"Shangshu Zhang doesn't need to be too polite."

Chen Wen took two steps at once, dragging Zhang Huangyan's arms and stopped him from saluting.

Seeing this, Zhang Huangyan had to give in to a gift, and Chen Wen also returned the gift. However, when he got close, he looked closely and saw that this national hero, one of the "Three Heroes of West Lake", had a very good appearance, especially his eyes, which were extremely bright and energetic. Chen Wen could even feel the firm will in it.

From the first year of Hongguang, Ningbo promoted his righteousness to resist the Qing Dynasty, to the third year of Kangxi in Qing Dynasty, he was killed in Bijiaofang, Hangzhou, and insisted on resisting the Qing Dynasty for nearly twenty years, almost throughout the entire Southern Ming Dynasty. There is no doubt about integrity, but more importantly, he could be able to be in a forbearance as a country under the banner of fighting against the oppression of the Qing Dynasty. This is what the Southern Ming Dynasty lacks the most.

"It's a pity that the country is so good that it's a fishy smell!" This sigh of grief and anger probably won't appear.

When Chen Wen looked at Zhang Huangyan, Zhang Huangyan was also looking at Chen Wen. He seemed to be similar to him, and even younger than him. More importantly, his temperament was sharp and contained in gentleness. Combined with the senses and things that Zheng Chenggong and Zheng Tai had mentioned, as well as his time with Chen Wen's subordinates, this person was definitely not as unreasonable as Li Zhichun and the gentry said during this period.

"Cangshui, I haven't seen it for many years, and you are even better than you back then."

Compared with Chen Wen, Wang Jiang and Zhang Huangyan were old acquaintances. Wu Shengzhao failed anyway. Zhang Huangyan set up a mountain village in Pinggang to fight against the Qing Dynasty. He had close intersections with Wang Yi and Wang Jiang's troops at Dalan Mountain at that time, and even participated in Wang Yi's capture of Shangyu County. Later, the Lu Jianguo retreated from Fujian to Zhejiang and set up a trip to Zhoushan. Zhang Huangyan entered the guards, and the two never had any intersections. Unexpectedly, seeing each other again was in Nanchang, Jiangxi, and the situation was even better than that of that year.

"Yes, Uncle Chang, it's been six years since I thought I would meet again in Nanchang."

When old friends reunite, they inevitably have to tell each other's story together, especially when most of the common friends of that time are no longer in state affairs, which is even more regretful.

"At that time, the area of ​​Dalan Mountain supported thousands of elite troops. Now, in Nanchang, it is enough that the talent of Uncle Chang can be restored to this point even if he enters the temple."

It is enough to see people's livelihood restored, even if this is not Zhang Huangyan's hometown, it is enough to make him feel relieved and happy. However, Wang Jiang did not accept this contribution with mercy.

"I don't know what Cangshui has, but in fact, it is the same in Zhejiang and Nangan. Both are the contributions of Fu Ren to insist on light labor and severing labor and strictly enforce the administration."

"Hey, Uncle Chang, you always say that. I have been back in Zhejiang for more than half a year. You have been in Jiangxi for this period of time. Now I am praised. Instead, I say it is my credit, and I am worthy of it."

Chen Wen laughed, and Zhang Huangyan's eyes returned to Chen Wen: "Your Highness..."

"Look, you are Uncle Chang's friend, and I am also Uncle Chang's friend, so we can be considered friends. This is so strange. Your Highness is calling you. Do you have to call Cangshui, and you also call Shangshu Zhang?"

"I dare not, but your highness has been a famous title for the court and a vassal king. We must not be confused about the nobles and inferiors."

"Cangshui, just listen to Fu Ren. He has no rules at all. Besides, this is just private. We also use the official title in public."

“That’s exactly that.”

"Uh." Zhang Huangyan sighed, unable to resist the singing of the two guys: "Then I'm disrespectful."

"That's it."

The problem of title has been solved, and the relationship between them has invisibly brought closer.

