Chapter Nine hundred and fortieth IX and General Ning stream to learn from each other
Some people in the imperial court once made predictions based on metaphysics, while others made deductions based on actual conditions. To put down the rebellion of Guo Geming and Liu Tingsheng, General Lin Ye would need at least two years.
This will take at least two years, which is actually very convincing.
Taking into account many factors such as how long it takes to send troops from Geling, how long the climate in southern Xinjiang is unsuitable for combat every year, etc., the actual counter-insurgency operations in the past two years were
It may take more than half a year at most.
Guo Geming has about 300,000 troops, while Liu Tingsheng only has more than 100,000 troops on the surface. In fact, he can pull up more than 200,000 troops at any time.
What about the cowardly army?
There are only 100,000 people.
This kind of battle is left to Lin Ye to fight. Only those who make predictions and deductions dare to give two years.
If it were anyone else, even the equally famous Ning Haitang and Ning Haitang's brother Ning Shehai, the courtiers would not be optimistic about them.
Not to mention how long it will take to wipe out the rebels, it may not be possible for others to consume most of the enemy's forces within two years.
So when Ning Weimo heard that Liu Tingsheng's rebel army had been destroyed, his eyes were filled with disbelief.
Even though he had heard about it before, Lin Ye had already persuaded Liu Tingsheng's general Zhou Wanggeng to surrender.
But Liu Tingsheng still has more than 50,000 elite troops under his command, so he can rely on the favorable geographical location to deal with Lin Ye.
However, Liu Tingsheng died and the rebels surrendered.
Before Ning Weimo even had time to congratulate Lin Ye, Lin Ye praised him first.
"It has to be Master Ning."
Lin Ye said: "Master Ning is indeed Dayu's blessed general. When a talented person arrives in Jiangzhou, he becomes rebellious immediately. It is really unexpected."
Ning Weimo looked at Lin Ye with a look like you are talking nonsense, while Lin Ye looked at him with a smile.
After a moment, the old fox Ning Weimo understood Lin Ye's thoughts. After a moment, the old fox Lin Ye saw that Ning Weimo wanted to escape.
"The people of Jiangzhou came to an end so quickly because Lord Ning arrived and convinced him of his prestige."
Lin Ye didn't wait for Ning Weimo to escape, but stopped Ning Weimo and said: "Both the soldiers and the people are saying that because Lord Ning is here, the people of Jiangzhou have seen new hope, so...
....”
Ning Weimo looked at Lin Ye with a look like you are talking to my dog, but Lin Ye still looked at him with a smile.
Ning Weimo took a deep breath and said: "No matter what you say, I will not stay to help you deal with the aftermath."
Lin Ye said: "But I have sent people to spread the word and tell people everywhere that they don't need to panic. The Prime Minister will personally comfort the local areas and will not pursue too many responsibilities. Lord Ning represents the court and His Majesty, and is not looking for the people."
They are not here to hold us accountable, but to give reassurance to the people."
Ning Weimo glared at Lin Ye with the look of "You are really messing with me", while Lin Ye looked at him with the look of "Master Ning, do you think I am smart or not".
After a long time, Ning Weimo sighed: "You fight the war, you fight the rebellion. What the people of Jiangzhou see is your attitude. Do you want me to stay and wipe your ass?"
Lin Ye said: "The people in Jiangzhou are afraid of me. If I don't leave, they will think that I will keep liquidating. If I finish the fight and leave, the people will feel more at ease if Lord Zaifu stays to deal with the aftermath."
Ning Weimo: "Stop talking about these high-sounding words, just say what you want to do?!"
Lin Ye said: "Didn't Master Ning say that when he came, he hoped that I would take the eldest princess to Yunzhou? The eldest princess's body is precious and cannot withstand the hardships. The cold weather is about to enter southern Xinjiang, so we'd better leave as soon as possible.
"
Ning Weimo said: "There's no need to be in such a hurry. I brought Yunzhou from Shangyang Palace from Geling this time."
Lin Ye said: "Thank you, Lord Ning."
Ning Weimo: "I mean you don't have to leave in such a hurry, you still have many things to do..."
Lin Ye: "There is Lord Lao Ning."
Ning Weimo took a deep breath and said: "I am a scholar, or a prime minister, and I am the example of a scholar in Dayu. You forced me, you, damn..."
