Chapter 60: Sending troops to quell the rebellion

On the eighth day of the lunar month, it was supposed to be a good day to drink Laba porridge and wait for the New Year, but Gu Qian and Lord Gu sadly went out with the army.

The military situation is like fire, Emperor Jiahe obviously did not wait for the beginning of spring and then slowly settle accounts with Datong's soldiers, and the court has not yet made a noise, and the emperor's edict has already come down.

Zhang Yuan, the squire of the military department, served as the minister of the general system of Xuanda and was responsible for the overall suppression of the rebellion.

Fu Yong, the governor of the capital, succeeded Li Jin as the chief military officer of Datong and went to work on the same day.

The Left Army Governor's Mansion Zuo Du Governor Yin Dayong served as the chief military officer of the Quelling Rebellion, and led 3,000 Beijing soldiers to Datong to quell the Rebellion.

The people above have all been arranged, and Gu Qian, a little shrimp, also had to go with the army, as an imperial history, an imperial history who had just taken office and caught up with the military rebellion, Lord Gu said that he was very hard.

In particular, although Zhang Yuan, the minister of the general system, seems to be upright, but in the face of the Datong rebellion, this squire is not only very positive, but also has an extremely tough attitude, that is, to suppress it by force! This attitude can run counter to the Xu faction's policy of moderate appeasement, and Gu Yushi, who was stamped by the Xu faction, can only deal with it carefully.

"My lord, the wind in the north is really cold!" Gu Xiaojiu said with a shrunken hand as if he was a ball.

Listening to the sound of the wind whistling outside, Gu Qian nodded silently.

Seeing that the two of them were shivering from the cold, Gu Tai smiled and lifted the quilt covering Gu Qian's legs up again.

Although he is only a seventh-rank official, Gu Qian's treatment this time is good, Zhang Shilang not only arranged a carriage for him, but also called him over to say something every evening, and his attitude was very kind.

However, knowing that they had to sit together and talk about different political views, Gu Yushi felt that the pressure was also a bit great. Eating people with a soft mouth and short hands, everyone Zhang Shilang has given you a treat, do you have to say a few good words to others when you go up in the future? As soon as he thought of this, Gu Yushi felt a little headache, but he really didn't want to let him give up the carriage and go down to blow the cold wind.

Zhang Shilang wanted to make meritorious service, so he marched all the way, almost without delay, but although Datong to Beijing is close, but it is not an overnight thing, and when the army arrives at Yanghewei, which is a hundred miles away from Datong City, the three thousand Beijing soldiers said that they will not go forward, they are too tired, and they must hang on the road again.

"That's fine. Zhang Yuan listened to Yin Dayong's report, his brows furrowed slightly, but he did not force the officers and soldiers to continue to move forward. It is only a hundred miles away from Datong City, and it is the largest guard post in the vicinity, which is just right to settle down and serve as a front-line headquarters.

The soldiers rested on the spot, and Zhang Yuan summoned Yin Dayong and Gu Qian to discuss the matter of quelling the chaos.

"According to the report of the spies, the rebels in Datong City are still relatively calm, but the dozen or so people who took the lead in making trouble have not yet been captured, so this calm is only temporary. ”

"Master Zhang, since the traitor has not yet been ambushed, then let me lead the troops to the city!" Yin Da said loudly.

Zhang Yuan waved his hand, turned his head to look at Gu Qian, and said, "Gu Yushi, what do you think?"

Gu Qian paused and arched his hand, "The subordinate officer doesn't understand military affairs, so he doesn't dare to speak falsely." ”

"I asked you to come just to take counsel, not to be restrained. ”

Seeing Zhang Yuan smiling and with a hint of encouragement on his face, Gu Qian thought for a while and said softly, "If you know more about the city, there is no one than Governor Xu, we might as well get in touch with Governor Xu first and listen to his opinion." ”

This sounds like a building of a bar, but in fact, it is also a statement with a thin mud, after all, Zhang Yuan came with a large army to quell the chaos, and it is impossible not to communicate with Xu Yanlin.

"Then follow what Gu Yushi said. ”

Zhang Yuan nodded, and was about to order the spies to go to Datong City to contact Xu Yanlin, but he didn't expect that before the spies here left the camp, Governor Xu had already sent someone over.

"What are you talking about? Governor Xu sent someone here?" Hearing the report of his subordinates, Zhang Yuan couldn't help but be stunned, he had just set up camp, Xu Yanlin sent someone over, was this reaction too fast? Zhang Yuan was a little unhappy in his heart, but he didn't show it on his face, but said in a deep voice, "Please come in." ”

After a long time, he brought a person in, only to see that the person who came was wearing a green robe, with a short beard on his lips, about thirty years old.

"Xiaguan Zhang Tiancheng paid a visit to Lord Shilang. The visitor came in and gave a deep salute.

"No need to be polite. Zhang Yuan raised his hand and said to the visitor, "Governor Xu sent you here, what is the matter?"

Zhang Tiancheng straightened up and said to Zhang Yuan, "Xia Guan is a subordinate under the governor's seat, and this time he was ordered by the governor to escort the rebel soldiers in Datong City. ”

"Oh, Governor Xu caught the troublesome rebel so quickly?"

"If you go back to your lordship, there are fourteen people escorted by the lower officials this time, two of whom are the leaders of the rebels, and the others are just coercions. ”

After listening to Zhang Tiancheng's explanation, Zhang Yuan's eyebrows raised high, "It's not easy for a big city to make a living, and there are only fourteen people in this area?"

