Zhang Zhouyi arrived at Datong Fucheng, the headquarters of Datong Town.
Wang Shouren went out of the city to greet him personally.
When Wang Shouren arrived at the city gate, he found that the formation to greet Zhang Zhou this time was obviously different from when he came. Local officials, gentry, generals, merchants, people, etc., almost all organized spontaneously to greet Zhang Zhou. The level of excitement seemed to be more lively than before.
When sifting into the city, it must be high.
This also allowed Wang Shouren to see Zhang Zhou's appeal at the northwest border.
Wang Shouren would not be envious, jealous or hateful. He knew very well that in terms of military merit, he could not compare with Zhang Zhou.
After Zhang Zhou arrived at the city gate.
Wang Shouren came forward to greet him, and Zhang Zhou also dismounted and held his hands in greeting. After a brief exchange of greetings, Zhang Zhou raised his head and looked at the sea of people in the distance with a smile, and said with a smile: "It seems that the soldiers and civilians in Datong are very enthusiastic, just like when I arrived at Xuanfu.
"
Wang Shouren said: "The soldiers and people in the northwest also hope that Zhang Zhitai can protect the land and bring peace to the people."
While he was talking, he was also thinking, don't think I don't know. The reason why you were warmly welcomed when you went to Xuanfu was because Ma Zhongxi, the governor of Xuanfu, wanted to give you a blow and win over you.
The enthusiasm of Datong's military and civilians this time is really what they have high hopes for you.
"I'm too tired from mining this time. I wanted to have a good rest after entering the city, but it's a pity that I can't slack off. Bo'an, let's talk about it at the public house."
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As the commander-in-chief of Xuanda, Zhang Zhou also controlled military affairs at various passes in the northwest. The move of his headquarters to Datong seemed to mean that Wang Shouren wanted to give up the governor's office.
Zhang Zhou was also very polite and went to the governor's Yamen with Wang Shouren.
Originally, local officials, generals, gentry, etc. prepared a welcome banquet for Zhang Zhou, but Zhang Zhou politely declined. However, after Zhang Zhou entered the city, he immediately called Wang Shouren to the inner hall. At the same time, the only person who called over was Wang Xi, the commander-in-chief of Datong.
, and Zhang Heling, deputy commander-in-chief of Xuanfu.
"Governor Wang, I won't hide it. The matter is in a hurry and I have to finish it beautifully before the end of July."
When Zhang Zhou spoke, not only Zhang Heling and Wang Xi, but also Wang Shouren were curious. What big thing did Zhang Zhou have to complete before the end of July?
But Zhang Zhou said: "I plan to ask the governor Wang to lead the troops to Weining Sea."
"What?"
The most excited person is Zhang Heling.
After he and Zhang Zhou finished exploring the mineral veins and before coming to Datong, Zhang Zhou indeed told him that he came to Datong this time to use troops. At that time, he thought it was just a small fight, but now he told him that he would send troops again.
Weininghai, this seems to mean that the surrounding areas of Datong are not peaceful again.
Wang Shouren was not as fussy as Zhang Heling, but he shook his head slightly and said: "If you go at this time, there may be complications."
Zhang Zhou said with a smile: "Huo Si and Yi Bula had a battle around the Weining Sea. Although Huo Si had the upper hand strategically, he had to withdraw from the Weining Sea and retreat to the south of Mao'erzhuang.
The land is about to fall into the hands of the Yibula and other tribes...but that is the land that our Ming soldiers fought with their blood, how can we hand it over to others so easily?"
"Um."
Wang Shouren thought there was nothing wrong with this.
Zhang Zhou said: "So the purpose of sending troops this time is not to make a surprise attack or fight a tough battle, but to conduct regular patrols to prepare for our next construction of the city in Maoerzhuang. Maoerzhuang is only more than a hundred miles away from Weining Sea.
If there are Tatar tribes permanently stationed in Weininghai, how can we safely transfer the craftsmen and laborers to Maoerzhuang?"
