Ming Zuo

Chapter 127 The capital

Although the place where the Jisi Change took place is near the capital.

But for the rear battalion, it was no different from fighting in a different place.

Zuo Menggeng did not dare to entrust his own safety on others.

Therefore, all conditions such as topography, mountains and rivers, towns and villages, and road traffic must be mastered personally.

And the only one who can help him do all this is the reconnaissance brigade.

Leading troops to leave Linqing, this is definitely not possible.Once discovered, the memorial of impeachment can drown him.

But it's not soldiers, so it's all right.

There are others who want to go to the capital with Zuo Menggeng.

After two months, Lu An saw his brother again.

This time, she felt something.He hugged his elder brother tightly, without saying a word, letting his face be covered with tears.

Lu Ping wiped her and wiped it, but she couldn't clean it.

"Sister, don't cry, brother is going to do big things. Just like what brother Qianza said, let's do more, so that children like us in the world will not be without parents."

Lu An still couldn't say anything, just nodded.

She was still too young to know what such a parting meant.But the panic that her brother was about to leave still frightened her.

But she is a sensible child, knowing that Zuo Menggeng's arrangement must be right.

Under the sun, Lu Ping was led by Huang Wei, leaving only a black spot.

Lu An was also held by Zuo Xianmei, and couldn't help asking: "Can you see brother through the big telescope that brother Qian Zuo mentioned?"

Zuo Xianmei knew it was impossible, but she still said: "It will definitely be possible."

Lu An's eyes brightened again.

"Sister, teach me. I must do it!"

A team of more than [-] people, as the Zhang family caravan, went northward by boat from the canal, all the way peacefully.

After driving through Dezhou, Zuo Menggeng began to arrange tasks.

"From Huailai in the west to Tianjin in the east; from Xifengkou and Da'ankou in the north to Baoding in the south. You only have one month in one month. You must get me the most detailed maps and materials. Can you do it?"

This is the first mission of the reconnaissance brigade.

In the next time, they will go to various places in the form of small teams, secretly draw a map of Jifu, and gather information.

"Guaranteed to complete the mission."

All made resounding promises.

This is the benefit of being accessible up and down.

From the very beginning, every soldier knew what to do and was mentally prepared for it.

Looking at these young faces, Zuo Menggeng was agitated.

"This time, you are operating secretly, and you must keep it strictly confidential. If any of you are found and can escape, try to escape. But if you cannot escape, we will always remember your sacrifice."

Zuo Menggeng knew very well that at this moment in Jifu, there must be spies from Houjin busy.

He wondered if these scouts would collide with Hou Jin's spies.

But once they collide, it must be the most tragic fight.

What should be made clear has already been made clear.

These scouts also understood the arduous and dangerous mission of this trip, but without the slightest timidity or hesitation, they followed the chiefs of their troops and left one after another along the way.

When he was outside the capital city, only Zuo Menggeng, Zuo Fu and Zuo Gui were left by Zuo Menggeng's side.

Huang Wei led Lu Ping to leave the team in Tongzhou, and with the help of professionals from the Intelligence Department, they would sneak into the capital to carry out their mission.

On the way from Tongzhou to the capital, what the two need to do most is to go hungry.

Lu Ping has to work harder, while starving, he has to keep reviewing lessons.

If you want to not show your flaws, you must take all your homework as a matter of course.

Zuo Menggeng came to the capital for the first time, but his impression was not good.

It doesn't have the magnificence of the No. [-] city in the world.

In the scorching sun of midsummer, the whole city was gray between the sky and the earth, with a decaying atmosphere.

The people who came in and out were also listless, as if they were walking dead.

The officers and soldiers guarding the city huddled in the city gate holes that could shade the sun, and only when they saw the poor coming in and out, they would turn into hyenas and go up and yell non-stop.

After getting out three or two Wen, he showed his yellow teeth, very satisfied.

The soldiers of Zuo Menggeng would not dare to provoke Zuo Menggeng and the other three riding tall horses like this.On the contrary, they drove away the pedestrians who were in the way for them, for fear of offending the nobles.

"This is a dead city."

After crossing the city gate, Zuo Gui couldn't help but say this.

Zuo Menggeng didn't respond, but he had to admit that Zuo Gui was right.

The heart of this old empire has completely failed.

This is not just a city's problem, but a dynasty's aura, which is unsustainable.

Zuo Menggeng had no time to grieve for a doomed dynasty, and found Hou Xun's mansion all the way.

Although Liu Zongzhou recognized him as his disciple, he still had to find Hou Xun if he wanted to do something.

Today is a holiday, and Hou Xun happens to be at home.He was very surprised to hear him coming.

Zuo Menggeng dismissed the idlers and others, and Hou Xun also paid attention to the purpose of this trip.

