Wanli 1592

Chapter 698
The Jingcha storm intensified, more and more officials from the Jin Dynasty were dragged off their horses, and more and more people were sentenced to death and ransacked their homes.

Shen Yiguan seems to have decided to completely break the rules of the previous political game and re-establish his own new rules.

Against this background, Fang Shoushi was soon asked to go to Datong to take office, and he went with the first batch of military expenses of 63 taels of silver allocated by the court and the supplement of weapons and equipment.

This can also be regarded as building momentum for Fang Shoushi, allowing him to gain a foothold faster and gain recognition.

The imperial court gave Fang Shoushi a ten-day deadline to go to Datong City to take office. Fang Shoushi had to drag his old body and go with a team to Datong, which had just experienced the catastrophe of the Northern Captives.

On April 26, the 23th year of Wanli, Fang Shoushi rushed to Datong. This day happened to be the day when the Beibei attacked the Ming army to kill the Hukou camp for the third time, and Xiao Ruxun led troops to counterattack.

After Fang Shoushi arrived in Datong, he learned from the soldiers Xiao Ruxun sent to Datong to meet him that Xiao Ruxun was fighting fiercely with the northern captives, so he took his silver and rushed to kill Hukou without stopping.

It was sunset when Fang Shoushi arrived at Shahukou, and the entire Shahukou camp had gradually calmed down.

In the early hours of this morning, the Beilu raided and killed the Hukou camp. Xiao Ruxun had been prepared for a long time and led his troops to counterattack sharply. After a fierce battle, the Beilu's [-] sneak attacking troops were repelled.

It wasn't that Xiao Ruxun was blindly defending and unwilling to attack, but had to defend and was unable to attack.

The reason is simple-the ordnance and equipment are exhausted, especially gunpowder and lead, which are exhausted.

When the northern captives swept south and swept Datong, Shanxi, the focus was on the arsenals of various places. The arsenals were looted, and the warehouses in many places were robbed and then burned. When Xiao Ruxun led troops to fight, many weapons were captured and robbed. And come.

Xiao Ruxun urged the imperial court several times to allocate the military expenses, but the imperial court was at a loss. They finally persisted until now, but they were unable to take the initiative to attack for more than ten days in a row.

Fortunately, the military expenses allocated by the imperial court arrived with the arrival of the new governor of Datong. Xiao Ruxun was finally able to re-arm his army and prepare to take the initiative to march into the Northern Expedition.

Just after the first battle, Xiao Ruxun put the northern captives into the big camp, trapped a large number of them with a large formation, and beheaded more than 1000. After the remaining northern captives fled, they were chased by Li Rusong's army for a while, killing a group, and no one escaped. half.

Beilu became more and more impatient. According to Xiao Ruxun's judgment, Beilu's food supply had almost bottomed out. If he hadn't kept dragging them away, they would probably have already run away, and there would be no chance of wiping them out. up.

Fortunately, Fang Shoushi arrived with his equipment and military pay, Xiao Ruxun heaved a long sigh of relief.

A large part of the reason why soldiers went to war was to reward money, and the encouragement of famous generals could only account for part of the reason. Reward money and encouragement were both necessary to be effective. No, it was only half a month, and the soldiers and horses in Taiyuan and Yulin were a little slack.

Fang Shoushi came in time, Xiao Ruxun was very happy, and sent people to guide them along the way, letting them rush to the Shahukou camp as soon as possible.

Speaking of which, Xiao Ruxun really didn't know much about the character Fang Shoushi, and he had never heard of it, but since he was selected as the governor of Datong at this time, it can be seen that this person is by no means an ordinary scholar, and he has fought in battle after all. General Wen.

The document of the Ministry of War also briefly introduced Fang Shoushi's situation. Xiao Ruxun learned that this man was well versed in border affairs. He had worked on the borders of various places, had some understanding of the military, and was better at restoring production. He was a practical talent in internal affairs and military affairs.

It's just that he is a little older, 60 years old, and he is not an easy person to get along with. After all, I am only 28, and this person is already [-]. Regardless of his age, he can be regarded as his grandfather, but he is his subordinate.

These civil servants are really trying to find ways to restrain themselves and find unpleasant places.

But there is no way, people bring money to the raised ones, God of Wealth.

At sunset, when the soldiers were cleaning the battlefield, Xiao Ruxun took a shower with all the generals under his command, changed into clean armor, and went to meet the 60-year-old elder together.

Fang Shoushi didn't want to put on airs. When he heard that Xiao Ruxun was fighting, he was in a hurry. Military pay and supplies.

He ran faster, followed by Sun Chengzong, a few house slaves, and a dozen or so knights. He ran to the Shahukou camp when he was very bachelor, and saw Xiao Ruxun and the generals waiting for him at the gate of the camp.

Xiao Ruxun stood alone in front of the generals. He didn't ride a horse or wear a sword. He just stood and waited. He was tall and straight with a smile on his face.

Fang Shoushi saw Xiao Ruxun and the generals from afar, and was wondering whether to ride his horse or dismount and walk over, when Sun Chengzong beside him spoke.

"Dong Weng, Xiao Zhennan went out of the camp in person, and he has already done a good job of posture. From the looks of it, he should have won the battle. We should get off our horses and walk. We can't ride our horses over, otherwise it would be rude."

Fang Shoushi is right when he thinks about it. From this point of view, he has won the battle and lined up to ask for rewards. If he pretends to be, not only will he not be able to show his majesty, but he will easily provoke the displeasure of the army. You must know that there are not only Xiao Ruxun here, but also the arrogant Li Rusong, who dared to fight the governor, was here.

Zhu Yijun likes Li Rusong very much, and always looks towards him. Everyone knows this, and no one wants to have a bad relationship with Li Rusong. There will be no benefits, and it will cause a whole body of blood.

So, after some distance, Fang Shoushi dismounted, and his attendants and sergeants also dismounted together, walking towards Xiao Ruxun.

Over there, Xiao Ruxun was also relieved to see Fang Shoushi and others dismounting and walking.

If the old governor insisted on not giving him face and came here on horseback, he would not say anything, but the generals behind him might not think so, everyone has won many battles, and they have a sense of arrogance Well, at this time, if some literati bully them with their literati status, it is really easy to cause mutiny.

Fortunately, Fang Shoushi is well versed in border affairs, has scruples in his heart, and does not intend to forcefully show off.

"Governor Fang Shoushi of Datong, pay homage to the governor!"

Fang Shoushi walked steadily towards Xiao Ruxun, and after a little distance, he bowed his hands.

This is the limit of what he can do.

Xiao Ruxun stepped forward quickly, and supported Fang Shoushi: "Mr. Fang, don't be like this. Please get up quickly. Mr. Fang is 30 years old. If this is the case, wouldn't you be ashamed as Xun?"

As soon as these words came out, Fang Shoushi felt relieved, and Sun Chengzong also heaved a sigh of relief.

Xiao Jixin and Xiao Zhennan really understand etiquette and are not as vulgar as ordinary military generals. No wonder many people in the literary general group have a good impression of him. When the governors of various border towns communicate with each other, they often praise Xiao Ruxun words.

Everyone take a step back, hello, me, hello, everyone, that's all.

Fang Shoushi also had a smile on his face.

"The governor is the governor after all, and etiquette cannot be broken."

"This is a military camp, and they are all members of the army. Don't pay too much attention to ordinary etiquette. Fang Gong, I have prepared a clean-up banquet for Fang Gong, and I invite Fang Gong to go with me."

"it is good!"

Xiao Ruxun took the lead, and asked Fang Shoushi to go to his camp together to clean him up.

(End of this chapter)