The suggestion was not only the old man who followed Empress Gao and Li Zicheng for many years, but even the imperial concubine Chen, who had the title of Imperial Concubine, wrote a letter to suggest Empress Gao seize the opportunity. She even proposed a very important reason: "Kaifeng is the hometown of Empress Yingtian, and Kaifeng Yingtian will be regained one day earlier!"

Although neither Empress Gao nor Chen had seen this legendary Empress Zhang, they knew very well that the legitimacy of inheriting the Ming Dynasty's legal system came from this Empress Chengtian, and from Liu Yongxi's words, they also knew that Empress Zhang was the true lord of the harem.

For this reason, whether it is Empress Gao or Concubine Chen, she always thinks about how to please Empress Zhang, and now taking Kaifeng is the best opportunity. However, Gao once followed Li Zicheng to sweep Henan, Jingxiang, and Shaanxi, so she has no interest in seizing famous cities like Kaifeng and Luoyang. Now the question she is considering is a little far-reaching: "Kaifeng, Luoyang is the territory of the court sooner or later, so what does it matter if he takes it down? Even if the three prefectures in northern Henan and northern Zhili are also the territory of the court sooner or later, I won't compete for this limelight!"

The people around Empress Gao didn't expect Empress Gao to be so humble on this issue. They all advised: "Empress, then we have to do something, right? Empress takes great risks to lead the army in person. If there is no great achievement, I'm afraid someone will be rumored!"

They had always regarded Empress Gao as a mascot before, and felt that Empress Gao could be in charge of the internship and could be explained to the people of the world and Emperor Chengtian. However, no one expected that the Northern Expedition would be so smooth, so they also had more ideas, hoping that Empress Gao could make several earth-shaking achievements to show off to Emperor Chengtian Liu Yongxi.

Queen Gao immediately replied: "What do I want to do for great achievements? Your Majesty will not be particularly favored to me because of my great achievements. The most important thing now is to take the thieves in Caozhou tightly!"

A few years ago, Empress Gao and her two armies were called "bandits" by the Ming Dynasty, while the three soldiers and horses in Caozhou were called "branches of the court". But now the situation is completely reversed. Empress Gao and her soldiers and horses were already the mainstay of the Heavenly Dynasty. Although the three soldiers of Caozhou Sanyong rebelled against the Qing Dynasty and created an excellent opportunity for the imperial court to fight against the Northern Expedition, in the eyes of Empress Gao, they were still thieves in Caozhou.

Although the primary enemy of Chengtian Dynasty is still Jianlu, tens of thousands of Caozhou thieves are the targets that Chengtian Dynasty must be wary of. After Empress Gao said this, everyone around her understood her spirit: "Empress is wise, Caozhou is the first enemy we have to deal with!"

"If the thieves of Caozhou were willing to resist the Jianlu at the beginning, the Hongguang Dynasty could have lasted for another three or five months, so the country must be careful of Caozhou for a long time!"

"Caozhou is our old rival. I think Caozhou is even more vicious than Jianlu!"

Liu Zeqing, Liu Liangzuo and Zuo Menggeng's troops in the Caozhou military system can be said to be old opponents of Zhongzhen Camp and Daxiying, and it can even be said to have deep blood hatreds. On the contrary, the military and institutional troops of the Celestial Dynasty used to fight with Zhongzhen Camp and Daxiying, and Daxiying had no experience in fighting. Therefore, now new and old hatreds have come to my mind. Everyone thinks that they should do it according to the wishes of Queen Gao.

Queen Gao also said very clearly: "I don't care who took Kaifeng and Luoyang, but it can't be Caozhou!"

Before Empress Gao issued the order, the soldiers of the army participating in this Northern Expedition had already focused on Caozhou, and even Xing Shengping, who sent troops from Anhui to the Northern Expedition, was no exception. Moreover, in everyone's eyes, since the Northern Expedition was half successful, the Caozhou army had no great value but was a big trouble.

After Empress Gao's order, the Northern Expedition Army of the various routes focused on guarding the Caozhou army, not allowing them to leave the original defense zone too far, and even tried their best to win over the gentry, powerful and local gangsters who were the alliance with Caozhou. Now Xing Shengping welcomed such a very important guest: "Ren Fuxing, who is the one behind you?"

Ren Fuxing is Ren Qi, the most famous leader of the Yuyuan Army. The most important reason why Caozhou was able to sweep dozens of prefectures and counties under the siege of the Qing army and persisted until now was that it received full support from the Yuyuan Army. However, the alliance between the Yuyuan Army and Caozhou was based on the premise of raising the banner of inheriting the Heavenly Dynasty.

Now that the Northern Expedition troops that inherited the Heavenly Dynasty had already reached Henan and Shandong, the leaders of the Yuyuan Army, including Ren Fuxing, believed that it was not necessary to convey their interests through Caozhou, so they directly established contact with Xing Shengping.

However, Ren Fuxing brought a very mysterious guest, which made the monk Xing Shengping confused and didn’t know what Ren Fuxing meant. Ren Fuxing lowered his voice and said, “Nei Tianmen, this is an important person who came here at a huge risk!”

Xing Shengping knew that the matter was urgent, so he didn't be polite to the mysterious man: "Which gentleman is it? Please show your true face?"

But the mysterious man who came first asked a very important question in his eyes: "I heard that Uncle Tianmen is the younger brother of Empress Xing?"

