Chapter 172: Fang Guoan suddenly discovered that he had become an outcast
A general in the surrender army told Wu Zheng like this, "The lower officials have never had the heart to rebel against the Qing army, and they have no choice but to obey the strict orders of the national duke, but the lower officials and others have the heart of the court and look forward to the righteousness, which can only be expressed by the sky." Now that the king of Lin'anbo has arrived, we are willing to obey Lin'anbo's dispatch, set things right, and kill thieves and rebel. ”
Wu Zheng accepted.
As a result, Wu Zheng's army increased dramatically to nearly 20,000 people.
It was learned from the mouth of the surrendering army that the Duoduo tribe had not crossed the river at all, and after they left with Fang Guoan's army, they went west.
A trace of doubt flashed in Wu Zheng's heart, what did Duoduo do?
This thing is not right, such a good opportunity to destroy Shaoxing Mansion, why did Duoduo abandon it?
There are more than 30,000 people in Fang Guoan's department, even if Fang Guoan does not participate, as long as he lends the road to Duoduo, then Shaoxing Mansion has already fallen at this time.
With such a great credit, Duoduo easily let it go?
Wu Zheng looked at the map carefully, guessing Duoduo's scheme.
To the west is Tonglu and Jiande...... Could it be that Duoduo is plotting for Jinhua?
That's not right, isn't Jinhua garrisoned by the military department of Shangshu under the command of King Lu and Zhu Dadian under the command of the current Longwu Dynasty, Jinhua, Lanxi, Tangxi, and Pujiang?
There are at least 10,000 or 20,000 troops there, and Duoduo will give up the low-hanging fruit of Shaoxing Mansion and go there to gnaw hard nails?
It's so weird.
Wu Zheng naturally couldn't figure it out, so he didn't continue to think about it.
What he is anxious about now is whether Fang Guoan has taken Shaoxing Mansion at this time, and whether he has already sent troops to Shangyu?
So Wu Zheng gave an order, asking Chi Erhan and Song An to come and take over the defense along the river, and he galloped towards Shaoxing Mansion according to Fang Guoan's marching route regardless of it.
After all, Wu Zheng had no experience, and his suddenly expanding strength could not make up for his strategic consideration of the entire battle situation.
In fact, at this time, if Wu Zheng has enough strategic vision, he can understand why Duoduo would give up Shaoxing Mansion.
He didn't have enough vision at this time, he didn't see far enough.
If he found out Duoduo's intentions at this time, with Wu Zheng's personality, he would definitely bite Duoduo to the death, even if he couldn't annihilate him, he would have to restrain him and tear off a piece of meat on him.
In this way, the pattern of the entire Jiangnan will be changed as a result.
But there is no if in the world, Wu Zheng came here to understand the danger of Shaoxing Mansion and Shangyu County, and he didn't think so much.
So, the result is already predestined at this point.
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Fang Guoan almost went crazy.
How could he not go crazy when he heard that Duoduo was leaving silently?
Betrayed, abandoned.
The dignified Guogong ended up like this, which was definitely not something that Fang Guoan could have imagined.
Fang Guoan slapped himself vigorously, and the chagrin in his heart was enough to make him think of committing suicide.
But if he really committed suicide, it would not be another country's security.
People who are good at riding the wall will always leave a way back for themselves.
Although this time there was no test, Shengsheng was tricked by Duoduo.
But Fang Guoan can still calm down, he wants to find a way out for himself.
Where's the way out?
Fang Guoan thought quickly, Zhu Yihai had fled Shaoxing Mansion, and if he wanted to take him hostage, he was afraid that it was hopeless.
But Princess Zhu Yujiao of Changping is still there, and it is rumored that she has a close relationship with Wu Zheng, plus she has been in Wuzhuang for a period of time, so it should be feasible to take her as a hostage.
Again, Wu Zhuang, Wu Zheng's family is still there.
As long as you master Wu Zhuang, then you can negotiate with Wu Zheng.
Even if the prince of Xingguo led the army, Wu Zheng would block him.
