Among the 20,000 soldiers who accompanied Ma Chenguang, many captains were Jiang Anyi's personal guards, so he had been paying close attention to the movements of Rao Qiangfeng's rebels. Jiang Anyi fought with Rao Qiangfeng in Linhua County, knowing that this person has been on the battlefield for a long time and is a brave and good fighter, Ma Chenguang chased the rebels with 20,000 horses, and was exhausted by the nose and running around.

Zhang Keji said: "The whole Fangzhou was harmed by Rao Qiangfeng, compared to Wu Yanhao digging the Yuanhua River embankment, where he passed deliberately trampled on the fields and burned the villages, this year's grain production capacity in Fangzhou is half of the previous years, it is good, poor Fangzhou people, I don't know how many people want to flee to other places." The lord may wish to play the book to the court and lead the fleeing people to settle in Huazhou. ”

Jiang Anyi sighed: "In an eventful autumn, the lives are ruined, and the people are innocent. ”

"Why don't you save the people from fire and water and extinguish the war." Zhang Keji said with a smile.

Jiang Anyi's eyes lit up, if he can go through the army and horses better than dance and ink, but the Son of Heaven is quite suspicious of him, how can he let him lead the army to kill the enemy, not to mention that there are more than 20 generals above the third grade of Zheng Guo, why should he lead the army with a strategic envoy, and take the government soldiers to suppress bandits in Huazhou, but the singing and dancing in Huazhou is level, and the heroes are useless.

Zhang Keji saw Jiang Anyi's thoughts, and said with a smile: "The world is unpredictable, the lord is training soldiers and horses in the Gobi military town, maybe it will be used in China first." By the way, the court stuffed the 8,000 men and horses of Xuchanghua into the Anxi camp, and asked Guan Pingzhong to step up the care, and the lord might as well transfer them to the Gobi military town to see the blood, wash away the banditry on their bodies, and it will also come in handy in the future. ”

Jiang Anyi nodded in agreement, he and Guan Pingzhong wore a pair of pants, and Guan Pingzhong would not refute his face. Zhang Keji thought in his heart that the court was very wary of Xuchanghua, and he could let the lord report more battle deaths in the name of the Gobi bandits, and the court wanted to see the 8,000 bandits left, and these 8,000 people changed their names to become the court soldiers and horses, and became the strength in the hands of the lord.

Jiang Anyi's worries soon became a reality, on the fifth day of the sixth month, Rao Qiangfeng used 3,000 people as bait to lure Ma Chenguang's soldiers and horses into an ambush circle between the two mountains, and killed and injured officers and soldiers with bows and arrows, stones, and trees. Unexpectedly, when Rao Qiangfeng was chasing after Ma Chenguang to catch up with the lure soldiers, he led 8,000 elites to attack Fuma County, Fuma County was no more than half a foot high, Rao Qiangfeng personally went into battle, climbed the city head with the prepared rope hook, and fought fiercely for half an hour to capture Fuma County, strictly guarding the four gates and not allowing leakage of news. Ma Chenguang hurried to the city after the defeat, Rao Qiangfeng ordered someone to open the city gate, Ma Chenguang did not notice the city, was killed by random arrows, more than 10,000 defeated soldiers or fled or surrendered, and the 20,000 pursuers sent by the court were defeated by Rao Qiangfeng.

More than 2,000 officers and soldiers were captured in this battle, Rao Qiangfeng disorganized them into the army, and ordered Huang Sanben, Wang Kai, Li Zongming, Cao Chengduo, and Meng Zihui to lead 3,000 soldiers and horses to go out to grab grain.

Dong Haoyun asked Rao Qiangfeng to play the banner of "being a soldier and eating food without paying taxes", and recruited 30,000 people in just half a month, but this also made the rebels' food tight. Fangzhou's food is limited, Rao Qiangfeng recruited more soldiers and horses in order to grab more food, and ordered the five generals to go out of Fangzhou to Huangzhou, Renzhou, Pingzhou, Louzhou and other places to grab grain.

