Signed to Zhu Cihong, Prince of the Late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 157 Chapter 157, Zhang Xianzhong marched eastward, Zuo Liangyu impeached Cihong
Hubei, Jingzhou Prefecture, Yidu.

There is a table on the city wall with tea and cakes on the table.

Behind the table is a chair, Zhang Xianzhong is sitting on this chair, with his feet resting on the edge of the table, his expression is very relaxed.

This scene seems to have an everyday and leisurely atmosphere, but if you look a little further to the side, you can see that hundreds of human heads are hanging on the city wall, many of which have turned into real skulls. .

Zhang Xianzhong's reputation for killing people was not in vain, maybe he didn't go to the point of slaughtering cities frequently, but it was common for him to kill hundreds of thousands of people to sacrifice to heaven every time he conquered a city.

There was a rush of footsteps, and Li Dingguo walked over and said respectfully to Zhang Xianzhong: "Father, we just got the latest news from the north. Li Zicheng suffered another defeat in Yongnian City. His life and death are unknown at the moment."

Zhang Xianzhong was noncommittal, first reached out to pick up the teacup, and took a sip of tea.

Li Dingguo's eyes fell on Zhang Xianzhong's hand, and he found that his father's hand was trembling slightly, obviously not as calm as it appeared.

Zhang Xianzhong put down his teacup, and said slowly, "Where's Zhu Cihong's movements?"

Li Dingguo said: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Ming Dynasty seems to have no intention of continuing to pursue Li Zicheng."

Zhang Xianzhong nodded and said: "This is indeed the truth. Jiannu is now attacking the city in Shanxi. No matter what the Crown Prince does, he must follow the meaning of that fellow Chongzhen. If you want to fight against the outside world, you must first settle down inside." , hum."

Li Dingguo said with some worry: "Father, Li Zicheng's repeated defeats are not good news for us. We should make plans early."

Of course, the rebel army in the Ming Dynasty was not limited to Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong, but now these two are undoubtedly the most powerful.

Zhang Xianzhong's current strength is far from being comparable to that of Li Zicheng.

Li Zicheng has lost now...

Zhang Xianzhong tapped his finger on the table lightly, and said calmly: "It seems that Daming has really produced a great prince. If this king's prediction is correct, Li Zicheng's defeat is only a matter of time."

Li Dingguo was a little surprised, and said: "Father thinks that the Ming prince can kill Li Zicheng?"

Zhang Xianzhong laughed, and said: "Zhu Cihong is Li Zicheng's nemesis at all. Li Zicheng is finished. We should think carefully about what we will do after Li Zicheng's death."

Li Dingguo's heart set off a stormy sea.

Everyone is a peasant army, but Li Zicheng has always been stronger than Zhang Xianzhong in terms of momentum, territory and soldiers.

And because Li Zicheng fought in the Yellow River area, he helped Zhang Xianzhong resist most of the Ming court's attacks. If Li Zicheng died, Zhang Xianzhong would become the Ming Dynasty's number one target.

Zhang Xianzhong pondered for a long time, and said: "Then send troops."

Li Dingguo said: "Where to send troops?"

Zhang Xianzhong said with a smile: "Of course we sent troops to the east to beat that damned Zuo Liangyu!"

Li Dingguo was surprised: "Zuo Liangyu? But, haven't we already made an agreement with him?"

Some time ago, Zhang Xianzhong suddenly went east and launched a large-scale attack on Hubei, originally with the intention of going to a decisive battle with Zuo Liangyu.

Unexpectedly, Zuo Liangyu suddenly sent an envoy secretly, saying that he was willing to give up the western part of Hubei to Zhang Xianzhong as a shelter, but asked Zhang Xianzhong not to continue going east.

At this time, Zhang Xianzhong also learned that Zuo Menggeng, Zuo Liangyu's son, was killed by Zhu Cihong, so Zhang Xianzhong readily agreed, and a temporary peace was maintained between the two sides.

Zhang Xianzhong said with a chuckle: "Do you know what the situation is now? That old boy Zuo Liangyu, he went to Jiujiang, Jiangxi Province, where he practiced the navy, and wanted to conquer Nanjing and rule half of the country as king."

Li Dingguo was a little surprised: "Zuo Liangyu also wants to rebel?"

Zhang Xianzhong nodded very positively: "The moment Zuo Menggeng died, Zuo Liangyu's rebellion was already a foregone conclusion."

Li Dingguo hesitated for a moment, and said: "Since Zuo Liangyu is going to rebel, isn't he our friend? Why does the father want to attack him?"

Zhang Xianzhong snorted, and said lightly: "Let me ask you, when Zhu Yuanzhang, the great ancestor of the Ming Dynasty, rebelled in the south and unified the whole Jiangnan, why didn't the Mongolian Yuan army in the north go south?"

Li Dingguo said without thinking: "That's because many Mongolian and Yuan forces in the north are also fighting fierce civil wars with each other."

Zhang Xianzhong snapped his fingers and said with a smile, "That's right! Why isn't Daming like this now? In the north, the three forces of Daming, Jiannu, and Li Zicheng are fighting together. And in the south? There is only one Zuo Liangyu. Guoer, haven't you seen it yet? This is the best opportunity for you and my father and son!"

Li Dingguo was stunned for a while, and finally understood, and said in shock: "Could it be that the father wants to follow the example of Ming Taizu, unify the south of the Yangtze River first, and then go to the north?"