Wang Shouren understood it as soon as he heard it.
Zhang Zhou was not going to fight this time, but to send troops to frighten the grassland.
Tell the entire grassland tribe that although the Ming Dynasty had left after conquering the Weining Sea before, the Weining Sea was not something others could just occupy. Even if the Ming Dynasty could not build a city on the Weining Sea now, it still had to carry out daily patrols.
"I will give you five thousand cavalry. It is still the old rule. One person and two horses. From Datong to Weininghai at normal speed, it can be completed in about six days. If Governor Wang feels that it is necessary to station in Weininghai for a few days, you can
But, each soldier brings ten days’ rations.”
"But it must be completed before the Longevity Festival, as a gift to the Longevity Festival."
Zhang Zhou assigned Wang Shouren a task.
The reason is very good, not only to show the Ming Dynasty's control over the Weining Sea, to intimidate the grassland, but also to present a birthday gift to the emperor.
It not only has strategic significance, but it can also flatter the emperor and make him look cool in front of the ministers.
After hearing this, Wang Shouren seemed to feel that there was no reason to refuse.
Wang Xi, who was standing next to him, said hurriedly: "Master Taitai, although there are five thousand cavalry in Datong Town, if we have to mobilize 5,000 soldiers and 10,000 horses at a time, I'm afraid...it will cost the people and money."
Zhang Heling on the side couldn't stand listening and said with a smile: "If we fight for less than ten days, it will cost the people and harm the money?"
Zhang Zhou smiled and said: "That's what I mean. Now is not the time for the autumn harvest. The sending of soldiers will not affect the farming of the army. As for the soldiers and horses, this is how I allocated them. I have previously issued orders to go to Pianguan and let Pianguan pass.
Call for two thousand cavalry and four thousand horses, and transport a batch of mighty gunpowder."
"If you want to send troops to the grassland, you have to be prepared. The gunpowder in Xuanfu and Datong has been basically exhausted, but there is a lot of gunpowder in Pianguan. This stuff is prone to moisture and accidents. It is better to consume it early and build it again later.
.The firearms in Pianguan are enough for the moment, and we will just transfer a batch over."
Wang Shouren originally wanted to mention that if he sent troops to the grassland, he must have someone to rely on.
Five thousand cavalry sounds like a lot... but if it is not enough, Mandu Lai Agulehu, or even Dayan Khan personally led troops here to rectify the name of the grassland tribe, and this cavalry is not enough.
Now Zhang Zhou told him that the necessary troops, horses and firearms had been transferred from Pianguan.
Wang Shouren nodded and said, "Then I don't know who should be the general?"
Wang Xi next to him became excited when he heard this.
Since Zhang Zhou called him and Zhang Heling here once, he probably asked Wang Xi and Zhang Heling to send troops together.
"Haha." Zhang Zhou said with a smile, "Governor Wang, I've got a famous general for you this time. Marquis Anbian! What do you think?"
"Ha ha ha ha……"
Zhang Heling next to him was overjoyed.
Wang Xiben knew that he had the opportunity to follow Wang Shouren to patrol Weininghai, but it was Zhang Zhou who personally planned it. With such a good opportunity to perform a meritorious service, he was a little disappointed that he was not qualified to lead the army.
But when he heard that Zhang Zhou wanted to use Zhu Feng, he immediately lost his temper.
It is said that he is a "famous general", but he is really a famous general. Apart from being a little younger, Zhu Feng seems to have nothing wrong with him. He is a person trusted by both the emperor and Zhang Zhou. More importantly... Zhu Feng has shown his sharpness in the past six months. Everyone thinks that he
Have great ability.
But Wang Shouren knew Zhu Feng to a certain extent... When he was studying in the martial arts hall, he understood that boy. What kind of famous general was he?
Zhang Zhou asked: "Marquis Shouning, why are you laughing?"
