Zhou Zheng had no experience in fighting against Jianyu, so he didn't know the roots, and glanced at the people around him, secretly planning to find an opportunity to ask the people here.

Zhou Zheng continued to walk in Ningyuan City, observing, compared to Shanhaiguan, the equipment here, the grain and grass are visible to the naked eye, and the excitement is stronger.

Ningyuan City is indeed not big, Zhou Zheng can see the general picture after a walk, this is a small city, it was built in a hurry on the basis of a fort, not specifically to attack the city, and there are no dangerous places around, it is not a fortress city.

Zhou Zheng got down the city wall and prepared to go to the temporary station arranged for them by Yuan Chonghuan.

At this moment, there was a gurgling cry from the front.

Zhou Zheng looked up and saw two men dressed in animal skins and non-animal skins, cotton clothes and non-cotton clothes, grunting, full of arrogance, striding towards the governor's yamen.

Zhou Zheng raised his eyebrows and said, "Who are they?" ”

The soldier who accompanied Zhou Zheng was silent all the way, he looked at it and said, "It's Jianyu." ”

Zhou Zheng vaguely guessed in his heart, but he was still slightly shocked, and then he also had a feeling.

Although the Ming Dynasty's condolences this time were in the name of Yuan Chonghuan, there must have been contact in advance, but if it is so blatant, isn't it afraid of attracting criticism?

Zhou Zheng watched the two of them enter Yuan Chonghuan's governor's yamen, and his heart changed his mind, and he walked towards his station as usual.

Huang Weihuai was not there, Zhou Zheng cleaned up, lay on the small bed, closed his eyes and recuperated, and deliberated on what he had seen and heard along the way.

Shanhaiguan, Ningyuan's situation is not optimistic, the city is dilapidated, the heart of war is insufficient, Yuan Chonghuan's victory is likely to be an indomitable Jian's carelessness, coupled with the war-fearing mood of the imperial court, Ningyuan was held, which can be regarded as some kind of luck.

But even if Ningyuan is held, the Ming Dynasty has become increasingly defensive in Liaodong, and Sun Chengzong can still plan a counterattack, but now, there is only a little defensive heart left.

The defense could not prevent the Jianguo from growing larger, the Mongols could no longer effectively hold the Jianguo hostage, and the town of Dongjiang was also quite vulnerable.

In the long run, what are the chances of Daming winning?

"We have to find a way to curb the expansion of the building......"

Zhou Zheng, who closed his eyes, whispered to himself.

The Ming Dynasty is constantly weakening, but the Jianyu is constantly obtaining resources in the war, and it is constantly growing rapidly.

……

I don't know how long it took, but the knock on the door woke Zhou Zheng up.

Zhou Zhengyi accidentally fell asleep, he opened his eyes, rubbed his face, looked out the window and sat up.

The little official said outside the door: "Zhou Yushi, Lord Yuan has prepared a banquet and invited your lord to the banquet." ”

Zhou Zheng's heart was suddenly vigilant, Yuan Chonghuan didn't talk to him in private, and openly feasted, was he really not afraid that Zhou Zheng would destroy his plan, or did he really plan to leave Zhou Zheng in Ningyuan and not be able to go to Shenyang?

Zhou Zheng hummed, calmed down for a moment, washed his face, tidied up his clothes, opened the door and went out.

The little official hurriedly accompanied him and said, "Zhou Yushi, several other adults have arrived, and Lord Yuan is also waiting for you." ”

When Zhou Zheng came to the main hall of the governor's yamen, he saw that the people who came all the way except Huang Weihuai were already there, and there were many people, Zhou Zheng didn't know, they should be Liaodong generals, they turned a blind eye to Zhou Zheng's arrival, and sat by themselves, waiting, and occasionally talking.

Zhou Zheng was placed in his place and sat down, and then quietly observed the people present.

The first one in the left row is a stout big man with a hairy beard, and even when he sits, he feels thick and tall, which is rare among the Ming people.

Below him were some people in armor, their faces were a little dry, but their eyes were blazing, and they seemed quite energetic, different from the restraint and restraint of those civil officials and adults in the capital.

These people turned a deaf ear to Zhou Zheng, and naturally didn't care about his observations, sitting and waiting.

Not long after, Yuan Chonghuan came out of the side door, smiling and talking to the people around him.

Accompanied by him were the two Jianyu people, as well as Huang Weihuai.