A layer of cold sweat oozed from Zhang Tiancheng's forehead, and he said, "Of course, it's not just these fourteen people, it's just that the situation in Datong City is still stable. ”

"Xu Xu Tuzhi?" Zhang Yuan sneered and said, "What a Xu Xu Tuzhi! Xu Yan Lin Mo was not afraid that the soldiers would hurt his life, so he secretly compromised with those extremely vicious people, right?"

"Lord Zhang's words are wrong!" Hearing Zhang Yuan's words mocking Xu Yanlin, Zhang Tiancheng, who was in a cold sweat on his forehead, suddenly straightened up, and his face showed a little resentment, "Lord Xu has been working all night in the public to serve the people since he arrived in Datong, and this time Lord Xu also ran in many ways, and personally went into battle to negotiate with the rebels, which made the army's heart gradually stabilize dìng, if there is no Lord Xu, Datong City does not know how much trouble to make, the Lord Xu belittles Lord Xu so much, and the lower officials dare not agree." ”

was robbed by Zhang Tiancheng, where could Zhang Yuan's face hang, he snorted coldly, "According to your meaning, it is enough for Datong City to have a governor, and this official leading troops to quell the chaos is to add to the snake, is it too much?"

Zhang Tiancheng also felt that what he said just now was too excited at this time, he bent down again, and said in a low voice, "The lower official has no case, he has offended the adult, please forgive the adult." ”

"What you say is reasonable, what is the crime?" Zhang Yuan sneered and said, "Okay, the offender will accept it, you can go back!"

"My lord!" Seeing that things were about to collapse, Zhang Tiancheng secretly regretted in his heart, he was ordered by Governor Xu to stop Zhang Yuan from entering the army this time, but he didn't expect that not only failed to convince Zhang Yuan, but offended people, if he left like this, how could he explain to Governor Xu?

Seeing that the two of them were about to talk, Gu Qian touched his nose and stood up with a smile, "My lord is angry, Zhang Yan is worried about the situation in Datong City, and he will inevitably speak recklessly when he is in a hurry." ”

Zhang Yuan snorted coldly and said to Zhang Tiancheng: "Okay, this official is not an unreasonable person, you go back and tell Governor Xu, this official will give him two more days, if Governor Xu can't bring the rebels in the city to justice within two days, then don't blame this official for taking extraordinary measures!"

"My lord, two days is too short. Zhang Tiancheng said with a bitter face.

"This official came to Datong to quell the chaos by the will of the saint, and it seems that the year is coming, you can wait, the saint can't wait, and the people in Datong City can't wait!"

Seeing that Zhang Yuan moved out of Emperor Jiahe, Zhang Tiancheng didn't dare to argue with him anymore, he looked left and right, and wanted Gu Qian to say a few more good words to him, but he didn't think about it, Gu Yushi's eyelids drooped, and he didn't answer his eyes at all.

Zhang Tiancheng sighed, saluted Zhang Yuan, and slowly retreated.

Zhang Yuan looked at his lonely back and laughed coldly.

"Master Zhang, Zhang is acting impulsively, don't be like him, take care of your body. Gu Qian saw that Zhang Yuan's face was ugly, and hurriedly stepped forward to dissuade him.

"Hmph, is this official a person with a small belly?"

"Master Zhang's belly is all over the world, and he has the amount of the prime minister to support the boat, so he is reckless. Gu Qian said with a smile.

"You're good. Zhang Yuan was also amused by him, he didn't see it, this Gu Yushi still has the talent of flatterers, he doesn't look like a righteous and jealous Yushi at all, but the people in the officialdom keep three points for everyone, whether Gu Qian's nature is like this, I have to observe and observe, thinking of this, Zhang Yuan added a little smile to his face.

"Gu Yushi. ”

"Xia Guan is here. ”

"After several days of marching, the officer was a little tired. ”

"The adult is so resting, and the lower official retired first. Gu Qian arched his hand.

"Gu Yushi's words are wrong, although the official is a little tired, but he still has to discuss with General Yin to quell the chaos, and he really can't rest. ”

"Lord Shilang works so hard, so that the lower officials are embarrassed, if the Lord Shilang does not give up, the lower officials are willing to share the worries of the adults. ”

"Since Gu Yushi said so, then the official is not polite. Zhang Yuan said with a smile, "Didn't Zhang Yanshi send fourteen important criminals?

What? Gu Qian raised his head in surprise, what did Zhang Shilang let himself do?

"What, Gu Yushi is unwilling?" Zhang Yuan's smile faded a little.

"No, no, no, it's an honor for the lower officials to be able to share the worries of adults, I'll go ...... now" Gu Qian paused for a moment, then smiled a little embarrassedly, "I'll ask someone to take me to the prison cell." ”

"It's getting late, Gu Yushi can go after dinner. ”

"Thank you for your compassion, it's still important to do business. ”

"Don't be nervous, this official is not an unreasonable person," Zhang Yuan smiled at him and shouted, "Where is the wealth?"

"Sir, are you looking for me?" a man of about forty years old walked in at a hurry.

"You take Gu Yushi down for dinner first, and then send Gu Yushi to the prison room for interrogation of the suspect after dinner. ”

"Yes. The chief followed, turned to Gu Qian and said, "Lord Gu, please come with me." ”

Huh? If you can't even go back to your own yard, you have to go to try the prisoner? Gu Qian walked out with Fugui with a wooden face, and said in his heart, what can I do, I have never dealt with a rebellious soldier in my two lives combined, and my business is really unskilled!