Happy Mid-Autumn Festival brothers and sisters.

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Although Xu Changqing's opinion was very cautious, Wang Pu was still reluctant to move in the end.

Xu Changqing actually fully understands this thing.

After all, the ancestors' family business is there, and Datong has been a fortress among fortresses since ancient times, with high walls and thick walls, and Wang Pu is still very confident in its defense.

In the past few decades, Datong has always faced powerful Mongols, but it has never been breached, let alone the mud-legged thieves who have no shadow now.

However, Wang Pu fully accepted Xu Changqing's request to remind him to increase the intensity of his exercises.

The fateful friendship that came out of the pile of dead people, he was still very cautious about Xu Changqing's suggestions.

Seeing off Wang Pu, Xu Changqing breathed a sigh of relief with some tiredness and closed his eyes to recuperate.

Wang Pu, although he has such and such shortcomings, he also has a great advantage!

That is to be able to listen to people, especially Xu Changqing's words!

Xu Changqing is not too sure about whether the future situation will develop like in history, but what is certain is that whether it is the Wandering People's Army or the Qing Army, they have already sharpened their knives and accumulated for a long time, just waiting for an opportunity!

As for the ancestral family and the Wu family, even if they are related to Xu Changqing, they are completely two people.

Just returned to the house at the front door, before Xu Changqing could catch his breath, the eunuchs in the palace arrived, and Emperor Chongzhen invited Xu Changqing to meet him again.

This made Xu Changqing's brows furrow.

Could it be that the reward will come to an end now?

didn't have time to think about it, Xu Changqing hurriedly changed into his official robe and quickly rushed to the palace.

Xiu'er, Chen Yuanyuan, and Bian Yujing, the three daughters, were just about to welcome Xu Changqing after eating, but seeing this, they could only give up.

Not far away, Li Lanfang watched Xu Changqing leave in a hurry, and couldn't help but sigh deeply.

Xu Changqing was indeed like a scoundrel many times, making her grit her teeth, but after all, they were too far apart......

Xu Changqing is a pure Ming noble, who can reach the heavens at any time......

And she...... It's nothing more than a poor ugly duckling......

……

When he came to Dongnuan Pavilion, Xu Changqing was suddenly stunned, Hong Chengchou was actually here, and he was talking happily with Emperor Chongzhen.

When Xu Changqing saw the salute, Emperor Chongzhen smiled and said, "Xu Qing, I was still talking to Hong Du about you just now, but I didn't expect you to come over so soon." ”

Hong Chengchou smiled and nodded to Xu Changqing.

Xu Changqing hurriedly and respectfully said: "The emperor summoned, and the ministers have to come to the horse!" ”

"Haha."

Emperor Chongzhen instantly showed his face, "What Hong Du said is really right, you kid, you are smarter than a monkey." ”

The atmosphere in the stadium soon became cheerful.

After greeting for a while, Emperor Chongzhen also shifted the topic to the topic, and said solemnly: "Xu Qing, according to your merits this time, there is no problem with the marquis. However, this time at the entrance of the Tartars, we didn't have the merits to do it. I have also discussed with Hong Du for a long time, and the matter of your marquis can only be put aside for the time being, you won't blame me, right? ”

Xu Changqing couldn't help but feel MMP in his heart.

Stingy is stingy, can you still say it so high-sounding?

However, Xu Changqing had already expected this, whether it was Zhu Yujiao who Emperor Chongzhen took out before, or the matter of sealing the marquis at this time, it was nothing more than a naïve bait.

But Emperor Chongzhen still seems to feel that this is a very clever method......

"The emperor is very loving, and it is difficult to repay the ministers for their deaths, only to be loyal to state affairs, and then die!"

Seeing Xu Changqing so sensible, Emperor Chongzhen's mood instantly improved a lot, "Xu Qing, it is also my luck to have loyal ministers and good generals like you and Hong Du." By the way, I was just talking to Hong Du about Shaanxi, what do you think? ”

Emperor Chongzhen pointed to a huge map not far away, which marked the recent marching routes and movements of the Wandering People's Army, which was very detailed.

Hong Chengchou also looked at Xu Changqing.

After all, he has experience working with Xu Changqing, and the battle of Songjin is almost Xu Changqing single-handedly pulling him out of the quagmire, and he still attaches great importance to Xu Changqing's opinion.

But at this time, he was a little afraid that Xu Changqing's opinions would be contrary to him, and he was also a little contradictory for a while.

Although Xu Changqing has been paying attention to the trends in the northwest during this time, he has suffered from poor information and has not received much valuable news.

At this time, the scope of activities of the Wandering People's Army has been maintained in Luonan and the western part of Henan, as well as the surrounding areas of Nanyang, and there has been no big city, so it is very cautious.

But Xu Changqing understands very well that in the battle of the Central Plains, although the exiled army did not conquer Kaifeng, it was a feast, and it is not an exaggeration to say that the soldiers are strong and the horses are strong!

During this time, Ding Qirui, Sun Chuanting and other departments seemed to have gained some victories, but most of them were small fish and shrimp, and there was no core results to support them.

Glancing at Hong Chengchou's face lightly, although he was pretending to be calm, Xu Changqing still felt his nervousness through some small details, which made Xu Changqing know in his heart.

Respectfully arched his hand and said: "Your Majesty, for the thieves, although the minister has experience in fighting with them, they are not detailed enough. Judging from the map, Ding Du and Master Sun have won several battles one after another, and the thieves have declined, which is great news. ”

As soon as Xu Changqing's words came out, Emperor Chongzhen and Hong Chengchou were both performing.

Although Hong Chengchou was not in the northwest at this time, he had a good relationship with Sun Chuanting, and Sun Chuanting could even be regarded as Hong Chengchou's student to some extent.

