Chapter 741: Dog Father and Tiger Son

The northwest is already preparing for a battle with the Tatars.

Preparations for the war are in full swing. It is said that more than 200,000 troops are dispatched at one time. Tang Yin is fully responsible. In the eyes of many people, Tang Yin is just in name only. Many people also want to see it. Does Tang Yin have the strength to plan such a war?

A military meeting was held from morning to night. Many generals, guarding eunuchs and others in the war room were furious because of the march route map.

Tang Yinze seemed to be an outsider, and many matters of speech were even handed over to Xu Jing, who had no official position and only stayed in the army as a counselor, so that others could not see through it. What is Tang Yin thinking about.

Xu Jing fought several battles with Tang Yin, and also went to North Korea twice with Tang Yin and served as deputy envoy. Although he did not have official status this time, he seemed to have no official status. People dare to compete with him head on.

After the meeting, when Zhu Fu and his son Zhu Feng came out, they were cursing.

"Who does he think he is? He's still pointing fingers at me?"

What Zhu Fu was most angry about was not Tang Yin, or as a general, he didn't He was not qualified to compete head-on with the dignified Right Minister of Household Affairs, but he was nothing in front of Tang Yin.

The only person he can control his energy seems to be a relatively soft-looking persimmon like Xu Jing.

Zhu Feng said: "Father, I think there is nothing wrong with what Mr. Xu said. After several searches, there are not so many Tatars in the Hetao. On the contrary, it is easy to be attacked by Tatars when walking in the Hetao." After all, a place as big as the Hetao is still deserted, and Tatar scouts are lying in wait around it, making it difficult to detect.”

“Are you looking for your father or the other side?” That one named Xu?" Zhu Fu looked unhappy.

Zhu Feng lowered his head helplessly and said: "My child is just expressing his own opinion."

Zhu Fu said coldly: "Let's see what you can do. This is what you used to do with the army. What was your state at that time? My father didn’t tell me that you were knowledgeable. Why didn’t you tell me at the meeting before? What can you do now in front of your father?”

Zhu Feng felt aggrieved in his heart.

You yourself feel that your reputation is not enough, so you have to let me support you. If you didn’t tell me before, wouldn’t it be to take care of your face?

Does it make you feel better if they say that your son is better than me?

You actually blame me now?

Zhu Fu said: "We have to decide which way to go on the expedition in these two days. Your grandmother said that you cannot go with your father."

"Why?"

This was the first time Zhu Feng knew that the old lady had given this order.

Obviously in his opinion, since he went to the northwest to assist his father, he should always be with his father, so that he can fulfill his obligation as a son to help me. But if, as Zhu Hu said, Yes, father and son are going to go their separate ways, so how can they help each other?

Do you need me or not? If you don't need me, why would you bring me to the northwest to suffer such hardship?

Zhu Fu said helplessly: "What your grandmother means is that eggs cannot be put in the same basket. When leading the army for your father, you have to rely on your own true ability. Do you think your father has no combat experience? "My father was also buried in horse leather."

Zhu Feng didn't think his old father was a braggart. He had admired his grandfather and father since he was a child. He felt that his father followed his grandfather, which could be said to be a supporter of the imperial court. He had great military exploits and even used his old father as an example.

But after he joined the army for several years, it seemed that he had not improved in anything, but he could tell at a glance that Zhu Fu was bragging, and he still didn't draft.

You said you came here wrapped in horse leather. In which battle did you have such an experience?

Do you have the ability to lead an army independently, even if you have no victory or defeat?

But Zhu Feng was too embarrassed to expose it.

Zhu Fu said: "I am going to lead the troops in the next two days. I am always uneasy. I haven't made a plan to send the troops yet. How can this make my father feel at ease?"

"Stop the person." Zhu Fu seemed to be afraid that someone would threaten his personal safety.

When the others got closer, they realized it was Xu Jing.

“Mr. Gagging.

Xu Jingdao: "Is Duke Cheng Guo here too? No, Tang Junmen asked An Bianhou to come over and talk."

"Huh?"

Zhu Fu Upon hearing this, his face stretched as long as a horse's face.

He was angry in his heart. Obviously I am the commander-in-chief of Yansui. Is there anything that should not be discussed with me alone? You actually skipped me and went directly to my son? Can you take care of my face?

Zhu Feng said: "Didn't you invite my father?"

Xu Jingwei said: "I just followed the instructions of Tang Junmen. You should ask for the details in person."

