Three Tun Camp.
On this day, Liu Yu had learned in advance that Zhu Feng and Cui Yuan would arrive the next morning, and Liu Yu would order the troops to complete the expedition.
Just when Liu Yu took great pains to welcome these two people, and he was planning to take an early rest that day and go out of the city to greet them early the next morning, the court guest came to him in a hurry and told him something that made him drop the tea cup from his hand in shock. The message was "Junmen, Duke Cai Guo is here."
"Who"
Liu Yu was in a hurry and quickly straightened his front. When the teacup fell to the ground, there was tea all over him.
The guest also looked very anxious and said, "It is indeed Cai Guogong. He has entered the city and asked to see you by name. He is currently in the post house in the city. You'd better go and have a look."
"Go and see, go and see, wait, what on earth is he here to do?"
Liu Yu was frightened.
I am in Jizhou Town, and everything seems to be doing well, but in fact, I am still doing a lot of corruption and bending the law secretly. This time, Zhang Zhou suddenly came to the city without even sending any news in advance. , in case they are here to cause trouble for themselves, if they go like this, wouldn't it be tantamount to throwing themselves into a trap?
Mu Bin said, "What do you have to worry about? Since Cai Guogong has entered the city, Cui Prince Consort must have He Anbianhou's troops are also nearby, otherwise why didn't they enter the city overnight, but stationed dozens of miles outside the city before leaving tomorrow?"
"That makes sense."
Liu Yu also lost his temper completely.
He couldn't beat him again and again, and it was basically impossible for Zhang Zhou to come here to settle a score with him. Now he still had to rely on Zhang Zhou to become famous in the court. Even Cui Yuan and Zhu Feng Thinking about how to curry favor with Zhang Zhou, he had to show humility and respect to Zhang Zhou, and he also had to do everything in his power.
"Take out all the gifts I prepared earlier. No one else will give them to you, so just give them to Cai Guogong. In addition, I heard that Cai Guogong likes to listen to operas, so he gave me the Nanxi Opera I bought before The team is all ready. If you want to talk to him tonight, you can just watch the show and discuss it at the same time."
In the post house.
When Liu Yu arrived, he saw Qianhu Sun Shangqi, a member of the Jinyi Guards, guarding the downstairs of the post house.
After Liu Yu came in, he quickly went up to salute Sun Shangqi.
Sun Shangqi and Liu Yu had met several times, and he also bowed respectfully and said, "Master Zhongcheng, my father-in-law is not in the post house right now, but in the nearest teahouse. Please move over." ."
"Why are you not here? Is it because you didn't greet me well?" Liu Yu asked hurriedly.
"My father-in-law is very approachable, and I am not used to living in a post house. I just eat tea and meet guests at the nearest place, and let my humble position guide you."
Sun Shangqi walked in front. , led Liu Yu to a teahouse a street away.
But seeing that the teahouse was very ordinary, it was already dark, and the lights were still dimly lit. Liu Yu looked around at the door and said to himself, if someone hadn't told me that Cai Guogong was here, who would have done it? I thought there was a big shot here
Liu Yu hurried upstairs, but saw a woman hiding behind the screen, while Zhang Zhou was sitting at the table, with the tea in front of him seemingly untouched.
"Your Majesty Liu Yu, I have met Zhang Butang." Liu Yu hurriedly stepped forward to greet him.
Zhang Zhou stood up with a smile and said, "Liu Zhongcheng, you're welcome. I came from the capital without even saying hello. I hope it won't disrupt your plan to dispatch troops. It's really because of the emperor." I have to act in such a low-key manner because of my fate."
"You are joking, Zhang Butang, you are the Minister of War of the Ming Dynasty. All military affairs in the court are handled by you. Since you are here. "Yes, you will naturally take over the matter of dispatching troops and generals, and you should obey your orders." Liu Yu knew it very well.
When Zhang Zhou appeared, no matter what dissatisfaction he had in his heart, he should quickly step aside and give the right to speak to Zhang Zhou.
Only in this way, I will not arouse Zhang Zhou's suspicion, and even be regarded as a trustworthy person by Zhang Zhou.
Zhang Zhou said, "You have misunderstood. Regarding the deployment of troops, it will be done as it should be. This time I am not coming as the Minister of the Ministry of War, nor as the general of the Dudu Mansion. I am here." The special envoys from the imperial court came to welcome foreign guests."
Liu Yu was startled.
You are not here to mobilize troops
Who are you kidding
Now that the emperor has ordered troops to be dispatched from Jizhou to fight a battle, how could you appear here? Will it have nothing to do with this war?
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "Sit down and talk."
Liu Yu hesitated for a moment, but sat down next to him, but lowered his head and refused to follow. Zhang Zhou looked at each other, and then someone served tea.
The two sat across the table.
Zhang Zhou said, "Jingshan Bo and Anbian Hou will send troops from Jizhou. This is the decree from the imperial court. Liu Zhongcheng has received it, right?"
"Yes." Liu Yu responded.
