Ning Tong doesn’t want to be a caged bird
It also depends on whether it is a gold cage or an iron cage. If it is a splendid cage like the palace, if you get in and become a royal concubine, not just anyone can go there if they want to. .
Zhang Zhou didn’t take Zhu Feng’s words seriously, but he still felt very fresh about the way this couple got along. It’s rare for a man to understand women in this era. Although this kind of “understanding” , is actually based on an extraordinary relationship.
Probably because of the deep friendship between besties.
Zhang Lushui and Xiao Changjin came up to serve tea, and Zhang Zhou didn't give any more advice. Before the two of them left, there was movement at the door, and Liu Guili gave Zhang Zhou a wink at the door.
Zhang Zhou said, "Zhijie, you see I may have guests to receive, so I won't accompany you any longer. You two go down too."
Zhang Lushui seemed to have been prepared. For the "show", or rather, I have finally met Zhang Zhou once recently, and I have to develop her ability of "beauties are the source of trouble", try to get Zhang Zhou to accept her, and give her a chance to get involved in power outside the troupe.
What a pity
"It's okay, I'll eat first." Zhu Feng said, "Brother Zhang, don't worry about me. If you don't come back after I finish eating, I'll leave first."
Zhang Zhou smiled.
Zhu Feng is still self-aware, and he is not a dog-skin plaster, but this makes him feel a little unfair to his friends.
But Zhang Zhou took a closer look at Zhu Feng and said that although Zhu Feng led the way to his own fortune, they were mutually beneficial and there was no question of who owed anyone anything. The way, that's how you come to be comfortable.
Maybe Zhu Feng himself doesn’t like so many red tapes that restrict people.
In a special private room on the second floor of the theater, Li Rong was smiling, followed by Mou Bin.
The two leaders Dongchang and Jinyiwei appeared in front of Zhang Zhou at the same time, which also made Zhang Zhou understand that the matter should not be too small.
"Two things." Li Rong made the opening remarks, "Your Majesty convicted Ren Liang and Zhang Yu who were in Liaodong. Ren Liang was sent to Jiangnan, and Zhang Yu punished the two party members. , depending on the severity of the crime, they may be dismissed from their posts, or their homes may be confiscated, or they may be demoted and not corrected.”
The Liaodong case that has been pending for a long time has come to an end for the time being.
Zhang Zhou was not very attentive in the first place, so he had no special opinions on how the emperor should punish these people.
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "Eunuch Li will also be involved in this case now."
In Zhang Zhou's opinion, this case had previously involved Wei Bin and even others from the Supervisor of Ceremonies. You belong to The person who avoided it, now that the case has been concluded, you have jumped out. Is it because this punishment is regarded as a "lenient sentence" and you have an explanation to Wei Bin and the others
Li Rongdao " This is an imperial case. We are just here to send a message to your husband. He has done a lot of hard work in investigating the case." "I don't dare to take it seriously," Zhang Zhou said. "It's not all Jin Yiwei's.Are people checking?"
Mo Bin just clasped his fists and raised his hands without saying anything.
Li Rong immediately changed his smile and said, "The second thing involves the Northwest War, Shigou The battle in the city has come to an end. ”
“Really?” Zhang Zhou said, “Why didn’t you talk about it when something happened?”
The implication is that you should talk about such a big matter before the Liaodong case. How can we put it at the back?
Li Rong quickly said, "Sir, I misunderstood. It is precisely because of the great results that I put it at the back. If there is any major deviation, we will ask you for advice immediately." Sir, there is no need to worry too much. Your Majesty has no intention of summoning you today. You can just tell him in court tomorrow morning. ”
Then Li Rong took out the memorial that Zhu Youtang gave to him and he handed it to Zhang Zhou, which was divided into two sections, Ningxia and Shaanxi.
Chapter The other is Yang Yiqing's memorial document, as well as supporting documents from Shaanxi Supervisory Censor Shi Han and Wang Xun, who had just been transferred from Shandong Right Chief Envoy to Shaanxi Left Chief Envoy Wang Xun, giving a rough summary of the results of the Battle of Shigou City. Summary.
