Take the warehouse back to the end of the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 149: Mao Wenlong Attacks

The soldiers from Dongjiang Town hurried out of the inn, and then ran towards the General Military Mansion.

When he just arrived at the gate of the General Military Mansion, he was stopped by several guards.

"The main military mansion is an important place, and idlers are not allowed to enter."

The guards standing on both sides of the General Military Mansion held long guns and crossed each other, looking coldly at these ragged soldiers.

"My lords, we have something important to ask to see Mr. Chief Soldier, and I hope that your lords will be accommodating." Looking at the cold eyes of the guards, Scarface said hastily.

The guard glared at the scarred face, and scolded: "You people, why don't you go to the general military mansion after you get the silver reward? Besides, what big things can you report? I advise you to leave as soon as possible. Lord Chief Soldier has a bad temper today, be careful and lost his life for no reason."

"But my lord, we really have something important to see." Scarface shouted without giving up.

At this time, Mao Wenlong was sitting in the hall with a tangled expression, and there was a letter in his hand.

This letter was sent to Phi Island today, and it came from Liaodong.

The person who signed the money was Yuan Chonghuan, who had just been promoted to governor of Liaodong.

"My lord, I can't go. This Yuan Chonghuan and Yuan Manzi have long regarded your lord as a thorn in his side. If your lord goes, there is no guarantee that he won't do something wrong to you."

Lieutenant General Chen Jisheng said to Mao Wenlong anxiously.

Mao Wenlong let out a long sigh, and said slowly: "Yuan Chonghuan said that because I led the soldiers and horses to win the battle in Liaodong, the pressure on Shanhaiguan dropped sharply, so he wanted to hold a banquet to thank me.

If I really don't go, won't I lose face to Yuan Manzi? "

Mao Wenlong's son Mao Chengzuo sneered and said, "Father, do you think that Yuan Manzi really wanted to thank you?
Didn't my father hear the news that came a few days ago?Because His Majesty won the battle, His Majesty issued an order to praise His Majesty, and also sent someone to send a reward.

But what about Yuan Manzi?Because of the matter of military pay, His Majesty issued an order.During this back and forth, did my lord father think that Yuan Manzi really wanted to thank his father?
As far as Yuan Manzi is so narrow-minded, can he tolerate his father? "

General Xu Fuzuo also hurriedly said: "Yes, my lord, think about it. With Yuan Manzi's petty eyes, can he let you see his jokes? Since Yuan Manzi was promoted to the governor of Liaodong, my lord has been with Yuan Manzi on military pay. He has long wanted to get rid of the Lord. I am afraid that this banquet will be a Hongmen banquet."

Mao Wenlong slapped the letter in his hand directly on the table, and said in a deep voice: "Then if I don't go, won't it refute his face? Will it be better in the future?"

"We had conflicts with him in the first place. The Liao pay allocated by the imperial court was only so much, but every time he took the big money, we ate the chaff and swallowed vegetables. My father was very angry, so he wrote a few words in the letter, but what happened?

On the contrary, he was framed by Yuan Manzi, saying that we paid nothing, killed captives, and killed people for credit.If it weren't for his father's military achievements, he might have been taken down by that Yuan Manzi.

If my lord father really went, he might not be able to come back. "Mao Chengzuo said slowly with a sad face.

"Besides, we are under the control of Governor Denglai, not Yuan Manzi. What are we going to do with them?" Chen Jisheng said.

Mao Wenlong sat down on the chair, looking at the letter on the table with a depressed face.

How could he not know that Yuan Manzi harbored evil intentions?However, I already had conflicts with Yuan Chonghuan.If he doesn't go this time and loses his face, won't the conflict with him get deeper and deeper?

As the saying goes, it is better to resolve an enemy than to end it, and Mao Wenlong does not want to have an enemy with Yuan Chonghuan.After all, these civil servants are much better than military generals.

This time, his face was refuted, and coupled with the previous conflicts with him, it was hard to guarantee that Yuan Chonghuan would not deal with him in the future.

Although he is under the supervision of the governor of Denglai, he knows exactly what the governor of Denglai is.

Governor Sun Yuanhua of Denglai is a kind person, although he knows the art of making firearms and leading troops in battle.

But compared with Yuan Manzi, he still lacked a bit of ruthlessness.If he fought with Yuan Chonghuan, he would not be his opponent at all.

Yuan Manzi is a person who dares to speak nonsense in front of His Majesty. He dares to say that the Liao Dynasty has been flattened for five years. Does Sun Yuanhua dare?
Don't look at Yuan Chonghuan being reprimanded by His Majesty, but in His Majesty's heart, it is Yuan Chonghuan and not Sun Yuanhua who values ​​him.

It is also for this reason that Yuan Chonghuan dared to ask for military salary unscrupulously.Otherwise, who would dare to speak loudly to His Majesty the Lion?
Besides, in terms of combat effectiveness, the Guan Ning Army is still stronger.Otherwise, the imperial court would not satisfy Yuan Chonghuan's request.

After all, the Guan Ning Army guards Shanhaiguan, and today's Shanhaiguan is the lifeline of the imperial court.His Majesty had to consider carefully what Yuan Chonghuan said.

