Yansui Town resident, Yulinwei.
On February 19th, Wang Qiong learned that Liu Jin was about to pass through Yansui and go to Ningxia.
The chief military officer Shenying stood behind Wang Qiong and said cautiously: "The imperial edict has been issued. With Ping Luhou, the chief military officer of Datong, as the general, more than 3,000 elite cavalry will be dispatched to Ningxia. But now Datong There is no movement over there, but the garrison officer arrived first. Lord Junmen, how do you think we should deal with it?" Wang Qiong said: "Although Ningxia is a land on three sides, the garrison on this road is Huama. Chi's troops and horses are not under my command, so I will not care about their arrangements."
Wang Qiong is quite wise.
In charge of the three sides, most of the military affairs in the northwest are under his command, but the problem is that the defense everywhere is not very urgent, so he cannot get credit, but he will not make mistakes because of it.
But the troops in Huamachi are different. He is a soldier specially sent by the emperor to the northwest, and Huamachi is almost an "enclave" on three sides. Zhang Maohe Liu Jing was convicted because of the battle at Huamachi. Now the soldiers stationed at Huamachi are mainly soldiers and horses brought by Zhang Mao.
What Wang Qiong means is that they are a group of people directly under the emperor's control. I am only responsible for supervision and am not responsible for their battle plans and actions.
Shen Ying said: "As far as I know, after the Tatars invaded Huamachi, their soldiers and horses were still active in Hetao and other places, and they still don't stop now. If the Tatars attack again, Huamachi will If there is a loss in Ma Chi, I’m afraid that other places will be affected as well.”
You don’t want to take care of it?
Except for Huamachi, all other places are within the scope of your responsibilities, Wang Qiong. Even if you don’t want to take care of it, you will be forced to take care of it.
Wang Qiong glanced at Shenying and asked: "What do you mean?"
Shenying said: "There are more than two thousand local Ningxia generals stationed in Huamachi. , after the British official was transferred back to Beijing, the governor of Ningxia had transferred more than 2,000 soldiers and horses. Although there are still more than 10,000 soldiers and horses stationed in Huamachi, our combat strength is not as good as before."
Wang Qiong nodded.
He knew very well that the main force under Zhang Mao was divided into three parts. One part was transferred from the capital. It had the fewest people but was actually the least capable and had never experienced actual combat.
The second part is the soldiers and horses Zhang Mao recruited from Datong, Piantou Pass and other places along the way after setting off from the capital. Although these people are considered border troops and have certain actual combat capabilities, the problem is long-term If they are not allowed to return to their hometown, each one of them will have no desire to fight. It is equivalent to being stationed in another place, and they will be under great psychological pressure.
The third part is the people of Ningxia.
Ningxia's troops were sporadically transferred, numbering six to seven thousand, and were later transferred away again and again, also because Ningxia had no obligation to station all the elites in a flower pool.
Many of the local soldiers and horses in Ningxia had the experience of following Yang Yiqing to achieve great victory in the Battle of the Yellow River, and their troops had sophisticated weapons and full fighting spirit.
This group of people was transferred away, and the people in Huamachi wereThe impact on defense is huge.
Shenying said: "Probably the imperial court felt that the troops stationed in Huamachi were enough, so it did not send too many troops to accompany Mr. Liu, and only asked three more troops to be sent from Datong. Qianjingqi has not arrived yet, and he is afraid that the Tatars will invade."
Wang Qiong shook his head and said: "The Tatars have already invaded Huamachi twice, with their soldiers and horses. I was so tired that I didn't expect to come back during the spring famine. As for Eunuch Liu, even if he did enter the Acropolis, he told him that he was busy with official duties and had no time to meet him, so he ignored his requests for troop deployment and money and food. ."
Although Wang Qiong has some friendship with Liu Jin, it is not very deep.
So Wang Qiong’s principle is not to break up with you, but if you want to use me to obtain resources to help you achieve fame, then don’t even think about it.
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Liu Jin does have some connections to help her plan her trip to Ningxia in advance.
Bringing Zheng Sui’s people was also for this reason.
He originally thought that Wang Qiong was the chief instructor of the Yanwu Hall, and he had once supervised the Yanwu Hall. This friendship alone should be very deep, so he wanted to use it when passing by Yulin Wei. Ask Wang Qiong for more political resources. On the way here, he heard that Huamachi was short of soldiers and food.
"My father-in-law, don't worry. I will go to the city to deliver a message to you. You just have to wait for the good news."