Yongchang Imperial Capital, Shi Chongwei looked at the snowflakes flying in the emergency chapter, so worried that he didn't think about tea and dinner, Zhenbei City added 100,000 soldiers and horses to stabilize the war, Hengzhou is also turning defense into attack, Liu Wei's rebels only have more than 1,000 people left to flee to the Nanban, Zhu Yifeng is leading the army to pursue; Wu Yanhao's department was forced to a corner of Lizhou by Zhu Jinfeng, and it was only a matter of time before he perished; Before he could catch his breath, there was another mess in Fangzhou, Ma Chenguang's 20,000 horses were actually defeated by the thief army, and he was really innocent. Shi Chongwei stroked his frowning brows and sighed lightly, since I ascended the throne, I haven't had a few days of comfortable life.

The court had different opinions on how to deal with Rao Qiangfeng's rebels, some said to appease, some said to let Zhu Yifeng return to the division, and some said that he would mobilize soldiers and horses from the camp. Back in the imperial study, Zhang Jin brought up the soothing soup, Shi Chongwei calmed down a little after taking it, and ordered: "Summoning Shen Guogong to play." ”

The will was transmitted to the Shenguo Mansion, and the prince Wang Zhixiang helped Wang Keming put on the court clothes, and said with a smile: "Long live may want to reactivate the father, if the father puts on the armor again this time, he will have to bring the child me." ”

Wang Keming stroked the gray beard on his chest, and Jiang Anyi's birthday greetings flashed in his mind, "There is frost on the sideburns, so what's the matter!" In the clouds, when will Feng Tang be sent? will hold the bow like a full moon, look northwest, shoot the wolf", his beard is gray, and he can still serve the country, how lucky he is.

Looking at his majestic son, just like himself back then, he couldn't help but feel relieved, patted his son on the shoulder, Wang Keming smiled and said: "You go and tell your mother, as long as she is willing, I will take you on the expedition." ”

In the imperial study, Zhang Jin led Wang Keming in with a smile, and when he saw the Son of Heaven sitting at the back of the table, Wang Keming strode forward and bowed, "The minister Wang Keming has seen Your Majesty." ”

Shi Chongwei has not summoned Wang Keming since he ascended the throne, Wang Keming's 60th birthday only sent someone to give gifts, and after five years, Shi Chongwei's first impression was that Shen Guogong was old, his hair was white, where was the elegant and graceful uncle in his memory.

After a moment's reckoning, Shi Chongwei came to his senses, got up and said with a smile: "Uncle, your family doesn't have to be polite, give me a seat." ”

Waiting for Wang Keming to sit down, Shi Chongwei couldn't help but sigh: "Uncle, you can see that you are old and your body is still strong?" ”

Wang Keming laughed loudly: "Thank you for your concern, the minister is over the age of six, how can he not be old." But please rest assured, although the minister's hair is white, his ambition is not old, he can still ride a horse and open a two-stone bow. ”

Shi Chongwei said with relief: "When I was young, I admired my uncle the most, and I often heard my father and queen mother talk about the interesting stories of my uncle in the army. ”

After a few words of gossip, Shi Chongwei briefly told Wang Keming about the situation in Fangzhou, and said: "Now that the court is using troops everywhere, the inner abdomen is empty, causing Rao Qiangfeng's tens of thousands of thieves to run rampant, I want to ask my uncle, what is the best way to deal with this gang of thieves?" ”

Although Wang Keming was idle at home, he was very concerned about military affairs, and he also understood the situation in the other state. ”

The little eunuch Zhang hung up the map, Wang Keming stood in front of the map and pointed to Zhenbei City, and said: "The battle between Zhenbei City and the Mo Army is the key, judging from the situation of the battle during this time, Honghua Hou (Qi Xinwen) is fighting steadily, and the battle situation has stabilized, but long live to ensure the continuous supply of the Zhenbei camp and prevent the grain road from being robbed." The Marquis of Honghua has a love for soldiers like a son, and he will serve Shile as his life, but his people are also indulgent to his subordinates, and he must secretly remind the Marquis of Honghua not to take the troops to captivate those dependent grassland tribes. ”

