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When the words fell, the whole hall was shocked.

Not only did He Zhang and Mao Jiadong look stunned and frightened, but even Fang Zhenshan, who had been burying his head in the ground, couldn't help but look up at Zhao Junchen at this time.

After a moment of silence in the big tent, He Zhang asked in a trembling voice, "Regain the Hetao...... Do you really have such ambitions? ”

Zhao Junchen nodded, and said confidently: "At such a time and this kind of thing, I naturally won't lie to you." ”

After receiving Zhao Junchen's assurance, He Zhang's old face was full of excitement, and he said in a loud voice: "Lord Qincha, you have such great ambitions, and you are willing to be a pioneer and serve your life with death!" Go to the soup and go to the fire, at any cost! …… Recovering the Loop, recovering the Loop, if this can be done...... It's been too long, it's been too long......"

Next to him, Mao Jiadong was also full of irrepressible excitement, and said: "If you can really recover the Hetao region, Lord Qincha, you will inevitably become the first minister of the imperial court in the past hundred years, enough to stand side by side with Wang Mingyang, Zhang Juzheng, Yu Qian and other virtuous people!" Our generals are under the command of Lord Qincha, and it is enough to leave a name in history! ”

Even Fang Zhenshan, who has always been deep and calculating, subconsciously muttered to himself at this time: "Hetao, Hetao...... Can this really be done? ”

It's no wonder that the three of them are difficult to help themselves, expanding their territory and punishing foreign invaders from afar, which has been the highest life ambition in the hearts of military attaches since ancient times, and the significance of the Hetao area to the border army of the Ming Dynasty is also very special!

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The Hetao area, that is, the area of Ningxia and Helan Mountain in Inner Mongolia, east to Shanxi Biaoguan, west to Ningxia town, south to the Ming border wall, north to the Yellow River, has the Yellow River surrounded by the excellent environment on three sides, the water and grass are abundant, warm in winter and cool in summer, not only suitable for animal husbandry, but also good land for farming.

In addition to the natural excellent environment, the strategic location of the Hetao area is also extremely important, it is the Central Plains Dynasty of the past dynasties must fight for the place, once the Hetao area is lost, the northern nomads can drive straight into, and even directly threaten the hinterland of the Central Plains Dynasty, the most can not be ignored!

After the founding of the Ming Dynasty, the northern Xinjiang defense line originally set up by Zhu Yuanzhang, Taizu of the Ming Dynasty, was the three-point line of Daningwei, Kaipingwei and Dongshengwei, and this defense line was enough to ensure the control of the Hetao area in the Ming Dynasty, but because Ming Chengzu borrowed Mongolian troops in the Battle of Jingnan, he gave the territory of Daningwei to the Mongols of Duoyan Sanwei as a reward.

After losing Daningwei, Dongshengwei also moved to Hebei because of the harsh environment, and the only remaining Kaipingwei was naturally difficult to support.

At the same time, due to the fertile water and grass in the Hetao area, there were more and more Mongolian tribes who moved here, and by the Chenghua period of the Ming Dynasty, the Ming Dynasty's rule over the Hetao area had already existed in name only, and the basic territory of the Ming Dynasty had completely retreated to the south of the Great Wall.

Today, the Hetao area has become a long-term pastoral place for the Ordos tribe, and it is precisely because of the rich Hetao area that the Ordos tribe will become the most powerful tribe on the Mongolian right wing, and the Ming Dynasty has lost the strategically important Hetao area, which has been suffering from fire for hundreds of years!

In a way, if it weren't for the loss of control of the Hetao region by the Ming Dynasty, there would not have been the "Tumubao Change", which can be called the greatest shame in the history of the Ming Dynasty!

All these are enough to show the unique position of the Hetao area in the hearts of the generals of the Ming Dynasty.

Therefore, after hearing Zhao Junchen's mention of "recovering the Hetao", several military attachés in the tent were a little emotionally out of control.

At the same time, after He Zhang was excited for a long time, he finally reacted and asked, "Lord Qincha, it is naturally a good thing that you have such grand ambitions, what does this matter have to do with Fang Zhenshan?" Could it be that if you want to recover the Hetao area, you must let Fang Zhenshan go? ”

After hearing He Zhang's inquiry, Zhao Junchen looked helpless and said: "I also said just now, it is precisely because of the heavy damage to our army's troops that I want to let Fang Zhenshan go!" This is not only taking into account the morale of the soldiers, but also taking into account the mentality of the military attaches everywhere! After our army suffered heavy losses, it was already very difficult to defeat the main Mongol force under the city of Jiezhou alone, and it would be even more difficult if we wanted to march into the steppe to recover the Hetao!

At this time, if you want to increase your strength and make up for the lack of troops, you must rely on the strength of the border armies in various places! However, on the two battlefields of Xiaochuanhe and Zhenning Acropolis, the damage to the strength of the Guyuan military town is the most serious, accounting for most of the losses of our army......

In the final analysis, General Soldier Fang has made a big mistake now, but since I took control of the military administration in Shaanxi and Gansu, his performance has also been the most obedient and cooperative, and he has become a banner, even if it is just to set an example for the military attaches in various places, I must treat him more leniently, otherwise if even the most obedient General Soldier Fang does not end well, I am afraid that the border military attaches in various places will die of sorrow, and it will not be easy for me to command them at that time......"

Speaking of this, Zhao Junchen accentuated his tone and said his conclusion: "All in all, if you want to recover the Hetao area, the existing strength of our army is not enough, and you still need the active cooperation of the border armies in various places, but if you want the border armies in various places to actively contribute without scruples, I must give General Fang a chance to make meritorious contributions!" General He, you should know best that this is the case on the three sides of Shaanxi and Gansu now, even I have to compromise! ”

After hearing Zhao Junchen's words, He Zhang couldn't help but be silent.

