Commander Ma suddenly laughed and said: "Sir, I think Deputy Commander Yang has a grudge in his heart because of his defeat to the Tiger Flag. It's right to think about it. Deputy Commander Yang will do a good job as Commander-in-Chief of the Xuanfu." , suddenly became the deputy commander-in-chief of Datong, so naturally I felt uncomfortable."
"Master Yang, I thought you should be more open-minded. Now Liu Heng, the proprietor of the Tiger Flag, is a guerrilla general in Datong and is a colleague of yours. It's better to let go of those things in the past!" Governor Liu looked at Yang Guozhu and said.
Yang Guozhu frowned deeply.
How could he not understand at this time that the Datong governor and the general soldier in front of him obviously did not want him to target the Tiger Flag.
Thinking of this, he felt that it was no longer necessary for him to stay. If he stayed any longer, he would just get bored of each other.
He stood up, gave Governor Liu a fist, and said, "I am feeling a little unwell. Please allow me to go back first."
"Since Mr. Yang is not feeling well, go back and rest early!" Governor Liu picked up the bowl of tea in his hand, put it to his mouth and blew on it.
"Your Majesty, please retire." Yang Guozhu bowed his hands to General Ma again, turned around and left the back office.
General Ma sat in his seat the whole time without moving.
After Yang Guozhu left Houya, he snorted coldly and said: "This Yang Guozhu is really getting more and more unruly. Those who don't know better think he is the governor and commander-in-chief of Datong!"
"Okay, he's just a deputy chief soldier. With me as the governor and you as the chief soldier here, he can't make much trouble." Governor Liu said calmly.
General Ma said: "In my opinion, I think the money sent to him by Tiger Flag is too little, but he doesn't even look at it himself. He is just a deputy general. How can he still want to receive it from you and your Excellency?" The same amount of silver."
"Vulgar." Governor Liu glanced at General Ma and said, "It's like accepting a bribe. Don't say this kind of thing outside in the future."
General Ma shrank his neck and hurriedly explained: "It was a slip of the tongue. I shouldn't have said that."
As he spoke, he lightly slapped his cheek with his hand.
He and Governor Liu were old acquaintances. Before coming to Datong as the commander-in-chief, he and Governor Liu had served together in Datong. At that time, Governor Liu was the governor of Datong and he was the deputy commander-in-chief of Datong.
Governor Liu picked up the bowl and said, "I received a letter from Senior Official Wei two days ago. Senior Official Wei told me that we must be stable recently and not leave anything to say to the Donglin Party."
"I understand." Mr. Ma nodded solemnly.
Both of them were from Wei Zhongxian, and he, the commander-in-chief, had a relationship with Wei Zhongxian through Governor Liu.
Governor Liu said: "Keep an eye on Yang Guozhu. Don't let Wang Xinyi leave. The Yang Guozhu who is left behind is causing some trouble. And don't worry too much about the Tiger Flag. That Liu Heng is also with Wei Daguan. There are contacts between them, and the relationship is no less than ours."
"Don't worry, sir. Yang Guozhu lets him make trouble as he pleases. As long as you and the subordinates don't support him, he won't be able to accomplish anything in Datong." Ma Zongbing said in a relaxed tone.
As the commander-in-chief of Datong, he naturally has his own confidence.
Although Yang Guozhu cannot lose his official position, he can still suppress Yang Guozhu in Datong.
A deputy commander-in-chief without the support of the governor and commander-in-chief can only shrink his hands no matter what he does.
Governor Liu nodded and said: "As long as you know it well, we will not interfere with the Tiger Flag. If the Mongols really invade the border because of the Tiger Flag, we will not take care of it for them, and we want to take care of this kind of thing." I can’t even hold it in my pocket.”
"Don't worry, sir. I have asked them about the Tiger Character Banner building a fort on the grassland. According to the people of the Tiger Character Banner, the Mongols are not dissatisfied because they built a fort on the grassland." Ma Zongbing said.
Governor Liu thought for a while and said: "It seems that Tiger Banner often smuggles grasslands and has made some secret deals with the Mongols, but it's okay."
"My lord, that's what you said." General Ma agreed, and then said, "My lord, how many forts do you think the Tiger Flag has built on the grassland? Could it be that it has penetrated deep into the Tumut grassland?"
Governor Liu frowned, looked at General Ma and said, "What do you want to do?"
"This is what I think." Ma Zongbing said, "Since the Tiger-Character Flag has a good relationship with the Mongols, do you think you can ask the Tiger-Character Banner people to talk to King Shunyi and allow us to use the Tiger-Character Flag as a fort? As a boundary, I will report it to the imperial court."
Governor Liu looked at General Ma and said, "Nonsense, how could the Mongols agree to such a thing? Besides, who knows how far the Tiger Flag goes deep into the grassland."
"Sir, please listen to what I'm saying." Ma Zongbing said, "I've heard that the Tiger Flag's fort on the grassland is about to be built in Qingcheng. Of course, I will definitely not believe this rumor, but We are not allowed to report more than that, we only need to report an extension of fifty miles, no, thirty miles."
He stretched out his hand and pointed out three fingers.
Governor Liu said: "The Tiger Character Banner only built a fortress on the grassland, not an extension of the border. Once the imperial court sends people to verify it, I'm afraid neither you nor I can afford the crime."
"Don't worry, sir. I have already thought about this." Ma Zongbing said, "It is indeed true that the Tiger Character Banner built forts on the grassland. Even if the imperial court sends people to check, as long as they bring people to Take a walk around the grassland and see the forts of the Tiger Flag, and you still won’t believe it’s true.”
Hearing that General Ma had considered all the issues, Governor Liu became excited.
Although he has been an official as the governor of Datong for many years, the central government is controlled by the Donglin Party. It is almost impossible for him to enter the center of the imperial court. However, with Tuobian's contribution and the support of Wei officials behind him, he has great potential. It is not impossible to have the opportunity to enter the Sixth Department, or even step into the cabinet.
"Sir, this is a good opportunity! Once you miss it, it will be difficult to have such an opportunity again in the future." General Ma said to Governor Liu.
The Ming Dynasty has made great achievements in expanding borders for many years. In addition, almost all of Liaodong is occupied by slaves. As the commander-in-chief of Datong, if he can expand the borders of Datong for dozens of miles, even if he cannot be granted a title, he will still be valued by the court. , to strengthen the general’s strength.
Governor Liu pondered for a while and then said: "This matter needs to be discussed with the people from Tiger Character Banner. Just you and I definitely can't do it, and Yang Guozhu also needs an excuse to shut his mouth."
"This is easy." Commander Ma said, "Liu Heng is the guerrilla general on the East Route and is stationed at Xinping Fort. We can let him send troops to the grassland, and everything will fall into place."
Governor Liu nodded and said: "Since you have considered it, it is up to you to discuss it with Liu Heng of Tiger Character Banner, and tell Liu Heng that if the matter is completed, I can report to the court and win for him. The position of General Lu."
"Don't worry, my lord, this matter will be handled properly." Mr. Ma cupped his fists.
