East Factory Governor

Chapter 680 Find a job for Li Dingguo

When Qin Shuhuai and others found Tang Sanniang, she was feeding Tang Linger medicine.

Tang Ling'er looked much better, thanks to Tang Sanniang's meticulous care these days.

When Tang Sanniang saw Qin Shuhuai, the first thing she asked was: "Leader, is there still someone from my Tang Sect looking for you?"

Qin Shuhuai shook his head regretfully, and said, "No one from the Tang Sect came to look for me, nor did I meet anyone from the Tang Sect along the way."

Tang Sanniang remained silent and continued to feed Tang Linger the medicine.

After a while, he asked again, "Empress of the Western Regions, when do you plan to crusade?"

The Tang Sect must retaliate, and this time will certainly be no exception.

Qin Shuhuai said, "After the Demon Cult is put down, I will send troops to the Western Regions in a few days."

"How long?" Tang Sanniang asked eagerly, seemingly calm.

Qin Shuhuai couldn't answer her.

To put down the Devil's Cult, we must first reorganize the army, gather enough logistics, and at the same time reform the internal affairs. Only when the Ming army is strong and strong can it be possible to expand the territory, submit to the barbarians, and take back everything that should belong to the Ming Dynasty.

This process takes at least a few years.

I can only talk about him from left to right, "Sanniang, Chief Wang, Master Zhiren, and Chang Zhenren are leading an army to encircle and suppress the Empress in the middle of Sichuan. Don't worry, the enemy of the Tang Sect is the enemy of our martial arts, and they will definitely be defeated." In addition, if there is news about other members of the Tang Sect, they will surely bring it too."

Tang Ling'er sneered, "Leader Qin, I think you defeated all the heroes at the martial arts conference that day, and you fought against the masters of the four major factions and the three major gangs by yourself. How heroic you are. Now that you are in power and have a noble status, you must start guarding your wealth. You can't take the risk, can you?"

Li Dingguo said, "Miss Ling'er, don't misunderstand me. Although the world is initially settled, the northern Mongolian cavalry and the Jianzhou Tartars are still eyeing the Central Plains, and the war in the Central Plains has not been settled for years. Only strong soldiers and strong horses can conquer the Quartet, this is the proper meaning."

"Huh, that sounds nice. Isn't the martial arts alliance strong enough now? How difficult is it to attack the small Ruoqiang country?"

"Miss, this statement is wrong. The Wulin coalition army is strong, but there are only 4 people. Ruoqiang is small, but to get there, it needs to conquer other countries in the Western Regions. Moreover, the labor expedition is a test for logistics, and it needs to be wasted The capital is extremely huge, and I am afraid it will be difficult to raise it for a while. If the expedition fails and the Demon Cult, Mongols, and Tartars make a comeback, the consequences will be disastrous. This is what it means to move the whole body by pulling one hair."

"After all, you just don't want to fight?"

"Miss, don't worry, if the time is right, I will risk my life to destroy the Empress, pacify the Western Regions, and avenge the girl and the Tang Sect."

Tang Ling'er looked at Li Dingguo carefully again, and asked, "What country is your name Li?"

"I'm next to Li Dingguo."

"Does what you say count?"

Qin Shuhuai immediately said, "Follow the numbers. What Li Dingguo said is exactly what I mean. In the future when we go on an expedition to the Western Regions, Li Dingguo must be the commander."

Only then did Tang Linger say, "Okay, then I hope you will do what you say. Leader Qin, the Tang Sect is worthy of you, and you must also be worthy of the Tang Sect."

These words made Qiu Dali frown.

He has always valued rules the most. What Tang Linger said to Qin Shuhuai was indeed too unruly.

Even though Tang Sanniang doted on Tang Linger, she couldn't let her talk like this anymore, and said, "Linger, don't be rude to the leader!"

Qin Shuhuai smiled wryly, "It's okay. San Niang, then I will leave first. By the way, if there is anything missing, go directly to Hanzhong County, and I will say hello to him."

"Leader Lao is bothering you." Tang Sanniang said indifferently.

Coming out of the inn, I felt a little depressed.

Although the world is initially set, there are still a lot of things to do, and it is annoying to think about it.

Taking a deep breath, Qin Shuhuai said in his heart, things have to be done one by one, let's not care about so much.

Back at the yamen, Zu Dashou and Huang Jinglun were waiting. Seeing him coming back, they hurriedly led him to the reception banquet.

At the reception banquet, everyone was chatting and laughing. It was a good story through the ages to celebrate that the Duke of the State conquered Sichuan without a single soldier.

However, Qin Shuhuai poured the first glass of wine on the ground and was speechless for a long time.

Is it really cost-free?

Of the more than 700 Bailian disciples, only about 100 remained in the end.

That night, he told Wang Miao, the co-rudder of the Chengdu sub-rudder, that you fight, and I will come to rescue you later.

But because of serious injuries, he never went back.

Those 500 people were all killed in battle.

Ashamed!

……

On the second day, Qin Shuhuai continued to set off for Xi'an with 4000 Sichuan troops and more than [-] surrendered Zhang Xianzhong troops.

Now these more than 4000 soldiers and horses are led by Li Dingguo.

