Chapter 20 A worthy death

During this period in the late Ming Dynasty, Ying Yi remembered not many people and things. As for people, there are only a few positive characters, such as the female general Qin Liangyu, whom Ying Yi admires immensely. For example, Lu Xiangsheng is also very good. For example, Sun Chengzong and Sun Chuanting only know a rough idea.

But for those who have an itchy scalp and the water is too cold, the ten days in Yangzhou and the three massacres in Jiading will make Ying Yi's memory more profound. As for Yuan Chonghuan, he naturally knew it.

People say Yuan Chonghuan is a famous general, but Ying Yi doesn't think so.

Yuan Chonghuan was cut into pieces with thousands of swords and died, and his family members were exiled for three thousand miles. They were content with themselves. According to Ying Yi, the posthumous title given to him by the Qing Dynasty was a sign of gloating over his misfortune, but he was probably grateful. Without this person, it would not be so smooth for the Qing Dynasty to really open up the situation in Liaodong and open up the way to the capital.

Sun Chengzong, who was in charge of Liaodong before Yuan Chonghuan, advocated a steady attack, advancing with city construction, and gradually limiting the living space of the Tatars. Although the name of this old man does not seem to be included in the great victories, no one who is good at fighting has great achievements, and Sun Chengzong is Mature and prudent.

Yuan Chonghuan was also promoted by Sun Chengzong, but he fell out with Sun Chengzong. When Sun Chengzong was in charge of Liaodong, the Tatars could not advance even a step. After Yuan Chonghuan took charge of Liaodong, he allowed the Tatar army to cross the Ningjin defense line and advance directly to the capital.

Sun Chengzong worked steadily and was considered to be very wasteful. However, after Yuan Chonghuan took charge of Liaodong, he spent more military pay. Except for a few inconsequential "big victories", he had nothing to boast about strategically.

He made bold statements, saying that the Ping Liao Dynasty would last for five years, which confused Chongzhen. After spending a lot of money, food and supplies, the Tatar army reached the capital. He secretly negotiated peace with the Tatars several times. It is no wonder that the ministers in the court thought that he was the one who let the Tatar army in, and that he was secretly colluding with the Tatars to support the invaders.

No matter how much Chongzhen trusted him, in such a situation, his fate could be imagined.

Yuan Chonghuan can be a general, but not a commander. Under Sun Chengzong, he can do a good job, but as a commander on the supervisory side, his strategic vision is too low. Because the scholar was a noble man, Mao Wenlong was "disrespectful" to him and killed Mao Wenlong, abandoning the overall situation.

How dare you call such a person a famous general?

It is absolutely correct to say that he is content with what he has got. Since he was an official of the Ming Dynasty, he received the salary of the Ming Dynasty and sat in a high position, but he made no achievements and had selfish motives, which made the situation even more corrupt. As for the enemy's attack on the heart of the capital, for such a crime, he should be killed regardless of whether he had colluded with the Tatars or not.

Ying Yi walked out with the woman in hand and said to Xiucai and Erniu, "Go back."

After returning to his residence and locking up the descendants of Yuan Chonghuan, Ying Yi said to Sun Xiucai, "I didn't expect this woman to be a descendant of Yuan Chonghuan."

Sun Xiucai said: "I heard that Yuan Chonghuan has a daughter, maybe she is her. Why is she here if she wasn't exiled three thousand miles away?"

"Either he escaped or was rescued." Ying Yi sat down and said, "It is more likely that he was rescued. She knows the news about military pay in western Jiangxi. This news is extremely secret. If someone hadn't deliberately told her , there is no way she would know.”

When Sun Xiucai heard this, he couldn't help but take a deep breath: "So, there must be someone with an unpredictable status behind her?"

"Perhaps he is still a high-ranking official in the court." Ying Yi nodded.

"Dog thief!"

Sun Xiucai was furious: "You are eating shit like this, just like Yuan Chonghuan!"

Ying Yi shook his head: "This big ship of the Ming Dynasty is riddled with holes, and there are all kinds of monsters and monsters there. There is no need to be so angry."

Sun Xiucai took a deep breath and asked, "Brother Ying, can you tell me which one it is?"

