Zhong Jinwei remembered that the countermeasure to make Jianlu retreat was for Denglai to use diversionary measures. Among the people present, no one understood Lu Xiangsheng's abilities better than him. Therefore, although Lu Xiangsheng had just taken office, with his ability, Zhong Jinwei
I think I can fight.
Therefore, when Zhong Jinwei saw Emperor Chongzhen looking at him, he said: "Your Majesty, you can order Lu Xiangsheng, the governor of Denglai, to send troops to attack Liao Dynasty to restrain the Jianlu from being able to attack Jinzhou with all their strength. In this way, Jinzhou will be fine."
It’s not that people in the Wenhua Palace have never thought of this method. For example, Xu Guangqi, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, was very concerned about Denglai’s role in the war against the captives. This is why in later history, his student Sun Yuanhua became the governor of Denglai.
One position.
After listening to Zhong Jinwei's suggestion, he frowned slightly and said: "Your Majesty, Governor Denglai has just taken office. Is he afraid that he will not be able to take action?"
Liang Tingdong sided with Zhong Jinwei this time. He came out to oppose Xu Guangqi and said, "Didn't Governor Denglai bring 1,500 Guan Ning cavalry over? With this, we can fight. Why can't we attack!"
When Xu Guangqi heard this, he refused to show weakness and retorted: "Guan Ning's cavalry did not dare to fight Jianlu in the wild in Liaodong. Do they dare to fight in Denglai?"
Although Zhong Jinwei had a good relationship with Xu Guangqi, he disagreed with his statement.
Zhong Jinwei reminded Xu Guangqi: "One soldier is in raging state, and the generals are in raging group. When Guan Ning's soldiers arrive at Denglai, they may not dare to fight."
Naturally all the great scholars present knew what Zhong Jinwei said. But whether Lu Xiangsheng was a good person or not, they did not dare to have as much confidence in him as Zhong Jinwei did.
Zhong Jinwei stopped arguing and turned to Emperor Chongzhen and said: "Your Majesty, I and Jiutai fought side by side in the Battle of Gyeonggi, and I know very well their ability to command troops. And no matter what, it is a good idea to let Denglai go to fight.
A way to support Jinzhou."
Emperor Chongzhen nodded. Zhong Jinwei's last words were absolutely correct. He nodded and said: "Master Zhong is right. However, Governor Denglai has just arrived. I only ask him to cause chaos to Jianlu, so that Jianlu cannot attack Jinzhou with all his strength."
, so that the pressure on Master Sun can be lightened."
After Emperor Chongzhen decided on this countermeasure, he continued to ask the ministers if there were any other measures. After discussing for a long time, in the end it was just a measure of adding more money and food to Shanhaiguan.
This is actually Zhong Jinwei's credit. If it hadn't been for him, the imperial court would have had the energy to take the initiative to do this, and it would have been good if they didn't rush to end the war.
Emperor Chongzhen saw that no other method could be found in the discussion, so he thought that the war in Liaodong was still unclear, and the size of the enemy's army and tactics were unknown, so the current method of dealing with it was sufficient.
So, he announced the adjournment of the meeting, but left Zhong Jinwei alone.
Emperor Chongzhen said to Zhong Jinwei, who was slightly confused and didn't know what was going on: "Master Zhong, what happened today makes me feel that there are too few strong soldiers. You once said that you would train the strongest army in the world for me, but I don't know if you can still do it."
Remember?"
When Zhong Jinwei heard this, his face turned red, as if he had just come out and said something a bit loud. If he couldn't practice, he would be second to Yuan Chonghuan.
He blushed slightly and replied to Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, I also said at that time that I was just talking about it on paper and had not practiced it. Therefore, I asked your Majesty to recruit a small army to test it first."
Emperor Chongzhen still remembered this, he nodded and said: "It doesn't matter, of course I know this. When is Master Zhong going to start this matter?"
Before Zhong Jinwei could answer, Emperor Chongzhen said again: "I think military training can't be accomplished in a short time, so why don't Master Zhong do it earlier. I know that Master Zhong just got married..."