Zheng Sui was born in a thousand households of Jinyiwei. For Liu Jin and Wang He knew Qiong well, and he thought this was a good opportunity for him to curry favor with Wang Qiong, so he took the initiative to invite Ying into the city.
Liu Jin nodded with satisfaction and said: "As a guard official, we should not enter the city casually. It's up to you."
Then Liu Jin calmly waited at the post house outside the city." Good news".
After waiting for two days, Zheng Sui did not come back, but Liu Jin was afraid of delaying his trip. This was the longest rest period he had along the way, which made him panic.
The boy said: "Master, didn't you say that you have to work hard along the way? If you keep waiting like this, if the court comes to urge you, you will have to demerit me for not arriving at the town station."
"Do you have to say it?" Liu Jin was very dissatisfied, "Zheng Sui looks very smart and capable, why is he so procrastinating on things? Or..."
Liu Jin was actually aware of some things, but He didn't want to get into it.
Because he thinks Wang Qiong won’t be so ruthless, right?
The boy asked directly: "Will the Minister Wang definitely give you face?"
"Otherwise?" Liu Jin said, "When our family was in the capital, But to hold down a pavilion elder by oneself, Admiral Yanwutang, do you think he is an ordinary clerk? "
At this time, Liu Jin was beginning to lose confidence.
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Liu Jin still waited for Zheng Sui to come back.
After Zheng Sui saw Liu Jin, he quickly kowtowed and apologized: "This is a humble position and incompetence.The first time I wanted to see Mr. Wang, I was turned away. It was not until today that I saw Mr. Shen, the commander-in-chief. He said... Mr. Wang will not meet your special envoy, and he also said..."
" say what? "Liu Jin frowned.
" He also said that people who are different cannot work together. "Zheng Suidao.
Liu Jin said in surprise: "How come our family doesn't agree with the Taoist named Wang? Are these really what he said? "
Zheng Sui had some hesitation on his face, but he still said firmly: "That is indeed what the Lord God said. "
When Liu Jin heard this, his nose almost became angry.
"What a Wang Qiong, is our family here to establish friendship with him? Our family has no military connection with him. We were just passing by and wanted to say hello to him. How could he be so indifferent? And...hurt people with your words? "Liu Jin gritted his teeth, feeling like he was going to tear Wang Qiong into pieces.
The young man said: "Master Wang, is he so disrespectful of friendship?
Liu Jin sneered: "Then Mr. Wang must have thought that by knocking down Xie Yuqiao, our family ruined his reputation. After all, he is also a member of the Yanwu Hall, so he will be afraid." Others say he is colluding with our family. "
Zheng Sui said hurriedly: "The villain thinks that Mr. Wang may... have other reasons. "
"You still speak for the person named Wang? Liu Jin said angrily, "Who is it with?" "
"No... the villain is just talking nonsense. "Zheng Sui seemed to be relieved.
Liu Jin said: "It doesn't matter, at worst, our family just pretends that we don't know this person. We haven't begged him now. If he wants to come and beg us in the future, let's see what happens to our family. Give him a look! Walk! ”
The boy asked: “Master, where are we going?” "
"Where else can we go? Of course, go to Huamachi! I have been delayed here for several days. If I am questioned by the superiors, will my life be saved? Nowadays, the military is the most particular about military aircraft. There are stipulated days for arrival, so our family not only has to arrive, but also has to arrive early! ”
Liu Jin is a person who has strict demands on himself.
Especially because he feels that he does not have much military merit and it is not easy to gain a foothold in the military.
Zheng Suidao: "I'm going to prepare a car for you, father-in-law. "
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The news that Liu Jin left Yansui reached Wang Qiong that night.
" Gone? Wang Qiong frowned and said to Shenying, "He stayed outside the city for three days, but I don't know why?" Does he have any military matters that he must discuss with me? ”
Shen Ying said: “He has arrived at the Flower Horse Pond, and the rise and fall of his troops should have nothing to do with you, sir.” How about... find someone to ask again? "
"No need. Wang Qiong said, "Everyone has left. It's a good thing that he went to Huamachi earlier. I always feel uneasy lately." "
"Sir..."
