In fact, the relationship between Lin Dan Khan and the Ming Kingdom is also quite complicated. Let's start with the Ming side. On the one hand, the Ming Kingdom hoped to stabilize the Mongol tribes in the steppes through Lin Dan Khan, and relieve a little pressure on their northern defense line. The erosion of the nine-sided important town is known to the high-level leaders of the Ming Kingdom. Since the combat effectiveness of the Nine-Sided Army is not good, the only way to reduce the threat of the enemy is to reduce it as much as possible. It is better to turn enemies into friends and nip potential enemies in the bud.

The Ming Kingdom once gave Lin Dan Khan a considerable amount of weapons and equipment, as well as various other materials, in order to strengthen the ties between the two sides and show the sincerity of the Ming Kingdom and the Mongolian tribes to get along with each other. The iron lance cavalry under the command of Lin Dan Khan was established in this way. There is no doubt that Lin Dan Khan's iron lance cavalry is indeed the strongest in combat effectiveness among the Mongolian tribes. Other Mongol tribal leaders did not dare to challenge Lin Dan Khan head-on.

However, on the other hand, the Ming Kingdom did not dare to let Lin Dan Khan be too strong. Everyone knows that the hearts of those who are not of our race will be different, and the wolf ambitions of the Mongols will not be able to feed them. No one would be stupid to think that Lin Dan Khan would really be so obedient and so friendly with Ming Ting. Once they become strong again, they will definitely go south again and try to re-enter the Central Plains. The Mongolians are obsessed with the flowers and rivers of the Central Plains! Such a stupid thing, in the Song Dynasty, had already done enough, and it was impossible for the Ming court to repeat the mistakes of the past.

Due to this fundamental reason, it was absolutely impossible for the Ming court to agree to Lin Dan Khan's further requests, such as expanding the 50,000 iron lance cavalry to 100,000, or opening up the supply of iron weapons. If you Lin Dan Khan have 100,000 iron lance cavalry, my Ming Dynasty's nine-sided town, then you still have it? Once you turn your face and don't recognize people, Ming Ting will be bad. Thinking that Altan Khan's 50,000 iron cavalry made all the border towns of the Ming Dynasty change their color and fight until the capital. Who would dare to forget such a painful lesson? Even Wei Zhongxian didn't dare!

It was still during the Jiajing period, and the nine-sided town had not completely rotted, and it still had a certain combat effectiveness. Nearly a hundred years later, the situation in the Nine Border Towns is much worse than before. Now, as long as the combat effectiveness of the nine-sided important town is mentioned, the military departments of the past dynasties will shake their heads. To be honest, they themselves don't have much hope for the Nine Sides Town. If Lin Dan Khan had 100,000 iron lance cavalry, he might have ravaged the northern Zhili. In fact, there are already many people who are worried about Lin Dan Khan's 50,000 iron lance cavalry.

From Lin Dan Khan's point of view, of course, he hoped to obtain a large number of weapons and equipment from the Ming court, as well as important strategic materials such as tea and iron tools. The more the better, and it is best to empty all the warehouses of the Ming army. The Tumut tribe did not lack cavalry, but lacked a sufficient number of well-equipped weapons and equipment. The 50,000 iron lance cavalry could not unify the Mongol tribes, especially the Horqin tribe.

However, Lin Dan Khan himself knew that it was impossible to obtain the full set of equipment of another 50,000 iron lance cavalry through the Ming court. After all, for the Ming court, the Mongol Tumut tribe under his command was also a potential enemy. It is absolutely impossible to completely eliminate the hatred between the Han Chinese and the Mongols at once. If he really had 100,000 iron lance cavalry, he was afraid that the nine-sided important towns of the Ming court, especially the Ming army in Shanxi, Datong, and Xuanfu, would not be able to sleep at night. The threat is too great.

In fact, Lin Dan Khan did not never have the idea of going south. Who doesn't love the flowers of the Central Plains? Who doesn't love beautiful women in the Central Plains? It's just that in front of the Ming court, he was able to hide his thoughts well, so that the Ming court had an illusion that his relationship with the Han people was quite friendly. If it weren't for his best efforts to cover it up, it would have been impossible for the Ming court to give him the 50,000 iron lance cavalry equipment. Do you think that the Ming court is really full of food, and casually took out 50,000 sets of cavalry equipment to give away?

