Southern Ming, my destiny is too abstract

Chapter 90: King Pingxi of Qing Dynasty Goes to War
Wu Sangui rolled up the book and slammed the table.

"I'm only talking to you about the Romance of the Three Kingdoms."

"At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the world was in turmoil, with heroes and great men fighting each other. Therefore, a single general was able to defeat the enemy and capture the city."

"Then the weak perished, and the strong rose. The heroes gained territories and trained their armies. How could the courage of a common man stand against a mighty host? The days of Lü Bu and his ilk began to fall, and the world was controlled by various military advisors and counselors."

"During the Three Kingdoms period, even a wise man like Zhuge Kongming could not defeat a large country."

Wu Sangui looked at his second son and asked, "Since the fall of the Ming Dynasty, has Emperor Yongli still been in need of brave generals?"

"Hu Yiqing and Jiao Lian charged into battle, repeatedly defeating the Qing army. Ma Jinzhong annihilated 7,800 bannermen in a single battle at Mahe. Li Dingguo defeated two famous kings."

"In Huguang alone, the remaining Ming Dynasty lost three times and fought over three things."

"But why did their territory shrink as the fighting progressed, and why did they finally flee to Hongsavadi?"

Wu Yingqi's eyes lit up. "Father means that even though Zhu Cixuan and Li Dingguo are brave and resourceful, the Dai Qing Dynasty occupies the entire world and can withstand countless defeats. But if they lose just once, they will be defeated."

"The same is true of Zheng Yanping. Three years ago, he led an army of 200,000 to invade Nandu. He was so powerful, but after being defeated, he could only retreat overseas."

Why can the struggle between great powers be decided by the bravery of ordinary people and the planning of civil officials?

Ultimately, it comes down to the strength of a country.

Even if Zhu Cixuan was Lu Bu or Kong Ming, he could not withstand the tide of change.

Wu Sangui pursed his lips and shook his head: "You forgot what I told you before."

"If Zhu Cixuan reorganizes the southern barbarian states, can he raise a hundred thousand elite troops in a few years?"

"Nanyang is also a vast territory. The remaining Ming Dynasty can now withstand more than ten crushing defeats."

"I lied to the Qing court, saying Zhu Cixuan had an army of 200,000, but in reality, he hadn't fully mobilized yet."

Wu Yingqi lowered his head and thought for a long time: "Father is saying that our Pingxi Fan has become a vassal state sandwiched between two countries."

"Zhu Youlang's flight was like Liu Bei's, and Zhu Cixuan's settlement in the southern barbarians was like Sun Ce's conquest of Jiangdong."

"They have only been around for a short time, and haven't been able to establish a stronghold over the southern barbarian states. However, they can still contend with Cao Cao, the Qing emperor in the north."

"We have become Liu Zhang in Western Shu."

"They can handle defeat, but we can't."

Wu Sangui nodded and said, "This is what I discussed with Shangshan. Since Zhu Cixuan and Li Dingguo have an army of 200,000."

"We will definitely not be able to defend western Yunnan."

"Let them slowly conquer the pass in western Yunnan. Wait a few months for Ai Xing'a to arrive, and he will make the final decision."

Put the blame on Ai Xing'a. The Qing court needs them to pacify the Western Frontier and guard the southwest, just like Mopan Mountain, so they will definitely not be punished.

Wu Yingqi seemed to understand: "We must preserve our strength between the two countries."

Wu Sangui sighed softly, "How can it be that easy? Shangshan wants to use those Zhenglan Banners in exchange for his chance to reach the rear."

"I can only exchange it for you to defend Guiqian."

"Then you will take the family and savings of the Prince of Pingxi's Mansion with you and wait for the opportunity to act in Guiqian."

Wu Sangui would never fight to the death with the Ming Dynasty.

His army was destroyed, or he died.

The Pingxi Wang clan was completely gone.

What happened to Kong Youde's Dingnan Prince vassal?

Only one daughter was left to marry the old general's son.

All the territory and troops were occupied by the generals of Guoan.

Can the eldest son Wu Yingxiong leave the capital to become a fiefdom?

It's very difficult.

The most important thing is that there is a big difference between Wu Sangui and King Sanshun.

He was the Liaodong vassal during the Chongzhen period.

