Aspiration

Chapter 63 The Disappeared Li Zicheng
Li Zicheng seemed to have evaporated on the earth.

Just one month after Li Zicheng disappeared, a mysterious team appeared and disappeared on the Central Plains.

Zhang Xianzhong fought hard for a month, lost troops and lost generals, and has now retreated into the Xing'an area.

Inside Xiangyang City, the security was heavily guarded, and Yang Sichang's Governor's Mansion was full of killing spirit.

In the past month, there have been many good news, and Zhang Xianzhong seems to be retreating into the land of Bashu.Yang Sichang had to rearrange his pursuit and suppression strategy.

Governor's Mansion, inside the White Tiger Hall.Yang Sichang sat in the middle seat, facing fifty military generals and civil officials.In the front row stood Zheng Chongjian and Ding Qirui.Zheng Chongjian trusted the governor of Shaanxi and the military governor of the three sides, and was restrained by Yang Sichang; Ding Qirui was also the governor of Shaanxi, and was severely punished by the emperor for committing crimes and meritorious deeds.The second row consisted of several commanders-in-chief, among them Zuo Liangyu was in the middle, he had the great victory of Manao Mountain, and he was crowned with the title of "General of Suppressing Thieves", so he had a prominent position among the commanders-in-chief.Although the other commander-in-chief was standing on the left side, Yang Sichang had already deliberately glanced at him. This person was He Renlong who had fought against the Peasant Army for many years, known as He Crazy.

"General He, Shangzhou is more than [-] miles away from Xiangyang. There are many mountains and dangerous roads. How many days has the general been away?" Yang Sichang said this before he could start his speech.

He Renlong hurriedly replied: "The final general received Feng Junxi, and immediately rode lightly. He galloped all the way through the starry night without daring to delay, and the horses did not stop. They walked for seven days in total."

Yang Sichang was slightly startled, his face beamed with joy, and he said: "General, the pommel horse is exhausted, thank you for your hard work, General."

Yang Sichang saw He Renlong thousands of miles away to the meeting, and he responded so submissively, he couldn't help but think of Zuo Liangyu.The last time Zuo Liangyu won a big victory at Agate Mountain, he should have made persistent efforts, but he actually used the excuse that he was too poor to pursue him, so he retreated and stopped fighting for more than [-] miles. His arrogant, unruly nature is unmistakable.Seeing He Renlong's outstanding talents today, he is really a rare titan, and an idea to support and rely on He Renlong arose.

Yang Sichang shot a glance at the audience and began to lecture.He first used the idiomatic language of the court, such as "Long En", "Holy Virtue", "Long Live" and other terms to exaggerate the atmosphere, and then he said majesticly: "The court has made a big decision in this campaign." Yes, the use of troops from the nine sides is intended to wipe out the bandits in one fell swoop. However, in the past month, among the generals and the supervising army, the old habits of playing arrogance have not been changed, and the disregard of the law and discipline and disobedience to military orders often remain the same. The heartache of this supervisor! Now Shang Fang’s sword is brought out, and the order is once again strictly stated, rewards and punishments are clearly defined!"

Seeing Yang Sichang's behavior, all the generals and supervisors knew that someone would be in trouble today, they all turned pale with fear and dared not look up.Yang Sichang glanced at the face of a lieutenant general, his murderous aura grew stronger, he paused, and Yang Sichang sternly shouted: "Diaozhong! This governor ordered you to hunt down Li Zicheng's troops. Why did you report Li Zicheng's disappearance when you didn't make any achievements in January? ?”

"Return to your lord, Li Chuang fled into the mountains, and there is no trace to be found." Diao Zhong's feet trembled. He understood the dangers of the officialdom. The lawsuit will also fall on you.He gritted his teeth and replied.

"Well, sophistry. Disobeying military orders, neglecting military aircraft, the law should be beheaded, left and right, and me!"

Unable to distinguish, several warriors stripped Diao Zhong of his armor, tied him up, and pushed him out of Baihutang.A moment later, Diao Zhong had been beheaded.

Everyone was shocked.Thinking to himself, the battle is imminent, Yang Sichang sacrificed Diaozhong's head to the flag, this time, he will sink the boat, he will advance but never retreat.Who doesn't know that this time the imperial court used the nine-sided army and horses, it was a big gamble, and if it lost, the already crumbling Daming would soon fall apart, and Yang Sichang died without a place to bury him.The use of troops this time can only win but not defeat.Therefore, when Diao Zhong was ordered to be beheaded, no one pleaded for him.

