Go back to the end of the Ming Dynasty to be a soldier

Chapter 409

At night when it was time to light the lanterns, Zuo Liangyu was invited to come. In fact, Zuo Liangyu's camp was not far from Gao Jie's camp.

Zuo Liangyu was born tall and burly, with a big round red face, and now his face is also covered with wrinkles. Zuo Liangyu has reached the age of knowing his destiny.

At that time, people in their 50s were old people, because the average life expectancy of people in that era was short, but as a general, Zuo Liangyu still did not bow or hunchback.

In history, Zuo Liangyu died of illness two years ago. After Emperor Chongzhen hanged himself, the Ming Dynasty survived in name only. Li Zicheng captured Beijing and was driven away by the Manchu Tartars like lightning.

Then the Qing army occupied Beijing, Dorgon, and Xiao Shunzhi also took over, and then began to rule the world.Dorgon strategized and divided his troops into two groups, one was westward, and continued to chase and annihilate Li Zicheng's Dashun Army. Dorgon's ingenious banner turned out to be for the Ming Dynasty to suppress the bandits and avenge the Chongzhen Emperor.

This is not because of Dorgon's benevolence and righteousness, but to put money on your face. You also want to ease the conflict with the Han people and gain as much support as possible.

The second group of soldiers and horses went south to eliminate the remnants of Ming Dynasty. Compared with the slogans put forward by the first group and them, this was simply deceiving themselves and slapping themselves.

Under such circumstances, the remnants of the Ming Dynasty went to Nanjing to support Xiaofu Wang Zhu Yousong as the first emperor of Nanming.However, except for his fat body, Xiao Fu Wang didn't have much courage and literary and martial arts skills, so he sat on that chair because of his royal family roots and Zheng Miaohong.

But sitting in that chair doesn't mean reigning supreme.

From the end of the Ming Dynasty to the Southern Ming Dynasty, despite the changes in the capital, the intrigue among the ruling class and the struggle for power and profit have not changed at all.Regardless of the hatred of subjugation, they still only care about their own immediate interests.Ma Shiying and Ruan Dacheng controlled the court, and there were four towns of warlords, which meant that Zuo Liangyu, Ning Nanbo, was transferred to Wuchang.

At this time, Zuo Liangyu was excluded because he supported the Donglin Party, that is, in 1645, he was already seriously ill, but faced with the aggressiveness of Ma Shiying and Ruan Dacheng, he had to rebel. .

In the end, his 80 troops arrived in Jiujiang. On a small boat, under the persuasion of Jiangxi Governor Yuan Jixian, he vomited blood and died.Then his son Zuo Menggeng led an army of 20 and surrendered 1 Qing troops without bloodshed, and was rumored to be a laughing stock.

But this is a historical record, and now everything has changed because of Ji Dong's time travel, including Zuo Liangyu's fate.

Now Zuo Liangyu doesn't have 80 troops under his command. In fact, when he had the most troops, he didn't even have 8 troops.Because he has always been a general soldier, even when Emperor Chongzhen hanged himself, when he was named Ning Nanbo, his men were only 3 to [-].

There are two main reasons why Zuo Liangyu in history had so many soldiers and horses.

One is that he fought fiercely with Zhang Xianzhong and Li Zicheng for many years. During the fierce battle, he supported his own strength, recruited troops privately, and expanded his own strength with ulterior motives. , including Liu Zeqing and Liu Liangzuo no longer listened to the court, they were all looking for opportunities to expand their guns, because they knew that in this troubled world, whoever has a gun will have a hard back, and whoever has the ability to speak.Of course Zuo Liangyu was no exception.

The second is that Zuo Liangyu took in a lot of soldiers during the campaign, especially after Chongzhen was hanged, Li Zicheng's Dashun army also retreated like an ebb.

When Li Zicheng entered Beijing, it was said that there were millions of them.So many people ran from Beijing to Shanxi, from Shanxi to Shaanxi, and then to Hubei, losing all the way.

But in terms of time, from when he entered Beijing to when he fell, it was only one year.Even if the 100 million troops were all tied with iron chains, they would not be able to run like this, not to mention the defeat of the army.One can imagine how embarrassed the Dashun Army was at that time, there were so many defeated soldiers, deserters, and surrendered soldiers.

At that time, it wasn't just the Dashun army that was like this, Zhang Xianzhong of Daxi also suffered Zuo Liangyu's defeat, and Zuo Liangyu received a lot of soldiers.

The same is true of the army of the Ming Dynasty.Those who surrendered to the Ming Dynasty, those who surrendered to the thieves, and those who surrendered to the Qing Dynasty were as numerous as crucian carp crossing the river. No matter who they worked for, they were doing their lives, just to make a living.

