Win the Ding 1617

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The solar terms are already in the early winter of October. A gust of north wind blew past, freezing the ground extremely hard, and occasionally a few snowflakes flew down in the mid-air filled with clouds.

From the wharf of the Tonghui River outside the Chaoyang Gate of the capital city, along the avenue leading to the canal, dozens of Jinyiwei dressed in flying fish uniforms and embroidered spring knives on their waists, and a large number of soldiers from the Beijing camp, all of them were horses and well-armored, Wearing a bright red cloak and cloak.

Among the crowd, the most conspicuous thing was the gorgeously decorated glass carriage. Around the carriage, more than [-] eunuchs were looking around vigilantly.

There was no one in the wilderness, and there was silence, as if they were the only ones walking between the heaven and the earth.This area itself is a plain, with many rivers and canals and fertile land. It was originally densely populated with villages and towns near Gyeonggi. In the ninth year of Chongzhen, the villages in this area were burned once by the Qing army.

I originally thought that two years had passed, and I could live a peaceful life. I didn’t want the people who had just breathed a sigh of relief from the trauma of the war to face the storm of the Qing soldiers again, and the newly built homes were burned down again. The property that had just been accumulated was once again seized by the Qing soldiers.The villages that are vaguely visible in the distance are either the fire that is still burning, or the ruins with light smoke. Most of the original residents have become captives of Jiannu; , while looking back at the dilapidated home with a pair of tearful eyes.

"Elder-in-law, the slaves have seen it. There are no Jiannu military horses roaming around. We will go to Tianjin along this road. If we speed up, we can reach Tianjin within two days. The military horses there will escort us to Nigu to board the ship." .”

"Well, I see, you monkey cubs should cheer up our family!"

In the compartment, the eunuch Wang Dehua, who was wearing a three-mountain cap and a python robe, let out a long breath, picked up a pot of hot wine warmed on a small red clay stove, poured himself a glass, and served it Get up and drink it all!

After receiving the news that Hexi Wucheng fell and the canal was cut off, a series of bad news came.Wang Pu, the commander-in-chief of Datong Town, was defeated.Yang Guozhu, the commander-in-chief of Xuanfu Town, was defeated.The soldiers and horses of Ji Town collapsed, and the soldiers and horses of Yutian Town collapsed.

As for the soldiers and horses of the Beijing camp, let alone, they can only rest assured if they can rely on the strong city.Ten miles out of the city is frightening.

Without any choice.Emperor Chongzhen had to summon Lu Xiangsheng again.

He wanted to hear the opinion of Governor Xuanda, who was very capable in fighting wars and farming.At the same time, Yang Sichang and Chen Xinjia, known as Prime Minister Yang, were summoned.

"Your Majesty, King Qin's army and horses have made great progress compared to two years ago!" Lu Xiangsheng said surprisingly.

Although Yang Sichang on the side is nearly 50 years old, his body is extremely strong.His beard and hair are black, his eyes are full of energy, and occasionally there is a gleam of light in his eyelids, which makes this person quite shrewd and capable. He wears a very crisp and ironed red official robe, which shows his grace and grace.Compared with Lu Xiangsheng's sackcloth and straw sandals, the difference is more than a few miles.

Hearing Lu Xiangsheng's words, Yang Sichang was shocked. Although he was in charge of the military department, he had never led soldiers, let alone fought in battle.

This Lord Lu has experience in fighting the enemy!

Although Yang Sichang was at odds with Lu Xiangsheng in his heart, he still admired Lu Xiangsheng's battlefield experience.

Hearing Lu Xiangsheng's words, Chongzhen was displeased, "Why did the Qing family say that?"

"Your Majesty, I have been ordered to join the army, and the governor of the world's soldiers and horses. In recent days, although there have been reports of defeats in various places, but checking the combat documents, all the troops and horses of our Ming Dynasty are no longer timid to avoid defeat! There are many generals and subordinates. Those who deal with Jiannu but are unable to catch them and lose the battle, even though they are defeated, they also gain. Looking at the leaders of the armies, although the number of real slaves is still small, there are quite a lot of Zahu. Except for Zahu, the captured Han people Most of the heads are also people who have had their hair shaved for a long time, and they are definitely not killing the good and pretending to be meritorious."

