Han ride

Chapter 407 Secret Discussion
Wen Tiren frowned. He knew Chongzhen, he was suspicious and self-willed by nature, and he vaguely guessed that the reason why Emperor Chongzhen wanted to send Li Xin's army into the Central Plains to suppress bandits was not to rely heavily on Li Xin, but to weaken Li Xin. No matter how powerful Li Xin is, he will definitely be damaged in the process of suppressing the bandits. It is conceivable that Emperor Chongzhen would not allow Li Xin to recruit troops in the Central Plains, nor would he allow Li Xin's troops If they stop, they will definitely continue to attack and eliminate rebels such as Gao Yingxiang and Zhang Xianzhong. The plan is to use the hands of these people to weaken Li Xin.And the elite soldiers in the Xuanda area were probably also there to deal with Li Xin.After all, in the entire Ming Dynasty, only the soldiers and horses in Xuanda area and Guanning cavalry could compete with Li Xin's soldiers and horses. Just like what Emperor Chongzhen said just now, Datong's soldiers and horses are the closest to Yunzhong Yes, as long as Li Xin's power is weakened to the lowest level, Li Xin is far away in the Central Plains, and the elite soldiers of Datong can easily occupy Yunzhong and cut Li Xin's connection with Yunzhong in one fell swoop.

It's just that this kind of thing is undoubtedly detrimental to the king's demeanor, and it cannot be treated by outsiders!Wen Tiren could faintly guess Chongzhen's thoughts, but he also couldn't say it out.

"Your Majesty, I think that Jiang Yu has been in Datong for a long time, and he is familiar with the mountains and rivers of Datong. He may know how to place the food and grass for the Northern Army there. The food and grass for the Northern Army does not necessarily have to be placed in Shahukou." Wen Tiren rolled his eyes. , suddenly said with a smile.

After Chongzhen heard this, he immediately nodded and said, "It's still reasonable what you said. If that's the case, I'll hand over this matter to Jiang Tuan. I believe he will arrange the food and grass for the Northern Army."

"Then the northern army entered the Central Plains from Shahukou? Did the emperor agree?" Wang Yingxiong asked with some uncertainty.

"As long as Li Xin can hand over the grain and grass to Jiang Guan, and Jiang Guan guarantees the supply of grain and grass to the Northern Army, Li Xin can enter the customs through the Shahukou." Emperor Chongzhen thought for a while and said.

"The emperor is holy." After Wen Tiren heard this, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, he knew what Chongzhen meant.Although Emperor Chongzhen said it nicely, in fact, he handed over all matters to Jiang Yu, and all the decision-making power was not with the court, but with Jiang Tuan.Wen Tiren also believes that Jiang Guan will definitely make a decision that satisfies the court.

"Your Majesty, I am worried that the Liao Kingdom Guild will not agree." Wu Zongda glanced at Emperor Chongzhen and Wen Tiren, but secretly sighed in his heart. The two monarchs and ministers plotted against Li Xin, and it seemed to be smooth sailing, but he never thought that Li Xin would Will not agree.He could see that although Emperor Chongzhen seemed to have agreed to Li Xin's request to choose a place near Datong as a place to hoard grain and grass, he did not agree to garrison troops, and the grain and grass were handed over to Director Jiang Yu Not to mention, whether this Jiang Tuan would have swallowed these food and grass privately is another matter, that is, when Li Xin was commanding the battle, it was even more uncertain whether the food and grass could be delivered to Li Xin's army on time.Wu Zongda is upright, he can even be said to be a good old man, but it doesn't mean he is stupid, otherwise, it would be impossible to rescue so many civil servants from Wen Tiren, a villain in the officialdom.

"He has to agree." After hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen was stunned for a moment, and quickly sneered: "If he doesn't agree, it will be treason. Enter the customs. I would rather let Xuan Da's troops gather and seize Yunzhong first, than let Li Xin's troops occupy Taiyuan. Hmph! He wants to kill Hukou? What does he want to do?"

Everyone didn't dare to speak after hearing this. Chongzhen's self-willed side broke out again. He didn't trust his courtiers, and he also hated their betrayal. He knew that Li Xin was different from other courtiers, but he believed even more that Li Xin would not rebel. Yes, at most it's just rebellious, but they don't know that the rabbit bites people when it's in a hurry, not to mention that Li Xin has never expressed loyalty to Chongzhen.