In fact, who doesn't know that Diao Zhong died unjustly?

A month ago, Diao Zhong was ordered to hunt down Li Zicheng, and chased him to Huobagou. Where could he find Li Zicheng?In this area of ​​mountains and forests, not to mention that a large army cannot enter and suppress, even an ordinary march is extremely difficult and dangerous, and those who are separated along the way may really become savages.Here is what was later called Shennongjia.

After beheading a person, Yang Sichang returned to the topic.

He gave three orders.

First, Zhang Xianzhong had an attempt to flee to Bashu, so he ordered Zuo Liangyu to lead his troops to pursue it with all his strength, and Yang Sichang himself followed the army, with a total strength of [-], and ordered the guarding troops in Sichuan to act according to orders and obey the unified command.

Second, Xiangyang is a strategically important location for the extermination of rogue bandits this time, and it is also the base camp of officers and soldiers.The activities of Luo Rucai and others in this area are not optimistic.In addition, Li Zicheng may regroup at any time, so Xiangyang must be guarded by a general.Order, He Renlong guards Xiangyang and is responsible for suppressing bandits in Huguang.A total of [-] troops.Li Zicheng has always been a serious problem in the heart of the Ming Dynasty. He ordered the prefectures, counties, and local township soldiers to block the mountain roads and passes that Li Zicheng's troops might enter and exit, prohibiting villagers from entering the mountains, implementing a rationing system for various materials, and strictly prohibiting smuggling into the mountains. Li Zicheng was trapped to death. Among the mountains.

Thirdly, the Shaanxi military government has stepped up the suppression of Shangluo Mountain, so as to prevent the resurgence of the thieves there.

After Yang Sichang arranged the pursuit missions in these three places, he didn't feel much relaxed.He pursued Zhang Xianzhong into Sichuan, and he had no idea when he would be able to leave Sichuan.Xiangyang's strategic location is the base camp for suppressing bandits in Shaanxi, Huguang, and Sichuan. It is connected to Henan in the north and Anhui in the east. It can almost be said that Xiangyang is the strategic core related to the stability of the entire country.Whether there will be any mistakes in He Renlong's guarding is also the reason why he is worried.Although he put his most capable confidantes in the Governor's Mansion in Xiangyang to supervise and report the situation in Xiangyang at any time, Xiangyang has always been a place where he can rest assured of his subordinates.There is another matter that he did not bring up at this military meeting, but this matter is an indelible haze that has always shrouded his mind.

That is the mysterious team haunting Shandong and Henan.

Recently, a mysterious and unpredictable team suddenly appeared in Shandong and Henan. Although their numbers were small, their combat power was beyond imagination. Wherever they went, they were invincible.

Yang Sichang was very puzzled by this army, is it a thief?So what kind of thief is he?According to reports from the local state capital, this force is extremely powerful, moving quickly, and disappearing like a ghost.Attacks on states and counties were fast and furious.Which bandit has such ability?Could it be that Li Zicheng moved out of Huguang?impossible.From northwestern Hubei to Henan and Shandong, there are so many pass and fortresses along the way, how could there be no news?Could it be the Tartar soldiers?The Tartar soldiers did not have the habit of hiding, they burned, killed, and looted in a very public manner.Therefore, the possibility of Tazi soldiers is unlikely.

In Yang Sichang's impression, only Li Laiheng and the elite of Manchuria can grow straight and enter the battle for thousands of miles as if entering no one's land.

Ten days later, Yang Sichang got on the big ship, and he will go west today.He stood at the stern of the boat, staring at Xiangyang City for a long time, and said in his heart: "If I leave this place today and go west to Bashu, will I have a chance to return to my governor's mansion?" It's a little sad.

"Report. Henan Military Daily. A mysterious army invaded Kaifeng, opened the cells, and released all the prisoners."

Yang Sichang received the report on the bow and cursed in his heart: "Damn it."

Well, I see, this mysterious army is the team of Li Chuang's general Li Laiheng.Opening the seal twice is a disgrace to the military history of the imperial court.

They were just trying to save a down and out Juren.Niu Jinxing.

(End of this chapter)