Lin Jing continued walking in Xichuan City and observed that compared with Qiantang Pass, the equipment here was visible to the naked eye and the mood was stronger.
Xichuan City is indeed not big, and Lin Jing can see the overall situation after walking around. It is a small city. It was hastily built according to the fortress. It is not specifically designed to attack the city. There are no dangerous places around the fortress city.
city.
Lin Jing left the city wall and prepared to go to the temporary location arranged by Yuan Chonghuan.
At this time, there was a scream in front of him.
Lin Jing raised his head and saw two people wearing clothes that looked like animal skins rather than animal skins, cotton coats and non-cotton coats, walking toward the governor's office with gibberish and arrogant strides.
Lin Jing raised his eyebrows and said, "Who are they?"
The soldiers accompanying Lin Jing were silent all the way. He glanced at them and said, "This is a barbarian."
Lin Jing vaguely guessed in his heart, still a little surprised. If he knew, he would be surprised immediately.
Although the mourning of the Ming Dynasty was initiated by Yuan Chonghuan, they had to be contacted in advance. But, being so blatant, would it be afraid of criticism?
Lin Jing watched the two people enter Governor Yuan Chonghuan's office, changed his mind, and walked towards his residence as usual.
Huang Qihan was not there, so Lin Jing tidied himself up, lay down on the small bed, closed his eyes and rested, thinking all the time.
The situation in Qiantang Pass and Xichuan is not optimistic, the cities are in dilapidated condition, and the determination to think about war is not enough. This victory of Yuan Chonghuan is likely to be the carelessness of the indomitable Hu people. Coupled with the imperial court's fear of war, he held
Xichuan, this can be regarded as a kind of luck.
However, even if you defend Xichuan, the Ming Dynasty becomes more and more defensive in the frontier fortress, and Liang Yongxuan can still plan a counterattack. So far, there is only a little defensive heart left.
National defense cannot stop the growth of the Hu people. Menggu can no longer effectively contain the Hu people, and Huachuan Town is also very vulnerable.
In the long run, what are Ming's chances of winning?
"We must find a way to suppress the expansion rate of the barbarians..."
Lin Jing closed his eyes and whispered to himself.
The Ming Dynasty continued to weaken, but the Hu people continued to obtain resources in the war and have been growing rapidly. One growth after another was too dangerous for the Ming Dynasty.
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I don't know how long it took before the knock on the door woke up Lin Jing.
Lin Jing fell asleep unexpectedly. He opened his eyes, rubbed his face, looked out the window at the darkening sky, and sat up.
The junior official said outside the door: " Lin Yushi, Master Yuan has prepared a banquet. Please invite your Excellency to the banquet."
Lin Jing suddenly became wary. Yuan Chonghuan did not talk to him privately and entertain him publicly. Lin Jing was really not afraid that Lin Jing would ruin his plans in Hu people, or was he really planning to keep Lin Jing in Xichuan and not be able to go
Jinling?
Lin Jing buzzed, calmed down for a moment, washed his face, tidied his clothes, then opened the door and went out.
The junior official quickly accompanied him and said: " Lin Yushi, the other adults are here, and Master Yuan is also waiting for you."
When Lin Jing came to the main hall of the Governor's Gate, he saw that everyone except Huang Qihan was already there. There were still many people who didn't know Lin Jing. They should be the frontier generals. They turned a blind eye to Lin Jing's arrival
, sitting there., waiting, occasionally talking.
Lin Jing was arranged to sit in his seat, and then silently observed the people present.
The first one on the left is a strong man with a hoarse face. Even when sitting, he feels strong and tall, which is rare among Ming people.
Below him are some people in armor, their faces are a little dry, but their eyes are pierced and very energetic, which is different from the restrained and restrained officials in Kyoto.
These people turned a deaf ear to Lin Jing and naturally did not care about his observations, sitting and waiting for themselves.
Soon, Yuan Chonghuan came out from the side door, smiling and chatting with the people around him.
Accompanying him were these two and Huang Qihan.
It can be seen that the smiles of several people are genuine, there is no mistake in the polite voices, and everyone is in their place.
Everyone in the hall naturally wanted to lower their heads, and Lin Jing also stood up, observing the expressions of Hu Ren, Huang Qihan and Yuan Chonghuan, and inferring what they were talking about.
The uniform worn by Yuan Chonghuan was more refined, but his manners had a firmness not seen in Kyoto adults.
"Sit down, you're welcome." Yuan Chonghuan sat in the first place, looked down at the people below, and said with a smile.
When he smiles, the atmosphere in the hall is much better. Everyone raises their hands and sits down, talking and laughing.
Lin Jing conducted research and learned about Yuan Chonghuan's reputation in Xichuan and even in the frontier fortress.
Yuan Chonghuan did not see Lin Jing in his eyes. After sitting down, he began to serve various wines and food. Yuan Chonghuan saw everyone and said: "Today is to clean up the dust for the special envoy, followed by the hard work during this period
I will repay everyone during the mission."
The Xichuan generals naturally expressed their gratitude to them, and Huang Qihan politely said: "I dare not have an old governor."
When the food and drinks surfaced, Yuan Chonghuan raised his cup and said, "Everyone, please let go of your diet. There are no taboos today."
Everyone naturally raised their glasses and said "Thank you Lord" one after another.
After three cups, the lively atmosphere became more intense, with cups being pushed, cups changed, and endless laughter.
At this time, the two Yuan Chonghuan looked at each other. One of them stood up, holding a wine glass in his hand and said to Yuan Chonghuan: "Master Yuan, my country is sweating profusely. I ordered me to express my gratitude to Master Yuan on his behalf."
respect. My Khan said, Mr. Yuan is a talented person in the world. He is indeed the best among people. He admires him very much. He is willing to show his sincerity and stop fighting. My Daijin and your Mingguo
Will form a brotherly alliance, never stop fighting, and exchange ideas..."
Lin Jing frowned, what is brotherhood? What is interoperability?
But to his surprise, no one in the hall objected, and many people even nodded.
Huang Qihan looked very thoughtful. Yuan Chonghuan raised his head slightly, smiling, but did not respond to this Hu Renren.
After the Hu man finished speaking, he raised his glass to Yuan Chonghuan and said solemnly: "I also ask Lord Yuan to express my sincerity to your emperor's court. I, Dai Jin, am willing to form brothers with the Ming Dynasty, demarcate the territory, and prevent each other from invading each other."
.If there is no war, the people will not suffer military disasters..."
Lin Jing heard some people's comments, some were surprised, and couldn't help but talk to Yuan Chonghuan.
Huang Qihan's thoughtful expression ended and his expression relaxed.
Yuan Chonghuan smiled and held a wine glass, eager to see this barbarian.
Lin Jing's mental calculations about Huang Qihan and Yuan Chonghuan are not clear yet, but he must stand up and say something clearly.