After a hurried breakfast, the two left the General Military Mansion. From the beginning to the end, they did not see Jiang Yu or even Han Lin coming to say goodbye. Maybe they were really not at the manor.
After leaving the General Military Mansion, Chang Yu took Chunxiang and headed straight to the north. Wu Mengming was about to ask where he was going, but then he thought, he might not answer if he asked, so he had better go and do business quickly.
Naturally, his main business was to go to the military camp.
Datong was one of the nine important towns in the Ming Dynasty. The border wall of its jurisdiction was more than 330 kilometers long from Zhenkootai in the east (today's northeast and north of the town and county) to Yajiao Mountain in the west (today's Qingshuihe County in Inner Mongolia).
It has jurisdiction over 13 guard posts, 823 forts, 307 piers and platforms, divided into four lanes, and nine roads under its jurisdiction. At its peak, there were 135,778 garrison troops and 51,654 war horses. It was sometimes said that the army of Datong is the best in the world. However, due to the large number of jurisdictions and the
Xuanfu's troops are also scattered, with more than 50,000 troops stationed in Datong Town, but today the actual number is huge.
There are two barracks in Datong City, divided into two camps in the northwest, of which the west camp is the largest and is located near the Qingyuan Gate of the west gate.
After Chang Yu's pay team entered the city last night, they were placed in Beiying nearby, but at this time Wu Mengming went to Beiying.
It was ** o'clock, and the soldiers in the military camp got up early, washed and finished eating. Some went out to look for trouble, and some were chatting and sunbathing in the camp in twos and threes. For them, it was another boring day of eating and waiting to die.
Bar.
Wu Mengming led his men straight to the gate of the military camp, where they were interrogated. After showing his Jin Yiwei badge, they drove straight in.
Seeing a group of guys in flying fish uniforms running in, they immediately attracted the attention of the soldiers in the camp. They first whispered to each other, and then followed closely to watch, guessing that something big had happened.
Who was on duty in the camp? Wu Mengming asked a soldier who was following him as he left.
"The person on duty is General Xu, but General Jiang came here early in the morning..."
Jiang Yu is here!
Wu Mengming was startled. He heard that he was out of the government to deal with military affairs early in the morning. He thought he went to the general military office, but unexpectedly he came to the military camp. This is really a rare visitor. It seems that Chang Yu's guess was right. This guy is here.
Stumbled.
"Lead the way." Wu Mengming waved his hand, and soldiers from the camp took him there.
In a military room in the camp, Jiang Quan was discussing matters with Han Lin and the military generals. Beside him were his brother Jiang Lin, brother Jiang Youguang, and Jiang Xuan (former deputy commander-in-chief, who was imprisoned for crimes and later defected to Jiang).
(瓖) The three of them serve under Jiang Yu, and they were also guests last night.
Jiang Quan didn't seem surprised at all by Wu Mengming's arrival: "General, I was busy with military affairs early in the morning and couldn't entertain Mr. Wu, so please bear with me."
"General Jiang's words are really polite. At this time, military affairs should be our top priority," Wu Mengming said with a smile while cupping his hands.
Jiang Quan asked again: "Why don't you see Eunuch Chang?"
"Eunuch Chang went to experience the folk customs of Datong." Wu Mengming laughed and responded casually.
"Oh, so Mr. Wu came to the barracks to look for the last general because of something?" Jiang Quan asked knowingly.
Wu Mengming had been told by Chang Yu early in the morning how he would lead him away. He laughed and said, "Whether there is anything going on will be known after noon, but now I am looking for the generals in the camp to find something!"
Hearing this, Jiang Quan seemed to be smiling but not smiling: "Master Wu, please excuse me. Can I please evade it?"
"That's not necessary." Wu Mengming glanced at the people in the room. Most of them were junior officers, and then said: "This commander is here with pay from the emperor..."
As soon as these words were spoken, some generals began to discuss in low voices. It seemed that the news that the imperial salary had arrived was confirmed early in the morning.
"But the amount of money is limited, so we have to pay it in installments," Wu Mengming continued.
Someone below immediately asked how to divide the batches. Although they asked Wu Mengming, their eyes were directed at Jiang Yu.