Today's Dongjiang Town is like a concubine giving birth to children, and no one welcomes them. The reward silver sent by His Majesty is not as good as Guan Ning's one-month military salary.

If he really didn't go this time, if Yuan Chonghuan said to His Majesty that he was proud of his achievements and disrespected the court, would he still be able to get military pay in Dongjiang Town in the future?
Thinking of this, Mao Wenlong became irritable again.

But at this time, the scarred face outside the gate of the General Military Mansion was arguing with the guards at the gate.

The noise became louder and louder, and in the end, it directly alarmed Mao Wenlong.

Mao Wenlong looked out, with a sullen face, and said in a cold voice: "Chengzuo, go and see what happened outside the door, why is there so much noise?"

"Yes!"

Mao Chengzuo cupped his hands at Mao Wenlong, and then walked out.

Scarface saw Mao Chengzuo coming out, and hurriedly said: "Young Marshal, I will ask you to see the Marshal if I have something important."

Mao Chengzuo glanced at them lightly, and said in a deep voice, "What's the matter with you?"

"Young Marshal, we found a horse dealer. The horses that the merchant pulls are all first-class war horses, all brought from Xuanfu Town."

When Mao Chengzuo heard it, he became excited instantly, "Are you serious?"

Scar said loudly, "I've seen all their war horses. They are all first-class horses. If they dare to deceive the young commander, they will be willing to use military law."

"Okay! Come in with me!" Mao Chengzuo said happily.

A moment later, Mao Chengzuo led Scarface and others into the hall.

Scarface and the others did not dare to look up, they knelt on the ground and kowtowed a few times first.

"The little one has seen the handsome man!"

Mao Chengzuo walked up to Mao Wenlong, leaned into his ear and whispered, "Father, these little soldiers met horse dealers, and their horses were all war horses from Xuanfu Town."

When Mao Wenlong heard this, his eyes lit up instantly.

He had always wanted to form a cavalry team, which would be more convenient when he attacked Jiannu, but for a long time, he only got a few war horses.

You know, war horses are no more than other things, and have always been strictly controlled by the court.Although Dongjiang Town also belongs to the ranks of the imperial army, who made Dongjiang Town the birth of a concubine?
When Mao Wenlong reported that he wanted to form a cavalry team, the court only said one sentence, that is, the court knew it, and the horses would handle it by themselves.Other than that, the imperial court did not express anything, not even disbursing money.

Before that, Mao Wenlong wanted to get some war horses from the Guan Ning Army.

But those arrogant soldiers didn't like him at all, so that Mao Wenlong hadn't formed a cavalry team yet.

How can Mao Wenlong be unhappy, a businessman who sells horses again after hearing about it?

Mao Wenlong held back the excitement in his heart, and asked in a deep voice: "Where are they? I want to go and see for myself in this town."

"Back to the commander, I will lead you there." Scarface hurriedly replied.

A quarter of an hour later, Mao Wenlong led Mao Chengzuo and several personal guards to the inn where Zhao Wen was staying, led by Scarface.

The shopkeeper saw that it was Mao Wenlong, and hurried out, "Master, why are you here?"

Mao Wenlong looked at the flattering shopkeeper, and said impatiently, "Where are those horse dealers? Take me to meet them."

"They're on the second floor. I'll take you there right now."

As he said that, the shopkeeper led Mao Wenlong to the second floor in a desperate manner.

At this time, Zhao Wen had just put down his chopsticks, and before he had time to take a sip of tea, Zhao Daniu rushed in with his personal guards.

"My lord, is there a group of soldiers and horses coming towards us?"

Zhao Wen looked surprised, looked at Zhao Daniu, and asked, "Soldiers? Are you sure you are looking for us?"

"My lord, we are the only ones on the second floor. They went directly to the second floor. They didn't come for us. Who else could they be targeting?" Zhao Daniu said anxiously, holding the big black star in his hand.

"Hahaha, dare I ask, are you the horse dealer?"

Before Zhao Wen could react, he heard a burst of hearty laughter.

Zhao Daniu and the others hurriedly gathered in front of Zhao Wen, holding a 56 and half, staring coldly at Mao Wenlong who was slowly approaching.

Mao Chengzuo, who was following Mao Wenlong, looked at them and hurriedly whispered to Mao Wenlong: "Father, these people may have unusual backgrounds. Look at these people, almost everyone has firecrackers."

Mao Wenlong turned his head and said in a low voice: "How can someone who can get war horses in Xuanfu Town be so ordinary?"

"Hahaha, this town is Mao Wenlong, the commander-in-chief of Dongjiang Town. Today, I heard that there is a horse dealer, and I came here to pay a visit." Facing so many 56 and a half, Mao Wenlong was not only not timid at all, but laughed out loud.

Zhao Wen looked at Mao Wenlong and thought to himself: "I was thinking of finding an opportunity to visit in a few days, but I didn't expect you to come to my door today, and it would save me wasting time."

Zhao Wen cupped his hands at Mao Wenlong at the moment, and laughed loudly: "It turns out that it is Mr. Mao Wenlong, the chief soldier of Dongjiang Town. I am really sorry. The servants don't understand the rules."

"Daniu, put away your weapon." Zhao Wen turned around and shouted at Zhao Daniu.

(End of this chapter)