Shi Qiuming stared at Lin Fan and said with a headache: "What do you say you want so many cavalry for?" ”

Lin Fan replied without showing weakness: "I said, without cavalry, you can only rely on the two legs of the soldiers to fight." In this case, it will be difficult for me to fight against the Manchu army. ”

"You don't come, don't think I don't know, the first thing you did when you arrived in Shenzhou was to form a cavalry. Later, you recruited hundreds of cavalry from Du Zishan's troops, and now there are at least 500 cavalry in your battalion, why don't you say that there are no cavalry? Shi Qiuming didn't fall for him, and pierced his mind.

Lin Fan never thought that this matter could be hidden from Shi Qiuming, he said: "Too little! Moreover, our war horses and training are not as good as the Manzhen cavalry, and the experience of cavalry combat is even worse. If I really want to encounter it on the battlefield, Manzhen only needs to send two hundred men to completely defeat these cavalry under my command. How do you let me fight this kind of battle? ”

Shi Qiuming was puzzled: "Do you know that in the entire Huainan Provincial official army, all the formed cavalry together only have two battalions and more than 2,000 cavalry? And that's with the addition of my hundreds of personal soldiers, otherwise there wouldn't be even these! ”

Lin Fan nodded and said concisely: "I know." ”

Shi Qiuming's headache became more and more severe, and he smiled bitterly in his heart: "Then you still dare to open your mouth?" Why don't you just say that you gave you all the cavalry in Huainan Province? ”

But Shi Qiuming really didn't dare to say this, what if Lin Fan really climbed up the pole, nodded obediently, and said, 'Okay'?

If that happens, he really doesn't know how to end it.

He could only say with a straight face: "No, I can't agree to this condition of yours!" ”

"It's not that I'm reluctant, but it's not just you who have to fight now, and Huainan Road is not stable. In the event of chaos in Huainan Province during this period, these cavalry are the only ones among the various departments of the Huainan Provincial Officers and Army who can quickly quell the chaos. If they are given to you, then Huainan Province may be in danger. ”

Lin Fan said: "What the Lord of the Ministry said is reasonable, the safety of Huainan Province is indeed very important. Then I'll give way one more step, I only need a thousand rides, how about it? ”

"I think you should also know that even if there is a change in Huainan Province during the period when I lead the troops north, the remaining 1,000 cavalry will be enough to deal with the vast majority of emergencies!"

Shi Qiu gritted his teeth angrily, I have said this, and you still don't let go.

Lin Fan insisted so much that Shi Qiuming understood that it would not work if he didn't give him some benefits.

Shi Qiuming said with a calm face: "I can't give you a thousand, that's too dangerous for Huainan Dao." I will give you five hundred at most, plus five hundred in your camp, which is exactly enough for a thousand horsemen. ”

Seeing that Lin Fan still wanted to bargain again, he said in a non-negotiable tone: "You must know that the transfer of these five hundred cavalry to you has already hurt the vitality of the Huainan Dao cavalry, don't be dissatisfied." ”

"And these 500 cavalry are not for you, they are borrowed, but they are only temporarily at your disposal. When the war is over, you'll have to pay it back. ”

"Good!" Seeing that Shi Qiuming said it so deadly, Lin Fan understood that this was Shi Qiuming's bottom line, and if he got another inch, he was afraid that he would not even be able to get these benefits.

So he happily agreed, anyway, his purpose was to get as much as he could, even a little more would be earned.

In fact, Shi Qiuming is still honest, if he really wants to grit his teeth and not give anyone, Lin Fan has no choice. You can't stop fighting because of this, right?

In fact, Shi Qiuming can agree

Giving him five hundred cavalry already made Lin Fan breathe a sigh of relief in his heart.

As for the five hundred cavalry, when they are in their own hands, how can it be so easy to go back.

When the battle is over, he has a hundred ways to detain people, and it is still the kind that makes people willing. When the people's hearts are attached, Shi Qiuming may not be able to pull back even if he sends someone to pull it back.

Lin Fan's promise was so refreshing, which made Shi Qiuming quite surprised, and felt that he was not being calculated by the kid.

Before he could come back to his senses, Lin Fan said, "When are we leaving?" ”

Speaking of business, Shi Qiuming really didn't have the heart to think about those things just now. Anyway, people are going to risk their lives to fight, even if they let this kid take advantage of it?

He said with a straight face: "As soon as possible, I will ask Curry to prepare winter cotton clothes for you, but the inventory may not be enough, and it needs to be collected from the people." I can give you a batch to take with you first, and I'll have someone take care of the rest so that they can catch up with you halfway. ”

"As for the five hundred cavalry, you can go to the school this afternoon to order troops. After that, you will rest for the night, and tomorrow you will set off back to the camp, and then lead the troops north, what do you think? ”

Lin Fan also knew that the war was urgent, there could be no delay, and it was possible to go a day late, and the situation would be a little more variable.

And the land of Jingshi is no better than other places, where can it withstand changes. In case the capital falls, the world is in danger!

