Hangzhou City has high walls and is difficult to attack, so Huguang urges to go to Hangzhou as soon as possible.

This made Zhao Ming frown, and the Zhejiang generals also became embarrassed.

How to fight this battle?

Not only is it difficult to capture a hard attack, it may also be subject to a sudden attack from Mandahai, resulting in a major defeat.

If you siege but don’t attack, you will be trapped in Hangzhou, and Huguang may not be able to hold on.

This put Zhu Yihai and the generals of Zhejiang in a dilemma. They could not attack and could not shake the world without attacking, so they could divide the situation of the Qing army in Huguang.

Zhu Yihai had a calm face, "What do you think of your family?"

After the Ming army of Zhejiang launched its army, it advanced all the way to the city of Hangzhou. The early stage was quite smooth. When it reached the city of Hangzhou, the disadvantage of insufficient preparation and insufficient troops gradually emerged.

Zhao Ming and others looked at each other, and the old coach Zhang Mingzhen asked: "Master Lu, what is the situation in the battle in Huguang?"

Zhao Ming also asked: "Can you tell the details?"

When Lu Kuang heard the words, he hurriedly said: "Your Highness, all the generals! The Qing army gathered troops from four provinces, and more than 300,000 troops attacked Huguang. The war has been going on for more than two months, Jingzhou and Yuezhou are surrounded, and the news is unknown. The Qing army's vanguard has arrived at the Miluo River and may jump over the Miluo River at any time and rush straight to Changsha. Now He Ge's troops and many court officials intend to persuade Your Majesty to move to Hengyang and enter Guangdong and Guangxi again. The Duge's troops intend to defend Changsha. However, the Qing army is in great power and the prospects are worrying! Only Your Highness and the generals will conquer Hangzhou and shake the world can the court's crisis be resolved!"

The Qing army vanguard arrived at the Miluo River, only 200 miles away from Changsha. When the emperor retreated, the entire Huguang would definitely collapse.

Now between the Ming and Qing dynasties, from west to east, there is a Shun line in Huguang, more than 10,000 lucky, and Zhu Yihai in Zhejiang, so that it can be stalemate with the Qing Dynasty.

If Huguang was occupied by the Qing army and the Ming army in Huguang was crippled, the Qing army would tear a big gap on the Ming army's defense line.

If the Qing army took advantage of the situation and broke into Guangdong and Guangxi, the Qing army would be able to encircle Fujian and Zhejiang, and the overall situation would be broken again.

After hearing this, Zhao Ming couldn't help but remain silent for a moment, then turned to Zhu Yihai and asked, "What does your highness mean?"

After hearing Lu Kuang's words, he knew that Huguang was indeed in danger. The Qing army was approaching outside and the ministers were shaking the morale of the army.

Zhu Yihai said in a deep voice: "Huguang has made mistakes, endangering Guangdong and Guangxi, and shaking the Ming Dynasty. At this critical moment, can I sit still and watch?"

After hearing this, I had to beat him.

The generals of the Zhejiang Army, except for the furious Fang Guoan, all the other generals bowed their heads.

Hangzhou is such a strong city, even if it is attacked, the blood of the Zhejiang army will dry out.

Zhang Mingzhen clasped his fists and said, "Since your highness is determined, I am willing to die. But how should Hangzhou attack and how should Mandahai be prepared?"

Zhu Yihai walked to the sand table and greeted everyone, "Let's think about the strategy together!"

Everyone looked at the sand table, but they were worried, how could they come up with any good strategy?

At this time, Zhao Ming said in a deep voice: "Your Highness, if the army wants to seize Hangzhou, it must contain the Mandahai so that the army can let go of its hands and feet to attack Hangzhou!"

"Mandahai stationed troops north of Hangzhou, with this army here, the Lone King really cannot attack Hangzhou with all his strength. He must always pay attention to the movements of Mandahai!" Zhu Yihai looked at Zhao Ming, "Your family has a strategy to restrain Mandahai!"

Zhao Ming nodded slightly and said in a deep voice: "Yes!"

Zhao Ming paused, his face heavy, "At this point, only by taking the risk of entering the Yangtze River can I restrain the Manda Sea Army."

Since Zhao Ming entered the Yangtze River, the Qing army began to strengthen the river defense and build forts along the river to block the river surface.

Now it is very difficult for Zhao Ming's navy to enter the Yangtze River. The wooden warships and the forts have no advantage in fighting each other.

