When the first batch of iron materials arrived in Hangzhou, Hu Zongxian did not have a trace of expression on his face, but privately thanked him again and again, and made a promise that had been promised before but had not been fulfilled.

This matter was part of the secret negotiation between Hu Zongxian and Qian Yuan, but after the year, the Ministry of Officials began to inspect Beijing, and the appointment and dismissal of ordinary officials had been temporarily suspended, and the Ministry of Officials even closed the door tightly, and few people entered and exited.

So the matter has dragged on until now, Wu Chengqi is now temporarily leading Hu Zongxian's personal guards as a clerk in the Governor's Mansion, and he has been transferred to Songjiang Mansion as a magistrate or Linhai County warden, but he still has to be under Lu Bin.

Qian Yuan set off again after resting for a few days, first going north to visit Lu Bin and Zhong Nan, then going north to Qi Jiguang's side for a turn, and finally coming up to Hangzhou along the river.

It's not that Qian Yuan has to come to Hangzhou, but the iron material sent is ...... This is what needs to be robbed, in fact, in Suzhou, Wang Chonggu and Dong Bangzheng have robbed a wave, but Yu Dayou of Jiaxing Mansion did not have the courage, for this reason, Tan Lun, the prefect of Taizhou, came in person, and swore to grab more.

There was silence outside the hall, there was a commotion in the hall, Hu Zongxian had not yet shown up, Liu Xian, Qi Jiguang, Yu Dayou, Tan Lun, Tang Kekuan and others were nagging left and right, Tan Lun became the target of everyone, everyone knew that he was Qian Yuan's brother-in-law, and they were afraid that he would share the most.

In fact, Hu Zongxian has decided that these iron materials will stay in Hangzhou to make ordnance, and he has transferred a large number of craftsmen from Fujian, Huguang, Nanjing, and Beizhili, of course, a small part will be given to Qian Yuan and sent directly to Kuocang Mountain.

Qian Yuan was drinking tea with Wu Baipeng in the side room, listening carefully, and couldn't help laughing: "It sounds like a war-seeking heart." ”

"Xu Hai fought three battles in three years, except for Wang Jiangjing's setbacks, they all won big victories over the official army, Liu Xian, Yu Dayou, and Tang Kekuan were all defeated under him, how not to seek war." Wu Baipeng paused and said with a smile: "It's Zhancai who was first in Chongde and then in Tongxiang, and he was defeated twice. ”

Qian Yuan shook his head, he was self-aware, and there was an element of luck in defeating Xu Hai twice, "That's right, Brother Weixi, you have a shortage of weapons over there"

"There is no shortage, Qi Jimei, Hou Jigao, and Qi Jiguang have recruited more than 3,000 new soldiers, and I am afraid that the ordnance in Taizhou will not be enough." Wu Baipeng shook his head, "All the armies are stationed in various places, and the first army left in Hangzhou Mansion, no matter what else, there is no shortage of ordnance." ”

Nowadays, the southeastern armies are stationed in various coastal prefectures, but Hangzhou is vacant, but Hangzhou is a key area connecting Ningshaotai with Jiaxing and Huzhou.

Originally, Liu Yuan, the chief military officer of Zhejiang, led the army to garrison, but last year Jiaxing Mansion fell, Liu Yuan led the army to fight, and fled first when encountering the enemy, so that thousands of troops were chased away by hundreds of Japanese robbers.

Later, Wu Baipeng was promoted to the governor of Zhejiang, and with the permission of Governor Hu Ruzhen, based on the 800 warriors who came to Tongxiang last year, he incorporated some soldiers who dared to fight, and then recruited some village warriors, and trained into an army with a number of about 1,000 and a half.

There is no way, the authority of the governor of Zhejiang is too great, and the governor of Zhejiang is actually usurped most of the power, Wu Baipeng doesn't care, he is just worried about the loss of Hangzhou.

"I heard that the Qian family's guards have been filled into the army" Wu Baipeng said tentatively: "This exhibition just went to Hangzhou, and there were only four guards around him, and there was no old view. ”

Whether Qian Yuan has been going north or south over the years, even if he was brought into Beijing by the Jinyi Guard, he was always surrounded by a large number of elite guards, and some people ridiculed him for looking like a civil official, but in fact he was a military general.