"Since that's the case, why did the armies and horses of the towns lose one after another?"

Chongzhen heard that what Lu Xiangsheng said was quite reasonable, and he was a little fascinated by it, so he couldn't help asking.

As soon as the words came out, Yang, Lu, and Chen were all kneeling on the floor of the Nuan Pavilion to reply, and hurriedly greeted the eunuch on duty, "Quick! Give the two gentlemen seats!"

"Sit down, sir!"

"Lord Lu, please sit down!"

"Master Chen, please sit down!"

After the three of them thanked each other, they took their seats. Chongzhen was eager to know the reasons why the towns were defeated.

"Your Majesty, apart from armor, swords, guns, food and grass, the battle of soldiers and horses is nothing more than spirit and spirit, the so-called morale and courage. Now that our army is facing Jiannu, what we lack is not strong armor and sharp soldiers, but enough to keep the soldiers warm. It’s not enough to kill the enemy. What’s lacking is the courage of the soldiers. Before our army confronted the Jiannu, we were timid before meeting them. How could this be the Jiannu’s opponents who used killing as a plowing war?”

"So, I think that if you want Jiannu to retreat or have other plans, you must first annihilate Jiannu so that he knows the benefits!" He glanced at Yang Sichang, who was admiring the shape and texture of the tea bowl in his hand, He exchanged a glance with Chen Xinjia, who was sitting sideways on the brocade pier, and what he said had other plans, referring to the plan of peace proposed by the two of them.

"And if you want to annihilate Jiannu, in my humble opinion, although King Qin has many soldiers and horses, he lacks an elite and brave army who can fight and fight. If there is such a force here, I dare to say that Everyone in the army must be brave, and the slaves must retreat in haste!"

"Master Lu, do you mean to transfer Hong Hengjiu to King Qin? Or to send Zuo Liangyu's troops to the north? Or transfer Qin Liangyu's white soldiers to Beijing?"

Yang Sichang's mind was spinning like flying, and he kept searching for troops in the Ming army that could fight against Jiannu.

"Mr. Ge, you have been negligent. Master Hong and Sun Baigu are now cleaning up the bandits in Shaanxi. It is the time to complete their achievements in one battle. How can they do that for the sake of Shan Jiuren? , but his troops are monitoring several families between the Jianghuai and Han Rivers to recruit bandits. At this time, mobilizing Zuo Kunshan's troops to go north is tantamount to removing the cage. Once the tigers and wolves come out, the adults will put all their hard work in vain. As for Qin Liangyu Although the chieftain soldiers of the general army are commonly known as loyal and brave, they have fought with the army for many years and have exhausted their elite. They are no longer the white-armed soldiers of the Tianqi era. What's more, from Shizhu to the capital, Bashanshushui, the road is difficult and dangerous, and there are extravagant remnants there. Once transferred, I am afraid that the minister has not yet arrived in the capital, and the Jiannu have already been plundered away."

"Then. In Master Lu's opinion. Could it be possible that such an army, which can be the backbone of the entire army, fell from the sky?"

Gao Qiqian, the eunuch who had been standing by the side with his head bowed, took advantage of Lu Xiangsheng's speech and sarcastically.

"It made Eunuch Gao laugh, although it didn't fall from the sky. But if the command is used properly, the surprise soldiers stand out. It might not be without the effect of the divine soldiers falling from the sky!"

"Could it be that soldier Jiutai is talking about?"

Standing behind Chongzhen, Wang Chengen's tone trembled with excitement.

"That's right, Eunuch Wang, the officer is talking about that soldier!"

"That soldier is really good. It's a pity that it's too far away. Far water can't solve the near fire!"

