When Zhang Cong was in Ningxia, he only thought that Ma Bin was ruthless and ruthless. He didn't see many other talents. He was a man who could get up in the mud and use a knife to clear his way.
This kind of person cannot get ahead in a stable life, but he is lucky. The situation in Ningxia Town at that time both Wang Tingxiang and him needed to set an example, that is, to tell others that this matter can be done well.
However, his ability to reach the capital was indeed beyond Zhang Cong's expectation.
"Brother Ma, how is your sister?"
After hearing this, Ma Bin was moved. The high-ranking officials in Beijing still remembered his sister who was born frail.
He didn't want to trouble anyone, but for the sake of his sister, he didn't care about losing face. Among them, there was a shorter 'soldier', who looked like a man, but had a very tender face.
"I brought her here. I heard that there is a miracle doctor in the capital. Even though the journey is hard, I want to take her to the capital to see a doctor."
Zhang Cong smiled slightly, "Brother, if you don't worry, I will leave your sister to me. You can go about your future with peace of mind."
Ma Bin pursed his lips. In fact, he and Zhang Cong did not have a deep friendship. They had only met two or three times in Ningxia. This time, it felt like they were reunited with old friends.
but……
"Okay! Thank you so much, my benefactor!"
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The emperor stayed up all night.
A military town like Jizhou is too close to the capital, and a lot of news can come one after another. Yang Shangyi only gave one side, as well as the Jin Yiwei over there, and the civil affairs officials who complained endlessly.
The cabinet is even more nervous than him. The cause of the trouble this time is not the Tatars, nor is it a military rebellion in a certain border area. This is in Jizhou, and it may extend to places like Xuanfu and Liaodong.
The information Jin Yiwei gave to Yang Shangyi was quickly sent to the palace.
"According to the thinking of this group of paid soldiers, they want to disrupt the entire Jizhou. Such intentions are really vicious!" Wang Bing couldn't bear it. "Your Majesty, I think we should urge Yang Shangyi to fight quickly!"
What Zhu Houzhao is actually thinking about is not what Yang Shangyi should do. He is not a confused person. How can he not know what to do?
He felt that the court should also do something.
"I want to send troops!"
Wang Hao and Yang Yiqing looked at each other, both of whom were obviously a little surprised.
"Your Majesty, General Yang has obeyed the order and went to clean up. Why is Your Majesty so anxious? As long as you wait for a while, there will be good news."
"No, no, no." Zhu Houzhao waved his hands repeatedly, "It is his duty to suppress, but I also have to send troops, and the court has to send troops! We have to send elite troops, first to Jizhou, and then to Xuanfu and Datong!"
All the ministers began to beat the drum in their hearts. The emperor's measures were so drastic, it was like adding fuel to the fire. It was really hard to predict what the final result would be.
"Your Majesty..." Wang Hao dragged his old body and staggered when he stood up, "Your Majesty, running a country and an army is a combination of grace and power. The court cannot only show power and not show kindness!"
"Showing favors? The people of Zunhua Guard dare to kill officials and cause trouble, so why should they show favors? They have the guts to do such stupid things, and I am still afraid of these ruffians? I have made up my mind and must send troops! In terms of war, the Jingying camp can encircle Yang Shangyi in two directions and quickly exterminate the rebels. It must also have the effect of calming people's hearts outside the battlefield!"
At times like this, it's a matter of courage.
What the hell can't you do? If you don't do it, you will realize that something terrible will happen, and the sky will fall. If you do it, you will realize that it has actually been done.
If there really is a situation of great chaos in the world,
He would not imitate Chongzhen and not run away. He must have gone to Nanjing with his troops. Nanjing also had an administrative team. He was a serious emperor. There was Ping Haibo in Zhejiang who had money and could recruit troops again.
Break and then stand; if you don’t break, you won’t stand!
Afraid of him.
"Call Zhang Yong!"
When Yang Yiqing saw that it was difficult to stop the emperor, he immediately said: "How does your Majesty want to send troops?"
"Select 30,000 elite soldiers to go to Jizhou, 20,000 elite soldiers to go to Xuanfu, and 10,000 elite soldiers to Datong. Fortresses such as Juyong Pass and Zijin Pass must not be lost. At the same time, Wang Shouren is ordered to mobilize troops from Hetao to return for reinforcements!"
"Where's Jinglupo in Gansu?"
"Don't hold him still!"
Yang Yiqing further said, "I think that at this time, we should resume the establishment of governors of the three sides! Order Jinglubo to control the army and horses of the three towns of Gansu, Ningxia, and Guyuan!"
"Accurate!"
"Your Majesty! I think this is impossible!" Wang Bing suddenly said loudly.
