The First Gongsheng of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 300

Datong.

Accompanied by Wang Xi, the commander-in-chief of Datong, Wang Shouren came to Datong together to take over as the governor of Datong.

Zhang Zhou asked Wang Xi to come together, together with the [-] Beijing soldiers and the [-] soldiers who accompanied Wang Shouren to Weininghai, it also showed Wang Shouren's prestige to the greatest extent.

In the first year of his tenure as an official, Xinke Jinshi served as the governor of an important town on the nine borders. It was still in wartime, and it was difficult for Wang Shouren to gain a foothold in Datong without resorting to extraordinary measures.

When Wang Shouren entered the city, no officials came out to greet him. Apparently, Hong Han was still worried about his resignation as governor. The local officials would rather take the risk of offending Wang Shouren than offend Hong Han when they were transferred back to Beijing for use.

When Hong Han returns to the court, he is likely to become the Minister of the Six Departments, or the Minister of the Five Temples, and he will be transferred to Nanjing as an official no matter how unworthy he is.

Why do you want to lick Wang Shouren at this time, and let yourself offend a ministerial-level official who is about to return to the court for "high promotion"?

Wang Shouren didn't care about these situations either. After he entered the city, he directly lived in the General Military Mansion.

that night.

Wang Xi brought him the latest information on the grassland.

"...The internal strife in the Tatars came to an abrupt end. It is said that the leader of the Yongxiebu tribe also took the initiative to make peace with the little Tatar prince. He was willing to cede part of the grassland on the right wing in exchange for the peace between the left and right wings. Afterwards, both sides withdrew their troops. At present, there are signs of moving closer to the Daming border..."

When Wang Xi said this, he was still very cautious.

From his point of view, although the surprise attack on Weining Sea planned by Zhang Zhou had achieved an absolute victory, it seemed that there were advantages and disadvantages for the changes in the grassland situation.

Wang Shouren spoke with dignity, and said in front of the deputy commander Kuang Yue and others: "This is the luck of Ming Dynasty."

Wang Xi asked: "Will the Tatars be united because of this, and come and harass our Daming border?"

At this time, Wang Xi and other generals also seemed to understand why Hong Han was so arrogant and refused to cooperate with the handover, even when he was transferred back to the court after being the resigned governor. Confident.

You, Wang Shouren, are very good at fighting, but do you have the ability to govern Datong?
What's more, it's obvious that the grasslands are fighting among themselves, so you plan a sneak attack tactic, so that the Tatars will fight against Ming with one mind, and you have agreed to sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight, and now the tigers stop fighting and even fight Together... In terms of grand tactics, this is Da Ming's failure!
Wang Shouren said unhurriedly: "The interior of Tatar seems to be harmonious, but there are undercurrents surging. The one who should be most worried about being harassed now is not the border gate of Ming Dynasty, but the once invincible Manchu officials. Now the fire screening, But it was really being roasted on the fire!"

When the generals in the general's mansion heard this, they suddenly seemed to be enlightened.

The breath became clearer.

Think about it too.

Daming's surprise attack on Weininghai almost killed and captured half of the people in Huosi, so we are still worried about the Tartars! ?

The left and right wings of Mongolia, who were at war on the grassland, suddenly made peace. Now they dare to go against the general trend and invade the border of Ming Dynasty?They don't even dare to enter the Hetao now!
The wall fell and everyone pushed it, and now Huozhai has become a soft persimmon on the grassland. Originally, Huozhai occupied the most fertile grassland on the right wing of the grassland, which made the Mongolian right wing and the Tatar headquarters envious, but now... Huozhai is probably like a dog who lost his family , everyone wants to squeeze him until there is no hair left.

"Everyone, the Japanese officials are going to visit Hong Zhongcheng tomorrow, so you don't have to go. I can complete the handover by myself."

Wang Shouren didn't think Hong Han dared to make a fuss.

His appointment as the governor of Datong seems to be Zhang Zhou's idea, but after all, it was the emperor's decree, and he is still very confident now.

Wang Xi took the initiative to invite Ying and said: "The final general is willing to go with you."

"No need, I still have a lot of things to discuss with Hong Zhongcheng, and you will be disturbed when you are here. However, Datong Town currently has heavy responsibilities such as mining and safety, and it will fall on your shoulders. Specifically, I will discuss it in the next few days." I'll list it out for you in detail..."

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A huge wave in the grassland seemed to be "dissolved" by Zhang Zhou.

When Hong Han first heard the news, he also felt that it would be interesting for him to go back to the northwest as an errand, but after meeting Wang Shouren, he realized that the problem was not simple.