"I believe that the Duke of Liao still knows my painstaking efforts. He has not failed me, and I will certainly not fail him." Emperor Chongzhen seemed to feel his gaffe, and quickly changed the subject and said, "Didn't he say that he wanted to mint gold and silver coins?" Is it? Let the Ministry of Households choose a group of experienced masters to help Li Xin, and let me see what the gold and silver coins for the Northern Army look like as soon as possible."

Hit a stick and send a sweet date.Emperor Chongzhen still won the art of emperor.After beating Li Xin, he gave Li Xin a sweet date.While Li Xin was afraid of the imperial court, he was even more grateful to Chongzhen.

It's just that Li Xin will really eat this sweet date willingly, and then give his life to Jiang Yu's hands?Wu Zongda felt that this was an impossible thing. Li Xin was neither Hong Chengchou nor Lu Xiangsheng.With 10,000+ people around, civil servants and military generals have initially formed a foundation, with full wings, like a small imperial court. Even if Li Xin agrees, I am afraid that the generals and advisers around him will not agree. After all, food and grass are the foundation of an army.Especially after the Hong Chengchou Zunhua incident, how could Li Xin, who had been fooled once, trust the generals of the court?Wu Zongda really wanted to tell what he had guessed, but unfortunately his master was Chongzhen, so it was impossible to believe what he said.

"The emperor is holy." Although Wen Tiren smiled bitterly in his heart, there was nothing he could do. This Li Xin might not be easy to deal with, and only Emperor Chongzhen would have such an idea.

After everyone left the Wenhua Palace, Wu Zongda finally couldn't bear it any longer. He dragged Wen Tiren and said, "Mr. Ge, Duke Liao is a battle-tested man. How could he agree to let others control his food? Isn't it equivalent to handing over the lives of yourself and the three armies to others?"

"Master Wu, do you think Li Xin really went south to suppress the thieves?" Wen Tiren said slightly dissatisfied: "He wants to occupy the territory, and it is just an excuse to help the imperial court go south to suppress the thieves. The emperor is holy, naturally I know his plan, but I can't refuse it clearly. If I refuse, the crime will fall on the emperor. Anyway, the food and grass for the soldiers and horses of this dynasty are transported from various places. Wherever they go, the local government will prepare for the army. Food and grass, Hong Chengchou and the others are like this, why can’t they conquer the Northern Army? If he can’t, it means that he has a ghost in his heart.” Wen Tiren is worthy of being a guy with super fighting power. He fought away Qian Qianyi and drove away Zhou Yanru. Opening your mouth is really powerful.

"Hey, in fact, it is more reliable to let the Zhengbei Army sit on the grassland, and then send Xuanda soldiers into the Central Plains to suppress the thieves." Wu Zongda took a deep look at Wen Tiren. Although he is very kind, he is definitely not an idiot. He was even more skeptical about what Wen Tiren said.It's a pity that Emperor Chongzhen has already decreed that no matter what he does, he will be powerless.He could only shake his head and sigh.The monarch and his ministers must trust each other. If Emperor Chongzhen and Li Xin cannot trust each other, how can they do great things?Li Xin himself had a skeptical attitude towards the imperial court, so he probably became even more skeptical.In the end, it was the imperial court that was unlucky. From now on, the imperial court might be troubled, and Wu Zongda felt desolate.

"Perhaps it's time to beg for bones." A thought suddenly appeared in Wu Zongda's mind, but this thought was growing steadily.

The imperial decree of the capital has not yet reached Li Xin's hands, nor has it reached Jiang Tuan's hands.In the Datong mansion, there was a middle-aged general, although he was somewhat handsome, but his eyes were narrow and long, and the beard under his chin was about three inches, and his eyes rolled around. He was obviously a man with deep thoughts. Next to him are two generals who have the same appearance as this person.It was Jiang Guan's two brothers, elder brother Jiang Rang and younger brother Jiang Xuan. The Jiang family has been famous generals for generations.Jiang Guan served as the commander-in-chief of Yin Datong, General Zhenshuo.The three brothers are all military commanders. Of course, the official position is Jiang Yu. Among the three brothers, except for Jiang Rang, who is in Shaanxi, Jiang Yu and Jiang Xuan are both in Shaanxi, and there are not many roads. The family brothers have a very high prestige in Shanxi. Of course, this is also because the Jiang brothers have the army in their hands. In Datong, that is where the Jiang family's old camp is located. Even the clan king stationed in Datong treats the Jiang brothers well add.I didn't see that although Cao Wenzhao and Wang Pu were also from Datong, and one of them was even a famous general in the imperial court, they still had less prestige in Datong than the Jiang brothers.Both of them simply stayed in Taiyuan.

