So, on the second day of the battle under Pu'an.
As the hordes of soldiers fled back to the north, the Jiangeguan area, who found that he had been killed by the enemy, also experienced fierce uprising and infighting overnight. In the end, the Zitong soldiers of the guards in the pass gained the ultimate advantage, and Li Shouzhen was killed and cut off to reduce the heads of hundreds of generals, and they opened the door and landed to welcome the Taiping Army of the North Road outside the pass.
And on the second day of Jiange's change of hands. After Pu'an’s short rest and replenishment, he continued to drive south to the mountain (south) and the East (Dao) to send troops to the east, and successfully joined forces with the Yuzhou East Road, which was out of Lutouguan, in the thunderous and cheers. Mianzhou Prefecture ruled the city of Brazil; and at this time, the Taiping Army (including the auxiliary soldiers recruited along the way) had already reached 33,000.
As the saying goes, "There are over ten thousand people, boundless." Under the encirclement of the 33,000 army, among the laughter and laughter, the new Mianzhou defense in the city of Brazil made Mao Xiang the head of the army. The generals could only look at each other with a shock and trembling in the city and the palace.
Therefore, only half a day later, the Brazilian defenders, who had neither fighting spirit nor short soldiers, were touched and collapsed under the three-door Taiping offensive, and the city was declared broken. Then with the change of hands of the state city of Brazil, Long'an, Shenquan, Xichang, Changming, Yanquan and other places in Mianzhou successively descended upon the wind.
On the third day, the Taiping Army easily captured Mianzhu and Deyang in Hanzhou (now Guanghan City, Sichuan Province), and trapped Zheng Junxiong, who had gathered to resist, in Luoxian, the city of the prefecture. On the fourth day, the tri-state coalition forces of Jianzhou, Zizhou and Lingzhou who came to King Qin from the south were met again. With firearms and cavalry in a roundabout way, they broke through the Tongguan Mountain and killed thousands of people.
Then, Zheng Junxiong in Luoxian County saw this and hurried to break through the city. However, most of his troops were pawns and after escaping more than ten miles, they were chased by the Taiping Assault Cavaliers and Riders that broke into the wilderness one after another. ;Only Zheng Junxiong, with a few guards with mounts, managed to escape into the southwestern Chengdu Mansion.
However, at this time, whether it is Zheng Zhong Yi on the North Road or Ge Congzhou on the East Road, they are eager to attack the city of Chengdu that has been shocked and disturbed for a few days; instead, they have begun to steadily pull out and conquer the surrounding areas. Cities, defenses and defenses. At the same time, targeted annihilation and eradication of the rural armed forces that emerged in droves under the banner of King Qin.
So in the next few days, as the barriers and wings around Chengdu Prefecture, Xindu, Xinfan, Xintang, Jintang, Dongyang and other cities and strongholds; More helpers have been recruited from poor families and refugees, and a number of garrisons have been established to maintain order.
For a time, apart from the Guangdu, Shuangliu, Xipu, and Pixian counties in the south and southwest of Chengdu/Jinguan City, which were still under the banner of the imperial court, most of the huge Chengdu prefecture had been reduced to the cannibalization of the Taiping Army. Under control. However, even in these places, it might not last long; it ushered in a new round of offensive by the Taiping Army on the South Road starting from Xinjin.
In Jinguan City, the proposal to move Xixing to Xixing, and even the proposal to go to Qingxiguan in the southwest, was once again brought to the court to argue fiercely. Although there are not many people left in the court, because these days, many courtiers and officials have been unable to come to the court and perform their duties because of "sickness" and "changes in their homes."
In the end, even the routine symbolic points were omitted, or there were no direct reasons or excuses, and they disappeared from the increasingly sparse sequence of pilgrims. Despite this, fierce disputes inevitably broke out among the few remaining Shang Dynasty people who worked hard to maintain the last dignity.
Even the five prime ministers gave birth to only two and are still on duty, because in this imperial court whose authority and power is shrinking, there are already not many important national events that can be exhausted by these noble ministers; and this is left on duty. It is more about maintaining a symbolic operation than to deal with confidential needs.
Therefore, most people's energies are unintentionally deflected, and through fierce disputes in court, to highlight and maintain their own sense of existence in a certain vicious circle. In this case, Lin Shenhe received a new appointment again; as he handed over the important responsibilities of his subordinates and Liangtai to the exchange and compensation of the officials, he had to obtain the deputy envoy and the capital. The title of the salt and iron transfer envoy, the left servant of the household department.
Because Pei Che, who was originally in charge of this aspect, shot right, Tong Ping Zhang, judged the support, and known as the prime minister of Du Zhi, is now sick in bed and can't take care of things. Therefore, Lin Shenhe, who is temporarily acting as his subordinate task, has the authority and name of analogy to the prime minister. Although the posts and rankings issued by the Zhengshitang can only be limited to this small group in Chengdu. Within range.
Therefore, looking at the strange purple-robed official body reflected in the large bronze mirror, Lin Shenhe was a little confused again; and this representative of the temporary new purple-robed official body that can enter the political affairs hall to listen in, also let him He was a little uncomfortable standing upright; it wasn't until his wife, Li Shi, who was next to him, held his hand that he settled down a bit.
