The days when I ransacked the house in Jinyiwei

Chapter 371 I, Liu Xiaoyan, am going to Xuan Mansion

Another half month passed. In the twelfth year of Zhengde, it was early morning on the first day of September.

Jin'anhou Mansion.

Marquise Liu Xiaoyan had a nightmare last night.

She dreamed of a group of Tatars riding war horses and chasing her great grandson Chang Qingyun with bows and arrows in hand.

Chang Qingyun has no horse and runs on the grass. How can two feet outrun four hooves? What's more, the Tatars have dozens of horses?

As a digression from a God's perspective, it feels like you only have a frying pan in your hand and encounter a fully loaded fire truck in an open field.

"Whoosh whoosh", the Tatars let go of their arrows. Not long after, Chang Qingyun was shot into a hedgehog.

"Ah!" Liu Xiaoyan exclaimed, waking up from her nightmare.

Twelve days ago, Chang Feng asked someone to bring her a letter. It was said that their grandfather and grandson accompanied the emperor to stay in the dangerous place of Xuan Mansion.

Liu Xiaoyan has been worried these days. Youdao means you have something to think about every day and something to dream about at night. It’s not surprising to have nightmares.

Liu Xiaoyan jumped out of bed and got dressed. She strode outside the bedroom.

Chang Feng stood on the wall of Xuanfu and looked to the south. He looked forward to the arrival of the main force of the regiment like a severe drought!

North of the Great Wall, the temporary camp of the Tatars.

The little prince is actually not young at all, he is already forty-four years old.

"We can't afford the word "thank you" from Madam.

These old brothers all have iron spears hanging on their saddles. Basha dismounted and hung an iron spear on Liu Xiaoyan's saddle: "Madam, if you encounter a Tatar, the short guy will not take advantage."

Half an hour later, a hundred old Tujia brothers on horseback, wearing armor and carrying swords, gathered in front of Chang's house.

These old brothers are just like Liu Xiaoyan, they all have lost their youth and have wrinkles on their faces.

Basha cupped his hands towards Liu Xiaoyan: "Madam, all the old brothers are here!"

Chang Feng was shocked: "Oops!"

Because he was only seven years old when he inherited the throne of Khan during the Chenghua period, people in the Ming Dynasty called him the "little prince".

Liu Xiaoyan nodded: "Sure!"

At this moment, cabinet member Mao Ji staggered to Chang Feng: "Master Hou, no, it's not good! Something big has happened! The emperor ran away again!"

Mao Ji replied: "I only brought You Jingwu's Fenwu and Xianwu battalions."

Most of the 100 Tujia brothers who came out of Xiangxi Lane are in their forties or fifties. The old ones like Basha are over 60 years old. But these old guys are all strong and strong, and they are loyal enough to the Chang family. If they are in danger, they are willing to risk their lives to protect the Chang family.

Mao Ji smiled bitterly: "This news came from the Zhenguo Palace. Everyone in Xuanfu City now knows that the emperor has gone to Yanghe!"

Let’s talk about the 12th Regiment Camp. Zhang Yong and Wei Bin followed the military order and gathered the main force of the regiment and battalion to prepare for departure!

Zhang Yonggao sat on the general stage and said loudly: "You gentlemen! Raise troops for a thousand days and use them for a while. In the past ten years, the emperor has given a huge amount of national funds to our twelve regiments and battalions!"

The group of people headed straight for the city gate in a mighty and majestic manner.

Liu Xiaoyan nodded: "Okay, no more polite words. This time we go to Xuan Mansion for one thing, to bring Qingyun back to Beijing."

Let’s talk about the Xuanfu side.

With Emperor Zhengde's wild ass temper, it was absolutely impossible to tell the ministers his destination before leaving.

Madam Ninth came over: "Sister, get up. Let's have breakfast."

"Leave!"

The little prince was sitting in the sweat tent looking at the map. He had just received the exact news that Emperor Zhengde of the Ming Dynasty had left Xuanfu and headed west to Yanghe Acropolis in Datong.

