Time flies, in a blink of an eye it is the end of March, the training of the 120,000 new army has reached the end stage, weapons, ammunition and grain and baggage have been prepared, the whole army is waiting for the day, it is time for the west to fight against the rebellion, Hongqing has been on the matter of the secret of the war, but Emperor Chengde did not give an answer, but a will to summon Hongqing into the imperial city.

"Erchen knocks to see Huang Ama!"

Received the will, Hongqing did not dare to delay a little, from the Fengtai camp to the imperial city, handed the invitation card at the palace gate, not long after the mouth of the allowed, accompanied by Li Dequan all the way to the heart of the palace, this is a moment into the hall, I saw that the hall was empty, except for the Chengde Emperor Gao sat on the head, there was no one else, even the eunuch who accompanied the attendant did not see a person, it was clear that it was a posture to talk secretly, such a situation came out, Hongqing was really a little confused, I couldn't understand what kind of medicine was sold in Emperor Chengde's gourd, but at this moment, it was not easy to ask indiscriminately, so Hongqing could only suppress the incomprehension and doubts in his heart, and hurriedly rushed to the front of the palace, and saluted respectfully.

"Excuse me, just settle down."

Seeing that Hongqing had arrived, Emperor Chengde's originally flat face immediately showed a gentle smile, but when he saw that he raised his hand, he already called out kindly.

"Xie Huang Amalonen, long live my emperor, long live, long live!"

Although Emperor Chengde's smile is warm, but Hongqing is keenly aware of the falsehood and falsehood, obviously, Emperor Chengde is going to talk about this time is definitely not a good thing, in this regard, Hongqing has a clear understanding in his heart, but for a while he can't guess what Emperor Chengde wants to do, but in any case, Emperor Chengde has already called, three long live is a necessary thing, Hongqing did not dare to lose the number of courtesy, after respectfully thanking the kindness, then stood up, bowed down, and made a well-behaved appearance of listening to the instructions.

"Well, I've been suffering from you these days, and it's been reduced a lot, and I'm really uneasy."

Emperor Chengde was not in a hurry to get down to business, but looked at Hongqing with kindness, and sighed with compassion.

"To be able to serve Huang Ama is a blessing for Shi'er Chen."

Since Emperor Chengde wanted to show his compassion, Hongqing had to cooperate quickly, so he bowed down and expressed his attitude with sincerity.

"Well, I have already seen the secret fold you went up a few days ago, but there are a few issues that still need to be considered, so I asked you to come and discuss it."

Emperor Chengde was worried about something in his heart, and as soon as he finished his feelings, he turned to the main topic.

"Please make it clear to the Emperor."

Hearing Emperor Chengde's words, Hongqing didn't dare to slack off, and hurriedly bowed down to answer.

"Well, this time Qinghai is already the whole territory of erosion, the power of Luobzang Danjin has risen sharply, and there is more to plan for Alabutan to help, Lao Maozi is afraid that there is also the possibility of intervening, although my new army is strong, but there are only 120,000 soldiers and horses, Yier looks, what are the chances of victory? How long will it take to pacify the entire northwest? ”

Although Emperor Chengde turned to the main topic, he obviously did not show the true intention of calling Hongqing to come, but only asked about the certainty of the expedition in general.

"Back to the emperor's words, Erchen thought that Luobzang Danjin and Arabutan secretly colluded, but in fact it was just a gods, this article from the two sides in the past few months have not attacked Gansu can be seen, this is not him, each other beware of the ear, therefore, my army is fast, when the thunder swept the point of the first break Luobzang Danjin, and then turn to Dzungaria, it will be able to ensure that the two thieves have no time to collude, according to Erchen's view, there is no obstacle to the level of Lobzang Danjin in March, as for Dzungaria, if the Russians do not interfere, However, regardless of whether the Russians send troops or not, as long as the logistics supply of our army is unhindered, the sons will definitely be able to level the northwest and return the appeasement of our frontier! ”

In the Battle of the Northwest, Hongqing had already repeatedly discussed with the generals, and he already had a detailed battle plan, but there were a lot of military terms involved, even if he explained it in detail, Emperor Chengde also categorically understood it, even so, Hongqing didn't bother to explain it deeply, so he just briefly summarized the matter.

"Well, in this way, the battle in the northwest may be delayed for a long time, and it may be necessary to increase the number of troops, even so, the new army training must not be delayed, I intend to have Heda lead the supervision of this matter, and then the old thirteen will assist one or two, do you think this can be done?"

Emperor Chengde's military strategy ability is mediocre, and Yu Xinjun's tactics are even more black, and he asked about the odds of winning before, just to lead to the conversation, no, Hongqing said so much, he didn't listen to it at all, and he didn't make any judgments, but the words changed, revealing one of the intentions of calling Hongqing to come this time.

