people only challenged with a small force, Alani sent a front team of more than [-] people to fight, but was defeated by the Jungar army. Alani had to send a second team As a result, they were shot by muskets from the Zhungeer army, so they lost again.As a last resort, Alani had no choice but to try to surround this lean quasi-army vanguard with more troops and less force, but the main Zhungeer troops that had already been dispatched broke out from the two wings, and the Qing army could not withstand the impact of the Zhungeer cavalry. There were countless casualties, so they had to break through and escape. As a result, not one out of ten of the [-] troops managed to escape.

The news of the failure of the Battle of Wuerhui spread to Beijing, and Kangxi was extremely furious. He immediately demoted Alani and Man Shangjiertabu of the Ministry of War to four ranks in a row, and at the same time sent out orders to ban the Eight Banners, General Shengjing, and Inner Mongolia Gezha. Sac and others mobilized [-] troops to form two armies. The left army left Gubeikou with the emperor's brother, Prince Yu Fuquan as the general of Fuyuan, and the right army with the emperor's brother Prince Gong Changning as the general of Anbei. The army is on standby in the territory of Bahrain Banner, waiting to be personally commanded from Beijing.

After the Battle of Wuerhui, in order to prevent possible reinforcements from the Qing army, Galdan once set back his five-day itinerary, and was ready to return to the Khobduo camp as soon as he was ready, but the envoy of the "Dalai Lama" who accompanied the army Ji Long Living Buddha insisted that Galdan continue to go south, so Galdan had to order to leave Ujimqin's camp at the beginning of July, cross the Xiaoxing'an Mountains, and arrive at Hexigten Banner to set up camp on July 25.

"The emperor's sick body?" Emperor Kangxi, who was leaving Beijing to prepare for his own conquest, had "violation of the imperial body" after arriving at the Saddle Carpenter Camp on July [-]. "Old Ming Ge, are you trying to persuade the emperor to return to the capital?"

"Old Suoge, it's not like you don't know the emperor's temper." Mingzhu looked at his colleagues around him with a wry smile. He didn't believe that Suo'etu would not understand Kangxi's desire to use his personal victory to prove his brilliance. Well, the [-] troops are mainly Manchurian soldiers, so how could Kangxi let go of this kind of military power. "I may try my best to persuade you, but it is absolutely impossible for the emperor to agree."

"Even if the emperor disagrees, then you and I have to persuade you." Suo'etu also responded with a knowing smile. "If you don't persuade me, the emperor will think that we, the slaves, have other ideas."

Yes, I said that I offended the emperor, but I also offended the emperor. This is the sorrow of the powerful officials, but things did not go as Mingzhu expected, and the self-willed Kangxi still chose to move forward despite his illness.On July [-], he barely advanced to Poluohetun (note: now Longhua, Hebei), but Kangxi's condition suddenly worsened.Before Kangxi stubbornly announced that he would continue to stay here, a bad news from Beijing ended Kangxi's trip this time.

On July [-], more than [-] Zheng troops landed in Huating and Lou County, Songjiang, and then sent troops to attack Qingpu and Shanghai. The fleet was harassed several times and a group of local soldiers was temporarily recruited. However, facing the [-] Zheng army overwhelming the mountain, the weak Qing army had no resistance at all.

On July 22, the tenth day after the main force of Zheng's army landed, Songjiang Prefecture, which was dominated by orchid cloth and white cloth, fell. Immediately, Zheng's army divided into two groups. He ran in the direction of Jiaxing.

The sudden appearance of Zheng Jun in southern Jiangsu and northern Zhejiang greatly shocked the Qing troops in the two provinces. Zheng Duan, the governor of Jiangnan who was stationed in Suzhou, reported to Jiangning on the one hand and asked to dispatch the Eight Banners troops stationed in Jiangning and Jingkou to fight. The Suzhou City Guard Camp, Green Flag Taihu Association Zuo Zuo Battalion, Green Flag Songbei Association Jiangyin Camp, Jingjiang Camp, Menghe Camp and other ministries retreated into Suzhou City to defend to the death. Fu Gan led his troops to Jiaxing for rescue.However, Zheng Jun only feigned a shot at the foot of Suzhou City, then turned around and went south, encircling Fu Gan's troops who had just entered Jiaxing City.

"Go back, go back!" Kangxi, who was seriously ill, became anxious when he heard the news, and fainted for a while. Seeing this scene, all the ministers were helpless. , Kangxi ordered immediately. "The thing about the sea counterattack must not be revealed." Immediately, the Minister of Guards went down to announce the silence order. At this time, Kangxi, who reluctantly took a sip of medicine, ordered in a hurried tone. "Prince Yu Fuquan is ordered to be in charge of the army, and the eldest son of the emperor Yinti is the deputy general to conquer Galdan for me."

"Your Majesty, there are changes in the south of the Yangtze River now, and the Emperor has a serious illness, so it is better to stop the army for now."

