Zhang Mao has no actual experience in leading troops, but he still has basic tactical literacy.
He knew that his son and Ma Yi might fall into a Tatar trap, so he immediately mobilized his troops overnight and sent troops to reinforce his son, while he continued to sit at Piantou Pass.
"My lord, maybe you can only frighten the Tatar wolves by going there in person." Zhong Decai couldn't help but remind him after Zhang Mao finished mobilizing troops and returned to the governor's Yamen where he stayed.
Zhang Mao glanced at him sideways and said, "Do you really think I can suppress those barbarians? Is it possible that they will be more brave and fearless when they hear that I am leading the troops?"
< p>"Uh"Zhong Decai was speechless.
Zhang Mao seems to know very well how much he weighs, so it is okay for him to be a giant Buddha and a backer for others.
If we really let him go into battle on his own, I'm afraid there won't even be any scum left.
"Do you still want to say what will happen if my son loses?" Zhang Mao said angrily.
Zhong Decai didn't know where Zhang Mao got such a bad temper, but he said cautiously, "Young master is young and energetic and has a good strategy. If you think about it, even if you don't win a big victory, you can escape unscathed."
Zhang Mao said, "How hypocritical are your words? My son, don't you know? He has just recovered from his illness for a few days and finally got on his horse, so let him charge into the battle. If I hadn't believed in others, I wouldn't have let him go to Zhang Mao." A family should be loyal and loyal, and so should the grandson."
Zhong De finally understood what Zhang Mao meant.
Zhang Lun went on an expedition with Zhu Hui before. Although Zhu Hui was defeated and accused, which resulted in the death of his family, Zhang Lun became a meritorious official because he killed an enemy and was wounded while leading an expedition. One family became the biggest winner.
After all, Baoguo Gong and Ying Gong are the important families of the admirals in Beijing, and one goes down and the other goes up.
Zhong Decai secretly sighed, could it be that what this prince said was that his son would die for the country
Even if the army was defeated, His Majesty would be embarrassed to punish the British prince.
When it comes to ruthlessness, it’s you Lao Zhang who is ruthless. That outdated Baoguo Gong can never compare to you.
Zhang Mao didn’t feel sleepy at all that night, so he sat in the house Inside, he occasionally stood up and looked outside, but he didn't seem too anxious. It seemed that many of the results were what he had expected.
Suiniang came in several times to bring him hot tea, but every time the tea was cold and no one drank it, so she brought it out intact.
New tea replaces old tea.
It wasn’t until after dawn that Zhang Mao seemed to be a little sleepy and yawned. He happened to meet Sui Niang coming over to bring tea. Zhang Mao pointed to the bed and said, "Take care of it. I squinted." Yes."
"Yes."
Suiniang wants to ask, what did you hear after listening to my words last night that caused such a big reaction?
Also, since you haven’t slept all night, why did you go to bed at dawn without waiting for news
Suiniang went over and simply tidied up the bed. In the middle of the night last night, Zhang Mao had Trying to sleep butIt was all in vain, and the bedding above was messy.
Suiniang was also thinking in her mind. It seems that a military householder, even if he reaches the level of a Duke, will be so worried when something happens. He is still as comfortable as a civil servant. He will definitely be in the next life. Being sent to a scholar's home is the only way to have the chance to become a rich lady and a noble lady.
Just when Suiniang was distracted, Zhang Mao came up from behind her.
"My lord."
When Zhang Mao approached, Suiniang was startled.
Zhang Mao said, "Stay here, sit next to me and watch me sleep. If something happens, I will be there for you at any time."
Suiniang finally calmed down a little and simply cleaned up. After feeling the mood, he bowed and continued to make the bed.
When Zhang Mao lay there and fell asleep, he seemed to be still dreaming, and his lips moved as if he was saying something.
Suiniang doesn’t care about this either.
She suddenly felt like an old woman who was here to take care of a lonely old man. The old man looked a little fragile. He didn't even dare to sleep by himself. He actually wanted someone to sit beside him and watch over her. .
Suiniang sat there, and soon her upper and lower eyelids were twitching.
Not only did Zhang Mao not sleep a wink all night, but she also stayed awake all night.
But when Suiniang was also in a daze, there was suddenly the sound of boots hitting the ground quickly outside, as if a large number of guards were rushing in.
"Master, Master" is Zhong Decai's voice.
Although Zhong Decai was wearing cloth shoes, he walked in front of this group of people, rushed to the door without knocking, and walked in directly.
Zhang Mao sat up from the couch with a start.
When Sui Niang looked at him, she realized that the old guy’s eyes were red, as if he was drunk or had bloodshot eyes
Zhang Maoren was still a little confused. He didn't think about where he was. After sitting there for a while, his pupils shrank slightly and he looked at the person in front of him. After a while, he seemed to remember what he was doing.
