Autumn of the 17th year of Chongzhen

Chapter 438 Teng Jiao Debriefing
Wang Yan shook his head, didn't think much, turned around and prepared to go back, not long after walking, he met an official sedan chair on the road, he didn't pay attention, but the official sedan chair suddenly stopped, the side curtain was lifted, and one person peeked out his head to look at him, came out The voice called out: "Shi Heng."

Hearing the sound, Wang Yan stopped, turned his head to look, was slightly taken aback, and hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "I haven't seen you for a long time, when did the supervisor come to Guangjing?"

He asked who it was, it turned out that it was He Tengjiao who came to Guangjing. At the end of last year, the Longwu court asked the local governor to come to Beijing to report on his duties. Duyinxi from Hunan, Wanji from Jiangxi, and Jiang Yueguang all came here in a hurry, but He Tengjiao did not come. Unexpectedly, it has arrived now.

Speaking of Huguang, another thing I have to mention is that both Wanji and Wang Yan had written to impeach Fu Shangrui, the Beifu who failed to rescue him, and in the end, this person pushed all the responsibility on Huang Chaoxuan and Zhang Xianbi, the two generals who commanded the army.

Fu Shangrui is regarded as the third in command of Huguang, and his power is complicated, and there are still some people in his hands, so the court dare not act rashly. It's just a little reprimand.

As for the two generals Huang Chaoxuan and Zhang Xianbi, they directly led 2 horses and fled into eastern Guizhou, and the mercenaries became self-reliant.

In Hubei, although the imperial court had 10 horses, they were used to guard against the Qing army, and it was impossible to mobilize them. However, the troops in Zhongzhi Town, Hunan Province had not yet recovered, and the Houyong camp was unable to take down the two generals Huang and Zhang. Therefore, the imperial court temporarily I can only swallow this bad breath.

"I thought I was wrong. Shi Heng is a dignified Duke of Chu. It's really inappropriate for him to wander around the market."

He Tengjiao is over 50 years old, but Wang Yan and him are ministers in the same palace and have always been friends of the same generation. Now He Tengjiao suddenly taught him a lesson in the tone of an elder. People's feelings. Is the supervisor going to face the saint?"

He Tengjiao nodded, "Your Majesty summoned you a few years ago, but the spies reported that the Qing soldiers in Henan were frequently mobilized, so I dare not enter the court easily. This year, when I learned that the Qing soldiers entered the Guanzhong, I hurried over to see Your Majesty."

"Oh~" Wang Yan responded casually, thoughtful in his heart, and suddenly cupped his hands and said, "The supervisor is the face saint, so let's say goodbye today and get together some other day." He Tengjiao wanted to say something to Wang Yan He seemed hesitant to speak, but it was really not suitable for conversation on the street, so he said: "My family has bought a house in the south of the city. Shi Heng can find it after a little inquiring. You can spare some time these two days. Come here."

Wang Yan was puzzled for a while, but still cupped his hands and bowed, "Well, if there is a chance, I should pay a visit to the supervisor, please."

"Well, then I'm going to face the saint, you can do it yourself." He Tengjiao nodded, put down the sedan chair curtain and left in a hurry.

Because of He Tengjiao's achievements in restoring Chu with Wang Yan, and Emperor Longwu's intentional support, he was added as E Guogong and a scholar of the Hall of Martial Arts last year, almost standing side by side with Wang Yan. Wang Yan was very uncomfortable, but he had something on his mind, so he didn't care.

At this time, he saw the official sedan chair going away, so he waved to his personal guards, "Go home~"

Wang Yan returned to the mansion in a hurry, instead of returning to the backyard, he plunged into the office and ordered, "Let Xiaoyin come to see me."

After a while, Xia Wanchun came over in a hurry, bowed his hands and said, "Duke calls me?"

Wang Yan liked Xia Wanchun, a very intelligent young man, so he kept him by his side.

