The First Gongsheng of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 355 The Strongest Spear, The Weakest Shield

Thirty of the first month.

Lu Wan, who was in Shenyang, received another letter asking for help from Tang Yin.

In other words, it was a letter of notification, informing him that he had captured Duobi City and was waiting for the Ming army to arrive in Duobi City. At this time, Lu Wanren did not go to Fushun, let alone send troops.

After Zhang Yong heard about it, he came to see him in a hurry, and asked, "If you don't send troops and something happens, who can afford it?"

In terms of strength and prestige in the army, Zhang Yong is above Lu Wan.

He felt that since the imperial court allowed troops to be dispatched, Lu Wan should step up his arrangements, instead of being in a hurry now. He was not worried about the life and death of the [-] Korean army, but he was afraid that Tang Yin, Zhang Zhou's junior brother, would die in Duobi City.

"Eunuch Zhang, it's not that I don't want to send troops, it's because His Majesty has a decree to wait until the actual leader arrives before sending troops."

Lu Wan was also helpless.

Zhang Yonghe asked: "Who is the one who actually leads the troops?"

In terms of military exploits in the battle of Huangshui, Lu Wan did not win what he deserved for Liaodong. Although the division of military merits is still unclear, because Wang Xian had the support of civil officials in the court, it seemed that he had won an overwhelming victory.

So Zhang Yong didn't have a good temper with Lu Wan.

We agreed to say that the Jizhou army delayed the fighter plane, and you said that the Lai Guo Guild was on your side, and the result?

Lu Wan shook his head and said, "I don't know either."

Zhang Yong rolled his eyes.

It is said that when the person who actually leads the troops arrives, they will send troops, but they don't even know who is actually leading the troops... This matter is very lively.

"Eunuch Zhang, don't act too hastily. You must trust His Majesty and Duke Lai. Now, the Jurchens of Jianzhou must think that I, Daming, have no intention of sending troops, so they will send all their troops to Duobi City. Only by dispatching troops can we achieve a surprise victory. Just wait."

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The first day of February.

Wang Shouren, who had returned to the capital for two days, was able to enter the palace for an audience that day. On that day, Zhu Youtang also returned to the court hall after resting for more than two months, and watched the court in Fengtian Hall.

That day was also the day when Wang Shouren officially received the title of "Earl of Xinjian".

After the court meeting, Wang Shouren was told to go to the Qianqing Palace to thank him, and Wang Shouren followed Xiao Jing to the Qianqing Palace.

"A good-looking talent, very good." Zhu Youtang looked at Wang Shouren with satisfaction on his face, "No wonder Bingkuan looks at you differently, Wang Qing's family, you have also made due contributions to the court, this is the reward you deserve .”

Wang Shouren said hastily, "I dare not take credit for this humble minister."

Zhu Youtang smiled and said: "Wang Qing's family, there is something I want to tell you. It was Lai Guogong who told me in Yongping Mansion. He said that after you returned to the capital, he wanted to transfer you to Liaodong to help It won a military incident against the Jianzhou Jurchen."

Wang Shouren said: "The minister received the decree..."

Wang Shouren looked surprised.

After he returned to the capital, he didn't see Zhang Zhou. He thought that Zhang Zhou had already gone to Liaodong, but now he told him that Zhang Zhou is still in Yongping Mansion, and he also said that he had given him the task of sending troops to Jianzhou Jurchen. ?
How can things be so confusing?

Zhu Youtang said: "Bingkuan said he wanted to go in person, but the mining in Yongping Mansion went well, so he said he didn't want to go."

Wang Shouren: "..."

Just kidding?Say go and not go?War as a joke?
"On the contrary, I got a report from North Korea, saying that Tang Yin had followed North Korea's [-] troops and headed towards Jianzhouwei. It should be more than half a month since the troops were dispatched, and the result is still unknown."

Zhu Youtang obviously didn't pay much attention to the battle of Jianzhou Jurchen.

Perhaps in Zhu Youtang's own opinion, the Jianzhou Jurchens were not a major hidden danger. Even if a group of small tribes fought for land there, even if it would endanger the safety of the people of Ming Dynasty, it did not mean that they had to be destroyed.

Wang Shouren asked: "Your Majesty, when will I leave?"

"No hurry." Zhu Youtang got up and said, "I can leave in two days. What I discussed with Bingkuan before was to go to Jianzhou Jurchen when the spring is warm and the flowers are blooming. It hasn't arrived yet. It is necessary to use troops."