Zhu Fu said with a smile: "Son, it seems that Tang Shilang values ​​​​you and wants to give you a chance. You have to take advantage of it. My father is getting older, and many things are not as good as your youth. People are so lively, if you have anything to say, just go and say it on behalf of my father."

This is purely a desperate attempt to save his respect in front of Xu Jing.

Zhu Feng thought that his old father really had such expectations for him, so he saluted and said: "Father, don't worry, my child will definitely live up to your high expectations."

Xu Jing on the side looked a little a little bit. Frightened.

What is this all about?

What kind of reputation do you two have in the Northwest Army, or what is the comparison? You, father and son, have no idea at all?

One is a dragon, the other is an insect, whether a general is a tiger’s son, or a tiger’s father has no sons, after all, the northwest is a place where seniority is discussed... Of course thisThe seniority and seniority here are all built up by military merit.

Who are you, Zhu Fu?

Is there any reason to look for you in the internal military meeting?

……

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In the backyard of the general office where Tang Yin lived, Tang Yin was rolling up several sheepskins hanging on the shelf. Get up and prepare to take it back to the study.

"Tang Junmen."

Zhu Feng came in and saluted Tang Yin.

After all, it was already night, and Zhu Feng didn’t want to disturb him. If it weren’t for Tang Yin’s interactive invitation, he would not have come. After arriving, he was surprised to see Tang Yin doing things in person, so he did as he was told. For an official as big as Tang Yin, it is impossible to do everything personally, even something as small as collecting things to dry.

Tang Yin said in a very calm tone: "Zhijie, are you back? I just finished a day's meeting. I shouldn't have disturbed you. I should have let you go back to rest. But there are some things that I'd better tell you clearly in advance. "

Zhu Feng said: "Tang Junmen, you are so polite. If you have anything to say, just give me your instructions directly."

Xu Jing looked on with a proud expression.

As far as he knew, the Marquis of Anbian was a very important figure in the court. In the past, just hearing his name made people feel like mountains were rising, but now he is living in front of him, and he is listening to this old man. He was even called Sir, and could even give orders to him...

It felt like he had great power.

Tang Yin turned around and said: "Then go in and talk. It has rained a few times recently, and the originally dry weather suddenly made these sheepskin rolls damp. These are drawn maps and cannot be damaged at all. Why don't you take advantage of the weather and come out to dry it?"

"Yes." Zhu Feng said, "Would you like to get it for you?"

"No, it's not heavy."

As Tang Yin said this, he already carried the parchment into the study.

And Zhu Feng and Xu Jing also came in front and back.

Tang Yin said: "Let's put it this way, according to the plan, you and your father will lead the troops to go out in three days. You are heading towards Piantou Pass, while your father is heading towards Ningxia."

"Piantou Pass? Is that in the Sanbian area?" Zhu Feng said, "I am familiar with it, but the road is not close. If there is nothing serious, I can switch with my father."

Obviously Zhu Feng had anticipated various dangerous situations in the northwest.

Generally speaking, Piantou Pass is located before Yansui and Datong, and is still on the Xuanda ground. There is the famous Xinjian Bo, who is a man of both civil and military skills. His reputation in the Ming army is It seems to be second only to Zhang Zhou.

If one of him and his father had to go to Piantou Pass and the other to Ningxia, Zhu Feng still felt that it would be more appropriate to let his old father go to Piantou Pass.

Because the safety factor there is very high.

Tang Yindao: "Some of the detailed arrangements for sending troops this time have actually been planned long ago. What we are discussing today is the gains and losses of each route. I don't know.Why did Dao Lingzun insist on sending troops to the Loop? Nowadays, it is not difficult to search for Loop, and there are basically our herdsmen there, and they are protected by soldiers and horses. It is unlikely that the Tatars will enter the Loop recently. ”

Zhu Feng was also thinking, of course I know this.

But my father has just come to the northwest, what does he know?

As for him, The thinking of people in the previous life was that as long as they could complete the search, they would be famous and their names would go down in history.

So much so that Zhu Fu didn't know what it meant that the times were changing and the battlefield pattern was also changing.

Isn’t it outdated to use the thinking of the Chenghua period to consider the current offensive and defensive relationship between the Ming Dynasty and the Tatars?

