Chapter 779: Failure or failure

Yansui, Yulinwei.

After Tang Yin led his troops to withdraw, he has been immersed in the emotion of self-blame, because the battle of the Northern Expedition greatly damaged his self-confidence, and it seemed that it also made him realize that he was not qualified at all. The positions of the trilateral system.

After coming back, he immediately apologized to the court and resigned. For this battle, he didn't even want to be an official.

Tang Yin was psychologically hit, while Xu Jing's career was hit. In order to prevent Tang Yin from doing stupid things, Xu Jing just patted his ass and left. He really did it and ran away every day. He tried to persuade Tang Yin to cheer up again, but after a series of encouragements, he found that it was useless.

Tang Yin seemed determined to leave.

He even said that he wanted to go back to Suzhou to plant peach blossoms, which scared Xu Jing.

He has only been an official for more than three years, and he has already become the right minister of the Ministry of Revenue, and is also in charge of military affairs on all three sides...

Xu Jingxin said, you Tang Yin have become famous, even Even after you retire, you will be able to have a large number of guests, and others will treat you as a famous person.

But what about me?

I’m following you around, and you’re going to run away before I can make a name for myself?

When you leave, what else can I rely on to gain a foothold in the government? A Juren... also committed a crime!

Do you count on that Cai Guogong?

I am afraid that people will ignore me.

In mid-November, the troops of Ma Yi and Zhang Rui withdrew from the grassland, a month later than expected. What happened in the middle, even the Trilateral General Administration Office None of them knew, and after Xu Jing learned the news, he also arranged the reception in advance.

When Xu Jing and his men saw Ma Yi and Zhang Rui's group of people forty miles away from Yulin Guard, they realized that they were not just strolling on the grassland, but that Ma Yi was afraid of them. Ningxia was later liquidated by Ma Zhongxi, the current governor of Ningxia, so he simply withdrew his troops back to Huamachi, then sent troops to the grasslands on the grounds of discovering the movement of the Tatars, and then withdrew from the Hetao to Yansui.

Anyway, when marching into the grassland, there was a principle of withdrawing troops to the nearest location. Ma Yi was also making full use of military and political loopholes to avoid falling into Ma Zhongxi's hands.

"Master Xu, I would like to visit Tang Junmen." Ma Yi looked very respectful as soon as she saw Xu Jing.

This flattered Xu Jing.

No matter how you say it, he is just a guest, and the person opposite him is the Pinglu Marquis of the Ming Dynasty. He is so respectful to me, which also shows that he has found his backer... right.

"Recently...Tang Junmen has been a bit...hmm."

Xu Jing is embarrassed to say that Tang Yin, who you think is awesome, is actually a monster with fluctuating emotions. , now he is depressed and upset, and even plans to give up his career.

Recently, he doesn’t even care about important military and political affairs. Does he still want to see you?

Ma Yi said: "This matter involves the stability of the border and the life and death of the general. I would like to ask Mr. Xu to make it easier."

"This way..." Xu Jing thought to himself, people respect him, so he has to be knowledgeable, so that he can establish contact in the future. He nodded and said, "After entering the city, I will make arrangements for you."

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Xu Jing accompanied this group of people to station outside the city, and then he entered the city with Ma Yi, Zhang Rui and others.

He went to see Tang Yin before nightfall that day.

When Tang Yin saw him coming, he seemed impatient. After learning about Xu Jing's purpose, he even said coldly: "I won't see anyone. I'm just waiting for the court's order to arrive."

Xu Jingdao: "Bohu, I asked. In fact, Pingluhou came here to send troops. Now that the autumn harvest on the border has ended, he wants to take advantage of the cold winter to send troops to the grassland again. This Don’t I need your support?”

“Is this what he said?” Tang Yin frowned.

"Yes." Xu Jingdao, "What do you think? He is afraid that after returning to Ningxia, he will be punished by Ningxia Governor Ma. There is a feud between them, and Marquis Pinglu was once in Yan When Sui was a general, he did some... not very good things. Governor Ma always wanted to interrogate him about this matter. It happened that he returned from the expedition without success, so he did not dare to go back and take advantage of the opportunity. Thanks to him, this matter was wiped out."

Tang Yin said: "Is this what he said?"

Xu Jing shook his head and said: "This is really not the case, it is Britain. The young master of the government told me that the young master of the Zhang family also wanted to make a contribution in this regard. Who is willing to be a border guard and do nothing?"

Tang Yin said coldly: "They really share the same problem. ."

