The old man said impatiently: "Okay, okay, Kuisheng, you send these new year's goods to Dashan and Tiechui's homes overnight, so that their families will not be suspicious."
"Yes, Dad."
Kuisheng responded quickly, then picked up the package and walked out in the dark.
When he got outside the house, he discovered that the people from the same village who had come back with him had also come out of their homes, knocked on the neighbors' doors one by one, and started delivering New Year's goods overnight.
Kuisheng couldn't help but feel relaxed.
Soon, the whole village became noisy.
At the same time, there were countless villages like Kuisheng's village under Beiping Mansion that suddenly became noisy at night.
Many people did not sleep peacefully that night, but they slept very soundly.
…
The next day.
The entire Prince Yan's residence was filled with joy.
However, in less than half a day, word spread throughout Beiping City that King Yan was distributing meat New Year's goods to everyone in the house.
From the chief envoy to the capital commander, as well as all the gentry and common people in the city, they were all dumbfounded.
"Where did you hear this rumor from? There are nearly 20,000 people in Prince Yan's palace, including the three guards of Yanshan. Where can so much meat come from in Prince Yan's palace?"
"Yes, yes, even if it's two taels of meat per person, how much does it cost? How much money does it cost?"
…
"A distant relative of ours is a soldier and works as a guard at Yanshan. We even went to ask specifically, and there is no such thing!"
"...A cousin of our father-in-law's family is working as a scribe in Prince Yan's Mansion, but that's not the case..."
"Tsk, you are spreading rumors everywhere every day..."
"This is absolutely true..."
Even though the story of King Yan's heroic distribution of meat New Year's goods was well-established in the Beiping Mansion, many people still chose not to believe it.
Everyone in Prince Yan's palace, including those craftsmen who only received two taels of meat, all denied it in the face of those people's curious inquiries.
But the officials in the Chief Envoy, Inspectorate, and Command Departments were full of bitterness.
They knew that the New Year's goods distributed by King Yan were not just what the rumors said!
The prodigal prince!
…
"Humph, what a prodigal prince!"
In Yingtian City, in Fengtian Hall, Lao Zhu looked at the news handed over by the Jin Yiwei and complained angrily to Zhu Biao on the side.
"The majestic King Yan actually slaughtered five hundred pigs, five hundred sheep, and five hundred chickens and ducks at one time to distribute New Year's goods to everyone in King Yan's palace. But for my father, he only sent ten pigs, Ten sheep and ten pounds of sugar.”
Zhu Biao chuckled and comforted: "Father, please calm down. Once the New Year is over, Song Guogong and Ying Guogong will lead the army to the northern expedition.
This time, the fourth child will also go on an expedition with the army. It just so happens that Prince Yan's Mansion seems to have made some money this year, so he can provide some favors to everyone in the house. After the expedition, the fourth child will have less to worry about.
I think the fourth child did the right thing..."
"We heard that this matter was advised by the chief historian Guo An?" Lao Zhu asked thoughtfully.
Zhu Biao replied: "It seems to be this person."
Lao Zhu nodded slightly, "There is such a long history in Lao Si's house, so we can rest assured."
Zhu Biao sighed with emotion, "Yes, I heard that although this person is a long history, he never pays attention to political affairs. He has a clear division of labor with the long history Zhu Fu. He spends all day thinking about studying some craftsmen's things, and there is never any struggle for power. Heart."
Lao Zhu smiled softly, "Biao'er, you still underestimate this person."
Zhu Biao's expression changed, "Father's intention?"
Lao Zhu said: "Although this person has no intention of fighting for power and gain, he is a very talented person. Just the objects he has researched have made everyone in Prince Yan's palace admire him very much.
The most important thing is that this person can bring benefits to everyone in Prince Yan's house.
The sky is big and the earth is big, and the full belly is the biggest.
We think that all the officials in the Yan Palace probably respect this person more than Zhu Fu, the long history official.
