In February of the second year of Xianfeng, the soldiers of the Taiping Army who broke out of Yongchang were all the same in the Heavenly King Hong Xiuquan's "Little Heaven."
He was granted the title of prime minister, inspector, commander, general, bodyguard, and even the rank of commander of the army. He was hereditary for generations and wore dragon robes.
Under the encouragement of the imperial edict, Jiao Dai went north to Lipu, Yangshuo, Guilin, Xing 'an, and from Quanzhou to Guangxi.
Di Di marched into Hunan. In more than two months, they successively conquered Yongzhou, Daozhou, Jianghua, Yongming, Ningyuan, Lanshan, Jiahe.
In Guiyang Prefecture, Chenzhou and other prefectures and counties, Yu Wanqing, the Hunan governor stationed in Yongzhou, and Qu Woqian, the guerrilla, did not arrive before the Taiping Army.
He abandoned the city and fled for his life. Daozhou Zhizhou Wang Kuiyi, Yongming magistrate Chang Lian also fled in panic. Jianghua County Magistrate Liu Xinghuan, Discipline Ouyang
Li Qizhao, the governor of Guiyang Prefecture, was captured alive and beheaded. The huge change shook the entire Hunan Province, as well as the imperial court. Emperor Xianfeng urgently ordered
The imperial envoy, Grand Secretary Sai Shanga, and the imperial envoy, the former governor of Guangxi, Xiang Rong, quickly pursued. After the Taiping Army captured Chenzhou, Sai Shang
Ah Cai rushed to Yongzhou, and Xiang Rong and Saishang A disagreed, claiming illness and staying in Guilin. The Governor of Huguang, Cheng Yucai, was ordered
He was stationed in Hengzhou. The court also transferred Fuxing, the commander of Gaozhou Town in Guangdong Province, to lead 3,000 troops to assist Cheng Jingcai. In order to get Fuxing to work hard, he quickly mentioned
He was appointed Governor of Guangxi. The Qing court predicted that the Taiping Army would go north from Hengzhou and prepare to attack from the north and south in the area of Hengzhou and Chenzhou.
Yuan Shu led the Taiping army to destroy Hunan.
The Heavenly King Hong Xiuquan and the Eastern King Yang Xiuqing had insight into the conspiracy of the Qing court and changed their route to Yongxing, Anren, Chaling and You County. At the end of July,
One night, after conquering Liling, the Western King Xiao Chaogui and the Wing King Shi Dakai led five thousand vanguards and sneaked out.
He wiped out 1,000 government troops stationed at Shimapu, 20 miles outside Changsha. The next morning, the mighty Taiping Army arrived at Changsha City.
Down. The city only received the news a few minutes before the Taiping Army arrived at the city wall. Due to the loss of several states and counties, he has been dismissed from office and has not yet stepped down.
Luo Bingzhang, the former governor, quickly ordered the seven gates to be closed. Changsha City had nine gates in the Ming Dynasty, from north to east to south to west.
They are: Xiangchun Gate, Xinkai Gate, Xiaowu Gate, Liuyang Gate, Huangdao Gate, Derun Gate, Posthouse Step Gate, Chaozong Gate and Circulation Gate.
At the beginning of the Qing Dynasty, the currency gate was blocked, leaving only seven gates. Among them, Xiangchun Gate is commonly known as the North Gate, and Huangdao Gate is commonly known as the South Gate.
Derun Gate is commonly known as Small West Gate, Posthouse Step Gate is commonly known as Great West Gate, and Chaozong Gate is commonly known as Caochang Gate. At this moment, Xiao Chaogui and Shi Dakai arrived.
Outside the south gate. More than a year ago, he was still a charcoal burner in Zijing Mountain. Today, he was the thirty-two-year-old man who was the third leader of the Taiping Army.
Xiao Chaogui stopped his horse and looked at the terrain outside the south gate. The tall mountain rose from the ground and the trees were lush, like a huge camp in the south.