Yang Yiqing turned to face him, "Why not? Now the eight towns are cleaning up military camps. In addition to the vicinity of the capital, Gansu and Shaanxi, which are slightly farther away, are also worried about unrest. At this time, a general is selected to be the governor, who can take charge of the overall situation and stabilize the northwest frontier. , this is a good strategy!”
Wang Bing took two steps, passed Yang Yiqing, and raised his hands directly to the emperor, "Your Majesty! Jinglubo has thirty-six thousand cavalrymen under his command. Looking at the world, who can defeat him? If he is awarded the title of governor of the three sides, it will be inevitable. It’s so strong that it can’t be lost!”
After saying this, the entire Qianqing Palace became quiet.
Zhou Shangwen is indeed powerful now. The cavalry alone is so large, plus the infantry, this Ming Dynasty's northwest army can basically run rampant in the world. If at this time, three governors are added...
What Wang Bing means is indeed a true insight.
Even Zhu Houzhao dared not say that Zhou Shangwen must still be the famous general Zhou Shangwen in history.
In fact, if you summarize history, you will find that the court and the border army have a very fragile balance.
Sitting in Zhu Houzhao's position, he could understand that there was indeed a problem with the frontier army being too strong. Among several dynasties, the Tang Dynasty's frontier army had more outstanding combat capabilities, and eventually the Anshi Rebellion broke out.
But once the border army is weak, there will immediately be problems of foreign invasion.
Some dynasties even deliberately weakened the border troops for the sake of the stability of imperial power. In this way, the border areas are a bit more difficult, but the center is very stable.
There is nothing right or wrong about this. This is how the power structure evolves. In fact, not only the border troops, but also the powerful ministers, traitors, and relatives cannot be strong, only the central government can be strong.
This is actually a factor why it is difficult to revive the dynasty.
Because only the monarch who founded the country is not only capable, but also ambitious and can control those powerful generals. Even after he founded the country, as long as the monarch's own military ability is weak, he will be worried. Such as Liu Bang and Han Xin.
Of course, as a later generation, Zhu Houzhao would not want to see the Ming Dynasty always in a weak position on the border. How could there be a prosperous age when it was bullied?
So he spent a lot of energy to get out of this state.
The better he does, the faster he will hit the central court's suspicion of the border generals.
Fortunately, Zhu Houzhao can still trust Wang Shouren.
Wang Shouren practiced the Hetao, and there were more than 10,000 cavalry during this period. Even if Zhou Shangwen really rebelled, he could still rely on this military power.
"I believe that we should not be suspicious of the border generals at this time!"
Yang Tinghe, who had been silent, spoke.
He knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, Jinglubo has fought for many years and has been loyal and loyal. He has never done anything beyond his limits. If the court doubts him this time, it will definitely chill the hearts of all the soldiers!"
"But what if things change?" Wang Bing asked sharply.
"Mr. Wang Ge has been a minister of the Ministry of War. He knows how much it costs to raise more than 36,000 cavalry. Without the financial resources of the imperial court, how can grain, grass and fine beans fall from the sky in the barren land to the west?"
Zhu Houzhao nodded. Yang Tinghe always thought clearly. With the Qianqing Palace quarreling like this, everyone was very nervous, but he was calm and his mind was moving.
What Wang Bing said will spread fear in people's hearts, and fear will affect judgment.
Zhu Houzhao frowned, his thoughts unfathomable.
"Just follow what Yang Ge said."
"Your Majesty!" Wang Bing shouted.
"Mr. Wangge." Zhu Houzhao raised his arm and tried to comfort him, "Anyone always has a reason for doing anything. Why do you think I am using such drastic measures this time? For this dragon chair? Ha, no. I said big words. I will withdraw my orders tomorrow and the military camps will no longer be cleaned up. Based on the current situation, even if I live in a muddle-headed way, you and I, our monarchs and ministers, will not be involved in the subjugation of the country, right? However, if I have no virtue, I will not use the civil servants of the court. Military generals, the people of the two capitals and thirteen provinces of the Ming Dynasty will all come to rebel against me!"
"Your Majesty is serious."
Zhu Houzhao looked fierce, "I don't want to be too harsh, I am telling the truth. The reason for this is to eliminate the disadvantages of the ruined military camps, to allow the ordinary soldiers who fought for the Ming Dynasty to have a way to survive, and for the millions of people who fought for the Ming Dynasty. People! That’s why I don’t want to just be the king of defense! Even if I have to take some risks for this, I won’t hesitate! What about you, are you willing to join me?”
Wow.
In the Qianqing Palace, all the senior ministers, chamberlains and guards knelt down.
The Emperor is so magnanimous that even a great talent like Yang Yiqing must be admired.
"Long live my emperor, long live my emperor!!"
(End of chapter)