Chang Feng was confused: "Scholar Mao, how did you know that the emperor went to Yanghe?"

Mao Ji replied: "The emperor went to Yanghe Acropolis in Datong!"

Basha said: "If the Chang family hadn't promoted us, we would probably be eating corn in the Shuntian Mansion jail, or lying in a mass grave in the south of the city. How can we have the official robes we have today?"

Liu Xiaoyan mounted her horse, whipped her whip, and shouted: "Let's go!"

Madam Ninth was surprised: "Sister, are you going to Xuanfu? That is a dangerous place! I think it is better to let Basha bring a hundred old Tujia brothers to accompany you!"

Liu Xiaoyan said: "Jiu Mei, I have decided to go to the Xuan Mansion to bring Qingyun back. If the emperor does not agree, I will snatch him directly!"

Chang Feng's expression changed: "What? You ran away again? Where did you run to this time?"

Liu Xiaoyan proudly held her hands towards them: "Old brothers, this time you are helping me with my personal affairs. I thank you!"

His real name is Batu Mengke, Dayan Khan of the Mongolian Tatar tribe.

Liu Xiaoyan glared at Biyun: "So what? Zhu Houzhao still has to give this little face to his imperial aunt!"

"The Marquis is a distinguished nobleman of the Ming Dynasty. There is nothing wrong with being loyal to the emperor. But Qingyun is just a thirteen-year-old child!"

Chang Feng was horrified: "What? The news has spread throughout the city? Wouldn't the little prince also know about it? How many soldiers and horses did the emperor bring to Yanghe?"

"This time King Qin will escort you. If there is a war, we will show off the majesty of the Ming Dynasty regiment!"

Emperor Zhengde deliberately leaked his whereabouts because he wanted the little prince to know! He is still fishing!

The conversation between the two was heard by Biyun.

Biyun came over: "Two sisters. It is the emperor's will for Qingyun to stay in Xuan Mansion and accompany him."

Liu Xiaoyan nodded. She also brought an old yellow bow and a pot of arrows.

There were no more than three people in the capital who dared to call Emperor Zhengde by his first name. Liu Xiaoyan counts as one.

Batu Munch is a grassland hero.

When he first succeeded to the throne, he married Mandu Luhatun, the widow of his great-uncle.

In other words, the little prince's first wife was his great-grandmother.

Mandu Luhatun is a heroine. When he was young, the little prince followed his wife, who was forty years older than him, to fight against Wala.

The war between Tatar and Oara lasted for ten years. By the time the little prince came of age, the Tatars had completely conquered Oara and forced him to move westward.

Don't look at the fact that Tatar replaced Oara as the lord of the grassland. But in fact, Tatar is a mess inside. Each tribe works on its own and fights constantly.

After the death of Mandu Ruhatun, the little prince began a war to unify the various Tatar tribes. First, kill Yisi Mayin, a powerful official with a different surname in the headquarters. It took another ten years to unify Monan and Mobei.

Nairi, the general under the little prince, pointed to the map: "Now it is certain that the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty went to Yanghe Acropolis. There are not many soldiers and horses in Yanghe Acropolis."

The little prince made up his mind: "I will lead 50,000 light cavalry and rush to Yanghe. This battle requires soldiers to be very quick. Otherwise, when the Ming Dynasty's various armies to protect the emperor gather in Yanghe, the battle will not be easy to fight!"

Nairi said: "Yes, Khan."

Half an hour later, 50,000 Tatar light cavalry turned and headed towards Yanghe Acropolis.

A few days later, inside Yanghe Acropolis.

Wang Xun, the commander-in-chief of Datong, entered the city angrily and asked to see Emperor Zhengde.

Emperor Zhengde met this fierce general brother in his palace.

Wang Xun saluted Emperor Zhengde and hurriedly reported the military situation to Zhengde: "Your Majesty! The little prince used 200,000 troops for this southern invasion. When the scouts came to report, 50,000 to 60,000 of them had gone south first and attacked Yanghewei. Soon. There will be a big battle between Yang and Wei. Please return to the capital as soon as possible!” Emperor Zhengde said, “I won’t leave.”

