Zhang Huaichang perked up, "Ziying, so the Niuzhuang port terminal at the mouth of the Sancha River is available, and the Northern Front Army can ship Niuzhuang from Yuguan? Are the ships enough?"
From Yuguan to Niuzhuang, it is more than 700 miles. If you walk by land in 20 days, you may not be able to walk down, and you will definitely be exhausted after walking down. But if you go by boat, it will be much easier, and it will take only three days. It can be reached, and all baggage materials can also be transported by ship.
It is four hundred miles from Niuzhuang to Shenyang Zhongwei, and there is still a section of the Sancha River that is navigable. Even though people cannot ride on it, supplies can be transported by ship to Dongchang Fort and then disembarked in Shenyang. There is no need to save a lot of money. Less capacity.
In other words, if you go purely by land, it will take at least a month to get there, but if you go by ship, you can get to Shenyang Zhongwei within half a month.
"Niuzhuang is no problem. As for the ships used for shipping, it is the simplest. You only need to pay money to mobilize civilian ships from Dagu and Yuguan. How is it different for transporting people and goods? The line from Yuguan to Niuzhuang is the simplest. One ship The ship can easily transport two to three hundred people, and thirty or fifty ships can be easily collected in Dagu and Yuguan. If we cannot find some more ships from Denglai, it is easy to transport two to thirty thousand people in one trip."
Feng Ziying said it very easily, but he also knew that this job was still very complicated, and the scheduling and arrangements were quite complicated and delicate. However, this could give Xue Biao a chance, so he did not hesitate to help.
Hearing what Feng Ziying said, Zhang Huaichang felt much more at ease. He understood Feng Ziying's character. If he was not sure, he would not boast like this.
"Is this settled like this?" Zhang Huaichang pondered for a moment, "But we have to guard against the threat of the Chahar people. What I mean is to transport half of it first, exactly one round, and leave the other half to prevent the Chahar people from making any changes. .”
Both Sun Chengzong and Feng Ziying agreed, but when it came to mobilizing the Northern Front Army to fight, there was still no conclusion, because it also involved the personnel adjustment of the general soldiers in the border town. Although Sun Chengzong gave his opinion, how Cao Wenzhao arranged it, and what if Tong Zhongkui In the past, coordination and arrangements between Zhao Shujiao and Tong Zhongkui in Shenyang were also quite complicated issues.
This kind of problem is not suitable to be studied under the current situation.
However, Yang Sichang's suggestion was quite innovative. Although they also felt that Feng Ziying's view was possible, they were still skeptical about Nurhachi's courage to abandon Hetuala.
The discussion broke up, but not much was produced.
In addition to confirming that half of the Northern Army Corps should be shipped to Niuzhuang quickly, it seems that it has also been decided to provide a certain amount of baggage and grain supplies to Shenyang.
There are also personnel issues.
There is basically a consensus on Zhao Liaojiao's appointment as the commander-in-chief of Liaodong, but Cao Wenzhao still needs to discuss how to arrange it.
"General Denglai can consider it, but I'm afraid it will be difficult to satisfy Cao Wenzhao by giving him an empty-handed General Denglai." Zhang Huaichang rubbed his temples and said a little tiredly.
"It makes sense to slow down the formation of Denglai Town. It is feasible to use Cao Wenzhao and He Renlong to form Denglai Town. The basic strength of 7,000 people will be expanded to 7th Battalion with more than 20,000 people next year, and it will be established by the end of the following year. There are 38,000 men in the 12th Battalion... "Sun Chengzong is in a good mental state. After all, he is more than ten years younger than Zhang Huaichang.
However, seeing Feng Ziying yawning profusely and with dark circles under her eyes, Sun Chengzong couldn't help but frown, "Ziying, what's going on? Why do you look more exhausted than an old man like me?"
However, Zhang Huaichang understood very well and glanced at Feng Ziying: "It is inevitable that Ziying has just come back, but you still have to take care of your body. Don't just worry about it like a wolf. You are young and good. When you get older, you will know the importance of the body and bones."
Sun Chengzong also reacted and blinked with a half-smile: "No wonder, Ziying, you are a third-bedroom family and are responsible for the continuation of the Feng family's incense. I heard that one of your concubines has given birth to a son for you, so in my heart It’s time to be steady. You are still young, so take your time with the rest. Don’t be too hasty to get things done. Your health is important.”
Faced with the teasing from her two superiors, Feng Ziying waved her hands quickly: "Don't worry, sir. I understand, but I'm just too tired from traveling all the way. You guys asked me to stay up late on my second day off. It's normal for me to be tired." Right? I will take a good rest at home tomorrow. When the three-day holiday is over, I will ensure that I am full of energy and get back to work.
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Feng Ziying's words also made Zhang Huaichang and Sun Chengzong laugh, but Zhang Huaichang turned back to the topic: "Ziying must hurry up and make arrangements for the Northern Front Army's crossing the sea. I know that you have a close relationship with the merchants in the North, and there is a great demand for civilian ships. Yuguan, Da Gu and Denglai can be temporarily requisitioned, and the imperial court will pay the freight according to the market price, but the specific matters need to be handled by someone, so I will leave this matter to you."
Feng Ziying also solemnly agreed.
"Also, the Northern Front Army should go to Shenyang, let Tong Zhongkui go, or arrange a deputy?" Zhang Huaichang looked at Sun Chengzong.