Li Rongdao "killed more than a thousand enemies, and with the previous battle at Huamachi, the number has exceeded 2,000. This battle can be said to be a complete victory. "
Zhang Zhou frowned and said, "It's still not satisfactory. ”
Li Rong’s smile was a little awkward.
At critical moments, you still have to brag for the emperor. Even if you only kill two thousand, it is still something worth writing about. It's a big deal that can turn "Xiao Zong" into "Wudi", but when it comes to you, it's not satisfactory to say it lightly.
Since you are not satisfied, why don't you do it yourself
Li Rong was slandering and smiled, "Of course I can't compare to Mr. Zhang and Uncle Xin Xin. I can only say that the conditions are limited this time. His Majesty was also very angry when he learned that Baoguo Gong's headquarters had been delayed and missed the opportunity to expand the results of the war. If he hadn't been concerned about the ongoing war, he might have resigned from the position of Baoguo Gong. "
Zhang Zhou said, "Didn't Lord Baoguo come to the memorial?"
"Haha, no. "Li Rong's answer was straightforward.
Zhu Hui originally had close to 50,000 troops from all walks of life. Zhu Hui should have led this battle. As a result, after the two battles, Zhu Hui was an outsider. Li Rong knew that Zhu Hui would never be able to survive in the future.
"By the way, sir, the Prince Consort Cui of Princess Yongkang's Mansion was highly praised by Yang Zhongcheng this time. Hundreds of soldiers led the troops to kill nearly ten thousand Tatars, and captured hundreds of heads. Such power is comparable to that of the champion of the year. Otherwise, sir, you have a sharp eye and caught him at a glance."
When Li Rong mentioned this, he felt like he was breathing out a sigh of relief for Zhang Zhou.
Because when Zhang Zhou went to Qingning Palace the day before yesterday, Li Rong and Xiao Jing were both standing there. On the other hand, everyone also heard the conversation at that time and knew that Princess Yongkang was messing around
No need to pester her now
In the future, if Cui Yuan wants to get involved in the army, he will not have to look at Zhang. Zhou’s face
Now you have made a contribution, and the fighter plane was given to you by Zhang Zhou. If you are just a shrimp soldier and crab general, you don't have to care whether Zhang Zhou gives you resources, but in the future you still want to be a marquis and a general, or even become a prominent figure in the Ming army. Then Zhang Zhou must support him.
You can be trained to be a good person even if you are a rotten fish or a shrimp. You are even praised as compared to Huo Qubing. Without Zhang Zhou’s support, you are nothing.
Zhang Zhou said, "Maybe the Tatars were eager to withdraw their troops, so Prince Consort Cui and Uncle Xiangcheng took advantage."
Li Rong laughed and said, "How can you say that? Everything is the same." Sir, you have arranged it well. After His Majesty learned about this, he was very happy. He slapped the table and said, "Even if you don't believe in anyone in this world, you must believe in your vision, sir. I don't need to say it before, just say what I used this time." These few people can be regarded as supporting the spirit of the Ming Dynasty soldiers. In the future, more and more people can be used in the border towns."
Zhang Zhou quickly waved his hand and said, "I just mentioned it. "My Majesty, it is your duty to appoint people on their merits."
"That's not for you to discover them first, sir," Li Rong said, "Let's just say that Cui Prince Consort, no matter how capable he is, will not be able to get ahead without you. Also, if you give me some advice, even an ordinary good horse can become a thousand-mile horse. You can really be called the Bole of the Ming Dynasty." Zhang Zhou said, "Eunuch Li, you are such a good horse. You have praised me to the heavens, I don’t dare to take it seriously.”
Li Rong continued to smile, not feeling that he was flattering at all, but feeling very happy about it.
That is also because he has been on the right side from the beginning. He does not have to worry about being squeezed out by Zhang Zhou or falling out of favor with the emperor like Xiao Jing.
"Originally, His Majesty wanted to reward Sir with something, but the same thing remains. This battle is not over yet. The Tatars just withdrew, or as Sir said, it is not completely satisfactory. Maybe the follow-up There will be wars, and if you gain some merit by then, your Majesty will definitely reward you."
Li Rong also made peace with the emperor.
Zhang Zhoudao said, "Rewards and other things are all external things. I am a Han Confucian. It has only been a long time now, and I am here today. I still want to express my gratitude to Your Majesty for your support."