Outside the door, there was not a single soldier on the mountain. Chao Gui laughed coldly in his heart,"Qing Yao's army is like this. How can he not be defeated?"”He wants bodyguards
Order the camp to be set up on Miaogao Peak. Immediately build a fort and speed up the siege.
At this moment, an emergency military meeting was being held in the governor's office near You Yi Village, north of Changsha City. Luo Bing
Although Zhang was dismissed, the new governor, Zhang Liangji, had just stepped down from his position as Governor of Yungui and was still on the road from Kunming to Changsha.
I have to manage things as usual. Luo Bingzhang had been in the officialdom for more than 20 years. He knew that if Changsha City could not be saved, he would not only be dismissed from his post.
Instead, he had to be beheaded. He hated the Taiping Army for coming too fast. If they had come ten days or half a month later, Zhang Liangji would have entered Changsha.
He had to avoid this troublesome place, so he could only brace himself to deal with it. The meeting was attended by the governor Pan Wei and the judge Yue Xing.
A, Changsha prefect Mei Buyi, Changsha county magistrate Chen Biye, Shanhua county magistrate Wang Baosheng. There was also Luo Raodian, a native of Anhua.
The governor of Hubei is now in mourning. Because of the many things that had happened in the past few months, Luo Raodian was also a famous agent, so Luo Bingzhang invited him to Changsha.
Help. There was also another important person, Bao Qibao, who had replaced Yu Wanqing as the admiral. He sent someone to invite him, but no one knew where he went.
He went. Luo Bingzhang couldn't wait for him. He analyzed the troops in Changsha first. The old, weak, sick, and disabled added up to 8,000.
Yuan's 500 Chu Yong were known as a strong force, but unfortunately, there were too few people.
"Although there are more than 8,000 people, I'm afraid they're not Long Hair's match.”Luo Bingzhang said worriedly. During this period, Luo Bingzhang was grown up.
Mao was scared out of his wits. After being an official for more than 20 years, this was the first time he had encountered a big battle. From early morning until now, he was still in a state of shock.
"Don't worry, Deputy." The speaker was Wang Baosheng, the magistrate of Shanhua County. He had always been known for his knowledge of the army. He thought that the opportunity to display his talent was
" Open the treasury now and give out weapons and money. All males under the age of 50 and under the age of 15
Those who went up were all arranged into a few shifts and took turns to defend the city. With the large number of residents in Changsha City, it was not a problem to raise 35,000. humble servant
I'm willing to undertake this matter."
Luo Bingzhang was very grateful to Wang Baosheng for his generosity in this critical moment."Wang Mingfu's idea is very good. However, the people usually
Without training, they gathered in the face of danger. After all, they were just a mob.”
"A motley crew is also good, it can strengthen the courage of the soldiers.”Pan Duo appreciated Wang Baosheng's suggestion.
" Follow Wang Mingfu's plan immediately, but there's something more important." This was Luo Raodian speaking, and everyone turned to listen.
He said," Quickly send someone out of the city to Xiangtan and transfer Deng Shaoliang's troops to rescue them. Deng Shaoliang's 3,000 town guards are the real elites.
Soldiers." After everyone agreed, Luo Bingzhang immediately ordered the police to send people out of the city.
"Stop talking about blocking Long Hair all the time!”A rough voice came from outside the door. With a clang, the door was pushed open.
A burly black man barged in like a gust of wind." Long Hair is right under our noses and we don't know. You're all bastards."
Eggs!"
This was the new admiral, Bao Qibao, who had just taken over. He was a savage, vulgar, and uncultured martial artist. Everyone knew him.
He didn't care. Luo Bingzhang invited him to sit down, and he sat down beside Luo Bingzhang, breathing heavily.
" Also," Luo Raodian, who was born in the Imperial Academy, looked down on the uncultured Bao Qibao. Logically speaking, he should have invited the Water and Land Admiral at this time.
" Then send someone to Hengzhou to report to Cheng Zhitai. Tell General Fuxing to lead his troops to the north to protect them."
Provincial Council."