He was the chief contributor to the Qing Dynasty's conquest of the country, so he should be allowed to continue to rule a certain area.

Geng Zhongming would hang himself under the oppression of Dorgon, but Wu Sangui would not do that.

If Zhu Cixuan wants Yunnan, just give it to him. He will stay in eastern Yunnan and retreat to Guizhou and Guizhou if the situation becomes unfavorable.

Shang Kexi is loyal to Dai Qing, so he can make some alliances with Geng Jimao.

While Wu Sangui was chatting with his second son, Wu Guogui entered the lobby with someone who shouldn't be there.

Wu Yingqi asked in surprise, "Brother-in-law, why are you here?"

Xia Guoxiang, who had been rushing around day and night, looked utterly embarrassed. "Your Majesty, Zhu Cixuan has conquered Kunming City."

"what?"

Wu Sangui stood up suddenly, his face full of disbelief.

Wasn’t Zhu Cixuan in Mubang Sanxuan? Why did he go to Kunming?

Did all the Qing troops in Chuxiong and Kunming surrender to the Ming?

After listening to Xia Guoxiang's brief account of the situation in Kunming Prefecture, Wu Yingqi immediately said indignantly: "Those old Daxi soldiers are indeed untrustworthy."

"Father, what should we do now?"

Wu Sangui looked at the Romance of the Three Kingdoms in his hand, and it took him a while to come back to his senses: "Oh, a surprise attack on Ziwu Valley."

Damn it, I said Ming Dynasty is back.

But this time it was too fast.

You, Zhu Cixuan, returned to Kunming earlier than me.

"Go and call Gushan Beizi first."

Half an hour later.

Shang Shan, who came galloping from the Baoshan military camp, was also extremely surprised and puzzled:

"How did Zhu Cixuan get to Kunming Prefecture?"

"Even if he launches a surprise attack, he can go through Mubang, Mengding, Mengmian, Jingdong, and Chuxiong, not to mention the defense of the last three prefectures."

"It's impossible for him to reach Kunming in just one month after traveling through mountains and rivers."

Wu Sangui waved his hand and said, "Zhu Cixuan was able to build the Great Wall in just over a month, and to build bridges and roads spanning 1,500 miles in a month. What's so strange about that?"

Shangshan was silent for a moment.

After a miracle, it wouldn't be out of the question for Zhu Cixuan to create another one. After a moment, Shang Shan angrily said, "Duolong's Zhenglan Banner is avoiding the battle. There are 4,000 soldiers in the city."

"Zhu Cixuan made a surprise attack thousands of miles away, and he couldn't bring many soldiers with him. Even if there were some Yunnan and Yunnan chieftains' Ming troops, it's impossible for the whole city to not be able to hold on for a day."

Wu Sangui nodded slightly without commenting.

They avoided fighting in western Yunnan, and it was not surprising that the Zhenglan Banner also chose to avoid fighting.

"Duolong did nothing wrong. Zhang Yong's Green Camp in eastern Yunnan cannot act rashly. Even with the 5,000 troops from Chuxiong, he cannot possibly recapture Kunming."

Mu Tianbo from Yuanjiang Prefecture is only separated from Kunming Prefecture by Lin'an Prefecture.

As soon as Zhang Yong made a move, Mu Tianbo advanced to join forces with Zhu Cixuan and completely occupied Kunming Prefecture in central Yunnan.

Once Chuxiong was captured again, the Ming army would be able to connect western and southern Yunnan.

"Prince Pingxi, I will lead the Eight Banners troops back to Kunming to provide support."

Shang Shan said: "Zhu Cixuan has 10,000 soldiers and horses. Whether it is a surprise attack on eastern Yunnan or western Yunnan, we will be defeated along the way, allowing the Ming army to enter central Yunnan in large numbers."

They are not afraid of a surprise attack on western Yunnan.

A lot of local chieftain soldiers were recruited in western Yunnan, and there were also 50,000 to 60,000 troops.

What he feared most was that the two prefectures of Qujing and Guangxi in eastern Yunnan would be captured by Zhu Cixuan, blocking the import and export of Yunnan and Yunnan.

Guoan can't get through Guiqian's Shang Kexi line.

They were trapped in Yunnan by Zhu Cixuan and had to fight against the enemy behind closed doors.

