Daming: Stealing Chen Yuanyuan at the beginning

Chapter 124 The Qing Dynasty entered Sichuan, and Phoenix Tour on Phoenix Mountain
Langzhong, Liu Jinzhong Barracks.

"Fengtian Chengyun Emperor, the edict said, I told you not to go to Hanzhong, you insisted on going to Hanzhong, and now you have lost a lot of soldiers and horses. Donkey balls, go into your mother's bed."

When Liu Jinzhong heard the messenger read out the emperor's decree, he was ashamed, angry, surprised and afraid.

The emperor issued such a filthy and vulgar decree, just like a shrew swearing at the street, one can imagine how angry he was!
Liu Jinzhong has followed Zhang Xianzhong for many years and knows that Zhang Xianzhong kills without blinking an eye, which makes his heart tremble.After thinking about it, he simply refused to do anything, killed the envoy, and then led his troops to Hanzhong to surrender to the Qing Dynasty.

It happened that He Zhen also surrendered to the Qing Dynasty at this time. Hong Chengchou, Wu Sangui, and Ao Bai arrived in Hanzhong and were overjoyed to receive the news of Liu Jinzhong's surrender.

Hong Chengchou met Liu Jinzhong, said some polite words, and said: "Our army attacked Xi'an in the early summer, and then pacified Shaanxi and Gansu, and rested for a long time. Now that there is enough food and grass, and the army is strong, it is a good time to enter Sichuan. .”

"It has been said since ancient times that the road to Shu is as difficult as going to the blue sky. General Liu has been in Shu for many years and is familiar with geography. Tell me, which way should we go to Chengdu?"

Liu Jinzhong replied: "Thanks to the commander-in-chief for asking me, I will be flattered. To capture Chengdu, we must first capture Xichong County. Xichong is the east gate of Chengdu."

"From Hanzhong to Xichong, there are three paths. One is to go through the Jialing River Valley along the Jinniu Road, and the other is to go out of Bayuguan along the Lianshui Valley, and then turn westward to Baoning. The first road has been blocked due to years of wars in Shu. For more than forty years; the second road detours too far and delays the fighter plane."

"There is only the third road to choose, which is to go out of Bayuguan along the Lianshui Valley, but directly through Baizhangguan, you can quickly rush to Xichong County."

Hong Chengchou listened and looked at the map. After a while, he smiled and said, "I have a general leading the way, and the capture of Chengdu is just around the corner!"

Immediately after a brief discussion with Wu Sangui and Aobai, Hong Chengchou issued an order, with Liu Jinzhong as the guide, and the three armies marched out to attack Xichong County in a murderous manner.

Zhang Xianzhong received the information, and greeted the eighteenth generation of Liu Jinzhong's ancestors cordially and friendlyly, and verbally formed an indescribable relationship with the female relatives of the Liu family.After cursing, he called the Minister of Civil and Military Affairs to discuss countermeasures.

The civil servants advocated avoiding the enemy, and the generals advocated fighting, and the fight was so red-faced that each other refused to give in.But on one point, everyone has reached a consensus, that is, they can no longer stay in Chengdu.

Zhang Xianzhong asked Song Xiance: "Old Song, what do you think?"

Song Xiance thought for a while and replied: "Shu is narrow and closed. Once the enemy enters Sichuan, the shortcomings of the lack of strategic depth will be exposed. It is correct to leave Chengdu, but I neither agree to blindly avoid the enemy's edge, nor agree to desperately. It is still the same sentence, surrendering to the Ming Dynasty and joining hands with Chongzhen to fight against the Tartars is the best policy!"

Zhang Xianzhong said in displeasure: "My old Zhang has already said that Li Zicheng did not surrender to the Ming Dynasty, and I will not surrender either. I will not steam steamed buns for my own sake. I can't do things that Li Zicheng doesn't bother to do!"

"Forget it, the Tartars are aggressive, and my good men in Daxi are not doormats, nor are they soft persimmons. You can fight if you want!"

Then he announced his decree, gathered the army and quickly marched eastward to Xichong County to fight.

When leaving Chengdu, Zhang Xianzhong ordered people to set fires everywhere, and the entire city of Chengdu was reduced to scorched earth.

Looking at the thick smoke billowing from the city, Zhang Xianzhong didn't feel distressed at all and said with a smile: "No one can get what I can't hold! Even if we are defeated here, we still have to let the Tatars get nothing!"