"Who said otherwise?" Xu Jing said helplessly, "I heard that the British government was fined more than 100,000 taels of silver, which made the British government very worried. Even his military position in the governor's office is not guaranteed, and he relies on the certificate to avoid further investigation. If the young prince can make a great contribution, he can be exempted from a lot of fines, and may be able to revive the British government."

Tang Yin said: "He doesn't have any ideas, or... wants to do something?"

Xu Jing smiled and said: "I know what you mean, Bohu. You mean, they The British government wants to be enemies with Cai Guogong? It was possible in the past, but now, except for Huashan Road, the British government really has no strength to challenge Cai Guogong."

Tang Yin thought about it for a while, shook his head and said. : "There is more than one way."

"I didn't mean that..."

"Which one did I say?" Tang Yin said.

Xu Jing was embarrassed and didn’t know how to answer.

Tang Yin actually wanted to say that Zhang Mao had one way, which was to kill Zhang Zhou, but Tang Yin added that rebellion was also possible, so there were two ways.

The two of them were just playing riddles, and they couldn't speak clearly.

Xu Jingdao: "Pingluhou and the young prince both hope to make achievements, and Bohu, don't you also want to do the same? In the previous battle, we did not fight well, and the Tatars may not have expected that we would Send troops again and take advantage of the opportunityWouldn't it be better to fight a beautiful war and bring fire to your appointment? "

Tang Yin dropped the pen on the table and said coldly: "Do you think I don't want to?" But all the previous large-scale battles were in vain, and His Majesty has not allowed any troops to be sent out. How can we win a long-distance attack in this kind of weather? Can traces of the Tatars be found? If you find it, can you win? "

Xu Jingdao: "Bohu, you see what I think. The people who are eager to fight a war now are you and those two. But in fact, only two of them are needed to send troops. Sometimes the troops are better than more. ”

“Oh? "

Tang Yin frowned, you Xu Jing are actually talking about military affairs to me now?

Forgot who fought the previous battles?

Xu Jing continued his analysis: "His Majesty sent you to the three sides just to ask you to take the initiative to send troops. Didn't Cai Guogong also give the same order? If any plan to send troops has to be issued by the imperial court, and the tripartite system must bear the responsibility for the failure of the troops, and therefore they dare not send troops, then what difference does it make between you and the previous... "

Tang Yin stood up and said: "What you said makes sense, but sending troops requires too much and cannot be explained clearly in one or two sentences. "

Xu Jing said again: "If you say something unpleasant, what if you return without success or even lose the army? You want to retire anyway, are you still worried about losing your reputation before you leave? Besides, which of the generals who have lost their reputation in the past two years is not afraid of war? As long as you resolutely send troops, even if the army is defeated, even if the court pursues you and asks you to resign, the people will praise you. ”

Originally Tang Yin didn’t take it seriously, but after hearing Xu Jing’s words, his face showed a hint of wavering.

Because what Xu Jing said didn’t sound right.

Xu Jing took the opportunity to add fuel to the fire and said: "There are so many people in the world who can lead troops, no matter who they are, they can't escape looking forward and backward, but you, Bohu, are like that. People who are free and easy by nature can come and go as they please without any restrictions. Are you afraid of being held accountable? You are not even afraid of death... Even if you are sentenced to death, Your Majesty and Cai Guogong will protect you. ”

“I don’t like to hear this. "Tang Yin almost wanted to get angry.

What does it mean that if I am sentenced to death, someone will protect me?

Does it mean that if I can't do it, I will definitely lose?

Xu Jingdao: "I believe Bohu, you also regret that the previous battle was unsuccessful. That was because various troops attacked, such as Cheng Guogong and Anbianhou. They were all divided into other places. But it would be different if Marquis Pinglu and the Young Master help you, because like you, they both urgently need to succeed. "

Tang Yin said: "Don't Duke Chengguo and Marquis Anbian want to win? ”

“It’s different. Xu Jing said, "No matter how powerful they are, are they as powerful as Marquis Pinglu?" Before he followed Cai Guogong, Pingluhou was the commander-in-chief of the Xuanfu, but he did not have the opportunity to become a marquis. And the Duke of Chengguo and the Marquis of Anbian... haha. ”

Xu Jing almost said that the father and son were the same at heart, and neither of them were strong generals.

It all depends on Zhang Zhou to help them pave the way.

When we fight, we need some powerful characters. Only by using Ma Yi and Zhang Rui can we have a chance to turn the tide.

As for Zhu Fu and Zhu Feng, father and son, just stay where they can.

Tang Yindao: "But my resignation letter has been sent to the capital."

"Don't be afraid." Xu Jingdao, "It just reflects your determination, even if it is The reply is that you are not in the guard house and it has nothing to do with the overall situation. You can go with the army." "What about you?" Tang Yin frowned and looked at Xu Jing.

