The First Gongsheng of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 656: Minister of the State
"What kind of a bunch of shrimp soldiers and crab generals are these?"

within North Korea.

Tang Yin, Xu Jing and Pu Yuanzong were on their way to Liaodong with more than 10,000 troops allocated by North Korea.

The more than 10,000 soldiers and horses are only the initial mobilization. Including those who will join this group of troops later, it is said that the total number of soldiers is 30,000, but many of them are old, weak, sick and disabled, and are incompetent in logistics. It also made Tang Yin extremely anxious.

While Xu Jing complained, he ignored Pu Yuanzong's strange look and said to Tang Yin: "Believe it or not, those people we brought can kill them all?"

Tang Yin said: "Bo Yin is still here, how can you say that?"

Pu Yuanzong was also helpless and sighed: "Sir, you are serious. In fact, what Vice Envoy Xu saw is also what I see. Our Korean soldiers cannot be used for great purposes. This is why my lord has never mobilized troops. It is really... We can’t get on the big stage. You see, if not, let Shangbang allocate some more soldiers and horses to cooperate, especially those powerful firearms..."

Tang Yin shook his head and said, "I can't decide on this kind of thing."

Pu Yuanzong said in a flattering tone: "I have also heard that Your Majesty has promoted me to the commander-in-chief of Jiliao Military Affairs, and is the highest general east of the capital. Doesn't your word still have no effect?"

Xu Jing smiled and said, "You are quite well informed."

"This..." Pu Yuanzong felt Xu Jing's hostility towards him, but he could only endure it. Although he was in North Korea, he seemed to be treated as a grandson, which made him uncomfortable.

In front of Tang Yin and Xu Jing, one was unruly and the other was like a villain, but he still wanted to coax them.

Tang Yin said: "That's because you probably haven't received any news yet. Your Majesty also sent Cai Guogong to Liaodong. The Ming Dynasty will use 200,000 troops to completely eradicate the Jurchen threat. From then on, the Jurchens will be dispatched in batches." Their ethnic groups will also be dispersed throughout the Ming Dynasty.”

"This..." Park Yuanzong asked slightly nervously, "Isn't it related to North Korea?"

Xu Jingdao: "It has nothing to do with you, North Korea. Of course, it is based on your ability to abide by the principles of being a minister. If not... haha."

Tang Yin glared at Xu Jing, as if to remind him, why are you scaring him? This can easily cause disputes between states. With your status, it seems that you cannot decide such a major matter.

Tang Yin briefly explained: "This time your Lord sent troops to assist the Ming Dynasty in pacifying Liaodong. He is also a hero. As a minister, you should not care about the gains and losses. If there is really an act of disobedience, don't say it is your Majesty, it is me. In my eyes, Not tolerated.”

"Yes, yes." Pu Yuanzong could only respond helplessly when he heard such threatening words.

Xu Jing came over and said: "General Pu, you have now transformed from the prime minister of a country to a general leading an army. What else do you have to worry about? Even if you stay in the Ming Dynasty in the future, you can be an official and even stand out. What's wrong with that? good?"

This is inciting Park Yuanzong to confront the North Korean leader Li Yi.

Pu Yuanzong said: "As a Korean, I still have to respect the Lord and obey the orders of His Majesty and the court. I am different from the two of you. I was born and raised here. If there is anything I can do to send you, Please give me your instructions.”

After saying that, Pu Yuanzong bowed and left with a bit of embarrassment.

After the others left, Tang Yin couldn't help but criticize: "In front of Koreans, you are always so unreasonable and unforgiving. Be careful of backlash."

Xu Jing said with a proud face: "Think about it when we were in North Korea, they seemed to respect us, but then they didn't neglect us? We have Ming Dynasty as our backer, what are we afraid of him doing? If he has the ability, he will come! Maybe we can use If I, Xu, give my life in exchange for Ming Dynasty sending troops to conquer Korea, then I will still be Ming Dynasty’s hero.”

"You!" Tang Yin looked at Xu Jing curiously.

I seem to be wondering in my heart, when did you, Xu Jing, become such a strong-willed man? It doesn’t look like you!
But Xu Jing seems to be very satisfied now. He was so slutty and dandy before, but now he is so domineering.

Tang Yin couldn't help but smile bitterly, looking at Xu Jing's retreating back, and muttered: "Times have changed. I never thought that a Confucian scholar could be so arrogant. It seems... I have no vision! In the future, I am afraid that even this Confucian scholar will be so arrogant." You are more far-sighted than me, so ashamed!”

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On the way Tang Yin sent out troops, Zhang Zhou was also stepping up his troop deployment.

And he also set out from Santun Camp, and headed towards Shanhaiguan with Cui Yuan, Zhu Feng and others, taking more than 6,000 soldiers and horses mobilized by Jizhou.