Wang Shouren seemed to be just a new Jinshi, but he was very imposing, and even came to the meeting alone.

After Wang Shouren analyzed the current situation on the grassland with Hong Han, and let Hong Han understand that Daming now fully grasped the initiative, Hong Han still hoped that the traditional civil servants in the Ji Dynasty would cause trouble for upstarts such as Zhang Zhou and Wang Shouren, and drive them away. Out of the Northwest military and political system.

"Bo'an, you are the post-prime minister, so you shouldn't be fooling around with Daming's sycophants."

Hong Han came up with a big reason and wanted to persuade Wang Shouren to draw a clear line with Zhang Zhou.

Wang Shouren shook his head.

If he could still cut seats with Zhang Zhou before going to Xuanfu, now he has to stand with Zhang Zhou.

First of all, there is the question of knowing how to repay him. Zhang Zhou helped him get so much credit, and he broke up with Zhang Zhou as soon as he turned his face?

Furthermore, without Zhang Zhou's support, how could he realize his great wish and stay in the northwest to shine for Daming?He, Wang Shouren, has a passion for the military, and now he is still in his prime, and he doesn't have the mentality of those old-fashioned heroes who just want to eat and die.

"Old Hong, the use of troops in the Northwest was ordered by His Majesty, and I just follow orders without selfishness in mind. I hope you can understand."

Hong Han was nearly sixty years old, he was a Jinshi in eight years of Chenghua, earlier than Wang Shouren's father, Wang Huazhong, and he was also older.

Wang Shouren is considered polite now.

Seeing that Hong Han couldn't persuade him, he seemed to think that Wang Shouren had gone astray, and said: "After returning to the capital, I will definitely visit your father if I have the opportunity. A young man like you should stay in the capital to experience experience, a place in the northwest." There are so many wolves, tigers and leopards, one mistake can easily lead to undoing. I have been in the Northwest for many years, and I have a lot of feelings... You have to cherish it!"

Wang Shouren didn't think so.

You are incapable, just a conservative veteran who is not aggressive, it does not mean that others are incapable.

The situation in the northwest of Daming is not the same as it was when you came here. Daming has already gained the upper hand in border affairs, but you are still singing bad news here. I am afraid that even the soldiers below who are afraid of death will not believe your words.

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In this way, Wang Shouren took over the military and political affairs of Datong smoothly.

at the same time.

Zhang Zhou was in Yanghekou, and as soon as he sent Zhu Hui's troops away, he got two "Zou Shu", or "Certificate of Credence" similar to the Zou of a vassal state.

One was given to the court by the little Tatar prince Batu Mengke, expressing his respect for the Ming emperor and offering to pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty.

"...the list of tributes is listed. Among them are [-] horses, as well as the furs of cattle, sheep and animals, etc., indicating that these are gifts that should be paid as tribute by the courtiers. They do not ask for any rewards from the court. Datong and other places have reopened the horse market..."

Tang Yin is now a civil servant under Zhang Zhou's command, and he will convey any documents and the like.

Because Yanghekou is not an important fortress, Song Xian, the commander of Yanghewei, was the biggest official here. After Wang Shouren and Zhu Hui led the troops away one after another, Zhang Zhou was the leader of the troops left behind, and his subordinates became deserted at once. After that, apart from Tang Yin, there was only Zhang Heling who was going to mine with Zhang Zhou.

"Very good, very good." Zhang Heling sat on the side, crossed his legs, and said with a look of comfort.

Zhang Zhoudao: "Opening the horse market is to communicate with the grassland tribes. What do we need from them now? War horses? Or cattle and sheep? Let them send troops if they want to open the market, and listen to them if they win! No need to talk about responsibility."

"Hey!"

Zhang Heling said, "Zhang Zhitai, it seems that you are not the one who decides this kind of thing, right? Then it must be... His Majesty."

Zhang Heling is very supportive of the opening of the market.

Because after the opening of the market, he will be profitable, and it is rare to come to the northwest to be the deputy commander. Only with power can he be qualified to use power for personal gain.

Zhang Zhou didn't bother to talk to him, it was decided by the emperor and the ministers after discussion in name, but Zhang Zhou's proposal to the emperor was very important, as long as Zhang Zhou didn't support the opening of the Northwest Horse Market, it is estimated that even the whole court would basically not need to discuss it Yes, the emperor must listen to Zhang Zhou.

"Next one." Zhang Zhou said to Tang Yin next to him.

Tang Yin took out the second copy, and his expression became much more relaxed: "The fire screen is on the table, hoping to submit to Daming."