He said: "Okay, the war is important, I will send a fast horse to deliver a message tonight, so that the soldiers in the battalion can step up their preparations for war." I'll set off tomorrow, and after returning to the camp, I'll lead the troops north directly! ”

Shi Qiuming said with a smile: "That's right, I'm a man in the Dayun Army, and I was born to guard the people of the court." Now that Hu Lu is invading and the country is in danger, then we will beat them back! ”

Lin Fan got up, straightened his clothes, and solemnly replied: "The official has an order!" If I don't drive the Manzhen army out of the pass, I vow not to return it! ”

Lin Fan's statement made Shi Qiuming very pleased, and he sighed: "If everyone in my Great Cloud Army is like Lord Lin, how can there be today's disaster?" ”

"Lord Lin, you can go with confidence, and when you return from victory, I will personally go to meet you. For you, and for the whole army, set up a wine to celebrate! ”

Then he said: "Lord Lin, you have been running all the way, and you have to hurry tomorrow, so let's go back to the post house to rest first!" ”

Lin Fan bowed down and said, "The lower official retires!" ”

"Go ahead!" Shi Qiuming waved his right hand lightly and let Lin Fan leave on his own.

The deliberations of the past few days have finally exhausted the governor, who has passed the year of the Mandate of Heaven.

The matter of King Qin had not been decided before, and he was still relying on his breath to hold on.

Now that the matter has finally been finalized, the string that has been tight in his heart has also been loosened.

After Lin Fan said goodbye and left, Shi Qiuming at this time only felt dizzy and almost slipped off the chair.

He supported the tea case next to him with one hand, so he didn't really fall.

After soothing Lord Liu and Ma Qingze, they finally discovered his abnormality at this time, and they all stepped forward to hug him.

Lord Liu asked his staff to hurry up to ask for a doctor, and at the same time asked Shi Qiuming with concern: "Ministry, Ministry, how do you feel?" But better? ”

The shouts of the crowd made Shi Qiuming regain a trace of clarity, he waved his hand to break free from everyone's support, sat up straight and said: "Thank you Zhongcheng for your concern, I don't matter, this old bone can still hold up!" ”

Lord Liu rejoiced: "That's good, that's good!" It's been an eventful time

, Huainan Road can't be separated from the ministry, and the ministry can't fall! ”

If before this, the two were still somewhat discordant and discordant in secret because of the division of powers and balances in the imperial court. However, as the situation has changed, the situation is completely different now.

If there is anyone who wants Shi Qiuming to fall the most now, it must be this Master Jingfu Envoy.

As soon as Shi Qiuming fell, everything was about to fall on his head.

It is true that Lord Liu is high and powerful, and it is true that he thinks very highly of himself, but he also has self-knowledge.

There have been many things that have happened recently, and he thinks he can't do it, he doesn't have the ability or the courage.

For a period of time, if there was no Shi Qiuming in Huainan Province, I really don't know what the chaos would become.

So many things are overwhelming, if you were an ordinary person, you would have been crushed a long time ago.

These days, he has seen Shi Qiuming lose weight and weaken little by little.

The current Huainan Road, except for Shi Qiuming, no one can control it, including him.

He didn't dare to imagine how big a mess Huainan Dao would have if Shi Qiuming really fell, and what would they do then!

Shi Qiuming's current physical condition made everyone present raise their hearts to their throats, and they couldn't help but sweat for him.

Shi Qiuming looked at everyone's concerned eyes, and he pulled the corners of his mouth with difficulty and smiled: "Don't worry, I can hold it for the time being, and I won't be able to fall for a while!" ”

After appeasing everyone, he lifted his spirit and said: "Qing Ze, Qing Ze!" ”

Ma Qingze hurriedly grabbed his hand and replied softly: "The subordinates are here, if the ministry has anything to say to the subordinates, I'll listen!" ”

Shi Qiuming understood that his physical condition made it difficult for him to do the next thing by himself, but he was worried that if he didn't ask, the people below would shirk each other, and no one would do anything solidly, thus delaying King Qin's major affairs.

After being an official for so many years, Shi Qiuming knows too well the style of people in the official mansion.

He knows exactly what kind of virtue those people are, and they are all masters who hold chicken feathers as arrows. If Lin Fan was allowed to do these things by himself, if those people prevaricated, Lin Fan was afraid that he would never want to do it.

Yi Linfan's temperament, if he is really in a hurry, I am afraid that it is possible to draw a knife and kill people!

And even if it can be done, such a circle will also delay time, which will affect Lin Fan's plan to lead the army north.

So although he was physically and mentally exhausted, he still didn't feel at ease and said: "Qingze, I just promised Lin Fan those conditions, you can do it yourself." It must be done as soon as possible, without delay, let alone delaying his departure. ”

Ma Qingze, who had followed him for many years, had tears in his eyes at this time, and he replied with a little crying: "Don't worry, I'll do it right away!" ”

"It's just that the ministry still has to take care of your body, don't overwork anymore!"

Lord Liu also persuaded them: "What Master Ma said is reasonable, the ministry should go back to the back hall to rest first, there are us here!" ”

Shi Qiuming nodded, but finally said to Ma Qingze: "Qingze, you must remember, do it immediately, don't forget!" ”

He kept staring at Ma Qingze, and it wasn't until Ma Qingze nodded heavily at him that he let out a sigh of relief.

At this time, Shi Qiuming had fallen into a semi-comatose state, and with the joint support of his staff and several servants, he returned to the back hall with difficulty.