Pointing to the east, pointing to Hengzhou, Wang Keming continued: "The crisis in Hengzhou has been resolved, the Kunbo Ministry is stepping up the seizure of property and population, and there is no long-term intention, and the court sent 50,000 soldiers and horses to expel it from Hengzhou. At that time, send people to rebuild the level of customs, strengthen the guard, you can worry-free. King Wuquan died, and the minister heard that he took pity on him for his loyalty to the country, and let his son succeed him as the king of Wuquan, so that he could increase his guard and order him to defend the country. ”

"The court will be the children of the clan as the vassal king, they will be divided into various places, there is a meaning for the country to defend the land, King Ning, King Chu, King Luo is located in the heart of the heart has not been rebelled, can be ordered to raise money and food to help the country's difficulty, Anyang King (Renzhou), Wuquan King (Hengzhou), Dingjia County King (Louzhou), Yifeng County King (Suzhou), Lianxing County King (Shaozhou), Ningling County King (Qizhou) and other places have many rebels infested, can order the kings to drill the guards, temporarily command the government soldiers, regimental training to resist the thieves." Wang Keming's fingers passed over the territories of these vassal kings one by one, Shi Chongwei's eyes lit up, these territories either surrounded the rebels in the middle, or blocked the rebels outside, I didn't expect to let the vassal king serve the country.

Wang Keming continued: "Lizhou Wu Yanhao is a disaster, it is not appropriate to mobilize Annan Hou at this time, and Liu Weibu fled to the Nanban area, where the climate is humid, prone to miasma, non-war attrition increases morale, long live can make Zhu Yifeng return to the army to rest, and then go north after the army recovers." ”

The slap was pressed on the position of Fangzhou, and Wang Keming said: "As for Rao Qiangfeng, he is just a tree without roots, relying on the coercion of the people to invade and fight everywhere, and he can only be the one who suffers." Long live if you can trust the old minister, you only need 5,000 soldiers and horses, save the right of the state capitals to train soldiers and regiments, and then make Zhu Yifeng temporarily obey the command of the minister, and the minister will not take two years to pacify him. ”

Shi Chong is very happy, and those useless people above the court are arguing endlessly, how can it be like Shen Guogong to make a final decision, so that I can be relieved. Shi Fangzhen said with a smile: "Uncle is still working for the country at a young age, and I am really uneasy. I have approved all the points mentioned by my uncle, and I will go back and wait for the news, and soon the will will be handed down. ”

Wang Keming got up to say goodbye, and when he went out, he remembered his son's request, and said: "Long live, the old minister has a reluctant request, please long live." ”

Shi Chongwei was thinking about how to compensate Shen Guogong, it was impossible to be promoted and knighted, and he could only be rewarded with gold and silver property, but Shen Guogong seemed to be really short of these things, and when he heard Wang Keming's request, he was in line with his heart, and said with a smile: "Uncle said that as long as he can do it, I will agree." ”

"The dog Wang Zhixiang has passed the year of his establishment, and he has been thinking about making contributions to the country, and the minister asks Banzai to let him go out with the old minister, and serve Banzai in the future." Wang Keming said.

Shi Chongwei was a little moved, Shen Guogong is really a great loyal minister, not only did he do his best for the country, but also let his son not enjoy comfort and serve the country, how many gentlemen in Beijing sat on their father's and brother's merits and waited for death, if everyone followed Shen Guogong's example, what worries about me.

"Cousin Zhixiang is willing to contribute to the court, how can I not allow it. Uncle is old, and it is good to have Cousin Zhixiang by his side to take care of him, and my uncle can rest assured that I will not treat him lightly. ”