Ming Zhengzhi, I am Zheng Kezang

Jiaxing is located on the southeast coast, where the Qiantang River and the East China Sea meet, and the shape of the river, the sea, and the lake is beautiful.In the Spring and Autumn Period, the name of this place was Changshui, also known as Lili, where Wu and Yue competed in the wind and clouds; during the Warring States Period, it was included in the territory of Chu; Yanguan County was set up from the southern border of Quan County and the western border of Haiyan County.In the third year of Wu Huanglong (231) because of "self-growth from boxing and wild rice", Sun Quan, the emperor of Wu, thought it was auspicious and changed the name of boxing to Hexing.

By the Tang Dynasty, Jiaxing had become an important grain-producing area in southeast China. It was known as "three towns in western Zhejiang, Jiahe is the biggest", "Jianghuai is prosperous when Jiahe is poor, and Jianghuai is thrifty when Jiahe is sorry".During the Five Dynasties, Wuyue Kingdom set up Kaiyuan Mansion in Jiaxing, which was later changed to Xiuzhou, leading the 4 counties of Jiaxing, Haiyan, Huating and Chongde.In the Northern Song Dynasty, Xiuzhou was changed to Jiahe County. In the first year of Ningzong Qingyuan (1195) in the Southern Song Dynasty, the county was promoted to a government, and later changed to Jiaxing Army.In the 13th year of Yuan Shizu Zhiyuan (1276), the Jiaxing Army was changed to the Jiaxing Prefecture Appeasement Department, and it was promoted to the Jiaxing Road General Manager's Office.During the Song and Yuan Dynasties, Jiaxing's economy was relatively developed, and it was known as "a hundred craftsmanship and Suzhou and Hangzhou", "the population is rich and the wealth is the most in western Zhejiang".When Zhu Yuanzhang established the Ming Dynasty, Jiaxing was changed from a road to a government.Ming Hongzhi's "Jiaxing Mansion Chronicle" records: "Jiaxing is a big mansion in western Zhejiang" and "a metropolis in the east of Jiangxi".However, at the time of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the Qing army carried out a large-scale massacre after breaking through Jiaxing City, causing heavy losses to Jiaxing City, and it is no longer prosperous. This situation has not changed until the 29th year of Kangxi.

"Jiaxing has been a water city since the ancient Tang Dynasty." Looking at the city in front of him, Xin Zhongguo, who joined the military, explained to Hong Gongzhu, who was in charge of the battle. "Except for Xiaoximen Shuiguan, there are water and land gates on each of the four sides. The west gate is called Tongyue Gate, the south gate is called Chenghai Gate, the east gate is called Chunbo Gate, and the north gate is called Wangwu Gate. The two city gates in the northeast go out of the city, and the canal and river flow around the city at the same time, just like a moat embankment."

"The Qing court followed the first system of the dynasty to set up Weiyi and Suosi four in Jiaxing, and they were under the jurisdiction of the Jiaxing Xiecheng Shouying. The Jiaxing Association had a guerrilla member who was stationed in Haiyan. One member, two members of the General Commander, and four members of the General Commander, totaling more than 100 horse infantry guards, of which the Left Battalion is stationed in Jiaxing Fucheng, and the Right Battalion is stationed in Zhapu together with the Zhapu Navy Battalion." Chen Baoquan The second brother, Chen Baozhen (recommended by a gentleman trainee from a friend), added in his capacity to join the army. "The Right Battalion and the Zhapu Navy Battalion were defeated by the artillery fire of the Zhoushan Squadron before, and the two thousand headquarters scattered in Haining and Ganpu fled into Jiaxing City. There are more than 7000 people in the Dutong Office, more than [-] people in the two battalions of the Hangjiahu Coastal Defense Military Preparation Department, and about [-] people in the Third Battalion of the Governor's Pacesetter. According to current rough estimates, the total number of Qing troops guarding the city is about [-] People, and counting the courage of the township, the strength of the people, and the regiment training in the city, the total strength of the army should be six to seven thousand."