Wang Qiong frowned and said: "The news I have received during the night is too fragmentary, but there is no battle report from Datong. Originally, with Wang Boan's ability, and himBeing decisive in doing things will not delay the military plan. The imperial court asked him to mobilize 3,000 Datong soldiers and horses, but he has not yet mobilized them. He always feels that things are unusual. ”
Shen Ying said: “Last time Uncle Xinjian mobilized troops for the British Lord, his efforts were not thankless, so he was probably jealous. "
Wang Qiong shook his head and said: "As a general, if you act on your will, you will never be able to accomplish great things. Based on my understanding of Bo'an, he will definitely not do what you said. The delay in mobilizing troops is probably because the Tatars may make some moves after the spring begins, but we have not noticed it yet. ”
Shenying said: “In the land of Yansui, the focus is on guarding against the invasion of the Tatars in the Hetao. But now we have our soldiers and horses in many places in the south of the Hetao. The Tatars have been there for several years. Don't dare to invade, even if you don't receive information all night, you have to go further. ”
“Alas! "Wang Qiong sighed and said, "Originally, a strong military front is a good thing, but it will also bring about some consequences. As you said, Yansui seems to be far away from the front line of the battlefield now, but where are the front line battlefields in this border area? Offset? Or Datong? Or Ningxia? "
Shenying also looked at the map and said: "Maybe it's in Datong. "
Wang Qiong shook his head and said: "Datong is not on the front line now. There is Maoerzhuang above it, and there is Weining Sea to the north. The Tatars don't even dare to move around Weining Sea now. Datong How could he be on the front line? As for Xuanfu... alas! I can't understand it more and more. "
Shenying asked: "Could it be Ningxia? Or is it Huamachi? After all, His Majesty sent troops to garrison at Huamachi. "
Wang Qiong said: "Tatars have invaded Huamachi twice. It is possible, but don't the Tatars know that Ming Dynasty has hoarded heavy troops in Huamachi? What's the point of his coming? If he didn't get any bargains twice, would he do it a third time? "
"Yes. Shenying said, "The Tatars should no longer have the courage to invade. Wherever they invade, they are asking for trouble." ”
“Yeah. "Wang Qiong nodded and stretched out his hand to indicate that Shenying could leave first.
Then he stared at the map again, as if he wanted to find some key information from it.
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Liu Jin started from Yansui and headed towards Huamachi without stopping. He had to sleep in the open air along the way. After only two days, he was already miserable.
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“If you keep persisting, you will get there. "Liu Jin took advantage of the lunch break that day to stand on a big rock and look into the distance.
Zheng Sui came over and said with a yellow face: "Father, you are so precious. The wind and sand are too strong. Why don't you go to the tent and rest? Wait for the wind to subside before walking, or at worst, drive a little further after nightfall. "
Liu Jin said: "There is no village in front of the village, no store in the back, and there is no herd in sight. We are stationed in the wild. Isn't that standing under a dangerous wall? "
Zheng Sui sighed with emotion: "My father-in-law, you are really talented. I have seen so many people who claim to know the military, but no one has such courage as you.. ”
“Just our family?” Still courageous? "Liu Jin frowned.
He didn't want to accept this flattery.
Zheng Suidao: "Just saying that someone who is a villain and waits for the army will be exhausted from traveling like this day and night, but father-in-law, you But you can... As long as you are here, the Ming Dynasty's borders will be stable. The villain is willing to follow you and make contributions to the Ming Dynasty. "
When Liu Jin heard this, it seemed to make sense.
I am not good at anything else, but when it comes to fear of death, I am still relatively strong.
< p>In such a hurry, firstly, I risk delaying my journey and being killed by the emperor's decree; secondly, I am afraid that if I walk too slowly on the road, I will be encountered by Tatars or a large number of bandits, and I will die. It’s even worse.But in his heart, he still has some sense of responsibility, because he knows very well that he has no military merit.
“Let’s go! "
Liu Jin slowly walked down the stone.
Before he could get off the stone, someone suddenly pointed in the distance and said: "Father, there is sand and dust! It seems like...cavalry. ”
“Tatars? "
Liu Jin's expression changed instantly.
He was no longer so calm and composed.
"For war, prepare! "Zheng Sui was also a little panicked at this moment and hurriedly called for help.
Then the group carefully identified the stones, and Liu Jin also took out his ancestral telescope to take a good look, and then breathed a sigh of relief: "It seems to be just Chuanyi's fast horse. Stop the person first and ask what's going on. ”
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After the false alarm, Liu Jin felt that she had to hurry to Huamachi.
Then the scout was pulled to Liu Jin's side.
"What's going on? "Liu Jin asked.
