Daming talker

Chapter 591: Preparation for another mutiny (asking for monthly tickets!)

The Ming army's current main organizational form is also a relatively fragmented battalion system, which corresponds very well to the fragmented northern barbarians.

Not only do military officers have their own direct subordinates, but civilian officials related to military affairs in border towns, such as governors and governors-general, also have their own direct battalions.

Although Lin Tailai, the military counselor, was essentially a staff officer, he was not required to be equipped with a standard battalion according to the system.

But firstly, Lin Tailai had a special mission, which required him to cross Qinghai and Gansu to urge the Tatars to return north, which was a risk. Secondly, Lin Tailai was of noble status.

Therefore, the Gansu Town's deputy commander and guerrilla general Dayun was dispatched to lead 500 cavalrymen to cooperate with and protect Lin Tailai.

Although it is not called a standard camp, in essence Dayun Camp is equivalent to Lin Tailai's standard camp.

Previously, Dayun thought he was just a bodyguard, but he didn't expect him to fight two great victories. Now Dayun is thinking about when he will be officially promoted to lieutenant general.

At that time, Jincheng was not yet a provincial capital, nor was it a big city, and its capacity was limited.

However, because they followed Lin Tailai, the officers and soldiers of Dayun Camp were allowed to station in the city, but they were still scattered in three barracks, and some horses were left outside the city.

There is no other way. Ever since the Governor's Office arrived in Jincheng, the barracks have been too crowded. There is no way to provide a complete garrison for 500 people, so they can only be stationed in a dispersed manner.

However, just today, someone discovered that the officers and soldiers of Dayun Camp living in the other two camps left the barracks without permission and went to the largest camp with weapons without any orders, and the entire camp gathered together.

Then he prepared armor and weapons, and with money from nowhere he killed many sheep and had a feast.

In border towns, any unusual movement of government troops may be a sign of mutiny.

Especially in the city, there have been unusual movements very close to the Governor, which is worthy of vigilance.

So someone immediately reported the unusual movements in the Fa Yun Camp to the Governor's Office.

Governor Zheng Luo, who got wind of the news, was able to immediately and accurately determine that Lin Tailai was going to cause trouble!

Lin Tailai’s dark history of repeatedly staging mutinies is definitely no secret among the upper class!
He staged two mutinies in Yangzhou and imprisoned the governor and the provincial governor!
He started a civil uprising in Suzhou and forced the governor and prefect to death!
He planned a mutiny in Xuanfu and deposed the governor of Xuanfu!

Although the governor is higher than the governor, how much higher can he be in the eyes of a lawless madman like Lin Tailai?
Governor Zheng could not help but scold his staff, "Yesterday Lin Tailai accused Hai Bai of being arrogant, but he didn't even look at himself in the mirror!

Just because of a little face dispute, the world is going to be turned upside down!"

The staff advised: "Although he won the hearts of the Dayun Camp with two great victories, his military strength is limited after all, and he can't make much waves. The governor doesn't need to worry too much."

Governor Zheng still looked worried as he said, "Not only are there 500 people from Dayun Camp, but there are also 200 Lin Mansion servants who are extremely experienced in street fighting. A total of 700 people, that's not a small number!

Besides, you don't understand how terrifying Lin Tailai is. I saw it with my own eyes when I was the governor of the capital's camp. Lin Tailai had a group fight with a certain earl's servants. He defeated more than 600 of the other side with only a hundred servants.

Unlike field battles with blasts of artillery fire, flying arrows, and forests of spears, in the street fighting environment of the city, Lin Tailai's personal bravery can be fully utilized.

As far as I know, as long as there are a few large shields on both sides to protect him, Lin Tailai can even fight against a hundred people in a street fight, just like a king in the world. "

All the staff: “.”

So what you mean, Governor, is that Lin Tailai is born to be the best candidate for a military mutiny?
Governor Zheng couldn't help but sighed again when he said this: "I recommend Lin Tailai to be the military counselor, firstly to communicate with the enemy and secondly to prevent the censors from attacking us.

