When the news spread, various noble officials in the capital, especially those who had previously been vying to enter the Yanwu Hall, began to find ways to lead troops in the northwest.
You don’t need to be the chief military officer, but becoming a deputy general, or even a general accompanying the army, is like gold plating.
Just like Zhang Zhou, Wang Shouren and others have created a good start, they only need to pick up ready-made fruits. Everyone seems to feel that this war is very easy, similar to an outing. Patrol, lead troops back out of the Loop, and bring as many new cannons, etc. Will the Tatars be stupid enough to take the initiative to challenge the Qingning Palace?
Qingning Palace.
When Zhu Youtang went to greet Empress Dowager Zhou, he was caught by the old lady and questioned about sending troops.
"Since the emperor attaches great importance to this battle, why not let Bingkuan lead the troops personally or let his people show your caution about this battle."
The Empress Dowager Zhou originally wanted to fight for the unfulfilled descendants of the Zhou family and let them go with her.
But I don’t trust Zhu Hui, the protector of the country. If he goes with Zhang Zhou or Wang Shouren, he is more likely to achieve success. If he just goes with Zhu Hui, who knows what these traditional martial arts will do? What a moth
Zhu Youtang said, "Returning to the imperial grandmother, my grandson did this because he wanted to balance the relationship between Bingkuan and the old martial arts school in the court. We can't use Bingkuan or his recommendation every time there is a war." It is unfair to other military heroes in the court. If you have good artillery and muskets, you should give others a chance." "Well," Empress Dowager Zhou nodded, "Emperor, please think about it. Very thoughtful."
Zhu Youtang added, "Now that Bingkuan is the Minister of War, most of the strategic matters still come from him, and there will be no major deviations in the overall strategy, so there is no need for the imperial grandmother. Too worried."
Empress Dowager Zhou said, "Then you have decided on the generals, deputy generals, and generals."
"It's still under consideration." Zhu Youtang. Lowering his head, he knew that the Empress Dowager Zhou might mention the descendants of the Zhou family next. After all, Zhou Tang and Zhou Ying were both studying in the Yanwu Hall. The two descendants of the Zhou family themselves were nothing to Zhu Youtang. Giving them a chance to experience their great abilities is purely to give the old lady face.
The Queen Mother Zhou smiled and said, "The Ai family is thinking, if you want to balance the relationship between Bingkuan and the Duke of the old family, you must remember the Ying Gong's family. You can let the Ying Gong do it." "The commander in chief."
"He"
Zhu Youtang was worried when he heard that the British Duke.
Let alone leading troops, Zhang Mao would complain endlessly even if he was asked to inspect a military camp.
“My grandson’s idea is that even if people from the British Duke’s government are allowed to go, they should go to Zhang Rui, the son of the British Duke, or Zhang Rui and Zhang Lun and his son go together, and they will ask the British Duke himself later. After all, it goes against the principles of benevolence, filial piety and etiquette to allow both father and son to lead the army at the same time."
What Zhu Youtang meant is that if something unexpected happens in this battle, the whole army will eventually come. It's nothing to cover up, but don't say goodbye to Zhang Rui and Zhang Lun, father and son.Died together on the battlefield.
At that time, Old Man Zhang must have hated Zhang Zhou to his core. Although in terms of the results of the battle, the main responsibility still lay with Zhu Hui, who actually led the army, he couldn't help but think that others would think that if he clearly sent Zhang Zhou, If you can avoid this, why do you have to find an incompetent person to lead the army?
"Okay, Emperor, you can make your own decision. The Ai family won't ask any more questions."
< p>The Queen Mother Zhou understood her grandson's heart after all, and knew that asking the Zhou family to go to the battlefield with her would definitely make her look like she was relying on her old age and not knowing how to advance or retreat. She said so much, but in the end she didn't mention it, which was actually the same as mentioning it.It depends on whether the grandson can really understand her "entire heart".
Zhu Youtang came out of Qingning Palace.
Xiao Jing came over and presented the memorial to him.
"If you have anything to do, tell me." Zhu Youtang didn't want to see it in person, or maybe he was feeling unwell and wanted to find a place to rest.
Meeting the old lady was both physical and mental work for him.
Xiao Jing said, "There are dozens of nobles from various families in the city who have requested to join the army. Some have recommended themselves, and some have recommended each other. Some have not even entered the Yanwu Hall, and some are their own sons and nephews." I fought for it, because the memorials were delivered separately, and I had someone sort them out and make a list."
Zhu Youtang raised his hand and said, "Since so many people want to go, then just one. Just don’t choose.”
“This”
Xiao Jing looked very embarrassed.
Obviously he wanted to give those old ministers a chance, but now that the matter has come to pass, they have no choice.
Zhu Youtang looked a little annoyed and said, "I can't help but choose who to lead the army." I have decided that it is not up to me to discuss with the courtiers. Is it the turn of each family to recommend it? Have they even forgotten the rules of the court?"
