Although the Jisi Incident took place near the capital.
But for the rear camp, it is no different from fighting in a different place.
Zuo Mengeng did not dare to place his own safety on others.
Therefore, all conditions such as topography, mountains, rivers, towns and villages, road traffic, etc. must be mastered personally.
And the only one who can help him do all this is the reconnaissance team.
It would definitely not work to lead the troops and leave Linqing. Once discovered, the impeachment memorial would drown him out.
But if we don’t lead soldiers, then everything will be fine.
There are others who want to go to the capital with Zuo Menggeng.
After two months, Lu An met his brother again.
This time, she felt something. She hugged her brother tightly without saying a word, letting tears cover her little face.
Lu Ping wiped and wiped her, but couldn't get it clean.
"Sister, don't cry, brother is going to do great things. Just like Brother Qianzao said, if we do more, children like us in the world will not be without parents."
Lu An still couldn't say anything and just nodded.
She was still too young and didn't know what such a separation meant. But the panic of her brother leaving still frightened her.
But she is a sensible child, and she knows that Zuo Mengeng's arrangement must be right.
Under the sun, Lu Ping was led by Huang Wei, leaving only a black spot.
Lu An was also held by Zuo Xianmei's hand and couldn't help but ask: "Can I see my brother with the big telescope that Brother Qianzuo mentioned?"
Zuo Xianmei knew it couldn't be done, but she still said: "It must be possible."
Lu An's eyes brightened again.
"Sister, teach me. I must do it!"
A team of more than 300 people, as the Zhang family's caravan, took a boat from the canal to the north, and the journey was uneventful.
Driving through Texas, Zuo Mengeng began to arrange tasks.
"It starts from Huailai in the west, to Tianjin in the east; from Xifengkou and Da'ankou in the north, and to Baoding in the south. You only have one month to give me the most detailed map and information. Can you?
Do it?"
This is the first time the reconnaissance team has been on a mission.
In the next few days, they will travel to various places in small teams, secretly draw maps of Kifu, and gather intelligence.
"Guaranteed to complete the task."
There was a resounding commitment from all.
This is the advantage of being accessible from both top and bottom.
From the beginning, every soldier knew what to do and was mentally prepared for it.
Zuo Mengeng looked at these young faces and felt excited.
"This time, you are operating in secret and must keep it strictly confidential. If any of you are discovered and can run away, try your best to run away. But if you can't run away, all of us will always remember your sacrifice."
Zuo Mengeng knew very well that there must be spies from Hou Jin busy on the land of Jifu at this moment.
He didn't know if these scouts would run into Hou Jin's spies.
But once they collide, it will definitely be the most brutal fight.
What should be made clear has already been made clear.
These scouts also understood the difficulty and danger of this mission, but without any timidity or hesitation, they followed their commanders one after another and left in droves along the way.
When they arrived outside the capital city, only he, Zuo Fu and Zuo Gui were left with Zuo Mengeng.
Huang Wei and Lu Ping broke away from the team in Tongzhou. With the help of professionals from the Intelligence Department, they will secretly enter the capital to carry out their mission.
On the way from Tongzhou to the capital, what the two of them needed to do most was starve.
Lu Ping had to work even harder. He was starving and had to review courses constantly.
If you don't want to show any flaws, you must turn all your homework into a natural memory.
Zuo Menggeng came to the capital for the first time, but his impression was not good.
It doesn't have the magnificence of the first city in the world.
In the scorching sun of midsummer, the whole city was covered in gray between heaven and earth, with an air of decay.
People who came in and out were also as if they were walking zombies.
The officers and soldiers guarding the city huddled in the city gate hole that could block the sun. Only when they saw poor people coming in and out, they would transform into hyenas and go up and yell non-stop.
After getting three or two pennies, he showed his yellow teeth and was very satisfied.
The soldiers did not dare to offend Zuo Menggeng and the other two people, who were riding tall horses like this. On the contrary, they drove away pedestrians blocking the way for them, for fear of offending the nobleman.
"This is a dead city."
After crossing the city gate, Zuo Gui couldn't help but say this.
Zuo Mengeng did not respond, but he had to admit that Zuo Gui was right.
The heart of this old empire has completely failed.
This is not just a problem of a city, but of a dynasty that is no longer sustainable.
Zuo Mengeng had no time to grieve for a dynasty that was destined to perish, so he found Hou Xun's mansion along the way.
Although Liu Zongzhou recognized him as his disciple, he still had to go to Hou Xun if he wanted to do anything.