Wang Shouren was even more surprised.

For Wang Shouren.

Everything emphasizes the speed of your soldiers.

Moreover, he felt that Zhang Zhou should understand this strategy very well, and he should be able to reach a certain ideological agreement with him on the matter of using troops.

As a result, Zhang Zhou told him now...they are different.

"Bingkuan's explanations about Jianzhou's status and hidden dangers are all compiled in a memorial, and let someone read it for you. It's not too late to read it after you leave the palace." Zhu Youtang said, "You two God can clear up his mood first, I will give you a mansion, and after the war in Liaodong is over, I will let you take part of the errands in the Beijing camp, so that you don't have to continue to be a civil servant like your father."

Wang Shouren frowned upon hearing this.

I just passed the Jinshi exam...was the exam in vain?

Then why have I worked so hard for so many years?If he had known how easy it was to be awarded...he suddenly realized that it was precisely because he passed the Jinshi examination that he was qualified to lead the army and had the opportunity to achieve his current results.

So there is nothing to regret.

Wang Shouren said: "I am willing to assist the government among the Chinese and Chinese ministers and do my best for Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Youtang shook his head with a smile and said: "You have the heart, I understand, but you have already won the title, it is better for you to continue to lead the army than to continue to struggle among the civil servants."

The emperor's words were already very straightforward.

You are not like Zhang Bingkuan, don't always think about choosing both sides, just like you always have to sacrifice, you will never give up the title of Earl Xinjian and become a doctor of the Six Departments, right?You must know that any governor on the Nine Sides will not be given to you casually. Letting you be the governor of Datong is more because of the temporary setting, in order to deter the Tatars.

With Zhang Zhou's face, you are allowed to serve in the Yanwutang, and you can also receive an errand in the Beijing camp. Are you still not satisfied?
"By the way, Wang Qing's family, you are going to Liaodong this time as a military honor." Zhu Youtang added, "You will be replaced by Zhang Heling, Shouning Marquis of Liaodong General."

Civil servants become military generals?
Wang Shouren always felt that there was still a gap in his heart.

After more than 20 years of career as a Confucian scholar, I finally passed the Jinshi examination and became an official, but I ended up becoming a military household in a few days?Although having a title is essentially different from not having a title... and what he admires the most is Wang Yue, who would do anything for the title... But Wang Shouren is different from his idol only in his attitude towards the title.

Zhu Youtang smiled and said: "Of course, all of this is only temporary. You will return to Beijing after you finish this battle. At that time, I will also use your performance as appropriate to see if I want to keep you as a civil servant."

Not once did the emperor shatter Wang Shouren's hopes.

In fact, it was tantamount to letting Wang Shouren prove himself.

If you are capable, then I can show you a special kindness like I did to Zhang Bingkuan.

"Before going to Liaodong, go to see Bingkuan. He is in Yongping Mansion. He will explain to you in detail about the use of troops in this battle."

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Recently, there is no incident in the capital, and the ministers of the DPRK and China feel a lot more relaxed.

Especially after entering February, the Ming court resumed, and the alienation between the civil officials and the emperor disappeared. In exchange, the civil officials regained control of the Ming Dynasty. While the civil servants strengthened their control over the court, they also welcomed the civil servants. Suppression of the upstarts.

And Wang Shouren, as an existence second only to Zhang Zhou and Zhu Feng among the "upstarts", he is also under great pressure.

Wang Hua knew that his son was about to go to war this day, so he specially called his son to give him a lecture.

"...Bo'an, it is His Majesty's grace to you to be awarded the title. Whether you are a civil servant or a military officer, you can serve Daming." Wang Hua is very happy that his son is the new uncle.

Wang Shouren said: "Ke'er wants to be like my father."

Wang Hua said coldly: "Why do you do the same as me? Have you stayed in the court for decades and achieved nothing?"

"Father?"

Wang Shouren looked at his father in surprise, as if the father in his eyes was so strange.

Wang Hua didn't educate him like this before.

Wang Hua said: "Now that you have made achievements and are able to do things for Daming, even as a father, I have to tell you some unappealing truths. In fact, as a father, I have always wanted to serve Daming. affairs, and later compiling the "Da Ming Hui Dian", and now all kinds of things, what do you think is the greatest contribution of being a father to Daming?"

Wang Shouren was silent.

This is equivalent to his father seeing that his son has finally grown up, has grown up, and even surpassed himself.

