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On New Year's Day in the 35th year of Kangxi, Yinhu spent time with a group of guards on the road.Resting in the post station in the border town, put on a coat, stood at the window to watch the fireworks outside.It's not as beautiful as the brilliant ones that are displayed in the palace every year, but it has a different taste.This is a brand new year, and it will be recorded in the annals of Qing Dynasty forever.Yinhu thought, this battle will be a battle of destroying the country. After the first battle, the Erut people will no longer have their own khanate, and the vast land of Junggar will be taken back to the territory of the Qing Dynasty just like Mobei .Thinking of all the pre-war preparations, Yinhu is confident that such a plan will be realized.

Yinhu traveled all the way, but did not go to Shaanxi, but went to Ningxia first by detour.Ningxia is the place where Wang Huaxing stationed his troops, and he also needs to see him for this march.Although Yinhu and Wang Huaxing met each other not long ago, they were acquainted with each other with simple words and deep words. Yinhu was not polite when he arrived at the place, so he sent guards in advance to order a table of dishes in a restaurant in Yinchuan, and invited Wang Huaxing to come. Pay the bill.

When Wang Huaxing saw Yinhu, he didn't feel the embarrassment of seeing the emperor's relatives. He was full of joy at seeing a friend who had forgotten his years. He walked towards Yinhu, held Yinhu's hand with both hands, and said, "I never thought about it. You can still fight side by side with Ba Ye! Great luck, great luck!"

The two talked about the past and began to discuss the war.Yinhu didn't pay much attention to the art of war at first, but the preparation for the war has been going on for a long time, and he has been immersed in the military camp for several months, talking and doing things every day, all related to this.Every day, I think about the future battle situation, set up a military formation in front of the map, and then refer to the military book in detail, and ask everyone for their opinions.Yinhu is smart and dedicated. Although he is inexperienced, he is not weaker than others.Wang Huaxing was born in martial arts and has rich combat experience. He also has his own views on the situation in the Northwest War.When talking about military affairs, one old and one young, they get along quite well.

Wang Huaxing, like Fei Yanggu, was not very optimistic about the capture and killing of Galdan.First, there are too many people participating in the battle, so it is not suitable for running thousands of miles.Secondly, Galdan has few people and horses, and the combat troops are all cavalry. If you abandon the luggage, you can run hundreds of miles in one night, and you can't catch up at all.Thirdly, even if it was possible to surround Galdan's troops, there was no guarantee that Galdan would not lead the dead soldiers to break out of the encirclement, and in the end, Kangxi's goal would still not be achieved.

The two discussed for a long time, but they still couldn't come up with a perfect plan.Both of them had one thought that they didn't say out loud. In fact, it was not difficult to wipe out Galdan's troops in World War I, but it was rare to capture Galdan.But persuading Kangxi to give up his entanglement with Galdan, let alone Wang Huaxing, even Yinhu felt impossible.

The two talked about military affairs, and the conversation got lively, and they talked about Confucianism.Yinhu has been a man for two generations, he has a thorough understanding of various Confucian classics, he can memorize them proficiently, and he has dabbled in the words of various schools.Although Wang Huaxing was tall and rough, he loved reading and often regarded himself as a Confucian general. When they talked about Taoism and reasoning, they agreed quite a lot.

Kangxi admired Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism, and the lecturers and teachers invited by the princes were all masters of Neo-Confucianism, such as Tang Bin and Geng Jie.But Yinhu did not stick to Cheng Zhuyi, but admired Li Zhuowu's [1] apostasy.Wang Huaxing is a martial artist, no one cares which school he admires, he reads a lot of miscellaneous books, ancient Chinese classics and exegesis are popular among the people, and he pays attention to the application of the world, he reads more, and he is deeply influenced.When the two of them talked about Neo Confucianism, they both sneered, and it was just right.