"Huang Ama Shengming, the ministers have no objection, today, I am glad to hear that the Ministry of Industry has two more iron and steel factories and a new gun factory will soon be put into operation, combined with all the current production capacity of the Ministry of Industry, in addition to supplying the needs of our front-line army, there is still a large amount of surplus, enough to train another 180,000 new troops, with the ability of the thirteenth uncle and the Governor Heti, it should be able to ensure that the new army is reorganized."

Regarding Emperor Chengde's plan to train the new army again, Hongqing actually expected it a long time ago, and the relevant contingency measures that had been prepared a long time ago would not contradict Emperor Chengde in this matter, but helped Emperor Chengde analyze it very sincerely.

"Well, okay, then this matter will be decided first, I plan to arrange all the graduates of the Infantry Command Academy in the past two years to the new army, does Qing'er think it is feasible?"

Although Emperor Chengde's military strategy ability is mediocre, he is not a military idiot, and he knows the truth that "the three armies are easy to get and one general is hard to find", so he mentioned yì in a consultative tone.

"Emperor Ama Shengming, the sons have no objections."

As soon as he heard it, Hongqing already understood the intentions of Emperor Chengde -- with Hongqing's ears and eyes, how could he not know that Emperor Chengde had not only often visited the Infantry Command Academy in the past year, but also had no major generals and students summoned to the imperial city to teach face-to-face.

"Well, there is one more thing, well, on the occasion of the New Year, Qing'er once suggested that I send Lao Jiu to the western expeditionary army, and now, he and Lao Shi have been sick for a long time, and I can't force an edict, does Qing'er have any good strategies for this?"

Emperor Chengde summoned Hongqing to come to talk secretly this time, and he was mentally prepared to negotiate with Hongqing repeatedly, but he didn't expect Hongqing to be so obedient, and he was in a good mood, but he still didn't forget to put the hot potato in Hongqing's arms.

I'll you, dare you always fight such an idea, dizzy!

Hearing that Emperor Chengde threw such a problem to himself, Hongqing really couldn't cry or laugh, no side, since the New Year, the ninth master has been living in a simple place, if you want to make him obedient, how can it be so easy, and now the expedition is imminent, although the general arrangements are ready, but the trivial chores are still not young and old, Hongqing himself is already a little too busy, how can there be that idle time to help Emperor Chengde deal with this matter.

"If you go back to Huang Ama, Erchen thinks that there is no need to worry about this matter, the ninth uncle and the tenth uncle are just pretending to be sick, and after a long time, they will eventually show their feet, and Erchen thinks that after the army goes out, these two people will be 'cured' Undoubtedly, when they get to that time, it is not too late to deal with it."

Hongqing didn't want to get involved in this matter, so he said sincerely.

"Well, I think it's better to deal with it before the army sets out, Qing'er has always been wise, and how about handling this matter?"

Hongqing's Tai Chi pusher is playing beautifully, but Emperor Chengde does not agree, there is no other, the power of the eighth, ninth, and thirteen masters combined is too large, Emperor Chengde can't help but feel a little relieved, worried that once Hongqing leaves the western expedition of Beijing, it will be difficult for him to suppress the toss of the three masters, of course, such a bit of self-defeating and majestic worries, Emperor Chengde will definitely not say it, but after seeing his pretending to think about it with a deep groan, he still decided to force this matter to Hongqing.

"Emperor Ama Mingjian, the matter is serious, we must prevent him from jumping off the wall in a hurry, and let Erchen think about it for a day or two, and then go back and forth to Emperor Ama Kecheng?"

In the past few months, Hongqing has focused all his energy on the training of the new army, and he really hasn't considered how to dismantle the Eight Masters Group.

"This is natural, but if you need my cooperation, Qing'er just mentions it, and I have no reason to be inaccurate."

Emperor Chengde is still very trustworthy of Hongqing's ability, this hearing that Hongqing has promised to try to do this, Emperor Chengde is a dragon's face is happy, and hurriedly gave a generous promise.

"Xie Huang Ama Kuanren, the sons should do their best."

Since Emperor Chengde has already said such a thing, even if Hongqing has more dissatisfaction in his heart, he can only helplessly thank him.

"Well, Qing'er's words, I can trust it, it's not too early, let's not say anything, after I go back, help me say hello to the master, and say that I am free, and I will go to say hello in person."

Today, the purpose of calling Hongqing has been achieved, and Emperor Chengde does not plan to stay with Hongqing any longer, and after comforting him for a few words, he immediately issued an order to expel the guest.

"Yes, the retainers are retired!"

Emperor Chengde's golden mouth was opened, and Hongqing didn't dare to postpone it any longer, so he could only suppress the dissatisfaction in his heart, bowed down, and withdrew from the main hall, and went back to his house by himself......