That's why Zuo Liangyu's team grew rapidly.

But now because of Ji Dong's time travel, the direction of history has been partially changed.It has been more than 10 years since Lin Yi traveled to the present. His efforts are obvious to all. Although Chongzhen hanged himself, the Ming Dynasty did not perish. Instead, Lin Yi was asked to go all the way to the north, driving these Manchu Tartars into the forests of the Outer Xing'an Mountains, not daring to come out.

Under such circumstances, it became the mainstream for bandits to surrender to Ming Dynasty, and of course there were fewer soldiers and horses who surrendered to Zuo Liangyu.

In addition, Ji Dong's team is invincible and invincible.With this dazzling star, of course people like Zuo Liangyu will become dim.In history, Ji Dong fought all his battles for them, and of course all his fame and fortune were taken for them.

In this case, without the toil of pommel horses, without the troubles of war, and not charging into the battle, the injuries of flesh and blood will naturally be reduced, and the life span will naturally be longer.

Therefore, although Zuo Liangyu is now over 50 years old, there is no physical problem. Of course, this is thanks to Ji Dong.

Because Ji Dong's time travel has extended his life span by at least two years.

Now Zuo Liangyu, except for a few hairs on her head and a few wrinkles on her face, is still rosy and walks as fast as the wind.On the battlefield, straddling a horse with a knife, shooting bows and arrows left and right, is extremely brave.

It is completely different from the record in history that he died of a sudden illness on the Jiujiang boat two years ago.

Arriving at the gate of Gao Jie's camp, Zuo Liangyu dismounted from his horse and left Jiang Sheng to the soldiers behind him.

At this time, the gate of Gao Jie's camp was wide open, and the turned kite came out with people to greet him.

When the two parties meet on such an occasion, it is natural that some politeness and pleasantries are unavoidable.

"Brother Kunshan, you are safe and well, welcome." When they met Gao Jie with fists in his chest, Li Chengdong and Xu Dingguo also smiled apologetically.

Zuo Liangyu quickly returned the salute with a grin and a big mouth, "Hehe, my lords, what virtue and ability does Zuo have, thank you all, I am really flattered."

Regardless of Zuo Liangyu's illiteracy, he has learned to speak after being in the officialdom for a long time.

"Please come in."

"Please."

Zuo Liangyu and Gao Jie entered the camp, and the camp gate was closed.Soldiers on guard, and soldiers on patrol will continue.

At this moment, several pairs of eyes were already staring at them in the dark, knowing that their voices and figures had disappeared...

After entering Gao Jie's big tent, the banquet had already been set up, and the guests and hosts were seated separately.Zuo Liangyu took his lieutenant Ma Shixiu to the guest seat, Gao Jie, Xu Dingguo, and Li Chengdong sat side by side to accompany them, and some serving soldiers came to serve wine and serve dishes.

After three rounds of wine, five flavors of food, and a few nonsense words, Gao Jie got to the point.

Gao Jie put down his wine glass, "Brother Kunshan, Lord Jian Guo ordered you and me to go out of the city to lure the enemy tomorrow, how do you think Brother Kunshan is sure about this?"

Zuo Liangyu raised his neck, drank the wine in the glass upside down, put the glass on the table with a bang, wiped his oily and wet mouth with his hand and said: "Brother Gao, what are you sure about?" If you want to charge, then charge, if you want to kill, then kill, until their elephant army comes out, we will retreat, and our mission will be completed."

Gao Jie listened and glanced at Li Chengdong who was next to him, and Li Chengdong took the words knowingly, "The Zuo Gong's words are wrong. Zuo Gong is brave and good at fighting. I am deeply admired and far behind. It's just that going out to lure the enemy this time is no small matter. It's not about making enemies. Ambition, destroying his prestige, Sun Kewang is used to fighting, known as a wall, and that Ai Nengqi has a pair of double hammers, which are infinitely powerful, and Mu Tianbo's copper hammers can hit a hundred shots without fighting to a certain point. How can their elephant army appear so easily? However, when their elephant army appears, it may be difficult for me to retreat completely."

"Yes, yes, Tingzhen's words are reasonable, and tomorrow's battle is worrying." Xu Dingguo also chimed in, shaking his head and sighing.

Zuo Liangyu was looking at Gao Jie, but he couldn't help but shake his head.

Zuo Liangyu knew that today's meal was famous, it was not as simple as inviting him to drink for nothing, there is no free lunch in the world.

"What do you guys mean? Just say it if you have something to say."

Hearing this, Gao Jie sent out all the irrelevant idlers.

