Chapter 357 Zhang is responsible for everything

March 9th.

Spring has arrived in the capital city, and Zhu Youtang visited the back garden of the palace that day, and even brought Queen Zhang with him, which seemed like a very loving couple.

Zhu Youtang was originally worried that he was about to have a concubine, which would cause discord between Empress Zhang and his husband. However, he never thought that just because he was about to have a concubine, Empress Zhang had been saying to him recently Being obedient and obedient made him truly understand what it means to be a "real man".

"Your Majesty."

Xiao Jing came over with the battle report and greeted Zhu Youtang from a distance.

Zhu Youtang lowered his head and said a few words to Queen Zhang. Then Queen Zhang bowed respectfully and left the palace garden with the entourage from Kunning Palace.

Zhu Youtang then talked with Xiao Jing on the temporary throne.

"Is there any result?" Zhu Youtang asked.

Xiao Jing said, "Your Majesty, the outcome of the battle in Liaodong has not yet been determined, but Mr. Zhang has left Shanhaiguan."

"Is he leaving now?" Zhu Youtang also felt surprised.

It has been more than two months since Zhang Zhou left the capital. According to Zhu Youtang’s impression, let alone the Jianzhou and Haixi Jurchens, even if Zhang Zhou is allowed to take over the entire The grassland has been leveled, so it should be almost completed

As a result, Zhang Zhou has just left Shanhaiguan

Xiao Jing said, "But Uncle Xinjian's march on the ground in Jianzhou went very smoothly. In the past ten years or so, Within days, forty or fifty Jurchen villages have been taken down, and six or seven cities have been captured."

"Xinjian Bo is very good."

Zhu You. Zang is still very satisfied with "Confucian generals" like Wang Shouren.

He can fight again, speaks sincerely and respectfully, and has an impressive appearance. The most important thing is that he is a capable person recommended to the court by Zhang Zhou.

Although Zhu Feng is also trusted by Zhu Youtang, even Zhu Youtang feels that to complete any big plan, he cannot rely too much on Zhu Feng, because Zhu Feng is a bit cynical and lacks experience.

On the other hand, Wang Shouren seems to be born with no need for experience, and can do great things as soon as he comes up.

"Have the Jianzhou Acropolis been captured?" Zhu Youtang asked.

Xiao Jing respectfully replied, "We haven't taken it yet. Xinjian Bo's memorial shows that the local Jurchen tribe in Jianzhou is heavily guarded against the Jianzhou Guards, and all tribes are also cooperating in the defense, so he Bypassing Jianzhou Acropolis, it is said that it is also in accordance with Mr. Zhang's wishes, nibbling away little by little, without any rush."

"Haha, nibbling, well, the previous several campaigns against the Jurchens were the result of being too hasty. Even if they are defeated every time, they cannot be managed for a long time." Zhu Youtang had discussed with Zhang Zhou the strategy of managing the border people, and he naturally understood the key points.

Xiao Jingdao, "It's just that recently there were ministers in the court reporting on the post-war governance of the Jurchen tribes, and whether they should still use local officials from Jianzhou"

Zhu Youtang He shook his head and said, "Actually, last year, I was discussing side affairs with Bingkuan, and Bingkuan told me that he wanted to change his country and return to his hometown."

"Ah"

Xiao Jing was startled.

This was the first time he heard this term from Zhu Youtang.

Although it is just a noun, he knows what it means literally.

"The hidden dangers to the imperial court from the border areas are increasing day by day, not only from Liaodong, but also from the Tatars in the grasslands and the tribes in the southwest. In the past few decades, they have caused harm to the stability of the imperial border areas. It’s a big influence. In the past, when Ming Dynasty wanted to change the status of local officials, the greatest resistance came from the stability of the border areas. With Bingkuan, I think we can have no worries.”

If the power is taken away and officials are replaced, this will lead to rebellion by the native officials.

In the past, the Ming Dynasty did not have the ability to change the system for the sake of border stability. Even though it knew that the native official system had too many drawbacks, it still tolerated it.

But now Zhu Youtang feels that with Zhang Zhou around, he can confidently go ahead and do it.

Xiao Jing said, "But Your Majesty, isn't the focus of the Ming Dynasty's military affairs now placed in the north?"

"So, let's start with Liaodong." Zhu Youtang seemed to take it for granted. , "This is to set an example for the southwest. So what if the Jurchens are as fierce as the Ming Dynasty? They still have to accept the changes in the Ming Dynasty system. The Jurchens also have to be moved inward, so that their tribes can be integrated with the Ming Dynasty. They will no longer have anything close to the small imperial court outside the imperial court." power, let alone allow them to have their own army."

