Gubeikou was attacked by Tatars, and Ding Rukui jumped up in shock.
After a long time, he calmed down and asked for a face-to-face interview. Yan Song did not dare to neglect this matter, and immediately brought Ding Rukui to find Jiajing.
Jiajing frowned and half-closed his eyes: "Why do I seem to have heard someone tell me about the attack on Gubeikou?"
Yan Song frowned, but before he could wink at Ding Rukui, Ding Rukui had already answered quickly.
"Xiao Feng said it! When Qiu Luan went to Datong to take office, Xiao Feng asked Qiu Luan, what if the Tatars don't attack Datong and go directly to Gubeikou!"
Jiajing also remembered it. He looked at Ding Rukui and said, "Since Xiao Feng has thought about this, as the Minister of the Ministry of War, why haven't you thought about this?"
Ding Rukui was speechless. It wasn't that he didn't expect it, but he didn't expect the Tatars to be so quick. The battle against Datong was still fierce in the first two days, and then I came to report that the Tatars were moving towards Taiyuan. Ding Rukui hurriedly sent people to notify and prepare to reinforce Taiyuan. Who knew that the Tatars made a false shot and did not go to Taiyuan at all, but went straight to Gubeikou!
Ding Rukui's real dilemma was that he had too few cavalry available. The Tatars could come and leave at a moment's notice, but his reinforcements could not do this. So when he withdrew his troops from the direction of Datong and Taiyuan, the Tatars had already reached Gubeikou.
Although the Gubeikou garrison made preparations, he also did not expect the Tatars to come so fast and fiercely. They rushed through the pass almost regardless of the cost. After a fierce fight, the Tatars broke through the defense line.
Jiajing stood up and paced back and forth, obviously a little anxious.
"Gubeikou is so close to the capital, and there is almost no danger to defend in between. If the Tatars march straight in and head straight for the capital, what countermeasures will be taken?"
Ding Rukui was well prepared for this and immediately gave Jiajing an Anxin Pill.
"Long live, there are nearly 80,000 people in the three major battalions, there are still 20,000 forbidden troops in the city, and there is no problem in defending the capital with a hundred thousand troops.
What's more, the Tatars did not dare to stay around the capital for too long. As soon as the soldiers and horses of Qinwang from various places arrived, the Tatars would be completely annihilated. "
Jiajing thought about it in his mind and felt that Ding Rukui's opinion was basically reliable, so he calmed down. But Yan Song seemed to suddenly think of something.
"Long live, since Xiao Feng can think that the Tatars may attack Gubeikou, it shows that he has military talents. Why not use Xiao Feng to lead troops to assist Gubeikou?"
Um? Ding Rukui, Jiajing and Huang Jinliu immediately looked at Yan Song with their eyes, but Yan Song's expression was calm, even a little aggrieved.
"Ai Qing? Why recommend Xiao Feng?"
"Long live, although Xiao Feng insulted the veteran, this is a private vendetta; fighting against the Tatars is an official matter of the court, and this is a major event! As the chief minister, the veteran should not avoid relatives when doing things internally, and do not avoid enemies when doing things externally. How dare he abolish the official position for personal reasons? ?”
pretty! Huang Jin almost wanted to applaud Yan Song, but he wisely lowered his head and said nothing.
After all, Ding Rukui had a duty, so he had to speak tactfully even if he didn't want to say anything.
"Long live, what Mr. Chief Assistant said is reasonable and touching. But in my opinion, Xiao Feng has never led an army. Even if he has talent, he can only talk about it on paper.
It is too risky to lead troops on the first battle. The war is fierce and dangerous, so don’t forget Zhao Kuo’s lessons learned! "
Yan Song pretended to cough, and using the cover of his robe sleeves, he glared at Ding Rukui. Ding Rukui had no choice but to shut up.
Jiajing nodded, he was not confused. If Xiao Feng was defeated, Xiao Feng would be dead, but the key was that the capital would be in danger.
But he felt that what Yan Song said made sense. Xiao Feng keeps surprising himself, and it's not surprising that he can actually win the battle.
"I am very pleased that the two dear ministers have thought carefully. In this way, we can choose someone with the ability to lead troops from among the military attaches in the capital. Xiao Feng will accompany the military counselor."
This was Ding Rukui's specialty. Ding Rukui quickly recommended candidates before Yan Song could speak.
"Qi Jiguang, the commander of Dengzhou's Qianshi, is young and promising, and is skilled in military skills. He once led troops to suppress bandits in Dengzhou Guards, and is now under command in Beijing.
I have discussed the art of war with him many times, and I know very well what he is capable of. I recommend this person to lead troops to assist Gubeikou. "
Yan Song shook his head and said: "This boy is only twenty-two years old. He is too young to lead troops in war."
