Shen Xuan and Yang Duo stood opposite each other, Yang Duo smiled lightly, took out the edict of the Son of Heaven, and said, "Dingguo Gong will receive the order." ”

The bright-yellow-colored silk cloth was unfurled, and Shen Xuan pressed the knife with one hand, kneeling in the direction of Nanjing. Xincheng Marquis Zhang Fu and other generals knelt behind Shen Xuan, also wearing Xuan armor, scabbard-rubbing-armor, making a sound of soldiers, and the aura of slaughter rushed towards him.

A general on the battlefield, a soldier in a hundred battles.

With such brave generals and fierce soldiers, how can the army be invincible.

Yang Duo's voice sounded in the military tent, low, with a hint of gloom, but it didn't make people feel harsh.

"The Son of Heaven sent Shen Xuan, the chief military officer of Annan, and his generals said: The grain and salary transported in Guangxi will be stopped. If you are already on the way, you will store it at the castle guard. Wartime seizures, except for transportation to the Chengguo office, can be done cheaply. Strictly order the officers and soldiers to abide by the military orders, not to hurt the Jiaxuan, and not to work the people. Recruit the people and accept them. The officials of the counties and counties, the military and the people, and those who are not thieves, are ordered to restore the officials, the soldiers to the army, and the people to restore their jobs. When the thieves were exterminated, they visited the people all over the country to find the surviving descendants of the Chen clan, and selected one of the sages, and sent the Beijing master to ask for his life and restore his king. Chin this. ”

"Ministers obey the order, long live our emperor!"

The generals in the tent agreed in unison and bowed.

Shen Xuan took the edict from the Son of Heaven and said, "Commander Yang has worked hard all the way. ”

"It is the duty of an official to do things for the Son of Heaven, and I dare not say that it is hard." Yang Duo smiled and arched his hand, "Dingguo Gong has a good strategy, leading the army to destroy all the way, making the thief army frightened, and the subordinates admire it." He will return to the court one day, and the Son of Heaven will be rewarded. ”

"Commander Yang has a good reputation."

Shen Xuan bowed, and the smile on Yang Duo's lips deepened.

seems to be complimenting each other, but there is a hint in the words. The scene seems to be pleasing to the eye, but there seem to be swords flying around.

The generals in the tent and the Jinyi guards who followed Yang Duo south were all cold and their scalps were numb. It's too permeable for a smile and too cold for a tone.

Xincheng Hou Zhang Fu unconsciously took half a step back, and looked at each other with Fengcheng Hou Li Bin.

Li Bin immediately nodded and agreed.

It's dangerous here, so it's better to leave early.

The two of them clasped their fists at the same time, "General Rong, there are still military affairs under him, so it is inconvenient to stay for a long time." ”

Shen Xuan raised his hand and let him go.

Zhang Fu and Li Bin immediately stepped on the hot wheels and fled.

Yunnan Bo Chen Xu and the others were one step slower, and they couldn't help gritting their teeth, and they didn't let me know in advance if they wanted to leave, could they continue to be brothers!

Compared with Chen Xu and others, the brocade guards in the tent were even more resentful. Even if he wanted to leave, he couldn't find an excuse, so he could only watch the generals under Shen Xuan's command pull their legs one by one, and weep silently.

When you are in danger, you are the first to run away, it is simply too devoid of comradeship!

The civil officials are cunning, and the military generals are not far behind, and the most sincere is only Jinyiwei!

Who said that the past is unbearable, and the reality is really tear-jerking.

Shen Xuan and Yang Duo, who were in the center of the storm, didn't seem to notice the change in the situation, and still thought that they were "gentle", and they were still rushing murderously around.

If you are innocent, you can only consider yourself unlucky.

Zhang Fu and the others, who retreated to the tent, did not leave immediately, but secretly guessed whether they would move their fists first or draw the knife first.

If there is a real fight, do you want to come forward to help save people? After all, Dingguogong's force value is extraordinary, and Commander Yang is not an opponent eight out of ten. At the same time, he was under the emperor's order, and he was really beaten up, and it was not easy to explain to the top.

The so-called generals who are not subject to military orders abroad do not include the beating of the Jinyi Guard commander by the chief officer, and the subordinates turn a blind eye.

Once the two start fighting, no matter who wins or loses, the result will not end well. There are too many witnesses, and it is impossible to kill them one by one.

There was no movement in the military tent for a long time, and everyone became more and more uncertain.

