Liu Wenxiu sent troops to Huguang, which was originally something that Sun Kewang could not get. But now, with the ups and downs of Jiangxi, Liu Wenxiu sent troops at this time, and the meaning of it may not be that simple.

In fact, in history, Liu Wenxiu did not send troops to Huguang until the second year. As they expected, the matter here was indeed not that simple.

"The envoy is here soon. Why not stay in the army for a few more days and see the appearance of my Southwest King's Division?"

"When you say that, I am still in charge of official duties. My grand commander ordered me to deliver the letter to the queen and set off north to Fengjie to ask for the meeting with the Chief Wen."

"Then I will not delay the noble envoy, and the journey will be smooth. In addition, if you have any questions, please say hello to General Wen on my behalf."

"Thank you, I also wish you a victory for the King on behalf of my grand commander."

The Kuidong Ming army, which was controlled by Wen'an, was generally strong, but it was divided into several families, and it was difficult to work together. For Liu Wenxiu, if the Kuidong Ming army sent troops to northern Huguang while he attacked the southern part of Huguang, the subsequent war would naturally be easier, which was what Liu Wenxiu liked to see.

He asked his son to send a team of guards to accompany him and escort the gifts given to Wen Anzhi. Chen Wen's envoy came out from Liu Wenxiu's camp in Tianzhu, Guizhou and headed towards Fengjie.

In the big tent, Liu Wenxiu began to plan the army to advance eastward, but his son Liu Zhen was a little surprised by his father's 18o-degree turn.

"Father, Duke Xiuguo recovered Jiangxi, but with the strength of the Zhejiang King's Division, it is afraid that it will be difficult for him to cooperate in combat now, so why are you so anxious to go out to fight now?"

It is temporarily unable to send troops to cooperate. This is what Chen Wen wrote in the letter. Since no one cooperates, why bother to rush to send troops to fight a tough battle now.

When Liu Wenxiu heard his son ask this, he also knew that his son, Li Dingguo's son, Sun Kewang's son, and even Ainengqi's son, were far inferior to their generation in terms of talent and could not understand it for a while, but it was normal. There were only father and son in this tent, so naturally he had to explain it clearly.

"Zhen'er, you should know why my father was not in a hurry to send troops before."

"Boy knows."

“Times change, but now it’s different…”

When he went south to Yunnan, he was evading the Qing army and looking for a new base. On the other hand, he was also uniting the Ming Dynasty to fight against the Qing Dynasty, avenging Zhang Xianzhong, and by the way he could also cleanse the reputation of the thief. This is what Liu Wenxiu has insisted on until now.

However, in recent years, especially after Emperor Yongli was placed under house arrest by Sun Kewang to Anlong, Sun Kewang's intention to usurp the throne was obvious, and he did not even cover up at least, and his confidants were even more fueled.

As early as when Yongli was welcomed to Anlong, Sun Kewang was ready to meet at Anlong. Ren Shi said, "If the king wants to enter Anlong, how can the two dragons meet?" So Sun Kewang did not even hold this minimum etiquette. After that, Ren Shi advocated that "the fate of Ming is over, and things cannot be done." He advocated that Emperor Yongli abdicate to Sun Kewang, and the editor Yu Xuanze gave Sun Kewang "to set the emperor's rituals and set the court ceremony. He said that Emperor Xingming was in Jingdu and wrote a letter to persuade him to advance, "" Determine the ritual system, establish the Taimiao, and enjoy the three lords of the temple: Emperor Taizu Gao, the lord of the left, and the right lords of the grandfather. He planned to change the country's name to Houming, and planned to receive Zen day and night."

Ren Zhuan, Fang Yuxuan and others were all Sun Kewang's confidants, so it was not surprising that this was true. But as things went on step by step, Ma Jixiang also sent someone to call Gu Qipin, a doctor from the Yongli court, to draw a "Zhen Xiupai of Yao and Shun" to give it to Sun Kewang, but was rejected. Ma Jixiang held a grudge and reported to Sun Kewang privately. Sun Kewang actually ordered people to lock Gu Qipin and untied him under the stick of death.

Sun Kewang's heart was seen by the bloody case caused by the "Yao and Shun Zen Picture". Other things were seen in Liu Wenxiu's eyes.

There is a large tree in Ziyang River in Baoqing Prefecture, Huguang. Last year, Sun Kewang named it the "Tree King" after watching it. This book is no big deal, but Sun Kewang carved the "Qin Lord of the Sui Guisi" on the tree trunk, and abandoned the Yongli year name. Recently, Sun Kewang is still preparing to hold a provincial examination in Yunnan. The ones that are about to be engraved on the "Catalogue" are said to be the words "Qin Jiawu," rather than the Yongli Jiawu.