To put it simply, the relationship between the Ming court and Lin Dan Khan is one of mutual use and mutual vigilance. Both sides are careful to maintain a delicate balance. If someone upsets this delicate balance, it will inevitably cause strong uneasiness on the other side. Under such circumstances, Lin Dan Khan's decisive dispatch of troops to the Kylgin tribe is very likely to make the Ming court uneasy. Perhaps, this is a good opportunity for Xu Xingxia.

After muttering for a while, Xu Xingxia put the matter of Lin Dan Khan behind for the time being, and said slowly: "Continue to monitor closely." Pay special attention to the Kellergin tribe, whether they have contact with the people of the capital. I'm a little worried that Hellerkin will take the false annexation route. If possible, be sure to prevent this from happening. You may consider sending someone to assassinate Hellergin's emissary, and I will bear all the costs, all the consequences. ”

Wang Qinian said with a strange expression: "Xu Qianhu, the envoy sent by Hellerkin, has already traveled to the capital from Datong Mansion and contacted a head of the household department named Cui Chengxiu. Even if you send someone to stop it now, it's too late. ”

Xu Xingxia's brows suddenly furrowed. It's not that he thinks Helekin is moving quickly, but he notices the name Choi Cheng-so. Choi Cheng-so? Isn't this guy an important backbone of Wei Zhongxian's party? In a few years, he will be the most effective civilian minion under Wei Zhongxian, and the gang of the Donglin Party has failed in his hands, why did he jump out so quickly? Also hooked up with the emissary of the Kyllegin tribe?

It seems that this guy is really not to be underestimated! Those who can leave their names in the history books, whether they are loyal ministers or annihilators, do not have a fuel-efficient lamp. This Choi Chengxiu should be no exception. As long as there is the right soil, he will immediately rise to prominence. Do you want to send someone to kill him now, and it's a hundred? If he and Wei Zhongxian hook up, he will have to work hard to get rid of the other party.

The current Cui Chengxiu should not be a dazzling figure, if he kills him, he will kill him, and the consequences will not be very serious. It's just that when you go to the capital to kill people, you must use Jinyiwei's network, and you must also use Jinyiwei's killers, and it is too easy to make mistakes in terms of confidentiality. Even if things are done beautifully, outsiders don't know about it, but Jinyiwei must know it inside. In this way, it is equivalent to Jinyiwei mastering his Xu Xingxia's handle. It is unpleasant to have a handle in the hands of others. If you really want to kill someone, it's better to send someone to do it yourself.

It's a pity that with the current strength of the white-clothed army, it is not realistic to send people to the capital to do it. Not to mention that it is difficult to find qualified killers, even the establishment of an intelligence network is quite difficult. How can you kill people without accurate intelligence? In case of a mistake and the matter gets bigger, it will definitely attract the attention of the relevant parties. Killing people at the feet of the Son of Heaven, Dongchang and Jinyiwei are impossible not to ask. Come to think of it, the risk is still too great.

Seeing Xu Xingxia's face constantly changing, Wang Qinian didn't know what he was thinking, and after a moment of silence, he continued: "Cui Chengxiu is currently only the head of the household department of Zhengliupin, and he will definitely not be able to speak in the capital, but I don't know who he will recommend to him." I heard that this surnamed Cui is a slippery head, who knows how to speculate and drill camps very well, and has a good relationship with many ministers. He is a Jinshi in the forty-first year of Wanli, and it has only been more than three years, and other Jinshi are still studying in Hanlin Academy and other places, and he has successfully transferred to the household department. ”

Xu Xingxia is also worried about this. The six departments of the Ming Dynasty, officials, households, rites, soldiers, criminals, and workers, are arranged according to the important surnames of the departments. The two most important departments, of course, are the officials and the household department at the front. The officials have the personnel power, and the household department has the financial power, and the officials of these two ministries must have a general background. Most of the time, he is a university scholar. As long as Choi Chengxiu stammers to one of them, he will be able to speak.

It seems that Hellerkin was indeed not a fool and thought of the path of false attachment so quickly. However, after thinking about it carefully, Xu Xingxia felt that Hellerkin might not be so smart. If Hellerkin's mind was really that flexible, he probably wouldn't have done so many stupid things. In the previous battles, I didn't see how much resilience Helkin had. By his side, there should be wise people to guide him. I just don't know who this master is, is it Tessna? If it is this woman, it means that her brain is also flexible enough.

After thinking about it, Xu Xingxia said slowly: "We can't manage the affairs of the capital for the time being, so let's send someone to monitor it closely!" If there's anything unexpected, plan again. ”

Wang Qinian naturally nodded and agreed. With the Jinyi Guard in charge of him, it is still barely possible to pay attention to the movements in the capital and spy on the basic news. However, if you want to make a big move in the capital, you must rely on other people. After all, the main task of the dark pile is not to kill people. They're not good at this at all.