Today is a holiday, and Hou Xun happens to be at home. I was very surprised to hear that he was coming.
Zuo Mengeng dismissed the idle crowd and explained the purpose of his trip, and Hou Xun also paid attention to it.
This is the advantage of substantive officials, they have strong decision-making power.
After looking at the overall situation on the map, Hou Xun immediately recognized Zuo Mengeng's judgment and was as clear as a candle.
"The imperial court will not believe this judgment. Saying it rashly will only bring disaster to you."
This made Zuo Mengeng very comfortable, finally finding someone who could keep up with his thinking.
"what you up to?"
Hou Xun knew that Zuo Menggeng would not come to the capital for no reason just to talk to him about these things. After all, Zuo Menggeng was an officer of the Linqing Association. Even if Hou Jin really called, he would probably not do anything to him.
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When Zuo Mengeng mentioned his intention to join the war, Hou Xun shook his head.
"No, it's too dangerous. The Tartars are ferocious, and you have a small number of people. If you're not careful, your whole army may be wiped out."
Zuo Mengeng said with a smile: "It is precisely because of Ruogu Gong's strategizing that our department has room to move."
His plan is very simple.
If history remains unchanged and the Hou Jin Dynasty still invades, then Chongzhen will definitely issue an order to make the king of Qin everywhere.
As the minister of the Ministry of War, Hou Xun had the opportunity to do something.
Zuo Menggeng's strategy was to let Hou Xun go out to recruit troops when the time came.
At this time when everyone is avoiding him, if Hou Xun takes the initiative to stand up, Chongzhen will 100% agree.
And Hou Xun got this opportunity, so it was natural for him to issue a transfer order to the rear camp. Moreover, the rear camp would always be under Hou Xun's jurisdiction, and he would not be afraid of being cheated by others.
Of course, Hou Xun will not interfere with the rear camp's battle plan. The rear camp can become an independent force and fight according to its own ideas.
"Please rest assured, Mr. Ruo Gu, I have the power of our enemies and ourselves in mind, and I will not do anything reckless."
Hou Xun pondered for a moment and realized that Zuo Mengeng's plan was very feasible. Moreover, with his protection, no one else would be able to plot against him.
Besides, if Hou Jin really invaded and stayed in the Ministry of War, he would definitely be under a lot of pressure as an assistant official.
Although applying to recruit soldiers and fighting fiercely with Hou Jin is very dangerous, at least you don't have to bear any responsibility.
Moreover, without the emperor's vision, the autonomy will be much greater.
How did he know that because of the changes in Jisi, Wang Qia, the Minister of War, became the second scapegoat after Mao Wenlong.
After Wang Zaijin resigned, how did Wang Qia become Minister of War?
When Emperor Chongzhen convened the officials to discuss matters, he discovered Wang Qia.
How was it discovered?
This guy is so handsome.
He has a tall appearance and an extraordinary appearance.
Chongzhen was so surprised that he was immediately promoted to Minister of War...
A country's defense minister is appointed just because he is handsome, regardless of whether he understands the military.
To say that Chongzhen is a wise king...
Besides, Wang Qia is not without talent.
He has traveled extensively and done a lot of practical things.
But I am an administrative official and I insist on taking charge of the military. Isn’t this a joke?
What's more, during the Jisi Incident, Wang Qia took over as the Minister of War for less than a year, and he was unable to complete his familiar business. If you put the blame on him, how can you prevent the officials from dying?
After Wang Qia was imprisoned, the series of operations carried out by Shen Yongmao, who succeeded him, can be called a top-notch mole.
From Zuo Mengeng's plan, Hou Xun discovered his opportunity to become invincible and immediately agreed.
After the business was finished, Hou Xun asked with a smile: "Aren't you going to Xu Xuanhu's house?"
Zuo Mengeng looked embarrassed, then calmed down.
"Mr.
Hou Xun stroked his beard and laughed, not knowing what to say about his thick skin.
During lunch, Hou Fangyu was very anxious when he heard that Zuo Mengeng was going to visit Xu Mansion.
"Brother Zuo, when you go to the Xu Mansion, can you take me with you?"
Zuo Mengeng was quite surprised.
"Why do you want to follow?"
Hou Fangyu looked very distressed.
"I have encountered many arithmetic problems and would like to ask sister Xu for advice."
Hou Fangyu, one of the four young masters of the late Ming Dynasty who would become world famous for his poetry and prose, was actually obsessed with arithmetic.
