"The first battle was won, and the pirates were severely damaged. I am congratulating the Governor General!"

There was a sound of celebration in the Governor's Office in Jiangning City, and the cups were serene, which was very lively. Governor Lang Tingzuo of Liangjiang was filled with a smile that had not been seen for more than a month, and Angbang Zhang Jingshuoerhui's face turned red because he was too excited.

No one expected that the pirate army, which had been invincible since entering the river, was so vulnerable. Liang Huafeng and Guan Qizhong led less than 2,000 troops to severely damage more than 10,000 elite soldiers of the pirates and captured the pirate general Yu Xin alive. When Daya Dali, Tong Guonian and other Manzhou generals heard the news, they were shocked on the spot.

"General Liang succeeded in the battle and captured the pirate general alive. He made great contributions. I will definitely write a letter to General General in the memorial!"

Jiang Ning Governor Jiang Guozhu couldn't help but feel excited. He held the wine glass with one hand and held Liang Huafeng's hand tightly with the other, and his excited voice trembled. Jiang Guozhu couldn't help but be excited because Liang Huafeng was his subordinate. After the war, he could not escape the credit for strategizing.

Liang Huafeng was happy after hearing the Governor's words, but he expressed humility and said hurriedly: "The ability to win this is all due to the Governor's delaying strategy, and the command of the Futai Master is just a little harder. Besides, the pirates were originally a mob. The Mongols looked at his barracks at the top of the city, and they did not look like strong soldiers. They had looked up to them before."

"Yes, yes, rabble"

After hearing this, Jiang Guozhu thought that Lang Tingzuo sent Guan Yizhong to lead the army to attack the pirates, but he suffered two major defeats in Guazhou and Zhenjiang, killing 4,000 soldiers from Zhen Manzhou. On his side, Liang Huafeng severely damaged more than 10,000 elite soldiers from the pirates for the first time and captured his general alive. Compared with the two, Jiang Guozhu was a big superior to Lang Tingzuo, the governor, and he was extremely happy.

Lang Tingzuo was a little embarrassed, and even though Qizhong sounded bad, he led his troops out of the city in the battle of Liming. Unfortunately, he chose the wrong attack direction and his results were not as good as Liang Huafeng. If he was replaced by Yifeng Sect, Yu Xin would be his defeated general.

Seeing that Lang Tingzuo and Guan Xiaozhong's faces were a little stiff, Jiang Guozhu knew what they wanted and said, "Of course, Admiral Guan is also a great contribution. I will write a big letter to you."

After saying that, he raised his wine glass and said to the generals of the officials: "Everyone, after this battle, the pirates were scared, but my Qing officers and soldiers were in high morale. Jiangning City will surely be able to defend it. Come, we congratulate the Emperor for the Qing Dynasty!"

"Congratulations to the Emperor for the Qing Dynasty!"

The civil and military officials and the Manzhou general Zuo naturally raised their glasses happily, but Lang Tingzuo snorted slightly, very unhappy because the officials just now congratulated him on the Governor General.

Angbang Zhang Jingshuoerhui was the son of Anfei Yanggu, the founding minister of the Qing Dynasty. After Jiangning garrison Zhang Jing Hahamu was transferred to the general of Guangzhou, he was transferred from Xi'an Mancheng to Nanjing to serve as Angbang Zhangjing. This man was a good-tempered man, not as high as ordinary Manzhou generals, and looked at people with their nostrils. After Nanjing was surrounded, he was really scared because all the Eight Banners in Nanjing were ruined in Zhenjiang. He only thought that Nanjing would fall and his life was not guaranteed. However, Liang Huafeng had won such a victory, so he was extremely excited.

He said to everyone: "Prince An sent an order to keep us alive. He is mobilizing reinforcements from various northern provinces. When the pirates trapped the strong city, Prince An sent a large army to attack his retreat and cut off his head and tail. The emperor has also left the capital to fight in person. When the army arrives, the bandits will be destroyed!"

The officials nodded naturally.

Jiang Guozhu suddenly asked Governor Lang Tingzuo: "It is reported that Guangdong bandits went north to attack Jiangxi, and I wonder what the situation in Jiangxi is like?"

Lang Tingzuo glanced at him and said, "The previous version of the governor sent someone to Nanchang. Zhang Chaolin said that the Guangdong bandits had already arrived in Ganzhou. At this time, the admiral Liu Guangbizheng led his troops to confront the Guangdong bandits in Ji'an."

