Seiwa

Chapter 165 Return to Beijing

After receiving the imperial order from Emperor Yongle, Meng Qinghe immediately went to Daningdu to command the envoys, and made relevant arrangements for the unfinished work at hand.

"The firearms workshop of the Miscellaneous Bureau, Liu Qian's affairs must not be relaxed. If you encounter trouble, you can take my post to visit Eunuch Bai of the Military War Bureau."

"Honestly obey orders."

"Ma Tongzhi and Xu Qian are bothered about Chun Geng.

"Yes."

"The imperial court dispatched [-] garrison troops, and there may still be orders to be issued later. This time, when I enter Beijing this time, I will first bring [-] soldiers, and the rest can be set out at regular intervals."

"Yes."

"I don't know the date of return for this trip. In the summer market, everyone should do their best. If the leader of Wuliangha and the Liaodong military and civilian commanders come up and down, you should also make arrangements with all your heart. If there are grassland tribes coming, you can report to Shuntian and listen to Dingguo Gong. Order. If Ding Guogong goes south, report to Wei Guogong. If there are undecided matters, if the King of Han is here, the horse will gallop to the Xuanfu, and when the King of Zhao returns to the vassal, he will report to Kaiyuan."

"Subordinates listen to orders."

"The rest of the matter, you can decide for yourself. In addition, the imperial court intends to set up a Daning chief envoy. If you receive an order, you should greet him with courtesy." At this point, Meng Qinghe paused, and slightly lowered his voice, " If the visitor is not kind and seeks trouble deliberately, there is no need to swallow your anger. Your Majesty has set up the Daning Chief Envoy to carry out government orders, and you all have an idea of ​​what to do."

Zhu Wang and others sat in the hall, pondered for a moment, and understood what Meng Qinghe meant.

The establishment of the chief envoy in Daning is for better development, not to abstain from the special power of the command and envoy in Daning, and it is not for the sake of stumbling.

Officials sent by the imperial court are good at doing things. They have other thoughts and want to stir up troubles before they stand firmly on their feet. You don’t have to be polite.

"Daning can have today, all rely on the unity of the whole team."

Daning finally got the situation he is in today, just come to help, if you come to trouble, come upright, send away sideways!

Emperor Yongle wanted to move the capital to Beijing, and Daning opened up the three places of Guangning and Guangning, which seemed to be the emperor's pocketbook, and Daning was the most important.

Dare to start with the emperor's money bag, clean it up and pinch it, there is absolutely no pressure to dig a hole and fill it.

How about background.Thigh thicker than the emperor?

What's more, Meng Qinghe made it clear that not everyone will be buried in the pit, only those who do not do practical things and play tricks are the targets.If someone throws it into a pit and buries it, maybe he will be praised.

Since working together with Meng Qinghe, all the officers and men of the capital of Daning have been affected to a certain extent in their speech and work.

When striding forward, you will always pay attention to whether there are stones in front of you. If the stones are small, kick them away with one foot. If the stones are large, ask someone to move them together.

It can't be said that they are intimate, and it is in the common interest of the capital to work together to eliminate external interference factors.

No one can violate the meaning of the emperor.

It is no problem to distribute the power of administration.Stepping across the line under the guise of the imperial court is absolutely not acceptable.

A foreign mouse feces, trying to spoil a pot of fresh soup, wishful thinking!

It must be slapped to death with one paw!

"Uncle, don't worry, the lower officials will do their best to serve the emperor and guard the border."

Meng Qinghe nodded and said: "In this way, I can go south with peace of mind."

"Uncle, do you want to bring the firearms team with you on this trip?"

"Take it." Meng Qing said softly, "The formation of the firearms team was originally for guarding the border. The King of Han has already known about it, and I have already sent to the imperial court, so there should be no problem."

"Can the firearms team be included in the army transfer list?"

"No." Meng Qinghe shook his head, "No more than 50 people, they should only be the official's personal guards."

Commander Zhu didn't ask any more questions, but instead discussed with Commander Daningdu, who was also in charge of military training, which guards should be transferred to the south.

The guards under Daning directly border on the grassland area controlled by Guilichi, and the large-scale mobilization of frontier troops is likely to attract the prying eyes of the Tartars.

At present, there are only two to 3000 people, which is okay. Once the imperial court formally mobilizes troops against Annan, the minimum number of frontier troops dispatched will be more than ten thousand.Even if there is Yu Ding to supplement, it is still a big gap.

"You can gather the strong men first." Meng Qinghe knew this, and he also had a headache, "If you don't belong to the garrison army, you will arrange to garrison the fields first, practice in between spring plowing, record the roster and send it to Beijing. Wei Guogong is ordered by the emperor to train in Shuntian Mansion. As long as he nods, it's not a big problem."