Even the fourth child will listen to this person on some matters! "
Zhu Biao's expression changed slightly, "Father, do you mean that this person has serious intentions?"
Lao Zhu slowly shook his head, "Probably not, we haven't heard of this person deliberately winning over anyone?
Moreover, the fourth child is a very clever guy. If this person makes any small moves, the fourth child should be able to detect it. "
"Father is wise."
Zhu Biao slowly breathed a sigh of relief, "But this person has made great contributions to our Ming Dynasty!"
"Well, as long as this boy doesn't have any ambitions, he will definitely be a capable minister for me in the future."
Lao Zhu nodded slightly and said to Zhu Biao: "Biao'er, you have also seen the newly built cement pier in the north of the city.
We are going to use cement paving to build some cement roads. What do you think? "
"To build a concrete road?"
Zhu Biao couldn't help but start to think, "I wonder where my father wants to build a cement road?"
Lao Zhu said: "We want to repair to Xi'an."
Zhu Biao was startled: "Father, the capital is more than a thousand miles away from Xi'an. Just the labor force required, how many young men are needed, and the Beiyuan Dynasty has not yet been destroyed..."
"Let's think about it some more..."
…
In the twentieth year of Hongwu, the second day of the first lunar month.
Song Guogong Feng Sheng and Ying Guogong Fu Youde, who had been training their troops in Beiping Mansion for a year and a half, finally received the emperor's order.
He ordered Duke Feng Sheng of the Song Dynasty to be the general to conquer the captives, Duke Ying Fu Youde to be the left deputy general, Yongchang Hou Lanyu to be the right deputy general, Nanxiong Hou Zhao Yong and Dingyuan Hou Wang Bi to be the left deputy generals, Dongchuan Hou Hu Hai and Wuding Hou Guo Ying to be the right deputy generals. , former military governor Shang Hao, military counselor, led an army of 200,000 in the Northern Expedition.
In addition, Cao Guogong Li Jinglong, Shen Guogong Deng Zhen, Jiangyin Marquis Wu Gao... and other descendants of the founding heroes all followed the Northern Expedition.
Obviously, the second-generation warriors such as Li Jinglong, Duke of Cao, Deng Zhen, Duke of Shen, and Wu Gao, Marquis of Jiangyin, were sent by Lao Zhu to practice on the battlefield with veterans such as Feng Sheng and Fu Youde.
As for the King of Yan, Zhu Di, he led the left and right guards of Yanshan to go out with the army.
Although he is not the commander of the army, when necessary, King Zhu Di of Yan can directly take over the command of the army.
Everyone in the Northern Expedition Army knew this clearly, and no one objected.
Just a few days after the New Year, Lao Zhu's decree was sent to Zhu Di.
"Your Highness, there are only 200,000 Naha in Jinshan, right?"
In Cunxin Hall, Guo An said with a relaxed expression.
"more than!"
Zhu Di shook his head slightly, "Over the years, the officials, generals and troops of the Northern Yuan Dynasty who were defeated and retreated from the pass to Liaodong have all gathered under the command of Naha Chu.
Therefore, the strength that Naha has discovered should be more than the strength that my Ming Dynasty has discovered. "
"That's enough."
Guo An was full of confidence, "In this battle, my Ming Dynasty will definitely be able to win Nanaha easily."
"It's natural."
Zhu Di nodded slightly, "Since the year before last, my father has been going to Songtingguan, Daning, Huizhou, and Fuyu to store grain and some weapons and equipment.
As soon as the Northern Expedition army arrives, they will definitely be able to defeat Nanaha in one fell swoop. "
"Your Majesty is wise."
Guo An said casually.
Zhu Di turned his head, looked at Guo An and said teasingly: "In this case, Guo Changshi doesn't need to worry."
Guo An said hurriedly: "Your Highness has misunderstood. I have never been worried."
"That's good."
Zhu Di nodded slightly.
"According to my father's decree, the Northern Expedition Army will arrive in Tongzhou in another half month. At that time, we will need to take Guo Qing into the Northern Expedition Army, and please Guo Qing to be prepared."
