Chapter 291 Who to send to Henan

He was stunned, and even forgot to keep going, was all this really what he wanted? What did you pursue when you followed Leader Wu?

Isn't the world peaceful, and the fathers and elders have clothes and food?

I don't know when, a gust of wind Wang Yan came in front of him, his face was bloody, with excitement and excitement. Li Yangchun didn't say anything, and when he stepped over, Wang Yan was a little stunned, and he didn't know where he had offended Li Yangchun.

In the mansion, looking at the dozen or so corpses in the lobby, Li Yangchun sighed dejectedly, without the joy of the victor at all, and just asked lightly: "There is no living mouth?" ”

"Waving Li Tianwang, all of them are dead, these people were killed by Gu Tongjun......."

"Is that so?" Li Yangchun squinted, thought about it, shook his head and smiled, "Maybe it's a good thing, at least I don't have to suffer more." Brother Hua, let Gu Tongjun and Ren Xiangshan be buried. ”

Hua Xiaorong nodded lightly, looked outside the house, hesitated, but still followed Li Yangchun, and whispered: "Brother Li, look at the situation in the city, is it really right for us to do this?" ”

This time, Hua Xiaorong did not call Li Tianwang, but called Brother Li. This title is rarely shouted anymore, Li Yangchun was stunned, and naturally knew why Hua Xiaorong asked this. Perhaps, it is precisely because of the relationship between the two that Hua Xiaorong dared to ask.

Walking into the back hall and strolling in the small bamboo forest, Li Yangchun thought for a long time before sighing: "Right or wrong, is it still heavy?" It's already happened, and perhaps, King Chuang needs to do this. Brother Hua, be cautious in your words and deeds in the future, don't say these words to others today, especially Wang Yan. ”

"Yes...... Everybody will think that these things are ordered by you! ”

Li Yangchun pursed his lips and sighed helplessly: "Is there anyone more suitable than me?" Do you think King Chuang is willing to bear this reputation? Or, let Lee be his back? People have to bow their heads under the eaves, King Chuang is not the leader of Wu, there are some things that need to be understood in their hearts. ”

Li Yangchun somewhat understood why Wang Zuohang would take refuge in the living Hades, perhaps, Wang Zuohang had already found out that the road he took at that time was not what he thought.

A day later, Wang Yan and Hua Xiaorong in Nanyang City had a conflict, about how to deal with the corpses of Gu Tongjun and others, Hua Xiaorong naturally wanted to bury them, but Wang Yan wanted to cut off the heads of those people and show them to the public.

In the end, Li Yangchun came forward and scolded Hua Xiaorong. Wang Yan was satisfied with the heads of Gu Tongjun, Ren Xiangshan and others, and hung them on the head of Nanyang City.

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Gu Tongjun, the general of Nanyang Prefecture, died in battle with Ren Xiangshan, and Nanyang City was also turned into a purgatory-like existence by the peasant army. This matter was deliberately done by Wang Yan and others, and the wind generally spread throughout the Central Plains, and even the north and south Zhili heard the bad news.

In the capital of Beizhili, the entire six yamen were busy, especially Cheng Jiming and others, with a sad face. For the sake of Henan's affairs, they have not left the cabinet office for two days, and when the bad news came, the fear in the hearts of several elders deepened. As soon as Nanyang is broken, the Liukou will be unimpeded whether it is to the east or west. Once the Liukou go east and plot to the south of the Yangtze River, the foundation of the entire Ming Dynasty will be smashed by the Liukou. The matter is concerned about personal interests, and most of the officials in the imperial court are really anxious.

The cabinet bypassed the military department and sent the news directly to the south. Soon after, after urgent consultations, the Sixth Department of Nanzhili transferred troops and horses from Jiangning Mansion and Luzhou Prefecture to Henan Runing Mansion to garrison them. Almost at the same time, Chen Daochuan, the secretary of the military department of Nanzhili, ordered the Zhejiang Command Division to gather troops and horses to go north and rush to the Zhoukou area of Henan. It took only three days for the Nanzhili side to assemble heavy troops in the southeast of Henan, and the intention was already very obvious. They want to keep the Liukou out of Yingtianfu, as long as the Liukou is not only the rich land in the south of the Yangtze River of Tianfu, let the Liukou toss in Henan.

Nan Zhili's actions completely angered local officials in Henan. Liukou poured into the Central Plains, and the great enemy was in front, and Min Zhengyuan, the prefect of Kaifeng, and Yu Chenglong, the prefect of Henan, temporarily put down that little mustard. Min Zhengyuan, Li Zhengqian and others rushed to Luoyang to discuss the next matters. When they arrived in Luoyang City, the Zhejiang soldiers and horses had not yet entered Henan, and they thought that there was still room for things to turn around. However, the Zhejiang soldiers and horses were stationed in the Zhoukou area, completely cutting off the remaining thoughts in their hearts.