Xu Jing said with a smile: "Tang Junmen, I think Anbian What Hou is worried about is that there are often Tatars in Ningxia, and this time the troops are sent to the grassland, they may have to march straight into it. Judging from Cheng Guogong's experience of killing enemies on the battlefield... it is not enough. He wants to Complete all this for my father.

Tang Yin frowned and said, "Zhijie, do you really think so?" "

Zhu Feng looked embarrassed.

Although Xu Jing was not entirely right, he did have such thoughts, but how could he admit such a thing in front of others? Still How can the old father save his face?

Tang Yin said: "Actually, there is no need to speculate like this. I have only one purpose in taking office this time, and that is to send troops. As for sticking to the defense and other matters, those were all previous strategies. Now we are going to replace the defense with offense. I will personally lead the troops all the way. I will first go to Ningxia and then send troops to the grassland from Huamachi. "

After hearing this, Zhu Feng's eyes lit up and he said, "Is my father following the Tang Army? "

"No. Tang Yin immediately poured cold water on it, "Ningxia's defense is very important. Its jurisdiction is winding and winding, with many deserts outside, and several suitable directions for sending troops. Generally speaking, this time we send troops to the grassland, we do not send troops all the way, but multiple routes. If I have to go all the way with your father, then there will not be that many people suitable to lead the troops. ”

When Zhu Feng heard this, he felt that it was not a good idea.

This means that he should let the old father lead the army alone.

In this case, then How else can I help my old father create a good opportunity to gain military exploits?

Tang Yin said: "The map is hanging there. I drew a few lines, which are probably the routes for dispatching troops. The current plan is to have five routes of troops. , in addition to you, there are also Ma Zhongcheng, the governor of Ningxia, your father, me, and the last one is Pingluhou. "

Zhu Feng thought again, even Ma Yi couldn't go with his old father.

Then his father would really be fighting alone.

"All four roads are closed. In Ningxia? Zhu Feng asked.

Tang Yin said: "You can also say that." According to His Majesty's wishes, since the Tatars have invaded our borderland from Huamachi several times, they should fight out from Huamachi. The land of Ningxia must first not be conservative, and using offense instead of defense is actually the best combat strategy. "

Xu Jing laughed and said: "Is Marquis Anbian aware of this?Okay, is it a bit risky to send troops this time? "

"No, I think it's pretty good. " Zhu Feng said, "As long as we take the initiative to attack the grassland and have some luck to find the main force of the Tatars, we can win and further weaken the Tatars.

Xu Jing smiled and said: "It is indeed different. This matter is known to those conservative generals and officials. They all feel that it is too risky. Sure enough, it is the famous general cultivated by Cai Guogong, Your Majesty." Trust you too. You are really...like Tang Junmen, you are never timid.

Tang Yin said angrily: "This is not a good thing. You can't win the battle just by being reckless." In Liaodong, I went deep alone twice, but the result was not... Alas! ”

Tang Yin couldn’t help but think of the last battle he fought before leaving Liaodong.

He wiped out all the wealth of the Koreans, and just like that, he was promoted and came here The northwest continues, and he seems to be very worried that he will destroy the Ming border area again.

Zhu Feng said: "Then it should be based on your Tang Junmen route, right? "

Tang Yin looked at Zhu Feng and asked with a smile: "Zhijie, do you think it makes sense to talk about which road is the main road now? Entering the grassland, it is difficult to say who can encounter the Tatars and who can win. You have led troops into the grassland. Although it was cold winter, you should know how difficult the conditions there are. "

"This..."

Zhu Feng thought for a while and couldn't help but nodded.

He and Cui Yuan led the troops into the grassland and almost couldn't come back.

Fortunately, he turned the corner in the end and had some bad luck and achieved a great victory, but later... Zhu Feng would still be afraid, thinking that it was just bad luck.

Tang Yin said: "I can understand that you are worried about your father's situation. He came to the northwest not to be a general for a long time. He came just to experience and lead the troops to win the battle. If he is enterprising, he will not be afraid of the enemy after entering the grassland. , I believe it won’t be long before...he can also establish a high reputation in the northwest. ”

Don’t talk about winning the battle, just talk about establishing reputation.

Zhu Feng also probably knew that not many people in the northwest were optimistic about Zhu Feng at this time, just like Zhu Hui and Zhang Mao before. Same.

Zhu Fu is better now. Others don’t have high expectations for him, so he has a lot of room for performance. If he makes a little progress, he can probably keep it as long as he is better than Zhang Mao and Zhu Hui. Current status.

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