Crazy at the end of the Ming Dynasty

Four sets of candles were lit in the study room, but after all, it couldn't be as brightly lit as modern times, so the study room was still a little dim.Wu Shigong was almost lying on the desk in the study, carefully looking at the laid out map of Henan that he had been familiar with for a long time, and repeatedly thinking about the further movements of the peasant rebel army.

Today is November [-]th, the seventh year of Chongzhen. At dusk, the messenger of Henan governor Xuanmo arrived.But this time Xuanmo didn't simply send a small principal to deliver the letter, but sent a counselor named Zhou Junwu from the governor's yamen.

This Zhou Shenshi is only in his early twenties, and he has made a name for himself. Like Xuan Mo, he is also a member of the Northern Zhili.According to the rules of the Ming Dynasty government, that Zhou Shenshou must also belong to Xuan Mo's nephew and disciple, and he is definitely Xuan Mo's confidant. It is nothing more than letting him get acquainted with the affairs of the yamen for a while, and then go to Beijing to try to go further.

And Wu Shigong also read Xuan Mo's handwritten letter.The politeness of that tone made Wu Shigong a little flattered.The central idea of ​​the letter is to ask Wu Shigong's Runing Army to send troops north to resist the peasant rebel army and re-enter Henan.

But when Zhou Shenshi was halfway there, he had already heard the news that the Peasant Rebel Army had entered Henan. Therefore, when he saw Wu Shigong, he was young and vigorous, and immediately demanded that the Runing Army immediately send troops to save Henan's crisis.

Seeing Zhou Junwu's arrogant face, Wu Shigong became a little impatient.Did he think he could really represent the governor?Does he think he can really command the Runing Army?Does he think that the soldiers and horses of the Runing Army can really stop the hundreds of thousands of peasant rebels?

But Wu Shigong also has a city mansion after all, he arranged Zhou Junwu to live there very politely on the surface, and promised Zhou Junwu to send people to spread the report, and to gather the officials of Runing Mansion, the supervisor Ye Zhong and others to discuss the military situation tomorrow.

In fact, Wu Shigong knew the news that the peasant rebel army had entered Henan only one day later than Xuanmo.In order to get news in time, the secret sentry points set up by Shanchuan Division along the Henan border have been further strengthened.

But the news came quickly and timely.But the amount of information is really not much.All I know is that the total number of peasant rebels exceeds 30. They are now united and ready to move towards the hinterland of Henan.

And now the senior officers of the Runing Army are also in their respective units, and there are only senior officials such as Deng Qifan and Xue Yongli in the headquarters of the Runing Army, so there are very few opinions that can give Wu Shigong a reference.

Facing the threat of the peasant rebel army, the response that can be made is nothing more than soldiers to block it, and water to cover it.But what should I do?Now it's almost Wu Shigong's decision.But if his decision was wrong and caused heavy losses to the foundation of the Runing Army, then Wu Shigong would be too guilty.So now Wu Shigong is under a lot of pressure.

The focus is nothing more than the movement of the peasant rebel army.The best outcome, of course, is that both parties live in peace.But Wu Shigong also knew that this kind of result was impossible, the current control area of ​​Runing Army was too big.The interests in the control area are also invested too much. If the peasant rebel army moves around in Henan, it will threaten the Runing army, so it is impossible for the two sides to avoid friction.

Then the next level result is to hurt the peasant rebels and let them remember this lesson.Don't dare to get close to the control area of ​​the Runing Army.

The worst outcome is an all-out war.But this is also a bad idea, because even if the Runing Army wins in the end.That will also suffer a traumatic loss.It will definitely be extremely detrimental to the future development of the Runing Army.

But it is easy to say, but it is not easy to do it in practice.First of all, Wu Shigong didn't know the possible actions of the peasant rebel army, so how could Wu Shigong prescribe the right medicine?

So now Wu Shigong can only do one guess.If you guessed right, you will be wise and powerful, and you will be ahead of the enemy.guessed wrong?Then clean up the mess!

And now Wu Shigong couldn't drag it any longer, the troops had assembled, and the officials were waiting for orders.They are preparing for Wu Shigong to issue an order to launch the war machine of the Runing Army tomorrow after making a decision.

The door of the study was gently pushed open.Qiongniang came in with a food box in her hand.

Wu Shigong raised his head after hearing the voice, and saw Qiongniang smiling at Wu Shigong: "My family made a bowl of snacks for the master, and the master will drink it to warm his stomach!"

After speaking.Qiongniang put the food box on the side table, and took out a bowl of steaming white fungus soup from it.

After using his brain too much, Wu Shigong also felt a little tired, so he also took the opportunity to take a rest, so he straightened up, went to the side of the small table, took a sip of white fungus soup.

A warm current flowed from the mouth along the esophagus to the stomach, stretching out the numb body.Tremella soup is very sweet, and those wives also know that Wu Shigong likes to eat sweets, so Wu Shigong feels that drinking it is very sweet.

Wu Shigong smiled gratefully at Qiongniang, and asked, "Is the child asleep?"

Qiongniang immediately replied with a smile on her face: "She said she wanted to wait for the master, but she couldn't bear it and fell asleep on her stomach."

At that time, the county magistrate of Qi had three children captured by the Tartars, and one of them was born to Qiongniang.But until now, the whereabouts of the three children are still unknown.So Qiong Niang is very fond of this son now.

"Alas!" Wu Shigong sighed regretfully, "I have to leave tomorrow morning, and I don't have time to play with him for a while, maybe I can't stay at home this New Year's Eve, I'm really sorry for you!"

"It's nothing, master!" As long as Wu Shigong has this kind of heart, Qiongniang will also like it very much, "Master is a person who does great things, and my family will not drag you down." After finishing speaking, Qiongniang packed up the empty bowl and prepared to leave study.

Wu Shigong gently brushed his fingers across Qiongniang's waist, and said with a smile: "Wait for me for a while, let's go back to the room together after I finish everything."

"Yeah!" Qiongniang immediately nodded with a smile on her face.But he immediately realized that his behavior was a little anxious, and his face immediately flushed slightly, and he lowered his head sideways to Wu Shigong and didn't make a sound, but the corners of his mouth couldn't hide the slight hook.

Wu Shigong walked to the map again, and began to place chess pieces on the map continuously, judging the possible actions of the peasant rebel army and the countermeasures that the Runing army should take.

After cleaning up, Qiongniang also sat down on the chair next to the small table. She rested her head on one hand and looked at Wu Shigong who lowered his head in thought. Gradually, Wu Shigong's serious expression made her fascinated.

From time to time, the candles burst into flames, creating a quiet and warm scene in the study! (To be continued..)