Come to Daming with military supplies

Love is because this person is indeed talented, and he once saved his life. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is a benefactor.

I'm afraid it's because Yang Chendong is too strong.The Nanming army has always been at a disadvantage in the Guangdong matter, but he won a big victory when he first arrived. This result is naturally gratifying, but it is also worrying.This person is so capable of fighting externally, if one day, he has any thoughts that he shouldn't have, then who can check and balance him?

Since ancient times, the emperor's favorite thing to play is the art of balance.Pulling one side to fight the other, pulling the weak to fight the strong, in order to maintain the balance of the court, so that he, the emperor, is even more important.But now it seems that this Yang Chendong is so powerful that few people can beat him. Such a person must be used, but he has to be guarded against.This time, not rewarding the other party is to show his attitude. Of course, to the outside world, because he is a minister of the Northern Ming Dynasty, it is not wrong to think about some things on him.

The court will be gone.Several important ministers left the political affairs hall one by one, only Kuang Ye stood there stupidly, looking like he was lost.

"Kuang Shangshu." A soft voice sounded beside him, calling back Kuang Yezheng's wandering soul. When he turned his head and saw the person coming, he forced a smile: "So it's Wang Shangshu."

The person who came was Wang Zuo, who was also one of the nine important ministers rescued by Yang Chendong during the Civil War.At this time, he saw Kuang Ye's expressionless eyes, and he had already guessed what the other party was thinking, so he shook his head and persuaded, "Kuang Shangshu doesn't need to think too much, the emperor's thoughts, we have been courtiers for many years, how can we know?" I don’t know? Even the brave man must be very clear about it, and he shouldn’t mind too much.”

"He won't mind?" Kuang Ye asked with some confusion.

"What does he mind? For him, being loyal and courageous is already a very high honor, and he is only 21 years old. In history, few people can do this. The so-called high places are too cold." Wang Zuo said on his lips. Moving slightly, he spoke slowly, and then clasped his fists together and said: Zhongdangong is a smart person, such a person is very assertive in doing things, and he will endure humiliation, otherwise he would not have such achievements.Besides, since it is the emperor's will, we as courtiers are powerless to change it, we just need to tell the truth, as for what will happen, we will have to wait and see. "

Wang Zuo saw it very clearly.This is also based on the fact that he is the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, and he has always dealt with money, and his accounts have always been very clear.Because Yingzong was jealous, he found a reason not to reward Yang Chendong. This was originally the power of the emperor, but he did forget one thing, that is, this time he was facing Yang Chendong. Is he such a good person?I heard that in Beiming, Yu Shiyue, Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment, offended him, and said he was overthrown, so he was overthrown, but even the Daizong couldn't be saved.How can such a person be calculated, and he will not fight back, just watch, Zhu Qizhen is likely to suffer the consequences if this goes on.

Wang Zuo didn't say anything because he saw through everything and knew that this was a fight between two tigers, and others couldn't persuade him.At this time, he told all this to Kuang Ye, and the oldest Minister of the Ministry of War quickly understood, and sighed casually: "Oh, I'm old, I'm afraid I won't be able to serve the emperor for too long."

"Yes, since you are short of energy, why don't you take a good rest while you have time." Wang Zuo smiled, his suggestion worked, even if he couldn't solve any problems by speaking out, he might as well keep silent. Good to watch.The so-called old means that he has limited energy, and it means that Kuang Ye will not say much about this matter.

After the two important ministers spoke, they left the Hall of Political Affairs after everyone else.They were thinking about what kind of expression the front line would have after receiving the imperial decree.

A few days later, it was also the last day for the Ming army to rest and reorganize. According to the plan in advance, the army would leave Guangzhou Mansion early tomorrow morning and go straight to Zhaoqing Mansion, which was heavily guarded by the Yellow bandits.

Food, food, and weapons are all ready. With the joint efforts of chief envoy Lu Youfu, commander Ma Wei, and Guan Ying, all the work is ready. When the time comes, the army will set off.

Compared with the last time, the number of troops is significantly larger.

On the side of the Ming army, led by Ma Wei and Guan Yinghe, led 400 Ming troops; for the mercenaries, there were 800 soldiers from Leng Feng’s four companies, 2000 soldiers from eight auxiliary companies, and 3000 temporary auxiliary soldiers, totaling [-] taels More than a hundred people.

On the surface, it seems that the number is not large, but it is not far from the number of people in an ordinary guard.But in fact, the morale of this army is high, especially if its combat power is several times stronger, it may be difficult for it to be its opponent.

At this point, both Ma Wei and Guan Ying are full of confidence, and they look forward to making new achievements.

It was also at this time that the eunuch who read out Emperor Yingzong's will came.As soon as he appeared, he asked all generals above the commander in chief to enter the account and listen to the announcement.Naturally, Ma Wei, Guan Ying and others came quickly.It's just that when the news reached Yang Chendong in another account, he was playing backgammon with his wife Hu Yan, and they looked like they were in full swing.

