Except for going to court to announce the imperial edict on the first day after the military report, Zhu Houzhao had already skipped the morning court for two consecutive days.
For small matters, there is no need to hold meetings all the time. Noisy chatter here and there is not conducive to decision-making.
In contrast, the frequency of important officials entering the palace has increased significantly.
It was still evening when the second memorial came. The emperor also went to great lengths to summon ministers to discuss matters.
The palace became nervous.
Things were no better outside the palace.
On the one hand, Beizhen Fusi also gradually became the founder of private newspapers in Beijing, as well as some literary groups such as the Fuli Sect.
It was already tense internally, but suddenly we bumped into the Tatar invaders. Would you say it was tense?
On the other hand, the emperor decreed that the two assassins who originally assassinated the emperor were handed over to Nanzhen Fusi Han Ziren for interrogation.
When foreign troubles arise, the emperor pays special attention to whether there will be internal troubles, so the pressure on Han Ziren to solve the case suddenly increases.
In Jinyiwei's prison, the two assassins had been beaten to pieces, but they basically said nothing. Fortunately, the emperor himself asked to secretly investigate King Anhua, although he didn't understand why this was considered a direction.
After receiving the order, Han Ziren began to use the power of the Nansi Internal Guard Station and sent Luo Chenglin, a Qianhu of the Internal Guard Station, to Qingyang Anhua in a low-key manner.
Speaking of which, Anhua is actually still to the east of Guyuan Prefecture.
If something happens here, it will also have an impact on Yang Yiqing who is in Guyuan.
Luo Chenglin was now experienced, and he and his escort team, who were pretending to be business protectors, headed northwest.
Whenever he met a tea shop on the road, he would take out the things wrapped in cloth when no one was paying attention, and secretly ask: "Have you ever seen such poisonous leaves?"
Most people shook their heads.
First of all, there are not many poisonous leaves. This thing is not easily poisonous. Anyone who knows that it is poisonous should report it to the Lord of Hell.
Secondly, the leaves were all broken into pieces, and the things I knew before became unrecognizable.
It can be said that Luo Chenglin gained nothing. He could only go all the way through Shaanxi, then pass through Yan'an Prefecture and enter Qingyang and then Anhua.
Anhua is actually a small, remote county in Shaanxi, with barren land and insufficient supplies, money and food. Luo Chenglin himself didn't understand why the deputy commander sent him to this place.
I don't even understand what's important about King Anhua.
In the Ming Dynasty, there were many vassal kings in various places. If there were more vassals, it would not be too much. If there were too many, there would be many vassals.
This King of Anhua, named Zhu Zhixiu, ascended the throne in the fifth year of Hongzhi, and belonged to the lineage of Qingjing King Zhu Zhuan, the 16th son of Emperor Hongwu. Basically, it can be said that the relationship with Zhu Houzhao is far away.
Luo Chenglin entered Anhua for the first time and was unfamiliar with the place. He wandered around the county town for two days without knowing how to start.
Later, his subordinates brought him good news, saying: "This King Anhua seems to like to make friends with others. He has posted a message and plans to entertain local officials and heroes in five days. Luo Qianhu, we can Take this opportunity to sneak in."
Luo Chenglin looked strange when he heard this. In such a poor place, the palace still held a big banquet. Is this matter a memorial or not?
Besides, why is it so easy to make friends with a vassal king?
This made him murmur in his heart and feel a little uncomfortable.
But it's a good idea.
"Are we... considered heroes?"
"Isn't this simple? Spend a few coins, find a few people to cause trouble, and get a beating from us. Isn't that all?"
Luo Chenglin pulled his subordinate named Yang Shu in front of him.
"I have to say, your boy is taller and more heroic than me. If I might be recognized by someone, it's up to you. Once you get in, keep in touch the same way."
"yes!"
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Guyuan Governor's Mansion.
When it comes to who is going to fight the first battle.
In fact, this name exists, at least in Wang Shouren's mind.
"After the three sides of the Ministry were established, didn't they recruit three thousand soldiers?"
Yang Yiqing thought in an instant, "Are you talking about the guerrilla general Qiu Yue? He is indeed good at riding and shooting, and good at supervising troops, but he only has three thousand men."
"So what about three thousand people? The ministry can add more troops for them. When I first arrived in Shaanxi, I heard the name of General Qiu. He has experienced hundreds of battles, and all three thousand of his men are elites. With such a tiger general, we It shouldn’t be difficult if we don’t seek a great victory, but only seek to be undefeated.”
Qiu Yue was actually not a vindictive person, but his surname was Wang. He was one of the most low-status soldiers, but he was tall, long-armed, and had brute strength. After being incorporated into the Ningxia Guard, he fought against the Tatars many times and fought bravely. , promoted through hard work.
Later, a man named Qiu Li appeared. He was assigned to guard the Zuotun Guards in Ningxia as the commander of the capital. Once, after attacking the enemy in Yuquan Camp, he heard that there was a guy who had beheaded three levels and returned.
Frightened, he summoned the boy named Wang.
This was bad news. When Qiu Li saw how brave this man was, he liked him very much, so he kept him by his side as a personal soldier.
Later, Qiu Li died, but he had no heirs, so this boy named Wang took his position and served as the commander of the Ningxia avant-garde.
From then on, a ruthless man named Qiu Yue appeared.
As the commander of a small force, he could not achieve a great victory like Wang Yue, but he guarded the front line for a long time and frequently fought with the Tatars. He also left behind the words "the thieves know their names".
Even because he was stationed at Yuquan Camp, the Tatars would give way in advance.
In other words, he became famous in a battle of the scale of 'Border Friction'.
Later, Yang Yiqing took charge of the three sides and soon heard the name Qiu Yue after taking office.
Because the original frontier army was weak, he recruited three thousand troops and asked the court to appoint Qiu Yue as a guerrilla general to lead this army.
With Yang Yiqing's status in the court, it was really a piece of cake to be promoted to a guerrilla general.
Only then did Wang Shouren talk about this matter.
Some people are afraid of Tatars, but Qiu Yue is not.
If three thousand soldiers are not enough, add more troops.
Yang Yiqing thought about it and made a decision, because it is really inappropriate for Yang Shangyi's more than 10,000 people to go head-to-head with Huo Si.
So he tilted his head and ordered: "Send someone to call Qiu Yue."
When Wang Shouren saw that his suggestions were adopted, he finally felt more at ease. He knows that some people now think that the Ming Dynasty can quickly defeat the Tatars, just like the first battle of Huamachi.
But at that time, Huo Si divided his troops and Datong cavalry came to support.
This time it was completely different.
"There is one more doubt." Yang Yiqing continued.
"Please make it clear."
"Our people said that Dayan Khan was out of the royal court this time. But so far, no one in Ningxia, Yulin, Xuanfu, or Datong has reported military information, and no one knows where Dayan Khan is. There is no smoke, and everything seems to be fine. But this matter is not small and cannot be ignored easily. Back then, I gave the fire sieve a trick to show weakness, but now we ourselves cannot make the same mistake. "
Wang Shouren's eyes hardened, "Have you confirmed that the little prince is also going on an expedition?"
"There shouldn't be anything wrong."
If this is the case, Wang Shouren feels that things may not be that simple.
It is said that that person is also a hero of his generation.
(End of chapter)
