Chapter 477 Dare to come from here?

The Imperial Palace, inside the Qianqing Palace.

After the morning court ended that day, Zhu Youtang rushed back to the Qianqing Palace, where there were many boxes shipped from the south of the Yangtze River.

Xiao Jingli stood aside and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, these are the treasures sent by Tang Yin, the governor of the Bohai Sea, from his voyage to Nanyang. Many things are not seen in the Central Plains. There are many rare treasures. There are also fragrant woods, etc., which can help you relax and concentrate, and there are also many local specialties."

Zhu Youtang went up to take a look, with a smile on his face.

Li Rong followed in and asked, "I wonder if there is a fairy grass that can prolong life?"

"This"

Xiao Jing didn't know how to answer.

The emperor initially asked Zhang Zhou to send a ship out to sea. It seemed that he had said that he wanted to find the elixir of immortality, but that was just a cover. Xiao Jing, as an original participant, knew that Zhang Zhou At first, he did not make any promises to the emperor. He only said that there were good things overseas.

Zhu Youtang raised his hand and did not let Xiao Jing answer the too difficult question. He relieved Xiao Jing. He said, "How are the ships built now? We can sail to Nanyang, and we can go to the West." "

Xiao Jing smiled again and said, "Back to Your Majesty, Tang Yin also mentioned in his memorial that two large ships designed by Cai Guogong have been built, which are equipped with new cannons. The ship is much bigger, and it has already been sent out to sea in the middle of last month. According to the chart given by Cai Guogong, it is estimated that it will be back before the end of the year. "

"Yes." Zhu Youtang nodded, "Bingkuan once said that the sea east of Guochao is called the Pacific Ocean. Although the sea is basically peaceful, there are strong winds in summer, so sailing must be started before summer. , otherwise there may be a hurricane and a shipwreck."

As soon as these words came out, Xiao Jing and Li Rong both realized that the emperor knew a lot about great navigation and seemed to be more than just a layman looking for results. .

"Alas Bingkuan also said that if there are several crops in the Western Lands and can be brought back and widely planted in various parts of the Ming Dynasty, the yield will be very high, and the people of the Ming Dynasty will be able to eat enough. The population of the Ming Dynasty will be prosperous, and the lives of the people will be greatly improved."

Zhu Youtang also mentioned the pie that Zhang Zhou once drew for him.

Xiao Jing said, "Your Majesty, it seems that Duke Cai Guo is determined to make Hu Guo safe."

Zhu Youtang glanced at him and said, "Do you still need to say it? From the time Bingkuan entered the court, What he did was not for this purpose."

"Yes, yes." Xiao Jing responded quickly.

"It's a pity that others don't understand him. They always think that I favor him too much and call him a traitor. Have there been such traitors since ancient times? Just because he had a Taoist background, he can be said Is he a traitor? Even Emperor Taizong still used monks to help govern the country, why can't I use Bingkuan?"

Zhu Youtang's tone was a bit angry.

Because Xiao Jing did not attend the court meeting these days, he did not know what happened in the court, and he could not help but look for verification.Looking at Li Rong aside.

Li Rong said, "Your Majesty, it's just because they don't know Mr. Zhang's layout and arrangements in the northwest."

Xiao Jing was even more surprised. What arrangements are there?

Zhu Youtang still said angrily, "I think those officials, in order to show their integrity, sometimes lose their true intentions. I used Bingkuan and the people he recommended to fight, and then criticized the improper tactics and tactics, saying Why put the Ming Dynasty soldiers in danger and say they should recuperate and recuperate? The veterans and generals who are now used in the court, they also say that the current Ministry of War is irresponsible and has no regard for the border reserve soldiers and other soldiers. As long as they are not happy, they must be blamed. Not with a wide head."

Xiao Jing understood now.

The emperor was "irritated" again in the court.

Zhu Hui did not make any tactical progress in Hetao, and is still marching blindly. The government and the public began to criticize, saying that the Ministry of War did not provide tactical support for Zhu Hui's march.

It is tantamount to saying that Zhang Zhou, the Minister of War, is incompetent.

Xiao Jingyi gritted his teeth and said, "Your Majesty, if there are officials who insist on making slanderous comments about court affairs out of nothing, they should be corrected in time."

"What you want is for me to make those slanderous comments Zhu Youtang frowned and looked at Xiao Jing.

I still don’t seem to understand why Xiao Jing is on my and Bingkuan’s side today

Xiao Jing said, “Yes.”

