After receiving the edict of Emperor Yongle, Meng immediately went to Daning to command the envoy and made relevant arrangements for the unfinished work at hand.

"In the firearms workshop of the Miscellaneous Manufacturing Bureau, Liu Yanshi must not relax. If you are in trouble, you can take the official's post to visit the white father-in-law of the War Bureau. ”

"Obedience."

"In the matter of spring ploughing, Ma Tongzhi and Xu Tong have a lot of trouble.

"Yes."

"The imperial court transferred 3,000 defenders, and then there may still be an edict issued, this official will enter Beijing this time, first bring 1,500 soldiers, and the rest can set off on a regular basis."

"Yes."

"This trip is unknown, the summer market, you need to be careful, there are the leaders of the Wuliangha, the Liaodong military and civilian command envoys up and down, and they should also be arranged. If there are grassland tribes attached, they can report to Shuntian and obey the orders of the Dingguo Gong. If the Duke of Dingguo goes south, report to the Duke of Wei. There are even more undecided things, the king of Han is here, then the horse gallops to Xuanfu, and the king of Zhao returns to the domain, and he reports the opening of the plain. ”

"Subordinates listen to orders."

"You can decide the rest. In addition, the imperial court intends to set up a political envoy of Daningbu, and if he receives an edict, he should greet him with courtesy. At this point, Meng paused and lowered his voice slightly, "If the person who comes is not good and deliberately looks for trouble, there is no need to swallow his anger." His Majesty set up the Daning Bu Political Envoy Department to pass the decree, and what you should do is done with a good idea. ”

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

The establishment of the political envoy department in Daning is for better development, not to taboo Daning to command the envoy department-dictatorship, let alone to stumble.

The officials sent by the imperial court, the practical faction is good, they have other thoughts, they want to provoke trouble if they don't stand firm, they don't have to be polite, they get off the horse and stumble, dig a pit and get a black foot, and change it.

"Daning can have today, it all depends on the unity of the heart."

Daning finally has today's situation, just come to help, come to find trouble, come standingly, and send it away horizontally!

Emperor Yongle wanted to move the capital to Beijing, and Daning opened the original Guangning three places, as if it had become the emperor's money bag, and Daning was the top priority.

Dare to start at the emperor's money bag and clean it up, it is definitely no pressure to dig a pit and fill the soil.

There is a background how. Thighs thicker than the emperor?

What's more, Meng said clearly, not everyone who comes has to be buried in the pit, only those who don't do practical things and make ghosts tricks are the target. If you throw it into a pit and bury it, you may even be praised.

Since working with Meng, Daning has been affected to a certain extent.

When striding forward, you will pay attention to whether there are stones in front of you, the block is small, kick it away, the block is large, and find someone to move it together.

Intimacy cannot be said, but it is in the common interest of the whole company to work together to eliminate external interference factors.

The will of the Son of Heaven is something that no one can disobey.

There is no problem in separating the power of government. Under the guise of the imperial court, stepping on the line and crossing the line, it is resolutely not possible.

An alien-old-rat-, trying to spoil a pot of fresh soup, wishful thinking!

Must be slapped to death with one claw!

"Uncle, rest assured, the lower officials and others will do their best to serve the Son of Heaven and guard the border."

Meng Qian said: "In this way, this official can rest assured that he will go south." ”

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

"With it." Meng Dao, "The formation of a firearms team was originally for the purpose of guarding the border, and the king of Han already knew about it, and the official had gone to the imperial court, so it should be fine." ”

"Can the firearms team be included in the roster of the army?"

"No." Meng shook his head, "It's only fifty people, and they should only be the personal guards of the official." ”

Commander Zhu didn't ask again, but instead discussed with Commander Daningdu, who was also in charge of training, which border army should be transferred south.

The guards under Daning are directly bordering the grassland area controlled by Ghost Lichi, and the large-scale mobilization of the border army is likely to attract the prying eyes of the Tartars.

At present, it is only two or three thousand people, and once the imperial court officially mobilizes troops against Annan, the number of border troops dispatched is at least more than 10,000. Even if there will be Yu Ding to supplement, it is still a big gap.

