Back to the end of the Ming Dynasty when the emperor

Chapter 251

At about [-] o'clock in the morning of the next day, on the bank of the Yangtze River outside Hukou City, [-] naval divisions and [-] troops pulled out from the Hukou military camp, including the imperial camp, stood on the riverside and Chen Shi, fully armed, stretched for several miles. The soldiers, horses, warships, cannons and ammunition on the ship and the shore were all filled, and the generals bowed their bows and drew their knives out of their sheaths, making all preparations.

At this time Zhu Yousong appeared on the shore, accompanied by several generals and imperial guards, Zuo Menggeng was first brought to Zhu Yousong, Zhu Yousong looked at him.

This is a young man about 30 years old. His face is carved out of the same mold as Zuo Liangyu. When Zhu Yousong saw him, he saw Zuo Liangyu, but this person has no beard and is not as tall as Zuo Liangyu. He is tall, and his figure is not as burly as Zuo Liangyu.

This person is usually arrogant, but now he is a prisoner, so he is naturally frustrated.

Zhu Yousong said: "Do you know what we are going to do today? I will let you go and change generals. At the same time, I want you to understand that your ancestor general has surrendered to me. This time I can only let you go alone."

Zuo Menggeng hasn't suffered any crimes these days, but he won't be able to enjoy the blessings at all. He just can solve food and clothing. He thinks that he will be finished if he falls into the hands of the court this time, but he doesn't know what kind of death it will be. , I regret that I didn't listen to Hou Fangyu back then, but there is no medicine for regret in the world, the past can't be repeated, it seems that arrogant soldiers must be defeated, this is an unbreakable truth!

But he never thought that there would be a way to survive. After hearing Zhu Yousong's words, he immediately felt like being hit by a pie, but then he hated Zu Keyong.

After everything was in place, four generals, including He Zhaoxiong, the iron-armed Canglong, the commander of the navy, Zheng Cai, the deputy commander of the navy, and Zheng Hongkui and Li Quan, who were familiar with water warfare, escorted Zuo Menggeng onto a big ship with [-] elite sailors on board. Including fifty archers and crossbowmen accompanying them, a Qianjin Flang machine was mounted on the bow, and a tiger squatting cannon was installed on each side of the ship. The equipment from the generals to the equipment was first-class.

Because this ship is not only ordered to hand over Zuo Menggeng to the Panjun, but also to safely bring back three adults, Yuan Jixian, He Tengjiao, and Du Yinxi, which can be described as a heavy burden.In order to prevent accidents, the two women He Xuanjiao and Liu Chunhong led fifty warships, a total of one thousand elite sailors, followed behind.

Zhu Yousong immediately looked towards Jiangxin from the bank of the river, Liu Zhaoji and Zheng Damu escorted him, and the remaining [-] sailors and [-] troops were ready to respond at any time.

At this time, the big ship at the front sailed to the center of the river, and several warships came from the opposite side, densely packed, no less than a hundred of them, and the one at the front was also a big ship. plan.

At this time, the two warships in charge of changing horses stopped tens of meters apart, and the cannons and crossbowmen were all aimed at each other. At this time, a small boat was unloaded from the big ship. , personally led five sailors to escort Zuo Menggeng into the boat, and four sailors rowed to the side.

The pattern over there is similar to that of this side. Several heavy artillery were also aimed at Zheng Hongkui and the others, and a small boat was unloaded from the big ship. Lieutenant General Ma Shixiu took Zuo Liangyu's guard leader Li Qiang and ten sailors to escort Yuan Jixian and He Tengjiao. He and Du Yinxi rowed towards this side.

When the two small boats were close together, after the two parties identified and confirmed that the person to be replaced was correct, the exchange was carried out. Yuan Jixian and three people boarded Zheng Hongkui's boat. Each of them drove towards their own camp with their own people.

Soon Yuan Jixian, He Tengjiao and Du Yinxi boarded the big boat from the small boat, put the small boat away, and then turned around and sailed to the shore.