"I also want to change the situation where the native officials of the tribes in the southwest respond to every call. It can be said that the people on the southwest border only know that there are native officials but do not know. With the imperial court, how could the Ming Dynasty's border areas achieve long-term peace and stability?"

Zhu Youtang seemed high-spirited.

Xiao Jing had mixed feelings in his heart.

"Why, you have already thought about those civil servants and want me to know in advance. How will the ministers of the DPRK and China tell me when they learn about this?" Zhu Youtang asked in a cold tone.

Xiao Jing said hurriedly, "I don't dare."

Zhu Youtang said, "You have to know the appropriateness. Although I rarely check the memorials recently, I also know that many votes have been taken." If you accept it, I am also afraid that in the future, the whole court will not know about me, but will only know about the cabinet." When Xiao Jing heard this, he knew that the emperor was blaming him, and he used the chief of etiquette to control the eunuch. status, but Zhu Pi basically followed the opinions of the cabinet. In the emperor's eyes, this was almost a kind of disloyalty.

"Get up."

Zhu Youtang's tone became calmer and said, "Bingkuan is not at court, and I am a little lazy about court affairs. Perhaps like the prince, he needs to have Bingkuan's advice made me more thoughtful about taking care of court affairs."

Xiao Jingxin said.

When Zhang Bingkuan was in court, you had no intention of taking care of the government affairs. I am afraid you didn’t want to leave all the court affairs to Zhang Bingkuan

“Urge Bingkuan to hurry up. I want to He will come back earlier. How long will it take to fight one cottage after another?" Zhu Youtang's mood was waning. He seemed to have no interest in seeing the scenery and wanted to go back to rest.

Xiao Jing said, "Your Majesty,Next, Liaodong troops have been dispatched, led by Lu Wan, the governor of Liaodong himself. "

Zhu Youtang said, "Also try to ask Bingkuan for his opinion. If there is really no need to continue the fight, let him return to Beijing as soon as possible. I have been feeling weak lately, and I want him to come back for treatment. ”

On the ground of Jianzhou, Wang Shouren went to attack the fortresses one by one.

It seemed that he had forgotten his original goal of Hetuala and Duobi City to rush to the aid of Tang Yin. , as if that doesn't matter anymore, his task is to gradually level up.

What he does every day, besides marching and fighting, is to study a reasonable attack based on the terrain of the nearby village. Plan.

Because of the presence of yellow gunpowder and artillery, it will be twice the result with half the effort when attacking the stronghold, especially when blowing up wooden fences and earthen cities, the effect is more obvious, so what Wang Shouren is worried about is not whether it can Instead of fighting it, we are thinking about how to fight it quickly and cost-effectively. It is best to fight it in one battle without any losses on the Ming side.

"Young General, Master Tang has sent this message from Duobi City. Letter of help. ”

On the tenth day of March.

Wang Shouren had just captured a mountain stronghold. He was still fighting in divided forces. Four thousand soldiers and horses were divided into two groups, and the other group was still attacking the other group. A small village.

He got a letter for help written by Tang Yin from Li Ling.

Wang Shouren smiled and said, "It means that the pressure has been reduced a lot. It is estimated that in ten days and a half, he will be able to lead his troops out of Duobi City, so why ask for help?"

At first Wang Shouren also felt that Tang Yin should be saved from the fire and water.

But as time went by, when he found that this leveling method was very easy except for being slower in efficiency, he no longer resisted and rejected it, and concentrated on enjoying this steady and steady fighting style. Pushing towards the hinterland of Jianzhou Guard

For Wang Shouren, it is no longer an obsession, but a dispensable embellishment.

We didn’t attack the Jianzhou Guard’s home base anyway, so the Jianzhou Guard boys were left to worry.

As Wang Shouren fought more and more smoothly within the Jianzhou Guard territory.

Lu. Wanqin led 20,000 soldiers and horses from another direction, that is, to the northwest of Jianzhou Guard, and attacked the Tarum Guards' acropolis.

The leader of the Tarum Guards, Zhu Kongge, hurriedly attacked. He took the generals in the city out of the city and went to Lu Wan's army in person to "apologise". As a member of the Yehe tribe, Zhu Kongge was different from his father who had harassed the border. He was devoted to the Ming Dynasty, so he did not dare to go against the Ming Dynasty. As an enemy.

In addition, Ming Dynasty directly sent 20,000 troops and horses. Zhu Kongge knew that he was not capable of fighting against Ming Dynasty, so he surrendered faster than others.