It can't be, it's really going to be a fight, right?

Just when Zhang Fu, Li Bin and others were entangled, Shen Xuan and Yang Duo walked out of the military tent as if nothing happened.

Yang Duo still had a smile on his face, Shen Xuan always pressed the handle of the knife with his hand, but said in his mouth: "When he sees him again in the future, he will have a drink with Commander Yang." ”

Yang Duo smiled and said: "Dingguo Gong sincerely invites, and the next official will not refuse." I also hope to invite Xingningbo to drink together, and I should only thank Xingningbo for his help this time. ”

"Well said." The cold face finally loosened slightly, and the hand pressed on the hilt tightened again.

Yang Duo didn't care, and ordered the captain to lead the horse, "The lower official should rush back to Nanjing as soon as possible to resume his life, and leave here." ”

"Commander Yang has a smooth journey."

Seeing Yang Duo ride his horse away, Shen Xuan's back straightened, and he suddenly turned around and said, "Pull out the camp and attack the western capital of the Li thief!" ”

"Total Rong ......"

"Comments?"

"Nope!" I didn't dare to kill him.

"Pull out the camp!"

"Obey!"

The generals agreed in unison, and after Shen Xuan turned around, they secretly exchanged glances, which was the rhythm of breathing fire.

As long as it is not himself who is sprayed, it doesn't matter if the fire stretches for hundreds of miles. If you can directly burn Li Ji Yak father and son, it will be better!

It's just that Dingguo Gong and the commander of Jinyi Wei have a vendetta?

I haven't heard of it, but the two have worked together before King Yan ascended the throne.

Could it be the resentment that was formed at that time?

Dingguo Gong's thoughts are not something that ordinary people can guess, and Commander Yang's mind is even more unpredictable. Even if you want to break your head, you can't see through the twists and turns.

Fortunately, the two just looked at each other unpleasantly...... But can this be considered a good thing?

"Wen Bi has been friends with Dingguo Gong for a long time, do you know why?"

Hearing Li Bin's inquiry, Zhang Fu shook his head, "Fu doesn't understand either." ”

Seeing that the other party showed an expression of disbelief, he shook his head and turned into a crying laugh, "Fu really doesn't know." If you know the inside story, how can this be? ”

Zhang Fu's words don't seem to be fake, Li Bin can only believe that what he said is true. Thinking about the personalities of Dingguo Gong and Commander Yang, he secretly said, it is not good to study deeply, it is better to be confused.

Then he remembered the will of the Son of Heaven, and the conversation changed, "Guangxi has stopped transporting food and wages, and all the military rations of the army must be raised by itself, this matter ......"

"It's not a difficult thing." Zhang Fu said, "Our army has gained a lot in the eastern capital of thieves, which is enough to meet the needs of the army in March. To capture the western capital of thieves, there are many decisions. In the small country of Annam, there is such an abundance of grain reserves, which is really unpredictable. ”

"It is not surprising to hear that the rice here can be harvested three times a year, and the people have many kinds of rice, and there are plunders from neighbors."

Zhang Fu nodded and said, "If this is the case, it is not difficult for the army to raise its own food and salary. ”

Zhang Fu and Li Bin's remarks are also what most people in the army think. Even if the army can't raise enough food, there are Chengguo Gong and Xingningbo behind them, and they will never let the soldiers who conquered Annan go hungry to fight.

"The only thing to worry about is that when the city is sieged, there will be people who will break the ban and forbid it."

Zhang Fu's worries are not unreasonable.

People have the heart of conformity, and it is certainly good that no one defends the law. If someone loses control of his hands and keeps what he should hand in, there will be people who will follow suit.

Most of the cities that the army had passed before were barren and walled, with little value except for food. However, although Annam is a small country, the number of gold and silver treasures in the palace and the minister's residence will not be small. The closer you get to the thief, the richer the walled city will become. Without restraint, the situation may be difficult to control.

There are too many officers and soldiers who have violated the ban, and it will be a big trouble to deal with it.

Whether to punish the law harshly or not to hold the people accountable will be a difficult problem facing the chief military officer and other generals.

Hearing the concerns of Zhang Fu and others, Shen Xuan didn't speak, but just took out a letter from his arms and handed it to Zhang Fu and others to circulate.

The letter was written by Meng and delivered by the official who led the way for Yang Duo.