"Crack!" Zhang Heling slapped the table.

Zhang Zhou and Tang Yin in the room were all staring at him.

What's the fuss here, you bastard?I just asked you to sit in on it, but it seems that you are more excited than others?
Zhang Heling cheered up: "Huozhai joined Daming, our battle was not in vain."

"Ahem." Zhang Zhou cleared his throat and said, "Marquis Shouning, please understand that this battle was fought by the governor of Datong, Wang Bo'an, not ours."

Zhang Heling protested: "You make it seem like you and I don't have any credit? Zhang Zhitai, your ability to tear down the stage is really..."

Suddenly, Zhang Heling also felt powerless.

Obviously he was already very arrogant and domineering, but when he met Zhang Zhou who was even more domineering, he had nothing to do, and he was so angry.

But he couldn't show it on his face yet, because he still had to mine with Zhang Zhou to make a fortune. How could he offend this awesome guy who could easily detect the veins?Besides, Zhang Zhou is the superior and he is the subordinate, so he still wants to follow Zhang Zhou to make military achievements.

Zhang Heling felt for the first time that besides the emperor, there were people who could make him lose his temper and be angry.

"However." Tang Yin said, "Huozhai proposed that Da Ming would give him all the grasslands around Weining Sea and release his clansmen. In return, he would help Da Ming build cities in Weining Sea and other places, and establish grasslands. He also paid taxes and tribute every year, and he also hoped to be sheltered by the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty to ensure that his people would not be retaliated by the Tatar tribes.”

"Ha ha."

Zhang Zhou couldn't help laughing.

Zhang Heling asked: "With so many conditions, you want to deny him all together, and let him submit unconditionally, right?"

Zhang Zhou said with a smile: "No, I just think that Huozhai has finally started to understand the current affairs. He knows that he can't get along in Tatar now, and needs to find a strong backer to support him."

"Cut!" Zhang Heling said, "You brought all the women, mothers, children, and parents and clansmen into Daming. If you don't submit to him, you have to return?"

Zhang Zhou pointed to Tang Yin and said, "Bohu, what do you think?"

"I?"

Tang Yin was a little stage-frightened only in front of Zhang Zhou and Zhang Heling, but he still made an analysis, "This should be related to the suspension of the internal annexation war in Tatar that we learned before. The strength of the Huozhai tribe has been greatly reduced, and his He occupied too much pasture before, and the rest of the tribes will not let him go."

It's all the most obvious things, and Zhang Zhou doesn't think Tang Yin has made much progress.

But at least Tang Yin has begun to learn to analyze now.

"Thousands of people beat the drum, who made him not know the fun before." Zhang Zhoudao, "We have no control over such matters, and leave it to His Majesty to decide. As the head of Xuanda, I also control military affairs in the Northwest , I still have to put forward necessary opinions, Bohu, help me draft..."

"I?"

Tang Yin thought to himself, if you want to play it, you can just write it yourself, why do you ask me to write it for you?

Zhang Heling laughed and said, "Otherwise, what are you doing in the northwest? Do you want to eat white rice? It's a no-brainer to work for Zhang Zhitai. When you finish drafting, go and drink with Benhou. Benhou brought some good wine! Zhang I will not invite you, I know you are busy with work."

"Ah."

Zhang Zhou nodded.

Tang Yin was going out to meet a "noble man". Others didn't appreciate Tang Yin, but Zhang Heling, the moth of Ming Dynasty, Shouning Marquis, began to favor him more.

Even Zhang Heling started to make friends with civil servants... Zhang Zhou also seemed to feel that the morals of the Ming Dynasty had begun to change.

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in the capital.

The changes in the situation on the grassland were also the first to be reported to the capital. Unlike Zhang Zhou and Wang Shouren who saw that Huoshai was about to suffer at a glance, none of the four eunuchs at Zhu Youtang's side noticed it.

The information on the grassland was transmitted to the capital in the afternoon, and the emperor did not summon the ministers.

At first hearing, Zhu Youtang was also a little displeased.

Why did Bingkuan help Daming achieve such a great victory, but let the Tatars put down their prejudices, and instead they want to join forces against Daming?
So is this battle right, or is it superfluous?

Xiao Jing mentioned next to him: "Your Majesty, the Tatars have already withdrawn from Hetao, so it is expected that the gathering to violate the territory will not happen now."

Xiao Jing didn't finish his words.

He only analyzed the situation from the battle situation. Since the Dayan tribe was so frightened that they withdrew from the Hetao after the victory in Weininghai in the northwest, they said that they let go of their prejudices to attack Ming... This is a bit far-fetched, and of course the Tatars cannot be confirmed. Is it a tactic to delay the attack, that's why he proposed it, it won't be the moment.