On weekdays, the three brothers each occupy one side, unless it is an important day, they will gather in Datong.But today was different, Jiang Guan invited both brothers over.

"Second brother, do you think Li Xin wants to kill Hukou and enter the Central Plains, or is he ordered to kill thieves?" Jiang Rang looked at Jiang Yu in disbelief, and said, "He still wants to kill Hukou?" Kill Hukou Where is it? Datong is an important border town. The Jiang family is stationed here and has become a wealthy family. There are thousands of children in the family, and they also support the army. Although the 10,000+ army in Datong relies on a little military salary sent by the court , can be barely maintained, but these troops are always owned by the imperial court, and the Jiang brothers are not at ease in using them. They must always win over people in the army!Always buy people's hearts!These all cost money.Although the Jiang family has a big business, it is undoubtedly impossible to support three people. Making money is the most important thing. It doesn't count if you have mastered Datong, an important town that makes money, but Shahukou, a place that is making money every day, is naturally indispensable. up.Killing Hukou is the foundation of their family's money. Shanxi merchants haunt that place every day, which has brought huge benefits to the Jiang family. How can such a place be given to Li Xin?
"Li Xin promises that killing Hukou will only allow him to hoard food and grass, and will not hinder the interests of my Jiang family." Although Jiang Guan was unwilling, he did not want to offend Li Xin. What kind of character is Li Xin? There are so many +, although there are only 10,000+ elite soldiers in Datong, but Jiang Guan knows that he has also been paid for nothing these years.If Li Xin really came to attack, it might not necessarily be Li Xin who was unlucky in the end!More importantly, he had revealed in the letter that the matter had already been reported to the court.

"Hmph, what kind of character is Li Xin? He eats people but doesn't spit out his bones. If he borrowed Shahukou, how could he easily withdraw? Killing Hukou is a mountain of gold and silver!" Jiang Xuan said disdainfully.

"But what should I do if there is an imperial edict from the imperial court?" Jiang Yu was a little hesitant. Although the Jiang family wanted wind and rain in Datong, the world still belonged to the Ming Dynasty after all, and Jiang Yu was cunning. At this time, I haven't thought about betraying Daming or disobeying the imperial decree.

"Hmph, I don't think the emperor just agreed to Li Xin so easily." Jiang Rang sneered and said, "The world is so big, who doesn't know that Li Xin is ambitious! If he gets to kill Hukou, maybe the next step is to leave." There are two counties of Yun and Youyu, and then there will be Datong. By then, my Jiang family will not even have a piece of land. If Li Xin occupies Datong, do you think he will honestly occupy it? Datong is very close to his old lair , Even if there is something, it can be easily resolved. For my brother, it is definitely an excuse for Li Xin to hoard food and grass in Shahukou. He just wants to get Shahukou. Second brother, this opening cannot be opened. Once opened, Then it's time for us to cry."

Jiang Tuan nodded, but there was still a trace of tension between his brows. Li Xin's prestige was too powerful, and if the court agreed, even if Jiang Tuan objected, there might be nothing he could do.

"Don't worry, if Li Xin really comes, hehe, even if he comes, he won't be able to leave." Jiang Rang said gloomyly.

"Brother, if Li Xin is really easy to deal with, Jian Nu won't be bullied by Li Xin repeatedly, and Lin Danhan won't be pissed off by Li Xin." The soldiers and horses are in the Shaanxi area, which is closer to the inland. I don’t know how powerful Li Xin is, but Jiang Yu is different. He is in Datong, which is close to Li Xin’s old nest in the cloud. When major events happen on the grassland, he How do not know.If Li Xin rebelled, Datong would be the first to attack.

