Back to the end of the Ming Dynasty when the emperor

Chapter 682
Zhu Yousong's eastward expedition to Zhu Youlang this time is a thousand miles away, because there is Guizhou in the middle, and the shortest distance from Sichuan to Guangxi is probably more than a thousand miles.

However, Zhu Yousong's Chinese army went very smoothly on this journey. Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong were too tough. Let alone the prestige of these two generals, Zhu Yousong assigned them all the generals. It is a hard hand, the two armies each have 10 horses, and each has fifty red cannons. Therefore, the two armies are invincible, opening the way for Zhu Yousong in front, like two sharp knives piercing the heart of Emperor Yongli.

Zhu Yousong's more than 3 Chinese troops had no troubles along the way, and Zhu Yousong's little life was even more comfortable. He counted several personal expeditions and counted this time as the most nourishing life.He felt that this was the life of an emperor. It was the business of the generals to fight and kill. Now he is far away from the blood and hustle and bustle of the battlefield. If he wants to ride a horse, he can ride a horse. Then, the eunuchs and Jin Yiwei were on the left and right, accompanied by several women, and then Liu Zhaoji and other officials led more than 3 armored guards.

Zhu Yousong spent the night on a night tour, visiting mountains and rivers, and wherever he went, the local officials greeted him and sang his praises lively. Then he enjoyed the scenic spots and tasted the delicious local specialties. Sometimes it was really boring. There are also two local dramas arranged. Xiao Liu is like Yiren's little bird flying around. This year, she is 12 years old and her body shape is almost the same as that of an adult. Her eyebrows and eyes are more charming and colorful than Liu Rushi. She still doesn't lose her chivalrous demeanor, which sometimes fascinates Zhu Yousong.

In the evening, listen to the good news of the two soldiers and horses, and then bring the beauty to start the nightlife in the dragon couch. It's a fairy-like day. It's not like a personal expedition. It's more comfortable than Emperor Sui Yang's visit to Yangzhou!

A month later, Zhu Yousong's Chinese army arrived at Liping Mansion (that is, the area around Congjiang County in later generations), which is the border of Yunnan and Guizhou, and is very close to Guilin, the capital of the false emperor Zhu Youlang, about four hundred miles away. Zhu Yousong passed the decree and set up an imperial camp in Liping Mansion, and did not go any further.

Then send people to pay attention to the battle of the former enemy. Although he doesn't have to worry at all, these two men are definitely more than enough to deal with a Zhu Youlang and Sun Kewang. In terms of strength, any army can destroy this deadly false emperor. It's just a matter of time .

But Zhu Yousong still couldn't ignore it, otherwise he wouldn't have followed him all over the world, and it would be great to go back to the capital to listen to the report.

But he just didn't send anyone, and many spies in the army and Jinyiwei of the factory were also passing on the latest news to him. Therefore, Zhu Yousong, who was hundreds of miles away, knew the battle situation of the two armies on the battlefield like the palm of his hand, which is an exaggeration One point is similar to watching live broadcasts in later generations, except that there is no online video, otherwise it can be carried out simultaneously, and it is as enjoyable as watching a historical war movie.

Now Li Zicheng's left army has reached the northern part of Guilin, advancing towards Xing'an, and Zhang Xianzhong's troops are not weak, they have already captured Liucheng and are advancing towards Liuzhou.

Zhu Yousong ordered someone to take out the military map, and saw that one of these two places was a hundred miles north of Guilin, and the other was about two hundred miles south of Guilin. Zhu Yousong smiled and nodded, "Hongji and Jingxuan are exactly the same. The talent, living up to my expectations, I am so relieved!"

Gao Guiying, Huiying Huimei and others breathed a sigh of joy when they saw that Guilin was encircled by Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong. It seemed that victory was in sight.

In fact, Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong have been walking most of the time for more than a month. In the last half month, the two troops started to fight Zhu Youlang's troops.

In the more than a month since he became emperor, under the planning of Sun Kewang and other ministers of civil and military affairs, Zhu Yousonglang's power has spread throughout Guangxi. More than 8 people.

China is full of people, there is no way, even in troubled times, it is bustling with people.As long as he has appeal, is willing to spend money, and dares to appoint an official to make a wish, there will be a brave man under the heavy reward, and he will be as productive as he is bold.

Knowing that Zhu Yousong sent two armies of 20 troops to attack him, Zhu Youlang was so frightened that all the scholars appeared. Of course, Sun Kewang and Wang Shangli were not afraid. Prepare to fight to the death with Zhu Yousong's men.

But in the battle between the two sides, Sun Kewang and Wang Shangli's men fought one battle and lost the other. There was almost no suspense. It was like a confrontation between two boxers with vastly different strengths.

In less than ten days, Zhu Youlang lost nearly half of a dozen prefectures and counties in Guangxi. His troops were small, but he was defeated one after another. Hundreds of deserters every day, plus the casualties on the battlefield, More than 8 horses have now been halved.

Zhu Youlang felt like he was sitting on pins and needles, and Sun Kewang also felt that the end was coming. It was no way to go on like this. After discussing with Wang Shangli, Liu Chengyin and other civil and military officials, he had to seek foreign aid.

Then, in the name of Yongli Emperor Zhu Youlang, three letters asking for help were sent, and one was sent to their neighbors to the east, namely Tang Wang Zhu Yujian and Zheng Zhilong, hoping that they would send troops to help.Another letter was sent to Zhu Yihai, King of Lu in Hangzhou, begging him for help.The last letter, sent abroad, was given to Burmese Wang Mangda, begging them to send troops to relieve the urgent need.

Of course, none of these distress letters are given away for free. It is necessary to send someone who can speak eloquently, and the key is to bring more valuables.

After the three letters and three groups of people were dispatched at the same time, Zhu Youlang, Sun Kewang and the others somewhat had sustenance or hope in their hearts.

In particular, Li Zicheng's men fought to the north of Guilin, while Zhang Xianzhong's men fought to the south of Guilin. The entire Zhu Youlang regime was shaken. Under the planning of Sun Kewang and Wang Shangli, they withdrew their troops and all retreated into the city, learning how to deal with the Qing Tartars. One set, with strong walls and clear fields, built Guilin and several nearby counties and towns like iron walls, waiting for the Ming army to attack.

However, Li Zicheng and Song Xiance had a better plan. After finding out Sun Kewang's intentions, they did not attack Guilin, but took Quanzhou and Daozhou to the north, and then the soldiers returned and approached Xing'an. The north gate of the city is equivalent to being taken off.

Zhang Xianzhong's troops on the other route were not simple, especially Li Dingguo, a vanguard who took out Liucheng easily with a tactic of suspicion. After Zhang Xianzhong's brigade arrived, he surrounded Liuzhou mansion with water, but did not storm the fortified city. Instead, they adopted the method of filling soil outside the city, quickly built a high platform, and then let the soldiers go up to the high platform to shoot cannons and arrows into the city. Now Liuzhou Prefecture's so-called impregnable city defenses turned into tofu, and fell apart in an instant. One day, he took down Liuzhou Mansion in Jiancheng.

This time, Guilin Mansion was caught between the north and south armies of the Ming army. Sun Kewang, Zhu Youlang and others felt that they were in danger, so they retreated quickly...

(End of this chapter)