Yinhu couldn't say much about the royal family, so Wang Huaxing talked about his childhood experience, saying that he was fostered by the Wang family when he was young, and he always wanted to restore his original surname.Yinhu understood that he was a man with talent but no capital, with a martial temperament and a very simple personality, so he agreed immediately: "Xiru restores his original surname, if there is anything I can do to help, just say it directly. I think after the battle this time, you can ask Khan Ama for an order, and then I will ask His Royal Highness the Prince for help, and I will definitely let you get what you want."

Wang Huaxing expressed his gratitude immediately, saying: "Ba Ye is really warm-hearted, and he is worthy of his virtuous name."

"A virtuous name?" Yinhu smiled faintly, "I'm young and have little knowledge, where did I get my virtuous name?"

"Ba Ye doesn't know? In the Northwest Army, His Highness the Eighth Prince is known as a virtuous man. From Guihua City, the Mongolian tribes to the Ganshan Green Camp, who doesn't know that the eighth son Yinhu, the deputy commander of the West Route Army, is young and promising. Eighth Lord himself, even In the dark?" Wang Huaxing said bluntly.

Yinhu frowned unknowingly, virtuous name?In the last life, even this virtuous name had to be tabooed by the emperor's father.At that time, I was young and didn't understand these key points. I only knew how to make progress. Although I secretly used various methods to pull the crown prince off the horse, and I also wanted to win the position of the deputy, but I ignored the most important thing and made the biggest mistake. taboo.This time, Yinhu would not.He didn't want that kind of reputation that shocked the government and the public and was praised by everyone.

Yinhu asked in a low voice: "I handle military affairs in Guihua City, and I am extremely cautious without making any publicity. How did this reputation spread to Ganshan and Shanxi? When did it start? How did they say it?"

"Actually, it's just in the past few days. I haven't heard of it before, and it started years ago. It's strange to say that in less than ten days, backstory is everywhere. It's nothing new, that is to say, Ba Ye Young and promising, as a prince, he treats others with humility and no arrogance. He has worked hard for several months for the various departments on the western front, raising all kinds of supplies. I know Ba Ye, and I think they are telling the truth. The soldiers are right Eighth brother, I am very grateful."

This must have been done on purpose.Probably some people saw that he was like a fish in water on the Western Front, and they couldn't wait for the war, so they wanted to find him unhappy.It's not difficult to guess who this person is. Looking at this trick that reveals the real damage without showing any traces, one knows that it was Mingzhu's old fox.He has been running the Ministry of War for a long time, and now he is in charge of the elder brother. He sent a batch of supplies from Beijing a few years ago, and this person who wanted to spread Yinhu's reputation would most likely be among these deliverers.The tricks are really clever, if he is not a reborn person, a young prince of fifteen or sixteen years old, who has a virtuous name, wouldn't he be secretly happy?Where can I figure out the joints.

Yinhu groaned, but Wang Huaxing frowned, and asked suspiciously, "Baye, is there any problem?"

Yinhu shook his head and said to Wang Huaxing: "It's not a big problem. Who doesn't like a good reputation? It's just that sometimes, a reputation is too good, but there are also troubles. No matter where the soldiers are, they are all Khan Ama's people. , These things are also rewarded by Khan Ama, Yinhu is just an errand runner."

Wang Huaxing was also a smart person, so he immediately thought that someone might be using the name of Yinhu to spread the order, waiting for an opportunity to attack Yinhu in front of Kangxi and seize his military power on the western front.At this time, Wang Huaxing had already regarded Yinhu as a friend who had forgotten the years, how could he allow such things to happen, and immediately comforted Yinhu: "Eighth brother is so young, he became the deputy commander of the western front, which is better than the big brother back then. Nothing less, some good reputation is not a bad thing." After a pause, he said: "This matter is nothing more than a matter of degree, as long as the soldiers are grateful to the emperor and know the elder brother's virtuous name. If it is difficult, Ningxia will be handed over to the old man. As for Gansu, I will write to the Gansu General Soldier, and it will naturally be resolved. General Sun of Shaanxi, it depends on Ba Ye himself."

