Southern Ming, my destiny is too abstract

Chapter 78 The Ming Dynasty is back

With [mountain climbing] and [diving in the Han River], trekking through mountains and rivers is as easy as walking on flat ground for Zhu Cixuan.

But for Shangshan, who climbed Longchuan Lianshan, Ximashan, Nandianbuling and Mengnongshan in succession, it really took half of his life.

Under Li Dingguo's pursuit alone, half of the remaining 10,000 soldiers and horses were killed.

With the support of the Qing army in Tengyue, Shangshan, who returned to Tengyue Pass in a miserable state, walked into the lobby of the government office angrily.

He was filled with anger, but it slowly subsided when he saw Wu Sangui for the first time.

Shangshan looked carefully at this man who was the first meritorious official to pacify the world during the Qing Dynasty.

Born in the south of the Yangtze River, she has fair skin and no beard, and is as pretty as a Han woman.

His big ears and prominent nose make his face more three-dimensional, and he has the temperament of Liaodong, majestic and heroic.

Shangshan looked directly into Wu Sangui's eyes, which were as still as the water in a deep pool, making it impossible to see through his thoughts.

After a long while, Shang Shan slowly spoke:
"King Pingxi, are you planning to rebel?"

"We are old acquaintances, having known each other since the Shanhaiguan period. Can you give me a confirmation?"

Wu Sangui was about to speak.

Shang Shan continued directly: "In the second year of Shunzhi, I followed the Regent into the Pass."

"In the third year, I followed Prince Yu Duoduo to pacify the Central Plains and headed south to the south of the Yangtze River."

"In the sixth year, he followed Prince Ajige of Ying to suppress the rebellion in Datong."

"I've been through a lot of war, but I've never heard of such an outrageous burning of a whole camp."

"How can the Romance of the Three Kingdoms be reproduced in reality?"

"Prince Pingxi, I don't believe your report. Even the imperial court would find it absurd."

Although Shangshan discussed with Wu Sangui that they should fight a battle to deal with the imperial court, and lose some soldiers and horses to show their loyalty.

But it didn't say the loss was so great.

The 50,000 troops in Mubang that were burned, including the defeated soldiers he left behind when he fled in Sanxuan, totaled 60,000.

Even if it were Dai Qing, who owned the whole world, it would be considered a serious injury.

During the Dorgon era, 60,000 Qing troops were enough to pacify the entire north.

In just half a month, everything was lost at the southwest border.

He killed even more people than Li Dingguo who went from Yunnan to Yunnan and fought throughout the six southern provinces.

The key point is that it was not Li Dingguo who personally took part in the battle, but the unknown Prince of the Ming Dynasty who was not yet twenty years old.

Who was Zhu Cixuan's opponent? The famous King Pingxi, Wu Sangui.

Regardless of his reputation, he is at least a famous general in the country, on the same level as Li Dingguo, and is close to the princes and beiles of the Eight Banners who have just entered the pass.

I wonder what the court and the four regents would think?

Shangshan just felt that Wu Sangui lost on purpose.

It was either that Zhen and Hong Chengchou secretly defected to the Ming Dynasty, or that they deliberately defeated the enemy and nurtured the enemy for their own benefit.

Anyway, it's not the level he should be at.

It is certain that people all over the world will think that the King of Pingxi is deliberately sending the old Daxi army to the Ming Dynasty, which is short of soldiers and generals.

Wu Sangui looked carefully at Shangshan, who was covered in mud and had not yet changed his clothes.

"Gushan Beizi, you have over ten thousand soldiers, why don't you defend the four passes of Nandian Dry Cliff?"

Shang Shan was furious again: "It was you who defeated Mubang, lost Hanlong Pass, and the Ming army marched straight into Mubang."

"Without Pinglu City's food and fodder, Li Dingguo frequently dispatched small groups of elite troops to raid the rear routes of the upper four passes of Tengyue, cutting off the supply of food and fodder."

"I was forced to give up..."

As he spoke, Shangshan suddenly closed his mouth.

He understood what Wu Sangui meant.

Wu Sangui was defeated and lost 50,000 soldiers and horses, which was a serious crime. There were also rumors in Yunnan and Yunnan.

It is possible that he would be taken to the capital, stripped of his title and position, and detained together with Hong Chengchou.

But he directly lost the eight passes of Tengyue and abandoned the three passes of Xuan, allowing the Ming Dynasty to fight back again.

In the past, he would definitely have been able to blame the defeat on Wu Sangui, the Han general.

Didn't these slaves suffer for the crimes committed by their masters?

But things are different now.

Although Shangshan was a Gushan Beizi of the Bordered Blue Banner, his father, Aisin-Gioro Fei Yangwu, was the nephew of Taizu Nurhaci.

