In the Datong border army camp, Datong general Hu Zuguang and his son-in-law Cao Degao were having a drink in their tent.
Since the Ming Dynasty's Northern Expeditionary Army went out, Hu Zuguang's mood has become worse and worse. At first, the Datong frontier army still obeyed his command, and Hu Zuguang regarded himself as the third-ranking figure in the Northern Expeditionary Army. Because of the 110,000 troops, his Datong frontier army had
Thirty thousand people naturally have the right to speak.
Although he didn't want to fight, since he couldn't hide, he could only let nature take its course. With 30,000 border troops, he naturally had some say.
However, he soon discovered that the status and voice he hoped for did not exist at all. In military affairs, the two princes made the decision. Zhu Lin, Xu Tai and Chen Shiyi were all more effective than him, the general soldier.
I have participated in several military meetings, and every time his suggestions and ideas were ignored. As soon as he spoke, Zhang Yanling looked at him and smiled. It was hard to tell whether the smile was good or malicious, but it made people feel very uncomfortable.
, it feels very weird.
Hu Zuguang was so angry that he refused to attend a meeting because he was not feeling well. He thought they would come and say hello, but from then on, he was excluded from every meeting.
What made him even more angry was that his right to command the frontier army was deprived of him. A commander of the Beijing camp named Meng Liang was parachuted in and was appointed as the commander of the rear army, with full authority to direct the affairs of the rear army. Hu Zuguang was so angry that he ran away.
Went to the theory. I didn’t see Zhang Yanling, only Zhang Lun. Zhang Lun was shocked.
He explained it in a good voice. He said that the rear camp was now responsible for the escort of grain, grass, supplies and equipment. Meng Liang was more suitable for these trivial military affairs. This was not to deprive him of his military power, but just a temporary decision during the march. The frontier army was still Hu Zuguang.
troops and horses, this has not changed.
Hu Zuguang had nothing to say. He knew that he could not defeat Zhang Lun and Zhang Yanling. But it was obviously a fact that he was marginalized.
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But Hu Zuguang had a secret in his heart, and actually did not dare to make too much noise, so he decided to swallow his anger. Moreover, he believed that once there was a fight with the Tatars, the Datong border troops were his troops, and they would eventually come to ask him to come forward.
However, his son-in-law Cao Degao was very unhappy and kept making strange words and swearing. Hu Zuguang stopped after scolding him.
Zhang Yanling, Zhang Lun and others suddenly arrived, and Hu Zuguang was shocked. He stood up and saluted.
"Why are the two princes here? I am rude and rude to my subordinates for not welcoming you from afar." Hu Zuguang saluted.
Zhang Lun and Zhang Yanling returned the favor. Zhang Yanling looked at the food and wine on the table and said with a smile: "Master Hu, it's not dark yet, why are you eating and drinking? And drinking in the army is probably not good."
Hu Zuguang had already made a speech and said hurriedly: "Duke Protector, this is medicinal wine. The official has a chronic disease and rheumatism in the joints. The doctor prescribed a prescription and used some medicine to soak in wine to relieve the symptoms. Over the past ten years,
You must take it every day. This is not wine, but actually medicine."
Zhang Yanling chuckled and said: "I see, that's understandable. Mr. Hu really needs to take better care of himself. Our Ming Dynasty needs loyal ministers and good generals like Mr. Hu. For the sake of the Ming Dynasty, please take good care of your body."
Hu Zuguang laughed dryly and said a few polite words: "The two princes have come, do you have any orders? Have they discovered the Tatar troops and are about to start a battle with them? If it is necessary for me to lead the charge, I will
It is my duty as an official, and it is also my duty as officers and soldiers of the Datong Frontier Army."
Zhang Yanling waved her hand and said with a smile: "That's not true. We are here to ask General Cao about something."
"Oh?" Hu Zuguang looked at Cao Degao in surprise.
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Cao Degao hurriedly bowed and said: "I would like to ask the two Dukes to inquire."
Zhang Yanling waved, and Huo Shijian led Ma Liang and Li Wanqian in from the outside. Cao Degao's expression changed and he immediately returned to normal.
"There was some conflict between the frontier troops and the Beijing camp cavalry outside. The reason was that these two thousand households said that the Beijing camp soldiers and horses robbed them of water rations to feed their horses. The two sides got into a fight and injured many brothers. Fortunately, no one was killed.
.The British Duke and I learned about this and came to inquire. These two people explained,
They did not see the Beijing Camp grabbing water with their own eyes. They learned about it from General Cao. So they came to ask General Cao if he had witnessed it with his own eyes. When did it happen? Who led the team to grab water? General Cao,
Can you explain it to us?" Zhang Yanling asked with a smile.
Hu Zuguang looked at Cao Degao in shock and said, "What's going on? Degao, have you seen it?"
Cao Degao quickly waved his hand and said: "I didn't see it, and I didn't say anything to them. Ma Liang, Li Wanqian, what are you two talking about? When did I tell you that the cavalry in the Beijing camp were grabbing water for their horses?
Are you out of your mind? How could the soldiers and horses in the Beijing camp steal the drinking water from our frontier troops? That’s nonsense. The two princes and the commander-in-chief will never know anything about this matter."