Wang Xun urged: "Your Majesty, the garrison in Datong is insufficient! It is too late for the imperial court to mobilize reinforcements! If you stay in Yanghewei, you may be in an unexpected situation!"

Emperor Zhengde said: "Anyone who advises me to return to the capital will be punished for shaking the morale of the army. Kill without mercy!"

Speaking of which, there was nothing Wang Xun could do.

Emperor Zhengde asked Wang Xun a question: "Wang Xun, are you afraid of death?"

Wang Xun blurted out: "Reporting to the Emperor, the commander of the border army licked blood with the tip of his knife. I have died countless times. I am not afraid of death, but I am afraid of death!"

Emperor Zhengde nodded with satisfaction: "Okay! Let me ask you, apart from the soldiers and horses guarding the towns in Shanxi, how many troops can you use for maneuvering?"

Wang Xun thought for a while and replied: "This time the Tatars are out in force. If I want to hold on to the towns in Shanxi, I can at most provide fifteen thousand extra troops."

Emperor Zhengde said: "I have brought two battalions, Fenwu and Yangwu. But I cannot give you these two battalions. They need to stick to Yanghe for protection."

Emperor Zhengde paused, stared at Wang Xun, and gave him an almost suicidal order: "I order you to lead 15,000 Datong border troops to Yingzhou to meet the main Tatar force!"

As soon as he said this, You Jingwu, who was waiting for a sword at the side, blurted out: "Your Majesty, you must not do this!"

Emperor Zhengde glanced at You Jingwu.

You Jingwu knelt down and urged Emperor Zhengde: "Your Majesty, the main force of the Tatars has come out in full force. General Wang led 15,000 people to attack the Tatars. They will be like moths to a flame in a field battle!"

"I suggest that these fifteen thousand people stay in Yanghe City and wait for help!"

Emperor Zhengde waved his hand and ignored You Jingwu. He looked at Wang Xun and said, "You Jingwu is right. I just want you to fly into the flame. I wonder if you have the courage to fly into the flame?"

Wang Xun said sternly: "Your Majesty, I am a rough man and I don't know how to write. I just say one word, and my head will have a scar as big as the mouth of a bowl, and that's it."

Veterans like Wang Xun know this very well. With this kind of fighting method, he and his 15,000 brothers would die without a chance of survival. But he was not afraid at all.

Emperor Zhengde praised: "You are indeed a good man! I will give you another military order. After you arrive at Yingzhou City with 15,000 people, you are not allowed to defend the city and wait for reinforcements. You are only allowed to fight with the Tatars outside the city!"

Wang Xun was stunned. He was confused: I have never offended the emperor! Your Majesty is leaving no way for me to survive!

Emperor Zhengde held out five fingers: "Five days! I want you to hold off the Tatars for five days! As long as you can hold off the Tatars for five days, after the war, I will make you an earl, hereditary and irreplaceable!"

Wang Xun has the spirit of a strong man who will never return once the wind is rustling and the water is cold.

He said: "Once I and the others leave, there is a high probability that the whole army will be wiped out. If we can delay it for five days, I don't want the title of earl."

"I beg the emperor to give each family of Paoze who died in Yingzhou a hundred taels of silver!"

Emperor Zhengde walked up to Wang Xun: "Okay, I promise you!"

Wang Xun raised his hand towards Emperor Zhengde and said: "This expedition may mean that the emperor and his subjects will never see each other again. Please forgive me for not being able to loyally defend Datong for the emperor in the future. I retire!"

After saying this, Wang Xun strode away from the camp.

Emperor Zhengde looked at Wang Xun's leaving figure and sighed with Jiang Bin, You Jingwu and Chang Qingyun who were standing beside him: "Wang Xun is really a loyal and brave man!"

The words are divided into four parts.

Chang Feng led the Xuanfu garrison and rushed to Yanghe King Qin to escort him. Chang Feng was okay, but poor Liang Chu, Mao Ji, and Jiang Mian, the three old guys, their butts were almost smashed by the horses.