Gao Qiqian and the others were a little puzzled by the words of the crowd like an old monk playing the game, but seeing Chongzhen, Yang Sichang, Chen Xinjia, Lu Xiangsheng, and the ancestor Wang Chengen all nodding frequently, they did not dare to say more What.

Finally, Yang Sichang opened his mouth and solved the mystery for Gao Qiqian and others.

"Your Majesty, if Governor Li's South Central Army can transport a group of troops from Guangdong and Guangxi to the north to protect Gyeonggi, it will surely make the guards even more powerful and courageous!"

"It's just that although Li Weiru's army is well-equipped and brave in combat, it is far away in Guangdong, Guangxi and South China. This?"

"Grandpa Gao is worrying too much! Lu is in Xuanda, and every time he signs a contract with the merchants under Mr. Li in the capital, he buys iron farm tools, armor, cloth, etc., and can see these goods in the capital for more than a month. South Among them are big ships, which are most convenient for carrying goods and soldiers.”

"This point, the slaves also have some experience. The offerings sent to the palace in spring and autumn every year, and the money and food offered by Mr. Li are all transported to Tianjin by large ships, and then transferred by small boats to Chaoyangmen Wharf for storage. The loss is extremely low. If, as Master Li said, the canal is widened so that large ships can directly enter the Tonghui River, then the transfer of money and food will be more convenient and the loss will be lower."

The one who spoke was Wang Dehua, the eunuch with the handprint of the chief inspector of ceremonies, and his godson was in charge of this matter, earning an average amount of money every year.

And another prince, Wang Cheng'en, also made a large part of the profits from the Nancao Shipping. These two princes and their respective confidants made a lot of money.

However, one person is displeased with the crowd, and in other words, "I'm not happy, I'm going to make everyone feel uncomfortable!"

This man is a high dive!

There was a meaningful smile on his face: "It turns out that Master Lu and Master Li of Nanzhong walked so close, no wonder! No wonder Master Lu just raised Master Li so high. No wonder Master Lu has been able to accumulate in Xuanda for the past two years. Hundreds of thousands of shi of corn..."

"Bold!"

"Eunuch Gao!"

Wang Chengen, Wang Dehua, Yang Sichang and others next to him spoke out almost in unison to stop Gao Qiqian.And Lu Xiangsheng's face turned pale from anger, and instantly flushed red.He got up and left his seat, and knelt in front of Chongzhen, "Your Majesty, I beg your Majesty to let you go back to your hometown to guard Ding You for my father!"

Don't do it, daddy!

"Stand high! Master Lu is in Xuanda, comforting the refugees, building fortresses, reclaiming wasteland, and training soldiers. In three years, the dilapidated Xuanda area has been rehabilitated with enough soldiers and food. This hard work and credit, the emperor's holy candle, has long been Decree to praise! Moreover, Mr. Lu and Nanzhong merchants purchased farm tools and other things, and they also submitted the inscription to the Holy Majesty. The supervisor of ceremonies has passed on the inheritance. You slave, what is your intention when you say these words at this time? !"

Gao Qiqian is self-confident that he supervises the army outside, he is not so respectful to Wang Chengen, Wang Dehua and others who are in the palace.At that moment, Wang Dehua reprimanded loudly.

In the various forts of Xuanda, there are dozens of iron plows for the big ones, and more than ten for the small ones. Iron hoes, shovels and other things are not rare in the villages and towns of the forts.It is precisely because of these iron farm tools that the military and civilian households in the Xuanda area can do things such as reclamation, deep plowing of the land to reduce pests and diseases, otherwise, how to deep plow the frozen soil with wooden farm tools?How to reclaim wasteland?How can we expand the cultivated area, let alone increase the yield per mu and hoard grain and grass!

These, Lu Xiangsheng has reported to Chongzhen in all the inscriptions he played.Now that Gao Qiqian points this matter to the private collusion between Lu Xiangsheng and Li Shouhan, isn't this a blatant slap in the face of Chongzhen?Moreover, among other things, several 10 yuan of silver and hundreds of thousands of stones of japonica rice actually entered Chongzhen's warehouse every year.