"I retire." Suiniang felt that these important people were going to discuss important matters, so she quickly stood up and resigned.
Zhang Mao said angrily, "You are so virtuous. I have just laid down. Why are you making such a fuss if you want to scare someone to death?"
Zhong Decai also looked confused and said, "Master, you Didn't you forget that the young master is leading troops to go on an expedition?"
"Is there any news?" Zhang Mao looked nervous.
Zhong Decai said, "Ma Zhongcheng has entered the city, clamoring to see you. We don't know the situation with the Young Master and General Ma at the moment."
"Alas. This person is dead." Zhang Mao complained.
He then realized that Sui Niang and a group of guards were still staring at him. He was the commander, and he was sleeping. He was making a fuss and scolding the counselors, saying that he was scaring people to death. This was a bit out of character.
"Fetch water, I wash your face, then go see that damn old man." Zhang Mao cursed, "I don't even want to let anyone sleep peacefully. HeIt’s an unjust ghost who asked me to lead the army in my next life. If I can’t scare him to death, his surname is not Zhang.”
The front hall of the governor’s yamen.
Zhang Mao came from the backyard, but saw that Ma Zhongxi had already While there, he listened to the generals in the city reporting on the dispatch of troops.
When Zhang Mao came out, Ma Zhongxi just raised his head and glanced at the door, not even getting up to greet him, and seemed to despise Zhang Mao very much.
This also makes Zhang Mao a little puzzled.
It is said that this civil servant has a high self-esteem. How can you, a retired censor Zhongcheng, have the confidence to challenge me
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"My lord, this is Ma Zhongcheng. "Zhong Decai quickly introduced him.
Zhang Maogong cupped his hands and said, "I, Mr. Zhang, have met Ma Zhongcheng. "
Ma Zhongxi then raised his head and interrupted the report of the people below, stood up and said, "It turns out to be the British Duke. I heard that the Tatars invaded last night, and you have sent several groups of troops out of the city. Why are you, the British prince, still stranded in the city and have not left the city to meet the enemy?"
Zhang Mao was startled.
This Ma Zhongxi is really disrespectful.
The people next to him heard the atmosphere of the conversation and thought, if the coach doesn't go out in person, no wonder the Ma Junmen looks down on him.
Zhang Mao said, "I can't get a full picture of the situation of the Tatar enemy. How can I send out troops rashly and mess up my sense of proportion? I should send out troops steadily. This morning, I would personally lead the troops to reinforce, but last night, I People have been sent there, and now they have responded back and forth without making any big mistakes. "
"Really?" Ma Zhongxi said, "It seems that the British Lord is sure of victory."
Zhang Mao still didn't understand why Ma Zhongxi's attitude was so cold. He said, "The chance of victory is certain." I dare not say, but it is basically a certainty. "
I suddenly thought of this word. It seemed that my son mentioned it to him first.
He also taught Zhang Rui a lesson, saying that he must be sure of everything.
But now he doesn't have the confidence.
Ma Zhongxi said, "I am here to supervise the dispatch of troops under the orders of the imperial court. Since the British Lord is not a local military general, he is not here to regulate the troops at the border. , then please leave quickly after deploying troops. As for the supply of food and grass, I will coordinate with you. As a general, you should not stay in the city for a long time, lest you be criticized by others. ”
“That”
Zhang Mao thought he was the host.
But now he suddenly realized that he was just a “visitor” and the place where he lived This official office belongs to Ma Zhongxi, because Ma Zhongxi is the orthodox governor of Pianguan.
But Zhang Mao is not even the commander-in-chief of Pianguan. He just leads troops through Pianguan. < /p>
Zhang Mao said, “We need to rest for a few more days. "
"No, Mr. British, if you linger around again, don't blame me for going to court for impeachment. I just do everything according to the rules. You stayed in the city for too long, and now I We have been able to deal with local affairs, so there is no need for you to worry about it. Troops must be sent out no later than tomorrow morning." Ma Zhongxi said.No face at all.
Zhang Mao said angrily, "Then you first prepare all the troops and horses that should be given. As long as there is no shortage of soldiers and food, I can leave at any time."
The quarrel started. .
This stunned the people watching around.
This is probably a disagreement between the generals.
Ma Zhongxi seemed to be too lazy to pay attention to Zhang Mao, and said to the person who came with him, "According to what he said, coordinate with him so that he can send troops. The Japanese officials have too many things to deal with in the past two days, and there are many things to do." I won’t see you again if I wait.”
Zhang Mao’s eyes widened and he thought to himself, why am I just waiting here?
