Blood from Daming

514 Allegiance
After dinner, Yan Sanniang invited Zhang Sanzhu to the small courtyard where she lived. Yan Sanniang had a very formal conversation with Zhang Sanzhu in the living room. Seeing Yan Sanniang being so cautious, Zhang Sanzhu knew that today's conversation was very important. Thinking that Changtu Island was surrounded by sea, and it was impossible to leave without a boat, Zhang Sanzhu felt a little scared and began to beat the drums.

Yan Sanniang said: "Mr. Zhang Qian said that you are the elder of this seat. This seat still respects you as a senior. This seat knows that you have a lot of things to say in your heart. This seat wants to have a long talk with you. I hope that both of us We can find a basis for continued cooperation."

Zhang Sanzhu knew that Yan Sanniang was very capable, so he didn't dare to have any wrong thoughts, but hesitated for a while and said: "Young Madam, Xue Er started to target the junior general from Xue's village, and even worse when he arrived in Liaodong and North Korea, the latter general The request is not high, I just hope that the young lady will let the general return to the second master's headquarters."

After Yan Sanniang took a sip of tea, she slowly put down the teacup and said, "Mr. Zhang Qian, your request is not too much, but I cannot agree to it. You should talk about other things."

After hearing Yan Sanniang's words, Zhang Sanzhu couldn't close his mouth for a long time before speaking: "Young madam, what do you mean? The last general is a general of the imperial court, and the troops are also from the imperial court. Now that we have arrived at Changtu Island, young madam should naturally let go." It is reasonable for the last generals to return to Cangzhou and join the team."

Yan Sanniang smiled and said: "Mr. Zhang Qian, you really know too much. How can you let me let you go? Could it be that Mr. Zhang is so repulsive to work with my husband?"

Zhang Sanzhu was silent for a long time and did not speak, Yan Sanniang was not in a hurry, she sat there waiting for Zhang Sanzhu to speak, Zhang Sanzhu saw that the conversation was cold and had to say: "Young Madam, the end will be loyal to the second master, but the third young master and members of the Xue family It's all embarrassing for the general, the general really can't figure it out, and feels very suffocated."

Yan Sanniang said: "Mr. Zhang Qian, Second Uncle Xue is the leader of the Xue family appointed by the old master and the second master. The old master treats the second uncle like a nephew, but why do you keep getting along with the second uncle?"

Zhang Sanzhu thought for a while and stomped his feet and said: "Young Madam, the last general can't help himself, you should ask the second master about these things."

Yan Sanniang said: "Sure enough, I can't blame my father-in-law for how to arrange it, but there is no conflict between being loyal to my father-in-law and being loyal to my husband. Why is Mr. Zhang Qian so clearly divided?"

Zhang Sanzhu sighed and said: "Young madam, the last general thinks the same way, but the second master doesn't mean that. The second master has been trying to control the team well. Maybe the second master hasn't considered an heir yet, but the young master, There is no comparison between the second young master and the third young master, and the general's attitude towards the second master is also incomprehensible, making it very difficult for the general to be caught in the middle."

Yan Sanniang's heart trembled when she heard Zhang Sanzhu's words. Her husband was not the father-in-law Xue Aoren's own. Yan Sanniang knew it well, and now it seems that her father-in-law has indeed left behind, but it's a pity that her husband is too powerful. What effect does it put in a dilemma for those who execute the post-execution trick.

Yan Sanniang said: "Mr. Zhang Qian, since everyone has spoken, I will open the window and speak clearly. My father-in-law is already old, and it is time for my husband to show his strength. Don't say that the head of the Xue family will not be my husband in the future." No doubt, even the son of tomorrow should respect my husband a little bit, Mr. Zhang Qian chooses a tree to live in, you might as well think about it carefully."

Zhang Sanzhu was silent for a long time and said: "Young madam, the third young master has outstanding achievements in both civil and military affairs, so he is naturally the best master in the eyes of the general. But I heard that the third young master is seriously ill in bed, which makes us subordinates in a dilemma."

Yan Sanniang said: "My husband is strong and healthy, and he can kill a tiger with one punch. As long as you are willing to serve my husband, you will be able to see him soon. I believe that Mr. Zhang Qian will not regret what he did today." choose."

Zhang Sanzhu said: "The general doesn't understand what the second master thinks, but he refuses to go to Liaodong, which makes his subordinates very disappointed. The general is willing to serve the third young master from today onwards. Please ask the young lady to report on your behalf."

Yan Sanniang said: "Okay, young master is now attacking the Dutch in Taiwan, and Taiwan Island will belong to our Xue family in a short time. The Xue family's status is actually equivalent to a vassal state. Mr. Zhang Qian will call you in the future." General Zhang, how about this, you rest on Changtu Island for a while, and after the officers come to the ship, I will let you take the soldiers from the headquarters to work with the young master."

After Zhang Sanzhu left Yan Sanniang's small courtyard, he almost couldn't stand upright. Zhang Sanzhu had long suspected that the third young master had something wrong with him. Now after listening to Mrs. Yan Shao's words, it really confirmed what he had always thought, but the Xue family rose from Xue Yun. Today, it can be said that it took the shortest time to create the brilliance of Daming Valve, and it also brought the sweet days of the Xue family and the court to an end quickly. The Xue family refused to give up the military power and wealth in their hands. It was a rebellion against the Ming Dynasty. Looking back now, Zhang Sanzhu is still afraid. If he hadn't agreed to the young lady just now, he might have turned into a cold corpse.