Zhu Youtang said "Bingkuan and them already have a feud. Others think that I am protecting Bingkuan. Wouldn't it make it more difficult for Bingkuan to go through such trouble? I don't want to intensify the conflict. Let's see the results."

That look made Xiao Jing feel extremely uneasy.

After Xiao Jing returned to the Li Supervisory Room.

Wei Bin hurriedly came over and said anxiously, "Eunuch Xiao, you are back. Now it has been verified that Ren Liang was indeed taken by the Jin Yiwei, and it is said that he has been tortured."

Xiao Jing said, "Just say hello, why are you in such a hurry?"

In Xiao Jing's view, the eunuchs in Jin Yiwei's department of rites are not worth mentioning, as long as a random person here can help With a greeting, the Jin Yiwei must give face. Even if the emperor wants to use torture, the Jin Yiwei will use some methods, such as fake beatings, injuries, etc., so that there will be no deviation.

Wei Bin sighed, "That's the problem. It won't work this time. Even Dongchang can't interfere. He also said that it may involve liaison with foreigners, but I'm afraid of expanding the implication."

"What"

Xiao Jing frowned.

If it was ordinary corruption and perversion of the law, the Jin Yiwei absolutely could not do anything to Ren Liang, or in other words, everything was within control.

But if you add the clause of having an affair with a foreign country, then whoever intercedes or says hello is tantamount to telling others that he is involved in this matter, and Wei BinAs Ren Liang's backend in name only, Wei Bin didn't dare to interfere in this case at all.

Wei Bin asked, "Do you think that Mr. Cai Guogong deliberately led the matter in this direction?"

"What does it have to do with Mr. Cai Guogong?" Xiao Jing frowned.

"I also learned the news from Fusi in Jinyiwei North Town. Guo Ang said that Mou Bin went to see Cai Guogong. In such a big case, if Dongchang is not involved, His Majesty cannot just Let Mu Bin investigate alone. If that doesn't work, why don't you talk to Cai Guogong?"

Wei Bin panicked.

He is Ren Liang's direct backer. If the emperor wants to use Ren Liang as a trigger for the operation, Wei Bin must be the first to be investigated.

Xiao Jing said coldly, "It's just an investigation in Liaodong. What does it have to do with you? If someone has to put a shit basin on your head, then just let him do it."

Wei Bin said, "This is your Majesty's intention."

"Your Majesty can't be unreasonable. If it's just money, Guanbao can settle it for you." What Xiao Jing meant was, if you want to resist, don't even think about it. Try to find someone to accommodate you, and don't involve others. "You must remember, unless it is absolutely necessary, you cannot show weakness. If you show weakness, Cai Guogong will become the second Li Guang. From now on, our company The ceremonial supervisor may also be held in his hands."

Wei Bin was very surprised and said, "He is not a palace man, how could he do it?"

It means that Li Guang is a eunuch. , there is still a basis for threatening Zhu Pi’s authority as the Supervisor of Ceremonies. How can a normal minister like Zhang Zhou, who is not in the palace, control the power of the Supervisor of Ceremonies

Xiao Jing said, "You are really confused. Do you think, If others want to manipulate us, the Supervisor of Ceremonies, he needs to have everything in his hands. As long as he knows the big plans for the employment of people in the court, what else can the Supervisor of Ceremonies do that is independent and worthy of praise?"

"That's right."

Wei Bin immediately understood what Xiao Jing meant.

If Zhang Zhou wants to control the Supervisor of Ceremonies, he does not need to be a eunuch or even have an informant. He only needs to convey his own wishes. If the Supervisor of Ceremonies and the others follow suit, it will be equivalent to Zhang Zhou becoming the emperor. Below him are the powerful ministers above the ceremonial supervisor.

"Li Guang used these methods back then. We are all people who have experienced it, so we have to be careful." When Xiao Jing said this, he seemed a little scared.

Wei Bin said, "But we have no idea now. Your Majesty has not even mentioned this to us. Have you ever asked Eunuch Li about his side?"

"Don't worry. If you want to ask, just pretend you don't know." Xiao Jing meant that he couldn't even directly ask Li Rong, the admiral of Dongchang, about the case of Ren Liang and Zhang Yu, let alone talk to Zhang Zhou.

The land of the Hetao.

Zhu Hui led his army smoothly through the red salt pond where Wang Yue defeated the Tatars, went north to Yierdusi, and continued to the Yellow River in the north of Hetao.

