Jia Ke stood aside and watched these eunuchs eating and drinking without stopping, but these people didn't notice him at all, which made him feel very embarrassed.
So Jia Ke coughed next to him, and the eunuchs reacted and looked up. They saw a young general standing there. Judging from his clothes, he should be Jia Ke, the military commander.
The leading eunuch among them immediately went over to grab Jia Ke's hand when he saw him, and said vaguely: "General, you still recognize me, I am Gao Quan."
Jia Ke took a closer look at this man and found that he looked familiar. Looking more closely, he saw that it was Gao Quan, the eunuch of the Qianqing Palace who had given him the order last time.
But now he is covered in dust and his face is covered with weather. How can he compare with the energetic and rosy eunuch of Qianqing Palace.
Jia Ke was taken aback this time and asked hurriedly: "It has only been a few years since we last met, Eunuch Gao, how come you have become like this?"
"Master Jia doesn't know something. This time I'm running an errand for the emperor, and I'm in a hurry. I haven't gotten enough water since I set off from the imperial city. I've been working non-stop all the way, and I haven't even gotten enough water." Gao Quan said with emotion on his face. This is the first time I have worked so hard on an errand.
"I wonder what purpose Eunuch Gao came to convey this time, which made Eunuch Gao so anxious." Jia Ke said knowingly.
When Gao Quan heard Jia Ke's question, he suddenly remembered his mission. He hurriedly said to Jia Ke: "Master Jia is in urgent need. The Tatars have already conquered Gubeikou and are now besieging Miyun. They are only one day away from the capital. During the journey, the emperor ordered me to come and convey the order, and ordered the general to lead the troops to King Qin immediately."
After Gao Quan said this, he still grabbed Jia Ke's hand and kept shaking it, which seemed like he was really anxious.
When Jia Ke heard this, he was shocked and asked in an incredible tone: "You are not talking nonsense to me, are you? I don't know about other places, but Gubeikou and Xifengkou are important places that are easy to defend but difficult to attack. , the pass is located between two mountains. If there is a defensive organization of one or two thousand people, it may not be able to be conquered by a hundred thousand people. The Tatars are all cavalry, how can they break these two passes?"
After hearing what Jia Ke said, Gao Quan couldn't help but sigh, "Oh, who says it's not the case? No one thought that Gubeikou would be lost, so the court was caught off guard. The news hasn't come yet, who knows exactly how it was lost? do not know either?"
"In this case, it's too late to prepare the incense case, so please ask the father-in-law to immediately issue the imperial edict and read it in public. I'd better arrange the troops, otherwise sending troops privately will be beheaded." Jia Ke said to the eunuch Gao.
Only then did Eunuch Gao react. He immediately reached behind his back and took out the imperial edict from the imperial cloth package.
When Jia Ke saw Eunuch Gao taking out the imperial edict, he quickly took two steps back, then knelt down on the ground, and everyone else in the lobby also knelt down.
The eunuch Gao held the imperial edict in front of Jia Ke and read aloud: "The emperor is destined to be transported by heaven. The edict says: Today the Tatars are marching south, and the capital is in danger. The eunuch orders Jia Ke, the military envoy of Xuanfu Town, to leave his headquarters and go to the capital to meet King Qin. You must rush to the capital city within ten days from the day you receive the order. If you don't expect it, you will be executed. I appreciate this."
Jia Ke raised his hands below and said: "I am the Marquis of Wuyang, and Jia Ke, the military governor of Xuanfu Town, has accepted the order."
After Jia Ke said these words, Eunuch Gao put the last one in his hand.
Jia Ke stood up after receiving the imperial edict, and Eunuch Gao immediately asked: "I wonder when Master Jia will start the army? The emperor and other ministers are all looking forward to the general's reinforcements arriving as soon as possible."
Jia Ke was really confused this time. There are still 150,000 elites in the capital, three battalions, in addition to the infantry commanding the Yamen and tens of thousands of forbidden troops. No matter how powerful the Tatars are, it is impossible.
It will pose a threat to the capital, which is defended by hundreds of thousands of people and has high walls and thick walls.
After all, the defense of the capital was the most rigorous in all dynasties. Even at the end of the dynasty, it was not easy to break through the capital. This would require a siege of several months or even years. After entering the city, food
Only after it is cut off can it be possible to break through the capital.
Jia Ke had no choice but to look to the eunuch Gao next to him to explain his doubts, "Eunuch Gao, I have something unclear and I would like to ask Eunuch Gao for advice."
"If you have anything to ask, just ask me. As long as I can tell you, we will tell you." Gao Quan now only hopes that Jia Ke will send troops as soon as possible. He can tell you anything else as long as it does not involve confidentiality.
"Father, as far as I know, the three major battalions in the capital are the best in the world, not to mention the thirty or forty thousand infantrymen who command the Yamen. No matter how powerful the Tatars are, they cannot pose a threat to the capital. Why is the emperor urging you so much?
Urgent?" Jia Ke asked the doubts in his heart. Although he considered that the three battalions may not be the opponents of the Tatars, the three battalions are after all elite troops famous all over the world. As long as they defend the city, the Tatars can really
There is nothing you can do about them.
After listening to Jia Ke's words, Gao Quan felt like laughing himself. Everyone in the world thought that the three major battalions were the best in the world, but he didn't expect that when it came time to show his true strength, this layer of kraft paper would be pierced in one fell swoop.
Gao Quan couldn't talk to Jia Keming now, so he replied tactfully: "The three major battalions have not been in battle for a long time, and the emperor was not at ease, so he asked soldiers and horses from Xuanfu Town and other towns to go to Jingqin King.