Lin Ye: "You're welcome."
After saying that, he left.
Ning Weimo: "..." After thinking for a moment, Ning Weimo quickly caught up with Lin Ye and said as he walked: "It's not impossible for me to stay in Jiangzhou temporarily to help you sort out the ending, but I have
One condition."
Lin Ye said: "Master Ning, please tell me."
Ning Wei said at the end: "Now both Jiangzhou and Nanzhou are vacant. The situation in Nanzhou is not bad. After all, you left Qian Liao. I can't stay in Jiangzhou for long. There are still many things to do in the court."
I'll deal with it, and if I want to choose a chief officer, I have to go back to Geling to find the officials in the office to discuss and then report to Your Majesty, over and over again..."
Lin Ye: "Who does Lord Ning want?"
Ning Weimo: "Xiang Jinwu."
Lin Ye stopped for a moment.
He really didn't expect this.
Because this is unreasonable.
Of course, Ning Weimo knew that Xiang Jinwu and Lin Ye had an unusual relationship. Not only Ning Weimo, but also many people in the office knew that this was not a secret.
However, they knew that Xiang Jinwu was only related to Lin Ye, but they could not know that the relationship was so close. After all, Xiang Jinwu had been the magistrate of Wuwei County for so many years, and Lin Ye came from Wuwei County.
Therefore, it is not appropriate for Xiang Jinwu to stay in Jiangzhou as the temporary acting chief official.
In this way, Lin Ye appears to have more authority.
Jiangzhou is a special place. Firstly, it is the southern border of Big Jade. Secondly, it is a land of plenty. If one Liu Tingsheng can be raised in this place, the second Liu Tingsheng can be raised.
Xiang Jinwu belongs to Lin Ye, which is equivalent to playing a chess move for Lin Ye in Jiangzhou.
As Dayu's prime minister, Ning Weimo shouldn't do this.
"Does it fit?"
Lin Ye asked.
Ning Weimo said seriously: "At least there is no one more suitable than Xiang Jinwu at this time. He is an assistant minister, has sufficient status, and there is no doubt about his ability."
Lin Ye said: "Master Ning should know that once Xiang Jinwu is retained, there will inevitably be disputes in the office."
Ning Weimo said: "So we can't decide this matter after we go back. I will handle it according to my authority here. When I go back, I will mention it to the people in the office and they will not have any dispute."
Lin Ye was silent for a moment and nodded: "I have no problem. Master Ning can just discuss it with Xiang Jinwu."
Ning Weimo said: "That's easy to say."
There is something abnormal about this matter. Xiang Jinwu stayed in southern Xinjiang. Yunzhou was once the place where Lin Ye operated. Lin Ye's shadow was everywhere in the south and north.
Such a situation should not occur at any time or in any dynasty. As the prime minister, Ning Weimo especially should not have such thoughts and decisions.
Lin Ye didn't refuse because he couldn't refuse even if he wanted to. Ning Weimo's discussion with him was actually more like a notice.
Xiang Jinwu is the assistant minister, and Ning Weimo is the prime minister. Lin Ye can't take the initiative and have no influence on this matter.
With questions in his mind, Lin Ye arrived at Ning Haitang's army.
Ning Haitang actually didn't do much when she went south this time. She thought she could practice her troops in the last few feet, but Zhou Wang surrendered even more, and the rebels also surrendered after killing Liu Tingsheng.
Now His Majesty has transferred her to Jingzhou, originally to let her take over Lin Ye's position.
She asked for an order to quell the rebellion, but who thought it was just a formality.
This made her feel unsatisfied that she couldn't control with all her strength, especially since this unhappiness came from Lin Ye.
In fact, she had always wanted to compete with Lin Ye to see who was better at leading troops in battle.
Seeing Lin Ye arriving, Ning Haitang waved her hand, and the generals in her tent immediately clasped their fists and left.
After Lin Ye and others left, he looked at Ning Haitang's arrangement on the sand table and asked with a smile: "You didn't use it, did you?"
Ning Haitang frowned slightly as if he was unhappy: "Why didn't I notice before that you would be so mean?"
Lin Ye said: "I didn't notice it either."
Ning Haitang said: "I am reviewing the battle with my generals. No matter how I review the battle, I still feel that something is wrong."
