When Zeng Yongzhong entered the room, his face was gloomy.

The army led by Zhang Xianzhongyi's descendants was expected to win many battles in Guangxi and quickly moved to Fujian, threatening Zhejiang. Zhang Guowei, the Minister of War in Nanjing, hurriedly mobilized the army from South Zhili and Jiangsu and Zhejiang to prepare for the attack while holding on to the capital city of Nanjing.

Send troops to Zhejiang, when Zhang Guowei was preparing to lead his troops to attack, 50,000 soldiers of the Denglai New Army led by Zeng Yongzhong and Niu arrived in Nanjing Fucheng.

The Denglai New Army has completely controlled the four prefectures and three prefectures in Jiangbei, including Fengyang Prefecture. Although the Zhongdu Remaining Department in Fengyang Prefecture still exists, it only has a reputation. Under such circumstances, Wu Zongrui decided to take advantage of the situation.

When Zhang Xianzhong was in rebellion in the south, he sent Denglai's new army to rush to the aid of Nanjing Prefecture and took control of the entire southern Zhili with lightning speed.

The arrival of the 50,000 Denglai New Army gave Zhang Guowei great support, and after requiring the Denglai New Army to be stationed in the military camp outside Nanjing City, Zhang Guowei decisively ordered Zhejiang General Liu Zeqing and Fujian General Liu Liangzuo to lead their armies to attack.

The bandits must be defeated and completely annihilated.

The sergeants of Nanjing's Jingying camp no longer need to be dispatched. Their mission is to guard Nanjing.

Of course, the combat orders issued by Zhang Guowei had no deterrent effect on Liu Zeqing, Liu Liangzuo and others. These two people would not fight honestly. They had long been accustomed to supporting troops and respecting themselves. Liu Zeqing once served as the general secretary of Shandong Province.

Before Denglai's new army entered Shandong, he realized something was wrong and immediately spent a lot of money to get himself the position of Zhejiang General Soldier. As for Liu Liangzuo, he was once a strong general and fought against Hou Jin's Eight Banners Army in Liaodong.

He was brave and not afraid of death. He was promoted to the rank of commander-in-chief because of his military exploits and was stationed in Fengyang Prefecture. Like Liu Zeqing, when the forces of the Denglai New Army entered the four towns of Jiangbei in South Zhili, Liu Liangzuo quickly found a way and was transferred to Fujian and took up the post of Fujian.

General Soldier, both of them were once powerful generals in the Ming Dynasty's army. Unfortunately, as time went by, they both underwent tremendous changes.

When the army led by Sun Kewang entered Fujian, the first thing Liu Liangzuo did was to lead the army quickly into Fuzhou City, euphemistically claiming to defend Fuzhou City, but in fact he was unwilling to fight Sun Kewang, lest he lose his strength.

It was not very advantageous for Zeng Yongzhong and Niu that the Nanjing capital camp was not dispatched, but Zeng Yongzhong didn't care. He went in and out of Nanjing every day and secretly won over many scholars.

Nanjing was a place where the Ming Dynasty was in a state of ecstasy. On the surface, the scholars here were concerned about the affairs of their country and the country, and their words were impassioned. However, the vast majority of the scholars came from scholar-bureaucrat families. They were calculating and realistic at heart. They paid special attention to the outside world.

changes and clearly understand the situation.

Wu Zongrui's name is well known in Nanjing's capital city.

The discussion was polarized. Some scholars were gnashing their teeth against Wu Zongrui and wanted to scold Wu Zongrui to death. Most of these people were the backbone of Fushe. There were also some scholars who admired Wu Zongrui and believed that Wu Zongrui was the mainstay of the Ming Dynasty.

Zeng Yongzhong attracted those scholars who admired Wu Zongrui.

During this period, Zhang Guowei, the Minister of War in Nanjing, met with Zeng Yongzhong specifically. Strangely enough, Zeng Yongzhong did not hold any position in the court, but his influence should not be underestimated. Many people knew that Zeng Yongzhong was Wu Zongrui's mentor, and he received

Wu Zongrui’s trust.

Zhang Guowei said nothing about what Zeng Yongzhong did in Nanjing Fucheng.

When the Spring Festival was approaching, Zeng Yongzhong wrote a special letter to Wu Zongrui, informing him that he had won over many scholars in Nanjing. At least those scholars who had publicly criticized Wu Zongrui had restrained themselves a lot.

But Zeng Yongzhong never expected that the situation in the south would suddenly change significantly.

Sun Kewang, who attacked the Fujian area, led his army to quickly retreat to Huguang. Zhang Xianzhong sent a large army to attack Sichuan. The situation in the south was temporarily stabilized.

Zhang Guowei, the Minister of War in Nanjing, also changed his attitude. He met with Zeng Yongzhong again and made a tactful request. First, without his invitation or order, Zeng Yongzhong did not need to enter the city of Nanjing every day. Second, when the time was right, he could board the city.

The Laixin Army can evacuate Nanjing Fucheng and return to Huai'an Fucheng.

This is a typical case of burning bridges across the river.

Zeng Yongzhong was extremely angry, but could not think of the best way to deal with it. At such a critical moment, the Denglai New Army must not evacuate. If they evacuated Nanjing Fucheng and returned to Huai'an Fucheng, those scholars who expressed their support for Wu Zongrui would definitely

I am extremely disappointed and will undoubtedly change my mind.

"Mr. Zeng, your Excellency has received a letter..."

The cow who entered the room had a slightly pale face and was still panting.