"My son-in-law, the Prime Minister, is also very clear about the situation in Yunnan and Yunnan. Before he came to Yongchang, he sent an envoy to ask Prince Pingnan and General Xian to march into Yunnan and Yunnan."

Upon hearing this, Shangshan looked at Wu Sangui.

Their previous plan was to gradually abandon western Yunnan and move to the second line after other Qing troops entered Yunnan.

After fighting against Zhu Cixuan's 200,000-strong army for several months, the imperial court should at least let them rest.

And Zhu Cixuan's more than 10,000 miscellaneous soldiers and horses were not worth mentioning at this time.

Shang Kexi's troops entered Yunnan. There were at least 30,000 to 50,000 elite soldiers in eastern Yunnan. If Zhu Cixuan did not escape, he would be besieged in Kunming by the 100,000-strong army from western and eastern Yunnan.

Given Zhu Cixuan's cunning nature, he would definitely not fight like a trapped beast.

Seeing Shangshan seemed to be lost in thought, Wu Sangui continued, "Zhu Cixuan is still playing those tricks, trying to force me to send troops."

"Prince, you can lead the Eight Banners and the elite troops from Liaodong led by my second son Wu Yingqi to force Zhu Cixuan out of Kunming."

"I will lead 40,000 troops to continue defending western Yunnan."

The two men decided that after Shang Shan met up with Shang Kexi, they would abandon Yongchang in western Yunnan and retreat to Chuxiong in Dali.

however.

Shangshan and Wu Yingqi had just left three days after reorganizing their troops.

Wu Sangui was faced with devastating news and a great humiliation.

Zhu Cixuan released his wife, Zhang, who had an ordinary appearance.

Let Wu Sangui know that his savings of more than 20 years had been looted by Zhu Cixuan and transported to Jingdong.

He had anticipated that his property would be looted.

But Mu Tianbo was trapped in Yuanjiang Prefecture, and Li Dingguo was blocked in Tengyue Prefecture.

How much wealth could Zhu Cixuan escape with?

As a result, Duolong of Chuxiong City had to watch helplessly as Zhu Cixuan drove hundreds of horse-drawn carriages through Chuxiong.

What made Wu Sangui even more angry was the painting sent by Zhu Cixuan.

A Western painting that focuses on realism.

It is said that Zhu Cixuan painted it himself, and his painting skills far surpassed those of missionaries.

Lifelike, just like being there.

Wu Sangui recognized his four concubines at a glance.

Let the scholars in Jiangnan make up a story about how he risked his life for the beauty Chen Yuanyuan.

Although she is thirty-eight years old, she is still as charming as ever.

Wu Sangui loved to hold banquets and listen to his concubine Yuanyuan sing "Dafengge" by Emperor Gaozu of Han.

If Chen Yuanyuan had not refused repeatedly, the position of the queen would have been hers long ago.

There were also two beauties, the Eight-Faced Guanyin and the Four-Faced Guanyin, which his subordinates brought from the home of Li Mingrui, the former Minister of Rites of the Ming Dynasty.

And Lian'er, his favorite maid in recent years.

In the painting that Zhu Cixuan personally drew and sent to him, it depicts the expedition of King Pingxi of Daiqing.

The four girls were portrayed vividly, singing and flirting around Zhu Cixuan.

Where is Wu Sangui, the King of Pingxi?
On the march.

Wu Sangui's teeth were clattering, his cheeks were puffed up, and the muscles on his face were twisted with force.

"Wu Guogui, lead the army, abandon Yongchang, and march straight to Jingdong from Shunning Prefecture."

Wu Sangui roared ferociously.

This is not about women and cuckolds.

It's all about his money.

The eight or nine million taels of silver from the Prince of Pingxi's Palace were the foundation of his ability to gain a foothold in the Ming-Qing War.

Without money, he could only rely on the Qing court's food and salary.

Not to mention jumping around between the Ming Dynasty and the Qing Dynasty.

No matter how loyal the army is, it still needs to eat.

By then, he won't even be able to control the Liaodong headquarters.

Zhu Cixuan just took two or three million.

Eight or nine hundred horse-drawn carriages?

Are they also going to take away the land of the Prince of Pingxi's Mansion?

I feel dizzy due to a cold, I owe you two chapters



(End of this chapter)