Chapter 4: The situation reversal (2)

When most generals opposed it, people's hearts and morale were unstable, and Qin Liangyu could not act alone, so he could only temporarily agree to the strategy of focusing on guard.

Just before the generals dispersed, a personal guard next to Governor Zhu Xieyuan hurriedly came to report that Governor Zhu was afraid that he would return and see Qin Liangyu and the generals for the last time.

Qin Liangyu and the generals were shocked. You should know that Governor Zhu Xieyuan is now the core of everyone's hearts. Once something happens to him, it will definitely have a great impact on the morale of the military. It is precisely because of this that all famous doctors in Chongqing City have invited Qin Liangyu to come over, hoping to cure Zhu Xieyuan. Even if he cannot be cured, at least he can hold his life at this time, otherwise the situation will be even more chaotic. Many generals will inevitably not accept their command. They may fight within themselves before the battle. When they think of this, Qin Liangyu suddenly felt powerless to turn the world around.

Qin Liangyu was the first to walk into Zhu Xieyuan's ward, followed by Du Wenhuan and a group of generals, and each of them looked very heavy.

Governor Zhu Xieyuan had already been helped to sit up, his face flushed, and he seemed to be much more energetic. He could tell at a glance that it was a sign of a flash of light.

Zhu Xieyuan did not rebel with the King of Shu, which had already caused the huge stone in Qin Liangyu's heart to fall to the ground. Whether it was a governor or a governor, Zhu Xieyuan took great care of the orphans and widows. Moreover, on the ground of Sichuan, Zhu Xieyuan was also considered a good official, especially in major issues and not following the trend, and was also very talented in military command. Therefore, Qin Liangyu was extremely reluctant to see such a person losing his integrity in old age and becoming a stigma for eternity.

"Old Master Zhu?" Qin Liangyu stepped forward and called softly.

Zhu Xieyuan heard the voice and slowly opened his eyes. The previous turbidity disappeared and returned to the previous clearness. He smiled slightly and saw the people in the room, and slowly said, "General Qin, are you all here?"

"Master, Wenhuan is sorry for you!" Du Wenhuan walked out from behind Qin Liangyu, fell to the ground with his knees, kneeling on the hard bluestone bricks, and his eyes turned red in an instant.

Immediately afterwards, Du Wenhuan knelt on the ground, and everyone lowered their heads. The room suddenly felt a sense of sadness. Even Qin Liangyu, a woman who had always been strong, couldn't help but feel sad, and almost knelt down with her.

"Wen Huan, you didn't feel sorry for me. This is my own fault. The sin is serious. If it weren't for my mistake, how could the King of Shu succeed? You should get up first." Zhu Xieyuan has been in Sichuan for more than ten years, and has been promoted from his position to governor to the governor. It is entirely up to his own ability. Otherwise, how could he, a scholar, be respected by so many generals?

Du Wenhuan knew Zhu Xieyuan's temper and always said the same thing. He looked up at Zhu Xieyuan's eyes that were not angry and powerful, and slowly stood up.

"You guys get up too, I have something to say!"

After a moment, all the generals stood up and listened to Zhu Xieyuan's instructions.

"I know that I have not had much time left, so I have to explain some things before leaving, General Qin."

"Qin Liangyu is here!"

"Before the court has not selected a new governor to come, I will order you to take charge of all the seals of this governor and to temporarily hold all the powers of the governor!" Zhu Xieyuan said in a deep voice. Although he also knew that this was not in line with the laws of the court, he had power to do so. At present, he could only do this. The court would not blame a dead person, right?

No one dared to object. Qin Liangyu knew that this was not the time when you pushed me, so he immediately knelt down half his knees and said, "Qin Liangyu strictly obeyed the orders of the general!"

"Okay, with you in charge of the overall situation, I will be at ease." Zhu Xieyuan's face showed a gratitude.

"All the generals obey the order!" Zhu Xieyuan's face suddenly changed and he shouted seriously.

"There are the following flags!" Du Wenhuan and other generals knelt down again.

"This is the last military order before my governor died. It only has four words. Take the initiative to attack! Do all the generals understand?" Zhu Xieyuan said loudly as if he had used all his last strength.

"Abide by the commander's military order!" All the generals trembled in their hearts and said in unison.

Qin Liangyu's eyes were wet. She never thought that Zhu Xieyuan's last military order was to fulfill himself. This was to lay the first foundation for him to command these generals, and then work together to achieve victory in suppressing the rebellion.

"The Grand Marshal is here!" Suddenly, Du Wenhuan cried out with a sorrow, and the generals got up from the ground and surrounded him. They saw Zhu Xieyuan, who had his eyes closed and had no breath. He thought that he had overdrawn all his vitality just now and finally he had exhausted his energy.

At dusk on November 14, the first year of Chongzhen, Sichuan Governor Zhu Xieyuan died of illness. Qin Liangyu, the general of Shizhu, temporarily took over the power of the governor. Three days later, he led a large army of 40,000 to fight against the rebels of the King of Shu. He captured Chengdu half a month later, and swept across Sichuan within one month. The world was shocked, and the kings were intimidated and no one dared to move.

Wu Heimiao was defeated, with more than 25,000 casualties and severe injuries. The Xiangxi chieftains alliance meeting disappeared. Wu Heimiao, who fled back to Mayang and gathered the remaining troops, was so angry that he was about to go crazy. He recruited soldiers in the control area to supplement his huge damage in Yanzigou. As for his marriage with Magu, he was shelved indefinitely. The strength of Ma Laoguan, who obtained four cannons, increased greatly. Especially the 4,000 troops led by Magui in Yuanzhou City did not participate in the battle of Yanzigou and successfully withdrew the old city. Although there were still so many troops, in comparison, his strength increased instead of decreasing.

Hong Chengchou had a hard time. In addition to the previous strategy of cheating defeat and luring the enemy, the battle of Yanzigou also lost nearly 5,000 troops, which was 10,000. Such losses were the most common time for the army to enter Huguang. Although it has occupied Yuanzhou City and formed a huge and semi-encircled Wu Heimiao, due to insufficient troops, it is easy to be opened by Wu Heimiao again. In particular, the opponent has four artillery guns. Although there are not many shells left, it is enough for others to open the gap. What Hong Chengchou hopes most now is that He Renlong's 20,000 troops will come over quickly to supplement the lack of troops.

Just when Hong Chengchou was at a loss, a news came from Huang Zongxi. Cao Hu, who had lost contact for a long time, attacked Zhenxi Station and nearly 500 Ming soldiers were detained by the Miao people. Now they were defending there. The Si Tian family, the head of Ganziping, concentrated 15,000 troops to besiege Zhenxi Station. The situation was extremely anxious. Cao Hu sent ten people to report the news. Only one person could come back alive. This person was also poisoned and arrowed. He held back his last breath and said the situation unwillingly.
Chapter completed!