At this time, He Xuanjiao and Liu Chunhong's 1000 sailors and [-] warships of different sizes were deployed in formation in the middle of the river, making preparations for attack and defense, until the big ship carrying the three adults passed safely, and the opposing army turned around. When the troops are withdrawn, the [-] of them will withdraw.

After abandoning the ship and landing, Yuan Jixian, He Tengjiao and Du Yinxi had already been let go of their ropes, and the three and a half old men tremblingly knelt down at Zhu Yousong's feet and begged for the holy sin, because Zuo Liangyu rebelled under their rule. , they certainly have unshirkable culpability.

But Zhu Yousong would not look into this at this time, and comforted: "The three lovers are clean and self-sufficient. They are not stained by silt. Their loyalty can show the sun and the moon. Let them be at peace. I forgive you and others are not guilty."

The three officials were overwhelmed with gratitude. The problem was that they were under their rule. If they met the faint emperor, they would have nowhere to redress their grievances if their heads were chopped off. There is no way to repay them. Originally, they reported that they must die this time to be loyal to the country. They did not expect to see His Majesty alive. It's hard to repay in case, so the three elders couldn't kneel down, and wept: "Your Majesty, why did Zuo Menggeng, who committed a heinous crime, go free with these three orders of my humble minister? How can a humble minister live in the world!"

Zhu Yousong pulled them up with a smile, "The three lovers are wrong, and one who can't bear Zuo Menggeng can be exchanged for the three lovers who are all-round talents in civil and military affairs. I can take advantage of it. To govern the country and secure the gang, I want three lovers, and what Zuo Menggeng can do is stretch his neck and let me chop off his head, hahaha..."

Zhu Yousong was talking and laughing happily, but the three officials were full of enthusiasm, "Please hurry up and deliver the decree, my minister is willing to lead the army across the river to destroy the thieves!"

"Don't be busy, this drama is not over yet. The three lovers have worked hard. It's not too late to seek thieves after recuperating for a few days. Come and bring Zu Keyong to me, including his war horse, Bring the mountain axe together."

Soon, the bound Zu Keyong was brought to the riverside by armored warriors, followed by his horse and big axe.

Although Zu Keyong was a prisoner these days, he didn't suffer any crimes. He just lost his freedom when he was imprisoned. He was thick-skinned and extremely strong. eating and drinking, so that his arrow wound was almost healed.

Facing Zhu Yousong, he still pursed his lips, showing dissatisfaction, thinking that taking him to the riverside would probably behead him, and he didn't say a word, because he had already prepared for death, and lived for a few more days It's all earned.

Zhu Yousong looked at his square face, "I'll ask you again, will you surrender or not?"

Zu Keyong sternly said, "That's the same thing for a hundred questions, I swear to the death, are you going to kill Zumou, do it, frowning is not a good man!" He closed his eyes.

"I said that I didn't want to kill you. Since I don't want to submit, I will let you go now. You can continue to serve your master, but I hope you will keep your word and not surrender to the Tartars." Zhu said. Indicated by Song.

Zheng Damu came over and cut off Zu Keyong's rope, and threw his horse and axe to him, "The thief has taken advantage of you, so get out of here, our Majesty might change his mind if you get out too late."

Zu Keyong saw that this was true, he couldn't think of it or didn't dare to think about it, could it be that the faint king has some conspiracy, and even if he thinks about killing me, he is not afraid of it, what kind of conspiracy is he afraid of!He stretched his muscles and bones, picked up the big ax and flew on his horse, "If you really want to let Zumou go, Zumou will have to come back and fight with you!"

Without looking back after speaking, Da Ma Rufei ran down along the river.Civil and military generals and tens of thousands of soldiers just watched.

"Your Majesty, just let this guy go, can this move work?" Zheng Damu couldn't help but said looking at his back.

Zhu Yousong smiled confidently: "Don't worry, he won't stay for long and will come back."

(End of this chapter)