This is the benefit of practical officials, who have strong decision-making power.

Taking a look at the overall situation on the map, Hou Xun immediately approved of Zuo Menggeng's judgment, and he was as clear as a candle.

"The court will not believe this judgment. Saying it rashly will only bring you disaster."

This made Zuo Menggeng very comfortable, and finally found someone who could keep up with his thoughts.

"What do you want to do?"

Hou Xun knew that Zuo Menggeng would not come to the capital for no reason, just to tell himself these things.After all, Zuo Menggeng was an officer of the Linqing Association. Even if Hou Jin really called, he probably wouldn't do anything about him.

When Zuo Menggeng mentioned his intention to join the war, Hou Xun shook his head.

"No, it's too dangerous. The Tartars are brutal, and your troops are small. If you are not careful, your entire army may be wiped out."

Zuo Menggeng smiled and said: "It is precisely because Ruogu has planned a strategy that our department has room to move."

His plan is very simple.

If the history remains the same and the Hou Jin still invades, then Chongzhen will definitely order to let all the places serve the king.

And Hou Xun, who was the servant of the Ministry of War, had the opportunity to do something.

Zuo Menggeng's strategy is to ask Hou Xun to recruit troops from abroad.

At this time when everyone was avoiding it, if Hou Xun took the initiative to stand up, Chongzhen would [-]% agree.

And Hou Xun got this opportunity, so it was only natural that he ordered the rear battalion to be transferred.And the Houyinghui has always been under the jurisdiction of Hou Xun, and he is not afraid of being tricked by others.

Of course Hou Xun would not interfere with the rear battalion's battle plan, and the rear battalion could become an independent force, fighting according to its own ideas.

"Mr. Ruogu, please don't worry, the younger generation takes the enemy's situation into consideration, and will not do reckless actions."

Hou Xun pondered for a moment, and found that Zuo Menggeng's plan was very feasible.And with him covering it, no one else can plot against him.

Besides, if Houjin really invaded and stayed in the Ministry of War, the pressure on him, the second official, would definitely be heavy.

Although it is very dangerous to apply for recruitment and battle with Hou Jin, at least you don't have to take responsibility.

And out of the emperor's vision, the autonomy will be much greater.

How did he know that because of the changes in Jisi, Wang Qia, Shangshu of the Ministry of War, became the second person to take the blame after Mao Wenlong.

After Wang Zaijin resigned, how did Wang Qia become Minister of the Ministry of War?

When Emperor Chongzhen called a group of ministers to discuss matters, he found Wang Qia.

How did you find out?

This guy is so handsome.

He has a handsome appearance and an extraordinary appearance.

Chongzhen was greatly surprised and immediately promoted to Minister of the Ministry of War...

The Minister of Defense of a country is appointed just because he is handsome, regardless of whether he understands the military or not.

To say that Chongzhen is a Ming emperor...

Besides, Wang Qia is not without talent.

People have experienced places and done a lot of practical things.

But he is an administrative official, so he insists on managing the military. Isn't this a joke?
What's more, at the time of the Jisi change, it took less than a year for Wang Qia to take over as Minister of the Ministry of War, and he was not able to complete the familiar business.Just put the blame on him, can the officials not let the rabbit die and the fox be sad?
And after Wang Qia was imprisoned, the series of operations of Shen Yongmao, who succeeded him, can be called a top insider.

From Zuo Menggeng's plan, Hou Xun found his chance to be invincible, and immediately agreed.

After finishing the business, Hou Xun asked with a smile: "Xu Xuanhu's mansion, won't you go?"

Zuo Menggeng's face turned embarrassed, and then calmed down.

"Mr. Xuanhu's kindness is as heavy as a mountain, and this junior must be grateful."

Hou Xun stroked his beard and laughed loudly, not knowing what to say to his thick skin.

At lunch, Hou Fangyu was very anxious when he heard that Zuo Menggeng was going to visit Xu Mansion.

"Brother Zuo, may you take me with you when you go to the Xu Mansion?"

Zuo Menggeng was quite surprised.

"Why do you follow?"

Hou Fangyu looked distressed.

"I have encountered many math problems, and I want to ask sister Xu's advice."

In the future, Hou Fangyu, one of the four sons of the late Ming Dynasty, who was famous for his poetry and prose, was fascinated by arithmetic.

This made Zuo Menggeng quite weird.

"Then you follow along."

　In the second year of Chongzhen, there were five ministers of the Ministry of War, namely Shen Yongmao, Tang Shiji, Cheng Zhengji, Xiong Mingyu and Wei Yunzhong, and there was no Hou Xun.

　　At the end of the Chongzhen Dynasty, Hou Xun only held the title of Minister of the Ministry of War, but never held a real position.

　　Here is the influence change brought by the protagonist, hereby declare!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)