"We can't move Fuxing's soldiers." Bao Qibao saw that Luo Raodian ignored him, the admiral, and was very angry. He impatiently said,
He interrupted Luo Raodian's words," Fuxing's soldiers should be stationed in Hengzhou to defend against Long Hair. There were many Long Hair soldiers, and many of them were in Hengchen. Hengzhou Soldiers
Once he retreated, a door opened for Long Hair.”
"Admiral Bao's words make sense." Luo Bingzhang said. After receiving Luo Bingzhang's praise, Bao Qibao spoke even more energetically,""Everyone, no
Don't panic, Changsha is not Yongzhou, and I am not Yu Wanqing! Long Hair wants to take advantage of me, he's fucking blind
Eyes! Everyone, don't be afraid. The troops stationed in Changsha have already reached the city wall. Changsha's city walls were tall and thick, and Long Hair definitely couldn't attack them.
It was broken. I went to the City God Temple early this morning to ask for a lucky lot. Don't worry, I'll take care of Changsha
I guarantee it."
Bao Qibao said so much that his saliva splattered everywhere, but everyone did not dare to believe it.
"This Bao has a wonderful plan that I have long thought of. Now that we are in a critical situation, it can be of great use.”
Everyone did not know what good idea he had in mind, so they all listened attentively to him.
"I don't know if everyone knows, but Long Hair believes in a cult. Every time we fight, there is always the secret protection of the Heavenly Father and Brother.
Lu attacked the city and seized the land, succeeding one after another. I thought, how could the hairy cult of God be enemies with the Chinese Holy Church! I've heard of it before,
Changsha City God Bodhisattva had always been effective and granted all requests. If Long Hair conquered Changsha, even Bodhisattva would suffer. How could he?
He didn't even care about himself? I've already thought about it. If Long Hair comes to Changsha, I'll invite Bodhisattva to come. So I went to Shing Wong early this morning
Go to the temple and ask the Bodhisattva to bless you. The Bodhisattva has already given him the auspicious lot, which means that he has clearly agreed. Bodhisattva, come to the south gate.
The right way exorcises evil, makes God fail, and Long Hair is defeated.”
Bao Qibao's words were miraculous. Luo Raodian and the others sneered, but they did not refute him. For one, they knew that this Mandy
The governor was always arrogant and domineering, and could not be offended. Moreover, the flames of war had already burned to his eyebrows, and he was going to rely on his strength. Moreover, since ancient times, Shinto has set up teachings.
Since the people of Changsha believed in the City God Bodhisattva, they might really carry the clay Bodhisattva to the city gate to guard it.
Wouldn't it be great if the soldiers and civilians in the city had more confidence? Everyone nodded in agreement.
BaoQiBao returned to the admiral yamen, pretending to make arrangements, and ordered the kitchen not to send meat dishes, that night also not with aunt too
They slept together, and another bed was placed in the room that was usually used for playing cards. The next morning, she woke up early, took a shower, and changed into a clean set of clothes.
The commoner brought a hundred soldiers, lit incense, and came to the City God Temple next to the Jia Taifu Temple. He ordered candles to be placed and fruits to be offered. Bao Qibao knelt down.
In front of the Bodhisattva clay statue, he chanted,"Disciple Bao Qibao, in order to save the people of Changsha from the disaster of war, respectfully invites Bodhisattva to come.
Come to the south of the city and use your magic power to destroy Long Hair. After the success, I will rebuild the temple and build a golden body again, so that the soldiers and civilians of Changsha can live for many years.
Consecrate, the incense fire is endless."
After the prayers, the firecrackers exploded. Hundreds of soldiers shouted and carried the Bodhisattva out of the temple gate, marching towards the south gate. provoked
Along the way, the commoners walked out of their houses and stood on both sides of the street to watch. Some hurriedly carried out tables from their homes, lit incense and candles, and kowtowed.
When they reached the south gate, they carefully carried him up the city tower. The Bodhisattva sat facing south, staring blankly at the wonderful peak. Bao Qibao
After respectfully leading the soldiers to kneel down and kowtow, they went down the city tower. When the Taiping Army attacked the city, Bodhisattva would use his boundless magical power.
Save the people of the city.
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