But he had long been estranged from Huang Taiji's lineage.

After all, he had fought alongside Dorgon, Dodo, and Ajige before. Four years ago, he had also marched with Dodo's eldest son, Doni, when they attacked Yunnan and Yunnan, the last territory of the remnant Ming Dynasty.

After Dorgon died, Shunzhi Aisin-Gioro Fulin took control of the government again.

Most of Dorgon's generals from the two white flags were transferred to the two blue flags.

Shangshan said to Wuerte, the official of the Zhenglan Banner, "We are two white flags."

This is because after Huang Taiji, Dorgon and Shunzhi came to power, they frequently changed the leaders of the banners and kept the elite of the Eight Banners in their own hands.

Within the Eight Banners, the lineage of Huang Taiji and Shunzhi was often referred to as the Two Yellow Banners, while the lineage of Dorgon was referred to as the Two White Banners.

Although they are the two blue flags, they still regard themselves as the two white flags.

Shang Shan's expression shifted, and after a long moment, he finally spoke: "Does the King of Pingxi have any plans?"

Eqike (Manchu for fuck).

Since conquering Yunnan and Yunnan and pacifying the Central Plains.

The two yellow flags began to get rid of the donkey after it had served its purpose, and the bow was put away after the bird was killed.

As soon as Shunzhi came to power, he demoted Donnie from Prince Yu to Prince Xin.

When Doni returned to Beijing, he also discussed the defeat at Mopan Mountain and fined him five thousand silver coins.

Is this a matter of money? It is a matter of face and voice.

Both Mopanshan and Li Dingguo suffered heavy losses.

But no matter how tragic it is, can it compare to that of Baturu, Dasu?

An army of 200,000 attacked Zheng Yanping, but was defeated miserably. Tens of thousands of elite Manchurian Eight Banners soldiers were killed.

As a result, because Dasu was a general of the Bordered Yellow Banner and an old subordinate of Oboi, he was not demoted in any way.

After Kangxi Xuanye ascended the throne, he returned to Beijing and continued to serve as the Grand Secretary.

And what about Donnie.

As Dorgon's nephew, rumors spread throughout the capital of Yunnan and Yunnan during the first month of the year, and the situation in the court was turbulent.

After Shunzhi died and Kangxi came to power, Doni also died of illness inexplicably in the first month of the year.

It’s simply terrifying to think about it.

Being kind to him is still a good thing, but giving him two yellow flags is even more excessive.

He simply failed to control his troops in Yongchang City, and his soldiers injured the civilians.

Shunzhi demoted his title from Gushan Beile to Gushan Beizi.

Extremely outrageous.

Since we entered the Pass on behalf of the Qing Dynasty, we have massacred cities and killed more than millions of people.

He was charged with such a false charge.

After hearing that the Ming Dynasty had established a firm foothold in Hongshawadi, he was sent to this wild southern border.

If the imperial court knew that he had lost the border, they would probably demote him to the lowest point.

Hong Chengchou was dismissed from his post and detained, and Donny died in an unclear manner.

The imperial court in the capital was full of suspicion.

As soon as he returns to the capital, he will probably die of an unknown illness.

So that Xiaozhuang and Oboi could completely control the Bordered Blue Banner.

Wu Sangui said solemnly: "Gushan Beizi, we are now on the same boat."

"Even if the imperial court knew that our army of 100,000 was annihilated by Zhu Cixuan's 40,000 to 50,000 Han and barbarian soldiers, I could still rely on my responsibilities as the governor of Yundian and the tens of thousands of soldiers at my disposal to continue to lead the army."

"But for you, Gushan Beizi, it's hard to say."

Shang Shan's expression grew increasingly grim, and he gritted his teeth as he said, "Prince Pingxi, please send the border report. I will sign it."

Wu Sangui felt a little relieved and said seriously: "Report to Zhu Cixuan and Li Dingguo to rectify the Nanman states. The number of troops far exceeds 200,000."

"We attacked hastily, but they penetrated and cut off our supplies. We were surrounded and killed. We had no choice but to break out of the encirclement with a few thousand soldiers each and stationed them in Tengyue."

"If the imperial court doesn't send another 50,000 elite troops, combined with the remaining 50,000 troops in Yunnan and Dian, a total of 100,000 troops will make it difficult to defend Yunnan and Dian."

"Tell the court that the Ming Dynasty has returned with unprecedented power."

……

"Da Ming is back!"

"Da Ming is back!"

Zhu Cixuan, with 500 elite assault troops, was welcomed by the local chieftains and people in southern Yunnan.

(End of this chapter)