For the sake of the situation in Henan, Yu Chenglong almost didn't think about it, and in ten days, the whole person seemed to be much older. Looking at the official document in his hand, Rao is Yu Jackie Chan was steady, and he couldn't help but tremble angrily, "How can this be reasonable, what are they trying to do?" I have revised Nan Zhili several times before, hoping that Nan Zhili will send troops to help suppress bandits, and this is how they helped? ”

Min Zhengyuan was even more furious, "In order to protect Jiangnan, they really do everything, but have they ever thought that if the Central Plains is a piece of erosion, can they really withstand the impact of the rogue?" The Central Plains is not guaranteed, and Jiangnan is definitely not good, it is really ......"

It is said that they are both Donglin Party members, so they should hold on tightly at this time and help each other. But Min Zhengyuan never dreamed that Nan Zhili would put on a posture and drive the Liukou to Luoyang and Kaifeng. It's really a big disaster, but isn't it too ugly for Nanzhili to eat? It is understandable that Nan Zhili did this, but what Min Zhengyuan was really angry about was that Nan Zhili didn't even discuss it before.

Yu Jackie Chan doesn't know this truth, the Central Plains is the foundation of the world, and its importance is greater than that of Jiangnan in some aspects. The Central Plains is densely populated, and once the rogues wreak havoc in the Central Plains, it is estimated that within half a year, under the coercion of the rogues, there will be hundreds of thousands of more rebels, or even millions of rogues. Thinking about this number, I feel terrible, millions of rogues, how can I stop it with Nan Zhili's little soldiers?

Yu Chengchan did not send a letter to Beizhili, and it was useless to say more at this time. Nanzhili dared to mobilize troops and horses like this, and he must have obtained the tacit approval of the cabinet of Beizhili. Without the acquiescence of the cabinet of ministers, Hou Shilu, the secretary of the Ministry of War, would not be able to transfer the soldiers and horses of Nanzhili at all. In a way, he and Min Zhengyuan have been abandoned, and what will happen to Henan in the future can only rely on his ability.

Soon, Yu Chenglong discussed with Min Zhengyuan and wrote a letter, which was not sent to the cabinet, but to Hou Shilu. Now the only people who can count on are Hou Shilu and His Majesty. It is necessary to mobilize elite soldiers and horses into the Central Plains, and now Qin Liangyu's Bashu soldiers and horses and thousands of Liaodong soldiers and horses led by Zhao Shujiao and Zuo Liangyu are blocked in the north of Bashu, and the distant water cannot save the near fire.

In fact, some things are not used for Jackie Chan to say, Hou Shilu also understands the importance of the Central Plains. In the Wenhua Palace, the lights were bright, Chongzhen summoned Hou Shilu alone, and asked with a heavy heart: "Hou Aiqing, I want to hear you tell the truth today, what is the situation in Henan?" ”

Hou Shilu frowned, he was thinking about what to tell Chongzhen. After thinking for a moment, he said frankly: "Your Majesty, now the morale of the Liukou Dapo Nanyang Mansion is high. The soldiers and horses of Xiangyang were also unable to beat Jiangling Mansion, and with the opening of Nanyang Cave, the influx of Liukou into Henan was more and more, and it was no longer controllable. The soldiers and horses of Henan have been sparse for a long time, and many guards are seriously empty, relying on the soldiers and horses of Henan Prefecture, they may only be able to guard Luoyang, Zhengzhou and Kaifeng a few important places. But Runing, Ruzhou and other places are afraid that they will be ruined by the rogues. ”

"If you don't mobilize a large number of elite troops into Henan, I'm afraid that the Liukou will take advantage of the granary of the Central Plains and expand their strength rapidly, and it will be even more difficult to clean up when the time comes."

The Central Plains is no more barren than the northwest, where the population is large and the food is abundant. Once the Liukou really gain a foothold here, with the Liukou's style of acting, it will rapidly develop to hundreds of thousands, millions of people, and it will be a catastrophe for the Ming Dynasty.

Chongzhen is full of anxiety, and he has always focused on appeasing the civil unrest. But things developed as I thought, and the civil unrest intensified, and even developed from Shaanxi to the Central Plains.

"Hou Aiqing, is it really impossible to drive out the Liukou by relying on Henan soldiers and horses?" Chongzhen's expression was bitter, he also wanted to mobilize heavy troops into Henan to suppress bandits, but the reality was very cruel. The treasury is empty, this is not a joke, the dignified Ming Dynasty can't support a 100,000-strong army to suppress bandits.

Hou Shilu knew what Chongzhen was thinking, he shook his head and said with a wry smile: "Your Majesty, if there is a way, the minister will not say this." While the rogues have not yet grown, they must mobilize heavy troops to suppress the bandits. ”

"But the treasury has a poor amount of money, how can this be good, is it really necessary to increase the agricultural tax.....

