Just when the competition came to an end, Xiao Wu hurriedly walked to Hongli, handed a letter to Hongli, and whispered something in his ear. The latter's face immediately sank when he heard this, and said: "Immediately
Prince Chuanhe, Zhaohui and Agui came to Jingxinzhai to see me."
After Xiao Wu went down, he said to Ling Ruo: "Your Majesty, there is an urgent report from the border. My son has to leave first. Please forgive me."
"State affairs are important, you go ahead." After hearing Ling Ruo's words, Hongli hurriedly left with Si Xi, all the way to Jingxinzhai. Without waiting to sit down, he hurriedly unfolded the book he had been holding in his hand.
After reading the contents of the memorial, his face became extremely ugly, and at this time, Hong Zhou and others also arrived.
After he was able to stand up, Hong Zhou said: "Your Majesty, you urgently summoned the ministers to come here. I don't know why?" They all came here to watch the Bingxi Ceremony, but as soon as the ceremony ended, Hong Li urgently summoned him.
This makes me very confused.
Hongli handed him the zhezi in his hand and said in a deep voice: "You all have a look."
After looking at them one by one, their faces were all uglier than Hongli's. Agui said: "Your Majesty, Zhang Guangsi led an army of 40,000, and Jinchuan and Jinchuan are just small areas with a population of tens of thousands. Even if the terrain is
It's a dangerous place, easy to get out and hard to get in, so it shouldn't be damaged like this."
The memorial was secretly submitted by the supervisors sent by Hongli. It records the two battles that Zhang Guangsi went through after he led his troops to Jinchuan and Xiaojinchuan. In these two battles, Zhang Guangsi not only failed to achieve any success, but also suffered repeated setbacks and suffered countless losses.
Thousands of people.
Zhaohui also said: "What Agui said is right. Although I am not familiar with Zhang Guangsi, I know him somewhat. With his ability, if he tried his best, he shouldn't have such a result. It is really strange.
"
Hong Zhou thought for a moment and said: "Although we suffered two setbacks, it has not had a fundamental impact on the strength of our army. The emperor can order Zhang Guangsi to attack with all his strength and capture the Jinchuan and Jinchuan areas as soon as possible."
Hong Li's eyes flashed with cold light, and he said coldly: "I'm afraid Zhang Guangsi won't listen to my will."
Hong Zhou was about to speak when he suddenly remembered something and said tentatively: "Your Majesty believes that these two setbacks were deliberately caused by Zhang Guangsi."
"Yes, Zhang Guangsi once expressed his intention to let me take back the imperial concubine, and put the imperial concubine into the cold palace to avoid future troubles; later, Li Qi, Qingfu and others also threatened me with the battle of Jinchuan and Jinchuan.
If I don't deal with the imperial concubine, the chaos in Jinchuan and Jinchuan will continue."
Hong Zhou frowned and said: "Your Majesty, although they strongly oppose the establishment of a queen, they should not seriously seek to disrupt our Qing Dynasty through this."
Zhaohui coughed lightly and said, "I think they are determined to force the emperor to make concessions, so it is not impossible to do this."
Agui said angrily: "Normally, these people all talk about benevolence, justice and morality, and no one can say anything about them. I didn't expect them to be so despicable and shameless. It's really hateful!" After that, he cupped his hands towards Hongli and said: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I am willing.
Lead the troops to fight, and within ten days, we will definitely eliminate the dangers of Jinchuan and Jinchuan for the emperor."
Before Hongli could speak, Zhaohui already said: "If the size of Jinchuan is not determined within ten days, what will you do? Will the head fall to the ground?"
Agui frowned: "Why, you don't believe me?" He and Zhaohui were good brothers who shared life and death, and they were also enemies who refused to admit defeat. Whenever they met, they would inevitably have a few arguments, and they had not done so for so many years.
Changed.
Zhaohui said: "Not to mention the terrain of Jinchuan and Jinchuan, just talk about the people there. Although there are only tens of thousands of people, they are all soldiers, old and young. They are willing to fight to the death and attack blindly. It may be possible to capture it, but it will never take more than ten days.
In addition... I suspect that this turmoil in Jinchuan and Jinchuan, like Yun and Gui, has anti-Qing forces behind it.
"In the middle;" After saying that, he said to Hongli: "Your Majesty, why don't you let me go to peace, cough... cough cough!" Before he finished speaking, he started coughing violently, and he stopped coughing until his face turned red.
He had been weak since he was a child, and later went through the Fuzhou Rebellion with Hongli. Over the years, his health became worse and worse.
Agui shook his head and said, "Look at you like this. You fell down before you even fought. How can you lead the troops?"
At this time, Hong Zhou, who had been silent all this time, said: "Your Majesty, my younger brother thought that we might as well give Zhang Guangsi a chance to make meritorious deeds."
Hongli frowned and said: "He delayed the military plane and lost troops and generals. It is not an exaggeration to say that he deserves to be punished. Lao Wu, you actually interceded for him?"
"My brother is not interceding for Zhang Guangsi, but he is concerned about the overall situation. Most of the subordinates Zhang Guangsi brought were brought out by him. If Zhang Guangsi is replaced, I am afraid that his subordinates will be dissatisfied. When the time comes, they will not be able to encircle and suppress Jinchuan."
It’s even more disadvantageous.”
Hong Zhou's words made everyone fall silent. After a long time, Hong Li said: "According to your wishes, Zhang Guangsi will not be held accountable, but what if he gets worse? Should he be allowed to lose troops and generals there?
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"The emperor can order the supervisor and then allocate troops to follow him for reinforcements. In this way, not only can the Jinchuan and Jinchuan rivers be wiped out in the shortest possible time, but also morale can be boosted. In addition, it can also be traced to see if there are really anti-Qing forces involved; as for
Zhang Guangsi..." Hong Zhou paused and said, "He is indeed a talent. If he can repent in time, the emperor might as well give him a chance."
Hongli thought for a long time and said: "Based on what Lao Wu has seen, who is suitable to be the supervisor?"
Hongzhou cupped his hands and said, "Originally Zhaohui was the most suitable candidate, but unfortunately he is weak and it's a bitter cold place over there. I'm afraid I won't be able to hold on. Why don't I just let my brother go?"
"No." Hongli immediately refused: "If you go, what will happen to the affairs in the court? You should choose someone else."
Seeing that they did not mention her, Agui said anxiously: "Your Majesty, since I am not suitable for you, the prince, or Zhaohui, let me go."
After hearing what he said, Hongli shook his head and said, "I wouldn't worry if you were leading the troops alone, but now that you are the commander-in-chief, with your explosive temper, I'm afraid you will start to argue with Zhang Guangsi within a few words."
Although Agui was a little unconvinced, he had to admit that what Hongli said was the truth, and that such a thing as a supervisor was really not suitable for him.
After a moment of silence, Zhaohui said, "Your Majesty, how about a friendly marriage?"
"Neqin..." Hongli murmured the name repeatedly for a long time, then slammed the table and said: "Okay, let Neqin lead the 10,000 forbidden brigade governors to attack Jinchuan and Jinchuan!"
The imperial edict was passed on that day. After Neqin led all the troops, he immediately went to Jinchuan and Jinchuan. He must work with Zhang Guangsi as quickly as possible to win the battle and pacify the southwest. In addition, Neqin also received Hongli's secret edict.
He was asked to investigate whether there were anti-Qing forces in this battle.