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

Chapter 464 Let the Common People Enter the City

Lin Yi marched by land and water from Zhoushan to Taizhou, and then from Taizhou to Wenzhou. The southern army along the way, whether they were sailors or soldiers on the shore, fled in anticipation of the wind, and some descended in anticipation of the shadow. The Ming army took Wenzhou without bloodshed. .

Every time he took a place, Lin Yi issued an order to strictly enforce military discipline, prohibiting trespassing on civilian houses, and those who disturb the people will die.The military discipline of the Ming Dynasty was strict, and all spoils of war were confiscated before being distributed.All soldiers of the Southern Army who came to surrender were screened.Those who surrendered for the first time were given preferential treatment for captives, and those who were willing to stay were strictly inspected according to their wishes. Those who met the requirements were incorporated into the army and treated according to the Ming army.For those homeless old, weak, sick and disabled, open a porridge market or distribute clothes and food to provide relief.

But for those generals who have surrendered, they will all be killed.

Hundreds of warships including the Yangwei stopped at Wenzhou Military Port for supplies, and the soldiers on the shore were also repairing and supplying in Wenzhou City.

Lin Yi left behind Shi Lang's uncle Shi Fu to take some soldiers to guard the warship. He took the generals Shi Lang, Zheng Cai, Zheng Lian and other abandoned ships ashore and entered Wenzhou, including the standard battalion, the guard battalion, the invincible battalion, and the women's battalion. Waiting for the accompanying escort, 3 to [-] people also drove into Wenzhou City.

Lin Yi saw that the name from Wenzhou was really good.The four seasons are warm like spring, and the scenery is picturesque. It is really a resort for leisure.

When he arrived in the city, Lin Yi saw that the city was in order, and the Ming army was out to calm the people. Wherever Lin Yi's soldiers and horses passed, the common people knelt down and bowed down in the street. peeping.

The local officials in Wenzhou have long since disappeared without a trace, and the officials selected by the Ming Dynasty have not yet taken up their posts.The order in the city is temporarily managed by the Ming army.

The soldiers and generals vacated the Yamen of the prefect of Wenzhou as Lin Yi's prison.

According to the usual practice, Ji Dong is of course going to have some fun in this seaside city which is like spring all the year round.Because before crossing, he didn't have that much money to travel.I have never been to the beach, and now I am busy. Now that I am here, such a good tourist resource and opportunity cannot be wasted.

He found that this place is completely different from the Beibu Gulf, with soft waves and pleasant beaches.The coconut tree is similar to the legendary Hainan. Xiaoying, Zhezhe, Su Moer and other girls from the women's camp played and chased each other in the shallow water by the sea. Their laughter was like silver bells, and the waves kissed their snow-white skin. , the sea breeze swayed their long hair, and they picked up a lot of colorful big shells while playing on the beach, and they couldn't put it down.

On this day, Ji Dong was discussing the military situation in the city.Suddenly, someone from his subordinates came to report that a large number of southern troops had come, advancing by land and water, and had already entered Wenzhou.

Lin Yi was taken aback when he heard this, and he and Shi Lang couldn't help but look at each other, feeling a little surprised.

Because since his army entered the estuary of the Yangtze River and won successive victories, the southern army suffered consecutive defeats. Especially since the Zhoushan naval battle, the Ming army was invincible wherever the Ming army went. The southern army never dared to fight. The first time they came to vote, there was no bloodshed wherever they went, how dare they send it to your door this time?It seems that Zheng Zhilong has made a big move.

Lin Yi hurriedly asked his soldiers, who is the leader of the army?How many troops did the Confederate Army come to?

"Returning to Master Jianguo, Zheng Zhibao, the leader of the southern army, and the two major governors of the navy, one named Zheng Xing and the other named Zheng Ming, have a total of about 10 horse and infantry soldiers in the navy and army. The military discipline they passed was corrupt, and they were burned and killed. Looting, raping prostitutes, doing all kinds of evil, the people complained and suffered unspeakably."

"Zheng Zhibao, Zheng Xing, Zheng Ming..." Lin Yi savored these names and tried his best to search the memories in his mind, including the memories he got from movies, novels and textbooks before time travel. Not too deep.

"Lord Jian Guo, I know them." Shi Lang said, "These three are all Zheng Zhilong's old subordinates, and they were all members of Shibazhi back then. Zheng Zhibao is the fifth younger brother of Zheng Zhilong who is good at fighting. Zheng Zhibao is an all-rounder in civil and military affairs. He is now the Secretary of the Ministry of War of the Great Southern Empire. Killing, looting, raping prostitutes, doing all sorts of crimes, it’s not enough. Engaging in piracy is a thing of the past. Since Zheng Zhilong returned to the court of Daming Shun, he has taught his soldiers to obey the rules, especially when he became a king and established The Great Southern Empire urgently needs the support of the common people. In the early years, he followed his uncle to do business, traveling between Nanyang, Dongyang, Fujian, Guangdong and Jiangsu and Zhejiang. He had a lot of experience, pirates, businessmen, reselling arms and weapons, and later became a court. He has multiple identities and has seen countless people. Since he wants to conquer the world, he also understands the sentiments of the people. How can he do such a thing that harms the country and the people? Is it really because he is enthroned and sits in the palace to satisfy the southeast? Half of the country in one corner turned into a licentious and immoral tyrant?"

