Jinling, Zhongshan
The twilight gradually fell, the sky and the earth became silent. I don’t know when it started to rain again. The originally beautiful Zhongshan Mountain was shrouded in the hazy mist and rain, making it shadowy and beautiful.
Jia Heng left the Chinese army barracks in the Jiangnan Camp and boarded a carriage. Under the entourage of Jinyi Mansion Guards, the carriage rolled and turned, pushing through the heavy rain and fog, and drove towards Ningguo Mansion in Jinling City.
Chen Xiao put down the book in his hand, raised his clear eyes under Liu Ye's eyebrows, and asked the young man in the python suit: "What did Annan Hou Yezhen say?"
Jia Heng said: "Marquis Annan is still trying to negotiate terms with me. We will find out when we meet in the evening."
With the previous victory at Haimen as the foundation, the reorganization of the Jiangnan Camp would undoubtedly be much smoother. Otherwise, An Nanhou would probably give him a hand.
Chen Xiao said softly: "Marquis Annan is not an unwise person. Moreover, the general trend of the imperial court is to consolidate the army and strengthen military power. Marquis Annan will not defy the general trend. As for other conditions, they are just trivial matters."
"Have you ever met Marquis Annan before?" Jia Heng heard this, raised his eyes to look at the beautiful girl, and asked softly.
Just now, Chen Xiao did not follow him into the military camp, so he was suspicious, probably because he was worried about being recognized by Annan Hou Yezhen.
"I met my father many times in the past. Before An Nanhou became successful, he also obeyed his father's orders." There was a look of memory in Chen Xiao's eyes, and his cold voice gradually became a little ethereal and distant.
Jia Heng looked at Chen Xiao, whose face was lost in memories of the past, thought for a while, and said softly: "Will you go to Taibai Tower for dinner tonight?"
As she said that, she naturally took Chen Xiao's hand. The girl's hand was a bit cold, but slender and soft, with delicate skin. There were no calluses formed by martial arts practice on the palms.
Chen Xiao's face was startled, and he gently pulled away from Jia Heng's hand. When he saw that Jia Heng didn't break free, he gave Jia Heng a cold look and whispered: "I'm not going, just go by yourself, so as not to be recognized. Cause some trouble."
Jia Heng held the girl's slender crotch and said warmly, "That's fine."
Chen Xiao was silent for a while, then suddenly asked: "What do you plan to do with the old generals under An Nanhou?"
"In my opinion, like the story of the Jiangbei camp, the military generals who have embezzled money over the years have recovered 70% of their soldiers' pay. In addition, all veteran generals over fifty years old must withdraw from the Jiangnan camp, and all of them with gray hair should go back to take care of themselves. It’s been a long time.” Jia Heng said softly.
Chen Xiao thought for a moment and said, "Some generals and commanders were good at fighting when they were in Annan, but now they have long lost their enterprising spirit."
Jia Heng said softly: "These soldiers fought hard back then, mostly to gain a wife and son, wealth and glory. Now in a wealthy and gentle town like Jinling, they have long been drained of their bodies by wine and sex."
Not only for this reason, he also needs to cultivate trusted generals through war. This is an opportunity, just like Zhao Da is the beneficiary of Guo Rong's army, and a group of old brothers are arranged to serve as generals in front of the palace.
"You're not the same." Chen Xiao glanced at Jia Heng coldly and said, "You haven't become famous yet, but you have already started to indulge in beauty. When did you empty yourself out?"
Jia Heng smiled, looked at Chen Xiao with gentle eyes, and said softly: "Xiaoxiao, you may be biased against me."
Chen Xiao said coldly: "You and the demon concubine of the Zhen family are so ignorant of restraint, it is not a long-term relationship that can strengthen your foundation and cultivate your strength."
Jia Heng said softly: "Xiaoxiao is really a good wife."
Compared with Xianning who never paid attention to these things, Chen Xiao cared about his body and bones.
Chen Xiao listened to the young man's words and broke away from Jia Heng's hand. A flash of embarrassment flashed in his eyes and said, "Don't always do anything."