Wu Mengming did not answer directly, but continued: "The imperial court issued an order to mobilize troops the day before yesterday, and they immediately went to Taiyuan. This time, the first movers will go first. In addition to making up for the debt, they will also pay half a year's salary in advance!"
Wow, as soon as the words fell, everyone immediately started talking, but Jiang Yu and Han Lin's faces became not so pretty. After all, the work they had just done was ruined by these words.
"Due to the urgent military situation, if anyone is willing to recommend himself to lead the army as a vanguard, go to the general immediately and be rewarded with a hundred taels of silver and a promotion to the next level!" As soon as Wu Mengming said this, Jiang Yu was furious. The meaning of separation was too great.
Obviously, looking at the eager expressions of his generals, he knew that he had woken up so early in the morning.
These days, there is no money to get married, not to mention the promise of promotion. You know how difficult it is for a general to rise to the next level. How is it possible to live and die in just a few times?
It was obvious that Chang Yu's intention was to use promotion and salary increase to separate Jiang Yu from his subordinates and break his trap.
"Master Wu, this is against the rules. We need to deploy troops..." Han Lin couldn't stand it anymore and opened his mouth to recite the article, but Wu Mengming gave him a cold look: "Mr. Han, you have no military position, how come you entered the military camp?
This matter violates military regulations and is not in line with the rules. Mr. Jiang, you must give an explanation when this happens."
Um... Jiang Yu and Han Lin were at a loss for words. They were just wondering how to explain, but Wu Mengming had already ignored them and said to the generals: "If you are interested, you can gather your troops immediately. I guarantee that the commander will pay them."
Get it immediately”
"Master Wu, this matter still needs to be discussed again." Han Lin was determined to cause trouble again.
Wu Mengming ignored him, but stared at Jiang Yu: "General Jiang, is there anything else to discuss about this matter? Or is it that you came here early in the morning just to mobilize troops, and I am unnecessary?"
Ahem, Wu Mengming ignored Han Lin, which was to make it clear that you are not qualified to speak to me, but Han Lin is Jiang Yu’s father-in-law, so this is a slap in the face, so his expression was a bit embarrassing: "Master Wu,
The general came here early in the morning to discuss with everyone the matter of troop deployment. The method proposed by Eunuch Chang last night to send as many troops as possible is feasible, but there is one more difficult thing at the moment."
"What's the matter?" Wu Mengming began to act uncharacteristically. He was not as easy to talk as last night. The main reason was that Chang Yu had beaten him. You are the commander of the Jinyiwei. He is a big bad guy who is feared. Can you have a little professionalism like a bad guy?
Give it a try, otherwise these local snakes will keep kicking their noses and faces, and we will be the ones who are embarrassed.
"For food and grass, if we only need money and wages to mobilize troops, how should we provide food and grass for 20,000 horses? The journey to Taiyuan is at least three days. Let's not talk about whether Taiyuan has enough food and grass, but we will have to eat during these three days on the road."
"Just call them from the military camp first!" Wu Mengming was already angry in his heart.
"There is not enough food and grass in the camp. At this time, some of it has to be taken away. In addition, the wages and salaries are not paid. I am afraid that the morale of the soldiers left behind in the camp will be unstable!" Han Lin said in response to Jiang Yu's words.
"You are derelict in your duty because of the lack of food and grass!" Wu Mengming's face was already on fire.
"The imperial court owes money and food. Why have I neglected my duty?" Jiang Xuan's words pushed the atmosphere to the top.
Are you kidding him? When it comes to this matter, his intentions have long been revealed. Jiang Yan is determined to find various excuses because he does not want to mobilize troops. His intention is also clear, which is to use this to let Chang Yu express his position and perfunctoryly ignore the vacant supervisory post.
Pay matters.
Wu Mengming was angry, and it turned out that he was angry. Such a far-fetched reason was revealed. If Chang Yu had been so angry, he would have taken action. But Wu Mengming was an official in the officialdom after all. Although he was angry, he did not express it.
Slowly walked to Jiang Yu: "General Wu, everyone is working for the imperial court. In fact, they are all driven by interests. Some are officials and others are making money. These words are just like what is happening in front of me. I can only understand it, but
I can't say it openly, but there are some things I said today that don't seem to make sense if I don't explain them clearly. I understand what you are thinking, but that Eunuch Chang is not a good person. Just before I came here,
He once told me something: He bet that you wouldn’t dare to rebel!”
