Emperor Yongzheng: Eagle Bow Sirius

Chapter 46
After several nights of careful consultation, a huge and risky plan to lure the enemy was finally formed.In order to prevent Yue Zhongqi from suddenly sending troops from Sichuan to help in the battle, Nian Gengyao ordered Fan Shijie, governor of Gansu, to urgently transfer the Green Battalion soldiers stationed in northern Gansu to Songpan, and wrote a secret letter to Yongzheng in detail.On the third day of October, Nian Gengyao mobilized all the guerrilla generals to give instructions, and ordered all the troops stationed in Xining to move to Lanzhou.In the huge Xining city, only [-] old, weak and tired soldiers were left to guard the camp of the Chinese army.

After hearing this unexpected military arrangement, hundreds of officers looked at each other in blank dismay.Look at Nian Gengyao, with an inscrutable and profound appearance, no one dares to ask questions.But Sang Chengding couldn't bear it, and asked, "General, what about you? Go east with the army, or stay in Xining?" This question is meaningful. Xining and Lanzhou are not far away, but Qinghai and Gansu, guarding He will leave the country without authorization. If Xining falls, Nian Gengyao will have committed a heinous crime.Hearing this question, all the officers raised their heads and stared at Nian Gengyao.

"I won't go east with the army, but I won't leave Qinghai either." Nian Gengyao seemed to be a little emotional, "This deployment is really helpless. Take a look at this place, can it survive the winter? The rear supply is so far away, not just food and grass, Just to burn charcoal, how much do we need to add? So many soldiers are gathered here, and there is no opportunity to find a fighter for a while. Under the ice and snow, the freeze is also broken. Retreat to Lanzhou, still surround Qinghai, and leave Luo Buzangdanzeng here to suffer Head, what's wrong with the decisive battle after the vernal grass emerges next year?"

After being silent for a while, Yi Xing'a couldn't bear it, bowed his head and said: "Commander, there are still one hundred thousand grains in the Xining grain depot, if the city falls into the hands of Luo Bu Zang Tenzin, wouldn't it be too bad? "Mu Xiang'a knew that when Nian Gengyao stayed in Qinghai, his own group of guards would of course have to follow him, and he was very reluctant, but he was the one who made Nian Gengyao scared and bribed. After thinking about it, he said: "Commander Stay away from the army, if there is a mistake, we will all lose the duty of protection. Since the general thinks so, why don't you play the emperor and move the whole army to Ganxi to wait for another battle, it is also the best policy."

"What is food? A fire will burn it up in half an hour." Nian Gengyao sneered, "I can't leave the country. If I leave the country, the court will not know what kind of rumors will be created! Think back to Ulan In the Battle of Buton, I led more than [-] cavalry and kicked the Geldan camp. Tens of thousands of Mongolian soldiers did not hurt me, let alone today? The military order has been issued, and there is no need to discuss it. The generals above all stay behind. There are still military affairs to be explained, and the rest will return to the camp and set out immediately after waiting for orders!"

"tie!"

When all the generals went out, there were only about [-] other generals waiting for Nian Gengyao to give him an opportunity, but they saw the Siqian banner officer come in and said: "Mr. Fan Shijie, governor of Gansu Province, please see the general."Nian Gengyao glanced at it, put it on the case, and said, "Call him in!" The banner officer agreed to go out, and in a moment he saw an official with a round face, a moustache, and a solid figure, shining brightly. A pair of nonchalant black bean eyes swayed in, and he was dressed in a robe with nine pythons and five claws, covered with a golden pheasant suit.Although it is brand new, I don't know if it was improperly tailored or dressed hastily, it looks awkward no matter how you look at it.He used to be the political envoy of Huguang, and Nian Gengyao promoted the army. He asked Yunxiang to say that Xiang's transfer to the governor of Gansu was recommended by Nian Gengyao, so he regarded himself as a benefactor.He thought that Fan Shijie was grateful and would pay respect to himself.But since arriving in Gansu, apart from his business dealings, Fan Shijie has not even been seen.Seeing that Fan Shijie came up to beat Qian'er again and stood up by himself, Nian Gengyao felt furious immediately, and he raised his hand without hesitation, and asked, "What's the matter with you? To put it simply, I'm busy with military affairs here! "

"The humble post is also talking about military affairs." Fan Shijie straightened his body like a tumbler, and said with a half-smile: "Last time, I asked the general to allocate military supplies tents. The general ordered the humble post to ask for it from the Ministry of War. The Ministry of War said that it will be allocated to you. Right now. Dozens of people in the Ganxi garrison are now crowded into one tent, and they say something mean, go out to pee at night, and can't find a place to sleep when they come back. I came to ask for instructions, when will the tents be delivered to our army?" Nian Gengyao sneered. , and said, "You came here just because of this?" "I don't think this is a trivial matter." Fan Shijie looked at Nian Gengyao's face without timidity, "Also, you transferred Gansu Luying to Songpan, we I'm also a little confused. General Yue Zhongqi is very close to Songpan, but he sent troops from Gansu to garrison him all the way away? I want to ask the general to reconsider whether he can take back his order."