Zhang Huangyan knew that Wang Jiang was rescued from Nanjing by Chen Wen last year. Before that, the civil affairs of the Jiangsu and Zhejiang Ming Army had always been jointly responsible by a civil servant named Sun Yu and Chen Wen. However, at that time, the Jiangsu and Zhejiang Ming Army was only the Zhejiang Ming Army. Now the occupied areas are more than three times that of that time, or even nearly four times the territory. They are also divided into the three governors, Zhejiang, Jiangxi and Nangan, which are under the responsibility of Sun Yu, Wang Jiang and Chen Wen, Gu Shouli, a close friend of Chen Wen. If it is said that the restoration of people's livelihood in these areas has nothing to do with Chen Wen, no one will believe it except those ostrichs who forcibly believe it.

"I am defeated by Chizhou. Thank you for your help, otherwise I am afraid there will be no reason to be spared."

In history, Zhang Huangyan did not die in the thousand-mile escape after the Battle of Nanjing, but he also suffered hardships. He was pushed back and forth by various gentry and rebels along the way, and finally wiped out the entire army. He led a few followers to sneak from Huoshan and Yingshan area in Jiangbei. Even on the way, he had to endure the pain and marching before returning to the coast of Zhejiang. However, this time, if he was really caught by Zhang Yingxiang, the tragedy of Bi Jiaofang would be repeated in Nanjing, which had not been revived by the Ming army.

"Cangshui is welcome."

Zheng Chenggong was still defeated in the Battle of Nanjing. Chen Wen also obtained specific internal information from the Nanjing Station of the Military Information Department when he was in Nanchang. It was generally not very different from the Battle of Nanjing in history. Even the far inferior Qing army was just that Zheng Chenggong escaped and more defeated soldiers were not able to reverse the takeover.

"Fu Ren had previously suspected that Damu might fail?"

Chen Wen shook his head. He had tried his best. Nanjing was more than 500 miles away from the northernmost end of the area he occupied. There were also the army of Jiancheng in Hangzhou and Yue Le in the middle. How could he not use a dignified army to help Zheng Chenggong avoid this crushing defeat. But in the end, even Liang Huafeng was unable to participate in the war and could not change the end, which really made Chen Wen speechless.

"After the news of the Zhenjiang victory came, there was no news of Nanjing's liberation for too long. I just wanted to be in case."

"Damu, ah."

The disastrous defeat at the city of Nanjing was a shattering of hope for Zheng Chenggong and Zhang Huangyan. In history, this was the last large-scale counterattack in the Southern Ming Dynasty. What is particularly unfortunate is that Zheng Chenggong's carelessness was already winning the point, which eventually led to failure.

For example, Zheng Chenggong started the game with five kills, super gods, and the Qing army on the opposite side was suspended and allowed Zhang Huangyan to demolish the tower. At this time, the opponent's mid-laner manager said, "We have not had much time to go to the point. If we don't have enough, there is nothing else to do. You can demolish it slowly and let us play for a while. In the future, everyone will play the bad guys together." As a result, Zheng Chenggong really believed it and let them develop online and in the jungle area. When they came out again, Zheng Chenggong, who had been in trouble for a long time, found that he could no longer beat him.

This Nanjing battle seems to be a good match for Zheng Chenglang to lose a sure win. In fact, this matter is not that simple at all.

"Damu's strategy is right. It can come from the floating sea in Fujian. This courage and control over the army are rarely compared to it today."

The number of auxiliary soldiers who were invested across the sea was no less than 100,000 to rush to attack a crucial strategic node, and he won in the first half. Zheng Chenggong's ability was enough to crush most of the generals of this era. Zhang Huangyan did not expect that Chen Wen's evaluation of Zheng Chenggong was so high, especially he didn't know at all. Chen Wen was more evaluating Zheng Chenggong than evaluating Zheng Chenggong, who was more mature in history.

