After threatening them, Zhou Qingfeng led the team out of Liang Fangkou Pass. When he left, he felt sad. The officials of the Daming Empire were too cowardly. The two commanders of the Third Rank could be regarded as the top of the local military officials, but they had neither official prestige nor ability. Instead, they were greedy for money.
Previously, he had thought that Li Yongfang was a piece of trash. However, Li Yongfang was just a guerilla soldier at the borders. She was able to withstand the Road Robber's attacks a few times with her Prestige of the Official. She even managed to force the Road Robber to repair himself with a desperate attack. However, these inland officials lived so comfortably that they were really useless. A few words made them lose their composure.
In history, after Nurhachi conquered Liaoshen, it was completely effortless for him to attack the Liaodong Peninsula in the south. The Four Jin Guards of Haigai Prefecture directly surrendered without any resistance. The officials of the Four Jin Guards turned around and became officials of the Great Jin Empire without any discomfort. Zhou Qingfeng even wanted to go back and kill the two commanders, lest they became traitors.
Sigh … Back in the headquarters of the base. Zhou Qingfeng continued to stare at the map on the wall and said to himself, "What should I do if the two commanders don't listen to me? Should I really lead the troops to attack the city? "
The recruits of the Imperial Guard were still in training, and their combat effectiveness could not be fully exerted. It was not sure if they could attack the city, but it would disrupt the Revolutionary Army's series of action arrangements, and even affect the plan to move south to Lushun.
Sitting in the headquarters for half a day, Zhou Qingfeng could only kill time by dealing with all kinds of miscellaneous affairs. When it was almost night, the guards suddenly came to report that the commanders of the Haizhou and Gaizhou Guards had come in person and wanted to talk to the young marshal.
There were still many details to discuss about how to get the benefits. Hearing that the two commanders took the initiative to come to his base, Zhou Qingfeng immediately felt refreshed and invited them to the meeting room. The two sides did not exchange greetings when they met. This time, the commander of the Haizhou spoke first and asked, "Young Marshal, you have gained a lot from the Wanghai Castle this time. I guess the Revolutionary Army still needs ships?"
So considerate of me? You guessed it right.
Zhou Qingfeng was so happy that a smile hung on his face. He nodded and said, "Could it be that you've gotten me a ship?"
The Gaizhou commander continued, "If the Young Marshal wants money, provisions, and people, we can talk about it. I am also willing to help. However, there are always some foolish and stubborn people who overestimate themselves. I wonder if Young Marshal can help teach them a lesson or two? "
"Hahaha …" Zhou Qingfeng really laughed this time, and even the two commanders opposite him laughed along with him. Everyone had a tacit understanding and guessed what the other party wanted.
You're just trying to raise an enemy for yourselves! Zhou Qingfeng happily nodded his head and said, "As long as I can get money and rations, it doesn't matter who I get it from. If you can help me get a ship, then I have no reason not to help. "
As soon as he heard that Zhou Qingfeng had agreed to join hands, the Haizhou commander happily said, "Most of the rations in Liaodong are actually shipped from Shandong and Tianjin. If the Young Marshal wants a ship, the civilian ships of Denglai are actually the most convenient. They are large and stable, and you can hire them as long as you spend money. I am willing to send someone to Dengzhou to make peace and be a mediator. When the time comes, more than a dozen ships will come as you wish. "
A dozen ships?
The old man had spent so much effort to get seven ships. If he could get more than a dozen ships, it would naturally be wonderful.
"Tell me, what do you want me to do?" Zhou Qingfeng was a straightforward person.
The Gaizhou commander took out a piece of paper from his sleeve, opened it, and placed it in front of Zhou Qingfeng. He said, "There are some unruly people up there who don't follow the law and don't obey discipline. If they can go to Jinzhou with the Young Marshal, it will save me a lot of trouble. "
Zhou Qingfeng took the piece of paper and glanced at it casually. It was filled with the names and family names of the two garrisons. He laughed coldly and said, "Well said, well said. Thinking about it, the people who can give the two of you a headache are definitely not poor people in the countryside. They are all fat sheep. Send me some guides, and I will let my men do some business without any capital. "
The two commanders were immediately overjoyed. "There are guides, there are guides. My bodyguards are familiar with the route."
Zhou Qingfeng immediately shouted to the guards, "Go get Han Shi and Sang Wenlai. I have a mission for them."
Both Han Sang and Zhou Qingfeng rushed over very quickly. After receiving the paper slips from Zhou Qingfeng, they received an order — immediately draw up a sweeping plan, gather enough manpower, and carry out armed migration of the local forces on the list under the guidance of a guide. People, rations, and other useful things were to be seized and brought to Yingkou Base.
Han Shi had nowhere to go, and Sang Wenlai was eager to make a breakthrough. Both of them wanted to show off in front of Zhou Qingfeng. After receiving the order, they brought along their guides and began planning the mission overnight. After the trip to Seawatch Castle, Sang Wenlai had gained some experience in long-range attacks. Moreover, Han Shi's cavalry could also play an important role in the operation.
Seeing that Zhou Qingfeng was so straightforward and efficient, the two commanders felt happy. They had been in and out of the official world for decades and always had to beat around the bush when talking to their colleagues. On the contrary, it was simple and clear when talking to Zhou Qingfeng, who solved the problem in a few minutes. If not for the fact that they had different standpoints, they really wanted to make him their confidant.
The two commanders agreed to help make contact with the civilian ships in Shandong, while Zhou Qingfeng called Wang Kai over as the corresponding contact person. He also asked to take advantage of this opportunity to buy some cloth and medicine from Shandong. In this way, both sides were very satisfied. Everyone could make a profit, and no one suffered a loss — the ones who suffered a loss were the local gentry.