Just when Zhang Mao was about to argue. Zhong De, who was next to him, knew his temper and quickly reached out to pull him away. He said in passing, "Now the young master is leading the troops and is coordinating with Datong General Ma to send troops. Maybe he will return victorious soon, but we should give him some time." "
"Who"
It's okay if we don't mention "General Ma", but if we mention it, Ma Zhongxi's anger will rise.
Back when he was the governor of the Xuanfu, he was at odds with Ma Yi, and he was involved in impeaching Ma Yi for corruption and perverting the law, but Zhang Zhou disrupted the situation. Even now, Ma Yi's corruption and perverting of the law is almost common in the world. Everyone knew it, but no one punished Ma Yi, which made Ma Zhongxi feel that the officialdom of the Ming Dynasty was dark.
It is precisely because of this that Ma Zhongxi has no good temper towards these generals.
Especially this British man.
He, Ma Zhongxi, had also long heard about the many misdeeds of the British Duke. He was corrupt and perverted when he was promoting the capital camp. This is what Ma Zhongxi hates the most. It is strange that he can give Zhang Mao a good look.
Lao Ma is also a principled person. Just because you are a British public, we cannot tolerate you doing things that violate laws and disciplines.
If it weren’t for the fact that I am not qualified to convict you, Old Man Zhang, I would have taken you down directly, and I would show no mercy.
Zhong Decai seemed to realize that he had made a mistake, and quickly said, "No, it's just not suitable to send troops at the moment."
"Huh," Ma Zhongxi said, "A raccoon dog is coming from nowhere, seeing off guests. ”
It means that you, old man Zhang, can get out of here. Now this governor’s office belongs to me.
Zhang Mao almost wanted the guards following him to come up and beat the old man up, but he held back in the end because he knew Ma Zhongxi was not simple either.
"Farewell" Zhang Mao shouted angrily, his voice was deafening, and then he walked away.
"Madman, what a madman! Did I provoke him? As soon as we met, he looked like the murderer of his father and his enemy."
Zhang Mao walked out of the governor's office and suddenly seemed like a bereaved dog, but he could only I'm addicted to it.
The war hasn't ended yet, and I don't even have a place to live. And I will be forced to leave Pianguan in the next day. From now on, I can only live in the camp in the wild mountains.
Zhang Mao thought about the glory and wealth he had experienced for most of his life, and suddenly felt that he was in desolation.
Zhong Decai advisedHe said, "That's what this person is like. I heard that he can't rub the sand in his eyes."
"What do you mean?" Zhang Mao said angrily, "You mean, I am the sand in his eyes."< /p>
"I didn't mean that. What I meant was that this man was very harsh on others and an ignorant master. I heard that when Cai Guogong led his troops to Xuanfu, he didn't look good on him. He is an old stubborn who will not bend for the powerful." Zhong Decai tried his best to calm Zhang Mao's injured heart.
Zhang Mao said, "Even Zhang Bingkuan looks down on him. No wonder."
Zhong Decai said, "You should also know, sir, that most of these civil servants bully the weak and fear the strong. It's like Cai Guogong didn't give any advice at that time." He has a good face. He accused General Ma of being corrupt and bending the law, but Cai Guogong wanted to use General Ma. Now you see, he is not helpless."
Zhang Mao said angrily, "You mean to let me fight? Even Zhang Bingkuan didn't do this to remove the barbs from his body. Moreover, this old boy now thinks that he is Zhang Bingkuan's man, so what's the point of going against him?"
This also left Zhong Decai speechless.
You British man, you are so angry at Ma Zhongxi’s behavior, so you seek comfort from me. I suggest you use something hard, but you actually told me that you are not cowardly either. Dare to fight against such a person
Who is the lunatic
Zhong Decai said in his heart, no wonder you can't defeat Cai Guogong, you don't even dare to offend a censor from the northwest, you dare If you offend the Minister of War, he can kill you at any time
"How many troops and horses can be used now?" Zhang Mao asked sternly.
Zhong Decai also recognized the old man's incompetence and rage, and sighed, "Except for the 6,000 soldiers and horses brought out by Young Master Zhang and General Ma, as well as the more than 2,000 cavalry sent out last night, there are still more in the city. More than 8,000 troops and horses are available for deployment. As long as we march to Yansui, we can mobilize tens of thousands more troops and horses, which is enough if we think about it."
Zhang Mao said, "Zhu Hui has brought 50,000 troops and horses. It ended disastrously. What can I do if I only have this few people?"
"But Mr. Master"
"Okay, go tell the man surnamed Ma and let him No matter what, I need to send another five thousand soldiers and horses to me."
"My lord, that partial pass may be in danger."
"He will not harm me. What I want is to win. How can I win without soldiers? If I don’t give you five thousand, I will tear down his yamen.” Please remember to bookmark this chapter after it is over. The latest and fastest website is free to read without anti-theft