Xiao Jing's face was reserved. He probably noticed that those Xun Chen, who was fighting for his head, was in trouble with Zhu Youtang.
The most annoying thing for the emperor is that the people below are vying to lead the troops, or to fight for military power. No matter what slogans these people shout, from the fact that you are vying to lead the troops, you must use your heart. bad.
When the Tatars were at their peak, why didn’t anyone rush to go to the northwest?
Now that the Tatars are no longer vigorous, you think the Tatars are soft persimmons. , I want to give it a squeeze
Don’t you all ask yourself what level you are?
“When it comes to employment matters, as long as it involves requests, we will ignore them.” Zhu Youtang said , "Who should be used and whom should not be used? In addition to seeing whether the person is willing to serve the court, it also depends on whether he is really capable. Even if he is Baoguo Gong, I do not have to use him."
Xiao Jing understood once he heard it.
The emperor basically has a candidate. It is very likely that a lot of the emperor's relatives, consorts, uncles, and near-sycophants all want to squeeze into the army. The emperor can arrange these people. It's a headache, but there is still room for those noble ministers from various families who have volunteered.
Don't dream about it.
Outside Yanwutang CityThe artillery field.
When Zhang Zhou came out for inspection that day, Wang Qiong, the left servant of the Ministry of Revenue, came with him. Wang Qiong mainly wanted to discuss with him the distribution of grain and grass supplies for the troops to be dispatched in two months.
When we arrived at the high viewing platform of the artillery practice range, a new round of artillery practice was taking place below.
Zhu Feng, who came with him, just took a look from a distance and felt something was wrong. He shook his head and said, "It's not good."
Even Zhu Feng could see that this group of people No, that can only mean that these people are really bad.
Prince Baoguo Zhu Hui came over and smiled and gave his hands to several people. At this time, Zhu Hui looked high-spirited. Next to Zhu Hui stood Liu Jin, the eunuch of Yanwu Hall. Liu Jin also had a spring breeze on his face at this time.
Zhu Hui smiled and said, "Dong Cai Guo came at the right time. Look at these royal relatives and nobles, who have experienced these things before or had the opportunity to personally lead troops on the battlefield after practicing in Yanwu Hall? Everyone is full of loyalty to serve the country, which is really sad.”
The reason why this group of people is not good is because these people are relatives of the emperor who rose to power through marriage.
Zhu Feng asked, "Is that Shouning Hou?"
What Zhu Feng was referring to was a man standing around the artillery range, Zhang Heling could be seen from a distance.
As the first relatives of the emperor to enter the martial arts hall, the Zhang brothers were directly asked to teach the "younger generations" this time. They obviously did not have much potential as instructors. Fortunately, they were responsible for firing cannons and other matters. If they were not personally responsible, there would be no telling where the shells would land.
Zhu Hui asked Zhang Zhou to one side and asked, "Zhang Shangshu, I wonder if I can ask how the decision was made to send troops to Yansui in March. The old man also just heard about it, and he was not sure. He thought. Ask some information."
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "I don't know much."
"You don't know." Zhu Hui was curious.
If you, Zhang Bingkuan, don’t know, then who can?
Zhang Zhou said, “The purpose of sending troops to the Hetao is not necessarily to fight the Tatars head-on, but more to demonstrate the Ming Dynasty’s control of the Hetao. Governance. In fact, like Duke Bao, I only know temporarily how to formulate the plan and what results your Majesty is pursuing. I can only ask Your Majesty for instructions."
Zhu. Hui sighed with emotion, "Your Majesty didn't make it very clear."
For a traditional martial artist like Zhu Hui, this was really embarrassing for him, as if the emperor had a difficult problem, and this The problems and even the questions are unclear.
He is not the kind of coach who knows how to adapt to situations.
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "The use of troops, especially when it comes to military strategies, is not something that the military censors should worry about. The Baoguo Guild will not worry too much."
Zhu Hui said "His Majesty said that he asked Xu Jin, the governor of Shanxi Town who was guarding the border gate, to lead the army as the censor of the capital. I wanted to negotiate with him, but he couldn't. His Majesty also made it clear that he wanted the Ministry of War to come up with a big plan, so The old man can only do that."
Zhang Zhou shrugged and didn't answer. It probably meant that you asked the wrong person.
Just as he was talking, Wang Qiong came over and said, "Zhang Butang, this can't go on like this. These people are not here to train. Instructing them to fire artillery and other things is a waste of artillery shells. We should ask His Majesty to replace them." ”
Wang Qiong appears to be very upright when it comes to court affairs.
Obviously a group of people with no skills were learning how to fire cannons and setting off cannons in a lively manner, but they were just messing around. Wang Qiong felt that this was a waste of time and energy. < /p>
"No way"
Wang Qiong frowned and looked at Zhu Hui.