The imperial examination is held every three years, and the Enke was opened last year. This year, the Zhenger Bajing can be taken again. Xia Wanchun originally wanted to return to Taihu Lake to advise Chen Zilong, but Wang Yan felt that a young man like Xia Wanchun must be a prime minister in the future. Jinshi background, or the status of the number one scholar, will be of great help to his future development. In order for him not to miss the imperial examination, he was left in the shogunate to train and prepare for the exam.

Wang Yan nodded, "Just now, I met Governor He on the road in this pavilion. He said that at the end of last year, the Qing army in Henan was mobilized frequently and moved westward into Guanzhong. This pavilion estimates that Zhang Xianzhong and Hao Ge should have a clear understanding. Xiao It is possible to receive intelligence from Hanzhong."

After Xia Wanchun entered the scene, he was mainly responsible for helping Wang Yan sort out all kinds of information. He cupped his hands and said, "Years ago, the Duke ordered to investigate the news of Hanzhong, but Hanzhong is thousands of miles away from Guangnan, and the road is difficult. There is no information yet. come."

Wang Yan nodded in disappointment, waved his hand and said, "Xiaoyin, pay attention, if there is any news, please inform this pavilion immediately."

"Nuo~" Xia Wanchun saluted and was about to retreat. When he walked to the door, he stopped and said, "Guo Gong, the entry of the Henan Qing army into Guanzhong will definitely change the battle in Hanzhong. Whether Zhang Xianzhong wins or the Qing army wins, Guo Gong can do it." Prepare early to deal with changes. If Zhang Xianzhong wins, he will inevitably advance to Guanzhong, then the main force of the Qing army will be restrained in the northwest, and our dynasty will have great achievements. Follow the example of the Western Jin Dynasty, build a strategic base and destroy the Eastern Wu. Zhang Xianzhong and I depend on each other, so we have to save him."

Wang Yan's face was a little heavy. As early as when he was inspecting the eastern part of Guangdong, he had already judged that the next step of the Qing government's goal was to attack Shu. The news he got now from He Tengjiao's mouth undoubtedly proved his guess.

Xia Wanchun's words were exactly what he thought in his heart. Although the current finances of the imperial court were far from being able to support a big war, and the strength of the various officers and troops was far from being restored, he had to deploy ahead of time to prepare for the changing situation.

"I have thought about this matter in my heart, so Xiao Yin doesn't have to worry about it."

Xia Wanchun immediately saluted and retreated, Wang Yan stood up, walked back and forth a few steps with his hands behind his back, finally stopped in front of the map on the wall, and set his sights on Zhangzhou. The changes in Hanzhong and Zhangzhou, the nail that threatens Guangjing, should all be pulled out.

At this moment, Li Suiqiu, the staff member, came to the door, "Duke, I have something to report."

Wang Yan also had something to ask the logistics manager, so he quickly let him in and said, "Mr. Mei Zhou, come in and talk."

Li Suiqiu walked to Wang Yan's desk, unfolded a blueprint, and said, "Duke, this is the blueprint of the Loyal Ci. The small hall can be completed by the end of February, Duke, do you have anything to add?"

After the Martyr's Shrine moved from the imperial court to Guangjing, the construction began. Now the construction period has passed for several months, and it is finally about to be completed, and Wang Yan's heart is moved.

"I have no objection to the construction of Zhonglie Ci." Wang Yan pushed the blueprint aside, "The matter of inviting Zhonglie to enter the shrine, this pavilion is going to be a big deal, and Mr. Mei Zhou must be ready."

"No, my subordinates know."

Wang Yan nodded, and said again: "Besides, there is one more thing that needs to be troubled by Mr. Mei Zhou. This cabinet plans to use troops against Zhangzhou, and at least 4 people will be mobilized. For the supplies needed, please ask Mr. Mei Zhou to contact the Ministry of Household Affairs. Contact."

"The Duke wants to fight Zhangzhou?" Li Suiqiu was a little surprised.

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