This person thought she was a sister from the Zhen family? She had long figured out his tricks of sweet talk.
Jia Heng didn't take it seriously and said seriously: "The five guards of the Jiangnan camp need to be replenished. I plan to transfer some people from Jiangbei."
There is no doubt that if there are no soldiers and horses in the Jiangbei camp, these arrogant generals may even cause some "mutinies", so he did not mention the matter of reorganizing the army just now, but simply found out the situation in the Jiangnan camp. The basic situation of the camp.
Chen Xiao muttered: "
It is right to allocate troops and horses just in case. No matter what, we cannot cause more trouble by reorganizing the army. "
Jia Heng nodded and said nothing else.
The carriage returned to Ningguo Mansion. Just as Jia Heng sat down in the backyard and ordered Qingwen to prepare hot water for a bath, he heard a soft and soft voice coming from under the eaves.
"Brother Heng, are you back?"
Accompanied by Xi Ren and Zicuckoo, Daiyu walked into the inner hall holding a handkerchief. Today, the girl was wearing a light blue jacket with folded branches and white plums embroidered with light gold piping, a white collared jacket, and a moxa green skirt. .
Jia Heng put down the teacup, looked at Daiyu, and said with a smile: "I was about to tell my sister that I won't be eating at home later, but will go to the banquet hosted by Marquis Annan."
Daiyu nodded and asked softly: "Brother Heng went to Jiangnan Camp today, how was it? It went well."
While talking, the girl sat on the pearwood chair next to Jia Heng. The girl had a bright face, with a look of concern under her smoky brows.
Jia Heng picked up the tea cup and said softly: "It went well. I met some generals at the camp and checked on the registered soldiers. Sister, I have to stay in Jinling for a longer time recently."
I don't know if it's his imagination, but seeing the young girl with a young face and teeth, acting like a hostess, I feel a little weird in my heart. There is always a sense of déjà vu like playing house when I was a child. You will be the mother, and I will be the father. Looking for a pillow to be a child?
Jia Heng quickly dispelled the absurd feeling in his heart. When the eldest grandson Wugou and Li Er were together, he was only thirteen years old, so he was nothing.
Daiyu Qiushui's bright eyes looked at the young man intently and said softly: "Brother Heng, autumn has just arrived. I sewed an autumn dress for you. I don't know how big the dress is for Brother Heng."
Jia Heng said warmly: "Why trouble my sister so much? Sewing clothes doesn't take a while, so don't be tired, sister."
Daiyu said softly: "It doesn't matter. I have nothing to do in Fuzhongyuan. I should help Brother Heng with some needlework."
Except that she and him didn't go to the church to get married, they hugged and kissed each other and shepherded sheep. How were they different from husband and wife? Then she should make some needlework for Brother Heng.
Jia Heng smiled and said, "Okay, let Zicuckoo help me measure it."
In fact, helping him with his needlework may not always be tailor-made. Well, this needs to be taught to Daiyu slowly. After all, Daiyu is a little ignorant and naive.
At this time, Zijuan chuckled and came forward and said, "I brought a cloth ruler specially to measure it for Uncle Heng."
Jia Heng stood up and asked Zicuckoo to come over and measure it. Xiren on the side also came to help.
Daiyu picked up the tea cup and took a sip, feeling an indescribable peace in her heart.
After a while, Zicuckoo finished measuring. Jia Heng looked at Daiyu and said warmly: "Sister, don't stay up all night sewing, just sew when you have time."
Daiyu's needlework is actually pretty good, and she can make things like sachets and fan covers.
At this time, Qingwen entered the flower hall, pouted, glanced at Daiyu, and called, "Sir, the hot water is ready."
She also wanted to sew autumn clothes for the young master, but she didn't have time to ask.
As for the young master's size, Miss Lin was the first to take the lead. When she asked later, she seemed a little... imitating him.
Um?
Jia Heng raised his eyes to look at Qingwen and said softly: "Get ready to change. I'll be there right away."
Then, he looked at Daiyu and whispered, "Sister, I'm going to take a bath."