"The Qing army in Jiaxing City is actually not to be feared, but the moat made up of canals is quite tricky." Sun Youlao continued. "For this reason, the Zuohuwei and other departments have collected nearly [-] small boats and some door panels in various townships. As long as the attack time is set, five or six pontoon bridges can be built overnight."

Zheng Jun’s participation in the battlefield in northern Zhejiang and southern Jiangsu this time included the four divisions of Zuohuwei, Youwuwei, Zuolongxiang, and Youyiwei, as well as the second regiment of the right (sea) Longxiang division and the second regiment of the Zuolong martial arts division. , the [-]rd Regiment of the Zuo Huben Division, the [-]st Regiment of the Right Huben Division, and the Siege Mortar Regiment included more than [-] people. Used on the front line of Jiaxing, the second regiment of the Youlongxiang Division and the first regiment of the Youhuban Division were bluffing and haunting the outskirts of Suzhou to contain the Jiangnan Qing army. Therefore, in the eyes of Sun Youlao and others, it is still better to attack Jiaxing City with three times the force. sure.

Hong Gongzhu carefully watched the Qing army flag on the top of Jiaxing City through the binoculars, and at the same time asked slowly: "Is there any new change in the Qing Dynasty in the direction of Hangzhou Lake?"

Chen Baozhen knew that although Hong Gongzhu was asking about the Qing army in Hanghu, he actually meant the reinforcements from the Qing army from the north, south, and west, so he answered in detail: "According to the report of the Zhoushan Squadron, they are deployed on the Qiantang River. The notification ship found no sign of the passage of the Qing army in eastern Zhejiang, and of course it cannot be ruled out that the Qing soldiers in eastern Zhejiang bypassed the upper reaches of the Qiantang River and joined forces with the Qing troops from Anhui and Jiangxi that came from Huizhou."

Chen Baozhen paused: "As for the rest of the Qing captives who may have come from Huzhou and Xuancheng, we didn't find them when we went out to check out."

"Is there no sign of the enemy of Suzhou going south?" Hong Gongzhu got an affirmative answer, so he put down the binoculars in his hand and asked again. "Has the Mortar Regiment arrived?"

Even though the rivers in the south of the Yangtze River are connected in all directions, boats can be easily transferred, but it is not an easy and simple matter to transfer the four and a half inch (44 lb) heavy artillery back and forth: "Hui Tongqian, the big guy has already arrived."

Hong Gongzhu nodded and asked again: "What about the military rations that were collected?"

"According to the will of the Lord, people have been sent to do it." Different from the policy of all-out plundering of the population implemented in Qiongzhou, this time Zheng Jun did not target the low-level people in Jiangnan. It is the generation whose children served as officials in the Qing court or entered school, passed the exam, and passed the imperial examination. "The Qing captives can use the butcher's knife to force the people in the south of the Yangtze River to obey, so naturally we can also use the knife to make them understand that Master Wang will not forget their betrayal."

"You guys, what do you want to do?" Looking at the officers and soldiers of the Zheng army in red mandarin duck jackets in front of them, Menzi reprimanded him even though he was terrified. "Blind your dog eyes, this is the Xu Mansion, my three masters"

Menzi suddenly lost his voice when he said that, he seemed to understand that his master's status in the Qing court might be the source of the trouble, but before he could add anything, he was hit by the leader Zheng Jun with a gun butt Passed out, and then the red turbidity rushed into the gate, and the shouts of the master's house and the exclamation of the maidservant immediately rang out.

Looking at Xu Qianxue, who was kneeling on the ground, Zhang Qizhong recited the order in his hand happily: "The Xu family in Zha Kunshan doesn't distinguish between Huayi and Barbarians, forgets their ancestors, and is willing to be a slave. The land. The Ming Dynasty supervised King Zheng and recruited the general Zhu. In the 43rd year of the Yongli calendar, July Wuyou."