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On the sixteenth day of the first lunar month in the 25th year of Kangxi, just after the Shangyuan Festival, the West Road Army marched westward in two ways.Fei Yanggu sent troops from Guihua City, Sun Sike marched from Xi'an, and the two groups joined forces at Wengjinhe, and then encircled Bayan Ulan with the troops from the Middle and East Routes.

Yinhu only had a meal, and then rushed to Sun Sike's residence.This time the West Route Army dispatched troops [-] days earlier than in the previous life. Before Yinhu arrived in Shaanxi, Sun Sike's troops had already set out.It stands to reason that Yinhu is the leader of this road, and Sun Sike should wait for Yinhu to come and go together, but Yinhu sent someone to notify Sun Sike in advance, time is too tight, so there is no need to wait for him.

The first month is not out yet, it is cold time.Although Sun Sike's troops had sufficient supplies, their marching speed was still slow.When Yinhu met the brigade, he hadn't left Shaanxi yet.Yinhu brought twelve guards and rushed all the way at a gallop, and was meeting the former army head-on.After showing his identity, he walked half a mile along the road that the former army gave way to, and only saw Sun Sike riding a horse from a distance.

Sun Sike was one of the generals of the Four Han Dynasty in Hedong. He made great contributions to the Hummer in the battle of annihilating the San Francisco. He was the number one figure in the green camp of the Qing Dynasty.He had a long saber hanging on his waist, and a bow and arrow on his back. Among the infantry along the way, he seemed to stand out from the crowd.

The army stopped when they saw Yinhu coming, and someone organized them to spread out to both sides, leaving a path in the middle for Yinhu.Yinhu has not yet been sealed into the Zhenglan Banner at this time, and is dressed in bright yellow armor, which conceals the childishness of the young people. The journey is full of vicissitudes, adding a bit of vicissitudes. , walk forward slowly.

Sun Sike got off his horse to meet him, and Yinhu received a salute on the horse, then got off his horse, took Sun Sike's hand, and walked towards the Chinese army.

Yinhu was worried about the road ahead, so he hurriedly asked, "General Sun, how is the road ahead? How thick is the snow? Is the grass on the road enough for the cavalry?"

"This section of the road is enough. After leaving Gansu, it will not be done. In autumn, Galdan sent people to burn all the grass. The spring grass has not yet grown, and there must be insufficient fodder for the horses. The snow is not thick, but I am worried that it will not be enough in the next few days. There is a snowstorm."

"It's okay to snow, but I'm afraid it's freezing rain and snow. Not to mention the muddy road, it's easy to get frostbite. Where should we camp today?"

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It took Yinhu almost no time to fully integrate into this army.He really didn't have much time left. To the south of Yinshan Mountain, a heavy snowfall that hadn't been seen in more than ten years was waiting for this team that was temporarily drawn from various places.

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On the first day of February, the Central Route Army set off from Beijing, with Kangxi personally in command. The eldest son, third son, fourth son, fifth son, and seventh son of the emperor all accompanied the army and each led a flag. The other young princes were not brought out. .During the imperial conquest, the crown prince Yinfeng supervised the country.

Yinfeng led the important ministers and saw them off in the suburbs of Beijing.He also came to send it off last time, but he didn't feel so uncertain this time.Probably, it was still young at that time.Suddenly, he remembered that the last time Kangxi went on his own expedition, the father and son were both seriously ill in the end.At that time, dragging his newly recovered body, he galloped to the military camp overnight, and cried when he saw Khan Ama. At that time, he was really attached to Khan Ama.In the blink of an eye, six years have passed, but my state of mind is somewhat different.

Yinfeng knew that this was an opportunity, but it was an opportunity that he could not take advantage of.Kangxi left, but he didn't really lose control of the Forbidden City and himself. Everything was still in the hands of Khan Ama.He was a little sad, and his face was pitiful.Kangxi thought his son was worried about him, so he warmed up, shook Yinfeng's hand, and said: "I have heaven and my ancestors to protect me, so the prince doesn't have to worry."