"Brother Heng, let's go." Daiyu said softly. Under her smoky eyebrows, her starry eyes were as soft as water, and she looked at the young man reluctantly.
····Taibai Restaurant
This restaurant is located in the most prosperous and noisy area of Jinling City. It is usually bustling with people. Although it is windy and rainy today, the number of diners has not decreased. The wine tips hanging on the flagpole are swaying in the wind along with the hanging lanterns, fainting. A ball of light and shadow.
Annan Hou Ye Zhen, his son Ye Kai, and family general Ye Cheng were waiting in the restaurant early.
Ye Kai said softly: "Father, Yongningbo has mobilized the soldiers and horses of the Jiangnan camp, and it is necessary to adjust the personnel in the camp. Father,
Do you think Zhao Shibo and the others can keep their current position? "
The commanders of Feixiong Guard, Baotao Guard, Jinwu Guard, Huben's left and right guards, commanding Tongzhi, commanding Qianshi, as well as some generals and guerrilla generals, many of them were Ye Zhen's generals.
Ye Zhen's eyes were dark, and he whispered: "They are old, and their father is also old. In the future, it will be the place where young generals can use their talents. The waves behind the Yangtze River push the waves ahead, and a new generation replaces the old ones."
When Ye Kai heard this, his expression changed slightly, his brows furrowed and he said, "Father, does Uncle Yongning want to eliminate all the generals of my Jiangnan Camp?"
Previously, Shen Jiefu of the Jiangnan Governor's Office had only offered to form an army of Zhenhai Guards in exchange for his father's concession. Now he wanted to completely drive the Ye family out of the Jiangnan camp.
Ye Zhenhu's eyes flashed and he said: "The situation is not up to anyone. Uncle Yongning is no better now than he was when he first went south. Behind him is the Jiangbei camp that just won the battle, as well as the great justice of the imperial court. Who dares to act against it?" Under the emperor's sword, everyone will end up being suppressed by thunder. You, Uncle Zhao, and the others are not young anymore. Those who have sons will be sent to the army early, and from now on, their young people will rule the world."
If you try to make some noise to force Jia Heng to make concessions, it will only lead to more severe suppression.
Ye Kai said: "Father, Uncle Zhao and the others said that the Jiangbei camp's army will have to pay 70%. Many people have sold their property without even getting it together, and are even destitute. If the Jiangnan camp imitates the Jiangbei camp, the whole family will only have to pay for it." I can drink the northwest wind."
After more than ten years of greed, much of it has been squandered. To recover 70% of it all at once is really a stretch.
"We can still talk about this." Ye Zhen said thoughtfully.
After Yong Ningbo reorganizes the army, your father will promote you to the position of commander. You will have to make contributions in the subsequent battles. If you can be promoted to the commander of the first guard, you will then participate in the naval battle with Donglu and make a special contribution. Gong, he was granted the title of Hou Bo, and even if he died as a father, he could rest in peace. "
Hearing this, Ye Kai felt slightly shocked and said, "Uncle Yong Ning, can he do this?"
"He is the Minister of Military and Aircraft. The Emperor originally had great trust in him. After the great victory at Haimen, the Emperor became even more obedient to him. When we fight against the Donglu in the future, he will be my great Han's commander-in-chief." Ye Zhen said thoughtfully.
Since he was able to annihilate three hundred Jurchen bannermen in the hands of Jurchen Prince Duduo, it shows that he is brave and resourceful. In the future, he will be in charge of the use of troops to the north and the deployment of troops and generals, with even greater weight. The hope of his second son being knighted will eventually come to nothing. On this Uncle Yongning.
"Waiting for a large-scale battle, if he loses to Donglu and suffers a big defeat." Ye Kai frowned and whispered.
"With the current holy family of Uncle Yongning, he will definitely mobilize the entire country to fight against the enemy. If he loses to the enemy, it will be a disaster for our great Han Dynasty. No one can survive alone." Ye Zhen said, with a dark look in his eyes. .