Zhang Qizhong's voice hadn't completely disappeared into the air, and the cries had already resounded throughout the courtyard. However, at this time, Xu Qianxue, who was forced to return home because of the impeachment of Xu Sanli Shangshu, the vice capital censor, brought him with him after learning of Zheng Jun's attack. His son Xu Shuping, nephew Xu Shusheng and other family members fled to Suzhou City, so the Xu family only lost a little family slaves and heavy belongings that were inconvenient to carry. Attitude.

Moreover, although Xu Qianxue escaped, those who served in the Qing court or participated in the imperial examinations, such as Zhu Yizun, Han Yu, and You Tong, did not have such a keen sense of smell as Xu Qianxue, and were quickly infiltrated into the small Zheng Jun troops in the four townships of Wu County. The equipment was sent to Songjiang, and then transferred to Daqu Mountain and even Dongning.

After the news of Zheng Jun's trial of the gentry "attached to the enemy" in the occupied area was widely spread through proclamations and other means, the gentry class in various places in the south of the Yangtze River was frightened. Moreover, even if no one in the clan served in the Qing court, they still had to enroll in the imperial examination, pass the imperial examinations, and become a scholar to obtain the tax-free status. This means that everyone has something to do with the Qing court, and naturally all of them were under the attack of Zheng Jun. .

It is precisely because they and their families have been classified as traitors of the nation by Ming and Zheng, these Jiangnan gentry broke their cans and fled to Su, Chang, Hu, Hangzhou, Jingkou, Jiangning and other provincial capitals, and at the same time, they also spent money and efforts to recruit them. The local regiments tried to cooperate with the Qing army who came to help and eliminate the invading Zheng Jun.

"Lord Fuyuan, Haini persecuted the local gentry and expropriated and seized supplies, which has already made Susong counties angry and complained." In front of Zheng Duan, governor of Jiangsu, although Xu Qianxue did not have a look of panic on his face, but the words in his mouth have been exposed His true thoughts. "This is the so-called loss of harmony; he came from Dongning thousands of miles by sea. Although he successively conquered Lou County, Qingpu, Xiushui (Note: in Jiaxing), Haiyan and other places, after all, the geographical advantages are not familiar, and now he is trapped under the city of Jiaxing. It can be said that it does not take advantage of the land; even if the imperial court shares it with it, the officers and soldiers still have a chance of winning."

"Yuanyi brother," facing the former celebrity in front of Kangxi, Zheng Duan did not despise him because he returned home due to crimes, so he explained honestly. "Although the official army has some chances of winning, the Jiangbei army has not yet crossed the river, and the Eight Banners stationed in Jingkou and Jiangning have no purpose and dare not move out without authorization. Therefore, Suzhou City is more than self-protected today, and it cannot enter." Zheng Duan smiled wryly. "Songjiang is the land of Jiangsu. Naturally, I want to rescue it as soon as possible, but I really have no power to do so." Looking at Xu Qianxue who was frowning, Zheng Duan said again. "In case the sea is reversed, the army retreats to lure the officers and soldiers to attack." Zheng Duan shook his head. "How can Suzhou City be defended without soldiers? Once Suzhou falls, Suzhou Province will be completely corrupted."

Before Xu Qianxue responded, a Goshha stood outside the hall and reported: "My lord, Jiang Ning's article."

Zheng Duan signaled Wu Bian to hand over the text, and when he opened it, a smile appeared on his face: "Brother Yuan, good news, the emperor has ordered Jingkou and Jiangning to deploy [-] troops to garrison the Eight Banners to reinforce Suzhou."

A smile appeared in the corner of Xu Qianxue's eyes, and then he restrained his expression and bowed his hands to Zheng Duan: "The Sanqian Banner Camp in Futai is coming soon, can we send troops to test out the details of Haini?"

"This?" Zheng Duan hesitated a little, then nodded. "Then send [-] troops to recover Kunshan first."