Hou Shilu was shocked, and hurriedly said: "This matter must not be done, although it solves the urgent need, but it makes the people of the world resentful. ”

Chongzhen didn't know the consequences of the agricultural tax, but he was really forced into a corner. In the past, he thought that Liaodong would no longer suck blood endlessly, and things would be much better, but he found that Liaodong had less blood, but the money in the treasury was still not much, and the money and food used to suppress bandits were still far from enough.

The money is just not enough, but the Ming Dynasty is rich in the world, where did the money go?

Chongzhen is anxious, why isn't Hou Shilu anxious? How can this battle be fought when the army is marching and fighting, and there is not enough money and food? In the final analysis, fighting a war is about money. The rogues have no worries about this, because they can rob it, and what they grab is their own. But the imperial court can't do this, especially the agricultural tax, which is even more vicious.

The people of the Ming Dynasty have been burdened very heavily in recent years, and if the agricultural tax is increased, isn't this forcing the people to death? If the people can't survive, they have to rebel with the rogues.

In fact, Hou Shilu had an immature idea in his heart, but he was still a little hesitant. Seeing Chongzhen's dejected face, he couldn't bear it in his heart, and sighed softly: "Your Majesty, the minister has a plan, you might as well give it a try." ”

Chongzhen raised his eyebrows and said hurriedly: "Hou Aiqing, there are no outsiders here, but it doesn't hurt for you to say it." ”

"Your Majesty, why don't you try to transfer Tiemo to Henan? Perhaps, he has a way to break the dilemma in front of him. ”

Chongzhen was shocked, almost didn't think about it, and hurriedly waved his hand, "Let Red go to Henan?" Even if he has the ability to reach the sky, he can't break this dilemma, can he still make money? ”

In the past two years, Tiemo has been worried about Chongzhen, coupled with Sun Chengzong's relationship, Chongzhen has already regarded Tiemo as his cronies. At this time, throw Tiemo to Henan and let him find a way to get silver, which is harmful to him. Chongzhen is very dependent on Tiemo, and naturally he doesn't want Tiemo to be destroyed in Henan.

Hou Shilu smiled bitterly: "Your Majesty will protect Tiemo, and the minister knows it in his heart." However, the minister has observed this son for a long time, and this son can win over the Jin merchants and dominate Hanhai in the case of being poor and white, which shows that this son has extraordinary ability. At present, the military situation is urgent, and perhaps only he can solve the Henan dilemma. ”

"This ......"

Chongzhen was very hesitant and had difficulty making a decision for a while.

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When the Ming Dynasty was shaken by Henan, Shanxi, which was close to Shaanxi, was a peaceful scene.

Yuci County, Taiyuan Prefecture, after the anti-tax turmoil, the county quickly returned to its former prosperity. The neat long streets and renovated shops all show that this county is full of life.

Zhiyuan Building is a newly opened restaurant in the city, but the business is extremely hot. I heard that the female shopkeeper of Zhiyuan Building looks peerless, and her beauty is on par with the eldest lady of the Chang family. For months, there was an endless stream of people who came to admire his face, but all of them were blocked by the purple veil on his face. However, the guests were not dismayed, and the veil added a bit of mystery.

In fact, just looking at the gentle figure, you can know that this woman must be extraordinary.

In a quaint room on the second floor, the female shopkeeper was fiddling with the potted plants in front of her, and after a while, a man pushed the door and walked in, "Madam, Mr. has sent a letter." ”

"Hmm" The female shopkeeper opened the letter, read it patiently, and then frowned.

"You take someone to deliver the goods in the warehouse to Yueyang Cart, you must take care of it on the way!"

The man hurriedly surrendered his hand, "Madame, rest assured, the villain will definitely send the goods to Yueyang safely." ”

The man left in a hurry, but the female shopkeeper's brows became more and more wrinkled, and she didn't know what that batch of goods was. Since coming to Shanxi, he has opened this restaurant, but in fact, it is only a cover for other people's transfer of goods. To this day, she doesn't even know what role she plays in it.

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After a great battle, the ruined city ushered in a brief period of peace.

Man Gui has rushed back to Datong Mansion, and Tiemo is in charge here. For more than ten days, Tiemo just held the Hetao firmly and did not act rashly. Zhang Dashou Chen soldiers Ansai City, he had already taken precautions, and his troops went out of the Hetao to attack Yan'an Mansion, I am afraid that he will not be able to get any benefits.

The officers and men did not move, and the peasant army did not dare to move.

Tiemo was quite comfortable, but a letter made him worried. The letter was sent by Zhang Yan, and according to the letter, His Majesty and Hou Shilu intended to let him go to Henan.

At this time, I really didn't have any confidence in Henan.

There is a shortage of soldiers and food, and there is no money, so why should the peasant army be exterminated? Tiemo was very distressed, but he knew that since Zhang Yan wrote a letter, it meant that this matter was not far from ten.