Geng Zhanghua, who has been invincible during this period, is high-spirited and full of confidence in the future. He said:
"As long as we use the right people and have the support of the entire Xuanda region, we may not be unable to restore Xinghe Mansion!"
"Do you think Huang Yi can do it?"
"It has to be him! But you must be solely responsible for the defense of Zhangjiakou, including the 300-mile border wall of Xuanfu. I have an armored cavalry in my hands who can fight and fight hard."
Seeing that his son was so confident, Lao Geng couldn't help but his eyes shone. He pondered for a moment and said:
"Then let's see if Huang Yi can gain a foothold in the base area next year!"
"Does it count as standing if we can defend Xinghe City?"
"You can think so! But Xuanda cannot be allowed to bear all the food and wages of the military and civilians.
It's not that I don't want to give it, but the population on Huang Yi's side is already tens of thousands. People need too much food to eat horse chews, and I can't and cannot afford it! "
"I can understand, don't worry, Huang Yi said that as long as the troops are provided with sufficient food, wages and military supplies, he can ensure that the base city is impregnable!"
Huang Yi's actual training was only to serve as the governor of Xuanda, the model battalion of Qianzong, and the garrison of Dongshan Fort.
Geng Zhanghua has tried his best to fight for Huang Yi, and the total number of troops is only more than 1,800.
However, due to the special situation of being stationed outside the border wall, it was not the usual 30% cavalry and 70% infantry like the Ming army, but a 50-50 split.
Don't underestimate these 1,800 men and horses. They are provided with military supplies, armor, and food according to the regulations. The annual cost is at least 50,000 taels in terms of silver.
Geng Ruqi made up his mind to focus on supporting Huang Yi and personally intervened in the distribution of food and salary, which would definitely reduce the price.
I can’t say that it’s guaranteed to be enough, but I should be able to do it roughly.
He nodded and said: "Yeah! Yeah! It's good to have confidence!
But it’s empty talk! This can only be proven through actual combat!
As long as Huang Yi can defend Xinghe City during Jiannu's attack, the pressure on Zhangjiakou will be reduced.
I dare to openly report to the imperial court to regain my homeland of 200 miles!
At that time, it will be up to the emperor to decide whether to restore Xinghe Mansion or reopen Kaipingwei and establish Xinghe Institute. "
"If we can build a two-hundred-mile buffer zone outside the border wall, the entire defense of Xuanda will be stable, and border residents and military households can farm with peace of mind and increase food production!"
"Gene Era"
Work hard to accumulate strength and strive to capture the Hetao area! "
"Don't be too ambitious! Don't forget what happened to Zeng Mian who came up in the Jiajing Dynasty to "revise the Hetao Shu", and what happened to Xia Yan, the chief minister of the cabinet who supported Zeng Mian!"
This great injustice was vindicated in the Long Qing Dynasty, and everyone knew about it. Of course Geng Zhanghua knew about it, and he suddenly felt like a basin of cold water had been poured on him.
He couldn't help but sigh and said: "The imperial court does not want to make progress, and the dignitaries only indulge in sex and pleasure. No wonder Huang Yi is unwilling to become an official. It seems that he is ashamed to be in the same company!"
Seeing the disappointment on his son's face, Geng Ruqi said earnestly: "You remember, being able to guard the 800-mile border wall of Xuanfu and Datong to prevent the Tartars from invading the border is the stronghold of the country! The most important thing is to be down-to-earth!"
The father and son chatted for a long time, but finally gave up because Geng Zhanghua's stomach was growling.
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On the day Geng Zhanghua came back, Governor Xuanda sent a number of messengers to Shanhaiguan and Yansui Town as far away as possible.
That night, the Geng family's flower hall was full of laughter and laughter, and everyone in the family was there.
Oh no! Not only the Geng family but also several guests who were not guests.
After washing up and changing into clean clothes, Geng Zhanghua was pestered by his two sisters asking questions.
The old lady had already solved the knot in her heart, and she also smiled and asked questions.
She also looked at the three stewards of the production crew at the base from time to time, feeling amazed.
The crew came to Xuanfu three days ago, and now they have set up a stage and a huge yurt that can accommodate more than 500 people watching the show.
Governor Xuanda attached great importance to the play "Magnificent Mountains and Rivers" and specially arranged for the crew to set up a stage in the parade square in front of the governor's residence.
Geng Ruqi, who has experienced ups and downs, is more stable and worried about making political mistakes.
He demanded that he see the play for himself before it could be performed.
Zuo Fanglian, Ye Huiling, and Jiuer originally planned to rehearse before the performance to adapt to the new stage.
Since Governor Xuanda brought a group of civil servants and military generals to watch the show, let’s perform the full set!
Because the stage was right in front of her home, the old lady also went there. Even Geng Zhangguang, who was studying seriously, happily took his wife and children to the theater!
I haven’t seen the show yet! The civil and military officers of Xuanda and their family members began to marvel at the huge yurt that could accommodate more than 500 spectators.
After they entered the yurt, they immediately felt that it was warm inside. They were immediately interested and began to look for the heat source.
Soon they discovered briquette stoves surrounded by wooden barriers every few steps.
Of course, these briquette stoves are ventilated with iron chimneys and will not cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
The stage effect is very good, the sound insulation effect of the yurt made mainly of felt is also very good, and the performance effect is great.
Facts have proved that a good show can travel through time and space. Several classic arias from later generations immediately conquered the vast majority of the audience. Even Geng Ruqi was mesmerized by it!
After the drama ended, Geng Ruqi rewarded the crew, and the old lady invited the three stewards of the crew to come to her home for a banquet the next day.
She was happy to invite them to her home to chat about interesting things about the base because the three people in charge were all women, and they all looked well-informed and courteous.
Unexpectedly, the third brother Geng Zhanghua actually came back and brought back the good news of a great victory, but he kept secret about this victory.
Geng Yueru and Geng Yueling were very happy when they learned that Huang Yi had killed the Tatars and built slaves again in consecutive battles, and couldn't help but ask for details.
This time Geng Zhanghua watched Huang Yi's rampage with his own eyes through a telescope.
He told the situation in detail, and scolded Huang Yi for not knowing life and death, not knowing the depth of things, and not knowing that his heart was in his throat.
There are no eyesight on the battlefield. If Huang Yi died in the battle, how would he face his two little sisters?
Geng Yueling was okay, she just thought Huang Yi was very heroic and didn't realize that heroes can also die in battle, so she couldn't stop giggling.
Geng Yueru was different. He sounded nervous and couldn't laugh at all.
Zuo Fanglian, Ye Huiling, and Xiaojiu had long accepted their fate and felt that they had peace of mind since they followed Huang Yi.
They like the atmosphere of the base and are willing to do things for Huang Yi. They look forward to doing such shameful things for Huang Yi, but unfortunately they haven't looked forward to it so far!
Arranging dramas is their specialty, which can also be said to be their profession, so they devoted their efforts to the drama "Magnificent Mountains and Rivers".
If this play can really be worth tens of thousands of soldiers and horses as Huang Yi said after it is performed in the pass, they will definitely be inspired and feel that their life is not in vain!
Oh no! There is no way to prove whether it can be worth tens of thousands of troops. Huang Yi thinks that the crew can make a lot of money and can implement it immediately.