Zhang Heling smiled and waved his hands and said: "It's okay. When I heard it was Zhu Zhijie, I couldn't help but laugh. He is really smoking from his ancestral graves. He became a famous general at a young age. If he is a famous general...hehe."
Originally, he wanted to stink Zhu Feng, but he restrained himself at the right time.
Zhang Zhou said: "Governor Wang, do you think there is anything inappropriate about Anbian Hou leading the troops?"
Wang Shouren thought about it. Although Zhu Feng was not very good, the key was his military merit. The northwest soldiers and even the grassland tribes could be intimidated by his "prestige". If the goal was to fight a tough battle, Wang Shouren might propose to give him
It would be different, but since it is patrolling to show off the national prestige and military power, it is most appropriate to go to Zhu Feng.
"Very good." Wang Shouren said, "It's just a remote place..."
Zhang Zhou leaned over and sighed softly: "With another governor guarding Pianguan, Marquis Anbian can safely follow Boan on the expedition."
Just say that with Wang Qiong at Piantou Pass, where Zhu Zhijie is, it has nothing to do with the overall situation.
Others don’t know, and you, Wang Boan, don’t know who got the main credit for the battle at Ningyuan in Liaodong? If Wang Qiong hadn’t given Zhu Zhijie advice and even helped him suppress the demons and demons in Liaodong and show his military power, would Zhu Zhijie have been able to achieve a great victory on his own?
"Um."
Wang Shouren nodded.
He also admired Zhang Zhou's ability to recognize people.
Reuse Zhu Feng, but don’t use it blindly. Know where Zhu Feng’s shining points are, and also know where Zhu Feng’s disadvantages are.
"When will the troops be dispatched?"
Wang Shouren didn't beep much. Since he knew that troops were going to be sent to the grassland, and he was rushing to give gifts, he probably knew that the troops were coming soon.
Zhang Zhou said: "According to the time limit I set for Anbianhou, he will arrive in Datong before tomorrow."
"In addition, in addition to the mighty gunpowder, you will also bring two hundred light cannons, which will still be carried out of the pass by horses. Each cannon is equipped with twenty rounds of shells."
When Wang Shouren heard this, he realized that this configuration was much higher than that of the surprise attack on Weininghai.
"Five hundred flint muskets, which is a little less, but I expect that there will be almost no hand-to-hand combat in this battle. If it does, I'll have to rely on you, Bo'an, to adapt accordingly."
"Before leaving the pass, we must communicate with the Menggoljin tribe of Huoshan. Don't let them think that we are going out to destroy them."
"Furthermore, after you send troops, Bo'an, I will personally lead 10,000 troops, dragging long-range artillery, heavy artillery, etc. The destination of my Chinese army along the way is Mao'erzhuang, and I will also wait at Mao'erzhuang.
Join forces with you."
Zhang Zhou obviously would not let Wang Shouren lead 5,000 cavalry to fight the Tatars rashly.
Zhang Zhou had to provide the necessary logistical support, which was obviously more convenient than sending troops from Xuanfu. After all, it was not even three hundred miles from Datong to Weininghai.
"Bo'an, if you encounter Tatar tribesmen, you can assess the situation and decide whether to continue using troops or retreat. After I lead the troops to Mao'erzhuang, I will also assess the situation and continue to meet you northward, or whether to stay and wait for you to go south."
"Um."
Wang Shouren felt more confident this time.
Once the most powerful armed force around Weininghai, the Mengguoljin tribe of Huoshii has now surrendered to the Ming Dynasty, and Huoshii is on the way to the capital of the Ming Dynasty.
As for the tribes such as Yibula, it seems that there is nothing to worry about.
Although Dayan Khan is strong, Weininghai itself is not the territory of the Chahar tribe. This battle looks like he is on vacation. Moreover, he has soldiers and horses, abundant firearms, stable and strong backup, and can attack.
Retreat and defend.
"What about me?" Zhang Heling asked from the side.