Although Xing Shengping is just Mrs. Xing's clan brother, Mrs. Xing has risen, so Xing Shengping always regards herself as Empress Xing's younger brother: "You are right, Empress Xing is my sister. If you have any questions, just talk. The Empress and Your Majesty can take care of you!"

The mysterious guest immediately replied: "In the lower Zuo Menggeng, under the order of Your Majesty, the soldiers of the 30th battalion will be led to the soldiers of Caozhou!"

Although Zuo Menggeng's troops suffered a severe blow in this Caozhou Incident, with only more than 3,000 troops in his 30th battalion, he knew that his biggest trump card was that he had entered Caozhou and received the tacit approval of Chengtian Dynasty. Xing Shengping did not expect that Zuo Menggeng came: "I know the name of Ningnan Hou. Ningnan Hou came to see me specifically in Caozhou. Will I change?"

Zuo Menggeng didn't say anything nonsense to Xing Shengping, and directly explained his purpose: "Tianmen Bo is as expected, Liu Zeqing, and Liu Liangzuo have reached an agreement with Jianlu to release Jianlu to flee north to the Yellow River, and Jianlu is preparing to hand over Henan to Liu Zeqing, Liu Liangzuo!"

Hearing this, Xing Shengping sneered: "Overbial ability, seeking death, the Empress has issued an edict. No matter who takes Kaifeng, Luoyang, and Zhengzhou, it is fine, but it cannot be Caozhou!"

Zuo Menggeng heard this and was covered in cold sweat. He knew that Chengtian Dynasty must have been prepared for Caozhou, but he did not expect to be so cautious. Even Empress Xing, who was far away in Nanjing, issued an edict: "That's right, Liu Zeqing, Liu Liangzuo is indeed seeking death!"

But he was planning with Xing Shengping how to kill Liu Zeqing with lightning speed. When Liu Liangzuo was about to stop, Ren Fuxing had already volunteered: "This matter is left to the villain. I am very familiar with Caozhou. We might as well take Caozhou down now. With our Yuyuan Army, a mere Liu Zeqing is not a problem!"

Zuo Menggeng volunteered: "Brother Tianmen, Zuo is willing to be the pioneer!"

In this life, Zuo Menggeng counts that he is the most courageous now.

As for Liu Liangzuo, since Liu Zeqing reached a consensus with Ajig, he always felt restless.

He was not afraid that Ajige would cause the matter to be exposed, but he was worried that Caozhou would not make enough money this time. After all, Caozhou took great risks this time. If he really didn't get enough benefits, it would be a disaster. Chengtian Dynasty invested 200 camps at the same time in the east and west lines.

Liu Liangzuo had seen many big scenes, but now he became hesitant. After all, in the past, he was afraid of Jianlu like a tiger, and when he encountered elite thieves, he was defeated by the wind. However, the Ming army of Yue scared Jianlu and defeated by the wind, and also incorporated hundreds of elite thieves from the camp.

It seems that the risk of playing power between the Ming Dynasty of Yue and the Qing Dynasty was too great, but Liu Liangzuo had a nearly crazy idea deep in his heart: "Since the Ming Dynasty of Yue is so powerful, if you don't take this opportunity to gain more strength and territory, why should you survive with these thousands of defeated soldiers?"

Now is the most difficult time in Caozhou, and Liu Liangzuo can also feel the hostility of Chengtian Dynasty towards those who have repeatedly rebelled and surrendered. He feels that there will be no chance after not taking advantage of this opportunity to make a big fortune.

He was the four towns in Jiangbei of the Hongguang Dynasty. At that time, Emperor Chengtian Liu Yongxi was still playing with mud. If Liu Yongxi had used many conspiracies, how could he have risen to the top within two or three years?

When Liu Liangzuo thought of the battle at Linhuai Pass, he couldn't help but be furious. He even suspected that his failure might be a shocking conspiracy. Otherwise, how could Wang Puxiang be promoted so quickly in the Ming army of Yue? In the past, he never looked at Wang Puxiang, a small personal soldier. Now it was his turn to find a way to curry favor with Wang Puxiang.

It was just that Cao Cao and Cao arrived, and news came from outside: "Boy Guangchang, General Wang Puxiang sent someone to send a message!"

Wang Puxiang was born as a personal soldier of Liu Liangzuo. However, in the past, Wang Puxiang never mentioned his history. No matter what method Liu Liangzuo used, he could not satisfy Wang Puxiang. But now Wang Puxiang finally showed signs of letting go, and even took the initiative to send messengers to contact him. Liu Liangzuo was naturally happy: "Just as long as Wang Puxiang sent someone over, I knew he was not an ordinary person at the beginning!"

As soon as Liu Liangzuo finished speaking, he heard outside say, "Guangchang Bo is indeed unique. If it were not for Guangchang Bo's promotion, how could I, Wang Puxiang, be today!"

Liu Liangzuo never expected that Wang Puxiang came here in person. He had an ominous omen: "Puxiang, why did you come in person? But it's good that you come here. We brothers have two drinks!"

Wang Puxiang was not polite to Liu Liangzuo: "Thank you, Guangchang Bo. I came here this time because I felt that I made great achievements in the Northern Expedition this time, and I should be able to be promoted one or two levels, so I would like to ask Guangchang Bo to help me and give me a chance to advance one or two more!"
Chapter completed!