Now is the time for Lu Xiangsheng to do his best, and this servant Gao Qiqian actually slandered Lu Xiangsheng and Li Shouhan for his own personal grievances. How could Chongzhen live with this?

Just as he was about to have an attack, Wang Chengen just put some eye drops on Gao Qiqian just right.

"Eunuch Gao, you treat Governor Li and Lord Lu like this, do you still remember the words that Governor Li angrily reprimanded you when he saw you were timid and dared not fight against Dongnu?"

Back then when Li Shouhan was chasing Jiannu who had left the pass to Qingshuimingyue Pass, he saw that Gao Qiqian had tens of thousands of troops and horses and dared not attack the enemy with one shot.After watching Jiannu swagger out of the customs with the looted property and population.Angrily, he left a sentence on the Guanxia pine tree, "One eggless leads a group of eggless!"

These words completely offended Gao Qiqian to death.

Encountered such an opportunity today, Gao Qiqian, the eunuch who was not so broad-minded.How could it not be a stumbling block for Li Shouhan and Lu Xiangsheng?

but.The fleeting time is unfavorable.At this time Chongzhen was about to use Lu Xiangsheng and Li Shouhan.

"Du! You slave! How can you judge the minister wantonly? Go outside and kneel!"

Gao Qiqian was forced to kneel in the courtyard by Chongzhen, Wang Chengen and Wang Dehua specially arranged two eunuchs to wait outside, in fact, they were to supervise this eunuch Gao.

Inside the Dongnuan Pavilion.Several monarchs and ministers continued to discuss the military situation in front of them.

"Lu Aiqing, if you call Li Aiqing's troops into King Weiqin, this, this."

Chongzhen was a little hesitant, and didn't know how to word it for a while.He knew very well that if Li Shouhan, the superficial self-made man, was not given some benefits, he would not be so proactive in leading troops northward.However, what else can the imperial court reward him at the moment?

Knighthood?Inappropriate, last time he was rewarded with part of the prince's ceremonial guard, the ministers in the court had a lot of discussion, hindering his military exploits of beheading thousands, these people can't say anything, if they have never entered Beijing, they will be rewarded with a knighthood Public opinion.

"Your Majesty, if you associate with Master Li as a minister, how can you judge him with a worldly perspective because he is loyal to the country and diligent in the affairs of the king? If you think about the matter of food and salary, Lord Li will prepare for himself. The emperor only needs to consider how to reward the three armies to comfort him." Only meritorious soldiers will do!"

reward?Now all the soldiers and horses are focusing on the little money and food in Chongzhen's hands!One after another stretched out their hands to ask for money and food, rewards for victories, and pensions for defeats.Every day, the documents that come flying in like snowflakes from soldiers and horses are all of this kind.

The little money Chongzhen had accumulated in his hand flowed out along with these documents.How to find money and food to reward the soldiers of the South Central Army?What's more, the money itself was given to Zhu Youjian by the Li family?

"Your Majesty, in my humble opinion, it is better to send an angel to Mr. Li to call him to lead the troops into the guard. As for the reward, we can take it easy." Chen Xinjia, who hadn't had his turn to speak for a long time, finally caught up with him to express his opinion. Opportunity.

Right now the military situation is like wildfire, and Jianu is looting all over the state and county. It is better to call in the troops that can fight, and after driving Jianu out of the pass, we will carefully plan and discuss the settlement and rewards.

Going to Nanzhong to preach the decree, ordering Li Shouhan to lead his troops northward to serve the king again, this mission sounds good.Everyone has heard about the prosperity and prosperity of Nanzhong.Moreover, judging from the rules of the Ming Dynasty officialdom and Li Shouhan's performance in the past few years, no matter who is going to call the imperial decree, legal bribes such as Cheng Yi and travel expenses are indispensable.After this trip, at least tens of thousands of taels of silver can be brought back.

However, although silver is very attractive, it also has a life to spend.