Only then did I finally tell him the truth from the bottom of my heart. All the things I said before were all to fool him, to give him an impression of being upright and upright, and to let him keep his original intention and concentrate on studying and becoming an official.

"Bo'an, I know these words are inappropriate for you as a father, but you have to understand that if you have the opportunity to serve the court, don't pick and choose. It is good to be a civil servant. You have a pen in your hand and can write the Spring and Autumn Period. But the ones who really hold the pen are not you and me. If you want to become the one who holds the pen, how rough is the road? Do things well and wait for your triumphant return for your father."

When Wang Hua talked about this, Wang Shouren had no choice but to respectfully accept his order: "I understand."

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Wang Shouren took his father's instructions and saw no one in the capital, so he hurriedly arrived at Yongping Mansion one by one and went to find Zhang Zhou who was mining here.

"Brian is here?"

Zhang Zhouben was still at the mine, and when he heard of Wang Shouren's arrival, he took Zhu Feng to meet him.

At this time, Lin Ting had already taken the soldiers of the Beijing camp and the more than 100 heavy artillery pieces to Liaodong.

Wang Shouren dismounted to meet him.

Zhang Zhoudao: "You're welcome, it's the same year, you and I also won the title and served in the Dudu's Mansion. I wonder if I have arranged an errand for you in the Dudu's Mansion?"

"No." Wang Shouren said, "It is said that it will be arranged after the expedition to Haixi Jurchen."

"That's right, this is your first battle after winning the title, so you have to fight hard." Zhang Zhou smiled.

Zhu Feng asked: "Then Uncle Xinjian will serve in the Dudu Mansion from now on?"

Wang Shouren and Zhang Zhou looked at Zhu Feng together. At this moment, there seemed to be some strange expressions in Zhu Feng's eyes, as if Wang Shouren could relax when he entered the governor's mansion as a military officer and no longer a civil servant.

Zhang Zhoudao: "The ability of this Uncle Xinjian is much stronger than that of you, the Marquis of Anbian. If he is only allowed to lead the army, wouldn't it be a waste of talent? I will continue to play with His Majesty, please make it to Your Majesty, so that Boan can be as soon as possible." Returning to the imperial court to serve, but it is difficult to serve as a governor in the local area, unless it is temporarily set up when the army is used, otherwise it will have to be temporarily employed in the capital to practice."

If it was Wang Shouren before, he would definitely say, that's fine.

But after Wang Hua's reversed chicken soup for the soul, he seemed very calm and said: "I don't mind where I serve my life."

Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "Actually, it's better to be a civil servant. Scholars are more likely to be respected. By the way, Bo'an, have you read the book I gave you before?"

"Never." Wang Shouren didn't know what book it was.

Zhang Zhoudao: "That's just right. I have another set here. When you go to Liaodong, study it carefully. It's just for you to kill some boredom during the march. When you study it thoroughly... Sigh! How should I put it. I There is another kind request."

"Duke Lai, please tell me." Wang Shouren didn't know what kind of medicine was sold in Zhang Zhou's gourd.

Zhang Zhou sighed: "I published a few books on the study of mind in the capital, which attracted criticism from the Lingnan School. They said they would send people to the capital to discuss the Tao with me, and I seemed powerless about it."

Wang Shouren shook his head and said, "General academic disputes don't require Duke Lai to go in person."

From Wang Shouren's point of view, those people from the Lingnan School are a little too ignorant, who do they think they are?Why do you think there is a problem with other people's knowledge, so you want to argue with them, without even asking if they are willing?

Ordinary people don't mind academic fame, but now you are challenging Duke Lai.

This busy man, do you have time for this kind of thing?
Zhang Zhou said with a smile: "You still know me, Bo'an, so I want to have a good discussion with them for me after you set off on the expedition."

Wang Shouren was speechless for a moment.

So you are waiting for me here?

Discuss for you?

I don't know what to say?
Zhang Zhou pointed to Zhu Feng and said, "Zhijie, go to my house, bring the books by the bed, give them to Bo'an, and send five hundred soldiers to go to Liaodong with him."

When Wang Shouren heard it, you are a corrupt Lai Guogong, and you always have more than five hundred soldiers around you?
"It's still reserved for the protection of the Duke of Lai." Wang Shouren looked very polite, "I can go to the post alone."

"No, no, I have a lot of soldiers here. By the way, I will go to Liaodong in a few days and bring Zhu Zhijie with me." Zhang Zhou said.

Wang Shouren asked curiously: "Duke Lai still wants to go in person?"