"Brother Kunshan is telling the truth, Gao feels that tomorrow's battle is too worthless. Of course, you and I are both generals of the Ming Dynasty. It is our honor and responsibility to die in the battlefield, but Gao feels that something is wrong here. In terms of soldiers and horses, combat effectiveness, and equipment, why is it our two battalions' turn to lure the enemy? Master Lin has a standard battalion, an invincible battalion, and a musket battalion, which battalion is stronger than ours. Also, Zu Keyong , Liu Fangliang, Li Guo, Yuan Zongdi, Tian Jianxiu, Gao Yigong, none of these people are inferior to us in terms of being able to conquer wars, why did this order come to you and me, Gao It’s really puzzling.”

"Leaving elite soldiers and strong generals unused, but letting us be cannon fodder, it's really irritating." Xu Dingguo said, angrily drank the wine in front of him.

"I suspect that someone is obstructing it and spreading slander in front of Lord Jian Guo." Li Chengdong said while taking a bite of food, secretly observing Zuo Liangyu and his lieutenant Ma Shixiu.

Zuo Liangyu's face was already red, but after a few glasses of wine, her face became even redder. Especially when she heard this, her face became swollen and turned purple, and she slapped the table, causing the cups and plates to bounce around.

"It's really deceiving! Zuo is going to go to Master Jian Guo to argue it. Why, isn't this bullying? Let us go to lure the enemy tomorrow, and pull 2 of their self-propelled flintlock guns. Zuo is obliged, otherwise whoever wants to lure the enemy will go. Zuo is leaving!"

Zuo Liangyu stood up after speaking.

It may be that Zuo Liangyu was too excited, or it may be that he drank too much just now. He is a little old, and the wine is a bit strong. hold him up.

"Lord be careful."

Gao Jie, Li Chengdong, and Xu Dingguo saw that the fire was almost lit, and they quickly stood up and persuaded Zuo Liangyu to sit down and put out the fire. Be resourceful, don't get too excited, don't be reckless, this will inevitably say in front of Lin Yi. It's not beautiful to say something radical.

Who would have thought that these words would add fuel to the flames, Zuo Liangyu turned his mouth like a ladle with the strength of alcohol, revealing his true colors of arrogance and contemptuousness.

"What kind of shit prison country? A little kid, I don't know what kind of shit luck I have had all these years. After winning a few battles, I feel that I am great. I always think of myself as a prison country, and hold the prince to order the world. I really think I am Can you manage the kingdom of Ming Dynasty? It is unbearable for the young crown prince to be manipulated by him!"

Gao Jie, Li Chengdong, Xu Dingguo and the others nodded frequently in these few words, which seemed to speak to their hearts, and they felt very comfortable listening to them through the strength of alcohol.

At this moment, the report came, and was stopped by the general on duty at the gate, and the report said: "Master Ma Luan, the commander of Jinyiwei, has arrived at the gate of the camp and asked to see him..."

The voice spread inside, Gao Jie, Li Chengdong, Xu Dingguo, Zuo Liangyu, Ma Shixiu, the faces of the five people present suddenly changed.

There was an instant silence in the big tent, and they could even smell the drop of a needle. They looked at each other, and finally all eyes fell on the faces of Gao Jie and Zuo Liangyu.

In the end, Zuo Liangyu stared at Gao Jie to death.

Because tonight is Gao Jie's treat, and this is Gao Jie's tent, Zuo Liangyu and Ma Shixiu are just guests.

In the end Gao Jie gritted his teeth, also to clear himself up.

"Let Mr. Ma come in. No, I will go to greet Mr. Ma in person..." Gao Jie stood up after speaking, "But something is wrong today. Just as we were drinking here, Jin Yiwei smelled it. If the person surnamed Ma is Come to drink and write it off, if there is something else, huh?" He said and looked at Li Chengdong.

"This subordinate understands." Li Chengdong nodded, then glanced at Zuo Liangyu again and said, "What should we do in the future?"

"Does Tingzhen still need to ask? After we took care of the surnamed Ma, we raised our troops overnight and slaughtered the surnamed Lin in one fell swoop, so that the crown prince will inherit the throne. We will be Long Yuanxun!"

Li Chengdong was very happy when he heard this. This is what they wanted, so he said excitedly: "Mr. Zuo is really a hero. If you don't stop it, there will be future troubles. The soldiers and horses of our two battalions add up to nearly 3. People, surprises, will surely achieve great things. Hold Ji Dong's head and discuss terms with Sun Kewang outside the city tomorrow."

Having said that, Li Chengdong lowered his voice again, and Wang Zuoliangyu leaned in front of him and said, "Grandpa Zuo, Lin Yi brought a lot of female soldiers with him this time, all of them are as beautiful as flowers and jade. After he is successful, let them serve Duke Zuo." Isn't it beautiful!"

He laughed lewdly as he spoke.

(End of this chapter)