Wanli 1592

Chapter 702 The courtiers are starting to fear Xiao Zhennan?
When Fang Shoushi and Sun Chengzong left Xiao Ruxun's Killing Hukou Camp together, what he saw was the scene where the soldiers and auxiliary soldiers of the entire Killing Hukou Camp were preparing for the Northern Expedition.

The silver and ordnance he brought became the best help for Xiao Ruxun's army. As the carts continued to drive towards the camp, these ordnance were distributed to the soldiers for further rectification and packaging.

The cavalrymen who were selected to participate in the Northern Expedition were talking excitedly about something.

These ordnance supplies were indeed good for Xiao Ruxun, but they were used for defense. Who knew that Xiao Ruxun had turned them into supplies for the Northern Expedition, preparing to gather troops to attack outside the Great Wall on a large scale.

When Fang Shoushi and Sun Chengzong left the camp, Xiao Ruxun gave each of them three flatbreads to eat on the way back, saying that this was the ration he had prepared for the soldiers of the Northern Expedition, called Panyou Pancakes, a flatbread Can eat for a day.

At present, the army is rushing to make urgent preparations. Before departure, each person will be given ten big cakes, which is enough for ten days of rations. Ten days, enough time, is enough for Xiao Ruxun to defeat the northern captives who killed Hukou and go to Guihua City and The remaining northern captives fought to the death.

If there are still problems after that, let Shahukou Daying continue to make big cakes and continue to transport military rations to Guihua City. This is the logistics plan he prepared.

He also said that thanks to the grain storage caves in Shanxi and Datong, he got enough wheat to make pancakes, and thanks to the large amount of livestock and horses brought by the northern captives, he had enough oil You can make pancakes for soldiers.

Select the remaining group of soldiers who have no need to stay here and slowly return to their hometowns in Shanxi. At present, the military supplies on hand are almost [-] troops, which is more than enough. The existing military supplies will not be a problem for three or four battles. The Second World War was enough for Xiao Ruxun to solve the problem of the northern captives.

Sun Chengzong took out a large pancake, took a big bite and chewed it, then took a sip of water, chewed it again, swallowed it, and touched his belly.

"Flavourful and crispy, with a salty taste, and even oily water. It is full of weight. Eat a bite of cake and drink water. This whole cake is indeed enough for a day, and it is so crispy and soft that soldiers don't even need to bury the pan and light it on fire." It is not only delicious, but also greatly saves the time required for attack.

If this kind of military ration can be extended to the entire Ming army, the combat effectiveness and mobility of the entire Ming army will be greatly improved. Dong Weng, I heard some people say that Xiao Zhennan's ability to command troops in the south will be unmatched by the Ming army. At the time, I thought it was nothing more than that, but now, this is really not a false statement! "

Sun Chengzong pursed his lips, couldn't hold back, grabbed the big cake and took a bite to chew, the more he chewed, the more delicious his mouth became.

Fang Shoushi also bit a small piece and chewed, then nodded.

"In the past, the army rations were either scones or rice soaked in water, and then some dried soy sauce was added to serve as a meal. I also ate it at the beginning, and it was better than nothing. To fill my stomach, I would not starve to death. But who would have thought that Xiao Zhennan would be willing to eat it?" Use oil to make cakes for soldiers, and they are so crispy.

This is sold in small towns in the inland, and it can be sold at a good price. As for promoting the entire army, that is wishful thinking. There are solutions for rice and noodles. The troops in the army don't dare to say that there is oil and water to eat every day, so let's forget it! "

A helpless smile appeared on Fang Shoushi's face, he sighed, and he said slowly: "Before departure, Mr. Shen Ge told me to restrain Xiao Zhennan in due course, and not to let Xiao Zhennan act out of control." So the old man asked him for the right to supervise the army, but he just shook his head, saying that if he could not give it, His Majesty would be unhappy.

Don't give the old man the right to supervise the army, but want the old man to control Xiao Zhennan and the governor as a governor?Shen Ge always doesn't want to behave, can the old man not behave?The governor wants to mobilize troops, how can I stop this old man?This is simply how hard a clever woman can cook without rice! "

After hearing this, Sun Chengzong said in a low voice: "Dong Weng, in fact, from the perspective of my disciples, this is not a bad thing. Anyway, Xiao Zhennan's attack on Guihua City is something that will greatly increase my Ming's prestige. If it is a big victory, I am afraid it will be true." As he said, the northern border has been stable for ten years!"

"Why doesn't the old man know?"

Fang Shoushi shook his head: "But childish rope, have you forgotten Zeng Mi and Xia Yan from the Jiajing year?"

Sun Chengzong was taken aback.

"The kingdom is no longer as sharp as it was before. There are a lot of internal problems, the faction in the court is getting more and more fierce, and the various factions are fighting openly and secretly. No one wants to see who gets too much merit. That will break the court. The situation among churches is balanced.

Zeng Mi and Xia Yan died because of this, otherwise who would not know the necessity of restoring Hetao?And why did they have to die?Why is the old man used to seeing those pen-pointing gentlemen?However, given the general situation in the court, the old lady was helpless to speak lightly.

Xiao Zhennan is different. He is a military general and a nobleman. Logically speaking, no matter what, it is impossible to interfere with the government. But now, his prestige is already the first in the Ming army. , you say, what will happen? "

Sun Chengzong asked in surprise: "The courtiers are starting to fear Xiao Zhennan?"

Fang Shoushi nodded.

"Children, you have to know that since the military generals of the civil fort were suppressed, civil servants like this old man who lead troops have become the first objects of fear of the court. Governors and governors who lead troops outside are always the most unsafe. There are soldiers.

But many people have been confused by the peace and stability of the past hundred years. No matter how civil servants lead the army, they are still civil servants, and they are still Jinshi who have read sage books, but military generals are different.

The imperial court can suppress military generals, that is for general generals, a military officer of the sixth rank of the military selection department can control the generals to death, but when a military general far exceeds the psychological expectations of the imperial court, one can no longer be selected by military force. When the military generals who are under control appear, everything becomes different. "

Sun Chengzong's complexion became a little ugly.

"Not to mention a general who doesn't obey orders, ignores the imperial court, and decides to lead troops to attack the grasslands on his own initiative..."

"That's right, that's it."

Fang Shoushi nodded: "This is what I am most worried about. The imperial court definitely saw the memorial to the war that Xiao Zhennan said, and Elder Shen Ge definitely knew it, and he also knew that it was absolutely correct to send troops to the northern grasslands at this time. Strategy.

But he wanted the old man to control Xiao Zhennan, and the old man asked him for the right to supervise the army, but he refused to give it to him, saying that His Majesty forbade the establishment of a supervisory army to hinder Xiao Zhennan's performance. In fact, old Shen Ge was judging whether Xiao Zhennan could Keep using it! "

Sun Chengzong suddenly realized.

"If Xiao Zhennan just defeated the enemy in front of him after receiving the military expenses and military funds and did nothing, and waited patiently for the order of the court, and did nothing else, then it means that Xiao Zhennan can continue to use it, so you can rest assured, but if Xiao Zhennan If you don't obey orders and decide on the Northern Expedition, then..."

"The court is going to attack Xiao Zhennan?!"

Sun Chengzong was shocked.

(End of this chapter)