Lu Wan. He personally received Zhu Kongge, and after the interview, he asked Zhu Kongge to go into the city and take all the soldiers out of the city so that the Ming army could take over the city.

"Why did they surrender?"

Lu Wandao said, "Not all tribes dare to turn against the Ming Dynasty. Maybe they thought that as long as they surrendered, they could continue to rule here as before."

Zhang Yong was surprised. "When I got it, Lu Zhongcheng didn't tell him that he and his people would be moved inland in the future."

"Moved inland" Lu Wan asked, "Where did the news about Eunuch Zhang come from?"

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"Isn't it?"

Zhang Yong was surprised.

Lu Wandao said, “How can there be so much land in the Ming Dynasty to settle so many border residents? At most, the upper-class people from some tribes who have broken their bones and sucked their marrow were moved inward to the Ming Dynasty, and they were taken care of. As for these. Most of the people still live here. The Ming Dynasty re-recruited the army here, completed the garrison change, and then killed those who were disobedient as a warning." Zhang Yongxin said, in terms of ruthlessness, you should be ruthless.

Zhang Yong asked, "Does Your Majesty have any relevant decrees to convey?"

Lu Wan looked a little unkind and shook his head. It seemed that the emperor would govern Liaodong for a long time in the future, and Lu Wan did not care about him. distrust.

He, Lu Wan, is more like a governor who was temporarily transferred to be responsible for the war, rather than to govern one party.

Lu Wan sighed and said, "Actually, His Majesty has no intention of letting me govern these foreigners. I had written to Duke Lai before asking for his opinion."

Zhang Yong asked, "Lu Zhongcheng I’m afraid it’s inappropriate to write a letter to Mr. Zhang alone.”

“What’s wrong with asking about military strategy?” Lu Wan asked rhetorically.

Zhang Yong was angry.

He began to realize that the concerns of the civil servants in the court were justified.

From the perspective of Zhang Zhou’s rise, in a short period of time, the Ming Dynasty has received huge benefits. After winning battles on the border, the Ming Dynasty is no longer a sleeping army, but more like a military force. The tiger descending the mountain.

But in the long run, because of Zhang Zhou’s great achievements, both the generals in the capital and the generals and governors in various places have gradually become accustomed to asking Zhang Zhou for advice, and so on. Zhang Zhou will be in control of the power, and he will gradually become independent of the imperial court

If Zhang Zhou has a close relationship with the emperor, it would be fine, or if Zhang Zhou can always gain the emperor's trust, then everything will be fine. .

But I am afraid that there will be discord between the monarch and his ministers.

"What Duke Lai Guo means seems to be that there is a person with such ability who will stay in Liaodong to govern the border people and give governance strategies. I don't know who he is specifically." Lu Wan sighed. said.

"Who could it be?"

Zhang Yong directly stated the questions in his heart.

Lu Wan just shook his head.

Those who fight belong to those who fight, and those who govern the people belong to those who govern the people. Lu Wan felt very confused about his personal future. He did not even dare to say that he was a direct descendant of Zhang Zhou.

It was precisely because of his estranged relationship with Zhang Zhou that he felt uncertain, so he paid more attention to establishing a good personal relationship with Zhang Zhou.

This is also due to Lu Wan's character.

Tang Yin, who lives in Duobi City, has been living a pretty good life recently.

Before the fifth day of March, the soldiers in the city were dying day by day. The North Koreans even slaughtered their horses early for meat and soup, but later they discovered the enemy troops stationed outside the city. Less and less.

After several attacks, good results were achieved.

Although they could only behead a single-digit number of people each time, and the Jurchens besieging the city were not completely driven away, at least it was guaranteed that the defenders in the city would be able to go out for the "Tooth Beating Ceremony".

As the situation in the city became less severe, the originally hungry stomach seemed not to be so hungry anymore.

The originally insufficient food was obviously not taken back much, but it seemed that no one could starve to death.

What also surprised Tang Yin was that he had been staying in this ghost place for two months, and no one had starved to death. Apart from eating some wild vegetables, he also didn't go to the point of chewing tree bark and eating soil. .

It seems that I can still survive.

"Bohu, should we make some plans? We have no food when we push out the soldiers and horses. We don't have any food." In the past two months, Xu Jing's face has obviously lost weight due to hunger. Skinny and skinny.

But because of this, his eyes look more energetic.

Tang Yin said, "The reinforcements haven't arrived yet."