In addition, Sun Kewang set up his own cabinet, six ministries, Kedao and other officials in Guiyang, and all local civil officials and generals were appointed by themselves. The official seal was changed from the nine-fold seal script of the Ming Dynasty to eight-fold, which was clearly the emperor's own system. Sun Kewang's attempt to usurp the throne was still in full swing. Even two months ago, there were rumors that he had once returned to Yunnan to prepare for abdication ceremony, but as a result, heavy rains fell from the sky and failed to make a journey.

After receiving the appointment of the Great Trial, Liu Wenxiu also hinted at the banquet at the Qin Prince's Mansion that he would throw the big Buddha Yongli aside, and we monks would not be able to fall into it. However, Sun Kewang not only ignored others, but also killed a few months ago a group of ministers from the Yongli court who planned to lead Li Dingguo into the guard. Eighteen ministers, including Wu Zhenyu, the auxiliary minister of the cabinet, were killed. If the communication technology of this era was not as primitive, it would have shocked the world.

So, after Liu Wenxiu arrived at the front line, patrolled the Ming army on the front line of Huguang, he returned to Tianzhu in Guizhou to camp, saying that he was preparing, but in fact he had no intention of advancing eastward. He focused on Sun Kewang in Guiyang, in case there was no one to check or balance after the army went to war. What happened to this guy, their reputation was completely impossible to wash away.

"Since ancient times, those who usurped the throne have basically been eliminated and said that they are ruthless. Didn't this dynasty also make people so angry that the Taizu of this dynasty was the one who sank Xiao Ming. When he was under the throne, your uncle Sun was more smarter than the three of us together. It has only been like this for a few years. The four words "evil" are really correct."

After lamenting, Liu Wenxiu said to Liu Zhen: "But now, Duke Xiu has leaked the entire sky south of the Yangtze River in Jiangxi. If your father doesn't go to the battle now, your Uncle Sun can take charge of the battle in person. By then, Huguang will be regained and the prestige in the army will be established again. His ambition will surely expand, and no one can stop him from usurping the throne."

The Battle of Baoning more than a year ago had a great impact on Liu Wenxiu. His old team suffered heavy losses and was even deprived of military power by Sun Kewang. When he was abolished in Kunming, he "was more and more follow-up, and he was very dedicated to learning the Confucian style, and wanted to enter Jizu Mountain to learn Taoism." He was disheartened. But now, he had to lead troops out of the mountain to prevent Sun Kewang from usurping the throne, and now he is even more invading Huguang. He is afraid that Liu Zhen will not understand the twists and turns in it.

"But, if Uncle Sun cut off military supplies like he did to deal with Uncle Li, wouldn't his father be in danger?"

Hearing this, Liu Wenxiu shook his head and then said, "It's different now than before. After the battle at the fork in the road, his prestige was deeply affected. If the army was lost because of his cut off food and grass, the people's hearts would be dispersed. He would not have misunderstood what happened here."

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In late July, after more than ten days of preparation, Funan King Liu Wenxiu led Lu Mingchen, Feng Shuangli and other troops to fight Huguang with a big move, with 60,000 infantry and cavalry and more than 40 elephants. Nearly a year in advance, this large-scale counterattack against Huguang.

Liu Wenxiu got the news much earlier than Sun Kewang. In addition to the difference in distance between them, it was also a result of Chen Wen's deliberate effort.

Just when Liu Wenxiu got the news, a figure in the costumes of the Ming generals stood proudly in the hall of the Pingnan Prince's Mansion in Guangzhou Prefecture. After handing over the letters he ordered, he stood there like green pine.

King Shang Kexi of Pingnan, whose father Shang Xueli was a general of Dongjiang General Mao Wenlong. After dying for his country, he was granted his son. Shang Kexi was promoted to deputy general of Guanglushima step by step.

After Mao Wenlong was killed by Yuan Chonghuan, the chaos in Dongjiang Town day after day. The successor Chen Jisheng and Huang Long died one after another. In the seventh year of Chongzhen, Shen Shikui planned to reunify Dongjiang Town and made Shang Kexi's idea, but it led to Shang Kexi surrendering to the Qing Dynasty. Shen Shikui was the last general officer of Dongjiang Town, the uncle of Shen Zhixiang, the uncle of Xu Shun Gong.

Since surrendering to the Qing Dynasty, Shang Kexi has made many military achievements. From King Zhishun to King Pingnan, he fought all the way to Guangdong and created a massacre in Guangzhou. According to the records of the monk who collected the corpse, no less than 700,000 people were killed!

Shang Kexi is now sitting in the hall, fifty years old, dressed in luxury, and exudes a sense of wealth from top to bottom. It seems like a rich man with a dough, but inadvertently reveals the cold light, just like the time.

"A letter is written and I want the king to betray the court. Chen Wen's son is confused."