Two days later, Xue Shishi and Xue Keji, who had been recuperating in the Yanfu Hospital in Hangzhou, came to the island with the round-trip sea boat from Changtu Island. Yan Sanniang was greatly relieved now. With the addition of key figures, I can free up more energy from chores and focus on dealing with the imperial court and the military affairs of the Xue family army.

As soon as Xue Shishi and Xue Keji arrived, they immediately asked Yan Sanniang to arrange work. Yan Sanniang discussed with Chu Yi, and it was generally confirmed that Xue Shishi was in charge of logistics and Xue Keji was in charge of civil affairs. Because of his disability, he was sick and his body was very weak. No matter what Xue Shishi asked, Yan Sanniang still refused him and immediately went to work. own responsibility.

After Yan Sanniang sent Xue Keji and Xue Shishi away, she shared with Chu Yi the various information that Xue Keji and Xue Shishi had sent with the ship. From the court side, there were: Gu Bingqian, the chief minister of the cabinet, resigned due to old age, and died in September. On the 23rd, he became an official, entered the Taishi, and gave Yi Yi a posthumous title; in addition, Feng Quan, the Shaobao and Prince Taibao, the Minister of the Household Department, and the University of Wuyingdian, who was jealous of Cui Chengxiu because of his excessive bribery, was exempted on the second day of June in the same year. The official returned home to stay idle, and the court went to two cabinet ministers one after another, and these two cabinet ministers were relatively friendly to the Xue family, which made Yan Sanniang feel a little depressed.

On August 23, Shang Zhouzuo, the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi, presented the last ten "Hongyi Cannons" recovered from the Hongyi shipwreck during the Wanli period, plus the 32 "Hongyi Cannons" that had been released from Beijing, a total of 42 pieces were presented. "Red Barbarian Cannon",

Chu Yi was more sensitive to this news, so Yan Sanniang told Chu Yi that the artillery of a three-masted battleship in the Xue family army had so many Frang machine guns, and Chu Yi was relieved.

The situation of Jianlu is as follows: in Gengwushuo in September, Heshuo Baylor Huang Taiji is located in Shenyang, he is the King of Dajin Khan, and the next year is designated as the first year of Tiancong; In addition, the eldest son, Yue Tuo, turned to Huang Taiji, and Da Bei Le Dai Shan, who lost the red flag, withdrew from the competition; San Bei Le Mang Gurtai was disabled, and the Zhenglan Banner in his hand was taken by the old seventh Aba Tai, so naturally it was not good It may be competing for the Khan position; only Erbeile Amin has the inlaid blue flag, but because he is not the parent and son of the old Khan Nurhachi, he can only watch the sickly Sibeile Huang Taiji ascend the Khan position.

Attachment: In the tenth month of October, Huang Taiji, King of the Great Golden Khan, killed and plundered the Jurchen tribe with the defeat of the Kalkhajarut tribe in Mongolia, and had an affair with the Ming Dynasty. Leng Erli and Ashan led light soldiers into Khalkhabalin, and used them as surprise soldiers to expand Dajin's army.

Attachment: In October, Yuan Chonghuan, who participated in politics in Ningqian Daozuo, was promoted to the governor of Liaodong because of his meritorious service in killing Jianlu Nurhachi.

Yan Sanniang and Chu Yi lamented that the situation in Liaodong was changing too fast. Chu Yi said: "Ma'am, when Emperor Jianlu Huang Taiji ascended the throne, he immediately used military tactics to conquer the tribes that did not surrender. Next year, there must be war in Liaodong or North Korea. The court will replace it with Yuan Chonghuan." After Sun Jinglue, I don’t know if it’s good or bad.”

Yan Sanniang said: "Mr. Chu, maybe there are wars in Liaodong and North Korea. This Huang Taiji is much stronger than his dead father Nurhachi."

Chu Yi nodded and said: "Let's think about it thoroughly. The imperial court and North Korea want us Xue's army to withdraw from North Korea. It is a big stinky move. Liaodong has the remaining prestige of Xue's army. Waiting for famous generals, if you think about it, you can't get anything good from Jianlu, but North Korea where the students stayed. Helped."

Yan Sanniang said with a smile: "Nurhachi, the Jian captive, was killed. It was time for the court to deploy troops. Not only did the officials of the court lack foresight, even Yuan Ningqian, who is famous for his knowledge of soldiers, did not move at all, but put on a dead guard on the front line of Ning Jin. Doesn't Yuan Ningqian know the principle of tenacity and tenacity, for war, offense is the best defense."

Chu Yi sighed: "Ma'am is really wise. There is no line of defense that cannot be broken in this world. The Liaodong Army missed the opportunity if they did not think aggressively. Even if the Jianlu conquered Mongolia now, they are cutting the wings of the imperial court, but our imperial court will definitely not send troops to help. Yes, even if the Liaodong army is sent to flank the Jian captives, the imperial court probably won't do it."

Yan Sanniang sneered and said, "The imperial court doesn't care, our Xue family is in charge of the army, Mr. Chu, do you think we are giving a big gift to the newly enthroned Huang Taiji near Khalkha, Mongolia?"

Chu Yi was a little confused: "Madam, let's not say whether there is an imperial order to transfer troops from Datong, even if you can send troops, you will suffer if there are fewer troops, and there may be chaos in Datong City if there are too many troops. Madam, The imperial court is eyeing Datong City covetously, we Xue Family Army must be cautious in doing things."

(End of this chapter)