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Mo Di said, "Fu Moqing comes from the Fu family of Yuezhou (Shaoxing),"
"He once served as the Minister of Rites in Tokyo,"
He was demoted to prefect because he offended Wang Fu.
"His younger brother, Fu Songqing, was a Jinshi (successful candidate in the highest imperial examination) in the same year as His Highness the Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty."
"He was demoted to county magistrate for offending Lin Lingsu."
"He resigned from his official post in anger and has lived in seclusion ever since."
"Both brothers were honest and upright men."
"If it weren't for the need to win over the gentry of the southeast,"
"Even a foolish emperor like Zhao Ji would not appoint Fu Moqing as the prefect of Jiangning."
"Jiangning city is high and its moat is deep,"
"It is indeed not easy to conquer,"
Zhang Shun said, "Write a letter."
"Take the example of the benevolence and righteousness of the Ming emperors,"
"It will not be as excessively exploitative as the tyrannical Emperor Zhao Ji."
"I led my troops to conquer the southeast,"
"And they did not allow their troops to plunder,"
"Let him act as an inside man to open the gates of Jiangning."
"We simply cannot open the city gates,"
"They set fires and caused chaos within the city."
"Everything is at the general's command."
How could Mo Di dare to disobey?
.....
Those responsible for the Yangtze River defense line
It was none other than the Grand Eunuch Liang Shicheng.
Tong Guan is currently suppressing bandits in Fujian.
"I entrusted you with guarding Runzhou, how come you abandoned the city and fled without even firing a single arrow?"
Liang Shicheng angrily rebuked the person kneeling on the ground.
This person's name is Gai Qiong.
But he was a eunuch dressed in military uniform.
He defended himself with a mournful face.
"Father, please forgive me, I have always been on guard against the other side of the Yangtze River,"
"But unexpectedly, the enemy soldiers attacked from behind..."
"Nonsense!"
Liang Shicheng grew increasingly angry.
"The enemy troops are still in Danyang,"
"It's about 60 or 70 miles away from you,"
"You should lead your troops and flee to Jiangning,"
"How could it suddenly appear from behind you?"
Gaiqiong said, "My supply lines have been cut off."
Fighting on home soil, supply lines cut off...
But it can also be considered an excuse.
Runzhou's military provisions were indeed transported via the Jiangnan Canal.
Zhang Shun had already taken control of the Jiangnan Canal.
Liang Shicheng, too lazy to argue with this good-for-nothing adopted son, turned his head and asked,
"What should we do now?"
When Liang Shicheng fled,
They also recruited over a hundred soldiers in Tokyo.
The main purpose is to protect one's own property.
His commander,
Aside from the eunuch adopted sons
The rest were selected from among the "bodyguards" who fled south.
To ensure the bodyguards' combat effectiveness,
Liang Shicheng specifically chose the descendants of Western Army generals.
For example, Zhang Zongyan in front of us.
His father was Zhang Ji, a general in Jingyuan Road.
Because his father died on the battlefield,
Zhang Zongyan then became a military officer through hereditary privilege.
It's like being paid a salary in Beijing and doing nothing.
This person has a handsome appearance.
Moreover, he was tall and strong.
He speaks in a way that is comprehensive and considerate.
Liang Shicheng spotted someone at a glance when selecting people.
He is now his top general.
Zhang Zongyan said, "The rebel troops are besieging Taiping Prefecture."
"And Runzhou to the east has also been lost."
"If the troops under the Grand Commandant (Liang Shicheng) are capable of fighting,"
"We should divide our forces and defend Jiangning to the death,"
"Use the main force to rescue Taiping Prefecture,"
"Then turn back and fight the enemy who have penetrated deep into enemy territory."
"but....."
"But what? Speak your mind!"
Liang Shicheng said irritably.
Zhang Zongyan forced himself to speak.
"But the soldiers of Jiangning were mostly local militia,"
"If the main force is still there, they can barely defend the city."
"Once the main force rushes to Taiping's aid,"
"The enemy army has arrived at the gates of Jiangning City,"
"The morale of the troops will surely be low, and they will collapse at the first sign of trouble."
Liang Shicheng said, "I have a feasible method."
Zhang Zongyan said, "Either the entire army is trapped in Jiangning,"
"Wait to be attacked from both sides by the enemy."
"Either abandon Jiangning and retreat south immediately,"
"The army will march hastily and advance towards Qingxi and Muzhou,"
"Then they entered Jiangxi via Quzhou,"
"They joined up with the main force in Jiangxi."
"The former method, if used to be trapped in an isolated city for too long, will inevitably lead to defeat."
"The second method might be used during the march,"
"Soldiers will desert en masse,"
"Because they are from Jiangdong,"
"I don't want to leave my hometown for Jiangxi."
Liang Shicheng said anxiously, "No matter what we choose, there's no good result?"
Chapter 1788 Roadblock
Zhang Zongyan said, "If we hold out in Jiangning, we will surely be captured."
"By turning towards Jiangxi, we can avoid being captured by the bandits."
"Let me think about it. You may all leave now."
Liang Shicheng waved his hand.
Liang Shicheng dared not surrender.
Because his reputation is so bad.
He will surely be beheaded to appease public anger.
But Emperor Huizong's fate is unknown.
How could a eunuch like him persist?
Even at this point, Liang Shicheng still didn't know how many soldiers Zhang Shun had.
Moreover, the troops under his command were terrible.
He can also defend, relying on the Yangtze River.
How can I fight back when Zhang Shun attacks from behind?
Meanwhile, Zhang Zongyan strolled out through the side door.
I rode my horse across two streets.
Suddenly someone shouted,
"Brother Zhang, may I speak to you in private?"
Zhang Zongyan handed the horse over to his attendants.
He followed the man into an alley.
They then arrived at a courtyard house.
There were already three people waiting inside.
They were all Liang Shicheng's "bodyguards" during his escape to the south.
He has now been promoted to various ranks of general.
A general named Li Sanfu stood up.
He spoke first: "Our fathers and brothers,"
"They have all died for their country."
"The kindness of the Song Dynasty has been repaid."