Zhu Wang and the others looked at each other, that's all they could do for the time being.

Fortunately, the strength of Daning is not what it used to be. There are Flang machine guns and tiger squatting guns to equip the frontier fortress. The stock of fire mines and gunpowder is quite abundant. There are really Tartars who come to invade the border. The bunker can handle that too.

At worst, they can't leave the city, and shoot directly at the top of the city, throwing fire and mines.

It's impossible for Guilichi's cavalry to fly up, right?

"Commander Zhu's words reminded me." Meng Qinghe tapped his forehead, "The frontier guards' enemy forts must be strengthened. During spring plowing, more border guards are dispatched to patrol. When encountering police, they immediately light the beacon and guard the border residents to hide in the forts. , based on persistence."

There are Wuliangha Sanwei stationed on the border of Daning. Once the beacon fire is lit, the strong men will attack immediately.Judging from the recent performance of the strong men, there is no need to worry about the safety of Daning City.It's just that the strong men are good at attacking, but not good at defending. In order to protect the border people, Daning Dusi decided to focus on defense.

"Uncle, don't worry, the officials will live up to their trust."

"Everyone is doing business, I am at ease."

Meng Qinghe also proposed that the existing fortress should be reinforced as soon as possible, and the manpower to guard the pass is insufficient. For the time being, block it with wood and stone, set up artillery, and patrol day and night.If they couldn't stop it, they dug a deep ditch and set up wooden thorns. When the Tartars came to attack, they would die if they couldn't be smashed to death.

Thinking of Daning threshing grass, there is no door!

After discussion, everyone agreed that this plan was feasible.It cannot be copied completely when it is promoted to the full-backs under its jurisdiction, but it can also be used as a reference.

After planning, everyone took their orders and left.

Meng Qinghe returned to the uncle's mansion, picked up the matters discussed today, and selected a few important ones to write letters, and sent them to Xuanfu and Beijing respectively.

Whether Shen Xuan can see it is uncertain, and it is necessary to remind the King of Han.As for Wei Guogong, it can be regarded as a report.With Xu Huizu's military level, he would not have missed this point, but after Shen Xuan mentioned it, Meng Qinghe would send news to Beijing when there were major decisions or things that were beneficial to the border.

Be prepared.

Xu Huizu knew about it, so the Beijing branch naturally knew about it.Then to the emperor, there will be fewer twists and turns.

The Nanjing No. [-] Department does not like him, and always picks on him when it comes to matters related to him.The Beijing branch also dislikes him, but in the face of "big right and wrong", no matter how unwilling it is, they must stand by his side.

Meng Qinghe was not afraid of arguing with civil servants, but he was unwilling to waste time in unnecessary quarrels.

The frontier defense report was handed over, and the six departments in Nanjing found fault, and the Beijing branch went up to carry it for him.

Not being kind?

No, this is to build a better society together, division of labor and cooperation.

The six ministries in the northern and southern capitals, twelve heavenly officials, and 24 ministers rolled up their arms and sleeves, kicked stools and tables, and the scene of quarrels and gang fights is definitely a rare scene.

When you are in a prosperous age, you should have fun together.

Meng Qinghe said that he is wholeheartedly for the country, and absolutely does not have the idea of ​​watching the excitement and beating the side drums to kill people with a knife.

Put down the pen, dry the ink on the paper, curl your lips, well, only a little bit.

Who made some people always like to pinch him like a soft persimmon?

You know, no matter how soft a persimmon is, it has a temper.

The big stamp of "traitor" can't be washed off even if it is washed. If you don't take some practical actions worthy of these two words, you will fail the loyal people who stamped him.

After sending the letter to Daning, Meng Qinghe immediately packed up and set off for the south.

The [-] frontier troops brought on this trip were mostly cavalry. Chen Hu, who was supposed to be among them, was transferred to the Taipu Temple not long ago. Although his official position and salary have not changed, his future is completely bleak.

The glory and future of the frontier army must be accumulated by military exploits.

The duty of Xingtaipu Temple is to raise horses. No matter how well the horses are raised, it cannot be compared with the military exploits.

For some frontier soldiers, Xingtaipu Temple is a pretty good place to retire, and it is also a place where some hereditary fathers who are afraid of fighting are yearning for.For Chen Hu, who is in his prime of life and who has made it to this day with his military exploits, this order is like a bolt from the blue.

Qianhu is his end point, and it is as difficult as reaching the sky if he wants to go further.