Jiang Guozhu was very worried and said, "The Guangdong bandits are fierce. That thief scholar has the ability of Li Dingguo. Can Liu Guangbi block him? Jiangxi is a place where the four provinces are Yehouhou. If they fall into the hands of the Guangdong bandits, Jiangnan, Fujian and Zhejiang, and Huguang are all in danger."

Daya Dali frowned: "If there is a real mistake in Jiangxi, wouldn't Guangdong bandits come to Jiangning along the river?"

Lang Tingzuo was about to speak, but Shuo Erhui stood up and shook his head and said, "It's okay, Prince An has deployed Anqing Water Village to prepare, and Prince An is in charge of command in Anqing. However, if there is no navy, it will be difficult for Guangdong bandits to come to the river."

When he heard that Prince An was in charge of Anqing himself, he could not feel at ease waiting for the generals of Manzhou.

Lang Tingzuo also said: "At present, due to the serious matters in Jiangnan, Zhang Chaolin only needs to last more than a month to rescue him. Jiangxi does not need to worry."

"Mr. Governor, I will finally think that I should make a concerted effort and make a full-scale attack on the pirates while it is hot." Liang Huafeng spoke cautiously, but he still saw his pride.

"General Liang is brave, but Yu Xin is only one of Zheng Ni's troops. Today's battle is enough to postpone his siege steps. When more reinforcements arrive, we will make a decision." Lang Tingzuo did not comment.

"Governor General clearly understands that although there are many pirates, there should be less than 30,000 soldiers who can fight in armor. They charge and rush on land, which is indeed the leader of our Eight Banners brigade." While leading the troops to fight, Liang Huafeng also carefully observed the situation of the Zheng army. He continued: "The pirates dispersed too widely. Our army climbed the Mufu Mountain from the south side, rushed down the mountain, and intimidated with the momentum of the first voice. At the same time, fired fire at Yifeng Gate, and then sent a team of people to detour the moat and attacked the bridge. Then they could force the pirates to the riverside."

After hearing Liang Huafeng's words, Guan Qizhong felt that it was good, but he frowned and asked: "The Zheng thief still has many elite iron armored soldiers in the middle of the army. When our army goes to fight again, the Zheng thief must be prepared. How should we deal with those iron armored soldiers then?"

"The clamping stick equipped with a hook lock is enough to break it, and the battle at dawn can prove it." Liang Huafeng was confident, "Even if we did not win completely, the pirates could pay the price. They came from afar and needed to replenish the equipment for siege. It would take at least ten days to do so. At that time, there would be Prince An's army and the army of the emperor. What we should worry about is not us, but Zheng's thief."

Lang Tingzuo saw that Liang Huafeng was determined to seek war and did not object to Guan Qizhong. Shuoerhui and other Manchu generals Zuo were stimulated by the early morning battle and wanted to make contributions, so he nodded in agreement. In this battle, Liang Huafeng volunteered to do his best. If he wins, he, the governor, will certainly have the merits of governor; even if he loses, Liang Huafeng underestimates the enemy and advances without any harm.

Lang Tingzuo stood up and bowed, and said to Liang Huafeng, Guan Xiaozhong and others: "The safety of the people in Nanjing is to be entrusted to all the generals."

Later, we will discuss tomorrow with Shuoerhui, Melezhangjingga Chuha, Marsai, General Liang Huafeng and others leading the main force to fight by land; the admiral Guan Qizhong and others leading the army by water; the governor Lang Tingzuo and others stayed in the city.

The next day, all the elite troops of the Qing army in Jiangning were released. The Zheng army had prepared ammunition the day before. When they saw the Qing army appear, they immediately fired artillery to fight. The artillery fire between the two sides and shouted to kill the sky. Zheng army general Yang Zu did not expect that the Qing army also had many artillery, so the two sides confronted each other and attacked each other with artillery. Suddenly, the wind direction changed, and the smoke and sand and dust of the artillery were blown towards the Zheng army. For a moment, the sight was blocked and the artillery stopped.