"It's true that Li Xin is difficult to deal with, but our Jiang family is not a vegetarian either." Jiang Xuan sneered and said, "Second brother, look at Shahukou, it's a place where one man is in charge and ten thousand is not open. The two counties of Zuoyun and Youyu are connected by horns. After so many years, why Datong has become an important border town and why it can resist the invasion of many tribes on the grassland? Isn’t it because of these two counties? Can it resist the invasion of grassland people? If Li Xin really raised troops to attack, would that be a good thing? The imperial court has long been dissatisfied with him, but they are only afraid of his soldiers and horses. If he comes to attack, half of the [-] troops will be lost if they kill Hukou. Half of them will be blocked under the two counties of Zuoyun and Youyu. At that time, the second brother will lead the army to block Li Xin. Between the counties, Li Xin was forced to death alive. At that time, the court will definitely be happy. If it doesn’t work out, the emperor will make the second brother a Duke or something.”

Use the natural danger of Shahukou to consume the enemy's strength, then use the two counties of Zuoyun and Youyu to hold the enemy back, and finally, attack the enemy's rear flank from Shaanxi or Xuanfu, and trap the enemy between the two counties of Shahukou and Zuoyun and Youyu between.This is the most classic method used by Datong soldiers and horses to block the attacks of grassland tribes over the years.

"In this way, isn't it just a war with Li Xin? This is to force Li Xin to fight against him! This crime is a bad one." After hearing this, Jiang Yu's heart moved, but he still hesitated.He didn't want to let go of the bullshit, but he also didn't want to really force Li Xin, after all, it wouldn't do him any good to force Li Xin.

"General, Governor Yang Sichang of the Xuan Mansion has an urgent letter." At this moment, a soldier rushed in with a letter in his hand.

"Yang Sichang, what does this white-faced scholar want to do?" Jiang Xuan looked down on scholars. Yang Sichang was young and had the trust of Chongzhen. In other words, the Jiang family brothers are very annoying, but there is no way, who let the other party still hang up the job of a servant of the Ministry of War!Datong and Xuanfu are collectively referred to as Xuanda. Yang Sichang said a few words in the name of the Minister of the Ministry of War, but Jiang Yu had no choice.

"He's reminding me not to give in. He said that Li Xin is Xiang Zhuang's sword dance, and his intention is for Pei Gong." Jiang Yu said with a gloomy expression.

"What does this mean?" Jiang Xuan said dissatisfied.

"He is saying that Li Xin has a fancy for Shahukou on the surface, but he actually likes Datong." Jiang Guan sneered and said, "Today I will give up Shahukou, and the door of Datong will be opened. Xin's next step is to attack me, Datong."

"Li Xin wants to occupy Datong?" Jiang Rang and Jiang Xuan looked at each other, and finally burst out laughing. Jiang Rang said disdainfully, "Could it be that Li Xin wants to be Gao Yingxiang and Zhang Xianzhong?"

Jiang Yu also showed suspicion. If Li Xin occupied Datong, it would be a rebellion.Datong is different from Shahukou. Although Shahukou is important, that place is just a small pass. Occupying it is equivalent to opening the door to attack Datong, but Datong is different. This place is an important town of the imperial court. , not only guarded by elite soldiers and strong generals, but more importantly, there is also a vassal king. It can be said that this is the country left by the ancestors of the Ming Dynasty. If Li Xin attacks Datong, it will be tantamount to rebellion.But does Li Xin have the guts to rebel?Jiang Guan was still skeptical about this.

"Yang Sichang and Li Xin have a grudge. I heard that Yang Sichang went to Xuanfu this time with the purpose of holding the seven families of Jin merchants in his hands and taking money from the pockets of these Jin merchants. It is a pity that Jin Shang got wind of it and ran away, and Fan Yongdou and others moved their headquarters to Datong, Taiyuan, and there were only a few small shops left in Zhangjiakou. Yang Sichang was furious, but there was nothing he could do." Jiang Tuan couldn't help it Also laughed.

"Second Brother, I've heard that Li Xin's army can reach today's scale, most of it is due to the Shanxi Merchants. Now that the Shanxi Merchants are on our land, it is unreasonable not to let them bleed!" Jiang Jiang Xuan's eyeballs rolled, revealing a smirk.

(End of this chapter)