Whether you will come later or not is another story.

Dai Yi also smiled and said, "Yes, Your Majesty, now that Mr. Zhang is sitting in the northwest, the Tatars are naturally afraid."

"En." Zhu Youtang nodded in satisfaction.

Wei Bin said at the side: "But it is a pity that the Tatars have reconciled and failed to form a situation of internal fighting."

Zhu Youtang shook his head and said: "Because of the internal reconciliation of the Tatars, the hidden danger of their discord still exists, forming checks and balances with each other, and it is a good thing for Daming to reserve troops, horses, food and grass in the future. If they really complete the merger, who will have the advantage at that time?" , and say two more."

"Yes, Your Majesty is wise."

Originally, Wei Bin planned to trip Zhang Zhou a little, but he didn't expect the emperor to turn his face away after a short period of displeasure.

The question is not whether it is better to fight between snipe and clam in the grassland, or to continue to maintain the status quo...you can say anything about the ambiguity. The key now is that the emperor trusts Zhang Zhou very much. Since Zhang Zhou's fart is delicious, the emperor Naturally, I feel... as long as it is the result achieved by Zhang Zhou, it must be good!
Xiao Jingdao: "But Your Majesty, if you come to the court tomorrow, I think that all the ministers will have... some criticisms about this."

This is considered to remind Zhu Youtang in advance.

Don't be too optimistic.

Your Majesty, you can understand that the current situation in the grassland is beneficial to Daming, and us eunuchs can also be persuaded by you, but the problem is that those ministers are likely to take the opportunity to make trouble.

"Then go and say hello to them first." Zhu Youtang said, "It just so happens that the matter of rewards for meritorious deeds should also be implemented in detail. The Ministry of Households has not transferred a penny of rewards so far, so go and urge them."

"Yes." Xiao Jing replied.

He immediately looked up at Dai Yi.

This is also asking for instructions. The emperor asked us to communicate. Who is going?
Dai Yi turned his head to the side, Xiao Jing suggested it for nothing, then you can do it yourself, I don't bother to pay attention.

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Cabinet value.

Different from what Xiao Jing was worried about, the three people in the cabinet were not even unable to understand the basic situation of the grassland.

"Everything is going according to Zhang Bingkuan's expectation."

Xie Qian looked a little annoyed.

Even he couldn't directly deny Zhang Zhou's achievements in this battle.

Winning on the battlefield boosted the morale of the army and boosted the confidence of the Ming government and the public, which is already rare.

More importantly... even the Tatars are afraid. They were supposed to complete the internal annexation and unify and twisted into one rope to fight against Ming, but now... they dare not engage in internal fighting in this critical period.

It is a good thing for Da Ming that the Tatars are afraid. If they turn a blind eye to Da Ming, that should be the worry of the Ming court.

Li Dongyang frowned and said, "After this battle, what role did Huozhai play? He led the troops out of the battlefield ahead of time. Could he be involved in the reconciliation?"

Liu Jian nodded and said: "What Binzhi asked is exactly what I want to know. Now that the internal balance of the grassland has been broken, Huozhai was originally a big force on the right wing of the grassland. After these few battles, he is no longer worthy As for the name of the hero of the grassland, as for whether the Tatars want him to continue to rush forward and become an enemy of Ming Dynasty, or whether they want to take the opportunity to annex him...it's hard to say."

Xie Qian smiled and said, "According to your analysis, I think it's time for Huozhai to move westward."

Li Dongyang obviously didn't agree with Xie Qian's statement. He said: "The people of the tribe were captured and killed nearly 2 people, so they have to move westward. Where can they move?"

Xie Qian continued to smile, but did not answer this question.

Immediately, someone came to the door to announce that it was Xiao Jing who had come.

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The three invited Xiao Jing in.

Xiao Jing said frankly and honestly: "I hope that tomorrow will rise, the three elders should inspire the hearts of the government and the people, not... ha ha."

Xie Qian said with a smile: "The military prestige of the Ming Dynasty is manifested, this is a good thing, what else can it be if it is not exciting?"

"Oh, that's it."

Xiao Jing's character is that he doesn't cause trouble, he is a good old man.

He seems to be resourceful, but most of the time he doesn't fight with others, which is why he, as one of Emperor Hongzhi's Gu Ming ministers, was later quickly stolen by Liu Jin and made him lose power.

His opinions on the cabinet have always been weak, and he feels that he must rely on these three people to stabilize the government.

(End of this chapter)