Liang Huafeng saw that he could not miss the opportunity, waved the flag and whispered the trumpet to charge. Daya Dali, Tong Guonian and others led Manchurian cavalry to charge, with a shocking momentum. Yang Zu sent out elite iron armored soldiers, but it seemed that they were not trained enough or had to fight in a hurry. Many iron men fell down by the war horses. The Qing army waved a big jujube stick with hooks, and the Zheng army's saberiot could not be effective. Yang Zu saw that he could not stop the cavalry's sprint, so he had to retreat. So the Qing army fired with powerful crossbows and flew with arrows.

Zheng Chenggong looked on Guanyin Mountain and saw the Qing army flags flying. In front of the team was a group of red tassels and helmets cavalry, which was very clear. The two sides confronted each other first, and then the Qing army gradually advanced. The soldiers on their side could not resist and were very worried. At this time, the personal soldiers came to report: "The vassal lord, the Tartars were found on the bridgehead and on the riverside!"

"Aren't these Tartars afraid of death?"

Zheng Chenggong was furious and found that Yang Zu's troops could no longer resist, so he retreated step by step, so he immediately ordered: "Call Wanlu to lead Youchong Town and the Right Hu Guard to support him." However, the mountain road was rugged and could not move quickly, so it was too late. Admiral Lan Yan was killed in several arrows, and Yang Zu's troops were defeated.

Lang Tingzuo was watching the battle on the city tower. When he saw the Qing army flag slowly moving towards the mountain, he excitedly said to his left and right: "My family soldiers went up the mountain and won!"

Zheng Chenggong waved the flag to command the enemy troops and ordered the surrounding troops to block the enemy. However, due to the misty water and poor vision, the troops could not see the banner clearly. Because someone in Guazhen had acted without authorization, after arriving in Nanjing, Zheng Chenggong strictly ordered that "no light battles are allowed without orders". The army did not dare to leave the position without authorization, which made the Zheng army's superior forces unable to respond flexibly and support each other. The Central Admiral Gan Hui was even trapped in the mountains and did not dare to move defense without authorization.

The Zheng army failed step by step, while the Qing army was in a strong aura. Manchu soldiers who were good at cavalry and shooting rushed down from a high place. The Zheng army was in chaos and they were defeated one after another. Gan Hui yelled at the horse and wanted to recall the scattered soldiers, but he could not command them. The Qing army surrounded more and more. Gan Hui waved his sword to fight and killed dozens of people, but many of his followers were killed. Seeing that the situation was hopeless, in order to avoid further casualties of soldiers, Gan Hui shouted to the Qing soldiers: "Don't shoot arrows, I am Gan Hui, you can capture me and ask for me!" The Qing soldiers heard it at first, but they still had no response. Seeing that Gan Hui put down his big sword, he rushed forward and tied him up.

Seeing that the war was unfavorable and the situation was critical, Zheng Chenggong ordered the army to stand under the Huanggai umbrella on the command platform and not leave without leaving, so as not to affect morale. He led more than ten cavalry and wanted to go to the riverside, he personally ordered the navy to attack from the rear. Liang Huafeng saw Huanggai standing on Guanyin Mountain, pointed to his subordinates and shouted: "Capturing the thief should be a king, and those who catch Zheng Ni will be rewarded!"

A large group of Qing soldiers came to Guanyin Mountain. Pan Gengzhong Yanshou ordered the fight to the death, but was finally shot and killed by the Qing army. Later, the admiral Wan Li led his army to cut off the rear and was attacked by the Qing soldiers who had been stationed on the bridge at the top of the bridge, but they were also defeated by the battle. The main general died in battle and was captured one after another. The command of the Zheng army failed. Although the troops still followed, the soldiers had lost their fighting spirit and rushed to the riverside.

The Zheng army was killed in the land battle, but the ships and soldiers on the river bank were still disciplined. Liang Huafeng's troops set fire everywhere, Guan Qizhong also led the navy to fire artillery attacks. The Zheng army supported the wounded and their relatives and boarded the ship in sequence. The front was not impatient, the rear was not chaotic, and the orderly ones made the Qing army admired. However, the Zheng army's navy had to protect the family members of the army and leave a way out for retreat. In addition, the land battle was not strong enough, so there was no power to reverse the situation.

When the war reached this point, Zheng Chenggong knew it was beyond control and ordered people to order Gan Hui and other generals to retreat immediately. Zheng Chenggong, who had boarded the big ship, looked back at the riverside, looked at the black head and the shouts of killing from afar, couldn't help but sigh and said to Chen Yonghua, the army that was built for ten years, was defeated in a miserable way. This vassal will not let down the soldiers!"
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