The tent door opened from the outside, and Humang strode in. "Young master, the Xuanzhi eunuch sent by the Yingzong has arrived, and he is currently guarding the general of the Ming army."

"Oh? It's not too late." Yang Chendong seemed to answer absent-mindedly, then raised his head to look at Hu Yan and said, "Yan'er, it's your turn to leave, so be careful, or I will win."

"Liulang." Seeing that Yang Chendong was moved by him and had no intention of meeting the eunuch Xuanzhi, Hu Yan said worriedly.

"Huh?" Seeing Hu Yan's worried expression, Yang Chendong said with a relaxed face, "It's okay, it's okay, the husband has his own concerns about this matter, if the prediction is good, it shouldn't be my business Yes, that’s the case, why bother to join in the fun? We’re going to be on our way tomorrow, so let’s relax while we have time, come on, let’s continue.”

"Oh." Husband said it was all right, but Hu Yan was completely convinced that it would be all right, and immediately agreed and began to think about how to write next.

Humang came here just to pass on the news, since the young master found out, his task was considered completed, and then he left the big tent, and the place seemed to be quiet again.

3 Chapter Eighty The Benefits Are Not To Come

In contrast, the big tent not far away was extremely lively. When the eunuch who announced the edict read out the emperor's will, everyone either received silver rewards, military exploits, and official promotions. Which one was not elated?Even Ma Wei's meritorious deeds offset the previous sin of losing territory.

"General Ma, Guan Langzhong, why don't you see the imperial envoy?" The eunuch who announced the decree said with a little dissatisfaction that he didn't see Yang Chendong appear after he finished what he should say.

The status of eunuchs in the Ming Dynasty has never been low.Most of the powerful officials and eunuchs in history also came from this dynasty.And who can be the eunuch who declares the decree, which one doesn't win the trust of the emperor?Foreign officials would never dare to offend such a person.

Both of them had to answer his question.After they looked at each other in a tacit understanding, Guan Ying took the initiative to stand up and said: "If you go back to Eunuch, Mr. Zhongdan is not in the camp. He must have gone out to inspect. You know, as an army It is normal for the commander to worry more."

"Oh, that's a pity. My father-in-law still wants to show his demeanor as a loyal and brave man. Even if it's not a coincidence, let's see you again when we have a chance." The eunuch Xuanzhi looked disappointed.In the eyes of Ma Wei and Guan Ying, these words of those who are not familiar with him are no different from missing life and death.

Thinking about how swiftly Yang Chendong killed Jia Ping and punished Han Qing at the beginning, it also showed that this person is not easy to mess with.This time, everyone was rewarded, but Yang Chendong was the only one who didn't mention Yang Chendong. With the other party's temper, who knows what he would do?At this time, the eunuch actually wanted to see the imperial envoy, but he was beaten out in a fit of anger. If it wasn't a brush with life and death, what was it?

After the Xuanzhi eunuch received some benefits and silver from Ma Wei, Guan Ying and others, he left with a happy face.The two generals left behind had bitter expressions on their faces.

In the battle of the great victory outside the city of Guangzhou, the person who should make the first contribution must be very clear to both of them, but this time the emperor rewarded all but the first contribution. Make them feel ashamed?

Of course, the more important thing is that tomorrow we will go to Wuzhou Mansion. At this time, will the imperial envoy feel angry and will the plan change?

The two wanted to go to Yang Chendong's tent to find out, but they were worried that if they did go, they would suffer bad luck.In the end, they came up with a solution, which was to test whether Yang Chendong agreed on the grounds that the wealthy gentry in the Guangzhou government wanted to bid farewell to the army.

Having made a decision, the two went into the city to find Lord Lu Youfu, the chief envoy of Guangdong, and briefly explained the situation.

"Lord Lu, I still need to trouble you. After all, you are the chief envoy of Guangdong. This time, the emperor rewarded only generals and no civil servants. It seems that it has nothing to do with you. Presumably if you go now, even if the imperial envoy is Some anger will not come to you." Ma Wei said with a smile.

"Yes, according to General Ben, Lord Lu is indeed the most suitable candidate. After all, the rich gentry are going to farewell for the army, and this is originally a matter for local parents and officials." Guan Yingyu said with a knife on the side.

At this moment, Lu Youfu knew that he had been betrayed.But when he thought that this battle was for the peace of Guangdong, if he did it well, he, the chief envoy, would be justified. Even if it was for himself, he had to do something at this time. "Okay, I'll just go and have a look, but remember, I owe the old man a good meal."

This was of course a joke. When Lu Youfu said this, Ma Wei and Guan Ying nodded in agreement, and then watched Master Lu enter the imperial envoy's camp.