Li Rong said with a smile. "So, in this world, there must be a talented person like your Majesty before you can find a talented person like Sir. If Your Majesty makes good use of Sir, and if Sir controls the generals of the army, everything will be unfavorable on the battlefield."
This sounds good, but Zhang Zhou feels that it is reminding me to be careful and not to take power in the future
If it were Xiao Jing who said this, Zhang Zhou I will definitely think about this.
But if it were Li Rong, Zhang Zhou wouldn't have so many concerns, mainly because Li Rong's age was there, and Li Rong had been cautious since he returned to the palace as an errand. , Li Rong has not yet seen any signs of deliberately targeting him.
Although morally speaking, these eunuchs basically side with the emperor, don't expect them to be sincere towards a civil servant.
"Sir, our family is just hereMention these two things. "
Li Rong saw that it was almost time and was about to say goodbye and go back, "Tomorrow morning, before the Meridian Gate, our family will personally introduce Mr. to the palace, and will also send a car to drive over. Mr. will be summoned after tomorrow morning. If something happens to you sir, please push it aside first. ”
“Yeah. "Zhang Zhou nodded.
The war has passed another stage. The battle at Shigou City was just like the battle at Huamachi. They were both moderate victories. In the past, this would have been absolutely monstrous. Great achievement, but now it is different from before. Both the emperor and the ministers have higher expectations for victory.
Zhang Zhou knew that Zhu Youtang would definitely take control of the development of the battle in the future. Ask him.
Li Rong went back first, but Mou Bin left in no hurry.
Mo Bin came over, mainly to bring the files of the Liaodong case to Zhang Zhou. Zhang Zhou can preside over the case, but in fact it is the people from the factory guard who are in charge. Zhang Zhou finally looked at the file, and at most he knew what was going on.
Zhang Zhou said, "I am not in the Three Laws Division. It is beyond my power to interfere with such matters. ”
Mo Bin respectfully said, “Sir, you are the Minister of the Ministry of War, and you are in a high-ranking position. The military affairs in Liaodong are related to the stability of the Ming army. It is not up to you to ask, who is suitable?”
Mou Bin respectfully said. p>
Mo Bin is sensible.
Although Jin Yiwei was very powerful throughout the Ming Dynasty, in the Hongzhi Dynasty, Jin Yiwei really had to be a man with his tail between his legs to a certain extent. In addition, it is because Zhu Youtang does not rely too much on the factory guard system, and also because Zhu Youtang is very talkative, has always had a good relationship with the ministers, and has an easy-going personality.
This helps. The civil servants became more arrogant and even contradicted the emperor.
But this does not mean that the factory guards were just decorations.
Now that there was a rift between the emperor and the civil servants, the factory guards finally came to an end. With a place to use, smart people like Mou Bin naturally understood that the Jinyiwei regained attention, which completely took advantage of the emperor's reliance on Zhang Zhou.
If the emperor had not stood with Zhang Zhou, There is a gap with the civil servants, and the factory guards need to be used to suppress the civil servants' power, so their Jinyiwei are probably still drinking from the northwest wind.
"There is a lot of money involved in this case," Zhang Zhou said smoothly. Asked.
Mo Bin said, "From Zhang Yu, Ren Liang, and some local generals, the treasures seized are equivalent to more than 150,000 taels of silver. "
Zhang Zhou thought about it for a while. In the middle of the Ming Dynasty, before the large inflow of American silver, 150,000 taels of silver was indeed a lot. After all, the purchasing power of silver was still very strong during the Hongzhi period. But in a few decades, corrupt officials who only steal a dozen or two hundred thousand taels will probably be embarrassed to come out to see people.
This is still a trap, that's all. >
“This batch has been replenished to Liaodong military supplies. Mou Bin said, "This is His Majesty's will." "
Zhang Zhou said, "Don't tell me, I don't care about the affairs of the Ministry of Revenue. ”
Mo Bin added, “Your Majesty, this matterI haven't even said hello to the household department. There were also several criminals, some of whom were imprisoned and questioned. Whether they would be pardoned would have to wait for His Majesty's decree. As for the family members of the criminal Zhang Yu, they were sent into exile. ”
“Yeah. "
Zhang Zhou nodded.