He wanted to say, you went there yourself, why did you ask me to go?He even transferred me back from the post of governor of Datong. Do you think I am interested in the general officer of Liaodong?
Zhang Zhoudao: "At first I wanted to go in a low-key way, but I found that this time Bohu made things too big. I just learned that he took down Duobi City. The whole Jianzhou Guard was shaken. Tens of thousands of Jianzhou Jurchen soldiers and horses were ready to move." , Of course, these soldiers and horses are not under the jurisdiction of one place... A relatively large tribe can dispatch three to five thousand troops, which is a top-level tribe. Regarding the situation of the Haixi Jurchen, I have also done it for you Sort it out, go check it out."

Wang Shouren asked: "So now Duke Lai is trying to deceive his eyes, thinking that you are slow in dispatching troops, but in fact you are winning with surprise troops?"

"Hey, don't say it, I really think so. Bohu's task is to defend the Duobi City, and your task is to lead the raiders straight in, harassing and plundering everywhere. My task is to advance step by step. It’s a three-pronged approach.”

Zhang Zhou smiled and talked about his plan.

Wang Shouren frowned and said, "It seems too complicated. How about..."

"Why don't you take all the soldiers and horses straight to the Jurchens' lairs in Jianzhou, and solve the problem when they are not prepared?" Zhang Zhou asked with a smile.

Wang Shouren was startled.

He wondered.

Are you the roundworm in my stomach?You know what I think?

Zhang Zhou didn't think it was too strange, because Wang Shouren liked to do the work of digging people's hometown. Whether it was when he was piracy in Gannan, or when King Pingning rebelled, this was his consistent style. A courageous and adventurous military strategist.

Of course, Wang Shouren when he was young may not be as calm as his middle and old age.

You only have a bit of brute force now, but you still need someone to plan for you.

Zhang Zhou said with a smile: "We don't affect each other. You can fight as you want. Anyway, I will give you [-] cavalry. They still use light artillery, but they are equipped with more firecrackers. More than half of them are flint blunderbusses. If you can solve the problem It's all resolved, and you can solve the problem before I arrive in Shenyang and Fushun, that will save trouble, and I can celebrate your achievements at Yahu Pass."

It means.

You can do it if you have the ability.

It's best that you can accomplish everything, and you don't need my army to support you.

Anyway, this kind of thing of grabbing credit... Others may like to do it, but I, Zhang, absolutely don't have such a intention.

Because I have as many military merits as lice, it would be pointless to snatch them back from others. Even if I don’t snatch them, the emperor will still put the credits on me later... So the result of snatching and not snatching is the same.

"The last general takes orders." Wang Shouren clasped his fists like a general.

Zhang Zhou said with a smile: "Well, you don't have to be so cautious. Remember, you don't have any mid-level officers in the army, and you don't have any civil servants accompanying the army. You are both an honorary minister, a civilian officer and a military supervisor. Make good use of it."

When Wang Shouren heard this, he felt good.

I called Wei Ninghai, and it belongs to Cao Shun and Ma Yi. Let me be responsible this time?

Then why don't we come up with some tricks for you?
"The last general will not disgrace his fate." For some reason, Wang Shouren suddenly felt that his future was bright again.

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Zhang Zhou welcomed Wang Shouren, and sent Wang Shouren away in person.

Zhu Feng went to see it off together.

After sending the person away, Zhu Feng said with regret on his face: "They're all gone, when are we going to leave?"

"Are you in a hurry?" Zhang Zhou asked with a smile.

Zhu Feng was puzzled and said, "If Tang Bohu falls in Duobi City, what should we do? Are all plans in vain?"

Zhang Zhoudao: "He only led [-] soldiers, but he also brought [-] Korean soldiers and horses to guard the fortified city. If someone can break through his city, why should he have tens of thousands of soldiers and horses? He used Daming's two hundred troops contained tens of thousands of enemy troops, even if there was a mishap...History will remember his achievements, and you and I will inherit his legacy. Don't you?"

"Inherit the legacy?"

Zhu Feng was dumbfounded when he heard that.

He really didn't give up until he killed Tang Yin.

"He... he took down Dowall City in the middle of the first lunar month, and he has held on for 20 days, right? Does he have enough food and grass? Sigh! Then we can only inherit his legacy."

Zhu Feng suddenly felt chills down his spine.

It won't be when someone else will inherit my legacy, right?

It is really dangerous to work with Zhang Zhou.

(End of this chapter)