Qian Yuan glanced at Wu Baipeng obliquely, "After the war last year, there were only seventy-one people left in the escort team, and Yang Wen, Zhang Yishan, Zhou Ze and others led forty guards into the army, and now they are training in Yiwu...... Oh, it's almost time to come out. ”

Seeing that Wu Baipeng was about to speak, Qian Yuan raised his hand to stop, "Brother Weixi, at the beginning of this year, the escort team recruited more than 200 soldiers, but the combat power was not strong, and they were also training in Yiwu, so they really couldn't draw manpower." ”

Wu Baipeng couldn't help but complain: "Okay, Lu Bin, Hou Jigao, Qi Jimei, and Zhong Nan are all fighting side by side with Zhancai in Jiaxing Mansion, and the foolish brother is watching the battle in the city, and he has no face to ask for anyone!" ”

"That's right."

Hearing this, Wu Baipeng was so angry that he picked up the teacup and was about to throw it, but he saw Hu Zongxian come in.

"Your Excellency the Doge."

"Brother Ruzhen."

The different titles show the distance of the relationship, and also show Wu Baipeng's temperament, this is an official who can swallow his anger and light with dust, but Hu Zongxian is always somewhat in line with the views of scholars and doctors of this era.

Hu Zongxian didn't care, nodded slightly, sat down, and after a moment of silence, he turned his head to look at Wu Baipeng, who pushed the door out with a smile on his face.

"Determine where Xu Hai will attack"

"Make sure that Wang Zhi can cut off his back road"

Hu Zongxian and Qian Yuan opened their mouths at the same time, and closed their mouths at the same time, looking at each other with a wry smile and shaking their heads.

"I'll start with that." Hu Zongxian said in a low voice: "Jiang Zhou and Chen Ke are willing to arrive at the end of the first month to meet Wang Zhi again, and return to Hangzhou five days ago.......

"He's scared." Qian Yuan took over the conversation, "After all, the official army first destroyed Shuangyu and then Ligang, he was bitten by a snake once and was afraid of the well rope for ten years." ”

"Yes, Wang Zhi asked the Governor's Office to issue an official document, and you know that this is absolutely impossible." Hu Zongxian sighed: "There is a wonderful way to show talents"

Qian Yuan sneered back, this is your business, ask me what to do

"Before the war last year, Xu Haifang instigated other Japanese robbers to invade everywhere, and at the same time, he would also send his descendants to coerce Jiaxing and Huzhou Qingzhuang, who left the sea last year.

"Exploring the distribution of the official army, Xu Hai will choose a time and place and lead the main force to invade." Qian Yuan lowered his head slightly, wanting to say something but suddenly closed his mouth.

Hu Zongxian glanced at Qian Yuan in surprise, and took over the conversation, "In this way, the three prefectures of Ningshaotai should be slightly retracted, and Jiaxing and Susong should be tougher." ”

"Brother Ruzhen arranges it."

Induce Xu Hai to attack Ningshaotai, with Qi Jiguang, Liu Xian, Lu Bin and other armies as the main force to confront and confront, most of these three armies are new troops trained in the past two years, and their combat power is extraordinary.

But if you want Xu Hai to attack Ning Shaotai, you must show weakness to the enemy, and a big killing weapon like Qi Jiguang can't be released casually...... This is acceptable to Hu Zongxian.

Qian Yuan also understands this truth, and he never relents when it comes to the end, before the victory of Chongde, how many villagers were driven out of the city by him, regardless of whether they lived or died...... But he never forgot this matter, and it was a stone that remained in his heart.

The two discussed some details about Wang Zhi and Xu Hai, and Hu Zongxian finally asked with a smile: "Do you know about Jingcha?"

"The iron material will be sent to Kuocang Mountain as soon as possible, and Wu Chengqi will return to Taizhou with me this time." Qian Yuan got up expressionlessly, walked to the door, paused, and turned back and said, "Call some more blacksmiths over." ”

"Show your talents!"

"For the sake of these iron materials, do you know how many people I offended this time" Qian Yuan sneered: "Even the celebrant has been offended!" ”

"Ten at most."

"At least twenty."

"Fifteen."

"There must be five craftsmen who know how to make birds." Qian Yuan said softly: "Hurry up, I can't wait." ”

"What"

"Your Majesty can't wait."

Looking at the back of Qian Yuan's departure, Hu Zongxian was a little depressed, from the first time he officially met in the food garden to now, he has been promoted from the prefect of Hangzhou all the way to the governor of Zhejiang and the governor of Zhejiang, but he has never been able to bargain in front of the other party.