When Emperor Chongzhen mentioned this, Zhong Jinwei felt embarrassed and quickly expressed his position: "Your Majesty, I will start on this matter immediately, but the weapons, food, pay, soldiers, etc. all need to be re-planned. I don't know if Your Majesty still remembers the quartermaster system, I
It is also planned to be used in the new army. For all of this, please support Your Majesty."
These are not problems. Emperor Chongzhen said with a smile: "Master Zhong, just say, if you want people, give people, and if you want money, give money. My only request is to help me train a strong army."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will go back and plan this matter first, and report what I need to Your Majesty tomorrow." Zhong Jinwei replied quickly.
Emperor Chongzhen looked at the sky, and suddenly a strange look flashed across his face. He smiled and invited Zhong Jinwei: "Master Zhong, lunch time is coming soon. Why don't you accompany me to eat?"
When Zhong Jinwei heard this, he didn't eat as usual. He hesitated for a moment and then said: "Your Majesty, this family has prepared meals. If I don't go back to eat, it will be wasted."
When Emperor Chongzhen heard Zhong Jinwei's shameless excuse, he immediately laughed out loud. Zhong Jinwei was so embarrassed that he let him go.
Seeing Zhong Jinwei leaving the palace, Emperor Chongzhen thought to himself that Master Zhong is good at caring for the family.
Zhong Jinwei returned to his house in high spirits, and the concierge Peng Lao came up to him with a smile and said: "The master is back!"
When Zhong Jinwei heard this, he thought, "Didn't I call you Young Master before? Now that I get married, I will be promoted to Master."
He didn't care about the title and asked Peng Laodao directly: "Where is Archie?"
Mr. Peng chuckled and replied: "My wife is in the back house. I told you to go find her when I come back."
When Zhong Jinwei heard this, he felt itchy in his heart. Maybe Archie wanted it again, but he immediately overturned this vulgar idea.
Archie is not this kind of person, and he couldn't bear it after a night of torment last night. When she left by herself in the morning, she was still sleeping soundly.
Zhong Jinwei was a little curious, wondering why Archie was so eager to find him, so he went directly to the back house.
Mr. Peng looked at Zhong Jinwei's back and felt extremely satisfied.
Not to mention that the master has a gentle temper and is very kind to his servants. Just because the high-ranking official from the court came to congratulate him yesterday, officials at all levels were very respectful to him as the concierge. This gave Mr. Peng a lot of bragging rights throughout his life.
He felt that he had gone from being a refugee to being a refugee in the war, and then working as a concierge in the Marquis Mansion. He was truly lucky to have met such a good nobleman as Marquis Zhongxing.
Mr. Peng murmured in his heart that if anyone dared to speak ill of Marquis Zhongxing behind his back, he would have to fight for his life. By the way, he should talk more about his son later and be sure to protect Marquis Zhongxing.
Not to mention the nagging thoughts in Mr. Peng's heart, Zhong Jinwei walked straight to the back house in a hurry. When he met the family members in the mansion, he slowed down and walked in pretending not to be in a hurry.
The guards following him couldn't help but want to laugh.
At this moment, they felt that Zhongxing Hou was very real.
When I first entered the back house, I happened to see Li Simin and another maid serving Yan Yingfang walking out while laughing and talking.
When he saw Zhong Jinwei, he quickly saluted and told the hostess where he was.
After Zhong Jinwei heard the words and left, Li Simin and Li Simin stopped the followers behind Mr. Hou: "Why are you following?"
Gu Baichuan had actually realized it a long time ago. He just looked at Zhong Jinwei's appearance and thought of joking, so he kept following him. Unexpectedly, Zhong Jinwei didn't say anything. He didn't know whether he didn't care or he was thinking about something and forgot about it.
Originally, he was planning to stop his men from following him, but now that Li Simin said this, everyone laughed and went back to the front yard to rest.
Zhong Jinwei didn't hear the laughter of Gu Baichuan and others, otherwise he would have blushed again if he woke up. He pushed the door open and said loudly: "Aqi, madam, your husband is here!"