"
Although Jia Ke is not a smart person, he can understand a little bit about Gao Quan's words at this time. It seems that the three major camps are no longer useful. Jia Ke has thought about everything before and after this time, but he has not thought about the three major camps.
It was corrupted so quickly that it was no longer possible to go into battle to kill the enemy.
Jia Ke knew that he would not ask any more questions. After all, the emperor had to cover up such a big scandal no matter what. And to be honest, the three camps were the emperor's sharp blade to shock the world. Now this sharp blade
It was already rusty and could no longer be used, but its appearance was still bright. The emperor wanted to hang it up for the world to see.
So he discussed with Eunuch Gao, "Father, do you think this can be done? There are 80,000 horses in Xuanfu Town, and there are only 30,000 in Xuanfu Town, including 10,000 cavalry and 20,000 infantry. I can't handle these people."
Take them all away, and leave 10,000 to station in Xuanfu Town. And 20,000 horses to go to the rescue may not be enough. I will mobilize 30,000 horses from other places, gather 20,000 cavalry, and 30,000 infantry. At that time, I will lead
The cavalry goes first, and the general's 30,000 infantry are sent to support behind. I don't know what the public will do."
Eunuch Gao listened to Jia Ke's words and felt that it made sense. Even if Jia Ke wanted to rescue the capital, he could not give up Xuanfu Town. Being able to bring 50,000 troops was already the limit of Xuanfu Town, so he agreed with Jia Ke.
The only way to do this is to keep urging Jia Ke: "No matter how many people you bring, sir, hurry up and set off. The emperor is eagerly waiting for the general's reinforcements."
"Don't worry, Eunuch Gao, I will issue an order to mobilize troops to various places now. The infantry may be a little slower. I will ask the generals to gather the troops before heading to the capital. I will bring 20,000 cavalry to go first and try to reach the capital within three days.
, we must protect our emperor from death." Jia Ke vowed.
Only then did Gao Quan feel relieved. As soon as he was relieved of his responsibilities, his whole body felt weak and he could no longer stand.
When Jia Ke saw this situation, he immediately said to Gao Quan: "My father-in-law is too tired from the journey. It's better to go down and rest as soon as possible. I will mobilize the troops and generals. I'm afraid I will have to rush on the road again tomorrow. My father-in-law should take this time to take a good rest."
Gao Quan really couldn't hold on any longer. After thanking Jia Ke for his kindness, he followed the servants of Jiedushi's house to the guest room at the back to rest.
After Jia Ke sent Gao Quan away, he immediately sent his own soldiers to various places to send transfer orders. At the same time, he transferred Huang Baifeng to Xuanfu Town to temporarily take charge of the overall situation, and ordered Feng Mo to temporarily command Kaiping and Xuanhua. Each of these two places can only keep eight people.
Thousands of infantry.
Because the towns of Kaiping and Xuanhua are relatively empty now, Jia Ke ordered his Eight Banners soldiers and horses. Once these two towns are attacked by the Tatars and they cannot hold on, they must use all their cavalry to reinforce them.
, then follow Feng Mo’s orders.
But in the letter, Jia Ke also emphasized that if there were no accidents in the two towns of Xuanhua and Kaiping, they did not have to obey Feng Mo's orders. If any conflicts occurred, they should wait for him to come back and resolve them.
This time Jia Ke ordered the cavalry in Xuanfu Town to join him in Xuanfu Town within one day. Jia Ke decided to take General Zheng Kai and 20,000 cavalry to the capital first. Fan Kang then headed to the capital with 30,000 infantry to meet him.
He joins.
Why does Jia Ke go ahead alone with 20,000 cavalry? Because Jia Ke already has no shortage of horses. The cavalry in Xuanfu Town all have one man and two horses. Moreover, these people often compete with the Manchu Eight Banners, and their horse skills are no worse than those of the Tatars.
How much, so these cavalry can withstand long-distance attacks, so that Jia Ke can rush to the capital as quickly as possible to get a head start in front of the emperor.
While waiting for the cavalry, Jia Ke discussed the march route with Fan Kang and their respective division of labor. He also left a few command arrows for Fan Kang and asked him to use this as a certificate to command 30,000 infantrymen.
reinforce.
At dusk the next day, the cavalry troops were the first to arrive at Xuanfu Town. When these people arrived outside Xuanfu Town, they did not set up camp, but just rested on the spot.
Not long after, the cavalry from Xuanfu Town came to meet them. The two sides gathered together, like two giant dragons entwined together.
This was the first time the cavalry in Xuanfu Town fought independently, so Jia Ke upgraded their equipment. Although they still wore paper armor, they were lined with two layers of silk underwear.
The reason for this is because even if the enemy's bow and arrow penetrate the paper armor, the underwear made of these two layers of silk will not hurt the body. Jia Ke learned about this method from the Internet when he was on Earth.
The government also conducted experiments after Zheng Jiedushi, and found that it was very effective and could greatly reduce the casualties caused by bows and arrows.
Because they were facing a large Tatar army this time, and their bows and arrows were unparalleled today, Jia Ke equipped each cavalryman with two pieces of silk underwear to ensure their safety.
This expenditure cost Jia Ke more than half a year's income. Jia Ke spent a lot of money for this meritorious service.
Now that the army has been assembled, Jia Ke is not ready to let them rest. He decides to set off immediately and go straight to the capital. Regardless of whether he can win or not, he must first have a very correct attitude.
While Jia Ke was arranging his troops, he sent someone to invite the eunuch Gao, while he himself arranged his military uniforms and was ready to set out at any time.
When Eunuch Gao arrived at the Jiedushi Hall, Jia Ke had already finished dressing. When he saw Eunuch Gao arriving, he said, "Eunuch Gao, are you going with me this time, or with the infantry behind?"