He understood that Mou Bin told him this because he actually wanted him to report the case to the emperor when he summoned him privately. Jin Yiwei must have used many shady methods in investigating cases, and there must be many people who accepted bribes or secretly committed illegal acts.
As the commander of Jin Yiwei, even if he restrains his subordinates, he cannot avoid them. He was taking advantage of this kind of case.
He had no grievances with Zhang Yu, so he would not want to do anything to get rid of it.
Zhang Zhou was thinking again, what if. If Zhu Hui falls into his hands, Zhu Hui will definitely be favored.
Zhu Hui will not talk about the death penalty, but if Zhu Hui does not perform well in this battle, the title will reach his generation. It may be the end. In such a time of survival of the fittest, the emperor has discovered talented military leaders one by one, and those so-called veterans who have stayed in the army relying on their ancestors' military achievements will only be eliminated.
These people will be given certain opportunities, but if they fail to seize the opportunity and pull their hips like Zhu Hui does, Ge Jue will be considered a loser.
Lingzhou is in the north. Xiajiabao is less than thirty miles away from the Yellow River. When Yang Yiqing led his troops to Xiajiabao, he saw that the fortress was in devastation. The Tatars used thunder to force the Ming garrison in the fort back, and then Instead of occupying Xiajiabao, they continued north to prepare to forcefully cross the Yellow River.
At this time, it was already three days and three nights after marching. Even though the only people who followed were cavalry, horses or chariots, they could not escape. The soldiers were already exhausted.
Guo Jun came to Yang Yiqing personally to complain, "Sir, the ships along the river where they can cross the river have been burned. Logically speaking, the Tatars cannot force the crossing. Now. Although it is not the spring flood of the Yellow River, there is a lot of water in the river as summer approaches. "
Yang Yiqing said, "What if the Tatars built a pontoon bridge or used a sheepskin raft?"
The guard eunuch who followed, Zhang Xun with red eyes, reminded him, "Yang Jun Door, let's be realistic. No matter how fierce the Tatars are, they can't stop the river. If they rely on rafts, there are tens of thousands of them. How long will it take?"
"It's passed "Is there any way to block the river?" Yang Yiqing asked the question.
Guo Jun said, "Although the north is close to the Ningxia Guard, the troops and horses that can be brought out have been mobilized before. There are no troops left behind in each guard post." There are only two or three thousand people left behind in the town, and they are basically infantry. If we use them to stop them."
Yang Yiqing interrupted Guo Jun's words and said, "Up to now, we are We have achieved some results, but if we let the Tatars retreat like this, what is the difference between letting them escape intact? You won't be satisfied with the results in front of you."
Guo Jun was speechless.
The Tatars have at least 30,000 cavalry, but so far they have only killed more than 2,000.And the head he got was only two thousand.
The Tatars used one-tenth of their battle losses to withdraw from the territory of the Ming Dynasty, which is equivalent to wreaking havoc in the territory of the Ming Dynasty. It seems that the results of the war in the Ming Dynasty are not bad, but if Wang Shouren was there before, Compared with the results achieved on the grassland, this achievement is simply not worth mentioning. < /p>
"Report"
Just as he was talking, a messenger arrived.
After Yang Yiqing made a gesture, the messenger shouted loudly, "Uncle Xiangcheng sent someone to inform us that he has been stationed eight miles northwest and can march at any time to block the Tatars from crossing the Yellow River north."
Yang Yiqing looked at Guo Jun and some generals who were not very talkative, and said, "I heard that even Uncle Xiangcheng has led his troops to follow. Needless to say, Marquis Wu'an must also be following him. We will be inferior to them."
Zhang He said, "We have gone through several battles. The march was longer than theirs, and the soldiers were more tired. Before Shigou Station fought with the Tatars, the soldiers had no strength. Get some rest. If we continue to fight, something will happen."
Yang Yiqing said stubbornly, "If we don't fight, something will happen to us."
"Why don't you listen to this." "Zhang He felt that his mission had been completed and there was no need to take risks again.
Since the Tatars want to cross the river and go north, let them go. Even if they are still the territory of the Ming Dynasty after crossing, the worst is to continue to put pressure on them and make them retreat.
Why do we have to risk our lives with the Tatars?