Zhang Zhou smiled and said: "You two will follow me in the middle army and go to Mao'erzhuang together."
"Okay, okay." When Zhang Heling heard that he was following the soy sauce again, that he was not in danger and had military achievements, he immediately smiled.
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Because Weininghai 3.0 was not a secret operation, after Zhang Zhou explained the situation to Wang Shouren, he immediately made the news public.
This is also to dispel the doubts of Mongol Jinbu.
Of course, Zhang Zhou also wanted to guard against the Mengoljin tribe stabbing him in the back, so he issued a transfer order to move the Mengoljin tribe to the southwest of the Hetao.
The soldiers and civilians in Datong Town were very excited when they heard the news. The soldiers seemed to have not enjoyed this kind of treatment as citizens of the "Celestial Kingdom" for a long time. They knew that patrolling the Weining Sea seemed to be full of dangers, but everyone wanted to
To make achievements...
It's finally our turn!
Zhang Zhou transferred 5,000 patrol cavalry, including 500 soldiers and horses from Shenji Camp of Beijing Camp and 500 soldiers and horses from Xuanfu, 2,000 soldiers and horses from Piantou Pass and Zhu Fenglai, and 2,000 local cavalry from Datong.
It was fully considered that this was a coordinated operation in Xuanda, and both rain and dew would be affected.
When Zhu Feng arrived at Datong Town with two thousand cavalry, he was also welcomed by the soldiers and civilians in Datong City.
Zhang Zhou did not go out of the city to greet him in person, but waited for Zhu Feng's arrival in the governor's office.
"Brother Zhang."
Zhu Feng followed Wang Shouren and others to the governor's office, and the name he used when meeting Zhang Zhou was unique.
Zhang Zhou walked out from behind the desk, came to Zhu Feng, looked him up and down and said with emotion: "Zhijie, why do you think you have gained weight after going to Pianguan for a while?"
"ah?"
Zhu Feng looked down at himself.
He was also thinking, although I haven't weighed myself recently, I shouldn't be fat, right?
"You need to exercise more." Zhang Zhou said, "This time you go to Weininghai with Instructor Wang from our Yanwu Hall. It won't be too difficult for you, right?"
"Won't."
Zhu Feng's expression was still somewhat evasive.
Although he was the first person to know that he was going to Weininghai with Wang Shouren, he was also the one with the greatest fluctuations in psychological activity and the one with the greatest resistance.
"Then don't disappoint Your Majesty and me."
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Zhang Zhou's report that he was going to send troops to Weininghai again reached Zhu Youtang.
Zhang Zhou only sent the memorial before returning to Datong. As Zhang Zhou, as the general commander of Xuanda, wanted to send troops to Weininghai to patrol, there was no need to ask the emperor for instructions. He just routinely informed Zhu You of this plan.
Zang, so that people won’t say that he has to hide everything he does.
"very good."
After Zhu Youtang read Zhang Zhou's performance, he felt very relaxed.
Dai Yi smiled and said: "Mr. Zhang is really serious about saying that he wants to offer gifts for the Longevity Festival."
Zhu Youtang asked: "About Bai Yuge Department? Does the Ministry of War know about it?"
"Not yet, we have to wait for His Majesty's instructions."
Although Zhang Zhou wanted to send troops to Weininghai with great fanfare, not to mention the Ming army and people, even the Tatars did not hide it, but Dai Yi did not dare to make a decision on whether to let the ministers of the DPRK know about it.
Zhu Youtang said: "There is nothing to hide, just tell me."
"yes."
Dai Yi took the memorial back.
Zhu Youtang suddenly thought of something and asked Xiao Jing on the side: "The people sent to Queli have not been delayed, right?"
Xiao Jing said: "Hurry up and set off. Change horses without changing people. We will arrive within three days."
"Yes." Zhu Youtang nodded again, "As for the people from the Kong family who have entered the court, what movements have they made in the capital in recent days?"
