Emperor Ming Dynasty

Chapter 106 Unexpectedly
Yunyang Mansion, Meteor County.

The cold wind blows from outside the city into the city, the thatched cottages can't stand the severe cold, flying everywhere on the street.

The civilians wrapped in a few feet of sackcloth had no choice but to go out to gather straw, repair the roof, or buy charcoal or coal to supplement warmth for their families.

The street is very clean, there is not a single beggar left, they have been arranged for a long time ago, to be buried underground.

The war in the past year has made the already barren Yunyang worse.

The most lively place is still the grain store.

Henan and Huguang areas were all occupied by intruders, and there was very little food in circulation, and the people endured hunger and cold.

Suddenly, outside Yun County, a group of carriages slowly approached.

"The food is here, the food is here, the food in Hanzhong is here!"

In an instant, the city gate was squeezed tightly, and people stared at the carriage and the bags of grain with bright eyes.

Grain, like gold, slowly entered the treasury.

Immediately, the major grain stores were immediately flooded with grain, and people couldn't wait to buy it, regardless of the cost.

In Yun County, two burly men in leather jackets were watching all this with great interest.

Prime Minister Hui Deng had scars on his face, and his face was fierce. He said in a deep voice, "The food in Hanzhong has arrived, and I can finally sleep peacefully."

Wang Guangen on the side touched his bald head under the felt hat and said relaxedly, "Ten thousand shi of grain is really a lot of courage."

"There is food in Hanzhong, we can't compare it."

Xiangweng Huideng spoke, but his eyes lingered on the food and never looked back.

Both of them were from bandits, and now they have surrendered to the imperial court, and their desire for food still continues.

Therefore, the rules are not constraints for them. Landlords, gentry, and wealthy merchants will not end well if they do not hand over their food.

Originally, according to their estimation, the food could only be left for the army to force the people to starve to death, but with the food sent from Hanzhong, things turned around.

There is no harm in having more food.

"Defeating 30,000 people and injuring Ma Ke, it's a really good skill."

Hui Deng shook his head and said with emotion.

"So, are you going to Hanzhong?"

Wang Guangen raised his head and asked.

"Everyone gave me a meeting gift, and they discussed beating Zhang Xianzhong. It would be inappropriate for me not to go."

Xiang Huiden said in a deep voice, his eyes rolled, and he laughed.

"Zuo Liangyu asked you to lead troops south to fight Zhang Xianzhong!"

"Not urgent."

Prime Minister Hui Deng grinned, and said casually: "This guy Zuo Liangyu is more like a bandit than us, he will do his best to tease people, and there is not much benefit."

"Now, it's different. The guy in Hanzhong is willing to spend money, so what if I listen to him?"

"Furthermore, although Zhu Yixi is young, he is from our hometown. Qingjian is not far from Xi'an, and he is much better than that Shandong guy."

Wang Guangen touched his bald head, and then he realized: "No wonder you are so generous, so we are from Shaanxi."

……

Zhu Yixi's marriage with the Sun's family had a greater impact than he had imagined.

The wedding is regularly held in Chongzhen for 17 years, on the eighth day of February.

From this, it also gave everyone in the world a time to react.

Therefore, throughout December, Zhu Yixi witnessed Sun Chuanting's influence with his own eyes.

Among his Jinshi of the same discipline, there are well-known ones: Jiang Yueguang of the Imperial Academy in Nanjing, the right servant of the Ministry of War, Yu Yinggui, the governor of the three sides, Chen Zizhuang, the right servant of the Ministry of Rites, Ma Shiying, the governor of Lufeng, and so on.

They are all first-class people in the world.

He sent greeting cards and gifts, which made people dumbfounded.

And friends like Chen Shiqi, Governor of Sichuan, Feng Yuanbiao, Minister of the Ministry of War, etc., are countless.

Of course, if Yuan Chonghuan and Hong Chengchou are still there, they should occupy the top position.

The expected message blockage does not exist.

Because, the Yangtze River communicates with the whole world.

"These are all contacts!"

Looking at the letter after letter, Zhu Yixi murmured.

"not only that."

Zhao Shu has been Sun Chuanting's staff for many years, and he knows it very well. He couldn't help but elaborate:

"In addition to the same year, there are fellow villagers, roommates, seat teachers, house teachers, etc. If they are all written out, they will spread throughout the officialdom."

"Mr. Sun is not a member of the Donglin Party and has been excluded. Even so, this relationship should not be underestimated."

Hey, just Ma Shiying, who supported King Fu in history, has benefited a lot.

Zhu Yixi was full of admiration.

Zhao Shu continued to sigh with emotion: "Of course, because of Governor Sun, even if you are not targeted by the Donglin Party, you will be excluded."

"However, you are backed by strong soldiers, and it's just in troubled times, so they don't dare to go too far with you."

Being promoted and promoted, and getting married, Zhu Yixi is very busy.

At this time, Shaanxi merchants also sent news:

In December, Fengxiang and Lanzhou opened their doors and surrendered.

After crossing the river, the two guards of Zhuanglang and Liangzhou descended, surrounded Ganzhou, and climbed to the city in the snow at night.

Gansu governor Lin Rirui, general soldier Guo Tianji, Tong Zhi Lantai and others died together, killing more than [-] residents.

In the vast northwest, only Xiningwei is still holding on.

"Except for Hanzhong, all Shaanxi belongs to the trespassers."

Zhao Shu sighed, full of disappointment.

"By the way, what happened to Mr. Niu in Lintao Mansion?"

Zhu Yixi had expected it a long time ago. At this moment, he thought of Niu Chenghu and hurriedly asked.

He Yiyi frowned, thought for a long time, and then said: "The intruder entered Lintao, but he was nowhere to be seen, and Lanzhou surrendered."

"There are rumors that they should have gone to Taozhou Wei, where there are mixed Han and Han people, and it is extremely complicated."

"Taozhou?"

Zhao Shu narrowed his eyes, carefully took out the map from his pocket, and a simplified map of Shaanxi came into view.

He crossed Lanzhou with his finger, down to Taozhou, then to the east, to Minzhou, Gongchang, and then to Hanzhong.

"Zhu Zongbing, tell me, is it possible for him to come to Hanzhong?"

"Hanzhong?" Zhu Yixi was taken aback, looked at the crude map, and then came closer: "The road is high and long, and it may be difficult to cross mountains and ridges."

"He has no choice."

At this time, He Yitong suddenly pointed to Taozhou and Minzhou on the map, and said:

"This place is just like what Zhao Canjun said, the Han and the Han live together, and because of this, it is very barren, and there is no output except cattle and sheep."

"Besides, the Tibetans see that money is open, and they might want to exchange their heads for something."

"Right."

Looking at the map, Zhu Yixi suddenly thought: "You Shaanxi merchants have traveled all over the country and are familiar with the border customs. You must have a more detailed map?"

"Ok?"

He Yiyi was startled, and quickly apologized with a smile: "It's just that I've been running a lot, so I'm familiar with it naturally."

"is it?"

Zhu Yixi was noncommittal, and said to himself: "Since you all have maps and frequent exchanges, you must have business routes. If you can do business, you will go to war."

Thinking of this, Zhu Yixi frowned and sighed secretly.

People's hearts are sinister, even You Shiwei and other Yulin generals are worried about it, so Niu Chenghu is naturally not surprised.

In the late Ming Dynasty, sometimes internal thieves were more difficult to deal with than external enemies.

And a fight, but also cheaper for others.

ps: It will be available on the [-]st, next Monday
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