From time to time, Jiannu's wandering horses appeared in various parts of Jifu, the capital city. Yesterday, they captured Zhangjiawan, a water transport terminal in Tongzhou, and took away [-] heather rice stored there. Thousands of Jiannu were cheering there, carrying them back and forth. It's time to go to Tianjin. If it's not courting death, what is it?

Since the civil servants were unwilling to go to Nanzhong to announce the decree to transfer Li Shouhan to King Qin of Jing, this glorious and arduous task fell to the eunuchs.

After a lot of twists and turns, Chongzhen resisted all opinions and made a decision, ordering the eunuch Wang Dehua, the supervisor of ceremonies, to become the eunuch of Xuanzhi, and transfer Li Shouhan to the south to be the king of Jingqin.When he returned to Beijing with the army, he was the eunuch supervising the army.

. . . . . .

Looking up at the beautiful patterns on the roof of the carriage, Wang Dehua has long been wandering. On the one hand, he imagined building his career like the Sanbao eunuch back then, and on the other hand, he was worried that he would be chopped down by Jiannu before he arrived in Tongzhou.He is still very clear about the combat effectiveness of those Beijing soldiers and horses and the Jinyiqi school, and he is afraid that they may not be able to win completely against the hooligans in the capital.

"Eunuch, don't worry, besides the guards you brought, there are also two hundred security guards from my Longsheng. These people are all selected from retired soldiers. Although they are not as strong as my father-in-law's men, they can still deal with Jiannu One or two, to protect the father-in-law comprehensively."

The person who spoke was Tian Guanshi of Zhonglong Shengxing Company in the capital.

He was responsible for leading the guards of Erbai Company to escort Wang Dehua to Tianjin to board the ship.

"Mr. Laotian is here."

Wang Dehua knew that the guards riding horses outside were all good players who had fought against Jiannu, so he naturally wanted to be polite to Mr. Tian.However, he didn't know that the flags held by the riders outside were even more familiar to Jiannu. Both Huang Taiji and Dorgon had strict orders not to harm or plunder the team holding the banner of Longshengxing Company.

"The merchants will accompany the father-in-law to the south when they turn back. This is also right. If the father-in-law, the accompanying young father-in-laws, and the soldiers of the guards plan to purchase some items here, I can still help you."

Hearing this, Wang Dehua could only smile wryly in return, he and his subordinates, apart from going on this mission with the determination to die, also had the intention of making a fortune.Many young eunuchs did not hesitate to borrow usury from the usury merchants in the capital to make capital, and planned to purchase all kinds of valuable things in Nanzhong and sell them back.And the soldiers of the Shenji Battalion and the Three Thousand Battalion carried a lot of money with them.

"In this way, there will be Mr. Laotian."

"What the father-in-law said there. It should be repaid, it should be repaid!"

"From Governor Li to the next, there are such people who are eager for public service and righteousness, especially Mr. Li, who is diligent in the affairs of the king and loyal to the country. He is a role model for ministers."

Wang Dehua began to put a high hat on the head of the field manager.

"Your Majesty intends to continue to work hard on your lord after repelling Jiannu. We slaves privately speculate that His Majesty probably intends to hand over matters such as maritime anti-smuggling and robbery in Fujian, Guangdong, and Nanzhili to Mr. Li. .”

It was Yang Sichang and Chen Xinjia who proposed that Li Shouhan's navy be responsible for the maritime defense of Fujian, Guangdong, Zhejiang and other places. "Since Li Weiru's navy is so elite, those who can do more work to manage the above-mentioned sea affairs together. It can be regarded as a commendation of His Majesty's trust in him."

As Yang Sichang, who had been an official in Liudu for many years, he naturally knew the things on the sea in this area.

It seemed that Li Shouhan was given an errand. If it was done well, it would be a business that could earn gold and silver. If it was not done well, it would be a dead end.

However, Lord Yang will not tell Li Shouhan about these dangers.

All the way without a word, Wang Dehua arrived at Nigu safely along the newly paved road beside the canal and boarded the boat. After that, the fleet sailed along the Bohai Bay and sailed southward to Guangzhou under the north wind. (To be continued..)