Lin Ye said: "What's most wrong?"
Ning Haitang said: "You defeated Qin Kaikai with heavy cavalry. Although the battle was beautiful, if I led the troops, it would be equally possible, but..."
She looked at Lin Ye: "Why did Guo Geming's general Qian Liao surrender? I haven't figured it out yet." Lin Ye said: "Because I had arranged for people to go to Nanzhou before going south.
Visited Xiao Jinrong."
Ning Haitang said: "I can think of the former, but what does the latter have to do with Qian Liao?"
Lin Ye said: "Xiao Jinrong once said that Guo Geming was able to pacify the Southern Barbarians and had a huge relationship with Qian Liao. If it weren't for Guo Geming, the imperial court would have done the same by assigning Qian Liao."
Ning Haitang thought for a moment and understood.
"Just based on Xiao Jinrong's words, you thought that he has a delicate relationship with Guo Geming?"
Lin Ye said: "Qian Liao should be the main contributor to the pacification of the Southern Barbarians, but Guo Geming took most of the credit on himself. In order to appease Qian Liao, he made his brother-in-law and Qian Liao sworn brothers."
"After the Southern Barbarians were pacified, Guo Geming did not dare to use Qian Liao, but was reluctant to do so. After I led the troops south, I saw that the person Guo Geming sent was Qin Kaikai and not Qian Liao. This speculation is more certain."
Ning Haitang said: "If Qian Liao leads the army, you may not be able to win that battle so easily."
Lin Ye: "It will still be just as easy."
Ning Haitang curled his lips.
Lin Ye asked: "Can I not leave tonight?"
Ning Haitang shook his head: "No."
Lin Ye: "Oh..."
Then sat down.
Ning Haitang: "Isn't Her Royal Highness the eldest princess pregnant?"
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Ning Haitang: "Then why are you still staying here with me?"
Lin Ye: "I know you may still have many questions about this battle. If I stay here, I can explain more to you."
Ning Haitang: "That's not necessary."
Lin Ye: "..."
Ning Haitang said: "No one has ever mentioned the relationship between the eldest princess and the princess in any of his letters to me."
Lin Ye: "..."
Ning Haitang: "If General Lin has nothing else to do, please come back. I have to go to rectify military affairs. This trip is in vain. I have to explain it to the soldiers."
Lin Ye said: "Stay one night and then leave?"
Ning Haitang: "No."
Lin Ye sighed softly.
Ning Haitang adjusted his armor and walked out: "I have to leave after dinner at most."
Lin Ye followed quickly: "Let's go after breakfast."
Ning Haitang: "Bah!"
As she walked, she said: "Our army does not support idle people, why do you have to eat two meals from me?"
Lin Ye said: "I can serve."
Ning Haitang: "What kind of power can you use? You..."
Speaking of this, he suddenly stopped and turned back to glare at Lin Ye: "You are a prodigal!"
As he spoke, he punched Lin Ye's chest. Lin Ye dodged back, but Ning Haitang had no intention of stopping and followed up with a set of combos.
The two men kept fighting from outside the tent, but Lin Ye just got out of the way.
This scene seemed a bit embarrassing. The soldiers gathered around to watch. Someone whispered and underestimated: "The two generals are fighting again?"
The people around him asked: "Why did you say again?"
Lin Ye seemed to be slightly outmatched and retreated while fighting, but Ning Haitang seemed to be unwilling to give up and chased Lin Ye out of the tent, quickly disappearing from everyone's sight.
"The two generals are not really angry, are they?"
"Won't."
A female general close to Ning Haitang said: "The two generals often discuss each other, so there is no need to worry."
After saying that, she realized she had said the wrong thing and quickly changed her words: "It's not like we compete very often, but don't worry, it's just a competition between martial arts practitioners, it's nothing."
"That's right, then it seems that the Battle of the Posthouse in Geling City was true. Rumor has it that the Posthouse was destroyed at that time."
"Yes, yes, I heard that our general won that battle."
Six or seven miles away from the camp, Ning Haitang struck with a punch, and with a snap, Lin Ye grabbed his wrist gently.
He looked into Ning Haitang's eyes and said, "It's far enough. Look, there happens to be a stream here, and there happens to be a stone over there."
Ning Haitang blushed: "Bah! I don't know what you are talking about!"