Go in fast, come back even faster.Lu Youfu who came out shook his head while walking, this scene fell into the eyes of Ma Wei and Guan Ying, they were extremely worried.As soon as they approached, the two stepped forward and asked, "How is Master Lu? But the Imperial Envoy changed his plan?"

"Hey, the plan hasn't changed. The Imperial Envoy said everything is business as usual." Lu Youfu shook his head and said the result.

Hearing that there was no change, Ma Wei and Guan Ying's faces relaxed.But then he asked with some incomprehension, "Lu Dayou, since everything is as usual, why did you act like that just now? What's the meaning of this?"

"It's just that the old man saw that the imperial envoy looked normal and responded quickly, so he thought that this time the reward was indeed unfair." Lu Youfu said with a sigh.When I met Yang Chendong just now, the other party was still the same as before, as if the eunuch Xuanzhi had never appeared.This calmness, this calmness, and even this broad-mindedness are all admirable. At least if it were him himself, he might not have such a flat performance, so Lu Youfu felt it.

It's just that after saying this, the three of them stopped talking. After all, the Xuanzhi eunuchs obeyed the emperor's order and went to talk about the emperor in private as courtiers. They didn't have the courage to do so.Fortunately, the plan is as usual, and they can go back and have a good night's sleep.

In the military tent not far away, Yang Chendong was closing his eyes and thinking about something, Hu Yan had already left to prepare dinner, only Humang and Yang Er were left here.

"Master? Aren't you angry?" Seeing that there were no outsiders around, Hu Mang finally couldn't help asking.

"That's right, this subordinate also wants to ask this question." Yang Er on the side lowered his voice, it wasn't that he was talking about secrets, but his voice was thunderous, and when he spoke normally, sometimes it would startle Yang Chendong. That's why I was forbidden to lower my tone a few times when I spoke in the future.

The two boring gourds around them often don't ask themselves, and the two who rarely talk actually open their mouths on this matter. Yang Chendong slowly opened his eyes that were originally closed, and then looked at the two with great interest and said : "What? Are you fighting for the young master?"

"Young master, it's not about complaining, it's the truth? Why do those who have not made any great achievements get rewards, but you don't have anything?" Seeing that Yang Chendong was not angry, at this moment Hu Mang spoke a lot more boldly.

"Ha, haha, well said, the fact is so." Yang Chendong nodded, seeming to agree with Hu Mang's statement, but then shook his head, "But what is this fact? When others must turn a blind eye Sometimes, the facts can be treated as if they don’t exist. In the final analysis, everything depends on strength.”

Feeling Yang Chendong finished speaking, and when he looked at Humang and Yang Er, he said in a teaching tone, "Remember, the benefits are not to come, but to be used practically. Take action to fight for it. Only when you become stronger, no one will dare to show you face, and all kinds of injustice will go away. On the contrary, before that, even if you have any dissatisfaction, you need to endure it , otherwise, even if you have great talent, you may not have the moment to show it, understand?"

These words are somewhat profound.But at any rate, the two of them had not been with Yang Chendong for a day or two, even if they didn't hear everything, they heard a general idea.What the young master said is nothing more than that they are not strong enough now, and they still need to work hard to develop.Only when it develops and becomes stronger, such injustice will not happen again.

"Yes, young master, we understand, and we will work harder in the future." Hu Mang and Yang Er both said with solemn expressions, and their expressions were extremely serious.

"Very good." Seeing that the other party understood what he meant, Yang Chendong first smiled, and then closed his mouth again.What I think about in my heart is how the population of the Yang family will grow rapidly.

In the final analysis, the time to develop a Yang family is still too short, and the background is too poor and the foundation is too weak.For example, just a population problem has blocked all his development paths.Although just this morning, the news from Chixian City that the fleet sent to search for rubber trees at sea has returned, and brought hundreds of ships with rubber trees that can be transplanted. It comes in handy in the embedded city.But even so, Yang Chendong was relieved but also a little sad.

With the territory, if there is not enough population and army to support it, it will also cause big problems.Before the real expansion has begun, how to get more people to Chixian City is still unknown to outsiders. This is the most important issue. "Population, population." Thinking of these in his heart, plans began to take shape in Yang Chendong's mind rapidly.

Early the next morning, more than 7000 coalition troops set off from the Guangzhou government, targeting Zhaoqing government directly.As the chief envoy of Guangdong, Lu Youfu did not follow, but bid farewell to the army and his party under the city. He hoped that this army could completely defeat or even eliminate the Yellow Bandit Army, and let him be a real The real Guangdong chief envoy.

As soon as the army was dispatched here, the spies sent by the Yellow Bandits passed the news on the other side, and they went straight to Zhaoqing Mansion hundreds of miles away.Huang Yuliang, who was in Zhaoqing, had listened to Zhu Fangyong's suggestion and took a step back to the Wuzhou mansion.