He spoke in a very low voice, only the four Jiang Yu brothers and Han Lin could hear him. Of course, his expression changed drastically.
"Master Wu, what you said is serious. Mr. Jiang has been a loyal man for generations, so how could he be so treasonous and treasonous? Is it possible that your Excellency is going to charge the general with trumped-up charges and send him to Jinyiwei Prison?" Jiang Quan said this and was beaten even more.
remove.
However, Wu Mengming had an idea early in the morning: "Since you have no intention of rebellion, and you don't have the heart or courage, then why bother with that father-in-law? He is acting under the emperor's orders, with reason and law. If you stumble like this, he will
So what if I take it from you? Is it possible that you really want to rebel?"
"Don't dare, don't dare", Jiang Yan's face showed a look of fear, and it was unclear whether it was true or false.
"General Jiang, everyone knows that Jinyiwei's prison is not pleasant, but Dongchang's is purgatory!" Wu Mengming said with a smile and patted Jiang Yu's shoulder: "Why bother to fight with him and make you angry?
, just get things done quickly. As for the lack of salary, do you think he has that free time?"
"Ahem, cough, cough, Master Wu said this. I have never vomited. It's really food and grass... Ahem, cough, okay, Master Wu, please wait a moment. General Wu will discuss it again." Jiang Quan took advantage of the situation and found his way down the steps.
Wu Mengming was not exaggerating. Chang Yu's hard and soft tactics obviously worked: "Mr. Jiang, time is pressing. You can tell me. As soon as noon passed, he took action. As for how to take action and what action to take, I
I don’t know, but I can move my troops and leave at that time. I believe that after paying the money, many people will be willing to go with me. As for how you two fight, you can play as you like."
After saying that, he waved his hand and started wandering around the military camp with his attendants.
"So rampant, I wish I could kill him." Looking at Wu Mengming's leisurely figure, Jiang Mingguang's eyes gleamed fiercely.
"What are you talking about?" Jiang Gan looked around nervously. Fortunately, all the generals had followed Wu Mengming out. Unfortunately, this guy was now the God of Wealth, and they were all gathering around him to ask for information.
"Is that all?" Jiang Mingguang spread his hands.
"As long as he doesn't check for vacancies, this soldier will be transferred sooner or later anyway. This is just a favor, and we can borrow the donkey from Poxia." Jiang Lin was mature and felt that there was nothing wrong with this matter.
"I always feel unwilling to accept it," Jiang Quan said bitterly. He is the kind of villain who must repay his flaws.
In fact, Chang Yu didn't really care about anything with him, he just clicked him for being too greedy, and this guy became a drama queen, constantly adding drama to himself, suffering from persecutory paranoia, and started to make trouble, of course he worked so hard.
It is also to strive for greater benefits. For example, if Chang Yu really checks the balance, he will lose a lot of money, and secondly, even if he is not investigated immediately, he will still be in his hands.
In fact, Wu Mengming had already acted as a peacemaker just now, expressing Chang Yu's attitude, that is, each of us should take a step back, and I won't care if you don't make trouble, but he is so petty that he always felt humiliated in front of Chang Yu.
"Why don't we incite the soldiers who stayed behind and cause trouble for them and kill them when they have the opportunity? Then we can say that they were killed due to lack of pay, and we don't need to take responsibility." Han Lin was even more sinister and said in a low voice.
"This will make things a bit bigger, not to mention the mutiny. We all have to bear the responsibility. If someone is accidentally convicted of a serious crime, it will be more than worth the gain, and it will also drag down Governor Wang." Jiang Lin shook her head in denial.
"What do you know?" Han Lin scolded in a low voice: "Can we be held responsible for the mutiny caused by the imperial court's lack of pay like ordinary mutinies? What's more, does the imperial court dare to blame me at will at this time?" He said and looked at Jiang Yu:
"Do you want to do it or not?"
Jiang Yan kept his face dark, and then shook his head gently: "It's not good to make a big fuss, and if you just want to kill someone to relieve your hatred, there are many ways."
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