After reading it over and over again, the envelope and the letter slid off the rough fingers and changed positions on the tiger-skinned Taishi chair. Shang Kexi looked at the Ming army officer with a look of contempt.

"Deputy General Shang can't understand what the letter from my Grandmaster is. He probably should know what the fate of General Hong is."

"presumptuous!"

The deputy general of Dongjiang Town was Shang Kexi's last official position in the Ming court. As soon as the envoy said this, the generals in the hall cursed one by one. What's more, some even pulled out their swords and wanted to kill the messenger.

The messenger was like this, but Shang Kexi on the seat just frowned, and then asked, "Did your great commander teach you these words?"

As soon as Shang Kexi spoke, his generals immediately stopped the scolding. Without even looking at these guys, the officer replied directly to Shang Kexi: "That's true, my general said that the deputy general of Emperor Lie's life is now much more valuable. Should you be a dead Tartar vassal king or a living Ming vassal king? You can decide for yourself!"

"So brave!"

These two words burst out from his mouth, and Shang Kexi then shouted: "Come here, I'll pull this guy down and chop it up!"

The personal soldiers of the royal palace stepped forward and acted to ban them. The officer opened his eyes wide and glared at the two soldiers, but turned around and walked out of the hall. Instead, the two soldiers had to follow behind, as if they were following.

At this moment, Shang Kexi's eldest son Shang Zhixin jumped out and said loudly to his father: "Father, the two countries are fighting each other, and the envoy is not killed. This guy is here to deliver the letter, just give a little punishment. Killing him will deteriorate the prestige of our Pingnan Prince's Mansion, and let that guy Chen Wen look down on him."

"I am a loyal minister of the Qing Dynasty and have nothing to say about these bandits. If you persuade me again, get out of the palace. Don't say that I am Shang Kexi's son!"

After saying that, Shang Kexi walked to the back hall angrily. However, Shang Zhixin was stunned on the spot. It seemed that he had never expected his father to be so furious.

"The prince is not going to apologize to the prince."

"Thank you, Mr. Jin, for your advice." Before he finished speaking, Shang Zhixin bowed and strode to his father.

The person who spoke was named Jin Guang, who was Shang Kexi's closest strategist, and was called Zifang's rebirth by Shang Kexi. Jin Guang returned to Shang Zhixin's greeting, and then said a few words to a personal soldier in the royal palace. However, when the soldier rushed out of the hall, Jin Guang followed Shang Zhixin's footsteps, but walked to Shang Kexi's chair, but picked up the letter and put it in his arms.

When Jin Guang arrived at the back hall, Shang Zhixin had already been bombarded by Shang Kexi. After a few words of comfort, Jin Guang asked Shang Zhixin to wait for him outside the door, and he stepped into the back hall with great strides.

"Mr. Jin, this Chen Wen's son actually sent someone to my house to scold me. It's really too much."

Seeing that Shang Kexi was still so angry, Jin Guang didn't say anything. Instead, he moved a chair and sat opposite Shang Kexi.

"Prince, the situation is stronger than that of people. Now that the north and south traffic is broken, our situation is only a little better than the Geng family. However, the army of Li Dingguo is now besieging Xinhui. It is hard to say how long Wu Shuai and You Shuai can defend, but the reinforcements of the Eight Banners must not be able to come. Chen Wen sent people at this time, just to calculate these things and force us to follow his rhythm."

"I don't understand these things, but the one named Chen is really, really, hey."

Li Dingguo's army had already begun to siege Xinhui at the 29th of last month. Although Li Dingguo himself did not appear, Shang Kexi did not dare to look down on the slightest. The two generals under his command, Wu Jinzhong and Youyunlong, were already defending the city, but he also knew that there was no need to rescue the outside but no need to defend the inside. Now the power comparison between the Ming and Qing dynasties south of the Yangtze River has reversed, causing all this to block the reinforcements' road to the south, and it was impossible to rescue the siege.

However, Chen Wen's tone was too arrogant. He didn't give him any face at all, which really made him angry.

Jin Guang knew that there was no need to persuade him at this time, so Shang Kexi was angry, but he did not lose his mind. The news of Hong Chengchou's death had been heard before, and they had discussed it, so he would make his own decisions. Since he was speechless, he took out the letter and began to read it carefully.

The strong and powerful handwriting proves that this is from the work of a military general, and the words and allusions are just right, which shows that this military general is not the courage of a man. Combined with the past few years, he is a Confucian general with both wisdom and courage.

The more he read, the image of Chen Wen gradually took shape in his mind. However, when he saw the end of the letter, his fingers holding the flesh of the letter trembled, and the letter fell to the ground in a flash.

Seeing this, Jin Guang quickly picked up the letter, and then pointed at the last passage of the letter and asked Shang Kexi: "Prince, is this true?"
Chapter completed!