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In November, the Daxi army arrived in Xichong County and stationed on Fenghuang Mountain.

The Qing spy reported the news to Hong Chengchou, who laughed and said: "I have fought with bandits for many years, and I know that Zhang Xianzhong is a tough guy. Moreover, this person is much more cunning than Li Zicheng and is very difficult to deal with."

"It's a pity that the thieves are gone. Zhang Xianzhong is here to lead the army to fight, and he is here to die! Zhang Xianzhong, you should follow Li Zicheng to the underworld!"

He hurriedly found Ao Bai and gave him the opportunity. He ordered Ao Bai to lead the Manchu cavalry in light armor to attack Zhang Xianzhong's army and catch him off guard.

On November [-]th, Oboi, the commander of the guard army, led the Eight Banners guard army to advance lightly, unexpectedly, and launched a surprise attack on the peasant army.

On the morning of the [-]th, the Qing army encountered Zhang Xianzhong's peasant army across Sun Creek.Faced with this unexpected attack, Zhang Xianzhong responded urgently and commanded the peasant army, horse infantry and infantry to fight against the Qing army on two fronts.

Aobai sent his counselor Gebuku and others to attack the right wing of the peasant army, and Dutong Zhunta attacked the left wing of the peasant army.The battle was very fierce. Qing general Gebuku and others were killed by the peasant army, and the peasant army also suffered heavy losses.

Zhang Xianzhong came to the front line to command the battle in person. He was wearing a python robe, with three arrows in his waist, surrounded by several generals, and stood by the Sun Creek.

Liu Jinzhong saw the old master from afar, and said to Oboi, "This is also the Eight Great Kings!"

Eight Great Kings is Zhang Xianzhong's nickname when he joined the Peasant Army in his early days.

Overjoyed, Oboi rode his horse and galloped. When he was near the stream, he shot an arrow on his horse.

Zhang Xianzhong was suddenly hit by an arrow in his chest, and fell to the ground, rolling and screaming in pain.The generals around were terrified and panicked.

"Haha, I was going to shoot Zhang Xianzhong!" Obai raised his crossbow and shouted, "Kill, kill Zhang Xianzhong and take off Zhang Xianzhong's dog's head, I would have rewarded him a lot!"

The morale of the Qing soldiers was greatly boosted, and they fought with all their lives. Everyone wanted to chop off Zhang Xianzhong's head to receive the reward.The peasant army showed signs of defeat. Many people were not interested in fighting and cried loudly while running away.

At this moment, an army suddenly came out from the side, and the leader was Li Dingguo.He was seen on a white horse and silver armor, holding a long spear in his hand. He was coming and going as if he was in a deserted place, and he quickly ran to Zhang Xianzhong's side.

"Your Majesty!" Li Dingguo shouted when he saw Zhang Xianzhong covered in blood, "You will escort your Majesty back to the camp, and I will kill the Tatars!"

Li Dingguo was like a god descending from heaven. He was furious and wanted to avenge Zhang Xianzhong. He shouted to Obai across the stream: "Thief, grandpa wants your life!"

He drove his horse and leaped into the stream, regardless of the rain of arrows around him, he charged and killed Oboi.The horseshoes were flying, the water was splashing, the sun was shining on Li Dingguo, and his armor was shining.

Aobai was familiar with "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms", and couldn't help but praise: "You are really a fierce general, this is Zhao Zilong!"

Obai was overwhelmed by Li Dingguo's aura, and the peasant army stabilized their position, and the morale of the same enemy was so strong that he had to order to retreat.

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"Your Majesty, Your Majesty..."

In the central tent of the Daxi Army, civil and military officials cried together.

Zhang Xianzhong was dying, the feathered arrow in his chest had been pulled out, but the wound was too deep, blood was still coming out, his entire chest was completely stained red.

"Cry, cry...it's so noisy!" Zhang Xianzhong cursed.

When the officials stopped crying, he shed tears himself and sighed: "It seems that Phoenix Mountain is going to be my burial place. I don't want our old hero, Zhang, to die in such a useless and aggrieved life. Straight girl thief!"

Then a crazy light flashed in his eyes, he turned to look at Sun Kewang and said, "Go, call my wives!"

Not long after, Empress Chen and several concubines came, and they were all crying.