Zhao Junchen drew a big cake for him, but I have to say that this big cake is indeed extremely tempting!

After being silent for a long time, He Zhang raised his head and asked, "Lord Qincha, are you really sure about recovering the Hetao region?" ”

Zhao Junchen nodded seriously and said, "Of course! I've got a very detailed plan! There's a lot to be done! ”

After receiving an affirmative answer, He Zhang's expression changed for a long time, and finally gritted his teeth and said: "If this is the case, I agree that you will let Fang Zhenshan go for the time being, but even if Fang Zhenshan is not held accountable, Fang Zhenshan will no longer be suitable to lead the troops alone in the future!" ”

Compared with his resentment against Fang Zhenshan, in He Zhang's heart, after all, the desire to make contributions is stronger.

Therefore, He Zhang finally compromised.

A hint of relief flashed in Zhao Junchen's eyes, and he nodded: "Naturally, Fang Zhenshan is indeed deeply responsible, even if Old General He doesn't say it, I don't plan to let him lead the troops to fight alone!" In this way, General He, you are also from Guyuan Military Town, and you know the situation of Guyuan Military Town best! In the future, the troops of Guyuan Military Town will be handed over to General He Lao to command! In addition, in order to boost the morale of the soldiers and soldiers, I also plan to vigorously publicize the outstanding military achievements of General He during this period of time, so that the name of General He Lao's martial arts and bravery will completely resound in the three armies, which will be very helpful for the soldiers to restore their morale in the future. ”

Hearing Zhao Junchen's words, He Zhang couldn't help but be stunned, but after hesitating for a moment, he still didn't refuse Zhao Junchen's kindness after all, and saluted Zhao Junchen and thanked him: "Thank you, Lord Qincha, you must do your best, and you will never live up to your trust!" ”

Zhao Junchen also knew that he had reluctantly persuaded He Zhang now, but He Zhang's heart was still a little unconvinced, so he had to make all kinds of statements now, all of which were to compensate and appease He Zhang.

But it is difficult to say whether Zhao Junchen's compensation and appeasement will be good or bad for He Zhang's future.

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said that after persuading He Zhang, Zhao Junchen let He Zhang leave the tent and continue to deal with the aftermath of the battlefield.

At the same time, Mao Jiadong, Zhao Dali and others were also taken away by Zhao Junchen.

As a result, only Zhao Junchen and Fang Zhenshan were left in the handsome tent!

After everyone left the tent, Fang Zhenshan, who had been silent for a long time, immediately kowtowed to Zhao Junchen again, and said loudly: "Lord Qincha's life-saving grace, I am grateful for my humble duties!" If it weren't for Lord Qincha's maintenance, I am afraid that he would be forced to kill by He Zhang today! From now on, the humble post will be the head of the Lord Qincha! ”

Zhao Junchen looked at Fang Zhenshan in front of him, but sighed: "General Fang, it's not that I said you, you always boast of being a Confucian general on weekdays, why don't you have any patience at all?" It's all because you're in too much of a hurry to get credit...... It's okay, you've been kneeling for too long, so get up and talk...... From now on, we are our own people, and the future will be long! ”

After hearing Zhao Junchen's words, Fang Zhenshan finally stood up.

Zhao Junchen continued: "Don't blame me for taking your military power this time, if it weren't for that, once He Zhang was dissatisfied, and announced your various crimes, I am afraid I would not be able to protect you!" ”

Fang Zhenshan hurriedly lowered his head and said: "I also know that my responsibility is extremely heavy, and it is already the best situation to be able to save my life and official position, I don't dare to ask for more, and I don't dare to blame Lord Qincha!" ”

Zhao Junchen nodded and said, "It's good if you understand!" ”

After hesitating for a moment, Fang Zhenshan couldn't help but ask, "Lord Qincha, is what you just said about recovering the Hetao true or false?" ”

Zhao Junchen did not hesitate at all, and replied: "Naturally, it is not empty words, if He Zhang is deceived in this kind of matter, he will definitely not be relentless, and he will not give me the steps if he is stubborn." ”

Among several military attachés, Fang Zhenshan City Mansion is the deepest, he was also in a mood after hearing Zhao Junchen's grand ambition to recover the Hetao at first, but he quickly calmed down and found all kinds of unrealistic things about such a plan, so he thought that Zhao Junchen's statement of "recovering the Hetao" was just to divert He Zhang's attention, not from the bottom of his heart.

Now, after hearing Zhao Junchen's answer, Fang Zhenshan couldn't help but be surprised.

After Fang Zhenshan hesitated for a moment again, he still expressed the doubts in his heart: "But...... Will the court agree? You must know that during the Jiaqing period, Xia Yan, the secretary of the military department, and Zeng Miao, the governor of the three sides, wanted to recover the Hetao, but in the end they all died unjustly! …… What's more, Lord Qincha, you are an important minister of the imperial court, Your Majesty must not want you to leave the center of the temple for too long, and you will not be able to preside over the military and government of Shaanxi and Gansu for a long time...... In addition, the Hetao area has been managed by the Ordos tribe for a hundred years, and it is not easy to recover it......"

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PS: Deliberately to say, the specific time period and process of the Ming Dynasty's loss of control of the Hetao region in history have always been controversial, and the views of the worm in this article originate from the "History of the Ming Dynasty", but as we all know, the history of the Ming Dynasty was written during the Qing Dynasty, and it may not be correct, in recent years, historians have also put forward many different views, such as the views in "Those Things in the Ming Dynasty" are different from the official history, and it is difficult to distinguish between the opinions, and you don't have to be too serious if you have objections.

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