After setting up camp that day, Zhang Zhou did not hold any military meeting and went directly into the tent. Wang Mingshan sent several official documents from the Ministry of War from the capital. Not long after sending them in, Zhu Feng came over from the other side. I happened to bump into Wang Mingshan coming out of it.

"I've met Madam." Zhu Feng was still very polite to Wang Mingshan.

Few people in the military know Wang Mingshan's true identity.

Wang Mingshan was not good at dealing with situations. She just nodded and moved out of the way.

The messenger at the door was already announcing.

"Come in." Zhang Zhou's voice came from inside.

Then Zhu Feng opened the curtain and went in, only to see Zhang Zhou reading in the tent that had just been set up. The official documents that Wang Mingshan had sent in before had been put aside.

"Brother Zhang." Zhu Feng walked over and asked, "Didn't you say we were going to the port? But now we have one day to go to Shanhaiguan. If we leave the customs by land, there are too many things to do along the way. You have nothing to do. But our men are all from Jizhou, and Liaodong will cause trouble. "

Zhang Zhou said: "Oh, no, let's go by sea. The ships are already preparing to meet us."

Zhu Feng asked: "Shall we get on the boat directly?"

Zhang Zhou then put down the book, stood up, walked to Zhu Feng, and said with a smile: "Didn't I tell you earlier that we should train troops first? Jizhou only mobilized more than 6,000 troops. Although not many, they are still elite troops. Even if If people don't adapt, horses have to adapt. In the past year, places around the Bohai Sea that can dock ships have been surveyed many times, and places suitable for building ports have been selected. "

"What?" Zhu Feng's situation is obviously not that high. For him, this is just a troop deployment and nothing else.

Zhang Zhou pulled Zhu Feng to the table, where a map was spread out, which was a detailed map of the surrounding Bohai Sea.

"We boarded the ship from here, disembarked from here, and then marched in troops from here. There are our towns in southern Liaoning and other places, all the way to Shenyang Zhongwei. These are the key military passes of the Ming Dynasty. From here to the direction of the Jurchens, slaves The terrain of Ergandusi is very wide, but the terrain is complicated. Marching in winter is also a test for the soldiers," Zhang Zhou explained.

Zhu Feng asked eagerly: "Should I go too?"

Zhang Zhou did not answer, but sat down and motioned for Zhu Feng to sit down.

But Zhu Feng obviously wasn't in that mood.

Zhang Zhoudao: "Zhijie, you have been here for a long time. I happen to have some military affairs here. You can take it back and refer to it in detail. It is not about the Ministry of War, but it involves the route of using troops in the north. I have drawn the terrain and so on. , you just need to pay attention to the areas where each tribe is active, such as the Duoyan tribe..."

"What is this?" Zhu Feng looked at what Zhang Zhou handed over. Zhang Zhou sighed: "If it were anyone else, I wouldn't say it clearly, that is, you. Your Majesty has long intended to level the grassland. You think we are attacking the Jurchens and causing trouble, but in fact, we are trying to eliminate some of the troubles before leveling the grassland. At the same time, we are training troops.”

"The grassland is vast. It is much more complicated to defeat the Mongolian Tatars than to defeat the Jurchens. As a general, you must be in charge of your own affairs in the future. What is the most important thing when leading troops outside? It is the familiarity with mountains and rivers. If you cannot If you are qualified, how can you become His Majesty’s right-hand man in the future?”

Zhu Feng was somewhat nervous after hearing this.

Obviously, for him, his pursuit is not as high as that of Zhang Zhou. He just wants to be a second-generation prince who just eats and waits for death. But now he is given a lofty mission, and he will feel that it is unreal.

Zhang Zhou said: "Recently, you rarely come to see me alone. If I have anything to do, I will discuss it with you during military discussions. Haven't you always wanted to send troops with me? I rarely lead troops. This is the rhythm of my leadership. Let's go on the road. You are learning as you go, and you are also exploring as you go. You need to adapt to naval warfare first. You don’t have to go to Liaodong this time, just stay in the Bohai Port. Once the land troops are trained, just train the navy. "

Zhu Feng shook his head and said, "I don't understand."

Zhang Zhou said: "No one understands, they just learn gradually. You are the teacher of Yanwu Hall. Who else is qualified to teach others besides you? I will teach you first. Once you learn it, you will be able to do all kinds of things." You can't let me charge into battle every time, right? If you want to be an idler, I want to, too. Why don't we just settle the border troubles together?"

"Oh."

Zhu Feng responded.

Being urged by Zhang Zhou, he took the information given by Zhang Zhou and walked out.

After he came out, he remembered that he had other things to do. In fact, he came to ask Zhang Zhou for more detailed military plans on behalf of Cui Yuan. However, he felt that he had been baptized by Zhang Zhou's theory. The information gives me a headache.