"You can stack the strong men first." Meng knew this, and he also had a headache, "If you don't belong to the army defending the city, arrange Tuntian first, practice between spring ploughing, record the roster and send it to Beijing, Wei Guogong is ordered by the emperor to train in Shuntianfu, as long as he nods, it's not a big problem." ”

Zhu Wang and the others looked at each other, and for the time being, they could only do this.

Fortunately, Daning's strength is not what it used to be, there are Franc machine guns and tiger squat cannons equipped with side plugs, and the stock of fire mines and gunpowder is quite abundant.

It's a big deal not to go out of the city, just fire cannons at the head of the city, and throw fire and thunder.

It's impossible for the cavalry of the ghost power to fly up, right?

"Commander Zhu's words reminded the official." Meng knocked on his forehead, "The border guard's enemy-Taiwan-walled fort must be reinforced." During spring ploughing, more border guards were dispatched, and the beacon fire was immediately lit when the police were encountered, and the border people were escorted to hide in the walled fort, which was based on sticking to it. ”

There are Wuliang Ha Sanwei stationed on the boundary of Daning, and once the beacon fire is ignited, the strong men will definitely attack as soon as possible. Judging from the performance of the strong men in recent times, there is no need to worry about the safety of Daning City. It's just that the strong men are good at attacking, not good at defense, in order to protect the border people, Daning Dusi set a strategy based on defense.

"Uncle, rest assured, the lower officials and others will live up to their trust."

"Everyone, don't worry."

Meng also proposed that the existing walled forts should be strengthened as soon as possible, and that the guards of the pass should be insufficient, so they should be blocked with wood and stones for the time being, and artillery should be set up to patrol day and night. If it can't be blocked, it will dig a deep ditch, preset wooden thorns, and encounter Tartars to attack, and if you can't die, you will be killed.

When I think of Daning threshing grass, there is no door!

After discussion, everyone agreed that this plan was feasible. It can be extended to the border guards under its jurisdiction, and it cannot be copied in its entirety, but it can also be used as a reference.

It was decided, and everyone was ordered to leave.

Meng returned to Bofu, took up the pen and wrote letters on the important items discussed today, and sent them to Xuanfu and Beijing respectively.

Whether Shen Xuan can see it or not is uncertain, and it is necessary to give King Han a wake-up call. As for Wei Guogong, it can be regarded as a report. With Xu Huizu's military level, he would not fail to think of this, but after Shen Xuan mentioned that when there is a major decision or something beneficial to Weibian, Meng will send news to Beijing.

Be prepared.

Xu Huizu knew, and the Beijing branch naturally knew. If you give the emperor a soothing situation, there will be many fewer twists and turns.

Nanjing Liubu looked at him unpleasantly, and when he encountered things related to him, he always had to pick thorns. The Beijing Xingbu also looked at him unpleasantly, but in the face of "major rights and wrongs", no matter how unwilling he was, he had to stand on his side.

Meng was not afraid of verbal battles with civilian officials, but he was not willing to waste time in pointless quarrels.

The border defense was handed over, and the Nanjing Sixth Department found fault, and its own Beijing branch went up to carry it for him.

Not kind?

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

The scene of six departments in the north and south, 12 heavenly officials, and 24 squires, rolling up their arms and sleeves, kicking the stool and lifting the table, and quarreling-group-beating, is definitely a rare scene.

In the prosperous era, we should have fun together.

Meng said that he was dedicated to the country, and he definitely had no idea of watching the excitement and beating the side drum and killing people with a knife.

Put down the pen, blow dry the ink on the paper, pout, well, just a little bit.

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

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

was stamped with a big stamp of "traitor", and he couldn't wash it off, and if he didn't take some practical actions worthy of these two words, he would inevitably fail the loyal and righteous people who stamped him.

The letter was sent out of Daning, and Meng immediately packed up and set off for the south.

The 1,500 border troops brought on this trip were mostly cavalry, and Chen Hu, who should have been listed among them, was transferred to Xingtaifu Temple not long ago because of his over-transfer, although his official position has not changed, his future is completely bleak.

The glory and future of the border army must be accumulated on the basis of military exploits.

The duty of the Taifu Temple is to raise horses, and no matter how well the horses are raised, they can't match the military exploits.