"Don't worry, Your Highness, I have already prepared everything."
Guo An said solemnly.
"Very good!"
Zhu Di nodded with satisfaction.
However, it was his first time to participate in such a large-scale war. It was a lie that Guo An was not nervous.
Fortunately, Guo An had already revealed to Liu Baiwei and Guo's father about going out with the army.
Therefore, during this Chinese New Year, Father Guo brought Mother Guo and her family to Beiping Mansion.
As of now, I haven't gone back yet.
I heard that in half a month, Guo An would go out with the army.
Apart from worrying about Guo An's hard life in the military camp, Guo's mother and Liu Baiwei didn't worry much about Guo An's safety.
After all, everyone knows that the Beiyuan Tatars are no longer a match for the Ming Dynasty.
Moreover, Guo An is still with King Yan. Basically, as long as King Yan is fine, Guo An will be safe.
…
Time flies, half a month passes quickly.
February 3rd.
The Northern Expedition Army arrived in Tongzhou.
Zhu Di led Yanshan's left and right guards and 10,000 soldiers to join the Northern Expedition army.
Feng Sheng followed Lao Zhu's instructions and sent out sentry detectives. As expected, Naha sent troops to garrison Qingzhou.
Therefore, Feng Sheng directly ordered the left deputy general Lan Yu to lead 10,000 light cavalry to attack and kill in the heavy snow.
Taking advantage of the unpreparedness of Qingzhou garrison Guo Lai, Lan Yu directly beheaded Guo Lai and captured Guo Lai's son Bulan Xi and thousands of Beiyuan Tatars.
Immediately, the army took advantage of the victory and pursued them.
In March, the Northern Expedition army left Songting Pass.
For the sake of safety, Feng Sheng ordered the army to repair in Daning and build the four cities of Kuanhe, Huizhou, Fuyu and Daning.
Along the way, Guo An just followed Zhu Di and the mighty army heading north. Apart from feeling the hardship of marching, he actually didn't even fire a single cannonball.
Very boring.
As the Northern Expeditionary Army garrisoned Daning, Nahachu from Jinshan Mountain actually abandoned Jinshan, his home base of business for many years, and ran to Taizhou.
In this regard, Feng Sheng, Fu Youde and others were not anxious at all. They sent out sentries everywhere and began to look for fighters.
Been waiting for two months.
The weather has gradually warmed up, and Zhu Di and Guo An were sitting boredly in the room, staring at a map of Liaodong in front of them in a daze.
Suddenly, a guard reported outside the house.
"Your Majesty, the general has asked His Majesty King Yan to come to the commander's tent to discuss matters."
"I, the king, will go now."
Zhu Di responded, and with the guards waiting on him, he put on his armor and walked out.
As for Guo An, he could only sit aside boredly.
However, less than a moment later.
Another guard shouted from outside: "Guo Changshi, His Highness King Yan please go to the commander's tent."
"Go right away."
Guo An was startled and responded quickly. With the help of the two guards of King Yan on the left and right, he put on a set of leather armor and went to the commander's tent.
"Your Majesty, Guo An, has met with His Highness King Yan and all the generals!"
In the handsome tent, a group of generals had already gathered.
"Guo Qing, please get up quickly," Zhu Di said.
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
When Guo An got up, he found that there was another Tatar in the commander's tent, and he couldn't help but a flash of doubt in his eyes!
Zhu Di said to the Tatar: "That's me. This person is Guo An, the descendant of Guo Taishi. Now he is the right chief historian of our palace."
Nailawu's eyes lit up and he quickly saluted Guo An: "Nailawu has met Guo Changshi!"
"Your Highness, who is this person?" Guo An asked doubtfully.
Zhu Di said: "This person is a close confidant of Naha before he came out. He was captured by our Ming Dynasty and surrendered to our Ming Dynasty. This time he brought his father's seal to persuade Naha to surrender."
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(End of chapter)