"This is a major military matter. How can it be asked by ordinary people? Are you trying to rebel? "The person who sent the battle report was still a little arrogant.
Zheng Suidao: "Do you know who this is? Eunuch Liu is the chief of a place appointed by the emperor as a guard officer. "
The other party said: "It turns out to be Eunuch Liu, do you have proof? "
Liu Jin then took out his big seal.
The other party believed it and said quickly: "The villain is rude. There were Tatar activities around Huamachi. General Song and others were afraid that the Tatars would invade again, so they sent fast horses to Yansui to ask for help.
Liu Jin frowned and said: "There are Tatar activities in Huamachi. Shouldn't we ask for troops from Ningxia?" How to ask Yansui for help? "
"It seems...because...Yansui's side is of a higher level. "Zheng Sui tried to analyze.
Liu Jin said: "Where are Datong's elite soldiers? Arrived or not? ”
“Not yet. "The other party said.
Liu Jin's heart dropped when he heard this, and he said, "Our family thought we were walking slowly. Could it be that we were walking fast? The elite have not arrived. Are there any fast horses coming out to meet them? There are Tatar activities, and it’s not easy for our family to get into the city! Is there anyone else? Send a message to our family and ask the city to send troops and horses to greet them. "
"Father-in-law, I'm afraid this matter is..."
Obviously this is not a matter that a school captain who delivers orders is qualified to decide.
Liu Jin looked bitter.
Zheng Sui said next to him: "My father-in-law, don't be anxious. The Tatars are just showing signs of activity. I think we have over 10,000 Ming troops stationed in Huamachi. How can the Tatars have a chance? As long as we follow the pass. If you go and be careful along the way, you shouldn't have to worry too much."
"Yes, yes." Liu Jin seemed to feel a little relieved after hearing this.
But when Liu Jin looked around again, he felt that this person didn't even have the ability to adapt.
The boy said: "Sir, how about we withdraw to Yansui first?"
Liu Jin became anxious when he heard this and said angrily: "Our family just came out from there, let us If you run away after hearing the news? That means your family is seeking death! We have to go even if we don’t go! The governor hasn’t made any arrangements. If we don’t go, won’t we even have a backbone?”< /p>
As soon as these words came out, even Zheng Sui and others felt that Liu Jin's image was a bit high-end. ,
How talented are you, Liu Jin, that you can actually say such responsible words?
Liu Jin said: "Hurry up and give the order. Don't rest for the next two days. Except for necessary eating, drinking, and sleeping, hurry up and get to Huamachi's station first! Then send someone to follow the king. Qiong said, if he doesn't send troops this time, don't say... we will impeach him!"
Zheng Sui reminded: "This... doesn't seem to work."
< p> "Whether it works or not, that's what our family said! Aren't you the messenger? Bring our family's letter with you too!" Liu Jin said.The school captain ordered: "Father, you can't mess with the rules. This is a military matter, and you can't send private messages."
Liu Jin sneered and said: "Our family is a family. Chief of the local defense, the message is for the stability of the place. Who said it is a private message? We still use seals, just pass it on!"
"Yes!" The captain who sent the order was also helpless.
Why are you so unlucky? Probably because I didn't read the almanac when I went out, I unexpectedly met such a fatal master.
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Liu Jin had made up her mind to rest after entering the Ming Dynasty's city fortress, but she was also afraid of death to the extreme.
But he also feels that this is a coexistence of danger and opportunity.
"Our family has traveled to the northwest and Liaodong so many times, and this is the first time that we have the opportunity to meet the Tatars. It is the first time that we have the opportunity to make contributions, but we must seize the opportunity." Liu Jin was a little excited.
The boy said: "Master, are the Tatars easy to kill?"
Liu Jin frowned and said: "Do you think they are cattle, sheep, pigs and dogs? They can be killed casually?"
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The boy asked doubtfully: "Since it's not easy to kill, wouldn't it be best if we didn't meet him? If we meet him, it would be easy to be unlucky?"
Liu Jin said: "Yes. Soldiers hope that they will never meet a Tatar in their lives, but our family belongs to the prince, and the prince longs for the battlefield.If our family can make great achievements and return home, we will be able to hold our heads high in front of the prince in the future. Others are afraid of death and don't want to fight, but even if our family is afraid, sometimes we have to rush forward. "(End of Chapter) Transcoding has been serious recently, which makes us more motivated and updates faster. Please use your little hands to exit the reading mode. Thank you