Who would have thought that Lin Tailai was more powerful than the censors! It turns out that there are only wrong names, but no wrong nicknames! "

A local staff member said doubtfully: "I saw Lin Tailai himself say that 'Jinbu' means today's Jibu.

Because he was a chivalrous man in his humble days, and was loyal and trustworthy, the villagers gave him this title.

Governor Zheng said angrily: "Bullshit! You have been in the border area of ​​Gansu for a long time, and you don't know Lin Tailai's past. That cloth is Lu Bu's cloth!"

With the great master Lin Tailai around, it is not easy to take the initiative or nip the problem in the bud.

It is impossible to accuse Lin Tailai of mutiny without any basis, as Lin Tailai had a great say in the court.

Now I can only relax on the outside and tighten on the inside, and keep a close watch. As long as I take precautions seriously, I will still have the advantage!

In the courtyard of the counselor's residence, Lin Tailai was gnawing on a leg of lamb in big mouthfuls, while a group of servants surrounded him and ate and drank with him.

Dayun, the deputy commander of Gansu Town and guerrilla general, sat opposite Lin Tailai, also holding mutton in his hand.

But Dayun was preoccupied and had no appetite, so he simply put the mutton down and just drank a big bowl of wine.

Lin Tailai said: "Lao Da, no, Dong Lou, who gave you this name?
You are a warrior, why would you choose a nickname?"

Da Yun said depressedly: "Isn't it popular to start a new account now?

I saw that everyone else wanted to get a number, so I asked an old man to help me find one. "

Lin Tailai said: "That old man must have a grudge against you."

So Dayun became even more depressed, because it turned out that he was quite happy when he didn't know.

But now Lin Tailai has told him that Donglou is the name of Yan Shifan, the son of the notorious treacherous minister Yan Ge Lao.

The most depressing thing was that I couldn't find anyone to settle the score with because the old man had died ten years ago.

Lin Tailai put down the lamb leg and seemed to be getting down to business. "Donglou, how long have you been with me?"

Dayun replied, "Two and a half months."

Lin Tailai nodded and said, "Two and a half months should be enough for you to get to know me better, right?"

This question stumped Dadonglou and he had no idea how to answer it.

Should I answer "I understand" or "I don't understand"? It seems that either answer is wrong.

Of course, Lin Tailai didn't really want Dayun to answer, he just wanted to get him talking.

Lin Tailai continued, "I have always believed that unfair rewards and punishments are a big taboo in the military!

I led you to a great victory, but you did not get the reward you deserved!
We need a mutiny to make Governor Zheng correct his mistakes!"

Dayun said quickly: "General Zheng is not unwilling to give rewards, so why would he rebel?

He has also explained that we need to apply to the court first, so we just need to wait a few more days!"

Lin Tailai slammed the table and said, "Bullshit! A foreign general has been given a large reward without having done anything.

And we, the heroes who fought so hard in the bloody battles, still have to wait. This is unfair!"

Dayun explained: "After all, I am under the jurisdiction of General Zheng, and I am afraid that General Zheng will settle accounts with me later."

You, Counselor Lin, returned to the court after causing trouble, but Dayun still has to stay in the west.

Isn't it easy for a governor to deal with a guerrilla general?

He Dadonglou is not like the father and son of Haibai, a "small warlord" who claims to have three thousand private soldiers.

Lin Tailai's eyes widened as he shouted, "You are afraid of General Zheng, but aren't you afraid of me?

The Prime Minister is my fellow townsman and senior, and I supported the Four Cabinet Ministers and the Ministry of Personnel!
The Minister of Revenue is my brother-in-law, I gave up the position of Minister of Rites to him, the Minister of Punishment avoided me, and the Minister of Works was suppressed by me!"

Hearing the names of so many bigwigs in the court, Dadonglou's body suddenly trembled violently!

The servants of the Lin Mansion put down their wine and meat, stood up tacitly, and surrounded Dayun.

Dayun was speechless. He had been in the army for twenty years and had only seen military officers coerce civilians into mutiny, but he had never seen civilians coerce military officers into mutiny.
Will I become the first military officer in the Ming Dynasty to be held hostage by civil officials and used for mutiny?
(End of this chapter)