Zhu Hui was still marching that day. Suddenly, the front line reported that a war had begun. Zhu Hui was extremely excited. It had been nearly ten days since he entered the Loop, and he finally encountered a living Tatar. People are here,Zhu Hui then dispatched a total of 20,000 cavalry from the three armies under his command to prepare for the battle.

Everything is not good.

The army had not moved forward three miles when they were informed that the fighting had ceased.

"Why is it so fast?" Zhu Hui was riding on his horse. When he heard the messenger's announcement, he felt that he had not performed well yet. Why was it over?

General Zhou Gui He came over and concluded with him, "Master, we have found out that it is just a small Tatar village. It was originally stationed in the west. It may be that they are migrating, and only a few slow runners dragging their belongings are left behind. The pioneers When the men and horses met, they met and ran away, losing all their belongings. They finally caught up and killed four of them, including a woman and a child."

Zhu Hui came immediately after hearing this. gas.

My army of 20,000 killed four Tatars, two of which were women and children

Cui Yuandao on the side said, "This can be regarded as a victory, and it is a sacrifice to the flag."

Zhou Guidao said, "There are two more, and they are both old."

As a result, everyone who heard this was embarrassed.

Emotionally killing for a long time, the four are all old, weak, women and children, but it is right to think about it. Those young and strong Tatars must have run fast when they heard that the Ming army was coming. Only the old, weak, women and children would have it easy. Being overtaken is probably similar to the migration of a pack of rats. The old, weak, women and children stay behind the team to block the gunfire.

"That's fine, that's fine." When Cui Yuan said this, he couldn't help but look at Zhu Hui.

Zhu Hui said, "The animals have escaped, so there should be some animals and baggage left behind."

When mentioning this, Zhou Gui's face became more joyful and he said, "Three of them were captured." There are more than a hundred animals, plus some property. Please tell me whether we should pursue them quickly."

Cui Yuan almost blurted out, "Don't chase the poor bandits."

Zhu Hui glared at Cui Yuan and said, "The few remnants of the defeated Tatars can also be called poor bandits. Even if they are allowed to resist stubbornly, I want to see how stubborn they can be."

Zhou Gui said, "At the end of the day, I want to see how stubborn they can be." You will understand, so you will give the order to continue the pursuit."

"Wait a minute," Zhu Hui immediately raised his hand and said, "I didn't say that I wanted to pursue. It's better to be cautious and wait until the five groups of people converge. The Tatars fought head-on. I don’t know what happened to the other groups.”

Hearing this, even Cui Yuan, who had never been on the battlefield, seemed to understand.

No wonder Zhu Hui wanted to divide his troops into five groups and break them into parts. He already knew that fighting could not be fought in the Hetao area, so he dispersed his troops and horses in order to capture the lone Tatar tribe. Especially those whose news is unusual or who feel that they are running fast.

Five people formed a big net to catch fish, and their intention from the beginning was to catch small fish and shrimps.

Cui Yuan also felt depressed for a while, saying to himself that it would be strange to be able to make achievements with such a coach, but if he had the opportunity to go to the battlefield, he couldn't ask for more.

Zhu Hui entered the grassland to complete the "first battle". Although he only killed four old, weak, women and children, he got oneThere are some animals, but it does not affect his success in reporting to the court.

And he won the victory earlier than the rest of the group, which made him look so awesome. Even though there were only four people, Wang Weining won a big victory with only dozens of people, four people. It's already very good if we can win it without any bloodshed.

This was the emperor's order to send out troops, and a "good news" was needed to save the emperor's face.

When Zhu Hui's "good news" reached Yulinwei, the capital of Yansui Town, where the trilateral general system was stationed, a day later, Qin Hong felt very depressed after receiving the good news.

That's it

You are a shameless person who has failed to protect the country. You have the nerve to report it to the superiors. I, the trilateral leader, are too embarrassed to report it to the superiors. You have traveled thousands of miles to mobilize close people. An army of 50,000 people spent so much on food and drink, but ended up killing four people from nowhere. It was probably "killing good people and taking credit for the merit", and then dared to report victory

Sure enough, a thick-skinned person, thinking The methods and techniques are all different.

"Sir, here is a secret message from the capital, saying it is for you." Just when Qin Hong was about to become a hands-off shopkeeper, he ignored Zhu Hui's so-called good news and let him pass through. When he was sent to the capital, his staff sent him a secret decree from the capital.