Zhao Ming originally did not intend to take the risk of breaking into the Yangtze River, but in the current situation, if he did not take action, the Zhejiang army would not have the chance to take Hangzhou, and even attack Hangzhou with all its strength.

"Your family is going to enter the Yangtze River again!" Zhu Yihai exclaimed.

When Zhejiang was defeated, Duoduo chased Zhejiang soldiers to Wentai. It was Zhao Ming who entered the Yangtze River and shook the world and saved Zhu Yihai's siege.

However, at the beginning, the Qing army did not know that the river defense was important, and there were almost no defenses along the Yangtze River. Now there were many artillery batteries on both sides of the strait and heavy troops were stationed. When the navy entered the Yangtze River, it would become a living target for the Qing army.

Now Zhao Ming has taken the initiative to enter the Yangtze River again, which can be said to be risky and ready to bear huge losses.

Zhao Ming nodded, raised his chest, and looked resolute, "The only way to enter the Yangtze River again can you restrain the Mandahai and gain opportunities for the army. For the sake of the world, for the Ming Dynasty, and for Your Highness, I am willing to take risks."

Zhu Yihai was moved to this and held Zhao Ming's hand, "Your family is really a stone pillar of the Ming Dynasty. If your family enters the Yangtze River, the Lone King will definitely take Hangzhou with all his strength!"

North of Hangzhou, south of Taihu Lake, and Huzhou Prefecture.

Earlier, when the Taihu Rebel Army was active, Huzhou was captured by the rebel army several times because it was close to Taihu Lake. However, since the Qing army captured Taihu Water Village, the leader of the rebel army Wu Yi was killed, and the Taihu Rebel Army was wiped out by the Qing army one by one.

At this time, the land in the south of the Yangtze River was basically pacified by the Qing army, and the people were already accustomed to the rule of the Qing Dynasty, and the local area was relatively peaceful. However, as a large number of Qing troops entered the city, the tranquility was broken, and the Qing army showed its cruel and fierce appearance.

In Huzhou City, countless Qing soldiers appeared everywhere in the city, officers robbed houses, and soldiers raped women one after another. Every day, people carried women's bodies to the government office to shout for justice. However, the Qing magistrate did not dare to take care of the Eight Banners soldiers at all. Not only did they not speak for the people, but instead let the yamen runners disperse the people.

In the city, a large mansion was occupied by Mandahai, and many Qing soldiers sat in the lobby for a banquet.

At this time, the Qing generals in the room gathered their eyes on one person.

This man is about thirties, burly and strong, and is extremely powerful. It is Man Qingqing and enters Prince Mandahai.

"Now the bandit army has arrived south of Hangzhou. It is reported that the first battle was defeated by Zhang Cunren. I stationed my troops here. When he was trapped at the city for a long time and was exhausted, he suddenly came to kill him and would definitely defeat Zhu Yihai's main force in one fell swoop! According to the scout's message, the Zhao Manzi is also in the attack on the bandit army in Hangzhou. I will definitely kill him with my own hands this time." Mandahai's eyes burst into pieces. He had been waiting for this opportunity for a long time.

"There are 50,000 elite troops in Zhang Zhongtang in Hangzhou, and the bandit army has only more than 100,000, and it is only twice the strength. We can't take Hangzhou. We only need deep ditches and high ravines, and we can attack when the bandit army is tired!" Shen Zhixiang, the Han army's main banner Gushan, said with a smile.

After Mandahai was defeated by Zhao Ming, he became much more cautious, but at this time he showed considerable confidence, "The bandit army has more than 100,000, and its strength is not as strong as this king, so he wants to capture Hangzhou. This time, if I defeat the main force of the bandit army in one fell swoop and take advantage of the opportunity to collect Zhejiang and Fujian, the contributions will not be worse than Prince Su!"

Shen Zhixiang said: "However, our army will be in the north of Hangzhou. What if the Chongming pirates enter the Yangtze River and threaten Jiangning?"

Mandahai sneered, "There are only thousands of pirates in Chongming. There are many forts along the Yangtze River and there are also large troops stationed. Not to mention threatening Jiangning, they can't even threaten Zhenjiang!"

"Haha~" Everyone burst into laughter when they heard the words. Today is different from the past. The Jiang waterproofing division of the Qing Dynasty also has some strength and is no longer afraid of the Ming army naval forces.

Laugh echoed in the hall. At this moment, a man broke into the lobby and shouted anxiously: "Prince, urgently report that Jingjiang Fortress has fallen!"
Chapter completed!