That look was somewhat disrespectful.
Having a loser like you as the coach is enough to cause trouble. If your right-hand man is still like the Zhang brothers, then this battle may not even be fought. It is best to pray that the Tatars will open their eyes and not fight with you. As you generally know, don't send troops to fight, otherwise there will be trouble after the war.
Zhu Hui saw that Wang Qiong looked down on him somewhat, but he still sighed with emotion, "If you can lead Dehua as the censor of the capital this time, then this battle will be successful immediately. You said, I want to go over and see the artillery show again, and I want to select capable people."
Zhu Hui knew that he was doing useless work, but he still enjoyed it.
Wang Qiong said, "Zhang Butang, I dare to ask, your Majesty really intends to charge into the battle with this group of people."
Zhang Zhou flattened his mouth and shook his head.
The general meaning is that the emperor is not a fool. Can he see that these people have limited abilities and the emperor does not want to use them, but sometimes he may have to use them.
Just like the Zhang brothers have been given opportunities many times before, can’t the emperor see that the Zhang brothers are not allowed to stand on the stage?
Wang Qiong said again, "There is also Baoguo Gong, although he has repeatedly He went to the northwest to guard one side, but he was just a defensive general at best. With him leading the troops, he was afraid that there would be big trouble. "
"No,"
Zhang Zhou smiled. laugh.
He is not as "pessimistic" as Wang Qiong.
Because Zhang Zhou knew that in the history of the fourteenth year of Hongzhi, the emperor also used Xu Jin and Zhu Hui to lead the army. Although the army arrived, Huo Si and Batu Meng's troops had basically retreated. Well, the two of them even delayed, but at least there was no big mess.
Wang Qiong said, "What's the point of using them?"
Zhang Zhou walked in front, but Wang Qiong was still very persistent, meaning we can't give this group of people a chance.
This also made Zhang Zhou realize that Wang Qiong attached great importance to factional disputes and saw the enemy and ourselves clearly.
Perhaps in Wang Qiong's view, since we are now in power, we should not think about giving opportunities to traditional martial arts. We should defeat traditional martial arts until they can no longer hold their heads up. This is the ultimate goal.
Zhang Zhou said, "Your Majesty has his own way of using people. If they encounter someone in the Hetao area,Trouble, if we need to send troops to help, there may be a chance for you, Wang Shilang. Or Wang Shilang can also fight for it, and you can lead the troops in person.
Wang Qiong shook his head and said, "If I go there with Baoguo Gong as the chief military officer, I would rather not go." ”
Although Wang Qiong wanted to lead troops to prove himself, he looked down upon people like Zhu Hui, especially when he knew that the emperor might also select people from among his relatives to assist.
The training in the martial arts field has ended.
Zhang Heling and Zhang Yanling were in high spirits and led a group of people up. Although the two brothers were suppressed and unable to lift their heads in front of the traditional martial arts, they were still overwhelmed by this group of emperors. In front of relatives, it is even better to show off. After all, our brothers have been on the battlefield in person in the past two years and even killed the enemy personally.
"They are all here"
p>Zhang Heling seemed very happy when he came up, and then introduced a man in his early twenties who looked very elegant in Confucian clothes to Zhang Zhou: "Mr. Zhang, let me introduce someone to you. This is Cui, the consort of the eldest princess of Yongkang. Yes, he is the brother-in-law of my second son. ”
Zhang Zhouyi had heard of Cui Yuan’s reputation a long time ago.
This miserable consort of the Ming Dynasty would have to wait until twenty years later for the favor of the Yingxing Palace. It is very sad to say that the crown prince came to Beijing and succeeded to the throne.
The same is true for the emperor's consort. >
“Student Cui Yuan met Mr. Zhang. "Cui Yuan was very polite to Zhang Zhou.
As a scholar, of course he knew the weight of a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, and also knew Zhang Zhou's reputation for compiling the Ming Dynasty canon and the classics of mind science. Cui Yuan was very polite to Zhang Zhou. Zhang Zhou’s respect is more like academic respect.
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, “Okay. "
Zhang Heling said, "If you have free time, can you find a place to have a drink or two and I will be the host? How about you guys give me a compliment?"
Zhu Hui said with a smile, "You young people. Things, I am old and have errands to deal with. Today’s artillery drill is not over yet”
“We are finished. "Zhang Heling said without hesitation, "Whoever wants to play in the back can do it. I want to find a place to have a drink. Brother, you can go too."
"Yes. ”
Zhang Yanling looked weak, as if she hadn’t had a good rest.
Looking at the bags under the eyes of these royal relatives, Zhang Zhou knew that this group of people had a rich nightlife. It seems quite difficult for such a group of people to come here as students to learn how to fight. Please remember to bookmark the latest and fastest website for free reading without anti-theft