Zhang Xianzhong laughed loudly, and patted Li Dingguo on the shoulder vigorously: "My son knows what I mean! As for that trash Zuo Liangyu, he is also worthy to go to Nanjing? This king will kill him first, annex his territory, and then go all the way Go down the river and take Nanjing directly, taking half of the Ming Dynasty! Previously, the Ming Dynasty had Ma Shiying, Shi Kefa and other troops to defend Nanjing, but now all these troops have gone to the north. As long as Zuo Liangyu is killed, Nanjing is the country It's in the king's bag!"

Li Dingguo was excited by Zhang Xianzhong's words, he couldn't help but waved his fist and said: "Father, this plan is very clever!"

The next day, Zhang Xianzhong led all the soldiers and horses under his command to the east along the Yangtze River, and began to launch a fierce offensive on the territory controlled by Zuo Liangyu.

Zuo Liangyu, who lives in Jiujiang, soon received the news.

On this day, Zuo Liangyu stood on the pier, staring at the countless warships in front of him, and his heart was full of pride.

This is the fleet he has worked so hard to build up, the purpose is to go eastward and capture Nanjing!

A general strode up to Zuo Liangyu and said in a deep voice, "Commander, the soldiers are all ready and ready to go."

Zuo Liangyu showed a smile on his face and said, "Then get on the boat!"

Under the leadership of Zuo Liangyu, many generals under his command also followed him and boarded the largest building boat.

Zuo Liangyu came to the deck and smiled at the subordinates around him: "This time, when we capture Nanjing, we can lay the foundation of the country. By then, you will be the founding princes of the country!"

When these generals heard this, they were all emotionally excited and flattered each other.

"The governor will definitely be able to set the Central Plains and unify the world!"

"Ping the south of the Yangtze River first, and then the Central Plains, the governor of the Great Commander is number one in the world!"

Amid the cheers, a general rushed onto the boat out of breath and came to Zuo Liangyu.

"Governor, the emergency military situation in Hubei!"

Zuo Liangyu was stunned for a moment, but still accepted the military report and read it.

Looking at it, Zuo Liangyu's face changed drastically.

"Zhang Xianzhong is besieging Jiangling?"

Rao Zuo Liangyu had always been wary of Zhang Xianzhong and was mentally prepared, but at this moment he couldn't help but yell.

"This damned traitor, when won't he come, why is he making trouble at this time!"

Beside Zuo Liangyu, many generals also looked at each other in blank dismay.

Originally, everyone happily went east to fight Nanjing, which was empty of troops. No matter how you look at it, it was a very easy war to win.

But now it's all right, Zhang Xianzhong's surprise soldier stood out and stabbed Zuo Liangyu's back fiercely, which was very embarrassing.

How to do?
All eyes fell on Zuo Liangyu.

Zuo Liangyu's face was uncertain, and after a long time, he gritted his teeth and said: "The order is passed on, the whole army stops eastward, turns around and goes west, and fight this damn Zhang Xianzhong!"

Zuo Liangyu's foundation is in the eastern part of Hubei and Jiujiang in the north of Jiangxi, and most of the soldiers are from these places, so it is absolutely impossible for him to give up this foundation.

Zuo Liangyu was so angry that he directly pointed to the sky and swore: "If this old man wins, he must tear Zhang Xianzhong into pieces!"

Qi returned to Qi, but Zuo Liangyu quickly recovered his sanity and said, "By the way, where is the envoy sent to the court before? Hurry up and chase him back!"

Earlier today, Zuo Liangyu also sent envoys to the Ming court, to the effect that he scolded Chongzhen and Zhu Cihong, and then said that I will not finish Ming with you, and start rebelling from today.

But in this situation, Zuo Liangyu suddenly felt that there was nothing wrong with being a loyal minister of the Ming Dynasty for the time being.

So that night, Zuo Liangyu drafted a new memorial.

The words of this memorial are much more relaxed. First of all, it explains the situation that he is fighting with Zhang Xianzhong, and hopes to get assistance from the imperial court.

Then, and the most important part, Zuo Liangyu complained for his son Zuo Menggeng.

While expressing grievances, Zuo Liangyu also criticized Zhu Cihong very severely, thinking that Zhu Cihong, the prince, ignored human life and killed his son Zuo Menggeng for military power, and demanded that His Majesty the Emperor must give Zuo Liangyu and his 20 soldiers an explanation .

After finishing writing, Zuo Liangyu let out a sigh of relief and asked someone to send this new memorial away.

Sitting in the study, the relaxed Zuo Liangyu smiled sinisterly: "Hmph, Prince? I want to see if His Majesty will punish you this time when the impeachment memorial of the old man is published!"

A confidant couldn't help but said: "Grand Governor, what if His Majesty must protect the crown prince?"

Zuo Liangyu smiled indifferently, and said: "If this is the case, when the old man defeats Zhang Xianzhong and unifies the south of the Yangtze River, then he can use the name of the Qing emperor to attack the north."

Qingjun side is a very good excuse, and it is also a more tactful way when rebelling.

Zuo Liangyu has no doubt that if one day he really breaks into the city of Beijing, then he will definitely make the entire Zhu clan pay the price in blood!
　Thank you for your reward

　　
　
(End of this chapter)