Yinreng lowered his head, and said to Kangxi: "Ama Khan...you will definitely win the battle and succeed in no time." After the words came out, there seemed to be something different, Yinreng changed the subject, and said: "I also want to follow Khan Let's go together."

Kangxi patted Yinreng's shoulder with a smile, and said: "Yinreng, I can rest assured only if you are in Beijing."

Yinyi was a little impatient, but it was rare that he did not urge him.On the contrary, because of the close relationship with the prince, Yinzhi came over and said, "The prince is reluctant to part with Khan Ama. Don't worry, so many of our brothers will follow, and he will definitely take good care of Khan Ama."

Kangxi pulled Yinreng aside, held Yinreng's hand with both hands, and said with some emotion: "Today, when I go to war, all the memorials will not be played before the army. You will listen to everything. You have grown up too." I am at ease, no matter how I do things. I think, this time, if Galdan is wiped out, and the troubles of Mongolia will be eliminated, I will be able to hand over this country to you with peace of mind, and find a good place to live. Every day I hear people praise your sageness. It is a real blessing to be an Ama.【2】”

Yinfeng's heart trembled, he didn't care whether the people around him were paying attention, and he didn't care whether the road was dusty, Kangxi grabbed his hand, and he couldn't lift his robe, he knelt down on the ground, looked up at Kangxi, but said no Sweating, Ama will be the emperor for a lifetime, and the minister will be a prince for a lifetime.A few murmurs of unknown meaning came out of his throat, and finally he said with some sobs: "Khan Ama..."

In fact, Kangxi didn't intend to test it out. Seeing Yinreng's reaction, he knew that these words were a bit embarrassing for him.Kangxi helped his son up, his nose was a little sore, and the conquest in his heart turned into a farewell between a loving father and his beloved son, and he said: "Baocheng, take care of your health."

The narration between father and son ended, Kangxi got into the car, and the princes got on the horse one by one, and the team was getting farther and farther under the watchful eyes of Yinfeng.Suo'etu looked at the lonely figure of the prince standing in the middle of the road, and rode back on his horse.A few steps to greet Yinreng, just about to salute, but was helped by Yinreng: "Get up quickly, is there anything else you want to explain?"

"The prince is in Beijing, take care." Suo'etu didn't say much, but felt that he needed to explain this sentence.After thinking for a while, he added another sentence: "The supervision of the country is for the emperor to inspect the prince."

Looking at the eagerness in Suo'etu's eyes, Yinfeng felt that Kangxi's words before his departure might have reached Suo'etu's ears.Looking at the silver thread exposed under the brim of Suo'etu's hat, Yinfeng couldn't bear it. He didn't extinguish Suo'etu's expectations, but nodded and said: "Well, Gudu understands."

The author has something to say:

[1] Li Zhuowu Li Zhi (1527-1602) Ming Dynasty officials, thinkers, Zen masters, writers, and a generation of masters of the Taizhou School.At first, his surname was Lin, and his first name was Zaizhi. Later, his surname was changed to Li, his first name was Zhi, his style name was Hongfu, and his name was Zhuowu.It is mentioned here to pave the way for the following, and it is still early to use it, just to lay a foundation first.This person was opposed to Neo-Confucianism, which probably belonged to heresy at the time?

Pu Xue is a theory developed from the development of Confucianism to the rise of the Qing Dynasty. The representative figure is Gu Yanwu (everyone should know this person. I remember that there was a game on Wenquxing when I was a child, called Heroes Forum, in which Gu Yanwu sent out tasks. Is there anyone who is super powerful? !), the representatives of Pu Xue denounced Neo Confucianism for harming the country by talking about the heart and nature, and vigorously advocated the study of practicality and practicality.I think this way is good, but it is a pity that they have gone astray, and later it has become something like the textual research.

PS The introduction of Li Zhi into the article was inspired by the girl Baoyu in Kunshan, and I would like to express my gratitude~~ [2] Master Kong’s words are true, he really said so, I just adapted it.The original text is like this: I will pay you with political affairs. I should choose a place with good water and soil.

However, when he said this, no one knew whether he was tempted or sincere.