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "But there is a reason that even His Majesty has not made clear. In fact, this time His Majesty wants to use the Duoyan Three Guards to defect to the Ming Dynasty, and let them cooperate with the Huo Si and other tribes to send troops to conquer the little Tatar prince. , triggering civil strife in their grasslands, and the purpose of my coming here is to add fuel to the flames."
Liu Yu obviously did not expect the purpose of Zhang Zhou's visit to Jizhou Town. , not to fight, but to be diplomats.
Then Zhang Zhou was not fooling him just now.
Zhang Zhou said, "Liu Zhongcheng, do you think this Tatar cannot be trusted?"
"Yes." Liu Yu hurriedly followed Zhang Zhou's words and said, "Tatars are treacherous and change their minds." , and they are all complicit. They say they are surrendering to the Ming Dynasty, but in fact they cannot put the interests of the Ming Dynasty first. They obviously surrender, or they turn around and join the little Tatar prince."
Zhang. Zhou smiled and said, "That was in the past, when the tribes on the grassland could still maintain a delicate balance. But it is not the case now."
"That's why" Liu Yu certainly wanted to show that he was not very good at this. It is to show Zhang Zhou's wisdom.
The current officialYes, Liu Yu knew very well that he could not act smarter than Zhang Zhou.
Zhang Zhoudao said, “Before Weining Hou’s great victory at Piantou Pass, the Tatar army had been very strong for several years, and their internal annexation had occurred. In the past two years, even though the Ming Dynasty had made great military achievements He has an advantage everywhere, but the ambition of the little Tatar prince to annex various tribes has not been eliminated, and he also takes advantage of the situation."
"This is true" Liu Yu thought for a while, and it made sense.
The rise of Batu Mengke, known as Dayan Khan, wanted to reunite the entire grassland. Everything was going smoothly at first, but then the Ming army suddenly had Zhang Zhou, Wang Shouren and others. appeared, and with the advancement of powerful firearms, the living space of the grassland was further reduced.
But the annexation battle of Batu Monk has been provoked, and the Chahar tribe, the main Tatar tribe, can no longer gain the complete trust of other tribes.
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "I also know that grassland people have their own logic when it comes to dividing and reuniting, which is not something we can deduce using common sense."
"Yes, Zhang Bu "Tang, you think about it, those Tatars are not my race, how can they stand in the same position as the Ming Dynasty?" Liu Yu's ability to climb up is not low.
Even if Zhang Zhou says something and agrees with it, he doesn’t tend to add his own opinions.
Of course Zhang Zhou understands the character of this kind of person, who is good at flattering and looks capable, but in fact his greatest ability lies in how to win over people's hearts, and how to use the power in his hands to consolidate his own power. The means of using power to suppress people are beyond the reach of ordinary people.
Zhang Zhou said, "Then we must use both kindness and power to cooperate with the Ming Dynasty. Our court can provide some assistance and let them send troops to attack the little Tartar prince. If they do not obey, or even take refuge in the little Tartar prince, then they themselves The tribal territory, people, livestock, property, etc., our Ming Dynasty will accept it."
Liu Yu said with a look of astonishment, "This is so clever. Your Majesty seems to understand why. Zhang Budang, come here in person. Only if you talk to the Ulangha tribes in person will they know the determination of the Ming Dynasty, and they will not dare to change their minds. As long as you sit in Ji Town, it is equivalent to stabbing a sword in their backs. , can take their lives at any time, how dare they not try their best?"
Zhang Zhou smiled.
This may sound like bullshit, but the general principle is correct.
That is, Zhang Zhoulai must intimidate the three guards of Duoyan, or the three guards of Wuliangha. Only in this way will the men of these three guards, plus some small and medium-sized tribes around them, stand firmly on the Ming Dynasty. This way.
Zhang Zhou said, "It's not enough for me to be in charge. We also need soldiers and horses to respond. I won't hide it from you. Xin Xinbo's troops will send troops from Weininghai, plus Jingshan Bo and An from Jizhen." With the response of the border princes, Wang Qiong, the commander-in-chief of the three sides who sent troops from Yansui, and the British Duke who sent troops from Pianguan, there was no doubt that Huo Si and the three guards of Duoyan had different intentions. "
Liu Yu listened. After finishing, he pretended to be very excited and praised highly, "Such a grand plan to send troops, but only a few troops were used."It can not only increase the number of soldiers, horses, grain and grass, but also cause chaos within the grassland. In fact, only Your Majesty and Zhang Budang can come up with such a clever plan. I am so impressed that I am so impressed. "
"Really? This depends on your full cooperation, Liu Zhongcheng. After all, Liaodong will not send troops this time, and Jizhen's troops will be crucial. "Zhang Zhoudao.
Liu Yudao, "It is a blessing in Xiaguan's life that he can contribute a small amount to such a grand war. Sir, if you have any orders, just send them. ”
“Yeah. "Zhang Zhou nodded.
Don't be polite when using Liu Yu.
If you are polite to him, Liu Yu may still wonder if he did something wrong, or If it is not done well, some officials who are good at flattering may even become disloyal, so just treat him like an ox and a horse.