It can be seen that the smiles of several people are very genuine, there is nothing false, and in the polite voice, each is in place.

Everyone in the hall naturally wanted to salute, and Zhou Zheng also stood up, observing the expressions of Jianyuren, Huang Weihuai, and Yuan Chonghuan, and deduced what they were talking about.

Yuan Chonghuan was wearing a regular suit, which looked more elegant, but his demeanor had a kind of perseverance that those adults in the capital did not have.

"Sit down, you're welcome." Yuan Chonghuan sat in the first place, overlooking the people below, and said with a smile.

When he smiled, the atmosphere in the hall was much better, and everyone raised their hands and sat down to talk and laugh.

Zhou Zheng watched and had an understanding of Yuan Chonghuan's prestige in Ningyuan and even Liaodong.

Yuan Chonghuan didn't see Zhou Zheng, after sitting down, all kinds of wine and food began to serve, Yuan Chonghuan looked at everyone, and said: "Today, one is to wash the dust for the envoy, and the other is to reward you for your hard work during this time." ”

Ning Yuan's generals naturally thanked one after another, and Huang Weihuai also politely said things like 'I dare not have Governor Lao Yuan'.

When the wine and food came up, Yuan Chonghuan held his wine glass and said, "Everyone, please let go of eating and drinking, there is nothing to taboo today." ”

Naturally, everyone wanted to raise their wine glasses, and they all said something like 'Lord Xie'.

After three cups, the lively atmosphere became stronger, pushing the cup and changing the lamp, and the laughter was endless.

At this time, the two Jianyu people glanced at each other, and one of them stood up, holding a wine glass in his hand and said to Yuan Chonghuan: "Lord Yuan, the Great Khan of our country has ordered me to convey his respect for Lord Yuan on his behalf. I Khan said that Lord Yuan is eloquent and strategic, and he is really a masterpiece among people, and he admires him very much. He is willing to show his sincerity, stop the war, and I, Dajin, will form a brotherly alliance with your Ming Kingdom, never stop the war, and exchange ......."

Zhou Zheng frowned when he heard this, what is the alliance of brothers? What is interconnected?

But to his surprise, no one in the hall objected, and even many people nodded.

Huang Weihuai's expression was deep, thinking. Yuan Chonghuan raised his head slightly, with a smile on his face, but he did not answer to this Jianyu person.

After the Jianyu man finished speaking, he raised his wine glass to Yuan Chonghuan and said in a deep voice: "Please also ask Lord Yuan to convey our sincerity to your court and your emperor, I am willing to form a brother with the Ming Kingdom, demarcate the territory, and not invade each other, so that there will be no more war between the two countries, and the people will no longer be affected by the ......disaster of war."

Zhou Zheng had already heard some people's discussions, and some people were surprised, and couldn't help but want to speak to Yuan Chonghuan.

Huang Weihuai's groaning expression ended, and his expression was relaxed.

Yuan Chonghuan smiled unabated, holding a wine glass, wanting to touch this Jianyu man in the air.

Zhou Zheng didn't know Huang Weihuai and Yuan Chonghuan's calculations, but there were some things that he had to stand up and say clearly.

"Wait!"

When Yuan Chonghuan was about to clink glasses with this Jianyu person, Zhou Zheng suddenly stood up and said loudly.

Yuan Chonghuan looked at Zhou Zheng and frowned.

The other people's expressions were slightly different, many people didn't know Zhou Zheng, looked at him, and didn't know why he suddenly stood up.

Huang Wei got up, stood beside Zhou Zheng, and said coldly to Zhou Zheng: "Zhou Zhengyun, in front of Governor Yuan, if you dare to talk nonsense, I can arrest you now and send you to the capital for punishment!" ”

"It's okay,"

As soon as Huang Weihuai's voice fell, without waiting for others to speak, the Jianyu man turned to Huang Weihuai and Zhou Zheng in fluent Chinese, and said with a smile: "I really want to hear what this adult wants to say." ”

Huang Weihuai glanced at him, his brows furrowed, his expression vigilant, and looked at Yuan Chonghuan.

Yuan Chonghuan put down the wine glass, his expression was calm, and he gave Zhou Zheng a warning look.

This Jianyu man looked at it, with a smile on his face, but he sneered in his heart, and said secretly: "Fight, fight, what the Great Khan said is right, as long as you Mingren continue to fight, my Dajin will have more opportunities!" ’