Niu was also aware of the changes in the situation in Nanjing Fucheng. He even suggested that the Denglai New Army take the initiative to completely control the Nanjing Camp, so that the Denglai New Army could smoothly control the entire Southern Zhili. However, Niu's suggestion

It was rejected by Zeng Yongzhong, who believed that the time was not right yet.

When Zeng Yongzhong received the letter, his expression was still bad.

"Mr. Zeng, you don't need to worry too much. I always feel that adults will definitely think of ways to deal with it..."

Zeng Yongzhong sighed softly and opened the letter.

After quickly reading the letter, Zeng Yongzhong fell into deep thought.

The cow standing aside was a little anxious.

Fifty thousand Denglai New Army troops are stationed in the military camp outside Nanjing. They are responsible for all expenses. The daily consumption is huge. Nanjing Fucheng is still controlled by Nanjing Jingying Camp, and Denglai New Army cannot get in at all. If

If this continues for a long time, Niu will feel that he is quite useless.

"Mr. Zeng, what did your Excellency say?"

Zeng Yongzhong looked at the cow and handed the letter over.

"Your Excellency has said that the Denglai New Army will continue to be stationed outside the city of Nanjing and there is no need to evacuate. Your Excellency orders you and me to seize every opportunity to understand the situation of the Nanjing Camp in detail. It is best to win over the three commanders of the Nanjing Camp.

Your Excellency also wrote a letter to Zhang Guowei, meaning to warn Zhang Guowei not to go too far..."

In fact, all this operation has already been carried out. Niu has already contacted the commanders of the three major battalions of the Beijing Camp many times. He not only invited them to dinner, but also gave them some valuable gifts.

The purpose of Wu Zongrui's letter was simply to ask Zeng Yongzhong and Niu to stay in Nanjing and not to evacuate. At the same time, he told Zhang Guowei, the Minister of War in Nanjing, that it would be better to be wiser.

A smile appeared on the cow's face.

"Mr. Zeng, that's it. Your Excellency has warned Zhang Guowei. Zhang Guowei must not dare to act rashly. Zhang Guowei also knows the situation in the north. Li Zicheng has launched an all-out attack on Beizhili. The emperor has issued a decree asking for the army from the south to rush to help. Zhang Guowei

There is no way they can mobilize the garrison in the south. Zuo Liangyu in Huguang, Liu Zeqing in Zhejiang, and Liu Liangzuo in Fujian will not send troops to the capital at all..."

Zeng Yongzhong waved his hand gently.

"General Niu, there seems to be another meaning in your letter. The governor of the seven provinces, Hong Chengchou, and the right minister of the Ministry of War, Song Xian, have arrived in Nanjing. They have been unable to mobilize the southern army for some time. However, Hong Chengchou and Song

Xian can use the power of the emperor and the court to mobilize the capital camp in Nanjing and go to the capital to help..."

The cow's eyes widened instantly.

"Mr. Zeng, is this possible? If Zhang Guowei orders the Nanjing capital camp to dispatch to rescue the capital, what will happen to the guards of Nanjing Fucheng? Is it possible that my Denglai New Army will be asked to guard Nanjing Fucheng..."

Zeng Yongzhong nodded.

"It's very possible, General Niu, don't forget that Hong Chengchou had already shown a clear attitude when he was in Jinan Fucheng. When he came to Nanjing Fucheng this time, he knew everything and dispatched the Nanjing camp to the capital.

Rushing for reinforcements and handing over Nanjing's capital to the defense of Denglai's new army is the best way at present."

The cow let out a long sigh.

"Sir, you are really amazing. If the Nanjing Camp is really dispatched to the capital, we will be able to completely control the city of Nanjing without any effort. By then, no one will be able to recruit our Denglai New Army...

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A smile appeared on Zeng Yongzhong's face.

"General Niu, I guess you must have written to Hong Chengchou. In fact, the situation in the north is irreversible. Even if the Nanjing camp rushes to rescue, it will be a drop in the bucket. Li Zicheng will definitely capture the capital. The biggest problem now is

If the emperor is planning to evacuate the capital and come to Nanjing, we need to take relevant countermeasures."

Niu was a little confused and looked at Zeng Yongzhong before speaking.

"Mr. Zeng, didn't I say that the emperor will definitely not leave the capital?"

Zeng Yongzhong sighed again.

"Not necessarily. I always feel that your judgment is a bit arbitrary. Since the capital cannot be defended, it is natural for the emperor to evacuate. At least he can hold on to Nanjing and fight Li Zicheng. Moreover, once the emperor and the court evacuate the capital, they will

The huge trouble of Hou Jin's Eight Banners Army was thrown to me by the Denglai New Army and Li Zicheng, so why not..."

Niu held back his mouth and then spoke.

"Mr. Zeng, I don't think so. The emperor has a good reputation. If you evacuate the capital, you will be escaping, and people in the world will talk about it. The emperor will definitely not do it, and the man's situation is equally dangerous. Zhang Xianzhong has established a firm foothold in Sichuan and will definitely continue to attack.

In the Guangdong and Guangxi areas, Li Zicheng has occupied the capital and will not be able to rest. He will definitely launch an attack towards the south..."

Zeng Yongzhong's eyes lit up and he suddenly thought of something.

Seeing Zeng Yongzhong's focused look, Niu stopped talking.

A quarter of an hour passed, and Zeng Yongzhong's face showed a smile again.

"General Niu, thank you for your reminder. I understand. Your Excellency is indeed in control of everything. I will write to you immediately to inform you of the situation in Nanjing. You will immediately send scouts to secretly enter the city of Nanjing for investigation, paying special attention to Hong Chengchou and Song Xian.
Chapter completed!