Li Qing had a great time this year.
He hadn't been this happy for a long time. This kind of spiritual relaxation and joy was so fascinating that he really felt like he didn't want to miss his childhood.
But after all, it was just a thought, there were still many things waiting for him to do.
On the fifth day of the first lunar month, Li Qing had to go back.
The little guy was very reluctant to leave and said sadly: "Godfather, can you take me to the capital this time?"
"Next time." Li Qing felt guilty, touched his little head, and said, "When godfather is done with his work, he will pick you up to play in the capital."
"Okay." Xiao Li Hong nodded dullly, unhappy.
Li Qing was also a little helpless. He knelt down and coaxed his godson for a while, then stood up and said goodbye to Zhu Qizhen and his wife, Zhu Yunwen, and finally looked at the little old man.
"Master, I'm leaving."
"Go." The little old man is always so open-minded, "It's sooner rather than later, and get on the road as soon as possible."
"...Hey." Li Qing got on his horse, turned around and waved to everyone, raising his whip.
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Capital.
When Li Qing returned home, it happened to be the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.
When alone, he is very lazy, even too lazy to eat, and just lies at home all day long.
Anyway, he wouldn't starve to death even if he didn't eat. Li Qing lay down from morning to evening with the main purpose of saving trouble.
In the evening, Yu Qian came with his donkey.
Cooked Yuanxiao was also delivered.
Li Qing was not polite. He made a batch of Xilihulu and didn’t even waste the soup.
Yu Qian was both funny and distressed, "Sir, why don't you come and stay at my house for a while." ΟиЪ.ōΓＧ
"No, it's fine if I'm here." Li Qing patted his belly and leaned back in his chair comfortably, "What happened during my absence?"
"Nothing happened." Yu Qian said, "They wanted me to take charge of the military and have the power to lead troops, but the emperor did not agree. Now the military power...it is the Beijing camp to be precise, and it is mainly controlled by Yang Hong and Shi Heng. I don't have it." Get involved.”
After a pause, "By the way, the war in Luchuan is over."
"Oh? How is the battle situation?" Li Qing was very concerned about this.
Yu Qian smiled and said: "The Ming army was completely victorious and the rebellion was suppressed with force. According to Wang Ji, there will be no more trouble there for at least a hundred years."
Sure enough, as long as Zhu Qizhen doesn't conquer it himself, the Ming army will still be invincible... Li Qing nodded with a smile and said happily:
"Although this battle took a long time and cost a lot of money, it was still worth it. In the future, our voyages to the West will be much smoother for both the court and the people."
Yu Qian nodded, and then said: "But as soon as Wang Ji comes back, there will be a problem involved."
"Jingying?"
"That's right." Yu Qian nodded: "Many of the current capital camps are brought back from local areas to protect the capital, and the border guard stations are somewhat empty;
Logically speaking, after the battle is over, they should be allowed to go back, but..."
"The emperor doesn't want them to go back, does he?" Li Qing said.
"Yes." Yu Qian said, "These people are all heroes who defended the capital. They defeated the Tatars and were rewarded. They were convinced and supported by the emperor. But Wang Ji's army...the soldiers all served the emperor, including Wang Ji. Ji;
His achievements and titles were all given by the Emperor, as well as many of his military commanders. "Yu Qian said, "The Battle of Luchuan was the initiative of the Supreme Emperor, and it involved..."
"Okay, no need to say more, I understand all this." Li Qing asked directly, "Just tell me what the emperor means."
Yu Qian said: "The emperor's intention is to change the three major battalions into ten regiment battalions and reorganize the capital camp according to the original establishment of guarding the nine gates of the capital to prevent Wang Ji's family from becoming dominant."
"This is a stupid move, going in reverse." Li Qing shook his head.
"Reversing?" Yu Qian was startled for a moment, and then he understood the deeper meaning of his words and said: "It's not that exaggerated, is it? The capital camp is to defend the capital. Dividing the camp into ten regiments can better defend the capital!"
Li Qing smiled bitterly: "Do you remember the six-character mantra I once told you?"
"Remember," Yu Qian said slowly, "when doing subtraction, use heavy codes."
"Yes." Li Qing nodded: "Let's put it this way, the simpler the better in everything, especially in major matters, let alone military matters?
The three battalions have a clear division of labor, and they coordinate well with each other. It is true that this style of play is very simple, and has even been figured out by the enemy, but facts have proven that simplicity is not necessarily bad. "
Li Qingdao: "In the past, when Taizong personally went on a personal expedition, the fighting methods of the three major battalions were determined.