For some border troops, Xingtaifu Temple is a pretty good place to retire, and it is also a place that some people who inherit the position of father and are afraid of fighting yearn for. For Chen Hu, who is in the prime of life and has come to this day with military exploits, this order is tantamount to a bolt from the blue.

A thousand households is his end, and if he wants to go further, it is as difficult as climbing to the sky.

Upon learning of this, Meng did not say much.

Since Meng Chongjiu died and Chen Hu left Mengjiatun, the two have become strangers. He will not deliberately suppress Chen Hu, nor will he make additional contributions.

The road is self-paced, how to go, which direction to take, all choose by yourself.

The deceased is gone, and it is impossible to make amends.

The mistake has been made, and whenever he thinks of the old man who has been sleeping in the ground, Meng still can't help but grit his teeth.

It's easy to put the icing on the cake, but it's hard to send charcoal in the snow.

Coming to a strange time, it is difficult. In addition to 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 what followed made him respect the old man.

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

Before leaving, Meng transferred thirty guns and two cannons from the warehouses of the Miscellaneous Construction Bureau and the War Bureau, and brought all five short guns made by the craftsmen.

A team of more than 1,000 people marched out of Daning City, and the whole division came to see them off.

In the fields beside the road, the border people and the defenders of Tuntian were already busy with spring ploughing.

Meng ordered that he should bypass Qianmo and not step on a single seedling.

"Those who indulge in horses and destroy the fields will be dealt with by military law, and they will not be spared!"

"Humble obedience!"

Out of Daning, through Shuntian, down to the river.

More than 1,500 soldiers, with cavalry in front and foot soldiers behind, escorted the cart in the center, and marched to the south.

The official road was flat, and Meng always insisted on riding horses. Entering Shandong, the road conditions changed, the crowds gradually became dense, and the speed of the procession gradually slowed down, and Meng finally left the horse and got into the carriage.

Relieve some fatigue and avoid the state officials who visited along the way.

The rules of officialdom, he understood. But Corporal Lixian, making friends, does not fit his identity and will cause trouble.

There was no shock absorption system, and the carriage was covered with two layers of mattresses.

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

Gao Fu stepped 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 over."

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

"Obey."

In the roadside station, there are already fast horses passing by to transport official documents.

Yi Cheng swept the gold-plated silver medal hanging from Gao Fu's waist and immediately bowed to him.

"No, how far is this from the post station ahead?"

"This post is newly established, and there is a plain post in front of it, but it is only fifty miles."

"Thank you."

Gao Fu thanked Yicheng and reported to Meng. The team only rested on the side of the road, replenished dry food and hot water, and soon hit the road again.

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

There was a border army scout report, and the ghost force Chi Arutai also Sun Tai led the Tatar cavalry, turning the southeast, with the intention of offending the border.

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

Shen Xuan led the troops to Kaiping temporarily, and the angel carrying the edict traveled from Beijing to Kaiping, only to see the Duke of Dingguo who had returned from patrolling, and the guards sent by the Duke of Wei.

"When the Son of Heaven heard the ghost force Chi Arutai and others, he led the people to the south, wanting to come, plunder, and order the borders to train their military horses diligently and strengthen the city. The Duke of Dingguo led 3,000 cavalry and 10,000 foot soldiers to prepare for Yu Xinghe, and when there were thieves disturbing the border, Wucheng Hou defended the city, and attacked with the troops of Xuanfu Xinghe to retreat the army. ”

"Obey the order!"

Shen Xuan bowed to the south and got up to receive the holy decree.

"Our family has to rush to Xuanfu, and it is inconvenient to stay longer, so I will leave."

"Princess, go slowly."

Sending the angel away, the guards sent by Wei Guogong made their intentions clear.

"The Son of Heaven summoned Xing Ningbo back to Beijing, and he should have set off at this time. This was Xingningbo's strategy to guard the border sent to Beijing, and Wei Guogong saw it and thought it could be used. Daning had the intention of gathering soldiers, and Wei Guogong also agreed.

Shen Xuan read the letter, it was indeed Meng's handwriting, and then attached a text message from Xu Huizu, briefly stating his views on this and what it was feasible for.