Huang Jin chuckled lightly, Jiajing looked sideways and said, "Why are you laughing?"
Huang Jin knelt down in fear: "Long live my pardon, I heard Lord Ding talking about Qi Jiguang and thought of some interesting things about him, so I couldn't help but laugh. I'm disrespectful to you, and I'm guilty."
Jiajing has always been extremely friendly to Huang Jin, and he felt very sorry to see Huang Jin frightened like this.
"Huang Ban doesn't have to be like this. He's just a man. He laughs and curses. It's human nature. How can even laughing become a sin?
But any interesting stories about Qi Jiguang have reached your ears? "
Huang Jin stood up and said with a smile: "How could I know about the foreign ministers? It was Xiao Feng who came into the palace a few days ago and talked about Qi Jiguang.
Qi Jiguang got married at the age of eighteen. His wife was a general and had extraordinary martial arts skills. When Qi Jiguang was guarding Dengzhou, he beat the bandits and Japanese pirates to flee in all directions. But when he returned home, he was often beaten by his wife and sent to flee in all directions.
Therefore, it was rumored by the Dengzhou Guard that Mrs. Qi Jiguang could withstand 100,000 soldiers alone. "
Jiajing laughed loudly, and even Yan Song couldn't help but smile, but then he felt that something was wrong. Huang Jin's words seemed to be a joke about Qi Jiguang, but why did he feel that the focus was on Qi Jiguang's record when he was in Dengzhou Guard?
Before Yan Song could come to his senses, Jiajing had already made his decision.
"Qi Jiguang is originally the queen of the generals. Since he has actual achievements in Dengzhou Guard, there should be no problem in leading the troops.
Besides, Qi Jiguang and Xiao Feng have a very good relationship. Xiao Feng will definitely do his best to serve as his counselor, so there won't be any constraints, so let's do it. "
Ding Rukui quickly accepted the order, and then ran away as fast as he could without even looking at Yan Song.
After Yan Song arrived home, the other two corners were waiting. After Yan Shifan's beautiful turnaround, Zhao Wenhua's enthusiasm for coming to Yan's mansion suddenly increased, and he came to visit as soon as possible.
But today Yan Shifan was not too polite to him. He wanted him to leave early, but Zhao Wenhua accepted it. Anyway, I haven't seen my godfather, so I can't leave yet.
Being squeezed out by Yan Shifan, Zhao Wenhua used softness to overcome his strength and went to the main courtyard to meet his godmother.
Not to mention, compared to Yan Shifan, the godfather and godmother in this family treat Zhao Wenhua quite well. Mrs. Yan asked someone to serve tea to her godson, and it was quite warm to hear her godson tell anecdotes about the business trip.
When Zhao Wenhua saw Yan Song coming in from the front door, he quickly stood up and said goodbye to his godmother, then ran back to Yan Shifan's yard, causing Yan Shifan to roll his eyes.
Yan Song sat down, took a sip of tea and nodded.
"Although it is not perfect, it can still be considered a success. Qi Jiguang is a yellow-haired boy, and I have strictly ordered Ding Rukui not to send more troops and horses, which will cause the capital to be empty. Their departure is no different than a sheep entering a tiger's mouth."
Zhao Wenhua nodded repeatedly, cheering for his godfather, but also raised some doubts.
However, there are many routes from Gubeikou to the capital, and the Tatars may not dare to approach the capital again. The two of them took the sergeant out for a walk and joined the Tatars in withdrawing, which gave them the opportunity to falsely claim military merit. "
Yan Shifan glanced sideways at Zhao Wenhua, thinking that if you don't leave even if I chase you away, then now you won't be able to leave even if you want to. He unfolded his fan and spoke coldly.
"It doesn't matter, the Tatars will definitely advance towards the capital, and Xiao Feng, no matter which way he takes, I have a way to make him meet the Tatar army!"
Zhao Wenhua trembled all over and looked at Yan Shifan in horror. His lips moved twice, and even Yan Song raised his head unexpectedly.
"Donglou, do your best to obey fate. If you can send Xiao Feng into the army, it will take half of his life. I have to do as you say..."
Yan Song suddenly shut up. He understood what his son meant, but he really didn't know there was such a link in his son's plan before.
Zhao Wenhua suddenly slapped his head.
"Oh, my wife also said that my brother-in-law is visiting tonight. You see, I was so busy that I forgot about it. Father, I'm going home first, East Building."
Yan Shifan smiled and nodded: "I wonder how brother will get home?"
Zhao Wenhua was stunned by Yan Shifan's sudden politeness and answered hesitantly.
"Take a car or a sedan?"
"Sit on the coffin."
Zhao Wenhua was so frightened that he sat down and looked at his godfather for help.
This time Yan Song took a long time before sighing.
"Donglou, Wenhua is one of our own, don't be so mean."
Some people died, but not completely...