The artillery bombardment and the cavalry charge first frighten and disrupt the enemy troops, and then make the final harvest;
This tactic is very simple, even crude, but super effective. Li Qing said, "So far, the forces on the Mobei Grassland have been defeated by this move.
Not only the Yuan people, but before the Supreme Emperor personally went to the expedition, had the three major battalions ever suffered a major defeat with this move? "
Yu Qian was speechless.
Li Qing said: "The three camps are the cornerstone of the Ming Dynasty and must not be changed."
"Changing the three major battalions to the ten regiment battalions will not only make it exponentially more difficult for the soldiers to cooperate in fighting, but also the difficulty for the commander to coordinate and command will also increase several times." Li Qing said firmly, "We must not change the ten regiment battalions."
Yu Qian smacked his lips and said with a wry smile: "The emperor is also very determined!"
"I'll talk about this." Li Qing said, "Besides this, are there any other big things happening?"
"Nothing else, it's just a matter of welcoming the Emperor back." Yu Qian muttered, "However, the Emperor has already ordered people to clean up Nangong, and those people are more honest."
Li Qing smiled and said: "Compared to the Supreme Emperor, the Emperor is already gentle enough. They are also weighing the pros and cons. If the Supreme Emperor is replaced as the emperor, they will lose more than they gain."
Yu Qian was somewhat used to Li Qing's outspoken words, so he did not correct Li Qing anymore, but advised:
"Sir, it is a certainty to welcome the Supreme Emperor back. Even if you object, it will not help. After all, even the Emperor agrees. You should... stop being so stubborn."
This is really an offending thing. Yu Qian doesn't want Li Qing to stand on the opposite side of everyone.
"I know it well." Li Qing was noncommittal.
Seeing that he didn't refute, Yu Qian relaxed slightly: "There's nothing else. Today is the last day of the New Year. Once the Lantern Festival is over, the calm situation in the court will definitely be stirred up again. Sir, you must be mentally prepared."
"There is nothing to worry about. When the soldiers come, they will cover up the water and the earth." Li Qing said with a smile, "When I first returned to the court this time, the situation was so complicated. Is it different?"
Yu Qian stroked his beard and nodded, jokingly saying: "Continue sewing and mending?"
"It can only be mended!" Li Qing sighed leisurely, "But every time it is mended, there will be irreversible losses."
"yes……"
The two chatted for a while, and as dusk fell, Yu Qian said goodbye and left.
Li Qing sat alone in the small courtyard, thinking about the upcoming situation.
The core is still in Zhuqi Town!
Zhu Qizhen is not in the grassland, which is a big problem.
To welcome back Zhu Qizhen, we must go to the grassland, and the Tatars... In their understanding, Zhu Qizhen is already dead.
If the imperial court sends people to welcome them, it will only make the Tatars think that the Ming Dynasty is declaring war. It is estimated that there will be a problem for the envoys who go to welcome them to come back.
If the envoy cannot come back, Ming Dynasty will think that the other party is challenging the authority of the court, and then send a large army to the north.
Under the high pressure of the Ming Dynasty, the Tatars are bound to seek peace with Oara, and Oara will not fail to understand the truth of the coldness of lips and teeth. It is almost inevitable for the two sides to join forces.
Wala knew clearly that the Ming army supported him in order to let him fight against the Tatars. If the Tatars were gone, they would most likely be attacked.
In fact, even if the Tatars were gone, it would not be easy for the Ming Dynasty to completely rule the grasslands.
Without him, the grassland would be too big!
Damn it... Li Qing couldn't help but feel a headache.
It’s difficult!
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The next day.
Li Qing goes to court.
Sure enough, the ministers started chatting about commonplace topics again, and one by one they bowed their heads to the ground to support Yu Qian.
Under the guise of Yu Qian being the hero, the core revolves around civilian officials leading the troops, and they keep making noises.
What's even more exciting is that Shi Heng and Yang Hong are supporting him, and they also hope that Yu Qian will take over the military power.
In fact, they are not wrong. Not everyone is like Li Qing, who has a long life and focuses on the long-term development of the Ming Dynasty.
At least in the current situation, Yu Qian's taking power can quickly calm down the court situation, and they are also the party that benefits. Publicly and privately, they all hope that Yu Qian will take over.
Yu Qian was raised high and he refused, but in this era, refusal is often modest and polite, not a rejection.
As for Zhu Qiyu, he also wants Yu Qian to take power. If he elevates Yu Qian infinitely, Yu Qian will help him prevent the restoration of the Supreme Emperor.
The reason is simple. The higher Yu Qian's power and status, the worse he will be after the Emperor's restoration.
It can be said that Yu Qian's assumption of power is expected by everyone, except for one person.
——Li Qing.
