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Chapter 989
Zhang Jingqiu stood in front of the window with his hands behind his back, his eyes full of worry.

The afterglow of the setting sun lightly falls on the window lattice, leaving mottled shadows in the room through the window paper of the window lattice.

Zhang Jingqiu was a little disappointed that he failed to enter the cabinet, but he also knew that the emperor had tried his best.

Ye Xianggao and Fang Congzhe's indifference towards him became the biggest obstacle on his way to the cabinet, and likewise, he failed to gain the firm support of northern scholars like Qi Yongtai.

Qi Yongtai even supported his other surname, Zhang Huaichang, the censor of Zuodu, to enter the cabinet. Of course, Zhang Huaichang was not recognized by Ye Xianggao and Fang Congzhe, nor was he the emperor's favorite figure.

However, he no longer has the mind to think about joining the cabinet. The more cruel and difficult reality before him is the crisis of the empire from all directions.

At this time, the emperor's health seemed to be showing some signs of deterioration, and he had not gone to court for several days, which also made the cabinet and the six chiefs a little anxious.

This uneasiness has even spread to the common people. The most obvious reaction is that in the capital city, "Today's News" published some content with ambiguous semantics, but the rumors were immediately refuted, but Zhang Jingqiu knew that this was after the Ministry of Rites put pressure on "Today's News". the result of.

The news that Yang He uploaded back from Yunyang Ren was very bad.

Jingxiang refugees are far from being as docile as imagined, and their lives are not as peaceful as reported by local officials.

With the cooperation of Long Jinwei, the governor of Yunyang Yamen has discovered that Bozhou has secret contacts with the leaders of some refugee groups in Yunyang Mountain, which makes Yang He feel frightened.

Another disturbing sign is that even the Bailian sect seems to have spread in Ankang and the Hanzhong Mountains, while the Huguang and Shaanxi procuratorates knew nothing about it.

This made Yang He very angry, and he had already written to the Metropolitan Procuratorate, requesting the Metropolitan Procuratorate to send a censor to thoroughly investigate the dereliction of duty of the Procuratorate of Huguang and Shaanxi.

But is now the time to focus on investigating the negligence of these officials?Even Zhang Jingqiu felt that Yang He's letter was not up to standard. Of course, this may be Yang He's gesture, and he should make preparations to shirk responsibility for the White Lotus Rebellion that broke out in Jingxiang in the future.

Zhang Jingqiu recalled Feng Ziying's reminder to leave Beijing and return to Yongping. The other party paid special attention to the threat of the White Lotus Sect. At that time, both he and Chai Ke felt that it was a bit exaggerated.

But now it seems that the other party's worry is correct. The more likely something goes wrong, once the White Lotus Sect is implicated, the intensity of its outbreak crisis may increase exponentially.

The news sent back by Geng Ruqi may be regarded as a little comfort to Zhang Jingqiu.

Immediately after he arrived in office, he began to form the Minzhuang, and quickly formed a Minzhuang with up to 8000 people, but the weapons and armor were scarce, and these untrained Minzhuang could only be used as battalion troops in the future to a large extent. It is difficult to go directly to the battlefield to replenish soldiers.

But can this deal with Yang Yinglong's chieftain army in Bozhou?Zhang Jingqiu was deeply worried.

Zhang Jingqiu doesn't trust Wang Ziteng very much, nor does he trust Deng Laijun too much.

Letting Wang Ziteng go to Denglai is actually a compromise, otherwise it will not be enough to reduce the influence of Niu Jizong and Wang Ziteng on the Beijing camp. Whether it's coaxing, luring, or deceiving, if you get out of the capital, you've solved a big problem.

What about Kebanzhou?
Zhang Jingqiu was getting more and more headaches. He wasn't sure whether Wang Ziteng was willing to quell the Bozhou Rebellion sincerely. From the fact that the other party was slowly marching in Huguang like a snail, he could feel his resistance and dissatisfaction with this matter. patient.

"My lord." The sound of footsteps woke Zhang Jingqiu from his contemplation, and Chai Ke came in.

"Zi Shu, come sit down, how is the situation?" Zhang Jingqiu gestured for Chai Ke to take a seat.

"It's not good." Chai Ke didn't talk nonsense, "The news from the Shanshan Chamber of Commerce and the Zhifang Secretary are similar. The tribes of the Outer Khalkha should go west. It is said that they have passed the Hara River and are heading to Hushi. Ha and the Xiaoxingzhou area are advancing, and it is estimated that they will reach the north of Chaohe Station soon." Chai Ke's tone was a little low.

Zhang Jingqiu stood up, walked to the edge of the big wall, and opened the covering curtain. A huge map was hung on the wall. His eyes searched directly above, and finally locked on: "There may be some How many? Where are they planning to break in from?"

"It's hard to say." Chai Ke also walked to the edge of the wall, "So far, there is no sign of the division of troops in the Outer Khalkha, but the information obtained by the scouts is also fragmented, and the situation is changing at any time. If they cross Hushi On the line with Dongzizidian, it is possible to drill in along the Tanghe River from Huangyakou, where the river valley is suitable for them to break in, but it is also possible on the side of Dashuigu, which is the closest to enter."

"Is it possible to break through from the Xuanfu?" Zhang Jingqiu frowned, "I have repeatedly reminded Niu Jizong that although the possibility of their side is relatively small, he should not be careless. Please come and sit in Yongning in person. I feel like he's a little bit offended."