"Master Zhang, I have also prepared some small programs. There are two plays to be performed tonight. Would you like to move over and take a look? Otherwise, the evil gentry in Yongping Mansion who were corrupt and violated the law had their mansions raided in the city. Now they are all vacant. You might as well move over and stay. Let me show you my friendship as a landlord. "
"How can this be so embarrassing?"
"It doesn't matter, it's all for the convenience of the imperial court to send troops to Jizhou Town, and the subordinates will not overstep the etiquette, only do some simple entertainment, and also I hope you won't find it objectionable, sir. ”
Zhang Zhou smiled.
He knew very well that with a person like Liu Yu, it was impossible for him to provide simple entertainment. He must provide all kinds of thoughtful services. The kind that makes people forget to leave.
“It’s hard work. Zhang Zhou said, "It just so happens that we haven't found a place to stay tonight, so I can only bother you Liu Zhongcheng." ”
“It is an honor for me to be a lower official. Please. "Liu Yu felt as if he had become Zhang Zhou's leader, and he excitedly led the way.
Forty-five miles west of Santun Camp.
Cui Yuan and Zhu Feng's After the troops were stationed, the two gathered in the Chinese army's tent to wait for Zhang Zhou's latest instructions.
The priority relationship has been established. This time, Cui Yuan will be the commander of the army, and Zhu Feng will be the deputy. Shuai, as for the issue of high title and low status in the military, it would be a big deal in the eyes of others, but Zhu Feng didn't seem to care.
It seems that in Zhu Feng's view, whoever becomes the coach will be the one. He just doesn't like to take on responsibilities.
"Brother Zhang went to the city to discuss matters with Liu Junmen, but I was afraid that he would encounter some trouble in the city. We didn’t bring many people into the city. If Liu Junmen had any other ideas, wouldn’t he be in danger?”
Zhu Feng was worried about Zhang Zhou’s safety in front of Cui Yuan.
Cui Yuan frowned and said, "Marquis Anbian, I dare to ask, did Cai Guogong come to the city to remove Governor Liu's official position or to check his background?"
"Of course not. " Zhu Feng hurriedly denied.
"If it's not the case, why are you still worried that a governor will be detrimental to the Minister of War of the Ming Dynasty? If this is the case, then we probably don't need to leave the capital, even the border passes in the Ming Dynasty. so dangerous, how can we still have a place for you and me?" Cui Yuan obviously didn't know much about his political stance.
Zhu Feng asked curiously, "Haven't you heard about some of Governor Liu's previous bad deeds?"
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"What's wrong with him?"
Cui Yuan really hasn't heard of it.
Although Cui Yuan has a sense of justice, he himself has no regard for things other than military affairs. Little is known about it. As a prince-in-law, his previous job was to lie around and wait for death.
Zhu Feng said, "It's okay if I haven't heard about it. In fact, I can't confirm it if I say it. It's like a secret slander." We will count on him to assist us in sending troops this time. "
This made Cui Yuan speechless.
You stopped talking in the middle of the sentence, and you deliberately made a riddle, right?
While you were talking, a messenger came in at the door. , and sent back a letter saying, "Two gentlemen, this is a letter from the Duke to you two from the city. It was sent by Jin Yiwei himself. Please read it. "
"Bring it here. ”
Zhu Feng took the letter directly.
Just when Zhu Feng was about to open it, Cui Yuanxian waved his hand and screened away the person who had sent the letter, and asked curiously, “What kind of thing needs to be done?” Such a personal letter"
Zhu Feng opened the letter and said, "If you have an errand for us, we can just listen. Brother Zhang's footprints are all over the world. It is said that he has traveled all over the world before. I don't know whether it is true or not. Anyway, his knowledge must be extensive. I heard him right. ”
“”Cui Yuan was speechless again.
Cui Yuan was not very clear about the relationship between Zhu Feng and Zhang Zhou.
But seeing Zhu Feng’s relationship with Zhang Zhou, With such high praise, Zhang Zhou was thinking, as if he finally understood why others said that Cheng Guogong was a dog of Cai Guogong's family.
Are you serving the imperial court or Cai Guogong?
"Brother Zhang, everything is fine in the city, so we don't have to worry about it. We will continue to set off early tomorrow morning without entering the city. He will coordinate the troops and horses with Liu Junmen and transfer them to us when the time comes. Six thousand, plus some artillery, etc., and we can go straight into battle. "
"Is six thousand less?" Cui Yuan asked.
"It's quite a lot. "Zhu Feng said curiously, "Brother Cui, I heard that you brought hundreds of troops and horses before, and you dared to fight with the Tatars. Now I give you six thousand, what are you worried about?"
Cui Yuan felt a little ashamed and said, "At that time, a newborn calf was not afraid of tigers. ”
Zhu Feng asked with a smile, “Then you are scared now”
Cui Yuan smiled bitterly. Faced with such an aggressive question, he really couldn’t answer it. .
With meritorious service, of course I don’t want to take big risks, and I still want to fight a steady war.
But I know in my heart that the Tatars will not give up. No chance, now we can only win by chance. Please remember to bookmark this chapter. The latest and fastest website is free to read without anti-theft