While Zhu Youtang was arranging to investigate the possible arson of Xuansheng Temple in Qufu, he was also concerned about Kong Hongtai... In fact, Zhu Youtang was a little unsure, fearing that Li Dongyang would really care and leak the matter.
"Back to Your Majesty, Duke Yan Sheng has visited many ministers in the court in recent days. He also paid a private visit to the Tu Butang of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. It is said that he mentioned the marriage between the Kong family and the Li family. He probably wanted to let Tu The ministry will explain it." Xiao Jing carefully explained.
Although during the Hongzhi period, Dongchang seemed very low-key.
However, regarding the daily communication and rhetoric of spying officials, he has not slacked off. Xiao Jing can be considered a capable person, and there are also a number of good players in Dongchang and Jinyiwei.
In the past, it was only because of the strong civil servants that Dongchang was in decline.
"That's right. Tu Yun was the one who took the lead in setting up the matchmaking. There is nothing wrong with the Kong family looking for Tu Yun."
Zhu Youtang said, "In the past few days, we must keep a close eye on the Kong family's people in Beijing. If they make any attempt to tip off information, we must promptly stop them."
Xiao Jing hurriedly responded: "I know this."
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Cabinet value.
Xiao Jing personally informed Zhang Zhou of the news of sending troops to Weininghai again.
After Xiao Jing left, Liu Jian looked a little dull. He probably felt that no matter what happened in the northwest, it was Zhang Zhou's business. The imperial court wanted to interfere unless it made Zhang Zhou suffer... plus patrolling Weininghai would help improve the situation. The national prestige of the Ming Dynasty was such that even the picky Liu Jian could not find fault with it.
Xie Qian smiled and said: "He has all the military achievements, so why bother himself? Do you think the Tatars are unprepared every time? What's more, this time they are still using their troops with such great fanfare! He is still too showy! "
In Xie Qian's view.
After Zhang Zhou went to the northwest, it was enough to establish his prestige in the northwest with a surprise attack on Weininghai. The fire sieves all surrendered and submitted. You, Zhang Zhou, could quietly develop over there, or even make a fortune quietly.
But if you don’t know how to keep a low profile, why would you send troops to Weininghai for the second time? Isn’t this causing trouble for yourself?
Liu Jian glanced sideways at Li Dongyang. He originally wanted to ask Li Dongyang for his opinion on this, but when he saw that Li Dongyang was lowering his head to write the bill, as if he had turned a deaf ear to Zhang Zhou's sending troops to Weininghai again, he couldn't help asking: "Bin, this is I've been looking at you for a few days, but what's bothering you at home?"
Liu Jian didn't know the whole story and thought Li Dongyang was worried about marrying his daughter.
Li Dongyang put down his pen, looked up at the two of them, and said seriously: "Two days ago, His Majesty summoned me and told me Zhang Bingkuan's prophecy, and told me not to publicize it before it happened. I want Mr. Liu Ge and Yu Qiao, you can understand me, right?"
"Haha." Xie Qian said with a smile, "Binzhi, you are not right. His Majesty does not allow you to show off, but you told us that this happened. Do you want us to guess?"
Liu Jian frowned and asked, "About this troop dispatch?"
Based on his understanding of Li Dongyang, since the emperor won't let him know, you can just keep it a secret. Why did you tell us in advance that there is such a secret and still not tell us?
This is not your style, Li Dongyang.
Of course, Li Dongyang had troubles that he couldn't tell, and he wanted to "pass the blame" for what might happen in a few days, so he took advantage of Liu Jian's questioning and told him something, but he didn't clearly say what it was.
I just want to use Liu Jian and Xie Qian's mouth to tell outsiders that it's not that I don't want to inform the Kong family, but that the emperor doesn't let me tell them.
"It's not about sending troops. Please don't make any assumptions. I won't say it clearly even if it's true. But please bear witness. I didn't mean to cover it up."