Knowing this, Meng Qinghe didn't say much.

Ever since Meng Chongjiu passed away and Chen Hu left Mengjiatun, the two have become strangers.He will not deliberately suppress Chen Hu, nor will he give extra support.

The road is walked by oneself, how to walk, and which direction to go, are all chosen by oneself.

The dead are gone, and it is impossible to make up for them.

Mistakes have already been made, and Meng Qinghe still can't help gritting his teeth whenever he thinks of the old man who is sleeping in the ground.

It is easy to add icing on the cake, but it is difficult to send charcoal in the snow.

In an unfamiliar era, it is difficult to move forward.Apart from his family, Meng Chongjiu was the first to lend a helping hand to him.Even though the old man had his own plans, he was still very grateful, and everything that followed made him respect the old man even more.

Perhaps, he has no position to blame Chen Hu.But he will no longer be brothers with Chen Hu, it is no longer possible in this life.

Before leaving, Meng Qinghe dispatched thirty firecrackers and two cannons from the warehouses of the Miscellaneous Manufacturing Bureau and the Bingzhan Bureau, and took all the five short guns made by the craftsmen.

A team of more than 1000 people left Daning City, and all the officers and men came to see them off.

In the fields beside the road, the border residents and the defenders of the fields are already busy with spring plowing.

Meng Qinghe ordered to bypass the fields and not step on a single seedling.

"Whoever gallops a horse and damages the fields will be dealt with by military law, and will never be lightly punished!"

"Humble and obedient!"

Go out of Daning, pass Shuntian, and go down to Hejian.

More than 500 soldiers and men, with cavalry in front and infantry behind, guarding the cart in the middle, marched southward in awe-inspiring manner.

The official road is flat, and Meng Qinghe always insists on riding a horse.Entering Shandong, the road conditions changed, the crowds gradually thickened, and the speed of the team gradually slowed down. Meng Qinghe finally got off the horse and got into the carriage.

Relieve some fatigue and avoid visiting state officials along the way.

He understands the rules in officialdom.But being a virtuous corporal and making friends widely is not in line with his status and will cause trouble.

There was no shock-absorbing system, and the carriage had two layers of mattresses.

Leaning against the wall of the car, Meng Qinghe breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, Daning always rode a horse when he went out, otherwise, he really wouldn't be able to survive now.

Gao Fu rode forward and said: "Uncle, there is a post station ahead, you can stop for a while."

"How far is it from Jinan Mansion?"

"After Yucheng, it's almost here."

"Go to the station to rest first, and rush to the next station while it's still early."

"Follow the order."

In the roadside post station, the fast horses passing by to deliver official documents have rested.

Yi Cheng glanced at the gold-plated silver medal hanging on Gao Fu's waist, and immediately paid his respects.

"No, how far is it from here to the station in front?"

"This station is newly established. There is a Pingyuan station in front of it, but it is only fifty miles away."

"Thank you."

Gao Fu thanked Yicheng and reported to Meng Qinghe.The team only took a rest by the side of the road, replenished dry food and hot water, and soon set out on the road again.

When Meng Qinghe rushed to the capital, Shen Xuan was still patrolling the border.

A frontier scout reported that Guilichi Alutai and Suntai led the Tatar cavalry and turned southeast, intending to violate the border.

Xuanfu, Kaiping, Xinghe, and Liaodong frontier guards all sent cavalry to patrol day and night to prevent the Tartars from plundering the border.

Shen Xuan led the troops to stay in Kaiping temporarily, and the angels carrying the edict traveled from Beijing to Kaiping, only to meet Ding Guogong who had returned from patrolling the border, and accompanied by the personal guards sent by Wei Guogong.

"The Son of Heaven heard that Guili Chi Arutai and others led the people to the south, intending to come and plunder, and ordered all sides to train troops and horses diligently, and strengthen the city. The Duke of Ding led [-] cavalry and [-] foot soldiers to prepare for Yuxinghe. Once there are bandits To disturb the frontiers, the Marquis of Wucheng defended the city, and attacked with the troops of Xinghe from the Xuanfu to drive back the captives."

"The minister obeys the order!"

Shen Xuan kowtowed to the south, got up and received the imperial edict.

"Our family has to rush to the Xuan Mansion, it is inconvenient to stay longer, so we will leave here."

"Wang Gonggong, go slowly."

After sending the angel away, the guards sent by Wei Guogong explained his intention.

"The Son of Heaven summoned Xingningbo to return to Beijing, and he should have set off at this time. This is the strategy that Xingningbo sent to Beijing to guard the border. Wei Guogong has seen it and thinks it is applicable. Daning has the intention of gathering troops, and Wei Guogong also agreed. .

