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Chapter 492 Forced to cross the Yellow River (2)

Counting the 10,000 sailors, Zhu Yousong assembled an army of [-]+ on the north bank of the Yellow River, intending to forcibly cross the Yellow River and continue to chase and wipe out the remnants of Li Zicheng.

Immediately standing on the north bank of the Yellow River, facing the surging water of the Yellow River, is very different from the feeling of standing on the edge of the Yangtze River immediately holding a sword.

They are also the two mother rivers of the Chinese nation, only a year and a half apart. However, at that time, Zhu Yousong had just stabilized the court situation. Four disobedient warlords took over three of them. The most powerful Zuo Liangyu and The Tartars in the north of the Jianghuai River are rampant, and the Ming Dynasty is still in a precarious state.

But now it's not what it used to be!The Zuo family father and son have been swept into the historical garbage dump, and the Qing Tartars headed by Dorgon have almost been cleaned up. They can only get out of Beijing with Xiao Shunzhi in embarrassment and go back to their hometown outside the pass.

Although there have been two kingdoms within a kingdom, the current territory of the Ming Dynasty has basically restored the vastness of the Chongzhen era, the court has stabilized, party disputes have been eliminated, and the stubborn illness of the army's refusal to listen to the court will no longer exist. As long as Zhu Yousong orders , Hundreds of thousands of troops loyal to the imperial court and Ming Dynasty gathered to fight wherever.

Expelling the Tartars from outside and moving to Beijing from inside, this is the real Ming Empire, and his Hongguang Emperor is worthy of the name.

Now Yujia personally conquered the exile Li Zicheng, and won the battle again, driving Li Zicheng to the south bank of the Yellow River in one fell swoop.

Immediately on the bank of the Yellow River, Zhu Yousong looked back at the past and looked at the present, his heart was ups and downs, his thoughts were turbulent, and he was not without emotion. To say that this achievement is still full, although his mission is far from being completed.

The Yellow River in early summer ushered in the first flood season. The flood flooded the sky and filled the entire riverbed. The turbid waves emptied like ten thousand horses galloping. The vast river surface could not be seen at a glance.

The [-] small warships of the first echelon are ready to go.

At this time, [-] strong sailors had gathered on the bank of the river, ready to board the ship, and He Zhaoxiong was giving them a lecture.

A few days ago, He Zhaoxiong's naval battalion made great contributions to the battle that broke the Moon Formation a few days ago. He Zhaoxiong personally led [-] death squads to dive through the countercurrent and suddenly plunged into the enemy's rear. Car, they left a strong mark in the big broken moon array.

However, it is a pity that more than half of this heroic team was killed or injured in this battle, and only 500 of the 680 people with combat effectiveness left. To dive across the Yellow River to complete the special mission entrusted to them by His Majesty, there are less than 700 people, which is too small. .

When He Zhaoxiong went to the navy camp, he carefully selected more than 200 people, and together they formed a death squad of [-] people.

In order to boost morale, [-] warriors gathered by the river to swear an oath. As He Zhaoxiong's lieutenants, Li Quan and Liu Chunhong were also there.

Zhu Yousong ordered people to transport the imperial wine and imperial meat to the riverside. Each person had a bowl of wine and a side of meat, and everyone had a share to distribute.

He Zhaoxiong said: "Brothers, rush to cross the Yellow River and wipe out the bandit Li Zicheng. In one fell swoop, you will never return!"

"If you win, you will never return. I will pledge my allegiance to His Majesty and Daming to the death!"...

The [-] brave warriors wore navy uniforms inside, cowhide battle armor on the outside, daggers inside, waist knives on the outside, tiger eyes wide open, fists raised high, and their voices pierced the sky.

This shout shook Zhu Yousong who was not far away. Looking at the battle, his blood was boiling. If he was not the emperor of a country who wanted to command thousands of troops, he really wanted to be a death squad. His kung fu in water is now comparable to He Xuanjiao. It’s okay to learn, take a breath, and it’s absolutely fine to stay underwater for more than ten minutes. As for all kinds of swimming and diving, it’s not a problem. Looking at them with satisfaction, he nodded with envy and hope.

After He Zhaoxiong finished speaking, he tied up the square meat with a knife and put it in his mouth to chew. Then he picked up the wine bowl, drank it down in one gulp, and smashed the wine bowl to pieces with a snap.

The [-] warriors also finished their meat, drank their wine, and threw their bowls on the bank of the Yellow River.

He Zhaoxiong was about to order to board the ship, "Master Commander, wait a moment." Following the shout, a general ran over.

"Jin Wu?...What's the matter?" He Zhaoxiong couldn't help but startled when he saw this person.

"Report to Commander, He Jinwu, please order to join the battle!" The visitor slowly raised his arms and cupped his fists to salute.

"Are you okay?" He Zhaoxiong said angrily.

"If you go back to your lord, there is absolutely no problem with Jin Wu!" He Jinwu replied firmly.

The [-] elites, as well as Li Quan and Liu Chunhong, all turned their attention to He Jinwu.

Many people know this He Jinwu. He is not tall, about 30 years old, with a slightly dark complexion, and he looks very strong.

He comes from Green Willow Villa, and was once the leader of the iron-armed Canglong He Zhaoxiong, the owner of the villa, the captain of the guards among the soldiers. On the mountain, he led a hundred people to be responsible for He Zhaoxiong's personal safety, and to carry out the old man's orders .

The young man is good at wielding a single knife, dancing like a wind, bold and careful, and brave in battle, he is He Zhaoxiong's right-hand man.

Back then, when Zhu Yousong beheaded Liu Zeqing, Bo Dongping, and passed by bandits in Luliu Mountain Villa in Zhao’an, Suzhou in disguise, Zhu Yousong bravely rushed into the mountain villa, and won or lost three martial arts competitions. This He Jinwu and the commander of the imperial camp Liu Zhaoji had a martial arts competition first. Although He Jinwu lost in that battle, Zhu Yousong was deeply impressed by his bravery.

In the second game, Zhu Yousong showed his superb skills and subdued the Iron-armed Canglong. Most of the more than 2000 Zhuang soldiers who fought in the mountain were deeply impressed, and Zhu Yousong still remembered this young man even more.

During those years on the mountain with the old man, he learned the skills in water.

A year ago, in Zhu Yousong's battle to put down the rebellion of Zuo's father and son, he was one of the members of the Death Squad who dived across the Yangtze River in the battle against Jiujiang, and he made great contributions to destroying the dreaming fort.

After this war, he was rewarded for his meritorious service and has become a general in the army.A few days ago, he dived into the Yellow River and followed the old master He Zhaoxiong upstream. He was also one of the members of this team.

Unfortunately, in the battle a few days ago, the young man chopped down several generals of the Dashun Army in one go. wound number.

Seeing his firm eyes, He Zhaoxiong didn't say anything, walked up to him, and slowly tore off his armor, revealing the wound on his shoulder bandaged by the medical officer.

"This is yours, absolutely no problem?" He Zhaoxiong stared and shouted.

"Back to my lord, I have a little flesh injury. After these few days of adjustments, it is no longer a problem. There is no problem in entering the water or fighting. If you don't believe me, you can try it on the spot..."

Before He Jinwu finished speaking, He Zhaoxiong turned his head and left.

He Zhaoxiong walked a few steps and came back again, "This commander also wants to take you with me, but His Majesty has an order. Let's recuperate well. Your contribution will be indispensable in the next battle."

He Zhaoxiong didn't care about He Jinwu after he finished speaking, he went straight to the front of the team and shouted, "Pedal the boat!"

(End of this chapter)