"Does Duke Wei have any other orders?"

"No, I only ordered the humble to deliver the letter to the Duke of Dingguo."

"The official knows, you go down to rest for the time being, and I will call you if I have an order."

"Yes."

The guards withdrew from the hall, Shen Xuan picked up Meng's letter again and read it carefully, compared it with Xu Huizu's text message, after a while, got up and walked to the back of the case, picked up a pen and wrote down a note, transcribed it correctly, stamped it, and said loudly: "Someone!" ”

The next day, Shen Xuan set off for Xinghe, and the note with the policy of fixing the border was also sent from Kaiping to Nanjing.

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

Not surprisingly, Ghost Lichi will still return in vain this time, and the border trouble will be temporarily resolved. The expedition to Annam is a foregone conclusion, with Wei Guogong in Beijing, and the Son of Heaven has set the tone for him to return to Beijing.

At the end of March, Meng led 1,500 border troops to Nanjing.

The soldiers were stationed on the outskirts of the capital, and Meng Ling's personal guards entered the city.

When I returned to Beijing this time, I could clearly feel the difference.

Military attaché without a knighthood.

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

The enthusiasm of greeting the officials somewhat made Meng Shishilang unbearable.

Didn't it mean that the officials in Nanjing didn't want to see him? What's the deal with being so friendly?

Hiding a knife in a smile? Pumping cold under the black hand?

Thinking about being sprayed all over his face by spittle stars before, Meng instantly raised his vigilance, no matter what, it's always right to be vigilant.

Shrouded in Xingningbo's suspicious gaze, the prelude class of Honglu Temple could only smile bitterly, it turned out that being friendly was also taboo?

When I returned to the Earl's Court in the capital, I didn't have time to rest, and a post was immediately sent to the door. There are the most military attachés, and there are also many civil servants.

King Zhao is the most straightforward, and he doesn't hand over the post, but goes directly to the door.

The guards didn't dare to stop him, Meng wanted to pick people up, but he didn't have that much courage. In the land of the capital master, at the feet of the Son of Heaven, Emperor Yongle watched from above, waving a broom to drive his youngest son out of the house? Life is good, he hasn't lived enough.

"I've seen Your Highness."

I changed my clothes, I simply freshened up, and my spirit recovered a lot, otherwise, I really wouldn't be able to receive this uninvited guest.

"Xingningbo was tired all the way, and he looked at it alone, and his face was not very good."

"Your Highness is worried, everything is fine with the minister."

"Really?" Zhu Gaosui was not polite at all, he felt that the dim sum put out by Meng was good, two of them together, and in an instant, the plate was at the bottom, "Xingningbo, don't be surprised, Gu just came out of the palace, and lunch is useless." ”

"......" is this a hint of eating at his house?

"Well, this snack is good, not sweet, very mouthful." Zhu Gaosui smiled and narrowed his eyes, "Gu remembers that the skills of the chef in Xingningbo Mansion are quite good.

"Your Highness has a good reputation." It's no longer a hint, it's an explicit sign, and he is determined to eat at his house!

"Lone heard that Daning has formed a firearms team?"

"Back 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 to start the fire, and sincerely wanted to have a meal at the Meng family, "Father is very concerned about this matter. ”

"Your Highness is saying?"

"The cannons and firearms offered by the imperial brother before were all good things, and my father was very happy." Zhu Gaosui said, "My father sent someone to inquire about the War Bureau and the Ordnance Bureau, and learned that this kind of firearm can be manufactured in large quantities, and the iron material can still be improved, and he has ordered the Governor's Office of the Five Armies to recommend more than 100 households proficient in firearms to enter Beijing for use. ”

"That ......"

"My father learned that Daning had set up a firearms team first, and ordered Xingningbo to come out, and this time Xingningbo was summoned to Beijing, and ninety percent would ask about it."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

"Not necessarily." Zhu Gaosui said with a smile, "Xingningbo has helped Gu a lot, there is no need to thank Gu, who made us friends." ”

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

After Zhu Gaosui finished speaking, he took the snack plate again, "It's this hour, it's time to set up a meal in the house, right?" ”

"......" to his XX moved!