Nian Gengyao was stunned for a moment, and then said: "Understood. You should go back overnight." "Understanding does not mean that you understand my difficulties." Fan Shijie's sticky teeth were very difficult, and he poured out his words and said: "The soldiers still couldn't sleep when they went back. Wouldn't it hurt General Nian's love for soldiers like children? I have already reported the difficulties in Gansu to General Yue, and asked Yue Zhongqi to discuss with General Nian and make overall arrangements. It is best to ask General Yue is stationed in Songpan, so he can avoid hard work." His words were neither soft nor hard, nor fast nor slow, and he spoke plausibly, but he was not rude.Nian Gengyao's face was livid with anger, but Fan Shijie didn't even look up at his face, so he giggled and asked, "Who told you to inform Admiral Yue about the transfer to Songpan? Do you have the right?"

"It's you!" Fan Shijie stared at Nian Gengyao with blinking eyes, and said, "Last time when Gan Dong swore an oath, you went to the altar for a military parade, and Yue Zhongqi was the deputy commander. Please tell the generals that you and General Yue should be notified at any time if there is anything to do. Everyone has heard..."

Nian Gengyao was angry and funny, hated and helpless, and because he was still in a hurry to discuss matters, he waved his hand and said, "That's all! You go back and listen to Shen. The Gansu chief envoy will come and tell me about the Gansu affairs, go and go ——Go back and listen to the will! You are still my recommended person, I am really blind!"

"Yes!" Fan Shijie bowed and said, "I know the general doesn't want to see me. When I recommended me, I thought you were the public! I'll go back to listen to the interview and prepare to write an argument. It just so happens that there is a decree Tell me to be the governor of Liangjiang, and since there is someone acting as an agent, I will leave early." After saying that, he beat Qianer again, arched his hands and said: "The general cherishes it a lot, I have gone to the lowly post!" He left angrily.Nian Gengyao had so many generals under his command, they were all dumbfounded.

Nian Gengyao stared viciously at Fan Shijie's back, gave a "bah", and said with a smirk: "He, the governor of Liangjiang, can't dream for ten days,--let's ignore him now. You just listen to my arrangement." Nian Gengyao glanced around He glanced at everyone, walked towards the sand table without saying a word, and pointed with a long stick: "From tomorrow onwards, each battalion will move eastward, and transport all unused military equipment to Honggucheng, Yanshuitan, and the west of Tonghe. In the area of ​​Shuangchang Temple, put the military flags on the cars, the bigger the momentum, the better! Sang Chengding and Walser followed me with the Chinese army, and they were stationed in Ledu to coordinate and command all the troops. Huangyuan, Fuchun Anbu stationed in Guide, and set up a beacon tower ten miles in each line. My beacon tower in Ledu is the largest. Once lit, all armies will attack Xining and Kumbum Monastery in the starry night——Fengcun Burning Village Kill everyone!" He raised his head, his hungry wolf-like eyes gleamed faintly, and his hoarse voice made people shudder: "Do you understand?"

This order is completely different from what was said in the general meeting just now. Everyone agreed to "understand" in a disorderly manner, but in fact everyone was confused.Nian Gengyao giggled and said, "You may not understand that this is a fake empty city plan! It must create the illusion that the army is moving eastward, so all armies will march day and night, and only the eastward army will have a big fanfare. To prevent leaks, from From tomorrow onwards, all old, weak, sick and disabled soldiers will stay in the city. Anyone who flees halfway, no matter who they are, will be captured and beheaded. The camps of all armies will send all those who fall behind halfway to Xining. Only in this way can we lure Rob Zang Tenzin gathered troops to attack Xining, and then surrounded him on all sides—huh?" At this point, the generals knew the medicine sold in Nian Gengyao's gourd, and they couldn't help casting admiring glances at him.Mu Xiang'a looked at the sand table and said with a smile: "The general has no plans to spare, even Kong Ming is no more than that!"

"What if Luo Buzang Tenzin refuses to be fooled?" Ma Guanbao frowned and said, "It's so cold, our army is scattered far away from the central army, and it is difficult to supply food and grass. This is a big taboo for military strategists!"

"Food!" Nian Gengyao's black and red face glowed, "Our army is going through the winter, and the enemy's army is going to go through the winter too. I have blocked all the food roads leading to Qinghai. The [-] stone grain in Xining City is the best. The bait. People, when they are extremely thirsty, they have to drink poisoned wine. I really can’t lure him. After half a month, I will also light the beacon and gather in Xining. This winter, I will starve to death in Qinghai province. No hesitation!"

This is really a cruel heart, and this plan is really poisonous to the extreme.Mu Xiang'a remembered what Yongzheng said before parting, "benevolence does not rule the army, righteousness does not govern the family", seeing how Nian Gengyao acted with such heart, it was really true.Just as he was thinking wildly, the generals responded like thunder:
"Zha! The general is wise!"