Sun Chengzong hesitated for a while and finally said: "It's best to let You Shilu go. Tong Zhongkui has just joined the army from the local area and may not be able to adapt quickly."
"But you Shilu and Liaodong..." Zhang Huaichang reminded Sun Chengzong.
"It's not a big problem. As long as Zhao is the commander-in-chief, the people in Liaodong won't have much objection to outside reinforcements. To put it bluntly, if Zhao is the commander-in-chief and Cao Wenzhao is the deputy, Those Liaodong military generals don’t have so much resentment, but how can Cao Wenzhao accept it? So we can only let Cao Wenzhao leave."
Sun Chengzong sighed. These military generals are like this. They have strong regional concepts and stick together. If a general with insufficient qualifications and prestige wants to command them, he will undoubtedly encounter various challenges and setbacks. Cao Wenzhao is a typical example.
"Then let Commander You Shilu and the reinforcements of the Northern Front Army follow Zhao's instructions after arriving in Shenyang. In addition, the preliminary material preparation may have to be transported in advance. Ziying, this will still have to be hard on you." Zhang Huaichang said with finality: "It stands to reason. It is said that this should be the matter of the frame department, but who will let you get familiar with those ship owners and ship dealers? Those who can do more."
When Feng Ziying returned to the house, it was already two o'clock in the morning.
It was the coldest time, and Feng Ziying couldn't help but shudder when she got out of the car.
He seems to be a lot weaker. The two adults Zhang and Sun reminded him rightly that he should take it easy. However, he has many wives and concubines at home, and he just came back. How could he just hang up the fight-free card? This cannot be saved on face, and it is also a source of instability.
Sighing as he entered the house, Baochai greeted him early in front of the inner courtyard door, "Ms. sir, what's the matter? Is the matter difficult?"
Feng Ziying glanced at Baochai, who had a delicate face and peerless beauty, and couldn't help but want to sigh. Who could bear to face such a lovely wife, who has been away from her for more than a year and throws herself into her arms?
"It's not bad. It's slightly better than what we were most worried about, but the situation is still very dangerous." Feng Ziying shook her head, "It's not Shanxi, it's Liaodong."
Back in the house, Baochai undressed Feng Ziying again. Seeing that Feng Ziying was a little tired, she said, "My husband, I'd better go to bed and sleep for a while. I haven't slept all night, and I have no energy during the day. Outsiders have seen..."
Before the words came out of his mouth, Baochai felt that he had made a mistake and blushed.
But Feng Ziying smiled: "When outsiders see it, they think it's Baochai who has eaten away his bones and tortured me so much that I can't stand it? Don't worry, I'm not that fragile yet. It's normal for me to just come back after a long drought." "
Being teased by her husband's dirty talk, Baochai became even more shy. She couldn't help but punch her husband in the face, "How come my husband has become so glib after this trip?"
"I am telling the truth. After all, I still have Baoqin Miaoyu and Xiuyan in Shaanxi, but I have suffered so much for you. Now that I am back, I naturally have to comfort and comfort you..." Feng Ziying hugged Baochai and fell asleep, " It’s just that it’s not a worry to come back now, it looks like it’s going to be hard for a while, and we have to go to Yuguan and Dago, and maybe Denglai.”
Baochai was surprised, did he come and go out now? It's just a trip to Yuguan and Tianjinwei, but it's far away to Shandong.
"This court is so inconsiderate. How can anyone come back and leave again?" Even though Baochai was calm, he couldn't help complaining a little angrily, "My husband is also a minister after all. Is there no one else who can take my place?" A trip?"
"Well, maybe I have to go to Daku and Yuguan in person, and Denglai. It depends on the situation." Feng Ziying paused, "I will send someone to Tianjin immediately tomorrow morning to call Xue Biao back. I have something to explain. "
"Brother Tao?" Baochai asked curiously, "Why are you related to Brother Tao again?"
"This can be regarded as giving you Xue family a chance. If this job is done well, Brother Tao may not be unable to have the opportunity to become an official. Even if it is a false title, he will have more qualifications in the future." Feng Ziying turned around. Baochai pressed under him, "Well, I won't talk about this for a while, let me take good care of my sister..."
With something on her mind, Baochai looked at her sleeping husband and carefully tucked the quilt in. Then he asked Ying'er to come in to help him wipe and wash himself, and he hurriedly called Baoqin.
After talking about what they had said last night, Bao Qin was overjoyed and wanted to go to Feng Ziying to ask for an explanation, but Baochai stopped her and said that Ziying was still sleeping soundly. Bao Qin suddenly understood and whispered with understanding: "Sister, the days are long. Don’t let your husband be too tired. Sister Shen was also telling Daiyu yesterday..."
Baochai blushed like a fire and punched Baoqin hard, "Hurry up and arrange for someone to go to Tianjin to call Brother Biao back. This matter cannot be delayed. Maybe this is the opportunity for our Xue family to revive in the future. We can no longer count on an imperial merchant." If you are satisfied with your status, you must have higher pursuits.”
The fact that the Xue family is not as good as the Shen and Lin families has always been the biggest regret in Baochai and Baoqin's heart, and it is also a hidden pain. Don’t hesitate to give your full support, even if this is an opportunity given by your husband, you must be able to grasp the opportunity given, right?