Shen Xuan had read the letter, and it was indeed Meng Qinghe's handwriting, followed by Xu Huizu's text message, briefly stating his views on this and its feasibility.

"Does Duke Wei have any other orders?"

"No, I just let you send the letter to Duke Ding."

"I understand, you go down to rest for now, and I will call you if there is an order."

"Yes."

The personal guard left the hall, Shen Xuan picked up Meng Qinghe's letter and read it carefully, compared Xu Huizu's text message, after a while, got up and went to the case, took a pen and wrote a memorial, the transcription was correct, stamped, and said loudly: " Come on!"

The next day, Shen Xuan set off for Xinghesuo, and the memorial with the strategy of fixing the border was also sent from Kaiping to Nanjing.

Shen Xuan also wrote a letter to Meng Qinghe, but changed his mind halfway.

Not surprisingly, Gui Lichi will still return without success this time, and the side trouble is temporarily relieved.The expedition to Annan is [-]% a foregone conclusion. Wei Guogong is sitting in Beijing, and the emperor has set the tone for him to return to Beijing.

At the end of March, Meng Qinghe led [-] frontier troops to Nanjing.

The soldiers were stationed on the outskirts of the capital, and Meng Qinghe led the guards into the city.

This time back to Beijing, I can clearly feel the difference.

A military officer without a title.

Honored as a first-class uncle, the party with real power will guard it.

Meng Twelve Lang was more or less overwhelmed by the enthusiasm of welcoming the officials.

Doesn't it mean that officials in Nanjing don't want to see him?What's the matter with being so friendly?

Hidden knife in a smile?Taking cold shots for black hands?

Thinking about being sprayed all over his face with saliva before, Meng Qinghe immediately raised his vigilance. No matter what, it is always right to be more vigilant.

Under Xing Ningbo's suspicious gaze, the preface class of Honglu Temple could only smile wryly, so being friendly is taboo?

After returning to the Earl's Mansion in the capital, there was no time to rest, and a post was delivered to the door immediately.There are the most military officers and many civil servants.

Zhao Wang was the most straightforward, he didn't hand over the post, and went directly to the door.

The personal guards didn't dare to stop him, Meng Qinghe wanted to push him out, but he didn't have the courage.The land of the capital, at the foot of the emperor, with Emperor Yong Le watching from above, waving a broom to drive his youngest son out of the house?Life is good, and he hasn't lived enough.

"I have seen Your Highness."

After changing the clothes and simply washing up, I have recovered a lot, otherwise, I really couldn't receive this uninvited guest.

"Uncle Xing Ning was tired all the way, looking at him alone, his complexion is not very good."

"Your Highness is worried, and everything is fine with you."

"Really?" Zhu Gaosui was not polite at all. He felt that the dim sum served by Meng Qinghe was good. Two bites a piece, and the plate was empty in an instant. use."

"..." Is this implying that he wants to eat at his house?

"En, this dessert is not bad, it's not sweet, it's very delicious." Zhu Gaosui narrowed his eyes with a smile, "I remember that the cooks in Xingningbo's residence are quite good.

"Your Highness has a great reputation." It's not a hint, it's an explicit statement that she is determined to eat at his house!

"Gu heard that Daning formed a firearms team?"

"Returning to Your Highness, it's just a small fight."

"Really?" Zhu Gaosui picked up the teacup and drank half a cup of tea. He was indeed hungry and didn't want to go home and start a fire. He sincerely wanted to have a meal at Meng Qinghe's house. "Father is very concerned about this matter."

"Your Highness is saying?"

"The cannons and firecrackers presented by the emperor's brother before are good things, and the father is very happy." Zhu Gaosui said, "The father sent someone to ask the Bureau of Military Warfare and the Military Weapons Bureau, and learned that this kind of firecrackers can be produced in large quantities. The iron material can still be improved, and the Governor’s Office of the Five Armies has been ordered to recommend more than a hundred households who are proficient in firearms to Beijing for use.”

"That……"

"Father learned that Daning had set up a firearms team first, and ordered Xing Ning Bo to come out. This time, when Xing Ning Bo was called to Beijing, [-]% would ask about it."

"Thank you for your information, Your Highness."

"No need." Zhu Gaosui said with a smile, "Uncle Xing Ning has helped Gu a lot, there is no need to thank Gu, who made us friends."

"Your Highness..." Meng Qinghe was moved.

After Zhu Gaosui finished his business, he picked up the dessert plate again, "It's already this hour, shouldn't it be time for dinner at the house?"

"..." Fuck his XX touch!