Liu Xiaoyan led Basha and a hundred Tujia brothers to Xuanfu but failed. I learned that Da Sun followed the emperor to Yanghe. She immediately rushed to Yanghe.

The main force of the regiment led by Zhang Yong and Wei Bin rushed to the gate of Xuanfu City. Wei Bin opened the second tip bag: "Rush to Yanghe Acropolis immediately. Open the third tip bag in three days."

All three people rushed to Yanghe.

Since there were 110,000 people on Zhang Yong's route, the movement was naturally slower than the other two routes.

Zhang Yong rode on his horse and asked Wei Bin: "Is the emperor's intention to have a decisive battle with the little prince's main force in Yanghe?"

Wei Bin told the truth: "I don't know."

Zhang Yong encouraged him: "Show me the third tip bag."

Wei Bin subconsciously covered the brocade bag at his waist: "Absolutely not! The emperor said, open it in three days, open it in three days!"

Zhang Yong sighed: "The emperor is gambling!"

Wei Bin sighed: "Eunuch Zhang is indeed a person who has served the emperor for more than 20 years. He knows the emperor's wishes."

"The emperor said that he is indeed betting this time. If he wins, the border of Ming Dynasty will win peace for at least twenty years!"

Zhang Yong said: "What if we lose?"

Wei Bin was speechless.

Zhang Yongdao: "If you lose, you and I will wipe our necks with a knife as soon as possible to thank the world. The history books will say that we are Wang Zhen's second and third."

The first day of October in the twelfth year of Zhengde. General Wang Xun, who was about to die, rushed to Yingzhou City.

Three days later, the little prince's 50,000 Tatar army also arrived outside Yingzhou City.

Wang Xun looked at the dense Tatar military formation outside the city and ordered his guerrilla general Shichun: "Assemble the entire army and go out of the city to fight the Tatars in the field!"

Shichun was stunned: "Master Wang, we are one against three. And there are no reinforcements. The 50,000 Tatars are probably just the vanguard. There is an army of 150,000 behind them."

"Going out of the city to fight in the field is tantamount to death!"

Wang Xun said categorically: "The emperor asked me to die. I have to obey the military order! Stop talking nonsense! Get out of the city!"

Fifteen thousand Ming troops came out of the city and formed a military formation.

On the side of the Tatar army, the little prince did not attack for a long time.

The little prince stared at the Ming army formation with doubts in his heart. He said to the general Nairi beside him: "The Ming army only has 15,000 people, but they dare to confront our army out of the city. There is a possibility of fraud."

Nairi's view was the same as that of the little prince: "Great Khan, there may be an ambush of the Ming army hidden nearby!"

The little prince said: "Immediately send out light cavalry scouts to explore a hundred miles around!"

The little prince's caution doomed the battle of Yingzhou to failure.

Fifteen thousand Ming troops and 50,000 Tatar vanguards faced off outside Yingzhou City for a whole day!

It was not until evening that the little prince judged from the reports of various scouts that the Ming army had no ambush at all.

It was getting late at this time. The little prince believed that his own troops had an absolute advantage. Night fighting is detrimental to the dominant side and beneficial to the weak side.

So the little prince ordered the entire army to attack the Ming army at dawn tomorrow.

On the Ming army side. Shichun was surprised: "Master Wang, the Tatar army actually spent a whole day with us?"

Wang Xun said: "They are suspecting that we have an ambush. Oh, how could the little prince think that we are here to die."

Shichun suggested: "Master Handsome, give me a thousand men and horses. I will raid the camp at night, and maybe I will get something unexpected."

Wang Xun said: "There is no need. The little prince is not a fool, he must have taken precautions."

Shi Chun melancholy said: "The emperor asked us to hold the Tatars for five days. I'm afraid it can only be held for two days at most. At sunset tomorrow, the general will be dead."

Wang Xun said harshly: "Wrap the general's body in horse leather and die a worthy death!"

(End of this chapter)