Only Cheng Guogong knows about this matter, whether Yang Duo is pretending to be confused, or whether he doesn't know at all, only he knows.

"The Son of Heaven has ordered Xingningbo to raise grain and grass, and where the army will use it for the capture is also written in the letter. There is no need to conceal this matter, and it can be conveyed to the three armed forces. Shen Xuan swept the faces of the generals, "Li joined the army, and the commander will go and say it in person." ”

Hidden - Tai - word, except for Ding Guogong himself, no one is allowed to reveal this matter to Li Jun.

Although there is an edict from the Son of Heaven, acting like this will still be caught by the tail of the official and played to the court, which is another trouble.

As soon as he was stirred up by the official, the head of the military man was tied to the waistband of his trousers, and it was unknown who would end up in the hands of the things he had exchanged for so hard.

If you enter the emperor's inner treasury, you will not lose the generals and soldiers who go to war. Revenues from the treasury will also be rewarded accordingly. If he encounters an eyeless stretch of his hand, Shen Xuan will come forward, and he can still let him swallow it and spit it out.

But wouldn't it be better to save yourself such trouble?

Meng Xinzhong proposed that one-third of the seizure be taken out and handed over to the imperial court.

How to divide the inner treasury and the national treasury of the Son of Heaven is none of his business with Shen Xuan. The rest of the seizures, except for the customary distribution to the army, were transported to Pingxiang, where they were exchanged for grain and grain seeds through merchants. The full amount is offset by the army's food and salary, and the excess is directly issued to the officers and soldiers as additional rewards.

"If you want to change it to copper money cloth, you can log in to the army."

After reading the letter, Zhang Fu and others nodded one after another, this strategy is very good!

Emperor Hongwu stipulated that gold and silver were not allowed to be used in private transactions, and violators were punished by law. This imperial decree was implemented quite thoroughly in the early Ming Dynasty. Emperor Yongle restored the Tai-Zucheng Law, and the people were not allowed to use gold and silver. It was not until the Europeans opened up new shipping routes to the Americas and a large amount of silver poured into the Ming Dynasty that the policy gradually became relaxed.

The Yongle Dynasty still had strict restrictions on the circulation of gold and silver, that is, some soldiers and Han people privately collected gold and silver treasures, and eventually they had to be exchanged for grain, cloth, and copper coins before they could be spent.

The generals who conquered Annam wanted to exchange the captured gold and silver treasures for copper coins and everyday goods, and the merchants were the only option.

The army of 300,000 people, including the guards and the guards, as well as the local officials and the friendly armies of the Fanbang.

It is an impossible task to strictly order the seizure of all to be handed over to the public. Rather than imposing severe punishment after the fact, it is better to reason with the facts from the beginning and exchange greater benefits for greater benefits.

If what is exchanged with a merchant is far better than a reward that is not handed over in exchange, why risk breaking the military order at the risk of losing your head and being beaten with a military stick?

Is it a businessman without any guarantee who is credible, or is a Xingningbo with a golden sign more reputable?

As long as the head is not flooded, they will choose the latter.

Yang Duo was very interested in Meng's plan, but he didn't ask, and he didn't ask Jin Yiwei to stay and investigate.

The Son of Heaven has given permission to levy the Annan army cheaply, as long as he does not violate the laws of the imperial court, why should he be disgusted? It's just that Xingningbo's actions as a profit-trending businessman reminded Yang Duo that the spies of Beizhen Fusi should study hard.

Shen Xuan trusted Meng, and after reading Meng's letter, he decided to act in turn. Even if there are doubts, under the gaze of Dingguo Gong, they can't say a word "no".

Generals such as Zhang Fu and Li Bin were also moved by the interests written in the letter, and with the precedent of the Lower Oriental Fleet, the impression that Xingningbo would make money had long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

"General Rong, my subordinates think that Xingningbo is a great good!"

"Subordinates seconded!"

"Xingningbo is really talented!"

"Xingningbo is not in the army, but he still does his best so much, which makes him very moved!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone suddenly fell silent, and their eyes poked at the speaker like an awl. While poking and secretly beating his chest, why is he a step slower!

When you go back, you must practice your eloquence diligently!

Shen Xuan looked at Huang Zhong, who was speaking, and nodded, "Very good." ”

Huang Zhongdeng was like a chicken-blood, and his face was flushed. On the other hand, the gaze that poked at him became more and more sharp.