"By the way, I told Mao Ren after I got back that Brother Zhang asked us to watch this together so that he could help me. Who said I was the only one who could be His Majesty's right-hand man?"

Zhu Feng wanted to be a coward, but he didn't forget to push Cui Yuan forward.

At least in Zhu Feng's view, his brother Zhang can be trusted, and brother Cui is also a person of good temperament, a friend he can make, and worth trusting.

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In the capital city.

As the New Year approaches, Ning Tong is still opening his medical clinic and pharmacy as normal. Although the business is deserted, many princes and nobles still ask her to go back every day to see the diseases of women at home. As one of the few medical women in the world who has been recognized by the palace, , Ning Tong actually opened up the market in the capital.

It's just that Ning Tongzhi is not here. She hopes that she can maintain close contact with the palace, especially with Concubine Xian.

It's a pity that since the last time he entered the palace, he has not had the opportunity to enter the palace again, and he has even lost contact with Concubine Xian.

But this morning she had just received a consultation, and when she was about to go out, she was stopped by several people in royal uniforms.

"What are you going to do?" Ning Tong didn't feel scared when he saw Jin Yiwei.

Since she married and divorced Zhu Feng, and became involved with the palace, she feels that her horizons have improved. She has even seen the emperor, and there are just a few royal guards. You want to scare this aunt?
But the person who came was obviously not a vegetarian. Immediately, a Qianhu came over and said, "Madam, please come with us. This is arranged by Commander Mou personally. If you have anything, please come to the place." Say it again.”

Ning Tong's tone was still calm and she said, "No, I have to go see the old lady at Song Yuanwai Lang's house for medical treatment. It's not good if I'm delayed."

The Qianhu said: "This is a question, it's not up to you to choose. We don't want to hurt the harmony."

Ning Tong was a little worried, but the little maid who was supposed to be an assistant beside her was so frightened that her face turned pale.

Ning Tong said: "Am I the only one going?"

"Yes." Qianhu said, "You can ask your family to prepare some soft food and ask someone to bring it over later."

When Ning Tong heard this tone, he hurriedly asked: "Did I commit something?"

Qianhu said: "We won't know until we get there."

Ning Tong originally wanted to put up a fight, but she was just a little girl. She was a little nervous at this moment, but thinking that she had many backers, and maybe even the emperor would speak for her, she immediately wiped away the fear in her heart, and then Go away.

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Ning Tong was not taken to the imperial prison, or in other words, women were not qualified to be examined by the Jin Yiwei. Even the Jin Yiwei would feel awkward holding Ning Tong.

She was just put into an ordinary-looking house and was placed under house arrest. Then the person in charge, Qianhu Lin, ran back to report to Mou Bin.

"Captain, we people have never taken women before, but in the past we have always stuffed them directly into the King of Hell's Palace, where there is no way out, and we still have to hold them when we bring them back... It seems that even the senior ministers in the court , no such treatment.”

Lin Qianhu couldn't understand why Jin Yiwei was afraid of a little girl.

Ning Tong looks weak, and she doesn't look like someone from a wealthy family. Even if she has some background, her subordinates don't think she is more impressive than any minister.

Mou Bin said: "The Hall of the King of Hell is full of brats, and they can be handed over to the Jiaofang Division and the Clothing Bureau casually. It's just a matter of one sentence, but this one is involved in a major case. He was personally ordered by the Queen, and Eunuch Li supervised the case. The governor can only obey orders. Who do you think she is? Can the people around Concubine Xian be ordinary?"

"Xianfei..."

When Lin Qianhu learned that Ning Tong had an entanglement with the palace, he immediately put away his arrogance.

Mou Bin sighed: "I'm afraid of her. She also has Cai Guogong and Anbian Hou as her backers. If His Majesty knows about it, he might also order her to come down. Do you know the secret?"

Lin Qianhu said: "How can I dare to ask about matters in the palace?"

"That's it?" Mou Bin said coldly.

"Then...how to deal with it? The person has been arrested. If the palace sends someone to interrogate, will it..."

Mou Bin raised his hand to interrupt Lin Qianhu's words and said: "Since you know that the matter is of great importance, you should also know how to avoid suspicion. Leave the people there first. Your Majesty and the Queen will send someone to ask. Even if they don't, Eunuch Li will Ask in person. As long as there is no order from above, we will treat her as a guest to stay there for a long time, but she must be taken seriously and cannot be treated as a prisoner, but there must be no mistakes. Otherwise, don't say it is our position. I’m afraid I won’t even be able to save my life.”

"I know, I know." Lin Qianhu said, "I'll arrange for a few women to watch over you twelve hours a day. Nothing will happen."

(End of this chapter)