Seeing Deng Qifan serving tea to the guests, You Qingchen hurriedly stood up and saluted, but before leaving, he said again: "When General Wu returns victoriously, I will come to congratulate you." The You family is willing to borrow 100,000 silver from your army to show their meager intentions, and I hope that you will also give you a thin face, and there is no need to refuse. ”

You Qingchen made such a move that surprised Deng Qifan and the others, and after a few polite words, Deng Qifan personally sent him to the door. As soon as Deng Qifan returned to the chamber, Xue Yongli couldn't help but ask: "Mr. Deng!" Is what Mr. You said true? ”

"There should be no lie!" Deng Qifan stroked his long beard and replied, "Director Xue has also inquired carefully, this time the You family can use all their net worth, so it should be very sure of such a game." ”

Xue Qiang also nodded on the side, confirming that he had told Deng Qifan such words.

"His family is rich, and he is willing to borrow 100,000 taels, and he doesn't talk about interest or time. Gee! Yuan Xingshan shook his head and sighed.

"Leave his family's money alone." Deng Qifan said with a smile, "Let's talk about the adults first!" ”

In fact, Deng Qifan and the others all understood that You Qingchen had lent 100,000 taels of silver to Runingjun for a long time and without interest. It can also be said that it is a disguised send. He just wanted to take this opportunity to befriend the Ru Ning Army, and also eliminate the pink eye of the Ru Ning Army, so that the Ru Ning Army would be embarrassed to swallow the money he earned this time.

Of course, Ru Ningjun will not take advantage of You Qingchen, even if he borrows, he will pay interest. But if Wu Shigong doesn't win, and You Qingchen doesn't make money, where does he get the money to lend to Runing Jun? So Deng Qifan, who understood this, was in a very good mood.

"The two associations in Rusong still have to pass, and the four militia groups that were urgently recruited cannot be disbanded. After all, there is no letter yet. Xue Yongli said.

Everyone was nodding, and Xue Yongli's words were also the old way. Fu Wenzhai took over the words: "The subordinate immediately set off to the adult to see if there is any need for help." ”

"Exactly! The ink pool (Fu Wenzhai) has worked hard. Deng Qifan nodded in agreement.

Fu Wenzhai used to make a front stop and prepare for Wu Shigong's return in time. Again. There must be a lot of propaganda after the victory, and Fu Wenzhai is just right in the past.

"Ladies and gentlemen!" Xue Qiang on the side asked, "What about the cleaning?" ”

Because the news of the "defeat" of the Runing army spread all over Runing and Guide, people everywhere were panicked, and even the Runing army was restless in the Tuntian Zhuangzi, mines and workshops. As a result, some dissatisfied serfs and miners began to incite, and those who led the way were people who could have been from a good family, but who had fallen into such a situation after natural and man-made disasters, as well as some old bandits and second-rate ruffians.

And at this time, stability overwhelmed everything, Deng Qifan, Xue Yongli and other civil and military forces of the Runing Army had already issued an order a few days ago, asking Xue Qiang's Internal Affairs Department to screen out these people and prepare to "clean up" these days.

Deng Qifan thought about it for a while. Zuihou decided, "Let's stay the same!" Eating and using our Runing Army is still the first to have a back, no wonder we are. ”

Xue Yongli on the side interjected and asked, "How many people are there?" ”

Xue Qiang hurriedly replied: "More than five hundred, counting their family members in the early two thousands." ”

"Let's cut them all! Streets! Shake those supposers, too. Xue Yongli ordered.

Xue Qiang immediately looked at Deng Qifan, and when he saw Deng Qifan, he also nodded, and he immediately agreed: "Yes!" ”

"And. After all, the messenger of the adults has not yet arrived! This news will not be spread for now. Say it to Steward Liu again, let the ladies be at ease first! Deng Qifan Zuihou said.

Although Deng Qifan ordered not to spread it first. But this news spread like the wind throughout Runing and Guide. That same evening. The city of Runing Mansion is full of firecrackers, as if it is in the New Year. The major restaurants also put up flowing water banquets, which was the pro-Runing Army's official gentry spontaneously congratulating the Runing Army on its victory. These people, who were worried about the Runing Army yesterday, were convinced of this unconfirmed news. Even the new prefect of Runing also feasted happily, which really shows that the reputation of the Runing Army for being good at fighting in the local area is really deeply rooted in the hearts of the people!

And Wu Shigong's inner house is also full of jubilation. The happiest are the children, who suddenly find that their mother has stopped teaching them, and has been playing crazy for three or four days, not even doing their daily homework.

Arrived at Zuihou. Even Li Xin, who pretended to be calm, couldn't stand it anymore, she really cleaned up a few bear children, and ordered the pregnant Manling and Zhu Qilan to raise the fetus with peace of mind, which made the carnival atmosphere in the inner house somewhat restrained.

But not long after, the detailed battle report of the Runing army also reached Runing, and in the face of such large casualties, Runing and Guide were immediately enveloped in a sad atmosphere.

Seeing that the winch under Chongwen Gate was pulling a basket, and there was a soldier dressed in the basket, Zhou Zhengkun rushed over in three steps and two steps, and yelled and asked, "Who is here?" ”

"Commander Zhou! It's Lubu's victory! He said he had killed thousands of Tartars. The hundred households in charge of the winch said excitedly.