After the military order was conveyed to the camps, the generals were all excited, and the good people cards issued to Shen Xuan and Xing Ningbo were piled up.

"General Rong is so considerate of us, Xingningbo is so benevolent, we must serve to die before we can hold one or two!"

"Exactly!"

For a time, the generals of the guard were full of fighting spirit and murderous spirit.

The local officials and warriors who went out with the army also beat their chests and raised their arms to shout, and their excitement was overflowing.

There is money to be made in war, everyone knows it. But with so much money to be made, no one could have foreseen the danger of violating military orders.

"Dingguo Gongtian is a talent!"

"Great tomorrow is benevolent and benevolent, long live long live!"

The army of 300,000 instantly boiled like boiling water.

They drew camps, lined up, boarded boats, and marched toward the western capital of Annam.

Shen Xuan stood at the bow of the boat, the wind blowing through his sideburns, his long black eyebrows into his temples, and his black helmet and armor, like a god.

It's just that what this god brought to Annan was not happiness, but conquest and killing.

When the army moved south, the defenders of Annam in the western capital made an unexpected move, and the defenders of the western capital, who were ordered to lead the troops to meet the enemy, took the lead in setting fire to the city, burning all the palaces in the city, the stored grain, grass and ordnance, and then fled by boat with more than 10,000 soldiers under his command.

The defenders set fire to the night and fled, and when they fled, the city gate was destroyed, huge stones and logs were blocked in front of the city gate, and the Annan Shu people who had no time to escape struggled in the sea of fire, and at dawn, the fire was still not extinguished, but the western capital had become a dead city.

When the Ming army arrived, thick smoke billowed from the city, and the smell of choking dispersed.

Fortunately, the water network near the western capital was dense, and the fire did not extend to the nearby trees. Rao is like this, which also made the Ming army who witnessed this situation take a breath of cold air.

Aren't the defenders here crazy?

"Zong Rong, do you want to put out the fire and enter the city?"

"Not necessarily." Shen Xuan raised his eyes and looked at the mountains in the distance, and said, "Where is this?" ”

Attached to the Nance people's words, the front is Tianjian Mountain, and its left and right are the Jijiang Tanshe River, and the Li thieves are afraid that there are ambushes here.

"Ambush?" Shen Xuan sneered, "Huang Zhong." ”

"Humble duty!"

"Take 3,000 foot soldiers and a battalion of firearms to find out."

"Obey!"

Even if it is a natural danger, it is not to stop the way of the army!

When the Ming army passed through the western capital and marched into Tianjian Mountain, more and more merchants gathered in Pingxiang County.

There are tea and horse merchants from Guangxi, Yunnan and other places, as well as branches of the Central Plains giants in the southwest, as well as merchants from Siam Champa and other states, and even sporadic food merchants mixed in the ranks and came to Pingxiang.

Suddenly, Pingxiang County became the focus of the southwest border.

On the way back to Beijing, Yang Duo also encountered several horse teams rushing to Guangxi.

It is unusual for so many caravans of giants to rush in the same direction. A Jinyi lieutenant stepped forward immediately and asked, "Commander, did you stop the investigation?" ”

Yang Duo pinched the purse he was carrying, and then shook his head, "No need, continue to hurry." ”

"Yes!"

Jin Yiwei galloped away, and the caravan that gave way couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Didn't stop long, whistled, and set off again.

Money-making business is better than later, it is already later than others, and if it is not fast, you can't even drink the leftover soup.

Pingxiang County Ya, Santang East Chamber

Meng and Zhu Neng are both dressed in civilian clothes, and the two of them are Li Qingqing, the commander of Pingxiang County, who is wearing official clothes.

"Regarding this matter, Li Daling still has something to understand?"

"Back to Uncle, the lower officials have kept it in mind, and there is no confusion."

"That's good." Meng raised his head and raised his teacup, "This official and Chengguo Gong are waiting for good news here." ”

Li Qingqing bowed his hand, "The lower officials must not disappoint the grandfather and uncle." ”

The words fell, turned around, took a deep breath, and walked out of the east chamber.

In the second hall of the county government, dozens of people were already waiting, and when they saw Li Neighbor who walked in from behind the hall, they immediately smiled.

Li Daling seemed to see a group of hungry wolves staring at the fat meat, and Alexander instantly.

Could it be that Xingningbo knew that the situation would be like this, so he entrusted such a difficult task to himself?

Impossible, shouldn't ...... Possible......