Ying Yi shook his head: "This woman has gone crazy. It is absolutely impossible to ask this from her. The biggest use is to blackmail her followers. That's it for the time being."

Ever since Ying Yi saw the hatred in her eyes that blinded everything, he knew that it was impossible to get any news from her. Originally, Ying Yi planned to interrogate him tonight and bring out some useful information, but he gave up.

Then Ying Yi said: "When the news about military pay is leaked, Zheng County Zun will definitely react. He has two choices. The first is to send someone from Ye County to meet the escort. The second is to have someone send a message to Huguang immediately. Please ask Zuo Liangyu’s army to come quickly. I think he will attack both ways.”

Having said this, Ying Yi paused and said: "If Zheng County Zun sends someone to escort him, it will most likely be me. It will only be in a day or two at most. Once it is confirmed that it is me, I will quietly send Er Niu out." Go to the city."

He looked at Er Niu: "Do you remember what I told you?"

Erniu said quickly: "Remember, why don't you remember? Liujiazhuang, ten miles north of the city, I know where it is."

Ying Yi nodded: "When I send you out, you go to Liujiazhuang. Tell Yuan Chonghuan's daughter's entourage and ask him to go to Yuzhou to see Hao Yaoqi, and tell him that things have changed. Hao Yaoqi's plan was revealed by Zheng from Ye County. The county magistrate has noticed and has sent someone to ask Zuo Liangyu to send troops quickly. Then you can find a place to hide first, and when the dust settles, go to Liujiazhuang and I will come find you."

Erniu hurriedly remembered the words in his heart, repeated them several times, word by word, and said, "I've written it down."

"And Xiucai, once I leave Ye County, you should move this woman to another courtyard, just in case. She is my biggest support in plotting against Hao Yaoqi. Once her entourage comes back and kills her, the success will probably fall short. "

The scholar nodded hurriedly: "Brother Ying, don't worry, I will be careful."

...

The next day, Ying got up early and washed his face, when there was a knock on the door.

Er Niu opened the door early, and Zheng Wu walked in from the outside.

When Zheng Wuyi saw Ying Yi, his eyes lit up, and without saying a word, he made a move and pounced over like a tiger. Ying Yi was surprised, not knowing what Zheng Wu meant, but with quick eyesight and quick hands, he grabbed Zheng Wu's wrist and pushed Zheng Wu away with a force.

Zheng Wu rolled on the ground, twisted his waist and stood up, cupped his fists and said with a smile: "Brother Ying is really awesome!"

It turned out to be a test of skills.

Last night Ying Yi killed the thief and destroyed everything. But Zheng Wu didn't see it with his own eyes. Zheng Wu felt disdain for Ying Yi's bold words before. Although the facts were unquestionable, he was still suspicious. I came to invite Ying Yi early this morning on Zheng Yunzhi's order, just in time to give it a try. This try convinced him.

Zheng Wu is also a martial arts practitioner. He has been practicing strength and techniques since he was a child. When it comes to skill, no one in Ye County can match him. But here, Ying Yi was suddenly attacked and was overthrown. Although it was only a moment of contact, the surging power shocked his heart.

Ying Yi clasped his fists in return and said with a smile, "I'm sorry."

Zheng Wu shook his head and said: "I am rude. Brother Ying showed off his power last night. I am also a martial arts practitioner, so I can't help but feel itchy after hearing it. I didn't expect that Brother Ying is more powerful than I thought. He really has the courage to overlord." "

Ying Yi hurriedly said, "How dare I compare to the Overlord of Western Chu?"

Then he said, "It's so early in the morning. I wonder what's the reason why Brother Zheng came to my place?"

Zheng Wu smiled and said, "The master asked me to invite Brother Ying to come over and have a drink."

When Ying Yi heard this, he couldn't help but said: "Is there any happy event that can't happen?"

Zheng Wu smiled and said, "It's a happy event. Isn't it a happy event for a figure like Brother Ying to be in charge of Ye County?"

Ying Yi blushed a little at being held in such a hand, and said hurriedly: "I don't dare. Since the county magistrate has invited me, I won't be polite."

He turned around and said hello to Erniu: "Erniu, I'm going to see the county magistrate. You and the scholar can do what you want."

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