"The possibility is indeed relatively small. The tribes of the Outer Khalkha are not familiar with the situation here, and if they enter from the Xuanfu side, they will have to break through the inner Great Wall. It stands to reason that the possibility is not high, but the Xuanfu soldiers should be properly strengthened on the eastern front. There should be no problem." Chai Ke also relieved Zhang Jingqiu, "Niu Jizong is also a veteran, and he doesn't even understand the rules. I think he often returns to Beijing. Now it's a tense time, so he should go back to sit in town. .”

"I hope. I always feel that he is a little absent-minded. I feel that the tribes of Waikalkha are unfamiliar, and it is impossible to go to Xuanfu. Let me be careful of Chaohe Office."

Zhang Jingqiu recalled the conversation with Niu Jizong with some unpleasantness. Wu Xun and Wu Xun are really different. People like Feng Tang are much more modest, while people like Niu Jizong and Wang Ziteng are extremely arrogant and difficult to deal with.

"He's right." Chai Ke smiled, "The most dangerous thing is the Chaohe River. You Shigong has asked his younger brother You Shilu to sit in the Shixia Camp himself, so that he can take care of Baimaguan——Gao's family. Fort-Fengjiabao-Huangyakou-Shitangling line, but Dashuigu is too far away, I asked You Shigong to gather heavy troops in Bohai and Huairou to prevent breakthroughs."

"That's the only way to go." Zhang Jingqiu couldn't help sighing, "If the Beijing camp can be used, why is it so?"

Chai Ke chuckled, "My lord, if the Beijing camp can be used, the emperor probably won't let the Beijing camp leave the capital."

The two smiled knowingly.

It was no secret to the two of them that the emperor was dissatisfied and disgusted with the Beijing camp. The generals were unreliable, and the soldiers were lazy, but the number was so large that food money was wasted. It can be said that the biggest burden of the Ministry of War is the Beijing camp.

From Zhang Jingqiu and Chai Ke's point of view, even if it is all abolished, there is no problem, and they even want to applaud, but this can only be thought about. Without this power, the entire capital city will become blank, and no one can accept it. Of course, it's not realistic.

"Zi Shu, if this happens, the pressure on the east side of Ji Town will be great." Zhang Jingqiu seemed to remember something.

"You Shigong is really under a lot of pressure. The emperor sent him an edict, asking him to ensure the defense line of the capital and prevent the Mongols from attacking the capital city. He is now in a state of desperation and has been complaining that Denglai's army should not be allowed to go south. Put it here in Ji Town." Chai Ke smiled wryly, "The main force of the Chahar people is not moving fast now, and they are still on the Luan River line, but our scouts have already seen a small group of Mongolian cavalry on the Baihe and Liuhe tributaries of the Luan River. ,..."

"The Chahar people are divided into two groups?" Zhang Jingqiu was a little puzzled. The Baihe River and the Liuhe River are two major tributaries in the middle reaches of the Luanhe River. One flows into the Luanhe River from west to east, and the other flows into the Luanhe River from southwest to northeast. "Have you reached the Baima River?" ?”

"It probably hasn't arrived yet." Chai Ke shook his head. "But I'm worried that the Chahar people are paralyzing us. Once we reach the front line of Baimachuan, it will be difficult for us to judge their main attack direction."

"The soldiers came to block the water and cover the soil. I told You Shigong that the Beijing camp should be thrown to the east. His main energy should be on the line from Qiangziling to Da'ankou. I feel that the focus of the Chahar people is still We will make a breakthrough at this line." Zhang Jingqiu pressed his hands on the wall, his eyes wandering.

"My lord, are you really planning to give up on Yongping Mansion completely?" Chai Ke sighed.

"It can't be said, there are tens of thousands of people in the Beijing camp, even if clay sculptures and wood carvings are placed there, tens of thousands of horses can start to play a role, right?" Zhang Jingqiu pondered for a while, "Let You Shigong move westward quietly and focus on The line between Lihe and Xishui, the line of Malanyu, Shimen Town, and Yutian must be ensured, and the troops should be deployed reasonably,..."

"What about the Beijing camp?" Chai Ke was startled.

"Let them go up and garrison the front line of Zunhua and Santunying. If the Neikalkhas break through from Yongping Mansion, the Jizhen Army will fight with them." Zhang Jingqiu said coldly.

"This..." Chai Ke's back burst into cold sweat, "My lord, I'm afraid..."

"Zishu, don't think so much. The people from Neikalkha and Horqin are here to fight the autumn wind. They won't confront us head-on. They are more likely to go south. I asked You Shigong and Feng Ziying to say it too. If we can’t keep An’s side, we will retreat to Lulong, as long as we can keep Lulong, as for other places, let’s see how the situation develops.”

Zhang Jingqiu's indifferent words made Chai Ke speechless. It seems that this Lord Shangshu is going to faithfully implement the emperor's decision, completely weaken the capital camp, and at the same time absolutely ensure the safety of the capital city.

It's nothing to abandon the Beijing camp, but it is a bit cruel for Yongping Mansion to let it go like this, although Chai Ke also admitted that the existing troops are indeed difficult to support the defense system of Yongping Mansion.

In the end Chai Ke nodded. He planned to come down and write a letter to Feng Ziying immediately, reminding Feng Ziying that a gentleman should not stand under a dangerous wall.

(End of this chapter)