Fan Shijie left Xining angrily and returned to Lanzhou to hand over his mission to the chief minister Hengjun. He didn't even bring his family with him. He chose [-] relatives to accompany Ghoshha. He left the provincial capital at dawn the next day and went to Beijing to report on his duties. Miansheng, ready to take up the post of governor in Nanjing.Because they all rode healthy horses and had no luggage, and he was worried that Nian Gengyao would sue him, he traveled early and stayed late all the way, and arrived in Beijing in only twelve days.At this time, it was almost October, and the frost had just passed, and officials everywhere were busy collecting rent and finishing grain, but the suburbs of Beijing seemed quite leisurely. Crickets and quail catchers went to the city to sell, and some banner people with nothing to do, the autumn is not over, they took their families to Yangshan Mountain to see the sea of ​​clouds, watch the sun and the moon rise together, and carry food boxes to Tianping Mountain to watch the maple leaves in the evening The peaceful and peaceful scene of red leaves.Fan Shijie was full of thoughts, rested randomly in his old house all night, not caring about being exhausted, and went to Xihuamen at dawn to hand out a sign to see him.Not long after, there was an order for Fan Shijie to go to the Military Aircraft Office to meet Prince Yi Yunxiang and Jun Wang Yun first, and then meet in the afternoon.

"Yes." Fan Shijie waited for Gao Wuyong to deliver the decree, followed him in with a respectful promise, and asked along the way: "Where is the military plane?" Gao Wuyong pointed at the guard on the west side of Yongxiang at the gate of Longzong and said: Here—that’s it. Please, Mrs. Fan—The queen mother’s phoenix body suffered from phlegm yesterday. The emperor didn’t have breakfast, and now he’s in the Palace of Compassion. The Thirteenth and Fourteenth Lords are probably in the palace too Waiter outside. You wait, talk to Zhang Zhongtang and Ma Zhongtang first, it's the same." Fan Shijie had no choice but to agree to come in. Sure enough, Yun Xiangyun was not there, only Zhang Tingyu and Ma Qi were sitting on the Dongtou kang.A censor was sitting on the chair opposite and was returning to work, when he saw Fan Shijie coming in, he stopped talking.Because Ma Qi didn't recognize Fan Shijie, he looked at Zhang Tingyu.

"Oh, it's Lao Fan who came to Beijing to report on his duties!" After Fan Shijie paid his respects, Zhang Tingyu stood up and sat back, ordered the eunuch to serve tea, and said to Ma Qi with a smile: "Let me introduce you, this is Fan Shijie, No. Shui Lu, who was originally the official of our parents in Beijing, was released as the political envoy of Huguang, and then appointed as the governor of Gansu—this is Ma Zhongtang—this censor is the famous Sun Jiagan.” Fan Shijie hurriedly got up again to salute one by one, He said with a smile, "I was the governor of Shuntian Prefecture, and Ma Zhongtang was imprisoned in my Nanya at that time. Forgive me for failing to take care of me!" Ma Qi laughed and said, "That's the king's order! You can get me? I live alone in a courtyard house in Shuntian Mansion, and I have gained ten catties. Just to make a joke, I am more comfortable than I am now!" This sentence made everyone laugh.Zhang Tingyu said again: "Jiagan, go ahead."

Sun Jiagan bowed slightly, and said, "For the case of Yang Mingshi and Cai's mutual criticism, I personally went to Guizhou. Cheng Rusi, the prefect of Dejiang, was originally from Cai's old department. He took advantage of this situation and refused to buy Yang Mingshi, the governor. The governor of Yunnan Loushanguan is the only way for salt to enter Sichuan from Guizhou. Yang Mingshi ordered the switch, regardless of private salt or official salt, to export as much as possible, and pay customs duties to Guizhou Tongzheng. Cheng Rusi even forcibly bought all of them at half price, and resold them to enrich his own pockets. Yang Mingshi Therefore, Cheng Rusi was dismissed. Cheng Rusi went to Dali to meet Cai. Cai not only took Cheng in, but also appointed Cheng Rusi as a general in Loushanguan. Sergeants, shotguns, bows and arrows were used, and more than 300 salt merchants were killed at one time. The local gentry and common people wrote a joint letter of thousands of people to Yang Mingshi. When I played Yang Ming, I had ulterior motives and wanted to stir up a mutiny. I went to see Cai, and I was very arrogant! I was asked to sign up for a hand-written copy. Two Zhongtang, although I am not an imperial envoy, but I have served as the censor of the Zuodu, and he is a resident Generals from other provinces, do you have this qualification? I’m not afraid of your annoyance, even if I go to the study to give you something to do, I don’t have the right to sign up! This is why Cai Shen impeached me, you just play the Emperor Ming truthfully!” After finishing speaking, he leaned up , let out a calm breath, a winter melon face expressionless.

(End of this chapter)