After the two commanders left, Zhou Qingfeng could finally have a good night's sleep. While he was able to sleep well, there were others who couldn't.
Luo Lie and Ouyang Jun left Gaizhou and galloped more than 300 miles in one breath to Jinzhou, the southernmost tip of the Liaodong Peninsula. After entering Jinzhou City, they learned that the imperial court had finally responded to the chaos in Liaodong after constant wrangling.
"Lord Li."
When they arrived at Jinzhou, Luo Lie and Ouyang Jun did not pay a visit to the commander of the Jinzhou Guards, but Li Rubai, who had just finished his visit to the capital and was appointed as the new Commander of Liaodong. His father was Li Chengliang, the local emperor of Liaodong. He himself had led troops to fight against the Japanese army in Korea more than 20 years ago and made a lot of contributions.
A person's name was like a tree's shadow.
Nowadays, when Li Chengliang was mentioned in Liaodong, they would give him a thumbs up and praise him as "Count Ningyuan." As Li Chengliang's second son, Li Rubai was made a Qianhu of the Brocade-clan Guards under his father's shadow. After that, he served as a guerrilla, a general, and a deputy commander. However, he was impeached twenty years ago and had been unemployed at home since then. See you again today …
"Hahaha … please rise." Li Rubai stretched out his hand and helped Luo Lie and Ouyang Jun up.
Luo Lie looked at Li Rubai and couldn't help but feel disappointed. He heard that the famous second son of Li Chengliang was in Jinzhou, so he dragged Ouyang Jun to visit him. However, Li Rubai, who had been unemployed for 20 years, was already more than 60 years old. His hair and beard were all white, and he was fat. His Tendons and Bones were at the second level, and his Qi and Blood were at the sixth level. His cultivation could only be considered average, and he was not as good as Luo Lie.
"I'm honored to meet you today, and I'm very grateful. May I ask if you're going to be a slave chief or a rebel when you take office in Liaodong? "Luo Lie was impatient and always wanted to compete on the battlefield. Now that he saw Li Rubai, his competitive spirit was aroused again.
Li Rubai met the two young people in the yamen, and his words were much smoother. "I've received the emperor's kindness, how would I dare to be picky? Now that the situation in Liaodong is being managed by Commissioner Yang Gao in Shanhai Pass, I'm willing to be a small soldier in front of the army and listen to orders. "
Li Rubai wasn't very enthusiastic. After a few words of greeting, he sent them off with tea, disappointing Luo Lie and Ouyang Jun again.
After the two young people left, Li Rubai sat alone in the yamen and sighed.
In June, Nurhachi broke through Fushun, and in ten days, the invasion was like fire, eroding Liaodong. In July, even Shenyang was broken through. The imperial court was shocked and angry. Emperor Wanli urged the court officials to think of a way, and after a month, Yang Gao was finally promoted to the position of Commissioner of Liaodong.
Li Rubai and Yang Gao could be considered acquaintances.
Wanli went on three expeditions to help the imperial court against the pirates. Yang Gao was appointed as the Right Deputy Imperial Censor, and was ordered to manage the military affairs of the imperial court. To put it bluntly, it was logistics. In the beginning, the Ming Army fought well, and the Japanese were beaten to retreat to Ulsan, surrounded, and were about to be finished.
The Japanese President Xiao Xi led the army to help.
On the battlefield, it was normal for the enemy to come to help.
When the soldiers came, the generals would deal with it, and the water would be covered with earth.
But when Yang Gao saw the enemy increase … he actually ran away!
There was nothing to say. Victory was in sight, but the result was a crushing defeat.
Now that the imperial court had no one available, they pushed Yang Gao, this old gentleman, to be the Commissioner of Liaodong.
Wasn't this a trap!
Li Rubai's own life wasn't good either. He had been idle at home for twenty years, and his subordinates had long dispersed. Only two or three hundred children gathered together to be servants. After being appointed as the Chief Military Officer of Liaodong, he faced the situation of having no soldiers to use.
Because the imperial court decided to transfer troops from Xuanfu, Datong, Shanxi, Yansui, Ningxia, Gansu, Guyuan, Zhejiang, Sichuan, Huguang, Shanxi, Shaanxi, North and South Zhili, plus Yongshun, Baojing, Shizhu, Hedong, and Hexi.
The war in Liaodong was not fought in Liaodong, but from all over the country.
"This group of civil officials of the imperial court is really a disaster." Li Rubai felt that this was a joke. After he entered the capital to see the Emperor, he returned to Liaodong by sea from Tianjin. When he arrived in Jinzhou, he had to stop and wait for the troops to arrive one after another. Otherwise, he would be a commander without an army.
This time, he was appointed as the Chief Military Officer of Liaodong. The imperial court also gave Li Rubai an additional task. Destroy the rebel Zhou Qingfeng. That group of 'Revolutionary Army' was rebellious. They had been entrenched in the southwest of Haizhou Garrison and had not made any movements. It would be easy to destroy them.
Li Rubai didn't feel any pressure to destroy a group of rebels, but he was a little afraid of starting a war with Nurhachi after destroying the rebels. He knew Nurhachi's ability too well, and he also knew that the Ming Army was no match for him at all.
After sitting for a long time, Li Rubai was deeply worried about the upcoming war. He already had the heart to fear it. He couldn't sleep when a bodyguard outside the yamen suddenly came in and reported, "Master, someone sent a letter outside."
"Send a letter? Who? "Li Rubai looked at the sky and found it strange. Who would send a letter at this time? Besides, he had just arrived in Jinzhou not long ago. There weren't many people who knew he was here.
"The person who sent the letter said he came from Hetuala."
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