"Fu Ren's words are reasonable. Damu is indeed extraordinary. After the army entered the Yangtze River, it first broke the Guazhou River defense, and then almost wiped out the Luting army's mobile forces in the south of the Yangtze River in Zhenjiang. There were no flaws in the first half, which was perfect. But after the recovery of Zhenjiang, his actions were unpredictable."

Chen Wen remembered that Zhang Huangyan in history was very puzzled by Zheng Chenggong's actions after recapturing Zhenjiang. Even these confusions were understood by many people in later generations as Zhang Huangyan who saw through Zheng Chenggong's selfishness but was not willing to say it clearly. Originally, he could not understand it very well, but based on the experience accumulated by his own military service, many things that seemed incomprehensible were not difficult to understand.

"I have received the news from the details of Damu's defeat. I have some immature understandings, and I may take them out and refer to them for a few more details."

"But please be honest."

Chen Wen started his army for five years and grew from a small army with hundreds of soldiers to a strong vassal with 100,000 armored troops under his command. Only the Li Dingguo in the southwest can compete with him. He is now the most good general in the war. There are different opinions on military tactics, but in terms of authority, Chen Wen must be much more reliable than other military generals, especially those literati who do not understand military affairs at all.

"After Damu recovered Zhenjiang, the first mistake he seemed to have not traveled by land and drove a hundred miles to Nanjing. Is this a matter?"

Hearing Chen Wen's question, Zhang Huangyan nodded and then said, "There is indeed such a thing. At that time, I have already gone to Nanjing and not in the army. However, in the news, the Central Admiral Gan Hui once urged Damu to march by land, but was blocked by the generals."

"Oki did this right."

"What?!"

Chen Wen's words were amazing. Not only Zhang Huangyan, but even Wang Jiang was stunned. He had read the report from the Military Information Department. It was obvious that if Zheng Chenggong rushed to Nanjing, the Qing army would not have enough troops to guard the city walls of dozens of miles. Now Chen Wen said that it was right. This was really incredible. Was Chen Wen crazy?

"As far as I know, after Damu recovered Zhenjiang, he did not rush to march, but repaired it in Zhenjiang for a few days. Cangshui had attacked Nanjing during this period, but failed. Is there any such incident?"

"This is indeed the case."

There is a small episode between the Zhenjiang Victory and Zheng Chenggong besieging Nanjing, that is, Zhang Huangyan and Yang Rongzhen marched into the prefectures and counties around Nanjing, but were defeated by the Qing army. As a result, they retreated to Pukou by boat. The eight Ming troops got off the ship and scared away the Pukou defenders.

This episode sounds like a lot of fun, but one thing is that unlike the clowns of the Pukou defenders, the Qing army near Nanjing still had the courage to intercept the Ming army after its great defeat, and even dared to attack and repel the advance force.

"Fu Ren means that the Tartars will try to intercept or wait for an opportunity?"

“That’s exactly that.”

"No, it was me who was intercepted at that time, not Oki."

Hearing this, Chen Wen smiled and said, "In the eyes of the Tartars, is there any difference between Cangshui and Damu?"

There is indeed no difference. They are all Ming troops who come to attack Nanjing and kill them. The only difference is that one unit has few troops, while the other unit has strong troops.

"But Oki was not intercepted by the Tartars when he later entered Nanjing."

"Of course, Oki's entire army was in action, how dare the Tartars intercept it?"

Hearing Chen Wen's question, Zhang Huangyan immediately fell into silence. Seeing this, Chen Wen continued to say: "Cangshui was in the Damu army at that time. He should know how many military supplies he had brought this time, and at the same time brought all the soldiers' families, right?"

Zhang Huangyan nodded. Although Chen Wen did not know the details of this, he could see more clearly through history: "Damu's army is based on infantry and firearms, but there is almost no cavalry. The baggage and family are on the boat. The entire army moves, and the Tatars will not dare to move lightly. Assuming that Damu split a force enough to launch a siege against Nanjing and marched forward quickly, carrying baggage and artillery for five days, and it was indeed possible to reach the city in six days. However, at that time, the Yangtze River was against the current and wind, and the boatman needed to pull the sea boat to advance, which would further widen the distance between the front and the rear army. After the division of troops, once the main force of the rear team was intercepted, how could the front army handle itself?"