Empress Chen is the daughter of Chen Yan, the chief assistant of the former cabinet of the Ming Dynasty. After Zhang Xianzhong entered Sichuan and proclaimed himself emperor, he married her and canonized her as a queen. She was still holding a baby in her hand.

"Why are you crying? I'm so upset by crying! You don't want to part with our old Zhang, do you? Well, let's be buried with me!" Zhang Xianzhong said harshly.

The women cried louder and begged: "Your Majesty, don't kill me, I don't want to die..."

"If you don't die, you have to die. If you fall into the hands of the Tartars, you will inevitably be insulted. It will not be good to ruin our old Zhang's reputation!"

Empress Chen proclaimed: "Your Majesty, our son is still young, and my concubine cannot die. Please let me go! I will definitely raise the child with care, and when he grows up, let him avenge His Majesty!"

Zhang Xianzhong glanced sideways at his son for a long time, and said with tears rolling down his face: "Empress, our old Zhang is so stubborn, you have lived a happy life, and your life is not in vain. Our son is still young, and he has suffered in this world." , let’s kill them together!”

"Ah, Your Majesty, a tiger's poison does not eat its child!" Empress Chen was anxious, she stood up and started to run.

"Kill them, kill them all! Sun Kewang, what are you doing standing there, do it!" Zhang Xianzhong yelled.

Sun Kewang waved his hand, and many soldiers pulled out their knives and killed the emperor's woman, including the child.

Zhang Xianzhong looked at the blood on the ground, unmoved, beckoned Sun Kewang to sit in front of the bed, took his hand and said:

"Among the four adopted sons of our old Zhang, Ai Nengqi and Liu Wenxiu are not as capable as you, and Li Dingguo is extraordinary, but younger than you. After I die, the Great Western Army will rely on you to support it."

"I'm a hero after all. I can't leave my youngest son to be captured by others. You will eventually be the son of the world. The Ming Dynasty has been orthodox for 300 years, and it may not disappear suddenly. It is probably God's will. If I die, you will return to the Ming Dynasty as soon as possible. It is not unjust." . If you surrender to the Qing Dynasty, we, Lao Zhang, will be waiting for you in the underworld, eating your flesh and drinking your blood!"

Sun Kewang broke down in tears. Hearing this, he was surprised and shocked: "Father, are you asking the child to surrender to Chongzhen?"

Zhang Xianzhong didn't answer, but shouted at the top of his voice: "Li Zicheng, old Zhang is here, we will continue to fight in the Hall of Yama, we must compete..."

Then there was no movement. Sun Kewang raised his eyes and saw Zhang Xianzhong passing away suddenly, his eyes still widening.

Sun Kewang closed Zhang Xianzhong's eyes, summoned Ai Nengqi, Liu Wenxiu, and Li Dingguo, and wept a lot.

Sun Kewang said: "When Your Majesty passed away, he asked me to return to the Ming Dynasty. What do you think?"

Li Dingguo said: "As long as we can continue to fight against the Tartars, I have no objections!"

Liu Wenxiu and Ai Nengqi also nodded in agreement, and Sun Kewang made a decisive decision: "Returning to the Ming Dynasty can be a long-term decision, but your Majesty's return to heaven, the army's morale is unstable. The Tartars are fierce, and when Hong Chengchou and Wu Sangui lead the army, our army will come. It is in danger. For the present plan, the only way is to withdraw from Phoenix Mountain, save our strength and do other plans!"

Ai Nengqi begged for orders: "The four of us are deeply favored by His Majesty, and we love brothers and sisters. When this country is in crisis, we should be in the same boat. You retreat with the army, and I will end the rear!"

After the discussion, Zhang Xianzhong's body was hastily buried, and the Daxi Army retreated to the south.

Song Xiance followed Li Dingguo, and sighed leisurely: "Phoenix swims on Phoenix Mountain, and the phoenix goes to the mountain and the river flows away. There are so many heroic dreams in ancient times, but the dream comes to nothing. Hey, Li Zicheng is dead, Zhang Xianzhong is also dead, the peasant army is twenty The blood and tears shed for the rest of the year have finally turned into passing clouds."

"Mr. Song, don't say anything depressing. A good man is wrapped in horse leather. It's better to live a vigorous life than to be mediocre!"

Tears glistened in Li Dingguo's eyes, he tried his best to restrain his tears, and suddenly said: "Mr. Song, tell me about Chongzhen, what is so special about him?"

(End of this chapter)