Zhang Xudao continued, "Don't chase the poor bandits. They will fight to the death. We have no way to fight. Duke Baoguo has arrived. There's no sign yet."
Originally, he and Yang Yiqing had discussed waiting for Zhu Hui to arrive, and then the armies would cooperate to encircle the Tatars.
As a result, Zhang Yanling's troops did not keep up, Zhu Hui and several other troops who went to Hetao did not keep up, Chen Rui did not keep up, and even Yang Yiqing's own infantry did not keep up. Only two groups of people, Li Wei and Zheng Ying, followed, and now Zhang Xun knew that these two groups only had 2,000 horses each.
This is a decisive battle with the Tatars, and the situation is worse than Shigou City.
After all, the number of firearms here is already very small, which means that they are going to have a hand-to-hand battle with the Tatars, but the losses of the Tatar side's crossbows are very small, or the Tatars have not yet Opportunity to launch yet.
Even in close combat, compared with swords, guns, swords and halberds, the Ming soldiers obviously did not have an advantage.
Yang Yiqing said, "It is too hasty to burn the ships. We should send a group to cross the river from the upper reaches. While the Tatars are not stable in crossing the river, we can attack them and then our Chinese army will advance behind them. We will definitely win." "
Zhang Xu said, "If we still have two hundred cannons, and each cannon has enough shells, then what Yang Junmen said is still possible, but there are none now."
Yang Yiqing asked sharply, "Then watch the Tatars crossing the Yellow River north."After the river, they walked away. Now that they don't go to the Hetao, it will mean that this will be the last chance to stop them. After here, is there any way to hinder their way north and defend it from the inside through passes? "< /p>
Zhang Xun did not answer.
Yang Yiqing continued to ask, "What is their purpose of crossing the Yellow River north? You can't see that passing from here will be the most fertile land in Zhongtun around Ningxia." , the people have not been properly resettled, and there are many cattle, sheep, and livestock. Are they allowed to rob people and animals of their property, and take this way to the north, which is beyond our reach?"
Guo Jun clenched his fist and said, "Tatar "People are really dangerous."
Zhang He glared at Guo Jun and said to himself, "Aren't you here to persuade us to stop the war? Why do you seem to be filled with righteous indignation now?"
Suddenly Zhang He came over.
As the commander-in-chief of Ningxia, Guo Jun, like the surrounding generals, has industries in Ningxia. The family members, relatives and friends of these military households, and even their land and tribes are basically in Ningxia Guard. The surrounding areas are all on the north bank of the Yellow River.
The situation described by Yang Yiqing is exactly what the local soldiers least want to see.
They will only attack when their own vital interests are threatened. Only then can he change his mind and decide to follow Yang Yiqing and complete this seemingly difficult encounter at this time when he can fight or not.
Zhang Xeng said, "Whether we attack like this or intercept from the other side, The Tatars are fighting with their backs against the wall. They must fight to the death and have no way out. Yang Junmen, please think twice. With your achievements in the first two battles, you have a bright future. Not to mention your future, don't risk your life here. ”
Yang Yiqing said, “Since I have been ordered by the emperor to patrol the land of Ningxia, I must take on the responsibility of guarding a territory. Not to mention that our army has been victorious in consecutive battles. Even if we are at the end of the road, There is no reason to shrink from the expectations of the Ming people. Everyone, we will fight tonight, no matter whether it succeeds or not, you will be worthy of this uniform."
Yang Yiqing immediately ordered the troops to continue marching.
Before they got very far, they learned that The news is that a special envoy from Li Er's department next door wants to discuss the invasion of troops.
"At this time," Yang Yiqing obviously doesn't like to be influenced by others.
You. Li Wei is so ambitious. You lead two thousand men and you want to command seven or eight thousand cavalry under my command. I am still the governor of Ningxia. What are you?
Wu Xun also wants to compete with the civil servants of the Ming Dynasty for the right to command the battlefield< /p>
"Sir, here is Prince Consort Cui. "When his subordinates reported the name of the visitor, Yang Yiqing instantly became interested.
"Yes. "
Yang Yiqing reined in the horse, asked someone to hand over a torch, and then said, "He is brave enough to come here overnight. Let him come closer and talk while riding. "Please remember to bookmark, the latest and fastest website without anti-theft and free reading