Suddenly remembering something, Xu Xingxia said again: "By the way, perhaps, you can ask Miss Azhu to pay attention to it and see what His Majesty the Emperor's attitude is." ”

Wang Qinian was a little surprised, and said a little hesitantly: "This ......"

Xu Xingxia pursed her lips lightly, and said disappreciatively: "Don't be nervous, I just asked her to pay attention to it a little, and she doesn't need to make any moves." When she was in Fort Weizhen, she was frightened by the Khalegin tribe's Tartars, and now she hears the news of the Hellergin tribe's Tartars and expresses her concern, which is a normal thing, right? It's okay to even be coquettish in front of her grandfather, right? She's not wood, so she can't have no reaction, right? ”

Wang Qinian thought to himself, such a ridiculous thing can only be thought of by you. It was already a bit surprising that Hellerkin took the line of the capital so quickly. However, Xu Xingxia's actions were the real surprise. He actually thought of asking Miss Azhu to come forward! It is thanks to him that he has such courage, he is really not afraid of the majesty of the heavenly family! Others are veritable nobles of the heavenly family, not girls who are sent by you at any time!

Besides, the Heavenly Family has the rules of the Heavenly Family, and Miss Azhu's identity, even if it is a little special, is not something that can be inquired about political affairs casually. If it is self-defeating, wouldn't it be a big trouble to make Miss Azhu an exception if she is not a person? At that time, Miss Azhu will be angry, and he, the hundred households of the brocade guards, will probably be unlucky. He is in Jinyiwei, and he has no backer, and if he comes to such a thing again, I am afraid that he will really have to roll up and leave.

Xu Xingxia seemed to see Wang Qinian's thoughts, smiled slightly, and swore and said: "Lao Wang, you, a hundred households of Jinyi Guard, are really boring, you might as well come and do it with me!" I, Xu Xingxia, promise not to treat you badly! You come to be the intelligence leader for me, I promise, your words are much more comfortable than in Jinyiwei. ”

Wang Qinian really didn't want to stay in Jinyiwei anymore. He has two enemies in Jinyiwei, one is Tian Ergeng and the other is Xu Xianchun, both of whom are Qianhu, and their positions are much higher than him. He wanted to bring these two down, and it was basically impossible. Instead of being pressed by the two of them all the time, it is better to really break away from Jinyiwei and give Xu Xingxia an errand. Anyway, working under Xu Xingxia's hands, the mood should be happier.

Xu Xingxia didn't bother to pay attention to what Wang Qinian was pondering, and continued: "Even if she is not suitable to come forward, let her younger brother come forward?" Doesn't her brother like to be a carpenter? Isn't it always being talked about? Using this as an excuse to inquire about political affairs is also a sign of progress, isn't it? If her brother can't do it, doesn't she still have a bullnose master? Tang Chenniu's nose was in Weizhen Fort, and he was also disgraced by the Tartars, and his face was dull, so he couldn't let the Tartars go like this! It's normal to ask and vent your grievances. ”

Wang Qinian thought to himself, since you want to toss, then you can toss as you like. I'm just the middle of the story, and I'll tell you what you say. It's a big deal, I really took off the tiger skin of the Jinyi Guard and went to work in the White Army. Thinking of this, Wang Qinian's mood was about to be sent in person, so he nodded and said, "Okay, I'll transfer the words to them immediately!" ”

Xu Xingxia nodded, suddenly remembered one more thing, frowned slightly, and then slowly stretched out again. He thought of a person, a useful person. However, he didn't really want to use this person's connections. If you owe that person a favor, it is estimated that it will not be easy to repay. After a while, Xu Xingxia said slowly: "By the way, Sarina can also move her mind." She was in Ningxia Town, wasn't she also frightened by the Tartars? In her capacity as Queen of Khorasan, it should be okay to protest, right? ”

Wang Qinian tilted his head and looked at Xu Xingxia a little stunned. Actually, he wasn't really surprised, but he felt a little speechless. He wanted to say something, but he couldn't say it. This Xu Qianhu is really capable of making trouble, and he is really not afraid of things. Encouraging Miss Azhu to do bad things aside, but also the queen of Khorasan was also attached. I really don't know what he thinks in his head, is it true that he really regards a county lord and a queen as a girl called by his own family? Do whatever you want them to do?

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(To be continued)