Xu Jing smiled and said: "Are you still worried that I can't do it? I am also willing to go side by side with you. We will attack all the way and beat the Tatars to pieces."

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After Xu Jing's "enlightenment", Tang Yin seemed to have regained some confidence.

He did not meet Ma Yi that day. Instead, he waited for a day and then met Ma Yi and Zhang Rui in the afternoon of the next day. Only Xu Jing was left beside him, probably because he was afraid that some people would send troops. The matter was discovered by some people.

"Tang Junmen." Ma Yi said with a pleading look on his face, "The general is in danger. Now the only way is to reimburse the court. I hope you can give the general this chance."

Ma Yi said helplessly: "Now Ningxia has no food, grass and baggage to allocate, and the soldiers went out to the grassland, and finally The difficulty is the supply of food and grass, so that we have to kill the Tatar herdsmen's livestock to satisfy our hunger. Only with your support from Tang Junmen can we have a chance to make great achievements."

Tang Yin nodded and said: "So you are in need. Food, grass and supplies."

Ma Yi nodded helplessly.

Zhang Rui said hurriedly: "Previously, Beizhi and Pingluhou went out to the grassland for the second time and discovered some movements of the Tatars. They are moving eastward."

"Then you guys Why didn't you catch up?" Tang Yin asked.

Zhang Rui said: "They marched very well, and the army and the people were integrated. They migrated for the winter."

Xu Jing looked at the map and said: "It stands to reason that from Hetao to the east , they are about to enter the territory of Datong. Aren't they looking for death when they go there?"

The implication is that the Tatars are now brave enough to approach Wang Shouren's defense area?

Tang Yin said: "This is not impossible. The previous battle lasted from summer to late autumn. In order to avoid the war, the Tatars did everything they could. Many pastures in the west were occupied by us. If it is burned down, even if new grass grows, it will have to wait for the next year." Ma Yi heard Tang Yin's serious analysis and said hurriedly: "Please give me the order to send troops. Even if you die, there will be no regrets."

"Yes." Tang Yin nodded, seeming to agree.

Zhang Rui noticed that things seemed not that simple, because as aThe British prince is very familiar with the perfunctory behavior of civil servants.

He said: "Tang Junmen, if you have any concerns, just make it clear. The dispatch of troops can also be considered in the long term, and it may not be rushed."

"Let's put it this way." Tang Yin said, "After returning from the previous battle without success, I have reported to the court to apologize and resign."

"Huh?"

Both Ma Yi and Zhang Rui were stunned.

With the dignified trilateral system, the Ming Dynasty was almost the second-in-command in military affairs. You actually don’t want to do it anymore?

But thinking about it again, maybe Tang Yin is retreating in order to advance?

Tang Yin said: "Originally, I had packed up my belongings and was ready to retreat to the mountains and forests and return to Gusu. But you guys came and said you wanted to send troops... I think it's OK... wait a little longer "

Ma Yi asked with wide eyes: "What Tang Junmen means..."

"I mean to send troops together with you," Tang Yin said, "Gather. The best weapons available at the moment were not brought along, but only muskets and light cannons. One man and two horses. They marched without stopping and continued northward until they encountered a Tatar."

Ma Yi cheered up as soon as he heard this and said: "The general thought so too."

Xu Jing quickly reminded: "If you don't look back until you meet the Tatars, isn't it...a bit too much?"

According to Xu Jing’s point of view, it’s okay for me to go on an expedition with you, but I’m going to win the battle with you. If you don’t care about the way back, you just want to die... Who dares to go with you?

Don’t look back until you meet the Tatars? You want to trick me to death!

Tang Yin said: "Without the determination of a strong man to cut off his wrist, how can we win a battle? Let the soldiers prepare more things to keep out the cold. Even if the roads are blocked by heavy snow or no matter how violent the storm, they must move forward. "

Ma Yi shed tears of gratitude and said: "Sir, you are the chief official of this place, so you don't necessarily need to do this. Just let the general go."

Tang Yin shook his head and said. If I can't fight side by side with you, then what else can I use you for? I understand, I can only fight with you if I put myself to death. The previous mighty war ended in vain because we didn't have the will to die. . Soldiers and horses from all directions withdrew when there was still plenty of food and supplies, and they did not really run out of food and supplies." Xu Jingdao said: "You will never come back if you run out of food and supplies."

"Then prepare more fire bombs, prepare more food, and fight a well-prepared war." Tang Yin said, "It is not advisable to have too many soldiers and horses, five thousand is enough. This battle...if it fails, we will be defeated." The 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