"How long can we wait?" Xu Jing was also worried, "Otherwise, we will lead our troops and horses from the southeast." Let's open a gap and head toward North Korea. We can reach North Korea in less than ten days. Then we can return to Daming."

Tang Yin asked, "Do you want to be a deserter?"

Xu Jing was speechless.

Originally, he looked down upon this old friend and felt that Tang Yin's achievements were incomparable to those of Zhang Zhou and Wang Shouren. But this time he saw what "a nest of snakes and rats" means. ".

They all have the same character, and I don’t know where they learned their stubbornness, but they actually refused to leave Duobi City

After several days of attacking, the effects are obvious.

The morale of the North Korean soldiers also improved.

Pu Yuanzong found Tang Yin and told his pain, "Mr. Tang, there is nothing we can do. Our coach Li Kejun has mentioned to the people below many times that as long as he returns to North Korea, he will take me there." Kill him. I can't go back to Korea."

Tang Yin said, "You want to live in exile in Ming Dynasty." "Yes," Pu Yuanzong said, "I can take these five. Thousands of soldiers and horses will defect to the Ming Dynasty together, as long as you give the order."

"What about your relatives?"

Tang Yin narrowed his eyes and looked at Pu Yuanzong.

For the sake of his own life, he even gave up on his family and tribe

Pu Yuanzong said, "If I defected to the Ming Dynasty, and the Ming Dynasty would reward me, the monarch of North Korea would not dare to What to do to my people? Besides, my brother is also a hero of North Korea. He is no longer here. How can I affect many of my people because of me?"

"I want to ask His Majesty for instructions on this matter, at least to Duke Lai. As far as I know, he will be in Shenyang in the next few days. "Tang Yin said.

Pu Yuanzong said in surprise, "I can already know the news from the outside world."

"Yes. Tang Yin answered simply, "Although it's not much, I know that the Jianzhou Jurchens have been tortured a lot by Xinjian Bo, and the Haixi Jurchen tribes have no intention of fighting with the Ming Dynasty. At this time, if Lai Guogong comes in person, it will be an ultimatum. No one dares to be an enemy of Ming Dynasty anymore. ”

“Yes, yes. "

Pu Yuanzong was also very excited after hearing about it, "If Duke Lai Guo comes in person, I hope to go and see him. I admire him very much. "

Tang Yin thought to himself.

You admire Lai Guogong because you have to admire him to save your life

Tang Yin said, "Actually, in the first few days, I A copy of your situation, together with the battle report, has been sent to Shenyang. It may take a few days to arrive, and I don't know if the journey will go smoothly. You don’t have to worry. Those who work for the Ming Dynasty will be recognized and affirmed by your monarch even if you return to North Korea. ”

“No, no, no, you don’t know, Tang’s envoy, that our monarch is too arbitrary and self-willed. He only believes in the words of those close to him, and he is sinister.”

Where is Pu Yuanzong?

Tang Yin didn't like to hear it

Because he felt that Pu Yuanzong was slandering his monarch and was no different from a traitor.

How can a traitor get better? Does the Ming Dynasty dare to believe such a person?

Zhang Zhou finally arrived at Shenyang Zhongwei City on March 16th.

Zhang Heling, who was left behind, came out to greet him. At the same time, there were many local generals. Because the news was not leaked in advance, the soldiers and civilians in the city did not know about it.

After Zhang Heling took Zhang Zhou into the city, he did not go there. The yamen took him to his house instead.

“I’ll show you something good. "

Zhang Heling rushed over to pull Zhang Zhou's sleeves, but Zhang Zhou stretched out his hand to stop him.

Zhang Heling smiled and said, "North Korea just sent someone, saying it was them. Knowing that Mr. Zhang was coming, he sent ten beauties over. I've seen them, they're all very good. "

Zhang Zhou frowned.

This is what Shouning Hou cares about. Have you seen it or used it?

Zhang Zhou said, "I Qianxin Wan Ku came to Shenyang for the purpose of going on an expedition. But I have to postpone it for two days, I'm too tired."

"There's no rush, I just know. "Zhang Heling laughed.

Zhang Zhou said he was coming, and the slogan had been hanging for nearly three months. The talent finally arrived, and it felt like he had been waiting for a long time.

Come. We need to take a rest first, this is not taking this battle seriously.

Zhang Zhou said, "Now you can send orders to everyone in Liaodong, saying that I, Mr. Zhang, have arrived in Shenyang, and the next step is to wipe out the Jurchen tribes." , Unless you surrender and accept the new canonization and relocation of the Ming Dynasty, we will see you on the battlefield." Please remember to collect, the latest websiteNew fastest free reading without anti-theft