Thinking of this, Fang Guoan immediately issued an order, ordering the three thousand guards to divide into two routes, all the way through Lanting to attack Wuzhuang, and all the way to Shaoxing Mansion.
He himself led the way to Shaoxing.
Fang Guoan's idea is indeed right, now in the small court of Shaoxing Mansion, except for Wang Zhiren's department, only Wu is very powerful.
Grasp Wu Zheng's weakness, then no one can help himself.
But Fang Guoan misestimated Wu Zheng and underestimated Wu Zheng's character.
If Fang Guoan led his troops to the south at this time and went to the Longwu Dynasty to surrender, Wu Zheng had no intention of chasing at all, and there was no righteousness and necessity to pursue, so that Fang Guoan could not only get rid of the dilemma, but also get a good official in the Longwu Dynasty.
If Fang Guoan turned westward at this time, whether it was to cooperate with the Daxi and Dashun armies, or to continue to follow the Qing army shamelessly, it was a way out, Wu Zheng still would not pursue, in Wu Zheng's opinion, the most important thing for him now is to consolidate the sphere of influence, he has swelled too long, and he can't chew too much, Wu Zheng understands.
This is also an important reason why he did not order the pursuit after watching Duoduo break through.
This world is not the world of oneself, after the fierce battle in Hangzhou, the composition of the army is too mixed, and what is most needed is training.
Duoduo's department is already like a lost dog, and the Ming army's sphere of influence is passed along the way, so naturally it should be the Ming army of other departments to find Duoduo trouble, he is too far ahead, and he has robbed others of the credit, which is not beautiful.
There is a way to block people's money, which is tantamount to killing parents, this thankless thing, Wu Zheng will not do it.
But Fang Guoan did not choose these two paths, but chose the path that should not be chosen.
In this way, Wu Zheng's temperament has to fight with him endlessly and fight to the end.
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The situation is indeed dangerous.
Fang Guoan left behind those demoralized soldiers, and only led 3,000 personal guards, divided the troops into two routes, and attacked Shaoxing Mansion and Wuzhuang.
The pace of the march increased suddenly.
In just over an hour, Fang Guofang's troops had already approached the city of Shaoxing.
There wasn't even a single soldier on the walls.
The people of the city were closed to their homes.
Fang Guo's security department was like entering a no-man's land, and went straight to Zhu Yihai's palace.
But at the crossroads two miles away from the palace, Fang Guoan was blocked.
One hundred and seventeen men.
Those who know that they will die but still dare to fight, fearless!
One hundred and seventeen people, Shengsheng blocked Fang Guoan's 1,000 elite guards for half an hour.
After all, they were outnumbered, and almost all the troops were wiped out.
When Fang Guoan led a small group of people to rush to the gate of the palace, he saw Zhu Yujiao and Uncle Zheng, and more than ten officials standing at the door.
Fang Guoan bowed and said, "Your Royal Highness Princess, the minister's rescue is too late." ”
Rescue?
Zhu Yujiao didn't smile, she didn't even look at Fang Guoan, "Yue Guogong has a heart." ”
"The Qing army arrives from time to time, and the minister implores His Highness to leave the palace with his ministers, and the ministers will be able to protect His Highness."
"I'm not going anywhere."
"Your Highness, don't embarrass the ministers!" Fang Guoan said poorly.
Zhu Yujiao sneered lightly: "You are the Duke of Yue Guo of the Ming Dynasty, who dares to embarrass you, isn't it the Qing court that embarrasses you?" If this is the case, then Yue Guogong will make a loss-making deal. ”
Fang Guoan's old face was red, and at this point, there was no turning back.
He said sharply: "Your Royal Highness Princess, don't toast and not eat, eat and punish wine." The minister is kind to persuade each other, and he doesn't want to use force! ”
Zhu Yu said: "As a royal family, how can this palace be in the same army with a traitor like you who seeks glory? ”
Fang Guoan turned around and shouted, "Come on, take Her Royal Highness the princess away." ”