Ma Liang and Li Wanqian were both stunned. Li Waqian shouted in astonishment: "General Cao, you specially called me to your tent to talk to this villain. How could you say such a thing?"
Cao Degao sneered and said: "Li Wanqian, you are suffering from hysteria. When did I tell you? I have been with the Commander-in-Chief all day long, why did I come to talk to you? The Commander-in-Chief... can vouch for me.
"
When Hu Zuguang heard this, he knew that Cao Degao was lying. Cao Degao had just come to drink with him not long ago, and he was not here at all before. He must have said that, and now he had to cover it up for him. Hu Zuguang was angry, but he had to
Cover up for your son-in-law.
Hu Zuguang was about to speak when he heard Zhang Yanling laugh and say: "Oh, this matter is really interesting. They said General Cao Shen told them, but General Cao Shen said there was absolutely no such thing. Isn't it a dead end? I'll make it clear.
, this matter is not a trivial matter. To provoke the Beijing camp and the border army
It is a taboo in the military to create internal strife between the two parties and be severely punished by military law. If anyone lies and refuses to admit it, not only will he lose his head when found out, but his family members will also be harmed. If he takes the initiative to admit it, he may be able to do so.
Keep an open mind. But think clearly, everyone."
Hu Zuguang pondered for a moment, then cupped his hands and said: "Two princes, I can testify that Cao Shenjiang has indeed followed me all day today. I'm afraid what Ma Liang and Li Wanqian said is untrue. I think these two people are being punished by others.
Instigating and deliberately causing trouble. To sow dissension in the army and falsely accuse superiors. This is probably an act of delicacy. I suggest that military law should be dealt with and the owl should be exposed to the public to serve as a warning to others."
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The expressions of Ma Liang and Li Wanqian changed greatly, and Li Wanqian shouted loudly: "If I, Li Wanqian, tell a lie, I will be struck by five thunderbolts from heaven. After death, I will never recover, and I will never be reincarnated. General Cao, do you dare to swear this poisonous oath?"
?You two, father-in-law and son-in-law, colluded to testify and wanted to kill me, Li Wanqian, right? I, Li Wanqian, can die, but I will not bear this stigma."
Cao Degao scolded: "That's nonsense. You are a thief. You even dare to make false accusations against the commander-in-chief. You are really crazy. You should be punished immediately by military law."
Hu Zuguang also said angrily: "Li Wanqian, you are so brave. You dare to make false accusations against me. It is indeed hopeless. Someone came, dragged Ma Liang and Li Wanqian out and beheaded them. Their heads were hung on the
Displayed on the flagpole."
Outside the tent, Hu Zuguang's personal soldiers wanted to enter the tent, but Huo Shijian and others stopped him. Huo Shijian and dozens of his personal guards stood outside the tent, frowning, and there was a stalemate.
"Two princes, what do you mean by this? If such a scum appears in our Datong border army, do I not even have the power to kill him? This would be too much of a deception." Hu Zuguang said in a deep voice.
Zhang Yanling smiled and said: "Don't be anxious, Mr. Hu, are you so anxious to kill people and silence them? The matter has not been made clear."
Hu Zuguang said angrily: "Duke Protector, what do you mean by this? What do you mean by killing people and silencing them? I, Hu Zuguang, am a great military officer of the Ming Dynasty and an important minister of the imperial court. Even if you are the Duke of the country, you cannot slander me like this."
Zhang Yanling laughed.
"Hahaha. Slandering you? Mr. Hu, how dare I? I am a law-abiding person. I am cautious when encountering problems. I don't dare to act recklessly. But you, Mr. Hu, are more courageous than the sky. You will do anything treasonous and unethical.
You can do it. So I suspect you are covering up your son-in-law."
Hu Zuguang shouted: "Zhang Yanling, you are so treasonous and treasonous. What have I done? Lord British, look at this, how can you do this? You are the leader of the nobles and the commander-in-chief of the army. How can you allow someone to do such nonsense? Please ask the British
Justice is served.”
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Zhang Lun frowned and looked at Zhang Yanling, not knowing what to say. He felt that Zhang Yanling seemed to have gone too far. How could the matter be forced on Hu Zu's bald head? It was a bit too much.
Zhang Yanling laughed and said in a deep voice: "Hu Zuguang, what have you done? I want to ask you about a person. Ningxia Town Deputy Chief Soldier Qiu Yue... do you know him? Have you seen him recently?"
Hu Zuguang's heart skipped a beat and sweat broke out on his body. What he was most worried about finally happened. But at this moment, how could he admit it.
"Qiu Yue? I don't know him. I've never seen him. Why do you ask him, Lord Protector? I don't understand what you mean."
"You really haven't seen it before?" Zhang Yanling asked again.
"No. Absolutely not." Hu Zuguang shouted.
Zhang Yanling nodded and said: "Very good. Mr. British, you heard it. He said he had never seen Qiu Yue."
Zhang Lun frowned and said: "Brother Yanling, what are you going to do? Why does Qiu Yue show up again?"
Zhang Yanling smiled slightly, turned to the outside of the tent, and said loudly: "Bring the witnesses in, and by the way, there are those pigeons. Some people won't shed tears until they see the coffin. Let him die today."
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