Another major defeat for the Han Dynasty would mean that it would be like the previous Song Dynasty and would no longer be able to regain Liaodong. The imperial court would be in decline and the country would be subjugated.
When Ye Kai heard this, a solemn look appeared on his handsome face, and he didn't ask any more questions for a while.
"Master Marquis, Uncle Yongning is here." Just after the father and son fell into silence for a short time, they heard the servant's report coming from outside.
After hearing the words, Annan Hou Yezhen got up and went out to greet him. As soon as he reached the eaves of the corridor, he saw the young man in casual clothes going up to the second floor with Liu Jixian and other retinues of the royal guards in brocade clothes.
Annan Hou Ye Zhen invited him with a smile and said, "Uncle Yong Ning." Jia Heng came close enough to greet him and said: "Ye Hou has been waiting for a long time." "The two of them stopped talking and sat down.
Ye Zhen did not beat around the bush and asked straight to the point: "Uncle Yong Ning has been supervising the army in Jiangnan Camp for half a day. How do you feel about the weather in Jiangnan Camp?"
"The generals and generals of the camp are in chaos and are slacking off. There is an urgent need to reorganize the military equipment. With my wishes, I plan to transfer soldiers and horses from the Jiangbei camp to serve as training models and supervise the Jiangnan camp to reorganize the army." Jia Heng said with an indifferent expression.
When Ye Zhen heard that the soldiers and horses of the Jiangbei camp were to be transferred across the river, he was frightened and said: "There are not many soldiers and horses in the Jiangbei camp. If we transfer them to the south of the Yangtze River, will it hinder the defense safety of Jiangbei? The pirates are still watching at sea."
Jia Heng looked solemn and said: "The safety of the old capital of Nanjing is particularly serious. Today
I took a brief look at the troops and horses on the day. The fifth guard in Nanjing was seriously short of personnel.
Weak enough to fight, we mobilized soldiers and horses from Jiangbei to eliminate them.
But in addition to supervision, he also had the intention of protecting the old capital. "
Ordinarily, with his authority to promote the Jiangbei and Southern Camps, it seems that he does not need to explain too much to Ye Zhen, but this is not the case. As the former military governor of the Jiangnan Camp, Ye Zhen has much greater influence on the Jiangnan Camp than those generals. .
Ye Zhen said: "Unknown to Uncle Yongning, the imperial military department has not paid salaries for several years. The Jiangnan camp can only reduce the actual number of troops, and some soldiers are no longer enrolled."
"Did Marquis Ye remember it wrong? This is after Shen Jiefu rectified and counted the number of troops, and temporarily reduced the economic structure. As far as I know, even if the soldiers in the Jiangnan Camp were temporarily in arrears, the subsequent military headquarters would also reissue them, and the money would go to Where did he go?" Jia Heng did not allow Ye Zhen to point out the key points in front of his eyes.
Ye Zhen pondered and said: "Uncle Yong Ning, some of them are old brothers for many years, and they are all good men who have shed blood for the country. They have left the Jiangnan camp all of a sudden and have no livelihood."
Jia Heng said: "The Battle of Annan was more than ten years ago, and the imperial court has been lenient for nearly twenty years. How lenient is it? The current combat strength of the Jiangnan Camp, and the previous naval defeat, can the Jiangnan Camp be able to defend Jinling?" Not lost?"
Where can anyone rest on their laurels for the rest of their lives? How many generations will it even last?
"Marquis Ye is also a sensible person. As for the livelihood of the generals, as far as I know, the generals have accumulated a lot of land and houses in Jinling over the years, and they have made a lot of money." Jia Heng looked at Ye Zhen with an aggressive look. said in a deep voice.
Ye Zhen was speechless for a moment and said: "What Uncle Yong Ning said is true. I heard that the Jiangbei camp wants to pay 70% of the salary that it has occupied over the years? Many military generals have pawned their wealth, and they will not be able to collect it."