After he opened it and looked at it, he couldn't help but frown.

The staff member’s name was Kang Heng, and he asked, “Your Excellency, I have doubts.”

“It’s nothing.” Qin Hong never avoided the people below him in court affairs, “This is your Majesty’s personal decision. The purpose mentioned that if our Ming Dynasty sends troops out of the pass to fight, if the Tatars are unwilling to confront our Ming Dynasty, they may use their elite troops to harass our pass territory from the side."

Kang Heng said, "That's it. There is reason to worry. It’s just that the passes in the Ming Dynasty are so long that even if the Tatars come, there is no way to guard against them.”

Qin Hong said with a vague smile on his face, “You don’t know that the Ming Dynasty is there. Is there a Cai Guogong who can do calculations? Besides, Wang Bo'an is now in Datong. It is expected that the Tatars may not attack from Datong, Pianguan, Xuanfu, etc. The weakest point of the Ming Dynasty is probably still Ningxia and Yan Sui these places. Otherwise, why did your Majesty give me this secret decree?"

Kang Heng said even more hesitantly, "If you can do calculations, why don't you explain that the location is just a place where we are stationed, and it is difficult to do it? If the Tatars come out in full force, it won't be a big deal," Qin Hong said. "I think there are tens of thousands of Baoguo Gong's elite troops, and the Tatars will come from Yansui. The possibility of an attack from the surrounding areas is not high. If it comes from the last attack on the Ningxia West Road, it is more likely. There is nothing wrong with strengthening our defenses."

"Yes. Heng then could only follow Qin Hong's instructions to deliver the order.

After Kang Heng retreated, Qin Hong picked up the secret edict again and muttered to himself, "Huamachi is the junction of Ningxia and Yansui defenses. It is where the Ningxia guard is located. There are many guard fortresses, and the Tatars People really dare to attack from here"

Inside the theater.

Zhang Zhou and Zhu Feng sat across the table, with simple food and wine in front of them, and the stage below was very hot.Noisy, a group of fans are watching the new version of Farewell My Concubine.

Zhu Feng was a little careless, and obviously had something to worry about, which troubled the second-generation male who wanted to be an idler.

"Grandma has been urging me to get married as soon as possible. She also said that my brother still has no children. In the future, the Chengguo Palace may need me to take care of it. My father is in Nanjing. Originally, I wanted to talk to my father and ask him to help me negotiate, but when I wrote to Nanjing, my father never paid attention to me."

What Zhu Feng is worried about is his own marriage.

The purpose of Lao Zhu’s family in marrying to have a son is also very clear.

Zhang Zhou asked, "Is it so difficult for you to have a child?"

"Yes." Zhu Feng nodded directly.

Zhang Zhou didn't bother to evaluate this kid. He always felt that this kid was just having some emotions. In terms of mental instability, Zhu Feng definitely couldn't be called that kind of strong-willed general. He was more like a general. He is a young man who can act like a child at any time.

"Recently, the Ministry of War is selecting generals from various places. The Ministry of War has decided to ask you to lead naval forces around Nanjing to assist your father. It seems that you don't want to go either," Zhang Zhou said.

When Zhu Feng heard this, he quickly said, "If I don't have to work as an errand back to Nanjing, but just take a temporary job, I am willing to go back."

Zhang Zhou shook his head and said, "Impossible."< /p>

Zhu Feng said, "There don't seem to be many naval forces in Nanjing. Do you need me to keep an eye on it?"

Zhang Zhou said, "That was before, but now there are shipyards around Nanjing, and there are also training A large number of Haining Guard soldiers need to improve the tactics of ship warfare in the future, using artillery and firearms, especially to move southward on islands that have not been inhabited for hundreds of years, and even prepare for Japanese attacks. Do you think the navy is? It was just a joke."

"Then I won't go." Zhu Feng immediately backed down.

Zhang Zhou sighed and said, "You thought it was a vegetable market where you can still bargain. If you don't want to lead the navy, you may have to lead troops in various places in the northwest. You can choose the important town on the nine sides and see where it suits you."

Zhu Feng said with an aggrieved look, "Should we stay in the capital? Although life is a bit harder now, the capital is still a colorful world. If you go to the borderland, you won't be able to survive." It's good that I can leave my job for a few years. I still want to go around Daming and appreciate the local customs and customs. "Please remember to bookmark it. The latest and fastest website is free to read without anti-theft