"Nonsense!" Kangxi tried his best to raise his finger and shouted at Tong Guogang, the Minister of Internal Affairs who was kneeling down in fright. "To disturb the morale of the army, if it wasn't for the Empress Dowager Cihe's face, I, I would have offended you," the ministers looked at each other, and even a pro-uncle and a first-class official like Tong Guogang were scolded by Kangxi like this, so who would dare to say more? What, but Kangxi's fire seems to have not finished. "Come here, draw up an order, and send Tong Guogang to Prince Yu to assist in military affairs."

The light in Mingzhu's eyes suddenly flashed, and he subconsciously looked at Suo'etu, only to see that the other person's eyes were also looking at him. As soon as their eyes met, they each made a clear expression, that's right. However, disposing of Tong Guogang is just a gimmick. It is true to use the crown prince's own uncle to guard against the connection between the eldest son Yinti and the Prince Zhangbing. A submissive look.

At this moment, Kangxi asked out of breath: "What's your opinion on the matters in Jiangnan and northern Zhejiang?"

"The Sea Rebellion is coming fiercely, and with the former Ming as the banner, they must want to seize the capital of a province to show their momentum." Amida, the minister who led the guards, said. "And Jiangning is the capital of the former Ming Dynasty. If it changes hands, it will inevitably cause shocks in the southeast. I think we must guard against it."

"Hai Nei may also go to Hangzhou." Tong Guowei was a little worried about gains and losses when speaking because his brother had just been scolded by Kangxi. "The sea comes from a long distance, and the transportation of food, grass and gunpowder is inconvenient. It is impossible to hold troops under the fortified city for a long time. If you attack Jiangning, you must first take Suzhou. How can it be as convenient as Hangzhou."

Amida retorted somewhat dissatisfied: "Jiaxing City lay across Hangzhou before."

Tong Guowei tried his best to argue: "However, Zhapu Port is already in the hands of Haini."

"Enough." The dizzy Kangxi didn't have much energy to listen to the quarrels of the ministers. After he stopped drinking, he just asked the ministers in front of the bed. "What I'm asking is how to deal with it now."

"The servant thought that he would immediately dispatch the soldiers from eastern Zhejiang and southern Zhejiang to defend Hangzhou." Sunu, the first-class public and minister of state affairs, suggested. "The green flag soldiers from all provinces who were ordered to enter Jiangxi at the same time went to Zhejiang immediately."

Mingzhu added: "The servant thought that the green flag soldiers from northern Jiangsu should be dispatched to the south of the Yangtze River to reinforce Jiangning and Suzhou."

"Hai Ni is vicious with vicious intentions." The dizzy Kangxi arranged everything before escaping into a dream. After watching the imperial chariot carrying Kangxi turn around and head south amidst the rumbling of the wheels, Mingzhu, who was ordered to return to Beijing together, and Mingzhu who was ordered to go Suo'etu from Fuquan Camp had the following conversation. "In the fierce battle in the land of fish and rice in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Haini can replenish summer grain nearby, so no matter whether he wins or loses, Haini is already in an invincible situation. However, the south of Jiangsu and the north of Zhejiang are corrupt. First, the imperial court cannot get the grain sent to the north. Taking out a large amount of money to fill the hole of war expenses and post-war care and rewards may not be beneficial to the country."

"The troops are being withdrawn from Jiangxi in a hurry now, just in case there is a resurgence." Suo'etu was also very worried. "There is also a tax increase, Mr. Minge, what should we do if there are civil uprisings in various places."

"That's right, the military strength in various places is insufficient now, and the Eight Banners soldiers are no longer enough. The green flags in Huguang, Jiangxi and other places are concentrated in the three provinces of Fujian, Zhejiang and Guangdong to prepare for the sea rebellion. Once the mob riots."

Mingzhu looked at Suo Etu: "Mr. Suoge, I want to recommend Yu Chenglong as the governor of Jiangxi. I don't know what Mr. Suoge wants?"

Xiao Chenglong was personally dismissed and investigated by Kangxi because of being a crony with Mu Tianyan, the Governor of Water Transport, but after all, it is best for this person to be an official who can be used to rule Han.

"Being younger than Jackie Chan is a capable official. I think it's okay." Suo Etu and Mingzhu have been rivals for almost a lifetime and naturally understand each other's thoughts. However, he would not object to Mingzhu's proposal for this, and would even add fuel to the flames, so that he might be accused of becoming an opponent in the future. "But Anhui is also very important, should Ma Qi be sent there?"

"Ma Qi? From the Fucha family? The governor of Shanxi?" Mingzhu stroked the beard under her chin, her face was a little distressed, of course it wasn't Suo'etu who was bargaining with him. "The emperor intends to let him take over as Minister of the Ministry of War. If he is sent to Anhui at this time, will the emperor think that we have done something wrong?"

"Although the Ministry of War is high, the governor of Liangjiang"

There is no need for a heavy hammer to ring the gong, and Mingzhu suddenly smiled: "In this way, the emperor can easily explain it."