Along with him is Li Jingting.

Li Jingting was asked to come with him to escort Zhou Yanru, Cao Guozhang and others to the capital with five thousand soldiers.

He could have skipped going to Xi'an, but for Li Dingguo, he had to make a special trip.

Because he planned to settle Li Dingguo in Shaanxi first, he was going to Xi'an to say hello to Hong Chengchou.

Before he asked Liu Guoneng to stay in Shaanxi without saying hello to Hong Chengchou, which was already very unruly.

Although Hong Chengchou didn't say anything, it didn't mean he had no idea. I heard that Hong Chengchou later distributed [-] soldiers from Liu Guoneng. Thinking about it, he might not be willing to have a former rogue with a heavy soldier in his jurisdiction. common sense.

But Li Dingguo is better placed in Shaanxi.

For one thing, Shaanxi is facing the heavy pressure of the Devil's Cult, so it must be safer to have him around.

Secondly, Qin Shuhuai and Hong Chengchou had a close relationship. Li Dingguo had an official title in Shaanxi. As long as there were no major disturbances, Hong Chengchou would definitely speak well of Li Dingguo when he returned to Beijing to report on his duties. In this way, Qin Shuhuai's transfer of Li Dingguo would be justified.

Or else?Could it be that Li Dingguo was directly made a high-ranking official?Chongzhen must hang himself in anger.

In order to let Li Dingguo go up as soon as possible, Qin Shuhuai also took great pains.Speaking of the report on the pacification of Sichuan this time, Qin Shuhuai wrote in detail how Li Dingguo helped him analyze the situation in Sichuan, so that he could pacify Sichuan without bloodshed. It is called "a great talent once in a hundred years".

Five days later, we arrived in Xi'an.

Shaanxi governor's yamen.

Hong Chengchou had already received the news that Qin Shuhuai's soldiers had pacified Sichuan without bloodshed as early as six or seven days ago, and he was very happy. This way, the pressure on him would be much less. Otherwise, he is not good as the governor of Shaanxi since he has to defend against the Demon Sect and Sichuan. when.

After meeting, some kind words are indispensable.

After exchanging pleasantries, Hong Chengchou saw a strange person next to Qin Shuhuai, and asked, "I haven't asked the Duke, who is this?"

Qin Shuhuai said, "This is the hero who pacified Sichuan this time, Li Dingguo, who joined the army. This trip to Sichuan, all the strategies and schemes were written by Li Canjun. Master Hong, this is not inferior to your master." That's right!"

Li Dingguo then saluted Hong Chengchou, "Li Dingguo, the last general, pays homage to the governor."

Hong Chengchou frowned and pondered for a while, then asked, "This General Li, is that Li Dingguo who was formerly under Zhang Xianzhong's command?"

"The last general is right. The Duke of Meng will not give up, and the last general will be able to abandon the dark and turn to the light."

Qin Shuhuai said, "Master Hong also knows about him?"

Hong Chengchou chuckled, "How can I not know Li Dingguo, who is known as the 'enemy of ten thousand people' under Zhang Xianzhong's command? Hehe, the Duke has a good eye."

After a pause, he said to Li Dingguo again, "General Li, the Duke said you are a 'big talent', do you know how difficult it is to say these two words from the Duke? Don't let the Duke down. Grandfather is painstaking!"

Li Dingguo said, "I will not dare to bear it, but I hope to serve the court with my death!"

Qin Shuhuai said again, "Master Hong, from what I've seen, you are the most difficult governor of Shaanxi in the world. Now that the Devil's Cult has firmly established itself in Gansu, and has recruited a lot of soldiers, If Master Hong wants to fight with the strength of a province, he must be under heavy pressure. So, why not let General Li stay in Shaanxi and help Master Hong?"

As soon as Hong Chengchou heard it, he could tell that Qin Shuhuai wanted Li Dingguo to gild his territory.

Although he was reluctant to have another rogue general on his territory, Hong Chengchou would of course agree.

If Shaanxi wants to be stable, must it rely on the martial arts coalition forces in the hands of the Duke?

Moreover, now that the Donglin cabinet has collapsed, the emperor is drafting a new cabinet candidate. Whether Hong Chengchou can enter the cabinet is mostly up to the Duke of the State.

Speaking of which, he was also very lucky.When Qin Shuhuai took the initiative to look for him in Hancheng, he climbed up the big tree Qin Shuhuai with little effort.

Now, it is natural to continue to maintain this relationship.

So he said without hesitation, "The Duke of the State has such a kind intention, and I can't ask for it! In this way, how about General Li going to Baojing and guarding the city first?"

Baoji is in Xiping, Shaanxi, and its status is important. Hong Chengchou transferred Li Dingguo there as a city guard, which shows that he also recognized Li Dingguo's ability.

In addition, Baoji confronted the Demon Cult directly, and it was convenient for Hong Chengchou to find material for Li Dingguo to say good things later.

Hong Chengchou can only help here. He is the governor, and he can mobilize the guards of the cities within his authority during wartime, but he cannot directly appoint civil officials—even if he is a county magistrate, he must be approved by the Ministry of Officials.

Qin Shuhuai was very satisfied and said, "That's very good."

(End of this chapter)