Shi Lang also looked puzzled.

"Whatever he does, if they dare to come, they'll just make excuses, so we don't have to go to him. Brother Lin, our women's battalion requests to fight." Xiaoying volunteered.

The women's battalion did not participate in many battles along the way.There was a battle in the Yangtze River Basin. As the commander of the women's battalion, Xiaoying felt that heroes were useless.

"A mere 10 soldiers and horses are just mobs, and you heroines are still needed to fight?" Lin Yu smiled and shook his head at her. Of course, Lin Yi knew that if it was not a last resort, why use these beautiful and flowery women? It's a man's business, and letting women go at every turn, is not to destroy flowers with harsh hands, but also to waste things.

"My lord, it's enough for the two of us to go. Only [-] soldiers and horses are needed to wipe out these thieves. The thieves in the water will be handed over to Lord Jian Guo and the general."

Just as Shi Lang was about to ask for orders, two of his subordinates, Zheng Cai and Zheng Lian, took the lead, and the two generals saluted together, Shi Lang saw that it was appropriate for them to go.

Lin Yi also agreed, and it was indeed appropriate to let the surrendered generals of the Southern Army deal with the Southern Army, so he gave the two generals [-] soldiers and horses, and asked them to go out of the city to fend off the enemy first, and then he sent troops to meet them, because the battlefield was far away from the enemy. The city is very close.

Lin Yi then ordered the soldiers guarding the city to open the four gates wide, so that the common people could hide in the city and no one could obstruct them.

"Brother Lin's benevolence and righteousness are shocking, but Zhezhe feels that this is inappropriate." Responsibility, who has always been taciturn, good at observing and thinking, spoke again this time.

"Oh, what's wrong?" Lin Yi said, stopping her slender waist naturally. Zhezhe's cheeks were slightly red, but he was used to it, and Xiaoying, Su Moer and other female soldiers were also used to it. up.These untimely and flirtatious actions of their Lord Supervisor came immediately, regardless of the occasion.

"It's good for ordinary people to enter the city to avoid disasters, but if these bandits disguise themselves and sneak into the city as ordinary people, wouldn't it be bad for us?"

"Hahaha, the art of war is good. However, you have to learn how to use it flexibly, and you can't just copy it. You see, if we hold on to the city, the enemy's army is overwhelming, and the enemy is strong and we are weak. Of course, we can't open the city without authorization under such circumstances, but It’s different now, it’s not that I, Lin Yi, just let them sneak into the city casually because I’m not arrogant and arrogant, do they dare? My Ming Dynasty is not what it used to be. Once the holy soldiers arrived, these southern troops had disappeared without a trace Now, where the soldiers and horses pass by, the crowds will come and surrender, or they will flee in anticipation of the wind. They disguised themselves and sneaked into the city. Isn’t it moths jumping into the flames to seek death? What do you think, Miss Su?”

"Slaves don't dare to speak nonsense." Su Moer knew that Lin Yi didn't treat her like a human being, and that he always liked to ask her about important military and national affairs, so she was a little flattered.

"Slaves are not slaves, how many times have I told you to delete these two words when you speak, you really deserve to be punished, today I will punish you for speaking nonsense." Lin Yi looked at her with a playful smile.

Xiaoying and Zhezhe couldn't stop laughing.Su Mo'er didn't dare to laugh, her cheeks were flushed.This big girl in her late thirties is used to the life of serving people in the palace, and she has long regarded Lin Yi as the emperor.Although Ji Dong had never put on airs as a supervisor, Su Mo'er's awe of him continued unabated.

"Slave," she just said two words, Lin Yi filled her eyes, and Su Mo'er almost laughed out of panic, and quickly changed his words, "Su Mo'er obeys...Su Mo'er thinks that Master Jianguo and What Sister Zhe said makes sense, but it’s better to be cautious, and when all the city gates are opened, more soldiers will be sent to strictly check the people who enter the city, and pay more attention to suspicious people.”

"Well, Ms. Su is right." Lin Yi nodded uncontrollably, then turned to the accompanying eunuch on duty, "Did you hear what Ms. Su said?"

"The servants will lead the order." The eunuch agreed, and hurried down to make arrangements.

Then Lin Yi felt that nothing was wrong, so he took Shi Lang and other generals to the tower, stood on the top of the city condescendingly and looked out of the city. With young children, they were in a hurry and looked flustered, as if the end of the world was coming, they rushed over to the city one after another.

At this time, all the gates of the city had already been opened wide, and the number of Ming troops at the gate of the city tripled compared to usual. All of them were neatly dressed and fully armed. They were all on both sides of the gate to make way for the common people.

A few tables were set up beside the gate of the city, and a general banner officer led the banner commander and dozens of generals, checking and registering the common people who had taken refuge in the city, and the order of entering the city was orderly.

Ji Dong transferred from North City to West City, and the situation was much the same.

When they were about to go down to the city, suddenly there was a commotion on the official road in the distance.

A fast horse came galloping, and the man on the horse ran and shouted: "Guys, stay away, don't run into you, the military situation is urgent... Drive, drive—"

(End of this chapter)