Chapter 007: A Clever Plan Backfires
One should not expect that their own clever plan will be readily accepted by others. At that moment... Could it be that he did not understand his own words? Considering that Mandarin has been profoundly influenced by Manchu, Zhu Mingzhong once again reiterated his request.
Hearing that he had a dispute with King Yanping, did he come forward to surrender himself?
The sudden and drastic change in wind direction caught Zhu Mingzhong off guard, and before he could react, he was seized by a soldier who had come in response to the sound.
What?
"Confine him in the hold, and tomorrow we shall behead this treacherous slave to offer a sacrifice to the heavens and earth of our great Ming!"
The words of the military doctor caused Zhang Huangyan's expression to suddenly become somewhat strange, his brows furrowing tightly.
Oh, with his eyes slightly open, Zhang Huangyan felt a wave of surprise in his heart. Could it be that he had misunderstood this person's intentions? The implication of his words did not seem to suggest persuading him to surrender to the Eastern barbarians, so what could this person's purpose be
Adult, this person has fainted
If you trust me, my lord, please send me a thousand men, and I guarantee that I can capture Jiangyin within two days
Shut his mouth, and see if this little one dares to speak recklessly and disrupt our morale!
In response to Lord Zhang, I was saved by my master in the blood-soaked fields of Jiading during my youth. Although my master was merely a wandering physician, he harbored deep loyalty to our great Ming dynasty and constantly taught me to never forget my roots
one thousand people
By that time, the world will surely know the distance between themselves and King Yanping. If, as a result, the Northern Expedition were to fail, would I not become a sinner of the Ming Dynasty
It is not impossible in two days
What is this matter
Dizzy and disoriented, Zhu Mingzong suddenly felt a sharp pain in his face. As he saw stars, he only heard a series of "crack" sounds. Each strike of the scabbard against his face caused blood to seep from the corners of his mouth. Not only could he not speak, but even his breathing was labored, and he couldn't even cry out in pain.
As Zhang Huangyan pondered in his heart, he fixed his gaze on the physician before him, and a wave of suspicion suddenly arose within him. Coupled with the fact that this person had short hair, which clearly had only been grown for four or five days, could it be that...
Although he did not know the intentions of this person, Zhu Mingzhong's words resonated deeply with Zhang Huangyan, even evoking a sense of camaraderie within him, as he nodded repeatedly in agreement
Before Zhu Mingzhong could finish shouting, Zhang Huangyan narrowed his eyes and shouted sternly
How did I become a spy for the Qing army again
Two days
Having spoken, Zhang Huangyan narrowed his eyes and glared at the person before him, speaking in a deep voice
If that is the case, this spy is indeed underestimating themselves too much
This person is a spy for the Qing army
Alright
What is going on here
As soon as Zhu Mingzhong's words fell, Zhang Huangyan burst into a wild laugh, a sound that seemed to carry a strong sense of disdain. When he looked at Zhu Mingzhong, his gaze was filled with contempt.
Before Zhu Mingzong could speak, the hardwood scabbard struck him in the face
Clap, clap ... ...
Does he know what he is talking about
What does he think Jiangyin is
What?
Seeing this brilliant statement return to the "routine," Zhu Mingzhong couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief and steady his mind
two days
Although I originally came here to offer suggestions, capturing Jiangyin in just two days is indeed quite an impressive feat
two days
After recounting the origins of his own creation, Zhu Mingzhong looked at Zhang Huangyan in front of him and spoke
Hello
The significance of Jiangyin is well known to all... However, my lord, if I were to say that Jiangyin could be reached in two days, I wonder if you would believe me!
With thoughts in mind, while Zhang Huangyan secretly scoffed, he was curious to see what this person wanted to say
Hit hard
Oh!
Seeing Zhang Huangyan's surprise but hearing no words, Zhu Mingzhong, whose emotions were in turmoil, could only assume that he thought he was asking for too many people. Thus, he tentatively spoke again
Is this person truly trying to help himself secure Jiangyin? It is evident that he intends to use Jiangyin to sow discord between myself and King Yanping. Otherwise, what would he say about sending a thousand men to Jiangyin in two days? Moreover, to claim that it could be captured in two days is nothing but a delusion. If I were to grant him a thousand men, the news would likely be manipulated by those with ulterior motives, leading to misunderstandings with King Yanping.
Just as Zhang Huangyan was about to reprimand, an even more surprising voice entered his ears again
However, after just being struck a few times, Zhu Mingzhong, who felt unbearable pain, suddenly saw everything go dark in front of him, his head tilted, and he lost consciousness.
Before Zhu Mingzhong could react, the soldiers beside him pounced like wolves and tigers, displaying immense ferocity
Come here, capture this Qing spy for me!
This is the final bottom line; if it decreases any further, I fear I truly will have no way to manage it
After I boarded the ship, I heard from the soldiers that King Yanping intended to bypass Jiangyin in order to capture Nanjing. Although I am not knowledgeable about military matters, I understand that Jiangyin is indeed the gateway to Nanjing. If this place is occupied by the Qing army, it will undoubtedly become a significant threat to our forces.
And right now, there is an opportunity in Jiangyin City
Zhang Huangyan looked at Zhu Mingzhong in shock, his expression filled with astonishment. What on earth is this person thinking!
The soldier's words caused Zhang Huangyan to raise his eyebrows, casting a disdainful glance at the already fallen "traitor".
"Adult, but..."
Um ... ...
This rhythm is not right
Five hundred people will descend on Jiangyin in two days! Do you really think that Zhang is easy to bully!
"My lord, as long as there are five hundred people, just five hundred people, we will be able to..."
Adult ... ... Ah !
When saying this sentence, Zhu Mingzhong was even stunned himself, two days to Jiangyin
This is precisely the intention of Zhu Mingzhong's journey. Aware of his humble status and the insignificance of his words, he understands very well that he can either be content with the identity of a military doctor, watching helplessly as over 100,000 troops perish at the gates of Nanjing, witnessing the extinguishing of the last glimmer of hope for the restoration of China, or he must take action to make a difference
With a slight pause in his speech, Zhu Mingzhong, recalling the purpose of his visit, gritted his teeth and said loudly
He had never anticipated that news would spread so quickly on this ship. It seems that he has been too reckless. Even if he is wholeheartedly dedicated to the public good, how could he, in a moment of impatience, confront King Yanping face to face?
If it really doesn't work, then even five hundred people will suffice
Unbeknownst to him, Zhang Huangyan seemed to understand the intentions of King Yanping. The city of Jiangyin could be defended by Yan Dianshi and others for a duration of eighty-one days. Today, the Qing army is besieged within the city and does not venture out; how could the main forces be trapped under the walls of Jiangyin for as long as eighty-one days?
Capture Jiangyin in two days
As if to vent his anger, Zhang Huangyan looked at Zhu Mingzhong, who was pressed to the ground and had his mouth covered with a knife sheath. The face that had appeared quite handsome had now changed beyond recognition
What matter brings you to seek this official?
Now, the news spreads so quickly to others' ears. Will the army misunderstand that I am at odds with King Yanping? Will this affect the grand plan of the Northern Expedition?
As long as you seize this opportunity, everything becomes possible
What Cheng Ren said is indeed correct, but how could one know that the city walls of Jiangyin, high as they are, once withstood a siege of eighty-one days by an army of one hundred thousand Eastern invaders? If the great army had launched a strong assault, they might have missed the golden opportunity to capture Nanjing in one fell swoop
Looking in surprise at the physician before me, this person is merely a wandering doctor, just two days?
Is this cow perhaps blowing a bit too much?