"Really?" Zhou Zhengkun was also ecstatic, "Hurry up and pull it up!" ”

On the city wall, the soldiers of the Nancheng Soldiers and Horses Division worked hard and finally pulled the general on the city wall, and before the general stood firm, Zhou Zhengkun asked urgently: "Where to defeat the Tartars?" Which general's soldiers are you? ”

"Back to the words of my lord! We are the Runing Army, defeating the Tartars in the river. Sorry! If you are in a hurry to send good news to the imperial court, can you give it to a small horse? ”

Hearing this, Zhou Zhengkun's eyes lit up, and he grabbed the general and asked, "How many Tartars have you killed?" How's my baby doing? ”

The general was asked inexplicably by Zhou Zhengkun, and the soldiers and horses on the side hurriedly explained: "Your general soldier Wu was originally our old commander, and Zhou Xun in your army is the eldest son of this Zhou commander." ”

"Oh!" The boss immediately came to his senses, he hurriedly knelt down on one leg and saluted: "Greetings to General Zhou." Commander Zhou is all right, this time he did not go to the expedition, and is leading troops in Nanyang. Our Runing army beheaded more than 7,000 Tartars this time, and the number of injured Tartars was not less than this number, which was a complete victory. ”

"Good! Good! Good! Zhou Zhengkun immediately was happy, "Hurry up and give this strong man a horse!" Don't miss him! Our officers and troops have won a great victory! A cheer erupted from the southern city wall.

Inside the Forbidden City.

"Ladies and gentlemen! Tartars are so rampant, what is your best plan? Emperor Chongzhen sat on the dragon chair, and although his words were calm, his face was already flushed. He was already extremely angry, because in the court discussion, as soon as the Qing army entered the customs, the ministers were Xu Shu and entered the Cao camp - without saying a word. This made Emperor Chongzhen unbearable.

Seeing Emperor Chongzhen's expression, Wang Chengen, who was very familiar with Emperor Chongzhen's temperament, immediately gave Yang Sichang a quick look, asking him to react no matter what.

As a soldier, Yang Sichang had no way to shirk, he could only come out of the ranks and salute: "Your Majesty!" The military department has not received the song of losing the city for four days, which shows that the soldiers are still attentive. Lord Shoufu is also in charge of the overall situation in Tongzhou, so I hope he will live up to his mission! Speaking of zuihou, Yang Sichang's words were also a little deflated.

"Then Runing Wu Changjing has any news?" Emperor Chongzhen asked again.

"I haven't heard from you for seven days."

Hearing this answer, there was silence in the temple. There has been no news for such a long time, and Emperor Chongzhen and they all think that Wu Shigong is already more than lucky.

"Great victory! Great victory! Great victory in the river! Behead the Tartars seven thousand! Great victory in the river! ......" came a sound of victory from outside the hall.

In the surprised eyes of Emperor Chongzhen and all the ministers in the palace, a little eunuch waved a piece of good news, rushed into the main hall, he knelt to Emperor Chongzhen and said, "Grandpa! Runing Wu General Soldier River Victory! Beheaded 7,000 Tartars, defeated an army of 25,000 Tartars, and captured the chief Morgan Dai Qing (Dolgon's official name in the Ming Dynasty) to terrorize. ”

After a short silence, Emperor Chongzhen excitedly stood up from the dragon chair and said urgently, "Hurry up and present it!" ”

Wang Chengen trotted to take the good news and handed it to Emperor Chongzhen. Emperor Chongzhen snatched it and looked at it carefully, that is, a few lines of words, but Emperor Chongzhen felt tired of looking at it.

After reading it several times, Emperor Chongzhen asked Wang Chengen to pass the good news to the ministers to watch. Then he saw Yu Zilian at a glance, so he said with a smile: "What Yu Aiqing said is extremely true. Wu Changjing is indeed very good at using soldiers. ”

Yu Zilian hurriedly saluted and said: "It is the emperor Hongfu, who knows people with his eyes!" Immediately there was a chorus of congratulations in the hall.

In the laughter of Emperor Chongzhen, Yu Zilian played again: "Your Majesty, the imperial court should strike while the iron is hot, mobilize heavy troops to encircle and suppress the Tartars, and Weichen is willing to be the vanguard, gather the Tongzhou army, and fight with the Tartars." ”

Yang Sichang looked at this situation coldly and felt that his position was somewhat threatened, so he immediately played: "Yu Shilang should stay in the Jingshi, in case the Tartar dog jumps off the wall in a hurry, startling the saint." Tongzhou has Lord Shoufu, who can destroy the Tartar in one blow! ”

Another minister should also say to Yang Sichang: "Your Majesty! Although Wu Runing came to the good news, but after all, the head has not been counted, there is probably water in it, and the tartar may not have the damage that Wu Runing boasted about, so it is better to be stable! ”

As soon as he said this, Emperor Chongzhen hesitated. After all, since the Qing army entered the customs, the exploits boasted by the Ming army in various departments are too watery, it can be said that except for Yu Zilian's Ruzhou army, the others are water, so Emperor Chongzhen can't be suspicious!

So after thinking about it for a while, Emperor Chongzhen said: "It's better to follow what Yang Aiqing said!" ”

But then, Emperor Chongzhen couldn't wait to ask: "What about the casualties of Wu Changjing's department?" ”

This question made the ministers of the palace a little stunned, because no one had ever cared about this question! So Wang Chengen immediately ordered: "Hurry up and announce the strong man who has reported the victory to the palace." (To be continued......)