In this era, in general, the army used infantry as the main body, supplemented by cavalry, artillery and other corpses. However, Zheng Chenggong's army, infantry and artillery were of high scale and training level, but the number of cavalry was too small and the number of soldiers was too serious.

Especially in this battle, from the floating sea in southern Fujian, nearly half of the distance between China's coastline, the horses were not tanks, and it was difficult to enter the battle because of physical weakness. Therefore, Zheng Chenggong completely defeated the cavalry in the Zhenjiang Battle and fought such a great victory. However, there were no cavalry of sufficient scale, and the reaction speed to surrounding changes during the march would inevitably slow down significantly. If there was a danger, the reaction was not as good as it would mean a crushing defeat.

Zheng Chenggong's days under the city of Nanjing proved that the army lost order, and no matter how strong the army was, it would undoubtedly become as strong as the civilians.

There is only a hundred miles between Zhenjiang and Nanjing. If Zheng Chenggong runs the marathon as Gan Hui said, "drifting day and night, and advancing with both journeys" and encounters the Qing army, it will be a big defeat.

But if Zhang Huangyan was puzzled afterwards, "Although the infantry are all iron armor, it is difficult to move quickly. If you travel thirty miles a day, you should reach the stone city in five days." The front army and the protective baggage, and the family's rear army separated, the Qing army could use the maneuverability of the cavalry to harass the rear army first to lead the front army to rescue, and wait until the front army runs halfway through the marathon and gather people to annihilate the tired soldiers who have lost order. This method was already played by Sun Bin two thousand years ago!

Moreover, Zheng Chenggong was facing "heavy rain and the rivers and ditches were full", and the roads were muddy, which was really unfavorable for the march. Even as Gan Hui said and Zhang Huangyan guessed, whether it could be achieved was a question. Moreover, the solidity of the Nanjing city walls is rare in the world. Can the army's attacks really be able to go down in one go?

In this case, it is better to take a risk than take a chance to take a chance. Even if it is slower for a day or two, it is worse than being caught by the Qing army, which will lead to all previous efforts being lost.

"Fu Ren, I remember the time you defeated Shi Tingzhu in Jinhua that year, it seemed that infantry rushed to Baili overnight."

Zhang Huangyan was still digesting Chen Wen's statement. Wang Jiang had no personal touch on this. He felt that he was not as profound as Zhang Huangyan. His thoughts soon flew to something similar.

"Uncle Chang, do you know that I dropped all the artillery, baggage and a large number of fallen soldiers on the road, and all the cavalry were scattered, even the guards were no exception. And this was in Jinhua Mansion. It had been a long time since I recovered there, and the official road was restored. There was a beacon tower at every distance along the way, which was very safe. Similar examples are also the same. When Qi Shaobao rushed to attack for hundreds of miles and defeated the Japanese pirates on Huajie. Qi Shaobao and I were both inside the inside, but Damu was marching in the hostile Tartar-occupied area this time, which was different."

After a long time, Zhang Huangyan finally finished digesting these things, and then bowed to Chen Wen: "Listen to your words is better than reading for ten years. Cangshui has received teachings." At this point, Zhang Huangyan changed his mind and asked Chen Wen: "The defeat in Nanjing has been troubled for a long time. I dare to ask Fu Ren to give him advice."

"About delaying strategies and Oki brings his family?"

“That’s right.”

The Battle of Nanjing was extremely important to Zhang Huangyan, and it was even more so in history for the Anti-Qing movement in the Southern Ming Dynasty. However, today is different from the past. Although Zheng Chenggong was defeated, Chen Wen was still there, so he was not particularly anxious.
Chapter completed!