Jia Heng said coldly: "In recent years, the quota has been short-circuited. To recover 70% of it is to show that the court's benevolence has been exhausted. An Nanhou is an old soldier. If someone else is organizing the army, and the heads are rolling in if they are not killed, how can they let it go so easily? Jiangbei Camp To rectify the situation, they just paid some money back, and I did not commit any crime."
When Ye Zhen heard the words, he was silent for a moment, pondered for a moment, and said: "Many generals cannot make up the spare money. If they continue to force themselves like this, their families will be destroyed and their lives will be destroyed, which is also disrespectful to the court."
Jia Heng thought for a moment and said, "We can slowly discuss the matter of money. If the families of some generals and commanders are really in embarrassment, the court is not unreasonable and can postpone or reduce the payment as appropriate."
We can’t just press hard, we need to give in.
When Ye Zhen heard this, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Uncle Yongning has a magnificent spirit, I admire him."
Seventy percent of the corrupt soldiers' pay must be recovered. For those old subordinates, many of them would probably jump in and scold their mothers, but now they are under the knife.
I'm for fish.
Mutinies and troubles will only lead to severe suppression by the court.
After the two sides finalized the matter, the originally tense atmosphere gradually relaxed.
Ye Zhendao: "Uncle Yong Ning once mentioned in the "Ping Lu Strategy" that he selected an elite navy to go north to conquer the Eastern Lu and advance both by land and water. I think it is indeed a good strategy to advance the army."
Jia Heng said: "While I, the Han Dynasty, were hesitating and hesitating, the prince of Donglu had already led the bandits across the sea, intending to use poisonous tactics to disrupt our army in the south of the Yangtze River, south of the Yangtze River and in the north of the Yangtze River. Rebuilding the navy must be a top priority, and wipe out the sea bandits." It’s even more of a top priority.”
Ye Zhendao: "The son of a dog, Ye Kai, has been proficient in martial arts since childhood and is familiar with water warfare. Since Uncle Yongning has rebuilt the navy, he also needs a lot of generals."
At this time, Ye Kai looked at Jia Heng, cupped his hands and said, "General Ye Kai has met Uncle Yong Ning."
Jia Heng looked at Ye Kai, looked at him for a long time, and asked: "Yehou, what is your current position in the army? What military achievements did you make in establishing the country in the past?"
There had been speculations before that Annan Hou Ye really wanted to send his son to his command to pave the way for the future.
Ye Kai replied: "I was a fourth-grade general in the army before, but I didn't have any use and didn't make any special achievements."
Jia Heng said: "In Tongzhou's defense of the port, the Navy is in urgent need of talented people. If General Ye Shen is willing to serve in the Navy, he can be transferred to the Zhenhai Guard."
Hearing this, Ye Kai stared at Ye Zhen who was aside.
Ye Zhen's face paused and asked: "Transferred at the same level?"
Jia Heng said: "In the previous battle at Haimen, there was a soldier who was promoted to a thousand households because of his merit. If your son has made merit, I should be promoted. Otherwise,
How can people's hearts be subdued when they suddenly ascend to a high position? The Zhenhai Navy's competitive atmosphere formed by the victory at Haimen was also ruined. My intention was to integrate the naval forces from the Jiangnan and Jiangbei camps into one unit and deploy troops at sea. "
If he is really capable and capable enough to stand out, but he has no skills, he rashly ascends to a high position. Just because his father is Ye Zhen?
Ye Zhen heard the words, thought about the pros and cons, and said: "Kaier, you will go to Zhenhai in Tongzhou to defend the harbor tomorrow. Don't neglect it."
Paving the way for his son will not take a while. As long as he has made contributions in the military, he will slowly think of ways later.
"Father." Ye Kai frowned, but felt a little dissatisfied. He was already a staff general in the Jiangnan camp, and he was still a staff general when he went to Zhenhai.
Ye Zhen narrowed his eyes and looked at Ye Kai with some displeasure.
Ye Kai's heart trembled, and he quickly responded: "My son will go to Zhenjun tomorrow."
Jia Heng saw Ye Kai's expression in his eyes. If he couldn't be used in the navy, then he probably wouldn't be able to keep his rank as a general.