To put it bluntly, the Qin army is in the Nine Sides, together with the Liao army, they are two extremely large groups, and they are not connected.

The military history of the late Ming Dynasty is basically the military history of these two major factions.

But after saying a good thing, Xu Changqing still has to pour some cold water on them, after all, it's too big a matter of dogs that can bark and don't bite people.

"Your Majesty, the minister's suggestion, in the northwest, it is still necessary to strengthen vigilance, eliminate all evil, fight snakes and mustaches to death, and must not let the thieves have a chance to rise again! They're like locusts, and they're so annoying! ”

"Eliminate evil?!"

"Hehe, that's a good word. That's what Hongdu means! Xu Qing, I know that your side has just experienced a big war and needs to recuperate, but the war in the northwest has reached this level, and I really want to solve it as soon as possible! How long do you need to recuperate before you can go on another expedition? ”

Emperor Chongzhen looked at Xu Changqing with a fierce look.

“@#￥%！”

Xu Changqing really wanted to jump up and talk to Emperor Chongzhen for a while, why the hell is talking but a brain?

"This, the emperor, the minister suffered a lot of losses in the previous battle of Haicheng, and this time he entered the king of Beijing and Qin, and it was even worse. If they recuperate, I am afraid, it will take at least a year and a half before they can truly restore the combat strength of the soldiers. ”

"How long is it going to take?"

Emperor Chongzhen's brows suddenly furrowed.

Hong Chengchou finally spoke at this time, and said busily: "Your Majesty, Uncle Zhongyi's words are not bad, this time at the entrance of the Qing army, Uncle Zhongyi is the vanguard of resistance to the enemy, and it is reasonable to suffer large losses." As the old saying goes, a good meal is not afraid of being late, Luonan, as well as the western part of Henan, Nanyang and other places, are not rich areas, if I can besiege the thieves with these places, the thieves can not attack themselves, and there is no need to rush for a while. ”

Emperor Chongzhen was relieved, but he was still a little unhappy, shook his head and sighed: "The state affairs are difficult!" Hong Du, Xu Qing, in the future, I still need to rely on you! ”

……

Leaving the palace, the first spring rain of the year fell in Jingshi, and Xu Changqing also shared a carriage with Hong Chengchou.

"Changqing, don't blame the emperor, the emperor can't help it. It's hard for him. By the way, what's next for you? ”

Hong Chengchou's voice was very magnetic and full of the demeanor of an elder.

Of course, Xu Changqing understood what Hong Chengchou meant, but he didn't answer in a hurry, but asked rhetorically: "What are Hong Du's plans for the future?" ”

"Huh."

Hong Chengchou smiled: "You little ghost is clever, bring the old man in." ”

However, his face quickly became solemn, and he said a little tiredly: "This time the entrance of the Qing army, plundered countless people and materials of my Ming Dynasty, on the contrary, several cities in my Ming Dynasty withered, and the vassal king died, the overall situation of this Liao land is still a defensive position!" The old man doesn't have much strategic goal this year, but he just hopes to consolidate the defense line of Jinzhou and Ningyuan to see if there is a chance to advance eastward. ”

Xu Changqing nodded slowly.

Although Hong Chengchou is a little unreliable, he can still carry it in the general direction, but that's it, there may be more than enough to keep it, but don't even think about it.

However, in terms of the current situation, even if the salary has been reduced, this is still a slow death! Drag the whole country, the nation, all into the abyss of hell!

It is no wonder that later generations said: "There is no China after Yashan!" ”

When the small court of the Southern Song Dynasty perished, there were Lu Xiufu, Zhang Shijie and others who resisted desperately, even if they knew that they were invincible and failed, but they were killed in battle, martyred in battle, and under the cliff mountain, there were hundreds of thousands of floating corpses!

But at this time, the Ming ......

Seeing that Xu Changqing was silent, Hong Chengchou sighed: "The state affairs are difficult!" But our generation must forge ahead! Changqing, I also talked to the emperor about one thing before, but I need to ask for your opinion! ”

"Governor, please."

Although Xu Changqing was promoted by Hong Chengchou, at this time, both of them understood that the rift and chasm in the middle had already lingered.

Hong Chengchou nodded and said sincerely: "Changqing, you, have you ever thought about going back to Liaodi to help me?" I have already talked to my ancestors, if you come to Liaodi, you can let them leave Jinzhou and retreat to Songxing! ”

Looking at Hong Chengchou's sincere eyes, Xu Changqing just wanted to laugh.

Is this a playhouse? It's better to say than to sing!

Most of the sons of the ancestral family went to the Great Qing Kingdom, but on the contrary, they wanted to put Xu Changqing in front, how could there be such a good thing in this world?

If it was placed ten years ago, no, even if it was Songjin two years ago, Xu Changqing might really be able to accept it!

After all, Jinzhou is close to the sea, the land is fertile, and the Liao people are brave, and they are all blood enemies with the Tartars, and they are the best source of soldiers in the whole world, and they are definitely promising!

But at this time, Daming is about to collapse, but he wants to let himself go to the top cylinder?

"Governor, I'm afraid this matter is very difficult, although there are more than 10,000 troops at this time, but they are all new troops, since the Tartars entered the customs, these successive battles, the sons have long been exhausted, I am afraid it is difficult to bear the love of the governor."

Xu Changqing simply and decisively refused!

Although Hong Chengchou had expected this answer a long time ago, he was still a little unstoppably disappointed, nodded slowly, and didn't say anything more.

At the intersection, drenched in the drizzle of early spring, watching Hong Chengchou's carriage gradually disappear into the rain, Xu Changqing couldn't help but squint his eyes vigorously.

The Tao is different, not conspiring with each other!