The Li, who was already pregnant for the first time and was also the third-rank fateful woman "Langya Junjun", carefully stretched every tiny fold on his body, but sighed again with a bit of sadness: "Lang Jun is clearly okay. After getting away, why do you have to repeat this dangerous situation for your concubine? Obviously, afterwards..."
"Because I really can't worry about you, and the baby in my womb! Afterwards, if there is an accident, it will make me regret and shake my life..."
Lin Shenhe did not hesitate to interrupt her and said:
"Langjun ah Langjun, how lucky is my concubine for the rest of my life, to be able to meet such a beloved man... Even if you are crushed in the next moment, you will have no regrets..."
At this moment, the woman choked with sentimentality and tears;
"Don't say such pessimistic and discouraging words, I also want to take you back to success, and there will be a day when I see a crowd of children and grandchildren under my knees!"
But Lin Shenhe squeezed her hand back and encouraged:
"What Lang Jun said was that his concubine was embarrassed for no reason. Today is the first day that Xiang Gong entered the political affairs hall. It should be a good celebration..."
The woman quickly closed her tears, broke her tears and smiled:
"Take it for granted your good words..."
Hearing this, Lin Shenhe smiled bitterly;
Why doesn't he know the fineness and moisture of this "phase" of his own? The so-called daily duty of entering the political affairs hall is not so much "on duty, discussing the military, and preparing for internal consultations", but it is more routinely maintained, and the last point of the small court is decent, and When the emperor called right, he said some beautiful words that were half-true and half-false comforting.
In the next moment, he uttered a hearty laugh in the eyes of the woman who pointed out, "Hurry up with me to prepare the horse, and the time to enter the palace to pay tribute to the saint is coming..."
Although his official residence is not far away, he still played half a ceremonial guard representing a special identity. Qing Dao and the leader of the defense pavilion, and the leader of the sorrow, were in a glance and eyes. , After riding around for most of the circle, he came to the archway at the main south gate not far away.
However, before going to the Luangtai Temple in China to worship the Emperor Xie, the little yellow gate responsible for leading Lin Shenhe stopped at a turning point under the corridor and made a slight salute to him, but it was reflexive. Withdrew out of sight. Afterwards, Li Wenge's unusually thin face turned out from behind a flower and tree, and said to him:
"Lin Xianggong..."
"I really don't dare to be... I don't know what Gong Can teaches and commands?"
Lin Shenhe hurriedly responded:
"My generation is a waste person in Jamsil, that is, a few words from my heart, I want to tell you a thing or two..."
Li Wenge smiled bitterly and said:
"Please also inform the silkworm..."
Lin Shenhe said more respectfully:
"The Holy Lord is not worried now, and can't bear the big ups and downs... But the princes in the court, there is not much to share their worries, but they are eager to fight... You are new to the court, and you have to do it. Obstructive..."
Li Wenge said in a soft voice that pointedly:
"Thank you Cangong for the point, I understand now..."
Lin Shenhe finally nodded and thanked:
"After all, you and I are all related and connected on the same line, and they are still not the same as those who are in the line. There will be more opportunities to help and support in the future! As long as the saint is still in power for one day, you and my wealth are Never fall..."
Li Wenge sighed, then hesitated and said again
"If the sage intends to visit fortunes, I am afraid that you will have to work harder to prepare for one or two..."
"I am set to discipline the silkworm public with peace of mind..."
Lin Shenhe couldn't help but said seriously:
After skipping this episode in the middle of the audience, Lin Shenhe finally came to the outside of the Luangtai Temple cultivated by Tang Xizong, listening to the news over and over inside, and smelling the strong smell of medicine that could hardly be concealed and suppressed even when the door was closed. Then he was summoned to step into the hall, and after a respectful salute with a sound of a cloud, he looked up and saw the emperor of Tang, who was described as bone-cut but with a strange spirit.
It is said that since the emperor returned to Chengdu, he has been more diligent and cheered up, as if he had the resurgence of the ancestors of the past dynasties. However, things in this world are full of irony. When the world was still in control, this man only had fun in the wild; when he really wanted to be diligent and make a difference, he found that there was nothing left in the world. How many things need to be taken care of by him.
Thinking of this, Lin Shenhe couldn't help but feel sad and sentimental in his heart. Then he remembered the words his wife had said, and was suddenly left behind by these emotions, and became the cautious Guizhou Guild Hall Xingdong again. , Jianxing is a new minister who is freshly released and fearful.
In accordance with the lines and rituals mentioned in advance, and after simply completing the observance and thanksgiving at a glance; Lin Shenhe was left in the same place by the silent Tang Xizong; until a moment later, this somewhat The emperor who showed signs of flying away from the sky, with a small mention from the side, returned his attention to Lin Shenhe, who was standing with his head down.
"When did Ambassador Lin come? ... Oh, let's retire and take up his duties!"
Tang Xizong, who seemed to have some confusion in his memory, changed his mind for a moment before reacting:
Later, according to Li Wenge's point, Lin Shenhe did not take the initiative to go to the hall of the court to become a target of public criticism. Instead, he came to the joint office of the three departments where there were not many people left. , So that the few remaining subordinates fetched the archives of documents in various colors and looked through them in a decent manner.
It’s just that he didn’t have time to look at it long before he heard footsteps running outside and screaming hurriedly:
"Liu Dutong, who is traveling to the south, has already retreated to the city..." (End of this chapter)