Yang Fan and Zhang Shize were marching in the Chinese army. Zhang Shize immediately gave up riding and got into Yang Fan's light carriage. He has always been a good person and knows where is the most comfortable place.
At this time, he and Yang Fan were in the carriage, using a kerosene stove and a small pot to cook mutton while marching.
The 80,000 Beijing battalions marched in four columns according to the square formation of 500 men per battalion.
In addition, there are Yang Fan's personal soldiers, the Jia Ding Regiment, with 3,600 people, led by Zhang Geda. Zhang Shize's retainer camp consisted of a thousand people, led by Zhang Shuang, a general from the British government.
As the central army, Che Ying walked in the middle of the team.
There is also a new battalion composed of 1,300 noble disciples selected by Chongzhen and the disciples of military attachés above fifth rank from various places. They first went to Jingwei to study martial arts, and this time they also went to the battlefield to practice.
Behind the army, there were one hundred thousand civilians following behind. They were responsible for transporting food and wages for the army. These people are assigned by counties and cities in various places.
Led by the local county magistrate, they drove ox-carts and horse-drawn carriages, pulling all kinds of baggage. These are all arranged by the Ministry of War.
In addition, a large number of civil servants accompanied him. Among them, there are more than twenty censors. This is to prevent generals from messing around outside. These censors played a supervisory role. After they returned to Beijing, they would report the situation to the court.
You will be outside, and your orders will not be accepted. It is not that generals can cover the sky with one hand. This time, the Six Ministries sent more than 300 civilian officials to accompany them. Yang Fan could not block the situation in the army. If you mess up, you will be impeached when you return to Beijing.
The main purpose of accompanying these civilian officials is to transit the army, and they need to coordinate with the local government in various ways. Each of the six ministries has sent personnel to the army, just to coordinate the various places.
In addition, people from Dongchang, Jinyiwei, the Governor's Office of the Fifth Army, and the Director of Ceremonies all accompanied the army.
And this time, Chongzhen sent Cao Huachun as a eunuch to supervise the army. He followed the army throughout the whole process, and after returning home, he had to report the situation to Chongzhen in detail.
However, before leaving, Chongzhen told Cao Huachun that you just need to go with your eyes and ears, and don't talk nonsense or interfere with Yang Fan's command. If you mess up my important affairs, you will never be lenient.
This time Yang Fan was different from the last time. This time he actually led the imperial army on an expedition. Only this time did he realize that it was actually very difficult for a so-called general to deceive his subordinates and cover up the sky with one hand.
Neither Zhang Shize nor Yang Fan were wearing armor at this time, they were both dressed in casual clothes. It's not a good idea to ride a horse in armor in this cold weather.
Yang Fan's car became very warm because of the hot pot, and there were water droplets on the windows. Zhang Shize took a sip of Fenjiu and lay half-ly on the sofa seat, feeling so comfortable that he didn't want it.
"I have walked this road before, and it was in bad condition. Unexpectedly, it was completely repaired this time. Riding in a carriage is not bumpy at all. In the past, I would rather ride a horse in the cold wind than ride in a carriage. That bumpy road can handle You were so shaken that you vomited out your breakfast." Zhang Shize said lazily.
Yang Fan rolled his eyes at him, this was just a young man, he was genuine. Born with a golden key in his mouth. He has been extremely wealthy since he was a child.
The starting point of his life is the end point that is unattainable for many people.
Or to put it another way, reincarnation is a science.
"I hired a construction team from Zunhua and renovated it in advance. Otherwise, you would think it would be so comfortable all the way." Yang Fan said angrily while eating mutton.
"Hey, even if I don't support you, I will obey you." Zhang Shize joked with Yang Fan using the witty words he learned from Yang Fan.
"In order to be comfortable while marching, I spent my own money to repair the official road."
Yang Fan smiled bitterly, curled his lips, and did not explain.
"However, I can understand if you do this. The imperial court will not pay for you to build the road. This road is the lifeline of our brothers, and all the luggage depends on this road." Zhang Shize said.
"If I rely on the court to build a road, I can point to the cucumber field. If I don't pay for it myself, who will recruit civilians to build the road for you. Then we won't be the unlucky ones." Yang Fan said helplessly.
"This road is too stable. The mountain road is more stable than the flat ground." Zhang Shize said with emotion.
He also opened the window and looked outside. The roads in the valley are wide and smooth. Looks very solid.
"Who are you looking for to cultivate it? It's winter, the ground is frozen solid, but you can still cultivate it to this level."
"None of the things I do are reliable. Isn't it strange? Their road construction team has a bulldozer and a road roller. You will see it when you get to the Tumu Fort. In fact, you can sit comfortably, not only It's because the road has been repaired and the carriage's shock absorption is good. My carriage is unique to Ming Dynasty, and its shock absorption is the best." Yang Fan said calmly
The shock absorption of this carriage is all transmitted through the air suspension system. Of course it's comfortable.
"Oh, I really enjoyed this expedition with you. But the walking speed of the army is too slow. Even if we have a carriage, we have to follow the army."
"Then there's nothing we can do. The army can walk thirty miles in one day. Just take your time. Twenty days are here. Let's get to Tumu Fort and take a good rest. By the way, what happened to Tumu Fort back then? Just tell me." Yang Fan put down Kuaizi and said.
Zhang Shize was stunned for a moment when he heard the name Tumubao. Then he shook his head and said with a wry smile: "I knew you would definitely ask me when you passed by Tumubao."
"Why, Mr. Zhang, do you have anything to say?" Yang Fan teased.
Zhang Shize smiled bitterly and shook his head. He could still tell Yang Fan something.
"It's been a long time since this happened. Everyone has forgotten about it. The first generation of my British father-in-law is Zhang Fu. I am now the ninth generation. What happened back then, after all, happened too long ago." Zhang Shize was a little sad. .
Zhang Fu was a great man. He fought on the battlefield countless times in his life, but he did not expect to die in Tumu Fort in the end. He is someone who really understands military affairs.
"Things about Tumu Fort are not so sensitive now. You are now a member of the noble family, and I can tell you some things. However, I don't know some things. Some things I can't tell you. Some. I dare not say it. Please forgive me." Zhang Shize said calmly.
"Also, you should also ask your two sisters-in-law. They are both from Dongchang and Jinyiwei. They know many things that the outside world doesn't know."
Yang Fan nodded. Zhang Shize's attitude was very sincere. He recognized it.
No matter how good the relationship between the two is, not everything can be known to the other person. Just like the last time Yang Fan seduced Tao Zi and brought Japanese people to attack Dong Lin's Zhangjiawan stronghold.
Yang Fan said: "I once heard a saying. It was said that the Tumubao Incident was actually a coup. It was not an attack by the Mongols at all. Ye Xian was here to pay tribute, and he happened to meet him. He wanted to The emperor sent it back, but Datong closed the city gates and refused to let the emperor go back."
Zhang Shize's mouth opened in surprise. If Yang Fan hadn't always been very reliable in speaking and doing things, he would have almost wanted to get out of the car and leave right away.
"Who told you these things? Please tell me the specific content in detail."
